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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING OF THE BANNING CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF BANNING, CALIFORNIA

February 11, 2025
5:00 p.m.
In Chambers
Council Chambers
99 E. Ramsey Street
Banning, CA 92220
 
The following information comprises the agenda for the regular meeting of the Banning City Council, a joint meeting of the City Council and Banning Utility Authority, and the Banning City Council sitting in its capacity as the Banning Successor Agency Board.
Per the City of Banning Manual of Procedural Guidelines, matters taken up by the Council before 10 p.m. may be concluded, but no new matters shall be taken up except upon a majority vote of the council members present and voting. Such an extension shall only be valid for one hour and each hour thereafter shall require a renewed action for the meeting to continue.

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

1.1 INVOCATION
      Performed by Pastor Todd Oldenburg of Thrive Church

 

1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

1.3 ROLL CALL

2.

AGENDA APPROVAL

 

2.1 AGENDA APPROVAL

3.

PRESENTATIONS

 

3.1

Banning Library Black History Month Display

 
Recommendation:

Allow the Banning Library representatives to introduce their Black History Month display that are in the Council Chambers' lobby,

4.

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

 

John Pinkney, Interim City Attorney

5.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE, APPOINTMENTS, AND REPORTS

 

       5.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS

       5.2 CORRESPONDENCE

       5.3 APPOINTMENTS

Appointment of City Council Members to 2 X 2 Committee with City of Beaumont to Discuss Truck Routes

Recommendation:

A motion to appoint two members of the City Council to serve on an ad hoc committee with two City Council Members from the City of Beaumont to discuss truck routes.

       5.4 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS

       5.5 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

       5.6 CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT

       5.7 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 the January 28, 2025 City Council Meetings

 
Recommendation:

Approve the minutes of the January 28, 2025 City Council Meetings.

6.2

Receive and File Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants Issued in the Month of December 2024

 
Recommendation:

Receive and file the warrants for period ending December 31, 2024, per California Government Code Section 37208.

6.3

Receive and File Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants Issued in the Month of November 2024

 
Recommendation:

Receive and file the warrants for period ending November 30, 2024, per California Government Code Section 37208.

6.4

Receive and File Cash and Investments Report for the Month of November 2024

 
Recommendation:

That City Council receive and file Cash and Investment Report for November 2024 on this day, January 21, 2024, in accordance with California Government Code 53646. 

6.5

Receive and File Cash and Investments Report for the Month of December 2024

 
Recommendation:

That City Council receive and file Cash and Investment Report for December 2024 on this day, January 21, 2024, in accordance with California Government Code 53646. 

6.6

Receipts, Disbursements, & Fund Balances Reporting for Fiscal Year 2024-25, Periods 5-6, November and December 2024

 
Recommendation:

Receive and file.

6.7

Receive and File Parks and Recreation Report of Monthly Activities through the 1st Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024/2025

 
Recommendation:

Receive and file.

6.8

Consideration of Resolution 2025-16, Authorizing the Purchase of Four New Police Units Using Capital Expenditures/Vehicles Funds in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $252,545

 
Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution 2025-16.

6.9

Consideration of Resolution 2025-17, Amending the Classification and Compensation Plan to Reclassify the Senior Accountant Position

 
Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution 2025-17.

6.10

Consideration of Resolution 2025-18, Awarding a Construction Contract to Weaver Grading, Inc. in the Amount of $537,100 for the Banning Water Canyon Stormwater Percolation Basin Repairs and Approving a 20% Contingency for a Total Project Budget Not-to-Exceed $644,520

 
Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution 2025-18.

6.11

Consideration of Resolution 2025-21, Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Burke Williams & Sorensen, LLP to Represent the City of Banning as Co-Counsel in the Litigation Titled Sun Lake Highlands, LLC v. City of Banning, Case No. 5:24-cv-02603-DTB and Any Other Matters Requested By the City on an As Needed Basis

 
Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution 2025-21.

7.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

8.

REPORTS OF OFFICERS

 

8.1

Consideration of Resolution 2025-19, Approving a Construction Agreement with RE Chaffee Construction, Inc. for Project No. 2018-02W “Well C-8 Site Equipping” in the Amount of $3,431,000 and Establishing a Total Project Budget of $3,774,100 and Rejecting All Other Bids

 
Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution 2025-19.

8.2

Consideration of Resolution 2025-20, Directing City Manager to Re-Establish Animal Shelter at Charles Street Facility and Authorizing Animal Shelter Staff

 
Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution 2025-20.

8.3

Remote Public Participation Policy

 
Recommendation:

Staff recommend the Council approve the Remote Public Participation Policy for all Legislative Bodies.

8.4

Receive and File Opportunity Village Project Update

 
Recommendation:

Receive and file.

9.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

 

9.1

Discussion of Options and Obtain Direction Regarding Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) No. 1

 
Recommendation:

Discuss the background, operation and maintenance, and budget of Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (“LMD No. 1” or “District”) with City Council and obtain direction on several options. 

9.2

City-Sponsored Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic Days Proposal

 
Recommendation:

Discussion and direction to City Manager.

10.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

 

11.

ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS

 

11.1 NEW ITEMS

11.2 EXISTING ITEMS

  1. Update on Community Garden (Flynn)
  2. Zencity Contract (Flynn)
  3. Developer Presentation on Sunset Crossroads Project (Flynn)
  4. Contracting Animal Services (Flynn)
  5. Code Enforcement Department Citations Process (Miller)
  6. Existing Public Benefits Fund Accounting (Royce)
  7. Emergency Preparedness (Barrington) 
  8. Changes to the Banning Procedural Manual (Royce)
  9. Report on Fire Hydrants (Flynn)
  10. Tree Trimming at Repplier Park and near Sun Lakes (Flynn)

12.

ADJOURNMENT

 

Next Regular Meeting – February 25, 2025

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Caroline Patton Signature
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Caroline Patton, Administrative City Clerk
Secretario adjunto de la ciudad
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