CITY OF PERRIS
MINUTES:
Date of Meeting:
June 10, 2025
06:30 PM
Place of Meeting:
City Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Vargas called the Closed Session to order at 5:32 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 Soltani, City Engineer Pourkazemi, Director of Development Services Phung and 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 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: APN(s): 313-114-004 (600 S. D Street), 313-114-007 (no address), 313-114-003 (121 E. 6th Street) Negotiating Parties: American Legion Perris Post 595
Property: APN(s): 313-261-015 (no address), 313-261-003 (no address), 313-261-014 (738 S. D Street), 313-261-004 (738 S. D Street) Negotiating Parties: Calle Ocho Management
Property: APN(s): 311-120-029 (509 N. D Street)
Negotiating Parties: MAI II Properties, LLC
Property: APN(s): 320-050-016 (no address), 320-090-001 (no address) Negotiating Parties: Perris Investment Group, LLC
Property: APN(s): 313-091-001 (11 S. D Street)
Negotiating Parties: Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce
City Negotiator: Clara Miramontes, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
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 5:33 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
Mayor Vargas called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:36 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, 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 Terry L. Wells
First Baptist Church of Perris
311 E. 5th St. Perris CA 92571
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Vallejo 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.
Mayor’s Alliance Task Force Update.
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 person spoke at Public Comment:
Rosalinda Rivas
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A.
Approved the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on May 27, 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 May 27, 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:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Pro Tem Rabb requested that Item 10.F. be pulled for comments.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
A.
Adopted Resolution Number 6664 authorizing the annual tax levies for Community Facilities Districts and placement on the County Tax Roll.
Resolution Number 6664 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, 2022-2, 2022-3, AND 2022-4 ESTABLISHING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 B.
Adopted Resolution Number 6665 establishing the City’s Article XIIIB Appropriation (Gann) Limit for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Resolution Number 6665 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION C.
Approved the City’s Investment Statements of Compliance for the quarter ending March 31, 2025.
D.
Approved the City’s Monthly Check Register for May 2025.
E.
Awarded a Public Works Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for the Traffic Signal and Road Safety Improvements along Priority Corridors Project (CIP T032) in the amount of $3,199,613 plus a 20% construction contract contingency in the amount of $639,922.60 totaling $3,839,535.60, for a 100-working day contract term.
F.
Awarded a Public Works Construction Contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for construction services for the 2025 Citywide Traffic Calming Project (CIP S117) in the amount of $737,870.00, plus 20% of the contract amount for contingency in the amount of $147,574.00, totaling $885,444.00, for a 60-calendar day contract term.
Mayor Pro Tem Rabb requested that Item 10.F. be pulled for comments.
The following Councilmember spoke:
Rabb
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 Approve Item 10.F., as presented.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
G.
Approved a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with D.R. Horton Los Angeles Holding Company, Inc. associated with the Development of Tract Map No. 32041-1.
H.
Approved a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with D.R. Horton Los Angeles Holding Company, Inc. associated with the Development of Tract Map No. 31659.
I.
Approved Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Hirsch and Associates, Inc. for the Morgan Park Phase 2.1 Parking Lot Expansion and Morgan Park Street Improvement Project, (CIP P056), for an increase of $28,700, for a total agreement amount of $240,900, and extending the agreement term through December 30, 2025.
J.
Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Community Works Design Group, LLC for the Foss Field Park Expansion and Renovation Project (CIP P058), for an increase of $141,210.50 for a total agreement amount of $852,220.50 and extending the agreement term through June 30, 2026.
K.
Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with David Neault Associates, Inc. for the Ramona Expressway Raised Landscape Median Improvements (CIP S134), for an increase of $18,595 for a total agreement amount of $47,495 and extending the agreement term through December 30, 2025.
L.
Adopted Resolution Number 6666-Summary Vacation 23-05279 to summarily vacate a 1,346 square foot segment of unimproved excess right of way, located at the southwest corner of Navajo Road and Highway 74/Fourth Street. (Applicant: Nancy Kaskas, Speedline, LLC).
Resolution Number 6666 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, TO ORDER THE SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN PERRIS HEIGHTS ESTATES ON ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER (APN) 326-234-003 PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA STREET AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTIONS 8300 ET SEQ M.
