CITY OF PERRIS
MINUTES:
Date of Meeting:
October 14, 2025
06:30 PM
Place of Meeting:
City Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Vargas called the Closed Session to order at 5:30 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 and Director of Economic Development and Workforce 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 CVRI 2203028
2. City of Menifee v. City of Perris CVRI 2203040
3. City of Perris v. City of Menifee, et al CVRI 2303456 B.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 3012 Sawmill Drive, APN 330-610-010
Owner: Escobedo Family Revocable Trust
Property: 429 Willow Drive, APN 330-600-012
Owner: Manuel Sandoval
Property: 333 Sunny Oak Lane, APN 330-714-001
Owner: Rianne Cruz and Ricardo Garcia Cruz RLT
City Negotiator: Clara Miramontes, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
C.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) – 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 5:31 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
Mayor Vargas called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:35 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, 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 Tarray Deaver
The Carpenter's Church
300 E. 5th Street, Perris CA
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 that regarding items A and B of the Closed Session agenda, no reportable action was taken. Regarding Item C of the Closed Session agenda the City Council voted 5-0 to initiate litigation.
6. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.
City of Perris Employee of the Quarter Recognition for Third Quarter of 2025.
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:
Kevin Pearson
Luz Gallegos
Alex Meza
Parisa Jebelli
At this time Mayor Vargas noted that Item 12.A. would be moved up to accommodate the number of speakers in the audience for this item.
12. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A.
Received and filed the report and provided direction to staff regarding a Just Cause Ordinance pursuant to AB 1482.
Director of Economic Development and Workforce Michele Ogawa gave the presentation on this item.
The following Councilmember spoke:
Corona
Mayor Pro Tem Rabb left the City Council Chambers at 7:58 p.m. and returned at 7:59 p.m.
The following people spoke at Public Comment:
Victoria Mata
Jade
Iker Cruz
Delilah Cruz
Translator for Iker Cruz
Linda Cruz
Rosa Diaz
Ramon
Juan Manuel Martinez
Christian
Maribel Nunez
Janet Bernabe
Blanca Lopez
Cameron Wessel
Yamilet Perez
Alex Meza
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Corona
Corona
Vargas
Rabb
Vallejo
Nava
Vargas
Rabb
Rabb
Nava
After discussion by the City Council direction was given to staff.
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A.
Approved the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on September 30, 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
Elizabeth Vallejo to Approve the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on September 30, 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:
The Mayor called for Public Comment. The following person spoke regarding Items 10.G. and 10.H.:
Alex Meza
A.
Approved Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Albert A. Webb Associates for the Perris Valley Storm Drain Channel Trail, Phase 2 (CIP P040) Design and Environmental Support Services in the amount of $261,143.00, increasing the agreement amount from $491,320.25 to $752,463.05, and extending the term of the Agreement for Professional Services through December 30, 2027.
B.
Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc., for the Foss Field Park Renovation and Expansion Project (CIP P058) for Geotechnical Services in the amount of $63,297.50, increasing the agreement amount from $90,040.00 to $153,337.50 and approved extending the term through June 30, 2026.
C.
Approved a Cooperative Agreement with Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, City of Perris, and Richland Ventures, Inc., for construction of Ethanac Road Storm Drain, Stage 1, Associated with Tract Map 32666.
D.
Approved the Professional Services Agreement with Vandermost Consulting Services, Inc. for Biological and Environmental Support Services for and during the construction of the Ethanac Road Bridge (CIP S139) in the amount of $283,781.00, for a contract term through May 19, 2027.
E.
Awarded a Maintenance Agreement to Bill and Dave’s Landscape Maintenance, Inc. to replant Landscape Benefit Zone Project (Spec. No. BZ-74-2025-08) in an amount of $101,570.00 with a 10% contingency of $10,157.00, totaling $111,727.00.
F.
Approved an agreement with the County of Riverside, for Animal Shelter Services in the amount of $789,593.00 for FY 2025/26, $984,584.00 for FY 2026/27 and $1,114,579.00 for FY 2027/28.
G.
Adopted Resolution Number 6728 authorizing the adoption of the 2025 Emergency Operations Plan for the City of Perris.
Resolution Number 6728 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 2025 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS BASE PLAN H.
Adopted the Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Number 1464 approving Zoning Code Text Amendment 25-00004 – A proposal to amend Chapter 19.44 in Title 19 of the Perris Municipal Code to eliminate the option permitting warehouses and distribution centers in the Business Park (BP) Zone with a Conditional Use Permit (Applicant: City of Perris).
Ordinance Number 1464 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 CHAPTER 19.44 (INDUSTRIAL ZONES) OF THE PERRIS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ELIMINATE THE OPTION TO ALLOW WAREHOUSES AND DISTRIBUTION CENTERS WITHIN THE BUSINESS PARK ZONE WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT; AND MAKING FINDINGS RELATED THERETO I.
