MINUTES
CITY OF WILDOMAR
CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 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
The Regular Closed Session was called to order by Mayor DePhillippo at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance:
Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Joseph Morabito, and Dustin Nigg Members absent:
Bridgette Moore
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)(2) and (e)(3) to confer with legal counsel with regard to two matters of potential exposure to litigation. The Government Code claims are available for public inspection with this closed session agenda item and with agenda item#1.7.
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: 33767 Raciti Road, Wildomar CA (APN 366-320-050) Agency negotiators: Interim City Manager Chris Mann Negotiating parties: Mark Lamont Smith Under negotiation: Instruction regarding price and terms of payment
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 6:01 p.m. with all members present.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Jex stated that the City Council met in Closed Session. The City Council provided authorization to reject the Angie Garcia claim in item #1. There were no reportable actions on items # 2 and 3.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor DePhillippo adjourned the Closed Session at 6:01 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER – JOINT REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
The Joint Regular Meeting of the Wildomar City Council and the Wildomar Cemetery District was called to order by Mayor/Chair DePhillippo at 6:01 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 Director Flores, Community Services Director Torres, Public Works Director/City Engineer Farag, Economic Development Director Davidson, Senior Planner Lachgar, Code Enforcement Manager Berroteran, Human Resources Manager Wolf, Assistant to the City Manager Gorham, and Building Official Burns.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Captain Boydd
MOMENT OF SILENCE AND REFLECTION
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation - Constitution Week
2. Introductions: Police Captain Boydd
3. Recognition of City Clerk Morales
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Flock (ALPR) Camera Update
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comment on items not on the agenda:
1. Denise Lanier representing Thrifting 4 Gifting.
2. John Hume, resident.
3. Jim McIlrath
4. Bob Hall
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
1)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Marquez and Councilmember Morabito requested to pull agenda item #1.8 for a presentation.
James Prestininzi, representing Harwood Building Supplies, provided public comment in opposition of item #1.6.
Jessica Hume, resident, provided public comment in favor of item #1.7.
John Hume, resident, provided public comment in favor of item #1.7.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to approve all the Consent Calendar items except for item #1.8.
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)
City Council/ Cemetery District Board Minutes - August 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting Approved the minutes as presented.
1.2)
August 2025 City Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Years 2024/2025 and 2025/2026:
1. Warrant Register dated 8-7-2025 in the amount of $711,221.40
2. Warrant Register dated 8-14-2025 in the amount of $163,259.88
3. Warrant Register dated 8-21-2025 in the amount of $1,281,493.29
4. Warrant Register dated 8-28-2025 in the amount of $217,327.34
5. Wire Transfer Register dated 7-31-2025 in the amount of $524,814.16
6. Payroll Register dated 8-1-2025 in the amount of $498,240.70
1.3)
August 2025 Cemetery Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Years 2024/2025 and 2025/2026:
1. Warrant Register dated 8-7-2025 in the amount of $3,987.22
2. Warrant Register dated 8-14-2025 in the amount of $793.74
3. Warrant Register dated 8-21-2025 in the amount of $200.00
4. Warrant Register dated 8-28-2025 in the amount of $452.18
1.4)
July 2025 City Treasury Report
Approved the City Treasury Report for July 2025.
1.5)
July 2025 Cemetery Treasury Report
Approved the Cemetery Treasury Report for July 2025.
1.6)
Development Code Amendment No. 2025-04 (Gas Stations, Car Washes, and Storage Uses) - Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 253 revising Title 17 (Development Code) of the Wildomar Municipal Code
1. Determined that Development Code Amendment No. 2025-04, and its adopting Ordinance No. 253, 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. 253 amending Title 17 (Development Code) of the Wildomar Municipal Code, as 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
1.7)
Rejection of Blackseries RV, Inc. Government Act Claim
1. Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS TO REJECT THE AUGUST 19, 2025, GOVERNMENT CLAIMS ACT CLAIM FILED BY BLACKSERIES RV, INC.; and
2. Authorized the Interim City Manager, or designee, to take all necessary actions to reject the attached Government Claims Act (Gov. Code, § 810 et seq.) (the “Act”) claim (the “Claim”) filed by Blackseries RV, Inc. (the “Claimant”) on August 19, 2025.
