CITY OF PERRIS
MINUTES:
Date of Meeting:
July 28, 2026
06:30 PM
Place of Meeting:
City Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Vargas called the Closed Session to order at 5:15 p.m.
Councilmember Vallejo arrived at 5:17 p.m. Councilmember Nava was absent.
ROLL CALL
Present: Corona, Rabb, Vallejo, Nava (absent), 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 Real Property Negotiators – Government Code Section 54956.8
1. Property: APN(s) 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
2. Property: APN(s): 313-091-001 (11 S. D Street) Negotiating Parties: Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce City Negotiator: Clara Miramontes, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
3. Property: APN(s) 313-091-001 (11 S. D Street) Negotiating Parties: Love 4 Life Association City Negotiator: Clara Miramontes, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
4. Property: APN(s) 313-091-001 (11 S. D Street) Negotiating Parties: Grove Community Church City Negotiator: Clara Miramontes, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
5. Property: APN(s) 313-272-005 (129 E. 10th Street) Negotiating Parties: Edgar and Stephanie Arredondo City Negotiator: Clara Miramontes, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
6. Property: APN(s) 302-140-004 Negotiating Parties: B&B Gardner LP City Negotiator: Clara Miramontes, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
B.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) – 1 case
C.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) - 1 case
City Attorney Soltani noted that the City Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss the items listed in the agenda.
There was no Public Comment.
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:17 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
Mayor Vargas called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:37 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Corona, Rabb, Vallejo, Vargas
Absent: Nava
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 Economic Development Sandoval, Director of Municipal Enforcement Services Trejo, 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
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Pro Tem Corona 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.
6. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.
Recognition of the City of Perris Special Olympics Basketball Team.
B.
Presentation of the “Pack-a-Smile Food Backpack Giveaway Event”.
C.
City of Perris Employee of the Quarter Recognition for Second Quarter of 2026.
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:
Adriana Ochoa
Genesis Prado
Tim Howard
Andrea Mares
Ashley
Franco Pacheco
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A.
Approved the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on June 9, 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
Malcolm Corona to Approve the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on June 9, 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:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
Marisela Nava
ABSTAIN:
B.
Approved the minutes of the Special Joint Meeting held on July 7, 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
Elizabeth Vallejo to Approve the minutes of the Special Joint Meeting held on July 7, 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:
David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas
NOES:
ABSENT:
Marisela Nava
ABSTAIN:
Malcolm Corona
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Manager Clara Miramontes requested that Item 10.S be removed from the Consent Calendar and continued to the August 25, 2026, City Council meeting, in order to review and evaluate the comment letters received.
Councilman Rabb requested that Item 10.B be pulled for a comment.
Mayor Vargas called for Public Comment. The following people spoke regarding Item 10.S Kallen Kildea
Vijay Sharma
Vineer Bailol
Greg Trouse
A.
Approved a Quitclaim Deed to Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for Storm Drain Easements in Tract 24715 (APNs 311-430-026 through -034) (RCFC Parcel 4475-500).
B.
Awarded a Public Works Contract to Carter Enterprises, Inc. for the Downtown Sidewalk Improvement Project (CIP No. S154) in the amount not to exceed $163,888.00, plus a 20% contingency in the amount of $32,777.60, totaling $196,665.60.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rabb
C.
Awarded a maintenance services contract to Bill and Dave’s Landscape Maintenance, Inc. for the Landscape Benefit Zone Maintenance Project (Spec. No. BZ-24D-2026-06), which will remove turf, convert irrigation to drip, and install drought-tolerant plants, in the amount of $183,068.00 with a 10% contingency of $18,306.80, totaling $201,374.80.
D.
Approved the purchase of two (2) Chevrolet Colorados from Quality Chevrolet for the Municipal Services Department for $74,751.32 and two (2) Chevrolet trucks for Community Services. One (1) truck with a utility bed will be purchased from Quality Chevrolet for $64,378.97, and one (1) truck with a regular bed will be purchased from Bob Stall Chevrolet for $49,212.57, for a total amount of $113,591.54, and one (1) van will be purchased for Public Works from Bob Stall Chevrolet for $49,458.33.
E.
Awarded the Professional Service Agreement to JMDiaz, Inc. for the Southern California Railway Museum Destination Perris Project Engineering Design of the Railroad Track Rehabilitation/Extension and Drainage and Crossing Improvements for the segment between Fourth Street and Seventh Street (CIP S148) in the amount of $246,387.00, for an 11 month contract term.
F.
Approved the Project Specific Maintenance Agreement No. TR-08-26CN39 between the City of Perris and State of California Department of Transportation for the construction of the Perris Valley Storm Drain Channel Trail Phase 2 Segment 2 (CIP P040) for the portion of the Project under the I-215 (RIV PM 25.1).
