Perris public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission considered a proposal by HIP SoCal Properties, LLC to update the Harvest Landing Specific Plan. The approved version removes industrial warehouse and distribution uses in favor of a regional shopping center, a parcel hub facility, and up to 615 residential units.

• Approval of a 428,507-square-foot regional commercial shopping center on 46.49 acres
• Approval of a 391,725-square-foot Parcel Hub Facility on 70 acres
• Approval of residential land use for up to 615 dwelling units
• Zone change of 5.54 acres from Light Agricultural (A1) to Multiple Business Use (MBU)
• Conditional Use Permits for two drive-thru restaurants and a vehicle fueling station

Regular City Council Meeting December 9, 2025

The Perris City Council will vote on a 45-day moratorium on new warehousing and distribution uses, a first reading of ordinances requiring conditional use permits for warehouses over 50,000 square feet, and updated industrial development standards consistent with AB 98. Also on the agenda are a fiscal emergency declaration, just cause eviction protections, a rezoning for a future fire station, and multiple consent items including a $3.3 million transportation fee credit agreement and a $1.78 million solar project amendment.

• Urgency Ordinance 1466: 45-day moratorium on industrial warehousing and distribution uses
• First reading of Ordinance 1467 requiring Conditional Use Permit for warehouses >50,000 sq ft in industrial zones
• First reading of Ordinance 1468 and Resolutions 6758/6759 updating industrial development standards per AB 98
• First reading of Ordinance 1469 establishing just cause eviction protections under AB 1482
• Resolution 6760 declaring a fiscal emergency to maintain current service levels

The council gave authorization to initiate litigation on one of the three cases listed in the closed‑session agenda. It also approved a series of resolutions and ordinances, including the FY 2026‑27 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule, a joint community facilities agreement with Eastern Municipal Water District, an extension of the Ellis Avenue road closure, a $3,276,334 transportation impact fee credit, a 45‑day moratorium on new industrial warehousing, a specific‑plan amendment to rezone 3.4 acres for a fire station, and the first reading of an ordinance requiring conditional‑use permits for warehouses larger than 50,000 sq ft. All items were approved unanimously by the five council members present.

• Authorized initiation of litigation (Closed Session Item B) – approved
• Adopted Resolution SA‑016 adopting FY 2026‑27 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule – approved (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 6755 approving Joint Community Facilities Agreement with Eastern Municipal Water District – approved (5‑0)
• Approved extension of Ellis Avenue road closure to April 17 2026 – approved (5‑0)
• Approved Transportation Development Impact Fee Credit Agreement with Richland Ventures, Inc. up to $3,276,334.00 – approved (5‑0)
• Adopted Urgency Ordinance 1466 establishing a 45‑day moratorium on industrial warehousing and distribution uses – approved (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 6757 amending Green Valley Specific Plan to rezone 3.4 acres for a future fire station – approved (5‑0)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 1467 requiring conditional‑use permits for warehouses >50,000 sq ft – approved (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on the Perris Gateway Commercial Center, a 20.28-acre development on the north side of Ramona Expressway between I-215 and Webster Avenue. They are asked to adopt a resolution recommending the City Council certify the Final Environmental Impact Report and approve a Specific Plan Amendment, tentative parcel maps, conditional use permits, and development plan reviews. The project includes a self-storage facility, drive-through restaurants, fuel stations, a convenience store with alcohol sales, and a car wash.

• Specific Plan Amendment to rezone 6.84 acres from Commercial to Business Professional Office for a 157,928 sq ft self-storage facility
• Tentative Parcel Maps 38576 (Phase 1) and 38985 (Phase 2) to create four parcels each
• Conditional Use Permits for self-storage, six drive-through fast-food restaurants, two fuel stations, and off-sale beer/wine at Maverik convenience store
• Development Plan Reviews for site plan and building elevations across two phases (~12,000 sq ft commercial buildings, 18,400 sq ft restaurants, 10,039 sq ft convenience stores, 5,425 sq ft car wash)
• Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2024080050) and Mitigation Monitoring Program to be recommended for City Council adoption

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve amendments requiring a Conditional Use Permit and City Council approval for warehouses and distribution centers larger than 50,000 square feet in Light Industrial and General Industrial zones. The commission also held a scoping meeting for an Environmental Impact Report on updating the City's Truck Routes to comply with Assembly Bill 98. Previous meeting minutes were approved.

• Approval of Specific Plan Amendment 25-00006 and Zoning Code Text Amendment 25-00007 requiring Conditional Use Permit for warehouses over 50,000 sq ft in LI and GI zones
• Scoping meeting for Environmental Impact Report on General Plan Amendment 25-00002 and Code Text Amendment 25-00006 to update Truck Routes for AB 98 compliance
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from October 1, 2025

Special City Council Meeting November 18, 2025

Council will meet in closed session to discuss three lawsuits (including Panattoni v. City, and two cases with Menifee), potential litigation, and real property negotiations. The consent calendar includes contracts for traffic signals ($689K), storm drain maintenance ($1.45M), and a lease for a temporary fire station at 3012 Sawmill Drive. A public hearing will consider annexation of a warehouse property on Redlands Avenue to maintenance districts.

