CITY OF PERRIS
MINUTES:
Date of Meeting:
April 25, 2023
06:30 PM
Place of Meeting:
City Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Vargas called the Closed Session to order at 5:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Corona, Rabb (via Zoom), Rogers, Nava, Vargas
Staff Member's Present: City Manager Miramontes, Assistant City Manager Bugtai, Deputy City Manager Reyna, City Attorney Khuu, Interim City Engineer Pourkazemi and Director of Development Services Phung.
City Attorney Khuu noted that the City Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the agenda.
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- city council going to closed session for the items listed B.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) - 1 case
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:34 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
Mayor Vargas called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. and noted that Councilmember Rabb would be participating remotely.
2. ROLL CALL: Corona, Rabb, Rogers, Nava, Vargas
Present: Corona, Rabb (via Zoom), Rogers, Nava, Vargas
Staff Members Present: City Manager Miramontes, Assistant City Manager Bugtai, Deputy City Manager Reyna, City Attorney Khuu, Interim City Engineer Pourkazemi, Police Captain Sims, Fire Chief Barnett, 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 Terry Wells
First Baptist Church of Perris
311 E. 5th St. Perris CA 92571
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:
A.
Presentation of a Proclamation to the Make a Wish Foundation.
B.
Presentation of a Proclamation Commemorating Municipal Clerk’s Week.
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 April 11, 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
Marisela Nava, seconded by
Rita Rogers to Approve the Minutes, as presented.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
A.
Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Glen Lukos Associates for additional Biological and Regulatory Support Services and approved administrative services costs with Interwest for the Perris Valley Storm Drain (PVSD) Channel Tr. Phase 2, Segment 2 (CIP P040).
B.
Approved Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates for Design Services and approved administrative services costs with Interwest for the Perris Valley Storm Drain (PVSD) Channel Tr. Phase 2, Segment 2 (CIP P040).
C.
Approved the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) FY2023 Community Project Funding Grant Agreement for the Community Program Enhancement Project, Grant Number B-23-CP-CA-0230.
D.
Adopted Resolution Number 6171 approving the Amendment of the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan to Include One (1) New City Classification and Authorized the Amendment of the City’s Salary Range and Placement Schedule which Sets Forth the Classification and Compensation Allocation for All City Employees.
Resolution Number 6171 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE AMENDMENT OF THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN TO INCLUDE ONE (1) NEW CITY CLASSIFICATION AND AUTHORIZE THE AMENDMENT OF THE CITY’S SALARY RANGE PLACEMENT SCHEDULE WHICH SETS FORTH THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION ALLOCATIONS FOR ALL CITY EMPLOYEES E.
Adopted Resolution Number 6172 regarding the Use or Sale of Alcoholic Beverages Policy in City Facilities.
Resolution Number 6172 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE POLICY OF THE CITY OF PERRIS TO ALLOW THE USE OR SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON SPECIFIC CIVIC CENTER FACILITIES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION 5930 The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Approve the Consent Calendar, as presented.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6173, 6174 and 6175 regarding annexation of DPR 21-00001 to the City’s Maintenance Districts. DPR 21-00001 is located on Wilson Avenue. (APN(s): 300-170-008) (Owner(s): First Industrial L.P.) Resolution Number 6173 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 21-00001 TO CITY OF PERRIS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1 (STREETLIGHTS), GIVING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 Resolution Number 6174 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 21-00001 TO BENEFIT ZONE 169, 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 Resolution Number 6175 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 21-00001 TO BENEFIT ZONE 134, CITY OF PERRIS FLOOD CONTROL 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 7:08 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:08 p.m.
The Mayor asked the City Clerk 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
Marisela Nava, seconded by
Rita Rogers to Approve Resolution Numbers 6173, 6174 and 6175, as presented.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6176 and 6177 regarding annexation of DPR 21-00001 to CFD 2001-3 (North Perris Public Safety District)-Annexation No. 55. DPR 21-00001 is located on Wilson Avenue. (APN(s): 300-170-008) (Owner(s): First Industrial L.P.) Resolution Number 6176 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. 55 THE QUESTION OF ANNEXING SUCH TERRITORY AND LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 55 Resolution Number 6177 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. 55 AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF SUCH TERRITORY, THE LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF ANNEXATION NO. 55 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 7:12 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Malcolm Corona, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Approve Resolution Number 6176, as presented.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The Mayor asked the City Clerk to open the Ballots.
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 Umber 6177, as presented.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
C.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6178 and 6179 regarding annexation of DPR 21-00001 to CFD 2018-02 (Public Services District)-Annexation No. 18. DPR 21-00001 is located on Wilson Avenue. (APN(s): 300-170-008) (Owner(s): First Industrial L.P.) Resolution Number 6178 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. 18 THE QUESTION OF ANNEXING SUCH TERRITORY AND LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 18 Resolution Number 6179 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. 18 AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF SUCH TERRITORY, THE LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF ANNEXATION NO. 18 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 7:14 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:14 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Approve Resolution Number 6178, as presented.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The Mayor asked the City Clerk to open the Ballots.
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
Rita Rogers to Approve Resolution Number 6179, as presented.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
D.
Adopted Resolution Number 6180 a proposed Specific Plan Amendment to Update the Green Valley Specific Plan for Consistency with the Perris Valley Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan and adopting the Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Green Valley Specific Plan; and Introduced the First Reading of Ordinance Number 1426 approving Specific Plan Amendment 21-05125. The Green Valley Specific Plan is generally located north of Watson Road, East of the San Jacinto River and South of Case Road. (Applicant: Matthew Villalobos, Raintree Investment Corporation) Resolution Number 6180 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE THIRD ADDENDUM TO THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE GREEN VALLEY SPECIFIC PLAN (GVSP) AMENDMENT (SPA) 21-05125 TO UPDATE THE GVSP FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE PERRIS VALLEY AIRPORT LAND USE COMPATIBILITY PLAN (PV ALUCP) AND COMPLIANCE WITH SENATE BILL 330, GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF WATSON ROAD, EAST OF THE SAN JACINTO RIVER, AND SOUTH OF CASE ROAD SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND BASED ON THE FINDINGS NOTED HEREIN The First Reading of Ordinance Number 1426 is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SPA) 21-05125 TO UPDATE THE PERRIS VALLEY AIRPORT LAND USE COMPATIBILITY PLAN (PV ALUCP) AND COMPLIANCE WITH SENATE BILL 330, GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF WATSON ROAD, EAST OF THE SAN JACINTO RIVER, AND SOUTH OF CASE ROAD SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND BASED UPON THE FINDINGS NOTED HEREIN This item was introduced by Director of Development Services Kenneth Phung and turned over to Senior Planner Nathan Perez for the presentation.
It was noted that a memo had been received from the applicant and had been distributed to the City Council prior to the meeting.
Representative for the Applicant, Nick Johnson, gave a presentation.
Mayor Vargas called for a recess at 7:25 p.m. so Council could review the memo that had been received.
Mayor Vargas called the meeting back to order at 7:35 p.m.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Corona
Rogers
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:47 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:47 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Approve Resolution Number 6180 and the First Reading of Ordinance Number 1426, as presented.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
12. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A.
Received and Filed Clarification of Truck Travel Exceptions under the Truck Route Ordinance for non-industrial deliveries.
Director of Development Services Kenneth Phung gave the presentation on this item.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
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 8:00 p.m. in memory of Christopher Ryan Mericle who passed away on April 14, 2023, Deputy Andrew Davidson, who passed away on April 24, 2023 and Dolores Gonzalez who passed away during the past week.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nancy Salazar, City Clerk