CITY OF PERRIS
MINUTES:
Date of Meeting:
March 29, 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 5939
CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL
Present: Nava, Corona, Rabb, Rogers (via Zoom), Vargas
Staff Present: City Manager Miramontes, Deputy City Manager Reyna, City Attorney Dunn, City Engineer McKibbin and Economic Development & Housing Manager Ogawa A.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: APN(s): 310-160-005, 310-160-004
City Negotiator: Clara Miramontes, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Werner Soto Vallejos and Ana Soto Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
B.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) – 1 case
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
Mayor Vargas called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:36 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Nava, Corona, Rabb, Rogers (via Zoom), Vargas
Staff Members Present: City Manager Miramontes, Deputy City Manager Reyna, City Attorney Dunn, City Engineer McKibbin, Police Captain Sims, 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 Benjamin Briggs
Greater Light Community Church
3060 Barrett Ave. Perris, CA 92571
In the absence of Pastor Benjamin Briggs, Councilmember Rogers gave the Invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Nava 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. He noted that an update was given, direction was given to staff, but no reportable action was taken.
6. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.
Presentation by GRID Alternatives IE.
7. YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS:
The report was given by Youth Advisory Committee Vice-President Jasmine Lomeli.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT/CITIZEN PARTICIPATION:
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A.
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on March 8, 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
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Approve the Minutes, as presented.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
A.
Adopted the Second Reading of Ordinance Number 1416 Second Reading of 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).
The Second 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 B.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 5948, 5949 and 5950 regarding Annexation of DPR 20-00011 to Maintenance District No. 84-1. DPR 20-00011 is located at the southwest corner of Rider Street and Wilson Avenue. APN(s): 300-210-011, 300-210-012, 300-210-013 and 300-120-029. (Owner(s) Rider Business Center, LLC) Resolution Number 5948 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 DPR 20-00011 INTO MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1 Resolution Number 5949 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 DPR 20-00011 TO CITY OF PERRIS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1 Resolution Number 5950 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 DPR 20-00011 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 MAY 31, 2022 C.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 5951, 5952 and 5953 regarding Annexation of DPR 20-00011 to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (LMD 1). DPR 21-00011 is located at the southwest corner of Rider Street and Wilson Avenue. APN(s). 300-210-011, 300-210-012, 300-210-013 and 300-120-029. (Owner(s): Rider Business Center, LLC) Resolution Number 5951 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 163 DPR 20-00011 TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 Resolution Number 5952 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 DPR 20-00011 TO BENEFIT ZONE 163, CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 Resolution Number 5953 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 163, 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 163, LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 AND TO BE ASSESSED THE COST AND EXPENSE THEREOF; DESIGNATING SAID ANNEXATION AS ANNEXATION OF DPR 20-00011 TO BENEFIT ZONE 163, 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 MAY 31, 2022 D.
Adopted Resolution Number 5954 regarding Annexation of DPR 20-00011 to Flood Control Maintenance District No. 1 (FCMD 1). DPR 20-00011 is located at the southwest corner of Rider Street and Wilson Avenue. APN(s). 303-210-011, 300-210-012, 300-210-013 and 300-210-029. (Owner(s): Rider Business Center, LLC) Resolution Number 5954 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 DPR 20-00011TO BENEFIT ZONE 129, 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 MAY 31, 2022 E.
Approved a Road Closure for Southern California Edison to Remove and Replace Power Poles on Geronimo Road between Cherokee Road and Arapaho Road for a single day in March 2022.
F.
Approved a Road Closure for Southern California Edison to Remove and Replace Power Poles on Perrisito Street between 11th Street and 12th Street for a single day in March 2022.
G.
Awarded the construction contract to Mamco, Inc. dba Alabbasi, authorized additional funding, approved the plans and specifications, and rejected all other bids for the Placentia Avenue Widening Project (CIP S-023).
H.
Approved a Contract Services Agreement with Action Surveys, Inc. for Construction Surveying for the Placentia Avenue Widening Project (CIP S-023).
I.
Approved a Reimbursement Agreement with Eastern Municipal Water District for the Placentia Avenue Widening Project.
J.
Approved an additional $15,000.00 for the Frontage Road (Near Plaza de Perris) Project construction contract with IE General Engineering (CIP S-135).
K.
Approved a Road and Bridge Benefit District (RBBD) Improvement and Credit/Reimbursement Agreement with First Industrial, L.P. for DPR 19-00016, located on the southeast corner of Rider Street and Redlands Avenue.
L.
Approved the Third Operating Memorandum for the Parkwest Development Agreement Project located south of Nuevo Road and west of Dunlap Drive.
M.