• Closed session discussion of Panattoni v. City of Perris, City of Menifee v. Perris, and Perris v. Menifee lawsuits
• Real property negotiations for multiple parcels (APNs 313-094-016, 313-263-017, 313-261-003, etc.)
• Traffic signal installation contract at Whispering Wood Lane/Evans Road and Placentia Avenue/Fire Station 90 for $689,342
• Storm drain maintenance agreement with United Storm Water, Inc. for $1,322,652.55
• Lease agreement for a temporary South Perris Fire Station at 3012 Sawmill Drive

The council authorized a legal action and adopted several resolutions annexing CUP 20‑05101 to maintenance, landscape, flood‑control and public‑safety districts. It approved the city’s Q3 2025 investment statements, awarded a $827,210.40 traffic‑signal contract, and approved multiple professional‑service agreements. The request to extend the Ellis Avenue road closure was postponed to the December 9 meeting.

• Authorized initiation of legal action (Closed Session Item B)
• Adopted Resolutions 6738‑6745 annexing CUP 20‑05101 to various districts
• Approved City’s Investment Statements of Compliance for Q3 2025
• Awarded $827,210.40 traffic‑signal contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc.
• Approved $150,000 professional services agreement with RK Engineering Group, Inc.
• Approved $350,000 one‑year extension with Terra Pacific, LLC for engineering consulting
• Approved $125,000 contract with Municipal Project Management Services, LLC
• Continued consideration of Ellis Avenue road‑closure extension to Dec 9 2025

Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Perris Planning Commission is conducting a special meeting that consists of a field trip to several multi-family residential apartment complexes and commercial shopping centers in the Temecula area. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the purpose is to observe and discuss the properties.

• Temecula Gateway (Temecula Parkway and Bedford Ct.)
• Arrive Temecula Apartments (43590 W. Ventana St.)
• Solana Winchester Hills Apartments (41100 Temecula Center Dr.)
• Heirloom Farms (Ynez Rd & Date St.)
• Clinton Keith Shopping Center (Clinton Keith, Warm Springs Pkwy, Murrieta, CA 92563)

Regular City Council Meeting October 14, 2025

The Perris City Council approved several contracts and agreements, adopted the 2025 Emergency Operations Plan, and voted on a zoning code amendment that removes the option for warehouses and distribution centers in the Business Park zone. The council also approved multiple professional services amendments and resolutions for annexing the Perris Logistics Center‑South area to various maintenance and benefit districts. Public hearings were held on the annexation resolutions and on the zoning amendment.

• Amended Albert A. Webb Associates contract for the Perris Valley Storm Drain Channel Trail Phase 2 to $752,463.05
• Amended LOR Geotechnical Group contract for Foss Field Park Renovation to $153,337.50
• Approved cooperative agreement for Ethanac Road Storm Drain Stage 1 construction
• Approved Vandermost Consulting Services contract for Ethanac Road Bridge environmental support at $283,781.00
• Adopted Ordinance 1464 eliminating warehouse and distribution center conditional use permits in the Business Park zone

The council voted 5-0 to initiate litigation on a closed‑session item. It approved several professional‑services amendments and adopted the 2025 Emergency Operations Plan, a zoning code amendment, and a classification‑plan amendment. The council also adopted three annexation resolutions for PM 38518 and approved the September 30, 2025 joint‑meeting minutes.

• Initiated litigation (5‑0 vote) on closed‑session item C
• Approved Amendment No. 4 to storm‑drain trail services contract, increasing amount to $752,463.05
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Foss Field Park geotechnical services contract, increasing amount to $153,337.50
• Adopted Resolution 6728 approving the 2025 Emergency Operations Plan
• Adopted Ordinance 1464 amending zoning code to eliminate warehouses in the Business Park zone
• Adopted Resolution 6729 amending the Classification and Compensation Plan with a new city classification
• Adopted Resolutions 6730, 6731, and 6732 annexing PM 38518 to maintenance and benefit districts
• Approved the minutes of the September 30, 2025 regular joint meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission decided on two land-use items and the re-election of an Ad-Hoc Committee. The body approved a rezoning request for a future fire station and a parking lot expansion for the Public Works Maintenance Yard.

• Approved rezoning 3.4 acres at the northeast corner of Murrieta Road and Watson Road from Open Space to Public Facility for a future fire station
• Approved a 0.72-acre parking lot expansion for the Public Works Maintenance Yard at 1015 S. G Street
• Approved the re-election of members to the Ad-Hoc Committee
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-23 regarding the Green Valley Specific Plan Fifth Addendum EIR

Regular City Council Meeting September 30, 2025

The Perris City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposal to redevelop 16.91 acres at Ramona Expressway and Perris Boulevard into a commercial/residential mixed-use project called The Retreat at Lake Perris. The consent calendar includes annexation of a warehouse development to multiple maintenance districts, a 184-lot subdivision, and several contracts for storm drain work, software, and engineering services.

• Public hearing on Specific Plan Amendment, Tentative Parcel Map, Conditional Use Permit, and Variance for The Retreat at Lake Perris mixed-use development
• Final tract map approved for 184 single-family lots at Evans Road and Parkwest Drive
• Contract awarded to Cheloletty Engineering for $1,782,988.80 for Storm Drain Improvements on Nuevo Road
• First Amendment with Downstream Services extended one year at $874,418.39 for storm drain maintenance
• Contract with Granicus, Inc. for $198,905.71 for agenda management software

The City Council approved the minutes from the September 9 joint meeting and adopted several resolutions annexing DPR 20‑00021 to various maintenance districts. It also approved contract amendments, awarded a software services contract, and adopted a resolution naming the Morgan Park Synthetic Soccer Field.

