CITY OF PERRIS
MINUTES:
Date of Meeting:
January 14, 2025
06:30 PM
Place of Meeting:
City Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Vargas called the Closed Session to order at 5:17 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Vallejo, Nava, Corona, Rabb, Vargas
Staff Member's present: City Manager Miramontes, Assistant City Manager Bugtai, Assistant City Manager Reyna, City Attorney Sunny Soltani, Director of Development Services Phung, City Engineer Pourkazemi, Director of Economic Development and Housing Ogawa.
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 Real Property Negotiators – Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: APN(s): 313-091-007, 19 S. D Street, Perris, CA 92570 City Negotiator: Clara Miramontes, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Riverside Community College District and Mount San Jacinto College Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
C.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: APN(s): 313-091-006, 163 E. San Jacinto Avenue, Perris, CA 92570 City Negotiator: Clara Miramontes, City Manager Negotiating Parties: County of Riverside Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
D.
Public Employee Evaluation - City Attorney - Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1) City Attorney Soltani noted that the City Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss the items listed in the agenda.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:19 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
Mayor Vargas called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:43 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL: Vallejo, Nava, Corona, Rabb, Vargas
Present: Vallejo, Nava, Corona, Rabb, 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
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Vallejo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilmember Corona left the City Council Chambers at 6:47 p.m. and returned at 6:47 p.m.
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, but no reportable action was taken.
6. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.
Presentation by the State Department of Water Resources (DWR) regarding the Emergency Release Facility Project (ERF).
B.
Presentation to Michael Morales in recognition of his retirement from the City of Perris.
7. YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS:
The report was given by Youth Advisory Committee Vice-President Melanie Lopez.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT/CITIZEN PARTICIPATION:
The Mayor called for Public Comment. The following people spoke at Public Comment:
Cynthia Ascencio
Jerry Sepulveda
Ashley Barton
Katie Keyes
Nannette Plascencia
Danielle Woodard
Douglas Corona
Shane Ysais
Liahni Ochoa
Jacqueline Mezara
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A.
Approved the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on December 10, 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
Malcolm Corona, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Approve the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on December 10, 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:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The Mayor noted that Item 12.A. would be moved up on the agenda and taken at this time.
12.A.
Appointed an applicant to fill the one vacant seat on the Planning Commission until June 30, 2025.
Councilmember Rabb left the City Council Chambers at 7:41 p.m. and returned at 7:42 p.m.
This item was introduced by Director of Development Services Kenneth Phung.
The Mayor requested that the City Clerk call each applicant to the podium to speak for a maximum of 2 minutes.
City Clerk Salazar called the following applicants to speak:
James Finney-Not present
Jillian Menez
Tamika Simmons
Michael Steele
Eric Walker
City Clerk Salazar distributed ballots to each Councilmember.
City Attorney Sunny Soltani tallied the votes and announced the following:
Councilmember's Nava, Vallejo, Corona voted for Jillian Menez Mayor Vargas voted for Tamika Simmons
Councilmember Rabb voted for Eric Walker
The Mayor announced that with a majority vote he would nominate Jillian Menez to fill the vacant Planning Commission seat.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Michael Vargas, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve and ratify Mayor Vargas' appointment of Jillian Menez to the City of Perris Planning Commission for a term to expire June 30, 2025. (Seat 2) AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Nava requested that Item 10.J. be pulled for comments.
The Mayor called for Public Comment.
The following person spoke at Public Comment regarding Item 10.C.:
Derek Barbour
A.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6561, 6562 and 6563 regarding annexation of DPR 22-00011- to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (LMD 1). DPR 22-00011 is located south of Ramona Expressway and west of Indian Avenue; (APN(s) 303-030-019, 303-060-016, 303-070-007); (Owner(s): Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC) Resolution Number 6561 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 193 DPR 22-00011 TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 Resolution Number 6562 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 22-00011 TO BENEFIT ZONE 193, CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 Resolution Number 6563 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 193, 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 193, LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 AND TO BE ASSESSED THE COST AND EXPENSE THEREOF; DESIGNATING SAID ANNEXATION AS ANNEXATION OF DPR 22-00011 TO BENEFIT ZONE 193, 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 MARCH 11, 2025 B.
