The following information comprises the minutes for a regular meeting of the City Council, a joint meeting of the Banning City Council and Banning Utility Authority and a joint meeting of the Banning City Council and the Banning City Council sitting in its capacity as the Successor Agency Board.
MINUTES 4/9/2024
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Sheri Flynn
Council Member David Happe
Mayor Pro Tem Rick Minjares
Mayor Alberto Sanchez
Council Member Colleen Wallace
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Doug Schulze, City Manager
Laurie Sampson, Assistant City Manager
Serita Young, City Attorney
Caroline Patton, Administrative City Clerk
John Garside, Multimedia Specialist
Art Vela, Director of Public Works
Lincoln Bogard, Administrative Services Director
Barbara Mason, Purchasing Manager
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sanchez called the regular meeting to order at 5:20 p.m.
1.1. Invocation – Pastor David Diaz of Calvary Chapes Sweet Hills led the invocation.
1.2. Pledge of Allegiance – Mayor Sanchez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.3. Roll Call
COUNCIL MEMBER PRESENT ABSENT
Flynn, Sheri
Happe, David
Minjares, Rick
Sanchez, Alberto
Wallace, Colleen
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
2.1. Approve Agenda
Motion to approve the agenda.
Motion by Council Member Wallace
Seconded by Council Member Minjares
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COUNCIL MEMBER YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE ABSENT
Flynn, Sheri
Happe, David
Minjares, Rick
Sanchez, Alberto
Wallace, Colleen
Motion approved by a vote of 5-0.
3. PRESENTATIONS
None
4. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Serita Young, City Attorney reported that there was discussion and direction provided to staff, with no final nor reportable action.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE, APPOINTMENTS, CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE REPORTS, CITY MANAGER REPORT, AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
5.1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals addressed City Council during Public Comment:
• Anthony Velasqua
• Cindy Barrington
• Inge Schuler
• Harry Sullivan
• Diego Rose
• Fran Hanratty
• Bill Hobbs
5.2. CORRESPONDENCE
None
5.3. APPOINTMENTS
None
5.4. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Wallace reported on a Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) meeting and a meeting of the Regional Conservation Authority (RCA).
Mayor Pro Tem Minjares reported on a meeting of the Desert Task Force and asked staff about the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. He reported he had made several contacts regarding the Ad Hoc Committee for the Animal Shelter and that they should have a proposal for City Council soon.
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Council Member Flynn reported on a Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) meeting and a CalCities Warehouse Information Workshop. She also reported on Western Riverside County Council of Governments (WRCOG) and RTA Transportation Now Coalition meetings. She said she had been in contact with several people regarding the Ad Hoc Committee for the Animal Shelter.
Council Member Happe reported on a ribbon cutting event he attended at E & E Tires in Banning. He highlighted several upcoming events including a bulky item pickup day and town hall meeting.
Mayor Sanchez had no report.
5.5. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Schulze reported on a meeting that staff had with the owners of Sun Lakes Village Shopping Center, as well as the status of the Skechers warehouse property within the City.
5.6. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Young had no report.
5.7. CITY TREASURER REPORT
Treasurer Geronimo reported that the next Budget and Finance Meeting would be held next week.
Council Member Flynn said that he and Council Member Wallace will not be in attendance, so there would not be a quorum present to hold the meeting.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
6.1. Approval of the Meeting Minutes for the March 26, 2024 City Council Meetings
6.2. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1602, Amending Section 3.36.020 (Definition) and Table C (Parks and Recreation Services) of Section 3.36.080 (Schedule of Fees and Service Charges) of Chapter 3.36 (Fee and Service Charge Revenue / Cost comparison of Title 3 (Finance and Revenue) of the Banning Municipal Code to define Direct Variable Program Costs and amend the cost recovery percentage of certain Parks and Recreation Program areas; and making a Determination of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act
6.3. Consideration of Resolution 2024-53, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a 2- Year Lease Agreement with Carlos Trejo through Haskell Real Estate for Homeless Transitional Housing Located at 467 E. Hoffer Street
6.4. Consideration of Resolution 2024-55, Approving the Measure “A” Five Year Capital Improvement Plan Project List and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute A Maintenance of Effort Certification Statement
6.5. Consideration of Resolution 2024-57, Authorizing the Closure and Transfer of Fund 690 - Refuse Fund to Fund 001 - General Fund and to Classify $3,825,000 as Assigned Fund Balance that will be Amortized into Unassigned Fund Balance Evenly Over the Next 17 Years
Public Comment
None
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Motion to adopt consent agenda items 6.2 and 6.4.
Motion by Council Member Wallace
Seconded by Council Member Flynn
COUNCIL MEMBER YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE ABSENT
Flynn, Sheri
Happe, David
Minjares, Rick
Sanchez, Alberto
Wallace, Colleen
Motion approved by a vote of 5-0.
6.1. Approval of the Meeting Minutes for the March 26, 2024 City Council Meetings Public Comment
• Richard Royce
• Diego Rose
Motion to approve the meeting minutes for the March 26, 2024 City Council Meetings as amended to include a written statement made by Council Member Flynn at the regular meeting.
Motion by Council Member Flynn
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Minjares
COUNCIL MEMBER YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE ABSENT
Flynn, Sheri
Happe, David
Minjares, Rick
Sanchez, Alberto
Wallace, Colleen
Motion failed by a vote of 3-2.
