MINUTES
CITY OF WILDOMAR
CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
23873 CLINTON KEITH ROAD SUITE 106
WILDOMAR, CA, 92595
Closed Session: 5:30 PM | Regular Session 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
The Regular Closed Session was called to order by Mayor DePhillippo at 5:32 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.
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:
Soledad v. City of Wildomar; case number CVME2503620
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:00 p.m. with all members present.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Jex stated that the City Council met in closed session with respect to the item on the closed session agenda and the City Council voted unanimously to defend the litigation.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor DePhillippo adjourned the Closed Session at 6:00 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 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance:
Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, and Dustin Nigg Members absent:
None.
Staff in attendance: Interim City Manager Mann, City Attorney Jex, City Clerk Morales, Administrative Services Director Schrader, Community Development Directors Jones, Economic Development Director Davidson, Community Services Director Torres, Finance Manager Jantz and Associate Engineer Luna.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Troop 332 and Eagle Scout Ethan Miles.
MOMENT OF SILENCE AND REFLECTION
GENERAL BUSINESS
Interim City Manager Agreement and Update to Salary Schedule Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING CHRIS MANN AS INTERIM CITY MANAGER AND UPDATING THE SALARY SCHEDULE Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction: Interim City Manager Chris Mann
2. Proclamation: Eagle Scout Ethan Miles
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Police Department Quarterly Update
Don Saunders, resident, provided public comment.
Fire Department Quarterly Update
Don Saunders, resident, provided public comment.
Wildomar Library Quarterly Update
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comment:
1. Stephanie Romo, Sycamore Academy.
2. Debbi Renfrow, resident.
3. Jessica and John Hume, residents.
4. Sandy 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 pulled Items # 1.17 and 1.18 for a staff presentation.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to approve Consent Calendar items except for Items # 1.17 or 1.18.
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 24, 2025 - Adjourned Regular Meeting
Approved the minutes as presented.
1.2)
Minutes - April 9, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Approved the minutes as presented.
1.3)
Minutes - April 11, 2025 - Special Closed Session Meeting Approved the minutes as presented.
1.4)
Minutes - April 28, 2025 - Special Closed Session Meeting Approved the minutes as presented.
1.5)
April 2025 City Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2024/2025:
1. Warrant Register dated 4-3-2025 in the amount of $961,696.89
2. Warrant Register dated 4-10-2025 in the amount of $456,827.54
3. Warrant Register dated 4-17-2025 in the amount of $317,860.46
4. Warrant Register dated 4-24-2025 in the amount of $124,304.03
5. Wire Transfer Register dated 4-30-2025 in the amount of $208,482.30
6. Payroll Register dated 04-01-2025 in the amount of $451,262.05.
1.6)
March 2025 City Treasurers Report
Approved the City Treasurer’s Report for March 2025.
1.7)
2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 250 for Development Agreement No. 24-0115 Adopted 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, SUITE #A & B (APN: 366-160-070)
1.8)
Notice of Intent to Hold a Public Hearing for Delinquent Trash Charges Provided a Notice of Intent to hold a Public Hearing on June 11th, 2025, for placing a levy on parcels with unpaid charges for trash collection services
1.9)
WRCOG Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Plan Assistance Agreement Authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement with WRCOG for the Regional Early Action Planning ("REAP”) Local Staff Assistance Program.
1.10)
Second Amendment to Traffic Signal Maintenance Services Agreement with St. Francis Electric Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Maintenance Services with St. Francis Electric, LLC.
1.11)
Agreement Between the City of Wildomar and the County of Riverside Information Technology Division for Broadcasting on RivCoTv Authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement between the City of Wildomar and Riverside County Information Technology division for the broadcasting of City content on RivCoTV.