Adopted Resolution Number 6564 regarding annexation of DPR 22-00011- to Flood Control Maintenance District No. 1 (FCMD 1). DPR 22-00011 is located south of Ramona Expressway and west of Indian Avenue; (APN(s) 303-030-019, 303-060-016, 303-070-007); (Owner(s): Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC) Resolution Number 6564 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 22-00011 TO BENEFIT ZONE 157, 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 MARCH 11, 2025 C.
Awarded a Public Works contract to Riverside Construction Company, Inc. for construction of the Ethanac Road Bridge over the San Jacinto River and Roadway Extension (CIP S139) in the amount of $19,125,947.00, plus a 20% contingency in the amount of $3,825,189.40, totaling $22,951,136.40 for a 400 working day contract term.
D.
Approved a North Perris Road and Bridge Benefit District (NPRBBD) Fee Program Improvement and Credit/Reimbursement Agreement with Amstar-LCI 1, LLC for Improvements required for Specific Plan Amendment No’s. 22-05052 and 22-05053, TPM 38385 and TPM 38386, and DPR’s 20-00020 and 20-00021, located on the east and west side of Redlands Avenue between Rider Street and Placentia Avenue, in an amount not to exceed $690,414.05 E.
Approved a Right-of-Way Contract with the Department of Water Resources required for construction of the Perris Emergency Release Facility encompassing approximately 0.25 acres along the north side of the Ramona Expressway for a compensation in the amount of $22,600.00 to the City of Perris.
F.
Approved a Tri-Party Agreement with the State Department of Water Resources and Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for construction and maintenance of the Perris Emergency Release Facility.
G.
Approved a Reimbursement Agreement with Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) for Foss Field Sewer Replacement Project at an estimated amount of $322,008.00.
H.
Approved the purchase of one (1) Toyota Hybrid Highlander from Toyota of Riverside for the Municipal Services Department in the amount of $55,081.20 plus a 10% contingency of $5,508.12 for a total amount of $60,589.32 and one (1) Chevrolet passenger van for the Community Services Department from Bob Stall Chevrolet for $53,522.19 plus a 10% contingency of $5,352.22 for a total amount of $58,874.41.
I.
Approved the purchase and installation of a new trailer-mounted portable generator at 11 S. D Street from Quinn Power Systems, in the amount of $116,115.40, plus a 20% contingency of $23,223.08 for a total amount of $139,338.48.
J.
Awarded a contract to PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc. DBA GameTime for removal of the existing playground and installation of a new playground at Paragon Park in the amount of $1,175,958.18, plus a 10% contingency for a total of $1,293,554.00 for a term of 250 days.
Councilmember Nava requested that this item be pulled for comments.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Nava
Corona
Vargas
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve Item 10.J., as presented.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
K.
Awarded and approved a Public Works Construction Contract to Leilani Construction, Inc. for block wall installation and erosion control at Enchanted Hills Park in the amount of $106,000, plus a contingency of 10% for a total of $116,600 for a term of 60 days.
L.
Approved the City’s Monthly Check Register for November 2024.
M.
Approved the City’s Monthly Check Register for December 2024.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Malcolm Corona, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve the Consent Calendar, as presented, with the exception of Item 10.J.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6565, 6566 and 6567 regarding annexation of Tracts 31157, 31157-1, 31157-2 and 31157-3 (Park West)- to the City’s Maintenance Districts. 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): KB Home Cal Management Services, LLC; PW Land Investments, L.P.; Pulte Home Company, LLC) Resolution Number 6565 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 TRACTS 31157, 31157-1, 31157-2 & 31157-3 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 2024-2025 Resolution Number 6566 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 TRACTS 31157, 31157-1, 31157-2 & 31157-3 TO BENEFIT ZONE 192, CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, GIVING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 Resolution Number 6567 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 TRACTS 31157, 31157-1, 31157-2 & 31157-3 TO BENEFIT ZONE 156, CITY OF PERRIS FLOOD CONTROL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, GIVING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 Daniel Louie, Willdan Financial, gave the presentation on this item.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 8:04 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 8:05 p.m.
The Mayor asked the City Clerk to open the Ballots.
City Clerk Salazar opened the 9 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 6565, 6566 and 6567, as presented.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6568 and 6569 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): KB Home Cal Management Services, LLC; PW Land Investments, L.P.; Pulte Home Company, LLC) Resolution Number 6568 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, CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS WITHIN PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 13 THE QUESTION OF ANNEXING SUCH TERRITORY AND LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 13 Resolution Number 6569 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 THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION RELATING TO ANNEXATION NO. 13 AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF SUCH TERRITORY, THE LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF ANNEXATION NO. 13 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN The presentation was waived on this item.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 8:11 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 8:11 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Marisela Nava, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve Resolution Number 6568, as presented.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Elizabeth Vallejo to Approve Resolution Number 6569, as presented.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
C.
