CITY OF PERRIS
MINUTES:
Date of Meeting:
May 13, 2025
06:30 PM
Place of Meeting:
City Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Vargas called the Closed Session to order at 4:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Corona, Rabb (via Zoom), Vallejo (arrived at 4:38 p.m.), Nava, Vargas Staff Member's Present:
City Manager Miramontes, Assistant City Manager Bugtai, Assistant City Manager Reyna, City Attorney Soltani, Assistant City Attorney Jones, Deputy City Attorney Tanner, City Engineer Pourkazemi, Director of Development Services Phung and Director of Administrative Services Amozgar 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 Sunny- council will meet in closed session with the following three cases.
Council Members Present: Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas Staff Members Present: Clara Miramontes, and Sunny Soltani.
B.
Conference with Labor Negotiators - Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiator: Clara Miramontes, City Manager
Employee Organization: Teamsters Local 911
C.
Conference with Labor Negotiators – Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiator: Clara Miramontes, City Manager
Employee Organization: City of Perris Unrepresented Managers D.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) – 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 4:36 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
Mayor Vargas called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:44 p.m.
Mayor Vargas noted that Mayor Pro Tem Rabb would be participating remotely from the Hyatt Regency Hotel at 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, CA
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Corona, Rabb (via Zoom), Vallejo, Nava, 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, Director of Parks and Community Services Ramirez, 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 Dan Bell
Temple Baptist Church
745 N. Perris Blvd. Perris, CA 92571
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Corona 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, but no reportable action was taken.
6. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.
Presentation in recognition of National Public Works week.
B.
Presentation in recognition of Building and Safety Month 2025.
C.
City of Perris Employee of the Quarter Recognition for First Quarter of 2025.
7. YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS:
The report was given by Youth Advisory Committee Vice-President Shayna De Las Alas.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT/CITIZEN PARTICIPATION:
The Mayor called for Public Comment. The following people spoke at Public Comment:
Katie Keyes
Ashley Barton
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A.
Approved the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on April 8, 2025 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 April 8, 2025 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:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Approved the minutes of the Special Joint Meeting held on May 1, 2025 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 Special Joint Meeting held on May 1, 2025 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:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
A.
Approved and ratified the Interlocal Agreement concerning distribution of the 2024 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG).
B.
Adopted the Second Reading of Ordinance Number 1455 amending Chapter 7.16 of the Perris Municipal Code to allow rate changes to trash collection and disposal to be made by resolution and not by ordinance.
The Second Reading of Ordinance Number 1455 is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 7.16 OF THE PERRIS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW RATE CHANGES TO TRASH COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL TO BE MADE BY RESOLUTION AND NOT BY ORDINANCE AND TO RATIFY AND ADOPT CERTAIN CURRENT RATES.
C.
Adopted the Second Reading of Ordinance Number 1456 approving Zoning Code Text Amendment 25-05059-A proposal to amend Chapter 19.75 of the Perris Municipal Code to allow off-site freeway signs associated with commercial shopping centers. (Applicant: City of Perris) The Second Reading of Ordinance Number 1456 is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT 25-05059 TO AMEND, CHAPTER 19.75 (SIGN REGULATIONS) OF TITLE 19 OF THE PERRIS MUNICIPAL CODE, TO UPDATE THE CITY’S SIGN REGULATIONS SO THAT SUCH REGULATIONS ALLOW FOR OFFSITE SIGNAGE ASSOCIATED WITH COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTERS AND FIND THAT THE PROPOSED ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION); AND MAKING FINDINGS RELATED THERETO D.
Accepted the Grant Deed for Real Property from Green Valley Recovery Acquisition, LLC to the City of Perris acquiring a 3.40-acre property for the South Perris Fire Station (CIP F077).
E.
Approved the request from SEMA Construction, Inc. for a full road closure on 4th Street, between F Street and G Street to begin May 27, 2025 and to finish June 2, 2025.
F.
Approved the request from Beyond Food Mart for a full road closure on Murrieta Road, between Nuevo Road and Crystal Creek Road to begin May 27, 2025 and finish by May 30, 2025.
G.
Awarded a Public Works Construction Contract to WGJ Enterprises, Inc. for Ramona Expressway Crossing Improvements (CIP S140) in the amount of $127,713.00, plus 20% of the contract amount for contingency in the amount of $25,542.60, totaling $153,255.60 for a 25-day working day term.
H.
Awarded a Public Works Construction Contract to Cheloletty Engineering, Inc., to furnish and install storm drain improvements on Placentia Avenue at Spokane Street (CIP D015) in the amount of $193,580.00 plus 20% of the contract amount for contingency in the amount of $38,716.00, totaling $232,296.00, for a 75 working day contract term.
I.
Adopted Resolution Number 6649 approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property between the City of Perris and the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority, for City of Perris acquiring an approximately 0.51-acre property from Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority, for right-of-way for the Ethanac Road Bridge (CIP S139).
Resolution Number 6649 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS A PORTION OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 330-160-007 J.
Adopted Resolution Number 6650 approving the Project List for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Utilizing Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Funds created by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1).
Resolution Number 6650 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 K.
