CITY OF PERRIS
MINUTES:
Date of Meeting:
June 11, 2024
06:30 PM
Place of Meeting:
City Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Vargas called the Closed Session to order at 5:16 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 Development Services Phung, Director of Economic Development and Housing Ogawa and City Engineer Pourkazemi A.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); 4 cases:
1. City of Perris v. San Jacinto Ln, LLC, dba Treeo CVRI2401892
2. City of Menifee v. City of Perris CVRI2203040
3. Panattoni Development Company, Inc. v. City of Perris CVRI2203028
4. City of Perris v. City of Menifee, et al CVRI2303456 B.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) - 2 cases
C.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) - 1 case
D.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: North Perris Water and Sewer System and Downtown Perris Water and Sewer System City Negotiator: Clara Miramontes, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Eastern Municipal Water District
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
E.
Public Employee Evaluation-City Manager-Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1) Conference with Labor Negotiators - Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiator: Robert Khuu, City Attorney
Unrepresented City Employee: City Manager
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 5:17 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
Mayor Vargas called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:33 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, 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 Dan Bell
Temple Baptist Church
745 N. Perris Blvd. Perris, CA
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.
He reported the following:
-Regarding Item A.1-The City Council unanimously approved a settlement agreement with San Jacinto Ln. LLC dba Treeo et al (Case No. CVRI2401832) concerning a lawsuit seeking payment from San Jacinto of taxes, penalties, and interest owed. The terms of the settlement include San Jacinto agreeing to the revocation of their cannabis permits and paying the City $36,274.71, which is the amount of taxes due. In return the City will not seek payment of penalties and interest owed. Once fully executed, the settlement agreement will be available at the City Clerk’s office. -Regarding
1 potential case under Item B
:
The City Council unanimously approved settlement terms relating to potential initiation of litigation by the City against the City of Menifee and Minor Ranch LLC regarding a Minor Ranch LLC’s project in Menifee; and authorized the City Manager to finalize and execute a settlement agreement, subject to City Attorney approval as to form. Once fully executed, the settlement agreement will be available at the City Clerk’s office. -Regarding the other potential case under Item B: The City Council unanimously authorized the initiation of litigation. The action, defendants, and other particulars, once litigation has formally commenced, will be disclosed to any person upon inquiry unless to do so would jeopardize the City’s ability to effectuate service of process or would jeopardize the City’s ability to conclude existing settlement negotiations. -With respect to the balance of the Closed Session items, no reportable action was taken.
6. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.
Presentation of the Motlagh Family Scholarship Awards.
B.
EV Charging Station Presentation given by Taylor York of Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG).
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:
Ashley Williamson
Jairo Carbajal
Karla Cervantes
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A.
Approved the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on May 28, 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
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on May 28, 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:
Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
The Mayor called for Public Comment. The following person spoke at Public Comment regarding item 10.BB.:
John Bradshaw
The following Councilmember's spoke regarding Item 10.BB.:
Corona
City Engineer Pourkazemi gave a brief presentation regarding Item 10.BB.
The following Councilmember spoke regarding Item 10.BB.:
Vargas
A.
Adopted the Second Reading of Ordinance Number 1443, increasing the City Manager’s Purchasing Authority for General Purchasing of Goods and Services, Professional Services, and Public Projects by Amending Chapter 3.32 of the Perris Municipal Code.
The Second Reading of 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 B.
Approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Perris Union High School District for continued funding of a School Resource Officer at Pinacate Middle School.
C.
Approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Perris Union High School District for continued funding of a School Resource Officer at Perris High School.
D.
Approved Amendment No. 2 of the agreement with ShotSpotter Policing Technology for gunshot detection services.
E.
