MINUTES
CITY OF WILDOMAR
CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2025
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
23873 CLINTON KEITH ROAD SUITE 106
WILDOMAR, CA, 92595
Closed Session: 5:00 PM | Adjourned Regular Session 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
The Adjourned Regular Closed Session was called to order by Mayor DePhillippo at 5:00 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)(2) and (3) to confer with legal counsel with regard to one matter of potential exposure to litigation.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:05 p.m. with all members present.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Jex stated that there were no reportable actions.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor DePhillippo adjourned the Closed Session at 6:05 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER – ADJOURNED REGULAR JOINT SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
The Joint Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Wildomar City Council and the Wildomar Cemetery District was called to order by Mayor/Chair DePhillippo at 6:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance:
Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, and Dustin Nigg Members absent:
None.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Councilmember Moore.
MOMENT OF SILENCE AND REFLECTION
PRESENTATIONS
There were no presentations.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Community Development Department Update
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comment on items not on the agenda:
1. Cindy and Scott Gebbie, residents.
2. Stephanie Romo, Sycamore Academy.
3. Ben Nguyen, resident.
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
Councilmember Morabito requested that agenda items #1.8 and #1.17 be pulled for a presentation.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Carlos Marquez to approve all items on the Consent Calendar except for Items # 1.8 and #1.17.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Moved by Joseph Morabito; seconded by Dustin Nigg to approve agenda items #1.8 and #1.17 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 - August 26, 2025 - Special Meeting
Approved the minutes as presented.
1.2)
City Council/ Cemetery District Board Minutes - September 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Approved the minutes as presented.
1.3)
September 2025 City Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Years 2024/2025 and 2025/2026:
1. Warrant Register dated 9-2-2025 in the amount of $31.50
2. Warrant Register dated 9-4-2025 in the amount of $125,599.40
3. Warrant Register dated 9-9-2025 in the amount of $1,035.30
4. Warrant Register dated 9-11-2025 in the amount of $459,879.86
5. Warrant Register dated 9-18-2025 in the amount of $650,866.81
6. Warrant Register dated 9-25-2025 in the amount of $2,175,257.65
7. Wire Transfer Register dated 9-30-2025 in the amount of $56,094.15
8. Payroll Register dated 10-1-2025 in the amount of $511,785.25.
1.4)
September 2025 Cemetery Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Years 2024/2025 and 2025/2026:
1. Warrant Register dated 9-4-2025 in the amount of $1,235.46
2. Warrant Register dated 9-11-2025 in the amount of $2,988.55
3. Warrant Register dated 9-18-2025 in the amount of $1,218.90
4. Warrant Register dated 9-25-2025 in the amount of $290.01.
1.5)
August 2025 City Treasury Report
Approved the City Treasury Report for August 2025.
1.6)
August 2025 Cemetery Treasury Report
Approved the Treasury Report for August 2025.
1.7)
2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 254 - City Parks and Open-Space Prohibitions Amendment Adopted 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
1.8)
First Amendment to Agreement for Services with CivicPlus, LLC, for Additional Product Services (CivicRec, SeeClickFix, Single Sign-On) Authorized the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to Agreement for Services with CivicPlus, LLC
1.9)
Streambed Alteration Agreement with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for the Clinton Keith Rd. Widening Project (CIP 025-1) Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute a Streambed Alteration Agreement with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for the Clinton Keith Rd. Widening Project, and authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve and execute any revisions to the Agreement that do not increase the City's costs or obligations under the Agreement.
1.10)
Clinton Keith Road Slope Easement Vacation (Chiquito Battery Energy Storage Facility) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 52
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA SUMMARILY VACATING A CITY SLOPING EASEMENT AND RESERVING AND EXEMPTING CERTAIN EASEMENTS THEREIN FROM SUCH VACATION, PURSUANT TO STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE CHARTER 4, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 8330 ET SEQ.
1.11)
Background Check Policy for Commissioners and Committee Members Adopted the Background Check Policy for Commissioners and Committee Members.
1.12)
Purchase of Riverpark Mitigation Bank Credits for the Bundy Canyon Rd. Improvement Project, Segment 2 (CIP 026-2) Authorized the City Manager to execute a Mitigation Credit Purchase Agreement between the City of Wildomar and EIP III Credit Co., LLC (Riverpark Mitigation Bank Sponsor) for the Bundy Canyon Rd. Improvement Project, Segment 2 (Project)
1.13)
Formation and Designation of Tax Zone O of Community Facilities District No. 2025-S (Services) for Camelia Adopted the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 53
RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-S (SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX ON PROPERTY WITHIN THE DISTRICT TO PAY THE COSTS OF PROVIDING MAINTENANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
1.14)
Notice of Completion - Marna O’Brien Rubberized Play Surface Project (CIP 102) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 54
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING THE MARNA O'BRIEN RUBBERIZED PLAY SURFACE PROJECT (CIP 102) AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE AND FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY RECORDER
1.15)
Construction Contract Award - Bundy Canyon Road/Harvest Way Traffic Signal Project (CIP 088) and Signalized Intersection Improvements Project (CIP 089)
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute a construction contract with PTM General Engineering Services, Inc. in the amount of $927,027 for the Bundy Canyon Road/Harvest Way Traffic Signal Project (CIP 088) and Signalized Intersection Improvements Project (CIP 089) ("Projects") 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 $92,703 (contingency).
3. Authorized the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute a work order with Geocon West, Inc. in the amount of $3,000 for material testing services for CIP 088.
