Elevation 6752' is presented to keep our residents, property owners, investors, businesses, and visitors well-informed about the City of Big Bear Lake's issues, projects, and initiatives!
May 2023
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Preliminary Results of the Community Visioning Survey Presented to Council
DKS Associates and True North Research, the consultants hired to assist City staff with the Community Visioning process, presented preliminary results of the community survey to City Council at the May 10, 2023, City Council Meeting. True North Research utilized multiple databases to compile a list of Big Bear Lake residents and property owners, then reached out by mail, email, telephone and/or text to survey those that were randomly selected. Out of those that were randomly selected, 497 people participated in the first round of interviews.
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If you haven't participated in the Community Visioning process yet and want to provide your input, don't worry, you can still complete the online survey, utilize the online mapping tool and/or participate in upcoming workshops and pop-up events! Stay tuned for more information.
Share your vision for the City's future ONLINE
- Utilize the "pin drop" feature to drop a pin on the areas around town that 1) indicate places/things you love; 2) indicate places/things that may require improvement; 3) make a comment on where there is an opportunity for community amenities; and 4) make a general comment regarding the community.
TAKE THE COMMUNITY SURVEY!
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City Accepting Applications for the Planning Commission & Department of Water & Power (DWP) Board of Commissioners
The City is now seeking applicants for Planning Commission and DWP Board of Commissioners and encourages interested residents, property owners, and business persons to get involved! The application filing period opened Monday, May 1 and will remain open until Friday, June 2 at 5 p.m. The City Council will interview prospective candidates on June 14.
Department of Water and Power Board of Commissioners- 3 vacancies
- All applicants must be registered voters and reside in an area served by the DWP.
Planning Commission - 3 vacancies
- All applicants must be registered voters and reside in the City of Big Bear Lake.
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Changes Forthcoming for Residential Curbside Trash Collection |
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The City of Big Bear Lake and Big Bear Disposal have been working collaboratively over the past eighteen (18) months in an effort to enhance solid waste services for our property owners, residents, businesses, and visitors. As a part of this ongoing effort, residential curbside trash collection will be transitioning to automated, cart service.
Beginning the week of June 12, Big Bear Disposal will provide all residential customers with the following:
- one (1) 96-gallon grey cart for regular trash/solid waste
- one (1) 96-gallon blue cart for recyclable materials
- optional: residential customers can request one (1) 96-gallon green cart for organic material/yard waste. Please note, Big Bear Disposal will accept bagged green waste in lieu of carts.
The automated curbside collection service is anticipated to begin the week of July 3.
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City Council to Consider Increases to the Rates for Sewer User Fees; Public Hearing scheduled for Thursday, June 29, 2023 |
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The City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 29, at 2 p.m. to consider adopting a resolution establishing increases to the rates for the City's Sewer User Fees. Property owners may submit a written protest to the proposed rate increases or can speak at the public hearing at the time and date noted below,
BBARWA intends to implement sewer rate increases over a five-year period, beginning July 1, 2023, with increases effective each July 1 thereafter through and including July 1, 2027. BBARWA is reportedly increasing its rates in order to pay for increased costs associated with treatment and disposal of wastewater, as well as costs associated with the Replenish Big Bear project. As a result, the City is proposing to increase the BBARWA Fee to recover the increased rates imposed on the City by BBARWA.
At their May 12, 2023, Special City Council Meeting, Council received a presentation by BBARWA General Manager David Lawrence regarding the sewer rate increase and the Replenish Big Bear project. To watch the May 12, 2023, City Council meeting and to learn more about the BBARWA rate increase as well as the Replenish Big Bear project, click HERE.
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Honoring the Fallen: Annual Memorial Day Ceremony |
Please join our community in honoring our military service members who gave their lives in service to our country at our annual Memorial Day remembrance on Monday, May 29.
The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. at Veterans Park, with remarks by Mayor Putz, representatives from various branches of the United States military, the American Legion, and other traditional ceremonies to remember the fallen and honor their sacrifice for our freedom.
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FEMA & SBA: Disaster Assistance Recovery Centers Open for San Bernardino Mountain Communities
San Bernardino County Mountain residents may be eligible for grants to help pay for temporary housing and essential home repairs as well as other serious disaster-related needs that resulted from the February/March 2023 severe winter storm events. Survivors who are homeowners, renters, businesses, and non-profit organizations including places of worship are eligible to receive disaster assistance.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) have opened several Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in the San Bernardino Mountain communities to assist those that are interested in applying. Businesses and residents are encouraged to visit to learn more about the disaster resources available.
