MINUTES
CITY OF WILDOMAR
CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024
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 Meeting of the Wildomar City Council was called to order by Mayor Moore at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor held a Moment of Silence in Memory of Desiree Nigg.
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, City Clerk Morales, Community Development Director Bassi, Economic Development Director Davidson, Administrative Services Director Schrader, Community Services Director Torres, Finance Manager Jantz, Code Enforcement Supervisor Parker, Human Resources and Risk Manager Wolf and Associate Engineer Luna
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by students from the Julie Lee Performing Arts Academy
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation: Donate Life Month April 2024
2. Proclamation: Earth Day 2024
3. Proclamation: Volunteer Month
4. Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy Innovation Update
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Human Resources Update
General Plan Update and Development Code Progress Report #22
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comment on items not on the agenda:
1. Susan Lovett, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
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 Carlos Marquez; seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo 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
Mayor Moore recused herself from Agenda Item #1.8 due to a conflict of interest.
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
1.1)
January 17, 2024 - City Council/ Cemetery Regular Minutes Approved the minutes as presented.
1.2)
March 2024 Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2023/2024
1. Warrant Register dated 03-07-2024 in the amount of $583,526.61
2. Warrant Register dated 03-14-2024 in the amount of $126,159.36
3. Warrant Register(s) dated 03-21-2024 in the amount of $226,747.45
4. Warrant Register dated 03-28-2024 in the amount of $1,244,454.85
5. Wire Transfer Register dated 03-31-2024 in the amount of $152,389.83
6. Payroll Register dated 04-01-2024 in the amount of $236,907.70.
1.3)
February 2024 City Treasurer’s Report
Approved the Treasurer’s Report for February 2024.
1.4)
Agreement with the US Department of Transportation (USDOT)/Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for the Sedco Boulevard Roadway Safety Improvements Project (CIP 096) Authorized the City Manager to execute the FY 22 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Implementation Plan Grant Award Agreement with FHWA for $2,218,531.02 in Federal funding, upon the agreement being finalized by USDOT/FHWA.
1.5)
Vacation of Right-of-Way for Bayless Road adjacent to the Faith Bible Church Project (Project No. 19-0179) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 -16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, VACATING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR BAYLESS ROAD FOR PUBLIC ROAD PURPOSES, INCLUDING PUBLIC UTILITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE USES, MADE BY INSTRUMENT NUMBER 2021-0339322, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
1.6)
Acceptance of Improvements for the Baxter Village Development Project, Parcel Map 37941 (Strata Baxter, LLC) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARCEL MAP 37941 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY RECORDER AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND FILE LIEN RELEASES WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY RECORDER
1.7)
A Resolution Opposing Initiative No. 21-0042A1, The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, TO OPPOSE INITIATIVE #21-0042A1
1.8)
Wildomar Community and Parks Foundation Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for an Earth Day Event.
1. Authorized the City Manager to sign the MOU with the foundation dependent that the foundation fulfills all requirements.
2. Waived fees associated with the application and processing of the Temporary Event Permit dependent that the foundation fulfills all requirements.
1.9)
Joint Use License Agreement with the Farm Property Owners Association Authorized the City Manager to sign the Joint Use License Agreement.
1.10)
Community Services Department Community Events Update
1. Received and the filed the update.
2. Waived the Temporary Event Permit Application fee for the 2024 Memorial Day Event.
1.11)
First Amendment to the Agreement for Maintenance Services with St. Francis Electric, LLC Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement for Maintenance Services with St. Francis Electric, LLC.
1.12)
Amendment to Post Closing Maintenance Agreement
Approved and authorized the City Manager to sign the First Amendment to the Post Closing Maintenance Agreement.
1.13)
Parking License Agreement for Special Events Held at Marna O’Brien Park.
Authorized the City Manager to execute the Parking License Agreement. 2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
No items scheduled.
3)
GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1)
Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation - Program Summary and Potential List of Streets for FY 24/25 Project Associate Engineer Luna presented the staff report.
The City Council received and filed the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation (Road Rehab) Update and received and provided input on the proposed list of streets for the FY 24/25 Road Rehab Project.
3.2)
45-Day Urgency Ordinance Establishing a Moratorium on Certain Uses The following individuals provided public comment:
1. Allan Davis, Retail Development Advisors, in opposition of the item.
2. James Prestininzi, Herwood Building Supplies, in opposition of the item.
3. Pete Prestininzi, Herwood Building Supplies, did not speak but submitted public comment card in opposition of the item.
4. Jack Kofdarali, Developer, with time donated by Jake Kofdarali, developer, and Jay Brun, J&T Management, for a total of 9 minutes, in opposition of the item.
5. John B. Rogers, Engineer for Herwood Building Supplies, in opposition of the item.
6. Joe Foley, property owner of pending application, in opposition of the item.
7. Patrick Ellis, Murrieta/ Wildomar Chamber of Commerce President, in favor of the item.
8. Nolan King, resident, in favor of the item.
Moved by Joseph Morabito; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Not Approve an Interim Urgency Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 240
AN UNCODIFIED INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLE AND BOAT STORAGE FACILITIES, AUTOMOBILE FUELING STATIONS, CAR WASHES AND FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF, TO TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY Motion Approved: 2 - 1
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Bridgette Moore
Voting Against: Carlos Marquez
Abstain: Ashlee DePhillippo
Absent: Dustin Nigg
3.3)
Unlawful Possession of Catalytic Converter Ordinance
Code Enforcement Supervisor Parker presented the staff report.
1. Daryl Terrell, Moreno Valley resident, provided public comment in favor of the item.
Moved by Joseph Morabito; seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo to 1. Determine that adoption of the Ordinance Amending Title 9 of the Wildomar Municipal Code meets the findings for a General Rule exemption in accordance with Sections 15060 and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Introduce and Approve for First Reading an Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 241
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 9 (PUBLIC PEACE AND WELFARE) OF THE WILDOMAR MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING CHAPTER 9.54 ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Carlos Marquez Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
3.4)
Measure Z Oversight Advisory Committee Appointments
City Clerk Morales presented the staff report.
Moved by Carlos Marquez; seconded by Joseph Morabito to Appoint Kristi Bergdahl, James Howey and Timothy Underdown to serve on the Measure Z Oversight Advisory Committee for terms expiring February 2026.
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 Moore adjourned the City Council Meeting at 9:16 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 9:16 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
Moved by Carlos Marquez; seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo 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
4)
CEMETERY CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1)
January 17, 2024 - City Council/ Cemetery Regular Minutes Approved the minutes as presented.
4.2)
March 2024 Cemetery Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2023/2024
1. Warrant Register dated 03-07-2023 in the amount of $880.01
2. Warrant Register dated 03-14-2023 in the amount of $2,160.61
3. Warrant Register dated 03-28-2023 in the amount of $1,994.26.
4.3)
February 2024 Cemetery Treasurer’s Report
Approved the Treasurer’s Report for February 2024.
Moved by Ashlee DePhillippo; seconded by Carlos Marquez 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
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 9:17 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Janet Morales Garcia, CMC
City Clerk