CITY OF PERRIS
MINUTES:
Date of Meeting:
May 28, 2024
06:30 PM
Place of Meeting:
City Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Vargas called the Closed Session to order at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Rabb, Rogers, Nava, Corona, Vargas
Staff member's Present: City Manager Miramontes, Assistant City Manager Bugtai, Deputy City Manager Reyna, City Attorney Khuu, Director of Economic Development and Housing Ogawa, Director of Finance Schenk, Director of Development Services Phung and City Engineer Pourkazemi.
A.
Conference with Legal Counsel ? Existing Litigation ? Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); 1 case:
1. City of Perris v. City of Menifee, et al CVRI2303456 B.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) - 1 case
C.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 313-091-001
City Negotiator: Clara Miramontes, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Peris Valley Chamber of Commerce, Love 4 Life Association, Grove Community Church Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
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 6:03 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
Mayor Vargas called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:47 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Rabb, Rogers, Nava, Corona, Vargas
Staff Members Present: City Manager Miramontes, Assistant City Manager Bugtai, 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:
Fr. Eliseo Napiere
St. James the Less Roman Catholic Church
22190 Dunlap Dr. Perris, CA
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Rabb led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
City Attorney Khuu reported that the City Council met in Closed Session, but no reportable action was taken.
6. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.
Vector Control Presentation by Michael Hernandez, Riverside County Department of Environmental Health.
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 people spoke at Public Comment:
Bill Lamb
Tim Moore
Karla Cervantes
Franco Pacheco
Jairo Carbajal
Jillian Menez
Alex Meza
Ashley Williamson
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A.
Approved the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on May 14, 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 May 14, 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:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Nava requested that Item 10.J. be pulled for discussion.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
A.
Adopted the Second Reading of Ordinance Number 1442 approving Planned Development (PD) Overlay Zone 21-05038 to rezone 41.70 acres from R-6,000-Single Family Residential Zone to the R6,000-PD Single Family Residential to facilitate the construction of a 185-unit single-family age-restricted (55 years and older) residential development on 41.70 acres, located at the northeast corner of Mountain Avenue and McPherson Road. (Applicant: Anthony Arnest, Pacific Communities) The Second Reading of Ordinance Number 1442 is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) OVERLAY ZONE 21-05038 TO REZONE THE PACIFIC EMERALD PROJECT AREA CONSISTING OF 41.70 ACRES FROM THE R-6,000 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE TO THE R-6,000 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (R-6,000 PD) OVERLAY ZONE TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 185-UNIT AGE RESTRICTED (55 YEARS AND OLDER) SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF MCPHERSON ROAD AND MOUNTAIN ROAD, BASED UPON THE FINDINGS PROVIDED HEREIN AND SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
B.
Adopted Resolution Number 6408 to approve Summary Vacation (ST VAC) 23-05292- a proposal to summarily vacate a 0.40-acre segment of unimproved excess right-of-way, located along East Frontage Road, north of Placentia Avenue and east of the I-215 Freeway/Placentia interchange. (Applicant: Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)) Resolution Number 6408 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING STREET VACATION 23-05292 FOR A SUMMARY VACATION, PURSUANT TO STREETS & HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 8330 ET SEQ., OF A 0.40-ACRE SEGMENT OF EAST FRONTAGE ROAD ALONG PLACENTIA AVENUE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE I-215 FREEWAY AND PLACENTIA INTERCHANGE, IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE I-215 FREEWAY/PLACENTIA INTERCHANGE, SUBJECT TO THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS NOTED HEREIN C.
Received and filed the Final March Air Reserve Base (MARB) Compatibility Use Study.
D.
Approved the execution of a Grant of Easement from the City of Perris to Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) for installation of a sewer main within Lot “C” of Tract 32041-1, as part of development of Tract No. 32041-1.
E.
Adopted Resolution Number 6409 adopting the Senate Bill 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (SB-1 RMRA) Fiscal Year 2024-25 Projects.
Resolution Number 6409 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 F.
Approved a Cooperative Agreement with the County of Riverside to provide Fire Protection, Fire Prevention, Rescue, Fire Marshal, and Medical Emergency Services for the City of Perris.
G.
Approved the contract for Law Enforcement Services with the County of Riverside for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029.
H.
Approved the City’s Investment Statements of Compliance for the quarter ending March 31, 2024.
I.
Approved a Professional Services Agreement with G&G Environmental Compliance, Inc. to conduct field inspections of the customer water service line and identify the type of pipe installed and make certain related findings.
J.
This item was continued until the June 11, 2024 City Council meeting -Consideration to approve the City’s monthly check register for April 2024.
Councilmember Nava requested that Item 10.J. be pulled for discussion.
The following Councilmember spoke:
Nava
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Marisela Nava, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Continue Item 10.J. until the June 11, 2024 City Council meeting.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 10.J., as presented.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6410, 6411 and 6412 regarding annexation of DPR 20-00014 to the City’s Maintenance Districts. DPR 20-00014 is located on the northwest corner of Harley Knox Boulevard and Redlands Avenue. (APN(s) 302-100-016, 302-100-017 and 302-100-029); (Owner: FR Harley Knox) Resolution Number 6410 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 20-00014 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 6411 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 20-00014 TO BENEFIT ZONE 182, 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 6412 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 20-00014 TO BENEFIT ZONE 147, 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 7:29 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:29 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
Marisela Nava to Adopt Resolution Numbers 6410, 6411 and 6412, as presented.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6413 and 6414 regarding annexation of DPR 20-00014 to CFD 2001-3 (North Perris Public Safety District)-Annexation No. 64. DPR 20-00014 is located at the northwest corner of Harley Knox Boulevard and Redlands Avenue. (APN(s) 302-100-016, 302-100-017 and 302-100-029); (Owner: FR Harley Knox) Resolution Number 6413 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. 64 THE QUESTION OF ANNEXING SUCH TERRITORY AND LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 64 Resolution Number 6414 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. 64 AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF SUCH TERRITORY, THE LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF ANNEXATION NO. 64 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN Daniel Louie, Willdan Financial, gave the presentation on this item.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:32 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:32 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Adopt Resolution Number 6413, as presented.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The Mayor asked the City Clerk to open the Ballot.