1.8)
Consultation Services for Preparation of a Strategic Plan Administrative Services Director Schrader presented the staff report.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Authorize staff to post the Request for Proposal on PlanetBids, for response by, and evaluation of, qualified consultants.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
1.9)
Resolutions Authorizing the Citys Participation in Two National Opioid Litigation Settlements: (1) In re: Purdue Pharma L.P., et al., Debtors (Chapter 11), U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of New York, Case No. 19-23649; and (2) In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, MDL No. 2804, Case No. 1:17-md-2804 (Multi-District Litigation)
1. Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR APPROVING THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION IN A NATIONAL LITIGATION SETTLEMENT WITH PURDUE PHARMA L.P. AND THE SACKLER FAMILY, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS FOR THE SETTLEMENT, AND DIRECTING PAYMENT OF SETTLEMENT FUNDS TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY; and
2. Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 46
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR APPROVING THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION IN A NATIONAL LITIGATION SETTLEMENT WITH ALVOGEN, AMNEAL, APOTEX, HIKMA, INDIVIOR, MYLAN, SYN PHARMA, AND ZYDUS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS FOR THE SETTLEMENT, AND DIRECTING PAYMENT OF SETTLEMENT FUNDS TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY
1.10)
Funding Agreement with the Western Riverside County Conservation Authority (RCA) for Replacement Property for the Bundy Canyon Rd. Improvement Project, Segment 2 (CIP 026-2) Authorized the Interim City Manager to execute the Funding Agreement between the City and RCA.
1.11)
Acceptance of a Drainage Easement for the Westpark Promenade Development Project (Project 21-0075) Authorized the Public Works Director/City Engineer to accept a Drainage Easement Deed for the Westpark Promenade Development Project (Project 21-0075).
1.12)
Establishment of Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Westpark Promenade)
1. Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 47
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-2 (WESTPARK PROMENADE) OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX TO PAY THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING OR CONSTRUCTING CERTAIN FACILITIES AND TO PAY DEBT SERVICE ON BONDED INDEBTEDNESS
2. Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 48
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $17,000,000 WITHIN PROPOSED COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-2 (WESTPARK PROMENADE) OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR
1.13)
Sole Source for Master License Agreement with Symbium for software to comply with Senate Bill (SB) 379 Approved the sole source and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a Master License Agreement with Symbium.
1.14)
Chiquito Battery Energy Storage Facility (BESS) Community Benefit Agreement Authorized the Interim City Manager to execute and enter into a Community Benefit Agreement with Chiquito Grid, LLC.
1.15)
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2025/2026 Supplemental Agreement for Mission Trail/Sedco Sidewalk Phase III Project (CIP 044-3)
1. Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 49
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 IN THE AMOUNT OF $129,415 FOR THE SEDCO SIDEWALK PROJECT PHASE III (3.WD.23-25, CIP 044-3)
2. Approved a supplemental appropriation adding $129,415 in expenditures and increasing budgeted revenues by $129,415 for funds as identified in the Fiscal Impact and Account Code sections of this staff report, to allocate the necessary additional funds to the Project. 2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings scheduled.
3)
GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1)
Ordinance amending Chapter 12.12 of the Wildomar Municipal Code related to City Parks and Open-Space prohibitions.
Community Services Director Torres presented the staff report.
There were no public comments.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Carlos Marquez to Introduce and approve the first reading of an Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 254
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 12.12 (CITY PARKS AND OPEN-SPACE AREAS) OF THE WILDOMAR MUNICIPAL CODE 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)
Health Benefit Allotment Contribution Structure
Human Resources and Risk Manager Wolf presented the staff report.
There were no public comments.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Carlos Marquez to
1. Approve a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 50
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY’S HEALTH BENEFIT ALLOTMENT CONTRIBUTION STRUCTURE AND UPDATING THE PERSONNEL RULES TO REFLECT THE OPTION FOR CASH-IN-LIEU
2. Approve a supplemental appropriation totaling $9,593 to cover the cost of additional health coverage for the remainder of the year which will be allocated to the funds as follows: $804.54 in General Fund 100, $4,412.52 in Gas Tax 200, $735.25 in Measure AA 120, $2,781.84 in Measure Z 690, and $858.53 in Cemetery Fund 300.
3. Approve an amendment to the Resolution with the following amended language: 30% cash-in-lieu for employees who waive the full health benefit allotment and to reallocate the surplus of budgeted funds to assist with employees who are signed up for health coverage for employee + 1 and employee + family.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
COUNCIL/BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
The City Council/ Cemetery District Board 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
13. Cemetery District Events
14. Other Events/Meetings
CITY MANAGER/GENERAL MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager Mann presented the report.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Added:
Anti-loitering Options - Morabito
Sober-living home Ordinance - Moore
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor/Chair DePhillippo made a statement against political violence, then adjourned the City Council/Cemetery District Board Meeting at 7:41 p.m. to an adjourned regular meeting on September 24, 2025, at 4:15 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Janet Morales Garcia, CMC
City Clerk