When the City of Big Bear Lake’s Improvement Agency was re-established last year, given the addition of Redevelopment Director Lyle Haynes, it was decided that top priorities would be to adopt a First-Time Homebuyer Program in Big Bear Lake (which was done this year) and to construct quality, affordable housing. This plan has come together with the City’s proposed partnership … [Read more...] about City Council Reviews Proposed Affordable Housing Complex for Knickerbocker Road; Project Contingent on Federal Tax Credits Being Awarded in September
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City Council Holds on Vote to Increase Sewer and Trash Fees by 5%–Though Decision to Be Made in August, for County’s Tax Roll Deadline
Though the Public Hearing with regard to increased sewer use and trash collection fees had been held at the Big Bear Lake City Council’s July 13 meeting, and these increases were scheduled to be adopted at last night’s meeting of Council, Councilmember Darrell Mulvihill expressed his objection, “If we pass this tonight, on top of other fees—DWP, Bear Valley Electric*—this is an … [Read more...] about City Council Holds on Vote to Increase Sewer and Trash Fees by 5%–Though Decision to Be Made in August, for County’s Tax Roll Deadline
Friday Nights in the Village Returns Tomorrow; VBA Brings Live Entertainment and Activities to the Village L
Tomorrow evening, July 17, marks the second of the Village Business Association’s Friday Nights in the Village events, during which merchants and restaurants will be open late. From 5 to 8pm, the Village L, including Pine Knot Avenue and Village Drive, will be bustling with live entertainment, children’s activities and local artisans. Big Bear Lake City Councilwoman Liz Harris … [Read more...] about Friday Nights in the Village Returns Tomorrow; VBA Brings Live Entertainment and Activities to the Village L
Boulder Bay Park’s New Landscaping Project Now Going to Bid; City Council Debates Trees, Water Features and Marina Permit for Park
The Boulder Bay Park is one step closer to the implementation of upgrades and new features, given Monday’s action by the City Council of Big Bear Lake. Based on the award of a $350,000 grant, approved by the California Transportation Commission, enhancements to the park, initially approved by the Planning Commission, were reviewed by Council, once broken down by city staff into … [Read more...] about Boulder Bay Park’s New Landscaping Project Now Going to Bid; City Council Debates Trees, Water Features and Marina Permit for Park
The Rotary Club Takes a Stand at City Council: They Are a Service Club, Not a Political Organization
The Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake also took center stage at Monday evening’s meeting of the City Council of Big Bear Lake. The service club’s President Eric Lewis thanked the City for their assistance in the Fourth of July fireworks display which, Lewis noted, came together thanks to the Rotary volunteers who contributed over 850 man hours in four days in order to produce a … [Read more...] about The Rotary Club Takes a Stand at City Council: They Are a Service Club, Not a Political Organization