Adopted the Second Reading of Ordinance Number 1457 approving adjustments to the speed limits of certain City streets and repealing Ordinance Number 1411.
The Second Reading of Ordinance Number 1457 is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 10.36 (SPEED LIMITS) OF TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE PERRIS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SPEED LIMITS OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF PERRIS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1411 N.
Adopted the Second Reading of Ordinance Number 1458 to adopt the CALFIRE designated Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) Map for the City of Perris.
The Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Number 1458 is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51179 O.
Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering, a California Corporation dba Dennis Grubb & Associates, A Willdan Engineering Company, for fire plan check review services for two years, until June 10, 2027, in the amount of $200,000.
P.
Approved Extension of Time (EOT) 25-00004-for Tentative Tract Map 38071 to subdivide 21.02 acres into 81 single-family residential lots and three (3) lettered lots, located north of Ramona Expressway between Evans Road and Lake Perris Drive. (Applicant: John Abel, Stratford Ranch Associates, LLC) Q.
Approved a Contract Services Agreement with Riverside County Emergency Management Department for a part-time Emergency Services Coordinator for a three-year period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 in the amount of $97,500 per year.
R.
Adopted Resolution Number 6667 approving the Tentative Agreement for and the Successor Memorandum of Understanding with Local 911 of the California Teamsters Public, Professional and Medical Employees Union (MOU), approving the same benefits under applicable provisions of the MOU for non-represented Confidential Employees, and approving, adopting and implementing the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 City of Perris Pay Range Placement Schedules (Non-Management Only); and adopted Resolution Number 6668 amending and restating the previously adopted “City of Perris Schedule of Salary and Benefits for Management Employees” and making certain benefits applicable to the City Manager and Assistant City Manager; and approving, adopting and implementing the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 City of Perris Pay Range Placement Schedules (Management Only).
Resolution Number 6667 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT FOR AND THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PERRIS AND LOCAL 911 OF THE CALIFORNIA TEAMSTERS PUBLIC, PROFESSIONAL AND MEDICAL EMPLOYEES UNION (MOU), APPROVING THE SAME BENEFITS UNDER APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE MOU FOR NON-REPRESENTED CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES, AND APPROVING, ADOPTING, AND IMPLEMENTING THE 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 CITY OF PERRIS PAY RANGE PLACEMENT SCHEDULES (NON-MANAGEMENT ONLY) Resolution Number 6668 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING THE PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED “CITY OF PERRIS SCHEDULE OF SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES” AND MAKING CERTAIN BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO THE CITY MANAGER AND ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER; AND APPROVING, ADOPTING, AND IMPLEMENTING THE 2025-2026 AND 2026-2027 CITY OF PERRIS PAY RANGE PLACEMENT SCHEDULES (MANAGEMENT ONLY) S.
Awarded a Professional Service Agreement to Cintas Corporation for uniform and facility mat rental services in the amount of $50,000.00 with a 10% contingency of $5,000.00, totaling $55,000.00 for a two-year term with a two (2) one-year extension option.
T.
Adopted Resolution Number 6669 declaring Assessor’s Parcel Number 313-094-016, 313-101-017, 313-263-026 and 313-263-017 in the City of Perris Exempt Surplus Land pursuant to the Surplus Land Act (Government Code Sections 54220 Et Seq.).
Resolution Number 6669 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS 313-094-016, 313-101-017, 313-263-026 AND 313-263-017 IN THE CITY OF PERRIS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO THE SURPLUS LAND ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54220 ET SEQ.).
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Marisela Nava, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 10.F., as presented.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Adopted Resolution Number 6670 approving the placement of CR&R Solid Waste Delinquent Balances on Riverside County Property Tax Roll.
Resolution Number 6670 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 turned it over to Barbara Jimenez of CR&R who gave the presentation on this item.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rabb
Corona
Nava
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 6:57 p.m.
The following people spoke:
Alfredo Gomez
Angelica Perez
Violeta Ortega
Antonio Chua
Gerardo Ronaldo
Janice Randall
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:06 p.m.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rabb
Vargas
Corona
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Malcolm Corona, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Adopt Resolution Number 6670, as presented.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Adopted Resolution Number 6671 approving an updated Fire Protection Facilities Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and Fee Schedule.
