MINUTES
CITY OF WILDOMAR
CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 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 5:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance:
Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, and Dustin Nigg Members absent:
Joseph Morabito
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 54956.8 to confer with legal counsel and conference with real property negotiators as follows:
Property: Northwest corner of Bundy Canyon Rd. and Tulip Ln; APN: 366320053 Agency negotiators: Interim City Manager Chris MannNegotiating parties: BUNDY CANYON 38Under negotiation: Instruction regarding price and terms of payment.
2. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to the provisions of Government Code section 54957(b) regarding Public Employee Performance Evaluation.
Title: Interim City Manager.
3. 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: Interim City Manager Chris Mann
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 6:06 p.m. with all members present.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Jex stated there are no reportable actions.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor DePhillippo adjourned the Closed Session at 6:07 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 6:07 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, Interim Community Development Directors Flores, Economic Development Director Davidson, Community Services Director Torres, Public Works Director Farag, Finance Manager Jantz, Senior Planner Lachgar, Code Enforcement Manager Berroteran and Associate Engineer Luna.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Brad Evans and Steven Matheny from PV Maintenance, Inc.
MOMENT OF SILENCE AND REFLECTION
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition: Jesse Rogers
2. Recognition: Employee of the Year 2025 - Dustin Wyatt
3. Acknowledgement: PV Maintenance, Inc.
4. Acknowledgement: Inland Empire Landscape, Inc.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Planning Department Report
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comment on items not on the agenda:
1. Mishael Israel aka Coach Izzy, representing BRG Baseball Resource Group
2. Andy Morris, representing Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, with time donated by Patrick Ellis.
3. Greg Langworthy, representing Riverside Election Integrity Team.
4. Jim Niederecker, representing Riverside Election Integrity Team.
5. Jessica Hume, resident.
6. Gary Andre, resident, with time donated by Pat Garza.
7. Gina Castanon, resident, with time donated by Ruben Castanon.
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
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Carlos Marquez to approve the Consent Calendar items except for Items #1.5.
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 - May 5, 2025 - Special Closed Session Meeting
Approved the minutes as presented.
1.2)
Minutes - May 14, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Approved the minutes as presented.
1.3)
May 2025 City Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2024/2025:
1. Warrant Register dated 5-1-2025 in the amount of $57,167.95
2. Warrant Register dated 5-5-2025 in the amount of $9,000
3. Warrant Register dated 5-8-2025 in the amount of $93,597.57
4. Warrant Register dated 5-13-2025 in the amount of $1,181.32
5. Warrant Register dated 5-15-2025 in the amount of $1,249,882.58
6. Warrant Register dated 5-22-2025 in the amount of $385,817.58
7. Warrant Register dated 5-29-2025 in the amount of $75,329.18
8. Wire Transfer Register dated 5-31-2025 in the amount of $135,949.95
9. Payroll Register dated 06-01-2025 in the amount of $590,088.10
1.4)
April 2025 City Treasurer’s Report
Approved the Treasurer’s Report for April 2025.
1.5)
2nd Reading of Ordinance 251 designating the Fire Hazard Severity Zones and approving the map entitled City of Wildomar Fire Hazard Severity Zones dated March 24, 2025.
Supervising Fire Marshall Leach presented the staff report.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Adopt 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 - 1
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: Joseph Morabito
Abstain: None
Absent: None
1.6)
Adoption of the FY2025-26 GANN Limit
Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
1.7)
Resolution Approving Certain Contracts And Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Preapproved Contracts Adopted a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, PREAPPROVING THE MOU CONTRACT AS TO FORM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PREAPPROVED CONTRACT
1.8)
FY2025-26 Wildland Fire Protection Agreement
Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION (CAL FIRE) FOR WILDLAND FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES FROM JULY 1, 2025 TO JUNE 30, 2026
1.9)
Cooperative Agreement with Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and CRP/CWR Westpark Project, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Project No. 21-0075 Parcel Map No. 36612 Authorized the City Manager to execute the Cooperative Agreement with Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District) and CRP/CWR Westpark Project, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (Developer)
1.10)
FY 2025-26 List of Projects for the SB1: Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FUNDED BY SB1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
1.11)
Vendor Booth Fee Waiver for National Night Out Event
Waived the vendor application fee for all Sales and Informational Booth Vendors participating in the National Night Out event. In lieu of the standard application fee, vendors will have the option to enhance the event through one of the following contribution methods:
Sales Vendors may choose to either pay the standard application fee or donate an item valued at $30.00 to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office to be used as a raffle prize for event attendees.
