Agenda packet — Wildomar City Council, March 12, 2025 (part 1 of 7)

CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT - MEETING (CCR)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025
Closed Session: 4:00 PM | Regular Session 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS 23873 CLINTON KEITH ROAD SUITE 106 WILDOMAR, CA 92595 Ashlee DePhilippo - Mayor/ Chair | District 5
Carlos Marquez - Mayor Pro Tem/ Vice Chair | District 1 Bridgette Moore - Council Member/ Trustee | District 4
Joseph Morabito - Council Member/ Trustee | District 3
Dustin Nigg - Council Member/ Trustee | District 2
Daniel York, City Manager/General Manager Thomas D. Jex, City Attorney/District Counsel The City of Wildomar will be a Safe and Active Community with Responsible Growth and Quality Infrastructure while keeping a Hometown Feel

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1 NOTICE:

City Council meetings may be live-streamed, photographed and/or videotaped. Participation at the meeting constitutes consent by members of the public to the City’s and any third party’s use in any media, without compensation or further notice, of audio, video, and/or pictures of meeting attendees.

CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION - 4:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENTS

CLOSED SESSION

CLOSED SESSION
Presented By: Thomas D Jex, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION:

The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to the provisions of Government Code section 54957(b) regarding Public Employee Performance Evaluation.

RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL
Council discussion and determination on whether an absence is excused.

FLAG SALUTE

MOMENT OF SILENCE AND REFLECTION

PRESENTATIONS

1. Proclamation: Community Development Director Matthew Bassi

2. Staff Introductions

3. Other presentations

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2 1. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the Council, the Public, or Staff request to have specific items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and/or action.

1.1 Minutes - February 12, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Presented By: Janet Morales , City Clerk's Office
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the minutes as presented.

1.2 February 2025 City Warrant Register
Presented By: Adam Jantz , Administrative Services Department RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the following:

For Fiscal Year 2024/2025:

1. Warrant Register dated 2-6-2025 in the amount of $148,897.01.

2. Warrant Register dated 2-13-2025 in the amount of $230,549.68.

3. Warrant Register dated 2-20-2025 in the amount of $104,449.99.

4. Warrant Register dated 2-27-2025 in the amount of $653,990.79.

5. Wire Transfer Register dated 2-28-2025 in the amount of $368,686.66.

6. Payroll Register dated 03-01-2025 in the amount of $441,524.48.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Code Enforcement Quarterly Update (2024/2025)
Presented By: Raul Berroteran, Code Enforcement Department RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file the report.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time when the Council receives general public comments regarding any items or matters within the jurisdiction that do not appear on the agenda. Per the Brown Act, City Council members are not allowed to respond to public comments not on the agenda. If you would like to be contacted, please leave your email or contact number on the public comment card.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED
The City Council to approve the agenda as it is herein presented, or, if it is the desire of the City Council, the agenda can be reordered, added to, or have items tabled at this time.

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3 1.3 January 2025 City Treasurers Report
Presented By: Adam Jantz , Administrative Services Department RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the Treasurer’s Report for January 2025.

1.4 TUMF Reimbursement Agreement with WRCOG for the Bundy Canyon Road Widening Project (West of I-15)
Location: Bundy Canyon Road (West of I-15, Mission Trail to Orange Street) Presented By: Jason Farag , Public Works/ Engineering Department RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize the City Manager to execute the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Reimbursement Agreement with the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) for the Bundy Canyon Road Widening Project (West of I15)

1.5 2024 General Plan/Housing Element HCD Annual Progress Report:

Location: City Wide
Presented By: Abdu Lachgar , Planning Department
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file this report and direct the Community Development Director to submit the 2024 Annual Progress Report to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) by the April 1, 2025 deadline.

1.6 Wildomar Community and Parks Foundation Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for an Earth Day Event.

Presented By: Daniel Torres , Community Services Department RECOMMENDATION:

1. Authorize the City Manager to sign the MOU with the foundation dependent that the foundation fulfills all requirements;

2. Waive fees associated with the application and processing of the Temporary Event Permit dependent that the foundation fulfills all requirements.

1.7 The Nature Education Foundation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for The Kid's Ride into Nature Car Show
Presented By: Daniel Torres , Community Services Department RECOMMENDATION:

1. Authorize the City Manager to sign the MOU with the foundation dependent that the foundation fulfills all requirements;

2. Waive fees associated with the application and processing of the Temporary Event Permit depending on whether the foundation fulfills all requirements.

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS

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4 2.1 Proposed Revised Fee Schedule for the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program
Presented By: Adam Jantz , Administrative Services Department RECOMMENDATION:

1. Review and adopt the first reading of an Ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. _______

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR AMENDING AND
SUPERSEDING ORDINANCE NO. 164 TO UPDATE PARTICIPATION IN THE

WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION

FEE (TUMF) PROGRAM

2. Review and adopt a Resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - _______

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR

AMENDING THE APPLICABLE TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION

FEE (TUMF) SCHEDULE APPLICABLE TO ALL DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CITY

OF WILDOMAR

2.2 City of Wildomar Vacancy Report and Recruitment and Retention Efforts Presented By: Emily Wolf , Administrative Services Department RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file.

3. GENERAL BUSINESS

3.1 Biennial Budget Workshop - Draft General Government Budgets Presented By: Adam Jantz , Administrative Services Department RECOMMENDATION:

Discuss and receive comments from the public regarding the draft budgets for General Government

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5 3.2 Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Special Tax bonds, Series 2025 for Community Facilities District No. 2022-2 (Horizon Place) Presented By: Heidi Schrader , Administrative Services Department RECOMMENDATION:

1. Adopt a Resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-___

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR

APPROVING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A JOINT COMMUNITY

FACILITIES AGREEMENT WITH LAKE ELSINORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT RELATING TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-2 (HORIZON

PLACE) OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR

2. Adopt a Resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - ___

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR,

CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-2 (HORIZON PLACE) OF THE CITY OF

WILDOMAR AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS SPECIAL TAX BONDS, SERIES 2025 IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED EIGHT MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($8,500,000) AND APPROVING

CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN

CONNECTION THEREWITH

3. Authorize the issuance of the Community Facilities District 2022-2 (Horizon Place) Special Tax Bonds, Series 2025 in an aggregate principal not to exceed $8,500,000

4. Approve the financing team, as identified herein, for this transaction and authorize the City Treasurer or any duly authorized designee, to pay the costs of such firms in connection with this financing from CFD 2022-2 Series 2025 bond proceeds

5. Authorize the City Manager and Administrative Services Director, or designees, to execute all documents related to the issuance of the Special Tax Bonds for Community Facilities District No. 2022-2 (Horizon Place) and the ability to make minor changes to these documents as required to carry out the financing.

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6 3.3 City Council Review of an Update to the City's 2025 Landscape Design Standards and Guidelines
Presented By: Abdu Lachgar , Planning Department
RECOMMENDATION:

The Planning Commission recommends the following actions:

1. Find and determine that the adoption of the 2025 Landscape Design Standards and Guidelines document is exempt from the California Environmental Act (CEQA) Guidelines in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(2) and (b)(5); and

2. Adopt a Resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - ___

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-39 AND APPROVING AN

UPDATE TO THE CITY OF WILDOMAR LANDSCAPE DESIGN STANDARDS

AND GUIDELINES DOCUMENT

COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS

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

1. Planning Commission Alternate

2. Facebook Streaming

3. SCAQMD Rules 1111 and 1121

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT - MEETING (CCR)
7 4. CEMETERY CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the Board, the Public, or Staff request to have specific items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and/or action.

4.1 Minutes - February 12, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Presented By: Janet Morales , City Clerk's Office
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the minutes as presented.

Future Agenda Items
RECOMMENDATION:

Title- Councilmember-Anticipated Date

1. Expand Pavement Management/Road Rehab Program for private and public roads - Marquez - TBD

2. Discuss restricting certain future uses on major corridors - Marquez - TBD

3. Street Lighting Options for neighborhoods that don't currently have lighting - Marquez - TBD

4. Discuss potential Public Safety Subcommittee - DePhillippo - TBD

5. Stream meetings to Facebook - Morabito - TBD

6. Park Rental Policy - Morabito - TBD

7. Adding Alternate Planning Commission Appointments - Morabito - TBD

ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
In accordance with Government Code Section 54952.3, I, Janet Morales, City of Wildomar City Clerk, do hereby declare that the Board of Trustees will receive no compensation or stipend for the convening of the following regular meeting of the Wildomar Cemetery District.

CALL TO ORDER THE WILDOMAR CEMETERY DISTRICT

ROLL CALL
Board discussion and determination on whether an absence is excused.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

BOARD COMMUNICATIONS

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED
The Board of Trustees to approve the agenda as it is herein presented, or, if it is the desire of the Board, the agenda can be reordered, added to, or have items tabled at this time.

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8 4.2 February 2025 Cemetery Warrant Register
Presented By: Adam Jantz , Administrative Services Department RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the following:

For Fiscal Year 2024/2025

1. Warrant Register dated 2-6-2025 in the amount of $951.48.

2. Warrant Register dated 2-13-2025 in the amount of $67.15.

3. Warrant Register dated 2-20-2025 in the amount of $3,951.22.

4. Warrant Register dated 2-27-2025 in the amount of $36.45.

4.3 January 2025 Cemetery Treasurers Report
Presented By: Adam Jantz , Administrative Services Department RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the Treasurer’s Report for January 2025.

5. CEMETERY PUBLIC HEARINGS
No items scheduled.

6. CEMETERY GENERAL BUSINESS

6.1 Review of Gravesite and Saturday Cemetery Services
Presented By: Daniel Torres , Community Services Department RECOMMENDATION:

Receive the report and provide staff direction on any future changes to services.

GENERAL MANAGER REPORT

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Future Agenda Items - Cemetery
RECOMMENDATION:

Title- Councilmember-Anticipated Date

1. Discuss Weekend Services - Nigg - Mar 2025

2. Discuss Grave Site Services - Nigg - Mar 2025

ADJOURN THE WILDOMAR CEMETERY DISTRICT MEETING

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9 PARTICIPATION

MEETINGS
Regular City Council Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:00 P.M., except for January, where it is held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, in the City Council Chambers, 23873 Clinton Keith Road Ste. 106 Wildomar, CA 92595.

VIEW THE MEETING

1. In Person | City Council Chambers 23873 Clinton Keith Road Ste. 106 Wildomar, CA 92595

2. Cable TV | Frontier Channel 36 or AT&T Channel 99

3. Watch Live | https://www.wildomar.gov/129/Agendas-Videos-Watch-Live | Click on the "Watch Live" Meeting Link.

PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING

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2. Submit the speaker card to the City Clerk in the basket located at the front of the chambers.

3. When the City Clerk calls your name, please come up to the front podium.

During Public Comment not on the agenda and after each Agenda Item, the Mayor will announce Public Comment. Public Comments are limited to (3) minutes or such other time as the Council may provide. Per the Brown Act, City Council members are not allowed to respond to public comments not on the agenda. If you would like to be contacted, please leave your email or contact number on the public comment card.

ACCOMMODATIONS
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if requested, the agenda and backup materials will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Any person that requires a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meeting, may request such modification, accommodation, aid or service by contacting the City Clerk either in person or by phone at 951-677-7751, no later than 10:00 a.m. on the day preceding the scheduled meeting.

REPORTS
All agenda items and reports are available for review at City Hall, 23873 Clinton Keith Road and on the City’s website at the following address: http://www.wildomar.gov. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public disclosure) will be made available by appointment for public inspection at City Hall during regular business hours.

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10 AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Janet Morales, Wildomar City Clerk, do certify that at least 72 hours prior to the meeting, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at Wildomar City Hall, 23873 Clinton Keith Road; U.S. Post Office, 21392 Palomar Street; Wildomar Library, 34303 Mission Trail Blvd; and on the City’s website at www.wildomar.gov
Janet Morales, CMC
City Clerk
Dated: March 6, 2025

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11 CITY OF WILDOMAR

MEETING (CCR)

CLOSED SESSION
Meeting Date: March 12, 2025
SUBJECT: CLOSED SESSION
SUBMITTED BY: Thomas D Jex, City Attorney
ACTION:

The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to the provisions of Government Code section 54957(b) regarding Public Employee Performance Evaluation.

Title: City Manager
The City Council will meet in closed session to hold a conference with its Labor Negotiator regarding Unrepresented Employee pursuant to Government Code 54957.6 Agency representative: Mayor Ashlee DePhillippo
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
12 CITY OF WILDOMAR

MEETING (CCR)

DEPARTMENT REPORT
Meeting Date: March 12, 2025
SUBJECT: Code Enforcement Quarterly Update (2024/2025)
SUBMITTED BY: Raul Berroteran, Code Enforcement Manager PREPARED BY: Raul Berroteran, Code Enforcement Manager
ACTION:

Receive and file the report.

SUMMARY:

Code Enforcement Quarterly update (2024/2025) on stats and cases.

BACKGROUND:

Discussion
DISCUSSION:

Discussion
FISCAL IMPACT:

This is only an update report and therefore has no fiscal impact.

ATTACHMENTS:

UPDATE FOR MARCH final.pptx
13 Community
Development
Code Enforcement
Division
UPDATE
14 CODE ENFORCEMENT STATS
JULY 2024 - MARCH 2025
268 239

TOTAL CASES AND CLOSED
CASES
REACTIVE CASES 235 PROACTIVE CASES 33

CLOSED TOTAL CASES
0 20
40 60
80 100
120
140
160
180
200
Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25

TOTAL INSPECTIONS
PERFORMED 910

INSPECTION PERFORMED
15 CODE ENFORCEMENT STATS
JULY 2024 - MARCH 2025
104
109
49 64
80 53
97 49

TOTAL VIOLATIONS OPENED
605
Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 Oct-24
Nov-24 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25
52 40 39 37 36
0 10
20 30
40 50
60 TOP 5 VIOLATIONS

VIOLATONS
16 FRONT STREET AVA PROGRAM
17 UNPERMITTED HOME MESA DR.
18 UNION STREET
19 Beverly Street
20 CODE ENFORCEMENT
Unpermitted signage posted on utility poles
and city easements.
21 Homeless Outreach Stats
July 2024- FEBRUARY 2025
• July: Male 5, Female 4 (9)
• August: Male 5, Female 1 (6)
• September: Male 7, Female 1 (8)
• October: Male 7, Female 3 (10)
• November: Male 7, Female 8 (15)
• December: Male 8, Female 9 (17)
• January: Male 3, Female 1 (4)
• February: Male 10, Female 0 (10)
22 Homeless Outreach
In the flood control tunnels
23 Homeless encampment located on
Palomar St. and Clinton Keith Rd.
24 If you come across a homeless encampment,
please report it to Wildomar Code Enforcement.
25 Point in time count results
The homeless "Point in Time
Count" is a count conducted across
the entire United States, including
California, on a single night or early
morning each year, allowing for
comparisons between different
states, Cities and Counties.
The Wildomar Point in Time count
consists of two teams. The PIT take
place from 5:30 am - 9:30am.
Team one contacted 6 people and
team two contacted 4 People for a
total of 10 homeless contacts.
26 OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
27 OEM Information
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) receives bulletins from various emergency agencies, including the Fire Department, FEMA, NOAA, CalOES, and SoCal Edison. These bulletins are reviewed and monitored for updates.

Each bulletin is then forwarded to key command staff, such as the City Manager, Public Works Department, Planning Department, Public Information Officer (PIO), and other departments. This process ensures that the PIO can share essential updates on the city's website and social media.

To stay informed, you can also visit these agencies' websites or use emergency alert apps like Watch Duty, Firespot, and Frontline. These apps are particularly useful for those in wildfire-prone areas, providing real-time updates and alerts on nearby wildfires, including evacuation zones, fire perimeters, and firefighting efforts. 28 LISTOS Aware & Prepare Update
•The program has been undergoing reorganization, temporarily stalling all Train-the-Trainer programs for contracted cities.
•Good news! Training is back on track.
•Once we have two certified trainers—one for English and one for Spanish—Wildomar will begin offering its first LISTOS Aware & Prepare classes.

Training Topics:

Identifying Vulnerabilities Creating a Reunification & Communication Plan Important Document Back-Up Utility Shut-Off Procedures
Fire Extinguisher Use First Aid & Disaster Medicine
Team Organization Emotional Support
29 2027 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP)
The LHMP is updated every five years. The 2027 update includes stricter requirements from FEMA and CalOES.

To address these new requirements, the cities of Wildomar, Menifee, and Lake Elsinore have formed a small team to collaborate on the update. This team will meet monthly to review each section.

The 2027 LHMP will require significant time and input from all departments within each city, keeping OEM (Office of Emergency Management) extremely busy. 30 SPECIAL THANKS TO THE WILDOMAR

BEAUTIFICATION VOLUNTEERS
31 Questions
32 CITY OF WILDOMAR

MEETING (CCR)

CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda Staff Report # 1.1
Meeting Date: March 12, 2025
SUBJECT: Minutes - February 12, 2025 - Regular Meeting
SUBMITTED BY: Janet Morales, City Clerk
ACTION:

Approve the minutes as presented.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. 02-12-2025 Minutes
33 MINUTES

CITY OF WILDOMAR

CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 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 4:04 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
The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to the provisions of Government Code section 54957(b) regarding Public Employee Performance Evaluation.

Title: City Manager
The City Council will meet in closed session to hold a conference with its Labor Negotiator regarding Unrepresented Employee pursuant to Government Code 54957.6
Agency representative: Mayor Ashlee DePhillippo
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
34 RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:04 PM with all members present.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Jex stated there were no reportable actions.

ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor DePhillippo adjourned the closed session at 6:04 PM.

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 6:04 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 York, City Attorney Jex, City Clerk Morales, Community Services Director Torres, Administrative Services Director Schrader, Community Development Director Bassi, Economic Development Director Davidson, Public Works Director Farag, Finance Manager Jantz, Senior Planning Lachgar and Human Resources and Risk Manager Wolf.

FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by former Planning Commissioner Arrin Banks.

PRESENTATIONS

1. Recognition of outgoing Mayor for 2024 - Bridgette Moore

2. Recognition: California Tap Company - postponed to March 2025

3. Proclamation: Planning Commissioners - Strong, Cambero, Banks

4. Recognition: General Plan Technical Advisory Committee Members

DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Police Department Quarterly Update
Fire Department Quarterly Update
Wildomar Library Quarterly Update
35 Public Works/Engineering Department Quarterly Report

PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comment on items not on the agenda:

1. Jim Webster, resident.

2. Carly Valencia, resident.

3. Andy Morris, representing Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District.

4. Ruth Spathias, 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 Moore requested a staff presentation on agenda item # 1.7.

Moved by Bridgette Moore; seconded by Dustin Nigg 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 Minutes - December 9, 2024 - Special Meeting Approved the minutes as presented.

1.2) City Council/Cemetery District Minutes - December 11, 2024 Approved the minutes as presented.

1.3) City Council/Cemetery District Minutes - January 15, 2025 Approved the minutes as presented.
36 1.4) January 2025 Warrant Register
Approved the following for Fiscal Year 2024/2025:

1. Warrant Register dated 1-9-2025 in the amount of $184,084.08

2. Warrant Register dated 1-15-2025 in the amount of $85,090.74

3. Warrant Register dated 1-16-2025 in the amount of $531,662.65

4. Warrant Register dated 1-23-2025 in the amount of $1,146,263.31

5. Warrant Register dated 1-30-2025 in the amount of $382,707.14

6. Wire Transfer Register dated 1-31-2025 in the amount of $30,223.92

7. Payroll Register dated 02-01-2025 in the amount of $411,673.13

1.5) December 2024 City Treasurers Report
Approved the Treasurer’s Report for December 2024.

1.6) License Agreement with Van Engineering, Inc. for use of City property as a Temporary Construction Staging Area for the Palomar Street Widening and Cemetery Improvements Projects (CIP 028-2, 067-1) Authorized the City Manager to execute the License Agreement with Van Engineering, Inc., to approve the use of City property as a temporary construction staging area for the Palomar Street Widening Cemetery Improvements Projects (CIP 028-2, 067-1)

1.7) Updating City’s Conflict of Interest Code
Adopted a Resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 05

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING THE CITY’S CURRENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST

CODE SET FORTH BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES

COMMISSION FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS, BOARD AND COMMISSION

MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR
2) PUBLIC HEARINGS

2.1) Consideration of Resolution of Necessity for Condemnation of Improved Property located at 23690 Bundy Canyon Road for the Bundy Canyon Road Improvement Project, Segment 2 (CIP 026-2)
City Attorney Jex and Public Works Director Farag presented the staff report.

Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Find that on September 10, 2014, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and State CEQA Guidelines §15070, the City Council adopted Resolution 2014-048 certifying an Environmental Impact Report for the Project, and that on September 9, 2020, the City 37 Council adopted Resolution 2020-62, approving an Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report, and that no additional CEQA findings are required for the Project; and Adopt a Resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 06

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR

FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE

AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR

PUBLIC PURPOSES
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) FY2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Report
Finance Manager Jantz presented the staff report.

Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Approve the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Report, and adopt a Resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 07

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FY2024-25

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

3.2) FY2025-26 and FY2026-27 Biennial Budget Goals Discussion Finance Manager Jantz presented the staff report.

George Cambero, resident, provided public comment.

The City Council received and filed the report and provided the following recommendations in addition to accepting the biennial budget goals:
38 1. Provide an additional line item for park funding

2. Increase tree trimming

3. Add a part-time code enforcement officer for weekend support

4. Implement a Military flag program

5. Veteran’s Memorial

6. Public Safety Committee/ additional community involvement

7. Purchase paint for graffiti removal

8. I-15 on/off ramp beautification

3.3) FY2025-26 and FY2026-27 Biennial Budget Acceptance of City and Department Goals
Finance Manager Jantz presented the staff report.

The City Council received and filed the report and provided the following budget recommendations in addition to accepting the City and Department goals:

1. Update the City’s Park Rental Policy

2. Crime-free multifamily housing

3. Economic Development “walkabouts”

4. Weed abatement on vacant parcels

5. Paint mixer for graffiti removal

6. Expand Homeless Outreach resources

7. “How-to” videos for the public

8. Parking Enforcement - requested more information

9. Street lighting on Bundy Canyon and along major traffic areas

3.4) Cannabis Code Changes Discussion (Future Agenda Item) Community Development Director Bassi presented the report.

The City Council discussed and requested that staff bring forward an amendment to Ordinance 187, incorporating the following changes:

1. Increase the distance of a cannabis business from a residential zone to 600ft.

2. Add provision regarding no onsite consumption.

3. Update the distance of a cannabis business from a sensitive use to mirror the Alcohol Beverage Control requirements for tobacco/alcohol.

4. Eliminate the manufacturing, distribution, and testing of cannabis in the industrial zones.

3.5) Initiate Discussion Regarding Naming Criteria for Future Parks Community Services Director Torres presented the staff report.

Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to
Appoint Councilmembers Moore and Morabito to an add hocsubcommittee, to review and update the naming criteria for public 39 parks, facilities, and trails and bring back the updated policy to the City Council for approval.

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 members spoke regarding various committees, comm1ss1ons, 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
There was no city manager report.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Added:

Stream meetings to Facebook - Morabito
Park Rental Policy - Morabito
Adding Alternate Planning Commission Appointments - Morabito

ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There being no further business, Mayor DePhillippo adjourned the City Council Meeting at 9:39 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 9:39 p.m.
40 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.

BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
There were no board communications.

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
4) CEMETERY CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Joseph Morabito to approve the Cemetery 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

4.1) City Council/Cemetery District Minutes - December 11, 2024 Approved the minutes as presented.

4.2) City Council/Cemetery District Minutes - January 15, 2025 Approved the minutes as presented.

4.3) January 2025 Cemetery Warrant Register
41 Approved the following for Fiscal Year 2024/2025

1. Warrant Register dated 1-9-2025 in the amount of $1,905.25

2. Warrant Register dated 1-15-2025 in the amount of $1,660.40

3. Warrant Register dated 1-23-2025 in the amount of $602.24

4. Warrant Register dated 1-30-2025 in the amount of $1,703.25

4.4) December 2024 Cemetery Treasurers Report
Approved the Treasurer’s Report for December 2024.
5) CEMETERY PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no items scheduled.
6) CEMETERY GENERAL BUSINESS
There were no items scheduled.

GENERAL MANAGER REPORT
There was no general manager report.

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 9:40 p.m.

Submitted by:
_____________________________
Janet Morales, CMC
City Clerk
42 CITY OF WILDOMAR

MEETING (CCR)

CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda Staff Report # 1.2
Meeting Date: March 12, 2025
SUBJECT: February 2025 City Warrant Register
SUBMITTED BY: Nicholas Neidiffer, Accountant I
PREPARED BY: Nicholas Neidiffer, Accountant I
ACTION:

Approve the following:

For Fiscal Year 2024/2025:

1. Warrant Register dated 2-6-2025 in the amount of $148,897.01.

2. Warrant Register dated 2-13-2025 in the amount of $230,549.68.

3. Warrant Register dated 2-20-2025 in the amount of $104,449.99.

4. Warrant Register dated 2-27-2025 in the amount of $653,990.79.

5. Wire Transfer Register dated 2-28-2025 in the amount of $368,686.66.

6. Payroll Register dated 03-01-2025 in the amount of $441,524.48.

SUMMARY:

February 2025 City Warrant Register
DISCUSSION:

The City of Wildomar requires that the City Council audit payments of demands and direct the City Manager to issue checks. The Warrant and Payroll Registers are submitted for approval.

FISCAL IMPACT:

These Warrant, Wire Transfer and Payroll Registers will have a budgetary impact in the amount and fiscal year noted in the recommendation section of this report. These costs are included in the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budgets.

ATTACHMENTS:

February 2025 City Warrant Register
43 Transaction Name Amount Paid Bill Date Payment Date Vendor Memo Bill #WILD-01.6-1 10514.35 10/31/2024 2/13/2025 PLACEWORKS October 2024 Professional Services CIP 062-1 27 Acre
Park
Bill #101753140 13892.09 1/27/2025 2/20/2025 ORACLE AMERICA, INC. New ERP replacement (January) 1/06/25-1/24/25 Bill #SIN46672 3111.48 12/31/2024 2/27/2025 HDL SOFTWARE LLC. December 2024 HdL Fees Bill #1003969.1005547 24805.68 11/30/2024 2/13/2025 INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP Building & Safety Services - November 2024 Bill #23164171 25675 12/31/2024 2/6/2025 ST. FRANCIS ELECTRIC Signal Sign Replacement Program Bill #TL000017481 236.53 10/24/2024 2/6/2025 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, TLMA TLMA-SFL - August 2024 Bill #23164173 180.52 12/31/2024 2/6/2025 ST. FRANCIS ELECTRIC Traffic Signal Response December 2024 Bill #23164172 1486.21 12/31/2024 2/6/2025 ST. FRANCIS ELECTRIC Traffic Signal Maintenance Services December 2024 Bill #23164170 1480.75 12/31/2024 2/6/2025 ST. FRANCIS ELECTRIC Traffic Signal Maintenance Services December 2024 Bill #2501B642 34530.43 1/10/2025 2/6/2025 PARSONS TRANSPORTATION GRP INC CIP 026-2 Bundy Canyon Widening Project, DESIGN
PS&E
Bill #2501A902 46254.02 1/7/2025 2/6/2025 PARSONS TRANSPORTATION GRP INC CIP 026-2 Bundy Canyon Widening Design PS&E Bill #6801007/2 322.58 2/4/2025 2/20/2025 FORD LAKE ELSINORE Vehicle Maintenance Bill #2872 100 1/20/2025 2/6/2025 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Riverside County Division Membership Dues Bill #13417327 322.24 1/27/2025 2/6/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 12/14/24-01/14/25 Water Zone 42 Loc 01 M1 Bill #13417580 246.25 1/27/2025 2/6/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 12/14/24-01/14/25 Water Zone 42 Loc 02 M2 Bill #13417579 236.97 1/27/2025 2/6/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 12/14/24-01/14/25 Water Zone 42 Loc 03 M3 Bill #33197 8280 12/31/2024 2/6/2025 ARCHITERRA DESIGN GROUP 11/25/24-12/24/24 CIP 099, Design PS&E Bill #33196 465 12/31/2024 2/6/2025 ARCHITERRA DESIGN GROUP 11/25/24-12/24/24 CIP 099, Design PS&E Bill #3107042707 201.85 1/26/2025 2/6/2025 PITNEY BOWES Postage Meter Rental 12/16/24-03/15/24 Bill #8009674959 169.47 1/25/2025 2/6/2025 STERICYCLE, INC Contractual Shredding Svc Bill #38411665 214.24 1/27/2025 2/6/2025 GREAT AMERICA FINANCIAL SERVIC Canon Color Copier Syst. 019-1780554 Bill #164596789-0001 124.16 1/28/2025 2/6/2025 SUNBELT RENTALS, INC. Equipment Rental for CFD Zone 10/Grand Ave Trails Bill #012725-9129 506.23 1/27/2025 2/6/2025 EDISON 12/26/24-01/26/25 Elec - 32637 Gruwell (FS61) Bill #012725-6091 50.81 1/27/2025 2/6/2025 EDISON 12/26/24-01/26/25 Elec 21347 Como St (Little League) Bill #2024-1728 4601 1/31/2025 2/6/2025 TKE ENGINEERING INC Contractual Svc 12/01/24-12/31/24 Bill #13424170 258.41 1/29/2025 2/6/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 12/18/24-01/18/25 Water Zone 3 Loc 25 M1 Bill #13424378 323.29 1/29/2025 2/6/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 12/18/24-01/18/25 Water City Hall Bill #13427208 762.61 1/29/2025 2/6/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 12/18/24-01/18/25 Water 2707 Prelipp Rd Bill #267240 944.44 2/3/2025 2/6/2025 INNOVATIVE DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS 01/01/25-1/31/25 Contract Copier Services
Maintenance/Repairs, Ink/Toner (5 copiers)
Bill #012725-6801 17.28 1/27/2025 2/6/2025 EDISON 12/26/24-01/26/25 CFD 2013-1, Zone 10 Bill #33624 594.05 11/22/2024 2/6/2025 SIGNS BY TOMORROW Wildomar Public Hearing Sign Bill #3406 3200 2/5/2025 2/6/2025 INFINITY TECHNOLOGIES February 2025 GIS Contractual Services Bill #3460A 11300 2/5/2025 2/13/2025 INFINITY TECHNOLOGIES January 2025 Monthly IT Services Bill #3460C 828 2/5/2025 2/6/2025 INFINITY TECHNOLOGIES January 2025 Proofpoint Essentials Advance Bill #101622766 15165 2/2/2025 2/6/2025 ORACLE AMERICA, INC. Oracle NetSuite Licenses & Users 11/03/24-02/02/25 Bill #101622767 1282.5 2/2/2025 2/6/2025 ORACLE AMERICA, INC. Oracle NetSuite Licenses & Users 11/03/24-02/02/25 Bill #6104213618 1497.07 1/22/2025 2/13/2025 VERIZON WIRELESS Verizon 01/23/25-02/22/25 Bill #TMDL-25-12 25820 7/1/2024 2/20/2025

LAKE ELSINORE AND SAN JACINTO,
WATERSHEDS AUTHORITY FY 24-25 TMDL Task force Contributions Bill #3460B 159.75 2/5/2025 2/6/2025 INFINITY TECHNOLOGIES January 2025 Datto Office O365 Cloud Backup Bill #6104213619 40.01 1/22/2025 2/13/2025 VERIZON WIRELESS Verizon 01/23/25-02/22/25 44 Bill #005-289 107825.31 2/6/2025 2/13/2025 PV MAINTENANCE, INC. Maintenance - January 2025 Bill #2024-1534.1 65 11/30/2024 2/13/2025 TKE ENGINEERING INC PW Fixed Fee Reviews 11/01/24-11/30/24 Bill #174620 504.43 1/29/2025 2/13/2025 DATA TICKET, INC. December 2024 Daily Cite Processing Bill #174315 420.93 1/29/2025 2/13/2025 DATA TICKET, INC. December 2024 Online Access Bill #82236649 494 1/31/2025 2/13/2025 CORELOGIC SOLUTIONS, LLC January 2025 Code Enforcement Software Bill #31180-Jan 10825 2/3/2025 2/13/2025 GOD'S FAN CLUB DBA: PROJECT TOUCH Wildomar City Shelter/Housing Services-January 2025 Bill #73775 1970 12/27/2024 2/13/2025 HILLSIDE HEATING & A/C INC Quarterly Maintenance Billing - January 2025 Bill #14346613-020125 601.08 2/1/2025 2/13/2025 SPARKLETTS City Hall Drinking Water Through 02/01/25 Bill #020325-4293 6409.58 2/3/2025 2/13/2025 EDISON Electricity Bill Account #4293 Bill #020625-1202 25.32 2/6/2025 2/13/2025 EDISON Electricity Bill Account #1202 Bill #020625-0828 178.6 2/6/2025 2/13/2025 EDISON Electricity Bill Account #0828 Bill #13420253 397.61 1/28/2025 2/13/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 12/16/24-01/16/25 Water Zone 3 Loc 23 M1 Bill #13420461 93.49 1/28/2025 2/13/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 12/16/24-01/16/25 Water Zone 30 Loc 02 Bill #13420501 124.39 1/28/2025 2/13/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 12/16/24-01/16/25 Water Zone 3 Loc 49 M1 Bill #13420755 196.13 1/28/2025 2/13/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 12/16/24-01/16/25 Water Zone 51 Loc 1 Bill #13420921 477.59 1/28/2025 2/13/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 12/16/24-01/16/25 Water Baseball Field Bill #13420963 301.64 1/28/2025 2/13/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 12/16/24-01/16/25 Water Windsong Park Bill #13421471 728.74 1/28/2025 2/13/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 12/16/24-01/16/25 Water Zone 3 Loc 29 M1 Bill #13421549 295.59 1/28/2025 2/13/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 12/16/24-01/16/25 Water Zone 3 Loc 29 M2 Bill #13421552 136.05 1/28/2025 2/13/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 12/16/24-01/16/25 Water Zone 30 Loc 1 Bill #13421651 293.47 1/28/2025 2/13/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 12/16/24-01/16/25 Water Zone 30 Loc 42 & 47 M1 Bill #13422046 204.43 1/28/2025 2/13/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 12/16/24-01/16/25 Water Zone 22450 1/2 Cervera Rd Bill #13422287 209.57 1/28/2025 2/13/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 12/16/24-01/16/25 Water Zone 22450 Cervera Rd Bill #13423375 183.32 1/28/2025 2/13/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 12/16/24-01/16/25 Water Zone 62 - 22933 Delca Lane Bill #13423463 77.13 1/28/2025 2/13/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 12/16/24-01/16/25 Water Zone 67 -Arnnett & Catt Bill #13423870 289.83 1/28/2025 2/13/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 12/16/24-01/16/25 CFD 2022-1 NE Wildomar
Trail/Margaret Ln
Bill #5706 250 1/6/2025 2/13/2025 GLADWELL GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES, INC Records Retention Legal Review Update & Advise - FY
24/25
Bill #2024-1733 750 1/31/2025 2/13/2025 TKE ENGINEERING INC TS Street Name Signs Rev of Standard Drawings Bill #13289 48.94 2/5/2025 2/13/2025 AMERICAN EAGLE TROPHIES (3) Engraved Nameplates for Planning Commissioners Bill #13312 68.51 2/11/2025 2/13/2025 AMERICAN EAGLE TROPHIES (2) Engraved Nameplates for Planning Commissioners Bill #2024-1732 71 1/31/2025 2/13/2025 TKE ENGINEERING INC Contractual Svc 11/01/24-12/31/24 Bill #2025-2 86.68 2/7/2025 2/13/2025
Coalition for Controlling Ins. Costs in California Schools Health and Welfare Trust EAP Monthly Premium Feb 2025
Bill #0924-174 1206.97 11/7/2024 2/20/2025 EPIC LAND SOLUTIONS, INC. SHOAIB Wildomar - City Hall Building Project. Professional
Services Rendered Through 09/30/24
Bill #TL0000017498 1486.64 10/24/2024 2/13/2025 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, TLMA TLMA-SFL - September 2024 Bill #TL0000017533 2060.15 12/18/2024 2/13/2025 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, TLMA TLMA-SFL - October 2024 Bill #21125 441.49 2/11/2025 2/13/2025 DEPHILLIPPO, ASHLEE Reimbursement for Lodging During Conference Bill #5610004133 320 1/21/2025 2/20/2025 YUNEX, LLC Street Light Callouts December 2024 Bill #HH Taxes 26.78 11/26/2024 2/20/2025 DATA TICKET, INC. Leasing for Citation Printer Bill #3557 404.75 1/29/2025 2/20/2025 REEP FIRE PROTECTION, INC. Internal maintenance for portable fire extinguisher Bill #334900 43760.93 1/13/2025 2/13/2025 BURKE, WILLIAMS AND SORENSON,, LLP Legal Services - December 2024 Bill #02122025 40 2/12/2025 2/13/2025 SECRETARY OF STATE Notary Public Exam and Application - NNA 45 Bill #3E274B9D-003 6000 2/6/2025 2/20/2025 BLUEINK Electronic Signature Envelopes - Up to 2,000 Bill #7055 5200 2/1/2025 2/20/2025 CALIFORNIA CONSULTING, INC. Grant Writing Service - Feb 2025 Retainer Bill #2024-1735 1893 1/31/2025 2/20/2025 TKE ENGINEERING INC Contractual Svc 12/01/24-12/31/24 Bill #2024-1731 700.5 1/31/2025 2/20/2025 TKE ENGINEERING INC Contractual Svc 12/01/24-12/31/24 Bill #2024-1729 3533 12/31/2024 2/20/2025 TKE ENGINEERING INC Contractual Svc 12/01/24-12/31/24 Bill #2024-1727 5355 12/31/2024 2/20/2025 TKE ENGINEERING INC Traffic Engineering - 12/1/2024-12/31/2024 Bill #2024-1730 504 1/31/2025 2/20/2025 TKE ENGINEERING INC General Consulting Services 12/01/24-12/31/24 Bill #2024-1700 693 2/7/2025 2/20/2025 TKE ENGINEERING INC CIP 051-2 LRSP Implementation 11/01/24-11/30/24 Bill #32946 3438 10/31/2024 2/20/2025 ARCHITERRA DESIGN GROUP 09/25/24-10/24/24 CIP 099, Desig09n PS&E Bill #32947 1656 10/31/2024 2/20/2025 ARCHITERRA DESIGN GROUP 09/25/24-10/24/24 CIP 099, Desig09n PS&E Bill #30264-Oct 4385 11/6/2024 2/27/2025 GOD'S FAN CLUB DBA: PROJECT TOUCH Wildomar City Shelter Services - Oct 2024 Bill #110661CS 6542.93 1/31/2025 2/20/2025 SCA OF CA, LLC January 2025 Charges Bill #INV-004463 5329.7 2/6/2025 2/20/2025 XENTEGRA ONE LLC Uninterrupted Power Supplies Bill #2024-1736A 131 12/31/2024 2/20/2025 TKE ENGINEERING INC Development Review - Dec, 2024 Bill #2024-1532 4221 1/6/2025 2/20/2025 TKE ENGINEERING INC Traffic Engineering Srvcs - November 2024 Bill #5046240 347.99 10/9/2024 2/20/2025 BMW MOTORCYCLES OF RIVERSIDE BMW Motorcycle Boots - Sheriff Bill #11470 702.44 2/6/2025 2/20/2025 A BETTER LOCKSMITH Payment for repair of keyless lock at City Hall Bill #2024-1746A 131 12/31/2024 2/20/2025 TKE ENGINEERING INC Developer Review - Dec. 2024 Bill #RS7067633 58.95 1/31/2025 2/20/2025 CORODATA RECORDS, INC. Finance Records Storage 1/1/2025-1/31/2025 Bill #227096 5014 2/15/2025 2/20/2025 ARMADA ADMINISTRATORS Council and City Manager Insurance Bill #641674 326.02 1/30/2025 2/20/2025 TEMECULA VALLEY PIPE & SUPPLY Marna O'Brien- Irrigation Bill #745017 271.88 1/14/2025 2/27/2025 DOG WASTE DEPOT Doggie Waste Bags Bill #2284 1200 11/17/2024 2/20/2025 DYLAN DIXON TREE SERVICES Tree Trimming Bill #413015 803.5 2/3/2025 2/20/2025 RIGHTWAY SITE SERVICES, INC. 01/30/25-02/26/25 - Porta/Washstn - Windsong 2
Scheduled Services
Bill #000902 1025 2/5/2025 2/20/2025 GOPHER SQUAD January 2025 pest control services Bill #70632 4604.85 1/1/2025 2/20/2025

