CITY OF PERRIS
MINUTES:
Date of Meeting:
January 13, 2026
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: Vallejo, Nava, Corona (arrived at 5:31 p.m.), Rabb, Vargas Staff Member's present: City Manager Miramontes, Assistant City Manager Bugtai, Assistant City Manager Reyna, City Attorney Sunny Soltani, Director of Development Services Phung, City Engineer Pourkazemi, Director of Economic Development and Workforce Ogawa.
A.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); 1 case:
1. Lamar Central Outdoor, LLC v. City of Perris et al, United States District Court of California Case No. 5:25-cv-02557-SSS-DTBx 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
1. Property: APN: 313-081-020 (24 S. D Street, Suites 108 and 110) Negotiating Parties: La Gare Café, LLC City Negotiator: Clara Miramontes, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
2. Property: APN 313-114-004 (600 S. D Street), APN 313-114-007 (no address), APN 313-114-003 (121 E. 6th Stret) Negotiating Parties: American Legion Post 595 City Negotiator: Clara Miramontes, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
3. Property: APN 311-120-029 (509 North D Street) Negotiating Parties: MAI II Properties, 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
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 5:32 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: Vallejo, Nava, Corona, Rabb, Vargas
Staff Members Present: City Manager Miramontes, Assistant City Manager Bugtai, Assistant City Manager Reyna, City Attorney Sunny 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 Economic Development and Workforce Ogawa, Director of Development Services Phung, Director of Administrative Services Amozgar, Director of Public Works Hill, and City Clerk Salazar.
3. INVOCATION:
Pastor Gregory McNair
God’s Harvest Community Church
21400 Johnson St.
Perris, Ca 92570
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Vallejo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
City Attorney Sunny 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.
Item D. No reportable action was taken.
6. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
There were no presentations.
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:
Ed Delgado
Ashley Barton
Lupe Gomez
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A.
Approved the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on December 9, 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
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Approve the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on December 9, 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:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Pro Tem Rabb requested that Item 10.D. be pulled for discussion and possible separate vote.
Councilwoman Nava requested that Item 10.B. be pulled for clarification.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. The following people spoke regarding 10.C:
Luz Gallegos
Ashley Barton
Maribel Nunez
The following person spoke regarding Items A,B,C,D:
Lupe Gomez
A.
Adopted the Second 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 Second 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 B.
Adopted the Second Reading of Ordinance Number 1468 approving Zoning Code Text Amendment 25-00005 -A proposal to amend Chapters 19.08 and 19.44 in Title 19 of the Perris Municipal Code 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) The Second Reading 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), AS AMENDED BY SENATE BILL (SB 415); AND MAKING FINDINGS RELATED THERETO Councilwoman Nava requested that this item be pulled for clarification.
Director of Development Services, Kenneth Phung provided a brief comment, regarding a correction made to the height requirement to 35 feet as per City Council direction.
Councilwoman Nava clarified that the setback would be 100 ft. regardless if it involves a rezone.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Marisela Nava, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Adopt the Second Reading of Ordinance Number 1468, with the clarification, as presented.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
C.
Adopted the Second Reading of Ordinance Number 1469 to address Just Cause Eviction Protections Pursuant to AB 1482.
The Second Reading 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 The following people spoke regarding Item 10.C.:
Luz Gallegos
Ashley Barton
Maribel Nunez
D.
Approved a funding allocation for implementation of the City of Perris Business Attraction, Retention, Expansion, and Development Strategies (BAREDS), in the amount of $1,008,941.04.
Mayor Pro Tem Rabb requested that this item be pulled for discussion.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rabb
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
0 to Approve referring the item back to the Economic Development Committee AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The motion failed for lack of a second.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Corona
Nava
Vargas
Vallejo
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Marisela Nava, seconded by
Elizabeth Vallejo to Approve Item 10.D., as presented.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, Michael Vargas NOES:
David Starr Rabb
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
E.
Approved the 2026 City Council meeting schedule.
F.
Approved Amendment No. 3 to Contract Services Agreement between the City of Perris and Mark Thomas and Company, Inc. for the I-215/Harley Knox Boulevard Interchange Improvements (CIP S095), Project Approval and Environmental Document (PA&ED), extending the contract term from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026.
