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The council adopted a resolution approving placement of delinquent CR&R trash accounts on the county tax roll after a presentation from Matthew Schenck, the city’s director of finance, and Barbara Jimenez, a senior sustainability manager with CR&R. The council later approved a separate resolution authorizing a 6.18% rate increase for refuse service — a combined 2.88% pass-through county disposal charge plus a 3.3% consumer price index adjustment — also supported in presentation materials from CR&R. Both council votes were 5–0.

Why this matters: The actions allow the city to recover unpaid trash charges by placing them on property tax bills and raise residential costs to cover higher disposal and operating expenses. At the same time, several property owners told the council the placement process and customer service at CR&R have left owners unexpectedly liable for tenants’ unpaid accounts.

What the council enacted and why
The council adopted the tax‑roll placement after staff explained the city’s standing contract with CR&R permits unpaid trash balances to be placed on the property’s tax bill as an annual collection tool. Schenck introduced the item and Jimenez explained the collection process and deadlines; she told council that accounts may be removed from the tax roll if the delinquency is satisfied before the July 20 deadline.

Council discussion emphasized outreach and ways to reduce future delinquencies. Councilmembers urged owners to place trash charges in lease agreements and for CR&R to provide clearer owner contact data on accounts.

Public testimony and complaints
Six residents spoke during the public hearing and public comment, saying they received delinquency notices for bills they said were owed by prior tenants or account holders. Speakers who identified themselves included Alfredo Gomez, Violet Ortega, Antonio Chua, Hernando Gallano and Janice Randall. Their complaints were consistent: they said they either never received prior notices, could not reach CR&R by phone, or could not resolve tenant‑charged balances through customer service. Several asked the city to require CR&R to remove carts from vacant properties and to give property owners better access to account information.

Barbara Jimenez told the council CR&R maintains an account record showing both the occupant (service address) and the billed party (owner or tenant). She said owners can be listed on accounts and that customer service is available through an 800 number that routes callers to corporate departments. Jimenez acknowledged staffing and service disruptions during and after the COVID period but said company staffing and truck availability have improved.

Council directions and follow-ups
Councilmembers asked staff and CR&R to work on clearer outreach to absentee owners, options for smaller carts, and potential senior discounts. Councilmembers also asked staff to follow up on vehicle and street‑sweeper fleet status and to coordinate a notice campaign to property owners explaining how to avoid tax‑roll placement.

Votes at a glance
- Resolution approving placement of CR&R delinquent balances on the Riverside County property tax roll: motion by Councilmember Corona, second by Mayor Pro Tem (unspecified). Vote: 5–0 (aye: Mayor Vargas; Mayor Pro Tem; Councilmembers Vallejo, Nava, Corona).
- Resolution amending rubbish collection charges (CR&R) for FY2025–26: motion by Councilmember Corona, second by Mayor Pro Tem (unspecified). Vote: 5–0 (aye: Mayor Vargas; Mayor Pro Tem; Councilmembers Vallejo, Nava, Corona).

Clarifying details
- CR&R deadline to remove an account from the tax roll if the delinquency is paid: July 20 (as stated by Jimenez).
- Rate increase composition: 2.88% county disposal pass‑through + 3.3% CPI = 6.18% total increase for FY2025–26.
- CR&R corporate contact: general 800 number routed to corporate departments (as stated by Jimenez).

Community impact and next steps
Councilmembers asked staff to coordinate with CR&R on outreach to absentee property owners, consider options for smaller (60/90‑gallon) carts for households with lower volumes, and explore a senior discount. Several residents were advised to follow up with Barbara Jimenez after the meeting for account‑level assistance. The council approved both actions, and staff said it will pursue further contact with CR&R leadership about service and fleet issues.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - June 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Perris City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to place delinquent solid‑waste balances managed by franchise hauler CR&R on the Riverside County property tax roll and approved a 6.18% refuse rate increase for fiscal 2025–26, after multiple property owners testified they had received bills for service taken out in tenants’ names.","taxTitle","Perris, Riverside County, California","taxId",4294,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6529543,"Perris adopts two‑year budget and CIP; council amends CIP to add $1.8M for South Perris fire station off‑site work",576,5155000,5731000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3798568-5588bde94904d156cf5debc6ca84887d&start=5155&end=5731","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3798568-5588bde94904d156cf5debc6ca84887d/thumbnail_5155000.jpg","/articles/6529543/Perris/Riverside-County/California/Perris-adopts-twoyear-budget-and-CIP-council-amends-CIP-to-add-18M-for-South-Perris-fire-station-offsite-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6529543-497dbfe2315e420138f434e72787250a/orig.mp4?Expires=1773592227&Signature=lxfvPzT8219qYFnl6Lf7hvaM79FKukM2BLvljvWyN4lnJprhg25gyEuZOn1eexVmgAn~rP~kLVAlm5cZb3RhKkFXRQA8xext-GfNzRh1mHI7AdM53DlpwoDRRjKQpC4K~0EtthWa76MWeMl86M2fPnitm1eNiOBf99LTeCwvRmJVDc-S9DSMbO3Os0NMXx01LElx~jI5GVuDc5bp7kERg4RgDRV1zPtH0FW3uPAkRi1exuMPyti4PFTp5Whih95brXtxcMOZZ4KwScofpohli9f1RbjZpQPGD7bRGF-5cj4Eif7855MT0VKIeNNso4gC~VLLxP8zPChO~TO-ECu-Rw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Perris City Council approved its two‑year operating budget and capital improvement program (CIP) Tuesday and amended the CIP to add $1.8 million in additional costs tied to the South Perris Fire Station.

