AGENDA
JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY, HOUSING AUTHORITY, PERRIS
JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY AND PERRIS COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PERRIS Perris, California
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30
p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL
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 Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) – 1 case
C.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Government Code Section 54956.8
1. Property: 24 S. D Street, APN: 313-081-020 Negotiating Parties: La Gare Café, LLC 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)(4) – 1 case
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. ROLL CALL: Rabb, Vallejo, Nava, Corona, Vargas
3. INVOCATION:
Pastor Chris Vargas
Victory Outreach Perris
380 W 3rd St. Perris CA 92570
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
5. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
6. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.
Annual State Legislative Update.
B.
Annual Federal Legislative Update.
7. YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS:
8. PUBLIC COMMENT/CITIZEN PARTICIPATION:
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Approved the minutes of the Special Joint Meeting held on November 18, 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.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A.
Adopted Resolution Number SA-016 adopting the FY 2026-27 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule.
The Resolution Number SA-016 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PERRIS APPROVING A RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE 26-27 B.
Adopted Resolution Number 6755 approving a Joint Community Facilities Agreement (JCFA) with Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) relating to Community Facilities District No. 2025-113 (Citrus Court). The CFD is located north of Lemon Avenue, south of Orange Avenue, and west of Dunlap Drive within the City of Perris.
The Resolution Number 6755 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A JOINT COMMUNITY FACILITIES AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH HIS GLORY DEVELOPMENT, LLC AND EASTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT RELATED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-113 (CITRUS COURT) OF EASTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT C.
Approved the request by IDI Logistics to extend the full road closure for Ellis Avenue, between Case Road and Redlands Avenue, to April 17, 2026. (This item was continued from the November 18, 2025 Special City Council meeting).
D.
Approved a Transportation Development Impact Fee Credit Agreement with Richland Ventures, Inc. for Ethanac Road Bridge in the amount, not to exceed, $3,276,334.00.
E.
Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Public Works Construction Contract between the City of Perris and EMCOR Services Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. to increase the contract from $1,327,074.00 to $1,780,929.60 for the Solar Photovoltaic Electric System Carport Structure Project (CIP F081) to include electric vehicle charging stations and ADA Accessibility.
F.
Adopted the Second Reading of proposed Ordinance Number 1465 to adopt Ordinance Amendment 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.
The Second 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 G.
Approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the American Red Cross and a Pet Addendum to use the City Gym for Mass Care and Sheltering Services during an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activation.
H.
Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Mission Property Advisors in the amount of $200,000.00 for a term until November 30, 2027, for real property appraisal services.
I.
Adopted an Urgency Ordinance 1466 establishing a 45-day moratorium on approval, establishment and expansion of industrial warehousing and distribution uses.
The Urgency Ordinance Number 1466 is entitled:
AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY 45-DAY MORATORIUM ON APPROVAL, ESTABLISHMENT AND EXPANSION OF WAREHOUSING AND DISTRIBUTION USES; AND MAKING FINDINGS RELATED THERETO J.
Adopted Resolution Number 6756 adopting the City Council Rules and Procedures (formerly the Code of Conduct Manual).
The Resolution Number 6756 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE “CITY OF PERRIS CITY COUNCIL RULES AND PROCEDURES,” THEREBY RENAMING, AMENDING AND RESTATING THE PRIOR “CITY OF PERRIS CODE OF CONDUCT MANUAL”
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Adopted Resolution Number 6757 approving Specific Plan Amendment 25-00001- a proposal to amend the Green Valley Specific Plan to rezone 3.4 acres from Open Space (OS) Zone to Public Facility (PF) Zone, located generally at the northeast corner of Murrieta Road and Watson Road, to facilitate the construction of a future fire station as planned for and identified in the Specific Plan. (Applicant: City of Perris) The Resolution Number 6757 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE GREEN VALLEY SPECIFIC PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SPA) 25-00001 TO REZONE 3.4 ACRES FROM OPEN SPACE (OS) TO PUBLIC FACILITY (PF) ZONE WITHIN THE GREEN VALLEY SPECIFIC PLAN AND ADD FIRE STATION AS A PERMTITED USE IN THE PF ZONE TO FACILITATE A FUTURE FIRE STATION LOCATED EAST OF MURRIETA ROAD, SOUTH OF CASE ROAD, NORTH OF WATSON ROAD.
