BIG BEAR CITY OF
CITY OF
BIG BEAR LAKE California
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Regular Meeting Minutes - April 8, 2026
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Big Bear Lake was called to order by Mayor Putz at 4:18 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Civic Center, 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake,
OPEN SESSION
Flag Salute: Led by Troop 49/Pack 49 Member Aaron DeHaan Invocation: Led by Troop 49/Pack 49 Member Rainie Corral Councilmembers Present: Mayor Randall Putz
Mayor Pro Tem Kendi Segovia
Councilmember Rick Herrick
Councilmember Charles Hicks, Jr.
Councilmember Perri Melnick
Others Present: City Manager Erik Sund
Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Erica Stephenson
Administrative Services Manager Rachel Bowman
City Attorney HongDao Nguyen
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Daniel Gulbranson, Big Bear Lake resident, expressed his dissatisfaction with the City's leadership.
At the hour of 4:24 p.m., Mayor Putz called for a recess to Closed Session.
At the hour of 5:21 p.m., Mayor Putz resumed Open Session.
RESULTS OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney HongDao Nguyen, announced that the City Council discussed the following items in Closed Session and stated that no reportable action was taken by the City Council.
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Gove Code Section 54956.8
Property: 630 Bartlett Road, APN: 0308-166-57
Link to Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/38Wnozo7WvvziJSq7 Name of Negotiator: City Manager Erik Sund
Negotiating Party: Gonzalez Living Trust - Adolfo A. Gonzalez Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
54956.8
Property: 546 Squirrel Lane / 0 Cottage Lane, APNs: 0308-163-18 / 0308-163-17 / 0308-163-16 / 0308- 163-15 / 0308-162-20 / 0308-162-19
Link to Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pLc2SPvrgFP5iiqN8& https://maps.app.goo.g//b6N/hzwitn9k0k6/
Name of Negotiator: City Manager Erik Sund
Negotiating Party: Christie A. Brewster / Craig Brewster Separate Property Trust 9 Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/ DISMISSAL /RELEASE pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(3)
One (1) Case
PRESENTATIONS
• New Employee Introductions:
• Management Analyst Thom DeGriselles
• Management Analyst Melissa Burrola
• A 15-year Employee Service Award was presented to Community Development Manager Andrew Mellon.
There was a presentation of a Proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Arts, Culture & Creativity Month.
A presentation was made by Director of Finance Dena Heald & Engineering Manager Miguel Cabanas providing the City's Mid-Year Financial & Capital Project Update (July - December 2025).
OPEN SESSION PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Kyle Biethan, Big Bear Lake resident, requested the City Council take a stance against the U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement efforts within Big Bear Lake.
Amber C., Big Bear resident, expressed concern about a recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement action that occurred in the local community.
Jordan Lowe. Big Bear resident, stated their opinion that the City Council has an obligation to take a stance against local U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement efforts.
Juli Goss. Southern CA Mountains Foundation representative, expressed their agency's support of Consent Calendar Item 1.12, which would allow the City to accept grant funding for the CA Youth Service Corp Program on behalf of the Southern CA Mountains Foundation.
Pat Foley. Fawnskin resident, provided a statement in opposition of recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions throughout the United States and locally.
Dr. Don Wilson, Big Bear resident, expressed his thoughts and opinions about local U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.
Dan Gulbranson, Big Bear Lake resident, stated his support of recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement efforts.
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Jim Lona. Big Bear City resident, provided information regarding local Veterans services and upcoming events.
Will Logan, Big Bear YMCA Camp Director, expressed interest in the YMCA organization establishing public partnerships throughout the Big Bear Lake community.
Adriana Gonzalez, Big Bear Lake resident, shared that her father was recently detained by U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and requested the City Council's support.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segovia to pull Item 1.10 from the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Hicks, Melnick, Segovia, Herrick, Putz
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Mayor Putz, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to pull Item 1.11 from the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Melnick, Herrick, Segovia, Hicks, Putz
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Councilmember Melnick, seconded by Councilmember Herrick to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar as follows:
1.1 APPROVE DEMANDS - CHECK ISSUE DATE 3/1/26 THROUGH 3/31/26 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,434,995.70 AND THE FEBRUARY 2026 TREASURER'S REPORT Approved
1.2 APPROVE MEETING MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 3, 2026 SPECIAL
MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
Approved
1.3 APPROVE MEETING MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 10, 2026 SPECIAL JOINT
MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION
Approved
OF CITY COUNCIL
Approved
1.5 AUTHORIZE BID SOLICITATIONS FOR UPCOMING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING
STUDIES
Approved
1.6 AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH CMAX COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE
FOR CITYWIDE STREET SWEEPING SERVICES
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-08
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CMAX
COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE FOR CITYWIDE STREET SWEEPING
SERVICES THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028, IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,875
1.7 AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FOR THE
PURCHASE OF MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-09
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY FOR THE PURCHASE OF MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL
LAWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - 2026 CITYWIDE LINE STRIPING
PROJECT
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-10
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO
CAT TRACKING, INC. FOR THE 2026 CITYWIDE LINE STRIPING
PROJECT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $209,735.80
1.9 AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE ANNUAL PLANTING OF VILLAGE FLOWERS Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-11
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO NEW GENERATION
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT INC. FOR THE ANNUAL PLANTING
OF VILLAGE FLOWERS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,500
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ORDER THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND RESOLUTION
OF INTENT TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE VILLAGE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1-92
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar.