G.
Awarded the Public Works Construction Contract to D’ Ybanag Construction Company for construction of Roadway and Pedestrian Improvements (CIP S159) for a contract amount of $511,182.80, plus 20% of the contract amount for contingency in the amount of $102,236.56, totaling $613,419.36, for an 82 working day contract term.
H.
Awarded the Public Works Construction Contract to All American Asphalt to furnish and install Citywide Pavement Improvements, construct the new Public Works parking lot and provide improvements to the existing Public Works yard (CIP S157 and F076), in the amount of $6,198,886.95, for a 200 day contract term.
I.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6805, 6806, 6807 regarding annexation of CUP 22-05172 (Truck Trailer Terminal) - to Maintenance District No. 84-1 (Lighting). CUP 22-05172 is located on the northeast corner of Markham Street and Perris Boulevard; (APN(s) 302-110-021, 302-110-022, 302-110-023, 302-110-024); (Owner(s) Markham Street Partners 2, LLC) Resolution Number 6805 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS, APPOINTING THE ENGINEER OF WORK, ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF A DISTRICT MAP INDICATING THE PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF AN ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF PERRIS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-1, AND FOR PROVIDING OTHER ENGINEERING SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF THE ANNEXATION OF CUP 22-05172 INTO MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-1 Resolution Number 6806 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR ANNEXATION OF CUP 22-05172 TO CITY OF PERRIS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-1 Resolution Number 6807 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING INTENTION TO ORDER THE ANNEXATION TO CITY OF PERRIS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1, DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE LOCAL THAN ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT; SPECIFYING THE EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF THE AREA TO BE ANNEXED TO MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-1 AND TO BE ASSESSED THE COST AND EXPENSE THEREOF; DESIGNATING SAID ANNEXATION AS ANNEXATION OF CUP 22-05172 TO MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-1; DETERMINING THAT THESE PROCEEDINGS SHALL BE TAKEN PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972; AND OFFERING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 J.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6808, 6809, 6810 regarding annexation of CUP 22-05172 (Truck Trailer Terminal) - to Landscape Maintenance District No.1 (LMD 1). CUP 22-05172 is located on the northeast corner of Markham Street and Perris Boulevard; (APN(s) 302-110-021, 302-110-022, 302-110-023, 302-110-024); (Owner(s) Markham Street Partners 2, LLC) Resolution Number 6808 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS, APPOINTING THE ENGINEER OF WORK, ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF A DISTRICT MAP INDICATING THE PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF AN ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, AND FOR PROVIDING OTHER ENGINEERING SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF THE ANNEXATION OF BENEFIT ZONE 203 CUP 22-05172 TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 Resolution Number 6809 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR ANNEXATION OF CUP 22-05172 TO BENEFIT ZONE 203, CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 Resolution Number 6810 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING INTENTION TO ORDER THE ANNEXATION TO BENEFIT ZONE 203, CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE LOCAL THAN ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT; SPECIFYING THE EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF THE AREA TO BE ANNEXED TO BENEFIT ZONE 203, LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND TO BE ASSESSED THE COST AND EXPENSE THEREOF; DESIGNATING SAID ANNEXATION AS ANNEXATION OF CUP 22-05172 TO BENEFIT ZONE 203, LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1; DETERMINING THAT THESE PROCEEDINGS SHALL BE TAKEN PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972; AND OFFERING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 K.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6811 regarding annexation of CUP 22-05172 (Truck Trailer Terminal) - to Flood Control Maintenance District No.1 (FCMD 1). CUP 22-05172 is located on the northeast corner of Markham Street and Perris Boulevard; (APN(s) 302-110-021, 302-110-022, 302-110-023, 302-110-024); (Owner(s) Markham Street Partners 2, LLC) The Resolution Number 6811 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING INTENTION TO AUTHORIZE LEVYING ASSESSMENTS UPON CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY, TO ORDER ANNEXATION OF CUP 22-05172 TO BENEFIT ZONE 167, FLOOD CONTROL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, PURSUANT TO THE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT ACT OF 1982; AND OFFERING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 L.
Adopted Resolution Number 6812 regarding annexation of CUP 22-05172 (Truck Trailer Terminal) - to CFD 2001-3 (North Perris Public Safety District)-Annexation No. 75. CUP 22-05172 is located on the northeast corner of Markham Street and Perris Boulevard; (APN(s) 302-110-021, 302-110-022, 302-110-023, 302-110-024); (Owner(s) Markham Street Partners 2, LLC) Resolution Number 6812 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF PERRIS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-3 (NORTH PERRIS PUBLIC SAFETY) DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX CERTAIN TERRITORY THERETO [ANNEXATION NO. 75] M.
