Perris, California

Special City Council Meeting - July 7, 2026

The City Council, along with several other city agencies, is holding a special joint meeting to adopt two resolutions. They will certify the results of the June 2, 2026 Special Municipal Election, which approved Measure B. They will also authorize an agreement with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to administer the city's transactions and use tax.

• Adopted Resolution 6803 certifying election results and declaring Measure B approved
• Adopted Resolution 6804 authorizing agreement with CDTFA for transactions and use tax administration

Regular City Council Meeting June 9, 2026

The joint City Council and related authorities will approve minutes, adopt revised personnel rules, and award several contracts. The council will deny the Mitigated Negative Declaration and related approvals for the Acacia Pointe 141-unit townhome project on 11.6 acres south of Nuevo Road and east of Wilson Avenue. Additional items include contract awards for architectural services, street striping, and pedestrian safety improvements.

• Awarded a $154,000 professional services agreement to R Hanna Architects for design of the 227 North D Street building
• Awarded a contract up to $300,000 to Chrisp Company for city‑wide on‑call street striping services
• Adopted Resolution 6802 denying the Acacia Pointe 141‑unit townhome development (General Plan Amendment 23‑05247, etc.)
• Adopted Resolution 6801 revising and updating the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations
• Awarded a $574,320 contract to Estate Design and Construction Inc. for pedestrian safety improvements on ‘A’ Street

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a Planned Development Overlay Zone for 20.31 acres at 2500 S. “A” Street to allow continued operation of an existing manufacturing use (Central Wire) as a matter of right. Separately, the Commission approved a General Plan Amendment to incorporate the FEMA-approved Local Hazard Mitigation Plan into the Safety Element. Both items now go to the City Council for final action.

• Approval of Planned Development Overlay Zone 26-00002 for 20.31 acres at 2500 S. “A” Street to permit manufacturing use (Central Wire) as a right
• General Plan Amendment 26-00001 to incorporate the FEMA-approved Local Hazard Mitigation Plan into the Safety Element
• CEQA exemptions for both items under Section 15301 and 15061(b)(3)
• Approval of minutes from the May 6, 2026 Planning Commission meeting
• Presentation of a Planning 101 Workshop by Principal Planner Rafael Garcia

Regular City Council Meeting May 26, 2026

The City Council is deciding on the notice for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election and establishing candidate regulations. The body is also considering a zoning code amendment to create a Minor Conditional Use Permit process for lower-impact uses.

• Landscape Maintenance Services contract awarded to Bill and Dave’s Landscape Maintenance, Inc. for $3,609,426.70
• Homeless Outreach Services agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc. (DBA City Net) not to exceed $1,380,977.39
• Professional Services Agreement with Tierra West Advisors, Inc. for $80,000
• Ordinance 1475 to establish a Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP) process
• Proposed 141-unit townhome project (Acacia Pointe) south of Nuevo Road and east of Wilson Avenue

The Perris City Council advanced a November municipal election date and adopted candidate statement regulations for the ballot. Members approved a zoning text amendment creating a Minor Conditional Use Permit process to streamline approvals for lower-impact developments. The council also authorized several service contracts, including $3,609,426.70 for landscape maintenance and up to $1,380,977.39 for homeless outreach, while preliminarily approving annual assessments for three local maintenance districts.

• Approved November 3 municipal election and candidate statement regulations
• Advanced second reading of Ordinance 1475 establishing Minor Conditional Use Permit process
• Awarded $3,609,426.70 landscape maintenance contract to Bill and Dave’s Landscape Maintenance
• Approved up to $1,380,977.39 homeless outreach agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc. DBA City Net
• Authorized $80,000 business development services contract with Tierra West Advisors
• Approved preliminary assessments for Maintenance District 84-1, Landscape Maintenance District 1, and Flood Control Maintenance District 1 (hearings set for July 28)
• Adopted resolutions calling the general municipal election and amending rubbish collection charges
• Approved April joint meeting minutes by unanimous vote

Planning Commission Meeting

The Perris Planning Commission considered and approved a development plan for a 5,240-square-foot business park building on 0.44 acres in the Light Industrial Zone. The project, located on the south side of Commerce Drive between Perris Boulevard and Lake View Drive, was found categorically exempt from CEQA review. The commission also approved the minutes from the April 1, 2026 meeting.

