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
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1.3 MOMENT OF SILENCE
In Memory of Sergio Rubio, Fleet Manager
1.4 ROLL CALL
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
2.1 AGENDA APPROVAL
3. PRESENTATIONS
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
5.4 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. 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 Consideration and approval of the meeting minutes of the Special Meeting (Workshop) held on May 30, 2025, and the City Council meetings held on June 10, 2025.
Approve the meeting minutes of the Special Meeting (Workshop) held on May 30, 2025, and the City Council meetings held on June 10, 2025.
6.3 Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1616 Amending Chapter 15.68 - Development Impact Fees of the Banning Municipal Code, Including Sections 15.68.010, 15.68.020, 15.68.030, 15.68.040, 15.68.050, 15.68.060, 15.68.070, and Adding Section 15.68.080 Electric Facilities Development Impact Fees
Approve second reading and adoption of Ordinance 1616.
6.4 Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of of Ordinance No. 1621, an amendment to Chapter 15.76 the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program
Approved second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1621
6.5 Consideration of Resolution 2026-41, Amending the Classification and Compensation Plan, Classification Change (Police Corporal and Police Sergeant)
Adopt Resolution 2026-41
6.7 Consideration of Resolution 2026-45, Approving Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with Engineering Resources of Southern California for an additional $1,600,000 for Plan Check, Inspections and Related Administrative Services and Extending the Contract Term to June 30, 2027
Adopt Resolution 2026-45
6.8 Consideration of Resolution 2026-46, Awarding a Professional Services Agreement for the Indian School Lane Bridge Structure Emergency Repair Engineering Services to Kimley-Horn and Associates; Inc. in the amount of $187,759, and approving a 10% contingency for a total budget of “Not-to-Exceed” $206,534.90
Adopt Resolution 2026-46
6.9 Consideration of Rescinding Resolution No. 2026-20 and Adoption of Resolution 2026-47 Approving the Purchase of Three 35-Foot Fixed Route CNG Buses in the amount of $2,998,200.42
Rescind Resolution 2026-20 and Adopt Resolution 2026-47.
6.10 Consideration of Resolution No. 2026-49 approving the Side Letter Agreement between the City of Banning and the Banning Police Officers Association which modifies and clarifies the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) governing the unit for the period of March 2024 through March 2027.
Adopt Resolution 2026-49
6.11 Consideration of Resolution 2026-50, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas with Maas Energy Works, LLC
Adopt Resolution 2026-50
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Continued from the February 26, 2026, and January 28, 2026, meetings - Consideration of Applications By NP Banning Industrial, LLC for the Sunset Crossroads Project, including (1) a Specific Plan (Case No. SP 20-2002) to Allow for the Development of Industrial and Commercial Uses on 533.8-acres of Land Located South of I-10 and the Union Pacific Railroad, and West of Sunset Avenue (Specific Plan Area); (2) a General Plan Amendment (Case No. GPA 20 -2501) and Zone Change (Case No. ZC 20-3502) to Amend the General Plan Land Use and Zoning of the Specific Plan Area to General Commercial (GC), Industrial (I), Opens Space- Parks (OS-P), and Open Space-Resources (OS- R), including Pre-zoning for Annexation of Portions of the Specific Plan Area into the City of Banning’s Jurisdictional Boundary; (3) a Development Agreement to Establish Vested Development Rights in Exchange for Public Benefits as Specified in the Agreement; (4) a Tentative Parcel Map (Case No. TPM 38118) for a Subdivision of the Specific Plan Area into Thirty-four Parcels and Five Lettered Lots Ranging in Size from One Acre to Seventy -eight Acres Consistent with the Nineteen Planning Areas in the Specific Plan; and (5) a Final Environmental Impact Report (Sch No. 2021020011) Including Findings of Fact, a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conditioned upon approval of Agenda Item No. 7.2, approve the Project Applications as Recommended by Staff by Adopting:
