MINUTES
CITY OF WILDOMAR
CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 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 54957.6Agency representative: Mayor Ashlee DePhillippoUnrepresented 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 6:04 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, Administrative Services Director Schrader, Community Development Directors Bassi and Jones, Economic Development Director Davidson, Code Enforcement Manager Berroteran, Human Resources and Risk Manager Wolf, Finance Manager Jantz and Analyst Magdaleno.
FLAG SALUTE
Alexa Graves, California Tap Company, led the flag salute.
MOMENT OF SILENCE AND REFLECTION
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation: Community Development Director Matthew Bassi
2. Certificate: California Tap Company
3. Staff Introductions
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Code Enforcement Quarterly Update (2024/2025)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore 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 recused herself from Item #1.6. Mayor Pro Tem Marquez requested to pull items #1.4 and #1.6 for staff presentations.
City Manager York presented the staff report for #1.4.
Community Services Manager Torres presented the staff report for item #1.6.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Carlos Marquez to approve all items on the Consent Calendar except Item #1.6.
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)
Minutes - February 12, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Approved the minutes as presented.
1.2)
February 2025 City Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2024/2025:
1. Warrant Register dated 2-6-2025 in the amount of $148,897.01
2. Warrant Register dated 2-13-2025 in the amount of $230,549.68
3. Warrant Register dated 2-20-2025 in the amount of $104,449.99
4. Warrant Register dated 2-27-2025 in the amount of $653,990.79
5. Wire Transfer Register dated 2-28-2025 in the amount of $368,686.66
6. Payroll Register dated 03-01-2025 in the amount of $441,524.48
1.3)
January 2025 City Treasurers Report
Approved the Treasurer’s Report for January 2025.
1.4)
TUMF Reimbursement Agreement with WRCOG for the Bundy Canyon Road Widening Project (West of I-15) Authorized the City Manager to execute the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Reimbursement Agreement with the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) for the Bundy Canyon Road Widening Project (West of I-15)
1.5)
2024 General Plan/Housing Element HCD Annual Progress Report:
Received and filed this report and directed the Community Development Director to submit the 2024 Annual Progress Report to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) by the April 1, 2025 deadline.
1.6)
Wildomar Community and Parks Foundation Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for an Earth Day Event.
Moved by Joseph Morabito; seconded by Dustin Nigg to 1. Authorize the City Manager to sign the MOU with the foundation dependent that the foundation fulfills all requirements;
2. Waive fees associated with the application and processing of the Temporary Event Permit dependent that the foundation fulfills all requirements.
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: Bridgette Moore
Absent: None
1.7)
The Nature Education Foundation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for The Kid’s Ride into Nature Car Show
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 depending on whether the foundation fulfills all requirements. 2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1)
Proposed Revised Fee Schedule for the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program Finance Manager Adam Jantz presented the staff report.
There were no public comments.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Joseph Morabito to Adopt the first reading of an Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 249
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR AMENDING AND SUPERSEDING ORDINANCE NO. 164 TO UPDATE PARTICIPATION IN THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE (TUMF) PROGRAM 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 Joseph Morabito to Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR AMENDING THE APPLICABLE TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE (TUMF) SCHEDULE APPLICABLE TO ALL DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CITY OF WILDOMAR Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
2.2)
City of Wildomar Vacancy Report and Recruitment and Retention Efforts Human Resources and Risk Manager Wolf presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Marquez requested the salary percentage compared to budget for the upcoming phased salary increases.
It was the consensus of the City Council to receive and file the report. 3)
GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1)
Biennial Budget Workshop - Draft General Government Budgets Finance Manager Jantz presented the staff report.
The City Council provided the following recommendations:
1. Combine City Council Travel and Conference budget
2. Increase the City Council apparel budget to $800
3. Request standards for Graffiti removal
4. Budget for a Councilmember to attend the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) conference It was the consensus of the City Council to receive and file the report.
3.2)
Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Special Tax bonds, Series 2025 for Community Facilities District No. 2022-2 (Horizon Place) Administrative Services Director Schrader presented the staff report.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Joseph Morabito to Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR APPROVING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A JOINT COMMUNITY FACILITIES AGREEMENT WITH LAKE ELSINORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT RELATING TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-2 (HORIZON PLACE) OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR 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 Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-2 (HORIZON PLACE) OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS SPECIAL TAX BONDS, SERIES 2025 IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED EIGHT MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($8,500,000) AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH 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 3. Authorize the issuance of the Community Facilities District 2022-2 (Horizon Place) Special Tax Bonds, Series 2025 in an aggregate principal not to exceed $8,500,000
4. Approve the financing team, as identified herein, for this transaction and authorize the City Treasurer or any duly authorized designee, to pay the costs of such firms in connection with this financing from CFD 2022-2 Series 2025 bond proceeds
5. Authorize the City Manager and Administrative Services Director, or designees, to execute all documents related to the issuance of the Special Tax Bonds for Community Facilities District No. 2022-2 (Horizon Place) and the ability to make minor changes to these documents as required to carry out the financing.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3.1)
Biennial Budget Workshop - Draft General Government Budgets Mayor Pro Tem Marquez requested that the City Council return to Item #3.1.
3.3)
City Council Review of an Update to the City’s 2025 Landscape Design Standards and Guidelines Senior Planner Lachgar and Architerra Landscape Architect presented the staff report.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to 1. Find and determine that the adoption of the 2025 Landscape Design Standards and Guidelines document is exempt from the California Environmental Act (CEQA) Guidelines in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(2) and (b)(5); and
2. Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-39 AND APPROVING AN UPDATE TO THE CITY OF WILDOMAR LANDSCAPE DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES DOCUMENT 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
City Manager provided updates on the following items:
1. Planning Commission Alternate
2. Facebook Streaming
3. SCAQMD Rules 1111 and 1121
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Added:
Non-Tech Resident Outreach - Marquez
Staffing/Day Coverage - Marquez
ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There being no further business, Mayor DePhillippo adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8:16 p.m to an adjourned regular meeting on March 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. and stated that the City Council will reconvene 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 8:16 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 Carlos Marquez 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)
Minutes - February 12, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Approved the minutes as presented.
4.2)
February 2025 Cemetery Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2024/2025
1. Warrant Register dated 2-6-2025 in the amount of $951.48
2. Warrant Register dated 2-13-2025 in the amount of $67.15
3. Warrant Register dated 2-20-2025 in the amount of $3,951.22
4. Warrant Register dated 2-27-2025 in the amount of $36.45
4.3)
January 2025 Cemetery Treasurers Report
Approved the Treasurer’s Report for January 2025.
5)
CEMETERY PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings scheduled.
6)
CEMETERY GENERAL BUSINESS
6.1)
Review of Gravesite and Saturday Cemetery Services
Community Services Director Torres presented the staff report.
Councilmember Nigg requested a more economical process for the public to hold a Saturday Service and would like to offer the gravesite service.
It was the consensus of the City Council to receive and file.
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 DePhillippo adjourned the Wildomar Cemetery District Meeting at 8:41 p.m.
RECONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council reconvened into Closed Session at 8:37 p.m.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened into open session at 9:30 p.m.
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 9:30 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Janet Morales Garcia, CMC
City Clerk