• Approved minutes of the September 9, 2025 joint meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolutions 6715‑6717 annexing DPR 20‑00021 to Maintenance District No. 84‑1
• Adopted Resolutions 6718‑6720 annexing DPR 20‑00021 to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1
• Adopted Resolution 6721 annexing DPR 20‑00021 to Flood Control Maintenance District No. 1
• Adopted Resolutions 6722 and 6723 annexing DPR 20‑00021 to North Perris Public Safety District and Public Services District
• Approved First Amendment extending Downstream Services storm‑drain contract for one year at $874,418.39
• Awarded contract to Granicus, Inc. for $198,905.71 for agenda‑management software through Jan 25, 2028
• Adopted Resolution 6724 naming the Morgan Park Synthetic Soccer Field

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several development actions, including approvals for the Perris Gateway Commercial Center project and other site plans. Items on the agenda include a continuance of a Green Valley Specific Plan amendment, adoption of resolutions for trailer storage yards, industrial standards updates, and a 7‑Eleven alcohol license upgrade. The meeting also includes routine consent calendar approval of minutes and public comment.

• Continuance of Green Valley Specific Plan Amendment 25-00001 to rezone 3.4 acres at Murrieta Rd & Watson Rd for a future fire station
• Adopt Resolution 25-15 to approve Tentative Parcel Map 25-00007 and Development Plan Reviews for Nance Street Trailer Storage and Maintenance Yards on 9.72 acres
• Adopt Resolutions 25-21 and 25-22 to amend industrial development standards in the Perris Valley Commerce Center Specific Plan and Zoning Code
• Adopt Resolution 25-24 to approve entitlements for the Perris Gateway Commercial Center on 20.28 acres, including self‑storage, restaurants, fuel stations, and a convenience store
• Adopt Resolution 25-27 to approve Conditional Use Permit and upgrade the alcohol license for a 7‑Eleven store at 4488 N. Perris Blvd

Regular City Council Meeting September 9, 2025

The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss four pending lawsuits and evaluate the city manager and city attorney. In open session, the council will vote on a consent calendar including a settlement agreement for the national opioid case with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, as well as multiple public works contracts and annexations. Public hearings will consider annexing a property (Beyond Food Mart) to various maintenance districts and a community facilities district.

• Adoption of settlement agreement for National Opioid Settlement with Purdue Pharma and Sackler family (Resolution 6708)
• Annexation of CUP 18-05248 (Beyond Food Mart) to streetlight, landscape, and flood control maintenance districts (Resolutions 6709-6711)
• Annexation of same property to Community Facilities District 1-S (South Perris Public Services) with special tax (Resolutions 6712-6713)
• Increase of $211,114.56 for 2025 Citywide Traffic Calming Project (CIP S117) with Hardy and Harper, Inc.
• Award of $495,000 tree trimming and maintenance contract to Mariposa Tree Management, Inc.

Council members approved the minutes from the August 26 joint meeting and took no action on the closed‑session litigation items. The council approved several financial amendments and contracts, including increases for the G Street paving reimbursement, geotechnical services, and a traffic‑calming construction contract, as well as a $495,000 tree‑trimming contract. It also adopted resolutions designating surplus land, joining the National Opioid Settlement, and annexing CUP 18‑05248 to multiple maintenance districts.

• Approved Amendment No.1 to the G Street Paving Rehabilitation reimbursement ($178,675.20 increase)
• Approved Amendment No.1 to the LOR Geotechnical Group professional services agreement ($29,875 increase)
• Approved increase to the Hardy and Harper construction contract ($211,114.56 increase)
• Approved award of a $495,000 tree‑trimming contract to Mariposa Tree Management
• Approved First Amendment to lease agreements for 11 South D Street property
• Adopted Resolution 6707 declaring parcel 313‑081‑004 exempt surplus land
• Adopted Resolution 6708 approving the city’s participation in the National Opioid Settlement Agreement
• Adopted Resolutions 6709‑6713 annexing CUP 18‑05248 to various maintenance and public‑services districts

Regular City Council Meeting August 26, 2025

The Perris City Council approved the minutes from prior meetings and adopted a series of resolutions annexing the Perris Logistics Center‑South (PM 38518) to several maintenance and public‑services districts, with a public objection hearing scheduled for October 14, 2025. The council also adopted the city’s annual investment policy, a health‑plan premium adjustment for 2026, and multiple zoning amendments, including a No Net Loss/Density Bonus program and a ban on cannabis advertising on off‑site freeway signs. Additionally, a specific‑plan amendment was approved for the March Plaza Business Park, a 66,686‑square‑foot development on 4.37 acres at Perris Boulevard and Harley Knox Boulevard.

• Adopted Zoning Code Text Amendment 25-00002 establishing a No Net Loss/Density Bonus Program (SB 330 compliance)
• Adopted Zoning Code Text Amendments 25-00003 prohibiting cannabis advertising on off‑site freeway signs
• Approved Specific Plan Amendment 23-05029 for March Plaza Business Park (66,686 sq ft on 4.37 acres at Perris Blvd & Harley Knox Blvd)
• Adopted Resolutions 6692‑6700 annexing PM 38518 (Perris Logistics Center‑South) to Maintenance, Landscape, Flood Control, and Public Services districts; objection hearing set for Oct 14 2025
• Adopted the Annual Statement of Investment Policy for FY 2025‑26 (Resolution 6701) and Health Plan Premium Adjustment for 2026 (Resolution 6702)

The council approved adding a potential litigation case to the closed‑session agenda. It approved the minutes of the July 29 and August 16 joint meetings. It adopted several resolutions annexing the Perris Logistics Center‑South (PM 38518) to various maintenance and public‑services districts, with a hearing scheduled for October 14, 2025.

