CITY OF PERRIS
MINUTES:
Date of Meeting:
August 26, 2025
06:30 PM
Place of Meeting:
City Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Vargas called the Closed Session to order at 5:16 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Corona, Rabb, Vallejo, Nava, 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)(2) – 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
City Negotiator: Clara Miramontes, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
D.
Public Employee-Evaluation – City Manager-Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1) City Attorney Soltani noted that the City Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the agenda. She added that an item of urgency, under Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2), had come to the attention of City staff, after the posting of the agenda, and staff was requesting that the item be added to the agenda. Action by the City Council would be required to add the item to the agenda.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Michael Vargas, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Approve the addition of one case under Potential Litigation-Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) to the Closed Session agenda.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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 6:47 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL: Corona, Rabb, Vallejo, Nava, Vargas
Present: Corona, Rabb, 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 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 and Assistant City Clerk Haughney.
3. INVOCATION:
Pastor Gerry Brown
U-Turn 4 Christ
20170 Patterson Ave. Perris, CA 92570
In the absence of Pastor Gerry Brown, Pastor Erin gave the Invocation.
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. No reportable action was taken on Items A. through C. and Item D. was continued until the September 9, 2025 City Council meeting.
6. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.
Recognition of the Jr. Master Gardeners.
7. YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS:
The report was given by Youth Advisory Committee Vice-President Shaeyna De Las Alas.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT/CITIZEN PARTICIPATION:
The Mayor called for Public Comment. The following people spoke at Public Comment:
Magda Stewart
Glen Cremeans
Jerry Sepulveda
Alex Meza
Lupe Gomez
Ashley
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A.
Approved the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on July 29, 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
Malcolm Corona, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Approve the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on July 29, 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 August 16, 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
Malcolm Corona to Approve the minutes of the Special Joint Meeting held on August 16, 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:
Mayor Vargas noted that the applicant had requested that Item 10.M. be removed from the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Corona requested that Item 10.Q. be pulled for discussion and separate consideration.
Councilmember Nava requested that Item 10.J. be pulled for separate consideration.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. The following person spoke regarding Item 10.K.:
Ashley B.
A.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6692, 6693 and 6694 regarding annexation of PM 38518 (Perris Logistics Center-South) - to Maintenance District No. 84-1 (Lighting). PM 38518 is located at the southwest corner of Mapes Road and Goetz Road; (APN(s) 330-120-002, 330-120-017, 330-120-018, 330-120-020, 330-120-021); (Owner(s): IDIL Perris Fulfillment Center LP, Anatolia Perris, DSV Real Estate Los Angeles) Resolution Number 6692 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 PM 38518 INTO MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1 Resolution Number 6693 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 PM 38518 TO CITY OF PERRIS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1 Resolution Number 6694 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 PM 38518 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 OCTOBER 14, 2025 B.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6695, 6696 and 6697 regarding annexation of PM 38518 (Perris Logistics Center-South) - to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1. PM 38518 is located at the southwest corner of Mapes Road and Goetz Road; (APN(s) 330-120-002, 330-120-017, 330-120-018, 330-120-020, 330-120-021); (Owner(s): IDIL Perris Fulfillment Center LP, Anatolia Perris, DSV Real Estate Los Angeles) Resolution Number 6695 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 200 PM 38518 TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 Resolution Number 6696 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 PM 38518 TO BENEFIT ZONE 200, CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 Resolution Number 6697 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 200, 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 200, LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 AND TO BE ASSESSED THE COST AND EXPENSE THEREOF; DESIGNATING SAID ANNEXATION AS ANNEXATION OF PM 38518 TO BENEFIT ZONE 200, 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 OCTOBER 14, 2025 C.