Adopted Resolution Number 6729 approving the amendment of the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan to include One (1) new City classification and authorize the Amendment of the City’s Pay Range Placement Schedule which sets forth the Classification and Compensation allocations.
Resolution Number 6729 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 ONE (1) NEW CITY CLASSIFICATION AND AUTHORIZE THE AMENDMENT OF THE CITY’S PAY RANGE PLACEMENT SCHEDULE WHICH SETS FORTH THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION ALLOCATIONS 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.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6730, 6731 and 6732 regarding annexation of PM 38518 (Perris Logistics Center - South) - to the City’s Maintenance Districts. 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, Silver Hollow LLC) Resolution Number 6730 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 PM 38518 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 6731 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 PM 38518 TO BENEFIT ZONE 200, 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 6732 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 PM 38518 TO BENEFIT ZONE 164, 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 presentation was waived for this item.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 8:27 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 8:27 p.m.
The Mayor asked the City Clerk to open the Ballots.
City Clerk Salazar opened the nine 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 6730, 6731 and 6732, as presented.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6733 and 6734 regarding annexation of PM 38518 (Perris Logistics Center-South) into 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, Silver Hollow LLC) Resolution Number 6733 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-02 (PUBLIC SERVICES DISTRICT) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS WITHIN PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 29 THE QUESTION OF ANNEXING SUCH TERRITORY AND LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 29 Resolution Number 6734 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-02 (PUBLIC SERVICES DISTRICT) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION RELATING TO ANNEXATION NO. 29 AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF SUCH TERRITORY, THE LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF ANNEXATION NO. 29 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN The presentation was waived for this item.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 8:33 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 8:33 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Malcolm Corona, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Adopt Resolution Number 6733, as presented.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The Mayor asked the City Clerk to open the Ballots.
City Clerk Salazar opened the three 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 Number 6734, as presented.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
C.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6735 and 6736 regarding annexation of PM 38518 (Perris Logistics Center-South) into 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, Silver Hollow LLC) Resolution Number 6735 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. 16 THE QUESTION OF ANNEXING SUCH TERRITORY AND LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 16 Resolution Number 6736 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. 16 AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF SUCH TERRITORY, THE LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF ANNEXATION NO. 16 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN The presentation was waived for this item.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 8:37 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 8:37 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Marisela Nava, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Adopt Resolution Number 6735, as presented.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The Mayor asked the City Clerk to open the Ballots.
City Clerk Salazar opened the three Ballots and reported that they were marked YES.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Elizabeth Vallejo to Adopt Resolution Number 6736, as presented.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
D.
Continued the item to the December 9, 2025, City Council meeting- Zoning Code Text Amendment 25-00005- A proposal to amend Chapters 19.08 and 19.44 Title 19 of the Perris Municipal Code, and amend the Perris Good Neighbor guidelines, to update industrial development standards aimed at enhancing protections when industrial warehouses and distribution projects are in proximity to sensitive receptors. (Applicant: City of Perris) Mayor Vargas opened the Public Hearing at 8:40 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Nava
Corona
Corona
Rabb
Vallejo
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Malcolm Corona, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Continue the Item to the December 9, 2025 City Council meeting.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
E.
Adopted the First Reading of Ordinance Number 1465 to adopt ordinance update 25-00001 amending Chapters of Title 16 of the Perris Municipal Code to adopt the 2025 Editions of the California Model Codes adopted into Title 24 of the 2025 California Building Codes with appendices and amendments thereto; and adopted Resolution Number 6737 amending the City’s Fee Resolution by adopting the 2025 Building Valuation Rates published by the International Code Council. (Applicant: City of Perris) The First Reading of Ordinance Number 1465 is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AMENDING SPECIFIED CHAPTERS OF TITLE 16 OF THE PERRIS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2025 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA MODEL CODES, CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, PART 2, VOLUMES 1 & 2, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL CODES, CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, AND RELATED REFERENCE STANDARDS CODES WITH APPENDICES, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO Resolution Number 6737 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2715 BY ADOPTING THE 2025 BUILDING VALUATION RATES, AS PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL (ICC) IN THE 2025 BUILDING STANDARDS VALUATION TABLES, FOR USE IN THE CALCULATION OF CERTAIN BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES Building Official/Fire Marshall Jorge Caballero gave the presentation on this item.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 8:58 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 8:58 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Adopt the First Reading of Ordinance Number 1465 and adopted Resolution Number 6737, as presented.
AYES:
Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
12. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A.
This item was taken earlier in the meeting
-Consideration to receive and file the report and provide direction to staff regarding a Just Cause Ordinance pursuant to AB 1482.
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Vallejo
Nava
Corona
Rabb
Vargas
14. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor Vargas adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 9:11 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nancy Salazar, City Clerk