• Approved addition of one potential litigation case to the Closed Session agenda (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held July 29, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of the Special Joint Meeting held August 16, 2025 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolutions 6692‑6694 annexing PM 38518 to Maintenance District No. 84‑1 (lighting)
• Adopted Resolutions 6695‑6697 annexing PM 38518 to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1
• Adopted Resolution 6698 annexing PM 38518 to Flood Control Maintenance District No. 1
• Adopted Resolution 6699 annexing PM 38518 to Community Facilities District No. 2018‑02 (Public Services District)
• Adopted Resolution 6700 annexing PM 38518 to South Perris Public Services District (CFD 1‑S)

Planning Commission

The Perris Planning Commission approved several major projects and zoning code amendments. They voted to recommend approval of a 141-townhome development near Nuevo Road, a mixed-use project on Ramona Expressway including 204 apartments, a hotel, self-storage, and restaurants, a drive-through coffee shop (Better Buzz), and a text amendment to ban warehouses in the Business Park zone. Two items were continued: a trailer storage yard and a warehouse/logistics zoning amendment for consistency with AB 98.

• Approved 141 townhomes on 11.6 acres near Nuevo and Wilson
• Approved mixed-use project (16.91 acres) with 204 units, 107-room hotel, 181,000-sqft self-storage, two restaurants
• Approved 1,741-sqft drive-through coffee shop (Better Buzz) on Old Nuevo Road
• Approved zoning text amendment to prohibit warehouses in Business Park (BP) Zone
• Continued warehouse/logistics zoning amendments related to AB 98 and Good Neighbor Guidelines

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the construction of the Vallarta Market Place Shopping Center and a street naming proposal. A proposal for trailer storage and maintenance yards on Nance Street was continued.

• Approved construction of Vallarta Market Place Shopping Center on 10.55 acres at Placentia Avenue and Perris Boulevard
• Approved naming nine streets within Tentative Tract Map No. 37904 at Mountain Avenue and McPherson Road
• Continued the proposal for Nance Street Trailer Storage and Maintenance Yards on 9.72 acres
• Approved Planning Commission Minutes from July 16, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting July 29, 2025

The City Council will first meet in closed session to discuss four existing lawsuits, two potential litigation cases, and negotiations for four properties (11 S. D Street, 24 S. D Street, 509 N. D Street, 1230 Citrus Ave.) regarding price and terms. After reconvening, the regular agenda includes presentations, public comment, approval of minutes, and a consent calendar with 19 items such as annexing the Beyond Food Mart gas station to multiple maintenance districts, awarding a $122,700 contract for Bank of Perris repairs, approving a $56,892 professional services agreement for an environmental impact report, vacating a section of East Frontage Road, and other routine agreements.

• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on 4 existing litigation cases and 2 potential cases
• Closed session: Real property negotiations for 11 S. D Street, 24 S. D Street, 509 N. D Street, and 1230 Citrus Ave.
• Consent: Annexation of CUP 18-05248 (Beyond Food Mart) to Maintenance District No. 84-1, Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, Flood Control Maintenance District No. 1, and CFD 1-S
• Consent: Awarded $122,700 public works contract to Camp Constructors, Inc. for Bank of Perris flooring and structural repairs
• Consent: Approved professional services agreement with Cadence Environmental Consultants for $56,892 for a focused EIR on General Plan Circulation Element for AB 98 compliance

The council unanimously approved a settlement agreement with OTC Perris, LLC. It adopted multiple resolutions (6674‑6681) annexing CUP 18‑05248 to several maintenance districts. The City’s June 2025 check register was approved and a resolution supporting the March Air Reserve Base land‑use plan was adopted. Item G, an extension of time request for a parcel map, was continued to the August 26, 2025 meeting.

• Settlement with OTC Perris, LLC approved unanimously
• Adopted Resolutions 6674‑6676 annexing CUP 18‑05248 to Maintenance District No. 84‑1
• Adopted Resolutions 6677‑6679 annexing CUP 18‑05248 to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1
• Adopted Resolution 6680 annexing CUP 18‑05248 to Flood Control Maintenance District No. 1
• Adopted Resolution 6681 annexing CUP 18‑05248 to South Perris Public Services District No. 1‑S
• Approved the City’s monthly Check Register for June 2025
• Adopted Resolution 6683 supporting update to March Air Reserve Base land‑use compatibility plan
• Continued item G (Extension of Time request for Tentative Parcel Map 22‑05028) until August 26, 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted to continue Zoning Code Text Amendment 25-00004, which would eliminate warehouses and distribution centers from the Business Park Zone, to the August 20 meeting. They also approved the June 18 meeting minutes and administered the oath of office for three reappointed commissioners. No business items were heard; the meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

• Continuance of Zoning Code Text Amendment 25-00004 to August 20, 2025
• Approval of June 18, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• Swearing-in of reappointed Commissioners Elizabeth Jimenez, Isaac Lopez, and Jillian Menez

Planning Commission

The Perris Planning Commission voted on several items, including a zoning text amendment to establish a No Net Loss/Density Bonus Program that complies with SB 330. The commission also approved a specific plan amendment and permits for a large equipment sales facility on Frontage Road, a wireless telecom facility, and a ban on cannabis advertising on off-site freeway signs. A scoping meeting was held for an environmental impact report on a proposed 549,786-square-foot industrial warehouse.

