CITY OF
BIG BEAR LAKE California
NCORPORATED NOT
Regular Meeting Minutes - June 10, 2026
A Regular Meeting of the City Council, Fire Protection District, and Successor Agency of the City of Big Bear Lake was called to order by Mayor Putz at 3:01 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the Civic Center, 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, California.
OPEN SESSION
Flag Salute: Flag Salute led by Councilmember Melnick
Invocation: Invocation was led by Camp Director Will Logan from YMCA Camp Big Bear
Councilmembers Present:
Mayor Pro Tem Kendi Segovia
Councilmember Rick Herrick
Councilmember Charles Hicks, Jr.
Councilmember Perri Melnick
Others Present: City Manager Erik Sund
City Attorney HongDao Nguyen
Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Erica Stephenson
Administrative Services Manager Rachel Bowman
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Dan Gulbranson. Big Bear Lake resident. expressed his frustration with the city leadership.
At the hour of 3:06 p.m., Mayor Putz called for a recess to Closed Session.
At the hour of 5:02 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 that no reportable actions were taken by the City Council.
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54957 Title of Position: City Manager
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATIORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency designated representatives: Mayor Randall Putz and City Attorney HongDao Nguyen Unrepresented employee: City Manager Erik Sund
PRESENTATIONS
• Presentation recognizing San Bernardino County Sheriff's Captain Kelly Craig, for his six years of dedicated service protecting this community.
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• Introduction of San Bernardino County Sheriff's Captain Mauricio Hurtado the new Captain being assigned to the local Big Bear Station.
Presentation from a San Bernardino County Sheriff Representative providing an overview on E-Bike Regulations.
• New Employee Introductions:
• Megan Blackwell, Neighborhood Preservation Officer I
• Jennifer Humeston, Neighborhood Preservation Officer I
OPEN SESSION PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Sonia Ibarra. Big Bear Lake resident, announced her intention to run for a District 2 City Council seat.
Barbara Whittington. Victorville resident, introduced herself as the labor representative for Teamsters Local 1932.
Lynne LaFrenais. Big Bear Lake resident, spoke on her support for live music in the community, sharing she believes it is good for economic development.
Duke Michaels, Fawnskin resident, expressed his frustration with the sound ordinance and what he perceives is a lack of movement on a resolution of the issue.
Peggy Baldwin. Fawnskin resident, thanked City Council for recent action on the sound ordinance, but urged the City Council to pause enforcement of the ordinance until it can be amended.
David Clasen, Big Bear Lake resident, when called upon said he would like to reserve his time for a later time.
John Bachofer, Big Bear Lake resident, thanked the City Council for the efforts being made related to the sound ordinance; and expressed concerns about the City's recent property purchase.
Tom Sitton. Big Bear Lake resident, spoke against Big Bear Lake becoming a sanctuary city.
Dan Gulbranson. Big Bear Lake resident, spoke against Big Bear Lake becoming a sanctuary city.
Michael Beveridge. Big Bear Lake resident, announced his intention to run for a District 3 City Council seat.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY COUNCIL
A motion was made by Councilmember Herrick, seconded by Councilmember Melnick, to approve the Consent Calendar as follows:
1.1 APPROVE DEMANDS - CHECK ISSUE DATE 5/01/26 THROUGH 5/31/26 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,511,235.79 AND THE APRIL 2026 TREASURER'S REPORT (CC) Approved
1.2 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 2025-0005,
UPDATING PORTIONS OF THE CITY'S SIGN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TEMPORARY
NONCOMMERCIAL SIGNS (CC)
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Approved and adopted the following ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-529
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)
RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION (CC)
Approved and adopted the following resolutions entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-22
RESOLUTION CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN
OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO CHARTER CITIES
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-23
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE TO BE
HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, WITH THE STATEWIDE
GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE PURSUANT TO
SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-24
RESOLUTION ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR
ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026
1.4 2026 BIENNIAL REVIEW OF THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE (CC) Approved
1.5 APPROVE THE STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 (CC) Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-25
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT
POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
1.6 APPROVE THE CITY'S APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 (CC) Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-26
RESOLUTION A FINAL DROPRIATIONS
1.7 APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY
TAX / TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENT AUDITING
SERVICES (CC)
Approved
1.8 APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 SB 1 FUNDED PROJECT LIST (CC) Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-27
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROJECT LIST FOR THE CITY
OF BIG BEAR LAKE'S FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 STREET
PROJECTS FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
1.9 AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR A REPLACEMENT STANDBY GENERATOR
FOR THE CIVIC CENTER (CC)
Approved
1.10 AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR COMPACTING TRASH RECEPTACLES FOR
THE VILLAGE AREA (CC)
Approved
1.11 AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE A TASK ORDER FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ANNUAL STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT (CC) Approved
1.12 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT (WDA) WITH
THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO (CC)
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-28
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 10 TO THE
WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT (WDA) WITH THE
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
1.13 APPROVE TWO LETTERS OF OPPOSITION (CC)
Approved
1.14 RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1-92 (VILLAGE STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 (CC)
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-29
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS
WITHIN THE CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1-92 (VILLAGE STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AND TAKING OTHER ACTIONS RELATED THERETO
1.1S APPROVE COSTING MINUTES FROM THE MAY 13, 2026 REGULAR MEFTING OF CITY Approved
1.16 APPROVE MEETING MINUTES FROM THE MAY 13, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING OF CITY
COUNCIL (CC)
Approved
The Consent Calendar was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Segovia, Melnick, Hicks, Herick, Putz
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Melnick abstained from Item 1.15 and Item 1.16 ABSENT: None
At the hour of 6:03 p.m., Mayor Putz adjourned to the Fire Protection District Board.