City Clerk Salazar opened the Ballot and reported that it was marked YES.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Malcolm Corona, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Adopt Resolution Number 6414, as presented.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
C.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6415 and 6416 regarding annexation of DPR 20-00014 to CFD 2018-02 (Public Services District)-Annexation No. 24. DPR 20-00014 is located at the northwest corner of Harley Knox Boulevard and Redlands Avenue. (APN(s) 302-100-016, 302-100-017 and 302-100-029); (Owner: FR Harley Knox) Resolution Number 6415 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. 24 THE QUESTION OF ANNEXING SUCH TERRITORY AND LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 24 Resolution Number 6416 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. 24 AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF SUCH TERRITORY, THE LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF ANNEXATION NO. 24 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN Daniel Louie, Willdan Financial, gave the presentation on this item.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Adopt Resolution Number 6415, as presented.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The Mayor asked the City Clerk to open the Ballot.
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
Marisela Nava to Adopt Resolution Number 6416, as presented.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
D.
This item was continued off calendar-
Consideration to adopt Proposed Resolution Number (next in order) adopting Mitigated Negative Declaration 2387 and approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 22-05023- A proposal to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission denial of CUP 22-05023 for construction of a 395,500 square-foot industrial warehouse building that has since been revised to a smaller 350,000 square-foot industrial warehouse and two business park buildings totaling14,000 square-feet on 19.16-acres, located at the southwest corner of Mapes Road and Trumble Road, in the Business Park (BP) Zone. (Applicant: Russell Pierce, RDP Development, Inc.)-This item was continued from the November 14, 2023 City Council Meeting.
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, ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NUMBER 2387 AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 22-05023 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 350,000 SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE AND TWO BUSINESS PARK BUILDINGS TOTALING 14,000 SQAURE FEET ON APPROXIMATLEY 19.16 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MAPES ROAD AND TRUMBLE ROAD, BASED ON THE FINDINGS PROVIDED HEREIN AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM This item was introduced by Director of Development Services Kenneth Phung and turned over to Associate Planner Lupita Garcia for the presentation.
Councilmember Rabb left the City Council Chambers at 7:37 p.m. and returned at 7:38 p.m.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rogers
Vargas
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:48 p.m. The following people spoke at Public Comment:
Russell Pierce, Applicant
Jairo Carbajal
Mayor Pro Tem Rogers left the City Council Chambers at 7:56 p.m. and returned at 7:59 p.m.
Jillian Menez
Ashley Williamson
Lizbeth Munoz
Michelle Buenrostro
Karla Cervantes
Franco Pacheco
Lupe Gomez
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rabb
Corona
Nava
Vargas
Mayor Vargas closed the Public Hearing at 8:44 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Michael Vargas, seconded by
Rita Rogers to Continue the item off calendar and send back to the Planning Commission to determine if the project meets the conditional use findings.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
12. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A.
Approved an agreement for Professional Services with Kingdom Causes, Inc. dba City Net, for Homeless Outreach Services, for FY 25 and FY 26 (July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026).
This item was introduced by Director of Economic Development and Housing Michele Ogawa and turned over to Principal Management Analyst Dr. Sara Cortes de Pavon for the presentation.
Martin Joseph, Program Manager for City Net gave a presentation.
Councilmember Corona left the City Council Chambers at 8:49 p.m. and returned at 8:50 p.m.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. The following person spoke at Public Comment:
Alex Meza
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Corona
Nava
Vargas
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve an agreement for Professional Services with Kingdom Causes, Inc. dba City Net, for Homeless Outreach Services, for FY 25 and FY 26 (July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026).
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Introduced the First Reading of Ordinance Number 1443, by Title Only, with further reading waived, increasing the City Manager’s Purchasing Authority for General Purchases of Goods and Services, Professional Services, and Public Projects by Amending Chapter 3.32 of the Perris Municipal Code.
The First Reading by Title Only, with further reading waived, Ordinance Number 1443 is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, INCREASING THE CITY MANAGERS PURCHASING AUTHORITY FOR GENERAL PURCHASES OF GOODS AND SERVICES, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; AND PUBLIC PROJECTS BY AMENDING CHAPTER 3.32 (PURCHASING SYSTEM) OF TITLE 3 OF THE PERRIS MUNICPAL CODE Deputy City Manager Ernie Reyna gave the presentation on this item.
Councilmember Rabb left the City Council Chambers at 9:08 p.m. and returned at 9:09 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Rogers left the City Council Chambers at 9:13 p.m. and returned at 9:16 p.m.
The following Councilmember spoke:
Corona
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Adopt The First Reading of Ordinance Number 1443, as presented.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: (Committee Reports, Agenda Items, Meeting Requests and Review etc.) The following Councilmember's spoke:
Corona
Rabb
Rogers
Vargas
14. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor Vargas adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 9:26 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nancy Salazar, City Clerk