• Approved Zoning Code Text Amendment 25-00002 to add Chapter 19.89 (No Net Loss/Density Bonus Program) to comply with SB 330
• Approved Specific Plan Amendment 23-05321, Conditional Use Permit 24-05125, and Development Plan Review 23-00022 for large equipment sales/rental on 24.9 acres along Frontage Road
• Conducted scoping meeting for Environmental Impact Report for a 549,786 sq ft industrial warehouse at Indian Avenue and Harley Knox Boulevard
• Approved Major Wireless Telecommunication Facilities Permit 24-05170 for a 30-foot stealth water tower at Goetz Road and Sotelo Drive
• Approved Zoning Code Text Amendment 25-00003 to prohibit cannabis advertising on off-site freeway signs

Planning Commission Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Perris Planning Commission, consisting primarily of a driving and walking tour of the Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) facility located at 1301 Case Road. No public hearings, ordinances, or contracts are on the agenda; the meeting is focused on the tour and administrative items.

• Driving and walking tour of the Eastern Municipal Water District facility at 1301 Case Road, Perris, CA 92570

Regular City Council Meeting June 10, 2025

The Perris City Council will consider a large consent calendar including multiple public works contracts, subdivision agreements, fee changes, and labor agreements. A $3.8 million traffic signal and road safety improvement contract and an updated fire protection fee schedule are among the key items. The meeting also includes closed session discussions on litigation and property negotiations.

• Award $3,839,535.60 contract to Elecnor Belco Electric for Traffic Signal and Road Safety Improvements along Priority Corridors (CIP T032)
• Award $885,444 contract to Hardy & Harper for 2025 Citywide Traffic Calming Project (CIP S117)
• Approve updated Fire Protection Facilities Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and Fee Schedule
• Approve Successor MOU with Local 911 of California Teamsters and non-represented confidential employees, plus pay range schedules for 2025-2027
• Approve extension of time for Tentative Tract Map 38071 (81 single-family lots) north of Ramona Expressway

The council approved the minutes of the May 27, 2025 joint meeting. It adopted Resolution 6664 to authorize annual tax levies for Community Facilities Districts and Resolution 6665 to set the Article XIIIB appropriation limit for FY 2025‑2026. Several public‑works contracts were awarded, including a $3.84 M traffic‑signal project and an $885 K traffic‑calming project. The council also adopted ordinances adjusting speed limits, adopting CALFIRE fire‑hazard zones, and approved a $200 K fire‑plan review services agreement.

• Approved minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held May 27, 2025 (unanimous AYES)
• Adopted Resolution 6664 authorizing annual tax levies for Community Facilities Districts
• Adopted Resolution 6665 establishing the Article XIIIB appropriation limit for FY 2025‑2026
• Awarded Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. a $3,839,535.60 contract for traffic‑signal and road‑safety improvements
• Awarded Hardy & Harper, Inc. an $885,444.00 contract for the 2025 Citywide Traffic Calming Project (motion passed with five AYES)
• Adopted Ordinance 1457 adjusting speed limits on certain city streets and repealing Ordinance 1411
• Adopted Ordinance 1458 adopting the CALFIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones map
• Approved a $200,000 professional services agreement with Willdan Engineering for fire‑plan review services

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. It voted to continue a public‑hearing item concerning a Specific Plan Amendment, Conditional Use Permit and Development Plan Review for Orbis Retail Estate Partners' large‑equipment use on 24.9 acres. The commission also scheduled a scoping meeting for the Interstate 215/Ellis Overcrossing environmental impact report. No other business items were presented.

• Approve Planning Commission minutes for May 7, 2025
• Continue review of SPA 23‑05321, CUP 24‑05125, DPR 23‑00022 for Orbis Retail Estate Partners (24.9 acres)
• Schedule scoping meeting for I‑215/Ellis Overcrossing Project environmental impact report

Regular City Council Meeting May 27, 2025

The joint City Council meeting will adopt several resolutions that preliminarily approve engineer’s reports and intent to levy annual assessments for Maintenance District 84‑1, Landscape Maintenance District 1, and Flood Control Maintenance District 1 for fiscal year 2025‑2026. The council will also introduce the first readings of two ordinances: one to adjust speed limits on certain streets and repeal Ordinance 1411, and another to adopt the CALFIRE‑designated fire hazard severity zones map for Perris. Additional items include a closed‑session negotiation with La Gare Café, LLC for the 24 S. D Street parcel and an amendment to a license agreement for railroad track improvements.

• Adopt resolutions (6659‑6663) to levy annual assessments for Maintenance District 84‑1, Landscape Maintenance District 1, and Flood Control Maintenance District 1 for FY 2025‑2026.
• Adopt Amendment No. 2 to the Comprehensive License Agreement with Riverside County Transportation Commission for railroad tracks and other improvements.
• First Reading of Ordinance 1457 to adjust speed limits on certain streets and repeal Ordinance 1411.
• First Reading of Ordinance 1458 to adopt the CALFIRE‑designated Fire Hazard Severity Zones map for Perris.
• Closed‑session negotiation with La Gare Café, LLC regarding purchase terms for the 24 S. D Street property (APN 313‑081‑020).