At the hour of 6:03 p.m., Chair Herrick called the Fire Protection District Board to Order.
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Dan Gulbranson. Big Bear Lake resident, stated he opposes the Board's recent actions related to the Big Bear Fire Authority dissolution.
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FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
A motion was made by Board Member Segovia, seconded by Board Member Melnick, to approve the Fire Protection District Consent Calendar as follows:
11 THE FORE PROTECTION DISTRICT THE DECEMBER 10, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING OF Approved
1.18 APPROVE MEETING MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 10, 2025 REGULAR MEETING
OF THE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT (FPD)
Approved
19 APPROTECTING FROM THE APRIL 8, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE Approved
1.20 AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND LEASE AGREEMENT FOR A WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY LOCATED AT THE MOONRIDGE FIRE STATION (FPD)
Approved
1.21 APPROVE THE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT'S APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 (FPD)
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. FP2026-03
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FOR THE BIG BEAR LAKE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 9 OF TITLE 1 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
The Fire Protection District's Consent Calendar was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Melnick, Hicks, Segovia, Putz, Herrick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
2.1 FPD'S FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET ADOPTION (FPD)
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Director of Finance Dena Heald made the presentation for this item.
At 6:16 p.m. Chair Herrick opened the Public Hearing and invited up speakers who wanted to comment on this item. The following individual addressed the City Council:
Dan Gulbranson. Big Bear Lake resident. expressed frustration about how public comments are conducted during a Public Hearing.
At the hour of 6:19 p.m., Chair Herrick closed the Public Hearing.
Following the Board's discussion, a motion was made by Vice Chair Hicks, seconded by Board Member Segovia, to approve staff's recommendation and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. FP2026-04
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BIG BEAR LAKE FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Melnick, Segovia, Putz, Hicks, Herrick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
At the hour of 6:20 p.m., Chair Herrick adjourned to the City Council.
At the hour of 6:20 p.m., Mayor Putz called the City Council Meeting back to order.
2.2 AB 2561 - PERSONNEL VACANCY, RECRUITMENT, AND RENTENTION EFFORTS (CC) Administrative Services Manager Rachel Bowman made the presentation for this item.
At 6:23 p.m. Mayor Putz opened the Public Hearing and invited up speakers who wanted to comment on this item. The following individual addressed the City Council:
Dan Gulbranson, Big Bear Lake resident, questioned the city's hiring and separation practices.
At the hour of 6:26 p.m., Mayor Putz closed the Public Hearing.
This report was received and filed by the City Council.
2.3 CITY'S FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET ADOPTION (CC)
Director of Finance Dena Heald made the presentation for this item.
At 6:53 p.m. Mayor Putz opened the Public Hearing and invited up speakers who wanted to comment on this item. The following individual addressed the City Council:
Dan Gulbranson. Big Bear Lake resident. requested staff to include their presentations in the Agenda packet.
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At the hour of 6:56 p.m., Mayor Putz closed the Public Hearing.
Following Council's discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Melnick, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segovia, to approve staff's recommendations and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-30
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET
Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Herrick, Segovia, Melnick, Hicks, Putz
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
AUTHORIZE THE PLACEMENT OF CITY SEWER USER FEES, BBARWA SEWER USER AND STANDBY FEES, AND CITY REFUSE FEES ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 TAX ROLL Director of Finance Dena Heald made the presentation for this item.
At 7:00 p.m. Mayor Putz opened the Public Hearing and invited up speakers who wanted to comment on this item. The following individual addressed the City Council:
Dan Gulbranson. Big Bear Lake resident, requested that the City cut taxes and stop raising taxes.
At the hour of 7:03 p.m., Mayor Putz closed the Public Hearing.
