MINUTES
CITY OF WILDOMAR
CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 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 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance:
Bridgette Moore, Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, and Joseph Morabito 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:
Alexa Hoecker et al v. City of Wildomar; case number CVME2403770 The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (3) to confer with legal counsel with regard to one matter of potential exposure to litigation.
The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to the provisions of Government Code section 54957(b) regarding Public Employee Performance Evaluation.
Title: City Manager.
The City Council will meet in closed session to hold a conference with its Labor Negotiator regarding Unrepresented Employee pursuant to Government Code 54957.6.
Agency representative: Mayor Bridgette MooreUnrepresented employee: City Manager The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to the provisions of Government Code section 54957(b) regarding Public Employee Performance Evaluation.
Title: City Attorney
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 in regards to the first item on the Closed Session agenda, the City Council voted unanimously (4-0) to defend the litigation. There were no reportable actions on the remaining items.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor Moore adjourned the Closed Session at 6:02 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 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance:
Bridgette Moore, Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, and Joseph Morabito Members absent:
Dustin Nigg
Staff in attendance: City Manager York, City Attorney Jex, Deputy City Clerk Jemane, Finance Manager Jantz, Administrative Assistant Rosales, Community Development Director Bassi, Public Works Director Farag, Economic Development Director Davidson, Code Enforcement Manager Berroteran and Human Resources and Risk Manager Wolf.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by students from the Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition: City Sponsors for Special Events 2024
2. Recognition: Tri-City Gators Cheer Teams
3. Recognition: Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy
4. Holiday Light Home Decorating Contest 2024 Winners
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Wildomar Library Quarterly Update - July - Sept. 2024
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comment on items not on the agenda:
1. Don Saunders, resident
2. Frans de Gruaff, 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 Joseph Morabito; seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Bridgette Moore, Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
1)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Carlos Marquez; seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Bridgette Moore, Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
1.1)
City Council/Cemetery District Minutes - November 13, 2024.
Approved the minutes as presented.
1.2)
November 2024 City Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2024/2025:
1. Warrant Register dated 11-07-2024 in the amount of $23,074.96
2. Warrant Register dated 11-14-2024 in the amount of $584,377.26
3. Warrant Register dated 11-21-2024 in the amount of $142,963.58
4. Warrant Register dated 11-27-2024 in the amount of $82,463.17
5. Wire Transfer Register dated 11-30-2024 in the amount of $349,809.41
6. Payroll Register dated 12-01-2024 in the amount of $278,884.41
1.3)
October 2024 City Treasurers Report
Approved the Treasurer's Report for October 2024.
1.4)
2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 243 for Development Agreement No. 24-0035 Adopted an Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 243
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15301 (CLASS 1) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), AND APPROVING APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 24-0035 TO ESTABLISH A RETAIL CANNABIS BUSINESS WITHIN AN 3,936 SQUARE-FOOT RETAIL LEASE SPACE IN THE CATT CROSSINGS RETAIL CENTER LOCATED AT 23825 CATT ROAD(APN: 380-240-001)
1.5)
2nd Reading of Ordinance amending Chapters 3.24, 2.08, and 3.28 of the Wildomar Municipal Code Related to Purchasing of Supplies and Equipment and Contracts for Professional Services Adopted an Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 244
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 3.24, 2.08, AND 3.28 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR TO PROVIDE UPDATED GUIDANCE ON THE PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT AND CONTRACTING FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1.6)
2nd Reading of Ordinance 245 amending Chapter 3.32 of City of Wildomar Municipal Code to provide informal bidding procedures under the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA) Adopted an Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 245
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3.32 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR TO PROVIDE INFORMAL AND FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES UNDER THE UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING ACT (SECTION 22000, ET SEQ. OF THE PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE)
1.7)
2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 246 amending Chapter 5.04 (Bingo) of the Wildomar Municipal Code related to Nonprofit Bingo Overhead per Senate Bill (SB) 1044 Adopted an Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 246
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.04 (BINGO) OF THE WILDOMAR MUNICIPAL CODE
1.8)
TUMF Agreement Amendments for the Wildomar Trail and Bundy Canyon Rd. I-15 Interchange Projects
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute TUMF Agreement Amendments with the Western Riverside Council of Governments for the Wildomar Trail/I-15 Interchange Improvement and the Bundy Canyon Rd./I-15 Interchange Improvement Projects.
