CITY OF PERRIS
MINUTES:
Date of Meeting:
March 8, 2022
06:30 PM
Place of Meeting:
City Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL
A.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) – 1 case
B.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) – 1 case
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
Mayor Vargas called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Rogers, Nava, Corona, Rabb, 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:
Fr. Eliseo Napiere
St. James the Less Roman Catholic Church
22190 Dunlap Dr, Perris, CA 92571
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Rogers 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.
6. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
There were no Presentations.
7. YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS:
Savannah Herrera, President of the Youth Advisory Committee, gave the report.
Mayor Vargas announced that Item 12.A. would be moved up.
Item 12.A. Mid-County Parkway (MCP) Project Update.
This item was introduced by City Manager Clara Miramontes and turned over to Anne Meyer, Executive Director, Riverside County Transportation Commission for the presentation.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Corona
Rabb
Nava
Rogers
Vargas
Rabb
Corona
Vargas
Rabb
Rogers
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT/CITIZEN PARTICIPATION:
There was no Public Comment.
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A.
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on February 22, 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
Rita Rogers to Approve the Minutes, as presented.
AYES:
Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A.
Adopted the Second Reading of Ordinance Number 1415 which changes the Method of Electing City Council Members, other than the Mayor, from At-Large to By-District, Adopts By-District Maps and Identifying the Number for Each District, and Establishes Related Procedure.
The Second Reading of Ordinance Number 1415 is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.06 TO THE PERRIS MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH CHANGES THE ELECTION METHOD FOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OTHER THAN THE MAYOR FROM AT-LARGE TO BY DISTRICT, ADOPTS A MAP DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES AND IDENTIFYING NUMBER FOR EACH ELECTORAL DISTRICT, AND ESTABLISHES RELATED PROCEDURES B.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 5936, 5937 and 5938 regarding Initiation of Annual Proceedings for City’s Maintenance Districts (FY 2022/2023).
Resolution Number 5936 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 IN THE CITY OF PERRIS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972; APPOINTING THE ENGINEER OF WORK, AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT Resolution Number 5937 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 IN THE CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972; APPOINTING THE ENGINEER OF WORK, AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT Resolution Number 5938 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 IN THE CITY OF PERRIS FLOOD CONTROL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 PURSUANT TO THE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT ACT OF 1982; APPOINTING THE ENGINEER OF WORK, AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT C.
Approved a Road Closure of southbound lanes at 138 N. Perris Blvd for Southern California Edison to conduct maintenance, for a single night in March 2022.
D.
Adopted Resolution Number 5939 to continue Tele/Video-Conference Meetings during COVID-19 State of Emergency pursuant to the Provisions of AB 361.
Resolution Number 5939 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 MARCH 8, 2022 AND ENDING APRIL 7, 2022 PURSUANT TO BROWN ACT PROVISIONS.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve the Consent Calendar, as presented.
AYES:
Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 5940, 5941 and 5942 regarding Annexation of DPR 18-00011 to the City’s Maintenance Districts. DPR 18-00011 is located at the southeast corner of Perry Street and Barrett Avenue. APN(s). 302-060-011, 302-060-026 and 302-060-030. (Owner: Duke Realty Limited Partnership) Resolution Number 5940 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE WORK IN CONNECTION WITH THE ANNEXATION OF DPR 18-00011 TO CITY OF PERRIS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1, GIVING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 Resolution Number 5941 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE WORK IN CONNECTION WITH THE ANNEXATION OF DPR 18-00011 TO BENEFIT ZONE 161, CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, GIVING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 Resolution Number 5942 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE WORK IN CONNECTION WITH THE ANNEXATION OF DPR 18-00011 TO BENEFIT ZONE 123, CITY OF PERRIS FLOOD CONTROL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, GIVING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 Daniel Louie, Willdan Financial, gave the presentation on this item.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:29 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:29 p.m.
The Mayor asked the City Clerk to open the 3 Ballots.
