CITY OF PERRIS
MINUTES:
Date of Meeting:
April 30, 2024
06:30 PM
Place of Meeting:
City Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Vargas called the Closed Session to order at 5:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Nava, Corona, Rabb, Rogers, Vargas
Staff Member's Present: City Manager Miramontes, Deputy City Manager Reyna, City Attorney Khuu, Director of Development Services Phung, Legislative Analyst Martinez and City Engineer Pourkazemi.
A.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); 4 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
4. City of Perris v. Harry Walther CVRI2105489
B.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) - 2 cases
City Attorney Khuu noted that the City council would meet in Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the agenda.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:33 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.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Nava, Corona, Rabb, Rogers, Vargas
Staff Members Present: City Manager Miramontes, Deputy City Manager Reyna, City Attorney Khuu, City Engineer Pourkazemi, Police Captain Lamb, Fire Chief Scoville, 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 Khuu reported that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the agenda. He noted regarding Item A. no reportable action was taken. Regarding Item B., case 1, no reportable action was taken. Regarding Item B., case 2 the City Council unanimously voted to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a settlement agreement with Four Brothers, LLC (doing business as Firehouse 64), subject to City Attorney approval, as to form. The terms of the settlement agreement include: (1) Four Brothers shall pay the City $65,000; (2) Four Brothers' cannabis retailer permit is revoked; and (3) the City agrees to release Four Brothers' from its obligations to pay overdue taxes and penalties. The details of the terms are further set forth in the settlement agreement, which will be on file at the City Clerk's office and will be available once fully executed.
6. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS: At this time, the City Council may recognize citizens and organizations that have made significant contributions to the community, and it may accept awards on behalf of the City.
A.
Presentation of a Proclamation declaring Youth Apprenticeship Week (YAW).
B.
Presentation of a Proclamation Commemorating Municipal Clerk’s Week 2024.
C.
City of Perris Employee of the Quarter Recognition for First Quarter of 2024.
7. YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS:
The report was given by Youth Advisory Committee Vice-President Yaneli Torres.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT/CITIZEN PARTICIPATION:
The Mayor called for Public Comment. The following people spoke at Public Comment:
Kevin Pearson
Robert Westbrook
Jillian Menez
Victoria Pacheco
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A.
Approved the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on April 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 April 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, as presented.
AYES:
Michael Vargas, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Nava requested that Item 10.P. be pulled for discussion.
Councilmember Rabb requested that Items 10.J. and 10.K. be pulled for comments.
City Manager Miramontes noted that staff requested that Item 10.Q. be continued until the May 14, 2024 City Council meeting to allow for revisions at the request of the applicant.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
A.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6383, 6384 and 6385 regarding annexation of DPR’s 18-00001, 18-00007 & 21-00007-Industrial Buildings- to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (LMD1). DPR 18-00001 is located at the northeast corner of Perris Boulevard and Commerce Drive; DPR 18-00007 is located at the southeast corner of Perris Boulevard and Commerce Drive; and DPR 21-00007 is located at the northeast corner of Perris Boulevard and Rider Street. (APN(s) 303-291-007, 303-291-008, 303-292-012, 303-293-009); (Owner: MS Perris LLC) Resolution Number 6383 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS, APPOINTING THE ENGINEER OF WORK, ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF A DISTRICT MAP INDICATING THE PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF AN ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, AND FOR PROVIDING OTHER ENGINEERING SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF THE ANNEXATION OF BENEFIT ZONE 183 DPR 18-00001, 18-00007, & 21-00007 TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 Resolution Number 6384 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR ANNEXATION OF DPR 18-00001, 18-00007, & 21-00007 TO BENEFIT ZONE 183, CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 Resolution Number 6385 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING INTENTION TO ORDER THE ANNEXATION TO BENEFIT ZONE 183, CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE LOCAL THAN ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT; SPECIFYING THE EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF THE AREA TO BE ANNEXED TO BENEFIT ZONE 183, LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 AND TO BE ASSESSED THE COST AND EXPENSE THEREOF; DESIGNATING SAID ANNEXATION AS ANNEXATION OF DPR 18-00001, 18-00007, & 21-00007 TO BENEFIT ZONE 183, LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1; DETERMINING THAT THESE PROCEEDINGS SHALL BE TAKEN PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972; AND OFFERING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO ON JULY 30, 2024 B.