Directed staff to review the Conflict-of-Interest Code and identify any necessary revisions by submitting an amendment to the code reviewing body pursuant to Government Code §87306.5 F.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6417, 6418 and 6419 regarding annexation of a portion of W. 10th Street to Maintenance District No. 84-1 (Lighting). The project is located on West 10th Street between “B” Street and Front Street; (APN(s) 313-256-002, 313-256-003, 313-256-004, 313-256-005, 313-256-006, 313-256-007, 313-256-008, 313-256-009, 313-256-010); (Owner: PAZ MARTIN LOPEZ) Resolution Number 6417 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 MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1, AND FOR PROVIDING OTHER ENGINEERING SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF THE ANNEXATION OF A PORITON OF W. 10TH STREET INTO MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1 Resolution Number 6418 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 A PORTION OF W. 10TH STREET TO CITY OF PERRIS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1 Resolution Number 6419 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 CITY OF PERRIS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1, DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE LOCAL THAN ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT; SPECIFYING THE EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF THE AREA TO BE ANNEXED TO MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1 AND TO BE ASSESSED THE COST AND EXPENSE THEREOF; DESIGNATING SAID ANNEXATION AS ANNEXATION OF A PORTION OF W. 10TH STREET TO MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1; 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 G.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6420, 6421 and 6422 regarding annexation of TR 38071-1 to Maintenance District No. 84-1 (Lighting). TR 38071-1 is located east of Evans Road, north of Ramona Expressway; (APN(s) 302-200-038); (Owner: PULTE HOME CO) Resolution Number 6420 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 MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1, AND FOR PROVIDING OTHER ENGINEERING SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF THE ANNEXATION OF TR 38071-1 INTO MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1 Resolution Number 6421 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 TR 38071-1 TO CITY OF PERRIS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1 Resolution Number 6422 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 CITY OF PERRIS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1, DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE LOCAL THAN ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT; SPECIFYING THE EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF THE AREA TO BE ANNEXED TO MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1 AND TO BE ASSESSED THE COST AND EXPENSE THEREOF; DESIGNATING SAID ANNEXATION AS ANNEXATION OF TR 38071-1 TO MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1; 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 H.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6423, 6424 and 6425 regarding annexation of TR 38071-1 to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (LMD 1). TR 38071-1 is located east of Evans Road, north of Ramona Expressway; (APN(s) 302-200-038); (Owner: PULTE HOME CO) Resolution Number 6423 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 185 TR 38071-1 TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 Resolution Number 6424 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 TR 38071-1 TO BENEFIT ZONE 185, CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 Resolution Number 6425 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 185, 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 185, LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 AND TO BE ASSESSED THE COST AND EXPENSE THEREOF; DESIGNATING SAID ANNEXATION AS ANNEXATION OF TR 38071-1 TO BENEFIT ZONE 185, 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 I.
Adopted Resolution Number 6426 regarding annexation of TR 38071-1 to Flood Control Maintenance District No. 1 (FCMD 1). TR 38071-1 is located east of Evans Road, north of Ramona Expressway; (APN(s) 302-200-038); (Owner: PULTE HOME CO) Resolution Number 6426 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 TR 38071-1 TO BENEFIT ZONE 150, 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 J.
Adopted Resolution Number 6427 regarding annexation of TR 38071-1 to CFD 2001-3 (North Perris Public Safety District)-Annexation No. 65. TR 38071-1 is located east of Evans Road, north of Ramona Expressway; (APN(s) 302-200-038); (Owner: PULTE HOME CO) Resolution Number 6427 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 ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX CERTAIN TERRITORY THERETO [ANNEXATION NO. 65] K.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6428 and 6429 preliminarily approving the Annual Engineer’s Report and intention to levy and collect assessments under Maintenance District No. 84-1 (MD 84-1) (FY 2024-2025).
Resolution Number 6428 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FOR CITY OF PERRIS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1 Resolution Number 6429 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 IN CITY OF PERRIS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1, PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972; AND OFFERING JULY 30, 2024 AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO L.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6430 and 6431 preliminarily approving the Annual Engineer’s Report and intention to levy and collect assessments under Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (LMD 1) (FY 2024-2025).
Resolution Number 6430 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FOR CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 Resolution Number 6431 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 IN CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972; AND OFFERING JULY 30, 2024 AS A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO M.
Adopted Resolution Number 6432 preliminarily approving the Annual Engineer’s Report and intention to levy and collect assessments under Flood Control Maintenance District No. 1 (FCMD 1) (FY 2024-2025).