• Approval of Development Plan Review 25-00005 for a 5,240-sq-ft business park building on 0.44 acres at Commerce Drive (between Perris Blvd and Lake View Dr)
• Adoption of Resolution No. 26-07 finding CEQA exemption under Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects)
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from April 1, 2026

Regular City Council Meeting April 28, 2026

The council will hold public hearings on requiring conditional use permits for warehouses over 50,000 square feet in industrial zones and on establishing a minor conditional use permit process citywide. Consent items include approving a $2 million road widening agreement and a $109,979 software contract. The council denied a resolution supporting a childcare special district.

• Public hearing on Specific Plan Amendment 25-00006 to require conditional use permit for warehouses over 50,000 sq ft in industrial zones
• First reading of Ordinance 1475 and resolution establishing Minor Conditional Use Permit process citywide
• Second reading of Ordinance 1474 updating Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee with annual construction cost adjustment
• Approval of $109,979 professional services agreement with Accela for permit software concurrent review
• Approval of $2,000,000 TUMF funding agreement for Perris Boulevard Widening Phase 2 between 4th Street and Case Road

The City Council approved a specific‑plan amendment that will require a Conditional Use Permit and Council approval for warehouses and distribution centers larger than 50,000 sq ft in the Light Industrial and General Industrial zones. The council also approved several consent‑calendar items, including a $109,979.45 professional services agreement with Accela, Inc., and a $2,000,000 TUMF funding agreement for Perris Boulevard widening. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved Specific Plan Amendment 25-00006 requiring CUP for >50,000 sq ft warehouses (5‑0)
• Adopted First Reading of Ordinance 1475 and Resolution 6784 establishing Minor Conditional Use Permit process (5‑0)
• Approved Extension of Time for age‑restricted residential development at Mountain Ave & McPherson Rd (5‑0)
• Adopted updated Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee ordinance with CCI adjustment (5‑0)
• Approved Accela, Inc. professional services agreement, $109,979.45 (5‑0)
• Approved Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account project list for FY 2026‑27 (5‑0)
• Approved $2,000,000 TUMF funding for Perris Boulevard Widening Phase 2 (5‑0)
• Approved excused absence for Councilmember David Rabb on June 9, 2026 (5‑0)

Regular City Council Meeting April 14, 2026 (AMENDED)

The City Council is deciding on several industrial parcel consolidations and a comprehensive update to the Harvest Landing Specific Plan. The body is also discussing updates to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee program and the potential renaming of the Cesar Chavez Library.

• Approval of four industrial parcel maps for projects including Rider II, Rider IV, Redlands East, and Redlands West
• Zone change and development agreement amendment for the Harvest Landing Specific Plan
• Public Works contract for Flood Control Storm Drain Screen Retrofit Project totaling $509,737.80
• Custodial services contract with Guaranteed Janitorial Services, Inc. for $128,100.27
• First reading of Ordinance 1474 to update the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) program

The City Council authorized three settlement agreements from pending litigation. It approved four final parcel maps consolidating industrial sites in the Perris Valley Commerce Center. The council adopted the second reading of Ordinance Numbers 1471 and 1472, approving a zone change and development‑agreement amendment for the Harvest Landing Specific Plan (4‑1 vote). It also adopted three resolutions to begin maintenance‑district assessments for FY 2026/27.

