MINUTES
CITY OF WILDOMAR
CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2025
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 DePhillippo at 5:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance:
Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, 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 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 Ashlee DePhillippo
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:04 p.m. with all members present.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Jex stated there were no reportable actions.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor DePhillippo adjourned the Closed Session at 6:04 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 DePhillippo at 6:05 p.m. Mayor DePhillippo stated that due to the unstable electrical power situation at City Hall and in the City, the City Council will proceed with a modified agenda.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to amend the agenda with the following changes:
1. Vote on the Consent Calendar and General Business Agenda Item # 3.2.
2. Move public comments not on the agenda to be heard after General Business.
3. Postpone Presentations, General Business Items # 3.1, 3.3 and 3.4 and Council Communications.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance:
Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, and Dustin Nigg Members absent:
None.
Staff in attendance: City Manager York, City Attorney Jex, City Clerk Morales, Community Services Director Torres, Administrative Services Director Schrader, Economic Development Director Davidson, Public Works Director Farag, Finance Manager Jantz, Code Enforcement Manager Berroteran and Human Resources and Risk Manager Wolf.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor Pro Tem Marquez.
PRESENTATIONS
The following presentations were postponed to February 12, 2025:
1. Recognition of outgoing Mayor for 2024 - Bridgette Moore
2. Proclamation: Former Planning Commissioner - Kim Strong
3. Recognition: General Plan Technical Advisory Committee Members
4. Recognition: California Tap Company
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
There were no department reports.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to approve the agenda as modified.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
1)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Kenny Mayes, resident, with time donated by Lynne Mayes, resident, provided public comment.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
1.1)
December 2024 City Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2024/2025:
1. Warrant Register dated 12-05-2024 in the amount of $271,210.69
2. Warrant Register dated 12-12-2024 in the amount of $365,951.09
3. Warrant Register dated 12-19-2024 in the amount of $1,287,695.72
4. Wire Transfer Register dated 12-31-2024 in the amount of $31,924.70
5. Payroll Register dated 01-03-2025 in the amount of $663,136.22.
1.2)
November 2024 City Treasurers Report
Approved the Treasurer’s Report for November 2024.
1.3)
2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 247 (ZOA 2024-01) and Ordinance No. 248 (CZ 2024-01) Adopted the following Ordinances entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 247
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING CEQA FINDINGS OF FACT AND STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, AND APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2024-01 ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE TO TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE WILDOMAR MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING THE NEW "WILDOMAR DEVELOPMENT CODE" ORDINANCE NO. 248
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING CEQA FINDINGS OF FACT AND STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, APPROVING CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 2024-01 TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATIONS (CONSISTENCY ZONING) FOR 3,480 PARCELS AND ADOPTING THE NEW WILDOMAR ZONING MAP RESULTING FROM THE APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2024-01 (ENVISION WILDOMAR 2040 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE) IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65860
1.4)
FY2023-24 Annual Development Impact Fee Report and Five Year Report
1. Received and filed the Annual report for the Development Impact Fees for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024.
2. Received and filed the 5-Year report for the Development Impact Fees for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024, which forecasts the next 5 years.
1.5)
Acceptance of FY2023-24 Measure AA Annual Report
Approved the Measure AA Oversight Advisory Committee Annual Report for FY 2023-24.
1.6)
Acceptance of FY2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Received and filed the FY2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
1.7)
Resolution Approving Certain Contracts And Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Preapproved Contracts Adopted a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CERTAIN CONTRACTS AS TO FORM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PREAPPROVED CONTRACTS
1.8)
Cooperative Funding Agreement with Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) for the Construction of the Palomar St. Widening Project, Phase 2 (CIP 028-2) Authorized the City Manager to execute the Cooperative Funding Agreement with Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) for the Palomar Street Widening Project, Segment 2 (CIP 028-2)
1.9)
Fourth Amendment to Agreement with RRM Design Group, Inc., for the 27-Acre Park Project (CIP 062-1)
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with RRM Design Group for the 27-Acre Park Project for an amount not to exceed $66,352.