The council unanimously approved a series of resolutions to levy assessments for Maintenance District 84‑1, Landscape Maintenance District 1, and Flood Control Maintenance District 1, and adopted Amendment No. 2 to the Comprehensive License Agreement with the Riverside County Transportation Commission. It also adopted the first reading of Ordinance 1457 to adjust city street speed limits and Ordinance 1458 to designate CALFIRE fire‑hazard severity zones. All actions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Resolution 6659 (annual engineer’s report for Maintenance District 84‑1) (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 6660 (intention to levy assessments for Maintenance District 84‑1) (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 6661 (annual engineer’s report for Landscape Maintenance District 1) (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 6662 (intention to levy assessments for Landscape Maintenance District 1) (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 6663 (intention to levy assessments for Flood Control Maintenance District 1) (5‑0)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to the Comprehensive License Agreement with Riverside County Transportation Commission (5‑0)
• Adopted First Reading of Ordinance 1457 (speed‑limit adjustments) (5‑0)
• Adopted First Reading of Ordinance 1458 (designating CALFIRE fire‑hazard severity zones) (5‑0)

Regular City Council Meeting May 13. 2025

The Perris City Council meets jointly with several city agencies. Public hearings are set for annexing two properties to maintenance districts and a public safety district. The council will review a draft two-year budget, discuss a density bonus ordinance for state housing compliance, and vote on contracts for street and storm drain improvements, a fire station land acquisition, and sign ordinance amendments.

• Public hearings on annexation of The Charlie Perris Apartments and DPR 21-00012 to maintenance districts and CFD 2001-3
• Award of $127,713 contract for Ramona Expressway Crossing Improvements
• Award of $193,580 contract for storm drain improvements on Placentia Avenue at Spokane Street
• Acceptance of grant deed for 3.40-acre property for South Perris Fire Station
• Consideration of No Net Loss/Density Bonus Ordinance to comply with Senate Bill 330

The council approved the Consent Calendar, adopting multiple ordinances, resolutions, and contracts. Ordinance 1455 was adopted to allow trash‑collection rate changes by resolution, and Ordinance 1456 approved an amendment for off‑site freeway signage. The council accepted a grant deed for a 3.40‑acre fire‑station property, approved road closures on 4th Street and Murrieta Road, and awarded public‑works contracts totaling $385,551.60. Additional approvals included a purchase agreement for a 0.51‑acre right‑of‑way, a project list for SB 1 road‑maintenance funds, and an exclusive negotiation agreement for properties on Perris Boulevard.

• Approved Interlocal Agreement for 2024 Justice Assistance Grant (Consent Calendar)
• Adopted Ordinance 1455 allowing trash‑collection rate changes by resolution
• Adopted Ordinance 1456 amending sign regulations for off‑site freeway signs
• Accepted grant deed for 3.40‑acre property for South Perris Fire Station
• Approved full road closure on 4th Street (May 27‑June 2, 2025)
• Approved full road closure on Murrieta Road (May 27‑May 30, 2025)
• Awarded WGJ Enterprises contract for Ramona Expressway improvements ($153,255.60)
• Awarded Cheloletty Engineering contract for storm drain improvements ($232,296.00)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviewed a proposal for 141 townhome-style condominiums south of Nuevo Road and east of Wilson Avenue, but voted to continue the item. The body also held a workshop regarding a new Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map mandated by the State Fire Marshal.

• Proposal for 141 townhome-style condominiums on 11.6 acres south of Nuevo Road and east of Wilson Avenue (Continued)
• General Plan Amendment to update Figure S-5 Wildfire Hazards Map (Continued)
• Workshop to discuss the new Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map mandated by the State Fire Marshal

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved Major Modification 25-00003 to convert a passenger vehicle parking lot into an 85-space truck trailer parking lot at 450 East Rider Street, within the Perris Valley Commerce Center Specific Plan. The commission also held a workshop on restoring the Perris Historic Theater and approved minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting. No public hearings or other business items were listed on the agenda.

• Major Modification 25-00003 approved to convert parking lot to 85 truck trailer spaces at 450 East Rider Street
• Workshop held on restoration of the Perris Historic Theater
• Consent calendar: approval of April 2, 2025 Planning Commission minutes

Regular City Council Meeting April 8, 2025

The joint City Council meeting approved several consent‑calendar contracts, including a $1,099,450 design services agreement for the South Perris Fire Station and a $459,165 amendment to the ShotSpotter policing technology contract. The council also adopted Specific Plan Amendment 24‑05086, changing the land‑use designation of a 0.98‑acre parcel at 4063 N. Webster Avenue from residential to commercial and applying a residential overlay at 855 W. Markham Street to expand the existing Chevron fueling station. Public hearings addressed trash‑collection rate changes, reprogramming $162,344.70 of CDBG funds, and a zoning code amendment for off‑site freeway signs.

• Professional Services Agreement to STK Architecture, Inc. for South Perris Fire Station design, $1,099,450 (including 10% contingency)
• Amendment No. 3 to ShotSpotter Policing Technology contract, up to $459,165 for one year
• Cultural Resource Monitoring Agreement with Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians for Ethanac Road Bridge, $42,000
• Adoption of Specific Plan Amendment 24‑05086 expanding Chevron fueling station, changing land use at 4063 N. Webster Ave and 855 W. Markham St
• First Reading of Ordinance 1455 to allow trash‑collection rate changes by resolution and adoption of Resolution 6646 for disposal rates

The council approved the minutes from the March 25 joint meeting. It adopted a specific‑plan amendment to expand the Chevron fueling station, changing a 0.98‑acre parcel from residential to commercial and applying a residential overlay to another site. The council also approved several contracts and resolutions, including a $1,099,450 design contract for the South Perris Fire Station, a $459,165 ShotSpotter amendment, a $42,000 cultural‑resource monitoring agreement, and CDBG funding actions.

