CITY OF PERRIS
MINUTES:
Date of Meeting:
April 14, 2026
06:30 PM
Place of Meeting:
City Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Vargas called the Closed Session to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Vallejo. Nava, Corona, 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.
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
1. Property: 311-120-029 Negotiating Parties: MAI II Properties, LLC City Negotiator: Clara Miramontes, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
2. Property: 320-050-016 Negotiating Parties: Metrogrow Ventures, LLC 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)(2) – 2 cases
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 5:02 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
Mayor Vargas called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:30 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 Soltani, City Engineer Pourkazemi, Police Captain Lamb, Fire Chief Scoville, Director of Finance Schenk, Director of Parks and Community Services Ramirez, Director of Development Services Phung, Director of Administrative Services Amozgar, Director of Municipal Enforcement Services Robert Trejo, Director of Public Works Hill, Assistant City Clerk Haughney and City Clerk Salazar.
3. INVOCATION:
Pastor Edward Avila
Victory Outreach Perris
380 W. 3rd Street, Perris, CA
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. The council authorized two settlements agreements between the City of Perris and City of Menifee. Upon execution, copies of the agreements will be available to the public.
Item B. No reportable action was taken.
Item C. The council authorized one settlement agreement, for one of the two cases, and the agreement will be available to the public, upon execution.
6. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.
Presentation to the Orange Vista High School Boy’s and Girl’s Wrestling Teams in recognition of their accomplishments.
B.
Presentation of a proclamation in recognition of Finance Professional’s Week.
C.
Presentation of a proclamation in recognition of Arbor Day.
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. Due to the number of speakers, the Mayor noted that each speaker would be limited to 2 minutes for all speakers. The following people spoke at Public Comment:
JC Franco
Mohammad Rahman
Hector Gallegos
Sharfuddin Alam
Ismail Hossain
Asad Rahman
Shawkat Alam
Farhana Alam
Bashir Ather
Shaheen Manzurul
Shiekh Islam
Adriana Ochoa
Katie Keyes
Ashley Benson
Dr. Nizam U. Kazi
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A.
Approved the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on March 10, 2026 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 March 10, 2026 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:
Councilmember Rabb requested that Item 10.G. for a comment.
Mayor Pro Tem Corona requested that Item 10.E. be pulled for discussion.
A.
Approved Final Parcel Map 25-00005 (FPM 37437)- Final approval of Parcel map No. 37437 to consolidate five (5) parcels into a 41.43-acre parcel for an existing 804,803 square-foot industrial building known as Rider II, located at the northeast corner of Redlands Avenue and Rider Avenue, west of the Perris Valley Storm Channel, in the Light Industrial (LI) Zone of the Perris Valley Commerce Center Specific Plan (PVCCSP). (Applicant: Aaron Scherer, IDI) B.
Approved Final Parcel Map 25-00006 (FPM 37438)- Final approval of Parcel map No. 37438 to consolidate four (4) parcels into a 29.41-acre lot for an existing 548,019 square-foot industrial building known as Rider IV, located at the southeast corner of Redlands Avenue and Morgan Street, west of the Perris Valley Storm Channel, in the Light Industrial (LI) Zone of the Perris Valley Commerce Center Specific Plan (PVCCSP). (Applicant: Aaron Scherer, IDI) C.
Approved Final Parcel Map 25-00008 (FPM 38385) -Final approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 38385 to consolidate six (6) parcels into a 12.59 acre parcel to facilitate the construction of a 254,511 square foot industrial warehouse, referred as Redlands East, 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) D.
Approved Final Parcel Map 25-00009 (FPM 38386) -Final approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 38386 to consolidate eight (8) parcels into a 20.14 acre parcel to facilitate the construction of a 301,101 square foot industrial warehouse, referred as Redlands West, located on the westside 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) E.
Adopted the Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Numbers 1471 and 1472 approving Zone Change 24-05176 and Development Agreement Amendment 17-05136 to facilitate the comprehensive update of the Harvest Landing Specific Plan, including Phase 1 development as follows: 1) Zone Change to rezone 5.64 acres in the northerly area of the Harvest Landing Specific Plan from AI Zone to Specific Plan (SP) land use designation and to apply the MBU Overlay to 10.66 acres currently developed with the Val Verde Elementary School, and 2) Development Agreement Amendment for specific project improvements/community benefits. -This item was continued from the March 10, 2026 City Council meeting (Applicant: HIP SoCal Properties, LLC) The Second Reading of Ordinance Numbers 1471 and 1472 are entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE (ZC) 24-05176 TO REZONE 16.2 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED NORTHERLY OF ORANGE AVENUE, SOUTHERLY OF PLACENTIA AVENUE, EASTERLY OF INTERSTATE 215 AND FRONTAGE ROAD, AND WESTERLY OF INDIAN AVENUE TO HARVEST LANDING SPECIFIC PLAN, BASED UPON THE FINDINGS NOTED HEREIN AND SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (DA) 17-05136, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PERRIS AND HIP SO-CAL PROPERTIES, LLC FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMERCIAL RETAIL CENTER, A HIGH-CUBE PARCEL HUB FACILITY, WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT BASIN WITH RECREATIONAL TRAIL SYSTEM, RESIDENTIAL, RECREATIONAL, AND PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AS WELL AS PROGRAMMATIC-LEVEL PLANNING FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE REMAINING AREAS OF A 358.28-ACRE SITE, GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF NUEVO ROAD, SOUTH OF PLACENTIA AVENUE, EAST OF INTERSTATE-215/FRONTAGE ROAD, AND WEST OF NORTH PERRIS BOULEVARD, AND ADOPTING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF Mayor Pro Tem Corona requested to pull Item 10.E for a separate vote.
