CITY OF PERRIS
MINUTES:
Date of Meeting:
September 12, 2023
06:30 PM
Place of Meeting:
City Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Vargas called the Closed Session to order at 5:46 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Rogers, Nava, Corona, Rabb, Vargas
Staff Member's Present:
All Items: City Manager Miramontes, Assistant City Manager Bugtai, Deputy City Manager Reyna, City Attorney Khuu Item A: Deputy City Attorney Colin Tanner
Items B and C: Director of Economic Development and Housing Ogawa, Director of Development Services Phung, City Engineer Pourkazemi A.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) - 1 case
B.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: APN(s): 310-140-029, 310-140-028, 310-140-027 City Negotiator: Clara Miramontes, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Eiffel Tower Developments, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
C.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); 5 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
4. City of Perris v. City of Menifee, et al CVR12303456 The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
City Attorney Khuu noted that the City Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the agenda.
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:47 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: Rogers, Nava, Corona, Rabb, Vargas
Staff Members Present: City Manager Miramontes, Assistant City Manager Bugtai, Deputy City Manager Reyna, City Attorney Khuu, 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 Don Meinberg
Reflections Christian Fellowship
375 Ramona Expressway, Perris CA 92571
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Rogers 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 there was no reportable action was taken.
6. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.
Presentation to Alejandra Casas for her accomplishments in softball.
B.
Presentation to Tianna Clark, Miss California USA 2023.
C.
Update regarding the I-215/Harley Knox Interchange Improvements.
7. YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS:
Sr. Recreation Coordinator Juan Rodriguez introduced the new members of the 2023-2024 Youth Advisory Committee Mayor Pro Tem Nava left the City Council Chambers at 7:33 p.m. and returned at 7:35 p.m.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT/CITIZEN PARTICIPATION:
The Mayor called for Public Comment. The following people spoke at Public Comment:
Bill Lamb
Parisa Jebelli
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A.
Approved the minutes of the Special Joint Meeting held on August 29, 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 of the Special Joint Meeting held on August 29, 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, as presented.
AYES:
Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Approved the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on August 29, 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
Marisela Nava to Approve the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on August 29, 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, as presented.
AYES:
Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, 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 1433 to Amend the Healthy Checkout Options at Commercial Establishments with Groceries Larger than 2,500 Square Feet Ordinance Number 1423.
The Second Reading of Ordinance Number 1433 is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PERRIS MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 7.50 – HEALTHY OPTIONS AT CHECKOUT SPECIFICALLY SECTION 7.50.20 - DEFINITIONS, SECTION 7.50.030 - HEALTHY CHECKOUT OPTIONS, SECTION 7.50.040 – ENFORCEMENT, AND SECTION 7.50.060 - EFFECTIVE DATE B.
Approved the purchase of four (4) Chevrolet 2500 Trucks, one (1) 3-yard Dump Truck, and one (1) Skip Loader for the Public Works Department.
C.
Awarded a Contract to Carahsoft for a 48-month Lease for Installation and Implementation of Zoom for Cloud Phone System.
D.
Approved Final Parcel Map 23-05168 (FPM 37998)-Final Approval of Parcel Map No. 37998 to subdivide 221.9 acres into three (3) parcels and nine (9) letter lots to facilitate the construction of three industrial warehouse buildings, a detention basin, and related right of way dedications, and a conservation area generally located at the northeast corner of Redlands Avenue and Ellis Avenue, and west of the I-215 Freeway. (Applicant: Thienes Engineering, on behalf of IDIL Perris North 3, LP) E.
