MINUTES
CITY OF WILDOMAR
CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2023
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
23873 CLINTON KEITH ROAD SUITE 106
WILDOMAR, CA, 92595
Closed Session: 5:30 PM | Regular Session 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
The Regular Closed Session was called to order by Mayor Morabito at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance:
Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, and Carlos Marquez Members absent:
Dustin Nigg
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) to confer with legal counsel with regard to the following matter of pending litigation:
Andrew Lee Haire et al v. Miguel Angel Barraza et al; Case Number: CVSW2308832
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:00 p.m. with all members present except for Councilmember Nigg.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Jex stated that the City Council voted unanimously, 4-0, to defend the litigation matter that is listed on the agenda.
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 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance:
Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, and Carlos Marquez Members absent:
Dustin Nigg
Staff in attendance: City Manager York, City Attorney Jex, Deputy City Clerk Jemane, Community Development Director Bassi, Economic Development Director Davidson, Public Works Director Farag, Administrative Services Director Schrader, Community Services Director Torres, Finance Manager Jantz, Code Enforcement Supervisor Berroteran and Human Resources/Risk Manager Wolf
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Jason Escalera.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Tri-City Gators Recognition, Junior Marines Recognition
2. Holiday Lights Contest Winners
3. City Hall Dedication Ribbon Cutting
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
General Plan Update Progress Report #18
Community Development Director Bassi presented the report.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comment on items not on the agenda:
1. Andy Morris, Wildomar Rotary
2. Gayl Taylor, Resident
3. Rosalba Valdovinos, Resident
4. Sandy Renfrow, Resident
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
The City Council members spoke regarding various committees, comm1ss1ons, 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 Carlos Marquez to 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 Bridgette Moore; seconded by Carlos Marquez to 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)
City Council/Cemetery District Minutes - August 9, 2023.
Approved the minutes as presented.
1.3)
Warrant Register November 2023
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2022/2023
Warrant Register dated 11-02-2023 in the amount of $3,675 Warrant Register dated 11-09-2023 in the amount of $569 Warrant Register dated 11-16-2023 in the amount of $6,555.75 For Fiscal Year 2023/2024
Warrant Register(s) dated 11-02-2023 in the amount of $412,058.42 Warrant Register dated 11-09-2023 in the amount of $740,986.55 Warrant Register dated 11-16-2023 in the amount of $187,708.81 Warrant Register dated 11-20-2023 in the amount of $126.00 Warrant Register(s) dated 11-22-2023 in the amount of $150,417.04 Warrant Register dated 11-30-2023 in the amount of $749,560.89 Wire Transfer Register dated 11-30-2023 in the amount of $509,654.73 Payroll Register dated 12-01-2023 in the amount of $236,230.87
1.4)
October 2023 City Treasurers Report
Approved the Treasurer’s Report for October 2023
1.5)
Tres Lagos Apartments, Phase 2 - Precise Grading Agreement, Stormwater Management/BMP Agreements, and Public Improvement Agreement Authorized the City Manager to execute the Precise Grading Agreement, Stormwater Management/BMP Agreements for privately maintained and CFD maintained facilities, and Public Improvement Agreement with Wildomar Tres Lagos Partners LP.
1.6)
Adopt the City of Wildomars Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) Annex Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - 74
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE CITY OF WILDOMAR LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN ANNEX FROM THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AS REQUIRED BY THE FEDERAL DISASTER MITIGATION AND COST REDUCTION ACT OF 2000
1.7)
Popeyes Restaurant - Parkway Maintenance Agreement with DMSD Cajun Properties, LLC Authorized the City Manager to execute the Parkway Maintenance Agreement with DMSD Cajun Properties, LLC.
1.8)
Resolution Designating the Time, Date and Location of Regular City Council Meetings.
Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - 75
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 2021-38, DESIGNATING THE TIME, DATE AND LOCATION OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1)
Public Hearing for Annexation No. 9 (Popeyes) - Consideration of Territory to be Annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Services), Calling an Election, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Special Taxes, and Declaring the Election Results for CFD 2022-1 (Services), Annexation No. 9 Public Works Director Farag presented the report.
