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Big Bear Lake council authorizes market outreach for 19‑acre Leisure Bear lakefront site
Summary
The City Council voted 4‑1 to authorize a request for information to solicit developer interest in the city‑leased 19‑acre lakefront property, with council and staff emphasizing protecting existing mobile‑home residents and preserving public lake access.
The Big Bear Lake City Council on July 9 authorized staff to issue a request for information (RFI) seeking developer interest in the city‑leased 19‑acre lakefront property that includes the Leisure Bear Mobile Home Park and lakefront open space.
Council members said the RFI — approved 4‑1 — is intended to test market interest and invite creative proposals that protect public access and address the park’s aging infrastructure. City staff and consultants told the council the parcel includes commercial frontage, public lakefront, and 59 manufactured‑home units that provide affordable housing for long‑term residents, including seniors and families.
The RFI follows prior work by the city, including a master‑planning and public engagement process conducted through 2023 and 2024. City staff summarized the technical reports and outreach: two community…
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