Adopted Resolution Number 6386 regarding annexation of DPR’s 18-00001, 18-00007 & 21-00007-Industrial Buildings- to Flood Control Maintenance District No. 1 (FCMD1). DPR 18-00001 is located at the northeast corner of Perris Boulevard and Commerce Drive; DPR 18-00007 is located at the southeast corner of Perris Boulevard and Commerce Drive; and DPR 21-00007 is located at the northeast corner of Perris Boulevard and Rider Street. (APN(s) 303-291-007, 303-291-008, 303-292-012, 303-293-009); (Owner: MS Perris LLC) Resolution Number 6386 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING INTENTION TO AUTHORIZE LEVYING ASSESSMENTS UPON CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY, TO ORDER ANNEXATION OF DPR 18-00001, 18-00007, & 21-00007 TO BENEFIT ZONE 148, FLOOD CONTROL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, PURSUANT TO THE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT ACT OF 1982; AND OFFERING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO ON JULY 30, 2024 C.
Approved an Improvement and Credit Reimbursement Agreement of Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program with Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG), Pulte Home Company LLC, and PW Land Investments, L.P., associated with Tentative Tract Map 31157.
D.
Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement with Mark Thomas for Environmental and Engineering Services for the I-215/Harley Knox Interchange Improvements (CIP S095), extending the contract term from April 30, 2024 to December 31, 2025.
E.
Awarded a contract to Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. for signing and striping services at various city locations as part of the 2024 Citywide Striping and Signing Project.
F.
Approved a request by D.R. Horton for a full road closure on Dunlap Drive between Citrus Avenue and Lemon Avenue associated with the development of Tract No. 32041-1.
G.
Awarded a contract to Sudweeks Construction, Inc. for construction services for the Information Technology and Economic Development Departments Office Renovation Project located at 11 S. D Street, Perris, CA 92570.
H.
Approved the execution of a Real Property Grant Deed with Chaparral Valley, LLC and Ethanac S.P., LLC for City of Perris official possession of Monument Ranch Park property.
I.
Adopted the Second Reading of Ordinance Number 1441 establishing regulations defining and prohibiting the unlawful possession of detached Catalytic Converters in the City of Perris.
The Second Reading of Ordinance Number 1441 is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ADDING CHAPTER 9.70 (“UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER”) TO TITLE 9 OF THE CITY OF PERRIS MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS DEFINING AND PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DETACHED CATALYTIC CONVERTERS IN THE CITY OF PERRIS J.
Approved a Funding Agreement with the County of Riverside for furniture, fixtures, and equipment at the City of Perris Cesar Chavez Library located at 163 E. San Jacinto Avenue, Perris, CA 92570.
The following Councilmember spoke:
Rabb
K.
Approved the addition of a Motor Deputy to the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget.
The following Councilmember spoke:
Rabb
Vargas
L.
Awarded a contract to T and A Builders for construction services of the 227 Early Childhood Classroom project located at 227 N. D Street, Perris, CA 92570.
M.
Awarded a contract to Lyons Security Services, Inc. to provide security and surveillance services at City Hall campus, facilities, and parks.
N.
Approved the cancelation of the September 24, 2024 Regular City Council meeting.
O.
Adopted Resolution Number 6387 adopting the annual adjustment to the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan Local Development Mitigation Fee (LDMF) in accordance with the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). (Applicant: City of Perris) Resolution Number 6387 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE ANNUAL CPI ADJUSTMENT TO THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN LOCAL DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION FEE APPLICABLE TO ALL DEVELOPMENTS IN THE PLAN AREA P.
Approved the purchase of two solar-powered EV Charging Stations.
The following Councilmember spoke:
Nava
Q.
This item was continued until May 14, 2024
- Consideration to adopt Proposed Resolution Number (next in order) approving a Funding Agreement allowing the use of the bond proceeds of Community Facilities District No. 2018-1 (Green Valley-West Elm) of the City of Perris to pay for a portion of the Green Valley Park.
The Proposed Resolution Number 6388 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FUNDING AGREEMENT RELATED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-1 (GREEN VALLEY-WEST ELM) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS R.
Approved the City’s monthly check register for March 2024.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve the Consent Calendar, as presented, with the exception of Item 10.Q. which was continued until the May 14, 2024 City Council meeting.
AYES:
Michael Vargas, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6389, 6390 and 6391 regarding annexation of CUP 22-05055 to the City’s Maintenance Districts. CUP 22-05055 is located on Old Nuevo Road. (APN(s) 311-050-032; (Owner: In-N-Out Burgers) Resolution Number 6389 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 CUP 22-05055 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 6390 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 CUP 22-05055 TO BENEFIT ZONE 180, 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 6390 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 CUP 22-05055 TO BENEFIT ZONE 145, 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 7:18 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:18 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
Malcolm Corona to Adopt Resolution Numbers 6389, 6390 and 6391, as presented.
AYES:
Michael Vargas, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers NOES:
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 7:40 p.m. in memory of Linda Kay Busch, the wife of former Mayor of the City of Perris, Daryl Busch, who passed away on April 15, 2024; Longtime resident Mrs. Willie Moses, who passed away at the age of 102 years young, on April 16, 2024; and, longtime resident Betty Love Brown who passed away recently.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nancy Salazar, City Clerk