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 Nathaniel Rodriguez of Infinite Center Church.
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1.3 ROLL CALL
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
2.1 AGENDA APPROVAL
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Remarks by Pat Murkland on the Stagecoach Days Display at City Hall.
4. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
John Pinkney, City Attorney
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE, APPOINTMENTS, AND REPORTS
5.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS
5.2 CORRESPONDENCE
5.3 APPOINTMENTS
5.3.1. Banning Youth Council Appointments
Recommendation: Appoint two applicants to the Banning Youth Council.
5.4 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
5.5 ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
5.6 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
5.7 CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
5.8 CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
6. 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.
6.1 Approval of the meeting minutes for February 14, 2025, July 10, 2025 and August 8, 2025 City Council meetings.
Approve the meeting minutes for February 14, 2025, July 10, 2025 and August 8, 2025 City Council meetings.
6.2 City Council Travel and Conference Expense Report Year to Date Through June 2025
Receive and file.
6.3 Receive and File Contracts Approved Under the City Manager's Signature Authority and Inventory Reports for June and July 2025
Receive and file.
6.4 Receive and File Cash and Investments Report for the Month of April 2025
That City Council receive and file Cash and Investment Report for April 2025, in accordance with California Government Code 53646.
6.5 Receive and File Cash and Investments Report for the Month of May 2025
That City Council receive and file Cash and Investment Report for May 2025, in accordance with California Government Code 53646.
6.6 Receive and File Police Department Statistics for the Months of June and July 2025
Receive and file.
6.7 Receive and File Fire Protection Services Statistics for the Month of June and July 2025
Receive and file.
6.8 Annual Report on the Banning Police Department Military Equipment Pursuant to California Assembly Bill 481
Receive and file.
6.9 Authorize the Acting City Manager to sign the Notice of Completion for Project No. 2023-15W “Ramsey Street Water Main Replacement-Phase 1” as complete and direct the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion.
Authorize execution of the Notice of Completion.
6.11 Receive and File Code Enforcement Statistics for the Month of June & July 2025
Receive and file.
6.12 Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1611, Approving a Development Agreement By and Between the City of Banning and JDNJ Enterprises, LLC, a Missouri Limited Liability Corporation
Waive the second reading of text in its entirety and adopt Ordinance 1611.
6.13 Parks and Recreation Report of Monthly Activities through the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024/2025 - June 2025
Receive and file.
6.14 Receive and File Animal Control Statistics for the Months of June and July 2025
Receive and file.
6.15 Ground Lease Agreement - COB and Diversified Pacific Development Group, LLC for Stagecoach Days Overflow Parking
That the City Council authorize the Acting City Manager to execute the Ground Lease Agreement with Diversified Pacific Development Group, LLC, for overflow parking during Stagecoach Days 2025.
6.16 Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Purchase Order with Couts Heating and Cooling, Inc of Corona, California for As-Needed HVAC Services for City of Banning Facilities in the Amount of $12,000 for a Total Purchase Order of $37,000
Approve Amendment No. 1 to the purchase order with Couts Heating and Cooling, Inc.
6.17 Receive and File the Final Report of the City of Banning's Broadband Feasibility Study
Receive and File the Final Report of the Broadband Feasibility Study prepared for the City of Banning and direct staff to seek reimbursement from the California Public Utilities Commission's Broadband Grant Portal.
6.18 Authorization to Apply for Bureau of Reclamation's Drought Resiliency Program Grant Funding for the Installation of a New Municipal Well C-9.
Authorize the submittal of a grant application to the Bureau of Reclamation's Drought Resiliency Program for the installation of a new municipal Well C-9.
6.19 Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for Various Financial Management and Process Improvement Consulting Services By and Between the City of Banning and Russ Branson Consulting
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Russ Branson
6.20 Receive and File Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants Issued in the Month of March 2025
Receive and file.
6.21 Receive and File Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants Issued in the Month of April 2025
Receive and file.
6.22 Consideration of Resolution 2025-113, Authorizing the Electric Department to Execute a Lease-to-Own Agreement for One Altec DT85 Digger/Derrick Truck
Adopt Resolution 2025-113.
6.23 Consideration of Resolution 2025-114, Approving the Statement of Investment Policy, Administrative Policy No. 8-11
Adopt Resolution 2025-114.
6.24 Consideration of Resolution 2025-115, Awarding a Professional Services Agreement to EEC Environmental for Inspection Services and Compliance with the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan at Banning Municipal Airport in the amount not to exceed $90,000 over a 5-year contract.
Adopt Resolution 2025-115.
6.25 Consideration of Resolution 2025-116 Approving Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates, Inc. for an Additional Amount of $59,600 for Engineering and Environmental Permitting Services for the Sun Lakes Boulevard Extension Project.
Adopt Resolution 2025-116
6.26 Consideration of Resolution 2025-117 Approving the Budget Allocation to Renew Agreement with Vigilant for Cybersecurity Monitoring, Threat detection, & remediation
Adopt Resolution 2025-117
6.28 Consideration of Resolution 2025-120, Authorizing the Purchase of One Electric Van and Two Cutaway Buses for Dial-A-Ride for a Not-to-Exceed Purchase Amount of $561,179.99
Adopt Resolution 2025-120
6.29 Consideration of Resolution 2025-121, Amending the Classification & Compensation Plan for the City of Banning
Adopt Resolution 2025-121.
6.30 Consideration of Resolution 2025-122, Ratification of a Sole Source Agreement and Budget Allocation for ATI Restoration, LLC for Hazardous Waste Clean-Up
Adopt Resolution 2025-122.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Consideration of Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 1612 of the City of Banning, California Establishing a Procedure for Property Owner Objections to Proposed Water/Sewer Fees or Special Assessments
Introduce by title and waive further reading of Ordinance 1612.
8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
8.1 Discussion and Review of Cannabis Retail Tax Rate Reduction Request.
This agenda item provides the City Council with an opportunity to review data related to cannabis retail businesses within Banning and to consider the request from these businesses to reduce the current annual tax rate of 10% of gross receipts. The Council will discuss potential regulatory or tax adjustments specific to cannabis retail operations and provide direction to City staff accordingly.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
10. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
11. CLOSED SESSION - Item # 11.1
11.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS:
Agency designated representatives: Mayor and City Council
Unrepresented Employee: Acting City Manager
12. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
12.1 NEW ITEMS
12.2 EXISTING ITEMS
1. Contracting Animal Services (Flynn)
2. Contractor(s) to do Citywide Cleanup (Flynn)
3. Emergency Preparedness (Barrington)
4. Recruitment for City Manger (Wallace
13. ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting – September 9, 2026
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Vickie Sellers, Elected City Clerk
Secretaria Municipal Electa
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99 East Ramsey Street, Banning, California 92220