Budget summary and vote
Finance Director Matthew Schenck presented the final budget. For fiscal year 2025–26 staff projected $89,200,000 in revenues and $89,100,000 in expenditures for a modest surplus of about $86,000; for FY2026–27 projected revenues of $89,900,000 and expenditures of $89,800,000 for a similar $85,000 surplus. Schenck said current reserve levels total $64,700,000 (about 72% funded) and would be 82% if $8.5 million scheduled for repayment were already returned to reserves. The operating budget and the CIP were approved 5–0.

CIP, amendment and funding sources
The FY2025–27 CIP as presented totals an amended $281,900,000; the item before council requested $19.8 million in projects drawn from various special revenue funds (gas tax, RDA proceeds, grants and other restricted funds). Schenck said none of the $19.8 million request would draw from the general fund; the CIP amendment for the South Perris Fire Station was listed at $1,800,000 to cover increased off‑site improvements (~$1.7M), approximately $110,000 in building permit fees, and other adjustments. Schenck said approximately $687,000 of the $1.8M is expected to be offset by proceeds from a March Joint Powers Authority land sale, with the remaining difference to be covered by future revenues or reserves as the council directs.

Why this matters
The two‑year budget frames city spending for operations and capital projects including public safety, infrastructure and program initiatives. The CIP amendment moves forward additional funding for a planned fire station the city has prioritized in recent planning work.

Next steps and council direction
Council authorized the budget and CIP and approved the $1.8M amendment; councilmembers asked staff for continued review of expenditures and emphasized fiscal conservatism. Staff said it will return with implementation steps for the amended CIP and track funding sources for the South Perris project.","The Perris City Council on Tuesday adopted a two‑year operating budget and capital improvement program and approved a $1.8 million CIP amendment to cover additional off‑site and permit costs for the planned South Perris Fire Station.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6529548,"Perris updates fire impact fees; single‑family rate set below maximum to stay competitive",541,2329000,2870000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3798568-5588bde94904d156cf5debc6ca84887d&start=2329&end=2870","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3798568-5588bde94904d156cf5debc6ca84887d/thumbnail_2329000.jpg","/articles/6529548/Perris/Riverside-County/California/Perris-updates-fire-impact-fees-singlefamily-rate-set-below-maximum-to-stay-competitive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6529548-1ef2eed72eb84a77fe58d3628a0c3830/orig.mp4?Expires=1773592227&Signature=eExQEaNbAuuvYxV2D7bFnhX7jGm3510c8Vrrrc4l~QBfbW8suEW2XrFoqKD94IUTVudvNNWNWI2X2BewVxKplF~bDMSTVX-uQFgV4F4gVoihKMhVbnUMQPcb4v42VrcFqReAX68QiAWwhUECVMbAfPUTXBkNCoCI-GaavWSJuMRbQ7rbwZGuYF3AGpJsSUV1XTY3xP-L1vb2qhK05SkZeH2wRSXoFR6N8DxXg9qU82R8ki58nCJWmBfJ~LoG3zrUG~FtgGyvscbcCKjzf8mlpwjOmwsiFGNkJ2TOwuXwiLfXxDgTQ8drPshT3DjrKGUX~EmWsIju6qxF~kXNVC6RoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Perris City Council adopted an updated fire protection facilities development impact fee nexus study and a new fee schedule Tuesday, approving staff recommendations that lower the single‑family residential assessment below the maximum supported by the study while keeping most nonresidential rates at their maximum justified levels.