Resolution Number 6671 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND APPROVING AN UPDATED FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE NEXUS STUDY AND FEE SCHEDULE Assistant City Manager Ernie Reyna introduced the item and turned it over to Carlos Villareal of Willdan who gave the presentation on this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Rabb left the City Council Chambers at 7:15 p.m. and returned at 7:17 p.m.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:22 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:22 p.m.
The following Councilmember spoke:
Rabb
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Marisela Nava, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Adopt Resolution Number 6671, as presented.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
12. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A.
Planning Commission Appointment.
Director of Development Services Kenneth Phung gave the presentation on this item.
Mayor Vargas requested that City Clerk Nancy Salazar call on each applicant to speak for a maximum of two minutes.
City Clerk Salazar called on each applicant as follows:
Alejandro Marin Alcantar
Demetris R. Campbell
Andres L. Garcia
Elizabeth Jimenez
Isaac Lopez
Jillian D. Menez
The following Councilmember spoke:
Corona
Donna L. Segura
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Vargas
Corona
Tamika Simmons
The Mayor asked City Clerk Salazar to distribute the ballots to each Councilmember and noted that each Councilmember should vote for 3.
City Attorney Soltani tallied the votes and announced the following results:
Mayor Pro Tem Rabb voted for: Isaac Lopez, Jillian D. Menez, Tamika Simmons Councilmember Nava voted for: Elizabeth Jimenez, Isaac Lopez, Jillian D. Menez Mayor Vargas voted for: Alejandro Marin Alcantar, Isaac lopez, Tamika Simmons Councilmember Corona voted for: Elizabeth Jimenez, Isaac Lopez, Jillian D. Menez Councilmember Vallejo voted for: Alejandro Marin Alcantar, Elizabeth Jimenez, Jillian D. Menez The following three applicants received three votes each: Elizabeth Jimenez, Isaac Lopez, Jillian D. Menez There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Malcolm Corona, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve and ratify the appointment of Elizabeth Jimenez (Seat 1), Jillian D. Menez (Seat 2) and Isaac Lopez (Seat 3) for a 4 year term from 07/01/2025 to 06/30/2029, to the City of Perris Planning Commission.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Adopted Resolution Number 6672 amending the Rubbish Collection Charges pursuant to agreement with CR&R.
Resolution Number 6672 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS AMENDING RUBBISH COLLECTION CHARGES AS PERMITTED IN SECTION 7.16.050 (D) OF THE PERRIS MUNICIPAL CODE AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 6188 Assistant City Manager Ernie Reyna introduced the item and turned it over to Barbara Jimenez of CR&R for the presentation.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rabb
Vargas
Corona
Nava
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Malcolm Corona, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Adopt Resolution Number 6672, as presented.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
C.
Adopted Resolution Number 6673 approving the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 Two Year Operating Budget.
Resolution Number 6673 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS ADOPTING AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEARS COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR PURPOSES THEREIN SET FORTH Mayor Vargas noted that Items 12.C. and 12.D. would be taken together.
Director of Finance Matthew Schenk gave the presentations for Items 12.C. and 12.D.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rabb
Corona
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Malcolm Corona, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Adopt Resolution Number 6673, approving the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 Two Year Operating Budget and approving the 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program Budget.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
D.
This item was taken with Item 12.C.
-Approved the 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program Budget.
E.
Consideration and provide feedback on the Perris Historic Theater Restoration Project Design Options.
Director of Public Services Sabrina Chavez introduced the item and turned it over to Brian Wickersham of AUX Architecture for the presentation.
Councilmember Nava left the City Council Chambers at 8:14 p.m. and returned at 8:16 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Rabb left the City Council Chambers at 8:49 and returned at 8:52 p.m.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Vallejo-She noted that she was in favor of Option 4.
Corona-He noted that he was in favor of Option 2.
Rabb-
He noted that he was in favor of Option 2.
Nava-She noted that she was in favor of Option 1 or Option 2.
Vallejo
Vargas-He noted that he is leaning towards Option 4, but would like to see options for funding first.
Corona
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 9:15 p.m. in memory of Gavino Vasquez, the father of Public Works Manager Liset Hernandez, who passed away on May 6, 2025 at the age of 72.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nancy Salazar, City Clerk