MINUTES
CITY OF WILDOMAR
CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT CC - REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2023
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
23873 CLINTON KEITH ROAD SUITE 106
WILDOMAR, CA 92595
Regular Session 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
The regular session was called to order by Mayor Morabito at 6:01 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Carlos Marquez
Member absent: Dustin Nigg
Councilmember Nigg's absence was excused.
Staff in attendance: City Manager York, City Attorney Jex, Community Development Director Bassi, Acting City Treasurer Jantz, Economic Development Director Davidson, Public Works Director Farag, Senior Code Enforcement Officer Parker, Development Manager Stadnik, IT Technician Sung, and Community Services Director Torres.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was let by Councilmember DePhillippo.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation: DMV Donate Life Month
2. Proclamation: National Volunteer Month
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. General Plan Update Progress Report #10
Community Development Director Bassi presented the department report.
2. Public Works/Engineering - Bundy Canyon Rd. Construction Update Councilmember Marquez recused himself for this item.
Public Works Director Farag presented the report.
3. Public Works/Engineering - Road Construction
Public Works Director Farag and Development Manager Stadnik presented the report.
4. Legislative Update
Economic Development Director Davidson presented the report.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comment:
1. Adam Eventov
2. Ken Mayes
3. Griffin Ray
4. Cesar Marmolejo
5. Andy Morris
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 Conservation Authority (RCA)
5. Riverside Transit Agency (RTA)
6. Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
7 League of California Cities
8. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
9. Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA)
10. Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG)
11. South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
11. Southwest Community Financing Authority (Animal Shelter)
9. Ad Hoc & Subcommittees
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED
Moved by Bridgette Moore, seconded by Carlos Marquez to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Bridgette Moore, Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Carlos Marquez, seconded by Bridgette Moore to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Bridgette Moore, Ashlee DePhillippo, 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 the agenda.
1.2 Minutes-January 18, 2023 - Regular Meeting
Approved minutes as presented.
1.3 Minutes-February 8, 2023 - Regular Meeting
Approved minutes as presented.
1.3 Minutes-March 8, 2023 - Regular Meeting
Approved minutes as presented.
1.5 Warrant Register February 2023
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2022/2023
1. Warrant Register dated 03-02-2023 in the amount of $144,775.09.
2. Warrant Register dated 03-09-2023 in the amount of $166,748.55.
3. Warrant Register dated 03-16-2023 in the amount of $521,853.39.
4. Warrant Register dated 03-23-2023 in the amount of $38,565.67.
5. Warrant Register dated 03-28-2023 in the amount of $5,636,837.71.
6. Wire Transfer Register dated 03-31-2023 in the amount of $5,286,725.42.
7. Payroll Register dated 04-01-2023 in the amount of $289,247.80.
1.6 February 2023 City Treasurers Report
Approved the City Treasurer's Report for February 2023.
1.7 Second Amendment to Design Professional Services Agreement with Mark Thomas Corporation for the Palomar Street/Wildomar Cemetery Improvement Project (CIP 028-2)
Authorized the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Design Professional Services Agreement for additional engineering services for the Palomar Street/Wildomar Cemetery Project.
1.8 Ordinance No. 228 - 2nd Reading (ZOA No. 2023-01):
Adopted and waived the further reading of an 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
1.9 Ordinance No. 229 - 2nº Reading - ZOA No. 2023-02:
Adopted and waived the further reading of an 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 GUIDELINE 15061(B)(3)
1.10 Ordinance No. 230 - Fireworks Code Amendment:
Adopted and waived the further 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
1.11 Services Agreement with Placeworks, Inc. for the preparation of CEQA Documents (IS/MND) for the 27-Acre Park (CIP 062)
Authorized the City Manager to execute a Services Agreement with Placeworks, Inc. for the preparation of CEQA Documents for the 27-Acre Park.
