MINUTES
CITY OF WILDOMAR
CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 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 4:01 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 54956.9 (d)(1) to confer with legal counsel with regard to the following matter of pending litigation:
In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, MDL No. 2804, Case No. 1:17-md-2804 (Multi-District Litigation)
2. 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 matters of pending litigation:In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, MDL No. 2804, Case No. 1:17-md-2804 (Multi-District Litigation)In re: Purdue Pharma L.P., et al., Debtors (Chapter 11), U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of New York, Case No. 19-23649
3. 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.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:00 p.m. with all members present except for Councilmember Nigg.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Jex stated that the City Council met in Closed Session with respect to all of the items on the agenda. With respect to items #1 and 2, the City Council gave direction to opt in to the Opioid Litigation Settlements. With respect to item #3, there is no reportable action.
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, and Joseph Morabito Members absent:
Dustin Nigg
Councilmember Nigg's absence was excused.
Staff in attendance: Interim City Manager Mann, City Attorney Jex, City Clerk Morales, Administrative Services Director Schrader, Interim Community Development Director Flores, Community Services Director Torres, Public Works Director/City Engineer Farag, Finance Manager Jantz, Senior Planner Lachgar, Code Enforcement Manager Berroteran, Human Resources Manager Wolf, Assistant to the City Manager Gorham and Senior Management Analyst Magdaleno.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Jony Santos.
MOMENT OF SILENCE AND REFLECTION
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognizing Wildomar Heroes: Jony Santos and Alexis Perez
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:
Nolan King, resident.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED
Moved by Bridgette Moore; 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
1)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Marquez requested to pull item #1.7 for a presentation.
Moved by Bridgette Moore; seconded by Joseph Morabito to approve the Consent Calendar with the amendment to agenda item# 1.6 attachment B.
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
1.1)
Minutes - July 9, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Approved the minutes as presented.
1.2)
July 2025 City Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Years 2024/2025 and 2025/2026:
1. Warrant Register dated 7-1-2025 in the amount of $73,904.00
2. Warrant Register dated 7-3-2025 in the amount of $1,050,067.94
3. Warrant Register dated 7-10-2025 in the amount of $210,192.84
4. Warrant Register dated 7-17-2025 in the amount of $149,511.54
5. Warrant Register dated 7-24-2025 in the amount of $760,969.84
6. Warrant Register dated 7-29-2025 in the amount of $4,147.08
7. Warrant Register dated 7-31-2025 in the amount of $268,171.82
8. Wire Transfer Register dated 7-31-2025 in the amount of $91,282.93
9. Payroll Register dated 8-1-2025 in the amount of $728,932.76
1.3)
June 2025 City Treasurers Report
Approved the Treasurer's Report for June 2025.
1.4)
Development Code Amendment No. 2025-01 (Cannabis) - Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance No. 252 revising Title 17 (Development Code) of the Wildomar Municipal Code
1. Determined that Development Code Amendment No. 2025-01, and its adopting Ordinance No. 252, are exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA Guidelines, pursuant to the commonsense exemption, Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Conducted a second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 252 amending Title 17 (Development Code) of the Wildomar Municipal Code, as entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 252
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2025-01 AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS OF THE WILDOMAR MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO CANNABIS BUSINESSES
1.5)
Adoption of the City of Wildomar Employer-Employee Relations Resolution Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO 2025 - 39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS RESOLUTION
1.6)
TUMF Improvement and Credit/Reimbursement Agreement for Tract No. 37156 (Camelia Townhomes) Authorized the Interim City Manager to execute the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Improvement and Credit/Reimbursement Agreement with the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) and KB Cal Management Services, LLC, for the Camelia Townhomes Project.
1.7)
Funding Agreements with the Riverside County Transportation Commission for the Mission Trail/Sedco and Palomar Street Sidewalk, Bike Lanes, and Multi-Purpose Trail Projects
1. Accepted $726,000 from the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) in SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program funding for the Mission Trail/Sedco Sidewalk and Bike Lanes Project (Phase 3) from Elberta Ave to Malaga Road (CIP 044-3).
2. Approved a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $726,000 and increase projected revenues in the amount of $726,000 in TDA Fund 202 for CIP 044-3 in FY 2025/26.
3. Accepted $525,235 from the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) in SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program funding for the Palomar Street Sidewalk, Trail, and Bike Lanes Project (Phase 3) from Clinton Keith Road to Harwood Lane (CIP 028-3).
4. Authorized the Interim City Manager to execute Funding Agreements No. 21-62-117-00 and 21-62-118-00 with RCTC.
1.8)
Construction Contract Award - Catch Basin Filter Retrofit Project (CIP 091)
1. Authorized the Interim City Manager to execute a construction contract with Storm Drain Innovate Solutions Inc. (SWIS) in the amount of $299,000.46 for the Catch Basin Filter Retrofit Project (CIP 091) (Project) and waive any informality or irregularity in the bid.
2. Authorized the Public Works Director/City Engineer to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the construction contract amount, in the amount of $29,900 (contingency).
3. Approved a supplemental appropriation for Fund 601 (LLMD) to add $75,000 in expenditures for the Project.
4. Made a finding that the Catch Basin Filter Retrofit Project, CIP 091, is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) fees.
1.9)
First Amendment to Cooperative Agreement with WRCOG and RCTC for the Bundy Canyon Rd./Wildomar Trail Interchange Improvement Projects (CIP 070/074) Authorized the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement between RCTC, City of Wildomar, and WRCOG for the Bundy Canyon Rd./Wildomar Trail Interchange Improvement Projects
1.10)
Sole Source Agreement for Professional Services with Hinderliter Dellamas & Associates (HdL) for Business Registration Management and Administration Authorized the Interim City Manager to execute a sole source Agreement for Professional Services with HdL Software LLC.