2. Approved a budget adjustment in Fund 503 (TUMF) to both decrease appropriations by $1,485,000 and decrease budgeted revenues by $1,485,000 for CIP 070 (Bundy Canyon Rd./I-15 Interchange Improvement Project).
3. Approved a budget adjustment in Fund 503 (TUMF) to both decrease appropriations by $1,485,000 and decrease budgeted revenues by $1,485,000 for CIP 074 (Wildomar Trail/I-15 Interchange Improvement Project).
1.9)
Wildomar Cottages Affordable Housing Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants Approved and authorized the City Manager to sign the Affordable Housing Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants regarding the Wildomar Cottages affordable housing project in substantially the same form as included in the agenda packet and authorize the City Manager to make modest adjustments as necessary.
1.10)
Parcel Map No. 36612 Westpark Promenade Final Map Approval and Subdivision Improvement Agreement
1. Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 78
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36612 WESTPARK PROMENADE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute BMP Agreements with CRP/CWR Westpark Project, LLC for the Westpark Promenade development project.
1.11)
Wildomar Commerce Center - Public Improvement Agreements and BMP Agreements Authorized the City Manager to execute the BMP Agreements and Public Improvement Agreement with White Sable, LLC and Wildomar One, LLC (Developer) for Off-site Improvements for the Wildomar Commerce Center development project.
1.12)
Amending the Organization, Objectives and Responsibilities of the Wildomar Community Parks Funding Measure (Measure Z) Citizen’s Oversight Advisory Committee and Committee Member Volunteers Description.
Adopted a Resolution Entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 79
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2013-05 AND APPROVING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE ORGANIZATION, OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A WILDOMAR COMMUNITY PARKS FUNDING MEASURE CITIZEN’S OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND COMMITTEE MEMBER VOLUNTEERS DESCRIPTION
1.13)
Amending the Organization, Objectives and Responsibilities of the Measure AA Citizen’s Oversight Advisory Committee and Committee Member Volunteers Description.
Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 80
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2019-12 AND APPROVING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE ORGANIZATION, OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A WILDOMAR MEASURE AA CITIZEN’S OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND COMMITTEE MEMBER VOLUNTEERS DESCRIPTION
1.14)
Third Amendment to Agreement with Architerra Design Group for the 20-Acre Park Project (CIP 099) Authorized the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement with Architerra Design Group for the 20-Acre Park Project for an amount not to exceed $3,100.
1.15)
First Amendment to Agreement for The Collection and Transportation of Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, Organic Waste, and Construction and Demolition Debris (Collection Services) and other Specified Services with CR&R Authorized the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement for The Collection and Transportation of Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, Organic Waste, and Construction and Demolition Debris (Collection Services) and other Specified Services with CR&R.
1.16)
First Amendment to Agreement with HdL Software for Business Registration Management: One-Year Extension of Time and Revision to Scope of Services Approved First Amendment for City Manager's signature.
1.17)
Agreement with Southern California Edison (SCE) for Utility Relocation Design for the Bundy Canyon Rd. Improvement Project, Segment 2 (CIP 026-2) Authorized the Public Works Director to sign the Preliminary Design and Engineering Agreement with Southern California Edison for the design of utility relocations for the Bundy Canyon Rd. Improvement Project, Segment 2. 2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1)
Allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Program Year Associate Engineer Luna presented the staff report.