• Approved minutes of the March 25, 2025 joint meeting (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,099,450 design contract to STK Architecture for South Perris Fire Station (unanimous)
• Approved $459,165 amendment to ShotSpotter policing technology agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Specific Plan Amendment 24-05086 expanding Chevron station, changing land use (unanimous)
• Approved $42,000 Cultural Resource Monitoring Agreement with Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1455 and Resolution 6646 for trash‑collection rate changes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 6647 reprogramming $162,344.70 CDBG funds to new activities (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 6648 approving the 2025‑2026 CDBG Annual Action Plan (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 25-00001 to increase the capacity of an existing congregated living health facility (Sunnysands Manor, LLC) from 12 to 18 patients at 2263 Sunnysands Drive. The Commission will also consider approving the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit 25-00001 to expand Sunnysands Manor health facility capacity from 12 to 18 patients at 2263 Sunnysands Drive
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from March 19, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting March 25, 2025

The council will approve minutes and adopt a consent calendar containing a series of resolutions that annex specific parcels on Medical Center Drive and the Charlie Perris Apartments site to various maintenance districts for lighting, landscaping, flood control, and public safety. The resolutions also initiate levy and assessment proceedings for fiscal year 2025/2026 in those districts. Closed‑session items include legal counsel conferences on existing and potential litigation and property negotiations with private parties.

• Adopted Resolutions 6607‑6609 annexing DPR 21‑00012 (Medical Center Drive) to Maintenance District 84‑1 (lighting).
• Adopted Resolutions 6610‑6612 annexing DPR 21‑00012 to Landscape Maintenance District 1.
• Adopted Resolution 6613 annexing DPR 21‑00012 to Flood Control Maintenance District 1.
• Adopted Resolution 6614 annexing DPR 21‑00012 to North Perris Public Safety District (CFD 2001‑3).
• Adopted Resolutions 6615‑6618 annexing DPR 15‑00014 (The Charlie Perris Apartments) to Landscape Maintenance District 1 and Flood Control Maintenance District 1.

The City Council approved the February 25 and March 6 joint‑meeting minutes, recording a 5‑0 vote on the former and a 4‑0 vote with one abstention on the latter. The council then adopted a series of resolutions annexing parcel DPR 21‑00012 on Medical Center Drive into Maintenance District 84‑1, Landscape Maintenance District 1, Flood Control Maintenance District 1, and the North Perris Public Safety District, with a public hearing set for May 13, 2025. No actions were taken on the closed‑session agenda items.

• Approved minutes of Feb 25, 2025 joint meeting (5‑0 vote)
• Approved minutes of Mar 6, 2025 special joint meeting (4‑0, 1 abstain)
• Adopted Resolution 6607 annexing DPR 21‑00012 to Maintenance District 84‑1
• Adopted Resolution 6608 preliminarily approving engineer’s report for that annexation
• Adopted Resolution 6609 declaring intent to annex DPR 21‑00012 to Maintenance District 84‑1, hearing May 13 2025
• Adopted Resolution 6610 annexing DPR 21‑00012 to Landscape Maintenance District 1
• Adopted Resolution 6611 preliminarily approving engineer’s report for that annexation
• Adopted Resolution 6612 declaring intent to annex DPR 21‑00012 to Landscape Maintenance District 1, hearing May 13 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted on several development proposals. It denied a Specific Plan Amendment to rezone 4.01 acres for a 58,974-square-foot industrial building. It approved a conditional use permit for a convenience store with car wash and fuel station, and a business park development. It also approved a zoning text amendment to allow off-site freeway signs for shopping centers.

• Denied Specific Plan Amendment 22-05375 and Development Plan Review 22-00036 for a 58,974-sq-ft industrial building south of Harley Knox and west of Perris Boulevard
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 22-05292 and Parcel Merger 23-05049 for a 7,250-sq-ft convenience store with fuel station and car wash at Ethanac and Trumble Roads
• Approved Specific Plan Amendment 23-05029, Tentative Parcel Map 23-05028, and Development Plan Review 22-00031 for a 66,686-sq-ft business park at Perris and Harley Knox Boulevards
• Approved Zoning Code Text Amendment 25-05059 to allow off-site freeway signs associated with commercial shopping centers
• Approved minutes from February 19, 2025 meeting

Regular City Council Meeting February 25, 2025

The council will hold public hearings to authorize bond issuances for Community Facilities Districts No. 2021-1 (Avion Pointe/Acacia) and No. 2022-1 (Willowbend/Ivy Pointe) totaling up to $17 million. Consent items include adoption of ordinances on prohibited camping/encampment removal and updating the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) program. The council will also consider a proposal to lower the Cannabis Retail Tax Rate and continue a hearing on a 412,348 sq ft industrial warehouse project.

