CITY OF PERRIS
MINUTES:
Date of Meeting:
July 29, 2025
06:30 PM
Place of Meeting:
City Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Vargas called the Closed Session to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Nava, Corona, Rabb, Vallejo, 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, Director of Municipal Services Trejo and Director of Economic Development and Housing Ogawa A.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); 4 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
4. City of Perris v. Ronald Henry Jr., et al RIC1822624 B.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) – 2 cases
C.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 11 S. D Street. Perris, CA 92570 (APN: 313-091-011) Negotiating Parties: Love 4 Life Association and The Grove Community Church Property: 24 S. D Street. Perris, CA 92570 (APN: 313-081-020) Negotiating Parties: La Gare Café LLC
Property: 509 N. D Street, Perris, CA 92570 (APN: 311-120-029) Negotiating Parties: MAI II Properties LLC
Property: 1230 Citrus Ave., Perris, CA 92571 (APN: 320-360-003) Negotiating Parties: David Russell German
City Negotiator: Clara Miramontes, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
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 5:01 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
Mayor Vargas called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Nava, Corona, Rabb, Vallejo, 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, 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 Robert Mejia
Living Word Perris
190 E 5th St, Perris, CA 92570
In the absence of Pastor Robert Mejia, Mayor Vargas gave the Invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Nava 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. She noted the following:
Item A. No reportable action was taken.
Item B. No reportable action was taken on one case and in regards to the second case the following action was taken: A settlement was reached with OTC Perris, LLC and the City of Perris. The Settlement Agreement was supported unanimously by the City Council. The Settlement Agreement has been executed and a copy will be available in the City Clerk's office.
Item C. No reportable action was taken.
Item D. No reportable action was taken.
6. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.
Presentation of Certificates to the recipients of the Mayor’s Art Contest.
B.
City of Perris Employee of the Quarter Recognition for Second Quarter of 2025.
7. YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS:
The report was given by Youth Advisory Committee President Melanie Lopez.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT/CITIZEN PARTICIPATION:
The Mayor called for Public Comment. The following people spoke at Public Comment:
Glen Cremeans
Brenda Wesley
John Schwab
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A.
Approved the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on June 10, 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 June 10, 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:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Nava requested that Item 10.G. be pulled for a separate vote.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. The following person spoke at Public Comment:
Lupe Gomez
Councilmember Corona requested that Item 10.V. be pulled for discussion.
A.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6674, 6675, 6676 regarding annexation of CUP 18-05248 (Beyond Food Mart)- to Maintenance District No. 84-1 (Lighting). CUP 18-05248 is located at the southeast corner of Nuevo Road and Murrieta Road; (APN(s) 310-180-056); (Owner(s): Nuevo Gas, Inc.) Resolution Number 6674 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 CUP 18-05248 INTO MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1 Resolution Number 6675 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 CUP 18-05248 TO CITY OF PERRIS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1 Resolution Number 6676 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 CUP 18-05248 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 SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 B.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6677, 6678, 6679 regarding annexation of CUP 18-05248 (Beyond Food Mart)- to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1. CUP 18-05248 is located at the southeast corner of Nuevo Road and Murrieta Road; (APN(s) 310-180-056); (Owner(s): Nuevo Gas, Inc.) Resolution Number 6677 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 199 CUP 18-05248 TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 Resolution Number 6678 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 CUP 18-05248 TO BENEFIT ZONE 199, CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 Resolution Number 6679 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 199, 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 199, LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 AND TO BE ASSESSED THE COST AND EXPENSE THEREOF; DESIGNATING SAID ANNEXATION AS ANNEXATION OF CUP 18-05248 TO BENEFIT ZONE 199, 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 SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 C.
Adopted Resolution Number 6680 regarding annexation of CUP 18-05248 (Beyond Food Mart)- to Flood Control Maintenance District No. 1. CUP 18-05248 is located at the southeast corner of Nuevo Road and Murrieta Road; (APN(s) 310-180-056); (Owner(s): Nuevo Gas, Inc.) Resolution Number 6680 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 CUP 18-05248 TO BENEFIT ZONE 163, 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 SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 D.
