CITY OF PERRIS
MINUTES:
Date of Meeting:
September 9, 2025
06:30 PM
Place of Meeting:
City Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Vargas called the Closed Session to order at 5:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Rabb, Vallejo, Nava, Corona, Vargas
Staff Member's present: C
ity 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, Director of Public Works Hill 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 CVRI 2203028
2. City of Menifee v. City of Perris CVRI 2203040
3. City of Perris v. City of Menifee, et al CVRI 2303456
4. Dynamic Meds v. City of Perris et al CVRI 2202067 Appellate Court Case No. D084808 B.
Public Employee-Evaluation – City Manager-Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1) C.
Public Employee-Evaluation – City Attorney-Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1) City Attorney Soltani noted that the City Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the agenda.
There was no Public Comment.
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:16 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:32 P.M.
Mayor Vargas called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL: Rabb, Vallejo, Nava, Corona, Vargas
Present: Rabb, Vallejo, Nava, Corona, 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 Joe Sabolick
New Creation Church
57 Business Park Dr. Perris, CA 92571
In the absence of Pastor Joe Sabolick, Mayor Vargas gave the Invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Pro Tem Rabb 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.
Item C. No reportable action was taken.
6. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.
Introduction of 2025-2026 Youth Advisory Committee Members.
B.
Presentation regarding National Emergency Preparedness Month.
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:
Lupe Gomez
Deedra Corona
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A.
Approved the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on August 26, 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 August 26, 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:
David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Corona requested that Item 10.D. be pulled for discussion.
The Mayor called for Public Comment.
The following person spoke regarding the Consent Calendar:
Lupe Gomez
The following person spoke regarding Item.10.D:
Pat Mahoney
A.
Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Reimbursement Agreement for the G Street Paving Rehabilitation Project between the City of Perris and Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) in the amount of $178,675.20, increasing the Reimbursement amount from $51,810.00 to $230,485.20.
B.
Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc. in the amount of $29,875.00, increasing the Agreement for Professional Services amount from $69,315.00 to $99,190.00, for the Perris Valley Storm Drain Channel Trail Phase 2 Segment 1 Project (CIP P040) for Geotechnical Services and approved extending the term of the Agreement for Professional Services through September 30, 2025.
C.
Approved an increase to the Public Works Construction Contract with Hardy and Harper, Inc. in the amount of $211,114.56 increasing the construction contract amount from $885,444.00 to $1,096,558.56 for the 2025 Citywide Traffic Calming Project (CIP S117) to include removal and replacement of Citywide speed limit signs and pavement markings in concurrence with Ordinance Number 1457 adopted by the City Council on June 10, 2025.
D.
Approved the award of Public Works Contract to Mariposa Tree Management, Inc. for Tree Trimming and Maintenance city-wide in an amount of $450,000.00 with a 10% contingency of $45,000.00, totaling $495,000.00.
Councilmember Corona requested that Item 10.D. be pulled for discussion.
The following Councilmember spoke:
Corona
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Marisela Nava, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve Item 10.D., as presented.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
E.
Approved the First Amendment to Lease Agreements with Love 4 Life Association and Grove Community Church, for the property located at 11 South D Street, APN 313-091-001.
F.
Adopted Resolution Number 6707 declaring Assessor’s Parcel Number 313-081-004 in the City of Perris Exempt Surplus Land pursuant to the Surplus Land Act (Government Code Sections 54220 Et Seq.) Resolution Number 6707 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 313-081-004 IN THE CITY OF PERRIS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO THE SURPLUS LAND ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54220 ET SEQ.) G.
Adopted Resolution Number 6708 approving a Settlement Agreement and Participation Form for the City?s participation in the National Opioid Settlement Agreement with Purdue Pharma, LP and the Sackler Family; and approved the California State-Subdivision Agreement regarding distribution and use of settlement funds relating to the National Opioid Settlement Agreement with Purdue Pharma, LP and the Sackler Family.
Resolution Number 6708 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PERRIS TO ENTER INTO A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PURDUE PHARMA, LP AND THE SACKLER FAMILY (INCLUDING THE RELATED PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT) AND THE RELATED STATE SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CARRY OUT FURTHER RELATED ACTS H.
Approved City Consent to Assignment and Assumption Agreement of DSV Real Estate Los Angeles, LLC’s interest in the IDI South Perris Industrial Project Phase II Development Agreement to Silver Hollow, LLC.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Approve the Consent Calendar, as presented, with the exception of Item 10.D.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6709, 6710, 6711 regarding annexation of CUP 18-05248 (Beyond Food Mart)- to the City’s Maintenance Districts. 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 Numbers 6709 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 CUP 18-05248 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 Numbers 6710 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 CUP 18-05248 TO BENEFIT ZONE 199, 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 Numbers 6711 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 CUP 18-05248 TO BENEFIT ZONE 163, 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 7:17p.m.
The following person spoke at Public Comment:
Lupe Gomez
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:20 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
Malcolm Corona to Adopt Resolution Numbers 6709, 6710, 6711 AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6712, 6713 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 Numbers 6712 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1-S (SOUTH PERRIS PUBLIC SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS WITHIN PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 15 THE QUESTION OF ANNEXING SUCH TERRITORY AND LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 15 Resolution Numbers 6713 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1-S (SOUTH PERRIS PUBLIC SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION RELATING TO ANNEXATION NO. 15 AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF SUCH TERRITORY, THE LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF ANNEXATION NO. 15 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN 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 Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Adopt Resolution Number 6712 as presented.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The Mayor asked the City Clerk to open the Ballots.
City Clerk Salazar opened the ballot and reported that it was marked YES.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Adopt Resolution Number 6713 as presented.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
C.
Adopted Resolution Number 6714 approving the 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) First Program Year Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
Resolution Number 6714 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS APPROVING THE 2024-2025 FIRST PROGRAM YEAR CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER).
Sabrina Chavez, Director of Public Services Introduced this item and turned it over to Cindy Hernandez, CDBG Consultant, to present on Item 11.C.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:31 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:31 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Adopt Resolution Number 6714 as presented.
AYES:
David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, 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 7:54 p.m. in memory of Patty Smith, Perris resident and active member of the Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce, who passed away on September 2, 2025 and Connie Barrows, grandmother of Perris residents, who passed away on September 2, 2025 at the age of 102 years young.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nancy Salazar, City Clerk