COMMERCIAL BUILDING MANAGEMENT,
SERVICES INC December 2024 Janitorial Services
Bill #70633 399.58 1/1/2025 2/20/2025

COMMERCIAL BUILDING MANAGEMENT,
SERVICES INC December 2024 Supplies
Bill #1607221 240.78 2/5/2025 2/20/2025 CENTRAL SECURITY SERVICES Alarm Monitoring Services 03/01/25-05/31/25 Bill #38524014 214.24 2/6/2025 2/20/2025 GREAT AMERICA FINANCIAL SERVIC Canon Color Copier Syst. 007-1585799 Bill #188866201020725 5.3 2/7/2025 2/20/2025 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS Cable through 03/07/25 - FS61 Bill #010469 307.07 2/11/2025 2/20/2025 AFLAC, REMITTANCE PROCESSING, CENTER Aflac Premium Statement February 2025 Bill #021125-3487 174.04 2/11/2025 2/20/2025 EDISON 01/11/25/-02/10/25 23873 Clinton Keith Rd Suite 103 Bill #021125-7255 125.06 2/11/2025 2/20/2025 EDISON 01/11/25-02/10/25 23873 Clinton Keith Rd Suite 110 Bill #021125-2838 707.65 2/11/2025 2/20/2025 EDISON 01/11/25-02/10/25 Electric City Hall Bill #021125-3123 155.31 2/11/2025 2/20/2025 EDISON 01/11/25-02/10/25 23873 Clinton Keith Rd Suite 109 Bill #021225-8688 78.35 2/12/2025 2/20/2025 EDISON 01/13/25-02/11/25 21458 Grand Ave TC1 Bill #021225-3047 84.53 2/12/2025 2/20/2025 EDISON 01/13/25-02/1125 34311 Mission Trail TC1 Bill #021225-3950 41.55 2/12/2025 2/20/2025 EDISON 01/13/25-02/11/25 34311 Mission Trail LS3 Bill #021225-3243 44.65 2/12/2025 2/20/2025 EDISON 01/13/25-02/11/25 31818 Central St LS3 Bill #021225-5361 80.49 2/12/2025 2/20/2025 EDISON 01/13/25-02/1125 31818 Central TC1 Bill #021225-7372 74.77 2/12/2025 2/20/2025 EDISON 01/13/25-02/11/25 24211 Clinton Keith Rd TC1 Bill #021025-2529 312.57 2/10/2025 2/20/2025 EDISON 12/10/24-02/09/25 22378 Bundy Canyon Rd 46 Bill #1320 4400 2/18/2025 2/27/2025 HONOR PLUMBING CO Service - Maintenance/Repair Bill #082317220X250213 173.99 2/13/2025 2/27/2025 DIRECT TV 02/15/25-03/11/25 Cable Services - City Hall Bill #045-505464 310 2/12/2025 2/27/2025 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES Tyler Eden Support Bill #2303 450 1/5/2025 2/27/2025 DYLAN DIXON TREE SERVICES Maintenance & Repair at the Fire Station Bill #CD_001040662 659.01 2/22/2025 2/27/2025 RING CENTRAL Mobile User & Additional Service Line Bill #13468187 257.28 2/19/2025 2/27/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 01/10/25-02/09/25 Water CFD 2013-1, Zone 2 Bill #13465258 1194.4 2/19/2025 2/27/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 01/10/25-02/09/25 Water Zone 3 Loc 25 M1 Bill #13465259 1234.7 2/19/2025 2/27/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 01/10/25-02/09/25 Water Zone 3 Loc 25 M2 Bill #13467025 3929.93 2/19/2025 2/27/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 01/10/25-02/09/25 Water Zone 3 Loc 24 M1 Bill #13468346 603.47 2/19/2025 2/27/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 01/10/25-02/09/25 Water Malaga Gateway Pk Bill #13461984 268.84 2/18/2025 2/27/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 01/09/25-02/08/25 Water Zone 3 Loc 7 M1 Bill #13461997 437.17 2/18/2025 2/27/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 01/09/25-02/08/25 Water Heritage Pk (Autumn Oak Pl Bill #021825-7481 2558.16 2/18/2025 2/27/2025 EDISON 08/13/24-01/10/25 CSA 103 Bill #021425-0022 123.05 2/14/2025 2/27/2025 EDISON 01/15/25-02/13/25 22628 Wildomar Trail TC1 Bill #021425-3767 16.91 2/14/2025 2/27/2025 EDISON 01/15/25-02/13/25 31160 Clinton Keith Rd LS3 Bill #021425-5249 44.65 2/14/2025 2/27/2025 EDISON 01/15/25-02/13/25 32975 Willow Bay Rd Bill #18047550 75 2/12/2025 2/27/2025 EVERON, LLC. Access Control Service to the doors at City Hall Bill #WILD-01.12 - 4 43297 1/31/2025 2/27/2025 PLACEWORKS January 2025 Contractual Svc - The Bluffs EIR Bill #WILD-02.02 -4 12426.25 1/31/2025 2/27/2025 PLACEWORKS January 2025 Contractual Svc - GP Update/EIR Bill #WILD-01.0 - 4 10761.21 1/31/2025 2/27/2025 PLACEWORKS January 2025 Contractual Svc - Project Related Fixed
Fee
Bill #101798347 11319.52 2/24/2025 2/27/2025 ORACLE AMERICA, INC. Oracle Services 1/27/25-2/21/25 Bill #WILD-01.6 - 4 5398.88 1/31/2025 2/27/2025 PLACEWORKS January 2025 Prof. Svcs. - 27 Acre Park CIP 062-1 Bill #021825 740 2/18/2025 2/27/2025 HOLLYS DOOR REPAIR Replace Solenoid Bill #WILD-01.9 - 4 859.35 1/31/2025 2/27/2025 PLACEWORKS January 2025 Prof. Svcs. - CIP 099 Acre Park Bill #70595 4604.85 12/1/2024 2/27/2025

COMMERCIAL BUILDING MANAGEMENT,
SERVICES INC November 2024 Janitorial Service
Bill #70596 399.58 12/1/2024 2/27/2025

COMMERCIAL BUILDING MANAGEMENT,
SERVICES INC November 2024 Supplies - Marna O'Brien
Bill #79283 328 1/27/2025 2/27/2025 AMERICAN FORENSIC NURSES Blood Draw (4) Dry Run (1) Bill #6038018/1 1020.45 1/30/2025 2/27/2025 BMW MOTORCYCLES OF RIVERSIDE BMW Motorcycle Maintenance - Sheriff Bill #6038087/1 455.23 2/11/2025 2/27/2025 BMW MOTORCYCLES OF RIVERSIDE Stripped Police Equipment Bill #6037941/1 376.22 1/21/2025 2/27/2025 BMW MOTORCYCLES OF RIVERSIDE BMW Motorcycle Maintenance - Sheriff Bill #162320 3000 2/25/2025 2/27/2025 JOE A. GONSALVES & SON February 2025 Prof. Contractual Legislative Advocacy
Svcs
Bill #46995 160 1/23/2025 2/27/2025 BIO-TOX LABORATORIES RC Sheriff - Lab Services Bill #46948 370.5 1/23/2025 2/27/2025 BIO-TOX LABORATORIES RC Sheriff - Lab Services Bill #2852 1200 2/1/2025 2/27/2025 FORENSIC NURSES OF SOCAL, INC.

Police Dept- Domestic Violence Forensic Exam 1/31/25
Case #WI250300016
Bill #545791 625 1/15/2025 2/27/2025 AT&T LEA TRACKING NUMBER(S) Bill #SH0000047406 520965.37 1/28/2025 2/27/2025 RIVERSIDE COUNTY, SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Contract Law Enforcement Through 11/14/24-12/11/24 Bill #38582862 214.24 2/17/2025 2/27/2025 GREAT AMERICA FINANCIAL SERVIC Canon Color Copier Syst. 018-1765784 Bill #13456679 78.9 2/17/2025 2/27/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 01/06/25-02/05/25 Water Zone 52 Loc 01 Bill #13456734 49.15 2/17/2025 2/27/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 01/06/25-02/05/25 Water Zone 29 Loc 02 Bill #13457017 164.64 2/17/2025 2/27/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 01/06/25-02/05/25 Water Zone 71 Loc 01 47 Bill #13457215 94.67 2/17/2025 2/27/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 01/06/25-02/05/25 Water 32637 Gruwell- Fs 61 Bill #13457297 1169 2/17/2025 2/27/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 01/06/25-02/05/25 Water 20505 Palomar St Marna
O'Brien Park
Bill #13460525 2907.78 2/17/2025 2/27/2025 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL, WATER DISTRICT 01/06/25-02/05/25 Water CFD 2013-1, Zone 10 Bill #0011712925 330.32 1/10/2025 2/27/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS, GROUP Public Notice - Order 247,248 Proposed Bill #001171625 380.18 1/25/2025 2/27/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS, GROUP Public Notice - Order 247,248 Proposed Bill #WILD-01.08 - 2 701.25 12/31/2024 2/27/2025 PLACEWORKS December 2024 Contractual Svc Clinton Keith Widening Bill #79296 72 1/27/2025 2/27/2025 AMERICAN FORENSIC NURSES Blood Draw (1) Bill #79295 70 1/27/2025 2/27/2025 AMERICAN FORENSIC NURSES Blood Draw (1) Bill #47066 431.95 2/18/2025 2/27/2025 BIO-TOX LABORATORIES RC Sheriff - Lab Services Bill #47067 826.4 2/18/2025 2/27/2025 BIO-TOX LABORATORIES RC Sheriff - Lab Services Bill #47114 80 2/18/2025 2/27/2025 BIO-TOX LABORATORIES RC Sheriff - Lab Services Bill #22025 75 2/20/2025 2/27/2025 FILAR, ERIC Planning Commission Meeting 02/19/25 Bill #20625,22025 150 2/6/2025 2/27/2025 BERNARD, BRIANNA Planning Commission Meeting 02/05/25,02/19/25 Bill #20625,22025 150 2/6/2025 2/27/2025 NOLAN KING Planning Commission Meeting 02/05/25,02/19/25 Bill #9000015749 515 2/12/2025 2/27/2025 OLDCASTLE INFRASTRUCTURE INC Zone 59 - Catch Basin Insert Maintenance Bill #22625 639 2/26/2025 2/27/2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS, COMMISSION City Building Standard Fees 10/1/24-12/31/24 Bill #22625 1284.04 2/26/2025 2/27/2025

DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION, DIVISION OF
ADMIN SERVICE SMIP Fees October 2024-Decemeber 2024
Bill #22725 33 2/27/2025 2/27/2025 NATIONAL NOTARY ASSOCIATION Annual Membership 2025 Bill #PE0000002196 761.94 11/7/2024 2/27/2025

COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PUBLIC, SAFETY
ENTERPRISE COMMUNI Monthly Radio Communication - Sheriff Total: $ 1,137,887.47
48 ACH Date Payee Description Amount
2/6/2025 Golden State Escrow Clinton Keith Widening Right of Way $ 71,330.00 2/6/2025 Golden State Escrow Clinton Keith Widening Right of Way $ 105,775.00 2/6/2025 Big Easy Storage Fleet Vehicle Storage $ 249.00 2/6/2025 Big Easy Storage Fleet Vehicle Storage $ 319.00 2/6/2025 Big Easy Storage Fleet Vehicle Storage $ 319.00 2/6/2025 Big Easy Storage Fleet Vehicle Storage $ 319.00 2/6/2025 Big Easy Storage Fleet Vehicle Storage $ 339.00 2/6/2025 Frontier Communications Monthly Phone and Internet Services $ 451.72 2/13/2025 Frontier Communications Monthly Phone and Internet Services $ 101.47 2/13/2025 Viasat, Inc. Cemetery Phone and Internet $ 177.53 2/13/2025 Viasat, Inc. Cemetery Phone and Internet $ 417.53 2/19/2025 Frontier Communications Monthly Phone and Internet Services $ 159.99 2/19/2025 US Bank
Credit Card Statement Payment - Business Meals,
Conference Expenses, Organizational Memberships,
Special Event Supplies, Repairs & Maintenance, and
Office Supplies
$ 15,927.12
2/20/2025 Enterprise Fleet Management Monthly City Vehicle Lease Payment $ 5,645.98 2/26/2025 Frontier Communications Monthly Phone and Internet Services $ 72.27 2/26/2025 Frontier Communications Monthly Phone and Internet Services $ 682.24 2/28/2025 Wilmington Trust Special Tax Transfer to Trustee $ 166,400.81 TOTAL $ 368,686.66
City of Wildomar
Wire Transfer Register
2/28/2025
49 ACH Date Payee Description Amount
2/13/2025 Staff Payroll 1/25/2025-2/7/2025 $ 214,620.13 2/27/2025 Staff Payroll 2/8/2025-2/21/2025 $ 213,810.37 2/28/2025 Council Payroll 2/1/2025-2/28/2025 $ 13,093.98 TOTAL $ 441,524.48
City of Wildomar
Payroll Warrant Register
3/1/2025
50 CITY OF WILDOMAR

MEETING (CCR)

CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda Staff Report # 1.3
Meeting Date: March 12, 2025
SUBJECT: January 2025 City Treasurers Report
SUBMITTED BY: Adam Jantz, Finance Manager
PREPARED BY: Adam Jantz, Finance Manager
ACTION:

Approve the Treasurer’s Report for January 2025.

SUMMARY:

January 2025 City Treasurer’s Report
DISCUSSION:

Attached is the Treasurer’s Report for Cash and Investments for the month of January 2025.

The City utilizes both the California State Treasurer’s Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) and the California Asset Management Program (CAMP) for its city investments.

On October 12th, 2022, the City entered into an agreement with PFM Asset Management as an investment advisor for the City’s CAMP investment pool and established an additional managed CAMP account for long-term investments. Over time, this is expected to increase the returns on the City investments above the normal CAMP pool rate.

Over this month, the City earned $160,648.80 in interest from its investment accounts.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This is only a report of balances for the City and therefore it has no fiscal impact.

ACCOUNT CODE:
100-1012
100-1011
110-1011
115-1011
120-1011
201-1011
212-1011
300-1011
301-1011
420-1011
421-1011
440-1011
461-1011
ATTACHMENTS:
51 January 2025 City Treasurer's Report.pdf
52 BEGINNING + (-) ENDING

FUND ACCOUNT INSTITUTION BALANCE DEPOSITS WITHDRAWALS BALANCE RATE All All WELLS FARGO $ 5,030,487.01 $ 5,004,096.44 (2,750,796.42) $ 7,283,787.03 4.23265% TOTAL $ 5,030,487.01 $ 5,004,096.44 $ (2,750,796.42) $ 7,283,787.03

AVERAGE

PERCENT OF DAYS STATED
FUND BOOK VALUE FACE VALUE MARKET VALUE PORTFOLIO TO MAT. RATE 100 $ 5,174,224.81 $ 5,174,224.81 $ 5,174,224.81 12.56% N/A 4.366% Various $ 12,569,772.57 $ 12,569,772.57 $ 12,569,772.57 30.52% N/A 4.550% Various $ 23,167,456.97 $ 23,167,456.97 $ 23,441,603.14 56.92% 869 4.440% TOTAL $ 40,911,454.35 $ 40,911,454.35 $ 41,185,600.52 100.00% CITY $ 48,195,241.38
+ + (-)

BEGINNING INTEREST WITHDRAWALS/ ENDING STATED

FUND BALANCE PURCHASES DEPOSITED SALES BALANCE RATE
100 General $ 5,114,739.00 $ 0.00 $ 59,485.81 $ 0.00 $ 5,174,224.81 4.366% 100 General $ 5,406,534.72 $ 0.00 $ 20,898.77 $ 0.00 $ 5,427,433.49 4.550% 115 ARPA $ 1,321,250.45 $ 0.00 $ 5,107.26 $ 0.00 $ 1,326,357.71 4.550% 120 AA $ 2,668,605.89 $ 0.00 $ 10,315.40 $ 0.00 $ 2,678,921.29 4.550% 461 DIF Park Imp. $ 2,688,081.13 $ 0.00 $ 10,390.68 $ 0.00 $ 2,698,471.81 4.550% 301 Endowment $ 436,899.45 $ 0.00 $ 1,688.82 $ 0.00 $ 438,588.27 4.550% 100 General $ 6,301,031.89 $ 0.00 $ 14,410.32 $ 0.00 $ 6,315,442.21 4.440% 110 Dev. Agrmnt. $ 2,374,602.04 $ 0.00 $ 5,407.08 $ 0.00 $ 2,380,009.12 4.440% 120 AA $ 6,406,710.30 $ 0.00 $ 14,630.33 $ 0.00 $ 6,421,340.63 4.440% 201 Measure A $ 1,191,983.21 $ 0.00 $ 2,712.21 $ 0.00 $ 1,194,695.42 4.440% 212 Waste Svcs. $ 1,061,996.15 $ 0.00 $ 2,424.69 $ 0.00 $ 1,064,420.84 4.440% 300 Cemetery $ 1,061,996.15 $ 0.00 $ 2,424.69 $ 0.00 $ 1,064,420.84 4.440% 420 Public Fac. $ 509,002.99 $ 0.00 $ 1,158.18 $ 0.00 $ 510,161.17 4.440% 421 Police Fac. $ 509,002.99 $ 0.00 $ 1,158.18 $ 0.00 $ 510,161.17 4.440% 440 DIF Roads $ 2,675,955.10 $ 0.00 $ 6,120.03 $ 0.00 $ 2,682,075.13 4.440% 461 DIF Park Imp. $ 1,022,414.08 $ 0.00 $ 2,316.35 $ 0.00 $ 1,024,730.43 4.440% TOTAL $ 40,750,805.55 $ 0.00 $ 160,648.80 $ 0.00 $ 40,911,454.35

CAMP MANAGED ACCOUNT

CAMP POOL

CAMP MANAGED ACCOUNT

CASH AND INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO

TREASURER'S REPORT FOR

CITY OF WILDOMAR

CITY CASH

CITY INVESTMENT

BREAKDOWN

TOTAL CASH AND INVESTMENTS
January 2025
In compliance with the California Code Section 53646, as City Treasurer for the City of Wildomar, I hereby certify that sufficient investment liquidity and anticipated revenues are available to meet the City's expenditure requirements for the next six months, and that all investments are in compliance with the City's Statement of Investment Policy.

I also certify that this report reflects all Government Agency pooled investments and all of the City's Bank Balances.

ISSUER

CAMP POOL

LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND

LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUNDS
ISSUER

CAMP POOL

CAMP MANAGED ACCOUNT

CAMP MANAGED ACCOUNT
Heidi Schrader
Heidi Schrader
City Treasurer
Date
2/10/2025
53 CITY OF WILDOMAR

MEETING (CCR)

CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda Staff Report # 1.4
Meeting Date: March 12, 2025
SUBJECT: TUMF Reimbursement Agreement with WRCOG for the Bundy Canyon Road Widening Project (West of I-15)
SUBMITTED BY: Jason Farag, Public Works Director
PREPARED BY: Ninette Eva, Associate Engineer
ACTION:

To be eligible to receive TUMF funding for the Bundy Canyon Road (West of I-15) Widening Project, the City must enter into a Reimbursement Agreement with WRCOG.

BACKGROUND:

TUMF Program
The City of Wildomar is a member agency of the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG), a joint powers agency comprised of the County of Riverside and seventeen (17) cities located in Western Riverside County. In 2002, WRCOG adopted the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program. The TUMF Program was created in response to the significant growth of new development in Riverside County. Faced with inadequate funding to improve the regional transportation system to accommodate new development, the member agencies of WRCOG developed TUMF as a solution.

Included within the TUMF Program is the TUMF Roadway Network, which is a system of roadways that serve inter-community trips within Western Riverside County. The TUMF Roadway Network is identified in the TUMF Nexus Study. New development creates impacts to local and regional roadways due to increased traffic. The TUMF Nexus Study identifies the future improvements that are needed on the TUMF Roadway Network to support the increased demand from new development. Costs are calculated for the future improvements and those costs form the basis for the TUMF Fee, which is a mitigation fee that new developments are required to pay to offset their impact to the TUMF Roadway Network.

WRCOG collects the TUMF fees and distributes/reimburses the funds to member agencies as each agency works on the applicable TUMF Projects.

DISCUSSION:

Included in the City's 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and included in the TUMF 54 Roadway Network and Nexus Study is the widening of Bundy Canyon Rd. west of the I-15, between Mission Trail and Orange Street (Project, CIP 090). Also included in the City's CIP is the design and construction of new traffic signals at Bundy Canyon Rd./Almond St. (CIP 076) and at Bundy Canyon Rd./Orchard St. (CIP 075). This segment of Bundy Canyon Rd. is also identified as a High Priority Bicycle Project in the City's Active Transportation Plan, and the City has received grant funding to construct bike lanes and sidewalks within this segment (CIP 092). The City has also recently received additional grant funding for the bike lanes within this segment.

The City is prepared to move forward with the design of the Project, which will include widening Bundy Canyon Road from two lanes to four lanes and constructing bike lanes, sidewalks, and traffic signals. Staff is currently preparing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the design of the Project.

For the City to be eligible to receive TUMF funds/reimbursements from WRCOG for work done this Project, the City must first request that WRCOG budget the funds in their Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and then enter into a TUMF Reimbursement Agreement with WRCOG for the amount budgeted in the TIP. Funds for the Project are already budgeted in the TIP. A Reimbursement Agreement has been prepared and has been reviewed and approved by WRCOG staff. A copy of the proposed Reimbursement Agreement is included as Attachment A. The Reimbursement Agreement identifies a total of $1,550,000 in TUMF that is eligible for reimbursement. Additional TUMF funding can be added to the agreement in the future, as the Project progresses and as needed, up to the maximum identified for this Project in the TUMF Nexus Study.

Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the TUMF Reimbursement Agreement with WRCOG for the Bundy Canyon Rd. (West of I-15) Widening Project.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Once the Reimbursement Agreement is in place, the City will be eligible to submit invoices for reimbursement of staff time spent on the administration of the Project as well as consultant costs related to the planning, design, management and inspection of the Projects.

There is no impact to the General Fund.

ACCOUNT CODE:

Project: CIP No. 090
Fund Account: 503-4500
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

As part of the Project design, the City will evaluate the Project's environmental impacts in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A CEQA determination will then be made and brought forward to the City Council for approval, as necessary.

ATTACHMENTS:

WRCOG - Reimbursement Agreement - CIP 090
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TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM

AGREEMENT TO REIMBURSE TUMF FUNDS
BUNDY CANYON RD. WIDENING (WEST OF I-15) ALL PHASES
THIS REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into as of this __________day of __________, 20__, by and between the Western Riverside Council of Governments (“WRCOG”), a California joint powers authority and City of Wildomar, a California municipal corporation (“AGENCY”). WRCOG and AGENCY are sometimes hereinafter referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as “Parties”.

RECITALS
A. WRCOG is the Administrator of the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program of Western Riverside County (“TUMF Program”).

B. WRCOG has identified and designated certain transportation improvement projects throughout Western Riverside County as projects of regional importance (“Qualifying Projects” or “Projects”). The Qualifying Projects are more specifically described in that certain WRCOG study titled “TUMF Nexus Study”, as may be amended from time to time. Qualifying Projects can have Regional or Zonal significance as further described in the TUMF Nexus Study.

C. The TUMF Program is funded by TUMF fees paid by new development in Western Riverside County (collectively, “TUMF Program Funds”). TUMF Program Funds are held in trust by WRCOG for the purpose of funding the Qualifying Projects.

D. The AGENCY proposes to implement a Qualifying Project, and it is the purpose of this Agreement to identify the project and to set forth the terms and conditions by which WRCOG will release TUMF Program Funds.

AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and subject to the conditions contained herein, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

1. Description of the Qualifying Project. This Agreement is intended to distribute TUMF Program Funds to the AGENCY for the Bundy Canyon Rd. Widening (west of I-15), (the “Project”), a Qualifying Project. The Work, including a timetable and a detailed scope of work, is more fully described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference and, pursuant to Section 20 below, is subject to modification if requested by the AGENCY and approved by WRCOG. The work shall be consistent with one or more of the defined WRCOG Call for Projects phases detailed herein as follows:
1) PA&ED – Project Approvals & Environmental Document
2) PS&E – Plans, Specifications and Estimates
3) R/W – Right of Way Acquisition and Utility Relocation 4) CON – Construction
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2. WRCOG Funding Amount. WRCOG hereby agrees to distribute to AGENCY, on the terms and conditions set forth herein, a sum not to exceed One Million Five Hundred Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($1,550,000.00), to be used for reimbursing the AGENCY for eligible Project expenses as described in Section 3 herein (“Funding Amount”). The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Funding Amount may be less than the actual cost of the Project.

Nevertheless, the Parties acknowledge and agree that WRCOG shall not be obligated to contribute TUMF Program Funds in excess of the maximum TUMF share identified in the TUMF Nexus Study (“Maximum TUMF Share”), as may be amended from time to time.

3. Project Costs Eligible for Advance/Reimbursement. The total Project costs (“Total Project Cost”) may include the following items, provided that such items are included in the scope of work attached hereto as Exhibit “A” (“Scope of Work”): (1) AGENCY and/or consultant costs associated with direct Project coordination and support; (2) funds expended in preparation of preliminary engineering studies; (3) funds expended for preparation of environmental review documentation for the Project; (4) all costs associated with right-of-way acquisition, including right-of-way engineering, appraisal, acquisition, legal costs for condemnation procedures if authorized by the AGENCY, and costs of reviewing appraisals and offers for property acquisition; (5) costs reasonably incurred if condemnation proceeds; (6) costs incurred in the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates by AGENCY or consultants; (7) AGENCY costs associated with bidding, advertising and awarding of the Project contracts; (8) construction costs, including change orders to construction contract approved by the AGENCY; (9) construction management, field inspection and material testing costs; and (10) any AGENCY administrative cost to deliver the Project.

4. Ineligible Project Costs. The Total Project Cost shall not include the following items which shall be borne solely by the AGENCY without reimbursement: (1) any AGENCY administrative fees attributed to the reviewing and processing of the Project; and (2) expenses for items of work not included within the Scope of Work in Exhibit “A”.

5. Procedures for Distribution of TUMF Program Funds to AGENCY. (a) Initial Payment by the AGENCY. The AGENCY shall be responsible for initial payment of all the Project costs as they are incurred. Following payment of such Project costs, the AGENCY shall submit invoices to WRCOG requesting reimbursement of eligible Project costs. Each invoice shall be accompanied by detailed contractor invoices, or other demands for payment addressed to the AGENCY, and documents evidencing the AGENCY’s payment of the invoices or demands for payment. Documents evidencing the AGENCY’S payment of the invoices shall be retained for four (4) years and shall be made available for review by WRCOG. The AGENCY shall submit invoices not more often than monthly and not less often than quarterly.
(b) Review and Reimbursement by WRCOG. Upon receipt of an invoice from the AGENCY, WRCOG may request additional documentation or explanation of the Project costs for which reimbursement is sought. Undisputed amounts shall be paid by WRCOG to the AGENCY within thirty (30) days. In the event that WRCOG disputes the eligibility of the AGENCY for reimbursement of all or a portion of an invoiced amount, the Parties shall meet and confer in an attempt to resolve the dispute. If the meet and confer process is unsuccessful in 57 [INSERT PROJECT #]

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resolving the dispute, the AGENCY may appeal WRCOG’s decision as to the eligibility of one or more invoices to WRCOG’s Executive Director. The WRCOG Executive Director shall provide his/her decision in writing. If the AGENCY disagrees with the Executive Director’s decision, the AGENCY may appeal the decision of the Executive Director to the full WRCOG Executive Committee, provided the AGENCY submits its request for appeal to WRCOG within ten (10) days of the Executive Director’s written decision. The decision of the WRCOG Executive Committee shall be final. Additional details concerning the procedure for the AGENCY’s submittal of invoices to WRCOG and WRCOG’s consideration and payment of submitted invoices are set forth in Exhibit “B”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
(c) Funding Amount/Adjustment. If a post Project audit or review indicates that WRCOG has provided reimbursement to the AGENCY in an amount in excess of the Maximum TUMF Share of the Project, or has provided reimbursement of ineligible Project costs, the AGENCY shall reimburse WRCOG for the excess or ineligible payments within 30 days of notification by WRCOG.

6. Increases in Project Funding. The Funding Amount may, in WRCOG’s sole discretion, be augmented with additional TUMF Program Funds if the TUMF Nexus Study is amended to increase the maximum eligible TUMF share for the Project. Any such increase in the Funding Amount must be approved in writing by WRCOG’s Executive Director. In no case shall the amount of TUMF Program Funds allocated to the AGENCY exceed the then-current maximum eligible TUMF share for the Project. No such increased funding shall be expended to pay for any Project already completed. For purposes of this Agreement, the Project or any portion thereof shall be deemed complete upon its acceptance by WRCOG’s Executive Director which shall be communicated to the AGENCY in writing.

7. No Funding for Temporary Improvements. Only segments or components of the construction that are intended to form part of or be integrated into the Project may be funded by TUMF Program Funds. No improvement which is temporary in nature, including but not limited to temporary roads, curbs, tapers or drainage facilities, shall be funded with TUMF Program Funds, except as needed for staged construction of the Project.

8. AGENCY’s Funding Obligation to Complete the Project. In the event that the TUMF Program Funds allocated to the Project represent less than the total cost of the Project, the AGENCY shall provide such additional funds as may be required to complete the Project.

9. AGENCY’s Obligation to Repay TUMF Program Funds to WRCOG; Exception For PA&ED Phase Work. Except as otherwise expressly excepted within this paragraph, in the event that: (i) the AGENCY, for any reason, determines not to proceed with or complete the Project; or (ii) the Project is not timely completed, subject to any extension of time granted by WRCOG pursuant to the terms of this Agreement; the AGENCY agrees that any TUMF Program Funds that were distributed to the AGENCY for the Project shall be repaid in full to WRCOG, and the Parties shall enter into good faith negotiations to establish a reasonable repayment schedule and repayment mechanism. If the Project involves work pursuant to a PA&ED phase, AGENCY shall not be obligated to repay TUMF Program Funds to WRCOG relating solely to PA&ED phase work performed for the Project.
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10. AGENCY’s Local Match Contribution. “AGENCY local match funding is not required, as shown in Exhibit “A” and as called out in the AGENCY’s Project Nomination Form submitted to WRCOG in response to its Call for Projects.”

11. Term/Notice of Completion. The term of this Agreement shall be from the date first herein above written until the earlier of the following: (i) the date WRCOG formally accepts the Project as complete, pursuant to Section 6; (ii) termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 15; or (iii) the AGENCY has fully satisfied its obligations under this Agreement. All applicable indemnification provisions of this Agreement shall remain in effect following the termination of this Agreement.

12. Representatives of the Parties. WRCOG’s Executive Director, or his or her designee, shall serve as WRCOG’s representative and shall have the authority to act on behalf of WRCOG for all purposes under this Agreement. The AGENCY hereby designates Daniel York, City Manager, or his or her designee, as the AGENCY’s representative to WRCOG. The AGENCY’s representative shall have the authority to act on behalf of the AGENCY for all purposes under this Agreement and shall coordinate all activities of the Project under the AGENCY’s responsibility. The AGENCY shall work closely and cooperate fully with WRCOG’s representative and any other agencies which may have jurisdiction over or an interest in the Project.

13. Expenditure of Funds by AGENCY Prior to Execution of Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to prevent or preclude the AGENCY from expending funds on the Project prior to the execution of the Agreement, or from being reimbursed by WRCOG for such expenditures. However, the AGENCY understands and acknowledges that any expenditure of funds on the Project prior to the execution of the Agreement is made at the AGENCY’s sole risk, and that some expenditures by the AGENCY may not be eligible for reimbursement under this Agreement.

14. Review of Services. The AGENCY shall allow WRCOG’s Representative to inspect or review the progress of the Project at any reasonable time in order to determine whether the terms of this Agreement are being met.

15. Termination.
(a) Notice. Either WRCOG or AGENCY may, by written notice to the other party, terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, in response to a material breach hereof by the other Party, by giving written notice to the other party of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof. The written notice shall provide a 30 day period to cure any alleged breach. During the 30 day cure period, the Parties shall discuss, in good faith, the manner in which the breach can be cured.
(b) Effect of Termination. In the event that the AGENCY terminates this Agreement, the AGENCY shall, within 180 days, repay to WRCOG any unexpended TUMF Program Funds provided to the AGENCY under this Agreement and shall complete any portion or segment of work for the Project for which TUMF Program Funds have been provided. In the 59 [INSERT PROJECT #]

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event that WRCOG terminates this Agreement, WRCOG shall, within 90 days, distribute to the AGENCY TUMF Program Funds in an amount equal to the aggregate total of all unpaid invoices which have been received from the AGENCY regarding the Project at the time of the notice of termination; provided, however, that WRCOG shall be entitled to exercise its rights under Section 5(b), including but not limited to conducting a review of the invoices and requesting additional information. Upon such termination, the AGENCY shall, within 180 days, complete any portion or segment of work for the Project for which TUMF Program Funds have been provided. This Agreement shall terminate upon receipt by the non-terminating Party of the amounts due to it hereunder and upon completion of the segment or portion of Project work for which TUMF Program Funds have been provided.
(c) Cumulative Remedies. The rights and remedies of the Parties provided in this Section are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this Agreement.

16. Prevailing Wages. The AGENCY and any other person or entity hired to perform services on the Project are alerted to the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1770 et seq., which would require the payment of prevailing wages were the services or any portion thereof determined to be a public work, as defined therein. The AGENCY shall ensure compliance with these prevailing wage requirements by any person or entity hired to perform the Project. The AGENCY shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless WRCOG, its officers, employees, consultants, and agents from any claim or liability, including without limitation attorneys, fees, arising from its failure or alleged failure to comply with California Labor Code Sections 1770 et seq.

17. Progress Reports. WRCOG may request the AGENCY to provide WRCOG with progress reports concerning the status of the Project.

18. Indemnification.
(a) AGENCY Responsibilities. In addition to the indemnification required under Section 16, the AGENCY agrees to indemnify and hold harmless WRCOG, its officers, agents, consultants, and employees from any and all claims, demands, costs or liability arising from or connected with all activities governed by this Agreement including all design and construction activities, due to negligent acts, errors or omissions or willful misconduct of the AGENCY or its subcontractors. The AGENCY will reimburse WRCOG for any expenditures, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by WRCOG, in defending against claims ultimately determined to be due to negligent acts, errors or omissions or willful misconduct of the AGENCY.
(b) WRCOG Responsibilities. WRCOG agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the AGENCY, its officers, agents, consultants, and employees from any and all claims, demands, costs or liability arising from or connected with all activities governed by this Agreement including all design and construction activities, due to negligent acts, errors or omissions or willful misconduct of WRCOG or its sub-consultants. WRCOG will reimburse the AGENCY for any expenditures, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by the AGENCY, 60 [INSERT PROJECT #]

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in defending against claims ultimately determined to be due to negligent acts, errors or omissions or willful misconduct of WRCOG.
(c) Effect of Acceptance. The AGENCY shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy and the coordination of any services provided to complete the Project. WRCOG’s review, acceptance or funding of any services performed by the AGENCY or any other person or entity under this Agreement shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights WRCOG may hold under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising out of this Agreement. Further, the AGENCY shall be and remain liable to WRCOG, in accordance with applicable law, for all damages to WRCOG caused by the AGENCY’s negligent performance of this Agreement or supervision of any services provided to complete the Project.

19. Insurance. The AGENCY shall require, at a minimum, all persons or entities hired to perform the Project to obtain, and require their subcontractors to obtain, insurance of the types and in the amounts described below and satisfactory to the AGENCY and WRCOG. Such insurance shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement, or until completion of the Project, whichever occurs last.
(a) Commercial General Liability Insurance. Occurrence version commercial general liability insurance or equivalent form with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence. If such insurance contains a general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to the Project or be no less than two times the occurrence limit. Such insurance shall:
(i) Name WRCOG and AGENCY, and their respective officials, officers, employees, agents, and consultants as insured with respect to performance of the services on the Project and shall contain no special limitations on the scope of coverage or the protection afforded to these insured;
(ii) Be primary with respect to any insurance or self-insurance programs covering WRCOG and AGENCY, and/or their respective officials, officers, employees, agents, and consultants; and
(iii) Contain standard separation of insured provisions. (b) Business Automobile Liability Insurance. Business automobile liability insurance or equivalent form with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence. Such insurance shall include coverage for owned, hired and non-owned automobiles.
(c) Professional Liability Insurance. Errors and omissions liability insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000.00 Professional liability insurance shall only be required of design or engineering professionals.
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(d) Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Workers’ compensation insurance with statutory limits and employers’ liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 each accident.

20. Project Amendments. Changes to the characteristics of the Project, including the deadline for Project completion, and any responsibilities of the AGENCY or WRCOG may be requested in writing by the AGENCY and are subject to the approval of WRCOG’s Representative, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, provided that extensions of time for completion of the Project shall be approved in the sole discretion of WRCOG’s Representative. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to require or allow completion of the Project without full compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.; “CEQA”) and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 USC 4231 et seq.), if applicable, but the necessity of compliance with CEQA and/or NEPA shall not justify, excuse, or permit a delay in completion of the Project.

