LOF BIG BEARIN CITY OF
BIG BEAR LAKE California
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Regular Meeting Minutes - May 13, 2026
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Big Bear Lake was called to order by Mayor Putz at 5:12 p.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Civic Center, 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, California.
OPEN SESSION
Flag Salute: Led by Mayor Pro Tem Kendi Segovia
Invocation: Invocation was provided by Jim Lona
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Randall Putz
Mayor Pro Tem Kendi Segovia
Councilmember Rick Herrick
Councilmember Charles Hicks, Jr.
Councilmember Absent: 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
PRESENTATIONS
The following presentations were made at this meeting:
• Presentation to the Public Works Department declaring the week of May 17 - 23, 2026 as National Public Works Week.
Presentation of a 5-year Employee Service Award to Assistant City Manager Sean Sullivan.
Presentation from Southern California Mountains Foundation representatives on a recent merit award from California State Parks to the City of Big Bear Lake for the Castle Rock Trailhead Parking Lot Project.
Presentation from Bear Valley Community Healthcare District (BVCHD) Chief Executive Officer Evan Rayner providing an update on the proposed hospital facility expansion and other related BVCHD information.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Suzy Gilleon, Big Bear Lake resident, announced her intention to run for a District 4 City Council seat.
Duke Michaels, Fawnskin resident, shared that he is a local musician and requested that the City allow amplified live music in the Village.
Peggy Baldwin, Fawnskin resident, shared that she is a local musician and requested that the City allow a reasonable decibel level of amplified live music in the Village.
Ernesto Mendoza, Big Bear Lake resident, announced his intention to run for a District 3 City Council seat.
Amy Jones, Big Bear Lake resident, expressed her support of local businesses and the arts community.
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Scott Jeffress, Big Bear Lake resident, requested the City expedite the live music permitting process.
Debrah Lydon, Big Bear Lake resident, shared her support of live music in the Village; and provided her concerns about E-bikes.
Jim Eberle, Big Bear resident, shared his appreciation and support for the local arts community.
Martin Gill, Big Bear resident, expressed his concerns about the potential dissolution of the Big Bear Fire Authority.
Dan Rubendall. Big Bear resident, shared that he is the owner of Cowboys Wandering and requested the City allow amplified music to be played at all the businesses in the Village.
Matt Scriven, Big Bear Lake resident, stated he is opposed to the potential closure of Clean Bear Site #2.
Jim Lona, Big Bear resident, provided information regarding local Veterans services and upcoming events.
Daniel Gulbranson, Big Bear Lake resident, expressed frustration with City policies and procedures.
Bobbi Martinez, Big Bear Lake resident, shared her appreciation of live music; and stated she is opposed to sanctuary cities.
David Clasen, Big Bear Lake resident. stated he is opposed to sanctuary cities; and requested that the City build relationships with local churches.
John Bachofer, Big Bear Lake resident, expressed reasons why he is opposed to sanctuary cities.
Don Capman, Big Bear resident, shared his appreciation of live music and support of local businesses.
Will Logan, Big Bear Lake resident, announced that he is the Camp Director of YMCA Camp Big Bear; and invited the local community to participate in the Camp's annual "service weekend".
Theodore Trentman, Big Bear resident, expressed his concerns about the possibility of San Bernardino County providing local fire protection services.
Carina Cabrera, Southern California Edison Government Relations Manager, announced that Southern California Edison will be hosting two virtual wildfire safety meetings; and provided information on the company's investments in wildfire mitigation projects.
Robbie Bos, Big Bear resident, invited the community to the Make Music Big Bear event; and shared that he supports live music in the Village.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Herrick, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segovia to approve the Consent Calendar as follows:
1.1 APPROVE DEMANDS - CHECK ISSUE DATE 4/01/26 THROUGH 4/30/26 IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,536,857.01 AND THE MARCH 2026 TREASURER'S REPORT Approved
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1.2 APPROVE MEETING MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 8, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
OF CITY COUNCIL
Approved
1.3 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY'S REGULATIONS RELATED TO
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX, BUSINESS LICENSES, GENERAL PENALTIES,
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AND HEARINGS, PUBLIC NUISANCES, AND VACATION RENTALS TO IMPLEMENT SENATE BILL 346 AND SUPPORT
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX COMPLIANCE
Approved and adopted the following ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-528
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)
1.4 AUTHORIZE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE 2026 TOUR
DE BIG BEAR EVENT TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-19
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STATEWIDE TRAFFIC SAFETY AND SIGNS, INC. DBA AWP SAFETY FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE 2026 TOUR DE BIG BEAR EVENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $49,927
1.5 AUTHORIZE EXTENDING EXISTING ON-CALL CONSULTING SERVICES
AGREEMENTS AND AUTHORIZE NEW ON-CALL CONSULTING SERVICES
AGREEMENTS
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-20
RESOLUTION EXTENDING EXISTING ON-CALL CONSULTING SERVICES
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AGREEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING NEW ON-CALL CONSULTING
SERVICES AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURAL,
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW, GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS,
ENGINEERING, STORMWATER ENGINEERING, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING,
LAND SURVEYING, AND BUILDING & SAFETY SERVICES
1.6 LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO ASSEMBLY BILL (AB) 1678 (HARABEDIAN) Approved
1.7 AUTHORIZE A BID SOLICITATION FOR THE BARTLETT PARKING LOT
EXTENSION PROJECT AND RELATED PURCHASE ORDER
Approved
The Consent Calendar was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Segovia, Herrick, Hicks, Putz
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Melnick
NO ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
2. PUBLIC HEARING
2.1 INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 2025-0005, UPDATING PORTIONS OF THE CITY'S SIGN
ORDINANCE RELATING TO TEMORARY NONCOMMERCIAL SIGNS
City Attorney HongDao Nguyen made the presentation for this item.
