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 5/28/2024
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Sheri Flynn
Council Member David Happe
Mayor Alberto Sanchez
Council Member Colleen Wallace
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Rick Minjares
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
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sanchez called the regular meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
1.1. Invocation – Pastor Todd Oldenburg of Thrive Church 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 Happe
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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 4-0, with 1 absence.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1. Proclamation – Honoring Arthur Lee “Art” Welch
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:
• Mary Ann Rickena
• Carol Sheppard
• Inge Schuler
• Bill Hobbs
• Steve Cruz
• Diego Rose
• John Hagen
• Jeffrey Platt
• Elizabeth Bennett
5.2. CORRESPONDENCE
None
5.3. APPOINTMENTS
None
5.4. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Wallace reported on a Community Action Partnership (CAP) meeting and a recent outreach event she participated in at Roosevelt Williams Park.
She announced the first Juneteenth at the Park will be happening at Roosevelt Williams Park on Saturday, June 15th beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Council Member Flynn reported on a TUMF meeting she attended, as well as Budget and Finance Committee and Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) meetings.
Council Member Happe had no report.
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Mayor Sanchez reported on a Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) meeting he attended.
5.5. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Schulze reported on the City’s newly relaunched website.
5.6. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Young had no report.
5.7. CITY TREASURER REPORT
Treasurer Geronimo reported on a Budget and Finance Committee meeting.
Mayor Sanchez announced a recess at 6:36 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 6:54 p.m.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
6.1 Approval of the Meeting Minutes for the May 14 and May 21, 2024 City Council Meetings
6.2 Receive and File Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants Issued in the Month of April 2024
6.3 Receipts, Disbursements, & Fund Balances Reporting for Fiscal Year 2023-24, Period 9, March 2024
6.4 Receive and File Cash and Investments Report for the Month of April 2024.
6.5 Receive and File Police Department Statistics for the Month of April 2024.
6.6 Receive and File Fire Protection Services Statistics for the Month of April 2024
6.7 Public Works Capital Improvement Project Tracking List
6.8 Receive and File Contracts Approved Under the City Manager’s Signature Authority and Inventory Reports
6.9 City Council Travel and Conference Expense Report Year to Date Fiscal Year 2024 and Ratification Reimbursement for City Council Member Flynn for Southern California Association of Governments 2024 Regional Conference General Assembly May 2-3, 2024, in Palm Desert, Including Mileage and Two-Nights Hotel Stay
6.10 Bulky Item Collection and Compost Giveaway Event Update
6.11 Consideration of Resolution 2024-75, Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code Containing Revised Designated Positions and Disclosure Categories, and Repealing Resolution 2023-76
6.12 Consideration of Resolution 2024-76, Awarding a Professional Services Agreement to MSW Consultants in the Amount of $107,200 for Annual Assessments of Commercial Collection Services
6.13 Consideration of Resolution 2024-77 Approving Final Tract Maps 37388-4, 37388-5, 37388-6 and Release the Maps for Recordation; Authorize Staff to Sign the Subdivision Improvement Agreements and Final Tract Maps; Accept Faithful Performance and Labor Bonds for Public Improvements
6.14 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1604, Amending Chapter 3.24 of Title 3 of the Banning Municipal Code concerning the City's Purchasing System Public Comment
None
Motion to adopt consent agenda items 6.1 to 6.8, 6.10 to 6.11, and 6.13 to 6.14.
Motion by Council Member Wallace
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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 4-0, with 1 absence.
6.9. City Council Travel and Conference Expense Report Year to Date Fiscal Year 2024 and Ratification Reimbursement for City Council Member Flynn for Southern California Association of Governments 2024 Regional Conference General Assembly May 2-3, 2024, in Palm Desert, Including Mileage and Two-Nights Hotel Stay Doug Schulze, City Manager, presented the staff report. Lincoln Bogard, Administrative Services Director, assisted in presenting the staff report.
Motion to receive and file the City Council Travel and Conference Expense Report and ratify the reimbursement for City Council Member Flynn in the amount of $325.20.
Motion by Council Member Happe
Seconded by Council Member Flynn
Motion to amend the original motion to direct staff to bring back clarification on the City’s Travel Policy.