Resolution Number 6432 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 IN CITY OF PERRIS FLOOD CONTROL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, PURSUANT TO THE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT ACT OF 1982; AND OFFERING JULY 30, 2024 AS A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO N.
Adopted Resolution Number 6433 authorizing the annual tax levies for Community Facilities Districts and placement on the County Tax Roll.
Resolution Number 6433 is entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PERRIS CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NOS. 1-S, 2001-1 IA 1, 2001-1 IA 2, 2001-1 IA 3, 2001-1 IA 4, 2001-1 IA 5, 2001-1 IA 6, 2001-1 IA 7, 2001-2, 2001-3, 2002-1, 2003-1, 2004-1, 2004-2, 2004-3 IA 1, 2004-3 IA 2, 2004-5, 2005-1 IA 3, 2005-1 IA 4, 2005-2, 2005-4, 2006-1, 2006-2, 2007-2, 2014-1 IA1, 2014-1 IA2, 2014-1 IA3, 2018-1 IA1, 2018-1 IA2, 2018-02, 2021-1, 2022-1, AND 2022-2 ESTABLISHING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 O.
Approved the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Program Budget.
P.
Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Shuster Advisory Group, LLC, for Investment Fiduciary Services.
Q.
Approved the City’s Monthly Check Register for the month of April 2024. (This item was continued from the May 28, 2024 City Council meeting) R.
Awarded a two-year contract to Bill & Dave’s Landscape Maintenance, Inc. to provide landscape maintenance services for city parks.
S.
Approved the purchase of an E20 T4 Compact Excavator for the Community Services Parks Division.
T.
Approved a one-year Lease Agreement with the Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce for the property located at 11 South D Street. (APN: 313-091-001) U.
Approved a Professional Services Agreement with AUX Offices, Inc. dba AUX Architecture, for architectural design services for the Perris Historic Theater Renovation Project, located at 279 South D Street. (APN: 313-093-006) V.
Received and filed the report of the 2024 City of Perris State of the City Address.
W.
Approved a one-year Professional Services Agreement with Dennis Grubb and Associates, a Willdan Engineering Company, for fire plan check review and services.
X.
Approved Final Tract Map 23-05168 (FTM 37262)- Final approval of Tract Map No. 37262 to subdivide 37.36 acres into 191 single-family residential lots, located at the northeast corner of Goetz Road and Fieldstone Drive. (Applicant: Maile Macabio, Lennar Homes) Y.
Approved Final Tract Map 23-05177 (FTM 3871-1)- Final approval of Tract Map No. 38071-1 to subdivide 27.2 acres into 107 single-family residential lots and three (3) lettered lots, generally located at the northeast corner of Ramona Expressway and Evans Road. (Applicant: Jim Baker-Arend, Pulte Group) Z.
Awarded a contract to All American Asphalt for Ramona Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CIP #S-099).
AA.
Approved a Professional Contract Services Agreement with EXP U.S. Services, Inc. to conduct, to prepare and to provide preliminary environmental and technical reports and studies to support the Project Approval and Environmental Document (PA&ED) for the Ellis Avenue/Evans Road Extension (CIP S141) in the amount of $1,199,795.68.
BB.
Approved a request by Pulte Group for a full road closure for San Jacinto Avenue between Dunlap Drive and Murrieta Road for construction of a sewer main.
CC.
Awarded a contract to Los Angeles Engineering, Inc. for the D Street Public Area Enhancements between 6th Street and 8th Street (Spec. #CIP S-007-127-2024-25) DD.
Approved the purchase of two (2) Electric Chevrolet Blazer EV’s for Code Enforcement and three (3) pickup trucks for Community Services.
EE.
Approved a contract with All American Asphalt for pavement maintenance and repairs as part of the 2023-24 Street Maintenance (S-036) and W. Metz Road Alley Pavement (S-094) Projects.
FF.
Awarded a Professional Services Contract to IDS Group for professional architectural services for the Senior Center Multipurpose and Nutrition Room Improvement Project located at 100 N. D Street, Perris, CA 92570.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Marisela Nava, seconded by
Malcolm Corona 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.
