Perris council limits road‑closure extension on Getz/Guess Case; developer directed to beautify corridor

The Perris City Council voted to shorten a proposed road‑closure extension for Guess Case and Getz Road, setting a new target date of June 30, 2026, and directing developer IDI to coordinate with city staff on corridor beautification and tree plantings.

Councilmember Raab introduced the item after noting continuing traffic impacts on neighboring streets. Lou Monville of IDI told the council utility and railroad coordination — including Southern California Edison and rail authorities — required design changes that prolonged work. City public‑works staff said some undergrounding and other infrastructure work had started but that the railroad crossing remained the gating issue.

After several council members queried whether the roadway could be reopened sooner and whether the developer had reached out to the city earlier, the council adopted a motion to extend the closure only to June 30 and asked staff to return with an update at the early‑June meeting. The motion also directed IDI to work with staff and nearby businesses to provide landscaping to improve the downtown corridor.

The motion passed 5–0. Councilmembers stressed the issue was largely driven by utilities and rail‑authority requirements and noted a force‑majeure clause in the developer’s contract likely limits the city’s ability to impose penalties at this stage. Council directed staff to initiate outreach to Edison and other liaisons to help expedite easement and design work where feasible.