MINUTES
CITY OF WILDOMAR
CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2025
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
23873 CLINTON KEITH ROAD SUITE 106
WILDOMAR, CA, 92595
Closed Session: 4:30 PM | Regular Session 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION - 4:30 P.M.
The Regular Closed Session was called to order by Mayor DePhillippo at 4:34 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
1. 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
2. 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
2. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.8 to confer with legal counsel and conference with real property negotiators as follows:
Property: 32555 McVicar Street, Wildomar CA (APN 380-530-014) Agency negotiators: City Manager Dan York
Negotiating parties: Gina and Ruben Castanon
Under negotiation: Instruction regarding price and terms of payment
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:10 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 6:10 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 6:10 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 Jones, Economic Development Director Davidson, Public Works Director Farag, Community Services Director Torres, Code Enforcement Manager Berroteran, Human Resources and Risk Manager Wolf, Finance Manager Jantz and Senior Planner Lachgar.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Don Saunders, volunteer and resident.
MOMENT OF SILENCE AND REFLECTION
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation: DMV Donate Life Month - April 2025
2. Recognition: Volunteer Month - April 2025
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Public Works/Engineering Department Report
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comment:
1. Margaret Meyncke, Temecula Valley Native Plant Network.
2. Steve Lusky, Santa Rosa Plateau Volunteer.
3. Don Saunders, resident.
4. Jessica Hume, resident.
5. Debbie Renfrow, resident.
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
Mayor Pro Tem Marquez requested a staff report regarding Item # 1.5.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to approve the Consent Calendar Items #1.1 through #1.4.
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 - March 12, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Approved the minutes as presented.
1.2)
March 2025 City Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2024/2025:
1. Warrant Register dated 3-6-2025 in the amount of $248,321.52
2. Warrant Register dated 3-13-2025 in the amount of $144,535.23
3. Warrant Register dated 3-20-2025 in the amount of $815,749.73
4. Warrant Register dated 3-27-2025 in the amount of $1,382,249.46
5. Wire Transfer Register dated 3-31-2025 in the amount of $32,250.57
6. Payroll Register dated 04-01-2025 in the amount of $560,740.74.
1.3)
February 2025 City Treasurers Report
Approved the Treasurer's Report for February 2025.
1.4)
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 249 Updating Participation in the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program Adopted the following 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
1.5)
Measure Z Oversight Advisory Committee Appointments
The Community Services Subcommittee recommends that the City Council appoint Sergio Rodriguez and Agustin Alvarado to the Measure Z Oversight Advisory Committee for terms ending January 2027.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Joseph Morabito to appoint Sergio Rodriguez and Agustin Alvarado to the Measure Z Oversight Advisory Committee for terms ending January 2027.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1)
Stiiizy Cannabis Proposal - Development Agreement (DA 24-0115) Senior Planner Lachgar and Applicant presented the staff report.
Ed Manske, center owner, provided public comment in favor of the item.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Carlos Marquez to Introduce and Approve for First Reading an Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 250
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 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 24-0115 TO ESTABLISH A RETAIL CANNABIS BUSINESS WITHIN AN EXISTING 2,275 SQUARE-FOOT RETAIL LEASE SPACE WITHIN THE C-G ZONE LOCATED AT 33980 MISSION TRAIL, SUITES #A & #B (APN: 366-160-070) 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 3rd Quarter Budget Report
Finance Manager Jantz presented the staff report.
Don Saunders, resident, provided public comment.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Joseph Morabito to Review and approve the Fiscal Year 2024-25 3rd Quarter Budget Report and approve the following:
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FY2024-25 BUDGETED REVENUES AND EXPENSES
2. Commit $1,750,000 of general Fund Balance for a Public Safety Rate Increase Contingency Reserve
3. Establish Fund 103 for a Pension Liability Trust and Fund with $900,000 of General Fund Surplus
4. Establish Fund 105 for an Asset Replacement Reserve and Fund with $350,000 of General Fund Surplus
5. Establish Fund 130 for a Field Operations Center and Fund with $500,000 of General Fund Surplus Which Will Later Be Reimbursed 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 & FY2026-27 Biennial Budget Workshop - Community Development & Public Works Budgets Finance Manager Jantz, Community Development Director Jones and Public Works Director Farag presented the staff report.
Don Saunders, resident, provided public comment in favor of the item.
It was the census of the City Council to receive and file the report.
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 York presented updates on the following items:
1. Fire Hazard Severity Zones
2. Staffing/ Day Coverage
3. Non-tech Resident Outreach
4. Code Enforcement Update
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Added:
Shed Setback from property line - DePhillippo
Solar/Battery back up for City Hall - DePhillippo
Collaboration with Native Plant Network - Marquez
ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There being no further business, Mayor DePhillippo adjourned the City Council Meeting at 9:09 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 9:10 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)
Minutes - March 12, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Approved the minutes as presented.
4.2)
March 2025 Cemetery Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2024/2025:
1. Warrant Register dated 3-6-2025 in the amount of $2,950.34
2. Warrant Register dated 3-13-2025 in the amount of $123.74
3. Warrant Register dated 3-20-2025 in the amount of $6,219.91
4. Warrant Register dated 3-27-2025 in the amount of $27,729.00
4.3)
February 2025 Cemetery Treasurers Report
Approved the Treasurer’s Report for February 2025.
5)
CEMETERY PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no items scheduled.
6)
CEMETERY GENERAL BUSINESS
There were no items scheduled.
GENERAL MANAGER REPORT
Community Services Director Torres presented the update on the following item:
1. Cemetery Master Plan
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 9:12 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Janet Morales Garcia, CMC
City Clerk