Due to the number of speakers, the Mayor noted that each speaker would be limited to 1:30 minutes, a total of 27 minutes, for all speakers.
The following people spoke regarding Item 10.E:
David Moore
Rita Rogers
JC Franco
Sandra Gil Ramirez
Haylee Rosenbaum
Alisha Jones
Kathia Hernandez
Jerry Sepulveda
Felix Fernandez
Anthony Cruz
Riley Edwards
Bradley Tray
Maria Torres
David Corbero
Julio Flores
Andrew Meling
Katie McClendon
Karla Cervantes
Mohammad Rahman
Franco Pacheco
Julio Reyes
Councilman Rabb left the City Council Chambers at 7:50 p.m. and returned at 7:53 p.m.
Councilmember Nava left the City Council Chambers at 8:19 p.m. and returned at 8:21 p.m.
Director of Development Services, Kenneth Phung, was called to present on this item and present the changes made on the project, since the March 10, 2026 City Council Meeting.
The Housing element, is permitted by right in the Phase 1 MBU, which is the 68 Acres, 650 Units, which allows additional housing.
Within 90 days of the project approval, the developer is making a $2 million contribution towards First-Time Home Buyer Down Payment Program, that will be administered by the city.
In addition, any commercial uses such as recreation, manufacturing, and will be subject to City Council approval.
The developer will be contributing $5 Million for a future Aquatic Center.
The following Councilmember's Spoke:
Corona
Rabb
Vallejo
Nava
Vargas
Corona
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Adopt the Second Reading of Ordinance Numbers 1471 and 1472, as presented.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
Marisela Nava
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
F.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6777, 6778, 6779 Initiating Annual Proceedings for the City’s Maintenance Districts (FY 2026/2027).
Resolution Number 6777 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 IN THE CITY OF PERRIS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972; APPOINTING THE ENGINEER OF WORK, AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT Resolution Number 6778 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 IN THE CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972; APPOINTING THE ENGINEER OF WORK, AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT Resolution Number 6779 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 IN THE CITY OF PERRIS FLOOD CONTROL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 PURSUANT TO THE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT ACT OF 1982; APPOINTING THE ENGINEER OF WORK, AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT G.
Approved a request from IDI Logistics to extend the full road closure of Ellis Avenue between Case Road and Goetz Road to August 31, 2026.
Councilmember Rabb requested that Item 10.G. for a comment.
The following Councilmember spoke:
Rabb
Corona
The following staff member spoke:
City Engineer, John Pourkazemi
Councilman Rabb proposed a motion to extend the road closure to June 30, instead of August 30th, and bring the item back to the June 9th City Council Meeting and direct IDI Logistics, to work staff with providing trees in the downtown designated area.
Applicant Lou Monville was called to speak.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve the request from IDI Logistics to extend the full road closure of Ellis Avenue between Case Road and Goetz Road to June 30, 2026 and work with staff to provide trees in the downtown area.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
H.
Approved a request from Richmond American Homes for a full road closure of Murrieta Road between Green Valley Parkway and Case Road.
I.
Consented to the Assignment and Assumption Agreement between Vandermost Consulting Services, Inc. and ALL4 LLC for Biological and Environmental Support Services for and during construction of the Ethanac Road Bridge (CIP S139).
J.
Adopted Resolution Number 6780 declaring support for California Cities Week, April 19-25, 2026.
Resolution Number 6780 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES WEEK, APRIL 19-25, 2026 K.
Approved a Contract Services Agreement with Guaranteed Janitorial Services, Inc. for custodial services at City of Perris park restrooms in the amount of $128,100.27 plus 10% contingency for a one-year term with the option to extend for up to four (4) additional one-year terms.
L.
Approved the purchase of a Reelmaster 3100-D mower from Turf Star Western for the Parks and Community Services Department in the amount of $56,608.38.
M.
Awarded a Public Works Contract to United Storm Water, Inc. for the Flood Control Storm Drain Screen Retrofit Project (Specification No. FCD 1-2025-26-03) in the amount of $463,398.00 with a 10% contingency of $46,339.80, totaling $509,737.80.
N.
