Agenda Item #1.2
CITY OF WILDOMAR
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
CALL TO ORDER - WORKSHOP- 3:00 P.M.
The Workshop of February 9, 2022, of the Wildomar City Council was conducted pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 with in-person attendance at the Wildomar Council Chambers, 23873 Clinton Keith Road, Suite 106, Wildomar, California, and via videoconferencing, and was called to order by Mayor Benoit at 3:01 p.m.
City Council Roll Call showed the following:
Members in attendance: Council Member Moore, Nigg, Swanson, Mayor Pro Tem Morabito, Mayor Benoit
Members absent: None
Staff in attendance: Assistant City Manager York, City Attorney Jex, City Clerk Morales, Planning Director Bassi, Administrative Services Director Howell, Project Consultant Riley, Economic Development Director Davidson, Senior Engineer Farag, Development Manager Stadnik, Community Services Director Torres and Senior Project Manager Repke.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
0 WORKSHOP
General Plan Update Project Proposal and Budget Review: Staff presentation and City Council work study discussion on the Comprehensive General Plan Update Project Proposal and Budget Mayor Benoit read the title.
Planning Director Bassi presented the staff report.
Kenny Mayes, resident, provided public comment.
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Comprehensive General Plan Update and directed staff to create a General Plan Advisory Group.
ADJOURN WORKSHOP
There being no further business, Mayor Benoit adjourned the Workshop at 3:46 CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
The Regular Session of February 9, 2022, of the Wildomar City Council was conducted pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 with in-person attendance at the Wildomar Council Chambers, 23873 Clinton Keith Road, Suite 106, Wildomar, California, and via videoconferencing, and was called to order by Mayor Benoit at 6:00 p.m.
Members in attendance: Council Member Moore, Nigg, Swanson, Mayor Pro Tem Morabito, Mayor Benoit
Members absent: None
Staff in attendance: Assistant City Manager York, City Attorney Jex, City Clerk Morales, Planning Director Bassi, Administrative Services Director Howell, Project Consultant Riley, Economic Development Director Davidson, Senior Engineer Farag, Development Manager Stadnik, Community Services Director Torres, Senior Project Manager Repke and Code Enforcement Supervisor Raul Berroteran.
The flag salute was led by Mayor Pro Tem Morabito.
2.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1 Fourth Public Hearing to Receive Input from the Community and Introduce an Ordinance Regarding the Redrawing of Election Boundaries
Mayor Benoit read the title.
Mayor Benoit opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Morales and Todd Tatum from the National Demographics Corporation presented the staff report.
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ina Castanon, resident, with time donated by Ruben Castanon, residen poke tor a total of 6 minutes in opposition of the item George Taylor, resident, spoke in opposition of the item.
There being no further testimony, Mayor Pro Tem Benoit closed the public hearing.
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Nigg seconded by
Councilmember Swanson to adopt the first reading of the following Ordinance as presented with preferred Map NDC 101b:
ORDINANCE NO. - 213
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA ADJUSTING THE BOUNDARIES OF CITY
COUNCIL ELECTORAL DISTRICTS AND REDEFINING THE
BOUNDARIES OF ALL CITY COUNCIL ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF
THE CITY OF WILDOMAR
MOTION carried 5-0, by the following vote:
YEA: Moore, Nigg, Swanson, Mayor Pro Tem Morabito, Mayor Benoit NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presented Michael's Pizza 30th Anniversary Video.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. Code Enforcement Supervisor Berroteran presented the Code Enforcement Department Update.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comment on items not on the agenda:
1. Kenneth Mayes, resident
2. Andy Morris, Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
3. Albia Miller
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
The City Council Members spoke regarding the various committees, commissions, and boards that they serve on locally and regionally and community events, including:
1. Community events
2. Regional events
3. Chamber of Commerce
4. Riverside Transit Agency (RTA)
5. Riverside Conservation Authority (RCA)
6. Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
7. League of California Cities
8. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA)
10. Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG)
11. South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
12. Southwest Community Financing Authority (Animal Shelter)
13. Western Community Energy (WCE)
14. Ad Hoc & Subcommittees
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED
There were no changes to the agenda as presented.
1.0 CONSENT CALENDAR
Staff requested to table Agenda Item #1.13 to bring back at a future date.
Kenny Mayes, resident, provided public comment on Agenda Item #1.12.
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Nigg seconded by Councilmember Swanson to approve the Consent Calendar without Agenda Item #1.13.
MOTION carried 5-0, by the following vote:
YEA: Moore, Nigg, Swanson, Mayor Pro Tem Morabito, Mayor Benoit NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
1.1 Reading of Ordinances
Approved the reading by title only of all ordinances on this agenda.
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1.2 Minutes- December 15, 2021 Adjourned Regular Meeting Approved the minutes as presented
1.3 Minutes- December 15, 2021 Special Meeting
Approved the minutes as presented
1.4 Warrant and Payroll Registers
Approved the following:
1. Warrant Register dated 01-06-2022 in the amount of $82, 900.55.
2. Warrant Register dated 01-11-2022 in the amount of $33,589.25.
3. Warrant Register dated 01-13-2022 in the amount of $344,528.51.
4. Warrant Register dated 01-20-2022 in the amount of $494,701.64.
5. Warrant Register dated 01-27-2022 in the amount of $483,514.62
6. Wire Transfer Register dated 01-31-2022 in the amount of $51,931.65.
7. Payroll Register dated 02-01-2022 in the amount of $191,579.89.
1.5 Treasurer's Report
Approved the Treasurer's Report for December 2021.
Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the continuing need for a teleconferencing option for City Council, Commission and Committee meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill No. 361
Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 - 03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR,
CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUING NEED FOR
TELECONFERENCING OPTION FOR CITY COUNCIL, COMMISSION
AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361
AND MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THE
1.7 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 210 for Change of Zone No. 2021-01 Adopted an Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 210
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA APPROVING CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 2021- 01 (ZONING CONSISTENCY PROGRAM) TO CHANGE THE EXISTING
ZONING DESIGNATION FOR 254 PROPERTIES TO MATCH THEIR
EXISTING GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATIONS IN
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ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE 65860
1.8 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 211 for ZOA No. 2021-04 Adopted an Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 211
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A GENERAL RULE EXEMPTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15061(B)(3) OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES, AND
APPROVAL OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2021-04 TO
MODIFY SECTION 17.36 (MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING ZONE), 17.44 (GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE) AND 17.68 (RESIDENTIAL
INCENTIVE ZONE) OF THE WILDOMAR MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED
TO MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
1.9 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 212 for ZOA No. 2021-05 Adopted an Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 212
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTION OF AN EXEMPTION IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 15061(B)(3) AND 15308 OF THE
CEQA GUIDELINES AND APPROVAL OF ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT NO. 2021-05 TO MODIFY CHAPTER 17.276 (WATER
EFFICIENT LANDSCAPES) OF THE WILDOMAR MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING A NEW SUBSECTION TO ADDRESS SB 1383 STATE
REQUIREMENTS
1.10 COVID-19 Prevention Program Update
Approved the updates to the COVID-19 Prevention Policy.
1.11 Quitclaim Deeds to Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for the Wildomar Master Drainage Plan Lateral C, Stage 3 Construction, CIP 063
Authorized the City Manager to execute two Quitclaim Deeds to the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District) for the construction of Wildomar MDP Lateral C, Stage 3.
1.12 Purchase of Wetland Mitigation Bank Credits for the Palomar Street/Clinton Keith Rd. Sidewalk, Trail & Connectivity Project, CIP 059
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Agreements between the City of Wildomar and RBV Mitigation Credits, LLC and Wildlands SLR Holdings, LLC for the Palomar Street/Clinton Keith Rd.
Sidewalk, Trail and Bike Lane Connectivity Project, CIP 059 (Project).
1.13 Resolution Approving the Filing of all Applications for Grant Funds from the Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
Tabled to a future date.
3.0 GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1 COVID-19 Update
Mayor Benoit read the title.
Community Services Director Torres presented the staff report.
It was the consensus of the City Council to receive and file the report.
3.2 FY 2021-22 Mid-Year Budget Report
Mayor Benoit read the title.
Administrative Services Director Howell and Assistant City Manager York presented the staff report.
Kenny Mayes, resident, provided public comment.
Gina Castanon, resident, provided public comment in favor of the item.
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Moore seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Morabito to approve the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Mid-Year Report, and adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 - 04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE FY 2021-22
BUDGETED REVENUES AND EXPENSES
MOTION carried 5-0, by the following vote:
YEA: Moore, Nigg, Swanson, Mayor Pro Tem Morabito, Mayor Benoit NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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3.3 General Plan Update Project Proposal and Budget Review: Staff presentation and City Council work study discussion on the Comprehensive General Plan Update Project Proposal and Budget Mayor Benoit read the title.
Planning Director Bassi presented the staff reports.
Gina Castanon, resident, with time donated by Ruben Castanon, resident, spoke for a total of 6 minutes in favor of the item.
John Lloyd, resident, spoke in favor of the item.
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Moore seconded by
Councilmember Swanson to
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Wildomar and PlaceWorks, Inc. in the amount of $1,382,960; and
2. Appropriate $557,000 for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2021/22 (for Tasks 1 - 3 in proposal) and appropriate $876,000 (for tasks 4 - 8 in the proposal, including $50,000 for City Attorney costs) for Fiscal Year 2022/23.
MOTION carried 5-0, by the following vote:
YEA: Moore, Nigg, Swanson, Mayor Pro Tem Morabito, Mayor Benoit NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
3.4 Award Services Agreement with HR Dynamics & Performance Management, Inc., Classification and Compensation Study Mayor Benoit read the title.
Project Consultant Riley presented the staff report.
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Swanson seconded by
Councilmember Moore to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with HR Dynamics & Performance Management, Inc. to perform a Classification and Compensation Study for the City of Wildomar.
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MOTION carried 5-0, by the following vote:
YEA: Moore, Nigg, Swanson, Mayor Pro Tem Morabito, Mayor Benoit NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Updated 2022 Parks and Community Services Special Events Calendar
Mayor Benoit read the title.
Community Services Director Torres presented the staff report.
Kenny Mayes, resident, provided public comment.
A MOTION made by Councilmember Moore seconded by
Councilmember Swanson to approve the updated 2022 Special Events Calendar
MOTION carried 5-0, by the following vote:
YEA: Moore, Nigg, Swanson, Mayor Pro Tem Morabito, Mayor Benoit ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager York presented the Staff Report.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No future agenda items added.
ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There being no further business, Mayor Benoit adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:50 p.m.
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Submitted by: Approved by:
Jant Morals
Janet Morales, CMC Ben J. Benoit
City Clerk Mayor