CITY OF PERRIS
MINUTES:
Date of Meeting:
September 8, 2026
06:30 PM
Place of Meeting:
City Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Vargas called the Closed Session to order at 6:01 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 - 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 6:02 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
Mayor Vargas called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:08 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 Trejo, Director of Public Works Hill, Assistant City Clerk Haughney and City Clerk Salazar.
3. INVOCATION:
Pastor Dr. Tarray Deaver
The Carpenter’s Church
300 E. 5th 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 item listed on the agenda. She noted the following:
Item A. 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 Vice President Miguel Ramirez
8. PUBLIC COMMENT/CITIZEN PARTICIPATION:
The Mayor called for Public Comment. The following people spoke at Public Comment:
Sochil Martin
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A.
Approved the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on August 25, 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 August 25, 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:
City staff has requested that City Council continue Item 10.D to the September 29, 2026, City Council Meeting to allow staff additional time to return with a comprehensive timeline for reopening the street closure.
A.
Adopted Resolution Number 6833 regarding annexation of CUP 23-05025 - to Flood Control Maintenance District No. 1 (FCMD 1). CUP 23-05025 is located within the Spectrum Shopping Center; (APN(s) 305-080-082); (Owner(s) Basraon, LLC) Resolution Number 6833 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 23-05025 TO BENEFIT ZONE 168, 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 OCTOBER 13, 2026 B.
Adopted Resolution Number 6834 regarding annexation of CUP 23-05025 - to CFD 2001-3 (North Perris Public Safety District-Annexation No. 76. CUP 23-05025 is located within the Spectrum Shopping Center; (APN(s) 305-080-082); (Owner(s) Basraon, LLC) Resolution Number 6834 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 ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX CERTAIN TERRITORY THERETO [ANNEXATION NO. 76] C.
Adopted Resolution Number 6835 adopting the Annual Health Plan Premium Adjustment for calendar year 2027 and fixing the employer contribution at the equal amount for employees and annuitants under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act.
Resolution Number 6835 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL HEALTH PLAN PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2027 D.
This item was continued until September 29, 2026-
Consideration to approve IDI Logistics request to extend the full road closure of Ellis Avenue between Case Road and Goetz Road to October 30, 2026.
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Corona
City Engineer John Pourkazemi was called to speak, to provide an update on the street closure.
E.
Approved a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Perris and RK Engineering Group, Inc. to provide General Traffic Engineering services in the amount not to exceed $250,000.00, for a one (1) year agreement term.
F.
Approved Amendment No. 1 to First Amended and Restated Agreement for Professional Services between the City of Perris and Terra Pacific, LLC for the third one (1) year extension in the amount not to exceed $350,000, for a one (1) year agreement term.
G.
Awarded a Public Works Contract to Commercial Roofing Systems, Inc. for the roof replacement & waterproofing improvements project at 11 South “D” Street (CIP No. F057) in the amount of $278,276.00, plus a 20% contingency totaling $333,931.20.
H.
Adopted Resolution Number 6836 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.
Resolution Number 6836 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 I.
Approved Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with the Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce (PVCC), extending the lease for the property located at 11 South D Street, APN 313-091-001.
J.
Approved Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Grove Community Church, extending the lease for the property located at 11 South D Street, APN 313-091-001.
K.
Approved Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Love 4 Life Association, extending the lease for the property located at 11 South D Street, APN 313-091-001.
L.
Conducted the Second Reading by title only and adopted Ordinance Number 1478 amending Chapter 8.05 (Noisy Animals) and related provisions of the Perris Municipal Code.
The Second Reading by title only of Ordinance Number 1478 is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING (1) SECTION 7.34.080 (DISTURBING, EXCESSIVE, OFFENSIVE NOISES; DECLARATION OF CERTAIN ACTS CONSTITUTING) OF CHAPTER 7.34 (NOISE CONTROL) OF TITLE 7 (HEALTH AND WELFARE), AND (2) CHAPTER 8.05 (NOISY ANIMALS) OF TITLE 8 (ANIMALS) OF THE PERRIS MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF NOISY ANIMALS WITHIN THE CITY 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.D., which was continued to the September 29, 2026 City Council meeting.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6837, 6838 and 6839 regarding annexation of CUP 22-05172 (Truck Trailer Terminal) - to the City’s Maintenance Districts. 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 6837 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 22-05172 TO CITY OF PERRIS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-1 (STREETLIGHTS), GIVING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Resolution Number 6838 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 22-05172 TO BENEFIT ZONE 203, CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, GIVING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 Resolution Number 6839 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 22-05172 TO BENEFIT ZONE 167, CITY OF PERRIS FLOOD CONTROL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, GIVING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 City Engineer, John Pourkazemi introduced this item. The staff presentation was waived.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:21 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:21 p.m.
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
Marisela Nava to Adopt Resolution Numbers 6837, 6838 and 6839, as presented.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6840 and 6841 regarding annexation of CUP 22-05172 (Truck Trailer Terminal) – 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 6840 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. 75 THE QUESTION OF ANNEXING SUCH TERRITORY AND LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 75 Resolution Number 6841 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. 75 AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF SUCH TERRITORY, THE LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA OF ANNEXATION NO. 75 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN Director of Finance Matthew Schenk introduced this item. The staff presentation was waived.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Adopt Resolution Number 6840, 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
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Adopt Resolution Number 6841, as presented.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
C.
Adopted Resolution Number 6842 approving the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year (PY) 2025 and the Second Program Year Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
Resolution Number 6842 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS APPROVING PROGRAM YEAR (PY) 2025, SECOND PROGRAM YEAR CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) Director of Public Services Sabrina Chavez introduced this item and turned it over to Principal Management Analyst Martin Martinez to present on this item.
CDBG Consultant, Lisa Lopez, with Avant-Garde, continued the presentation to give the council a FY 25-26 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:36 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:36 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Adopt Resolution Number 6842, as presented.
AYES:
Elizabeth Vallejo, Marisela Nava, Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
12. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A.
Adopted Resolution Number 6843 approving the financing and issuance of bonds associated with CFD No. 2022-4 Improvement Area 1 (Park West) to finance certain public facilities related to Improvement Area No. 1 of the CFD. Improvement Area 1 is located south of Nuevo Road, west of Dunlap Drive within the City of Perris.
Resolution Number 6843 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS ACTING FOR THE CITY AND IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-4 (PARK WEST) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDED INDEBTEDNESS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,250,000 IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 1 TO FINANCE PUBLIC FACILITIES, APPROVING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Director of Finance, Matthew Schenk introduced this item and turned it over to Municipal Finance Advisor Jim Fabian, with Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates, for presentation.
Mayor Vargas opened the Public Hearing 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
Malcolm Corona, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Adopt Resolution Number 6843, as presented.
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 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nancy Salazar, City Clerk