Mayor· 2024-2028
Michael M. Vargas
Perris
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 4:08:52
- Avg per meeting
- 16:35
- Segments
- 5188
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Top issues during term (13)(Public Safety)
Flock Safety Camera Contract Concerns
Contract renewal amount not stated in the record.
ICE enforcement concerns in the community
Assembly Bill 2083 — Moreno Valley–Perris Childcare Special District
No city funding is required by the bill, but opponents warned a future district election could raise sales or property taxes.
Code enforcement treatment of residents
One homeowner says a $44,000 lien was placed on her property; another paid $400 and $800 citations.
Fire Station 105 Construction Contract Delay
$14,994,634.13 contract plus $1,499,463.41 contingency, totaling $16,494,097.54.
Homelessness Services Update (City Net)
Additional funding was already allocated for hotel vouchers; weekend voucher authority and staffing could require further budget adjustments.
Noisy Animals Ordinance Update
Weed abatement and fire prevention concerns
Unknown — direction to staff to identify lots and coordinate abatement.
Hazard mitigation plan added to Safety Element
No direct cost, but it unlocks potential state disaster funding and grant eligibility.
Security and lighting at Commerce Drive business park sites
ShotSpotter gunshot detection renewal
About $399,000 for one year, with two- and three-year options at $798,000 and $1.2 million.
New hybrid meeting rules under SB 707
Minimal — the city already has Zoom infrastructure in place.
Neighborhood public safety on Garland Street
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Vargas was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.