• Authorize up to $2.5M bond for CFD No. 2021-1 (Avion Pointe/Acacia) and up to $14.5M for CFD No. 2022-1 (Willowbend/Ivy Pointe) via PJPA-032
• Second reading of Ordinance 1451 establishing prohibited camping and encampment removal procedure
• Second reading of Ordinance 1452 updating the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) program
• Continued hearing for General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for a 412,348 sq ft industrial warehouse at Sherman Road and Ethanac Road
• Discussion on lowering the Cannabis Retail Tax Rate

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted on several development proposals. It approved a Specific Plan Amendment and Major Modification to expand the Chevron fueling station at 796 Ramona Expressway, adding CNG, diesel, and hydrogen dispensers (4-1). It also approved a Conditional Use Permit and Variance for a new Jack in the Box restaurant at 500 E. 4th Street with dual drive-thru lanes. Two items were continued: a business park at Perris Boulevard and Harley Knox Boulevard, and an industrial building south of Harley Knox Boulevard.

• Approved (4-1) expansion of Chevron station at 796 Ramona Expressway with 6 CNG/diesel and 4 hydrogen dispensers
• Approved Jack in the Box replacement at 500 E. 4th Street with dual drive-thru and modified setbacks
• Continued business park project (66,686 sq ft) at northwest corner of Perris and Harley Knox
• Continued 58,974-sq-ft industrial building south of Harley Knox west of Perris
• Approved Planning Commission minutes from February 5, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting February 11, 2025

The City Council will consider consent calendar items including the second reading of four ordinances establishing a Housing Opportunity Areas Overlay Zone to remove constraints on housing development. Other consent items include annexation of the Redlands West development into multiple maintenance and community facilities districts, a reimbursement agreement with EMWD for a street project, and a contract extension for an emergency services coordinator. The meeting also includes a closed session on pending litigation and a property negotiation, followed by a public hearing (item partially shown).

• Second reading of Ordinances 1447-1450 creating a Housing Opportunity Areas Overlay Zone on 69 parcels to implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element
• Annexation of DPR 20-00020 (Redlands West, 8 parcels on Redlands Avenue) into Lighting, Landscape, Flood Control, and Public Safety districts
• Reimbursement agreement with Eastern Municipal Water District for $47,100 for the G Street Paving Rehabilitation Project
• Contract services agreement extension with Riverside County Emergency Management Department for $26,666.67 for a part-time Emergency Services Coordinator
• Approval of amended bylaws for the Motlagh Scholarship Foundation (Resolution 6601)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a parcel merger and development plan for a 5,926-square-foot truck tire shop with an attached canopy on 0.93 acres at the southwest corner of Commerce Drive and Johnson Avenue. The item was continued from September 2024. The commission also swore in new Commissioner Jillian Menez and received a Brown Act training presentation. Consent calendar minutes from January 15, 2025, were approved.

• Approved Parcel Merger 23-05143 and Development Plan Review 22-00033 for a 5,926 sq ft truck tire shop and 5,920 sq ft canopy on 0.93 acres at Commerce Drive and Johnson Avenue.
• Swearing in of new Planning Commissioner Jillian Menez.
• Brown Act procedures presentation by Assistant City Attorney Benjamin R. Jones.
• Approved Planning Commission minutes from January 15, 2025.
• Public comments period allowed three minutes per speaker for items not on the agenda.

Regular City Council Meeting January 28, 2025

The Perris City Council is scheduled to approve multiple public works contracts, including the Ramona Expressway median improvements and a citywide pavement management program. The meeting also includes the adoption of resolutions regarding the annexation of specific properties to various maintenance districts.

• Awarded $2.28M contract to Conserve LandCare for Ramona Expressway median improvements
• Awarded $2.98M contract to Superb Engineering for Raised Landscape Median Improvements
• Awarded $59,945 contract to Bucknam Infrastructure Group for pavement management program
• Adopted resolutions for annexing DPR 22-00008 to Maintenance District No. 84-1
• Adopted resolutions for annexing CUP 19-05295 to Maintenance District No. 84-1

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and approved a Development Plan Review for a 427,224-square-foot industrial warehouse on a 20.2-acre site at 100 W. Sinclair Street, within the Perris Valley Commerce Center Specific Plan. They also approved the minutes from the December 18, 2024, meeting, which was part of the consent calendar.

• Approved Development Plan Review 22-00027 for a 427,224 square-foot industrial warehouse at 100 W. Sinclair Street
• Adopted Resolution 25-01, Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2394, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
• Approved the Planning Commission minutes for December 18, 2024

Regular City Council Meeting January 14, 2025

The joint City Council meeting will approve several annexations and district changes, adopt multiple resolutions, and award major public works contracts. Key decisions include a $19,125,947 contract for the Ethanac Road Bridge, a $690,414 fee program for North Perris Road improvements, and the purchase of vehicles and a generator. The council will also consider continued General Plan amendments for a large industrial warehouse project.

• Adopted resolutions annexing DPR 22‑00011 to Landscape Maintenance District 1 and Flood Control Maintenance District 1
• Awarded Riverside Construction Co. $19,125,947 (plus $3,825,189 contingency) for Ethanac Road Bridge over San Jacinto River
• Approved North Perris Road and Bridge Benefit District fee program up to $690,414.05 for specific plan improvements
• Approved purchase of a Toyota Hybrid Highlander ($55,081.20) and a Chevrolet van ($53,522.19) with 10% contingencies
• Continued consideration of General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and Development Plan Review for a 412,348‑sq‑ft industrial warehouse at Sherman Rd. and Ethanac Rd.