MINUTES
CITY OF WILDOMAR
CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2025
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
23873 CLINTON KEITH ROAD SUITE 106
WILDOMAR, CA, 92595
Closed Session: 4:00 PM | Regular Session 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION - 4:00 P.M.
The Regular Closed Session was called to order by Mayor DePhillippo at 4:04 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 PM 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 PM.
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 6:04 p.m.
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, Community Development Director Bassi, Economic Development Director Davidson, Public Works Director Farag, Finance Manager Jantz, Senior Planning Lachgar and Human Resources and Risk Manager Wolf.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by former Planning Commissioner Arrin Banks.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of outgoing Mayor for 2024 - Bridgette Moore
2. Recognition: California Tap Company - postponed to March 2025
3. Proclamation: Planning Commissioners - Strong, Cambero, Banks
4. Recognition: General Plan Technical Advisory Committee Members
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Police Department Quarterly Update
Fire Department Quarterly Update
Wildomar Library Quarterly Update
Public Works/Engineering Department Quarterly Report
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comment on items not on the agenda:
1. Jim Webster, resident.
2. Carly Valencia, resident.
3. Andy Morris, representing Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District.
4. Ruth Spathias, resident.
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
1)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Moore requested a staff presentation on agenda item # 1.7.
Moved by Bridgette Moore; seconded by Dustin Nigg 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)
City Council Minutes - December 9, 2024 - Special Meeting Approved the minutes as presented.
1.2)
City Council/Cemetery District Minutes - December 11, 2024 Approved the minutes as presented.
1.3)
City Council/Cemetery District Minutes - January 15, 2025 Approved the minutes as presented.
1.4)
January 2025 Warrant Register
Approved the following for Fiscal Year 2024/2025:
1. Warrant Register dated 1-9-2025 in the amount of $184,084.08
2. Warrant Register dated 1-15-2025 in the amount of $85,090.74
3. Warrant Register dated 1-16-2025 in the amount of $531,662.65
4. Warrant Register dated 1-23-2025 in the amount of $1,146,263.31
5. Warrant Register dated 1-30-2025 in the amount of $382,707.14
6. Wire Transfer Register dated 1-31-2025 in the amount of $30,223.92
7. Payroll Register dated 02-01-2025 in the amount of $411,673.13
1.5)
December 2024 City Treasurers Report
Approved the Treasurer’s Report for December 2024.
1.6)
License Agreement with Van Engineering, Inc. for use of City property as a Temporary Construction Staging Area for the Palomar Street Widening and Cemetery Improvements Projects (CIP 028-2, 067-1) Authorized the City Manager to execute the License Agreement with Van Engineering, Inc., to approve the use of City property as a temporary construction staging area for the Palomar Street Widening Cemetery Improvements Projects (CIP 028-2, 067-1)
1.7)
Updating City’s Conflict of Interest Code
Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING THE CITY’S CURRENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE SET FORTH BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS, BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR 2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1)
Consideration of Resolution of Necessity for Condemnation of Improved Property located at 23690 Bundy Canyon Road for the Bundy Canyon Road Improvement Project, Segment 2 (CIP 026-2) City Attorney Jex and Public Works Director Farag presented the staff report.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore 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. 2025 - 06
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: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3)
GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1)
FY2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Report
Finance Manager Jantz presented the staff report.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Approve the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Report, and adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FY2024-25 BUDGETED REVENUES AND EXPENSES Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3.2)
FY2025-26 and FY2026-27 Biennial Budget Goals Discussion Finance Manager Jantz presented the staff report.
George Cambero, resident, provided public comment.
The City Council received and filed the report and provided the following recommendations in addition to accepting the biennial budget goals:
1. Provide an additional line item for park funding
2. Increase tree trimming
3. Add a part-time code enforcement officer for weekend support
4. Implement a Military flag program
5. Veteran’s Memorial
6. Public Safety Committee/ additional community involvement
7. Purchase paint for graffiti removal
8. I-15 on/off ramp beautification
3.3)
FY2025-26 and FY2026-27 Biennial Budget Acceptance of City and Department Goals Finance Manager Jantz presented the staff report.
The City Council received and filed the report and provided the following budget recommendations in addition to accepting the City and Department goals:
1. Update the City’s Park Rental Policy
2. Crime-free multifamily housing
3. Economic Development “walkabouts”
4. Weed abatement on vacant parcels
5. Paint mixer for graffiti removal
6. Expand Homeless Outreach resources
7. “How-to” videos for the public
8. Parking Enforcement - requested more information
9. Street lighting on Bundy Canyon and along major traffic areas
3.4)
Cannabis Code Changes Discussion (Future Agenda Item)
Community Development Director Bassi presented the report.
The City Council discussed and requested that staff bring forward an amendment to Ordinance 187, incorporating the following changes:
1. Increase the distance of a cannabis business from a residential zone to 600ft.
2. Add provision regarding no onsite consumption.
3. Update the distance of a cannabis business from a sensitive use to mirror the Alcohol Beverage Control requirements for tobacco/alcohol.
4. Eliminate the manufacturing, distribution, and testing of cannabis in the industrial zones.
3.5)
Initiate Discussion Regarding Naming Criteria for Future Parks Community Services Director Torres presented the staff report.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Appoint Councilmembers Moore and Morabito to an add hoc-subcommittee, to review and update the naming criteria for public parks, facilities, and trails and bring back the updated policy to the City Council for approval.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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
CITY MANAGER REPORT
There was no city manager report.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Added:
Stream meetings to Facebook - Morabito
Park Rental Policy - Morabito
Adding Alternate Planning Commission Appointments - Morabito
ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There being no further business, Mayor DePhillippo adjourned the City Council Meeting at 9:39 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER THE WILDOMAR CEMETERY DISTRICT
The Regular Meeting of the Wildomar Cemetery District Meeting was called to order by Chair DePhillippo at 9:39 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
There were no board communications.
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)
City Council/Cemetery District Minutes - December 11, 2024 Approved the minutes as presented.
4.2)
City Council/Cemetery District Minutes - January 15, 2025 Approved the minutes as presented.
4.3)
January 2025 Cemetery Warrant Register
Approved the following for Fiscal Year 2024/2025
1. Warrant Register dated 1-9-2025 in the amount of $1,905.25
2. Warrant Register dated 1-15-2025 in the amount of $1,660.40
3. Warrant Register dated 1-23-2025 in the amount of $602.24
4. Warrant Register dated 1-30-2025 in the amount of $1,703.25
4.4)
December 2024 Cemetery Treasurers Report
Approved the Treasurer’s Report for December 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
No future agenda items added.
ADJOURN THE WILDOMAR CEMETERY DISTRICT MEETING
There being no further business, Chair DePhillippo adjourned the Wildomar Cemetery District Meeting at 9:40 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Janet Morales Garcia, CMC
City Clerk