1.11)
Modifying the Schedule and Requirements for Wildomar Cemetery District Board Meetings Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA MODIFYING THE SCHEDULE AND REQUIREMENTS FOR WILDOMAR CEMETERY DISTRICT BOARD MEETINGS
1.12)
Fifth Amendment to Agreement with RRM Design Group, Inc., for the 27-Acre Park Project (CIP 062-1) Authorized the Interim City Manager to execute the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with RRM Design Group for the 27-Acre Park Project for an amount not to exceed $108,296. 2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1)
Development Code Amendment No. 2025-04 (Gas Stations, Car Washes, and Storage Uses) - Introduce Ordinance No. ____ revising Title 17 (Development Code) of the Wildomar Municipal Code Interim Community Development Director Flores presented the staff report.
James Prestininzi, Herwood Building Supplies, provided public comment.
Michael Ramirez, Beyond Food Mart, provided public comment.
Moved by Carlos Marquez; seconded by Bridgette Moore to
1. Determine that Development Code Amendment (DCA) No. 2025-04, and associated Ordinance No. [next in order], is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA Guidelines, pursuant to the common sense exemption, Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
2. Introduce Ordinance No. 253 and conduct the first reading by title only for ordinance, based on the necessary finding within, entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 253
AN ORDINANCE OF THE WILDOMAR CITY COUNCIL AMENDING WILDOMAR MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 17 (ZONING) TO RESTRICT AND REGULATE CAR WASHES, SERVICES STATIONS, AND STORAGE FACILITIES; ENABLE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF OVERLAY ZONES; AND ESTABLISH THE HISTORIC AND DOWNTOWN OVERLAY DISTRICT
3. Direct the City Clerk to schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 253 at the next regular City Council meeting or as soon thereafter as feasible.
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
2.2)
General Plan Amendment No. 2025-01 (Safety Element) - Adoption of Resolution to incorporate the of 2022 LHMP into the Wildomar General Plan, Safety Element (Chapter 9) Interim Community Development Director Flores presented the staff report.
There were no public comments.
Moved by Bridgette Moore; seconded by Joseph Morabito to 1. Determine that General Plan Amendment No. 2025-01, and associated resolution, are exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA Guidelines, pursuant to the common sense exemption, Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Adopt a Resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2025-01 to adopt and incorporate by reference the 2022 Wildomar Local Hazard Mitigation Plan into the Safety Element, based on necessary findings within, and entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 41
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2025-01 AND INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 WILDOMAR LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN INTO THE WILDOMAR GENERAL PLAN, SAFETY ELEMENT Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
2.3)
Adoption of Revised Fire Safety and Prevention Fee Schedule Fire Mashall Leach presented the staff report.
There were no public comments.
Moved by Bridgette Moore; seconded by Joseph Morabito to Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ATTACHED SCHEDULE OF USER FEES FOR FIRE SAFETY AND PREVENTION Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
3)
GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1)
Amendment to the City of Wildomar Personnel Rules and Regulations, Update to the Citys Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Prevention Policy, and Adoption of a Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy Human Resources and Risk Manager Wolf presented the staff report.
There were no public comments.
Moved by Bridgette Moore; seconded by Joseph Morabito to Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO 2025 - 43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REVISION OF THE CITY’S PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS, APPROVING THE UPDATE TO THE HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION PREVENTION POLICY, AND ADOPTING A DRUG- AND ALCOHOL-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY 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)
Addition of Fire Safety Specialist Position
Supervising Fire Marshal Leach presented the staff report.
There were no public comments.
Moved by Bridgette Moore; seconded by Joseph Morabito to Approve the addition of one Fire Safety Specialist to be provided through the Riverside County contract on behalf of the Fire Department.
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Dustin Nigg
3.3)
Proposed Amendments to Municipal Code 12.12.010 - City Parks and Open Space Areas Community Services Director Torres presented the staff report.
There were no public comments.
The City Council discussed and provided direction to bring back an ordinance incorporating changes to the commercial solicitation section, allowing staff to approve and update the overnight parking policy to prohibit overnight parking without approval, except on days when events are held.
3.4)
League of California Cities Annual General Business Meeting Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) City Clerk Morales presented the staff report.
There were no public comments.
Moved by Ashlee DePhillippo; seconded by Bridgette Moore to
1. Ratify Council Member Morabito as the Voting Delegate and Council Member Moore as the Alternate; and
2. Authorize staff to complete and submit the official Voting Delegate/Alternate form to the League of California Cities.
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
Interim City Manager Mann presented the report.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Added:
Policy for private maintenance on walls due to graffiti - Morabito
ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There being no further business, Mayor DePhillippo adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8:47 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 8:47 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance:
Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, and Joseph Morabito Members absent:
Dustin Nigg
Councilmember Nigg's absence was excused.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
There were no board communications.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED
Moved by Bridgette Moore; 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 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
4.1)
Minutes - July 9, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Approved the minutes as presented.
4.2)
July 2025 Cemetery Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Years 2024/2025 and 2025/2026:
1. Warrant Register dated 7-3-2025 in the amount of $352.83
2. Warrant Register dated 7-10-2025 in the amount of $2,014.76
3. Warrant Register dated 7-17-2025 in the amount of $150.08
4. Warrant Register dated 7-24-2025 in the amount of $3,468.09
5. Warrant Register dated 7-31-2025 in the amount of $7,026.16.
4.3)
June 2025 Cemetery Treasurers Report
Approved the Treasurer’s Report for June 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
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 8:48 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Janet Morales Garcia, CMC
City Clerk