This item was continued until February 25, 2025
-Consideration to continue off calendar General Plan Amendment (GPA) 22-05326, Zone Change (ZC) 22-05327, TPM 22-05328 (TPM 38600), and Development Plan Review (DPR) 22-00030 (Continued from the November 12, 2024 meeting) – A proposal to consider the following entitlements to facilitate the construction of a 412,348 square-foot industrial warehouse building on 19.9 acres, located at the northwest corner of Sherman Road and Ethanac Road: 1) General Plan Amendment and Zone Change to change the land use designation of the entire property from Community Commercial (CC) to Light Industrial (LI); 2) Tentative Parcel Map to consolidate 10 existing parcels into one lot; and 3) Development Plan Review for review of the site plan and building elevations. Applicant: Noah Shih, Hillwood.
Introduced by: Director of Development Services Kenneth Phung
PUBLIC COMMENT
This item was introduced by Director of Development Services Kenneth Phung.
The following Councilmember spoke:
Corona
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 8:17 p.m. The following people spoke at Public Comment:
Shane Ysais
Nannette Plascencia
Franco Pacheco
Karla Cervantes
Joaquin Castillejos
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 8:25 p.m.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rabb
Vargas
Corona
Rabb
Corona
Vallejo
Vargas
Rabb
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Continue the item until the February 25, 2025 City Council meeting.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
D.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6570 and 6571 overturning the Planning Commission's decision thereby adopting the Fourth Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report of the Green Valley Specific Plan (GVSP) and adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and approving Vesting Parcel Map 23-05059 (VPM 38814), Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) 23-05047, 23-05208, 23-05210, and Development Plan Reviews (DPRs) 23-00013 and 23-00014 for the construction of the Case Road Mixed-Use Project consisting of an industrial warehouse building, a self-storage and outdoor RV parking facility, a hotel, and a commercial shopping center, based on the findings contained herein and the Conditions of Approval. (Applicant: Derek Barbour, Richland Real Estate Fund).
Resolution Number 6570 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, OVERTURNING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION THEREBY ADOPTING THE FOURTH ADDENDUM TO THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT OF THE GREEN VALLEY SPECIFIC PLAN PREPARED FOR VESTING PARCEL MAP 38814 (VPM23-05059), CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 23-05047, DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW (DPR) 23-00013, DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW (DPR) 23-00014, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 23-05208, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 23-05210 TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF CASE ROAD MIXED-USE PROJECT CONSISTING OF AN INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE BUILDING, COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER, SELF-STORAGE RV PARKING FACILITY, AND HOTEL ON 44.9 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF ETHANAC ROAD, SOUTH OF WATSON ROAD BETWEEN GREEN VALLEY PARKWAY AND CASE ROAD, BASED UPON THE FINDINGS NOTED HEREIN Resolution Number 6571 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, OVERTURNING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION THEREBY APPROVING VESTING PARCEL MAP 38814 (VPM 23-05059), CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 23-05047, DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW (DPR) 23-00013, DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW (DPR) 23-00014, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 23-05208, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 23-05210 TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF CASE ROAD MIXED-USE PROJECT CONSISTING OF AN INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE BUILDING, COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER, SELF-STORAGE RV PARKING FACILITY, AND HOTEL ON 44.9 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF ETHANAC ROAD, SOUTH OF WATSON ROAD BETWEEN GREEN VALLEY PARKWAY AND CASE ROAD, BASED UPON THE FINDINGS HEREIN AND SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
Senior Planner Nathan Perez gave the presentation on this item.
Applicant Derek Barbour requested that Public Comment be taken prior to his presentation.