Adopted Resolution Number 6698 regarding annexation of PM 38518 (Perris Logistics Center-South) - to Flood Control Maintenance District No. 1. PM 38518 is located at the southwest corner of Mapes Road and Goetz Road; (APN(s) 330-120-002, 330-120-017, 330-120-018, 330-120-020, 330-120-021); (Owner(s): IDIL Perris Fulfillment Center LP, Anatolia Perris, DSV Real Estate Los Angeles) Resolution Number 6698 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 PM 38518 TO BENEFIT ZONE 164, 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 OCTOBER 14, 2025 D.
Adopted Resolution Number 6699 regarding annexation of PM 38518 (Perris Logistics Center-South) - to CFD 2018-02 (Public Services District)-Annexation No. 29. PM 38518 is located at the southwest corner of Mapes Road and Goetz Road; (APN(s) 330-120-002, 330-120-017, 330-120-018, 330-120-020, 330-120-021); (Owner(s): IDIL Perris Fulfillment Center LP, Anatolia Perris, DSV Real Estate Los Angeles) Resolution Number 6699 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF PERRIS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-02 (PUBLIC SERVICES DISTRICT) DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX CERTAIN TERRITORY THERETO [ANNEXATION NO. 29] E.
Adopted Resolution Number 6700 regarding annexation of PM 38518 (Perris Logistics Center-South) - to CFD 1-S (South Perris Public Services District)- Annexation No. 16. PM 38518 is located at the southwest corner of Mapes Road and Goetz Road; (APN(s) 330-120-002, 330-120-017, 330-120-018, 330-120-020, 330-120-021); (Owner(s): IDIL Perris Fulfillment Center LP, Anatolia Perris, DSV Real Estate Los Angeles) Resolution Number 6700 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. 16] F.
Approved the City’s Investment Statements of Compliance for the quarter ending June 30, 2025.
G.
Adopted Resolution Number 6701 adopting the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Resolution Number 6701 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 H.
Adopted Resolution Number 6702 adopting the Annual Health Plan Premium Adjustment for calendar year 2026 and fixing the employer contribution at the equal amount for employees and annuitants under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act.
Resolution Number 6702 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL HEALTH PLAN PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026 I.
Approved the City’s monthly Check Register for July 2025.
J.
Adopted the Second 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 Second 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 Councilmember Nava requested that this item be considered separately.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Nava
Corona
Vargas
Vallejo
Corona
The Mayor called for Public Comment. The following person spoke:
Ashley B.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Marisela Nava, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Adopt the Second Reading of Ordinance Number 1459, as presented.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Marisela Nava
NOES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
K.
Adopted the Second Reading of Ordinance Numbers 1460 and 1461 approving Zoning Code Text Amendment 25-00003 amending 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 Second Reading of Ordinance Numbers 1460 and 1461 are 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 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 L.
Adopted the Second Reading of Ordinance Number 1462 approving Specific Plan Amendment 23-05029, – A proposal to amend the Perris Valley Commerce Center Specific Plan to apply a Planned Development Overlay Zone to 4.37 acres within the Commercial Zone to facilitate the development of a business park (March Plaza 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 Applicant: Brian Poliquin, PK Architecture.
The Second 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 M.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of the applicant -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). -This item was continued from the July 29, 2025 City Council meeting.
N.
Adopted Resolution Number 6703 approving the Amendment of the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan to Include Two (2) Updated City Classifications and authorize the amendment of the City’s Pay Range Placement Schedule which sets forth the Classification and Compensation allocations.
Resolution Number 6703 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE AMENDMENT OF THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN TO INCLUDE TWO (2) UPDATED CITY CLASSIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE THE AMENDMENT OF THE CITY’S PAY RANGE PLACEMENT SCHEDULE WHICH SETS FORTH THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION ALLOCATIONS O.
Adopted Resolution Number 6704 declaring Assessors Parcel Number 307-020-037 in the City of Perris Surplus Land pursuant to the Surplus Land Act (Government Code Sections 54220 Et Seq.) Resolution Number 6704 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ASSESSOR?S PARCEL NUMBER 307-020-037 IN THE CITY OF PERRIS SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO THE SURPLUS LAND ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54220 ET SEQ.) P.