• Authorized two settlement agreements with City of Menifee (Closed Session)
• Authorized one settlement agreement for one of two pending cases (Closed Session)
• Approved Final Parcel Map 25-00005 for Rider II industrial parcel
• Approved Final Parcel Map 25-00006 for Rider IV industrial parcel
• Approved Final Parcel Map 25-00008 for Redlands East warehouse
• Approved Final Parcel Map 25-00009 for Redlands West warehouse
• Adopted second reading of Ordinance 1471/1472 (zone change & development agreement) – passed 4‑1
• Adopted Resolutions 6777, 6778, 6779 to initiate FY 2026/27 maintenance‑district assessments

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission approved a proposal to subdivide 1.82 vacant acres on the east side of G Street at the terminus of 2nd Street for a 37-unit condominium development. The commission adopted Resolution 26-08, finding the project categorically exempt from CEQA review under Section 15332. Commissioners Jimenez, Vice-Chair Shively, and Chair Hammond voted in favor; Commissioners Menez and Lopez were absent. This public hearing item was the only substantive action on the agenda.

• Approved Tentative Tract Map 25-00010 and Development Plan Review 25-00008 for a 37-unit condominium development
• Adopted Resolution 26-08 finding CEQA categorical exemption for infill development
• Approved minutes from the March 18, 2026 Planning Commission meeting

Planning Commission Meeting

The Perris Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a banquet hall with potential alcohol service at 115 Ramona Expressway, within the Perris Valley Commerce Center Specific Plan. The commission also approved minutes from the March 4, 2026 meeting and received an update on City projects.

• Conditional Use Permit 24-05234 approved for a 6,228-square-foot banquet hall at 115 Ramona Expressway, Suites 115-1 through 115-6
• Resolution No. 26-07 adopted, finding the project categorically exempt from CEQA review under Section 15301
• Commissioner Jimenez voted against the CUP approval
• Minutes of March 4, 2026 Planning Commission meeting approved

Regular City Council Meeting March 10, 2026

The City Council met to decide on several land use and development projects. The body denied the Perris Gateway Commercial Center project and approved a parcel map for industrial warehouses. Other actions included approving emergency services agreements and professional service amendments.

• Denied the Perris Gateway Commercial Center project on Ramona Expressway (Resolution 6775)
• Approved Final Parcel Map 24-05220 for three industrial warehouses totaling 3,316,317 square feet south of Mapes Road
• Approved $45,334.62 increase for EPIC Land Solutions, Inc. for the Perris Valley Storm Drain Channel Trail Phase 2 Segment 2 Project
• Approved agreement with Perris Elementary School District for Mass Care and Sheltering Services
• Approved modifications for the Expressway Commerce Center at Ramona Expressway and Perris Boulevard, denying a drive-through use

The council adopted Resolution 6775, denying certification of the final environmental impact report for the Perris Gateway Commercial Center. It also approved a mass‑care agreement with the elementary school district, an amendment to the EPIC Land Solutions contract, and a final parcel map for industrial warehouses. A motion to approve two zoning ordinances failed, and the ordinance item was continued to the April 14 meeting.

• Approved agreement with Perris Elementary School District for mass‑care services (no vote recorded)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 to EPIC Land Solutions contract, increasing amount to $287,240.41 (no vote recorded)
• Adopted Resolution 6775 denying certification of the EIR for the Perris Gateway Commercial Center project (no vote recorded)
• Approved Final Parcel Map 24-05220 consolidating parcels for three industrial warehouses (4 Ayes, 1 No)
• Motion to approve Second Reading of Ordinance Numbers 1471 and 1472 failed (2 Ayes, 2 Noes, 1 Abstain)
• Motion to continue Item 10.C to April 14, 2026 passed (3 Ayes, 2 Noes)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Perris Planning Commission will adopt Resolution 26-01 to approve a Conditional Use Permit and Development Plan Review for a commercial project that includes a 138,672‑sq‑ft self‑storage facility, a 5,974‑sq‑ft convenience store, a fueling station and a car wash on a 10.64‑acre site bounded by Case Road, Goetz Road and Ellis Avenue. It will also adopt Resolution 26-06 to approve a Conditional Use Permit and Public Convenience and Necessity Determination for a Type 20 alcohol license at a proposed 6,650‑sq‑ft convenience store with fueling station and car wash at 3945 Ramona Expressway. The meeting includes routine approval of the February 18, 2026 Planning Commission minutes.