Following Council's discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Herrick, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segovia, to approve staff's recommendations and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-31
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY SEWER USER FEES, BBARWA SEWER
USER AND STANDBY FEES, AND CITY REFUSE FEES TO BE PLACED ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 PROPERTY TAX ROLL
Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Melnick, Segovia, Hicks, Herrick, Putz
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
2.5 APPROVE ADJUSTMENTS TO SOLID WASTE SERVICE RATES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY BIG BEAR DISPOSAL, INC. FROM FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 TO FISCAL YEAR 2030-31; ADOPT A WRITTEN REPORT; AND AUTHORIZE THE PLACEMENT OF SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 TAX ROLL (CC)
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Assistant City Manager Sean Sullivan made the presentation for this item.
At 7:26 p.m. Mayor Putz opened the Public Hearing and invited up speakers who wanted to comment on this item. The following individuals addressed the City Council:
Debrah Lydon. Big Bear Lake resident, requested to review Big Bear Disposal's financial statements.
Elane Alewyn. Big Bear Lake resident. questioned if only property tax remitters fund the trash disposal Dan Gulbranson, Big Bear Lake resident, had questions related to Big Bear Disposal's excess trash carts.
At the hour of 7:37 p.m., Mayor Putz closed the Public Hearing.
Following Council's discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Melnick, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segovia, to approve staff's recommendations and adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-32
RESOLUTION APPROVING ADJUSTMENTS TO SOLID WASTE SERVICE RATES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY BIG BEAR DISPOSAL, INC. FROM FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 TO FISCAL YEAR 2030-31
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-33
THORIZING PLACEMENT OF SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES
ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 TAX ROLL
Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Segovia, Herrick, Melnick, Hicks, Putz
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT:
_At the hour of 7:40 p.m., Mayor Putz called for a brief recess.
At the hour of 7:50 p.m., Mayor Putz reconvened the City Council meeting.
COLLECTION OF DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER STANDBY FEES ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 TAX ROLL (CC)
Assistant City Manager Sean Sullivan made the presentation for this item.
At 7:53 p.m. Mayor Putz opened the Public Hearing and invited up speakers who wanted to comment on this item. No one came forward for public comment, therefore Mayor Putz closed the Public Hearing at 7:53 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Herrick, seconded by Councilmember Melnick to approve staff's recommendation and adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-34
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A WRITTEN REPORT REGARDING WATER
STANDBY CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AND DIRECTING
THAT BIG BEAR LAKE DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER
STANDBY FEES BE COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL
Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Herrick, Hicks, Segovia, Melnick, Putz
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
3. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
3.1 DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET
INCORPORATION (CC)
Assistant City Manager Sean Sullivan made the presentation for this item.
Following the presentation, Mayor Putz invited up speakers who wanted to comment on this item. The following individual addressed the City Council:
Dan Gulbranson. Big Bear Lake resident, questioned the DWP's new building project and related costs.
Following public comment, a motion was made by Councilmember Melnick, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve staff's recommendation and approve the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-35
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INCORPORATION OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER'S APPROVED
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 INTO THE CITY OF BIG
BEAR LAKE'S FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET
Said motion was approved by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Hicks, Segovia, Herrick, Melnick, Putz
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
4. COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & ADDITIONAL CITY BUSINESS
CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Assistant Manager/City Clerk Stephenson provided a brief overview of items that will tentatively be presented at upcoming public meetings. She also gave an upcoming elections reminder regarding the City Council candidate filing period beginning on July 13 for Districts 2, 3, and 4.
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City Manager Sund gave an update on the Fire Protection District informational mailer. He also reminded the community about the upcoming Cinnamon Rolls with the City Manager event on June 17 from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. at Boulder Bay Park.
• COUNCILMEMBER BOARD/COMMITTEE REPORTS & COMMENTS
Councilmember Herrick announced that he recently attended a Leisure Bear Ad Hoc Meeting. He also requested a future agenda item related to the Replenish Big Bear project. City Manager Sund confirmed staff is currently working on this Item.
Councilmember Hicks made a motion (seconded by Councilmember Melnick) to include another E-bike agenda item for further discussion at a future meeting. Councilmember Hicks made another motion (seconded by Councilmember Herrick) to hold a joint workshop/demonstration with the Planning Commission to consider updates to the City's outdoor sound/noise ordinance. He ended his comments by reading a portion of the Declaration of Independence in honor of Independence Day.
Mayor Pro Tem Segovia shared that she recently attended a Leisure Bear Ad Hoc Meeting along with Councilmember Herrick.
Mayor Putz reported that he attended a CalCities Environmental Quality (EQ) Policy Committee, and the City/County Conference held in Lake Arrowhead.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council at this Regular Meeting, Mayor Putz adjourned the meeting at 8:21 p.m., in memory of Julie Grandi.
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Erica Stephenson, City Clerk