Harvest Landing project

Rahman returned during the consent calendar to support Harvest Landing, citing 12,000 jobs, 600 homes and $90 million in road and sidewalk investment.

A retired March Air Force Base worker urged the council to move the project forward so Perris can become a premier city, criticizing some members' opposition as emotional.

Supported commercial, parks and entertainment but warned against empty developer promises and warehouse overreach, asking that all commitments be put in writing.

A lifelong Perris resident and historical museum volunteer called it one of the best projects she has seen and praised the planned history and art elements.

Spoke on behalf of Olive Garden, saying clients have long waited for this project and urging a favorable vote.

A project team member who stood ready to answer questions and expressed confidence the written commitments can be delivered.

A housing developer partnering on the project argued the whole valley is one economic region and said the team is committed to housing and local-fit development.

Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce representative said the retail could add roughly $5 million in tax revenue on top of the 1% tax's ~$15 million, and spoke as an excited resident.

The strongest critic of the night: warned about ~200 acres of MBU flexibility, a developer with a history of broken promises and litigation in Bloomington, and demanded real oversight and housing guarantees.

Carpenters union rep for 6,000 Riverside County members praised Howard Industrial's commitment to area-standard wages and urged a yes vote.