March 24, 2026
5:00 p.m.
In Chambers
Council Chambers
99 E. Ramsey Street
Banning, CA 92220
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING AND ADJOURNED REGULAR
MEETING OF MARCH 10, 2026. CITY OF BANNING, CALIFORNIA
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.
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1.1 INVOCATION
Performed by Reverend Ayodele Ode of Banning United Methodist Church
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1.3 ROLL CALL
2.1 AGENDA APPROVAL
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3. ADJOURNED BUSINESS - ITEMS CONTINUED FROM MARCH 10, 2026
3.1 Continued from the March 10, 2026, meeting - Consideration of an Application by the City of Banning, CA for General Plan Amendment (Case No. GPA 22-2502) and Zone Change (Case No. ZC 22-3502) to Amend the Land Use Designation and Zoning of Approximately 41 acres of Land Owned by Mount San Jacinto Community College District Located Near the Southeast Corner of Westward and Sunset Avenues from PF–S (Public Facilities-Schools) to Very High Density Residential (VHDR) to Transfer Density of Not Less Than 1,146 Residential Units from the Sunset Crossroads Specific Plan.
3.2 Consideration of Resolution 2026-40, Adopting Address-Related Fees Pursuant to BMC Chapter 12.32 and Update the City Master Fee Schedule.
3.3 Making a Determination of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act and Conducting the First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 1622, Amending Chapter 9.09 of Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals, and Welfare) of the Banning Municipal Code to Provide Updated Regulations Governing Camping and Related Activities Within the City of Banning
3.4 Consideration of Resolution 2026-48, Authorizing the Appointment of Retired Annuitant Matthew Bassi as Interim Community Development Director
4. PRESENTATIONS
5. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE, APPOINTMENTS, AND REPORTS The following items were not completed at the March 10, 2026 regular meeting and will be heard first:
Recommendation: STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-33, approving General Plan Amendment No. 22-2502; and
2. Adopt Ordinance No. 1619, approving Zone Change No. 22-3502 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-32, denying General Plan Amendment No. 22-2502 and Zone Change 22-3502 as recommended by the Planning Commission Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-40, establishing fees for address-related services pursuant to Banning Municipal Code Chapter 12.32.
Recommendation: Introduce and waive first reading, direct the City Clerk to read the ordinance by title only, and Introduce Ordinance No. 1622, entitled:
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution 2026-48
John Pinkney, City Attorney
6.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS
6.2 CORRESPONDENCE
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. CONSENT ITEMS
8.1 Receive and File Fire Protective Services Statistics for the Month of February 2026
8.2 Receive and File Police Department Statistics for the Month of February 2026
8.3 Receive and File Animal Control Statistics for the Month of February 2026
8.4 Receive and File Code Enforcement Statistics for the Month of February 2026
8.5 Authorize the City Manager to sign the Notice of Completion for Project No. 2024-08 “Banning Water Canyon Stormwater Percolation Basin Repairs” as complete and direct the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion.
8.6 Accept Easements from Tri Pointe Homes for Electric Utility Purposes on Accessor’s Tract Map Nos. 37389-1, 37389-4, and 37389-F within the Atwell Development for the Maintenance of the City-Owned Electric Distribution System
8.7 Consideration of Resolution 2026-52, Adopting the Water Supply Verification for Tract No. 39259 and 39262 (Atwell Specific Plan Phases 3B & 4A-1).
8.8 Consideration of Resolution 2026-57, Approving the Execution of a Service Contract with the
6.3 APPOINTMENTS
Parks and Recreation Appointment for Position 1, term ending January 31, 2029 Recommendation: Appoint applicant to fill vacancy in Position 1 on the Parks and Recreation Commission
Planning Commission Appointments for Positions 1 & 2, terms ending January 31, 2029 Recommendation: Appoint up to two applicants to fill two vacancies in Positions 1 & 2 on the Banning Planning Commission
6.4 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
6.5 ANNOUNCEMENT OF CITY COUNCIL MEMEBERS
6.6 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Update on the Strategic Plan/Workout Plan to Sustainability
6.7 CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
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.
Recommendation: Receive and file
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Recommendation: Receive and file
Recommendation: Receive and file
Recommendation: Authorize execution of the Notice of Completion.
Recommendation: Accept easements from Tri Pointe Homes for electric utility purposes for Tract Map Nos. 37389-1 Lots G and M, 37389-4 Lot H, and 37389-F Lot H within the Atwell development.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 2026-52
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California Department of Transportation for the Construction of Safety Improvements at the At-Grade Crossing of San Gorgonio Avenue and the Union Pacific Railroad.
9. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
10. DISCUSSION ITEMS/ACTION ITEMS
10.1Discussion and Direction regarding the Draft City of Banning Reimbursement Policy for Elected and Appointed Officials – also known as the Travel Policy
10.2Consideration of Resolution 2026-51, Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Urban Futures, Inc to Provide Municipal Advisory Services in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $100,000 per Year
10.3Consideration of Resolution 2026-43, Approving an Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. for Production of the Fourth of July Aerial Fireworks Display
10.4Consideration of Resolution 2026-55, Approving the Purchase of Electronic Citation and Collision Reporting Software from Crossroads Software, Inc. Utilizing Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Traffic Records Improvement Project (TRIP) Grant Funds
10.5Consideration of Resolution 2026-41, Amending the Classification and Compensation Plan, Classification Change (Police Corporal and Police Sergeant)
10.6Consideration of Resolution 2026-54, Declaring the Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/2027, Approving the Engineer’s Report and Setting the Date for the Public Hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) No. 1
10.7Consideration of Resolution 2026-56 Approving Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates, Inc. for an Additional Amount of $78,624 for Construction Engineering Support Services and Extending the Agreement Term to December 31, 2027, for the Sun Lakes Boulevard Extension Project
10.8Consideration of Resolution 2026-53, a Resolution of the Banning City Council approving the amendment to agreement for professional services (C01207) for the Banning Armory Community Resilience Center Project by and between City of Banning and Richard Yen and Associates Architects and Planners, Inc.
11. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 2026-57
Recommendation: Discussion by and direction from the City Council regarding the draft City of Banning Reimbursement Policy for Elected and Appointed Officials.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 2026-51
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 2026-43
Recommendation: Approval of Resolution 2026-55
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution 2026-41
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 2026-54
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 2026-56
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 2026-53
11.1 NEW ITEMS
11.2 EXISTING ITEMS
1. Emergency Preparedness (Barrington) January 2025
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12. ADJOURNMENT
2. Review and Update Council Travel Policy (Flynn) May 2025
3. Streamline Procurement Policy (Flynn) August 2025
4.Update (anti-camping) Ordinance 1603 (Flynn) October 2025
5. Revise Manual of Procedural Guidelines, Article 10.3 (c) (Flynn) December 2025
6. Sales Tax Agreement Update with Diamond Chevrolet (Flynn) December 2025
7. Cannabis Warehouse Moratorium (New Facilities Only) (Barrington) December 2025
8. Update Outdated Billboard on Sunset St. (Flynn) January 2026
9. Continue Food Truck Festival (Barrington) January 2026 Next Regular Meeting – April 14, 2026.
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Vickie Sellers, Elected City Clerk
Secretaria Municipal Electa
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