21. Conflict of Interest. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of the AGENCY or WRCOG, during the term of his or her service with the AGENCY or WRCOG, as the case may be, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.

22. Limited Scope of Duties. WRCOG’s and the AGENCY’s duties and obligations under this Agreement are limited to those described herein. WRCOG has no obligation with respect to the safety of any Project performed at a job site. In addition, WRCOG shall not be liable for any action of AGENCY or its contractors relating to the condemnation of property undertaken by AGENCY or construction related to the Project.

23. Books and Records. Each party shall maintain complete, accurate, and clearly identifiable records with respect to costs incurred for the Project under this Agreement. They shall make available for examination by the other party, its authorized agents, officers or employees any and all ledgers and books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing or related to the expenditures and disbursements charged to the other party pursuant to this Agreement. Further, each party shall furnish to the other party, its agents or employees such other evidence or information as they may require with respect to any such expense or disbursement charged by them. All such information shall be retained by the Parties for at least four (4) years following termination of this Agreement, and they shall have access to such information during the four-year period for the purposes of examination or audit.

24. Equal Opportunity Employment. The Parties represent that they are equal opportunity employers and they shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant of reemployment because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex or age. Such nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination.

25. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed with the laws of the State of California.
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26. Attorneys’ Fees. If either party commences an action against the other party arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing party reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of suit.

27. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.

28. Headings. Article and Section Headings, paragraph captions or marginal headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall have no effect in the construction or interpretation of any provision herein.

29. Public Acknowledgement. The AGENCY agrees that all public notices, news releases, information signs and other forms of communication shall indicate that the Project is being cooperatively funded by the AGENCY and WRCOG TUMF Program Funds.

30. No Joint Venture. This Agreement is for funding purposes only and nothing herein shall be construed to make WRCOG a party to the construction of the Project or to make it a partner or joint venture with the AGENCY for such purpose.

31. Compliance With the Law. The AGENCY shall comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations governing the implementation of the Qualifying Project, including, where applicable, the rules and regulations pertaining to the participation of businesses owned or controlled by minorities and women promulgated by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Department of Transportation.

32. Notices. All notices hereunder and communications regarding interpretation of the terms of this Agreement or changes thereto shall be provided by the mailing thereof by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid and addressed as follows:

If to AGENCY: City of Wildomar
23873 Clinton Keith Road, Suite 110
Wildomar, CA 92595
Attention: Daniel York, City Manager/City Engineer
Telephone: (951) 677-7751
Facsimile: (951) 698-1463
If to WRCOG: Western Riverside Council of Governments
3390 University Avenue; Suite 200
Riverside, California 92501
Attention: Christopher Gray, Deputy Executive Director
Telephone: (951) 405-6710
Facsimile: (951) 223-9720
Any notice so given shall be considered served on the other party three (3) days after deposit in the U.S. mail, first class postage prepaid, return receipt requested, and addressed to the 63 [INSERT PROJECT #]

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party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred regardless of the method of service.

33. Integration; Amendment. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the PARTIES. Any agreement or representation respecting matters addressed herein that are not expressly set forth in this Agreement is null and void. This Agreement may be amended only by mutual written agreement of the PARTIES.

34. Severability. If any term, provision, condition or covenant of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby.

35. Conflicting Provisions. In the event that provisions of any attached appendices or exhibits conflict in any way with the provisions set forth in this Agreement, the language, terms and conditions contained in this Agreement shall control the actions and obligations of the Parties and the interpretation of the Parties’ understanding concerning the Agreement.

36. Independent Contractors. Any person or entities retained by the AGENCY or any contractor shall be retained on an independent contractor basis and shall not be employees of WRCOG. Any personnel performing services on the Project shall at all times be under the exclusive direction and control of the AGENCY or contractor, whichever is applicable. The AGENCY or contractor shall pay all wages, salaries and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of services on the Project and as required by law. The AGENCY or consultant shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation insurance.

37. Effective Date. This Agreement shall not be effective until executed by both Parties. The failure of one party to execute this Agreement within forty-five (45) days of the other party executing this Agreement shall render any execution of this Agreement ineffective.

38. No Third Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives to be effective on the day and year first above-written.

WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL CITY OF WILDOMAR

OF GOVERNMENTS
By: Date: By: Date:

Dr. Kurt Wilson Daniel A. York
Executive Director City Manager
Approved to Form: Attest:

By: Date: By: Date:

Steven C. DeBaun Janet Morales, CMC
General Counsel City Clerk
Approved to Form:

By: Date:

Tom Jex
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT “A”

SCOPE OF WORK
SCOPE OF WORK: This project proposes widening Bundy Canyon Road west of the I-15 from Mission Trail to Orange Street (Project). The Project will widen the road from two lanes to four lanes, and will construct bike lanes, sidewalks, and traffic signals. This segment of Bundy Canyon Road is a high priority bicycle project in the Wildomar Active Transportation Plan and is a direct route to Elsinore High School making it an important project for the community. 66 [INSERT PROJECT #]
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EXHIBIT “A-1”

ESTIMATE OF COST
Phase TUMF LOCAL TOTAL
PA&ED $250,000.00
PS&E $200,000.00
RIGHT OF WAY $350,000.00
CONSTRUCTION $750,000.00
TOTAL $1,550,000.00
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EXHIBIT “A-2”

PROJECT SCHEDULE
TIMETABLE:

Phase
Estimated
Completion Date Estimated Cost Comments
PA&ED FY 25/26 $110,000
PS&E FY 26/27 $500,000
RIGHT OF WAY FY 26/27 $400,000
CONSTRUCTION FY 27/28 $6,410,000
TOTAL $7,420,000
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Exhibit B

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Elements of Compensation
EXHIBIT “B”

PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTAL, CONSIDERATION AND PAYMENT OF INVOICES

1. For professional services, WRCOG recommends that the AGENCY incorporate this Exhibit “B-1” into its contracts with any subcontractors to establish a standard method for preparation of invoices by contractors to the AGENCY and ultimately to WRCOG for reimbursement of AGENCY contractor costs.

2. Each month the AGENCY shall submit an invoice for eligible Project costs incurred during the preceding month. The original invoice shall be submitted to WRCOG’s Executive Director with a copy to WRCOG’s Project Coordinator. Each invoice shall be accompanied by a cover letter in a format substantially similar to that of Exhibit “B-2”.

3. For jurisdictions with large construction projects (with the total construction cost exceeding $10 million) under construction at the same time, may with the approval of WRCOG submit invoices to WRCOG for payment at the same time they are received by the jurisdiction. WRCOG must receive the invoice by the 5th day of the month in order to process the invoice within 30 days. WRCOG will retain 10% of the invoice until all costs have been verified as eligible and will release the balance at regular intervals not more than quarterly and not less than semi-annually. If there is a discrepancy or ineligible costs that exceed 10% of the previous invoice WRCOG will deduct that amount from the next payment.

4. Each invoice shall include documentation from each contractor used by the AGENCY for the Project, listing labor costs, subcontractor costs, and other expenses. Each invoice shall also include a monthly progress report and spreadsheets showing the hours or amounts expended by each contractor or subcontractor for the month and for the entire Project to date. Samples of acceptable task level documentation and progress reports are attached as Exhibits “B-4” and “B-5”. All documentation from the Agency’s contractors should be accompanied by a cover letter in a format substantially similar to that of Exhibit “B-3”.

5. If the AGENCY is seeking reimbursement for direct expenses incurred by AGENCY staff for eligible Project costs, the AGENCY shall provide the same level of information for its labor and any expenses as required of its contractors pursuant to Exhibit “B” and its attachments.

6. Charges for each task and milestone listed in Exhibit “A” shall be listed separately in the invoice.

7. Each invoice shall include a certification signed by the AGENCY Representative or his or her designee which reads as follows:
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Exhibit B

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“I hereby certify that the hours and salary rates submitted for reimbursement in this invoice are the actual hours and rates worked and paid to the contractors or subcontractors listed.

Signed ________________________________
Title __________________________________
Date __________________________________
Invoice No. ____________________________

8. WRCOG will pay the AGENCY within 30 days after receipt by WRCOG of an invoice.

If WRCOG disputes any portion of an invoice, payment for that portion will be withheld, without interest, pending resolution of the dispute, but the uncontested balance will be paid.

9. The final payment under this Agreement will be made only after: (I) the AGENCY has obtained a Release and Certificate of Final Payment from each contractor or subcontractor used on the Project; (ii) the AGENCY has executed a Release and Certificate of Final Payment; and (iii) the AGENCY has provided copies of each such Release to WRCOG.
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EXHIBIT “B-1”
[Sample for Professional Services]
For the satisfactory performance and completion of the Services under this Agreement, Agency will pay the Contractor compensation as set forth herein. The total compensation for this service shall not exceed (_____INSERT WRITTEN DOLLAR AMOUNT___) ($___INSERT NUMERICAL DOLLAR AMOUNT___) without written approval of Agency’s City Manager [or applicable position] (“Total Compensation”).

1. ELEMENTS OF COMPENSATION.

Compensation for the Services will be comprised of the following elements: 1.1 Direct Labor Costs; 1.2 Fixed Fee; and 1.3 Additional Direct Costs.

1.1 DIRECT LABOR COSTS.

Direct Labor costs shall be paid in an amount equal to the product of the Direct Salary Costs and the Multiplier which are defined as follows:

1.1.1 DIRECT SALARY COSTS
Direct Salary Costs are the base salaries and wages actually paid to the Contractor's personnel directly engaged in performance of the Services under the Agreement. (The range of hourly rates paid to the Contractor's personnel appears in Section 2 below.)

1.1.2 MULTIPLIER
The Multiplier to be applied to the Direct Salary Costs to determine the Direct Labor Costs is _________________, and is the sum of the following components:

1.1.2.1 Direct Salary Costs ____________________

1.1.2.2 Payroll Additives ____________________
The Decimal Ratio of Payroll Additives to Direct Salary Costs. Payroll Additives include all employee benefits, allowances for vacation, sick leave, and holidays, and company portion of employee insurance and social and retirement benefits, all federal and state payroll taxes, premiums for insurance which are measured by payroll costs, and other contributions and benefits imposed by applicable laws and regulations.

1.1.2.3 Overhead Costs ____________________
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The Decimal Ratio of Allowable Overhead Costs to the Contractor Firm's Total Direct Salary Costs. Allowable Overhead Costs include general, administrative and overhead costs of maintaining and operating established offices, and consistent with established firm policies, and as defined in the Federal Acquisitions Regulations, Part 31.2.

Total Multiplier ____________________
(sum of 1.1.2.1, 1.1.2.2, and 1.1.2.3)

1.2 FIXED FEE.

1.2.1 The fixed fee is $______________________.

1.2.2 A pro-rata share of the Fixed Fee shall be applied to the total Direct Labor Costs expended for services each month, and shall be included on each monthly invoice.

1.3 ADDITIONAL DIRECT COSTS.

Additional Direct Costs directly identifiable to the performance of the services of this Agreement shall be reimbursed at the rates below, or at actual invoiced cost.

Rates for identified Additional Direct Costs are as follows:

ITEM REIMBURSEMENT RATE
[___insert charges___]
Per Diem $ /day
Car mileage $ /mile
Travel $ /trip
Computer Charges $ /hour
Photocopies $ /copy
Blueline $ /sheet
LD Telephone $ /call
Fax $ /sheet
Photographs $ /sheet
Travel by air and travel in excess of 100 miles from the Contractor's office nearest to Agency’s office must have Agency's prior written approval to be reimbursed under this Agreement.
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2. DIRECT SALARY RATES
Direct Salary Rates, which are the range of hourly rates to be used in determining Direct Salary Costs in Section 1.1.1 above, are given below and are subject to the following:

2.1 Direct Salary Rates shall be applicable to both straight time and overtime work, unless payment of a premium for overtime work is required by law, regulation or craft agreement, or is otherwise specified in this Agreement. In such event, the premium portion of Direct Salary Costs will not be subject to the Multiplier defined in Paragraph 1.1.2 above.

2.2 Direct Salary Rates shown herein are in effect for one year following the effective date of the Agreement. Thereafter, they may be adjusted annually to reflect the Contractor's adjustments to individual compensation. The Contractor shall notify Agency in writing prior to a change in the range of rates included herein, and prior to each subsequent change.

POSITION OR CLASSIFICATION RANGE OF HOURLY RATES
[___sample___]
Principal $ .00 - $ .00/hour
Project Manager $ .00 - $ .00/hour
Sr. Engineer/Planner $ .00 - $ .00/hour
Project Engineer/Planner $ .00 - $ .00/hour
Assoc. Engineer/Planner $ .00 - $ .00/hour
Technician $ .00 - $ .00/hour
Drafter/CADD Operator $ .00 - $ .00/hour
Word Processor $ .00 - $ .00/hour

2.3 The above rates are for the Contractor only. All rates for subcontractors to the Contractor will be in accordance with the Contractor's cost proposal.

3. INVOICING.

3.1 Each month the Contractor shall submit an invoice for Services performed during the preceding month. The original invoice shall be submitted to Agency's Executive Director with two (2) copies to Agency's Project Coordinator.

3.2 Charges shall be billed in accordance with the terms and rates included herein, unless otherwise agreed in writing by Agency's Representative.

3.3 Base Work and Extra Work shall be charged separately, and the charges for each task and Milestone listed in the Scope of Services, shall be listed separately. The charges for each individual assigned by the Contractor under this Agreement shall be listed separately on an attachment to the invoice.
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3.4 A charge of $500 or more for any one item of Additional Direct Costs shall be accompanied by substantiating documentation satisfactory to Agency such as invoices, telephone logs, etc.

3.5 Each copy of each invoice shall be accompanied by a Monthly Progress Report and spreadsheets showing hours expended by task for each month and total project to date.

3.6 If applicable, each invoice shall indicate payments to DBE subcontractors or supplies by dollar amount and as a percentage of the total invoice.

3.7 Each invoice shall include a certification signed by the Contractor's Representative or an officer of the firm which reads as follows:

I hereby certify that the hours and salary rates charged in this invoice are the actual hours and rates worked and paid to the employees listed.

Signed _____________________________
Title _____________________________
Date _____________________________
Invoice No. _____________________________

4. PAYMENT

4.1 Agency shall pay the Contractor within four to six weeks after receipt by Agency of an original invoice. Should Agency contest any portion of an invoice, that portion shall be held for resolution, without interest, but the uncontested balance shall be paid.

4.2 The final payment for Services under this Agreement will be made only after the Contractor has executed a Release and Certificate of Final Payment. 74 [INSERT PROJECT #]
Exhibit B-2

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EXHIBIT B-2
Sample Cover Letter to WRCOG
Date
Western Riverside Council of Governments
3390 University Avenue; Suite 450
Riverside, California 92501
Attention: Deputy Executive Director
ATTN: Accounts Payable
Re: Project Title - Invoice #__
Enclosed for your review and payment approval is the AGENCY’s invoice for professional and technical services that was rendered by our contractors in connection with the 2002 Measure “A” Local Streets and Roads Funding per Agreement No. ________ effective (Month/Day/Year) .

The required support documentation received from each contractor is included as backup to the invoice.

Invoice period covered is from Month/Date/Year to Month/Date/Year .

Total Authorized Agreement Amount: $0,000,000.00
Total Invoiced to Date: $0,000,000.00
Total Previously Invoiced: $0,000,000.00
Balance Remaining: $0,000,000.00
Amount due this Invoice: $0,000,000.00
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I certify that the hours and salary rates charged in this invoice are the actual hours and rates worked and paid to the contractors listed.

By: _____________________________
Name
Title
cc:
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EXHIBIT B-3
Sample Letter from Contractor to AGENCY
Month/Date/Year
Western Riverside Council of Governments
3390 University Avenue; Suite 200
Riverside, California 92501
Attention: Deputy Executive Director
Attn: Accounts Payable Invoice #____________
For [type of services] rendered by [contractor name] in connection with [name of project] This is per agreement No. XX-XX-XXX effective Month/Date/Year .

Invoice period covered is from Month/Date/Year to Month/Date/Year .

Total Base Contract Amount: $000,000.00
Authorized Extra Work (if Applicable) $000,000.00
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TOTAL AUTHORIZED CONTRACT AMOUNT: $000,000.00
Total Invoice to Date: $000,000.00
Total Previously Billed: $000,000.00
Balance Remaining: $000,000.00
Amount Due this Invoice: $000,000.00
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I certify that the hours and salary rates charged in this invoice are the actual hours and rates worked and paid to the employees listed,
By: ____________________
Name
Title
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EXHIBIT B-4

SAMPLE TASK SUMMARY SCHEDULE
(OPTIONAL)
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Exhibit B-5

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EXHIBIT B-5
Sample Progress Report
REPORTING PERIOD: Month/Date/Year to Month/Date/Year
PROGRESS REPORT: #1
A. Activities and Work Completed during Current Work Periods TASK 01 – 100% PS&E SUBMITTAL

1. Responded to Segment 1 comments from Department of Transportation

2. Completed and submitted Segment 1 final PS&E
B. Current/Potential Problems Encountered & Corrective Action Problems Corrective Action
None None
C. Work Planned Next Period
TASK 01 – 100% PS&E SUBMITTAL

1. Completing and to submit Traffic Signal and Electrical Design plans

2. Responding to review comments
78 CITY OF WILDOMAR

MEETING (CCR)

CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda Staff Report # 1.5
Meeting Date: March 12, 2025
SUBJECT: 2024 General Plan/Housing Element HCD Annual Progress Report:

SUBMITTED BY: Matthew Bassi, CD Director
PREPARED BY: Abdu Lachgar, Senior Planner
ACTION:

BACKGROUND:

The 2021/2029 Housing Element is intended to identify and establish City policies with respect to meeting the housing needs of existing and future residents in the city. It establishes policies that will guide City decision -making and sets forth an action plan to implement its housing goals. The commitments are in furtherance of the statewide housing goal of early attainment of decent housing and a suitable living environment for every California family, as well as a reflection of the concerns unique to the City of Wildomar.

The primary purpose is to identify housing solutions that solve our local housing problems and to meet or exceed the regional housing needs allocation. The City recognizes that housing is a need that is met through many resources and interest groups. The Housing Element establishes the local goals, policies, and actions (programs) the City will implement and/or facilitate to solve our identified housing issues.

To this end, the City Council on October 13, 2021 adopted the 2021/2029 Housing Element (6th Cycle document). The element was subsequently certified by state department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on December January 10, 2022. A copy of the certified 2021/2029 Housing Element is on the City’s website, and a copy is provided for reference in Attachment B.

In accordance with Government Code Section 65400, the City is required to submit on April 1 of each year an annual progress of the City’s efforts in addressing our RHNA allocation as delineated in the Housing Element. This year will be the 4th year reporting period under the 2021/2029 Housing Element known as the 6th Cycle Housing Element period.

The reporting spreadsheets are much different than in years past due to the passage of SB 35 and AB 879 by the state legislature as part of the 2017 California Housing Law Package. As a point of clarification, the RHNA allocation numbers are applicable to all income categories, and not just the extremely low & very low categories. The City is required to plan for housing across all income categories, and every residential unit built in the City counts towards our 79 RHNA allocation. However, the City is not mandated to ensure that all of its RHNA units are actually built. The City is only required to demonstrate to HCD that adequate sites are properly zoned to accommodate affordable housing.

DISCUSSION:

Since adoption of the 2021/2029 Housing Element (6th Cycle) by the City Council, the Planning Department has prepared and submitted to HCD the required annual reports. The 2024 progress report represents the 4th of 8 annual reports submitted for this 6th Cycle housing period. Please refer to Attachment A for details. In regard to the City’s RHNA allocation, Table HNA-20 of the 2021/2029 Housing Element (Page HNA-71) outlines what the fair share RHNA allocation is for the 2021/2029 housing planning period. The total RHNA allocation established for Wildomar is 2,715 units which are divided among the four (4) HCD required income categories (i.e., very low (includes very low), low, moderate, and above moderate) as summarized in Attachment C.

Table B of the 2024 Annual Progress Report (Attachment A, page 2 of 21) reflects the total breakdown of units built since the start of the 6th Cycle reporting period in 2024. As illustrated in Table B, a total of 257 new units were issued building permits, and of those, 102 units received a certificate of occupancy in 2024 in the above moderate category. Staff anticipates that this number will significantly increase in 2025 given the number of units that will be completed with the current construction activity.

Since adoption of the 2021/2029 Housing Element, a total of 783 units have received building permits across all income categories. This leaves a “balance” of 1,825 units remaining to be built. As this is the 4th year of the current 6th Cycle reporting period, the City’s remaining RHNA allocation in each income category is noted in Attachment C. Of importance to note is that the City in 2021 approved a 222-unit, SB 35 affordable housing project known as Tres Lagos Housing project. Phase 1 and 2 of this project has been graded and vertical construction of about 176 units has been occurring throughout 2024. In addition, the City approved a 2nd SB 35 affordable housing project known as the “Wildomar Cottages” in May 2023 consisting of 128 affordable multi-family units (located in Sedco Hills). The Applicant at this time is pursuing Building and Grading permits. Collectively, the Tres Lagos and Wildomar Cottages affordable housing projects will create 350 affordable housing units which counts towards our RHNA allocation within the very low to moderate income categories. As the state continues to push its housing agenda onto local government agencies, it is likely that the city will see other SB 35 affordable housing projects during the 2021-2029 reporting period.

Conclusion:

The City is required to submit the 2024 annual housing progress report to HCD by April 1, 2024. Included with the annual report is a summary of the actions taken by the City on its progress in meeting the adopted 2021/2029 housing element action items (refer to Table D (Attachment A, Pdf page 4 - 11). As noted in this table, the City continues to make good progress on its 29 action items outlined in the 2021/2029 Housing Element. Over the next 6 months, the planning department will be addressing many of the housing element implementation programs as part of the new General Plan implementation programs. The Planning Commission reviewed this agenda item at its February 19, 2025 meeting and voted to move this forward to the City Council.
80 FISCAL IMPACT:

This item is only to approve the submittal of this progress report and therefore does not present any fiscal impact at this time.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attach A - HCD 2024 APR Summary Matrix.pdf
Attach B - 2021-2029 Adopted Housing Element Doc.pdf
Attach C - RHNA Allocation Summary Table.pdf
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Single
Family
2 - 4
Units 5+ Units ADU Mobile Homes
154
14 2
82 47 50
Single
Family
2 - 4
Units 5+ Units ADU Mobile
Homes
Single
Family
2 - 4
Units 5+ Units ADU Mobile Homes
88 2 2
71 43 50
Total Permits
Issued
256
Total Approved
Entitlements
0 Table A2
Annual building Activity Report Summary
Building Permits Issued (Units)
No. of Units Permitted for Moderate 4
No. of Units Permitted for Above Moderate 164
Total
No. of Units Permitted for Lower 88
No. of Units Permitted for Moderate 0
No. of Units Permitted for Above Moderate 0
Total
No. of Units Permitted for Lower 0
No. of Units Permitted for Above Moderate
Total Applications
154
349
Reporting Period
City of Wildomar
1/1/2024 - 12/31/24

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 §6202 )
Jurisdiction
Table A
Housing Development Applications Submitted
Table A2
Annual building Activity Report Summary
Approved Entitlements (Units)
Total Units in
Applications
No. of Units Permitted for Lower
No. of Units Permitted for Moderate 16
179
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Single
Family
2 - 4
Units 5+ Units ADU Mobile Homes
38 20 44
1 Projection
Period 3 4
RHNA
Allocation by
Income Level
Projection
Period -
06/30/2021-
10/14/2029
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
Total
Units
to
Date
(all
Total
Remaining
RHNA by
Income
Level
Deed
Restricted - - - - 88 - - - -
Non-Deed
Restricted - - - - - - - - -
Deed
Restricted - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed
Restricted - - - - - - - - -
Deed
Restricted - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed
Restricted 1 4 - 10 4 - - - -
Above
Moderate 1,033 2 19 94 503 165 - - - - 783 250
2,715
3 23 94 513 257 - - - - 890 1,825
5 6 7
Extremely lowIncome Need 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Units to
Total Units
Remaining
399 - - - - - - - - - 399
Total COO
Issued
102
Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
No. of Units Permitted for Moderate 0
No. of Units Permitted for Above Moderate 102
Total
No. of Units Permitted for Lower 0
Annual building Activity Report Summary
Table A2
Certificate of Occupancy Issued (Units)
88 710
2 Income Level
Very Low
798
Total Units
Progress toward extremely low-income housing need, as determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1).

Extremely Low-Income
Low
450 - 450
Moderate
434 19 415
Total RHNA
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1 2 3 4
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation PROGRAM H1.1: Updated Available
Sites Inventory
The City will monitor the Available Sites Inventory annually as projects are processed through the Planning
Department to ensure sufficient capacity is maintained to accommodate the City’s remaining RHNA numbers.

Update the Available
Sites Inventory on an
annual basis
As part of the General Plan update and preparation of the Wildomar Development Code (both adopted on December 9, 2024), the City did a complete review of all vacant and underutilized properties. The City continues to maintain sufficient sites to meet the RHNA.

PROGRAM H-1.2: Large
Sites.

The City will provide for the inclusion of mixed-income housing in future new growth areas of the city through
development agreements, specific plans, and other
mechanisms. To facilitate the development of affordable housing on parcels (that can accommodate 50 to 150
units), the City will routinely give high priority to processing subdivision maps that include affordable housing units.

Also, an expedited review process will be available for the subdivision of larger sites into buildable lots where the development application can be found consistent with the General Plan, applicable Specific Plan, and master
environmental impact report.

The City will offer the following incentives for the
development of affordable housing on large sites, which may include, but is not limited to:
• Streamlining and expediting the approval process for land division for projects that include affordable housing units, • Ministerial review of lot line adjustments,
• Deferral of fees related to the subdivision for projects affordable to lower-income households, and
• Providing technical assistance to acquire funding.

Develop incentive
program by April 2022
and provide
incentives as projects
are submitted.

The City is currently working on the Wildomar Meadows Specific Plan Project, which involves a 792- acre site located adjacent to the eastern edge of The Farm Community, south of Bundy Canyon Road.

The project includes 1,504 single-family and multi-family homes on approximately 362 acres (with the remainder of the site preserved as open space), 14 acres of community parks, a 5-acre private recreation center, 26 acres of paseos and active open space, 149 acres of conservation habitat, 25 acres of detention and water quality basins, and 17 acres dedicated to roadways.

The City plans to hold a workshop for the 170-acre Wildomar Bluff mixed-use project. This plan proposes between 100-1,200 single family and multi famiy units and a variety of mixed uses located between the -15 freeway and Palomar St.

PROGRAM H-1.3: MixedUse Development
To promote mixed-use development, the City will provide regulatory and financial incentives to increase the
probability that residences will be constructed on mixeduse sites. The City will offer the following regulatory and financial incentives, including, but not limited to, financial assistance (based on availability of federal, state, local, and private housing funds), expedited development
review, streamlined development application processing, modification of development requirements, such as
reduced parking standards for seniors and special needs housing on a case-by-case basis.

Concurrent with the
Housing Element
update and will
continue to review
and rezone as
needed by October
2023.

This project includes affordable housing units. Approved under SB 330, this 128-unit affordable family development leverages density bonuses and parking reductions to provide 26 units for extremely low/ very low-income households and 101 units for low-income households. This project balances preservation and development and dedicates half of the 792-acre project site to green space and the other to diverse housing, shops, and a school.

On March 19, 2024, the City also permitted Tres Lagos Affordable Housing for Phase 1, 88 units. Tres Lagos Apartments is a three-phase affordable apartment community that will consist of 225 units.

Program H-1.4: Zoning
Consistency.

The City will review and rezone sites assumed to meet the moderate and above moderate RHNA (Table HNA-24) to
ensure zoning and general plan designations are
compatible.

Concurrent with the
Housing Element
update and will
continue to review
and rezone as
needed by October
2023.

As a part of the General Plan update and preparation of the Wildomar Development Code (both adopted on December 9, 2024), the City did a complete review of all vacant and underutilized properties for infill construction or adaptive reuse in high-density areas.

Ordinance No. 247&248
Housing Programs Progress Report
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.

Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65582 Housing Element Implementation
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Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65582 Housing Element Implementation
PROGRAM H2.1: Strategic Planning
Opportunities.

Use the City’s GIS to facilitate preliminary strategic
planning studies to identify vacant or underutilized
commercial properties for infill construction or adaptive reuse in high-density areas. The City will identify the sites with GIS and do a visual assessment to confirm their
current use.

Identify vacant or
underutilized
commercial land by
June 2022, update
annually thereafter.

As a part of the General Plan update and preparation of the Wildomar Development Code (both adopted on December 9, 2024), the City did a complete review of all vacant and underutilized properties, which included commercial properties available for infill construction or adaptive reuse in high-density areas.

Ordinance No. 247&248
PROGRAM H3.1: Multifamily
Development.

To assist with the development of affordable housing,
when funding is available, the City shall:
â€¢ Offer assistance with land acquisition and off-site infrastructure improvements,
â€¢ Provide assistance with securing federal or state
housing financing resources for affordable housing
projects, and
â€¢ As funding is available, provide financial support for production and subsidization of low- and moderate-income housing, including housing for persons with special needs and developmental disabilities, with affordability
requirements.

Additionally, the City will publish and make available, to developers, housing development agencies, and City
residents, the City's Housing Element and updates and
annual reports to ensure that the development community (both nonprofit and for-profit) is aware of the housing programs, technical assistance, and available funding.

The purpose of these actions will be to increase the supply of affordable housing both in areas with lower-median
incomes and concentrated poverty to reduce displacement risk due to cost and in high resource areas to promote
housing mobility opportunities
Meet with developers
and non-profits
annually to discuss
affordable housing
opportunities and
assist with
recommendation
letters, regulatory
assistance, or other
appropriate actions as
projects are
processed through
the Planning
Department. Make
the Housing Element
and associated
information available
to developers within
two months of
adoption.

The City has been actively involved in supporting the Wildomar Cottages Affordable Housing project, consisting of 128 affordable units, as well as the Tres Lagos Multi-Family Project, consisting 222 affordable units. Phase 1 of the Tres Lagos Multi-Family Project (88 units) was permitted in 2024. The City continues to support developers and offer density bonuses to encourage the development of affordable housing.

PROGRAM H3.2: Assistance with
Affordable Projects
To assist with the development of affordable housing,
when funding is available, the City shall:
• Offer assistance with land acquisition and off-site
infrastructure improvements,
• Provide assistance with securing federal or state housing financing resources for affordable housing projects, and • As funding is available, provide financial support for production and subsidization of low- and moderate-income housing, including housing for persons with special needs and developmental disabilities, with affordability
requirements.

Meet with developers
and non-profits
annually to discuss
affordable housing
opportunities and
assist with
recommendation
letters, regulatory
assistance, or other
appropriate actions as
projects are
processed through
the Planning
Department. Make
the Housing Element
and associated
information available
to developers within
two months of
adoption.

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Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65582 Housing Element Implementation
PROGRAM H3.2: Assistance with
Affordable Projects
Additionally, the City will publish and make available, to developers, housing development agencies, and City
residents, the City’s Housing Element and updates and
annual reports to ensure that the development community (both nonprofit and for-profit) is aware of the housing programs, technical assistance, and available funding.

The purpose of these actions will be to increase the supply of affordable housing both in areas with lower-median
incomes and concentrated poverty to reduce displacement risk due to cost and in high resource areas to promote
housing mobility opportunities
Make the Housing
Element and
associated
information available
to developers
The 2021 – 2029 Housing Element is posted on the City’s website: https://www.wildomar.gov/205/2021- to-2029-Housing-Element-2021-Safety
Additionally, the APR is posted online in the agenda packet for Planning Commission and City Council approval each year before the April 1 due date.

Program H-4.1: Expand
Housing Opportunities
Work with local nonprofits and public and private sponsors to expand housing opportunities for lower-income
households and special needs persons to reduce
displacement risk for these residents due to overpayment and overcome a shortage of accessible housing and
possible overcrowding by increasing housing mobility
options. To encourage developers to provide affordable
homeownership opportunities, the City will offer incentives, which may include, but are not limited to, fee waivers or deferrals, expedited permit processing, and/or reduced
parking requirements based on the bedroom mix of the
project. Additionally, the City will offer similar incentives for the construction of new rental housing for special needs groups, including persons with physical and
developmental disabilities.

Apply for HOME
funds annually, meet
with developers
annually to discuss
the creation of low
income ownership
units. Provide
information on
incentives for rental
units to interested
developers annually.

On November 13, 2024, the City approved the issuance of bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) for the Wildomar Cottages project, which is being developed by Wildomar Family Housing LP. Wildomar Cottages will be affordable to lower income households and will provide housing for special needs populations.

Resolution No. 2024-72
https://cityofwildomar.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1146&doc_id=bd43a8acb374-11ef-ab4b-005056a89546 PROGRAM H5.1: Annual Review of
the Housing Element.

The City will review the Housing Element on an annual
basis to determine the effectiveness of the Housing
Element in achieving goals and objectives. The City will provide annual reports to the Planning Commission and
City Council as to the effectiveness of the Housing
Element. The City will take actions necessary to correct any inconsistencies. A copy of this report will be sent to the California Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) and California’s Office of Planning
and Research (OPR) as required by state law.

Annually, complete by
April 1 of each year
(starting in April 2022)
The City provides the Housing Element Annual Progress Reports to the Planning Commission and City Council by April 1 each year to report on the effectiveness of the Housing Element.

PROGRAM H6.1: Development
Review and Processing
Procedures
The City will continually seek to improve its development review/processing procedures to minimize, to the extent possible, the time required for review of development
projects. This reduction in time will reduce the cost to developers and may increase the housing production in
the city.

Annually review
processing
procedures and
amend as needed.

On December 9, 2024, the City adopted the Wildomar Development Code. The newly adopted code focused on reducing the time and cost to developers and increasing the housing production in the City.

Ordinance No. 247&248
PROGRAM H6.2: Building Code.

As new uniform building codes are adopted by the State of California, the City will review its building codes for current compliance and adopt the necessary revisions to further local development objectives.

Review and update
the City’s building
codes as new codes
are adopted by the
State of California.

On November 10 2022, the City adopted the 2022 California fire code edition of the California building standards code (California code of regulations, title 24, parts 2 through 12, inclusive).

Ordinance No. 224 & 225
https://ecode360.com/WI5035/document/753037054.pdf
https://ecode360.com/WI5035/document/753037055.pdf
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Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65582 Housing Element Implementation
PROGRAM H7.1: Incentives for
Development of Housing
The City will offer fast track/priority processing, density bonuses, and fee subsidies (when feasible) to developers proposing new housing, mixed-use, or infill projects
affordable to lower-income households, farmworkers,
seniors, and other special needs groups, including
persons with physical and developmental disabilities. The intent of these incentives is to increase the supply of affordable housing in areas with lower median incomes to reduce displacement risk for these residents and in high resource areas to promote housing mobility through
affordable housing near areas of opportunity.

Develop materials to
market these
incentives by
December 2021,
distribute annually to
developers and post
on the City’s website.

As projects are proposed, Wildomar continues to incentivize development with streamlined processes and density bonuses.

Wildomar incentivizes development with streamlined processes and density bonuses. This approach is exemplified by Wildomar Cottages Affordable Housing Project, a 130-unit affordable housing project (SB 330) that includes 2 4 bedrooms ranging in size from 787 square feet to 1,233 square feet. This SB 330 application was a prelude to the formal SB 35 affordable housing project application. Utilizing a density bonus and parking reduction, the project will provide housing for low-income families, with 26 units reserved for extremely low- and very low-income households and 101 units for low-income households for a 55-year period.

PROGRAM H8.1: Density Bonus
To comply with California Government Code Section
65915, as revised, the City of Wildomar will amend its
Wildomar Municipal Code to be consistent with state
density bonus law.

Amend Wildomar
Municipal Code by
December 2022.

On December 9, 2024, the City adopted the Wildomar Development Code. The newly adopted code complies with the most recent State Density Bonus.

Ordinances No. 247
PROGRAM H9.1: Accessory Dwelling
Units
The City will amend the Wildomar Municipal Code to
clarify that Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) are permitted in all zones that permit single-family or multi-family uses, in accordance with California Government Code Section
65852.2. The City will promote ADU development by
providing guidance and educational materials on the City’s website and will promote these materials in high resource areas and areas dominated by low-density residential
development to encourage affordable housing in areas of Amend Wildomar
Municipal Code by
June 2022.

On December 9, 2024, the City adopted the Wildomar Development Code. The newly adopted code complies with the most recent State ADU law.

Ordinance No. 247
PROGRAM H10.1: Priority for
Affordable Projects
Give priority to permit processing for projects providing affordable housing when requested. Expand application of processing priority to projects providing housing for
seniors and other special needs groups, including persons with physical and developmental disabilities, large
families, extremely low-income households, farmworker
housing, and homeless.

As projects are
approved through the
Planning Department
On March 19, 2024, the City provided priority permit processing for Tres Lagos Affordable Housing for Phase 1, 88 affordable units. Tres Lagos Apartments is a three-phase affordable apartment community that will consist of 225 affordable units.
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PROGRAM H11.1: Extremely LowIncome Households.

California Government Code Section 65583(a) requires
the City to identify zoning to encourage and facilitate housing suitable for extremely low-income households,
such as supportive housing and single-room occupancy
units. Housing for extremely low-income households will provide affordable housing for persons at risk of
homelessness to minimize displacement risk. The City
encourages the development of housing for extremely lowincome households through a variety of activities, such as performing outreach to housing developers on at least an annual basis, providing financial (when feasible) or in-kind technical assistance or land write-downs, providing
expedited processing, identifying grant and funding
opportunities, applying for or supporting applications for funding on an ongoing basis, reviewing and prioritizing local funding at least twice in the planning period, and/or offering additional incentives beyond the density bonus.

Reach out to housing
developers annually
and as projects are
processed through
the Planning
Department.

On March 19, 2024, the City provided priority permit processing for Tres Lagos Affordable Housing for Phase 1, 88 affordable units. Tres Lagos Apartments is a three-phase affordable apartment community that will consist of 225 affordable units.

PROGRAM H11.2: Residential Care
Facilities
The City will explore amending provisions in the Wildomar Municipal Code to allow State-licensed residential care facilities for seven or more persons only subject to those restrictions that apply to residential uses in the same zone or otherwise amending the Wildomar Municipal Code to
make it easier to locate a State-licensed residential care facility for seven or more persons in the City. Residential care facilities would still be subject to state licensing.

Increasing the areas in which large residential care
facilities are allowed would assist in creating housing for special needs groups near services; the City will
encourage developers to site residential care facilities near high resource areas to improve access to services for this population and to reduce displacement risk for these residents by increasing the supply of suitable housing
options in the city.

Identify if barriers
exist to development
of residential care
facilities for seven or
more persons by
December 2021 and
amend the Wildomar
Municipal Code by
July 2022 if needed.

