MINUTES
CITY OF WILDOMAR
CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, JULY 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.
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance:
Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Dustin Nigg, and Carlos Marquez Members absent:
None.
Councilmember Nigg arrived at 6:15 p.m.
Staff in attendance: City Manager York, City Attorney Jex, City Clerk Morales, Community Development Director Bassi, Administrative Services Director Schrader, Community Services Director Torres, Economic Development Director Davidson, and Finance Manager Jantz
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by students from the Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy
PRESENTATIONS
1. Parks Make Life Better Month - July 2024
2. Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy Update
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
There were no department reports.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comment on items not on the agenda:
1. James Prestininzi, representing Herwood Building Supplies
2. Alicia Flores
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
The City Council members spoke regarding 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 Dustin Nigg; seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo to approve the agenda as presented, with the exception of moving Item# 3.3 to be heard before 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)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Carlos Marquez; seconded by Dustin Nigg 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)
April 10, 2024 - City Council/Cemetery District Regular Minutes Approved the minutes as presented.
1.2)
June 2024 City Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2023/2024:
1. Warrant Register dated 06-06-2024 in the amount of $276,951.38
2. Warrant Register dated 06-13-2024 in the amount of $195,333.56
3. Warrant Register dated 06-20-2024 in the amount of $522,125.27
4. Warrant Register dated 06-24-2024 in the amount of $16,756
5. Warrant Register dated 06-27-2024 in the amount of $152,277.84
6. Wire Transfer Register dated 06-30-2024 in the amount of $55,153.32.7. Payroll Register dated 07-01-2024 in the amount of $259,328.54
1.3)
May 2024 City Treasurers Report
Approved the Treasurer’s Report for May 2024
1.4)
Avalino Parkway Maintenance Agreement (Signal Hill and Church) Authorized the City Manager to execute two Right-of-Way and Private Slope Access and Maintenance Agreements (Agreements) with D.R. Horton Los Angeles Holding Company Inc. related to the development of Tract 31896 (Avalino)
1.5)
First Amendment to Annual Grant Writing Services Agreement with California Consulting Inc.
Authorized the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Annual Grant Writing Services Agreement with California Consulting, Inc.
1.6)
Amendment to Office Lease With Core Tree Care, Inc.
Approved and Authorized the City Manager to Execute the Office Lease Amendment with Core Tree Care, Inc.
1.7)
Authorization to Enter into Settlement Agreement with Kroger Co. in Litigation Matter In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation (U.S.D.C. Case No. 1:17-md-2804) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 48
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS TO 1) SETTLE CLAIMS AGAINST THE KROGER CO. IN THE NATIONAL OPIOID LITIGATION AND 2) ELECT TO RECEIVE DIRECT PAYMENT OF FUNDS UNDER THE SETTLEMENTS WITH THE OTHER DEFENDANTS
1.8)
Ratify Amended Agreement for Law Enforcement Services FY 2024-25 through FY 2026-27 Authorized the Mayor to Ratify the Agreement.
1.9)
Levy and Collection of Special Taxes within Community Facilities District No. 2013-1 (Services) Tax Zone 12 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-1 (SERVICES) TAX ZONE 12, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
1.10)
Community Event Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital for the 2024 Fall Family Fun Fair.
1. Authorized the City Manager to sign the MOU with Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital dependent that the commercial business fulfills all requirements; and
2. Waived fees associated to the application and processing of the Temporary Event Permit dependent that the commercial business fulfills all requirements.
1.11)
Tract 37476 and Tract 32024 Public Improvement Agreement with KB Home for Monte Vista Drive Improvements Authorized the City Manager to execute the Public Improvement Agreement with KB Home Coastal, Inc.
1.12)
Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group for the Bundy Canyon Rd. Improvement Project, Segment 2
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group for the Bundy Canyon Rd. Improvement Project, Segment 2
2. Approved a budget adjustment adding $90,000 in both revenue and expenditures for funds as identified in the Fiscal Impact and Account Code sections of this staff report, to allocate the necessary additional funds to the Project. 2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1)
Consideration of Resolution of Necessity for Condemnation of Vacant Property Identified by Assessor Parcel Number 362-090-026 for the Bundy Canyon Road Improvement Project, Segment 2 (CIP 026-2) Mayor Moore opened the Public Hearing.
City Attorney Jex and Public Works Director Farag presented the staff report.