Adopted Resolution Number 6705 declaring Assessors Parcel Number 313-271-012 and 313-271-013 in the City of Perris Surplus Land pursuant to the Surplus Land Act (Government Code Sections 54220 Et Seq.) Resolution Number 6705 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ASSESSOR?S PARCEL NUMBER 313-271-012 AND 313-271-013 IN THE CITY OF PERRIS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO THE SURPLUS LAND ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54220 ET SEQ.) Q.
Approved a Professional Services Agreement with the Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Councilmember Corona requested that this item be considered separately.
The following Councilmember spoke:
Corona
The Mayor called for Public Comment. The following person spoke at Public Comment:
Lupe Gomez
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Malcolm Corona, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Approve Item 10.Q, as presented, with the exception of reducing the term of the contract to one (1) year.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
R.
Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Avant Garde Corp., in the amount of $133,760.00 for a one-year term ending August 26, 2026, for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) administration services to the City of Perris.
S.
Approved a request by Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) for full roadway closures of Highway 74 between Ellis Avenue and Navajo Road on certain weekends from 5:00 a.m. Saturday to 3:00 a.m. Monday.
T.
Approved a Reimbursement Agreement with Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) for the water pipeline and appurtenance relocation work associated with the Nuevo Road Storm Drain Improvements.
U.
Approved an increase to the Public Works Construction Contract with Cheloletty Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $117,102.00, increasing the Construction Contract amount from $232,296.00 to $349,398.00 for the Placentia Avenue at Spokane Street Storm Drain Improvements (CIP D015) for removal of the raised landscaped median on Spokane Street and installation of stamped concrete pavement.
V.
Approved Amendment No. 2 to the Contract Services Agreement for the Perris Valley Storm Drain Channel Trail Phase 2 Segment 2 Project (CIP P040) for Biological and Regulatory Support Services between the City of Perris and Glenn Lukos and Associates in the amount of $133,380 and extending the agreement term through December 31, 2026.
W.
Approved a Cooperative Agreement between Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, City of Perris, and UCI Property Developments, Inc., for construction of Perris Valley MDP Line P-3; associated with development of Tract Map 37803.
X.
Approved a revised City Council Travel Policy including on a Per Diem Basis for Meals.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Marisela Nava, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve the Consent Calendar, as presented, with the exception of items 10.J., 10.M. and 10.Q.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Adopted Resolution Number 6706 of a Resolution of Necessity to acquire easement interests in a non-residential property to install the Master Drainage Plan Facility Lateral B-8 associated with development of Parcel Map 38259 Resolution Number 6706 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF EASEMENT INTERESTS IN CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY (APN NOS. 294-200-006 AND 294-200-007) FOR THE PURPOSE OF FLOOD CONTROL City Engineer John Pourkazemi gave the presentation on this item.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:51 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:51 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Adopt Resolution Number 6706, as presented.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
12. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A.
Designated a City Councilmember Voting Delegate and up to two (2) alternates for the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference being held October 8, 2025 to October 10, 2025, in Long Beach, California.
This item was presented by Assistant City Manager Wendell Bugtai.
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
Michael Vargas to Approve the appointment of Councilmember Vallejo as the Delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Rabb as the Alternate for the League of California Cities Conference.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Established and to appointed two City Councilmember’s to serve on the Multi-Agency Ethanac Road Ad-Hoc Committee.
This item 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
Marisela Nava to Approve the appointment of Mayor Vargas and Councilmember Corona to the Multi-Agency Ethanac Road Ad-Hoc Committee.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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 8:11 p.m., in memory of Cesar Salazar, the husband of City Clerk Nancy Salazar, who passed away on August 15, 2025 Respectfully Submitted,
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Nancy Salazar, City Clerk