On December 9, 2024, the City adopted the Wildomar Development Code. The newly adopted code addressing residential care facilities.

Ordinance No. 247
PROGRAM H11.3: Persons with
Developmental
Disabilities
The City will work with the Inland Regional Center to
implement an outreach program that informs families
within the City about housing and services available for persons with developmental disabilities. The program
could include developing an informational brochure,
posting information about services on the City’s website, and/or providing housing-related training for
individuals/families through workshops.

The City will continue
its current outreach
program with a
nonprofit homeless
provider and will meet
bi-annually. The city
will work with the
Inland Regional
Center to discuss
opportunities for
persons with
developmental
disabilities.

The City has not worked with the Inland Regional Center to implement an outreach program, but anticipates initiating contact by Summer 2025.
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PROGRAM H11.4: Farmworker
Housing.

The City will amend the Wildomar Municipal Code to treat employee/farmworker housing that serves six or fewer
persons as a single-family structure and permit it in the same manner as other single-family structures of the
same type within the same zone across all zones that
allow single-family residential uses. The amendment will also treat employee/farmworker housing consisting of no more than 12 units or 36 beds as an agricultural use and permit it in the same manner as other agricultural uses in the same zone, in compliance with the California
Employee Housing Act (Health and Safety Code Sections
17021.5 and 17021.6). The City will also remove the Farm Labor Camp, Migrant Agricultural Workers Mobile Home
Park, and Agricultural Mobile Home uses from the
Wildomar Municipal Code as employee/farmworker
housing will replace the Farm Labor Camp and mobile
homes and mobile home parks for farmworkers are
treated the same as any other mobile home or mobile
home park in the City.

Amend the Wildomar
Municipal Code by
June 2022.

On December 9, 2024, the City adopted the Wildomar Development Code. The newly adopted code complies with Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and 17021.6.

Ordinance No. 247
PROGRAM H12.1: Regional Homeless
Issues.

The City of Wildomar participates in a regional partnership with the Western Riverside Council of Governments and
four other southwest cities in Riverside County to address homelessness in the region. The City will continue to
participate and engage in this process to identify actions Wildomar can take to address the homelessness issue.

Meet quarterly with
members of the
regional homeless
partnership.

The City continues to meet quarterly with WRCOG and SCAG to apply for funding. Most recently, in 2024, the City attended a meeting with WRCOG and four other southwestern cities to discuss the prohousing designation.

PROGRAM H13.1: Homeless Housing
The City will amend the Wildomar Municipal Code to allow low-barrier navigation centers for the homeless by right in zones that allow for mixed-use and nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses, per California Government
Code Section 65662, to improve access to services for
persons experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. The
City will also allow sufficient parking to accommodate all staff working in the emergency shelter, provided that the standards do not require more parking for emergency
shelters than other residential or commercial uses within the same zone, in compliance with Government Code
Section 65583(a)(4)(A)(ii)). The City will work with
developers to identify potential sites for emergency
shelters and low barrier navigation centers in high
resource areas to improve access to services and mobility for persons experiencing homelessness.

Amend the Wildomar
Municipal Code by
January 2022.

On December 9, 2024, the City adopted the Wildomar Development Code. The newly adopted allows low-barrier navigation centers by right in zones that allow for mixed-use and nonresidential zones allowing multifamily. The code also complies with Government Code Section 65583(a)(4)(A)(ii)) related to parking standards for emergency shelters.

Ordinance No. 247
The City continues to work with developers to identify potential sites for emergency shelters and lowbarrier navigation centers in high resources areas. 8 89
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PROGRAM H14.1: Rehabilitation
Program.

The City will pursue grant opportunities to create a
rehabilitation program. The City will apply for HOME,
CalHome, and CDBG, as well as promote Section 504
Home Repair Program loans and grants to provide
housing rehabilitation loans and weatherization services for lower-income households and will work with the County to obtain available redevelopment agency funds to be
used, as available, for place-based revitalization in areas with concentrated poverty or rehabilitation need. Targeted efforts to improve housing conditions in areas of need will assist in reducing displacement risk for these residents by improving living conditions and enabling them to stay in their home and community.

Starting in 2021,
annually apply for
funding as Notices of
Funding Availability
are released; meet
with the County
annually to assess
availability of
redevelopment
agency funds.

The City has not applied for funding to create a housing rehabilitation program but as staff capacity is available will seek grant opportunities for a rehabilitation program.

PROGRAM H15.1: Code Enforcement.
. The City's Code Enforcement staff is responsible for
ensuring compliance with building and property
maintenance codes. Code Enforcement handles
complaints on a reactive basis and deals with a variety of issues, including property maintenance, abandoned
vehicles, and housing conditions. The City will continue to use Code Enforcement, as well as Building Department
staff to ensure compliance with building and property
maintenance codes. The Code Enforcement program is
complaint-based. The City will also develop an
enforcement program to prevent displacement or mitigate through funding for rehabilitation assistance (Program H15.1) and assistance with relocation costs for lowerincome households.

Develop a program to
reduce displacement
risk as a result of
code enforcement
within one year of
Housing Element
adoption; conduct
code enforcement on
an ongoing basis.

The City does not have a separate housing division and therefore relies on the County's rehabilitation program. The City provides information regarding the housing rehabilitation program at City Hall. The City had 1,071 code violations in 2024.

Program H-15.1: Code
Enforcement.

The City will also develop an enforcement program to
prevent displacement or mitigate through funding for
rehabilitation assistance (Program H-15.1) and assistance with relocation costs for lower-income households.

Develop a program to
reduce displacement
risk as a result of code
enforcement within
one year of Housing
Element adoption;
conduct code
enforcement on an
ongoing basis.

The City utilizes the County’s rehabilitation program as a way to reduce displacement and mitigate impacts on lower-income households.
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PROGRAM H16.1: Preservation of AtRisk Housing Units
State law requires jurisdictions to provide a program in their Housing Elements to preserve publicly assisted
affordable housing projects at risk of converting to marketrate housing. The City will contact property owners of units at risk of converting to market-rate housing within one year of affordability expiration to discuss the City’s desire to preserve complexes as affordable housing. Participation from agencies interested in purchasing and/or managing
at-risk units will be sought. Coordinate with owners of expiring subsidies to ensure tenants receive the required notices at 3 years, 6 months, and 12 months, per
California law. The City will work with tenants to provide education regarding tenant rights and conversion
procedures pursuant to California law. The City shall
contact the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County to assist renters.

Annually monitor units
at risk of converting.

Coordinate noticing
as required per
California law.

The City does not have any units at-risk of converting to market rate. The one affordable housing project funded with LIHTC, Wildomar Senior Leisure Living, does not expire until 2053.

PROGRAM H-17.1: Fair
Housing
Assign a point person to refer individuals, developers, landlords, and any other interested persons to the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County. Promote the
availability of this service and other fair housing
information on the City’s website. Meet annually with fair housing service providers and enforcement organizations. invite fair housing service providers to present annually at Planning Commission and City Council hearings, hold a
resource fair for residents, hold a meeting to establish connections between fair housing providers and other
community service providers and property managers and
landlords. Meet with developers within one year of
Housing Element adoption to identify mechanisms to
encourage construction of housing units with three or
more bedrooms. Review and revise development
standards and processes within two years of meeting with developers. Ensure that public outreach is accessible to all people. Conduct targeted outreach to underrepresented groups by recruiting them to participate in the public
outreach process. Provide biannual training for landlords on fair housing responsibilities, source of income
discrimination and other discriminatory practices. Provide landlord incentives for Housing Choice Voucher
distribution. Meet with disability service providers to identify whether there is unmet demand anywhere. If an
unmet demand is realized, work with providers to secure funding to expand services by March 2023. Meet with
school districts. Meet annually with the Riverside Transit Agency. Work with developers to encourage transit
access be included in new projects. Develop a targeted
program to connect lower-income residents with affordable homeownership and rental opportunities. Review open
space requirements for new developments and revise as
Refer to each strategy
in the AFFH program
for specific
timeframes
The City did not receive any direct complaints on fair housing issues but is working to post fair housing resources on the City’s website by summer 2025.

Wildomar Cottages (SB 330) offers 2-4 bedroom units to address family needs. On May 10, 2023, the City approved a density bonus and parking reduction for Wildomar Cottages Affordable Housing Project, a 130-unit affordable housing project. On September 24, 2024, the Wildomar Cottages project submitted its application for 66 units.

Under HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP), Tres Lago Housing will serve as rental subsidy for clients on the Housing Authority of the County of Riverside’s HCVP waiting list. On March 19, 2024, the City also permitted Tres Lagos Affordable Housing for Phase 1, 88 units. Tres Lagos Apartments is a three-phase affordable apartment community that will consist of 225 units.

Translation services are readily available for public outreach.

Wildomar Meadows includes a new school, supporting growing families.

The City collaborates with Eleanor School and Riverside Transit Agency to assess unmet needs.

As part of the adoption of Envision Wildomar 2050, the City reviewed open space requirements in new developments.
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PROGRAM H18.1: Mortgage Credit
Certificate Program
Refer eligible residents to the Riverside County Mortgage Credit Certificate Program for assistance. Promote the
availability of this program by posting it on the City’s website and in City buildings as well as by providing
materials with information on this and other programs to provide to affordable housing providers to distribute to lower-income households that they work with.

Develop informational
materials to distribute
and post on the City’s
website by October
2021.

As contacted, the City continues to refer interested residents to the County's Mortgage Credit Certificate Program.

PROGRAM H-18.2: FirstTime Homebuyer
Program.

Consider the implementation of a First-Time Homebuyer
Program to provide down-payment and closing-cost
assistance to low-income first-time homebuyers. In order to reduce displacement risk of prospective first-time
homebuyers being priced out of the community, the City
will promote the availability of this program in areas with concentrations of renters, particularly low-income renters.

Consider applying for
funding annually to
establish a program
The City continues to direct interested residents to the County's First-Time Home Buyer program.

PROGRAM H19.1: Acquisition/Rehabili
tation.

The City will meet with public and/or private sponsors to discuss creating a partnership for the
acquisition/rehabilitation of existing multifamily units to be converted to senior housing and housing for persons with disabilities, with a portion of the units required to be reserved for households with lower incomes to increase
the supply of units for these populations and thus reduce displacement that may occur due to a shortage of suitable housing.

Meet with sponsors
within one year of
Housing Element
adoption to assess
interest in creating a
partnership
The City does not have any units at-risk of converting to market rate. The one affordable housing project funded with LIHTC, Wildomar Senior Leisure Living, does not expire until 2053.

PROGRAM H20.1: Promote Energy
Conservation.

The City will promote energy efficiency in existing housing and new development by:
• Annually reviewing local building codes to ensure
consistency with State-mandated green buildings
standards.
• Partnering with Southern California Edison (SCE) and the Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) to promote
energy-saving programs, such as the residential
Multifamily Energy Efficiency Rebate program and the
heating and cooling rebate program, available to SCE and SoCalGas residential customers.
• Encouraging developers to be innovative in designing
energy-efficient homes and improving the energy
efficiency of new construction.
• Promote the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance
Program (LIHEAP) to assist low-income residents with
one-time energy bill payments and home weatherization
services for improved energy efficiency and health and
safety.
• Promote California’s Low-Income Weatherization
Program which provides low-income households with solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and energy efficiency upgrades at no cost to residents.

Make information
available on the City’s
website and in public
places, such as the
library and City Hall,
by January 2022.

On November 10, 2022, the City adopted the 2022 California fire code edition of the California building standards code (California code of regulations, title 24, parts 2 through 12, inclusive).

Ordinance No. 224 & 225
https://ecode360.com/WI5035/document/753037054.pdf
https://ecode360.com/WI5035/document/753037055.pdf
The City is in the process of publishing information on energy conservation programs on the website by summer 2025.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... HE-1 Purpose .................................................................................................................................................................. HE-1 General Plan Consistency ................................................................................................................................... HE-2 Regional Housing Needs Allocation ................................................................................................................. HE-2 Housing Goals, Policies, and Programs ....................................................................................... HE-4 Adequate Housing ............................................................................................................................................... HE-4 Governmental Constraints ................................................................................................................................. HE-8 Special Needs Groups ....................................................................................................................................... HE-11 Conservation and Improvement of Housing Stock ...................................................................................... HE-14 Equal Housing Opportunities .......................................................................................................................... HE-16 Energy Conservation ......................................................................................................................................... HE-20 Quantified Objectives ................................................................................................................. HE-21

APPENDICES
Appendix A – Housing Needs Assessment
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INTRODUCTION
The City of Wildomar’s Housing Element identifies and establishes the City’s policies with respect to meeting the needs of existing and future residents in the city. It establishes policies that will guide City decision-making and sets forth an action plan to implement its housing goals. The commitments are in furtherance of the statewide housing goal of early attainment of decent housing and a suitable living environment for every California family, as well as a reflection of the concerns unique to the City of Wildomar.

PURPOSE
The purpose of the Housing Element is to identify housing solutions that solve our local housing problems and to meet or exceed the regional housing needs allocation. The City recognizes that housing is a need that is met through many resources and interest groups. This Housing Element establishes the local goals, policies, and actions (programs) the City will implement and/or facilitate to solve our identified housing issues.

State Housing Element law requires the Housing Element to be consistent and compatible with other General Plan elements. The Housing Element should provide clear policy direction for making decisions pertaining to zoning, subdivision approval, housing allocations, and capital improvements. State law (California Government Code Sections 65580 through 65589) mandates the content of the Housing Element and requires an analysis of:
 Population and employment trends
 The City’s fair share of the regional housing needs
 Household characteristics
 An inventory of land suitable for residential development  Governmental and non-governmental constraints on the improvement, maintenance, and development of housing
 Special housing needs
 Opportunities for energy conservation
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The purpose of these requirements is to develop an understanding of the existing and projected housing needs within the community and to set forth policies and schedules promoting the preservation, improvement, and development of diverse housing types available at a range of costs in Wildomar.

GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
State law requires that “the general plan and elements and parts thereof comprise an integrated, internally consistent, and compatible statement of policies.” The purpose of requiring internal consistency is to avoid policy conflict and provide a clear policy guide for the future maintenance, improvement, and development of housing within the city. All elements of the Wildomar General Plan have been reviewed for consistency in coordination with the update to the Housing Element. The City will continue to review and revise the Housing Element as necessary, to maintain General Plan consistency.

Concurrently with the Housing Element update the City is evaluating and amending as needed the Safety and Conservation Elements of the General Plan to include analysis and policies regarding flood hazard and management information, per Assembly Bill (AB) 162 (California Government Code Section 65302).

Additionally, the City is aware of Government Code Section 65302(h) requirements related to environmental justice and are addressing the requirements along with the Housing Element update.

REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION
The first step in addressing state housing needs is the Regional Housing Needs Plan, which is mandated by the State of California (California Government Code Section 65584) and requires regions to address housing issues and needs based on future growth projections for the area. The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) allocates regional housing needs numbers to regional councils of governments throughout the state. The Regional Housing Needs Plan for Riverside County is developed by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and allocates to cities and the unincorporated county their “fair share” of the region’s projected housing needs, also known as the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). The Regional Housing Needs Plan allocates the RHNA based on household income groupings over the five-year planning period for each specific jurisdiction’s Housing Element.

On March 4, 2021, SCAG adopted the Final RHNA Plan for the 2021-2029 planning period. The allocation for the City of Wildomar is a total of 2,715 housing units. The City must identify sites to accommodate these units in the Housing Element. The breakdown of this allocation by income category is shown in Table H-1.
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TABLE H-1: 2021-2029 REGIONAL HOUSING NEED
Income Category Income Range 1 2021-2029 RHNA
Extremely Low 2 $0–$26,200 399
Very Low $26,201–$37,650 399
Low $37,651–$60,250 450
Moderate $60,251–$90,350 434
Above Moderate $90,351 or more 1,033
Total – 2,715
Source: SCAG, March 2021

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HOUSING GOALS, POLICIES, AND PROGRAMS
An important component of the Housing Element is the City’s description of what it hopes to achieve during the current planning period. This is accomplished with a statement of the City’s goals, policies, programs, and quantified objectives relative to the maintenance, preservation, improvement, and development of housing to meet the present and future needs of all economic segments of the population.

GOAL H-1: Assist in the development of adequate housing to meet the city’s fair share of the region’s housing needs for all economic segments of the population.

ADEQUATE HOUSING
POLICY H-1: Ensure there is a sufficient supply of multifamily and single-family zoned land to meet the housing needs identified in the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA).

PROGRAM H-1.1: Updated Available Sites Inventory. The City will monitor the Available Sites Inventory annually as projects are processed through the Planning Department to ensure sufficient capacity is maintained to accommodate the City’s remaining RHNA numbers.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Time Frame: Update the Available Sites Inventory on an annual basis Funding Source: General Fund
PROGRAM H-1.2: Large Sites. The City will provide for the inclusion of mixedincome housing in future new growth areas of the city through development agreements, specific plans, and other mechanisms. To facilitate the development of affordable housing on parcels (that can accommodate 50 to 150 units), the City will routinely give high priority to processing subdivision maps that include affordable housing units. Also, an expedited review process will be available for the subdivision of larger sites into buildable lots where the development application can be found consistent with the General Plan, applicable Specific Plan, and master environmental impact report.

The City will offer the following incentives for the development of affordable housing on large sites, which may include, but is not limited to:
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 Streamlining and expediting the approval process for land division for projects that include affordable housing units,
 Ministerial review of lot line adjustments,
 Deferral of fees related to the subdivision for projects affordable to lowerincome households, and  Providing technical assistance to acquire funding.

Responsible Agency: Planning and Public Works Departments Time Frame: Develop incentive program by April 2022 and provide incentives as projects are submitted.

Funding Source: General Fund, developer fees
PROGRAM H-1.3: Mixed-Use Development. To promote mixed-use development, the City will provide regulatory and financial incentives to increase the probability that residences will be constructed on mixed-use sites. The City will offer the following regulatory and financial incentives, including, but not limited to, financial assistance (based on availability of federal, state, local, and private housing funds), expedited development review, streamlined development application processing, modification of development requirements, such as reduced parking standards for seniors and special needs housing on a case-by-case basis.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Time Frame: The City will work with developers to provide regulatory incentives, including fee deferments and flexible development standards as projects are submitted to the Planning Department.

Funding Source: General Fund
PROGRAM H-1.4: Zoning Consistency. The City will review and rezone sites assumed to meet the moderate and above moderate RHNA (Table HNA-24) to ensure zoning and general plan designations are compatible.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Time Frame: Concurrent with the Housing Element update and will continue to review and rezone as needed by October 2023.

Funding Source: General Fund, SB2
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POLICY H-2: Establish and maintain accurate planning and demographic data using GIS (geographic information systems).

PROGRAM H-2.1: Strategic Planning Opportunities. Use the City’s GIS to facilitate preliminary strategic planning studies to identify vacant or underutilized commercial properties for infill construction or adaptive reuse in high-density areas. The City will identify the sites with GIS and do a visual assessment to confirm their current use.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Time Frame: Identify vacant or underutilized commercial land by June 2022, update annually thereafter.

Funding Source: General Fund
POLICY H-3: Facilitate the development of affordable housing by providing, when feasible, appropriate financial and regulatory incentives.

PROGRAM H-3.1: Multifamily Development. To assist in the development of affordable housing, the City will continue to offer density bonuses (consistent with State Law) as well as assist interested developers to apply for government financing and/or other government subsidies, assist interested developers in acquiring surplus government land suitable for multifamily development, expedite permit processing, consider reducing parking standards and lot sizes, and consider waiving impact fees for extremely low-, very low-, and low-income dwelling units (these actions identified are not limited to density bonuses).

Responsible Agency: Planning, Public Works, and Building and Safety Departments Time Frame: Publish informational materials on density bonuses to be distributed to developers annually and posted on the City’s website. Allow density bonuses on an ongoing basis as eligible projects are proposed.

Funding Source: General Fund
Quantified Objective: 150 lower-income units, 50 of these in highest resource areas PROGRAM H-3.2: Assistance with Affordable Projects. To assist with the development of affordable housing, when funding is available, the City shall:
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 Provide assistance with securing federal or state housing financing resources for affordable housing projects, and
 As funding is available, provide financial support for production and subsidization of low- and moderate-income housing, including housing for persons with special needs and developmental disabilities, with affordability requirements.

Additionally, the City will publish and make available, to developers, housing development agencies, and City residents, the City’s Housing Element and updates and annual reports to ensure that the development community (both nonprofit and forprofit) is aware of the housing programs, technical assistance, and available funding. The purpose of these actions will be to increase the supply of affordable housing both in areas with lower-median incomes and concentrated poverty to reduce displacement risk due to cost and in high resource areas to promote housing mobility opportunities.

Make the Housing Element and associated information available to developers within two months of adoption.

Funding Source: Utilize public financing tools when available, including, but not limited to, multifamily revenue bonds, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Loan Fund, and HOME funds, to provide low-interest loans, and where feasible, leverage other state and federal financing obtained by the developer (e.g., Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) multifamily housing assistance programs, HCD Multifamily Housing Loans), and other available financing.

Quantified Objective: 200 units, encourage half of these in highest resource areas, near schools north of I-15, and near transit and 50 in areas with higher rates of poverty near the City of Lake Elsinore-City of Wildomar boundary
POLICY H-4: To the extent resources are available, assist in the provision of homeownership assistance for lower- and moderate-income households.

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overcrowding by increasing housing mobility options. To encourage developers to provide affordable homeownership opportunities, the City will offer incentives, which may include, but are not limited to, fee waivers or deferrals, expedited permit processing, and/or reduced parking requirements based on the bedroom mix of the project.

Additionally, the City will offer similar incentives for the construction of new rental housing for special needs groups, including persons with physical and developmental disabilities.

Responsible Agency: Planning and Administrative Services Departments Time Frame: Apply for HOME funds annually, meet with developers annually to discuss the creation of low income ownership units. Provide information on incentives for rental units to interested developers annually.

Funding Source: HOME funds, other funding sources
Quantified Objective: 40 units, encourage25 of these in high resource areas and near services
GOAL H-2: Where appropriate, mitigate governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing.

GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS
POLICY H-5: Consistently monitor and review the effectiveness of the Housing Element programs and other City activities in addressing the housing need.

PROGRAM H-5.1: Annual Review of the Housing Element. The City will review the Housing Element on an annual basis to determine the effectiveness of the Housing Element in achieving goals and objectives. The City will provide annual reports to the Planning Commission and City Council as to the effectiveness of the Housing Element.

The City will take actions necessary to correct any inconsistencies. A copy of this report will be sent to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and California’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) as required by state law.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Time Frame: Annually, complete by April 1 of each year (starting in April 2022) Funding Source: General Fund
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POLICY H-6: Periodically review the City’s regulations, ordinances, and development fees/exactions to ensure they do not unduly constrain the production, maintenance, and improvement of housing.

PROGRAM H-6.1: Development Review and Processing Procedures. The City will continually seek to improve its development review/processing procedures to minimize, to the extent possible, the time required for review of development projects.

This reduction in time will reduce the cost to developers and may increase the housing production in the city.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Time Frame: Annually review processing procedures and amend as needed.

Funding Source: General Fund
PROGRAM H-6.2: Building Code. As new uniform building codes are adopted by the State of California, the City will review its building codes for current compliance and adopt the necessary revisions to further local development objectives.

Responsible Agency: Building and Safety Department
Time Frame: Review and update the City’s building codes as new codes are adopted by the State of California.

Funding Source: General Fund
POLICY H-7: Provide streamlined processing of residential projects to minimize time and costs to encourage housing production.

PROGRAM H-7.1: Incentives for Development of Housing. The City will offer fast track/priority processing, density bonuses, and fee subsidies (when feasible) to developers proposing new housing, mixed-use, or infill projects affordable to lowerincome households, farmworkers, seniors, and other special needs groups, including persons with physical and developmental disabilities. The intent of these incentives is to increase the supply of affordable housing in areas with lower median incomes to reduce displacement risk for these residents and in high resource areas to promote housing mobility through affordable housing near areas of opportunity.

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Funding Source: Where feasible, leverage state and federal financing, including LowIncome Housing Tax Credits, CalHFA multifamily housing assistance programs, HCD Multifamily Housing Loans, CDBG funds, HOME funds, and other available financing.

Quantified Objective: 75 units, of these, 50 in areas with higher rates of poverty and 15 in high resource areas
POLICY H-8: Grant density bonuses to encourage the development of affordable housing.

PROGRAM H-8.1: Density Bonus. To comply with California Government Code Section 65915, as revised, the City of Wildomar will amend its Wildomar Municipal Code to be consistent with state density bonus law.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Time Frame: Amend Wildomar Municipal Code by December 2022.

Funding Source: General Fund
POLICY H-9: Allow for the development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) as an affordable housing option.

PROGRAM H-9.1: Accessory Dwelling Units. The City will amend the Wildomar Municipal Code to clarify that Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) are permitted in all zones that permit single-family or multi-family uses, in accordance with California Government Code Section 65852.2. The City will promote ADU development by providing guidance and educational materials on the City’s website and will promote these materials in high resource areas and areas dominated by low-density residential development to encourage affordable housing in areas of high opportunity to reduce displacement risk and improve access to opportunity and services. Information will include the advantages of building ADU’s, including permitting procedures and construction resources. The City will also work with City Council to identify possible incentives for the development of ADU’s.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Time Frame: Amend Wildomar Municipal Code by June 2022.

Funding Source: General Fund
Quantified Objective: 11 ADU’s, of these 5 in high resource areas to promote mobility options
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GOAL H-3: Address the housing needs of special needs population groups.

SPECIAL NEEDS GROUPS
POLICY H-10: Encourage housing developers to produce affordable units by providing assistance and incentives for projects that include new affordable units available to lower- and moderate-income households and/or special needs housing.

PROGRAM H-10.1: Priority for Affordable Projects. Give priority to permit processing for projects providing affordable housing when requested. Expand application of processing priority to projects providing housing for seniors and other special needs groups, including persons with physical and developmental disabilities, large families, extremely low-income households, farmworker housing, and homeless.

Responsible Agency: Planning and Building Departments
Time Frame: As projects are approved through the Planning Department Funding Source: Where feasible, leverage state and federal financing, including LowIncome Housing Tax Credits, CalHFA multifamily housing assistance programs, HCD Multifamily Housing Loans, CDBG funds, HOME funds, and other available financing.

POLICY H-11: Promote the development of housing for special needs groups, such as housing for seniors, housing for persons with physical, developmental, or mental disabilities, farmworker housing, housing for extremely low-income persons, homeless, and housing for large households.

PROGRAM H-11.1: Extremely Low-Income Households. California Government Code Section 65583(a) requires the City to identify zoning to encourage and facilitate housing suitable for extremely low-income households, such as supportive housing and single-room occupancy units. Housing for extremely low-income households will provide affordable housing for persons at risk of homelessness to minimize displacement risk. The City encourages the development of housing for extremely lowincome households through a variety of activities, such as performing outreach to housing developers on at least an annual basis, providing financial (when feasible) or inkind technical assistance or land write-downs, providing expedited processing, identifying grant and funding opportunities, applying for or supporting applications for funding on an ongoing basis, reviewing and prioritizing local funding at least twice in the planning period, and/or offering additional incentives beyond the density bonus. 110

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Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Time Frame: Reach out to housing developers annually and as projects are processed through the Planning Department.

Funding Source: General Fund
Quantified Objective: 45 housing units for extremely low-income households in areas of concentrated poverty to reduce displacement risk
PROGRAM H-11.2: Residential Care Facilities. The City will explore amending provisions in the Wildomar Municipal Code to allow State-licensed residential care facilities for seven or more persons only subject to those restrictions that apply to residential uses in the same zone or otherwise amending the Wildomar Municipal Code to make it easier to locate a State-licensed residential care facility for seven or more persons in the City. Residential care facilities would still be subject to state licensing.

Increasing the areas in which large residential care facilities are allowed would assist in creating housing for special needs groups near services; the City will encourage developers to site residential care facilities near high resource areas to improve access to services for this population and to reduce displacement risk for these residents by increasing the supply of suitable housing options in the city.

Responsible Agency: Planning and Building and Safety Departments Time Frame: Identify if barriers exist to development of residential care facilities for seven or more persons by December 2021 and amend the Wildomar Municipal Code by July 2022 if needed.

Funding Source: General Fund
Quantified Objective: 6 residential care facility units in high resource areas PROGRAM H-11.3: Persons with Developmental Disabilities. The City will work with the Inland Regional Center to implement an outreach program that informs families within the City about housing and services available for persons with developmental disabilities. The program could include developing an informational brochure, posting information about services on the City’s website, and/or providing housing-related training for individuals/families through workshops.

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Time Frame: The City will continue its current outreach program with a nonprofit homeless provider and will meet bi-annually. The city will work with the Inland Regional Center to discuss opportunities for persons with developmental disabilities.

Funding Source: General Fund, CDBG, ESG and Measure AA
PROGRAM H-11.4: Farmworker Housing. The City will amend the Wildomar Municipal Code to treat employee/farmworker housing that serves six or fewer persons as a single-family structure and permit it in the same manner as other single-family structures of the same type within the same zone across all zones that allow single-family residential uses. The amendment will also treat employee/farmworker housing consisting of no more than 12 units or 36 beds as an agricultural use and permit it in the same manner as other agricultural uses in the same zone, in compliance with the California Employee Housing Act (Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and 17021.6). The City will also remove the Farm Labor Camp, Migrant Agricultural Workers Mobile Home Park, and Agricultural Mobile Home uses from the Wildomar Municipal Code as employee/farmworker housing will replace the Farm Labor Camp and mobile homes and mobile home parks for farmworkers are treated the same as any other mobile home or mobile home park in the City.

Responsible Agency: Planning and Building and Safety Departments Time Frame: Amend the Wildomar Municipal Code by June 2022.

Funding Source: General Fund
POLICY H-12: Participate regionally in addressing homeless issues.

PROGRAM H-12.1: Regional Homeless Issues. The City of Wildomar participates in a regional partnership with the Western Riverside Council of Governments and four other southwest cities in Riverside County to address homelessness in the region. The City will continue to participate and engage in this process to identify actions Wildomar can take to address the homelessness issue.

Responsible Agency: Planning and Administrative Services Departments Time Frame: Meet quarterly with members of the regional homeless partnership.

Funding Source: General Fund
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POLICY H-13: Allow transitional and supportive housing and emergency/homeless housing in appropriate zoning districts.

PROGRAM H-13.1: Homeless Housing. The City will amend the Wildomar Municipal Code to allow low-barrier navigation centers for the homeless by right in zones that allow for mixed-use and nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses, per California Government Code Section 65662, to improve access to services for persons experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. The City will also allow sufficient parking to accommodate all staff working in the emergency shelter, provided that the standards do not require more parking for emergency shelters than other residential or commercial uses within the same zone, in compliance with Government Code Section 65583(a)(4)(A)(ii)). The City will work with developers to identify potential sites for emergency shelters and low barrier navigation centers in high resource areas to improve access to services and mobility for persons experiencing homelessness.

Responsible Agency: Planning and Administrative Services Departments Time Frame: Amend the Wildomar Municipal Code by January 2022.

Funding Source: General Fund
Quantified Objective: 1 low barrier navigation center in an area with concentrated poverty and/or homeless persons
GOAL H-4: Conserve and improve the condition of the housing stock, particularly affordable housing.

CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF HOUSING STOCK
POLICY H-14: Pursue all available federal and state funds to establish a housing rehabilitation program.

PROGRAM H-14.1: Rehabilitation Program. The City will pursue grant opportunities to create a rehabilitation program. The City will apply for HOME, CalHome, and CDBG, as well as promote Section 504 Home Repair Program loans and grants to provide housing rehabilitation loans and weatherization services for lowerincome households and will work with the County to obtain available redevelopment agency funds to be used, as available, for place-based revitalization in areas with concentrated poverty or rehabilitation need. Targeted efforts to improve housing 113

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conditions in areas of need will assist in reducing displacement risk for these residents by improving living conditions and enabling them to stay in their home and community.

Responsible Agency: Planning and Administrative Services Departments Time Frame: Starting in 2021, annually apply for funding as Notices of Funding Availability are released; meet with the County annually to assess availability of redevelopment agency funds.

Funding Source: HOME
Quantified Objective: Rehabilitation of 30 housing units, 15 of these in areas of concentrated poverty such as the area adjacent to the City of Lake Elsinore POLICY H-15: Concentrate rehabilitation assistance and code enforcement efforts in areas that have a concentration of older and/or substandard residential structures.

PROGRAM H-15.1: Code Enforcement. The City’s Code Enforcement staff is responsible for ensuring compliance with building and property maintenance codes.

Code Enforcement handles complaints on a reactive basis and deals with a variety of issues, including property maintenance, abandoned vehicles, and housing conditions.

The City will continue to use Code Enforcement, as well as Building Department staff to ensure compliance with building and property maintenance codes. The Code Enforcement program is complaint-based. The City will also develop an enforcement program to prevent displacement or mitigate through funding for rehabilitation assistance (Program H-15.1) and assistance with relocation costs for lower-income households.

Responsible Agency: Building and Safety and Code Enforcement Departments Time Frame: Develop a program to reduce displacement risk as a result of code enforcement within one year of Housing Element adoption; conduct code enforcement on an ongoing basis.

Funding Source: General Fund
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POLICY H-16: Preserve the affordability of federal- and state-subsidized units at risk of conversion to market rate or other affordable housing resources.

PROGRAM H-16.1: Preservation of At-Risk Housing Units. State law requires jurisdictions to provide a program in their Housing Elements to preserve publicly assisted affordable housing projects at risk of converting to market-rate housing. The City will contact property owners of units at risk of converting to market-rate housing within one year of affordability expiration to discuss the City’s desire to preserve complexes as affordable housing. Participation from agencies interested in purchasing and/or managing at-risk units will be sought. Coordinate with owners of expiring subsidies to ensure tenants receive the required notices at 3 years, 6 months, and 12 months, per California law. The City will work with tenants to provide education regarding tenant rights and conversion procedures pursuant to California law. The City shall contact the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County to assist renters.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Time Frame: Annually monitor units at risk of converting. Coordinate noticing as required per California law.

Funding: General Fund
GOAL H-5: Promote equal housing opportunities for all persons regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or gender.

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
POLICY H-17: Continue to support fair housing laws and organizations that provide fair housing information and enforcement.

PROGRAM H-17.1: Fair Housing. To comply with California Government Code Sections 8899.50, 65583(c)(5), 65583(c)(10), 65583.2(a) (AB 686), the City will develop a plan to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing (AFFH). The AFFH Plan shall take actions to address significant disparities in housing access and needs for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, familial status, source of income, or disability, and any other characteristic protected by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Part 2.8, commencing with Section 12900, of Division 3 of Title 2), Government Code Section 65008, and any other state and federal fair housing and planning law.

Specific actions include:
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 Implement Programs H-4.1, H-7.1, and H-11.2 to affirmatively further fair housing, including targeting community revitalization through place-based programs, enhancing mobility between neighborhoods, and developing strategies to reduce displacement risk in areas with a higher concentration of lower-income households and overpayment (e.g. Programs H-4.1 and H-14.1), and facilitating affordable housing in high opportunity areas (e.g. Programs H-9.1 and H11.1).By December 2021, the City will assign a point person to refer individuals, developers, landlords, and any other interested persons to the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County. Promote the availability of this service and other fair housing information on the City’s website.
 Meet annually with fair housing service providers and enforcement organizations to track issues and identify patterns in Wildomar. Possible strategies to improve communication with the public on fair housing rights and resources may include inviting fair housing service providers to present annually at Planning Commission and City Council hearings, hold a resource fair for residents, hold a meeting to establish connections between fair housing providers and other community service providers and property managers and landlords, among other potential strategies.
 Meet with developers within one year of Housing Element adoption to identify mechanisms to encourage construction of housing units with three or more bedrooms. Strategies may include incentives such as fee waivers, parking reductions, or density bonuses. Review and revise development standards and processes within two years of meeting with developers.
 Ensure that public outreach is accessible to all people by offering translation services at all public meetings and workshops, in addition to bilingual written materials.
 Conduct targeted outreach to underrepresented groups by recruiting them to participate in the public outreach process and apply to committees through coordinating with service providers and posting information in grocery stores and public buildings to provide assistance to at least 50 households.  Provide biannual training for landlords on fair housing responsibilities, source of income discrimination and other discriminatory practices, and the benefits of marketing their housing units to Housing Choice Voucher program participants to encourage landlords in high opportunity areas to register their units with Section 8 providers and expand housing mobility opportunities throughout the City to provide assistance to at least 50 households. Additionally, the City will explore options by 2024 and determine next steps by 202,5 to provide landlord 116

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incentives for Housing Choice Voucher distribution such as cash bonuses and property tax incentives.
 Meet with disability service providers, including the Inland Regional Center, to identify whether there is unmet demand anywhere in the City by March 2022. If an unmet demand is realized, work with providers to secure funding to expand services by March 2023.
 Meet with school districts by June 2022 to assess whether existing and projected need can be accommodated with existing facilities. If not, work with developers in underserved areas to identify sites for new school facilities.  Meet annually with the Riverside Transit Agency to assess unmet transit needs in the city and expand routes and frequency as needed to connect residents with educational facilities (both for youth and adults), employment centers, medical centers, and other resources and services. If expansion needs are identified, provide technical support to RTA to apply for funding to support infrastructure improvements. Work with developers to encourage transit access be included in new projects.
 By December 2022, develop a targeted program to connect lower-income residents with affordable homeownership and rental opportunities within the City.
 Within one year of Housing Element adoption, review open space requirements for new developments and revise as necessary to ensure all new units have access to outdoor spaces.
 Within 6 months of housing element adoption, provide a link on the City’s website to Riverside County’s CalWORKs program to assist lower-income households to enter or reenter the workforce.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Time Frame: Refer to each strategy in the AFFH program for specific timeframes.

Funding Source: General Fund
POLICY H-18: Support programs that offer low- and moderate-income households the opportunity for homeownership.

PROGRAM H-18.1: Mortgage Credit Certificate Program. Refer eligible residents to the Riverside County Mortgage Credit Certificate Program for assistance. Promote the availability of this program by posting it on the City’s website and in City buildings as well as by providing materials with information on this and other programs to provide to 117

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affordable housing providers to distribute to lower-income households that they work with.

Responsible Agency: County of Riverside Economic Development Agency, Planning Department
Time Frame: Develop informational materials to distribute and post on the City’s website by October 2021.

Funding Source: General Fund
Quantified Objective: Connect 15 eligible residents with the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program
PROGRAM H-18.2: First-Time Homebuyer Program. Consider the implementation of a First-Time Homebuyer Program to provide down-payment and closing-cost assistance to low-income first-time homebuyers. In order to reduce displacement risk of prospective first-time homebuyers being priced out of the community, the City will promote the availability of this program in areas with concentrations of renters, particularly low-income renters.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Time Frame: Consider applying for funding annually to establish a program Funding Source: HOME funds
Quantified Objective: Provide assistance to 6 low-income first-time homebuyers POLICY H-19: Expand the availability of affordable and/or special needs housing through acquisition or conversion.

