CITY OF PERRIS
MINUTES:
Date of Meeting:
February 8, 2022
06:30 PM
Place of Meeting:
City Council Chambers
THIS MEETING WAS ALSO CONDUCTED AS A REMOTE MEETING IN ACCORDANCE WITH AB 361 AND RESOLUTION NUMBER 5895
CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL
Present: Corona, Rabb (via Zoom), Rogers (via Zoom), Nava, Vargas Staff Members Present: City Manager Miramontes, Deputy City Manager Reyna, City Attorney Dunn and Director of Administrative Services Amozgar A.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) – 1 case
B.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); 1 case:
1. City of Perris v. Adams-Perris Properties, LLC, Riverside County Superior Court, Case No. RIC 1905509
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
Mayor Vargas called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Corona, Rabb (via Zoom), Rogers (via Zoom), Nava, Vargas Staff Members Present: City Manager Miramontes, Deputy City Manager Reyna, City Attorney Dunn, City Engineer McKibbin, Police Captain Sims, Fire Chief Barnett, Chief Information Officer Cervantes, Director of Community Services Chavez, Director of Development Services Phung, Director of Administrative Services Amozgar, Director of Public Works Hill, Assistant City Clerk Haughney and City Clerk Salazar.
3. INVOCATION:
Pastor Rose Anderson
Cry Aloud Temple Church
25920 Iris Ave. #228
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Pro Tem Corona led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
City Attorney Dunn reported that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the agenda, but no reportable action was taken.
Due to technical difficulties regarding Item 6.A., Item 7.A. was taken first.
7.A.
Presentation of the Reality Relay, Valley Inter City Challenge for 2022.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Public Hearing Number 4 to receive input from the Community regarding the content of Draft District Map(s), the proposed sequence of elections of Councilmembers and a District-Based Election System for the City Council, and to Consider Draft District Maps.
This item was introduced by City Attorney Eric Dunn and turned over to Andrew Westall of Bear Demographics and Research for the presentation on this item.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rabb
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 6:53 p.m.
The following person spoke at Public Comment:
Nanette Plascencia
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 6:56 p.m.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rogers
Rabb
Nava
Corona
Vargas
Based on consensus of the City Council direction was given to proceed with Draft Map #4 and noting that Districts #1 and #3 would be up for election at the November 2022 Election.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve moving forward with Draft Map #4 and designating that Districts #1 and #3 would be up for election at the November 2022 Election.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
7. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Due to technical difficulties with Item 6.A., Item 7.A. was take prior to Item 6.A.
B.
Recognition of Perris Police Explorers-2021-Riverside County Explorer Pistol Competition.
C.
City of Perris Employee of the Quarter Recognition for Fourth Quarter of 2021.
This item was continued to the February 22, 2022 City Council meeting.
8. YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS:
Savanna Herrera, President of the Youth Advisory Committee, gave the report.
9. PUBLIC COMMENT/CITIZEN PARTICIPATION:
There was no Public Comment.
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A.
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on January 25, 2022, of the City Council, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Public Finance Authority, Public Utility Authority, Housing Authority, Perris Community Economic Development Corporation and the Perris Joint Powers Authority.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Marisela Nava, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve the Minutes, as presented.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
11. CONSENT CALENDAR:
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
A.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 5919, 5920 and 5921 regarding Annexation of Tracts 37223, 37722, 37816, 37817 and 37818 to Maintenance District No. 84-1. Tracts 37223, 37722, 37816, 37817 and 37818 are located within the Green Valley Specific Plan. APN(s). 330-150-010, 330-150-017, 327-220-007, 327-220-008, 327-220-009, 327-220-010, 327-220-011, 327-220-017, 327-220-027. (Owner(s): Raintree, Richmond American Homes, and Tri Pointe Homes) Resolution Number 5919 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS, APPOINTING THE ENGINEER OF WORK, ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF A DISTRICT MAP INDICATING THE PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF AN ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF PERRIS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1, AND FOR PROVIDING OTHER ENGINEERING SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF THE ANNEXATION OF TRACTS 37223, 37722, 37816, 37817 AND 37818 INTO MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1 Resolution Number 5920 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR ANNEXATION OF TRACTS 37223, 37722, 37816, 37817 AND 37818 TO CITY OF PERRIS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1 Resolution Number 5921 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING INTENTION TO ORDER THE ANNEXATION TO CITY OF PERRIS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1, DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE LOCAL THAN ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT; SPECIFYING THE EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF THE AREA TO BE ANNEXED TO MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1 AND TO BE ASSESSED THE COST AND EXPENSE THEREOF; DESIGNATING SAID ANNEXATION AS ANNEXATION OF TRACTS 37223, 37722, 37816, 37817 AND 37818 TO MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1; DETERMINING THAT THESE PROCEEDINGS SHALL BE TAKEN PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972; AND OFFERING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO ON MARCH 29, 2022 B.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 5922, 5923 and 5924 regarding Annexation of Tracts 37223, 37722, 37816, 37817 and 37818 to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (LMD 1). Tracts 37223, 37722, 37816, 37817 and 37818 are located within the Green Valley Specific Plan. APN(s). 330-150-010, 330-150-017, 330-150-031, 327-220-007, 327-220-008, 327-220-009, 327-220-010, 327-220-011, 327-220-017, 327-220-027. (Owner(s): Raintree, Richmond American Homes, and Tri Pointe Homes) Resolution Number 5922 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS, APPOINTING THE ENGINEER OF WORK, ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF A DISTRICT MAP INDICATING THE PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF AN ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, AND FOR PROVIDING OTHER ENGINEERING SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF THE ANNEXATION OF BENEFIT ZONE 162 TRACTS 37223, 37262, 37722, 37816, 37817 AND 37818 TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 Resolution Number 5923 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR ANNEXATION OF TRACTS 37223, 37262, 37722, 37816, 37817 AND 37818 TO BENEFIT ZONE 162, CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 Resolution Number 5924 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING INTENTION TO ORDER THE ANNEXATION TO BENEFIT ZONE 162, CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE LOCAL THAN ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT; SPECIFYING THE EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF THE AREA TO BE ANNEXED TO BENEFIT ZONE 162, LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 AND TO BE ASSESSED THE COST AND EXPENSE THEREOF; DESIGNATING SAID ANNEXATION AS ANNEXATION OF TRACTS 37223, 37262, 37722, 37816, 37817 AND 37818 TO BENEFIT ZONE 162, LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1; DETERMINING THAT THESE PROCEEDINGS SHALL BE TAKEN PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972; AND OFFERING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO ON MARCH 29, 2022 C.