Some of the agencies participating include:
1. FEMA
2. Small Business Administration
3. California Office of Emergency Services
4. California Department of Insurance
5. Employment Development Department
6. Department of Motor Vehicles
7. California Franchise Tax Board
8. California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
9. Contractors State License Board
10. San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health
DRC locations:
- Twin Peaks Recreation Complex
- 675 Grandview Road, Twin Peaks, CA 92391; 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday – Friday, closed Saturdays
- Crestline Branch Library
- 24105 Lake Gregory Drive, Crestline, CA 92325; Monday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Thursaday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Hootman Senior Center
- 2929 Running Springs Road, Running Springs, CA 92382; 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday - Friday
- Lake Arrowhead Fire Station #91
- 301 S State Hwy 173, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
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Upcoming City Meetings
CITY COUNCIL
- Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting
- Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 9 a.m.
- Hofert Hall; Civic Center, 39707 Big Bear Blvd
- Special Workshop Meeting (Interviews for Planning Commission & DWP Boardmembers)
- Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 9 a.m.
- Hofert Hall; Civic Center, 39707 Big Bear Blvd
- Regular City Council Meeting
- Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 5 p.m.
- Hofert Hall; Civic Center, 39707 Big Bear Blvd
- Special City Council Meeting (Public Hearing to consider increases to the Sewer User Rates)
- Thursday, June 29, 2023, 5 p.m.
- Hofert Hall; Civic Center, 39707 Big Bear Blvd
PLANNING COMMISSION
- Wednesday, June 7, 1:15 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 21, 1:15 p.m.
- Hofert Hall; Civic Center, 39707 Big Bear Blvd
Both Regular City Council and Planning Commission meetings are conducted in-person with the option to view the meeting live online. Please note, live streaming of City Council & Planning Commission meetings on Spectrum Cable Channel 182 is still out of service, but staff and Spectrum cable are actively working on improving the channel's live-broadcast capabilities.
Public comment may be provided in the following ways:
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City Manager's Corner
The City of Big Bear Lake is in the midst of a number of exciting endeavors that the City is seeking the community’s input on. The City’s Visioning Process is well underway and still has a number of opportunities for the public to provide feedback. The City’s previous Community Vision was developed more than two decades ago so the City wants to ensure that we capture what is important to our community now. Please visit: https://www.bigbearlakevision.com/ to share your thoughts.
Additionally, the City’s Budget process is underway and on May 24th at 10am the City will be hosting a public Budget Workshop to present the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24. I am really excited to present a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24. I also want to thank City staff for putting together a great budget. In putting together this budget, the City developed a theme, which is “Reset and Invest”. As we put the pandemic and the election of 2022 behind us, the City and City Council are ready to “Reset” and get back to doing great things for the community. Some of those great things are investing in the community to preserve the quality of life, investing in public safety, investing in the City’s great staff that provide an array of City services to the community, and most importantly, investing in our fiscal strength to ensure this great community remains a great place to live, work, and play.
I want to thank the City Council and staff for their unwavering support for the City of Big Bear Lake and the great things we have to look forward to in the next fiscal year. For more information on the City of Big Bear Lake’s budget please visit: www.citybigbearlake.com
Erik Sund, City Manager
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Big Bear Lake Grill & Chill
The 2023 Grill & Chill Craft Beer & BBQ Festival will feature 40+ independent craft breweries from all over California and BBQ competitors from all over the nation competing in different categories for certified KCBS Judges & People's Choice awards!
May 27 & May 28
10 am - 5 pm
630 Bartlett Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
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Big Bear Lake Maifest
The 6th Annual Big Bear Lake Maifest kicks off Saturday, May 20 with a special tribute to America’s Heroes (U.S. Military, law enforcement and firefighters).
The festivities continue the following weekend for two more dates Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28.
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Fireworks Show
On Sunday, May 28, Visit Big Bear will host a Fireworks Show in honor of Memorial Day.
The show is set to begin around 9 PM (or when completely dark) and will last about 30 mins.
Find your viewing spot early and be sure to view the show from the north and south shores.
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Have a community event that you would like the City to share? Email Rebecca Cannon, Deputy City Clerk/Public Information Officer, at rcannon@citybigbearlake.com for consideration.
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BIG BEAR LAKE CITY HALL
OFFICE HOURS
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The Big Bear Lake Civic Center is open to the public Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
City of Big Bear Lake
39707 Big Bear Boulevard
PO Box 10000
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
909-866-5831
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Big Bear Lake City Council
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