- Resolution No. 2026-28 Certifying the Environmental Impact Report (EIR), SCH No. 2021020011, Including Related Findings, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and
- Resolution No. 2026-29 Approving General Plan Amendment (No. 20-2501) and Specific Plan (No. 20-2002); and
- Resolution No. 2026-30 Approving Annexation of 253.7 Acres into the City of Banning; and Resolution No. 2026-31 Approving the Tentative Parcel Map (TPM 38118); and
- Introducing by Title Only the Following Ordinances:
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- Ordinance No. 1618, Approving Zone Change (No. 20-3502)
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- Ordinance No. 1620, Approving a Development Agreement between NP Banning Industrial LLC and the City of Banning
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Deny the Project Applications as Recommended by the Planning Commission by Adopting:
- Resolution No. 2026-26 Rejecting the Certification of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), SCH No. 2021020011, Including Related Findings, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and
- Resolution No. 2026-27Denying Applications by NP Banning Industrial LLC for the Sunset Crossroads Project, Including General Plan Amendment (No. 20-2501), Zone Change (No. 20-3502), Specific Plan (No. 20-2002), Tentative Parcel Map (TPM 38118) and a Development Agreement, for the Development of Industrial and Commercial Uses on a 533.8-acre Project Site Located South of I-10/Union Pacific Railroad and West of Sunset Avenue
7.2 Consideration of an Application by the City of Banning, CA for General Plan Amendment (Case No. GPA 22-2502) and Zone Change (Case No. ZC 22-3502) to Amend the Land Use Designation and Zoning of Approximately 41 acres of Land Owned by Mount San Jacinto Community College District Located Near the Southeast Corner of Westward and Sunset Avenues from PF–S (Public Facilities-Schools) to Very High Density Residential (VHDR) to Transfer Density of Not Less Than 1,146 Residential Units from the Sunset Crossroads Specific Plan.
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-32, denying General Plan Amendment No. 22-2502 and Zone Change 22-3502 as recommended by the Planning Commission
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1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-33, approving General Plan Amendment No. 22-2502; and
2. Adopt Ordinance No. 1619, approving Zone Change No. 22-3502
7.3 Consideration of Resolution 2026-40 , Adopting Address-Related Fees Pursuant to BMC Chapter 12.32 and Update the City Master Fee Schedule
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-40, establishing fees for address-related services pursuant to Banning Municipal Code Chapter 12.32.
7.4 Making a Determination of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act and Conducting the First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 1622, Amending Chapter 9.09 of Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals, and Welfare) of the Banning Municipal Code to Provide Updated Regulations Governing Camping and Related Activities Within the City of Banning
Introduce and waive first reading, direct the City Clerk to read the ordinance by title only, and Introduce Ordinance No. 1622, entitled:
8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS/ACTION ITEMS
9.1 Consideration of Resolution 2026-48, Authorizing the Appointment of Retired Annuitant Matthew Bassi as Interim Community Development Director
Adopt Resolution 2026-48
10. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
10.1 NEW ITEMS
10.2 EXISTING ITEMS
1. Emergency Preparedness (Barrington) January 2025
2. Review and Update Council Travel Policy (Flynn) May 2025
3. Streamline Procurement Policy (Flynn) August 2025
4.Update (anti-camping) Ordinance 1603 (Flynn) October 2025
5. Revise Manual of Procedural Guidelines, Article 10.3 (c) (Flynn) December 2025
6. Sales Tax Agreement Update with Diamond Chevrolet (Flynn) December 2025
7. Cannabis Warehouse Moratorium (New Facilities Only) (Barrington) December 2025
8. Update Outdated Billboard on Sunset St. (Flynn) January 2026
9. Continue Food Truck Festival (Barrington) January 2026
11. ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting – March 24, 2026
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Vickie Sellers, Elected City Clerk
Secretaria Municipal Electa
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