Motion by Mayor Sanchez
Public Comment
• Frank Connolly
• Diego Rose
• John Hagen
Motion to receive and file the City Council Travel and Conference Expense Report, ratify the reimbursement for City Council Member Flynn in the amount of $325.20, and request clarification from staff on the City’s Travel Policy, directing staff to bring the item back at a future date for refinement.
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
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Motion approved by a vote of 4-0, with 1 absence.
6.12. Consideration of Resolution 2024-76, Awarding a Professional Services Agreement to MSW Consultants in the Amount of $107,200 for Annual Assessments of Commercial Collection Services
Art Vela, Director of Public Works, presented the staff report.
Public Comment
• Diego Rose
Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-76.
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 3-1, with 1 absence.
7. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
8.1. FY 2023-24 Budget-To-Actuals and Preliminary Fiscal Year 2024-25 and Fiscal Year 2025-26 Biennial Budget
Lincoln Bogard, Administrative Services Director, presented the staff report.
Public Comment
• Frank Connolly
Motion to table this item to the next regular meeting of the City Council.
Motion by Mayor Sanchez
Seconded by Council Member Wallace
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 4-0, with 1 absence.
9. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
None
10. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
10.1. New Items
1. Update on 150 E Ramsey Street Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (Flynn)
2. Update on 33 S San Gorgonio Ave Purchase and Sale Agreement (Flynn)
3. Developer Presentation for Sunset Crossroads Project (Flynn)
4. City Manager Evaluation (Flynn)
10.2. Pending Items:
1. Grow Banning (Sanchez)
2. Neighborhood Groups/Identities (Minjares)
3. Update on Community Garden (Flynn)
4. Zencity Contract (Flynn)
5. Zoom Options for Public Meetings (Flynn)
11. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn.
Motion by Mayor Sanchez
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 4-0, with 1 absence.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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).
This entire meeting and all associated documents may be viewed here:
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ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A – Proclamation Honoring Art Welch
and,
C ITY OF BANNING
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
WHEREAS, Arthur Lee "Art " Welch was born on December 4, 1937, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri; '!" ~ ... , WHEREAS, As a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, he graduated from Southeast Missouri State in 1960 with a degree in Marketing and Business Management, and that same year, he married his lifelong partner, Jo Ann "Jodie " Thomas. Their union was the beginning of a beautiful journey that saw them welcoming three wonderful children: Lisbeth Welch-Stamos, Jim Welch, and Scott Welch; and, WHEREAS, Art 's professional career spanned 36 years with Merck, where he started in August 1960 and retired in 1996. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Arthur was a pillar of his community. He served on the Banning City Council for 12 years and as the Mayor of Banning.for four years. His commitment to public service extended to his roles with the Riverside Transit Agency and as an area representative for Assemblyman Paul Cook and Senators Bill Emmerson, Mike Morrell, and Rosilicie Ochoa-Bogh; and, WHEREAS, Art Welch served the residents of Banning as a member of the City Council from 2002- 2006 and again.from 2012-2020, serving as Mayor for multiple terms; and, WHEREAS, Art served many years in the Pass Area on numerous community and non-profit service groups such as the Sun Lakes HOA Master Board, the San Gorgonio Pass Area Rotary Club, the Banning Chamber o_fCommerce, Pass Area Supporting Soldiers group and the Table of Plenty; and, WHEREAS, Art's life was rich with family and community. He was an elder in the Beaumont Presbyterian Church and a charter member of the San Gorgonio Pass Rotary. He leaves behind a loving family, including seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, and a remarkable tally of 23 family dogs and some beloved cats, who were always part of the Welch household. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Louise Welch, his brother John Welch, and his great-granddaughter Alexis Denice Montgomery; and,
WHEREAS, Art 's life was a testament to hard work, community service, and devotion to.family; and, WHEREAS, Art, a cherished resident o_f Banning, California, passed away on May 17th, 20 24, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and love.
NOW THEREFORE, 1, Alberto Sanchez, Mayor of the City of Banning, do hereby proclaim that the City Council of the City of Banning honor Mr. Arthur Lee "Art " Welch for his long-standing service to the City of Banning, the Pass Area, and its citizens.
BE IT PROCLAI ED this 28th day of May, 2024.
Alberto Sanchez, May or