PROGRAM H-19.1: Acquisition/Rehabilitation. The City will meet with public and/or private sponsors to discuss creating a partnership for the acquisition/rehabilitation of existing multifamily units to be converted to senior housing and housing for persons with disabilities, with a portion of the units required to be reserved for households with lower incomes to increase the supply of units for these populations and thus reduce displacement that may occur due to a shortage of suitable housing.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Time Frame: Meet with sponsors within one year of Housing Element adoption to assess interest in creating a partnership.
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Funding Source: HOME, CDBG
Quantified Objective: Acquire and/or rehabilitate 30 units in areas of with concentrated housing repair need
GOAL H-6: Conserve energy in the development of new housing and the rehabilitation of existing housing.

ENERGY CONSERVATION
POLICY H-20: Encourage the use of energy conservation features in residential construction and remodeling.

PROGRAM H-20.1: Promote Energy Conservation. The City will promote energy efficiency in existing housing and new development by:
 Annually reviewing local building codes to ensure consistency with Statemandated green buildings standards.  Partnering with Southern California Edison (SCE) and the Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) to promote energy-saving programs, such as the residential Multifamily Energy Efficiency Rebate program and the heating and cooling rebate program, available to SCE and SoCalGas residential customers.  Encouraging developers to be innovative in designing energy-efficient homes and improving the energy efficiency of new construction.  Promote the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to assist low-income residents with one-time energy bill payments and home weatherization services for improved energy efficiency and health and safety.  Promote California’s Low-Income Weatherization Program which provides lowincome households with solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and energy efficiency upgrades at no cost to residents.

Responsible Agency: Planning and Building Department, SCE, SoCalGas Time Frame: Make information available on the City’s website and in public places, such as the library and City Hall, by January 2022.

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QUANTIFIED OBJECTIVES
Quantified objectives estimate the number of units likely to be constructed, rehabilitated, or conserved/preserved by income level during the planning period. The quantified objectives do not represent a ceiling on development and do not require the City to construct these units, but rather set a target goal for the jurisdiction to achieve based on needs, resources, and constraints. Each quantified objective is detailed by income level, as illustrated in Table H-2.
 The Construction objective refers to the number of new units that potentially may be constructed using public and/or private sources over the planning period of the Housing Element given the locality’s land resources, constraints, and proposed programs.  The Rehabilitation objective refers to the number of existing units expected to be rehabilitated during the Housing Element planning period.
 The Conservation objective refers to the preservation of the existing affordable housing stock throughout the Housing Element planning period.

TABLE H-2: QUANTIFIED OBJECTIVES SUMMARY
Task
Income Level
Extremely
Low Very Low Low Moderate Above Moderate
RHNA 399 399 450 434 1,033
New Construction
Program H-3.1 50 50 50
Program H-3.2 50 100 50
Program H-4.1 40 25
Program H-7.1 25 30 20
Program H-9.1 2 2 2 5
Program H-11.1 45
Program H-11.2 3 3
Rehabilitation
Program H-14.1 15 15
Program H-19.1 15 15
Conservation
Program H-15.1 10 10 10
Total 107 167 265 103 0*
Source: City of Wildomar, March 2021
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Public Participation .................................................................................................................... HNA-1 Planning Commission Study Session ............................................................................................................ HNA-1 Agency Consultations ...................................................................................................................................... HNA-1 Public Hearings ................................................................................................................................................ HNA-3 Public Comment .............................................................................................................................................. HNA-3 Noticing of the Draft Housing Element ...................................................................................................... HNA-3 Evaluation of the Previous Housing Element ........................................................................... HNA-4 Community Profile ................................................................................................................... HNA-24 Population Characteristics ............................................................................................................................ HNA-24 Household Characteristics ............................................................................................................................ HNA-26 Employment By Industry ............................................................................................................................. HNA-31 Housing Stock Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... HNA-32 Special Needs Groups ................................................................................................................................... HNA-38 Analysis of At-Risk Housing ........................................................................................................................ HNA-44 Assessment of Fair Housing ........................................................................................................................ HNA-46 Housing Opportunities and Resources ................................................................................... HNA-71 Regional Housing Need ................................................................................................................................ HNA-71 Availability of Land ....................................................................................................................................... HNA-72 Financial Resources ....................................................................................................................................... HNA-91 Opportunities for Energy Conservation .................................................................................................... HNA-93 Constraints ............................................................................................................................... HNA-95 Governmental Constraints ........................................................................................................................... HNA-95 Non-Governmental Constraints ............................................................................................................. HNA-122

LIST OF TABLES
Table HNA-1: Population Growth ................................................................................................................. HNA-24 Table HNA-2: Age Characteristics ................................................................................................................. HNA-25 Table HNA-3: Race and Ethnicity .................................................................................................................. HNA-26 Table HNA-4: Household Characteristics ..................................................................................................... HNA-27 Table HNA-5: Overcrowded HousEholds .................................................................................................... HNA-27 Table HNA-6: Maximum Household Income by Household Size, 2020 ................................................. HNA-29 Table HNA-7: Household by Income Category, 2020 ................................................................................ HNA-29 Table HNA-8: Housing Overpayment for Low Income Households ....................................................... HNA-30 Table HNA-9: Housing Units by Housing Type .......................................................................................... HNA-32 124

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Table HNA-10: Housing Tenure .................................................................................................................... HNA-33 Table HNA-11: Occupancy Status of Housing Stock .................................................................................. HNA-34 Table HNA-12: Median sales Prices, 2020 .................................................................................................... HNA-36 Table HNA-13: Median Rental Cost by Housing Type, 2020 .................................................................... HNA-36 Table HNA-14: Housing Affordability by Income Level (based on a Four-person Household) ......... HNA-37 Table HNA-15: Disabilities by age ................................................................................................................. HNA-39 Table HNA-16: Developmentally Disabled Residents, by Age .................................................................. HNA-40 Table HNA-17: Homeless Shelter Resources ............................................................................................... HNA-43 Table HNA-18: Assisted Units Inventory ..................................................................................................... HNA-44 Table HNA-19: Fair Housing Issues in Wildomar ....................................................................................... HNA-60 Table HNA-20: Regional Housing Need, 2021–2029 ................................................................................. HNA-71 Table HNA-21: Pending Project ..................................................................................................................... HNA-74 Table HNA-22: Comparison of Regional Housing Need and Residential Sites ..................................... HNA-75 Table HNA-23: Land Inventory – Mixed-Use Sites ..................................................................................... HNA-76 Table HNA-24: Land Inventory – Residential Sites ..................................................................................... HNA-78 Table HNA-25: General Plan Land Use Designations ................................................................................ HNA-96 Table HNA-26: Residential Zoning Districts ................................................................................................ HNA-97 Table HNA-27: Residential Compatibility Matrix .................................................................................... HNA-98 Table HNA-28: Residential Zoning Criteria .................................................................................................. HNA-99 Table HNA-29: Residential Parking Requirements .................................................................................... HNA-101 Table HNA-30: Housing Types Permitted By Zone ................................................................................. HNA-103 Table HNA-31: Local Development Processing TimeLines .................................................................... HNA-110 Table HNA-32: Typical Processing Procedures by Project Type ............................................................ HNA-111 Table HNA-33: Single-family design standards .......................................................................................... HNA-115 Table HNA-34: Multi-family design standards ........................................................................................... HNA-115 Table HNA-35: Typical Residential Development Cost ........................................................................... HNA-119 Table HNA-36: Residential Planning and Building Fees ........................................................................... HNA-119 Table HNA-37: Overall Construction Cost ................................................................................................. HNA-123

LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE HNA-1: Employment by Occupation, 2018 ............................................................................. HNA-32 FIGURE HNA-2: Age of Housing Stock ................................................................................................... HNA-35 FIGURE HNA-3: Opportunity Areas ......................................................................................................... HNA-63 FIGURE HNA-4: Diversity Index ............................................................................................................... HNA-64 FIGURE HNA-5: Poverty Status ................................................................................................................. HNA-65 FIGURE HNA-6: Familial Status ................................................................................................................. HNA-66 FIGURE HNA-7: Educational Score .......................................................................................................... HNA-67 FIGURE HNA-8: Proximity to Jobs ........................................................................................................... HNA-68 FIGURE HNA-9: Renters Overpaying for Housing................................................................................. HNA-69 FIGURE HNA-10: Homeowners Overpaying for Housing ...................................................................... HNA-70 FIGURE HNA-11: Land Inventory Map ...................................................................................................... HNA-86 125

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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The California Government Code Section 65583(c)(6) requires that local governments make diligent efforts to solicit public participation from all economic segments of the community, especially low-income persons, in the development of the Housing Element. During the preparation of this Housing Element update, public input was actively encouraged in a variety of ways. The element was posted to the City of Wildomar’s website, and a hard copy was available for review at City Hall. The draft and final Housing Element were also provided to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review and comment.

The City offers translation services as requested. No services were requested as a part of this outreach program

PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION
On December 2, 2020, the City held a Planning Commission Study Session on the 2021-2029 Housing Element update and invited the public to attend and participate in this virtual event. The City sent a flyer with information about the workshop to local service providers, affordable housing developers, and other community organizations in an effort to reach special needs groups and lower-income households that may not have seen the information posted at City buildings or on the City’s website. City staff presented an overview of the Housing Element update process and required contents of the element, discussed early strategies to meet their regional housing need allocation, and solicited feedback from the Planning Commission and community members on these strategies and other housing needs in Wildomar.

Commissioners expressed their support for increasing the availability of affordable housing and interest in considering a variety of units, including accessory dwelling units (ADU’s) to meet this need. No community members chose to participate during the open discussion and questions portion of the presentation; however, the event was held virtually and is available on the City’s website, so residents have ongoing access to this information.

Summaries of the April 21 Planning Commission and May 21 City Council study sessions will be added following each meeting.

AGENCY CONSULTATIONS
To ensure that the City was soliciting feedback from all segments of the community, consultations were conducted with service providers and other stakeholders who represent different socio-economic groups.

Between December 2020 and January 2021, the City of Wildomar reached out to 12 stakeholder organizations to offer the opportunity for each to provide on-on-one input on housing needs and programs. Of these 12 organizations, 5 responded and provided input to the City. These included:
 Inland Regional Center – December 15, 2020
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 Affordable Housing Clearinghouse – December 16, 2020
 Fair Housing Council of Riverside County – December 18, 2020  Habitat for Humanity-Inland Empire – December 23, 2020  Southern California Association of Non-Profit Housing – January 12, 2021 In each consultation, the stakeholders were asked the following questions:

1. What three top opportunities do you see for the future of housing in Wildomar? What are your three top concerns for the future of housing in Wildomar?

2. What types of housing do your clients prefer? Is there adequate rental housing in the City? Are there opportunities for home ownership? Are there accessible rental units for seniors and persons with disabilities?

3. Where have your clients been able to afford housing, if at all? What continues to be a struggle in allowing your clients/people you serve to find and keep affordable, decent housing?

4. What are the biggest barriers to finding affordable, decent housing? Are there specific unmet housing needs in the community?

5. How do you feel about the physical condition of housing in Wildomar? What opportunities do you see to improve housing in the future?
Through these consultations, stakeholders identified several barriers to housing, especially for lower-income households. These included the cost of land and construction, as well as the availability of land at a reasonable price that is zoned to support the densities required for affordable housing, and the current limited availability of affordable housing options. Stakeholders noted that while there are available rental and homeownership opportunities in general, many of these are not accessible to lower-income households, persons with disabilities, and large households. Multiple stakeholders discussed the shortage of housing units with three or more bedrooms to accommodate larger households. Stakeholders identified opportunities to address barriers to housing as increased investment in transitional services for homeless individuals, down payment assistance programs, training opportunities on the homebuying process, and health inspections of units that residents report as having physical issues, such as insect infestations or mold. The City has included serval programs under Housing Element Goal H-4 -- Conserve and improve the condition of the housing stock, particularly affordable housing, to assist with these identified needs. 129

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PUBLIC HEARINGS
August 18, 2021 Planning Commission and September 8 City Council meetings.

PUBLIC COMMENT
This section will be updated after public comment is received.

NOTICING OF THE DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT
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EVALUATION OF THE PREVIOUS HOUSING ELEMENT
Per California Government Code Section 65588, “Each local government shall review its housing element as frequently as appropriate to evaluate all of the following: (1) The appropriateness of the housing goals, objectives, and policies in contributing to the attainment of the state housing goal. (2) The effectiveness of the housing element in attainment of the community’s housing goals and objectives. (3) The progress of the city, county, or city and county in implementation of the housing element. (4) The effectiveness of the housing element goals, policies, and related actions to meet the community’s needs, pursuant to paragraph (7) of subdivision (a) of Section 65583.”
The following table describes the results and evaluates the effectiveness of 2013–2021 Housing Element programs.

EFFORTS TO ADDRESS SPECIAL HOUSING NEEDS
Government Code Section 65588 requires that local governments review the effectiveness of the housing element goals, policies, and related actions to meet the community’s special housing needs. As shown in the Review of Previous Housing Element matrix on page HNA-4, the 2013 Housing Element, the City worked diligently to continuously promote housing for special needs groups in a variety of ways by continuing to permit residential care facilities by right in specific zones, allowing for the development of ADUs consistent with state law, providing handouts and other materials on fair housing, and is currently working through the approval process of a 100 percent affordable housing project. 132

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PROGRAM H-1.1: General Plan Land Use Change to Provide Additional Sites. To ensure there is enough land available for the development of housing affordable to lower-income households, the City will amend its General Plan Land Use and Zoning maps to redesignate and rezone sites 22, 23, 24, and 25 (see Table HNA-25 in the Housing Needs Assessment), a total of 25.96 acres to the Highest Density Residential (HHDR) land use designation and with R-4 zoning to allow for at least 30 units to the acre by right. Additionally, to comply with state law, the City has identified and will re-zone sites to accommodate the City’s housing needs, with at least 50 percent of the 4th cycle unmet need coming from sites that are zoned for residential uses only. The City had an unaccommodated need of 538 units and has re-zoned 25.96 acres to HHDR to accommodate 623 units at 20 to 40 dwelling unit per acre. All sites will accommodate a minimum of 20 units per acre, allow up to 30 units per acre and at least 16 units per site, per state law requirements. All rezoned sites will permit owner-occupied and rental multi-family developments by right with a minor plot plan to verify development standards (i.e., setbacks) and will not require a conditional use permit, a planned unit development permit, or any other discretionary review. In addition, the City is creating a mixed-use overlay zone to apply to 20 sites, totaling 117 acres within the inventory.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department Time Frame: By December 2013 Funding Source: General Fund In 2013, the City completed all necessary rezones consistent with Government Code Section 65583.2, (resolutions 2013-45 and 2013-46) to ensure there were sufficient sites available to meet the City’s lowerincome Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). The City continues to ensure there is sufficient capacity to meet its regional housing need.

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Program Implementation Status Continue-Modify- Delete
The mixed-use overlay will have a 30 percent residential requirement. PROGRAM H-1.2: Large Sites. The City will provide for the inclusion of mixed-income housing in future new growth areas of the city through development agreements, specific plans, and other mechanisms. To facilitate the development of affordable housing on parcels (50 to 150 units in size), the City will routinely give high priority to processing subdivision maps that include affordable housing units. Also, an expedited review process will be available for the subdivision of larger sites into buildable lots where the development application can be found consistent with the General Plan, applicable Specific Plan, and master environmental impact report.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department Time Frame: Ongoing, as projects are processed through the Planning Department Funding Source: General Fund, developer fees No affordable housing projects have come forward, but the City continues to encourage mixed-income housing for future projects. This is a priority moving forward. The program will be revised to include proactive efforts in hopes of making this program more successful.

Continue as a proactive program.

PROGRAM H-2.1: Assistance with Affordable Projects. Where feasible and/or necessary and as funding is available, the City shall offer assistance with land acquisition and offsite infrastructure improvements, as well as assistance in securing federal or state housing financing resources for developers, (for and non-profit) for projects affordable to extremely low-, very low-, low-, and moderate-income households within the planning period.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department Time Frame: Meet with developers and non-profits annually to discuss affordable housing opportunities and assist with recommendation letters, regulatory assistance or other appropriate actions as projects are processed through the Planning Department Funding Source: Where feasible, leverage state and federal financing The City provides fair housing educational brochures in English and Spanish at City Hall and the City library and provides a link to these services on the City's website. Due to limited funding and lack of developer interest, the City did not provide assistance with land acquisition and/or off-site infrastructure improvements, or assistance securing federal or state housing financial resources, in the previous planning period. The City is Continue, combine with Programs H-4.1 and H4.2.
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including Low Income Housing Tax Credits, CHFA multifamily housing assistance programs, HCD Multifamily Housing Loans, CDBG funds, HOME funds, and other available financing. committed to providing this assistance to interested developers during the 2021-2029 planning period.

PROGRAM H-3.1: Updated Land Inventory. The City will establish a Land Inventory that provides the mechanism to monitor acreage and location, by General Plan designation, of vacant and underutilized land, as well as buildout of approved projects, utilizing the City’s GIS.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department Time Frame: Update the Land Inventory on an annual basis Funding Source: General Fund The City uses GIS to maintain a current land inventory. This is done as projects are submitted to, and approved by, the Planning Department.

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PROGRAM H-3.2: Strategic Planning Opportunities. Utilize the City’s GIS to facilitate preliminary strategic planning studies to identify vacant or underutilized commercial properties for infill construction or adaptive reuse in highdensity areas.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department Time Frame: Annually Funding Source: General Fund Due to limited funding, the City has not taken action to identify vacant or commercial properties for infill construction or adaptive reuse. This is a priority moving forward. The program will be revised to include proactive efforts in hopes of making this program more successful.

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PROGRAM H-4.1: Funding Opportunities. Use, to the greatest extent possible, a portion of available funds for the production and subsidization of low- and moderate-income housing including persons with special needs and developmental disabilities. All projects receiving public assistance will be required to remain affordable in compliance with the requirements of the program in which Responsible Agency: Planning Department Time Frame: Ongoing as projects are processed through the Planning Department Funding Source: Utilize public financing tools when available, Due to limited funding, the City has not taken action to identify vacant or commercial properties for infill construction or adaptive reuse. This is a priority moving forward. The program will be revised to include proactive efforts in hopes of making this program more successful.

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they participate. These actions are not limited to density bonus, but are offered above and beyond. including but not limited to multifamily revenue bonds, the CDBG Housing Loan Fund, and HOME funds, to provide low interest loans, and where feasible, leverage other state and federal financing obtained by the developer (e.g., Low Income Housing Tax Credits, CHFA multifamily housing assistance programs, HCD Multifamily Housing Loans), and other available financing.

PROGRAM H-4.2: Available Housing Programs and Assistance. To ensure that the development community (both nonprofit and for-profit) is aware of the housing programs, technical assistance, and funding available, the City will publish and make available, to developers, housing development agencies, and City residents, the City’s Housing Element and updates and annual reports.

Responsible Agency: Planning and Building Department Time Frame: Ongoing, as developers approach the City for assistance Funding Source: General Fund All Housing Element updates and the annual reports (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019) are posted on the City’s website.

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PROGRAM H-4.3: Multi-Family Development. To assist in the development of affordable housing, the City will offer density bonuses as well as assist interested developers to apply for government financing and/or other government subsidies, assist interested developers in acquiring surplus government land suitable for multi-family development, expedite permit processing, consider reducing parking standards and lot sizes, and consider waiving impact fees for extremely low-, very low-, and low-income dwelling Responsible Agency: Planning, Public Works, and Building and Safety Departments Time Frame: Ongoing, as applications are processed through the Planning and Building and Safety Departments Funding Source: General Fund Between 2017 and 2020, the City was contacted by several affordable housing developers expressing interest in developing affordable housing. In January 2021, Palm Communities, Inc. submitted to the City an SB 330 Pre-Application Review (PAR) for a 225-unit affordable housing project. A formal Continue.
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units (these actions identified are not limited to density bonuses).

SB 35 application was submitted in May 2021 and is currently being processed. The project submittal includes a 7.5-percent density bonus request as permitted under Section 17.290 of the Wildomar Municipal Code, and in compliance with Sate Density bonus Laws. This density bonus request also includes allowable concessions to parking, architectural design and expedited processing under SB 35 requirements. The project could yield 180 housing units affordable to extremely low-, very low-, and lowincome households and 42 housing units affordable to moderate-income households.

PROGRAM H-5.1: Homeownership Opportunities. Explore opportunities to work with local nonprofits in an effort to provide homeownership opportunities.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department Time Frame: Apply for HOME funds annually Funding Source: HOME funds, other funding sources The City met with nonprofit developers in 2018 and 2019, but developers have not decided to move forward with any proposals. One developer was interested in developing manufactured affordable units with covenants. The developer met with several Council members Continue, combine with Program H-12.1.
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but has not yet submitted an application.

PROGRAM H-6.1: Annual Review of the Housing Element. The City will review the Housing Element on an annual basis to determine the effectiveness of the Housing Element in achieving goals and objectives. The City will provide annual reports to the Planning Commission and City Council as to the effectiveness of the Housing Element. The City will take actions necessary to correct any inconsistencies. A copy of this report will be sent to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (as required by state law).

Responsible Agency: Planning Department Time Frame: Annually, starting in April 2014 Funding Source: General Fund The City completes its Housing Element annual reports annually and submits them to HCD by April 1 each year. Prior to submittal to HCD, the Housing Element annual reports are presented to the Planning Commission and City Council at public meetings where citizens have an opportunity to ask questions.

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PROGRAM H-7.1: Development Review and Processing Procedures. The City will continually seek to improve its development review/processing procedures to minimize, to the extent possible, the time required for review of development projects. This reduction in time will reduce the cost to developers and may increase the housing production in the city.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department Time Frame: Annually, starting in December 2014 Funding Source: General Fund The City is constantly seeking ways to streamline development review and processing procedures. The City has a pre-application review process that has decreased review time for the formal application.

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PROGRAM H-7.2: Building Code. As new uniform building codes are adopted, the City will review its building codes for current compliance and adopt the necessary revisions so as to further local development objectives.

Responsible Agency: Building and Safety Department Time Frame: As new uniform codes are adopted Funding Source: General Fund The building code was updated in 2010, 2013, 2016, and in 2019 per State law.

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PROGRAM H-8.1: Incentives for Development of Housing. The City will offer fast track/priority processing, density bonuses, and fee subsidies (when feasible) to developers proposing new housing, mixed-use, or infill projects affordable to lower-income households, farmworkers, seniors, and other special needs groups including persons with physical and developmental disabilities.

Responsible Agency: Planning and Public Works Departments Time Frame: As projects are proposed to the Planning Department Funding Source: Where feasible, leverage state and federal financing including Low Income Housing Tax Credits, CHFA multifamily housing assistance programs, HCD Multifamily Housing Loans, CDBG funds, HOME funds, and other available financing.

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17.290 of the Wildomar Municipal Code, and in compliance with Sate Density bonus Laws. This density bonus request also includes allowable concessions to parking, architectural design and expedited processing under SB 35 requirements. The project could yield 180 housing units affordable to extremely low-, very low-, and lowincome households and 42 housing units affordable to moderate-income households.

PROGRAM H-9.1: Density Bonus. In an effort to comply with Government Code Section 65915 and Senate Bill (SB) 1818, the City of Wildomar will amend its Zoning Ordinance to be consistent with state density bonus law.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department Time Frame: Comply by December 2013 Funding Source: General Fund This program was completed in December 2013. The City is undergoing an update to its density bonus ordinance to comply with the newly adopted state changes to density bonus laws in 2019/2020.

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PROGRAM H-10.1: Second Units. In order to comply with AB 1866, the City will permit secondary dwelling units via a ministerial action (by right) in all single-family residential zones.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department Time Frame: Comply by December 2013; ongoing, as projects are processed through the Planning Department Funding Source: General Fund This program was completed in December 2013. Mandatory State changes from 2016 and 2017 and 2020 have been addressed and new city ordinances adopted to address Accessory Dwelling Units.

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PROGRAM H-11.1: Priority for Affordable Projects. Give priority to permit processing for projects providing affordable housing when requested. Expand application of processing priority to projects providing housing for seniors and other special needs groups including persons with physical and developmental disabilities.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department Time Frame: As projects are approved through the Planning Department Funding Source: Where feasible, leverage state and federal financing including Low Income Housing Tax Credits, CHFA multifamily housing assistance programs, HCD Multifamily Housing Loans, CDBG funds, HOME funds, and other available financing.

Between 2017 and 2020, the City was contacted by several affordable housing developers expressing interest in developing affordable housing. In January 2021, Palm Communities, Inc. submitted to the City an SB 330 Pre-Application Review (PAR) for a 225-unit affordable housing project. A formal SB 35 application was submitted in May 2021 and is currently being processed. The project submittal includes a 7.5-percent density bonus request as permitted under Section 17.290 of the Wildomar Municipal Code, and in compliance with Sate Density bonus Laws. This density bonus request also includes allowable concessions to parking, architectural design and expedited processing under SB 35 requirements. The project could yield 180 housing units affordable to extremely low-, very low-, and lowincome households and 42 housing units affordable to moderate-income households. No projects providing senior or special needs housing have been Continue.
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proposed due to difficulty securing financing for affordable senior housing. The City will implement this program as projects are proposed.

PROGRAM H-12.1: Special Needs Housing. Work with public or private sponsors to identify candidate sites for new construction of rental housing for special needs including persons with physical and developmental disabilities, and take all actions necessary to expedite processing of such projects.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department Time Frame: As projects are approved through the Planning Department Funding Source: General Fund No public or private sponsors have requested to identify candidate sites. The City has not been proactive in recruiting public or private sponsors due to limited staffing and financial resources but is open to this proposal if a request was submitted.

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PROGRAM H-13.1: Extremely Low-Income Households. AB2634 requires the City to identify zoning to encourage and facilitate housing suitable for extremely low-income households, such as supportive housing and single-room occupancy units. The City will encourage the development of housing for extremely low-income households through a variety of activities such as performing outreach to housing developers on at least an annual basis, providing financial (when feasible) or in-kind technical assistance or land writedowns, providing expedited processing, identifying grant and funding opportunities, applying for or supporting applications for funding on an ongoing basis, reviewing and prioritizing local funding at least twice in the planning period, and/or offering additional incentives beyond the density bonus.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department Time Frame: Comply by December 2013; ongoing, as projects are processed through the Planning Department and annual outreach with local developers Funding Source: General Fund This program was completed in December 2013.

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In addition, the City will allow single-room occupancy units to be permitted in the R-4 and R-6 residential designations with a conditional use permit. PROGRAM H-13.2: Farmworkers. The City will amend its Zoning Ordinance in an effort to comply with Sections 17021.5 and 17021.6 of the Health and Safety Code. In addition, the City will allow for farmworker housing in the A-1, A-2, and R-A zones by right.

Responsible Agency: Planning and Building and Safety Departments Time Frame: Comply by December 2013 Funding Source: General Fund The City amended the Zoning Ordinance in December 2013 but to ensure compliance with Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and 17021.6 this program will be continued.

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PROGRAM H-13.3: Reasonable Accommodation. Develop and formalize a general process for reasonable accommodation requests in order to accommodate the needs of persons with physical as well as development disabilities and streamline the permit review process (Sections 4450–4460 of the California Government Code and Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations). The City will provide information to individuals with disabilities regarding reasonable accommodation policies, practices, and procedures based on the guidelines from HCD. This information will be available through postings and pamphlets at the City and on the City’s website. In addition, the City will encourage housing developers to include mobility-impaired accessibility in their project designs. The City will include accessibility considerations in the preparation of the City’s capital improvement plan and the Responsible Agency: Planning and Building and Safety Departments Time Frame: Comply with SB 520 by December 2013 Funding Source: General Fund This program was completed in December 2013.

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allocation of funding for capital improvements in support of housing and residential neighborhoods for persons with physical and developmental disabilities. The City will provide exceptions in zoning and land use for housing for persons with physical and developmental disabilities. This procedure will be ministerial process, with minimal or no processing fee, subject to approval by the Planning Director by applying the following criteria: 1. The request for reasonable accommodation will be used by an individual with a physical or developmental
disability or their representative protected under fair housing laws.

2. The requested accommodation is necessary to make
housing accessible and suitable to an individual with a physical or developmental disability protected under fair housing laws.

3. The requested accommodation would not impose an
undue financial or administrative burden on the City.

4. The requested accommodation would not require a
fundamental alteration in the nature of the City’s land use and zoning program.

PROGRAM H-13.4: Residential Care Facilities. SB 520 requires residential care facilities of six or fewer persons to be permitted in all residential zones. Currently, residential care homes with six or fewer persons are permitted in some zones with a conditional use permit.

Responsible Agency: Planning and Building and Safety Departments Time Frame: Comply with SB 520 by December 2013 In December 2013 the Zoning Ordinance was updated to allow for residential care facilities consistent with state law and comply with state law and the definition of family was Modify to reflect current State guidance.
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The City will revise the current regulations to meet state law requirements. The City will amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow for residential care facilities with six or fewer persons by right in all residential zones subject only to the same restriction in that zone, and will allow larger licensed residential care facilities of seven or more persons in the R2 and R-3 zones with a conditional use permit. Additionally, the City will amend the Zoning Ordinance to update its definition of family to be consistent with current housing law.

Funding Source: General Fund updated to state -- “Family” shall mean one or more persons living together in a dwelling unit, with common access to and common use of all living, kitchen, and eating areas within the dwelling unit PROGRAM H-14.1: Child Care Program. In cooperation with private developers, the City will evaluate on a case-bycase basis the feasibility of pairing a childcare center with affordable, multi-family housing developments or nearby major residential subdivisions.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department Time Frame: Ongoing Funding Source: General Fund Private developers have not expressed any interest in this program to date.

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PROGRAM H-15.1: Regional Homeless Issues. The City shall cooperate with the other cities, the County, and other agencies in the development of programs aimed at providing homeless shelters and related services.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department Time Frame: Meet with neighboring cities and the County annually to discuss homeless issues Funding Source: General Fund Along with the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG), five southwest cities in Riverside County have created a partnership to address homelessness in the region. This alliance will be meeting regularly to discuss a regional plan for homeless aid.

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PROGRAM H-16.1: Emergency Shelters. Pursuant to SB 2, the City will allow emergency shelters as a permitted use Responsible Agency: Planning Department
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(by right) in the Industrial Park (I-P) zone without a conditional use permit or other discretionary review. The I-P zone is close to services and future transit as development occurs. In addition, the City will evaluate adopting development and managerial standards that will be consistent with Government Code Section 65583(a)(4). These standards may include such items as:
• Lighting • On-site management • Maximum number of beds or persons to be served nightly by the facility
• Off-street parking based on demonstrated need
• Security during hours that the emergency shelter is in operation
Time Frame: Comply with SB 2 by December 2013 Funding Source: General Fund amended to permit emergency shelters in the I-P zone and managerial standards were adopted. The City does required a plot plan review, which is a ministerial process and it used to verify that the proposed project meets the City’s development standards as part of a plan check review. No public hearing is required. concerning low barrier navigation centers.

PROGRAM H-16.2: Transitional and Supportive Housing. Pursuant to SB 2, the City must explicitly allow both supportive and transitional housing types in all zones allowing residential uses exclusively. The City shall amend the Zoning Ordinance to provide separate definitions of transitional and supportive housing as defined in Health and Safety Code Sections 50675.2 and 50675.14, and both transitional and supportive housing types will be allowed as a permitted use subject to only the same restrictions on residential uses contained in the same type of structure.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department Time Frame: Comply with SB 2 by December 2013 Funding Source: General Fund This program was completed in December 2013.

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PROGRAM H-17.1: Rehabilitation Program. The City will pursue grant opportunities to create a rehabilitation program. The City will apply for HOME funding for this Responsible Agency: Planning Department
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program and will work with the County to obtain available redevelopment agency funds.

Time Frame: Starting in 2014, annually apply for HOME funds as Notices of Funding Availability are released Funding Source: HOME for HOME funding to create a housing rehabilitation program.

PROGRAM H-18.1: Code Enforcement. The City’s Code Enforcement staff is responsible for ensuring compliance with building and property maintenance codes. Code Enforcement handles complaints on a reactive basis and deals with a variety of issues, including property maintenance, abandoned vehicles, and housing conditions. The City will continue to use Code Enforcement, as well as Building Division, staff to ensure compliance with building and property maintenance codes. The Code Enforcement program is complaint-based.

Responsible Agency: Building and Safety and Code Enforcement Departments Time Frame: Ongoing Funding Source: General Fund The City continues to use the Code Enforcement and Building Division staff to ensure compliance.

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PROGRAM H-19.1: Preservation of At-Risk Housing Units. State law requires jurisdictions to provide a program in their Housing Elements to preserve publicly assisted affordable housing projects at risk of converting to market-rate housing. The City will monitor the status of all affordable housing projects and, as their funding sources near expiration, will work with owners and other agencies to consider options to preserve such units. The City will also provide technical support to property owners and tenants regarding proper procedures related to noticing and options for preservation.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department Time Frame: Annually monitor starting October 2014 Funding Source: General Fund The City did not have any units at risk of converting to market rate during the planning period.

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PROGRAM H-20.1: Fair Housing. The City will assign a point person to refer individuals, developers, landlords, and any other interested persons to the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, which provides a number of programs including (1) audits of lending institutions and rental establishments, and (2) education and outreach to apartment owners, associations, management companies, lending institutions, building industry associations, homebuyers, and residents in emergency shelters and transitional housing facilities. The City will also post a link on its website to direct interested parties to the Fair Housing Council’s website and any other important information regarding fair housing.

Responsible Agency: Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Planning Department Time Frame: Ongoing; assign a point person and post a link to the website by December 2013 Funding Source: General Fund The City's Planning Director is the assigned point person for this program. No complaints have been received to date. The City's website includes a link to the Fair Housing Council's website.

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PROGRAM H-21.1: Fair Housing Education. The City will make fair housing educational brochures available at City Hall, the City library, and will post a link on its website referring interested persons to the Fair Housing Council’s website as well as to the Fair Housing Council, which provides education and outreach services to the public in both Spanish and English.

Responsible Agency: Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Planning Department Time Frame: Ongoing; assign a point person and post a link to the website by December 2013 Funding Source: General Fund The City provides fair housing educational brochures in English and Spanish at City Hall and the City library and has a link on the City's website.

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PROGRAM H-22.1: Mortgage Credit Certificate Program. Refer eligible residents to the Riverside County Mortgage Credit Certificate Program for assistance.

Responsible Agency: County of Riverside Economic Development Agency, Planning Department Time Frame: Ongoing; assign a point person and post a link to the website by December 2013 Funding Source: General Fund There has been no interest within the City regarding the Riverside County Mortgage Credit Certificate Program to date.

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PROGRAM H-22.2: First-Time Homebuyer Program. Consider the implementation of a First-Time Homebuyer Program to provide down payment assistance and closing cost assistance to low-income first-time homebuyers.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department Time Frame: Consider applying for funding annually to establish a program Funding Source: HOME funds Due to lack of financial resources and the loss of Redevelopment Agency (RDA) monies, the City has not yet implemented a First-Time Homebuyer Program.

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PROGRAM H-22.3: Foreclosures. Investigate the feasibility of acquiring foreclosure homes and offering them to residents at prices affordable to low- and moderate-income households.

Responsible Agency: Administration and Planning Department Time Frame: Annually or as funding is available; consider applying for funding to establish a program. Funding Source: Neighborhood Stabilization Program funding Due to a lack of financial resources and the current economic conditions of the housing market, the City has not investigated the feasibility of acquiring foreclosure homes.

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PROGRAM H-23.1: Acquisition/Rehabilitation. Work with public or private sponsors to encourage acquisition/rehabilitation of existing multi-family units to be converted to senior housing and housing for persons with disabilities, with a portion of the units required to be reserved for households with lower income.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department Time Frame: Ongoing as opportunities arise Funding Source: HOME, CDBG The City has not worked with public or private sponsors to encourage acquisition/rehabilitation of multifamily housing units. The County offers similar opportunities through CDBG funding to the lowand moderate-income areas of the City but there has been little success.

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PROGRAM H-24.1: Promote Energy Conservation. The City will partner with Southern California Edison (SCE) and the Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) to promote energy-saving programs, such as the residential Multifamily Energy Efficiency Rebate program and the heating and cooling rebate program, available to SCE and SoCalGas residential customers.

Responsible Agency: Planning and Building Department, SCE, SoCalGas Time Frame: Ongoing as programs are available Funding Source: SCE and SoCalGas funding sources The City partners with WRCOG and SCE as part of the HERO Program created by the WRCOG. This program has been successful in saving costs and providing solar energy solutions.

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PROGRAM H-24.2: Ensure Consistency with Green Building Standards. The City annually ensure that local building codes are consistent with state-mandated green building standards.

Responsible Agency: Building Department Time Frame: Annually Funding Source: General Fund The City is diligent in implementing state-mandated green building standards on development projects as part of its development review process.

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PROGRAM H-24.3: Implement State Energy Conservation Standards. The City’s Building and Safety Department will be responsible for implementing the state’s energy conservation standards (e.g., Title 24 Energy Standards). This includes checking building plans and other written documentation showing compliance and inspecting construction to ensure that the dwelling units are constructed according to those plans. Applicants for building permits must show compliance with the state’s energy conservation requirements at the time building plans are submitted.

Responsible Agency: Building Department Time Frame: Ongoing Funding Source: General Fund The City implements the state's energy conservation standards through standard operating procedures.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE
An accurate assessment of existing and future residents’ demographic characteristics and housing needs forms the basis for establishing program priorities and quantified objectives in the Housing Element. This section presents statistical information and analysis of demographic and housing factors that influence housing demand, availability, and cost. The focus of this section is on identifying the need for housing according to income level as well as by special needs groups.

POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS
Housing needs are largely determined by population and employment growth, coupled with various demographic variables. Characteristics such as age, household size, occupation, and income combine to influence the type of housing needed and its affordability.

POPULATION TRENDS
Between 2010 and 2020, Wildomar experienced a population growth of 15.6 percent and Riverside County as a whole grew by 11.5 percent. This shows that Wildomar’s population growth in the last 10 years was slightly higher compared to Riverside County (see Table HNA-1).

TABLE HNA-1: POPULATION GROWTH
Jurisdiction Total Population Growth
2010 2020 Total Percentage
Wildomar 32,176 37,183 5,007 15.6%
Riverside County 2,189,641 2,442,304 252,663 11.5%
Source: California Department of Finance (DOF) E-5 Population Estimates NOTE: The most current and relevant data
sources were used in the preparation of
this Housing Element. This document
contains data from the 2010 Census,
2014-2018 American Community Survey,
Department of Finance, and Southern
California Association of Governments, as
well as from other sources.
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AGE CHARACTERISTICS
Although population growth strongly affects total demand for new housing, housing needs are also influenced by age characteristics. Typically, different age groups have distinct lifestyles, family characteristics, incomes, and housing preferences. As people move through each stage of life, their housing needs and preferences also change. Age characteristics are therefore important in planning for the changing housing needs of residents.