Informational Vendors may choose to either pay the standard application fee, provide an interactive activity at their booth, or donate an item valued at $15.00 to support the event.
1.12)
Delegation of Authority for the Approval of Plans
Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, DELEGATING DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR, CITY ENGINEER AND ASSISTANT/DEPUTY CITY ENGINEERS TO APPROVE PLANS AND DESIGNS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF OR IMPROVEMENTS TO PUBLIC PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF DESIGN IMMUNITY PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 830.6 2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1)
Public Hearing for 2024 Delinquent Trash Charges
Finance Manager Jantz presented the staff report.
Chris Olsen, resident, provided public comment in opposition of the item.
Moved by Bridgette Moore; seconded by Joseph Morabito to Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF DELINQUENT TRASH ACCOUNTS AND REQUESTING THE DELINQUENCIES BE PLACED ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLL 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)
City of Wildomar Pay Plan and Compensation Study
Administrative Services Director Schrader presented the staff report.
It was the consensus of the City Council to receive and file the report on the City of Wildomar's Pay Plan structure and the Compensation Study completed in Fall 2024 with no additional direction to staff.
3.2)
Cost of Living Adjustment and Adoption of Updated Pay Plan Administrative Services Director Schrader presented the staff report.
Moved by Joseph Morabito; seconded by Dustin Nigg to Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT AND APPROVING THE UPDATED PAY PLAN EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
CALL TO ORDER THE WILDOMAR CEMETERY DISTRICT AND ROLL CALL The Meeting of the Wildomar Cemetery District Meeting was called to order by Chair DePhillippo at 7:55 p.m.
Members in attendance:
Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, and Dustin Nigg Members absent:
None.
3.3A)
Adoption of the FY2025-26 and FY2026-27 Proposed Biennial Budget Finance Manager Jantz presented the staff report.
Jessica Hume, resident, provided public comment.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Carlos Marquez to Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE FY2025-26 & FY2026-27 BUDGETED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES AND THE SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS FOR FY2025-26 & FY2026-27 Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3.3B)
Adoption of the FY2025-26 & FY2026-27 Biennial Cemetery Budget Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Carlos Marquez to Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. WCD2025 - 01
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE WILDOMAR CEMETERY DISTRICT, AUTHORIZING AN ADOPTION OF THE FY2025-26 AND FY2026-27 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
ADJOURN THE WILDOMAR CEMETERY DISTRICT MEETING
There being no further business, Chair DePhillippo adjourned the Wildomar Cemetery District Meeting at 8:23 p.m.
3.4)
5-Year Capital Improvement Program (FY 2025/26 - 2029/30) Associate Engineer Luna presented the staff report.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Adopt the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2025/26 through 2029/30.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Councilmember Nigg left the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
3.5)
20-Acre Park (CIP 099) - Adopt IS/MND, Approve Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Application, and Approve Water Use License Agreement Extension Associate Engineer Luna presented the staff report.
Moved by Carlos Marquez; seconded by Bridgette Moore to
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM (MMRP) FOR THE 20-ACRE PARK PROJECT LOCATED NORTHEAST OF PALOMAR STREET AND SOUTHWEST OF GIERSON AVENUE (APN: 380-050-025 AND 380-050-027).
2. Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION 2025 - 31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND 20-ACRE PARK PROJECT
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the Second Amendment to Water License Agreement with CAFH Order at Wildomar, Inc. and related Certificate of Acceptance.
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
City Manager Mann presented the report.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Added:
Ordinance that would prohibit or freeze the future development of gas stations, car washes and storage facilities in major corridors - Marquez
ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There being no further business, Mayor DePhillippo adjourned the City Council Meeting at 9:11 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 9:11 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
4.1)
Minutes - May 14, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Approved the minutes as presented.
4.2)
May 2025 Cemetery Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2024/2025
1. Warrant Register dated 5-1-2025 in the amount of $742.32
2. Warrant Register dated 5-8-2025 in the amount of $1,387.91
3. Warrant Register dated 5-15-2025 in the amount of $10,816.56
4. Warrant Register dated 5-22-2025 in the amount of $41,781.57
5. Warrant Register dated 5-29-2025 in the amount of $4,496.22.
4.3)
April 2025 Cemetery Treasurer’s Report
Approved the Treasurer’s Report for April 2025.
Moved by Bridgette Moore; seconded by Joseph Morabito 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
5)
CEMETERY PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no items scheduled.
6)
CEMETERY GENERAL BUSINESS
There were no items scheduled.
GENERAL MANAGER REPORT
No report given.
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 9:12 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Janet Morales Garcia, CMC
City Clerk