Approved an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with Perris Investments Group, LLC for certain real properties owned by the City of Perris, APNs 320-050-016 and 320-090-001, located on the easterly side of Perris Boulevard, between Orange Avenue and Avocado Avenue.
L.
Awarded a Public Works Contract to DEEB Construction to remodel the restrooms at 11 South D Street in the amount of $85,000.00 with a 20% contingency of $17,000.00 for a total amount of $102,000.00.
M.
Approved Otis Elevator Company as a sole source contractor and approved an agreement with Otis Elevator Company in the amount of $107,555.00, with a 10% contingency of $10,755.50 for a total amount of $118,310.50 to remove and replace the wheelchair lift, adjacent to the bleachers at the Bob Glass Gymnasium.
N.
Approved the purchase of two (2) Toro 96” Deck Z Master Commercial Mowers for the Parks and Community Services Parks Division in the total amount of $95,935.10.
O.
Approved the City’s Monthly Check Registers for March 2025 and April 2025.
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:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mayor Vargas waived the staff presentations for Items 11.A. through 11.C.
A.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6651 and 6652 regarding annexation of DPR 15-00014 (The Charlie Perris Apartments)- to the City’s Maintenance Districts. DPR 15-00014 is located between Perris Boulevard and Barrett Avenue south of Placentia Avenue; (APN(s) 305-080-095, 305-080-096); (Owner(s): CRP/Laterra North Perris Apartments Owner, LLC) Resolution Number 6651 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 15-00014 TO BENEFIT ZONE 197, CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, GIVING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 Resolution Number 6652 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 15-00014 TO BENEFIT ZONE 161, CITY OF PERRIS FLOOD CONTROL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, GIVING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:19 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:19 p.m.
The Mayor asked the City Clerk to open the Ballots.
City Clerk Salazar opened the 2 Ballots and reported that they were marked YES.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Adopt Resolution Numbers 6651 and 6652, as presented.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6653, 6654 and 6655 regarding annexation of DPR 21-00012- to the City’s Maintenance Districts. DPR 21-00012 is located on Medical Center Drive between Orange Avenue and Flame Avenue; (APN(s) 320-020-011); (Owner(s): Acosta Investments, LLC) Resolution Number 6653 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 21-00012 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 2025-2026 Resolution Number 6654 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 21-00012 TO BENEFIT ZONE 198, CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, GIVING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 Resolution Number 6655 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 21-00012 TO BENEFIT ZONE 162, CITY OF PERRIS FLOOD CONTROL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, GIVING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:21 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:21 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
Elizabeth Vallejo to Adopt Resolution Numbers 6653, 6654 and 6655, as presented.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
C.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6656 and 6657 regarding annexation of DPR 21-00012- to CFD 2001-3 (North Perris Public Safety District)-Annexation No. 71. DPR 21-00012 is located on Medical Center Drive between Orange Avenue and Flame Avenue; (APN(s) 320-020-011); (Owner(s): Acosta Investments, LLC) Resolution Number 6656 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. 71 THE QUESTION OF ANNEXING SUCH TERRITORY AND LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 71 Resolution Number 6657 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. 71 AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF SUCH TERRITORY, THE LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF ANNEXATION NO. 71 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:24 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:24 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Malcolm Corona, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Adopt Resolution Number 6656, as presented.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, 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
Marisela Nava, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Adopt Resolution Number 6657, as presented.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
12. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A.
Perris Historic Theater Restoration Project Update.
This item was introduced by Director of Public Services Sabrina Chavez and turned over to Brian Wickersham of Aux Architecture, Inc. for the presentation.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Corona
Rabb
Vallejo
Nava
Corona
Vargas
Vallejo
After discussion direction was given to staff on the item.
B.
Consideration and Discussion regarding No Net Loss/Density Bonus Ordinance for establishing a residential density bonus program to maintain a baseline residential capacity as required by Senate Bill 330.
This item was introduced by Director of Development Services Kenneth Phung and turned over to Principal Planner Rafael Garcia for the presentation.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. The following person spoke at Public Comment:
Jairo Carbajal
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Corona
Vallejo
Vargas
Nava
After discussion direction was given to staff on the item.
C.
Consideration to review and provide recommendations to staff for the Draft Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 Budget.
This item was presented by Director of Finance Matthew Schenk.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
D.
Adopted Resolution Number 6658 establishing a flag handling and display policy for flags flown on City-owned facilities.
Resolution Number 6658 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A FLAG HANDLING AND DISPLAY POLICY FOR FLAGS FLOWN ON CITY-OWNED FACILITIES This items was presented by Assistant City Manager Wendell Bugtai.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Adopt Resolution Number 6658, as presented.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
E.
Received and Filed the Climate Action Plan Update on the implementation status of the reduction measures outlined in the Perris Climate Action Plan.
This item was introduced by Director of Development Services Kenneth Phung and turned over to Principal Planner Rafael Garcia for the presentation.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
F.
Received and filed the Annual Fire Department Update.
This item was introduced by Assistant City Manager Ernie Reyna and turned over to Fire Chief Mark Scoville for the presentation.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Vallejo
Corona
Nava
Rabb
Vargas
14. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor Vargas adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nancy Salazar, City Clerk