CITY OF PERRIS
MINUTES:
Date of Meeting:
January 30, 2024
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: Rogers, Nava, Corona, Rabb, Vargas
Staff Member's present: City Manager Miramontes, Assistant City Manager Bugtai, City Attorney Khuu, Director of Economic Development and Housing Ogawa, Director of Development Services Phung, City Engineer Pourkazemi 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. City of Perris v. City of Menifee, et al CVRI2303456 B.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: APN(s): 310-021-001, 310-021-002, 310-021-003, 310-021-004, 310-021-005, 310-021-006, 310-021-007, 310-021-008 City Negotiator: Clara Miramontes, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Tina Moniaros
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
C.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) - 2 cases
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 5:35 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
Mayor Vargas called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Rogers, Nava, Corona, Rabb, Vargas
Staff Members Present: City Manager Miramontes, Assistant City Manager Bugtai, City Attorney Khuu, City Engineer Pourkazemi, Police Captain Lamb, Interim Fire Chief Scoville, 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:
Director Abdallah Jadallah
Perris Islamic Center
3895 N Perris Blvd. Perris, CA 92571
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Pro Tem 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 no reportable action was taken.
6. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Vargas announced that Item 6.D. would be taken first followed by the items, as listed on the agenda.
D.
City of Perris Employee of the Quarter Recognition for Fourth Quarter of 2023.
A.
Recognition of the Orange Vista High School Football Team CIF Championship.
Mayor Vargas called for a recess at 6:54 p.m.
Mayor Vargas reconvened the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
B.
Presentation of the 211 System by Inland So Cal United Way.
C.
Presentation of the Riverside County Transportation Commission Draft 2024 Traffic Relief Plan.
7. YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS:
The report was given by Youth Advisory Committee President Julie Salas.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT/CITIZEN PARTICIPATION:
The Mayor called for Public Comment. The following person was called to speak, but was not present.
Rob Mason
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A.
Approved the minutes of the Special Joint Meeting held on January 9, 2024 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
David Starr Rabb to Approve the minutes of the Special Joint Meeting held on January 9, 2024 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.
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 January 9, 2024 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
David Starr Rabb to Approve the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on January 9, 2024 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.
AYES:
Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Rabb requested that Item 10.F. be pulled for separate consideration.
Councilmember Corona requested that Item 10.G. be pulled for discussion.
Mayor Vargas noted that there was a request from staff to continue Item 10.M. until the next meeting.
The Mayor called for Public Comment on the balance of the Consent Calendar. There was no Public Comment.
A.
Approved a Real Property License Agreement with Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) for portions of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 310-160-039, 330-090-023, 327-210-006, 327-210-008 located along Case Road and associated with the IDI Perris North Logistics Center North Project.
B.
Received and filed the Americans with Disability Act Self Evaluation and Transition Plan.
C.
Approved the Amended and Restated Agreement with EPIC Land Solutions, Inc. for right of way services associated with the Perris Valley Storm Drain Channel Trail, Phase 2 (CIP P040).
D.
Approved the Purchase of a Medic Squad for Fire Department Services at Station 101.
E.
Approved a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Waiver and Release of Claims with Tri-Lake Consultants, Inc., Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. and SAFEbuilt concerning a Contract and Billing dispute.
F.
This item was not approved
-Consideration to adopt Proposed Resolution Number (next in order) calling for a ceasefire and peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The Proposed Resolution Number (next in order) is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR A CEASEFIRE AND PEACEFUL RESOLUTION TO THE ONGOING CONFLICT AND HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN GAZA Councilmember Rabb requested that this item be considered separately.
Mayor Vargas announced that due to the large number of requests to speak on this item, public comment would be limited to 2 minutes for each person and a total of 1 hour for all comments.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. The following people spoke at Public Comment:
Juno Bates
Alicia Drevdahl
Laurence Covall
Hasan Rizvi
Gracie Torres
Raina Ramirez Coutin
Avraham Coutin
Ana Gonzalez
Fauzia Rizvi
Maha Rizvi
Ruby Pena
Jamaal Abdul-Rahim
Aaron
Grant Ashley
Mohammad Ali
Fadi Ballut
Alexandro Meza
Muhammad Yaaser Mahmood
Abdallah Jadallah
Alliyah Munir
Kevin Meza
Veronika Benson
Yussif Kanbar
Shaheen Nasser
Nick Barbon
Junaid Gaffar
Stephanie Sawyer
Abe Khan
Douglas Corona
Deena Kamel
Xochitl Flores
Jonathan Lopez
Samah Haqqani
Gilbert Aguirre
Shade Awad
Mayor Pro Tem Rogers left the City Council Chambers at 8:22 p.m. and returned at 8:24 p.m.