B.
Adopted the First Reading of Ordinance Number 1467 approving Zoning Code Text Amendment 25-00007 a proposal to amend the Perris Municipal Code requiring a Conditional Use Permit and City Council approval for warehouses and distribution centers larger than 50,000 square feet in the Light Industrial and General Industrial Zones. (Applicant: City of Perris) The First Reading of Ordinance Number 1467 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 CHAPTERS 19.44 (INDUSTRIAL ZONES) AND 19.54 (AUTHORITY REVIEW AND PROCEDURES) OF THE PERRIS MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR WAREHOUSES AND DISTRIBUTION CENTERS OVER 50,000 SQUARE FEET WITHIN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI) AND GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (GI) ZONE; AND MAKING FINDINGS RELATED THERETO C.
Adopted the First Reading of Ordinance Number 1468 and adopted Resolution Numbers 6758, 6759 regarding Zoning Code Text Amendment 25-00005 and Specific Plan Amendment 25-00002-A proposal to amend the Zoning Code, the Perris Valley Commerce Center Specific Plan (PVCCSP), and the Perris Industrial 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)-(This item was continued from the October 14, 2025 City Council Meeting).
The First Reading of Ordinance Number 1468 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 SECTIONS 19.08.110 (DEFINITIONS) OF CHAPTER 19.44.030 (DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT OTHER THAN INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSES AND DISTRIBUTION CENTERS) AND ADD SECTION 19.44.035 (DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA FOR INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSES AND DISTRIBUTION CENTERS) OF CHAPTER 19.08 (DEFINITIONS) AND 19.44 (INDUSTRIAL ZONES) OF THE PERRIS MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND THE CITY’S DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSES AND DISTRIBUTION CENTERS TO BE CONSISTENT WITH, AND IN SOME CASES STRICTER THAN, THE STATE LAW DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ENACTED BY PASSAGE OF ASSEMBLY BILL 98 (AB 98); AND MAKING FINDINGS RELATED THERETO The Resolution Number 6758 are entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FINDING AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA AND ADOPTING, BASED UPON THE FINDINGS NOTED HEREIN, SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 25-00002 TO AMEND THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS WITHIN THE PERRIS VALLEY COMMERCE CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN TO BE CONSISTENT WITH, AND IN SOME CASES STRICTER THAN, THE STATE LAW DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ENACTED BY PASSAGE OF ASSEMBLY BILL 98 (AB 98), AND MAKING FINDINGS RELATED THERETO The Resolution Number 6759 are entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FINDING AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA AND ADOPTING, BASED UPON THE FINDINGS NOTED HEREIN, AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S INDUSTRIAL GOOD NEIGHBOR GUIDELINES BASED ON ASSEMBLY BILL 98 AND ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT 25-0005 D.
Introduced the First Reading of Ordinance Number 1469 to address Just Cause Eviction Protections Pursuant to AB 1482. (This item was continued from the November 18, 2025 Special City Council meeting).
The First Reading of Ordinance Number 1469 is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL JUST-CAUSE EVICTION PROTECTIONS CONSISTENT WITH AND SUPPLEMENTAL TO THE CALIFORNIA TENANT PROTECTION ACT
12. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A.
Received and filed the report and provided direction to staff regarding the City of Perris Business Attraction, Retention, Expansion, and Development Strategies (BAREDS).
B.
Adopted Resolution Number 6760 declaring a Fiscal Emergency pursuant to Article XIIIC, Section 2(b) of the California Constitution in preparedness to continue the same level of services to City residents.
The Resolution Number 6760 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, UNANIMOUSLY DECLARING A FISCAL EMERGENCY PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIII C SECTION 2 (b) OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION, IN PREPAREDNESS TO CONTINUE THE SAME LEVEL OF SERVICES TO CITY RESIDENTS
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
14. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
15. ADJOURNMENT: