Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Banning public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in development
Landlocked cannabis parcel at 301 Gallagher
A cannabis facility can't get building permits because its parcel has no legal street access — records suggest it's been that way since 1880 — and the neighboring owner wants an uneconomical price for an easement. The commission recommended keeping the strict condition anyway.
Sunset Crossroads referendum — warehouses on the November ballot
A 533.8-acre proposal for up to 5 million square feet of warehouses plus retail, a hotel, fire station and substation funding. Supporters see jobs and billions in fees; opponents fear 1,850 trucks a day, noise, and empty warehouses near Sun Lakes.
New physical therapy clinic on Ramsey Street
Banning residents currently drive to Redlands, Beaumont, or Yucaipa for physical therapy. A new clinic in a vacant commercial building could fill that gap and support the city's 'City of Health' identity.
Sale or Lease of Surplus City-Owned Properties
The city owns about $5.2 million in surplus land, including the old San Gorgonio Inn site at 150 E. Ramsey valued at $2.14 million. Council wants to market these for sale — possibly with conditions requiring buyers to build — though some members prefer leases for downtown parcels.