MINUTES
CITY OF WILDOMAR
CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
23873 CLINTON KEITH ROAD SUITE 106
WILDOMAR, CA, 92595
Regular Session 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR JOINT 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 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance:
Ashlee DePhillippo, Carlos Marquez, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito, and Dustin Nigg Members absent:
None.
Staff in attendance: City Manager Mann, City Attorney Jex, Deputy City Clerk Jemane, 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, Human Resources and Risk Manager Wolf, Assistant to the City Manager Gorham, and Building Official Burns.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Councilmember Nigg.
MOMENT OF SILENCE AND REFLECTION
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation: Kenneth "Kenny" Mayes
2. Proclamation: Veteran's Day
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:
1. David DiPinza, 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
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to approve the Consent Calendar.
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 - September 24, 2025 - Adjourned Regular Meeting Approved the minutes as presented.
1.2)
City Council/ Cemetery District Board Minutes - September 26, 2025 - Adjourned Regular Meeting Approved the minutes as presented.
1.3)
October 2025 City Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Years 2024/2025 and 2025/2026:
1. Warrant Register dated 10-2-2025 in the amount of $282,290.26
2. Warrant Register dated 10-9-2025 in the amount of $782,034.20
3. Warrant Register dated 10-16-2025 in the amount of $201,649.07
4. Warrant Register dated 10-23-2025 in the amount of $320,552.50
5. Warrant Register dated 10-29-2025 in the amount of $1,140.26
6. Warrant Register dated 10-30-2025 in the amount of $860,585.63
7. Wire Transfer Register dated 10-31-2025 in the amount of $32,287.89
8. Payroll Register dated 11-1-2025 in the amount of $519,093.12
1.4)
October 2025 Cemetery Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Years 2024/2025 and 2025/2026:
1. Warrant Register dated 10-2-2025 in the amount of $9,872.48
2. Warrant Register dated 10-9-2025 in the amount of $2,186.87
3. Warrant Register dated 10-16-2025 in the amount of $25.97
4. Warrant Register dated 10-23-2025 in the amount of $1,257.18
5. Warrant Register dated 10-30-2025 in the amount of $7,164.54
1.5)
September 2025 City Treasury Report
Approved the City Treasury Report for September 2025.
1.6)
September 2025 Cemetery Treasury Report
Approved the Treasury Report for September 2025.
1.7)
Development Code Amendment No. 2025-05A (Sheds & Accessory Dwelling Units) - Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 256 revising Title 17 (Development Code) of the Wildomar Municipal Code
1. Determined that Development Code Amendment (DCA) No. 2025-05A, and its adopting Ordinance No. 256, 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. Conducted a second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 256 amending Title 17 (Development Code) of the Wildomar Municipal Code, as 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)
1.8)
2nd Reading of Ordinance 255 for formation of 2025-2 (Westpark Promenade) Adopted an Ordinance entitled:
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
1.9)
Notice of Completion - Catch Basin Filter Retrofit Project (CIP 091) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 61
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING THE CATCH BASIN FILTER RETROFIT PROJECT (CIP 091) AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE AND FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY RECORDER
1.10)
Purchase of Riverpark Mitigation Bank Credits for the Bundy Canyon Rd. Improvement Project, Segment 2 (CIP 026-2) - Revised Agreement Authorized the City Manager to execute the revised 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)
1.11)
Fees associated to change the exiting application into a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the Rezzo Coffee Project (PLN24-0022) Waived the additional fees, totaling $10,213.00, required to transition the Rezzo Coffee Project (PLN24-0022) from the original Plot Plan application to a Conditional Use Permit application, as currently required by the Wildomar Municipal Code for drive-thru restaurants.
1.12)
Tri-Party Consulting Service Agreement for the Melia Homes Project (PLN25-0048) Environmental Documentation
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute a Tri-Party Consultant Services Agreement (Attachment A) between the City of Wildomar, Wildomar D&T, LLC. and EPD Solutions, Inc. for preparation of environmental documentation for the Melia Homes Project; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute a Consultant Services Agreement/Contract between the City of Wildomar and EPD Solutions, Inc. for preparation of environmental documentation for the Melia Homes Project, based on the proposed scope shown in Attachment B.
1.13)
Annual Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Received the Annual Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to fulfill the annual reporting requirements of Senate Bill 165.
1.14)
Resolution Designating the Time, Date and Location of Regular City Council Meetings Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 62
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-75, DESIGNATING THE TIME, DATE, AND LOCATION OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
1.15)
Annual Report of completed State mandated fire and life safety inspections by the City of Wildomar in compliance with SB 1205 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 63
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A REPORT MADE BY THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE INSPECTION OF CERTAIN OCCUPANCIES REQUIRING ANNUAL INSPECTIONS IN SUCH OCCUPANCIES PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13145, 13146, AND 17921 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE 2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1)
Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of Ordinance Nos. 257 and 258, adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code Mayor DePhillippo opened the Public Hearing.
Building Official Burns presented the staff report.
There were no public comments.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Adopted Ordinance No. 257, 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 Adopted Ordinance No. 258, 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) 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)
FY2025-26 1st Quarter Budget Report
Finance Manager Jantz presented the staff report.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Approve the Fiscal Year 2025-26 1st Quarter Budget Report, and adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 64
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FY2025-26 BUDGETED REVENUES AND EXPENSES AND ADOPTING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS 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)
Wildomar Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (PRADU) Architectural Plans Program Senior Planner Lachgar presented the staff report.
The City Council received the presentation.
3.3)
Updated Fencing Recommendations for Bundy Canyon Rd. and Monte Vista Dr. at the Riverside County Flood Control Lateral C Basin Public Works Director/ City Engineer Farag presented the staff report.
The City Council provided final direction to construct a chain link fence along the City right-of-way surrounding the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Lateral C Basin on Bundy Canyon Road and Monte Vista Drive.
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.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Added:
Maintenance of Shopping Centers - Moore
E-Bike Ordinance - Morabito
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor/Chair DePhillippo adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m. in memory of Kenneth Mayes, and adjourned the meeting to a regular adjourned meeting on December 3, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Janet Morales Garcia, CMC
City Clerk