4. Authorized the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute a work order with TKE Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $91,161 for Construction Management services for the Projects.
5. Approved a supplemental appropriation for Fund 201 (Measure A) to increase $45,000 in revenue and expenditures for CIP 088.
6. Approved a deappropriation of Fund 510 (Bond Proceeds) to decrease $500,000 from CIP 088.
7. Approved a supplemental appropriation for Fund 506 (HSIP) to increase $142,400 in revenue and expenditures for CIP 089.
8. Approved a deappropriation of Fund 201 (Measure A) to decrease $117,400 from CIP 089.
9. Made a finding that the Projects, CIP 088 and CIP 089, are exempt from the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) fees.
10. Approved the plans and designs of both the Bundy Canyon Road & Harvest Way Traffic Signal Project (CIP 088) and the Signalized Intersection Improvements Project (CIP 089).
11. Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 55
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PROJECT PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE BUNDY CANYON ROAD/HARVEST WAY TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT (CIP 088) AND SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP 089) (?PROJECTS?) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH PTM GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.
1.16)
Resolution of Issuance CFD 2025-1 (Camelia)
1. Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-56
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2025-1 (CAMELIA) 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. Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 57
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000,000 WITHIN PROPOSED COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-1 (CAMELIA) OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR
1.17)
Budget Adjustment - Palomar St. Widening (Phase 2) and Cemetery Improvements (Phase 1) Projects (CIP 028-2, 067-1)
1. Approved supplemental appropriations to add revenues and expenditures towards the Palomar St. Widening (Phase 2) Project (CIP 028-2) as follows:
Measure A (Fund 201)
Increase expenditures by $153,000
TDA Fund (Fund 202)
Increase revenues by $161,100
Increase expenditures by $161,100
DIF Roads (Fund 440)
Increase expenditures by $56,085
Capital Reinvestment (Fund 500)
Increase revenues by $86,750
Increase expenditures by $86,750
TUMF (Fund 503)
Increase revenues by $898,269
Increase expenditures by $898,269
Misc. State Funds (Fund 507)
Increase revenues by $13,500
Increase expenditures by $13,500
Bond Proceeds (Fund 510 - CFD 2017-2)
Increase revenues by $172,401
Increase expenditures by $172,401
Bond Proceeds (Fund 510 - General)
Increase revenues by $1,060,476
Increase expenditures by $1,060,476
2. Approved a construction contract contingency increase from 5% to 10% and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the construction contract amount, in the amount of $769,569 (contingency). 2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1)
Resolution of Formation CFD 2025-2 (Westpark Promenade) Mayor DePhillippo opened the public hearing.
Administrative Services Director Schrader presented the staff report.
There were no public comments.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 58
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-2 (WESTPARK PROMENADE) OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN, CALLING AN ELECTION AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATED THERETO Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 59
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-2 (WESTPARK PROMENADE) OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR DETERMINING THE NECESSITY TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $17,000,000 WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-2 (WESTPARK PROMENADE) OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR AND CALLING AN ELECTION THEREIN Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 60
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-2 (WESTPARK PROMENADE) OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR CERTIFYING ELECTION RESULTS Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Introduce and read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 255
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-2 (WESTPARK PROMENADE) OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
2.2)
Development Code Amendment No. 2025-05A (Sheds & Accessory Dwelling Units) - Introduce Ordinance revising Title 17 (Development Code) of the Wildomar Municipal Code Mayor DePhillippo opened the public hearing.
Senior Planner Lachgar presented the staff report.
There were no public comments.
Moved by Joseph Morabito; seconded by Bridgette Moore to
1. Determine that Development Code Amendment (DCA) No. 2025-05A, 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. 256 and conduct the first reading by title only for ordinance, based on the necessary finding within, entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 256
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2025-05A TO REVISE VARIOUS CHAPTERS WITHIN TITLE 17 (DEVELOPMENT CODE) OF THE WILDOMAR MUNICIPAL CODE, INCLUDING CHAPTER 17.185 (ACCESSORY STRUCTURES) AND CHAPTER 17.195 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS)
3. Direct the City Clerk to schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 256 at the next regular City Council meeting or as soon thereafter as feasible.
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)
Introduction, First Reading, and setting of the Public Hearing for the 2025 California Building Standards Code Update Building Official Burns presented the staff report.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Introduce and approve the first reading of an Ordinance entitled :
ORDINANCE NO.257
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.08, 15.12, 15.16, 15.18, 15.20, 15.22, 15.24, 15.28, 15.32, 15.38 AND 15.52 OF THE WILDOMAR MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PARTS 2 THROUGH 12, INCLUSIVE), WITH SPECIFIED APPENDICES, AND INCLUDING ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to 1. Introduce and approve the first reading of an Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 258
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 8.28 OF THE WILDOMAR MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND CREATION OF CHAPTER 8.30 TO ADOPT THE 2025 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PARTS 2 THROUGH 12, INCLUSIVE)
2. Set the public hearing for November 12, 2025, to hear testimony in these matters.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
COUNCIL 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
City Manager Mann presented the report including a discussion on the following topic:
Potential Future Agenda Item: Shipping Container Ordinance Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to appoint Councilmember Moore and Councilmember Nigg to a temporary ad-hoc subcommittee to review the city's shipping container ordinance.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, Dustin Nigg Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No future agenda items added.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor/Chair DePhillippo adjourned the City Council/Cemetery District Board Meeting at 7:16 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Janet Morales Garcia, CMC
City Clerk