City Clerk Salazar opened the 3 Ballots and reported that they were marked YES.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Malcolm Corona, seconded by
Rita Rogers to Approve Resolution Numbers 5940, 5941 and 5942, as presented.
AYES:
Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 5943, 5944, 5945, 5946 and 5947 and the First Reading of Ordinance Number 1416 for the formation of the proposed City of Perris Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Willowbend) of the City of Perris (the “CFD”). The CFD is located south of Lemon Avenue and east of Evans Road (Zone #1) and north of Nuevo Road and west of Evans Road (Zone #2).
Resolution Number 5943 is entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS APPROVING THE RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF CESSATION OF THE SPECIAL TAX LIEN WITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 1 AND IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 2 OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PERRIS VALLEY VISTAS) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS AND CERTAIN RELATED MATTERS Resolution Number 5944 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS DETERMINING THE VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1 (WILLOWBEND) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1 (WILLOWBEND) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT, AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS RELATING TO SAID DISTRICT Resolution Number 5945 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1 (WILLOWBEND) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $17,500,000 OF SAID DISTRICT; AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION WITHIN THE DISTRICT Resolution Number 5946 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1 (WILLOWBEND) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION RELATING TO THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES THEREIN, THE ISSUANCE OF BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT Resolution Number 5947 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ACQUISITION AND FUNDING AGREEMENT AND A JOINT COMMUNITY FACILITIES AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE FORMATION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2022-1 (WILLOWBEND) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS; AND MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
The First Reading of Ordinance Number 1416 is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1 (WILLOWBEND) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN SAID DISTRICT This item was introduced by Deputy City Manager Ernie Reyna and turned over to Jim Fabian, Fieldman Rolapp & Associates, for the presentation.
Councilmember Rogers left the City Council Chambers at 7:31 p.m. and returned at 7:33 p.m.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:38 p.m. There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:38 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Marisela Nava, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve Resolution Numbers 5943, 5944 and 5945, as presented.
AYES:
Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The Mayor asked City Clerk Salazar to open the ballot. City Clerk Salazar opened the ballot and reported that it was marked Yes.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Marisela Nava, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve Resolution Numbers 5946 and 5947 and the First Reading of Ordinance Number 1416, as presented.
AYES:
Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
12. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A.
Mid-County Parkway (MCP) Project Update.
This item was taken earlier in the meeting.
B.
Introduction of Healthy Options at Check-out Campaign for a Healthy Perris by Public Health Advocates.
T
his item was introduced by Public Health Supervisor Crystal Lopez and turned over to Monica Acevedo-Guerrero of Public Health Advocates for the presentation.
Councilmember Nava left the City Council Chambers at 7:41 p.m. and returned at 7:43 p.m.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rabb
Nava
Corona
Vargas
Rogers
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
C.
Approved the City of Perris General Plan Housing Element, 2021 Annual Progress Report.
This item was introduced by Economic Development and Housing Manager Michele Ogawa and turned over to Principal Management Analyst Rebecca Rivera for the Presentation.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Approve The City of Perris General Plan Housing Element, 2021 Annual Progress Report, as presented.
AYES:
Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
D.
Police Department Annual Update
This item was presented by Lt. Mike Portillo of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
Councilmember Rabb left the City Council Chambers at 8:00 p.m. and returned at 8:02 p.m.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Corona
Rabb
Nava
Councilmember Rogers left the City Council Chambers at 8:19 p.m. and returned at 8:21 p.m.
Vargas
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: (Committee Reports, Agenda Items, Meeting Requests and Review etc.) The following Councilmember's spoke:
Nava
Rogers
Corona
Rabb
Vargas
14. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor Vargas adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 8:39 p.m. in memory of Former Mayor and Councilmember Al Landers who passed away on March 4, 2022 and Former March Joint Powers Authority Account Technician Delorice "Dee" Meggerson who passed away on February 9, 2022.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nancy Salazar, City Clerk