MINUTES
CITY OF WILDOMAR
CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT CC - REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2023
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
23873 CLINTON KEITH ROAD SUITE 106
WILDOMAR, CA 92595
Closed Session: 5:00 PM | Regular Session 6:00 PM
Members in attendance: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Dustin Nigg, Carlos Marquez
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
The regular closed session was called to order by Mayor Morabito at 5:02 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Staff in Attendance: City Manager York, City Attorney Jex
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:01 P.M.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
No reportable action.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor Morabito adjourned the closed session at 6:01 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
The regular session was called to order my Mayor Morabito at 6:01 P.M.
ROLL CALL
City Council: All members present.
Staff in attendance: City Manager York, City Attorney Jex, Community Development Director Bassi, Acting City Treasurer Jantz, Economic Development Director Davidson, Associate Engineer Luna, Public Works Director Farag, Development Manager Stadnik, IT Technician Sung, and Community Services Director Torres.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was let by Councilmember Nigg.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. General Plan Update Progress Report #9
Community Development Director Bassi presented the department report. • Public Works/Engineering - Road Construction Updat
ublic Works Director Farag and Development Manager Stadnik presented the repor
3. Public Works/Engineering - Bundy Canyon Rd. Construction Update Councilmember Marquez recused himself for this item.
Public Works Director Farag presented the report.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comment:
1. Chance Edmonson
2. Cesar Marmolejo
3. Don Saunders
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 Dustin Nigg, seconded by Carlos Marquez to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Bridgette Moore, Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg
Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Dustin Nigg, seconded by Bridgette Moore to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Bridgette Moore, Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg
Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
1.1 Reading of Ordinances
Approved the reading by title only of all Ordinances on the agenda.
1.2 Minutes-November 9, 2022 - Regular Meeting
Approved minutes as presented.
1.3 Minutes-December 14, 2022-Regular Meeting
Approved minutes as presented.
1.4 Warrant Register February 2023
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2022/2023
1. Warrant Register dated 02-02-2023 in the amount of $118,634.74.
2. Warrant Register dated 02-09-2023 in the amount of $75,630.35.
3. Warrant Register dated 02-16-2023 in the amount of $621,285.81.
4. Warrant Register dated 02-23-2023 in the amount of $1, 112406.15.
5. Wire Transfer Register dated 02-28-2023 in the amount of $54,004.51.
6. Payroll Register dated 03-01-2023 in the amount of $193,918.17.
1.5 January 2023 City Treasurers Report
Approved the City Treasurer's Report for January 2023.
1.6 Housing Element Annual HCD Progress Report for 2022 Received and filed the report.
1.7 Oak Springs Ranch Phase II - Public Improvement Agreement, Rough Grading Agreement, Precise Grading Agreement and Stormwater Management/BMP Facilities Agreement
Authorized the City Manager to execute Public Improvement Agreement, Rough Grading Agreement, Precise Grading Agreement and Stormwater Management/BMP Facilities Agreement with OSR2, LLC.
1.8 First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with PlaceWorks, Inc. for the General Plan Update
Authorized the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Wildomar and PlaceWorks, Inc. for General Plan Update and allocated an additional $58,630 to Account #125-430-4320-52115 to support the revised scope of work tasks and assignments provided in Attachment A, Exhibits 1 and 2.
1.9 CIP 026-2 Bundy Canyon Rd. Improvement Project, Segment 2: Retain Interwest Consulting Group to perform Right of Way Acquisition Services.
Authorized the City Manager to accept the Interwest Consulting Group proposal to provide right-of-way acquisition services for the Bundy Canyon Rd. Improvement Project, Segment 2 (CIP 026-2) in the amount of $73,600.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1 Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2023-01 (Density Bonus) Community Development Director Bassi presented the department report.
Moved by Dustin Nigg, seconded by Bridgette Moore to Adopt Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 228
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 CEQA, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 17.290 OF WILDOMAR
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO DENSITY BONUSES AND OTHER INCENTIVES Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Bridgette Moore, Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg
Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
2.2 Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2023-02 (Group Homes) Community Development Director Bassi presented the department report.
Moved by Dustin Nigg, seconded by Carlos Marquez to Adopt Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 229
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 17.320 (BOARDING HOUSES AND GROUP HOMES) TO TITLE 17 (ZONING) AND AMENDING SECTION 17.208.010 OF THE
WILDOMAR MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING BOARDING HOUSES AND GROUP
HOMES, AND FINDING THIS ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA REVIEW PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3)
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Bridgette Moore, Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg
Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3. GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1 Wildomar Beautification Update - Freeway Enhancements and Community Identification
Public Works Director Farag presented the report.
3.2 Second Budget Workshop for FY2024 & FY2025 Biennial Budget Acting City Treasurer Jantz presented the report.
3.3 Proposed Revisions to the Traffic Signal Mast Arm Street Name Sign Blade Design
Public Works Director Farag presented the report.
Moved by Dustin Nigg, seconded by Bridgette Moore to approve staff's recommendation to revise the Traffic Signal Street Name Sign Blade Standard Design, Option 1B for Standard Streets and Option 2A for Wildomar Trail and direct staff to prepare and approve new City Standard Drawings for the new designs.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Bridgette Moore, Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg
Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3.4 Fireworks Ordinance Amendment
City Attorney Jex presented the report.
Moved by Dustin Nigg, seconded by Carlos Marquez to find and determine that approval of Ordinance No. 230 is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378 and introduce and approve first reading of an Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 230
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY_ COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.24 OF WILDOMAR MUNICIPAL CODE [FIREWORKS] AND FIND THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA REVIEW PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Bridgette Moore, Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg
Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3.5 Vitality Zone Community Event Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Community Services Director Torres presented the report.
Moved by Dustin Nigg, seconded by Bridgette Moore to authorize the City Manager to sign the MOU with Vitality Zone dependent that the commercial business fulfills all requirements and waive fees associated to the application and processing of the Temporary Event Permit dependent that the commercial business fulfills all requirements.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Bridgette Moore, Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg
Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
CITY MANAGER REPORT
1. Consultant Harrison Tregenza will be taking over clerking responsibilities while City Clerk Morales is on maternity leave.
2. Picnic in the Park will be taking place March 25, 2023 from 5:30 P.M to 8:30 P.M.
3. Eggstravaganza will be taking place on April 1, 2023 at 9:00 A.M.
4. The Teen Egg Hunt will be taking place on April 1, 2023 at 8:00 P.M.
5. Coffee with the City will be taking place on March 15, 2023 at 8:30 A.M.
6. City Manager York reported that he just finished his first year as City Manager.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Nigg asked that staff agendize reorganizing City Council committee assignments.
Councilmember_DePhillipo asked that staff have Elsinore Valley Water District Board Member Darcy Burke come and give a presentation to the City Council.
ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There being no further business, Mayor Morabito adjourned the meeting at 8:30 P.M.
Submitted by: Approved by:
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