BIG
BEAR
LAKE,
CA – At
a special
workshop
held
on February
26,
Big
Bear
Lake
City
Council
revised
the
City’s
mission
and
subsequent
goals
to better
reflect
the
current
needs
of the
community
and
provide
for
a long-term
vision.
With
Rick
Herrick
and
Michael
Karp
recently
being
elected
to Council
in November
2006,
the
workshop
provided
an opportunity
for
an exchange
of new
input
and
ideas.
This
was
the
first
time
the
Council
looked
at making
changes
to the
goals
since
their
original
adoption
in 2000.
Prior
goals
focused
more
on day-to-day
operational
activities,
whereas
the
revised
take
a much
broader
approach
on supplementing
a long-term
vision
and
future
direction
for
the
City.
Mayor
Bill
Jahn
stated “We
are
extremely
pleased
with
the
revised
goals.
Staff
can
handle
day-to-day
operations,
but
the
Council
will
continue
to make
long-range
planning
a priority
for
this
community.”
The
City
of Big
Bear
Lake
is a
four-season
resort
located
in the
heart
of the
San
Bernardino
National
Forest,
approximately
30 miles
northeast
of San
Bernardino.
The
City
serves
a population
of 6,500
residents
and
covers
a 6.95
square
mile
area
on the
west
end
of Big
Bear
Lake’s
south
shore.
Recreation
is offered
year-round,
including
skiing,
boating,
fishing,
camping,
hiking,
golf
and
fine
dining.
(Adopted
February
26,
2007)
Vision
A
responsible,
proactive
and
open
government
dedicated
to public
service
with
integrity,
fairness,
caring,
competence,
innovation,
responsiveness,
and
pride.
Mission
To
serve
the
citizens
and
future
community
of Big
Bear
Lake
in order
to enhance
quality
of life
and
economic
vitality,
while
respecting
our
demographic
diversity
and
caring
for
our
unique
mountain
setting.
Goals
1.
Consistently
improve
community
relations,
and
increase
the
public’s
confidence
and
trust
in
City
government.
2. Ensure long-term financial
viability of the City through
effectiveness and accountability
within the organization.
3. Enhance opportunities for
recruitment and retention
of outstanding employees by
enhancing the working environment
for City employees.
4. Focus specified resources
of the City on constructing,
repairing, and maintaining
major capital improvements,
infrastructure, and public
safety needed to serve the
community.
5.
Promote
the
community’s
economic
vitality.
(Original – Adopted
2000)
Vision
A
responsible,
proactive
and
open
government
dedicated
to public
service
with
integrity,
fairness,
caring,
competence,
innovation,
responsiveness,
and
pride.
Mission
To
serve
the
present
and
future
community
of Big
Bear
Lake
in order
to enhance
quality
of life
and
economic
vitality,
while
respecting
and
caring
for
our
unique
mountain
setting.
Goals
1.
Consistently
improve
community
relations,
and
increase
the
public’s
confidence
and
trust
in
City
government.
2.
Ensure
long-term
financial
viability
of
the
City.
3.
Provide
for
maintenance
and
upgrades
to
City
property
and
facilities,
and
construct
new
amenities
to
meet
the
community’s
needs.
4.
Increase
opportunities
for
recruitment
and
retention
of
outstanding
employees
by
enhancing
the
working
environment
for
City
employees.
5.
Develop
and
adopt
updated
rules,
regulations,
plans,
contracts
and
documents,
in
order
to
meet
community
needs
and
comply
with
legal
mandates.
6.
Focus
the
City’s
resources
on
constructing,
repairing
and
maintaining
major
capital
improvements
and
infrastructure
needed
to
serve
the
community.
7.
Increase
efficiency,
effectiveness
and
accountability
within
the
organization.
8.
Promote
the
community’s
economic
vitality
by
enhancing
the
City’s
appearance,
and
by
providing
for
the
safety
and
quality
of
life
of
both
residents
and
visitors.
9.
Working
in
collaboration
with
other
organizations,
promote
job
creation,
business
retention
and
expansion,
and
opportunities
for
new
businesses
within
the
City
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