1.11 INITIATION OF PROPOSITION 218 PROCEEDINGS TO CONSIDER PROPOSED
ADJUSTMENTS TO SOLID WASTE AND COLLECTION RATES
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar.
1.12 AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FOR THE CALIFORNIA
YOUTH SERVICE CORP PROGRAM ON BEHALF OF THE SOUTHERN
CALIFONIA MOUNTAINS FOUNDATION
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-15
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT AND
ADMINISTER FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIANS FOR ALL YOUTH
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MOUNTAINS FOUNDATION
• AUTHORIA CONTRACT FOR THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ANI
BROADCAST AREA AUDIO-VISUAL UPGRADE PROJECI
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-16
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH IRELAND SOUND
SYSTEMS, INC. FOR THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND BROADCAST
AREA AUDIO - VISUAL UPGRADE PROJECT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $325,000, AND APPROVING A BUDGET APPROPRIATION TO THE CITY'S FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET FROM THE PEG ACCESS
FUND BALANCE TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT
The Consent Calendar, excluding Items 1.10 and 1.11, was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Segovia, Herrick, Melnick, Hicks, Putz
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
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CORDER THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND RESOLUTION
OF INTENT TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE VILLAGE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1-92
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Segovia, for further discussion.
Following City Council's questions and comments, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Segovia and seconded by Councilmember Melnick, to approve the staff recommendation and adopt the following resolutions entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-12
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S
REPORT FOR THE CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1-92 (VILLAGE STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
AND
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-013
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO INCREASE ASSESSMENTS AS OF
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27, TO AUTHORIZE THE ANNUAL LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF BIG BEAR
LAKE MAINTENACE DISTRICT NO. 1-92 (VILLAGE STREETSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS) FOR SUCH FISCAL YEAR, AND TAKING
OTHER ACTIONS THERETO
Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Segovia, Melnick, Herrick, Putz
NOES: Hicks
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
INITIATION OF PROPOSITION 218 PROCEEDINGS TO CONSIDER PROPOSED
ADJUSTMENTS TO SOLID WASTE AND COLLECTION RATES
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Putz, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, for further discussion.
At the hour of 6:30 p.m., Mayor Putz recused himself from the meeting, due to a conflict of interest with Item 1.11, based on the Levine Act.
Following City Council's questions and comments, a motion was made by Councilmember Melnick and seconded by Councilmember Herrick, to approve the staff recommendation and adopt the following resolution entitled:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INITIATION OF PROPOSITION 218
PROCEEDINGS TO CONSIDER PROPOSED ADJUSTMNETS TO SOLID
WASTE COLLECTION RATES
Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Herrick, Melnick, Hicks, Segovia
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Putz
ABSENT: None
At the hour of 6:40 p.m., Mayor Putz returned to the meeting.
2. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
2.1 INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY'S REGULATIONS
RELATED TO TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX, BUSINESS LICENSES, GENERAL OCCUP CATS
PENALTIES, ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AND HEARINGS, PUBLIC NUISANCES, AND VACATION RENTALS TO IMPLEMENT SENATE BILL 346 AND
SUPPORT TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX COMPLIANCE
Acting Director of Community & Economic Development Kelly Tinker and Administrative Services Manager Rachel Bowman made the staff presentation for this Item, which included a reading of the Ordinance title.
At 6:50 p.m., following the presentation and City Council questions, Mayor Putz invited up speakers who wanted to speak on this item. The following individuals approached the City Daniel Gulbranson, Big Bear Lake resident, expressed his dissatisfaction with the proposed revisions to the ordinance.
Dionne Olsen, Big Bear resident, asked a question about the City's monthly vacation rental citation report.
At the hour of 6:55 p.m., Mayor Putz closed the Public Hearing.
