CITY OF PERRIS
MINUTES:
Date of Meeting:
February 14, 2023
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 6116
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Vargas called the Closed Session to order at 5:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Corona, Rabb, Rogers, Nava, Vargas
Staff Member's Present: City Manager Miramontes, Assistant City Manager Bugtai, Deputy City Manager Reyna, City Attorney Khuu and Director of Economic Development and Housing Ogawa A.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); 3 cases:
1. City of Menifee v. City of Perris CVRI2203040
2. Panattoni Development Company, Inc. v. City of Perris CVRI2203028
3. Cado Menifee, LLC v. City of Perris CVR12203602
RK- council going into closed session to review item A and Item B and C B.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) - 2 cases
C.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: APN 313-091-001
City Negotiator: Clara Miramontes, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: EQUUS Workforce Solutions, Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce, Grove Community Church, Operation Safehouse, Love 4 Life Association Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:32 p.m.
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, Rogers, Nava, Vargas
Staff Members Present: City Manager Miramontes, Assistant City Manager Bugtai, Deputy City Manager Reyna, City Attorney Khuu, Deputy City Engineer Pourkazemi, Police Captain Sims, 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 Noland Turnage
The Grove Community Church
19900 Grove Community Drive, Riverside CA 92508
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Corona led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
City Attorney Khuu 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:
The report was given by Youth Advisory Committee President Alexa Flores.
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 Joint Meeting held on January 31, 2023 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
Rita Rogers, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve the Minutes, as presented.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas, Malcolm Corona NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Pro Tem Nava requested that Item 10.A. be pulled for separate consideration.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
A.
Adopted the Second Reading of Ordinance Number 1422 approving, Specific Plan Amendment 21-05193 to the Perris Valley Commerce Center Specific Plan (PVCCSP) to rezone 13.32 acres of a 14.93-acre project site from Commercial (C) Zone to Light Industrial Zone, located on the north side of Ramona Expressway, between Indian Avenue and Perris Boulevard to facilitate a 232,575 square foot industrial project. (APN(s): 302-060-041) (Applicant: Joseph McKay, JM Realty Group).
The Second Reading of Ordinance Number 1422 is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 21-05193 ON 13.32-ACRES OF A LARGER 14.93-ACRE PROJECT LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF RAMONA EXPRESSWAY BETWEEN INDIAN AVENUE AND PERRIS BOULEVARD, WITHIN THE PERRIS VALLEY COMMERCE CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN, BASED ON THE FINDINGS PROVIDED HEREIN AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
Mayor Pro Tem Nava requested that this item be pulled for a separate vote.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve the Second Reading of Ordinance Number 1422, as presented.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Michael Vargas
NOES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Approved a Contract Services Agreement with The Code Group, Inc. dba VCA Code and True North Compliance Services, Inc. for Building Plan Review Services.
C.
Adopted the Second Reading of Ordinance Number 1423 Requiring Healthy Checkout Options at Commercial Establishments with Groceries Larger than 2,500 Square Feet.
The Second Reading of Ordinance Number 1423 is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 7.50 TO TITLE 7 OF THE CITY OF PERRIS MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING HEALTHY CHECKOUT OPTIONS AT COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS WITH GROCERIES LARGER THAN 2,500 SQUARE FEET D.
Awarded a Contract to Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. for a City-sponsored 2023 Fireworks Show Event.
E.
Approved a road closure for Conduit Trenching on San Jacinto Avenue between Perris Boulevard and D Street for 2 nights.
F.
Approved Revisions to the TUMF Improvement and Credit/Reimbursement Agreement with IDIL Perris North 3 L.P., for Improvements required for the Perris Logistics Center North.
G.
Approved a Conflict Waiver Letter Allowing Aleshire & Wynder to represent the City of Perris and Eastern Municipal Water District.
H.
Approved a contract for Professional Services with Kiley and Associates for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Marisela Nava, seconded by
Rita Rogers to Approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 10.A., as presented.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas, Malcolm Corona NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Adopted Resolution Number 6126 to acquire Fee Simple Interest and Temporary Construction Easement for the Widening of Orange Avenue. APN(s) 320-010-012. [This item was continued from the January 10, 2023 City Council meeting].
Resolution Number 6126 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THAT PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE ACQUISITION OF INTERESTS IN A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 320-010-012 This item was introduced by City Attorney Robert Khuu and turned over to Deputy City Attorney Nicholas Papajohn for the presentation.
The following Councilmember spoke:
Rogers
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 6:47 p.m.
The following person spoke:
Pastor Noland Turnage
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 6:48 p.m.
The following Councilmember spoke:
Corona
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve Resolution Number 6126, as presented.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas, Malcolm Corona NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
12. BUSINESS ITEMS: (not requiring a “Public Hearing”):
A.
Consideration to authorize additional funds in the amount of $522,000.00, Approve the Plans and Specifications, Award a Public Works Construction Contract to Urban Habitat, and reject all other bids for the Civic Center Circulation & Parking Improvements Phase 2 Project (CIP F055).
City Manager Miramontes noted that staff requested that this item be continued until the February 28, 2023 City Council meeting.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Continue this item until the February 28, 2023 City Council meeting.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas, Malcolm Corona NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Added the Beautification Committee to the Working City Council Committees List and made City Council Appointments to the Committee.
Mayor Vargas introduced the item and gave a brief description of the tasks of the Beautification Committee. He then nominated himself as the Chair of the Beautification Committee and also nominated Mayor Pro Tem Nava as a member of the committee.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Approve the formation of the Beautification Committee as a Working City Council Committee.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas, Malcolm Corona NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve and ratify the appointments of Mayor Vargas as the Chair and Mayor Pro Tem Nava as a member of the Beautification Committee.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas, Malcolm Corona NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rogers
Rabb
Corona
Nava
Vargas
14. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor Vargas adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 7:04 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nancy Salazar, City Clerk