Adopted Resolution Number 6681 regarding annexation of CUP 18-05248 (Beyond Food Mart)- to CFD 1-S (South Perris Public Services District)-Annexation No. 15. CUP 18-05248 is located at the southeast corner of Nuevo Road and Murrieta Road; (APN(s) 310-180-056); (Owner(s): Nuevo Gas, Inc.) Resolution Number 6681 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. 15] E.
Approved the City’s monthly Check Register for June 2025.
F.
Adopted Resolution Number 6683 in support of updating the March Air Reserve Base/Inland Port Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (March ARB ALUCP). (Applicant: City of Perris).
Resolution Number 6683 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2014 MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE/INLAND PORT AIRPORT LAND USE COMPATIBILITY PLAN (MARCH ARB/INLAND PORT ALUCP) TO ASSURE COMPATIBLE LAND USES NEAR MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE TO PROTECT THE FUTURE AVIATION OPERATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY.
G.
This item was continued until August 26, 2025
-Consideration to approve EOT 25-00005- an Extension of Time request for Tentative Parcel Map 22-05028 (TPM 38385) to consolidate six (6) parcels into a 12.59-acre parcel for development of a 254,511 square foot industrial warehouse, located on the east side of Redlands Avenue between E. Rider Street and Placentia Avenue, in the Light Industrial Zone of the Perris Valley Commerce Center Specific Plan (PVCCSP). (Applicant: Michael Johnson, Lake Creek Industrial, LLC).
Councilmember Nava requested that this item be pulled for a separate vote.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Nava
Corona
Vallejo
Rabb
Councilmember Nava suggested that this item be continued until the August 26, 2025 City Council meeting.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Marisela Nava, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Continue this item until the August 26, 2025 City Council meeting.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
H.
Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Cadence Environmental Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $56,892.00 for a two-year term ending July 29, 2027, for preparation of a focused Environmental Impact Report (EIR) associated with a city-initiated amendment to the General Plan Circulation Element for compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 98. (Applicant: City of Perris).
I.
Approved the End User Agreement with Verkada, Inc. for the installation of security alarm and camera systems for the Skills Center building located at 19 South D Street.
J.
Approved a Cooperative Agreement with Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and PME Oakmont Perris Harley Knox, L.P. for construction of the Perris Valley MDP Lateral D-2, associated with DPR 21-00006.
K.
Adopted Resolution Number 6683 to summarily vacate 73,010 square feet of East Frontage Road south of Placentia Avenue and Grant Deed the vacated area to Riverside County Transportation Commission, and also Grant Deed to Riverside County Transportation Commission 17,539 square feet of East Frontage Road north of Placentia Avenue previously vacated on May 28, 2024.
Resolution Number 6683 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, TO ORDER THE SUMMARY VACATION OF A SECTION OF EAST FRONTAGE ROAD FORMERLY MC KIMBALL ROAD PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTIONS 8300 ET SEQ.
L.
Approved the Grant of Easement between the City of Perris and Southern California Edison related to the Foss Field Park Expansion and Renovation Project (CIP P058) within Assessor Parcel Number 311-120-007.
M.
Adopted Resolution Number 6684 approving the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with Local 911 of the California Teamster’s Public, Professional and Medical Employees Union July 1, 2025-June 30, 2027.
Resolution Number 6684 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PERRIS AND LOCAL 911 OF THE CALIFORNIA TEAMSTERS PUBLIC, PROFESSIONAL AND MEDICAL EMPLOYEES UNION FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 N.
Awarded a Public Works Contract to Camp Constructors, Inc. for flooring and structural repairs at the Bank of Perris in the amount of $122,700.00 with a 20% contingency of $24,540.00, totaling $147,240.00. The Bank of Perris is located at 400 S. D Street.
O.
Rejected all bids for the Tree Trimming and Tree Maintenance Services Request for Proposals (RFP) and authorized the revision of the Scope of Work and reissuance of the RFP.
P.
Approved the purchase of one (1) Toyota Highlander for Community Services from Toyota Redlands in the amount of $56,377.75, which includes a 10% contingency, to be paid from the AQMD revenue account.