Adopted Resolution Number 6813 authorizing the annual tax levies for Community Facilities Districts and placement on the County Tax Roll.
Resolution Number 6813 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PERRIS CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NOS. 1-S, 2001-1 IA 1, 2001-1 IA 2, 2001-1 IA 3, 2001-1 IA 4, 2001-1 IA 5, 2001-1 IA 6, 2001-1 IA 7, 2001-2, 2001-3, 2002-1, 2003-1, 2004-1, 2004-2, 2004-3 IA 1, 2004-3 IA 2, 2004-5, 2005-1 IA 3, 2005-1 IA 4, 2005-2, 2005-4, 2006-1, 2006-2, 2007-2, 2014-1 IA1, 2014-1 IA2, 2014-1 IA3, 2018-1 IA1, 2018-1 IA2, 2018-02, 2021-1, 2022-1, 2022-2, 2022-3, AND 2022-4 ESTABLISHING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 N.
Approved the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program Budget.
O.
Adopted Resolution Number 6814 establishing the City’s Article XIIIB Appropriation (Gann) Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Resolution Number 6814 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION P.
Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Fieldman, Rolapp and Associates for Financial Consulting Services.
Q.
Approved the City’s Monthly Check Register for June 2026.
R.
Adopted Resolution Number 6815 and approve an Agreement with Hinderliter, de Llamas, and Associates for transaction and use tax (Measure B) audit services.
Resolution Number 6815 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF SALES OR TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX RECORDS S.
This item was continued until August 25, 2026
- Consideration to award the Public Works Construction Contract to Builders United to complete the construction of a 10,920 SF Fire Station, a 5,195 SF Administration Building, and Two Storage Buildings (1,000 SF) for a contract amount of $15,277,699.97, plus a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $1,527,770, totaling $16,805,469.97, for a 281 working day contract term.
T.
Approved Extension of Time No. 26-00007 - An extension of time request for Tentative Parcel Map 22-05050 (TPM 38368) to subdivide 3.8 acres into 2 lots to facilitate the construction of a convenience store with an attached automated car wash with vehicle fueling located on the northwest corner of Placentia Avenue and N. Perris Boulevard in the Commercial (C) Zone of the Perris Valley Commerce Center Specific Plan. Applicant: Tom Lau, Pegasus Architects U.
Approved an Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with RK Engineering Group, Inc. to increase the contract amount by $38,115 to $70,565 and Cadence Environmental Consultants, Inc. to increase the amount by $33,506 to $90,398 for a two-year term ending July 28, 2028, to complete the Draft Focused Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to update the truck route component of the Circulation Element pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 98.
V.
Adopted Resolution Number 6816 approving the amendment of the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan to include two (2) new City classifications and authorize the Amendment of the City’s Pay Range Placement Schedule(s) which sets forth the Classification and Compensation allocations.
The Resolution Number 6816 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 TWO (2) NEW CITY CLASSIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE THE AMENDMENT OF THE CITY’S PAY RANGE PLACEMENT SCHEDULE(S) WHICH SETS FORTH THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION ALLOCATIONS W.
Approved a License Agreement with Speedline Fuel LLC for the placement of pricing signs in the public right-of-way at the corner of 4th Street and Navajo Road for a ten-year term with an annual license fee of $144.00.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve the Consent Calendar, as presented, with the exception of item 10.S.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
Marisela Nava
ABSTAIN:
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Adopted Resolution Number 6817 confirming the assessments for Maintenance District No. 84-1 (MD 84-1) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Resolution Number 6817 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE CITY OF PERRIS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 84-1, CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND DIAGRAM AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 Mayor Vargas read Items 11.A, 11.B. 11.C , all together and recommended a motion to approve them all.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for Items 11.A., 11.B., and 11.C., at 7:45 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Adopt Resolution Numbers 6817, 6818, 6819, as presented.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
Marisela Nava
ABSTAIN:
B.
Adopted Resolution Number 6818 confirming the assessments for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (LMD 1) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Resolution Number 6818 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND DIAGRAM AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 C.
Adopted Resolution Number 6819 confirming the assessments for Flood Control Maintenance District No. 1 (FCMD 1) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Resolution Number 6819 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE CITY OF PERRIS FLOOD CONTROL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND DIAGRAM AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 D.
Approved the Perris Distribution Facilities, Industrial Businesses, and Truck Yards Tax Measure and adopted Resolution Numbers 6820, 6821, 6822 submitting the Proposed General Business License Tax to the City’s voters at the General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026.