G.
Approved the City’s monthly Check Registers for November and December 2025.
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 exceptions of Items 10.B. and 10.D.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6761, 6762 and 6763 regarding annexation of CUP 20-05101 (Beyond Food Mart) - to the City’s Maintenance Districts. CUP 20-05101 is located at the northeast corner of Harley Knox Boulevard and Perris Boulevard; (APN(s) 302-100-032); (Owner(s): Dena Oil) Resolution Number 6761 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 20-05101 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 6762 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 20-05101 TO BENEFIT ZONE 202, 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 6763 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 20-05101 TO BENEFIT ZONE 166, 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 City Engineer, John Pourkazemi introduced this item. The presentation for this item was waived.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:09 p.m. There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:09 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
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Adopt Resolution Numbers 6761, 6762 and 6763, as presented.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6764 and 6765 regarding annexation of CUP 20-05101 (Beyond Food Mart) to CFD 2001-3 (North Perris Public Safety District)-Annexation No. 74. CUP 20-05101 is located at the northeast corner of Harley Knox Boulevard and Perris Boulevard; (APN(s) 302-100-032); (Owner(s): Dena Oil) Resolution Number 6764 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-3 (NORTH PERRIS PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS WITHIN PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 74 THE QUESTION OF ANNEXING SUCH TERRITORY AND LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 74 Resolution Number 6765 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-3 (NORTH PERRIS PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION RELATING TO ANNEXATION NO. 74 AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF SUCH TERRITORY, THE LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF ANNEXATION NO. 74 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN The presentation for this item was waived.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m. There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Adopt Resolution Number 6764, as presented.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The Mayor asked the City Clerk to open the Ballot. City Clerk Salazar opened the Ballot and reported that it was marked YES.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Malcolm Corona, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Adopt Resolution Number 6765, as presented.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
C.
Issued the 10-day report identifying the measures taken to alleviate the conditions that led to the adoption of the initial 45-day Industrial Moratorium and adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance Number 1470 extending the initial 45-day Moratorium for an additional 10 months and 15 days until December 9, 2026, on the approval, establishment, and expansion of industrial warehousing and distribution uses.
Interim Urgency Ordinance Number 1470 is entitled:
AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON APPROVAL, ESTABLISHMENT AND EXPANSION OF WAREHOUSING AND DISTRIBUTION USES FOR AN ADDITIONAL 10 MONTHS AND 15 DAYS; AND MAKING FINDINGS RELATED THERETO Director of Development Services, Kenneth Phung introduced this item and gave the presentation.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m.
The following people spoke:
Paige Gosney
Bill Blankenship
Tatiana Flores
Lupe Gomez
City Attorney Sunny Soltani, provided clarification regarding the issues surrounding CEQA & CUPs, and that the moratorium pauses all development and that CEQA applies.
JC Franco
Ismael Gonzalez
Karla Pacheco
Franco Pacheco
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:44 p.m.
City Manager, Clara Miramontes, also mentioned that comment letters had been received, regarding this item.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Malcolm Corona, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Approve Interim Urgency Ordinance Number 1470, as presented.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
12. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A.
Made appointments to the various agencies and committees to represent the City of Perris.
Mayor Michael Vargas introduced this item.
The following Councilmembers Spoke:
Vargas
Nava
Corona
Vallejo
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
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve and ratify the Mayor's appointments to the various agencies and committees to represent the City of Perris.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Appointed the Mayor Pro Tem for 2026.
Mayor Vargas introduced the item and noted that Councilmember Corona would be his appointment for Mayor Pro Tem for 2026.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Elizabeth Vallejo, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve and ratify the appointment of Councilman Malcolm Corona for Mayor Pro Tem for 2026.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rabb
Vallejo
Nava
Corona
Vargas
14. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor Vargas adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 8:12 p.m. in memory of Cal-Fire Fire Apparatus Engineer, Danny Cook, from Perris Fire Station #90, who died in the line of duty, on December 31, 2025, and Regina Faye Landers Killian, sister of Former Perris City Councilmen and Mayor, Al Landers, who passed away on December 24, 2025.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nancy Salazar, City Clerk