Why this matters: Development impact fees pay for capital facilities needed as the city grows. The updated study, prepared by Willdan Financial Services, increases the city’s anticipated share of fire‑facility costs to fund a planned South Perris fire station and supporting equipment through 2045.

Study highlights and council action
Carlos Villareal of Willdan presented the analysis at the council meeting. The report uses a “system plan” methodology that includes the replacement cost of existing facilities plus planned future facilities through the planning horizon (2045). The study relies on population and employment growth projections from the Southern California Association of Governments and treats residents and workers differently when estimating demand for fire emergency services.

Planned facilities and costs
The presentation lists the planned South Perris fire station as a primary capital need, with an estimated value of about $15,000,000 and total new fire facilities allocated to the fee program on the order of $15.1 million. Willdan calculated a maximum justified residential fee equivalent of $0.50 per square foot; for nonresidential uses the maximum justified fees were $0.43/sq ft (commercial), $0.65/sq ft (office), and $0.23/sq ft (industrial).

Staff recommendation and rationale
To remain regionally competitive, staff recommended setting the single‑family residential fee at $0.37 per square foot (the regional average among neighboring jurisdictions) rather than the $0.50 maximum justified amount. Staff recommended charging the maximum justified rates for multifamily and nonresidential uses. The council adopted the resolution on a 5–0 vote.

Clarifying details
- Planning horizon: 2045, consistent with SCAG projections (as presented by Willdan).
- Maximum justified single‑family fee: $0.50 per square foot (study).
- Staff‑recommended single‑family fee: $0.37 per square foot (regional average).
- Primary planned project driving calculation: South Perris fire station, estimated at roughly $15,000,000.

Next steps
With council approval, the fee schedule will be implemented per the city’s fee collection procedures at building permit issuance and staff will notify development stakeholders. Willdan and staff noted outreach to the building industry association and local developers during the study process.","The council adopted an updated fire protection facilities nexus study and a new fee schedule. Staff recommended charging single‑family residential developers $0.37 per square foot (below the study's $0.50 per‑square‑foot maximum) while other land‑use categories are set at the maximum justified rates.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6529533,"Perris council reviews four design options for downtown theater; directs staff to pursue funding study",3078,5744000,8822000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3798568-5588bde94904d156cf5debc6ca84887d&start=5744&end=8822","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3798568-5588bde94904d156cf5debc6ca84887d/thumbnail_5744000.jpg","/articles/6529533/Perris/Riverside-County/California/Perris-council-reviews-four-design-options-for-downtown-theater-directs-staff-to-pursue-funding-study","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6529533-2242d30735690e9b128204606cf4f093/orig.mp4?Expires=1773592227&Signature=P20rWqlPjms0Jy9htA0Xr1zhK~29WVPaequs7S3gB3hiVQDJ1~X5wLN~2Y-1Qka9nwhwYD2xhGrrom2gtUvc8~6gBmGg8dgdRbjlOEze8unj3RbeeSwdSTdnYoYdJfp~B4CqOMVCI9uUmQmXnBabLTxbutyxqsi4cR5Jd2CwpD8fNttxFF57dNOihGSq0Z8qIW1EThY9QMR9-5E6SYS-PqAj6LfOr5LrSC2B~MYEqIiXj80PexIez34ODqN2vcb~JV4Xp-0AIaYGWjb0l-5czc3j3nnQj3WjsrwN5l7Z6yP7yMCbAne7QPx-jmdHZs1YcZg19r4Y~~50AHuWUhq7pQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Architects presented four concept designs Tuesday for the Perris Historic Theatre renovation and an adjacent arts park, and council members asked staff to study funding strategies and long‑term operational sustainability before committing to a design.

Presentation and design options
Brian Wickersham of Oxe Architecture presented four concepts the consultant team developed after community outreach:
- Option 1: Restore the existing building with minimal addition; preserve the blade sign; estimated 240–280 seats; cost estimated at roughly $7.5–10.3 million.
- Option 2: Restoration with a modest addition and retractable seating for flexible use (theater or flat‑floor events); estimated 240–280 seats; cost roughly $10.8–14.7 million.
- Option 3: Substantial expansion with a proper fly tower and professional back‑of‑house; estimated 320–340 seats; cost roughly $25–35 million.
- Option 4: New building that preserves and restores the historic blade sign and marquee with an expanded program including a rooftop “founders room”; estimated 500–550 seats; cost roughly $35–48 million.