Q.
Approved the First Amendment to the agreement with Willdan Financial Services to formalize the previously informally exercised extensions and add certain services through October 30, 2026, at the annual cost of $58,500.00 for Annual Administration and Annexation Services of the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 District for the City of Perris.
R.
Approved the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement with the Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce for property located at 11 S. D Street, APN 313-091-001.
S.
Adopted Resolution Number SA-015 declaring Assessor’s Parcel Number 313-153-017 in the City of Perris Surplus Land pursuant to the Surplus Land Act (Government Code Sections 54220 Et Seq.) Resolution Number SA-015 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 313-153-017 IN THE CITY OF PERRIS SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO THE SURPLUS LAND ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54220 ET SEQ.) T.
Adopted Resolution Number HA-010 declaring Assessor’s Parcel Number 313-081-005 in the City of Perris Surplus “Exempt” Surplus Land pursuant to the Surplus Land Act (Government Code Sections 54220 Et Seq.) Resolution Number HA-010 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE CITY OF PERRIS HOUSING AUTHORITY, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 313-081-005 IN THE CITY OF PERRIS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO THE SURPLUS LAND ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54220 ET SEQ.) U.
Adopted Resolution Number 6685 declaring Assessor’s Parcel Number 313-093-020 in the City of Perris Exempt Surplus Land pursuant to the Surplus Land Act (Government Code Sections 54220 Et Seq.) Resolution Number 6685 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 313-093-020 IN THE CITY OF PERRIS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO THE SURPLUS LAND ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54220 ET SEQ.) V.
Councilmember Corona requested that this item be pulled for a separate discussion -Approved a two-year contract with Aerodome for the use of Drones as a First Responder (DFR) in the amount of $450,000.00.
Councilmember Corona requested that this item be pulled for discussion.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Corona
Rabb
Vallejo
Vargas
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Malcolm Corona, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Approve Item 10.V., as presented.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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 Items 10.G. and 10.V.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Adopted Resolution Number 6686 confirming the assessments for Maintenance District No. 84-1 (MD 84-1) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Resolution Number 6686 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE CITY OF PERRIS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1, CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND DIAGRAM AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 Kian Hoodeh, Willdan Financial, gave the presentation on Items 11.A., 11.B., 11.C.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Marisela Nava, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Adopt Adopt Resolution Number 6686, as presented.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Adopted Resolution Number 6687 confirming the assessments for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (LMD 1) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Resolution Number 6687 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND DIAGRAM AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 The presentation for this item was given during Item 11.A.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:16 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Adopt Resolution Number 6687, as presented.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
C.
Adopted Resolution Number 6688 confirming the assessments for Flood Control Maintenance District No. 1 (FCMD 1) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Resolution Number 6688 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE CITY OF PERRIS FLOOD CONTROL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND DIAGRAM AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Adopt Resolution Number 6688, as presented.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The presentation for this item was given during Item 11.A.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:16 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:16 p.m.
D.
Adopted Resolution Number 6689 approving the final Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan for FY 2025-2026.
Resolution Number 6689 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS APPROVING THE FINAL FY 2025-2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN WITH PROPOSED FUNDING FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FEDERAL ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM Principal Management Analyst Rebecca Rivera, gave the presentation on the item.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m.
The following person spoke at Public Comment:
Sharon Morris
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:22 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Adopt Resolution Number 6689, as presented.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
E.
Introduced the First Reading of Ordinance Number 1459 approving Zoning Code Text Amendment 25-00002 to add Chapter 19.89 to Title 19 of the Perris Municipal Code to establish a No Net Loss/Density Bonus Program as a tool to maintain baseline residential capacity, in compliance with Senate Bill (SB 330. Applicant: City of Perris The First Reading of Ordinance Number 1459 is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT 25-00002 TO INCLUDE CHAPTER 19.89 OF TITLE 19 OF THE PERRIS MUNICIPAL CODE, FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NO NET LOSS/DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM AS A TOOL TO MAINTAIN BASELINE RESIDENTIAL CAPACITY, IN COMPLIANCE WITH SENATE BILL (SB) 330 AND FIND THAT THE PROPOSED ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION); AND MAKING FINDINGS RELATED THERETO This item was introduced by Director of Development Services Kenneth Phung and turned over to Principal Planner Rafael Garcia for the presentation.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rabb
Corona
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:37 p.m.