Mayor Vargas opened the Public Hearing at 8:51 p.m., noting that due to the number of speakers for this item each speaker would be limited to 1 minute. The following people spoke at Public Comment:
Jelani Arriaga
Peter Lee Gonvalez
Lily Gaxiola
Mario Cervantes
Robert Dominguez
Juan Cervantes
Filberto Flores Cortez
Jairo Carbajal
Jerry Sepulveda
Guillermo Castillo
Maricela Martinez
Erik Daniel Prieto
Luz Hernandez
Jonathan Dailey
Nannette Plascencia
Omar Cobian
Joaquin Castillegos
Karla Cervantes
Franco Pacheco
Shane Ysais
Cheryl Kitzerow
Derek Barbour, Applicant gave a presentation.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Nava
Rabb
Corona
Councilmember Rabb left the City Council Chambers at 10:07 p.m. and returned at 10:09 p.m.
Vallejo
Corona
Rabb
Mayor Vargas asked the applicant to confirm agreement with the Conditions of Approval. Applicant Derek Barbour responded that he agreed.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 10:50 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Malcolm Corona, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve Resolution Numbers 6570 and 6571, as presented with the revision to the Conditions of Approval Number 13 as follows:
Construction of Commercial Buildings E, F, or G (with Basins located on lots C and D) or hotel concurrently with, or prior to, the construction of the industrial warehouse building. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) for the industrial warehouse building, all of the following must occur:
a. Commercial Buildings E, F, or G or hotel, and the street frontage improvements along Green Valley Parkway for the entire frontage of the commercial and hotel component of the Project must be completed. b. Building permits shall be issued for the commercial building E, F or G prior to building permit issuance for the industrial building. A deposit of $400,000 shall be placed into an escrow account prior to building permit issuance for the industrial building that will not be refundable if the developer wishes to secure occupancy of the industrial building without a C of O of the commercial tenant or hotel. This deposit can be utilized as additional funding for the Ethanac Bridge Project at the San Jacinto River or as determined by the City. The deposit will be refundable if a C of O of a commercial tenant and hotel tenant is secured concurrently or prior to occupancy of the industrial building. c. If construction of the hotel is not concurrent or prior to the construction of the industrial warehouse building, as required above, prior to the issuance of C of O for the industrial building, the developer shall provide a feasibility study and update as to the timing, and/or infeasibility of a hotel, as well as suggest potential alternate commercial uses to the City Council. After such time, the Developer shall continue to provide updates as to timing of the hotel or alternate commercial uses every 6 months to the City Council. i. If construction of the hotel is not started or completed within three (3) years from the start of construction of the industrial building, the developer shall pay the city a community benefit of $500,000 to be utilized as determined by the city. d. The developer shall work with the adjacent commercial center to the east and south of the project site to enhance landscaping throughout the parking lot areas, such as tree and groundcover refurbishing.
36.c. The setback on the westerly side of the industrial warehouse building (Parcel 7) shall be increased by 100 feet.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas
NOES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
12. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A.
Consideration to appoint an applicant to fill the one vacant seat on the Planning Commission until June 30, 2025.
Introduced by: Director of Development Services Kenneth Phung This item was taken earlier in the meeting.
B.
This item was continued until January 28, 2025
-Consideration to adopt Proposed Resolution Number (next in order) reverting to the State Mandated Default Campaign Contribution Limits and Other Campaign Regulations Set by Assembly Bill No. 571 (AB 571) and Repealing Resolution No. 6027.
Due to the lateness of the hour Mayor Vargas requested that this item be continued to the January 28, 2025 City Council meeting.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Michael Vargas, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Continue the item until the January 28, 2025 City Council meeting.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
C.
Made Appointments to City Committees, Commissions and Agencies to represent the City of Perris for 2025.
Mayor Vargas introduced the item.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. The following people spoke at Public Comment:
Mike McCarthy
Jen Larett-Smith
Nannette Plascencia
Anabel Nevarez
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rabb
Corona
Rabb
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Michael Vargas, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Approve and ratify the Mayor's Appointments to City Committees, Commissions and Agencies to represent the City of Perris for 2025, as presented.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
D.
Appointed David Starr Rabb as the Mayor Pro Tem for 2025.
Mayor Vargas introduced the item and noted that Councilmember Rabb would be his appointment for Mayor Pro Tem for 2025.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Michael Vargas, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Corona
Vargas
14. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor Vargas adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 11:25 p.m. in memory of Joe Broussard who passed away on January 4, 2025, Mimi Moore who passed away on January 3, 2025, Deputy Tim Corlew who passed away on January 8, 2025, President Jimmy Carter who passed away on December 29, 2024 and Jocelyn Mendoza who passed away on January 12, 2025.
Respectfully Submitted,
___________________________________
Nancy Salazar, City Clerk