CITY OF PERRIS
MINUTES:
Date of Meeting:
September 13, 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 6030
CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL
Present: Nava (via Zoom), Corona, Rabb, Rogers, Vargas
Staff Member's Present: City Manager Miramontes, Assistant City Manager Bugtai, Deputy City Manager Reyna, City Attorney Dunn and Assistant City Attorney Khuu A.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); 3 cases:
1. City of Perris v. Ronald Lee Henry, Jr. RIC1822624
2. City of Menifee v. City of Perris CVRI2203040
3. Panattoni Development Company, Inc. v. City of Perris CVRI2203028 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 6:31 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL: Nava, Corona, Rabb, Rogers, Vargas
Present: Nava (via Zoom), Corona, Rabb, Rogers, Vargas
Staff Members Present: City Manager Miramontes, Assistant City Manager Bugtai, Deputy City Manager Reyna, City Attorney Dunn, Assistant City Attorney Khuu, City Engineer McKibbin, Director of Finance Schenk, 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 Robert Mejia
Living Word Perris
190 E 5th St, Perris, CA 92570
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, but no reportable action was taken.
6. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.
Recognition of the Emergency Responders and Business Community regarding the Oleander/Harvill Railcar Incident.
B.
Introduction of new Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) members.
C.
Presentation by Eastern Municipal Water District regarding Drought Tolerance.
7. YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS:
The report was given by Youth Advisory Committee President Alexa Flores.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT/CITIZEN PARTICIPATION:
The Mayor called for Public Comment. The following person spoke at Public Comment:
Rob Mason
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A.
Approved the Minutes of the Special Joint Meeting held on August 24, 2022, and the Regular Joint Meeting held on August 30, 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
Rita Rogers to Approve the Minutes, as presented.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Vargas called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
A.
Approved a Cooperative Agreement with Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, and Markham Street Partners, LLC for Perris Valley MDP Line D for required Flood Control Facilities and Drainage Improvements associated with Conditional Use Permit 20-05100.
B.
Approved the First Amended and Restated Agreement with the County of Riverside for Inspection of Traffic Signals and Safety Lighting Inspection.
C.
Approved Amendment Number 1 of the Contract Services Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates, Inc. for Design Services for the Perris Valley Storm Drain Channel Trail, Phase 2 (CIP# P040).
D.
Awarded a contract to Deark E&C, Inc. for Perris Green City Farm and Community Park Access Enhancement Project.
E.
Adopted Resolution Number 6037 Appointing the City Attorney.
Resolution Number 6037 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING THE CITY ATTORNEY F.
Adopted Resolution Number 6038 approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Resolution Number 6038 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 G.
Approved the purchase of one (1) 4x4 truck for the Sheriff’s Department.
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:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Adopted Resolution Number 6039 regarding annexation of DPR 19-00014 to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1. DPR 19-00014 is located on Walnut Street between Indian Avenue and Barrett Avenue. (APN(s) 305-030-041 and 305-030-042) (Owner: SBC DP Walnut LLC) Resolution Number 6039 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 DPR 19-00014 TO BENEFIT ZONE 165, CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, GIVING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 Dulce Diaz, Willdan Financial, gave the presentation on this item.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:22 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:22 p.m.
The Mayor asked the City Clerk 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
Rita Rogers, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve Resolution Number 6039, as presented.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6040 and 6041 regarding annexation of DPR 19-00014 to Community Facilities District (CFD) 2001-3 (North Perris Public Safety District)-Annexation No. 49. DPR 19-00014 is located on Walnut Street between Indian Avenue and Barnett Avenue. (APN(s) 305-030-041 and 305-030-042) (Owner: SBC DP Walnut LLC) Resolution Number 6040 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-3 (NORTH PERRIS PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS WITHIN PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 49 THE QUESTION OF ANNEXING SUCH TERRITORY AND LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 49 Resolution Number 6041 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-3 (NORTH PERRIS PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION RELATING TO ANNEXATION NO. 49 AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF SUCH TERRITORY, THE LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF ANNEXATION NO. 49 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN Dulce Diaz, Willdan Financial, gave the presentation on this item.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve Resolution Number 6040, as presented.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The Mayor asked the City Clerk 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
Rita Rogers, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve the 2nd Resolution Number 6041, as presented.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
C.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6042 and 6043 regarding annexation of DPR 19-00014 to Community Facilities District (CFD) 2018-02 (Public Services District)-Annexation No. 11. DPR 19-00014 is located on Walnut Street between Indian Avenue and Barrett Avenue. (APN(s) 305-030-041 and 305-030-042) (Owner: SBC DP Walnut LLC) Resolution Number 6042 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-02 (PUBLIC SERVICES DISTRICT) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS WITHIN PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 11 THE QUESTION OF ANNEXING SUCH TERRITORY AND LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 11 Resolution Number 6043 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-02 (PUBLIC SERVICES DISTRICT) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION RELATING TO ANNEXATION NO. 11 AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF SUCH TERRITORY, THE LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF ANNEXATION NO. 11 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN Dulce Diaz, Willdan Financial, gave the presentation on this item.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve Resolution Number 6042, as presented.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The Mayor asked the City Clerk 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
Rita Rogers, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve the 2nd Resolution Number 6043, as presented.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
D.
Adopted the First Reading of Ordinance Number 1419 adjusting the compensation of the Mayor and the City Councilmembers and Adopted Resolution Number 6044 adjusting the compensation of the City Clerk.
The First Reading of Ordinance Number 1419 is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, ADJUSTING THE COMPENSATION FOR THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL BY AMENDING PERRIS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.16.010 Resolution Number 6044 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS ADJUSTING THE COMPENSATION FOR THE ELECTED CITY CLERK POSITION This item was introduced by City Attorney Eric Dunn and turned over to Assistant City Attorney Robert Khuu for the presentation.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Corona
Rabb
Vargas
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:37 p.m. There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:37 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve The First Reading of Ordinance Number 1419 and Resolution Number 6044, noting that the adjustment will be the CPI of 9.2% and the City Clerk compensation will be equal to that of the City Council compensation.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
12. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A.
Approved the updated amounts of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds.
This item was presented by Director of Finance Matthew Schenk.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Corona
Rogers
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
David Starr Rabb to Approve the Updated Amounts of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds, as presented.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: (Committee Reports, Agenda Items, Meeting Requests and Review etc.) The following Councilmember's spoke:
Corona
Vargas
14. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor Vargas adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 7:49 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nancy Salazar, City Clerk