Perris public meetings in 2023

Regular City Council Meeting December 12, 2023

The City Council is meeting to consider a specific plan amendment for an industrial building, several public works contracts, and the certification of recent election results. The agenda also includes closed session discussions regarding potential and existing litigation and real property negotiations.

• Ordinance 1439: Amendment to remove street segments for a 764,753 square-foot industrial building on Harley Knox Boulevard
• Contract with LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc. for Copper Creek Park Renovation Project
• Public Works Construction Contract awarded to L.C. Paving & Sealing, Inc. for Perris Valley Storm Drain Channel Trail Phase 2, Segment 1
• Contract with Pineda General Construction, Inc. for painting Fire Station 101 at 105 South "F" Street
• Resolution 6305: Certification of the November 7, 2023 Special Municipal Election results

The City Council approved a specific plan amendment to allow for a 764,753 square-foot industrial building. The council also certified the results of the November 7, 2023 Special Municipal Election and approved several public works contracts.

• Adopted Ordinance 1439 for a 764,753 sq-ft industrial building (3-1)
• Adopted Resolution 6305 certifying Nov 7, 2023 Special Municipal Election results (4-0)
• Approved contract with LOR Geotechnical Group for Copper Creek Park Renovation (4-0)
• Awarded construction contract to L.C. Paving & Sealing for Storm Drain Channel Trail Phase 2 (4-0)
• Awarded painting contract to Pineda General Construction for Fire Station 101 (4-0)
• Approved FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution SA-013 for FY 2024-25 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the November 28, 2023 Regular Joint Meeting (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting November 28, 2023

The Perris City Council and related agencies met to adopt several land use and infrastructure measures. Key actions included approving a rezoning for a 300-unit apartment community and annexing properties into various maintenance districts. The meeting also addressed updates to the marijuana tax and local construction contracts.

• Rezoning 14.68 acres for a 300-unit multi-family residential development at Rider Street and Evans Road
• Amendments to the marijuana tax in the Perris Municipal Code
• Annexation of property on Markham Street into lighting, landscape, and flood control districts
• Contract award to C.S. Legacy Construction, Inc. for the Paragon Skate Park Project
• Agreement with Storm Guard Construction for roof replacement at 227 N. D Street

The Perris City Council approved a rezoning for a 300-unit multi-family development at Rider Street and Evans Road. They also approved a Specific Plan Amendment to allow a 764,753-square-foot warehouse on Harley Knox Boulevard, with one council member voting against it. Several annexations to maintenance and public safety districts were approved, along with a contract for the Paragon Skate Park.

• Approved Ordinance 1436 rezoning 14.68 acres for 300-unit apartments (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1438 amending Marijuana Tax code (4-0)
• Approved annexations of DPR 22-00020 to lighting, landscape, and flood districts (4-0)
• Approved street closure on Nuevo Road for roadway improvements (4-0)
• Awarded contract to C.S. Legacy Construction for Paragon Skate Park (4-0)
• Approved annexations of DPR 22-00003 to maintenance and public safety districts (4-0)
• Approved reallocation of $1,164,374.40 for housing rehabilitation project (4-0)
• Approved SPA 21-05267 for 764,753 sq ft warehouse on Harley Knox Blvd (3-1)

Regular City Council Meeting November 14, 2023

The City Council addressed several items including a specific plan amendment for an industrial warehouse on Redlands Avenue. The meeting also covered multiple property annexations, vehicle purchases, and agreements for city services.

• Ordinance 1435: Amendment to remove a street to facilitate a 301,101 square-foot industrial warehouse on Redlands Avenue
• Annexation of DPR 22-00010 to several maintenance districts at the corner of Ramona Expressway and Brennan Avenue
• Purchase of one Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid for the Sheriff's Department and one Ford F550 Cab and Chassis for Public Works
• Agreement with Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. to replace air conditioning at 11 South D Street
• Intent to form Community Facilities District No. 2022-4 (Park West) with potential bonded indebtedness up to $14,000,000

The City Council approved a rezoning request for a 300-unit multi-family residential development and adopted an urgency ordinance regarding marijuana taxes. The Council also approved a $120,000 settlement with Isabel Carlos and several property annexations to maintenance districts.

• Approved $120,000 settlement agreement with Isabel Carlos (4-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 1435 for a 301,101 sq ft industrial warehouse (3-1-1)
• Approved First Reading of Ordinance 1436 for 300-unit residential development (4-0-1)
• Continued decision on 395,500 sq ft warehouse at Mapes Rd and Trumble Rd (3-1-1)
• Adopted Urgency Ordinance 1437 amending Marijuana Tax code (4-0-1)
• Approved purchase of Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid and Ford F550 (4-0-1)
• Approved purchase and sale agreements with Eiffel Tower Developments and Nuevo Gateway (4-0-1)
• Sent Just Cause Ordinance (AB 1482) back to Ways and Means Committee (4-0-1)

Special City Council Meeting October 24, 2023

The City Council and several city agencies will meet in a closed session. The discussion involves one case of potential litigation and three cases of existing litigation.

• Potential Litigation (1 case)
• City of Menifee v. City of Perris CVRI2203040
• Panattoni Development Company, Inc. v. City of Perris CVRI2203028
• City of Perris v. City of Menifee, et al CVR12303456

The City Council met in a special session and reconvened from closed session to act on a legal matter. The Council approved an agreement with Joe McKay and JM Realty Group regarding a Clean Water Act notice.

• Approved agreement with Joe McKay and JM Realty Group to delay Clean Water Act case filing deadline by 90 days (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a proposal for a 300-unit multi-family residential development at the corner of Rider Street and Evans Road. The commission also continued a review of modifications to the Perris Logistics Center project. Additionally, a scoping meeting was held regarding environmental impacts for a proposed industrial warehouse near Sherman and Ethanac Roads.

• Approval of 300-unit multi-family residential development at Rider Street and Evans Road
• Rezoning of 14.68 acres from Commercial to Multi-Family Residential
• Continuation of Perris Logistics Center modification at Mapes and Goetz Roads
• Scoping meeting for a 412,348 square-foot industrial warehouse at Sherman and Ethanac Roads

Regular City Council Meeting October 10, 2023

The City Council is conducting a joint meeting with several local agencies to address various municipal business items. Key actions include approving multiple land annexations for Nance Street and Nuevo Road, as well as several service contracts and agreements.

• Annexation of DPR 22-00003 on Nance Street to multiple maintenance districts
• Annexation of Tract 33338 at Nuevo Road and Evans Road to CFD 2001-3
• MOU with Perris Union High School District for mid-block crossing improvements
• Contract with C.G. Resource Management and Engineering, Inc. for water quality services
• Award of contract to Deark E&C, Inc. for the 4th Street Area Enhancement Project

The City Council approved plans for a 301,101 square-foot industrial building on Redlands Avenue. Other key actions included approving the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Budget and a Water Shortage Contingency Plan.

• Approved 301,101 sq ft industrial warehouse on Redlands Avenue (3-2)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Budget (5-0)
• Adopted Water Shortage Contingency Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 6265 for 2024 Annual Health Plan Premium Adjustment (5-0)
• Approved contract with Deark E&C, Inc. for 4th Street Area Enhancement Project (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Perris Union High School District for mid-block crossing improvements (5-0)
• Continued CUP 22-05023-A industrial warehouse appeal until Nov 14, 2023 (5-0)
• Voted unanimously in closed session not to appeal a court judgment (5-0)