The Perris City Council convened on September 30, 2025, to address various agenda items, including community engagement initiatives and routine administrative matters. The meeting began with a presentation from Franco Pacheco, co-founder of the Inland Valley Alliance for Monumental Justice, who announced the receipt of a $250,000 grant aimed at improving air quality in the region. Pacheco emphasized the importance of this initiative for Perris, particularly in light of the logistics boom affecting local air quality. He invited Mayor Vargas and council members to a truck route summit scheduled for November 7, which aims to foster collaboration among elected leaders, community groups, and nonprofits to address air quality issues and implement new state laws.

Following Pacheco's presentation, the council moved to the approval of minutes from the previous joint meeting held on September 9, 2025. Councilman Nava made a motion to approve the minutes, which was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Raab, and the motion passed unanimously.

The council then proceeded to the consent calendar, where items are typically enacted in one motion. Mayor Vargas noted that item 11k, concerning the Morgan Park field, would be pulled for further discussion. After confirming no public comments on the remaining items, Councilman Corona made a motion to approve items 10a through 10q, excluding item 10k. This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Vallejo and also passed unanimously.

The meeting highlighted the council's commitment to community engagement and environmental issues, setting the stage for future discussions and actions aimed at improving the quality of life for Perris residents. The next steps will include preparations for the upcoming truck route summit and further deliberations on the Morgan Park field.