Councilmember Nava left the City
Council Chambers at 8:28 p.m. and returned at 8:30 p.m.
City Attorney Khuu noted that several comment letters had been received regarding this item, including:
Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice
Avraham Coutin
IFNOTNOW Los Angeles
JVP Los Angeles
Luz Gallegos
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Corona
Rabb
Rogers
Nava
Corona
Rabb
Vargas
Corona
Corona
Nava
Corona
Nava
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Malcolm Corona, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Adopt Resolution Number (next in order) calling for a ceasefire and peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as amended by Councilman Corona.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona
NOES:
David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Rita Rogers
The motion failed.
G.
Approved Extension of Time No. 24-05007 for Tentative Tract Map 18-05000 (TTM 37262) to subdivide 37.36 acres into 191 residential lots, located at the northeast corner of Goetz Road and Fieldstone Drive. Applicant: Sonia Villaneda, Lennar Homes of CA, LLC Councilmember Corona requested that this item be pulled for discussion.
Mayor Vargas recessed the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
Mayor Vargas reconvened the meeting at 9:23 p.m.
The following Councilmember spoke:
Corona
The Mayor called for Public Comment. The following person spoke at Public Comment:
Sonia Villaneda
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve Extension of Time No. 24-05007 for Tentative Tract Map 18-05000 (TTM 37262), as presented.
AYES:
Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
H.
Approved Extension of Time No. 24-05005 for Tentative Tract Map 20-05089 (TTM 37816) and Development Plan Review 20-00005 to subdivide 10.6 acres into 97 multi-family residential lots, located north of Ethanac Road, south of Field Stone Drive, between Goetz Road and Green Valley Parkway. Applicant Rick Rush, Tri Pointe Homes I.
Approved Extension of Time No. 24-05011 for Tentative Tract Map 19-05233 (TTM 37223) a subdivision of 37.37 acres into 235 residential lots located at the northeast corner of Murrieta Road and Green Valley Parkway; and Extension of Time No. 24-05012 for Tentative Tract Map 20-05090 (TTM 37817) and Development Plan Review 20-00003 a subdivision of 25.3 acres into 228 residential lots, located at the northeast corner of Murrieta Road and Green Valley Parkway; and Extension of Time No. 24-05013 for Tentative Tract Map 20-05118 (TTM 37818) and Development Plan Review 20-00006 a subdivision of 28.8 acres for development of 138 residential lots on 14.7 acres and a 236-unit multi-family residential development on 14.1 acres, located at the northwest corner of Ethanac Road and Green Valley Parkway. Applicant: Nick Johnson, on behalf of Green Valley Recovery Acquisition, LLC J.
Adopted the Plans and Specifications and awarded a contract to Verne’s Plumbing, Inc. for the Backflow Prevention Program.
K.
Adopted the Plans and Specifications and awarded a contract to Superb Engineering, Inc. for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Landscape Rehabilitation Project.
L.
Awarded a contract to Pacific Graphics, Inc. for professional printing and mailing services for the On Track in Perris Newsletter.
M.
This item was continued until February 13, 2024
-Consideration to approve an amended and restated agreement with CivicPlus for the online registration platform, document management services and maintenance for the Community Services Department.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Marisela Nava, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 10.F., 10.G. and 10.M.
AYES:
Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6320, 6321 and 6322 regarding annexation of DPR 22-00020 to the City’s Maintenance Districts. DPR 22-00020 is located on the south side of Markham Street between Webster and Patterson Avenues. (APN(s) 314-170-009 and 314-170-010); (Owner: SCG/DP Markham Assemblage) Resolution Number 6320 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 22-00020 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 2023-2024 Resolution Number 6321 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 22-00020 TO BENEFIT ZONE 178, CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, GIVING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 Resolution Number 6322 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 22-00020 TO BENEFIT ZONE 143, CITY OF PERRIS FLOOD CONTROL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, GIVING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 Daniel Louie, Willdan Financial, gave the presentation on this item.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 9:27 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 9:27 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
Rita Rogers, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Adopt Resolution Numbers 6320, 6321 and 6322, as presented.