Following the Public Hearing and further City Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segovia, to strikeout the verbiage "and an affirmative three votes of the council shall be necessary to sustain the revocation" from section
5.02.190, subdivision (D), and strikeout "Beginning January 1, 2022" from section 4.01.050, subdivision (B) of the proposed ordinance update; and approve staff's recommendation to read the title, waive further reading and introduce an ordinance entitled:
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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-xxx
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 3.20 ("TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX") OF TITLE 3 ("REVENUE AND
FINANCE"), CHAPTER 5.02 ("BUSINESS LICENSES") OF TITLE 5 ("BUSINESS LICENSES, TAXES, AND REGULATIONS"), CHAPTERS 1.16 ("GENERAL PENALTIES") AND 1.17 ("ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AND HEARINGS") OF TITLE 1 ("GENERAL PROVISIONS"), CHAPTER
8.80 ("PUBLIC NUISANCES") OF TITLE 8 ("HEALTH AND SAFETY"). AND CHAPTER 4.01 ("VACATION RENTALS") OF TITLE 4 ("VISITOR- SERVING USES AND TOURISM") OF THE BIG BEAR LAKE MUNICIPAL
CODE TO UPDATE AND STREAMLINE THE CITY'S PROCEDURES FOR
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX, BUSINESS LICENSE REGULATIONS,
PENALTY PROVISIONS, AND OBLIGATIONS OF SHORT-TERM RENTAL
FACILITATORS AND MAKE OTHER TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO
SAID PROVISIONS; AND FINDING THESE AMENDMENTS EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Melnick, Herrick, Hicks, Segovia, Putz.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
3. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
3.1 APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR CONTINUATION OF MEASURE I
FUNDING
Assistant City Manager Sean Sullivan made the staff presentation for this Item.
Following the presentation and City Council questions, Mayor Putz invited up speakers who wanted to make a public comment on this Item. The following individual approached the City Council:
Daniel Gulbranson, Big Bear Lake resident, expressed his frustration with the State of California.
After Public Comment and further City Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Melnick, seconded by Councilmember Herrick, to approve staff's recommendation and adopt the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-17
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF
REVENUES IN SAN BERNARIDNO COUNTY EXPECTED TO BE DERIVED
FROM THE PROPOSED CONTINUATION OF MEASURE I
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Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Herrick, Segovia, Melnick, Putz
NOES: Hicks
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
3.2 REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTION - RELATING TO 630 BARTLETT ROAD AND 40729 BEAVER LANE
Acting Director of Community & Economic Development Kelly Tinker made the staff presentation for this Item.
Following the presentation and City Council questions, Mayor Putz invited up speakers who wanted to make a public comment on this Item. The following individual approached the City Council:
Daniel Gulbranson. Big Bear Lake resident, stated he doesn't support the City's property purchases.
After Public Comment, a motion was made by Councilmember Herrick, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segovia, to approve staff's recommendation and adopt the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-18
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND
ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO CONSUMMATE THE REAL PROPERTY
EXCHANGE TRANSACTION, INVOLVING THE REAL PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 630 BARTLETT ROAD (PARCEL NUMBER: 0308-166-57) AND 40729 BEAVER LANE (PARCEL NUMBERS: 0308-166-13 AND 0308-166-14); AND FINDING THE
ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Melnick, Segovia, Herrick, Hicks, Putz
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
EXCUSED: None
4. COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, & ADDITIONAL CITY BUSINESS
• CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Assistant City Manager / City Clerk Stephenson provided a brief overview of some tentative items that will be presented at upcoming public meetings.
• COUNCILMEMBER BOARD/COMMITTEE REPORTS & COMMENTS
Councilmember Melnick announced that she won't be attending the May 13 City Council Meeting; and took the opportunity to welcome Jackie and Shadow's new eaglets.
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Councilmember Herick provided a BBARWA Replenish Big Bear project updato and indicated there will be an upcoming BBARWA workshop.
Mayor Pro Tem Segovia announced that the BBARWA workshop will be held on April 27; shared that she attended a Mountain Transit meeting, a local meeting with County Supervisor Dawn Rowe and, a Mayor/Mayor Pro Tem meeting in Adelanto.
Mayor Putz shared that he attended a Cal Cities Environmental Quality Policy Committee Meeting; he further announced that he participated in a call with the U.S. Forest Service; he also made a request for the City Attorney to provide a Brown Act briefing as it relates to Councilmember's comments during a public meeting, and to agendize an item to consider the City's roles and responsibilities related to local U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement efforts.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council at this Regular Meeting, Mayor Putz adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
Erica Stephenson
Erica Stephenson, City Clerk