Approved the City’s Monthly Check Register for March 2026.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Approve the Consent Calendar items, with exception of items 10.G. and 10.E., as presented.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
This item was continued to the May 26, 2026 City Council meeting -Continued General Plan Amendment 23-05247, Zone Change 23-05245, Planned Development Overlay Zone 23-05246, Tentative Tract Map 23-05244 (TTM 38775), and Development Plan Review 23-00019 (Continued from the February 24, 2026 meeting) to the May 26, 2026 City Council meeting – A proposal to facilitate the development of the Acacia Pointe, a 141-unit townhome-style condominium project on 11.6 acres, located south of Nuevo Road and east of Wilson Avenue. (Applicant: Ryan Woosley, D.R. Horton) The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 9:02 p.m.
The following people spoke at Public Comment:
Luz Gomez
Angela Martinez
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 9:12 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Malcolm Corona, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Continue General Plan Amendment 23-05247, Zone Change 23-05245, Planned Development Overlay Zone 23-05246, Tentative Tract Map 23-05244 (TTM 38775), and Development Plan Review 23-00019 to the May 26, 2026 City Council meeting.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
This item was continued to April 28, 2026 City Council Meeting - Consideration to adopt Proposed Resolution Number (next in order) approving Specific Plan Amendment 25-00006 – A Proposal to amend the Perris Valley Commerce Center Specific Plan (PVCCSP), 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 Proposed Resolution Number (next in order) is 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 25-00006 TO AMEND CHAPTER 2.0 (LAND USE PLAN) AND 13.0 (IMPLEMENTATION AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS) OF THE PERRIS VALLEY COMMERCE CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN TO REQUIRE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR WAREHOUSE AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER USES OVER 50,000 SQUARE FEET OF TOTAL BUILDING FLOOR AREA AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO DECIDE SUCH USE PERMITS, AND MAKING FINDING RELATED THERETO Due to the late hour, Mayor Vargas requested to continue Item 11.B to the April 28, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting.
Mayor Vargas opened the Public Hearing at 9:12p.m.
There was no public comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 9:12p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Continue the adoption of Proposed Resolution Number (next in order), to the April 28th City Council Meeting.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
C.
Adopted the First Reading of Ordinance Number 1474 to update the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) program to include a Construction Cost Index (CCI) adjustment for fees on all developments in the City of Perris and adopt Proposed Resolution Number (next in order) to amend and update the fee schedule applicable under the TUMF program to include a Construction Cost Index adjustment.
The First Reading of Ordinance Number 1474 is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 19.68.030 (TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE) TO CHAPTER 19 (FEES) OF THE PERRIS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY TUMF PROGRAM The Resolution Number 6781 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS AMENDING THE APPLICABLE TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE (TUMF) APPLICABLE TO ALL DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CITY OF PERRIS Director of Development Services, Kenneth Phung introduced this item and turned it over to Counter Services Supervisor, Gustavo Lua to present on this item.
Mayor Vargas opened the Public Hearing at 9:17 p.m.
There was no public comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 9:17 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Adopt the First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Number (next in order), as presented.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
D.
Approved a Location Sales Tax Sharing Agreement with Medline Industries, LP.
City Manager, Clara Miramontes introduced this item and turned it over to Principal Management Analyst, Armando Panchi to present on this item.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 9:21 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 9:21 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Marisela Nava, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve a Location Sales Tax Sharing Agreement with Medline Industries, LP.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
E.
Approved a Sales Tax Sharing Agreement with Dover, Inc. for the Ethanac Travel Center.
Assistant City Manager, Wendell Bugtai introduced this item and turned it over to Deputy City Attorney Matthew Cohen with Aleshire & Wynder, to present on this item.
Mayor Vargas opened the Public Hearing at 9:25 p.m.
There was no public comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 9:25 p.m.
The following Councilmembers Spoke:
Rabb
Corona
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Malcolm Corona, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve a Sales Tax Sharing Agreement with Dover, Inc. for the Ethanac Travel Center.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
12. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A.
Discussed and provided direction to staff related to the renaming of the Cesar Chavez Library and modification/removal of the Cesar Chavez statue and artistic paintings/murals on city property.
City Manager Clara Miramontes gave the presentation on this item.
The following people spoke at Public Comment:
Yolanda Tovar
Remy
Karla Cervantes
Franco Pacheco
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rabb
Vargas
Corona
Nava
Vallejo
The City Council proposed renaming the library to “City of Perris Library” and directed staff to refer the modification/removal of the Cesar Chavez statue and artistic paintings/murals on city property, to the Parks and Recreation Committee for their input.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve the renaming of the library, the City of Perris Public Library, and refer the modification/removal of the Cesar Chavez statue and artistic paintings/murals on city property, to the Parks and Recreation Committee.
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 9:55 p.m., in memory of Barbara Gonzales, Perris High School graduate 1953 and long time resident, who played an instrumental role in our city, who passed away on March 23, 2026.
Respectfully Submitted,
___________________________________
Nancy Salazar, City Clerk