• Approve Planning Commission minutes from February 18, 2026.
• Adopt Resolution 26‑01 approving Conditional Use Permit 24‑05060 and Development Plan Review 24‑00001 for the self‑storage, convenience store, fueling station and car wash project on the triangular 10.64‑acre site bounded by Case Rd, Goetz Rd and Ellis Ave.
• Adopt Resolution 26‑06 approving Conditional Use Permit 25‑00010 and Public Convenience and Necessity Determination 26‑00001 for a Type 20 off‑sale beer and wine license at a proposed 6,650‑sq‑ft convenience store with fueling station and car wash at 3945 Ramona Expressway.
• Public comments period for any agenda‑free items.
• Adjournment of the meeting.

Regular City Council Meeting February 24, 2026

The City Council is deciding on tax measures, budget amendments, and land use proposals. The body is also receiving annual public safety and fire department updates.

• Adopted Resolutions 6772, 6773, and 6774 to call a special municipal election on June 2, 2026, for a One Percent General Transactions and Use Tax
• Denied the Perris Gateway Commercial Center proposal on 20.28 acres on the north side of Ramona Expressway
• Approved the purchase of a Chevrolet 2500 truck for $70,383.79 and a Volvo pneumatic asphalt roller for $51,556.61
• Approved Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Amendments
• Approved a sublease agreement with La Gare Café, LLC for 24 South D Street, Suites 108 and 110

The council voted 3‑2 to deny the proposed Perris Gateway Commercial Center project on the north side of Ramona Expressway. The consent calendar items, including the 2024‑25 financial statements and several contracts, were approved. The council also authorized initiation of one litigation and continued the Acacia Pointe townhome project to the April 14 meeting.

• Denied Perris Gateway Commercial Center project (3‑2 vote)
• Approved City’s 2024‑25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and related agency statements
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Construction and Maintenance Agreement with Southern California Regional Railroad Authority
• Approved First Restated and Amended Sublease with La Gare Café, LLC for 24 South D Street
• Approved purchase of a Chevrolet 2500 truck for $70,383.79 and a pneumatic asphalt roller for $51,556.61
• Authorized initiation of one litigation (Closed Session Item B)
• Approved minutes of the February 10, 2026 joint meeting
• Continued Acacia Pointe development item to the April 14, 2026 council meeting

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission approved a zoning code and specific plan amendment to create a Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP) process for lower-impact uses across the Perris Valley Commerce Center, Downtown Perris, and Green Valley specific plans. The item was deemed exempt from CEQA. The commission also approved the minutes from the February 4, 2026 meeting and adjourned.

• Approval of Specific Plan Amendment 26-00001 and Zoning Code Text Amendment 26-00001 to establish a MCUP process for lower-impact uses across PVCCSP, DPSP, and GVSP
• Approval of draft minutes from the February 4, 2026 Planning Commission meeting

Regular City Council Meeting February 10, 2026

The Perris City Council holds a joint meeting to consider a public hearing on the Harvest Landing Specific Plan update, including a 391,725-square-foot parcel hub on 70 acres, zone changes, and a development agreement amendment. The consent calendar includes a $144,000 lobbying contract extension, affordable housing partnership transfers, and updated employer-employee relations rules. Business items include annual public safety and fire department updates.

• Public hearing on Harvest Landing project: EIR certification, General Plan/Specific Plan amendments, tentative parcel maps, conditional use permits, rezoning 16.2 acres, and Development Agreement Amendment 17-05136
• Consent: $144,000 two-year extension for legislative advocacy services with Kiley and Associates, LLC
• Consent: Joint resolutions approving transfer of partnership interests in AMCAL Mercado Fund and AMCAL Verano Fund for affordable apartments
• Consent: Resolution 6768 replacing employer-employee relations rules (Resolution No. 803)
• Business: Annual public safety update from Riverside County Sheriff's Department and annual Fire Department update

The City Council approved the minutes of the January 13, 2026 joint meeting. The council adopted the consent calendar, including transfers of partnership interests in AMCAL Mercado and Verano funds, a $144,000 contract extension with Kiley and Associates, and updates to employee‑relations rules and the classification and compensation plan. In a public hearing, the council adopted Resolutions 6770 and 6771, certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report and approving the General Plan, Specific Plan, parcel maps, conditional use permits, and development plan reviews for the Harvest Landing Retail Center & Business Park project. The council also gave first readings to Ordinances 1471 and 1472 to rezone portions of the project site and amend a development agreement.

