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 ROLL CALL
1.2 INVOCATION
Performed by Pastor James Baylark of First Community Baptist Church
1.3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
2.1 AGENDA APPROVAL
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Proclamation - Kids to Parks Day 2026
Proclaim May 16, 2026 as National Kids to Parks Day.
3.2 Small Business Month – May 2026 Proclamation and Recognition of Black Diamond Event Planning DBA Elegant Affair Wedding Venue
Staff recommends that the City Council:
- Approve the Small Business Month Proclamation for May 2026; and
- Receive and file the recognition of Black Diamond Event Planning DBA Elegant Affair Wedding Venue.
Mayor Richard Royce will present the proclamation and recognition at the May 12, 2026 City Council meeting.
3.3 Proclamation - National Public Works Week (May 17-23)
Proclaim May 17 to May 23, 2026 as National Public Works Week.
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
Parks and Recreation Appointment for Position 1, term ending January 31, 2029
Recommendation: Appoint one applicant to fill vacancy in Position 1 on the Parks and Recreation Commission
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
- PMAM Alarm Update
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 February 22, 2025 Special City City Council meeting (Workshop).
Approve the meeting minutes of the February 22, 2025 Special City Council meeting (Workshop).
6.3 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 Parks and Recreation Report of Monthly Activities through the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025/2026 - March 2026
Receive and file.
6.5 Consideration of Resolution 2026-15, Approving and Adopting the City of Banning Electric Utility's Electric System Master Plan
Adopt Resolution 2026-15
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.1 Consideration of a Fee Waiver Request Not-to-Exceed $ 12,960 for Stagecoach Days Associations Barrels, Brews and Bites Event scheduled for May 15 & 16, 2026.
Approve the fee waiver of no more than $ 12,960
9.2 Consideration of Resolution 2026-44, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Banning, California, reprogramming approved Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds in the amount of $43,144 from FY 2024-25 - Banning Senior Center ADA Improvement Project to CDBG FY 25-26 - Banning Senior Center ADA Improvement Project #2 ($148,144)
Adopt Resolution 2026-44
9.4 Make a Determination of Exemption Under the California Environmental Quality Act and Consideration of Resolution 2026-70, Receiving a Report in Connection with the proposed Collection on the 2026-27 Riverside County Property Tax Roll of Delinquent Solid Waste Service Charges for Single-Family and Multi-Family Accounts for Calendar Year 2025, Setting a Public Hearing on the Report.
Adopt Resolution 2026-70
9.5 Lamar Billboard – Agreement Overview and Selection of City Advertisement Rendering
Receive and file the overview of the Lamar billboard agreement and provide staff with direction by selecting a preferred advertisement rendering (Attachment A, B, or C) for display on the City of Banning Lamar billboard.
Additionally, provide any desired feedback or modifications to the selected design.
Upon City Council selection, staff will:
- Finalize the selected design incorporating any Council feedback;
- Coordinate with Lamar Advertising for production and installation; and
- Schedule the advertisement update in accordance with the agreement’s annual no-cost change provision.
9.6 Discussion and direction to staff on a draft Social Media Policy
Discuss the draft social media policy as presented and provide direction to staff on any changes to the policy.
10. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
11.1 NEW ITEMS
1. Rename the Arthur Welch Community Center back to the National Guard Armory (Flynn) April 2026
2. Smoke Shop Moratorium (Miller) April 2026
11.2 EXISTING ITEMS
1. Emergency Preparedness (Barrington) January 2025
2. Streamline Procurement Policy (Flynn) August 2025
3. Sales Tax Agreement Update with Diamond Chevrolet (Flynn) December 2025
4. Cannabis Warehouse Moratorium (New Facilities Only) (Barrington) December 2025
5. Continue Food Truck Festival (Barrington) January 2026
6. Maintenance and replacement of street signs. (Flynn) March 2026
11. ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting – May 26, 2026
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Vickie Sellers, Elected City Clerk
Secretaria Municipal Electa
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Non-Agenda Items
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