MINUTES
CITY OF WILDOMAR
CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024
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.
The Regular Closed Session was called to order by Mayor Moore at 5:02 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
CLOSED SESSION
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.
The City Council convened into Closed Session at 5:03 p.m.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:00 p.m. with all members present except Councilmember Nigg.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Jex stated there was no reportable action.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor Moore adjourned the Closed Session at 6:01 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 Moore at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance:
Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, and Carlos Marquez Members absent:
Dustin Nigg
It was the consensus of the City Council to excuse Councilmember Nigg's absence.
Staff in attendance: City Manager York, City Attorney Jex, City Clerk Morales, Community Development Director Bassi, Economic Development Director Davidson, Administrative Services Director Schrader, Finance Manager Jantz and Code Enforcement Manager Berroteran.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Navie from the Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Julia Lee Charter Student Presentation
2. Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) - Traffic Relief Plan
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Animal Friends of the Valleys - A Year in Review 2023
Police Department Quarterly Update
General Plan Update and Development Code Progress Report #21
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
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 Joseph Morabito; 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 Joseph Morabito; 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)
December 13, 2023 - City Council/ Cemetery Regular Minutes Approved the minutes as presented.
1.2)
February 2024 Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2023/2024
1. Warrant Register dated 02-01-2024 in the amount of $556,127.44
2. Warrant Register dated 02-08-2024 in the amount of $1,164,687.46
3. Warrant Register dated 02-15-2024 in the amount of $198,007.20
4. Warrant Register dated 02-22-2024 in the amount of $682,450.07
5. Warrant Register dated 02-29-2024 in the amount of $134,967.72
6. Wire Transfer Register dated 02-29-2024 in the amount of $45,667.38
7. Payroll Register dated 03-01-2024 in the amount of $353,161.44.
1.3)
January 2024 City Treasurer’s Report
Approved the Treasurer’s Report for January 2024
1.4)
2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 238 for Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2023-06 Adopted an Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 238
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A GENERAL RULE EXEMPTION PER SECTION 15061(B)(3) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES, AND APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2023-06 TO AMEND SECTION 17.172.205 (FENCES) OF THE WILDOMAR MUNICIPAL CODE
1.5)
2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 239 -Illegal Dumping and Administrative Citation Ordinance Amendment
1. Adopt an Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 239
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 9.52.200 AND 1.16.080 OF THE WILDOMAR MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ILLEGAL DUMPING AND ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS
1.6)
2023 HCD Annual Housing Element Report
Received and Filed this Report and Directed the Community Development director to submit to the Department of Housing and Community Development.
1.7)
Annexation No. 10 into Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Services) for Faith Bible Church (LLA 2020-008) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 12
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. 10) AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES THEREIN
1.8)
Grading Agreement for Wildomar Commerce Center
Authorized the City Manager to execute the Mass Grading Agreement with White Sable, LLC and Wildomar One, LLC (Developer).
1.9)
Acceptance of Public Improvements for Popeyes Restaurant (DMSD Cajun Properties, LLC) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR POPEYES RESTAURANT (PLOT PLAN NO. 21-0138) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY RECORDER
1.10)
Streambed Alteration Agreement with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for the Bundy Canyon Rd. Improvement Project, Segment 2 Authorized the Public Works Director to execute a Streambed Alternation Agreement with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for the Bundy Canyon Rd. Improvement Project, Segment 2
1.11)
Agreement for Services between the City of Wildomar, California, and Gods Fan Club ( Dba Project T.O.U.C.H.)
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Wildomar and God’s Fan Club Dba Project T.O.U.C.H.
2. Approved a supplemental appropriation of $41,940.00 for Fiscal Year 2024 in the Measure AA Fund 120-410-4610-52115 2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1)
Public Hearing for Annexation No. 8 (Tres Lagos Apartments, Phase 2) - 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. 8 Public Works Director Farag presented the staff report.
There were no public comments.
Moved by Joseph Morabito; seconded by Carlos Marquez to Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 14
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. 8) Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Carlos Marquez Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
Moved by Carlos Marquez; seconded by Joseph Morabito to Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 15
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. 8) 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)
AB 168 Cultural Resource Treatment and Disposition Agreements between City of Wildomar and Pechanga and Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians for the Project Touch Transitional Housing Proposal; and a Presentation by Project Touch regarding their services.
Community Development Director Bassi presented the staff report.
Moved by Joseph Morabito; seconded by Carlos Marquez to Authorize the City Manager to execute the Cultural Resource Treatment and Disposition Agreements between City of Wildomar and Pechanga and Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians for the Project Touch Transitional Housing proposal.
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Carlos Marquez Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
3.2)
California Constitutional Initiative No. 21-0042A1, The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act City Manager York presented the staff report.
It was the consensus of the City Council to provide direction to bring back a Resolution opposing the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
• Discuss and Provide Direction on Citywide Street Sweeping:
Directed staff to bring back the report with additional information. • Discuss and Provide Direction on Adopting and Ordinance related to Catalytic Converters:
Directed staff to bring back an Ordinance.
• Discuss and Provide Direction on Zip Code Change or Community Identity:
Directed staff to work on Community Identity.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Future Agenda Items
Added:
1. Rural Road Discussion - Marquez
2. Illegal Food Vendor Ordinance - DePhillippo
ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There being no further business, Mayor Moore adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8:44 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 8:44 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance:
Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, and Carlos Marquez Members absent:
Dustin Nigg
It was the consensus of the Wildomar Cemetery District Board to excuse Councilmember Nigg's absence.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
There were no board communications.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED
Moved by Joseph Morabito; 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
Moved by Joseph Morabito; 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
4.1)
December 13, 2023 - City Council/ Cemetery Regular Minutes Approve the minutes as presented.
4.2)
February 2024 Cemetery Warrant Register
Approve the following:
For Fiscal Year 2023/20241. Warrant Register dated 02-01-2023 in the amount of $1,604.93.2. Warrant Register dated 02-15-2023 in the amount of $1,669.70.3. Warrant Register dated 02-29-2023 in the amount of $5,394.07.
4.3)
January 2024 Cemetery Treasurer’s Report
Approve the Treasurer’s Report for January 2024
5)
CEMETERY PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no items scheduled.
6)
CEMETERY GENERAL BUSINESS
There were no items 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 8:45 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Janet Morales Garcia, CMC
City Clerk