Resolution Number 6820 are entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 3.42 TO TITLE 3 OF THE CITY OF PERRIS MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING A GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSE TAX ON DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES, INDUSTRIAL BUSINESSES (AS DEFINED) AND TRUCK YARDS; REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO CONSOLIDATE THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE; AND REQUESTING ELECTION SERVICES FROM THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS Resolution Number 6821 are entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENT(S) AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS, REGARDING A CITY MEASURE, PROPOSING A GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSE TAX ON DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES, INDUSTRIAL BUSINESSES (AS DEFINED) AND TRUCK YARDS, TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 Resolution Number 6822 are entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE, PROPOSING A GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSE TAX ON DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES, INDUSTRIAL BUSINESSES (AS DEFINED) AND TRUCK YARDS, TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 Assistant City Manager Ernie Reyna introduced and presented this item.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:57 p.m.
The following people spoke at Public Comment:
JC Franco
Marsoules
Bill Blankenship
Franco Pacheco
Tatiana Flores
Councilmember Rabb left the City Council Chambers at 7:47 p.m. and returned at 7:48 p.m.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 8:11 p.m.
The following Councilmembers Spoke:
Corona
Rabb
Vallejo
Vargas
Corona
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Malcolm Corona, seconded by
Elizabeth Vallejo to Approve Resolution Numbers 6820, 6821 and 6822 with the amendments as noted.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
Marisela Nava
ABSTAIN:
E.
Introduced the First Reading of Ordinance Number 1477 regarding Planned Development (PD) Overlay Zone 26-00002 – A city-initiated request to apply a PD Overlay Zone to a 20.31 acres site zoned R-10,000 Single-Family to permit as a matter of right the continued operation of Central Wire Inc., an existing legal nonconforming manufacturing use since 1966, located at 2500 S. “A” Street, on the northwest corner of “A” Street and Watson Road. Applicant: City of Perris.
The First Reading of Ordinance Number 1477 is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE (PDO) 26-00002 TO APPLY A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE TO 20.31 ACRES IN THE R-10,000 ZONE TO RECOGNIZE AND PERMIT THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF AN EXISTING NONCONFORMING MANUFACTURING USE (CENTRAL WIRE), THEREBY REMOVING THE NONCONFORMING STATUS. THE SITE IS LOCATED AT 2500 S. “A” STREET, ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF “A” STREET AND WATSON ROAD Director of Development Services, Kenneth Phung introduced this item and turned it over to Associate Planner Lupita Garcia to present on this item.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 8:36 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
Councilmember Vallejo left the City Council Chambers at 8:33 p.m. and returned at 8:36 p.m The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 8:36 p.m.
The following Councilmembers Spoke:
Vargas
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Elizabeth Vallejo to Adopt the First Reading of Ordinance Number 1477, as presented.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
Marisela Nava
ABSTAIN:
F.
Adopted Resolution Number 6823 regarding a proposal to amend the Safety Element of the General Plan to incorporate, by reference, the FEMA approved Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) into the Safety Element adopted in 2024. (Applicant: City of Perris) Resolution Number 6823 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING, BASED UPON THE FINDINGS NOTED HEREIN, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 26-00001 TO AMEND THE SAFETY ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO INCORPORATE THE CURRENT 2024 FEMA-APPROVED LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN (LHMP) INTO THE SAFETY ELEMENT BY REFERENCE; AND AMKING FINDINGS RELATED THERETO Director of Development Services, Kenneth Phung introduced this item and turned it over to Principal Planner Rafael Garcia to present on this item.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 8:39 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 8:39 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Adopt Resolution Number 6823, as presented.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
Marisela Nava
ABSTAIN:
12. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A.
Discussed and provided feedback regarding the Perris Historic Theater Operational and Funding Analysis.
This item was introduced by Director of Public Services Sabrina Chavez and turned over to Brian Wickersham from Aux Architecture, to present on this item.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. The following person spoke at Public Comment:
JC Franco
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Vallejo
Rabb
Corona
Vargas
Direction was given to bring back additional information regarding Scenarios 1, 2, and 3.
B.
Appointed a City Councilmember as the Voting Delegate and up to two (2) Alternates for the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference being held September 23, 2026, to September 25, 2026, in Anaheim, California.
Assistant City Manager Wendell Bugtai introduced this item.
Voting delegate: Vallejo
Alternate: Vargas
Alternate: Rabb
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Malcolm Corona, seconded by
Elizabeth Vallejo to Approve the appointment of City Councilmember Vallejo as the Primary Delegate and Mayor Vargas and Councilmember Rabb as alternates for the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference being held September 23, 2026, to September 25, 2026, in Anaheim, California.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
Marisela Nava
ABSTAIN:
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Rabb
Vallejo
Corona
Vargas
14. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor Vargas adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 9:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nancy Salazar, City Clerk