City of Paris recognizes youth football achievements and awards Matlug Foundation scholarships to students.

Following a two-hour public comment period and staff presentation on potential impacts, the Paris City Council voted unanimously to direct staff to pursue a citywide prohibition on large-scale data centers and send a draft ordinance to the planning commission for review.

The City of Paris denied the Acacia Point proposal — a 141-unit, 11.6-acre townhome project — after residents testified about construction-related property damage, limited parking and traffic impacts. The council directed the applicant to revert to the previously approved entitlement (57 single-family lots) if it wishes to proceed.

The Perris Planning Commission adopted a mitigated negative declaration and approved a conditional use permit and development plan for a 10.64-acre commercial project — including a 138,672 sq ft self-storage complex, a 5,974 sq ft Beyond Food Mart with fueling and a 1,667 sq ft car wash — after staff reported FAA clearance and added conditions to address airport and engineering concerns. (Vote: 5–0; 1 absent)

An operational and funding analysis of the Perris Historic Theater presented four scenarios; consultants recommended a building sized near 400 seats (scheme three) with an estimated total project near $25 million and a multi‑stream funding strategy including philanthropy, grants and partnerships.

The Perris City Council voted to submit a measure asking voters to authorize a general business‑license tax on distribution facilities, industrial businesses and truckyards of up to $0.10 per square foot, projected to raise roughly $2.5 million annually; council debated ecommerce exemptions, escalator language and a supermajority safeguard.

At a July 7 special joint meeting, the Perris City Council certified the June 2 special election that approved Measure B and approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to administer the city’s transactions and use tax, with staff targeting an Oct. 1 start date.

After public speakers urged the council to cut funding and others defended its role in saving lives, the Paris City Council voted 5–0 on June 29 to extend the ShotSpotter gunshot-detection contract for one year while staff and the sheriff continue monitoring results.

City Council approved a substantial amendment to FY 2025–26 and the FY 2026–27 CDBG annual action plan after a public hearing. HUD allocation totaled $900,226 with $685,933.33 in carryover for a program total of $1,586,159.33; the CDBG committee recommended funding to 11 organizations and one speaker from Voices for Children requested $20,000 to support CASA advocates.

Following public testimony about recent allegations, Perris council voted to change the library name to 'City of Perris Public Library' and sent decisions on the utility wrap, mural modifications and the bronze sculpture to Parks & Recreation for community review.

Council approved a 20‑year tax‑sharing agreement with Medline (projected $80M over 20 years, 500 jobs) and a tax‑sharing deal with Dover for an Ethanac travel center (city share up to $3M; ~70 jobs projected). Both measures passed unanimously.

After hours of public testimony and negotiation, Perris city council approved the Harvest Landing development with added housing priority, $2 million for a first-time homebuyer program, a $5 million contribution toward a future aquatic center and penalties tied to commercial occupancy. Vote 5–0.

The Perris Planning Commission voted 5-0 on Feb. 18 to recommend that the City Council approve zoning and specific‑plan amendments creating a minor conditional use permit (MCUP) process to speed administrative approvals for lower‑impact businesses such as microbreweries, tutoring centers and certain recreational uses.

After more than three hours of presentations and one hour of public comment, Perris city staff and the developer secured council direction to approve the Harvest Landing Specific Plan (staff’s Alternative 4) subject to written conditions: a covenant prohibiting future warehouses, phase‑1 construction of a 16.5‑acre sports park, commercial‑before‑occupancy requirements and a 10‑year good‑faith period to recruit a hospital.

Division Chief Mark Scovell said Perris ran about 9,568 calls in 2024, reported a 10% year-over-year increase, and described a planned South Perris Fire Station and the need to buy $1.8 million apparatus to address longer response times.

An unidentified speaker said Perris faces a budget gap as core services rise faster than revenue and noted the city has the lowest sales tax rate in Riverside County; the speaker listed needs including fire, police, roads, drainage and parks and said the city will continue engaging residents.

Perris City Manager Claire Mira Montes said sharply higher construction material costs and proposed changes to e-commerce sales tax revenue could force the city to phase projects, draw on reserves and delay parks and a new South Perris fire station.

At the Jan. 13 joint meeting the council approved annexation and maintenance‑district resolutions, passed the consent calendar 5–0, heard debate on an approximately $1 million economic development allocation (motion to refer died), and approved committee and regional agency appointments; Council also directed staff to study AI data‑center policy.

After receiving letters from Caltrans Division of Aeronautics and the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission flagging possible airport-related concerns, the Perris Planning Commission voted Jan. 7 to continue review of a proposed commercial development (Beyond Food Mart, fueling station, car wash and 138,672 sq ft self-storage) off calendar to allow staff to consult with agencies.

After hours of testimony, the Perris Planning Commission voted 3–1 on Dec. 17 to recommend certification of the Harvest Landing Final Environmental Impact Report and adoption of a Specific Plan amendment for staff‑preferred Alternative 4, with conditions that remove broad warehouse allowances and tighten the definition and footprint of the proposed parcel hub.

Council directed staff to pursue a business attraction, retention and development strategy developed with Cosmont Companies, including marketing, trade show outreach, pilot small‑business programs and three new staff positions to support downtown revitalization and targeted outreach.

City staff reported declining reserves, falling e‑commerce and cannabis revenues, and rising public safety and insurance costs; council unanimously adopted a resolution declaring a fiscal emergency as a preparatory measure to explore revenue options and budget adjustments.

After a lengthy public hearing split between tenant advocates and landlord groups, Perris council introduced a local ordinance to implement AB 1482 protections with two months’ relocation assistance and amended vesting periods to match state thresholds; council vote: 4‑1 on introduction.

The Perris City Council unanimously approved three resolutions annexing PM 38518 (Perris Logistics Center South) into multiple maintenance and community facilities districts and accepted special‑tax ballots; all motions passed 5‑0.

After hours of public comment and debate, the Perris City Council directed staff to return with a clean local just cause eviction ordinance modeled on state law (AB 1482) and a cost analysis, after hearing residents, tenant advocates and landlord representatives.