There being no public comments, Mayor Moore closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Joseph Morabito to Find that on September 10, 2014, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and State CEQA Guidelines §15070, the City Council adopted Resolution 2014-048 certifying an Environmental Impact Report for the Project, and that on September 9, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution 2020-62, approving an Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report, and that no additional CEQA findings are required for the Project; and Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 50
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Dustin Nigg, Carlos Marquez Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3)
GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1)
FY2023-24 4th Quarter Budget Report
Finance Manager Jantz presented the staff report.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Joseph Morabito to approve the Fiscal Year 2023-24 4th Quarter Budget Report, and adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 51
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FY2023-24 BUDGETED REVENUES AND EXPENSES 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)
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Wildomar and the County of Riverside’s Department of Environmental Health and Ordinance amendment.
Public Works Director Farag presented the staff report.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Carlos Marquez to Authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU between the City of Wildomar and the County of Riverside's Department of Environmental Health.
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 Introduce and Approve for First Reading an Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 242
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 8.96 (SEWAGE DISCHARGE) OF THE WILDOMAR MUNICIPAL CODE 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)
Grand Avenue East Side Land Use Designation Discussion
Community Development Director Bassi presented the staff report.
The following individuals provided public comment:
1. Alex Sukhov, representing the Sukhov Family, with time donated by Jody Sukhov, representing the Sukhov Family provided public comment in opposition of Estate Density Residential (EDR) for a total of 6 minutes.
2. Quinten Sukhov, representing the Sukhov Family, provided public comment in opposition of Estate Density Residential (EDR).
3. Desiree Sukhov, representing the Sukhov Family, provided public comment in opposition of Estate Density Residential (EDR).
4. Nicolas Sukhov, representing the Sukhov Family, provided public comment in opposition of Estate Density Residential (EDR).
5. Nathan Sukhov, representing the Sukhov Family, provided public comment in opposition of Estate Density Residential (EDR).
6. Sherrie Munroe, representing 4M Engineering & Development, provided public comment in opposition of Estate Density Residential (EDR).
7. Phil Caballero, property owner, with time donated by Eileen Gonzales, representing the Gonzales family, provided public comment in opposition of Estate Density Residential (EDR) for a total of 6 minutes.
8. Bruce Linsley, representing L.B.I. Temecula Properties, provided public comment in opposition of Estate Density Residential (EDR).
9. Ann Kiggins, resident, with time donated by Kathy Bundy, resident provided public comment in favor of Estate Density Residential (EDR) for a total of 6 minutes.
10. Trina Gonzales-Van, representing Conrad Gonzales Family, provided public comment.
11. Gary McDaniel, resident, provided public comment in favor of Estate Density Residential (EDR).
12. Evelyn Gonzalez, resident, provided public comment in favor of Low Density Residential (LDR).
13. Brian Nefinges, resident, provided public comment in favor of Estate Density Residential (EDR).
14. Frankie Alonso, resident, provided public comment in favor of Estate Density Residential (EDR).
15. Elizabeth Kuzma, resident, provided public comment in favor of Estate Density Residential (EDR).
16. Marybeth Slane, resident, provided public comment in favor of Estate Density Residential (EDR).
17. Don Saunders, resident, with time donated by Ken Herrera, resident, provided public comment in favor of Estate Density Residential for a total of 6 minutes.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Carlos Marquez to Keep the existing General Plan Land Use designation of Low Density Residential (LDR) for the East Side of Grand Avenue.
Motion Approved: 4 - 1
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Ashlee DePhillippo, Dustin Nigg, Carlos Marquez Voting Against: Bridgette Moore
Abstain: None
Absent: None
CITY MANAGER REPORT
1. Fencing Options for Bundy Canyon Rd. and Monte Vista Dr. at the future Riverside County Flood Control Lateral C Basin: Directed staff to bring back the item with additional options for discussion.
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 8:12 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 8:12 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.
BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
There were no board communications.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo to 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 Dustin Nigg; seconded by Carlos Marquez 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
4.1)
April 10, 2024 - City Council/Cemetery District Regular Minutes Approved the minutes as presented.
4.2)
June 2024 Cemetery Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2023/2024
1. Warrant Register dated 06-06-2024 in the amount of $266.92
2. Warrant Register dated 06-13-2024 in the amount of $3,564.66
3. Warrant Register dated 06-20-2024 in the amount of $133.20.
4.3)
May 2024 Cemetery Treasurers Report
Approved the Treasurer’s Report for May 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 8:13 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Janet Morales Garcia, CMC
City Clerk