CITY OF PERRIS
MINUTES:
Date of Meeting:
December 10, 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: Rabb, Rogers, Nava, Corona, Vargas
Staff Member's Present: City Manager Miramontes, Assistant City Manager Bugtai, Assistant City Manager Reyna, City Attorney Soltani, 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. Panattoni Development Company, Inc. v. City of Perris CVRI2203028
2. City of Menifee v. City of Perris CVRI2203040
3. 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
City Attorney Soltani 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 5:18 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
Mayor Vargas called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Rabb, Rogers, Nava, Corona, Vargas
Staff Members Present: City Manager Miramontes, Assistant City Manager Bugtai, Assistant City Manager Reyna, City Attorney Soltani, City Engineer Pourkazemi, Police Captain Lamb, Fire Chief Scoville, Director of Finance Schenk, Director of Municipal Enforcement Services Trejo, Interim Director of Parks and Community Services Ramirez, Chief Information Officer Cervantes, Director of Public 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 Joe Sabolick
New Creation Church
57 Business Park Dr. Perris, CA 92571
In the absence of Pastor Sabolick, Mayor Pro Tem Rogers gave the Invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Rabb led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
City Attorney Soltani reported that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the agenda and noted that no reportable action was taken. (This item was taken out of order after Item 7.)
6. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
There were no Presentations.
7. YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS:
The report was given by Youth Advisory Committee President Kimberly Thai.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT/CITIZEN PARTICIPATION:
The Mayor called for Public Comment. The following people spoke at Public Comment:
Lupe Gomez
Roberto Ortiz
Robert Graves
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A.
Approved the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on November 12, 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
Marisela Nava, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on November 12, 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:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Rabb requested that items 10.B. and 10.C. be pulled for comments.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
Mayor Vargas noted that an amendment to Item 10.F. had been provided by staff to the City Council.
A.
Adopted Resolution Number 6558 regarding annexation of Tracts 31157, 31157-1, 31157-2 and 31157-3 (Park West)- to CFD 1-S (South Perris Public Services)-Annexation No. 13. Tracts 31157, 31157-1, 31157-2 and 31157-3 are located south of Nuevo Road near Evans Road; (APN(s) 310-180-070, 310-180-071, 310-180-072 and 310-180-075); (Owner(s): PW Land Investments, L.P.-Pulte Home Company, LLC) Resolution Number 6558 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1-S (SOUTH PERRIS PUBLIC SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX CERTAIN TERRITORY THERETO [ANNEXATION NO. 13] B.
Councilmember Rabb requested that Items 10.B. and 10.C. be pulled for comments.- Awarded a contract to Act 1 Construction, Inc. for construction services for the Morgan Park Phase 2.1 Project (CIP# P056) “Project” located at 600 East Morgan Street, Perris, CA 92571, in the amount of $5,540,366.70, plus a 20% contingency ($1,108,073.34), totaling $6,648,440.04 for a 120-working day term.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rabb
Vargas
Corona
Rabb
Vargas
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve Items 10.B. and 10.C, with the stipulation that as DIF funds are received, half of the amounts paid from the General Fund will be reimbursed to the General Fund.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
C.
Councilmember Rabb requested that Item 10.B. and 10.C. be pulled for comments. These items were voted on in one motion.
Awarded a contract to Act 1 Construction, Inc. for construction services for the Foss Field Park Expansion and Renovation Project (CIP# P058) “Project” located at 303 N. D Street, Perris, CA 92570, in the amount of $11,961,000, plus a 20% contingency ($2,392,000), totaling $14,353,200 for a 210-working day term.
D.
Approved Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Agreement with EPIC Land Solutions, Inc., for the Perris Valley Storm Drain Channel Trail – Phase 2, Segment 2 Project (CIP#P040) to amend the Scope of Services for rights-of-way acquisition in the amount of $54,865 for a total contract amount of $241,905.79 for a 2-year contract term in order to complete the required acquisition.
E.
Found MESA Energy System, Inc. dba EMCOR Services Mesa Energy as a sole source contractor based on the information noted in the staff report and approved an agreement with EMCOR Services Mesa Energy in the amount of $1,521,446.00 plus a 20% contingency of $304,289.20 for a total amount of $1,825,759.20, to complete an HVAC Replacement Project, city-wide.
F.