• Approved minutes of Jan 13, 2026 joint meeting (5‑0)
• Adopted transfer of partnership interests in AMCAL Mercado Fund (Resolution 6766/EDC‑005)
• Adopted transfer of partnership interests in AMCAL Verano Fund (Resolution 6767/HA‑011)
• Approved $144,000 two‑year extension of contract with Kiley and Associates, LLC
• Adopted Resolution 6768 updating employer‑employee relations rules
• Adopted Resolution 6769 amending classification and compensation plan
• Adopted Resolutions 6770 and 6771 approving Harvest Landing project environmental report, plan amendments, parcel maps, permits, and development reviews
• First reading of Ordinance 1471 (rezoning) and Ordinance 1472 (development agreement amendment) for Harvest Landing

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission voted to approve a conditional use permit for a 1,025-square-foot Dutch Bros coffee shop with drive-through at the southeast corner of Perris Boulevard and Avocado Avenue. Commissioners also continued a proposal to revert a 2.9-acre parcel from Future Perris Valley Storm Drain to Light Industrial land use, pending further review. A training session on meeting protocols and procedures was conducted for commission members.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 25-05047 for a 1,025 sq ft Dutch Bros coffee shop with drive-through on a 0.50-acre portion of a 5.32-acre commercial center at Perris Blvd and Avocado Ave.
• Continued Specific Plan Amendment 25-00003 to revert a 2.9-acre parcel from Future Perris Valley Storm Drain to Light Industrial, located south of Perry Street and 700 feet east of Redlands Avenue.
• Received training on meeting protocols, procedures, and commissioner roles presented by Assistant City Attorney Benjamin Jones.

Regular City Council Meeting January 13, 2026

The City Council is deciding on zoning amendments for industrial warehouses and extending a moratorium on the expansion of warehousing and distribution uses. The body is also addressing tenant eviction protections and allocating funds for business development strategies.

• Interim Urgency Ordinance 1470 extending the industrial warehousing moratorium until December 9, 2026
• Ordinance 1467 requiring Conditional Use Permits for warehouses over 50,000 square feet
• Funding allocation of $1,008,941.04 for Business Attraction, Retention, Expansion, and Development Strategies (BAREDS)
• Ordinance 1469 establishing additional just-cause eviction protections
• Annexation of Beyond Food Mart (Harley Knox Blvd and Perris Blvd) to city maintenance and public safety districts

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted to approve the Perris Gateway Commercial Center project on Consent Calendar item B, including a Specific Plan Amendment, tentative parcel maps, conditional use permits, and development plan reviews for a 157,928-square-foot self-storage facility, six drive-thru restaurants, two fuel stations, and a car wash. The commission also voted to continue a public hearing for another commercial project on 10.64 acres near Case Road, Goetz Road, and Ellis Avenue, consisting of a self-storage facility, convenience store with drive-thru and fueling station, and car wash.

• Approval of Specific Plan Amendment to rezone 6.84 acres from Commercial to Business Professional Office for self-storage
• Approval of Financing Tentative Parcel Maps 38576 and 38985 to subdivide parcels for two phases
• Approval of Conditional Use Permits for self-storage, six drive-thru restaurants, two fuel stations, and off-sale beer/wine at Maverik convenience store
• Approval of Development Plan Reviews for 157,928 sq ft self-storage, 12,000 sq ft commercial buildings, 18,400 sq ft drive-thru restaurants, 10,039 sq ft convenience stores, and 5,425 sq ft car wash
• Continued public hearing for Conditional Use Permit 24-05060 and Development Plan Review 24-00001 for a 138,672 sq ft self-storage, 5,974 sq ft convenience store (Beyond Food Mart) with fueling station, and 1,667 sq ft car wash