Housing needs often differ by age group. For instance, most young adults (under 34) are single or starting families. Housing needs for younger adults are addressed through apartments or first-time homeownership opportunities. Middle-aged residents (34–64) may already be homeowners, are usually in the prime earning power of their careers, and thus tend to seek larger homes. Seniors often own a home but, due to limited income or disabilities, may need assistance to remain in their homes.

The age distribution for the City of Wildomar and Riverside County is presented in Table HNA-2.

According to the 2014–2018 American Community Survey (ACS), in the City of Wildomar more than half (59.6 percent) of the population was working age, between 20 and 64 years of age, and almost one-third (27.9 percent) of the population was school age or below, between 0 and 19 years of age. The population 65 years and over represents the remaining 12.5 percent. When compared to Riverside County, the age distribution is similar, although Wildomar had a lower percentage of persons between the age of 45 to 54 and 65 to 84 and a higher percentage of persons between the age 55 to 64 and 85 and over.

TABLE HNA-2: AGE CHARACTERISTICS
Jurisdiction Median
Age
Percentage of Age Groups*
0–9 10–19 20-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-84
85 and
over
Wildomar 34.9 13.1% 14.8% 7.0% 15.3% 12.9% 11.6% 12.8% 10.3% 2.2% Riverside
County 35.3 13.7% 14.9% 7.1% 13.8% 12.7% 12.8% 11.1% 12.1% 1.7% Source: 2014-2018 ACS
* Due to rounding, totals may not equal 100%.
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RACE AND ETHNICITY
As shown in Table HNA-3, the largest racial group in Wildomar identified themselves as White (68.1 percent). Riverside County as a whole had a lower percentage, 60.8 percent, in the White racial group. There was almost a 10-percent difference in the Hispanic population: 41.2 percent in Wildomar and 48.4 percent in Riverside County as a whole.

TABLE HNA-3: RACE AND ETHNICITY
Income
Category
Race/Ethnicity of Population
White African
American
American
Indian/
Alaska
Native
Asian
Native
Hawaiian/
Pacific
Islander
Other Two or
More
Hispanic
or Latino
Wildomar 68.1% 5.1% 0.9% 4.9% 0.8% 16.6% 3.7% 41.2%
Riverside
County

60.8% 6.4% 0.8% 6.4% 0.3% 20.8% 4.5% 48.4%
Source: 2014-2018 ACS
* Note: Hispanic is not including in the race percentage.

Due to rounding, totals may not equal 100%.

HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS
Household type and size, income levels, and other household characteristics determine the type of housing needed by residents. This section details the various household characteristics affecting housing needs.

HOUSEHOLDS TYPE AND SIZE
A household refers to the people occupying a home, such as a family, a single person, or unrelated persons living together. Family households often prefer single-family homes or condominiums to accommodate children, while non-family households generally occupy smaller apartments or condominiums.

Table HNA-4 displays household composition as reported by the 2014-2018 ACS. In the City of Wildomar, families made up 79.4 percent of all households, of which, 33.8 percent have children under 18 years of age.

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TABLE HNA-4: HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS
Jurisdiction Households
Average
Household
Size
Percentage of Households
Families Families with
Children Under 18 Nonfamily
Wildomar 10,109 3.57 79.4% 33.8% 20.6%
Riverside County 728,103 3.31 72.0% 30.3% 28.0%
Source: 2014-2018 ACS, Table S1101

OVERCROWDING
Overcrowding is often closely related to household income and the cost of housing. The U.S. Census Bureau considers a household to be overcrowded when there is more than one person per room, excluding bathrooms and kitchens, and to be severely overcrowded when there are more than 1.5 occupants per room.

Overcrowded households are usually a reflection of the lack of affordable housing.

According to the 2014–2018 ACS and as shown in Table HNA-5, 3.1 percent of Wildomar’s owner-occupied households were overcrowded and 0.6 percent were severely overcrowded, as compared to the county as a whole, where 3.2 percent of the households were overcrowded, and 1.1 percent were severely overcrowded.

In renter-occupied households, 7.2 percent of Wildomar households were overcrowded and 2.2 percent were severely overcrowded, as compared to the county, where 8.6 percent were overcrowded, and 3.3 percent were severely overcrowded.

TABLE HNA-5: OVERCROWDED HOUSEHOLDS
Household Size
Owner Households Renter Households Total Households
Number Percentage Number Percentage Number Percentage
City of Wildomar
Less than 1.00 6,758 96.3% 2,799 90.6% 9,557 94.5%

1.01–1.50 221 3.1% 223 7.2% 444 4.4%

1.51 or more 39 0.6% 69 2.2% 108 1.1%
Wildomar Total 7,018 100.0% 3,091 100.0% 10,109 100.0%
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Household Size
Owner Households Renter Households Total Households
Number Percentage Number Percentage Number Percentage
Riverside County
Less than 1.00 451,938 95.7% 216,825 88.2% 668,763 93.1%

1.01–1.50 15,189 3.2% 21,040 8.6% 36,229 5.0%

1.51 or more 5,274 1.1% 8,083 3.3% 13,357 1.9%
Riverside County
Total 472,401 100.0% 245,948 100.0% 718,349 100.0%
Source: 2014-2018 ACS
* Based on occupied housing units.

HOUSEHOLD INCOME
Along with housing prices and rents, household income is the most important factor affecting housing opportunities in Wildomar. Housing choices such as tenure (owning versus renting), housing type, and location are dependent on household income. On the other hand, household size and type often affect the proportion of income that can be spent on housing.

For the purpose of evaluating housing affordability, housing need, and eligibility for housing assistance, income levels are defined by guidelines adopted each year by HCD. According to HCD’s 2020 State Income Limits, the area median income (AMI) for a family of four in Riverside County in 2020 was $75,300.  Extremely Low Income Up to 30 percent of AMI ($0–$26,200)  Very Low Income 31–50 percent of AMI ($26,201–$37,650)  Low Income 51–80 percent of AMI ($37,651–$60,250)
 Moderate Income 81–120 percent of AMI ($60,251–$90,350)  Above Moderate Income Above 120 percent of AMI ($90,350 or more) Table HNA-6 shows the maximum annual income level for each income group adjusted for household size for Riverside County. The maximum annual income data is then used to calculate the maximum affordable housing payments for different households (varying by income level) and their eligibility for federal housing assistance.
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TABLE HNA-6: MAXIMUM HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY HOUSEHOLD SIZE, 2020 Income
Category
Household Size
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Extremely Low $15,850 $18,100 $21,720 $26,200 $30,680 $35,160 $39,640 $44,120 Very Low $26,400 $30,150 $33,900 $37,650 $40,700 $43,700 $46,700 $49,700 Low $42,200 $48,200 $54,250 $60,250 $65,100 $69,900 $74,750 $79,550 Median $52,700 $60,250 $67,750 $75,300 $81,300 $87,350 $93,350 $99,400 Moderate $63,250 $72,300 $81,300 $90,350 $97,600 $104,800 $112,050 $119,250 Source: HCD State Income Limits 2020

HOUSEHOLD INCOME
Table HNA-7 provides a summary of Wildomar households in the extremely low-income, very low-income, and low-income range. As shown in Table HNA-7, 22.1 percent of Wildomar households are in the lowincome range, 7.7 percent are within the very low-income range, and 11.5 percent have an extremely lowincome range.

TABLE HNA-7: HOUSEHOLD BY INCOME CATEGORY, 2020
Income Range
Renter Households Owner Households Total Households
Number Percentage Number Percentage Number Percentage
Extremely Low (0-30% AMI 615 19.9% 547 7.8% 1162 11.5%
Very Low (30%-50% AMI) 276 8.9% 505 7.2% 781 7.7%
Low (50%-80% AMI) 736 23.8% 1500 21.4% 2,236 22.1%
Moderate (80-120% AMI) 666 21.5% 1162 16.6% 1828 18.1%
Above Moderate (120% AMI
or Greater)
799 25.8% 3305 47.1% 4104 40.6%
Total Households 3,091 100.0% 7,018 100.0% 10,109 100.0% Source: 2014-2018 ACS, Table S1901; HCD State Income Limits 2020 157

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OVERPAYMENT
State and federal housing law defines overpayment (or cost burdened) as a household paying more than 30 percent of gross income for housing expenses. Severe cost burden occurs when a household pays more than 50 percent of its income on housing. Housing overpayment is especially problematic for lower-income households that have limited resources for other living expenses and is an important measure of the affordability of housing within a city. Overpayment for housing is based on the total cost of shelter compared to a household’s ability to pay. Specifically, overpayment is defined as a household paying more than 30 percent of their gross household income for shelter. According to the U.S. Census, shelter cost is the monthly owner costs (mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts to purchase or similar debts on the property, taxes, and insurance) or the gross rent (contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities).

A total of 2,060 owner households (20.7 percent of total households) were paying more than 30 percent of their income for housing between 2013 to 2017 (see Table HNA-8). In contrast, 1,660 renter households (16.7 percent of total households) were paying more than 30 percent of their income for housing.

Of all owner-occupied households within Wildomar, 285 (2.9 percent) are considered extremely low-income; for 50 percent of those households, the cost of housing is greater than half of the gross household income.

Out of all renter-occupied households within Wildomar, 450 (4.5 percent) are considered extremely low income; for 85 percent of those households, the cost of housing is greater than half of their household incomes. The City has included program 11-1 to assist with the TABLE HNA-8: HOUSING OVERPAYMENT FOR LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS Total Household Characteristics Number Percent of Total Households
Total occupied units (households) 9,935 100.0%
Total Renter households 3,035 30.5%
Total Owner Households 6,900 69.5%
Total lower income (0-80% of HAMFI) households 3,070 30.9% Lower-income renters (0-80%) 1,430 14.4%
Lower-income owners (0-80%) 1,640 16.5%
Extremely low-income renters (0-30%) 450 4.5%
Extremely low-income owners (0-30%) 285 2.9%
Lower-income households paying more than 50% 1,515 15.2% Lower-income renter households severely overpaying 810 8.2% 158

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Total Household Characteristics Number Percent of Total Households
Lower-income owner households severely overpaying 700 7.0% Extremely Low Income (0-30%) 735 7.4%
ELI Renter HH severely overpaying 385 3.9%
ELI Owner HH severely overpaying 145 1.5%
Income between 30%-50% 520 5.2%
Income between 50% -80% 460 4.6%
Lower income households paying more than 30% 2,310 23.3% Lower-income renter households overpaying 1,215 12.2%
Lower-income owner households overpaying 1,095 11.0%
Extremely Low Income (0-30%) 625 6.3%
Income between 30%-50% 760 7.6%
Income between 50% -80% 925 9.3%
Total Households Overpaying 3,720 37.4%
Total Renter Households Overpaying 1,660 16.7%
Total Owner Households Overpaying 2,060 20.7%
Source: 2013-2017 CHAS Data Sets https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/cp.html

EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY
The economy has an important impact on housing needs. Employment growth typically results in increased housing demand in areas that serve as regional employment centers. Moreover, the type of occupation and income levels for new employment also affect housing demand. This section describes the economic and employment patterns in Wildomar and how these patterns influence housing needs. As of 2018, the management economic sector was the largest employer of Wildomar residents, providing 4,920 jobs, or 31 percent of the workforce. The second-largest sector was sales, which employed 3,721 Wildomar residents, or 23 percent, of the workforce. Other large economic sectors include services (3,610 people, or 23 percent); production (1,956 people, or 12 percent); and natural resources (1,866 people, or 12 percent). Figure HNA1 shows the types of industries for residents working in the City of Wildomar in 2018 and the employment percentage per occupation.
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FIGURE HNA-1: EMPLOYMENT BY OCCUPATION, 2018
Source: 2014-2018 ACS using groupings of Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes.

HOUSING STOCK CHARACTERISTICS
This section describes the housing characteristics and conditions that affect housing needs in Wildomar.

Important housing stock characteristics include housing type, tenure, vacancy rates, age, condition, cost, and affordability.

HOUSING TYPE
According to California’s Department of Finance, 69.4 percent of the city’s housing stock consisted of singlefamily homes and 5.0 percent were multifamily units, with the remaining 25.2 percent being mobile homes.

Riverside County had almost the same proportion of single-family homes (68.4 percent) but had three times more multifamily units (16.0 percent) (Table HNA-9). Riverside County had a significantly lower proportion of mobile homes (9.4 percent) than Wildomar (25.2 percent).

TABLE HNA-9: HOUSING UNITS BY HOUSING TYPE
Housing Type City of Wildomar Riverside County
Number Percentage Number Percentage
Single-Family Detached 8,044 69.4% 585,544 68.4%
Single-Family Attached 45 0.4% 52,844 6.2%
Multifamily 2–4 Units 27 0.2% 39,044 4.6%
4,920
3,610 3,721
1,866 1,956
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
Management Services Sales Natural Resources Production
Wildomar
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Housing Type City of Wildomar Riverside County
Number Percentage Number Percentage
Multifamily 5+ Units 552 4.8% 98,023 11.4%
Mobile Homes 2,916 25.2% 80,669 9.4%
Total Housing Units 11,584 100.0% 856,124 100.0%
Source: CA DOF E-5 Population and Housing Unit Estimates

HOUSING TENURE
Housing tenure (owner versus renter) can be affected by many factors, such as housing cost (interest rates, economics, land supply, and development constraints), housing type, housing availability, job availability, and consumer preference. Table HNA-10 details housing tenure in Wildomar and Riverside County according to the 2014-2018 ACS. The City of Wildomar has a slightly higher owner-occupied household percentage (69.4 percent) than that of Riverside County (65.8 percent).

TABLE HNA-10: HOUSING TENURE
Housing Tenure City of Wildomar Riverside County
Number Percentage Number Percentage
Owner-Occupied Households 7,018 69.4% 472,401 65.8%
Renter-Occupied Households 3,091 30.6% 245,948 34.2%
Source: 2014-2018 ACS

VACANCY RATE
Vacancy rates of 5 percent for rental housing and 1.5 percent for ownership housing are generally considered to be healthy. A higher vacancy rate may indicate an excess supply of units and a softer market, and result in lower housing prices. A lower vacancy rate may indicate a shortage of housing and high competition for available housing, which generally leads to higher housing prices and diminished affordability.

Table HNA-11 shows the occupancy status of the housing stock according to the 2014-2018 ACS. The City of Wildomar had a total vacancy rate of 4.5 percent as compared to Riverside County as a whole, which had a vacancy rate of 13.8 percent. As shown in Table HNA-11, the City of Wildomar homeowner vacancy rate was 0.4 percent and the rental vacancy rate was 1.0 percent. For the county as a whole, the homeowner vacancy rate was 1.1 percent, and the rental vacancy rate was 1.7 percent. 161

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TABLE HNA-11: OCCUPANCY STATUS OF HOUSING STOCK
Type City of Wildomar Riverside County
Number Percentage Number Percentage
Occupied 10,109 95.5% 718,349 86.2%
Vacant 474 4.5% 115,253 13.8%
For rent 109 1.0% 13,906 1.7%
For sale 45 0.4% 9,184 1.1%
Rented/sold, not occupied 88 0.8% 5,980 0.7%
For seasonal/recreational or occasional use 83 0.8% 65,882 7.9% For migrant workers 0 0.0% 656 0.1%
Other vacant 149 1.4% 19,645 2.4%
Total Housing Units 10,583 100.0% 833,602 100.0%
Source: 2014-2018 ACS

HOUSING CONDITIONS
Housing conditions are an important indicator of quality of life in the City of Wildomar. Like any asset, housing ages and deteriorates over time. If not regularly maintained, structures can deteriorate and discourage reinvestment, depress neighborhood property values, and even become health hazards. Thus, maintaining and improving housing quality is an important goal for communities.

An indication of the quality of the housing stock is its general age. Typically, housing over 30 years old is likely to have rehabilitation needs that may include plumbing, roof repairs, foundation work, and other repairs. Figure HNA-2 displays the age of Wildomar’s housing stock starting from before 1939 up until 2014 and later, per the 2014-2018 ACS.

Among the housing stock, 51.4 percent of the housing units in Wildomar were built since 1990. The remaining 48.7 percent of the housing stock is over 30 years old, meaning rehabilitation needs could be necessary in certain homes.

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FIGURE HNA-2: AGE OF HOUSING STOCK
Source: 2014-2018 ACS

HOUSING COST AND AFFORDABILITY
One of the major barriers to housing availability is the cost of housing. To provide housing to all economic levels in the community, a wide variety of housing opportunities at various prices should be made available.

Housing affordability is dependent on income and housing costs.

Housing affordability is based on the relationship between household income and housing expenses.

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and HCD, housing is considered “affordable” if the monthly housing cost is no more than 30 percent of a household’s gross income.

Sales Prices
According to Realtor.com, the median sales price for homes in Wildomar as of December 2020 was $477,500 (Table HNA-12). The median sales price in Wildomar is higher than Lake Elsinore and Menifee at $435,000 and $426,000, respectively. However, the median sales price in Wildomar is slightly lower compared to Murrieta ($505,000).

3.7%

2.2%

32.5%

13.0%

27.6%

11.0%

5.2%

2.0% 0.8% 2.1%
2014 &
Later
2010-2013 2000-2009 1990-1999 1980-1989 1970-1979 1960-1969 1950-1959 1940-1949 1939 & Earlier
Percent of Total Units
Wildomar (%)
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TABLE HNA-12: MEDIAN SALES PRICES, 2020
Jurisdiction Median Sales Price
Wildomar $477,500
Lake Elsinore $435,000
Menifee $426,000
Murrieta $505,000
Source: Realtor.com, December 2020
Rental Prices
Table HNA-13 shows the rental costs in Wildomar by the number of bedrooms. Two-bedrooms homes had the highest number of listings and were available for rent at an average price of $2,039. One-bedroom homes had the second-highest number of listings at an average rental price of $1,965. As indicated by Table HNA13, Wildomar only had 12 rental homes listed during October 2020.

TABLE HNA-13: MEDIAN RENTAL COST BY HOUSING TYPE, 2020
Housing Type 1 Bedroom 2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms Number of Listings 3 6 2 1
Median Price $1,965 $2,039 $2,145 $2,745
Price Range $1,786-1,970 $1,695-$2,369 $1,550-$2,740 -
Source: Hotpads.com, Zillow.com, Realtor.com, October 2020 Housing Affordability
Table HNA-14 provides the affordable rents and maximum purchase price, based on the HCD income limits for Riverside County. As shown in Table HNA-14, the maximum affordable rent is $655 for an extremely low-income four-person household, $941 monthly for a very low-income household, $1,506 for a low-income household, and $2,259 for a moderate-income household. As shown in Table HNA-13, two- and threebedroom units were renting at median prices of $2,039 to $2,145, respectively, and therefore are out of the affordability range for extremely low-income, very low-income, and low-income households. The two- and three-bedroom units are within the price range for moderate-income households. As shown in Table HNA-13, some units on the lower end of the price range are only within the affordability range for lowincome and moderate-income households. 164

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As of December 2020, the median sales price for all single-family homes in the city was $477,500. The maximum affordable sales price for a four-person household is $163,536 for an extremely low-income household, $235,005 for a very low-income household, $376,070 for a low-income household, and $563,949 for a moderate-income household. This indicates that only moderate-income households would be able to afford existing and newly constructed homes in Wildomar at a median sales price of $477,500.

TABLE HNA-14: HOUSING AFFORDABILITY BY INCOME LEVEL
(BASED ON A FOUR-PERSON HOUSEHOLD)
Income Level (Based on a 4-Person Household)
Extremely Low Very Low Low Moderate
Annual Income $26,200 $37,650 $60,250 $90,350
Monthly Income $2,183 $3,138 $5,021 $7,529
Maximum Monthly Gross Rent1 $655 $941 $1,506 $2,259
Maximum Purchase Price2 $163,536 $235,005 $376,070 $563,949 Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development 2020 State Income Limits Notes:

1. Affordable cost 30 percent of gross household income spent on housing.

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SPECIAL NEEDS GROUPS
Certain groups have greater difficulty in finding acceptable, affordable housing due to special circumstances relating to employment and income, household characteristics, and disabilities, among others. These “special needs” groups include seniors, persons with disabilities, large households, single-parent households (femaleheaded households with children, in particular), homeless persons, and farmworkers.

SENIORS
Senior residents have many different housing needs, depending on their age, level of income, current tenure status, cultural background, and health status. Senior households may need assistance with personal and financial affairs, networks of care to provide services and daily assistance, and even possible architectural design features that could accommodate disabilities that would help ensure continued independent living.

According to the 2014-2018 ACS, there were 4,534 seniors or 12.5 percent of the total population (age 65 and over) in the City of Wildomar. Riverside County as a whole had a slightly higher percentage of seniors with

13.8 percent of persons ages 65 and over.

Of the senior population, 2,366 seniors were householders in Wildomar, representing 23.2 percent of all households in the city. Of those senior householders, approximately 76.0 percent were owner-occupied and

24.0 percent were renter-occupied. Riverside County’s breakdown was similar with 79.2 percent and 20.8 percent, respectively.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Physical, mental, and/or developmental disabilities may prevent a person from working, may restrict one’s mobility, or may make it difficult to care for oneself. Persons with disabilities have special housing needs often related to the limited ability to earn a sufficient income and a lack of accessible and affordable housing. Some residents have disabilities that require living in a supportive or institutional setting.

The American Disabilities Act (ADA) defines an individual with a disability as “as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person who has a history or record of such an impairment, or a person who is perceived by others as having such an impairment.” 166

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The City of Wildomar has a disabled population of 9,925 persons, approximately 27.6 percent of the total population, according to the 2014–2018 ACS. Table HNA-15 provides additional characteristics for the disabled population.

To meet the special needs of disabled residents, the City supports the upgrade of existing buildings to conform to ADA requirements. The City has included Program H-5.1 to support development of housing accessible to persons with a disability.

TABLE HNA-15: DISABILITIES BY AGE
Type of Disability
Age Group With
Disability
Total
Population
Percentage
with a
Disability
Under 18
Years
18-64
Years
65+
Years
City of Wildomar
Hearing Difficulty 17 376 920 1,313
35,973 27.6%
Vision Difficulty 27 589 340 956
Cognitive Difficulty 548 879 630 2,057
Ambulatory Difficulty 28 1,186 1,440 2,654
Self-Care Difficulty 130 475 672 1,277
Independent Living Difficulty --* 753 915 1,668
Riverside County
Hearing Difficulty 3,516 24,921 48,125 76,562
2,361,744 22.5%
Vision Difficulty 4,518 26,258 22,570 53,346
Cognitive Difficulty 15,171 53,819 29,630 98,620
Ambulatory Difficulty 2,433 63,836 76,195 142,464
Self-Care Difficulty 4,472 26,019 29,419 59,910
Independent Living Difficulty --* 50,110 51,241 101,351 Source: 2014-2018 ACS
* No data available for this age group with this disability.

Persons with Developmental Disabilities (Senate Bill 812) Senate Bill (SB) 812 (Ashburn, 2010) requires the City to include in its analysis of “Special Needs Groups” the needs of those with a developmental disability within the community. According to Section 4512 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, “developmental disability” means a disability that originates before an individual attains 18 years of age, continues, or can be expected to continue, indefinitely, and constitutes a 167

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substantial disability for that individual. It includes intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism.

This term also includes disabling conditions found to be closely related to intellectual disability or to require treatment similar to that required for individuals with intellectual disabilities but does not include other conditions that are solely physical in nature.

Many developmentally disabled persons can live and work independently within a conventional housing environment. More severely disabled persons require a group living environment where supervision is provided. The most severely affected persons may require an institutional environment where medical aid and physical therapy are provided. Because developmental disabilities exist before adulthood, the first issue in supportive housing for the developmentally disabled is the transition from the person’s living situation as a child to an appropriate level of independence as an adult.

The California Department of Developmental Services (CDDS) currently provides community-based services to approximately 330,000 with developmental disabilities and their families through a statewide system of 21 regional centers, four developmental centers, and two community-based facilities. The Inland Regional Center is one of 21 regional centers in the State of California that provides point of entry to services for people with developmental disabilities. The center is a private, nonprofit community agency that contracts with local businesses to offer a wide range of services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

The information in Table HNA-16 is from the California Department of Developmental Services, charged by the State of California to oversee the coordination and care of people with developmental disabilities, provides a closer look at the disabled population by age.

TABLE HNA-16: DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED RESIDENTS, BY AGE Zip Code Area 0-17 Years 18+Years Total
92595 152 114 266
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LARGE HOUSEHOLDS
Large households are defined as households with five or more members. Large households comprise a special needs group because of the need for larger dwelling units, which are often in limited supply and therefore command higher prices. To save for other basic necessities, such as food, clothing, and medical care, it is common for lower-income large households to reside in smaller dwelling units, frequently resulting in overcrowding.

Based on estimates from the 2014-2018 ACS, 19.9 percent (2,012) of Wildomar’s households were large households, including 5.3 percent (537) that had six or more persons and 3.7 percent (376) that had seven or more persons.

As previously mentioned, 2,012 households in Wildomar were occupied by five or more persons. Of those, 1,323 were owner-occupied households and 689 were renter-occupied households.

SINGLE-PARENT HOUSEHOLDS
Single-parent households (which are predominantly female-headed) are one-parent households with children under the age of 18 living at home. For these households, living expenses generally require a larger proportion of income relative to two-parent households. Therefore, finding affordable, decent, and safe housing is often more difficult for single-parent households. Additionally, single-parent households have special needs involving access to daycare or childcare, healthcare, and other supportive services.

According to the 2014-2018 ACS, 21.7 percent (2,190 households) of households in the city were singleparent households. Of these households, approximately 64.0 percent (1,401 households) were female-headed and the remaining 36.0 percent (789 households) were male-headed.

FARMWORKERS
Farmworkers are generally considered to have special housing needs because of limited income and the unstable nature of employment (i.e., having to move throughout the year from one harvest to the next). The typical temporary nature of farm work is not the case in Wildomar. The only work of this nature is dairy work, which goes on year-round and is not seasonal.
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Based on the 2014–2018 ACS, it is estimated that there are approximately 127 persons employed in the agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting industry, representing only 0.8 percent of the total population. The demand for specific farmworker housing is estimated to be very minimal if at all and therefore housing is addressed through the current housing stock and through overall programs for affordability.

When looking at Riverside County as a whole, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) 2017 Census of Agriculture, there were 11,365 farm workers in Riverside County. Of those farm workers, the majority (8,469 or 75 percent) were seasonal employees, working less than 150 days per year. The remaining one-quarter of farmworkers (3,714 persons) were permanent employees.

EXTREMELY LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
In 2020, the median income for a household of four in Riverside County was $75,300. Households that earn 30 percent or less than the county’s median income are considered “extremely low-income”, making $26,200 or less annually for a household of 4.

Households and individuals with extremely low incomes may experience the greatest challenges in finding suitable, affordable housing. Extremely low-income households often have a combination of housing challenges related to income, credit status, disability or mobility status, family size, household characteristics, supportive service needs, or a lack of affordable housing opportunities. These households typically include seniors on Social Security, individuals with disabilities, single parents, farmworkers, and low-wage workers.

Some extremely low-income individuals and households are homeless. Many extremely low-income households seek rental housing and most likely face overpayment, overcrowding, or substandard housing condition. Some extremely low-income households could have members with mental or other disabilities and special needs.

Approximately 7.4 percent (or 735 households) of households in Wildomar fell into the extremely low-income range, according 2013–2017 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy [CHAS]). Of those households,

38.8 percent (285 households) were owner occupied households and 61.2 percent (450 households) were renter occupied households. Of the 735 extremely low-income households, 85 percent were overpaying (paying more than 30 percent of their income on housing costs) for housing and 72.8 percent were severely overpaying (paying more than 50 percent of their income on housing costs).

To address the need for extremely low-income housing, the City has included Program 3.1, 10.1, and 11.1.

Additionally, the City permits single-room occupancy units, in compliance with Government Code Section 65583(c)(1).
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HOMELESS
Homeless individuals and families have perhaps the most immediate housing need of any group. They also have one of the most difficult sets of housing needs to meet, due to both the diversity and the complexity of factors that lead to homelessness and to community opposition to the siting of facilities that serve homeless clients. California law requires that Housing Elements estimate the need for emergency shelter for homeless people.

The County of Riverside completed a Point-in-Time Homeless Count in January 2020. According to this data, there are approximately six unsheltered persons within the City of Wildomar. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and the Social Work Action Group estimated a total of 15 unsheltered persons living in Wildomar and the surrounding areas but did not have an estimate specific to the City of Wildomar available. Table HNA-17 shows some of the shelter resources available to the homeless in Riverside County.

TABLE HNA-17: HOMELESS SHELTER RESOURCES
Shelter Name Type of
Shelter City Clientele or Needs Serviced
Number
of Beds
Operation SafeHouse Emergency Riverside Runaway youth 17 Operation SafeHouse Transitional Riverside Ages 18-22 years 15 Path of Life Ministries Emergency Riverside General 135 Project T.O.U.C.H. Transitional Temecula General 215
Project T.O.U.C.H. Emergency Temecula Winter Shelter 25 Valley Restart Shelter Emergency Hemet Families 35
Lutheran Social Services Permanent Riverside General 30 Anchor in Christ Transitional Lake Elsinore Substance Abuse 28 The Hacienda (God’s Helping Hand) Transitional Perris Substance Abuse 70 Project Touch Transitional Temecula General 215
Rancho Damacitas Project
Independence Transitional Temecula Former Foster Youth 19 Set Free Ministry Transitional Lake Elsinore Substance Abuse 110 Teen Challenge of Riverside Transitional Riverside Substance Abuse 140 Source: Dreamcenterle.org, Murrieta Community Resource Guide, 2018 171

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ANALYSIS OF AT-RISK HOUSING
California Housing Element law requires the analysis of government-assisted housing units that are eligible to convert from low-income housing to market-rate housing during the next 10 years due to expiring subsidies, mortgage prepayments, or expiration of affordability restrictions and development of programs aimed at their preservation.

INVENTORY OF AFFORDABLE UNITS
An inventory of assisted units in the City of Wildomar was compiled based on information gathered from the California Housing Partnership Corporation (Table HNA-18). According to the California Housing Partnership Corporation, there is one assisted property in Wildomar. This property is not at risk of opting out of programs that keep them affordable to very low- and low-income households over the Housing Element period (2021-2029).

TABLE HNA-18: ASSISTED UNITS INVENTORY
Projects Total
Units
Assisted
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Earliest Date of
Conversion
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Efforts by the City to retain low-income housing must be able to draw upon two basic types of preservation resources: organizational and financial. Qualified nonprofit entities need to be made aware of the future possibilities of units becoming at risk. Should a property become at risk, the City maintains an active list of resources by which to preserve that property.

In addition, the City of Wildomar will develop procedures for monitoring and preserving at-risk units, which will include the following:
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 Maintain contact with the owners and managers of existing affordable housing to determine if there are plans to opt out in the future and offer assistance in locating eligible buyers.  Develop and maintain a list of potential purchasers of at-risk units and act as a liaison between owners and eligible purchasers.
 Ensure that all owners and managers of affordable housing are provided with applicable state and federal laws regarding notice to tenants of the owner’s desire to opt out or prepay. State law requires a 12-month notice.

Nonprofit Entities
Nonprofit entities serving Riverside County, including Wildomar, can be contacted to gauge their interest and ability in acquiring and/or managing units at risk of conversion. A partial listing of entities with resources in the Riverside County area includes:
 Alternatives for Domestic Violence
 Shelter from the Storm
 Nexus for Affordable Housing
 Catholic Charities
 Coachella Valley Housing Coalition
 Fair Housing Council of Riverside County
 Family Service Association of Riverside County
 Habitat for Humanity
 Lutheran Social Services
 BUILD Leadership Development
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ASSESSMENT OF FAIR HOUSING
Assembly Bill (AB) 686 requires that all housing elements due on or after January 1, 2021, must contain an Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) consistent with the core elements of the analysis required by the federal Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Final Rule of July 16, 2015.

Under state law, AFFH means “taking meaningful actions, in addition to combating discrimination, that overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on protected characteristics.”
In order to comply with AB 686, the City has completed the following outreach and analysis.

OUTREACH
As discussed in the Public Participation section of the Housing Element, the City held a Planning Commission Study Session and invited the public to attend and participate. This study session was held in addition to the standard public hearing process and conducted individual consultations with stakeholders. A flyer with information about the workshop was sent to local service providers, affordable housing developers, and legal aid providers in an effort to reach lower-income residents and special needs groups. At this public outreach presentation, the Planning Commission discussed the need to address affordable housing issues in general.

No community members elected to participate; however, the event was held virtually and is available on the City’s website, so residents have ongoing access to this information. The City has included Program H-17.1 to conduct ongoing outreach to engage members of all socio-economic groups and recruit members of underrepresented groups to participate in Planning Commission, City Council, and committees as they are formed. Members of the community were also encouraged to share input to ask questions before and after the workshop by emailing the Planning Director.

The City also conducted one-on-one consultation meetings with housing advocates, housing and service providers, and community organizations who serve the general public and special needs groups. As with the workshop, the purpose of these consultations was to solicit direct feedback on housing needs, barriers to fair and affordable housing, and opportunities for development from all community groups, not just those who are able to attend the study session and public hearings. The primary concerns that stakeholders raised related to fair housing included:
 Limited availability of appropriately zoned land to accommodate high-density affordable housing that limits mobility options for lower income households;
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 Lack of a varied housing supply that can result in occupants living in inaccessible housing for their needs or overcrowded situations;
 Discriminatory practices by landlords against low-income persons and persons with disabilities; and  Community opposition to affordable, high-density housing in the City.

The issues raised by stakeholders identified barriers to fair housing in the form of housing mobility opportunities and exclusionary behaviors that may result in displacement. In order to address these, the City has included Programs H-1.1 and H-1.2 to ensure there is a supply of high-density land available and Program H-17.1 to address discriminatory practices and community position on high-density housing. The collection process for this qualitative data is described in greater detail in the Public Participation section of this Housing Element.

The primary fair housing issues identified by the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County (FHCRC) were refusal by landlords to grant reasonable accommodation requests and poor housing conditions, specifically pest infestations and mold that can create health problems for occupants. In both instances, FHCRC noted that these issues, and others, present barriers to safe and equal housing opportunities, particularly for lowerincome households that may have more limited housing options. The City will provide biannual training for landlords on their responsibilities to their tenants and fair housing laws (Program H-17.1) and will develop a code enforcement program to ensure owners are addressing building and maintenance issues without displacing occupants, or with relocation assistance (Program H-15.1). Additional data collected from the FHCRC on local and regional fair housing issues is described in the Enforcement and Outreach Capacity section of this assessment.

The local data and knowledge gathered during these consultations was used to inform this assessment of fair housing issues, reveal barriers to fair housing, and identify factors that contribute to these issues (Table HNA-19). In an effort to gather ongoing local input and data and encourage all residents to participate in planning processes, the City has included Program H-17.1 to meet annually with fair housing providers to discuss local fair housing issues and concerns, offer translation services to improve accessibility for all residents, conduct targeted outreach to underrepresented groups, and meet with service providers for special needs and underrepresented groups.
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ASSESSMENT OF FAIR HOUSING ISSUES
The California Government Code Section 65583 (10)(A)(ii) requires the City of Wildomar to analyze areas of segregation, racially or ethnically concentrated areas of poverty, disparities in access to opportunity, and disproportionate housing needs, including displacement risk. Since 2017, the California Tax Allocation Committee (TCAC) and HCD have developed annual maps of access to resources such as high-paying job opportunities, proficient schools, safe and clean neighborhoods, and other healthy economic, social, and environmental indicators to provide evidence-based research for policy recommendations. This effort has been dubbed “opportunity mapping” and is available to all jurisdictions to assess access to opportunities within their community. According to the HCD/TCAC 2020 Opportunity Areas Map, the City of Wildomar is split between high/highest resource areas south of Wildomar Trail and moderate resource in most areas to the north of Wildomar Trail, except for high resource areas south of Palomar Street (Figure HNA-3). While there are no low resource areas or areas of high segregation and poverty in the City of Wildomar, all areas west of the City in Lake Elsinore are considered low resource. Although the City does not plan for housing for these areas, it is likely that many of these residents rely on Wildomar for services and it is possible that people that work in Wildomar live in these areas. As such, the City has taken a broader view than just the city limits when assessing fair housing issues.

Some of the indicators identified by TCAC and HCD to determine the access to opportunity include high levels of employment and close proximity to jobs, access to effective educational opportunities for both children and adults, low concentration of poverty, and low levels of environmental pollutants, among others.

These indicator scores decrease as the level of designation decreases until “Low Resource” areas, which typically have limited access to education and employment opportunities and may have poor environmental quality. The trends and factors that have resulted in these patterns of access to resources, and other fair housing issues, may have stemmed from historical patterns or from current practices.

Patterns of Integration and Segregation
Diversity
As shown in Figure HNA-4, in 2018 the City of Wildomar had a similar diversity index score to much of the surrounding areas. However, while the majority of residents in communities north of Wildomar identify as Hispanic, Wildomar is predominantly White and non-Hispanic, as described in the Community Profile of the Housing Element. In the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) region, northern areas in Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties have a higher percentage of residents that identify as Hispanic than White. This trend differs from more southern areas of the SCAG region, including Wildomar. Wildomar more closely reflects the patterns of diversity found in urban areas of Riverside County, where the diversity index is consistent across communities, indicating that there are not concentrated areas of more or less diversity. 176

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While 68.1 percent of Wildomar residents identify as White, there do not appear to be any areas with significantly higher or lower levels of diversity than any other within the city or immediately adjacent areas (Figure HNA-4), suggesting that the community is well integrated in this regard. This trend is an increase in the distribution of diversity scores across the city since even 2010, when the diversity index scores were slightly lower in the southeastern portion of the city.

Income and Race
A racially or ethnically concentrated area of poverty (R/ECAPs) is an area in which 50 percent or more of the population identifies as non-White and 40 percent or more of residents are living in poverty. In the SCAG region, there are several R/ECAPs located in major cities and unincorporated areas. However, there are no R/ECAPs located in the City of Wildomar. The nearest R/ECAP is the community of Meadowbrook located northeast of Wildomar. While there are no R/ECAPs in Wildomar, there is a higher percent of the population living below the poverty line along the northwestern city limit adjacent to the City of Lake Elsinore. Across Lake Elsinore, there is a significantly higher rate of poverty than anywhere in Wildomar (Figure HNA-5). As shown in Figure HNA-5, there is a slightly higher rate of poverty southwest of I-15 in Wildomar than to the north of the freeway, which corresponds with a higher concentration of Housing Choice Voucher recipients living between Palomar Street, Central Avenue, Clinton Keith Road, and I-15. In this area, 5 to 15 percent of housing units are occupied by voucher holders, while there are no notable concentrations east of I-15.

