City of Perris
Patricia Brenes is a seasoned planning professional with extensive experience in municipal planning. Currently serving as Planning Manager for the City of Perris since July 2022, Patricia has held the role of Principal Planner for the City of Riverside since March 2016 and previously for the City of Redlands from August 2014 to March 2016. Patricia's expertise includes directing the Planning Division's operations, overseeing complex development projects, conducting in-depth land use analyses, and providing support to various city commissions. Patricia’s career in Riverside began in April 1999, where roles included Senior Planner and Associate Planner. Patricia holds a Master of Public Administration from California Baptist University and a Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
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City of Perris
Perris is located in the heart of the fastest growing region in Southern California, between San Diego and Los Angeles. The City covers 30 square miles and has become a regional magnet. Perris has just the right mix in its formula—history, business development, growth, affordable real estate and leisure activities making it a great place to live, WORK and play. The City of Perris offers excellent career opportunities for its selected team including a stable environment, emphasis on professional development, and an innovative, competitive, and dynamic culture making each day a challenging and rewarding work experience. The City team upholds the following shared values: • Accountability • Honesty and Integrity • Professionalism • Mutual Respect • Open Communication • Excellent Customer Service City History: Perris is named in honor of Fred T. Perris, chief engineer of the California Southern Railroad. The California Southern connected through the city in the 1880s to build a rail connection between the present day cities of Barstow and San Diego. CSR purchased the land from Southern Pacific Railroad in the Pinacate area for a town site. Local citizens offered to erect a depot, dig a well, and donate a number of lots to the railroad in exchange for establishing a station at the new town site. The Perris station came online in April 1886. By 1887, six passenger trains and two freight trains stopped at Perris daily and rapid growth followed for several years. After storms repeatedly washed out the tracks in the Temecula Gorge, service to San Diego through this route ended. Perris officially incorporated as a city in 1911.