The following people spoke:
Kevin Wolf
Lupe Gomez
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:44 p.m.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Vallejo
Rabb
Mayor Pro Tem Rabb offered a motion to approve the item as presented with staff's recommendations and as vetted by the Planning Commission.
The motion died for lack of a second.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Nava
Corona
Nava
Rabb
Corona
Vallejo
Nava
Vargas
Corona
Rabb
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve the item as presented with staff's recommendation as vetted by the Planning Commission, limited to 250,000 square feet for industrial development.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb
NOES:
Marisela Nava, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The motion failed.
The following Councilmember spoke:
Nava
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Marisela Nava, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Adopt Resolution Number 6691 and Introduce the First Reading of Ordinance Number 6691, approving staff's recommendation, but excluding all industrial/warehouse development from the ordinance and removing the restrictions contained in the ordinance that apply to industrial/warehouse development.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb
NOES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
F.
Introduced the First Reading of Ordinance Numbers 1460 and 1461 to amend Chapters 5.54, 5.58 in Title 5 and Chapter 19.75 in Title 19 of the Perris Municipal Code to not permit cannabis advertising on off-site freeway signs. Applicant: City of Perris.
The First Reading of Ordinance Number 1460 is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FINDING AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA AND AMENDING SECTION 5.54.110 (GENERAL OPERATING STANDARDS AND RESTRICTIONS) OF CHAPTER 5.54 (MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY REGULATORY PROGRAM) AND SECTION 5.58.100 (GENERAL OPERATING STANDARDS AND RESTRICTIONS) OF CHAPTER 5.58 (COMMERCIAL MARIJUANA OPERATIONS REGULATORY PROGRAM) OF THE PERRIS MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT CITY CANNABIS PERMITTEES FROM ADVERTISING ON OFF-SITE SIGNS OR ADVERTISING DISPLAYS LOCATED ALONG ANY FREEWAY OR STATE OR FEDERAL HIGHWAY IN OR WITHIN A ONE-MILE RADIUS OF THE CITY; AND MAKING FINDINGS RELATED THERETO The First Reading of Ordinance Number 1461 is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FINDING AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA AND APPROVING ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT 25-00003 TO AMEND SECTION 19.75.090 (PROHIBITED SIGNS) OF CHAPTER 19.75 (SIGN REGULATIONS) OF THE PERRIS MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT CANNABIS ADVERTISING ON OFF-SITE SIGNS OR ADVERTISING DISPLAYS LOCATED ALONG ANY FREEWAY OR STATE OR FEDERAL HIGHWAY; AND MAKING FINDINGS RELATED THERETO Councilmember Nava left the City Council Chambers at 8:16 p.m. and returned at 8:18 p.m.
Director of Development Services Kenneth Phung introduced the item and turned it over to Principal Planner Rafael Garcia for the presentation.
Mayor Pro Tem Rabb left the City Council Chambers at 8:23 p.m. and returned at 8:25 p.m.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Nava
Corona
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 8:25 p.m.
The following person spoke:
Lupe Gomez
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 8:27 p.m.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Corona
Nava
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Malcolm Corona, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Adopt the First Reading of Ordinance Numbers 1460 and 1461, as presented.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
G.