Found MESA Energy System, Inc. dba EMCOR Services Mesa Energy as a sole source contractor based on the information provided in the staff report and approved an agreement with EMCOR Services Mesa Energy in the amount of $1,105,895.00 plus a 20% contingency of $221,179.00 for a total amount of $1,327,074.00 to install a Solar Photovoltaic Electric System.
G.
Awarded and approved a Public Works Construction Contract to Chrisp Company for installation of the City of Perris GEAR Bike Lane Expansion III Project in the amount of $240,555, plus a 20% contingency of $48,111, totaling $288,666 for a two-month term.
H.
Adopted Resolution Number 6559 establishing authorized agents of the City of Perris for filing applications and requesting release of funds for federal assistance from the California Office of Emergency Services (CAL OES).
Resolution Number 6559 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, UPDATING THE RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH AUTHORIZED AGENTS OF THE CITY OF PERRIS FOR FUNDING APPLICATIONS AND REQUESTING RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FROM CALIFORNIA’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (CAL OES) AND SUB-GRANTED THROUGH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE.
I.
Awarded a contract to Pacific Graphics, Inc. for Professional Printing and Mailing Services for the On Track in Perris Newsletter in the amount of $73,499.28 for a term ending on December 31, 2025.
J.
Approved an agreement for services with Perris Hospitality Group, LLC, dba Studio 6 Suites, in the amount of $104,746.96, for the Homeless Services Hotel Voucher Program, utilizing existing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds.
K.
Adopted Resolution Number 6560 requesting the California Insurance Commissioner, State Legislature, and the Governor take action to strengthen and stabilize California’s Marketplace for homeowners and commercial property insurance.
Resolution Number 6560 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE CALIFORNIA INSURANCE COMMISSIONER, STATE LEGISLATURE, AND THE GOVERNOR TAKE ACTION TO STRENGTHEN AND STABILIZE CALIFORNIA’S MARKETPLACE FOR HOMEOWNERS AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE L.
Approved the Second Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement for legislative Advocacy and Lobbying Services with Nielsen Merksamer for a maximum amount of $144,000 plus $10,000 for incidental totaling $154,000 for a term of two years.
M.
Approved a contract with Hinderliter de Llamas (HdL) for Business License Software in an amount not to exceed $103,000.00 for a term of one year with an option for one additional year.
N.
Approved the City’s Monthly Check Register for October 2024.
O.
Approved the requested Amendments regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Expenditures.
P.
Adopted Resolution Number SA-014 adopting the FY 2025-26 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule.
Resolution Number SA-014 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PERRIS APPROVING A RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE 25-26 The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Items 10.B. and 10.C., as presented.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
There were no Public Hearings.
12. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A.
Adopted Resolution Number 6561 Certifying the General Municipal Election in the City of Perris.
Resolution Number 6561 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED GENERAL ELECTION (GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION) HELD IN SAID CITY ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF AS TO THE ELECTION OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE MAYOR AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW This item was introduced by Director of Administrative Services Saida Amozgar and turned over to City Clerk Nancy Salazar for the presentation.
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 Adopt Resolution Number 6561, as presented.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Presentation to Mayor Pro Tem Rita Rogers.
City Manager Clara Miramontes presented the item.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Nava
Corona
Nava
Rabb
Vargas
Mayor Pro Tem Rita Rogers spoke.
City Manager Clara Miramontes spoke.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. The following people spoke at Public Comment:
Jose Medina
Habib Motlagh
Ron Carr
Sarina Brannon
C.
OATHS OF OFFICE:
Jonathan Belloso administered the Oath of Office and delivered Certificate of Election to Elizabeth Vallejo who assumed office as a Member of the City Council District 2; Malcolm E. Corona administered the Oath of Office and delivered Certificate of Election to Malcolm Corona who assumed office as a Member of the City Council-District 4; Alfonso Michael Lopez, Michael Rafael Gomez, Anthony Martin Lopez, Isaiah David Gomez, Abigail Vaughn Rudolph and Aiden Alexander Gomez administered the Oath of Office and delivered Certificate of Election to Michael M. Vargas who assumed the office of Mayor.
This item was introduced by Director of Administrative Services Saida Amozgar and turned over to City Clerk Nancy Salazar for the presentation.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Vallejo
Corona
Vargas
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rabb
Nava
Corona
14. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor Vargas adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 8:05 p.m. in memory of Felipe Monteon, Manager of the Perris Sizzler Restaurant and longtime Perris resident and former City of Perris employee and Planning Commissioner Olivia Balderrama who passed away on December 1, 2024.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nancy Salazar, City Clerk