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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AMENDED AGENDA
This Agenda was amened on October 9, 2026, at 1:43 p.m. to add Agenda Item No. 9.6 and to add attachments to Agenda Item No. 9.5. The agenda was originally posted on October 8, 2026 at 7:10 p.m. All other agenda items remain unchanged.
1. CALL TO ORDER
1.1 INVOCATION
Performed by Pastor Reginald Powell from Shiloh Baptist Church
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1.3 ROLL CALL
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
2.1 AGENDA APPROVAL
3. PRESENTATIONS
4. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Phaedra A. Norton, Esq.
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 MANAGER'S REPORT
5.7 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 following City Council Meeting Minutes:
- February 26, 2026 - Special Meeting
- April 28, 2026 - Regular
- August, 25, 2026 - Regular
- August 26, 2026 - Special Meeting (Workshop)
- September 22, 2026 - Closed Session
Approve the Meeting Minutes of:
- February 26, 2026 - Special Meeting
- April 28, 2026 - Regular
- August 25, 2026 - Regular
- August 26, 2026 - Special Meeting (Workshop)
- September 22, 2026 - Closed Session
6.2 Declaration of Nine (9) Used Electric Distribution Transformers as Surplus Property and Authorization for Disposal Through Public Auction in Accordance with Purchasing Policy B-30.
It is recommended that the City Council declare nine (9) used electric distribution transformers as surplus, non operational or scrap equipment. Authorize staff to dispose of the surplus items via the City's online auction platform, in accordance with the Purchasing Policy B-30, Section 18-102 as stated:
Section 18-102 Disposal of Surplus City Property
(1) The method used by departments to dispose of Surplus City Property must be approved and coordinated with the City Purchasing Officer. Internal reuse of Surplus City Property by City departments is the preferred method of disposal.
(2) Disposition Methods – Surplus City Property shall be disposed of in one of the following preferred methods:
- a. Internal transfer to a claiming department;
b. Sale by City Purchasing Officer;
c. Documented donation of technology and related equipment with a fair market value less than $5,000 per lot to the Department of Education and non-profit organizations;
d. Auction (material value);
e. Recycling; and
f. Waste.
6.4 Authorize the City Manager to sign the Notice of Completion for Project No. 2023-04 “Ramsey Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements at the Intersections of Ramsey Street and 2nd Street, 6th Street, 16th Street and Martin Street” as complete and direct the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion.
Authorize execution of the Notice of Completion
6.5 Accept Easements from San Jacinto Grid LLC for Electric Utility Purposes on Accessor’s Parcel 541-220-024 for the Maintenance of the City-Owned Electric Distribution System
Accept easements from San Jacinto Grid, LLC for electric utility purposes located at 300 S. Gallaher Way, Accessor's parcel 541-220-024.
6.6 Consideration of Resolution No. 2026-06UA, Approving Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. C01043 with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Maintenance and Advisory Services to Extend the Agreement through June 30, 2027
Adopt Resolution 2026-06UA
6.8 Consideration of Resolution 2026-133, Approving Program Supplement No. F006 to Master Agreement No. 08-5214F15 with the State of California Department of Transportation for Federal-Aid Funding for the Zero-Emission Transit Vehicle Charging Equipment and Infrastructure Project, and approve the necessary budget appropriations.
Adopt Resolution 2026-133
6.9 Consideration of Resolution 2026-134, Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with UltraSystems Environmental, Inc. for an Additional Amount of $11,140 for Pre-Construction Environmental Survey Work Related to the Sun Lakes Boulevard Extension Project, and approving the necessary budget appropriations
Adopt Resolution 2026-134
6.11 Consideration of Resolution 2026-136 Approving the City of Banning Electric Utility's Power Source Disclosure Annual Report and Power Content Label for Calendar Year 2025
Adopt Resolution 2026-136
6.12 Consideration of Resolution 2026-139, Approving Final Tract Map 39259-1 and Release the Map for Recordation; Authorize Staff to Sign the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Final Tract Map; Accept Faithful Performance and Labor Bonds for Public Improvements
Adopt Resolution 2026-139
6.13 Consideration of Resolution 2026-140, Approving Final Tract Map 39262-1 and Release the Map for Recordation; Authorize Staff to Sign the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Final Tract Map; Accept Faithful Performance and Labor Bonds for Public Improvements
Adopt Resolution 2026-140
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Specific Plan Amendment No. 26-0001 (Amendment to Table 3-1 of the Sunset Crossroads Specific Plan)
The Planning Commission recommends the City Council take the following actions:
1. Determine that Specific Plan Amendment No. 2026-01 does not require further environmental review in accordance with Section 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-132
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANNING, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 26-0001 TO AMEND TABLE 3-1 OF THE SUNSET CROSSROADS SPECIFIC PLAN AND MAKE A DETERMINATION THAT SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 26-0001 DOES NOT REQUIRE FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15183 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES
7.2 Consideration of a Joint Resolution of the City Council of the City of Banning, the Banning Utility Authority, and the Successor Agency of the City of Banning, Approving and adopting the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program including 2027 Capital Improvement Appropriations
Adopt Joint Resolution 2026-138, 2026-09UA, and 2026-03SA
8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.1 Presentation of the Banning Police Department Organizational Assessment prepared by Jacob Green & Associates
Receive and file the Banning Police Department Organizational Assessment prepared by Jacob Green & Associates
9.2 Consideration of Resolution 2026-141, Authorizing the Appointment of Retired Annuitant George Crum as Interim Police Chief
Adopt Resolution 2026-141
9.3 Resolution 2026-137 Adopting Policies for the Budget and Finance Committee and Expanding its Membership to Include Members of the Public
Adopt Resolution 2026-137
9.5 Consideration of Resolution 2026-142, Amending the City of Banning's Classification and Compensation Plan
Adopt Resolution 2026-142
9.6 Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget for the Electric Utility Public Benefit Fund 675
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-143 Approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget for the Electric Utility Public Benefit Fund (Fund 675), effective retroactively to October 1, 2026.
10. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
11.1 NEW ITEMS
1. Discussion Regarding the Process for Selection of the Mayor (Barrington) September 2026
2. Discussion Regarding Notification to Property Owners of Delinquent Tenant Utility Accounts (Miller) September 2026
11.2 EXISTING ITEMS
1. Streamline Procurement Policy (Flynn) August 2025
2. Maintenance and replacement of street signs. (Flynn) March 2026
3. Rename the Arthur Welch Community Center back to the National Guard Armory (Flynn) April 2026
4. Smoke Shop Moratorium (Miller) April 2026
5. Special Event Fee Schedule and Permit Process Review (Miller) May 2026
6. Review and discussion of the Censure Policy to ensure conformance with the City of Banning Manual of Procedural Guidelines and the Banning Municipal Code (Flynn) June 2026
7. Stagecoach Town USA discussion (Royce) August 2026
8. SB 707 (Flynn) September 2026
11. ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting – October 27, 2026
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Vickie Sellers, Elected City Clerk
Secretaria Municipal Electa
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