Adopted Resolution Number 6690 approving Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) 23-05321, Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 24-05125, and Development Plan Review (DPR) 23-00022 – A proposal to consider the sales, lease, rental, storage and maintenance of large equipment and vehicles on three separate sites totaling 24.9 acres, located along Frontage Road between Walnut Street and Placentia Avenue within the Business/ Professional Office (BPO) Zone of the Perris Valley Commerce Center Specific Plan (PVCCSP) requiring the following entitlements: 1) SPA to revert the Potential Basin Area designation to BPO, remove the segment of Walnut Street west of Frontage Road from the Circulation Plan, and modify the definition of "Large Equipment Retail" to include the proposed use; and allow this use in the BPO zone subject a CUP; 2) CUP to allow the proposed Large Equipment Retail use in the BPO zone; and 3) DPR for review of the site plan and building elevations. Applicant: Orbis Retail Estate Partners Resolution Number 6690 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NUMBER 2404 AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM AND APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 23-05321, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 24-05125 AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW 23-00022 TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BARKER PLACENTIA PROJECT, A LARGE EQUIPMENT RETAIL SALES AND RENTAL FACILITY LOCATED ON THREE (3) EXISTING LOTS COMPRISING A TOTAL OF 24.9 ACRES LOCATED EAST OF INTERSTATE 215 FREEWAY BETWEEN WALNUT STREET AND PLACENTIA AVENUE, BASED UPON THE FINDINGS NOTED HEREIN Director of Development Services Kenneth Phung introduced the item and turned it over to Associate Planner Alfredo Garcia for the presentation.
Following staff's presentation the applicant, Graham Ross, gave a presentation.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 8:51 p.m. The following person spoke:
Lupe Gomez
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 8:53 p.m.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rabb
Nava
Corona
Vargas
Rabb
Vargas
Rabb
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Adopt Resolution Number 6690, approving staff's recommendation to include that the applicant work with staff regarding the installation of a 14 foot wrought iron fence along the I-215 and other areas that staff deems applicable and that staff work with the developer to increase the curb appeal of the building in line with the pictures that Councilwoman Nava provided.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
H.
Adopted Resolution Number 6691 and Introduced the First Reading of Ordinance Number 1462 regarding Specific Plan Amendment 23-05029, Tentative Parcel Map 23-05028 (TPM 38739), Development Plan Review 22-00031 – A proposal to facilitate the development of a business park consisting of three (3) multi-tenant buildings totaling 66,686 square feet on 4.37 acres, located at the northwest corner of Perris Boulevard and Harley Knox Boulevard within the Commercial Zone of the Perris Valley Commerce Specific Plan (PVCCSP) requiring the following: 1) Specific Plan Amendment to apply a Planned Development Overlay to allow a business park use on a property currently zoned for commercial use; 2) Tentative Parcel Map to consolidate six parcels into three parcels; and 3) Development Plan Review for the site plan and building elevations. Applicant: Brian Poliquin, PK Architecture.
Resolution Number 6691 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (2401) AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 23-05028 (TPM38739) AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW (DPR) 22-00031 FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THREE (3) MULTI-TENANT BUSINESS PARK DEVELOPMENT TOTALING 66,686 SF ON 4.37 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PERRIS BLVD AND HARLEY KNOX BLVD WITHIN THE COMMERCIAL ZONE OF THE PERRIS VALLEY COMMERCE SPECIFIC PLAN (PVCC SP), BASED UPON THE FINDINGS HEREIN AND SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL The First Reading of Ordinance Number 1462 is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 23-05029 TO APPLY A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY WITHIN A COMMERCIAL ZONE OF THE PVCCSP TO FACILITATE CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) MULTI-TENANT BUSINESS PARK DEVELOPMENT TOTALING 66,686 SF ON A 4.37-ACRE SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PERRIS BLVD AND HARLEY KNOX BLVD WITHIN THE COMMERCIAL ZONE OF THE PVCCSP, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Director of Development Services Kenneth Phung introduced the item and turned it over to Senior Planner Nathan Perez for the presentation.
Following staff's presentation the applicant, Joel Kirchenstein, gave a presentation.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 9:32 p.m. The following person spoke:
Mitchell Thielemann
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 9:35 p.m.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Corona
Nava
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Malcolm Corona, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Adopt Resolution Number 6691 and Introduce the First Reading of Ordinance Number 1462, as presented.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
12. BUSINESS ITEMS:
There were no Business items.
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 9:49 p.m. in memory of Jerome Roy, City of Perris Senior Center Zumba Instructor, who passed away on May 2, 2025 and former City of Menifee City Councilmember John V. Denver who passed away on July 18, 2025.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nancy Salazar, City Clerk