Elevation 6752'
The Official Newsletter of the City of Big Bear Lake, CA
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!

Issue #22-7 - Published November 18, 2022
Moonridge Corridor Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The City held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, November 17, to celebrate the completion of the Moonridge Corridor Improvements Project. We would like to thank everyone that attended and made the event a success!
A special thank you to all the project stakeholders specifically KOA Corporation, who designed and engineered the project, Granite Construction, the general contractor, the City's Public Services Department, and, of course, the community and surrounding businesses for your patience during construction.

For information on the Moonridge Corridor Improvements Project, visit our website HERE.
Clean Bear Sites Open to Big Bear Lake Property Owners/Renters Only Beginning December 1
Effective December 1, 2022 the City and Big Bear Disposal will be working to restrict access to the Clean Bear Sites for owners, tenants, and guests of residential properties within the City of Big Bear Lake only.

The operation of the Clean Bear Sites is a part of the residential solid waste services provided by Big Bear Disposal and is funded entirely by residential solid waste fees paid by property owners within the City of Big Bear Lake.

Going forward, users of the Clean Bear Sites will be asked to provide proof of eligibility by:
  • Photo ID
  • Property Document (Mortgage Statement, Lease, Property Tax Bill)
  • Utility Bill
  • Car Registration
  • For visitors, a rental contract or other document associated with a City of Big Bear Lake residential property address

Commercial waste, including business waste, construction and demolition waste, and hazardous waste are never allowed to be disposed of at the Clean Bear Sites, regardless of the City where it originates.

Residents and guests of properties in Big Bear City, Baldwin Lake, Erwin Lake, Fawnskin, Sugarloaf, and other unincorporated County areas will no longer be able to access the Clean Bear Sites. For more information about solid waste services in these areas, property owners should contact the San Bernardino County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Management Division or the Big Bear City Community Services District.

To facilitate these restrictions, the Clean Bear Sites will be staffed with representatives from Big Bear Disposal to verify eligibility. Additionally, the sites will have operating hours from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. For additional information, please visit Big Bear Disposal's website. 
Changes Made to the Winter Traffic Management Plan; plan to be put in place December 16
In August 2022, the City Council authorized a consulting agreement with Gibson Transportation Consulting to coordinate a review and revision of the winter Traffic Management Plan (TMP). The reason behind this review/revision is due to the operational changes that will impact the TMP including the completion of the Moonridge Corridor Improvements Project, the acquisition by Big Bear Mountain Resorts (BBMR) of a large parking lot on Sandalwood Drive, and the continued utilization of Mountain Transit to provide shuttling operations in support of the TMP.

One of the major changes to the TMP is parking lot phasing.

  • parking will be differentiated as Pre-Paid Parking and Free Parking. Pre-paid parking will be implemented, on peak and maximum days, at the base lots of both BBMR locations and will be made available through their online ticketing portal. All other visitors will be directed to the free parking lots, which are not resort specific, that will be supported by shuttles with dedicated routes to either Snow Summit or Big Bear Mountain Resorts. The parking phasing, as outlined below, will remain the same for all days in which the TMP is operated. The FREE lots will be loaded in 3 phrases:
  • Phase I; Sandalwood and Fox Farm Lots
  • Phase II; Brownie Lot
  • Phase III; Moonridge Lot and Backwards Look Lot (if needed

Winter TMP operations are scheduled to begin the weekend of December 16-17 and will continue each weekend through early March and daily during the period from December 16 through the New Year holiday to accommodate the anticipated peak and maximum days.

To review the updated 2022-23 Winter Traffic Management Plan in its entirely, click HERE.
Upcoming City Council Meeting Schedule
The City Council Meeting scheduled on Monday, November 21, 2022, is CANCELLED.

The City Council, Fire Protection District Meeting, and the Successor Agency to the Former Big Bear Lake Improvement Agency Meeting scheduled for Monday, December 5, 2022, has been adjourned to December 12, 2022.

At the December 12, 2022, meeting, City Council will consider altering the 2023 meeting schedule. Additional details will be available in the December 12 City Council Meeting Agenda, which will be publicized the week of December 5.
Upcoming City Hall Holiday Closures
City Facilities will be closed on:

  • Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

  • Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26, in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

  • Friday, December 30, and Monday, January 2, in observance of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

*Snow/ice removal and berm removal services will not be affected*
THANKSGIVING WEEKEND EVENTS
IN BIG BEAR LAKE
Big Bear Turkey Trot
November 24
Kick off the Thanksgiving holiday with a fun 3-mile run or walk at Meadow Park! The Big Bear Turkey Trot benefits local food pantries and Open Air Big Bear, a non-profit organization with the mission to advance and celebrate outdoor, people-powered events and activities in Big Bear Valley.
Big Bear Lake
Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 25
Be apart Big Bear Lake's most festive tradition - The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! Live music is set to start at approximately 5 PM with the tree lighting ceremony taking place at approximately 6:15 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also make a special stop to say hello and take pictures with kids and families!
Care for Big Bear's Community Trash Clean-Up
November 26
Care For Big Bear is hosting a Thanksgiving Weekend Community Trash Clean-Up day on Saturday, November, 26 from 12 - 2 p.m. Walk off some of that turkey dinner and help make a difference in the community.
Don't forget to check these events out:

  • Big Bear Fire Station Tree Lighting; November 26. Join the Big Bear Fire Dept at 5 PM at Station 282 and meet Santa as he rides visits the station on a fire engine!

  • Korrupted Comedy + No Consent; November 26. Korrupted Comedy LA takes their funny up north at the Big Bear Bar and Grill. Korrupted Comedy is brand of comedy that gives you an entertaining look at life and with band local Big Bear NO CONSENT, a WILD night of shenanigans and more is in store! Purchase your tickets now!

For more upcoming events, visit www.bigbear.com/events
Elevation 6752' -
The Official Newsletter of the City of Big Bear Lake!
Thank you for checking out this issue of Elevation 6752', the official newsletter of the City of Big Bear Lake, CA! This newsletter is presented to keep you well-informed about the City's issues, projects, and initiatives, and is complemented by other public communications strategies as needed. The City Council, Planning Commission, City staff, and numerous others are all working hard to provide the highest quality City services, in a helpful and professional manner, and promote new public and private investment in our community - in order to enhance the quality of life and visitor experience - and we want to make sure you are well-informed about our efforts on your behalf!
City of Big Bear Lake
39707 Big Bear Blvd. PO Box 10000, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Phone: (909) 866-5831 | Fax: (909) 866-5491