Motion to approve the meeting minutes for the March 26, 2024 City Council Meetings.
Motion by Mayor Sanchez
Seconded by Council Member Happe
COUNCIL MEMBER YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE ABSENT
Flynn, Sheri
Happe, David
Minjares, Rick
Sanchez, Alberto
Wallace, Colleen
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Motion approved by a vote of 4-1.
6.3. Consideration of Resolution 2024-53, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a 2- Year Lease Agreement with Carlos Trejo through Haskell Real Estate for Homeless Transitional Housing Located at 467 E. Hoffer Street
Doug Schulze, City Manager, presented the staff report.
Public Comment
• Diego Rose
• Richard Royce
• Jeffrey Platt
Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-53.
Motion by Council Member Happe
Seconded by Council Member Wallace
COUNCIL MEMBER YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE ABSENT
Flynn, Sheri
Happe, David
Minjares, Rick
Sanchez, Alberto
Wallace, Colleen
Motion approved by a vote of 5-0.
6.5. Consideration of Resolution 2024-57, Authorizing the Closure and Transfer of Fund 690 - Refuse Fund to Fund 001 - General Fund and to Classify $3,825,000 as Assigned Fund Balance that will be Amortized into Unassigned Fund Balance Evenly Over the Next 17 Years
Lincoln Bogard, Administrative Services Director, presented the staff report.
Public Comment
• Diego Rose
Motion to table this item to the April 23, 2024 Regular Meeting.
Motion by Mayor Sanchez
Seconded by Council Member Flynn
COUNCIL MEMBER YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE ABSENT
Flynn, Sheri
Happe, David
Minjares, Rick
Sanchez, Alberto
Wallace, Colleen
Motion approved by a vote of 5-0.
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7. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
8.1. Consideration of Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 1603, Adding a New Chapter 9.09 to Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare) of the Banning Municipal Code to provide for regulations governing camping and related activities within the City of Banning, and making a determination of exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act
Doug Schulze, City Manager, presented the staff report.
Public Comment
• Jeffrey Platt
Administrative City Clerk Patton read the ordinance by title only.
Motion to introduce and waive further reading of Ordinance 1603.
Motion by Council Member Wallace
Seconded by Council Member Happe
COUNCIL MEMBER YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE ABSENT
Flynn, Sheri
Happe, David
Minjares, Rick
Sanchez, Alberto
Wallace, Colleen
Motion approved by a vote of 5-0.
Mayor Sanchez announced a recess at 7:13 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 7:27 p.m.
8.2. Consideration of Resolution 2024-54, Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Engineering Resources of Southern California to Increase the Total Compensation by $900,000 and to Extend the Term of the Agreement through June 30, 2025 for Plan Check, Inspections and Related Administrative Services
Art Vela, Director of Public Works, presented the staff report.
Public Comment
None
Motion to continue the item until the City Council receives a full accounting of this series of contracts.
Motion by Council Member Flynn
Seconded by Council Member Happe
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COUNCIL MEMBER YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE ABSENT
Flynn, Sheri
Happe, David
Minjares, Rick
Sanchez, Alberto
Wallace, Colleen
Motion failed by a vote of 4-1.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-54.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Minjares
Seconded by Mayor Sanchez
COUNCIL MEMBER YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE ABSENT
Flynn, Sheri
Happe, David
Minjares, Rick
Sanchez, Alberto
Wallace, Colleen
Motion approved by a vote of 4-1.
8.3. Consideration of Resolution 2024-56, Amending the Classification & Compensation Plan for the City of Banning to Reclassify the Utility Services Assistant, Office Specialist, and Accounting Specialist Positions and Keep the Office Specialist Position Funded
Lincoln Bogard, Administrative Services Director, presented the staff report.
Public Comment
None
Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-56.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Minjares
Seconded by Council Member Wallace
COUNCIL MEMBER YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE ABSENT
Flynn, Sheri
Happe, David
Minjares, Rick
Sanchez, Alberto
Wallace, Colleen
Motion approved by a vote of 4-1.
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9. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
9.1. Discussion of City Council, City Clerk and City Treasurer Salary Increases Doug Schulze, City Manager, presented the staff report.
Public Comment
None
9.2. City Donation Policy Discussion
Doug Schulze, City Manager, presented the staff report.
Public Comment
• Frank Connolly
10. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
10.1. New Items
10.2. Pending Items:
1. Grow Banning (Sanchez)
2. Scope and Duties of the Budget and Finance Committee (Wallace)
3. Neighborhood Groups/Identities (Minjares)
4. Update on Community Garden (Flynn)
5. Donation Policy (Flynn)
6. Zencity Contract (Flynn)
7. Cannabis Ordinance/Moratorium (Flynn)
8. Zoom Options for Public Meetings (Flynn)
9. Raising City Council Pay (Flynn)
11. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn.
Motion by Council Member Wallace
Seconded by Council Member Flynn
COUNCIL MEMBER YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE ABSENT
Flynn, Sheri
Happe, David
Minjares, Rick
Sanchez, Alberto
Wallace, Colleen
Motion approved by a vote of 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
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Minutes Prepared by:
Caroline Patton, Administrative City Clerk
These minutes have been prepared as Action Minutes in accordance with City Council Resolution 1995-21 and Government Code Sections 36814, 40801, and 54953(c)(2).
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