At 7:24 p.m., following City Council questions, Mayor Putz opened the Public Hearing and invited up speakers who wanted to comment on this item. The following individual approached the City Council:
Michael Beveridge, Big Bear Lake resident, questioned how the City would address noticing, penalties & the appeals process in relation to issuing a temporary noncommerical sign violation, if the proposed ordinance was adopted.
At the hour of 7:28 p.m., Mayor Putz closed the Public Hearing.
Following the City Council's further discussion of this item, City Clerk Erica Stephenson read the ordinance title aloud, prior to conducting the roll call vote.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Herrick, to approve the 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 PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 17.12
(SIGNS) OF TITLE 17 (LAND USE) OF THE BIG BEAR LAKE MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING TEMPORARY NONCOMMERCIAL SIGNS BY,
AMONG OTHER THINGS, REVISING AND CLARIFYING DEFINITIONS,
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AND ENFORCEMENT PROCESSES,
MAKING OTHER CHANGES TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITHIN THE
CHAPTER, AND FINDING THESE AMENDMENTS EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Hicks, Herrick, Segovia, Putz
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Melnick
3. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
3.1 ADOPT A DISRUPTION OF TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET SERVICE DURING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS POLICY AS REQUIRED PER SENATE BILL (SB) 707 There was no staff presentation made for this item and there were no members of the public that requested to speak on this item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Herrick, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segovia, to approve the staff's recommendation, to adopt Administrative Instruction 2026-02: Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During City Council Meetings Policy; and direct staff to update City Council Regular Meeting Agendas to indicate there will be a thirty (30) minute limit for Public Communications (Part 1).
Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Herrick, Segovia, Hicks, Putz
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Melnick
3.2 REAL PROPERY PURCHASE - 546 SQUIRREL LANE / 0 COTTAGE LANE Acting Community & Economic Development Director Kelly Tinker made a staff presentation for this item.
Following the presentation and the City Council's questions, Mayor Putz invited up speakers who wanted to make a public comment on this item and no individuals approached the City Council.
Following City Council's further discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Herrick, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segovia, to approve staff's recommendation and adopt the first option which is a resolution entitled:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-21
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO CONSUMMATE THE PURCHASE TRANSACTION,
CONVEYING TO THE CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 546 SQUIRREL LANE / 0 COTTAGE LANE, PARCEL NUMBERS 0308-163-15, 0308-163-16, 0308-163-17, 0308-163-18, 0308-162-19, AND 0308-162-20; IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $220,000; AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGETAPPROPRIATION; AND FINDING THE ACTION
EXEMPT FROM THECALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Segovia, Herrick, Putz
NOES: Hicks
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Melnick
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 Herrick reported on a recent SBCTA meeting. He then made a motion (seconded by Councilmember Hicks) to request City staff to coordinate a Sheriff Department presentation providing an overview on E-bike laws and regulations.
Councilmember Hicks made a motion (seconded by Mayor Putz) to request for staff to streamline the City's amplified live music permitting process. Councilmember Hicks made another motion (seconded by Councilmember Herrick) to reinstate the annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast event.
Mayor Pro Tem Segovia provided an update on a recent BBARWA workshop; announced that she attended a SBCTA meeting and the annual SCAG conference; and reported that she and Mayor Putz attended the League of California Cities Desert Mountain Division meeting held in the City of Needles.
Mayor Putz shared that he attended a League of California Cities Leader Summit and Board Meeting in Sacramento; he further announced that he attended the annual SCAG conference.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council at this Regular Meeting, Mayor Putz adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m., in memory of Sandy Sent and Kathy Greenwood Luca Stephensa
Erica Stephenson, City Clerk