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Board members and staff said the change responds to public requests for longer access to meeting recordings and follows a staff trial of live streaming. Staff reported an initial trial recording was posted to a Big Bear Fire Authority YouTube channel and that the authority installed a low‑cost camera (“an Owl” purchased for under $300) and a monitor in the apparatus bay to provide overflow capacity for audience members.

The board discussed whether recordings should remain on YouTube indefinitely or be removed after the retention period. Some members worried that relying on a third‑party platform could leave the authority without a permanent archive if the platform’s policies change; others said retaining copies internally ensures the authority meets its public‑records obligations regardless of external hosting.

After discussion the board clarified that the authority’s formal record‑retention policy will require staff to keep authority audio and video recordings for no less than four years. Staff was directed to continue live broadcasting and to create an internal archive to meet public‑records requests even if an external platform removes content.

The motion to adopt the four‑year retention policy passed on a roll call vote. The board also asked staff to review and, if needed, improve recording quality and to return with any budget or technical implications for archival storage and accessibility.

The policy change replaces the authority’s prior 90‑day retention practice and does not prevent staff from posting recordings to third‑party platforms for public convenience; the board emphasized the authority will maintain its own copy for at least four years regardless of external availability.

Details of the motion, roll call and implementation steps were recorded in the meeting minutes; staff said they will publish an implementation plan and report back with cost estimates and any recommended updates to the retention schedule.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Big Bear Lake Fire Authority Meeting July 9th 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its June 10 meeting, the Big Bear Fire Authority directed staff to retain audio and video recordings for four years and continue live broadcasting of meetings; staff will implement the policy and manage storage and access.","taxTitle","Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino County, California","taxId",58382,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6461226,"Board approves consent calendar after questions about per‑diems, mutual‑aid charges and ballistic plates",203,612000,815000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5825544-2c3bf76f396795783c87b13948b196c4&start=612&end=815","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5825544-2c3bf76f396795783c87b13948b196c4/thumbnail_612000.jpg","/articles/6461226/Big-Bear-Lake/San-Bernardino-County/California/Board-approves-consent-calendar-after-questions-about-perdiems-mutualaid-charges-and-ballistic-plates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6461226-aa72c4dcd46fcccc0b6a80aec6312f36/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160941&Signature=ABsCfy2EPG0WRhRbM7WaK7ATTZRXMQz7pA3tW~293PZ1WWrfC6lnDNv-9jy5fAulhqxrarKqPPVrkV7xk-5NfVEW7QdB427oakO5TO410QTeCE0aiMlyM8SenXDwh5WfpJAN~butcy2oDd92SxkLjw-Wglgq0YKsbv6k25xu9LDGlWdXx49fiKDFWtZWFgnBiO9MpRoToPucO3cd8DiK0oFjsah3vA47Wf36ar8tScz9~kn9V91HVdYYrJoFW09zcnSuR6vvSw3J2DuTOx0XnCAk3O45TPme5ebkOuZPZvWMegmvLVt5fWhCw88ufcrogwjg6~vpWHUsGjj0zBmnog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Big Bear Fire Authority approved the consent calendar at its June 10 meeting after directors asked questions about several line items, including per‑diem meal reimbursements, mutual‑aid travel expenses and recent purchases of ballistic plates.

A director asked about the authority’s per‑diem policy after reviewing payment details that showed varying meal reimbursements (some entries suggesting as many as five meals in a day). The finance officer said the standing per‑diem schedule is $15 for breakfast, $20 for lunch and $30 for dinner and that staff retains itemized receipts for every reimbursement.

Directors also questioned a roughly $3,400 charge to an Amazon business account that staff said was likely related to a capital purchase tied to a federal program (HSSGP); staff agreed to follow up with a line‑by‑line explanation. A separate charge of about $4,590 for hotels, rental cars and meals was identified as likely mutual‑aid travel that is reimbursable; staff said they would provide details about the mutual‑aid trip and the invoiced items.

On protective gear, staff confirmed $1,000 in charges were for ballistic plates (part of the authority’s active‑shooter program). Staff said an earlier federal grant had purchased some vests and helmets but that ceramic plate carriers and replacement plates were needed because prior plates had expired. The authority has a limited number of properly fitted plate carriers that will be shared among chiefs until a more complete inventory and fitting program can be funded.

The consent calendar passed on a roll call after the brief line‑item inquiries; staff said they will provide supporting receipts and clarifications requested by the board.","Directors approved the consent calendar at the June 10 meeting after seeking clarifications about per‑diem meal reimbursements, mutual‑aid travel charges and purchases of ballistic plates for active‑shooter response; staff said receipts and details are available and will follow up.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6461231,"Big Bear Fire Authority explores special‑tax district (CFD) to fund future staffing; staff and consultants to return with options",5503,2057000,7560000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5825544-2c3bf76f396795783c87b13948b196c4&start=2057&end=7560","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5825544-2c3bf76f396795783c87b13948b196c4/thumbnail_2057000.jpg","/articles/6461231/Big-Bear-Lake/San-Bernardino-County/California/Big-Bear-Fire-Authority-explores-specialtax-district-CFD-to-fund-future-staffing-staff-and-consultants-to-return-with-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6461231-dd20c4aadc2e98e7b0cb8fd5c4e138a4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160941&Signature=WIGC9n5a3DIzYp9X-r4Y1NFqZdfWHiTzXXnxfe0qBnOe71cSEVNlrQBII5La4vnnU11O16ZJOsQMtw5id5n7Ujso6Sgt-zILAQEFtm3TAZ4X-qpFdcfOn1YGGwdKoVkox8PhwfZlowUcS4F7fjFkRmIbvdYaPwV2v6k15ti4rxl7TD8iEagCGiYSC3pcf234j4YF4rm-HC4vY0irh-tcUwVq8f87~9Ar2F1tFktOoUKdJPoPQr3L1R6k4Ep3oMrkvK7K-taqVRI5XPBqo0HQ3EVzPDVyPeAVSVX9MsYm80yiWgspi9cRXdDHcCikM0hmX4TUUVPPUcT~lSp7Pm7PiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Big Bear Fire Authority spent most of its June 10 meeting discussing possible formation of a community facilities district (also called a CFD or Mello‑Roos district) to generate ongoing revenue from new development to fund additional staffing and equipment.

