MINUTES
CITY OF WILDOMAR
CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2023
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
23873 CLINTON KEITH ROAD SUITE 106
WILDOMAR, CA, 92595
Closed Session: 5:00 PM | Regular Session 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
Closed Session was called to order by Mayor Morabito at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Dustin Nigg, and Carlos Marquez
Members absent: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
1. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to the provisions of Government Code section 54957(b) regarding Public Employee Performance Evaluation.Title: City Manager.
2. The City Council will meet in closed session to hold a conference with its Labor Negotiator regarding Unrepresented Employee pursuant to Government Code 54957.6.
Agency representative: Joseph MorabitoUnrepresented employee: City Manager
3. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to the provisions of Government code section 54956.9(d)(4) to confer with legal counsel with regard to one matter of potential initiation of litigation.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:00 p.m. with all members present.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Jex stated there were no reportable actions.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor Morabito adjourned the closed session at 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the Wildomar City Council was called to order by Mayor Morabito at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, and Carlos Marquez
Members absent: Dustin Nigg
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Councilmember DePhillippo.
Mayor Morabito asked for a moment of silence in memory of CalFire Assistant Chief Josh Bischof, Fire Captain Tim Rodriguez and Pilot Tony Sousa.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of Lake Elsinore Unified School District Retirees
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Police Department Update
Wildomar Library Quarterly Update
General Plan Update Progress Report #13
Code Enforcement Quarterly Update (4th Quarter FY 22/23) Public Works/Engineering - Road Construction Updates
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Comments on Items not on the agenda were presented by the following individuals:
1. Dr. Mona Davies, Community Outreach Ministry
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 Carlos Marquez; seconded by Bridgette Moore to approve Approve the agenda as presented.
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Carlos Marquez
Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
1) CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Carlos Marquez; seconded by Bridgette Moore to approve Approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion Approved: 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) Minutes - July 12, 2023 - Regular Meeting
Approved the minutes as presented
1.3) Amended Minutes - June 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting
Approved the amended minutes as presented.
1.4) Amended Minutes - April 12, 2023 - Regular Meeting Approved the amended minutes as presented.
1.5) Warrant Register July 2023
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2022/20231.
Warrant Register dated 07-06-2023 in the amount of $33,426.88.2.
Warrant Register dated 07-13-2023 in the amount of $1,025,661.80.3.
Warrant Register dated 07-20-2023 in the amount of $289,707.79.4.
Warrant Register dated 07-27-2023 in the amount of $48,927.84.
For Fiscal Year 2022/20235.
Warrant Register dated 07-03-2023 in the amount of $89,825.6.
Warrant Register dated 07-06-2023 in the amount of $174,681.30.7.
Warrant Register dated 07-13-2023 in the amount of $3,136.82.8.
Warrant Registers dated 07-20-2023 in the amount of $1,852.79.9.
Warrant Register dated 07-27-2023 in the amount of $65,013.84.10.
Wire Transfer Register dated 07-31-2023 in the amount of $141,887.67.11.
Payroll Register dated 08-01-2023 in the amount of $266,171.82.
1.6) June 2023 Treasurers Report
Approved the Treasurer’s Report for June 2023.
1.7) Ordinance No. 234 - 2nd Reading (ZOA 2023-03):
Adopted an Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 234
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2023- 03 IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA REVIEW PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCE CODE SECTION 21080.17 AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER
17.204 OF THE WILDOMAR MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS ZOA NO. 2023-03
1.8) Professional Services Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group for Engineering and Design Services for Bundy Canyon Rd. Improvement Project, Segment 2 (CIP 026-2)
1. As authorized by WMC Section 3.28, found that it would be advantageous to the City to dispense with the requirements of that code section regarding procurement of contracts for services over $50,000; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $370,000 with Parsons Transportation Group for engineering and design services for preparation of construction documents for Segment 2 of the Bundy Canyon Road Improvement Project (CIP 026-2).
1.9) Fourth Amendment to Design Professional Services Agreement with Mark Thomas Corporation for the Palomar Street / Wildomar Cemetery Improvement Projects (CIP 028-2 and CIP 067-1)
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Fourth Amendment to the Design Professional Services Agreement for additional engineering services for the Palomar Street / Wildomar Cemetery Improvement Projects (CIP 028-2 and CIP 067-1).
2. Approved a supplemental appropriation of $87,500 in Fund 201 Measure A for the Projects.
1.10)Professional Services Agreement for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software - General Business Permitting Modules with CivicPlus (CivicEngage)
Authorized the City Manager to execute the Master Services Agreement with CivicPlus, LLC.
1.11)Delegating Authority to the City Manager to Approve Administrative Policies
Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - 34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR,
CALIFORNIA, DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS
DESIGNEE TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES
1.12)Annexation No. 5, into Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Services) for Avalino (TR 31896)
Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - 35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1 (SERVICES), OF THE CITY
OF WILDOMAR, ADOPTING A MAP OF THE AREA PROPOSED TO BE
ANNEXED (ANNEXATION NO. 5) AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL
TAXES THEREI
1.13)Annexation No. 6, Phase 1, into Community Facilities District No. 2022- 1 (Services) for Tres Lagos Apartments (LLA 2022-004)
Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - 36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1 (SERVICES), OF THE CITY
OF WILDOMAR, ADOPTING A MAP OF THE AREA PROPOSED TO BE
ANNEXED (ANNEXATION NO. 6) AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL
TAXES THEREIN
1.14)Establishment of Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (Avalino) Adopted the following Resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - 37
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2023-1 (AVALINO) OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A
SPECIAL TAX TO PAY THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING OR CONSTRUCTING
CERTAIN FACILITIES AND TO PAY DEBT SERVICE ON BONDED
INDEBTEDNESS
And
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - 38
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
CITY OF WILDOMAR TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000,000 WITHIN PROPOSED COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2023-1 (AVALINO) OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR
1.15)Tres Lagos Affordability Covenant and Subordination Agreement Approved and authorized the City Manager to sign the Affordability Covenant and Subordination Agreements regarding the Tres Lagos affordable housing project in substantially the same form as included in the agenda packet and authorized the City Manager to make modest adjustments as necessary.