AYES:
Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Adopted Resolution Number 6323 approving Addendum 23-05252 to the previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2008071060) for the South Perris Industrial Project, and approving Major Modification 22-05265 and Tentative Parcel Map 23-05248 (TPM 38518) to modify Development Plan Review 08-04-0006 and Tentative Parcel Map (TPM 35886), to facilitate the construction of three industrial buildings totaling 3,316,317 square feet on three contiguous parcels; and to approve a related Operating Memorandum that documents these modifications to the original project, located at the southwest corner of Mapes Road and Goetz Road on approximately 195 net acres. Applicant: Brian Caris, IDI Logistics Resolution Number 6323 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MAJOR MODIFICATION 22-05265 OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW DPR 08-04-0006 FOR THE APPROVED PERRIS LOGISTICS CENTER SOUTH, SITE 2 PROJECT ON 195 NET ACRES TO REDUCE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF WAREHOUSE/DISTRIBUTION BUILDINGS FROM FOUR (4) TO THREE (3), REDUCE THE OVERALL SQUARE FOOTAGE OF THE BUILDINGS FROM 3,448,734 SQUARE FEET TO 3,316,317 SQUARE FEET; AND APPROVE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 23-05248 (TPM 38518) TO MODIFY A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MAP TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF PARCELS FROM SIX (6) TO THREE (3) PARCELS AND A LETTER LOT “A” AND ADOPT AN ADDENDUM (23-05252) TO THE PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH. NO. 2008071060) AS THE PROJECT WILL NOT RESULT IN ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND THE FINDINGS NOTED HEREIN Contract Planner Matthew Evans gave the presentation on this item. He noted that a comment letter had been received from Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice.
The following Councilmember spoke:
Rabb
Mayor Vargas called on the applicant for any presentation:
Brandon Dickins, Representative for the applicant, spoke.
The following Councilmember spoke:
Corona
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 9:50 p.m. The following people spoke at Public Comment.
Zach Strasters
Andrew Garcia
Karla Cervantez
Sandy Varela
Ana Gonzalez
Omar Cobian
Jonathan Dailey
Veronica Mora
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 10:08 p.m.
The Mayor re-opened the Public Hearing at 10:09 p.m. The following Councilmember spoke:
Corona
The following people spoke:
Brian Caris - IDI Logistics
Councilmember Rabb left the City
Council Chambers at 10:12 p.m. and returned at 10:14 p.m.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Nava
Rabb
Nava
Corona
The following person spoke:
Ezra
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 10:35 p.m.
M/S/C Motion by Rogers/Second by Rabb to adopt resolution number (next in order) approving Addendum 23-05252 to the previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2008071060) for the South Perris Industrial Project, and approving Major Modification 22-05265 and Tentative Parcel Map 23-05248 (TPM 38518) to modify Development Plan Review 08-04-0006 and Tentative Parcel Map (TPM 35886), to facilitate the construction of three industrial buildings totaling 3,316,317 square feet on three contiguous parcels; and to approve a related Operating Memorandum that documents these modifications to the original project.
The following Councilmember spoke:
Nava
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Marisela Nava, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve as a substitute motion, continuance of the item until February 13, 2024 AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona
NOES:
Rita Rogers, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The motion failed.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Adopt Resolution Number (next in order) approving Addendum 23-05252 to the previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2008071060) for the South Perris Industrial Project, and approving Major Modification 22-05265 and Tentative Parcel Map 23-05248 (TPM 38518) to modify Development Plan Review 08-04-0006 and Tentative Parcel Map (TPM 35886), to facilitate the construction of three industrial buildings totaling 3,316,317 square feet on three contiguous parcels; and to approve a related Operating Memorandum that documents these modifications to the original project.
AYES:
Rita Rogers, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
Marisela Nava
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
12. BUSINESS ITEMS:
There were no Business Items.
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rabb
Corona
Nava
Rogers
Vargas
14. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor Vargas adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 10:53 p.m. in memory of Cecilia Maria Lourdes Uribe-Topete, the wife of Deacon Uribe of St. James the Lesser Roman Catholic Church, who passed away on January 7, 2024.
Respectfully Submitted,
___________________________________
Nancy Salazar, City Clerk