1.12 Authorization to Enter into Settlement Agreements in Litigation Matter In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation (U.S.D.C Case No. 1:17-CV-2804) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOUTION NO. 2023-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS TO
SETTLE CLAIMS AGAINST CVS, ALLERGAN, TEVA, WALMART, AND WALGREENS
IN THE NATIONAL OPIOID LITIGATION
1.13 Notice of Completion - Palomar Street/Clinton Keith Road Sidewalk, Trail and Bike Lane Connectivity Project (CIP 059)
Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOUTION NO. 2023-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA
ACCEPTING THE PALOMAR STREET/CLINTON KEITH ROAD SIDEWALK, TRAIL, AND BIKE LANE CONNECTIVITY PROJECT (CIP 059) AS COMPLETE AND
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE AND FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION
WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY RECORDER
1.14 Notice Music License Agreement for the City of Wildomar Approved the agreements with BMI and ASCAP to obtain a license to play copyrighted music in public.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1 Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2023-04 (EOT's)
Community Development Director Bassi presented the department report.
Moved by Bridgette Moore, seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo to Adopt Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 231
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2023-04 AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.200 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS), 17.208 (PUBLIC USE PERMITS) AND 17.216 (PLOT PLANS) OF THE WILDOMAR MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO
APPROVAL PERIODS, TIME EXTENSIONS AND LITIGATION TIMEFRAMES FOR
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS AND FINDING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2023-04 EXEMPT FROM CEQA
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Bridgette Moore, Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
3. GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1 Third Budget Workshop for FY2024 & FY2024/2025 Biennial Budget Acting City Treasurer Jantz, Community Development Director Bassi, Senior Code Enforcement Officer Parker, and Public Works Director Farag presented the report
3.2 Proposed FY2023 3rd Quarter Budget Report
Acting City Treasurer Jantz presented the report.
Moved by Bridgette Moore, seconded Carlos Marquez by to adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - 08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FY2022-23 BUDGETED REVENUES AND
EXPENSES
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Bridgette Moore, Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
3.3 Committees, Commissions, and Board Appointments for 2023 Moved by Bridgette Moore, seconded by Carlos Marquez to make the following changes to City Council committees, commissions, and board appointments:
- Carlos Marquez as the alternate for the Intergovernmental Relations Subcommittee - Carlos Marquez as the alternate for the Franchise Subcommittee - Carlos Marquez as the alternate for the Finance Subcommittee - Carlos Marquez as the alternate for the Southern California Association of Governments
- Ashlee DePhillippo as the alternate for the Lake Elsinore Unified School District - Joseph Morabito as the primary for the League of California Cities - Bridgette Moore as the alternate for the League of California Cities - Ashlee DePhillippo as the alternate for Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority
- Joseph Morabito as the primary for Western Riverside Council of Governments - Ashlee DePhillippo as the alternate for Western Riverside Council of Governments - Ashlee DePhillippo as the alternate for Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency
- Created a Community Services Subcommittee, appointed Bridgette Moore and Carlos Marquez as members
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Bridgette Moore, Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
3.4 Quality Business Incentive Program (QBIP)
Economic Development Director Davidson presented the report.
Moved by Bridgette Moore, seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo to task the Finance Committee with researching/reviewing possible deal points to draft a policy for a new Moved by Bridgette Moore, seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo to task the Finance Committee with researching/reviewing possible deal points to draft a policy for a new Quality Business Incentive Program (QBIP) that would encourage sensible growth and an increased quality of life in Wildomar.
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Bridgette Moore, Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
CITY MANAGER REPORT
1. Congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Moore on being named the 32nd Senate District's "Woman of the Year."
2. Astronomy Night is on April 29, 2023 at 7 P.M. at Marna O'Brien Park
3. Community Clean Up is on April 29, 2023 at Lake Elsinore High School and May 6, 2023 at Ronald Reagan Elementary School.
4. Staff is close to having the final draft of the new website ready in May.
5. Staff will be rolling out a new ERP program in May.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem asked that staff agendize an item reviewing the section of the Wildomar Municipal Code regarding bingo.
ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There being no further business, Mayor Morabito adjourned the meeting at 8:37 P.M.
Submitted by: Approved by:
Gant Morale Tephs.
Janet Morales, CMC Joseph Morabito
City Clerk Mayor