Adopted Resolution Number 5925 regarding Annexation of Tracts 37223, 37722, 37816, 37817 and 37818 to Flood Control Maintenance District No. 1 (FCMD 1). Tracts 37223, 37722, 37816, 37817 and 37818 are located within the Green Valley Specific Plan. APN(s). 330-150-010, 330-150-017, 327-220-007, 327-220-008, 327-220-009, 327-220-010, 327-220-011, 327-220-017, 327-220-027. (Owner(s): Raintree, Richmond American Homes, and Tri Pointe Homes) Resolution Number 5925 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING INTENTION TO AUTHORIZE LEVYING ASSESSMENTS UPON CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY, TO ORDER ANNEXATION OF TRACTS 37223, 37722, 37816, 37817 AND 37818 TO BENEFIT ZONES 124, 125, 126, 127, AND 128, FLOOD CONTROL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, PURSUANT TO THE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT ACT OF 1982; AND OFFERING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO ON MARCH 29, 2022 D.
Adopted Resolution Number 5926 regarding Annexation of Tracts 37223, 37262, 37722, 37816, 37817 and 37818 into CFD 1-S (South Perris Public Services District)-Annexation No. 9. Tracts 37223, 37262, 37722, 37816, 37817 and 37818 are located within the Green Valley Specific Plan. APN(s). 330-150-010, 330-150-017, 330-150-031, 327-220-007, 327-220-008, 327-220-009, 327-220-010, 327-220-011, 327-220-017, 327-220-027. (Owner(s): Raintree, Richmond American Homes, and Tri Pointe Homes) Resolution Number 5926 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1-S (SOUTH PERRIS PUBLIC SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX CERTAIN TERRITORY THERETO [ANNEXATION NO. 9] E.
Approved the purchase of a FARO Reconstruction Machine.
F.
Adopted Resolution Number 5927 authorizing the submittal of an application for the Recreational Trails Grant Program for the development of the San Jacinto River Trail Project.
Resolution Number 5927 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SAN JACINTO RIVER TRAIL PROJECT.
G.
Adopted Resolution Number 5928 authorizing the submittal of an application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program for the future Green Valley Community Park located between Green Valley Parkway and Murrieta Road, Perris, CA.
Resolution Number 5928 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GREEN VALLEY PROJECT H.
Adopted Resolution Number 5929 to continue Tele/Video-Conference Meetings during COVID-19 State of Emergency pursuant to the Provisions of AB 361.
Resolution Number 5929 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS THAT PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361 THAT THE PROCLAIMED STATE OF EMERGENCY CONTINUES TO IMPACT THE ABILITY TO MEET SAFELY IN PERSON AND AUTHORIZING REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF PERRIS FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING FEBRUARY 8, 2022 AND ENDING MARCH 10, 2022 PURSUANT TO BROWN ACT PROVISIONS.
I.
Approved the City’s Monthly Check Register for November 2021.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Marisela Nava, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve the Consent Calendar, as presented.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
12. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A.
Consideration and discussion regarding the International Mother Language Monument Project Design.
This item was presented by Director of Community Services Sabrina Chavez.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rabb
Vargas
Corona
B.
Presentation of the new City of Perris Childcare Assistance Program.
This item was introduced by Director of Community Services Sabrina Chavez and turned over to Public Health Supervisor Crystal Lopez for the presentation.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Corona
Nava
Rabb
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: (Committee Reports, Agenda Items, Meeting Requests and Review etc.) The following Councilmember's spoke:
Nava
Rogers
Rabb
Corona
Vargas
14. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor Vargas adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 7:48 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nancy Salazar, City Clerk