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8 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | DECEMBER 2021 | Hello fellow Sun Lakers – If you have not heard by now, a developer working with the City of Banning is attempting to build a warehouse of over 600,000 square feet across from our main gate. The city's Community Development Department, Planning Commission and City Council approved a zoning change in late 2020 which led the developers requesting to build this warehouse. This issue came up on the Planning Commission agenda for Oct. 19. Over 100 Sun Lakes residents attended, with 40 or so speaking up to oppose this project. The Commissioners listened intently to our concerns and voted 5-0 to continue the public hearing later, after the issues raised had been addressed. We expect another public hearing on this issue to come back to the commission in late 2021 or early 2022. The Pass Area Action Group was created after the Oct. 19 meeting; we held a meeting on the Veranda that was attended by over 300 people. Our goal is to address the issues with the city and all parties addressing the traffic, pollution and emergency services that will be affected by this project. We have met with our City Council Member, City Manager, and the developers. I am proud to say that with the actions and expertise of many Sun Lakes residents, local newspapers, and social media we have their attention, and all parties seem to be listening to our concerns. For more information you can go to our website at www. passactiongroup.org or contact me at (909) 499-3570 or email randyLLump@yahoo.com. ~ Randy Robbins, Chairman A large distribution center can receive and ship more than 12,000 truckloads each year PASS AREA ACTION GROUP: STOP THE DISTRIBUTION CENTER! Every Sun Lakes resident receives an Emergency Preparedness Package from his or her district delegate after he or she moves in. A magnetic red plastic envelope, called "The File of Life," is part of the Package. The paper(s) within it should be filled out as soon as possible, and the envelope placed on the outside of your refrigerator. The File of Life is very important, because all first responders in our area — police, fire, paramedics, etc. — know about this envelope, and look for it upon entering your home in an emergency. The File can save vital minutes that can ultimately save your life. BE SURE TO KEEP IT UP-TO-DATE. Also in the envelope is an orange placard that is used in annual EPAP drills (and ultimately real emergencies), and should remain in the envelope. In case of drills and actual emergencies, place the placard in a front-facing window visible from the street, to inform your Zone Captain that all is well in your home. If you do not have a File of Life and an orange placard, contact your Delegate or EPAP coordinator to get one. Is your "File of Life" Current?

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