Staff and consultant DTA presented four scenarios that range from a small incremental increase in emergency medical services to a full staffing build‑out that would add an ambulance, a paramedic squad and three top‑step firefighters. The largest option described a roughly $2.6 million increase in annual operating cost associated with an expanded response model; staff estimated current and projected property‑tax gains from new development would offset a portion of that cost and that a special tax on new development would be needed to cover the remaining amount.

Consultants and legal counsel told the board the CFD would be an annual special tax tied to property tax bills for annexed parcels, not a one‑time development impact fee. Formation requires a public process and typically a landowner election for initial formation; once formed, the CFD boundary can be set up to allow future annexations of undeveloped parcels. Counsel explained formation mechanics, including the possibility of conditioning project approvals on CFD annexation and the two‑thirds threshold for certain voter actions in district formation.

Directors asked detailed questions about the scenarios’ assumptions, how the tax would be applied by square footage or by unit type, whether additions or accessory dwelling units (ADUs) would trigger the tax, and how the district would interact with existing CFDs. Consultants said these are policy choices the board can make during formation and that the modeling can be tailored to address concerns about fairness, impact on development, and administrative complexity.

Several board members and a public commenter urged moving ahead expeditiously so that major upcoming projects would be subject to any new framework. Others urged caution, requested additional data on local tax flows and historical revenue, and said the board should more clearly define which improvements (e.g., ADUs or additions) would trigger the special tax.

By the end of the session the board reached consensus to have staff and the consultants further develop formation options, answer follow‑up questions (including ADU and redevelopment implications, how existing CFDs interact, and a clearer breakdown of current tax revenues), and return to the board with refined recommendations at an upcoming meeting. There was no formal vote to form a CFD during the meeting.","The authority reviewed four scenarios for a community facilities district (CFD) that would levy an ongoing special tax on new development to help fund additional ambulances, paramedic squads and firefighters; board gave staff and consultants direction to develop options and return with more analysis.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6461222,"Big Bear Fire coordinates active‑shooter and mass‑casualty training with regional partners; live scenarios planned",74,492000,566000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5825544-2c3bf76f396795783c87b13948b196c4&start=492&end=566","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5825544-2c3bf76f396795783c87b13948b196c4/thumbnail_492000.jpg","/articles/6461222/Big-Bear-Lake/San-Bernardino-County/California/Big-Bear-Fire-coordinates-activeshooter-and-masscasualty-training-with-regional-partners-live-scenarios-planned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6461222-6fb6601e3da645d251a24499fd4eb74d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160941&Signature=ON0NzI95TEmmV2ww2mo~xY2XPb6NCAe6B1FQ7ZptVx4LjZBlStk0YRT09DUXncxY87~1lcs~j3WEPm2iiEijpfe0IF3MA4e7Rjy7Nz3BAafF-X2P8aY7aQmNhkepC64Kz6TGomo8SWJhawONYyy49ft4Gs~P9pXQ5qfSxNWcOMtDyPA844FtTacj4iCF64ZrdU626nA3BvsB2BkGiIjdufEOCtPQ7UDLGHtIFkQ~mgFvjMstld2IpcY~1ViduvKKc4siNEAfmzIjrcY4aUSDYjGDmjflDOJB16JbJ4ricq71wHSa7XKyQf7OeIr1ss7P-J2sUTM~4FGa6VN0kttY4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Big Bear Fire Authority told the board June 10 that it has advanced a multi‑year effort to organize active‑shooter and mass‑casualty training with regional partners and that live‑scenario exercises will be conducted later this month.

Staff said Battalion Chief Fondo, with Captain Andrew Crane and engineers Bill Wolters and Corey Emerson, coordinated classroom‑level training through the Paradise Training Network and worked with San Diego County Fire, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, the local airport, the hospital district and Bear Valley Unified School District. Staff said the classroom training is complete and that live‑scenario exercises will be held at Newbury High School later this month.

Staff invited board members and the public to observe the live scenarios and said the training was designed to create rescue task forces that can operate in “warm” areas with law enforcement protection. Staff noted the challenge of organizing such training given limited staffing and the overtime costs that can accompany large‑scale exercises; the department said it has managed to run the recent work with on‑shift staffing where possible to limit budgetary impacts.

Directors thanked staff for coordinating regional participation and for advancing the authority’s mass‑casualty and active‑shooter response capabilities; staff said the training will help prepare local responders for possible complex incidents and improve interagency coordination.

No board action was required on the training report; staff encouraged attendance at the exercises and continued development of the authority’s active‑shooter program.","Staff reported completion of classroom training and upcoming live‑scenario exercises developed with regional partners, intended to improve multi‑agency active‑shooter and mass‑casualty response capacity.","actionData","errors"]

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Big Bear Fire Authority adopts 4‑year audio/video retention, approves continued live streaming

Board approves consent calendar after questions about per‑diems, mutual‑aid charges and ballistic plates

Big Bear Fire Authority explores special‑tax district (CFD) to fund future staffing; staff and consultants to return with options

Big Bear Fire coordinates active‑shooter and mass‑casualty training with regional partners; live scenarios planned