2. Approved a supplemental appropriation for Fund 201 (Measure A) to add $13,900 in expenditures.
1.10)
Amendment of City Personnel Rules, Updating the Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation Prevention Policy, Designating Three Supervisory Roles as Non-Exempt, and Adopting an Updated Position Classification Schedule and Updated Pay Plan to Reflect the Non-Exempt Status Adopted Resolutions entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REVISION OF THE CITY’S PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS AND APPROVING THE UPDATE TO THE HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION PREVENTION POLICY RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, REVISING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE TO DESIGNATE THE CODE ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISOR, BUILDING INSPECTION SUPERVISOR AND SUPERVISING PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR CLASSIFICATIONS AS NON-EXEMPT; AND AMENDING THE EXISTING PAY PLAN
1.11)
Tri-Party Consultant Service Agreement for the Paragon Framing Industrial Project Mitigated Negative Declaration (PLN 24-0086)
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute a Tri-Party Consultant Services Agreement (Attachment A) between the City of Wildomar, Lakeside Properties CA, LLC and PlaceWorks, Inc. for preparation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Paragon Framing Industrial Project; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute a Consultant Services Agreement/Contract between the City of Wildomar and PlaceWorks, Inc. for preparation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Paragon Framing Industrial Project.
1.12)
Acceptance of FY2023-24 Measure Z Annual Report
Approved the Measure Z Oversight Advisory Committee Annual Report for FY 2023-24.
1.13)
Adoption of 2025 Annual Investment Policy
Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION 2025 - 04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR 2025 2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings.
3)
GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1)
FY2025-26 and FY2026-27 Biennial Budget Goals Discussion Removed from the agenda.
3.2)
Planning Commission Appointments
City Clerk Morales presented the staff report.
Nolan King, resident, provided public comment.
Rene Cambero, resident, provided public comment.
Moved by Bridgette Moore; seconded by Joseph Morabito to appoint Rene Cambero as Councilmember Moore's Planning Commissioner for a term ending December 2028.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to appoint Charles Golden III as Councilmember Nigg's Planning Commissioner for a term ending December 2028.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Moved by Carlos Marquez; seconded by Joseph Morabito to appoint Nolan King as Mayor Pro Tem Marquez' Planning Commissioner for a term ending December 2026.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Moved by Ashlee DePhillippo; seconded by Dustin Nigg to appoint Brianna Bernard as Mayor DePhillippo's Planning Commissioner for a term ending December 2026.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3.3)
Cannabis Code Changes Discussion (Future Agenda Item)
Removed from the agenda.
3.4)
Initiate Discussion Regarding Naming Criteria for Future Parks Removed from the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comments not on the agenda:
1. Stephanie Romo, Sycamore Academy
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Removed from the agenda.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
There was no report given.
RECONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council reconvened into Closed Session.
CALL TO ORDER THE WILDOMAR CEMETERY DISTRICT
The Regular Meeting of the Wildomar Cemetery District Meeting was called to order by Chair DePhillippo at 6:27 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance:
Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, and Dustin Nigg Members absent:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Nigg provided communication.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Joseph Morabito to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
4)
CEMETERY CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Joseph Morabito to approve the Cemetery Consent Calendar.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
4.1)
December 2024 Cemetery District Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2024/2025:
1. Warrant Register dated 12-05-2024 in the amount of $28.91
2. Warrant Register dated 12-12-2024 in the amount of $3,803.45
3. Warrant Register dated 12-19-2024 in the amount of $2,842.49.
4.2)
November 2024 Cemetery Treasurers Report
Approved the Treasurer’s Report for November 2024.
4.3)
Acceptance of FY2023-24 Wildomar Cemetery District Audited Financial Statement Received and filed the FY2023-24 Wildomar Cemetery District Audited Financial Statement
4.4)
2025 Schedule for Removal of Flowers and Specialty Items Received and filed.
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
Added:
1. Discuss Weekend Services - Nigg
2. Discuss Grave Site Services - Nigg
ADJOURN THE WILDOMAR CEMETERY DISTRICT MEETING
There being no further business, Chair DePhillippo adjourned the Wildomar Cemetery District Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (CITY COUNCIL)
Added:
Discuss potential Public Safety SubCommittee - DePhillippo RECONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council reconvened into closed session at 6:32 P.M.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened into open session at 7:56 p.m. with all members present.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Jex stated there were no reportable actions.
ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There being no further business, Mayor DePhillippo adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:56 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Janet Morales Garcia, CMC
City Clerk