Beginning January 1, 2020, under California Government Code Section 12927(i), landlords must accept Housing Choice Vouchers as an acceptable source of income for tenants. Therefore, the concentration of voucher recipients may be due to the availability of housing that is affordable with a voucher, meets the condition requirements of the voucher, or that landlords in other areas of the city are unaware of the requirement to accept vouchers. While 12.4 percent of the population in Wildomar has an income at or below the poverty line, this is a decrease from 15 percent in 2015. Despite this slight decline, the City has included Program H-17.1 to provide regular training to landlords on requirements under fair housing law and Programs H-3.2, H-4.1, and H-7.1 to expand the supply of affordable housing so there are more options for lower-income households throughout the city.

In contrast to a R/ECAP, a racially concentrated area of affluence (RCAA) is defined as a census tract in which 80 percent or more of the population is White and has a median income greater than $125,000 annually.

While there is a higher median income in the southern portion of the City, south of Clinton Keith Road, these areas do not correspond with a White population that is 80 percent or more of the population in that area.

Therefore, there are no areas of Wildomar that qualify as a RCAA. Most RCAAs in the SCAG region are located in coastal communities while inland suburban communities do not reflect this pattern.

Persons with Disabilities
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As discussed in the Community Profile section of the Housing Element, approximately 27.6 percent of Wildomar’s population in 2018 had at least one disability, and 40.2 percent of those individuals were seniors, who are more likely to have an ambulatory, visual, or hearing disability. Since 2014, the percent of the population with a disability has increased slightly across the City, but still reflects the SCAG region and the rate of disability is even across the City. The rate of disability in Wildomar is similar to all incorporated jurisdictions in Riverside County and most suburban communities in the SCAG region. Disability rates are higher further inland in the region, indicating that the City of Wildomar does not have a disproportionate concentration of persons with disabilities when compared to the region or a smaller percentage of persons with disabilities that would indicate barriers to this population. In Wildomar, the senior population has increased since 2012, from 9.8 percent of the population to 12.5 percent in 2018, which may account for a large portion of the increase in the percentage of the population with a disability during this time period, from

10.4 percent in 2012 to 13.9 percent in 2018. The City will explore amending the Wildomar Municipal Code to allow residential care facilities for seven or more persons in all residential zones to ensure that residents are able to age in place with access to the resources they need (Program H-11.2) and will work with disability service providers to identify whether there is unmet demand for services in any area of the city (Program H17.1).

Familial Status
Wildomar has historically been highly family-oriented, a pattern that exists today, and will in the future. As shown in Figure HNA-6, Wildomar and the surrounding areas are dominated by married-couple families and families with children. Given the low vacancy rate for both ownership units (0.4 percent) and rental units (1.0 percent) in 2018, this may suggest that there is a shortage of homes to meet the needs of existing family types in Wildomar. While many communities across the SCAG region are predominantly made up of marriedcouple families, like Wildomar, the percentage of households with children decreases in more rural and unincorporated areas, especially in the eastern portion of the region. The City will work with developers to promote and incentivize the development of a variety of housing types to meet the needs of all current and future residents (Programs H-4.1).

Other Relevant Factors
While not incorporated until 2008, development in the Wildomar area began in the 1880s with the introduction of train service to present day Lake Elsinore. In 1885, the first map of the Wildomar townsite was made by its founders and formal development began thereafter with the construction of a school, federal buildings, and a town center. The townsite was originally platted for large-lot, single-family construction, which was standard for the time but supported a lower-density downtown that persists today. While Wildomar’s growth originated with the construction of the Southern Pacific Railroad through the townsite, heavy rains in 1884 washed out the tracks which were never replaced. The following century of slow growth 178

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therefore, was not largely influenced by the presence of the railroad beyond a concentration of retail and commercial at the original center of town where which, in some jurisdictions, can result in significantly different land use patterns and segregation.

With the opening of the Temecula Valley Freeway (Interstate [I-] 15) in 1985, Wildomar’s community was revitalized, and growth began again. Due to its historic foundation as a railroad community, Wildomar’s services are generally located along the in the original center of town where the railroad once was and have since stretched along the length of the I-15 corridor. Interstate 15 bisects the City in a north-south direction.

Areas west of I-15 are typically smaller, older homes, indicative of the older nature of this part of the city, which tend to be more affordable than larger, newer homes east of I-15. West of I-15, poverty rates tend to be higher, ranging from approximately 6.5 percent to 13.4 percent, while east of I-15 rates range from 4.2 to

10.0 percent. While these do not differ significantly, the presence of smaller, more affordable homes may be more accessible for lower-income households, resulting in a slightly higher rate of poverty. In order to address the disproportionate concentration of lower-income households, the City will employ several strategies to encourage the construction of affordable housing in high opportunity areas and throughout the city to facilitate housing mobility (Programs H-3.2, H-4.1, H-7.1, and H-9.1).

The hillside arching through the eastern portion of the City present another barrier in Wildomar. The topography creates a barrier between the residential and commercial areas to the south of the mountains and the residential area to the north. Additionally, due to steeper topography adjacent to the hillside, development is more limited with regards to high density housing construction. Its historical ties to the railroad community and geographic location have resulted in the distribution of density Wildomar has today, with higher-density residential uses concentrated on the northern and southern areas of the City and lower-density uses in the historic areas. However, poverty rates, racial and ethnic concentrations, and other potential indicators of segregation do not exist between areas north and south of the topographic barrier. Housing north of the mountains reflect the development patterns south of the mountains, east of I-15, with larger homes in suburban development. Additionally, despite topographic factors and transportation routes that have influenced how the City of Wildomar has grown in the last 40 years, public investment in infrastructure has remained balanced throughout the city. There is no history of disproportionate investment in certain areas of the city, or lack of investment in others. Therefore, there are no patterns of disproportionate access to opportunity as a result of public investment.

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the interstate and other major transit routes. The County established Mixed Use Planning Areas which still exist today, emphasizing a shift toward denser, more integrated residential and commercial development.

When the City of Wildomar incorporated, it inherited both the current and historic growth patterns that had resulted from being part of unincorporated Riverside County. Riverside County has no history of exclusionary zoning practices or land use policies that influenced the development of present-day Wildomar. Growth was dependent on access to transit and resources and resulted in a denser city core and more suburban exteriors that were not explicitly exclusionary.

In the last decade, population growth has primarily occurred east of I-15, in newer areas of the city with available land. West of I-15 between Almond Street and Wildomar Trail, and west of Palomar Street, the population decreased slightly. The concentration of population growth is not surprising considering that most areas west of I-15 are built out, however the declining population in some neighborhoods west of I-15 may be a symptom of residents being drawn to other neighborhoods of Wildomar or elsewhere. To ensure that residents have access to a variety of affordable housing types to remain in their neighborhood if they choose to, the City will pursue funding to assist homeowners with securing rehabilitation funding (Program H-14.1), allow ADU’s in all residential zones (Program H-9.1), and will develop a program to connect lower-income residents with affordable housing opportunities. (Programs H-4.1 and H-17.1) Educational attainment may also indicate discrepancies in access to educational opportunities, or varying needs for types of employment based on education levels. In 2019, approximately 81.6 percent of Wildomar residents had earned a high school diploma while approximately 11.5 percent had a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are no neighborhoods in the City that have notably lower rates of attainment of a bachelor’s degree or higher; however, west of Palomar Street and west of Lost Road have high school educational attainment rates of 64.4 percent and 69.9 percent, respectively. However, despite areas with lower educational attainment levels, these areas do not have lower median incomes or other indicators of fair housing issues beyond what is discussed throughout this assessment of fair housing. Educational attainment may still be a cause of fair housing issues; therefore, the City will promote the availability of the County’s CalWorks program to assist lower-income households to enter or re-enter the workforce and will work with the school district and developers to ensure all neighborhoods have equal access to strong educational opportunities (Program H-17.1).

Access to Opportunity
Educational Opportunities
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approximately 11 schools located within city limits, 8 are located west of I-15. Due to geographical constraints, there are limited areas of development east of I-15 and, therefore, less need for schools in this area. However, there are no schools located in the developed northeast corner of Wildomar, reducing access to schools for residents of this area. As shown in Figure HNA-7, a more positive educational outcome is expected for students in the southern portion of the city, where there is greater access to resources, including schools. The access to strong educational opportunities decreases in the northern portion of the city, though remains higher than areas west of Wildomar. There is a significant discrepancy in expected educational outcome for residents between these two areas of the city, suggesting that there is more limited access to high-quality schools in the northwestern areas of the city due to the quality of schools or proximity to them. The City will work with school districts and developers to ensure residential development in the northern portion of the city can be accommodated by existing school capacity or will assist with identifying a site for a new school, if needed (Program H-17.1). Despite the differences in expected educational outcome between the northern and southern reaches of the city, Wildomar as a whole has a more positive educational outcome expected than many areas in the SCAG region and Riverside County. Wildomar reflects the educational scores in the nearby cities of Murrieta, Temecula, and Rancho Santa Margarita, and has a significantly higher score than the cities of Lake Elsinore, Perris, and Hemet. In the SCAG region, suburban communities tend to have higher educational scores than urban and rural, which reflects the score in Wildomar as a suburban city.

Employment Opportunities
According to HUD’s 2017 analysis of proximity to jobs, Wildomar, and most of western Riverside County, are located far from employment opportunities (Figure HNA-8). However, the mean commute times of residents, as reported by ACS, suggest that residents of Wildomar are located within a similar distance to jobs as residents of Temecula, which HUD identified as a job center. The mean commute time for residents of Wildomar was 37.4 minutes in 2019, which has not changed since 2010. This was only slightly higher than that for residents of the cities of Temecula (36.1 minutes) and Murrieta (35.7 minutes), and lower than other surrounding communities, including the cities of Lake Elsinore (45.5 minutes), Menifee (42.9 minutes), and Perris (37.7 minutes). In addition to having a stable commute time that is similar to surrounding communities, the unemployment rate in Wildomar is similar to, or lower than, all of these jurisdictions, as well as the County as a whole, according to the California Employment Development Department. Before the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a national spike in unemployment, the unemployment rate in the City of Wildomar in 2020 was 3.9 percent, lower than the Riverside County rate of 4.2 percent. In December 2020, that rate had increased to 8.3 percent in the city, but remained lower than Riverside County rate of 9.1 percent. Therefore, given this data, the supply of jobs for Wildomar residents appears to meet demand and does not differ significantly from the region.
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Mobility
Wildomar residents are served by Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) routes 8 and 23. Route 8 operates on a loop between Lake Elsinore and Wildomar and Route 23 runs from Wildomar to Temecula, with a stop in Murrieta. Both routes operate seven days per week, approximately 12 hours per day, but have 60- to 75-minute headways. There are very limited fixed-route transit options within the City of Wildomar, with no transit available to residents in the northeast portion of the city. All Transit is a data tool that measures access to transit, connectivity, and service availability. According to All Transit, the City of Wildomar has a transit performance score of 1.9, compared to 3.3 for Riverside County and 5.5 for the SCAG region as a whole.

Given the limited routes and frequency of public transit in Wildomar, the City will work with RTA to assess unmet transit needs and expand routes and frequency as needed (Program H-17.1).

Housing for Persons with Disabilities
To meet the needs of the population with disabilities in Wildomar, there is one licensed adult residential care facility and 10 licensed residential care facilities for the elderly. Additionally, residents are served by Dial-ARide, an advanced reservation, origin-to-destination transportation option offered by RTA for seniors and persons with disabilities at locations within three-quarters of a mile of an RTA fixed route. The City also requires new developments to comply with Title 24 of the 2019 California Building Code to ensure that all new construction meets accessible design standards, thus ensuring that all new housing is accessible for all residents regardless of disability. Additionally, the City ensures that older housing that may not meet the same accessibility requirements can be adapted as needed through their reasonable accommodation process, discussed in the Governmental Constraints section of this Housing Element, and by seeking funding to assist with rehabilitations (Program H-17.1).

Environmental Health
In February 2021, the California Office for Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (COEHHA) released the fourth version of CalEnviroScreen, a tool that uses environmental, health, and socioeconomic indicators to map and compare community’s environmental scores. A community with a in the 75th percentile or above, is one with higher levels of pollution and other negative environmental indicators and is considered a disadvantaged community. There are no disadvantaged communities in the City of Wildomar. North of Lemon Street and west of Lost Road is in the highest percentile in the city (53rd percentile). Outside of that area, east of I-15 scores between the 29th and 37th percentile; west of I-15 scores between the 33rd and 46th percentile. While environmental conditions in Wildomar are similar to or lower than surrounding jurisdictions, and significantly lower than many dense urban areas in the SCAG region, there is a slight between neighborhoods on either side of the interstate within the City, despite not having any areas with considerably poor environmental conditions. In the SCAG region, many cities and communities in urban areas have poorer 182

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environmental conditions than are found in Wildomar while smaller communities are similar to Wildomar.

To ensure residents across the City, regardless of location, have access to positive environmental conditions, the City will review open space requirements for new developments and will revise as necessary to ensure all residents have access to healthy outdoor spaces (Program H-17.1).

Disproportionate Housing Need and Displacement Risk
Overcrowding and Overpayment
As discussed in the Community Profile of the Housing Element, overcrowding is an issue in the City of Wildomar, especially among renter households. While there are no areas with a higher concentration of overcrowded households, 9.4 percent of renter households live in overcrowded situations, compared to 3.7 percent of owner households. Both rates are lower than overcrowding Riverside County overall (11.9 percent of renters, 4.3 percent of owners). Overcrowding typically means that either appropriately sized housing is unaffordable to current residents, or that the type of housing available does not meet the need resulting in an increased risk of displacement for households living in overcrowded situations. In either case, overcrowding means there is a disproportionate need for affordable, larger housing units in Wildomar. The City will meet with the developers to identify barriers to constructing larger housing (Program H-17.1) and has included several other programs to incentivize development of affordable housing.

As with overcrowding, overpayment is a widespread issue in Wildomar, with 37.4 percent of households overpaying for housing. However, the issue is even more prominent among renter households than owner households, with approximately 53.7 percent of renters overpaying for housing. Figures HNA-9 and HNA10 demonstrate how persistent the issue is across Wildomar. This reflects patterns of overpayment across the SCAG region, where overpayment has remained an issue among renters in recent years while decreasing among homeowners. In Wildomar, the percent of the population overpaying for housing is relatively similar between owners and renters in the eastern portion of the City but is significantly higher among renters in the western portion. This may suggest that in the more urbanized western portion of the City, with closer access to resources, either there are fewer affordable rental options for the share of the population that lives here or that the cost of housing is higher overall. While low-density land use designations are more pervasive in the western portion of the City, there are also higher-density areas surrounding commercial uses and major thoroughfares, so the availability of land for higher-density housing is similar between the eastern and western areas of the City. Overpayment increases the risk of displacing residents who are no longer able to afford their housing costs. To address displacement risks due to overpayment, the City will provide incentives to encourage affordable development and will develop a targeted program to connect lower-income residents with affordable homeownership and rental opportunities within the City (Programs H-4.1 and H-17.1). 183

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Housing Condition
In addition to extensive overpayment, just less than half of the housing stock in Wildomar is older than 30 years and may need repairs. While it is likely that some homeowners have conducted ongoing maintenance to maintain the value of their homes, it is likely that many of these homes need some degree of repairs. In some cases, the cost of repairs can be prohibitive, resulting in the owner or renter living in substandard housing conditions or being displaced if the house is designated as uninhabitable or during rehabilitation. According to Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 22 percent of Wildomar households which may include overcrowding, lack of a complete kitchen, lack of complete plumbing, or severe cost-burden. As identified above, many homeowners and renters in Wildomar are cost burden, and may represent a large percentage of the 22 percent of households with a severe housing problem identified in CHAS. The rate of housing programs for these four categories combined is lower than most jurisdictions in western Riverside with the exception of the cities of Murrieta and Temecula. Wildomar also has a lower rate of housing programs than most jurisdictions in the SCAG region, indicating that substandard housing may be a larger issue in other communities. However, to prevent residents occupying, or being displaced from, substandard housing, the City will seek funding to assist homeowners with rehabilitation costs and will develop a code enforcement process that will prevent displacement or assist with relocation costs for lower-income households (Programs H-14.1 and H-15.1).

Homelessness
As discussed in the Special Needs Group section of the Housing Needs Assessment, there are approximately 15 unsheltered homeless persons living in the City of Wildomar and the surrounding area, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and the Social Work Action Group. Compared to the region, Wildomar has a smaller percentage of its population that is homeless than most Riverside County cities. The 2020 point-in-time survey estimates that less than the homeless population in Wildomar makes up less than 1 percent of the total unsheltered population of District 1 in Riverside County, compared to the City of Lake Elsinore which makes up 4 percent of the homeless population in District 1. Persons experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming homeless, are typically extremely low-income and are displaced from housing due to inability to pay or other issues. While there are several shelters and homeless resources available to homeless residents of Wildomar (Table HNA-17), there are limited services available inside city limits. In order to facilitate the construction of emergency shelters, the City has included Program H-13.1 to allow lowbarrier navigation centers in all zones that allow mixed-use and non-residential zones that allow multifamily uses as well as permit emergency shelters in the I-P zone. The City also encourages development of housing for extremely low-income housing through outreach to developers, financial and technical assistance, expedited processing, and other incentives identified in Program H-11.1. 184

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Displacement Risk
The annual rate of increase in average home value or rental prices compared with annual changes in the average income in the City also indicates an increased risk of displacement due to housing costs outpacing wage increase, a trend that is felt throughout the region, state, and nation. According to Zillow, the average home value in Wildomar has increased 13.4 percent annually since 2011, increasing from $221,000 which was affordable to a household earning approximately $35,500 annually to $546,000 in June 2021, a price that is affordable to a household earning approximately $87,500. The rate of increase in rental prices still outpaces wage increases but is less than that of home values. Between July 2018 and July 2021, the average rent in Wildomar increased 5.3 percent annually, from prices affordable to households earning $75,500 to those earning $88,800 or more. While housing costs have increased rapidly, wages have not kept pace. The average income in Wildomar has increased approximately 2 percent annually, from $76,357 in 2010 to $91,355 in 2019 according to the American Community Survey. The difference in these trends indicates growing unaffordability of housing in Wildomar, as is the case throughout the region and state. In order to address affordability challenges, the City will encourage and incentivize development of affordable housing units, particularly in high opportunity areas and will develop a program to connect lower-income residents with affordable housing opportunities (see Table HNA-19).

Displacement risk increases when a household is paying more for housing than their income can support, their housing condition is unstable or unsafe, and when the household is overcrowded. Each of these presents barriers to stable housing for the occupants. In Wildomar, overpayment is typically, but not always, linked to areas with a lower median income. As discussed under Patterns of Integration and Segregation, there are higher rates of poverty in the northern portion of the City (see Figure HNA-5). As shown in Figures HNA-9 and HNA-10, the rate of overpayment among homeowners is slightly higher in this area of the city as well, while overpayment of renters is relatively constant across all populated areas of the city. As a result, displacement risk due to overpayment for low-income renter households is not significantly higher in any one area of the city but may be slightly higher for low-income homeowners in the northern portion of the city.

The City has included Programs H-4.1 and H-17.1 to connect lower-income households with affordable housing opportunities, and will promote the availability of this program in the neighborhood with an increased risk of displacement due to a concentration of lower-income homeowners overpaying for housing.

Enforcement and Outreach Capacity
The City enforces fair housing and complies with fair housing laws and regulation through a twofold process:
review of City policies and code for compliance with State law and referring fair housing complaints to appropriate agencies.
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At the time of this Housing Element update, the City is conducting a comprehensive review of the City’s zoning laws and policies for compliance with fair housing law and anticipates completing this review and update during the 2021 calendar year. In addition to assessing fair housing issues related to development standards, fair housing issues can include disproportionate loan rates by race, housing design that is a barrier to individuals with a disability, discrimination against race, national origin, familial status, disability, religion, or sex when renting or selling a housing unit, and more. To address issues not related to development standards, all discrimination and fair housing inquiries or complaints are handled by the City Planning Director, who works directly with the complainant to refer cases to the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County. While no cases have been received through this process to date, the City will continue to promote the availability of this referral service and other fair housing information on the City’s website (Program H17.1).

The Fair Housing Council of Riverside County (FHCRC) provides services to residents of Riverside County and its incorporated cities to promote fair housing and protect the housing rights of all individuals. In December 2020, FHCRC reported that they receive an average of 60 to 90 calls per day from residents throughout the County regarding discrimination complaints and housing disputes. Where possible, FHCRC provides mediation services before submitting complaints to HUD. The most common type of complaint throughout Riverside County comes from people with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations; however, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, FHCRC has seen an increase in complaints regarding discrimination and sexual harassment. The most common type of complaints received by FHCRC regarding the physical condition of homes are infestation of insects and cases of mold. FHCRC confirmed that these issues are not isolated to Wildomar and are experienced by residents across their service area. While they do not track the origin of complaints to Wildomar, FHCRC reported in their quarterly reports that they received a total of 1,549 complaints between January and September 2020 from residents of West County, which includes Wildomar. The data received from FHCRC supports many of the findings of this assessment of fair housing regarding housing condition and accessible housing near services for special needs groups. The local and regional context of the information provided to the City was used to inform fair housing issues while the contributing factors were identified through the more local lens of this assessment. FHCRC’s feedback is reflected in the issues and factors identified in Table HNA-19.

In their 2019 Annual Report, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) reported that they received 36 housing complaints from residents of Riverside County, approximately 3.8 percent of the total number of cases in the state that year (934). As part of the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP), DFEH dual-files fair housing cases with HUD’s Region IX Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO); HUD FHEO reported that just four cases were filed by residents of the City of Wildomar between January 1, 2013, and February 8, 2021. Of these four cases, one resulted in a no-cause determination and three 186

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were closed through conciliation or settlement. One case alleged discrimination based on sex, two alleged discriminations based on race, and two alleged disability based on disability. The total alleged bases is higher than the number of cases due to one alleging two bases. In addition to these cases, five inquiries of unknown bases were sent to HUD to determine whether a case would be valid. In reviewing these cases, one inquirer failed to respond to HUD’s follow-up, three resulted in a finding that there was no valid issue or basis, and one was not pursued for undisclosed reasons.

FHCRC and DFEH were not able to provide specific location information for cases either because they do not track the geographic origin of complaints or due to confidentiality concerns. Therefore, the City was unable to conduct a spatial analysis of fair housing cases to identify any patterns or concentrations of fair housing issues in the city. Program H-17.1 has been included to work with fair housing enforcement organizations and agencies to track issues and identify patterns in the city.

SITES INVENTORY ANALYSIS
The City examined the opportunity area map prepared by HCD and TCAC (Figure HNA-3). The opportunity area map identifies areas in every region of the state whose characteristics have been shown by research to support positive economic, educational, and health outcomes for low-income families— particularly long-term outcomes for children.

Using the statewide opportunity area map and indicators of segregation, displacement risk, and access to opportunity as overlays to the City’s sites inventory, the City was able to identify if the sites identified in the inventory to accommodate the lower-income Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA) affirmatively further fair housing and combat any existing identified patterns. The sites identified to meet the lower-income RHNA are distributed across the city and are located primarily in areas of high or highest resource. The largest concentration of sites is located near the southeast boundary of the city where land uses are varied, and the mix of residential densities permitted promotes a variety of housing to meet all income needs. Sites, 2, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 13 identified to meet the lower-income RHNA are in this area, where the median income is approximately $135,000 and the neighborhood is designated as a highest resource area. The integration of affordable housing into this neighborhood will promote mixed-income communities and will facilitate housing mobility and improve access to opportunity for lower-income households. There are no sites identified to meet the lower-income RHNA located in the area with a concentration of HCV holders, thus promoting integration of affordable housing with market-rate, and no lower-income sites are disproportionately concentrated in areas with overpayment, overcrowding, or known substandard housing conditions. The distribution of these sites in primarily high and highest resource areas, both north and south 187

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of I-15, will affirmatively further fair housing by promoting mobility opportunities and encouraging affordable housing in high opportunity areas.

The remainder of the sites, identified to meet the moderate- and above moderate-income RHNA, are located throughout the city, as shown in figures HNA-12 through HNA-15. As with the lower-income sites, no moderate- or above moderate-income sites are located in areas with disproportionate rates of overpayment compared to the city or region or overcrowding. These sites are located in moderate, high, and highest resource areas along with the lower-income sites, thus affirmatively furthering fair housing through income integration and encouraging a variety of housing in all resource areas to stimulate investment through the development process. The City does not have any areas of high segregation and poverty, therefore no sites will be concentrated in an area such as this. The sites in Tables HNA-23 and HNA-24 will provide access to services, employment, and educational and recreational opportunities for future residents and are a mechanism of affirmatively furthering fair housing by promoting mixed-income neighborhoods, facilitating mobility to high opportunity areas, and reducing displacement risk for both tenants and homeowners.

CONTRIBUTING FACTORS
Through discussions with stakeholders, fair housing advocates, and the assessment of fair housing issues, the City identified several factors that contribute to fair housing issues in Wildomar, as shown in Table HNA19.

TABLE HNA-19: FAIR HOUSING ISSUES IN WILDOMAR
AFH Identified
Fair Housing
Issues
Contributing Factors Meaningful Actions
Disproportionate
access to services.

Concentration of schools southwest of
I-15.

Limited public transit connecting
northern neighborhoods to resources.

Limitations on where residential care
facilities are permitted.

Concentrations of individuals with
lower educational attainment.

Permit residential care facilities in all zones that
allow single-family units (Program H-11.2).

Meet with the Regional Transit Authority to
assess unmet transit needs and ensure all
residents have access to schools, jobs, and
services (Program H-17.1).

Work with the school district to assess
catchment areas and capacity for Wildomar
residents (Program H-17.1).
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AFH Identified
Fair Housing
Issues
Contributing Factors Meaningful Actions
Meet with disability service providers to
identify if there are unmet needs or gaps in
service areas (Program H-17.1).

Encourage construction of low-barrier
navigation centers for residents experiencing,
or at risk of, homelessness (Program H-13.1).

Provide a link to Riverside County’s CalWORKs
program to assist lower-income households
entering the workforce (Program H-17.1)
Displacement of
residents due to
economic
pressures.

Unaffordable rental and sales prices.

Concentration of affordable housing
for Housing Choice Voucher holders
southwest of I-15.

Cost of repairs or rehabilitation,
especially for older housing units.

Provide training to landlords on fair housing
requirements, source of income discrimination,
and benefits of marketing housing units for
vouchers to expand the locations registered
units in the city (Program H-17.1).

Encourage development of ADUs in high
opportunity areas (Program H-9.1).

Incentivize development of affordable housing
units (Programs H-3.2, H-4.1, H-7.1).

Develop a program to connect lower-income
residents with affordable housing
opportunities. (Programs H-4.1, H-17.1)
Pursue funding to assist homeowners with
securing rehabilitation funding (Program H14.1).

Displacement of
residents due to
availability of a
variety of housing
types.

Shortage of large housing units,
especially for renters.

Shortage of affordable housing
without age restrictions.

Dominance of lower-density land use
designations.

Support the development of larger housing
units (Program H-17.1).

Allow ADU’s in all residential zones (Program
H-9.1)
Encourage the construction of ADUs in existing
low-density neighborhoods (Program H-9.1)
Increase the supply of housing for lowerincome households and special needs groups (Programs H-11.1)
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AFH Identified
Fair Housing
Issues
Contributing Factors Meaningful Actions
Incentivize construction of high-density
housing, prioritizing high resource areas and
neighborhoods dominated by low-density
housing (Program H-3.1)
The City has identified the shortage of larger housing units and mobility opportunities to access services, in addition to access to affordable housing in general, as the primary contributing factors to fair housing in Wildomar. The City has included actions to address these factors, as well as the other issues identified in this assessment, throughout the Housing Element programs and policies. Program H-17.1 has been included to affirmatively further fair housing, per AB 686, and take meaningful actions that address significant disparities in housing needs and access to opportunities for all groups protect by state and federal law. Regional coordination efforts outlined in several programs will ensure that the City furthers patterns of integration and development of affordable housing in such a way that it will have a positive impact on residents of the city and region.
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FIGURE HNA-3: OPPORTUNITY AREAS
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FIGURE HNA-4: DIVERSITY INDEX
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FIGURE HNA-5: POVERTY STATUS
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FIGURE HNA-6: FAMILIAL STATUS
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FIGURE HNA-7: EDUCATIONAL SCORE
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FIGURE HNA-8: PROXIMITY TO JOBS
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FIGURE HNA-9: RENTERS OVERPAYING FOR HOUSING
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FIGURE HNA-10: HOMEOWNERS OVERPAYING FOR HOUSING
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HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES
This section includes an evaluation of the availability of land resources, the financial resources for future housing development, the City’s ability to satisfy its share of the region’s future housing needs, and the financial resources available to assist in implementing the City’s housing programs. Additionally, this section examines opportunities for energy conservation.

REGIONAL HOUSING NEED
The City of Wildomar falls under the jurisdiction of SCAG. SCAG is responsible for developing a Regional Housing Needs Plan (RHNP) allocating the region’s share of the statewide housing needs to lower-level councils of governments, which then allocate the needs to cities and counties in the region. The RHNA is a minimum projection of additional housing units needed to accommodate projected household growth of all income levels by the end of the Housing Element’s statutory planning period.

In March 2021, the SCAG Regional Council adopted the final 6th Cycle RHNA, which assigned 2,715 units across all income categories for the City of Wildomar, as shown in Table HNA-20. This allocation includes 399 extremely low-income units, 399 very low-income units, 450 low-income units, 434 moderate-income units, and 1,033 above moderate-income units.

TABLE HNA-20: REGIONAL HOUSING NEED, 2021–2029
Income Category 2021-2029 RHNA
Extremely Low* 399
Very Low 399
Low 450
Moderate 434
Above Moderate 1,033
Total 2,715
Source: SCAG, 2021
*Note: It is assumed that the extremely low-income unit need is 50 percent of the very low-income allocation.
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AVAILABILITY OF LAND
To demonstrate the capacity to meet its 2021-2029 RHNA, the City compiled an inventory of adequate sites.

The sites listed in Table HNA-23 are currently available and will allow for the development of a variety of housing types that will potentially meet the needs of all income groups as allocated by SCAG for the 2021- 2029 planning period.

The inventory must identify adequate sites that will be made available through appropriate zoning and development standards and with public services and facilities needed to facilitate and encourage the development of a variety of housing types for households of all income levels. The analysis of the relationship of suitable sites to zoning provides a means for determining the realistic number of dwelling units that could actually be constructed on those sites within the current planning period. The analysis also identifies the zoning districts the City believes can accommodate its share of the regional housing needs for all income levels.

REALISTIC CAPACITY
The City considered and evaluated the implementation of its current multifamily development standards and on-site improvement requirements (e.g., setbacks, building height, parking, and open space requirements) which provided a realistic capacity of 80 percent. The City also looked at project examples to determine the appropriate realistic capacity. The City reviewed a project that includes 225 housing units on a 10.35 acre lot.

This project has a land use designation of Very High Density Residential (VHDR), which allows for a maximum of 20 units per acre. Based on the allowable density and the acreage a maximum of 207 units would be permitted on this site. Therefore, the realistic capacity of this project is over 100 percent.

Although this project example shows that over 100 percent capacity could be assumed, the City took a conservative approach and assumed an 80 percent realistic capacity on solely residential sites. To determine the realistic capacity on mixed use sites, the City requires both residential and commercial uses to be developed on each site and requires that a minimum of 30 percent of the site capacity be used for residential uses. The City is assuming a mix of 30-percent and 50-percent residential will develop on the MUPA sites.

It should be noted that each parcel’s density is determined by the land use designation and not the zoning.

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ZONING TO ACCOMMODATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING AFFORDABLE

TO LOWER-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
Housing Element law requires jurisdictions to provide a requisite analysis showing that zones identified for lower-income households are sufficient to encourage such development. The law provides two options for preparing the analysis: (1) describe market demand and trends, financial feasibility, and recent development experience; (2) utilize default density standards deemed adequate to meet the appropriate zoning test.

According to state law, the default density standard for the City of Wildomar is 30 dwelling units per acre.

Land use designations of Highest-Density Residential (HHDR) and Mixed-Use Planning Area (MUPA) both allow at least 30 units per acre. HHDR allows for 20–40 units per acre and MUPA allows for at least 30 units per acre. In 2013, the City of Wildomar adopted Ordinance 85 which applied the Mixed-Use Overlay zone to all sites with the MUPA land use designation to ensure consistency, and affordable housing opportunities.

The Mixed-Use Overlay zone falls under the development standards of the R-4 zoning district. Development standards can be found in Table HNA-28.

ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT POTENTIAL
California Government Code Section 65583.1(a) states that a town, city, or county may identify sites for ADU’s based on the number of ADU’s developed in the prior housing element planning period, whether the units are permitted by right, the need for ADU’s in the community, the resources or incentives available for their development, and any other relevant factors. Based on recent changes in state law reducing the time to review and approve ADU applications, requiring ADU’s that meet requirements be allowed by right, eliminating discretionary review for most ADU’s, and removing other restrictions on ADU’s, it is anticipated that the production of ADU’s will increase in the 6th Cycle planning period.

The City issued permits for one ADU per year from 2015 to 2017 and two in 2019. This analysis assumes that the number of ADU applications and permits will increase slightly during the 2021-2029 projection period, averaging 1.4 ADU’s per year, for a total of 11 ADU’s during the planning period. To promote ADU’s, the City has included Program H-9.1 to comply with state law and make construction of ADU’s feasible for more property owners.

To determine assumptions on ADU affordability in the SCAG region, SCAG conducted a regional analysis of existing ADU rents in April and June 2020. The analysis resulted in affordability assumptions for Riverside County jurisdictions that allocate 57.6 percent of ADU’s to lower-income households, 34.8 percent to moderate-income households, and 7.7 percent to above moderate-income households. Affordability of 201

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ADU’s projected to be built within the city during the planning period were based on the SCAG analysis. Of the 11 ADU’s projected to be built, it is estimated that 6 will be for lower-income households, 4 for moderateincome households, and one for above moderate-income households.

PROPOSED PROJECT
In January 2021, Palm Communities, Inc. submitted to the City an SB 330 Pre-Application Review (PAR) for a 225-unit affordable housing project (Tres Lagos) on a 10.35 acre site located at the SEC of Catt Road and Arnett Road. A formal SB 35 application was submitted in May 2021. The proposed project includes 180 housing units affordable to lower income households, 42 units affordable to moderate-income households, and three manager units (Table HNA-21). The funding for this project is still pending but the project will be 100 percent affordable. Once funding is secured the affordability breakdown for the lower income units will be determined.

It should also be noted, sites TL-1 through TL – 5 were originally purchased by Riverside County in 2007 using redevelopment funds. These sites have a covenant agreement that contains affordability restrictions for any project on these sites. Units must be affordable to very low-, low-, a moderate household for a 55-year timeframe.

TABLE HNA-21: PROPOSED PROJECT
Site # APN Zoning GP Land Use Acreage GP Density Proposed Units TL-1 380100008 R-3 VHDR 1.82 20 225 units:
180 low-income units
42 moderate-income units
3 above moderate-income
units
TL-2 380100009 R-3 VHDR 1.89 20
TL-3 380100010 R-3 VHDR 1.9 20
TL-4 380100011 R-3 VHDR 1.87 20
TL-5 380100012 R-3 VHDR 2.85 20
Source: City of Wildomar, 2021
Sites TL-1 through TL-5 are also listed in Table HNA – 24 as sites 25 through 29. Capacity is only accounted for in Table HNA- 21.
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SITE INVENTORY
Table HNA-22 compares the City of Wildomar’s RHNA to the site inventory capacity. Table HNA-23 and Table HNA-24 provide the characteristics of the available sites for the development of single-family homes and multifamily units. Figure HNA-11 provides a Land Inventory Map showing all the available sites within the city. Figures HNA-12 through HNA-15 provide a close-up of each of the four quadrants of the city, again showing the available sites. The city has many sites available for the development of housing affordable to all income levels (Table HNA-23 and Table HNA-24). Although some of the sites listed do not include parcelspecific information, the sites with parcel-specific data provide enough capacity to meet the above-moderate RHNA.

Note: The City’s first adopted Housing Element was 2013-2021; therefore, no sites have been included in the inventory for two cycles.

TABLE HNA-22: COMPARISON OF REGIONAL HOUSING NEED

AND RESIDENTIAL SITES
Income Group
2021-2029
RHNA
Vacant Site
Capacity
MUPA
Capacity
Pending
Project
Projected
ADU’s
Unit
Surplus
Extremely Low 399
Very Low 399 621 588 180 6 147
Low 450
Moderate 434 533 42 4 103
Above Moderate 1,033 2,062 3 1 1,030
Total 2,715 3,216 588 225 11 1,280
Source: City of Wildomar, SCAG, 2021
Large Sites
To facilitate the development of affordable housing on parcels 50 to 150 units in size, the City will routinely give high priority to processing subdivision maps that include affordable housing units. Also, an expedited review process is available for the subdivision of larger sites into buildable lots where the development application can be found consistent with the General Plan, applicable Specific Plan, and master environmental impact report. Through adoption of these mechanisms, the City can provide adequate sites to accommodate its share of the region’s housing needs (Program H-1.2). 203

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TABLE HNA-23: LAND INVENTORY – VACANT MIXED-USE SITES
Site
#
APN Zoning GP Land Use Address Acreage GP Density 30% Unit Potential 50% Unit Potential Site Status1 Accommodating RHNA 1 376190001 R-R/MU Overlay MUPA Intersection of Baxter Road and Wildomar Trail 2.99 30 26 Vacant Assumes 30% MUPA Lower 2 380160005 C-1/CP/MU
Overlay
MUPA
Intersection of Grand Avenue and Clinton Keith Road 1.74 30 26 Vacant Assumes 50% MUPA
Lower
3 380160009
C-1/CP/MU
Overlay
MUPA Adjacent to 23072 Rancho Mirlo Road 3.48 30 52 Vacant Assumes 50% MUPA
Lower
4 376410021
C-PS/MU
Overlay
MUPA 23980 Catt Road 1.6 30 14
Vacant Assumes 30% MUPA
Lower
5 380160006
C-1/CP/MU
Overlay
MUPA
Intersection of Grand Avenue and Clinton Keith Road 1.54 30 23 Vacant Assumes 50% MUPA
Lower
6 380160004
C-1/CP/MU
Overlay
MUPA
Intersection of Grand Avenue and Clinton Keith Road 3.73 30 56 Vacant Assumes 50% MUPA
Lower
7 376410017
C-PS/MU
Overlay
MUPA 23940 Catt Road 2.4 30 21
Vacant Assumes 30% MUPA
Lower
8 380160007
C-1/CP/MU
Overlay
MUPA
Intersection of Grand Avenue and Clinton Keith Road 4.46 30 66 Vacant Assumes 50% MUPA
Lower
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Site
#
APN Zoning GP Land Use Address Acreage GP Density 30% Unit Potential 50% Unit Potential Site Status1 Accommodating RHNA 9 367050068 R-R/MU Overlay MUPA Intersection of Canyon Drive and Mission Trail 6.48 30 58 Vacant Assumes 30% MUPA Lower 10 380160003 C-1/CP/MU
Overlay
MUPA
Intersection of Grand Avenue and Clinton Keith Road 4.83 30 73 Vacant Assumes 50% MUPA
Lower
11 376410016
C-PS/MU
Overlay
MUPA 29400 Catt Road 2.51 30 22
Vacant Assumes 30% MUPA
Lower
12 362250029 R-R/MU Overlay MUPA Adjacent to 35760 Iodine Springs Road 2.63 30 23 Vacant Assumes 30% MUPA Lower 13 380160008 C-1/CP/MU
Overlay
MUPA Adjacent to 23072 Rancho Mirlo Road 3.65 30 54 Vacant Assumes 50% MUPA
Lower
14 367050064 R-R/MU Overlay MUPA Intersection of Walnut Street and Mission Trail 5.84 30 52 Vacant Assumes 30% MUPA Lower 15 376410015 C-PS/MU
Overlay
MUPA 24850 Catt Road 2.46 30 22
Vacant Assumes 30% MUPA
Lower
Total 50.34 --- 238 350
Source: City of Wildomar 2021 Notes:All sites included in the land inventory have water and sewer available and no known site constraints exist unless listed.