There being no public comment, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Bridgette Moore; seconded by Carlos Marquez to to Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - 76
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AN ELECTION TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS THE QUESTION OF LEVYING A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1 (SERVICES) (ANNEXATION NO. 9) Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Carlos Marquez Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
Moved by Bridgette Moore; seconded by Carlos Marquez to to Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - 77
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ELECTION RESULTS FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1 (SERVICES) (ANNEXATION NO. 9) Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Carlos Marquez Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
3)
GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1)
20-Acre Park (CIP 099) Conceptual Plan, First Contract Amendment, and CEQA Agreement Public Works Director Farag and a consultant from Architerra presented the staff report.
Anna Olexa, resident, presented public comment in opposition of the item.
Janice Hare, resident, provided public comment in favor of the item.
Andy Morris, EVMWD, provided public comment.
John Coffin, resident, provided public comment in opposition of the item.
Moved by Bridgette Moore; seconded by Carlos Marquez to
1. Approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $280,000, which includes $25,000 to prepare additional documents to meet federal requirements
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Contract Amendment with Architerra Design Group for a cost not to exceed $107,925
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a task order with Placeworks, Inc., for the preparation of CEQA Documents for a cost not to exceed $145,129, which includes $25,000 to prepare a Federal Environmental Document.
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Carlos Marquez Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
3.2)
City of Wildomar New Parks Improvement Options
Administrative Services Director Schrader presented the report.
Andy Morris, resident, provided public comment.
Jason Escalera, resident, provided public comment.
It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to provide the Council with a detailed workshop on bond financing before making further decisions.
3.3)
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) and Parking Enforcement Program - General Presentation/Discussion Code Enforcement Supervisor Parker presented the staff report.
Rosalba Valdovinos, resident, provided public comment in favor of the item.
It was the consensus of the City Council to proceed with an Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) and Parking Enforcement Program.
3.4)
Appointment of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore for 2024
Moved by Joseph Morabito; seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo to Appoint Bridgette Moore as the Mayor for 2024.
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Carlos Marquez Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
Moved by Bridgette Moore; seconded by Joseph Morabito to Appoint Ashlee DePhillippo as the Mayor Pro Tempore for 2024.
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Carlos Marquez Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
3.5)
Committees, Commissions, and Board Appointments for 2024 Moved by Bridgette Moore; seconded by Carlos Marquez to Removed Western Community Energy and make no other changes.
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Carlos Marquez Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager York presented the report.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no future agenda items added.
ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There being no further business, Mayor Morabito adjourned the City Council Meeting at 9:07 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER THE WILDOMAR CEMETERY DISTRICT
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance:
Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, and Carlos Marquez Members absent:
Dustin Nigg
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
There were no board communications.
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, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Carlos Marquez Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
4)
CEMETERY CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1)
City Council/Cemetery District Minutes - August 9, 2023.
Approved the minutes as presented.
4.2)
Warrant Register Cemetery November 2023
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2023/2024
Warrant Register dated 11-09-2023 in the amount of $166.09 Warrant Register dated 11-16-2023 in the amount of $75.00 Warrant Register dated 10-22-2023 in the amount of $3,783.37
4.3)
October 2023 Cemetery Treasurers Report
Approved the Treasurer’s Report for October 2023.
Moved by Bridgette Moore; seconded by Carlos Marquez to approve the Cemetery Consent Calendar Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Carlos Marquez Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
5)
CEMETERY PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.1)
Conduct a Public Hearing and consider a Resolution ordering the dedication of Right of Way to the City of Wildomar for the Palomar Street Improvement Project Public Works Director Farag presented the staff report.
There being no public comments, Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Bridgette Moore; seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo to Adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. WCD2023 -05
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOAD OF TRUSTEES OF THE WILDOMAR CEMETERY DISTRICT ORDERING THE DEDICATION OF RIGHT OF WAY TO THE CITY OF WILDOMAR FOR ROAD AND UTILITY PURPOSES Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Carlos Marquez Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
6)
CEMETERY GENERAL BUSINESS
None scheduled.
GENERAL MANAGER REPORT
There was no general manager report.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no future agenda items added.
ADJOURN THE WILDOMAR CEMETERY DISTRICT MEETING
There being no further business, Chair Morabito adjourned the Wildomar Cemetery District Meeting at 9:11 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Janet Morales Garcia, CMC
City Clerk