1.12)
Update the Volunteer Program Policy
Adopted a Resolution Entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING THE CITY’S VOLUNTEER PROGRAM POLICY PROVIDING CLARIFICATION OF SHORT-TERM, LONG-TERM AND INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERS
1.13)
Resolution in Opposition of SCAQMD Proposed Amended Rules 1111 & 1121 Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT'S PROPOSED AMENDED RULES 1111 and 1121
1.14)
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 89-1-Consolidated: Initiating Proceeding for Levy and Collection of Assessments Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FOR ALL ZONES OF LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89-1-CONSOLIDATED OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
1.15)
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 89-1-Consolidated: Approval of Engineer’s Report and Intention to Levy
1. Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR ALL ZONES OF LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89-1-CONSOLIDATED, FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
2. Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR ALL ZONES OF LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89-1-CONSOLIDATED, FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
1.16)
County Service Areas Notice of Intent to Establish Charges for FY 2025-26 Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING TO ESTABLISH SERVICE AREA CHARGES WITHIN THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
1.17)
Approval to Display the MIA/POW Flag at Wildomar Cemetery on Memorial Day 2025 Community Services Director Torres presented the staff report.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Carlos Marquez to Approve the display of the MIA/POW commemorative flag at the Wildomar Cemetery District flagpole on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, in accordance with the City Flag Display Policy.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
1.18)
Marna O’Brien Park Rubberized Play Surface, CIP 102
Councilmember Moore recused herself due to a conflict of interest.
Associate Engineer Luna presented the staff report.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Carlos Marquez to Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION 2025 - 20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA APPROVING PROJECT PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, AND ADOPTING A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FOR THE MARNA O’BRIEN PARK RUBBERIZED PLAY SURFACE PROJECT (CIP 102) (“PROJECT”) AND AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO OBTAIN PROJECT CONSTRUCTION BIDS/PROPOSALS PURSUANT TO CUPCAA Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: Bridgette Moore
Absent: None
1.19)
Approve Senior Facilities Maintenance Worker Classification, Update the Position Classification Schedule, and Adopt a New Pay Plan to Add the Position Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SENIOR FACILITIES MAINTENANCE WORKER CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION; REVISING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE THE SENIOR FACILITIES MAINTENANCE WORKER CLASSIFICATION; AND AMENDING THE EXISTING PAY PLAN TO INCLUDE THE SENIOR FACILITIES MAINTENANCE WORKER CLASSIFICATION 2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
No items were scheduled.
3)
GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1)
FY2025-26 and FY2026-27 Biennial Budget Workshop - Public Safety Budgets Finance Manager Jantz, Chief Wright, Fire Marshal Leach, Captain Rayls and Community Development Director Jones presented the staff report.
Don Saunders, resident, and George Cambero, resident, provided public comment.
It was the consensus of the City Council to direct the Interim City Manager to prioritize the addition of a second Motorcycle Officer and to evaluate all other requested options, providing final recommendations as part of the final biennial budget.
3.2)
Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation - Program Summary and Potential List of Streets for FY 25/26 Project Associate Engineer Luna presented the staff report.
Don Saunders, resident, and George Cambero, resident, provided public comment.
It was the consensus of the City Council to receive and file the report.
Councilmember Nigg left the meeting at 8:42 p.m.
3.3)
Ordinance to Designate the City of Wildomar Fire Hazard Severity Zones and Adopt the Map of These Areas Fire Marshal Leach presented the staff report.
There were no public comments.
Moved by Joseph Morabito; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Introduce and approve the first reading of an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 251
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR CALIFORNIA, TO DESIGNATE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES PER CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 211 AND GOVERNMENT CODE 51179 Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
The City Council members spoke regarding various committees, commissions, 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
Community Development Director Jones presented the report.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Added:
Review Pay Plan adopted December 2024 - Morabito
ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There being no further business, Mayor DePhillippo adjourned the City Council Meeting at 9:19 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 9:19 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.
BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
There were no board communications.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED
Moved by Carlos Marquez; seconded by Joseph Morabito to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
4)
CEMETERY CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Joseph Morabito; seconded by Bridgette Moore to approve the Cemetery Consent Calendar.
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
4.1)
Minutes - April 9, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Approved the minutes as presented.
4.2)
April 2025 Cemetery Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2024/2025
1. Warrant Register dated 4-3-2025 in the amount of $1,007.47
2. Warrant Register dated 4-10-2025 in the amount of $4,104.88
3. Warrant Register dated 4-17-2025 in the amount of $2,612.70
4. Warrant Register dated 4-24-2025 in the amount of $11,778.71.
4.3)
March 2025 Cemetery Treasurers Report
Approved the Treasurer’s Report for March 2025.
5)
CEMETERY PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no items scheduled.
6)
CEMETERY GENERAL BUSINESS
There were no items scheduled.
GENERAL MANAGER REPORT
There was no report given.
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 9:20 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Janet Morales Garcia, CMC
City Clerk