Moved by Carlos Marquez; seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo to Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 81
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 / 2026 Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Bridgette Moore, Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
3)
GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1)
Provide an Additional Health Benefit Allotment for Employees Covering One or More Dependents, Using Current Excess Budgeted Health Benefit Allotment Human Resources and Risk Manager Wolf presented the staff report.
Moved by Joseph Morabito; seconded by Carlos Marquez to Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 82
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING ADDITIONAL HEALTH BENEFIT ALLOTMENT FOR PLAN YEAR 2025 USING CURRENT BUDGETED FUNDS FOR HEALTH PREMIUMS Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Bridgette Moore, Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
3.2)
Amend the Existing Pay Plan to Bring All Classification Compensations to Median and Add New Classifications, Add New Position Classification Descriptions, and Revise the Position Classification Schedule Human Resources and Risk Manager wolf presented the staff report.
Andy Morris, resident, provided public comment.
Moved by Joseph Morabito; seconded by Carlos Marquez to Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 83
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FIVE NEW CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTIONS; APPROVING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE FIVE NEW CLASSIFICATIONS, REMOVING THE PRINCIPAL ENGINEER/CITY ENGINEER CLASSIFICATION, AND ADD THE RETIRED ANNUITANT TITLES; AND AMENDING THE EXISTING PAY PLAN TO INCLUDE THESE POSITIONS, AS WELL AS BRING ALL POSITION COMPENSATIONS UP TO MARKET MEDIAN AND ADJUST FOR COMPACTION BY JANUARY 1, 2026 Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Bridgette Moore, Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
3.3)
FY2024-25 1st Quarter Budget Report
Finance Manager Jantz presented the staff report.
Don Saunders, resident, provided public comment.
Moved by Ashlee DePhillippo; seconded by Carlos Marquez to Review and approve the Fiscal Year 2024-25 1st Quarter Budget Report, and adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 84
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FY2024-25 BUDGETED REVENUES AND EXPENSES AND ADOPTING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Bridgette Moore, Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
3.4)
Planning Commission Appointments
Community Development Director Bassi presented the staff report.
Moved by Bridgette Moore to Remove Commissioner Bernard from office and direct the City Clerk to advertise per Section 2.24.020 of the Wildomar Municipal Code.
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Bridgette Moore, Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
3.5)
Community Services 2025 Special Events, Partnerships, and Activities Administrative Assistant Rosales presented the staff report.
Moved by Carlos Marquez; seconded by Joseph Morabito to Approve the Community Services 2025 Special Events Calendar.
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Bridgette Moore, Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager York presented the staff report.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Added:
Street Lighting Options for neighborhoods that don't currently have lighting - Marquez
ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There being no further business, Mayor Moore adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8:27 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 8:27 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance:
Bridgette Moore, Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, and Joseph Morabito 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 Joseph Morabito to approve approve the agenda as presented.
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Bridgette Moore, Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
4)
CEMETERY CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1)
City Council/Cemetery District Minutes - November 13, 2024.
Approved the minutes as presented.
4.2)
November 2024 Cemetery Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2024/2025
1. Warrant Register dated 11-07-2024 in the amount of $249.54
2. Warrant Register dated 11-14-2024 in the amount of $1,529.99
3. Warrant Register dated 11-21-2024 in the amount of $3,593.06
4. Warrant Register dated 11-27-2024 in the amount of $573.64
4.3)
October 2024 Cemetery Treasurers Report
Approved the Treasurer’s Report for October 2024.
4.4)
Resolution opting in to CUPCCAA for the Cemetery District to provide informal bidding procedures under the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act.
Adopted a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. WCD2024 - 02
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE WILDOMAR CEMETERY DISTRICT IN THE MATTER OF UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES Moved by Joseph Morabito; seconded by Carlos Marquez to approve the Cemetery Consent Calendar.
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Bridgette Moore, Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
5)
CEMETERY PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings scheduled.
6)
CEMETERY GENERAL BUSINESS
There were no general business 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 8:29 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Janet Morales Garcia, CMC
City Clerk