Approved Final Tract Map for Tract 36647 (FTM 22-05178) and Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Sureties-Final Approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 36647 to subdivide 54.8 acres into 90 single-family residential lots, lettered lots A and B, and a 30.7-acre detention basin, located at the northwest corner of Ramona Expressway and Evans Road. (Applicant: Matt Matson, Pulte Group Home Company LLC) 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:
Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Continued this item to the September 26, 2023 City Council Meeting-Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) 21-05267, Tentative Parcel Map 21-05086 (TPM-38259), and Development Plan Review (DPR) 21-00005 - A proposal to consider the following entitlements to facilitate the construction of a 764,753 square-foot industrial building on 35.63-acres located on the south side of Harley Knox Boulevard between Patterson Avenue and Nevada Avenue within the General Industrial and Light Industrial zones of Perris Valley Commerce Center Specific Plan (PVCCSP): 1) Specific Plan Amendment to remove unimproved segments of California Avenue and Nance Street from the Circulation Plan; 2) Tentative Parcel Map to consolidate 38 existing parcels into one (1) 35.63 acre-parcel; and 3) Development Plan Review for the site plan and building elevations. Applicant: Nicole Torstvet, Patterson Limited Partnership. -This item was continued from the August 29, 2023 City Council Meeting Director of Development Services Kenneth Phung introduced the item and noted that the applicant had requested a continuance until the September 26, 2023 City Council meeting.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:44 p.m.
The following person spoke:
Kelilah Federman
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Continue the item until September 26, 2023 AYES:
Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Adopted Resolution Number 6243 certifying the Environmental Impact Report (SCH: 2021050021), adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, the Findings of Fact and approving Alternative 2 for Development Plan Review 19-00012 –and; Introduced the First Reading of Ordinance Number 1434 approving Specific Plan Amendment 19-05287 to change the zone of 13.6 acres of a 15.6 acre site from Commercial (C) Zone to Light Industrial (LI) Zone within the Perris Valley Commerce Center Specific Plan (PVCCSP).
Resolution Number 6243 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING AND ADOPTING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE CLEARINGHOUSE #2021050021), AND THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, AND APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW 19-00012, TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 304,572 SQUARE FOOT NON-REFRIGERATED INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE ON 13.66 ACRES AND, BASED UPON FINDINGS HEREIN AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM The First Reading of Ordinance Number 1434 is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 19-05287 TO THE PERRIS VALLEY COMMERCE CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN (PVCCSP) TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 13.6 ACRES FROM COMMERCIAL (C) TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI) TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 304,572 SQUARE FOOT NON-REFRIGERATED INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE BUILDING, LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF RAMONA EXPRESSWAY INDIAN AVENUE AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
Director of Development Services Kenneth Phung introduced the item and turned it over to Contract Planner Chantal Power for the presentation.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:58 p.m.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
Councilmember Rabb left the City Council Chambers at 8:04 p.m. and returned at 8:05 p.m.
Mr. Mark Burger, PR Partners, LLC gave a presentation on the item.
The following Councilmembers' spoke:
Rabb
Corona
Vargas
Nava
Rogers
Corona
The Mayor called again for any Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 8:22 p.m.
The Mayor asked the applicant, Mark Burger, if he had read and agreed with all the Conditions of approval. The applicant responded that he had.
The following Councilmember spoke:
Corona
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve Resolution Number 6243 and the First Reading of Ordinance Number 1434 amending Condition of Approval Number 25 reducing the amount of $915,000.00 to the amount of $875,000.00 and directing the applicant to work with staff to place a digital billboard at the corner of Ramona Expressway and Perris Blvd.
AYES:
Rita Rogers, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas
NOES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
12. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A.
Consideration to Purchase a Commercial Drone.
Deputy City Manager Ernie Reyna introduced the item and turned it over to Riverside County Sheriff Sergeant Chad Staat for the presentation.
The following Councilmember's spoke
Vargas
Corona
Rabb
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 Purchase of the Commercial Drones.
AYES:
Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
This item was continued until the September 26, 2023 City Council meeting -Consideration to Receive and File the report regarding the Perris Historic Theater Restoration Project, located at 279 South D Street. (APN 313-093-006) City Manager Clara Miramontes noted that there was a request that this item be continued to the next meeting to allow time for site visit.
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 Continue the item until the September 26, 2023 City Council meeting.
AYES:
Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
C.
Reviewed and Provided Recommendations regarding Fiscal Year 2023-24 Draft Capital Improvement Program Budget Workshop.
Director of Finance Matthew Schenk gave the presentation on the item.
Councilmember Rogers left the City Council Chambers at 8:57 p.m. and returned at 8:59 p.m.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Corona
Nava
Vargas
Direction regarding the 2023-24 Draft Capital Improvement Budget was given to staff.
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 9:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nancy Salazar, City Clerk