Why this matters: scale, cost and sustainability
Council discussion weighed the city’s fiscal capacity, potential programming revenue and community priorities. Several councilmembers said they favored a flexible, multiuse design that could host community events, rentals and performances rather than a single‑use raked‑floor theater. Councilmembers expressed concerns about up‑front construction cost and the ongoing operating subsidy a large, fully professional theater could require if the city paid most capital and operating costs itself.

Council direction and next steps
Council did not select a final design. Instead members asked staff to investigate funding and operating partnerships, pursue talks with potential philanthropic and regional partners, and return with a financial strategy and additional analysis. Several councilmembers indicated a preference for Option 2 (a modest expansion with retractable seating) as the most practical middle ground between cost and flexibility, but the council gave staff direction to explore funding options that might make larger options feasible with outside support.

Clarifying details
- All four options retain or restore the theater’s historic blade sign, per community feedback.
- Consultants estimated parking demand and concluded there are roughly 500 spaces within a 300‑foot walk of the site; the highest project parking demand in the concepts was about 160 spaces.
- No formal budget appropriation or contract award for design or construction was made; council requested further study of funding sources and partnership models before moving forward.

Next steps: staff said they will begin outreach to potential funders and program partners and return to the council with a funding strategy and a recommended concept based on financing, operational sustainability and community priorities.","Consultants presented four concepts for the Perris Historic Theatre ranging from simple restoration to a new 500‑seat facility. Councilmembers expressed interest in a flexible, multiuse option (scheme 2) but directed staff to return with funding and sustainability analysis before selecting a final design.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6529538,"Perris council appoints three members to planning commission after public interviews",1071,4223000,5294000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3798568-5588bde94904d156cf5debc6ca84887d&start=4223&end=5294","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3798568-5588bde94904d156cf5debc6ca84887d/thumbnail_4223000.jpg","/articles/6529538/Perris/Riverside-County/California/Perris-council-appoints-three-members-to-planning-commission-after-public-interviews","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6529538-6938f81fba5414e7b884fa4821b186fb/orig.mp4?Expires=1773592227&Signature=orMUOPy9OG7D6hBMMoyFqsXHEBKKyPMZJOfkTpaEQqjZJ3vAvgLpZ2b70hb8a5YT0K9h2fPTdIs9ypBoJe6PV3ZRr4QwUDjeIYPxP17yGbXr~vm-iPn9HLxVSBlBkUPaVOv6EkopYyGN0d86w76IiKrx0bVWOD5htNE6IXcVxP39FAxJHey8dF5JZqgXDrvzkH7vv4xE1yx9VX8ZXXTuKoekGNI9GSPmuAj-uV-Og81kNZxZjCu8jSNu0x3tShjEbsH4hcFzbY37zasIoQG7eTSjL59zIXysA6-H8UdbEyqD-IWtkzYRHg8gGoeO2QH8ByNeK4XSKf2RMkZ7VmuHcA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Perris City Council appointed three residents to the city Planning Commission following a public interview and a council ballot Tuesday.

Background and process
Development Services Director Kenneth Fung told the council that three commissioners’ terms were expiring and that the city clerk had received eight applications. The applicants each had two minutes at the podium to explain their qualifications. Candidates who spoke included Alejandro Marin Alcantar, Demetrius Campbell, Andres Garcia, Elizabeth Jimenez (an incumbent), Isaac Lopez (an incumbent), Jillian Menez (interim commissioner), Donna Segura and Tamika Simmons.

Result and vote
Following closed balloting by council members, the top three vote getters were Elizabeth Jimenez, Isaac Lopez and Jillian Menez. The mayor announced his appointments and the council ratified them by voice vote, 5–0.

Why this matters
The Planning Commission reviews land‑use applications, conditional‑use permits, zone changes and development plans. The newly appointed commissioners will participate in decisions that shape growth, design and development standards in Perris.

Clarifying details
- Candidates highlighted local ties and varying backgrounds: incumbency and prior planning‑commission service (Elizabeth Jimenez, Isaac Lopez), ecology and CEQA familiarity (Jillian Menez), public‑finance and land‑use consulting experience (Donna Segura), and community and youth engagement (Andres Garcia and others).
- Voting results were read aloud by the clerk and the top three were appointed by council motion (5–0).","After interviews with eight applicants, the council appointed Elizabeth Jimenez, Isaac Lopez and Jillian Menez to the Perris Planning Commission. The council ratified the appointments by unanimous vote.","actionData","errors"]

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