MINUTES
CITY OF WILDOMAR
CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2024
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 Moore at 5:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance:
Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Dustin Nigg, and Carlos Marquez Members absent:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
CLOSED SESSION
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:
Miguel Angel Barraza v. Andrew Lee Haire and City of Wildomar; Case Number: CVSW2309297 The City Council convened into Closed Session at 5:31 p.m.
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 that the City Council met in closed session and voted unanimously to defend the litigation.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor Moore adjourned the Closed Session at 6:00 p.m Councilmember/Former Mayor Morabito passed the gavel ceremoniously to Mayor Moore.
CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the Wildomar City Council was called to order by Mayor Moore at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance:
Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Dustin Nigg, and Carlos Marquez Members absent:
None.
Staff in attendance: City Manager York, City Attorney Jex, City Clerk Morales, 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 Manager Berroteran, Code Enforcement Supervisor Parker and Human Resources/Risk Manager Wolf It was the consensus of the City Council to excuse Councilmember Nigg's absences for November 8, 2023 and December 13, 2023.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Councilmember Morabito.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Acknowledgement to 2023 Mayor, Joseph Morabito
2. City Partner/Sponsorship Recognition for 2023
3. Lake Elsinore Unified School District Security Update
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
There were no department reports.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comment on items not on the agenda:
1. Jackson/Sera
2. Cesar Marmolejo
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
No changes to the agenda as presented.
1)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Morabito requested a staff presentation for Item #1.8.
Public Works Director Farag presented the staff report.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Joseph Morabito to approve the 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
1.1)
Reading of Ordinances
Approve the reading by title only of all Ordinances on this agenda.
1.2)
Minutes - September 13, 2023 Regular Meeting
Approve the minutes as presented.
1.3)
Minutes - October 11, 2023 Regular Meeting
Approve the minutes as presented.
1.4)
December 2023 Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2023/2024
1. Warrant Register dated 12-07-2023 in the amount of $91,426.99
2. Warrant Register(s) dated 12-14-2023 in the amount of $797,111.10
3. Warrant Register dated 12-21-2023 in the amount of $182,735.20
4. Wire Transfer Register dated 10-31-2023 in the amount of $17,675.62
5. Payroll Register dated 11-01-2023 in the amount of $216,282.23.
1.5)
November 2023 Treasurers Report
Approved the Treasurer’s Report for November 2023.
1.6)
General Plan Update Progress Report #19
Received and Filed.
1.7)
Annexation No. 8, Phase 2, into Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Services) for Tres Lagos Apartments (LLA 2022-004) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 01
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. 8) AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES THEREIN
1.8)
Cooperative Agreement between the Riverside County Transportation Commission, Western Riverside Council of Governments, and the City of Wildomar for the Wildomar Trail/I-15 and Bundy Canyon Rd./I-15 Interchange Projects Authorized the City Manager to execute the Cooperative Agreement between the Riverside County Transportation Commission, Western Riverside Council of Governments, and the City of Wildomar for the Wildomar Trail/I-15 and Bundy Canyon Rd./I-15 Interchange Projects
1.9)
Revised Community Facilities District Guidelines
Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, REVISING THE CITY'S LOCAL GOALS AND POLICIES AND APPRAISAL STANDARDS CONCERNING THE USE OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES ACT OF 1982 2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were none scheduled.
3)
GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1)
Adoption of the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program
Code Enforcement Supervisor Parker presented the staff report.
Veronica Langworthy, resident, provided public comment.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Carlos Marquez to Introduce and Approve for First Reading an Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 236
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 10.04.020, 10.04.030, 10.04.050, AND 10.04.070 OF THE WILDOMAR MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ABANDONED VEHICLES – ENFORCEMENT AND ABATEMENT Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Dustin Nigg, Carlos Marquez Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Carlos Marquez to Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF AN ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PROGRAM AND COLLECTION OF A SERVICE FEE ON BEHALF OF THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT SERVICE AUTHORITY UNTIL MAY 2034 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)
Wildomar Council Salary Ordinance
City Attorney Jex presented the staff report.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Carlos Marquez to Introduce and approve first reading of an Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 237
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.04.040 OF THE WILDOMAR MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADJUST THE SALARIES OF THE COUNCILMEMBERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LAW and find that the ordinance amendment is exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines sections 15378 and 15378(b)(2).
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)
Community Services 2024 Special Events and Community Event Calendars Community Services Director Torres presented the staff report.
Moved by Ashlee DePhillippo; seconded by Dustin Nigg to Approve the Community Services 2024 Special Events calendar and the 2024 Community Events Calendar 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)
Support Higher Education in Southwestern Riverside County City Manager York presented the staff report.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Carlos Marquez to Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE NEED FOR EXPANDED PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS WITHIN SOUTHWESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY AND FUNDING FOR THE COST OF TENANT IMPROVEMENTS TO CREATE AN EXPANDED PRESENCE FOR CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS AT THE MT. SAN JACINTO COLLEGE CAMPUS IN TEMECULA VALLEY; Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Dustin Nigg, Carlos Marquez Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Moved by Joseph Morabito; seconded by Dustin Nigg to Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Ashlee DePhillippo as the City Council representative.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Dustin Nigg, Carlos Marquez Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Moved by Ashlee DePhillippo; seconded by Joseph Morabito to Appoint Councilmember Dustin Nigg as the City Council alternate.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Dustin Nigg, Carlos Marquez Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager York, Mayor Moore and Mayor Pro Tem DePhillippo presented the City Manager's report.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no future agenda items added.
ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There being no further business, Mayor Moore adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:37 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER THE WILDOMAR CEMETERY DISTRICT
The Regular Meeting of the Wildomar Cemetery District Meeting was called to order by Chair Moore at 7:37 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.
BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
There were no board communications.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED
There were no changes to the agenda as presented.
4)
CEMETERY CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1)
December 2023 Warrant Register Cemetery
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2023/2024
1. Warrant Register dated 12-07-2023 in the amount of $994.58
2. Warrant Register dated 12-14-2023 in the amount of $2,331.27
3. Warrant Register dated 12-21-2023 in the amount of $6,837.34.
4.2)
November 2023 Cemetery Treasurers Report
Approved the Treasurer’s Report for November 2023.
4.3)
2024 Schedule for Removal of Flowers and Specialty Items Received and filed.
Moved by Carlos Marquez; seconded by Joseph Morabito 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
5)
CEMETERY PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were none scheduled.
6)
CEMETERY GENERAL BUSINESS
There were 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 Moore adjourned the Wildomar Cemetery District Meeting at 7:38 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Janet Morales Garcia, CMC
City Clerk