MINUTES
CITY OF WILDOMAR
CITY COUNCILICEMETERY DISTRICT CC - REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2023
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
23873 CLINTON KEITH ROAD SUITE 106
WILDOMAR, CA 92595
Regular Session 6:00 PM
Members in attendance: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Carlos Marquez
Members absent: Dustin Nigg
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Morabito at 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Carlos Marquez
Members absent: Dustin Nigg
Council Member Nigg's absence was excused.
Staff in attendance: City Manager York, City Attorney Jex, City Clerk Morales, Planning Director Bassi, Code Enforcement Supervisor Raul Berroteran, Librarian Sandra Brautigam, Economic Development Director Davidson, Public Works Director Farag, Acting City Treasurer Jantz, Associate Engineer Luna, Lt. Mike Portillo, Division Chief Lonny Olson, Development Manager Stadnik, IT Technician Sung, and Community Services Director Torres.
FLAG SALUTE
Former Planning Commissioner John Lloyd led the Flag Salute.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation: John Lloyd, Planning Commissioner
2. Proclamation: Eagle Scouts Gavin Dalton and Zane Zander.
3. Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce Restaurant Month - March 2023
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. Wildomar Police Department Update
Lt. Portillo presented the update.
2. Wildomar Fire Department Update
Chief Olson presented the update.
3. Wildomar Library Update
Librarian Sandra Brautigam presented the update.
4. Public Works/Engineering - Road Construction Updates Public Works Director Farag and Development Manager Stadnik presented the update.
5. Public Works/Engineering - Bundy Canyon Rd. Construction Update Council Member Marquez recused himself for this item.
Public Works Director Farag presented the update.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
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. Riverside Conservation Authority (RCA)
2. Riverside Transit Agency (RTA)
3. Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
4. League of California Cities
5. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
6. Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA)
7. Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG)
8. Southwest Community Financing Authority (Animal Shelter)
9. Ad Hoc & Subcommittees
10. Community events
11. Regional events
12. Chamber of Commerce
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED
Moved by Bridgette Moore; seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo to Approve the agenda as presented.
Motion Passed: 4 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Carlos Marquez Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Kenneth Mayes, resident, provided public comment on Item #1.6. Mayor Morabito requested that item #1.6 be pulled for a separate presentation/discussion and action.
Moved by Bridgette Moore; seconded by Carlos Marquez to Approve all items of the Consent Calendar except for Item #1.6.
Motion Passed: 4 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Carlos Marquez Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
1.1 Reading of Ordinances
Approved the reading by title only of all Ordinances on this agenda.
1.2 Warrant Register January 2023
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2022/2023
1. Warrant Register dated 01-05-2023 in the amount of $29,757.15.
2. Warrant Register dated 01-12-2023 in the amount of $331,099.05.
3. Warrant Register dated 01-19-2023 in the amount of $542,568.65.
4. Warrant Register dated 01-26-2023 in the amount of $95,040.35.
5. Wire Transfer Register dated 01-31-2023 in the amount of $5,445,681.94.
6. Payroll Register dated 02-01-2023 in the amount of $272,159.00.
1.3 December 2022 Treasurers Report
Approved the City Treasurer's Report for December 2022.
1.4 General Plan Update Progress Report #8
Received and filed the report.
1.5 City Identification and Logo Policy
Adopted the update to the use of the City marketing brand, City Logo, and approved the continued use of the stylized W (referred as the Wildomar Edwardian "W").
1.6 Vehicle Usage Policy Update
Community Services Director Torres presented the report.
Moved by Carlos Marquez; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Approve the revisions to the vehicle use policy and deny the budget adjustment to appropriate $5,000 for the purchase and installation of City Logo decals for the vehicles in order to be in compliance with section V. of the policy. Staff will bring back a budget adjustment at a future date.
Motion Passed: 4- 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Carlos Marquez
Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
1.7 Agreement with Regional Government Services Authority (RGS) for a temporary Municipal City Clerk Advisor
Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Regional Government Services Authority (RGS) for a temporary Municipal Clerk Advisor, authorized the City Manager to make minor modifications to the indemnification section of the agreement, if needed, and appropriated $21,000 in the City Clerk's Budget.
1.8 Master Agreement for Treasury Management Services
Received and approved the final contract with Wells Fargo.
1.9 2023 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan - Project Status Briefing Received and filed the report.
1.10 Injury & Illness Prevention Program
Approved the Injury & Illness Prevention Program.
1.11 Consideration of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Wildomar terminating the Proclamation of a Local Emergency due to COVID-19 Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - 04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR,
CALIFORNIA, TERMINATING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION RESULTING FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, ORIGINALLY PROCLAIMED BY THE CITY OF WILDOMAR CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 17, 2020
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No items scheduled.
3. GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1 FY2023 Mid-Year Budget Report
Acting City Treasurer Jantz presented the staff report.
Moved by Carlos Marquez; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Approve the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Mid-Year Budget Report, and adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - 05
A RESOLUTION Of THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FY2022-23 BUDGETED REVENUES AND EXPENSES AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE FY2022-23
SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
Motion Passed: 4- 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Carlos Marquez
Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
3.2 Chapter 9.24 - Fireworks
City Attorney Jex presented the staff report.
Kenny Mayes, resident, provided public comment.
Moved by Carlos Marquez; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Approve Bring back an ordinance amendment for property owner liability and administrative citation of $1,000.
Motion Passed: 4- 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Carlos Marquez
Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
CITY MANAGER REPORT
1. Negotiations with the owner of the City Hall building are ongoing.
2. Future agenda item - specifications for Little Free Library and other community-donated items
3. Future agenda item - planning Commission Appointment Process
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Marquez asked staff to agendize an item to discuss a potential voluntary camera program.
ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There being no further business, Mayor Morabito adjourned the meeting at 7:45 P.M.
Submitted by: Approved by:
Daniel Yo Joseph Morabito
City Manager Mayor