AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF BANNING, CALIFORNIA
5:00 p.m.
In Chambers
99 E. Ramsey Street
Banning, CA 92220
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1. CALL TO ORDER
1.1 INVOCATION
Performed by Reverend Preston Norman of Praise Tabernacle Church.
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1.3 ROLL CALL
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
2.1 AGENDA APPROVAL
3. PRESENTATIONS
4. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
John Pinkney, Interim City Attorney
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE, APPOINTMENTS, AND REPORTS
5.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS
5.2 CORRESPONDENCE
5.3 APPOINTMENTS
5.4 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
5.5 ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
5.6 CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
5.7 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
5.8 CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
6. INTERVIEWS AND SELECTION OF EXECUTIVE RECRUITER FOR CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT WITH FINALIST FIRMS, RALPH ANDERSEN & ASSOC. AND PECKHAM & MCKENNEY
6.1 Interviews and Selection of Executive Recruiter for City Manager with Finalist Firms Ralph Anderson & Associates and Peckham & McKenney
Conduct interviews of (2) finalist Executive Recruiter firms for City Manager, select preferred firm and direct staff to negotiate a contract and bring It back for Council approval at the next available Council meeting.
7. CONSENT ITEMS
The following items have been recommended for approval and will be acted upon simultaneously, unless a member of the City Council/Banning Utility Authority/Successor Agency Board wishes to remove an item for separate consideration.
7.1 Approval of the meeting minutes for the August 26, 2025 City Council meetings.
Approve the meeting minutes for the August 26, 2025 City Council meetings.
7.2 Receive and File Cash and Investments Report for the Month of June 2025
That City Council receive and file Cash and Investment Report for June 2025, in accordance with California Government Code 53646.
7.3 Receive and File Cash and Investments Report for the Month of July 2025
That City Council receive and file Cash and Investment Report for June 2025, in accordance with California Government Code 53646.
7.4 Receive and File the FY 2024/2025 Health and Safety Code (HSC) 13146.4 Annual Inspection Report of Certain Occupancies Pursuant to Sections HSC 13146.2 and 13146.3
Receive and file the FY 2024/2025 HSC 13146.4 Annual Inspection Report.
7.5 Accept as Complete Various Improvements Related to the Atwell Specific Plan Development and Authorize 90% Reduction of the Improvement Bonds
Accept as Complete Various Improvements Related to the Atwell Specific Plan Development and Authorize 90% Reduction of the Improvement Bonds
7.6 Remove from the Table and Approve the Receipt and File of (1) the Receipts, Disbursements, and Fund Balances Reporting for Fiscal Year 2024/2025, Periods 5-6, November and December 2024, (2) Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants Issued in the Month of February 2025, and (3) Cash and Investments Report for the Month of February 2025
Staff recommends that the City Council remove from the table and approve the receipt and file of (1) The receipts, disbursements, and fund balances reporting for fiscal year 2024-25, periods 5-6, November and December 2024, (2) Accounts payable and payroll warrants issued in the month of February 2025, and (3) Cash and Investments report for the month of February 2025.
7.7 Consideration of Resolution 2025-121, Amending the Classification & Compensation Plan for the City of Banning Related to the Finance Director and Human Resources Director Positions
Adopt Resolution 2025-121.
7.9 Consideration of Resolution 2025-126, Awarding a Construction Contract for Project No. 2023-06W Lions Park Non-Potable Water Conversion Project, to Superb Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $920,672.10 and approving a 10% contingency for a total budget of “Not-to-Exceed” $1,012,739.31
Adopt Resolution 2025-126.
7.10 Consideration of Resolution 2025-127, Approving and Setting Forth Cannabis Retail Tax Delinquency Penalties and Interest Pursuant to Banning Municipal Code Chapter 3.15
Adopt Resolution 2025-127
7.13 Consideration of Resolution 2025-130, authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program Reimbursement Agreement with Western Riverside Council of Governments for up to $20,000,000 for the Sun Lakes Boulevard Extension Project
Adopt Resolution 2025-130
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
9.1 Update on the Planned Community Garden in the City Owned Lot in the Vicinity of 22nd Street and Adams Avenue
That the City Council receive and file the report.
9.2 Appointment of Arturo Vela as the Interim City Manager and Approval of Employment Agreement with Mr. Vela to serve as the City’s Interim City Manager with an annual salary of $297,100 and other compensation items that are consistent with those currently provided to Directors including, but not limited to vacation leave, sick leave, holidays, management paid leave, CalPERS retirement, health and welfare benefits, and automobile allowance
Appoint Arturo Vela to the position of Interim City Manager and Approve the terms and conditions of the Employment Agreement with Mr. Vela to serve as the City’s Interim City Manager
10. DISCUSSION ITEMS
11. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
11.1 NEW ITEMS
1. Streamline Procurement Policy (Flynn)
2. Comp. & Class Salaries (Royce)
3. LMD Alternative Sources (Royce)
11.2 EXISTING ITEMS
1. Update on Community Garden (Flynn)
2. Animal Control Facility Assessment (Flynn)
3. Emergency Preparedness (Barrington)
4. Contractor(s) to do Citywide Cleanup (Flynn)
5. Emergency Preparedness (Barrington)
6. Recruitment for City Manager (Wallace)
7. Review and Update Council Travel Policy (Flynn)
12. ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting – September 23, 2025.
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Vickie Sellers, Elected City Clerk
Secretaria Municipal Electa
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Non-Agenda Items
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99 East Ramsey Street, Banning, California 92220