Adopted Resolution Number 6434 approving the 2024-2029 Consolidated Plan with the FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan, and the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. (This item was continued from the May 14, 2024 City Council meeting) Resolution Number 6434 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, APPROVING THE 2024-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN WITH THE 2024-2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND THE ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM Director of Economic Development Michele Ogawa introduced the item and turned it over to Principal Management Analyst Dr. Sara Cortes de Pavon for the presentation.
Jennifer Alpha, TDA Consulting, Inc. gave the presentation regarding the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing.
Mayor Pro Tem Rogers left the City Council Chambers at 7:30 p.m. and returned at 7:33 p.m.
Councilmember Rabb left the City Council Chambers at 7:34 p.m. and returned at 7:36 p.m.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:42 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:42 p.m.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Nava
Corona
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Adopt Resolution Number 6434, as presented.
AYES:
Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Consideration to adopt Resolution Number 6435 approving the placement of CR&R Solid Waste Delinquent Balances on Riverside County Property Tax Roll.
Resolution Number 6435 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE BALANCES FOR SOLID WASTE SERVICES, DESIGNATING THAT THE DELINQUEST BALANCES CONSTITUTE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND LIEN, AND DIRECTING THAT SUCH DELINQUENT BALANCES BE COLLECTED VIA THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY SECURED PROPERTY TAX ROLL Director of Finance Matthew Schenk introduced the item and introduced Barbara Jimenez of CR&R for any questions.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Corona
Rabb
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m. The following people spoke at Public Comment:
Cedric Yarbrough
Elizabeth Montoya
Karen Hall
Melina Ducan
The Mayor closed the Public hearing at 7:58 p.m.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rabb
Nava
Corona
Rogers
At the request of the City Council, this item was paused at 8:05 p.m. to allow the CR&R representative to speak with those in attendance regarding the item. Item 12.A. was taken next and the Council returned to this item at the conclusion of Item 12.A.
At the conclusion of Item 12.A. the Mayor re-opened the Public Hearing for Item 11.B. at 8:14 p.m.
The following Councilmember's spoke
Corona
Rogers
Vargas
CR&R representative Barbara Jimenez responded to questions from the City Council.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 8:18 p.m.
At the conclusion of this item the City Council continued to Item 12.B.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Adopt Resolution Number 6435, as presented.
AYES:
Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
12. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A.
Received and filed the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Nexus Study Report presented by Chris Gray, Deputy Executive Director, WRCOG.
This item was taken during a pause of Item 11.B.
The Item was introduced by Director of Finance Matthew Schenk and turned over to Chris Gray, Deputy Executive Director for WRCOG for the presentation.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
B.
Discussed and provided direction for a potential Business License Tax for Distribution and Industrial Facilities.
This item was taken at the conclusion of Item 11.B.
This item was introduced by Director of Finance Matthew Schenk. He noted that a comment letter had been received by Franco Pacheco.
Councilmember Nava left the City Council Chambers at 8:19 p.m. and returned at 8:23 p.m.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. The following people spoke at Public Comment:
Karla Cervantes
Bill Blankenship
Scott Hildebrandt
Jillian Menez
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rabb
Corona
Councilmember Rabb left the City Council Chambers at 8:47 p.m. and returned at 8:49 p.m.
Rogers
Nava
Vargas
Corona
Rabb
The following direction was given to staff regarding the item, noting that the items are still subject to discussion and could change:
1. The measure is to be a Special Tax and to be placed on the November 2025 ballot.
2. 12-Year Duration.
3. Ongoing discussion on CPI and Adjustments.
4. Staff to meet with the following organizations: NAIOP, CCAEJ, Perris Neighbors in Action.
5. Send to Public Works City Council Working Committee and bring back to City Council no later than October 2024 for review.
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Corona
Nava
Rabb
Rogers
Vargas
14. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor Vargas adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 9:17 p.m. in memory of City of Perris employee, Senior Accounting Specialist Joyce Lee, who passed away on May 27, 2024 and in memory of Armen Zennedjian, as dear friend and owner of the Derby Room, who passed away o June 9, 2024.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nancy Salazar, City Clerk