Approved Extension of Time No. 22-05044 request for Tentative Tract Map 36797 associated with Development Plan Review 15-00012 located at the northeast corner of Wilson Avenue and Water Avenue. (Applicant: Tom Mungari, Nova Homes) N.
Approved the purchase and installation of security camera pods for Morgan Park located at 600 East Morgan Street and Enchanted Hills Park located at 1400 Weston Road, Perris.
O.
Adopted Resolution Number 5955 to continue Tele/Video-Conference Meetings during COVID-19 State of Emergency pursuant to the Provisions of AB 361.
Resolution Number 5955 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 29, 2022 AND ENDING APRIL 28, 2022 PURSUANT TO BROWN ACT PROVISIONS.
P.
Approved the City’s monthly Check Register for December 2021.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Malcolm Corona, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve the Consent Calendar, as presented.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 5956, 5957 and 5958 regarding Annexation of Tracts 37223, 37722, 37816, 37817 and 37818 to the City's Maintenance Districts. 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 5956 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 ANNEXATION OF TRACTS 37223, 37722, 37816, 37817 AND 37818 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 5957 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 ANNEXATION OF TRACTS 37223, 37262, 37722, 37816, 37817 AND 37818 TO BENEFIT ZONE 162, 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 5958 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 ANNEXATION OF TRACTS 37223, 37722, 37816, 37817, AND 37818 TO BENEFIT ZONES 124, 125, 126, 127 AND 128, 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 6:55 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 6:55 p.m.
The Mayor asked the City Clerk to open the Ballots.
City Clerk Salazar opened the 14 Ballots and reported that they were marked YES.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Approve Resolution Numbers 5956, 5957 and 5958, as presented.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 5959 and 5960 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 5959 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, CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS WITHIN PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 9 THE QUESTION OF ANNEXING SUCH TERRITORY AND LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 9 Resolution Number 5960 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 THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION RELATING TO ANNEXATION NO. 9 AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF SUCH TERRITORY, THE LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF ANNEXATION NO. 9 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN Daniel Louie, Willdan Financial, gave the presentation on this item.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:03 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:03 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Approve Resolution Number 5959, as presented.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The Mayor asked City Clerk Salazar to open the 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
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Approve Resolution Number 5960, as presented.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
C.
Adopted Resolution Number 5961 approving the Certificate of Agricultural Diminishment/Tentative Cancellation 21-05227 of the Perris Agricultural Preserve No. 1, Map 56 Williamson Act Land Contract (the “Williamson Land Contract”) to remove approximately 15.95 acres out of the Williamson Land Contract. The site is located at the southwest corner of Patriot Boulevard and Morgan Street. (Applicant: Patriot Development Partners, Kevin Rice) Resolution Number 5961 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION #2360, WHICH WAS ADOPTED BY THE PERRIS PLANNING COMMISSION ON AUGUST 18, 2021, ANALYZED AND CONSIDERED THE CERTIFICATE OF AGRICULTURAL DIMINISHMENT/TENTATIVE CANCELLATION NO. 21-05227 AS PART OF THE PATRIOT DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS AT PERRIS AND MORGAN PROJECT (DPR 20-00013 & TPM 37967), AND, THEREFORE, NO FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS NECESSARY; CERTIFYING THE ASSESSOR’S CANCELLATION VALUE AND FEE; AND APPROVING THE CERTIFICATE OF TENTATIVE CANCELLATION NO. 21-05227 TO REMOVE APPROXIMATELY 15.95 ACRES OUT OF THE PERRIS VALLEY AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE NO. 1, MAP 56, WILLIAMSON ACT LAND CONTRACT, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PERRIS BOULEVARD AND MORGAN STREET (APN’S: 303-080-007, 303-080-017, 303-080-018) AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF Chantal Power, Contract Planner, gave the presentation on this item.
The following Councilmember spoke:
Nava
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:11 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:11 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve Resolution Number 5961, as presented.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
12. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A.
Presentation of IREX Ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems.
This item was introduced by Chief Information Office Arturo Cervantes and turned over to Calvin...... of IREX for the presentation.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Vargas
Corona
Rogers
Rabb
Nava
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
Direction was given to bring this item back at a future City Council meeting.
B.
Approved the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Public Utility Authority, Public Financing Authority, Joint Powers Authority, Community Economic Development Corporation (CEDC), and Housing Authority Financial Statements for 2020-21 Deputy City Manager Ernie Reyna gave the presentation for this item.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Corona
Vargas
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Marisela Nava, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Public Utility Authority, Public Financing Authority, Joint Powers Authority, Community Economic Development Corporation (CEDC), and Housing Authority Financial Statements for 2020-21, as presented.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rabb
Nava
Rogers
Corona
Vargas
14. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor Vargas adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 7:58 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nancy Salazar, City Clerk