1.16)Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Application for the 27-Acre Park Project
Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION 2023 - 39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND 27-ACRE PARK PROJECT
1.17)Software purchase for Placer.ai Analytics Reporting Platform? Authorized the City Manager to execute the Order Form with Placer Labs, Inc. for Placer.ai software.
1.18)Professional Services Agreement with TKE Engineering for Engineering and Design Services for the Clinton Keith Rd. Widening Project (CIP 025-1)
Authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $500,000 with TKE Engineering for engineering and design services for the Clinton Keith Rd. Widening Project (CIP 025-1).
2) PUBLIC HEARINGS
None scheduled.
Council Member Nigg arrived at 6:54 p.m.
3) GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1) Purchase of commercial property occupied by City Hall located at 23873 Clinton Keith Road and identified as Assessor Parcel Number APN 380-240-048-3 from CFT NV Development, LLC
City Manager York presented the staff report.
Moved by Bridgette Moore; seconded by Dustin Nigg to (1) Authorize the City Manager to sign the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all ancillary agreements and documents related to the purchase of commercial property occupied by City Hall located at 23873 Clinton Keith Road and identified as Assessor Parcel Number APN 380-240-048- 3 from CFT NV Development, LLC.
(2) Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - 40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 23873 CLINTON KEITH ROAD APN 380- 240-048-3
(3) Find that the approval of the Purchase and Sale Agreement and proposed purchase of the property will not have an impact on the environment and is therefore exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15301.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Dustin Nigg, Carlos Marquez
Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3.2) SB 329 Adjustment in Council Compensation
City Attorney Jex presented the staff report.
Andy Morris, resident, provided public comment in favor of the item.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Discussed and provided direction to staff to bring back an Ordinance amendment adjusting the City Council compensation to $1,200 per month per SB329.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Dustin Nigg, Carlos Marquez
Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3.3) Multi-Family Residential Design Standards & Guidelines - Amendment #1
Associate Planner Lachgar presented the staff report.
Moved by Bridgette Moore; seconded by Carlos Marquez to Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - 41
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF WILDOMAR
MULTI-FAMILY OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
DOCUMENT FOR MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Dustin Nigg, Carlos Marquez
Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3.4) Wildomar Community and Parks Foundation Community Event Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Mayor Pro Tem Moore recused herself due to a conflict of interest.
Community Services Director Torres presented the staff report.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Joseph Morabito to Authorize the City Manager to sign the MOU with Wildomar Community and Parks Foundation dependent that the non-profit organization fulfills all requirements.
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Dustin Nigg, Carlos Marquez
Voting Against: None
Abstain: Bridgette Moore
Absent: None
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager York presented the report.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Future Agenda Items
No future agenda items were added.
ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There being no further business, the Mayor adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:52 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER THE WILDOMAR CEMETERY DISTRICT
Chair Morabito called the Regular Wildomar Cemetery District Meeting to order at 7:52 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Dustin Nigg, and Carlos Marquez
Members absent: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
No Board Communications.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED
Moved by Carlos Marquez; seconded by Dustin Nigg to approve Approve the agenda as presented.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Dustin Nigg, Carlos Marquez
Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
4) CEMETERY CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Bridgette Moore; seconded by Dustin Nigg to approve Approve the Cemetery Consent Calendar.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Dustin Nigg, Carlos Marquez
Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
4.1) Cemetery Minutes - July 12 2023 - Regular Meeting
Approved the minutes as presented.
4.2) Amended Minutes - February 8, 2023 - Regular Meeting Approved the amended minutes as presented.
4.3) Warrant Register Cemetery July 2023
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2022/20231.
Warrant Register dated 07-13-2023 in the amount of $2,560.38.2.
Warrant Register dated 07-20-2023 in the amount of $53.93.3.
Warrant Register dated 07-27-2023 in the amount of $4,620.68.
For Fiscal Year 2023/20241.
Warrant Register dated 07-03-2023 in the amount of $19,919.2.
Warrant Register dated 07-13-2023 in the amount of $591.21.3.
Warrant Register dated 07-20-2023 in the amount of $61.95.4.
Warrant Register dated 07-27-2023 in the amount of $283.32.
4.4) June 2023 Cemetery Treasurers Report
Approved the Treasurer’s Report for June 2023.
5) CEMETERY PUBLIC HEARINGS
None scheduled.
6) CEMETERY GENERAL BUSINESS
None scheduled.
GENERAL MANAGER REPORT
No report presented.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No future agenda items were added.
ADJOURN THE WILDOMAR CEMETERY DISTRICT MEETING
There being no further business, Chair Morabito adjourned the Regular Wildomar Cemetery District Meeting at 7:53 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Janet Morales, CMC
City Clerk