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 Pastor Joshua De La Cruz, Canaan Assembly of God Church
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1.3 ROLL CALL
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
2.1 AGENDA APPROVAL
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Platinum Safety Award of Excellence for 2025 and the Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)
Presentation by City staff for the Platinum Safety Award of Excellence for 2025 and the Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) - Platinum Designation for 2026 - 2029 by the American Public Power Association.
4. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Phaedra Norton, Assistant 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
- Introduction of Chief Fish
- Utility Billing Update
- Update on MOU between the City of Banning and RIVCO regarding inmates drop-ff procedures
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 June 24, 2025, City Council meeting minutes
Approve the June 24, 2025 City Council meeting minutes
6.2 Accept as Complete Various Improvements Related to the Atwell Specific Plan Development and Authorize a 90% Reduction of the Improvement Bonds and Exoneration of Monumentation Bonds
City Council accept as complete various improvements related to the Atwell Specific Plan Development and authorize a 90% reductions in the improvements bonds and exoneration of Monumentation Bonds.
6.4 Conduct Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance Nos. 1618 and 1620, Approving an Amendment to the City of Banning Official Zoning Map and Approving Zone Change No. 20-3502 Rezoning Certain Territory in the City Located South of I-10 and the Union Pacific Railroad, and West of Sunset Avenue (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs): 537-110-003 through -005, 537-110-011 through -014) and Pre-Zoning Prior to Annexation Certain Territory in the Sphere of Influence of the City Located South of the Northern Boundary of Western Avenue and West of Sunset Avenue (APNs 537-120-013, 537-120-025, and 537-120-028 through -036): AND Approving a Development Agreement by and Between the City of Banning and NP Banning Industrial, LLC, a Missouri Limited Liability Corporation.
Conduct second reading and Adopt of Ordinance Nos. 1618 and 1620
6.5 Conduct Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 1619, Approving Zone Change (Case No. ZC 22-3502) to Amend the 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 Public Facilities-Schools (PF-S) to Very High Density Residential (VHDR) to Transfer Density of Not Less Than 1,146 Residential Units from the Sunset Crossroads Specific Plan
Conduct second reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 1619
6.6 Conduct Second Reading and Adopt 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.
Conduct Second Reading and Adopt 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.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS/ACTION ITEMS
9.1 Consideration of Resolution 2026-63, Approving a Finance Director Employment Agreement
Adopt Resolution 2026-63
9.2 Approve Modifications to Section 10.3, 10.6, and 12.2 of the City of Banning Manual of Procedural Guidelines
Approve modifications to Sections 10.3, 10.6, and 12.2 of the City of Banning Manual of Procedural Guidelines
9.3 Receive and file Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants Issued for the months of July 2025 through December 2025
Receive and file
9.4 Resolution 2026-65, Approving a New Travel & Meeting Policy for Elected Officials and City employees.
Adopt Resolution 2026-65 approving a new Travel & Meeting Policy to establish a travel and expense policy for the City of Banning (City) elected and appointed officials and City employees as well as provide guidelines to ensure proper control of travel costs as they relate to official City business, and compensate individuals for actual and necessary travel related expenses.
9.5 Consideration of Resolution 2026-62 Approving a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Routeware, Inc. for Compliance Tracking in the amount of $89,992
Adopt Resolution 2026-62
10. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
10.1 NEW ITEMS
1. Maintenance and replacement of street signs. (Flynn) March 2026
10.2 EXISTING ITEMS
1. Emergency Preparedness (Barrington) January 2025
2. Streamline Procurement Policy (Flynn) August 2025
3. Revise Manual of Procedural Guidelines, Article 10.3 (c) (Flynn) December 2025
4. Sales Tax Agreement Update with Diamond Chevrolet (Flynn) December 2025
5. Cannabis Warehouse Moratorium (New Facilities Only) (Barrington) December 2025
6. Update Outdated Billboard on Sunset St. (Flynn) January 2026
7. Continue Food Truck Festival (Barrington) January 2026
11. ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting – April 28, 2026.
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Vickie Sellers, Elected City Clerk
Secretaria Municipal Electa
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99 East Ramsey Street, Banning, California 92220