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TABLE HNA-24: LAND INVENTORY – VACANT RESIDENTIAL SITES Site
#
APN Zoning GP Land Use Address Acreage GP Density Realistic Capacity Site Status1 Accommodating RHNA Highest-Density Residential (HHDR; 20–40 du/acre) *assumes 30 du/acre 16 380220002 R-4 HHDR Gateway Drive 5.06 20-40 121 Vacant Lower 17 370400009 R-4 HHDR Adjacent to 32700 Corydon St 4.99 20-40 119 Vacant Lower 18 380270013 R-4 HHDR Gateway Drive 5.91 20-40 141 Vacant Lower 19 380250019 R-3 HHDR Intersection of Yamas Drive and Prielipp Road 10 20-40 240 Vacant Lower Total 25.96 621
Very High-Density Residential (VHDR; 14–20 du/acre) *assumes 20 du/acre 20 365113013 R-R VHDR Intersection of Tokay Boulevard and Wildomar Road 0.12 20 2 Vacant Moderate 21 365093001 R-R VHDR 32505 Crescent Avenue 0.1 20 2 Vacant Moderate 22 365113014 R-R VHDR Intersection of Tokay Boulevard and Wildomar Road 0.14 20 2 Vacant Moderate 23 365062011 R-R VHDR Intersection of Elberta Road and Mission Trail 0.83 20 13 Vacant Moderate 24 365053009 R-R VHDR 32394 Valley View Avenue 0.2 20 3 Vacant Moderate Total 1.39 22
Very High Density Residential (VHDR; 14–20 du/acre) *assumes 20 du/acre 25 380100008 R-3 VHDR 23345 Catt Road 1.82 20 Proposed Affordable Project. Refer to Table
HNA-21 for unit count and income
breakdown
26 380100009 R-3 VHDR 23365 Catt Road 1.89 20 27 380100010 R-3 VHDR 23385 Catt Road 1.9 20 28 380100011 R-3 VHDR Adjacent to 23385 Catt Road 1.87 20 29 380100012 R-3 VHDR 36101 Fox Ridge Lane 2.85 20 Total 10.33 225
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Site
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APN Zoning GP Land Use Address Acreage GP Density Realistic Capacity Site Status1 Accommodating RHNA Medium High-Density Residential (MHDR; 5-8 du/acre) 30 380170012 R-R MHDR Adjacent to 32600 Watkins Circle 1.19 8 8 Vacant Moderate 31 380290017 R-R MHDR Adjacent to 24964 Prielipp Road 2.59 8 17 Vacant Moderate 32 380160002 R-R MHDR Intersection of Grand Avenue and Clinton Keith Road 1.94 8 12 Vacant Moderate 33 380270015 R-R MHDR 23475 Jefferson Avenue 1.32 8 8 Vacant Moderate 34 365161005 R-R MHDR 32960 Mesa Drive 0.14 8 1 Vacant Moderate 35 380170005 R-R MHDR Adjacent to 22871 Palomar Street 5.14 8 33 Vacant Moderate 36 376060028 R-R MHDR Adjacent to 21405 Como Street 3.75 8 24 Vacant Moderate 37 380170008 R-R MHDR Adjacent to 32650 Watkins Circle 2.2 8 14 Vacant Moderate 38 380270017 R-R MHDR Gateway Drive 1.2 8 8 Vacant Moderate 39 380220003 R-R MHDR Adjacent to 42002 Kodiak Court 25.9 8 166 Vacant Moderate 40 380290026 R-R MHDR 24985 Cheyenne Circle 2.75 8 18 Vacant Moderate 41 380170004 R-R MHDR Intersection of Robin Scott Road and Palomar Street 1.05 8 7 Vacant Moderate 42 366330009 R-T MHDR Adjacent to 21482 Waite Street 8.01 8 51 Vacant Moderate 43 380170003 R-R MHDR Intersection of Robin Scott Road and Palomar Street 1.25 8 8 Vacant Moderate 44 380290016 R-R MHDR Adjacent to 24964 Prielipp Road 1.98 8 13 Vacant Moderate 45 367110007 R-3 MHDR 22621 Bundy Canyon Road 7.16 8 46 Vacant Moderate 46 367110007 R-1 MHDR 22621 Bundy Canyon Road 1.93 8 12 Vacant Moderate 47 367110008 R-3 MHDR Intersection of Monte Vista Drive and Bundy Canyon Road 6.27 8 40 Vacant Moderate 207

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APN Zoning GP Land Use Address Acreage GP Density Realistic Capacity Site Status1 Accommodating RHNA 48 367110008 R-1 MHDR Intersection of Monte Vista Drive and Bundy Canyon Road 1.16 8 7 Vacant Moderate 49 367110008 R-5 MHDR Intersection of Monte Vista Drive and Bundy Canyon Road 1.2 8 8 Vacant Moderate 50 366024010 R-R MHDR 33130 Wildomar Road 1.5 8 10 Vacant Moderate Total 79.63 511
Medium-Density Residential (MDR; 2-5 du/acre) 51 376410002 R-R MDR Intersection of Glazebrook Road and Depasquale Road 9.76 5 39 Vacant Above Moderate 52 380110006 R-1 MDR 36211 Stable Lane Way 5.6 5 22 Vacant Above Moderate 53 376471009 R-1 MDR Intersection of Depasquale Road and Wildomar Trail 2.71 5 11 Vacant Above Moderate 54 366120041 R-R MDR Intersection of Grape Street and Lemon Street 1.22 5 5 Vacant Above Moderate 55 380110005 R-1 MDR 36210 Stable Lane Way 4.63 5 19 Vacant Above Moderate 56 380032037 R-1 MDR Adjacent to 21916 Amethyst Street 1.38 5 6 Vacant Above Moderate 57 380080009 R-1 MDR 22425 Palomar Street 5.43 5 22 Vacant Above Moderate 58 380210006 M-SC MDR Starbuck Circle 4.79 5 19 Vacant Above Moderate 59 376350007 R-R MDR Adjacent to 23660 Peggy Lane 2.51 5 10 Vacant Above Moderate 60 362130002 R-T MDR Pumpkin Patch Road 53.16 5 213 Vacant Above Moderate 61 380080008 R-1 MDR 22425 Palomar Street 5.27 5 21 Vacant Above Moderate 62 362090015 R-1 MDR Intersection of Harvest Way and Bundy Canyon Road 15.6 5 62 Vacant Above Moderate 208

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APN Zoning GP Land Use Address Acreage GP Density Realistic Capacity Site Status1 Accommodating RHNA 80 376350019 R-R MDR Adjacent to Ronald Reagan Elementary 2.79 5 11 Vacant Above Moderate 81 380210004 R-1 MDR 23235 Palomar Street 5.25 5 21 Vacant Above Moderate 82 362581030 R-1 MDR 24755 La Estrella Street 1.3 5 5 Vacant Above Moderate 83 362240033 R-R MDR Adjacent to 35541 Salida de Sol 3.64 5 15 Vacant Above Moderate 84 380191022 R-1 MDR 32280 White Spruce Court 3.48 5 14 Vacant Above Moderate 85 366070007 R-R MDR Adjacent to 33401 Orchard Street 1.86 5 7 Vacant Above Moderate 86 366050002 R-R MDR Adjacent to 21251 Vine Street 4.65 5 19 Vacant Above Moderate 87 380370034 R-1 MDR Mustang Spirit Lane 6.93 5 28 Vacant Above Moderate 88 376330017 R-R MDR Adjacent to Donald Graham Elementary School 3.3 5 13 Vacant Above Moderate 89 380130009 R-R MDR Adjacent to 22590 Palomar Street 1.99 5 8 Vacant Above Moderate 90 362140040 R-T MDR 24920 Butterchurn Road 36.62 5 146 Vacant Above Moderate 91 362080009 R-1 MDR Intersection of Harvest Way E and Bundy Canyon Road 2.65 5 11 Vacant Above Moderate 92 367210018 R-R MDR Adjacent to 35440 Via Carnaghi Lane 15.34 5 61 Vacant Above Moderate 93 376330003 R-R MDR Adjacent to Donald Graham Elementary School 1.37 5 5 Vacant Above Moderate 94 362651038 R-T MDR Intersection of Edmiston Road and Sunset Avenue 1.88 5 8 Vacant Above Moderate 95 362690022 R-5 MDR
Intersection of David Lane and Via Sarah 2.31 5 9 Vacant Above Moderate 210

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APN Zoning GP Land Use Address Acreage GP Density Realistic Capacity Site Status1 Accommodating RHNA 96 362681040 R-1 MDR Intersection of Smith Ranch Road and Clinton Keith Road 7.82 5 31 Vacant Above Moderate 97 380140001 R-1 MDR 22459 Palomar Street 3.54 5 14 Vacant Above Moderate 98 366060029 R-R MDR Adjacent to 21345 Apricot Lane 1.24 5 5 Vacant Above Moderate 99 376170001 R-R MDR Adjacent to 31950 Central Street 1.07 5 4 Vacant Above Moderate 100 362240005 R-R MDR Intersection of Trig Road and La Estrella Street 6.58 5 26 Vacant Above Moderate 101 362330024 R-T MDR Plowshare Road 1.21 5 5 Vacant Above Moderate 102 380160018 R-1 MDR 23491 Washington Avenue 11.28 5 45 Vacant Above Moderate 103 380160018 W-1 MDR 23491 Washington Avenue 3.61 5 14 Vacant Above Moderate 104 376043027 R-R MDR Adjacent to 32722 Gruwell Street 4.04 5 16 Vacant Above Moderate 105 376350017 R-R MDR 35360 Susan Drive 6.89 5 28 Vacant Above Moderate 106 380350035 R-1 MDR Horseshoe Court 10.3 5 41 Vacant Above Moderate 107 382320017 R-R MDR West of 21745 Grand Avenue 3.73 5 15 Vacant Above Moderate 108 362240032 R-1 MDR 35735 Iodine Springs Road 2.57 5 10 Vacant Above Moderate 109 380060007 R-5 MDR Northeast of intersection of Leslie Street and Grand Avenue 1.59 5 6 Vacant Above Moderate 110 380060007 R-1 MDR Northeast of intersection of Leslie Street and Grand Avenue 16.62 5 66 Vacant Above Moderate 111 362080007 R-1 MDR Northeast of intersection of Leslie Street and Grand Avenue 1.12 5 4 Vacant Above Moderate 112 380200002 R-R MDR Adjacent to 23190 Palomar Street 3.62 5 14 Vacant Above Moderate 113 376350010 R-R MDR Adjacent to 23485 Peggy Lane 3.22 5 13 Vacant Above Moderate 211

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APN Zoning GP Land Use Address Acreage GP Density Realistic Capacity Site Status1 Accommodating RHNA 114 366300001 R-R MDR Adjacent to 22301 Lemon Street 2.98 5 12 Vacant Above Moderate 115 366280022 R-1 MDR Intersection of Waite Street and Cherry Street 2.34 5 9 Vacant Above Moderate 116 382320018 R-1 MDR
Southwest of intersection of Cameo Lane and Coral Rock Lane 4.31 5 17 Vacant Above Moderate 117 370330017 R-R MDR 32397 Hallie Street 1.03 5 4 Vacant Above Moderate 118 362720048 R-1 MDR Portica Court 1.82 5 7 Vacant Above Moderate 119 362180043 R-5 MDR West of intersection of Via Sarah and Cornucopia Way 18.83 5 75 Vacant Above Moderate 120 380210008 R-1 MDR 23249 Palomar Street 9.33 5 37 Vacant Above Moderate 121 380210008 W-1 MDR 23249 Palomar Street 1.22 5 5 Vacant Above Moderate 122 367140008 R-R MDR Northeast of Cornerstone Christian School 10.19 5 41 Vacant Above Moderate 123 362190008 R-T MDR Hayfield Circle 1.97 5 8 Vacant Above Moderate 124 366260012 R-R MDR Adjacent to 22101 Lemon Street 1.25 5 5 Vacant Above Moderate 125 376470010 R-1 MDR Intersection of Depasquale Road and Poplar Crest Road 1.74 5 7 Vacant Above Moderate 126 362080008 R-1 MDR Northeast of 33310 Homestead Lane 4.76 5 19 Vacant Above Moderate 127 362240008 R-R MDR Adjacent to 35532 Iodine Springs Road 6.96 5 28 Vacant Above Moderate 128 380040007 R-R MDR Adjacent to 22053 Palomar Street 5.68 5 23 Vacant Above Moderate 129 362341019 R-T MDR Hayrake Circle 1.94 5 8 Vacant Above Moderate 130 376132001 R-R MDR 21615 Front Street 1.41 5 6 Vacant Above Moderate 212

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APN Zoning GP Land Use Address Acreage GP Density Realistic Capacity Site Status1 Accommodating RHNA 131 368080032
R-1-
11000 MDR 32625 Cert Street 3.03 5 12 Vacant Above Moderate 132 368080032
R-A20000 MDR 32625 Cert Street 5.19 5 21 Vacant Above Moderate 133 368080032
R-1-
8000
MDR 32625 Cert Street 9.98 5 40 Vacant Above Moderate
134 362713001 R-5 MDR Intersection of Nutmeg Street and Via Sarah 5.36 5 21 Vacant Above Moderate 135 362620022 R-1 MDR East of Devonshire Lane 4.49 5 18 Vacant Above Moderate 136 376350009 R-R MDR North of Ronald Reagan Elementary 19.8 5 79 Vacant Above Moderate 137 380182003 R-1 MDR 23068 Sweetbay Circle 1.96 5 8 Vacant Above Moderate 138 366060027 R-R MDR 21340 Apricot Lane 1.33 5 5 Vacant Above Moderate 139 380210003 R-1 MDR 23231 Palomar Road 4.83 5 19 Vacant Above Moderate 140 368030057 C-1/C-P MDR 20580 Palomar Street 3.13 5 13 Vacant Above Moderate 141 376462035 R-1 MDR Keane Court 1.73 5 7 Vacant Above Moderate 142 362240023 R-1 MDR 35725 Iodine Springs Road 2.43 5 10 Vacant Above Moderate 143 380100005 R-1 MDR 36160 Arnette Road 3.26 5 13 Vacant Above Moderate 144 368030030 R-R MDR 32476 Bryant Street 2.62 5 10 Vacant Above Moderate Total 516.54 2,062
Source: City of Wildomar 2021 Notes: All sites included in the land inventory have water and sewer available and no known site constraints exist unless listed. Sites 16, 17 and 18 wererezoned as a part of the 5th cycle Housing Element update process. 1 80% capacity is assumed for residential sites. 213

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FIGURE HNA-11: LAND INVENTORY MAP
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Adopted – October 13, 2021 HNA-87
FIGURE HNA-12: LAND INVENTORY, DETAIL 1
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HNA-88 Adopted – October 13, 2021
FIGURE HNA-13: LAND INVENTORY, DETAIL 2
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Adopted – October 13, 2021 HNA-89
FIGURE HNA-14: LAND INVENTORY, DETAIL 3
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HNA-90 Adopted – October 13, 2021
FIGURE HNA-15: LAND INVENTORY, DETAIL 4
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FINANCIAL RESOURCES

FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – This program is intended to enhance and preserve the affordable housing stock. Eligible activities include acquisition, rehabilitation, economic development, and public services. CDBG grants benefit primarily persons/households with incomes not exceeding 80 percent of the county AMI. The City receives annual grant monies for the County of Riverside as part of their CDBG program.

HOME Investment Partnership – HOME funding is a flexible grant program that is awarded on a formula basis for housing activities that consider local market conditions, inadequate housing, poverty, and housing production costs. HOME funding is provided to jurisdictions to assist rental housing or homeownership through acquisition, construction, reconstruction, and/or rehabilitation of affordable housing. Funding is also provided for possible property acquisition, site improvements, and other expenses related to the provision of affordable housing and projects that serve a group identified as having special needs related to housing.

Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program – This program provides rental assistance payments to owners of private market-rate units on behalf of very low-income tenants.

Section 811/202 Program – Nonprofit organizations and consumer cooperatives are eligible to receive no-interest capital advances from HUD for the construction of very low-income rental housing for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Project-based assistance is also provided in conjunction with this program. Section 811 can be used to develop group homes, independent living facilities, and intermediate care facilities. Eligible activities include acquisition, rehabilitation, new construction, and rental assistance.

HUD Low-Income Housing Preservation and Resident Homeownership Act (LIHPRHA) – LIHPRHA was enacted in response to concern over the prepayment of HUD-assisted housing. The legislation addresses the prepayment of units assisted under Section 221(d)(3) and Section 236 (Section 236 replaced the Section 221(d)(3) program in 1968). Generally, the law facilitates the preservation of these lowincome units by providing incentives to property owners to either retain their units as low income or to sell the project to priority purchasers (tenants, nonprofits, or governmental agencies). Pursuant to LIHPRHA, HUD must offer a package of incentives to property owners to extend the low-income use restrictions. These incentives would ensure property owners an 8-percent return on the recalculated equity in their property, provided the rents necessary to yield this return fall within a specified federal cost limit. The cost limits are either 120 percent of the fair market rent or the prevailing rent in the local market. If HUD can provide the owner with this return, the owner cannot prepay the mortgage. The owner must either stay in the program or 219

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offer to sell the project (a voluntary sale) to a priority purchaser for a 12-month option period or to other purchasers for an additional three months. The owner is required to document this choice in a Plan of Action.

If HUD cannot provide the owner with the 8-percent return, i.e., the rents required would exceed federal cost limits, the owner may prepay only after offering the sale to priority purchasers for 12 months or to other qualified buyers for an additional three months (a mandatory sale) and filing a Plan of Action that demonstrates that conversion will not adversely impact affordable housing or displace tenants. According to the California Housing Partnership Corporation, most projects in California will fall within federal cost limits, except those with exceptionally high rental value or condominium conversion potential.

Projects that are preserved under either of these methods are required to maintain affordability restrictions for the remaining useful life of the project, which is defined minimally as 50 years. Despite these requirements, property owners may still be able to prepay. First, the owner may prepay the property if no bona fide offer to purchase the property is made. Second, HUD may not provide some of the discretionary monies to priority purchasers in preservation sales. Finally, the overall success of the preservation efforts is contingent on congressional appropriation of sufficient funding to HUD.

STATE PROGRAMS
California Housing Finance Agency Multiple Rental Housing Programs – This program provides below-market-rate financing to builders and developers of multiple-family and elderly rental housing. Taxexempt bonds provide below-market mortgage money. Eligible activities include new construction, rehabilitation, and acquisition of properties with 20–150 units.

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) – This program provides tax credits to individuals and corporations that invest in low-income rental housing. Tax credits are sold to corporations and people with high tax liability, and proceeds are used to create housing. Eligible activities include new construction, rehabilitation, and acquisition.

California Community Reinvestment Corporation – This private, nonprofit mortgage banking consortium provides long-term debt financing for affordable multifamily rental housing. Eligible activities include new construction, rehabilitation, and acquisition. 220

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LOCAL PROGRAMS
Nonprofit Entities – Nonprofit entities serving Riverside County, including Wildomar, can be contacted to gauge their interest and ability in acquiring and/or managing units at risk of conversion. A partial listing of entities with resources in the Riverside County area includes:
 Alternatives for Domestic Violence
 Shelter from the Storm
 Catholic Charities
 Coachella Valley Housing Coalition
 Fair Housing Council of Riverside County
 Family Service Association of Riverside County
 Habitat for Humanity
 Lutheran Social Services

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION
The cost of housing includes not only rent but also utility costs. Higher utility expenses reduce affordability.

Building affordable homes is not the same as making homes affordable to live in. Cheaply built homes invite callbacks, complaints, and discomfort, and they waste energy. Therefore, additional first costs to improve energy efficiency do not make housing less affordable in the long run. Energy efficiency in affordable housing, more than any other building sector, makes a critical impact on the lives of tenants. According to HUD, utility bills burden the poor and can cause homelessness. The following is a list of available programs related to energy conservation that can be considered and engaged in the production of affordable housing:
 241(a) Rehabilitation Loans for Multifamily Projects – HUD-funded program that provides mortgage insurance for improvements, repairs, or additions to multifamily projects. Energy conservation improvements are an eligible activity for mortgage financing.  Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Weatherization Assistance Program – Reduces the heating and cooling costs for low-income families by improving energy efficiency of their homes.

Focuses on low-income seniors, individuals with disabilities, and families with children. Assistance includes (1) in-home energy education; (2) energy-related home repairs; (3) blower door guided air sealing; (4) heat system safety tests, repair, and tune; (5) duct insulation and sealing; (6) attic insulation; and (7) hot water savings measures. The program is funded by the California Department of Community Services and Development.
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 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) – The LIHEAP block grant is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services and provides financial assistance and home weatherization. This is accomplished through three components: (1) The Weatherization Program, which provides free weatherization services to improve the energy efficiency of homes including attic insulation, weatherstripping, minor housing repairs, and related conservation measures; (2) the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which provides financial assistance to eligible households to offset the costs of heating or cooling dwellings; and (3) the Energy Crisis Intervention Program, which provides payments for weather-related emergencies. Funding for the program is provided by the California Department of Community Services and Development.  Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) – NHS is a three-way partnership funded among neighborhood residents, local government, and local businesses. Neighborhood Reinvestment Group funds the program and provides direct technical assistance, expendable grants, and capital grants to NHS, which makes loans for rehabilitation.
 Rural Housing Preservation Grants – Supports the rehabilitation and repair of homeownership and rental housing for very low- and low-income households living in rural substandard housing.

The program is funded by the Rural Housing Service.
 Weatherization Program – Provides weatherization services and assistance through grants and financial assistance. Activities may include energy conservation measures, weatherization such as weatherstripping, water heater wrap, insulation of various home components, and financial assistance. The program is funded by Southern California Gas, Weatherization and EnergyEfficient Rehabilitation Program, DOE, and LIHEAP. 222

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CONSTRAINTS
Various interrelated factors can constrain the ability of the private and public sectors to provide adequate housing and meet the housing needs for all economic segments of the community. These factors can be divided into two categories: (1) governmental constraints and (2) non-governmental constraints.

Governmental constraints consist of land use controls, development standards, processing fees, development impact fees, code enforcement, site improvement costs, development permit and approval processing, and provisions for a variety of housing. Non-governmental constraints consist of land availability, the environment, vacancy rates, land cost, construction costs, and availability of financing.

GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS
Governmental constraints are policies, standards, requirements, or actions imposed by the various levels of government upon land and housing ownership and development. Although federal and state agencies play a role in the imposition of governmental constraints, these agencies are beyond the influence of local government and are therefore not addressed in this document.

LAND USE CONTROLS
General Plan Land Use Designations
Each city and county in California must prepare a comprehensive, long-term General Plan to guide its future.

The Land Use Element of the General Plan establishes the basic land uses and density of development within each jurisdiction. Under state law, the General Plan elements must be internally consistent, and each jurisdiction’s zoning must be consistent with its General Plan. Thus, the Land Use Element must provide suitable locations and densities to implement the policies of the Housing Element.

Table HNA-25 shows the residential General Plan land use designations for the City of Wildomar. The land use designations support a variety of housing types, ranging from very low-density development, which generally includes single-family homes on large lots, to high-density development, which includes multifamily development.
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TABLE HNA-25: GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
Land Use
Designation
Allowed
Density General Uses
AG Agriculture 10 ac min. Agricultural land including row crops, groves, nurseries, dairies, poultry farms, processing plants, and other related uses One single-family residence allowed
RR Rural Residential 5 ac min. Single-family residences Allows limited animal-keeping, agricultural uses, and
recreational uses
RM Rural Mountainous 10 ac min. Single-family residential uses Allows limited animal-keeping, agriculture, and recreational uses
RD Rural Desert 10 ac min. Single-family residential
Allows limited animal-keeping, agriculture, recreational and renewable energy uses
EDR
EDR-RC
Estate Density
Residential
2 ac min. Single-family detached residences
Limited agriculture and animal-keeping
VLDR
VLD-RC
Very Low Density
Residential
1 ac min. Single-family detached residences
Limited agriculture and animal-keeping
LDR
LDR-RC
Low Density
Residential
1/2 ac min. Single-family detached residences
Limited agriculture and animal-keeping
MDR Medium Density
Residential
2–5 du/ac Single-family detached and attached residences Limited agriculture and animal-keeping is permitted
MHDR Medium High
Density
Residential
5–8 du/ac Single-family attached and detached residences HDR High Density
Residential
8–14
du/ac
Single-family attached and detached residences, including townhouses, stacked flats, courtyard homes, patio homes, and zero lot line homes
VHDR Very High Density
Residential
14–20
du/ac
Single-family attached residences and multifamily dwellings HHDR Highest Density
Residential
20+
du/acre
Multifamily dwellings, includes apartments and condominiums; multistoried (3+) structures are allowed.

MUPA Mixed Use
Planning Area
30 du/ac The intent of the designation is not to identify a particular mixture or intensity of land uses, but to designate areas where a mixture of residential, commercial, office, entertainment, educational, and/or recreational uses, or other uses is planned.

Source: City of Wildomar 2017
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Zoning Districts
Zoning, unlike the General Plan, is regulatory. Under Wildomar’s Municipal Code, development must comply with specific, enforceable standards, such as minimum lot requirements, minimum setbacks, maximum building heights, and a list of allowable uses (Table HNA-26).

TABLE HNA-26: RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
Zone General Uses
R-1 One-Family Dwelling One-family dwellings, accessory dwelling units, planned residential developments, mobile home parks
R-1A One-Family Dwelling
Mountain Resort
One-family dwellings, accessory dwelling units, mobile home parks, planned residential developments
R-2 Multiple-Family
Dwelling
One-family dwellings, multiple-family dwellings, accessory dwelling units, congregate care residential, single-family subdivisions, two-family dwellings, mobile home parks, boarding, rooming and lodging houses, bungalow courts, apartment houses
R-2A Limited MultipleFamily Dwelling One-family dwellings, multiple-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, accessory dwelling units, mobile home parks, apartment houses, planned residential developments
R-3 General Residential One-family dwellings, multiple-family dwellings, accessory dwelling units, congregate care facilities, two-family dwellings, bungalow courts, apartment houses, boarding, rooming and lodging houses, mobile home parks
R-3A Village Tourist
Residential
One-family dwellings, accessory dwelling units, apartments, hotels, RV parks, bungalow courts, planned residential developments, mobile home parks
R-4 Planned Residential One-family dwellings, multiple-family dwellings, accessory dwelling units, mobile home parks
R-6 Residential Incentive One-family dwellings, mobile homes on permanent foundations, twofamily dwellings, multiple-family dwellings, accessory dwelling units, planned residential developments, apartments
A-1 Light Agriculture One-family dwellings, mobile homes, farm labor camps, mobile home parks
A-2 Heavy Agriculture One-family dwellings, agricultural mobile homes, farm labor camps R-A Residential
Agriculture
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Zone General Uses
R-D Regulated
Development Areas
One-family dwellings, apartment houses and hotels, mobile home parks, two-family dwellings, multiple-family dwellings, bungalow courts, boarding and rooming houses, congregate care facilities, RV parks, agricultural mobile homes
R-R
R-R-O
Rural Residential One-family dwellings, accessory dwelling units, mobile home parks, RV parks, farm labor camps, guest ranches, planned residential developments R-T Mobile Home
Subdivisions and
Mobile Home Parks
One-family dwellings, accessory dwelling units, mobile homes, mobile home parks, mobile home subdivisions, community recreation facilities R-T-R Mobile Home
Subdivision Rural
One-family dwellings, accessory dwelling units, mobile homes, agricultural uses
S-P Specific Plan Residential, commercial, manufacturing, open space, public facilities, health, and community facilities, agricultural uses
Source: City of Wildomar Municipal Code 2020
Note: Density established by the Wildomar General Plan Land Use Map Table HNA-27 shows the associated zoning that is consistent with the General Plan land use designation densities. As previously mentioned, density in the City of Wildomar is determined by the land use designation and not the zoning.

TABLE HNA-27: RESIDENTIAL COMPATIBILITY MATRIX
General Plan Land Use Associated Zoning District*
Low Density Residential (LDR) R-1, R-1A, R-3A, R-4, R-5, R-6, R-A, R-D, R-R, R-T, R-T-R, SP, W-1
Medium Density Residential (MDR) R-1, R-1A, R-2, R-2A, R-3, R-3A, R-4, R-5, R-6, R-A, R-D, R-R, RT, S-P, W-1
Medium High Density Residential (MHDR) R-1, R-2, R-2A, R-3, R-3A, R-4, R-5, R-6, R-D, R-T, S-P, W-1 High Density Residential (HDR) R-2, R-2A, R-3, R-3A, R-4, R-5, R-6, R-D, R-T, SP, W-1 Very High Density Residential (VHDR) R-2, R-2A, R-3, R-3A, R-5, R-6, R-D, R-T, SP, W-1 Highest Density Residential (HHDR) R-3, R-5, R-6, R-D, SP, W-1 Mixed Use Planning Area (MUPA)
All zoning districts located on parcels with the MUPA (Mixed Use Planning Area) general plan land use designation is consistent. Per state law (GP Guidelines), the general plan land use designations take precedence over zoning designations.

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General Plan Land Use Associated Zoning District*
land use designation site as density is always dictated by the General Plan land use designation and not the Zoning
Ordinance.

Source: City of Wildomar 2020
*Includes zone districts that are Highlight Consistent or Conditionally Consistent with each land use designation.

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The City of Wildomar regulates the type, location, density, and scale of residential development primarily through its Municipal Code. Zoning regulations are designed to protect and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, as well as preserve the character and integrity of neighborhoods. The Wildomar Municipal Code sets forth the specific residential development standards summarized in Table HNA-28.

The City’s development standards are also available on the City’s website.

TABLE HNA-28: RESIDENTIAL ZONING CRITERIA
Development
Standards A-1 A-2 R-A* R-R* R-1* R-2* R-3*
R-4*
MU
Overlay
R-6* R-T
Lot Dimensions
Minimum Lot
Size (sf) 20,000 20,000 20,000 21,780 7,200 7,200 7,200 3,500 5,000 7,200/3,600 Minimum Lot
Width 100 ft 100 ft 100 ft 80 ft 60 ft 60 ft 40 ft 60 ft/40 ft Frontage 60 ft 30 ft 45 ft/30 ft
Minimum Lot
Depth 150 ft 150 ft 150 ft 100 ft 100 ft 80 ft 100 ft/0 ft Setbacks
Front 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 10
ft 20 ft 10 ft 20 ft
Side – Interior 5 ft 10 ft 5 ft/
10 ft 10% 10% 5 ft 5 ft 5 ft
Side – Street 5 ft 10 ft 10 ft 10 ft 10 ft 10
ft 10 ft 5 ft
Rear 10 ft 10 ft 20 ft 10 ft 10 ft 10
ft 10 ft 10 ft 5 ft
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Development
Standards A-1 A-2 R-A* R-R* R-1* R-2* R-3*
R-4*
MU
Overlay
R-6* R-T
Lot Coverage – – – – 50% 60% 50% – – –
Height
Primary
Building 40 ft 40 ft 40 ft 40 ft
40 ft/
3 stories
40 ft/
3 stories
50 ft 40 ft/3
stories
35 ft/3
stories
40 ft/
3 stories
Source: Wildomar Municipal Code 2020
Note: Please see the Wildomar Municipal Code for specific footnotes regarding this table. Also, a blank in the table means there is no specified standard.
* Please see Tables HNA-33 and HNA-34 for City of Wildomar’s Single-Family Residential Design Standards & Guidelines and Multi-Family Residential Objective Design Standards. * The R-2 zoning district has a separation requirement of 15 feet between two-story buildings and 10 feet between one-story buildings on the same lot.
*The R-5 zone is an open space combining zone and residential is not permitted.

Typical Densities for Development
The City of Wildomar is a small city in Riverside County with physical constraints to outward expansion, such as steep topography to the west and the boundaries of neighboring cities to the north, east, and south. Singlefamily residential lots generally vary in size from approximately 7,200 to 20,000 square feet in the low-density to medium- and high-density residential zones. Multifamily densities are typically between 8 to 20 units per acre depending on the land use designation. In the previous planning period, no sites identified to accommodate the lower-income RHNA in the inventory were developed below the minimum allowable density of the zone in which the site is located and the City did not receive any requests to develop below the assumed capacity in the sites inventory.

Parking Requirements
In Southern California, providing sufficient parking for vehicles is an essential part of good planning. At the same time, however, excessive parking requirements can detract from the feasibility of developing new housing at a range of densities necessary to facilitate affordable housing. The City’s Municipal Code establishes residential parking standards, as summarized in Table HNA-29. In addition to these standards, the City currently requires at least one parking space for every staff member in a multi-family building and for emergency shelters, in compliance with California Government Code Section 65583(a)(4)(A)(ii), and one parking space for every 10 temporary residents for emergency shelters. The parking standards included in Table HNA-29 have already factored in the need for guest parking. Additional guest parking is not required.

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Residential parking standards are not deemed to be a constraint to the development, improvement, and maintenance of housing. The current standards match current vehicle ownership patterns of residents and do not have an impact on the cost or supply of housing. To assist with the development of housing affordable to lower-income households, the City allows for parking reductions for affordable projects (see Programs H-1.3 and H-3.1)
TABLE HNA-29: RESIDENTIAL PARKING REQUIREMENTS
Type of Residential Development Required Parking
Single-Family 2 spaces/unit
Multifamily
One bedroom or studio
Two bedrooms
Three or more bedrooms

1.25 spaces/unit

2.25 spaces/unit

2.75 spaces/unit and 1 space/employee
Planned Residential Development
One bedroom
Two or more bedrooms
Senior Housing

1.5 spaces/unit

2.5 spaces/unit
Same as single- and multifamily requirements
Accessory Dwelling Unit 1 space/unit or 1 space/bedroom whichever is less* Mobile Home Parks 2 spaces/unit*
Source: City of Wildomar Municipal Code
*Please refer to Section 17.204.040.D.5 of the Wildomar Municipal Code for exceptions to the ADU parking requirement.
*Mobile Home Park spaces may be tandem but must provide one guest space for every eight mobile home spaces.

Density Bonus
The Wildomar Municipal Code currently provides a density bonus of up to 35 percent over the otherwise maximum allowable residential density under the municipal code and the Land Use Element of the General Plan (or bonuses of equivalent financial value) when builders agree to construct housing developments with units affordable to low- or moderate-income households. The City of Wildomar has included Program H8.1 to increase the density bonus allowance comply with current state law (Government Code Section 65915).

Despite the need for an ordinance update, the City is currently complying with the applicable State density bonus law.
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PROVISIONS FOR A VARIETY OF HOUSING
Housing Element law specifies that jurisdictions must identify adequate sites to be made available through appropriate zoning and development standards to encourage the development of various types of housing for all economic segments of the population. This includes single-family housing, multifamily housing, manufactured housing, mobile homes, emergency shelters, and transitional housing, among others. Table HNA-30 summarizes the permitted housing types by zone.
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TABLE HNA-30: HOUSING TYPES PERMITTED BY ZONE
Land Use
R-R
R-R-O
R-1
R-1A
R-A
R-2
R-2A
R-3
R-3A
R-T
RT R
R-4
R-6
R-D
SP
A-1
A-P
A-2
A-D
Apartment Houses PP PP PP CUP P PP A Boarding, Rooming, Lodging Houses

PP PP PP A
Dwellings – Multiple, Apartment

PP PP PP CUP P P PP A
Dwellings – One Family

P P P P P P P PP P P P P P P A P P P P
Farmworker Housing1Mobile Home – Single Family

P P P P P P P PP P P P P P P A P P P P
Mobile Home Parks CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP A CUP Planned Residential Development

P P P P P P P PP P P A
Residential Care Facility (6 or less)

P P P P P P P PP P P P P P A P P
Residential Care Facility (7 or more) 2 CUP CUP CUPAccessory Dwelling Units 3 P P P P P P P P P P P P P A Single-Room Occupancy

CUP CUP
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Land Use
R-R
R-R-O
R-1
R-1A
R-A
R-2
R-2A
R-3
R-3A
R-T
RT R
R-4
R-6
R-D
SP
A-1
A-P
A-2
A-D
Transitional Housing

P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Supportive Housing P P P P P P P P P P P P P Emergency Shelters Permitted in the IP zone district with a plot plan approval.

Source: City of Wildomar Municipal Code 2020 CUP = conditional use permit, P = permitted, PP = plot plan, PUP = public use permit, A = allowed

1. The City has included Program H-11.4 amend the Wildomar Municipal Code to remove the Agricultural Mobile Home, Agricultural Workers Mobile Home Park, and Farm Labor Camp uses and will permit employee/farmworker housing that serves six or fewer persons as a single-family structure and permit it in the same manner as other single-family structures of the same type within the same zone across all zones that allow single-family residential uses and employee/farmworker consisting of no more than 12 units or 36 beds as an agricultural use and permit it in the same manner as other agricultural uses in the same zone, in compliance with the California Employee Housing Act (Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and 17021.6).

2. The City has included Program H-11.2 to explore amending provisions in the Wildomar Municipal Code to define and allow residential care facilities for seven or more persons only subject to those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone and would only be subject to the definition of family and occupancy standards. Residential care facilities are still subject to state licensing.

3. The City has included Program H-9.1 to clarify ADUs are allowed as a permitted use in all zones, residential and non-residential, that allow singlefamily or multi-family uses, in compliance with Government Code Section 65852.150. 232

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Emergency Shelters
The California Health and Safety Code (Section 50801[e]) defines an emergency shelter as “housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person. No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay.”
The Wildomar Municipal Code currently allows emergency shelters with approval of a plot plan in the Industrial Park zoning district. This In December 2013 Chapter 17.88 of the Wildomar Municipal Code was amended to permit emergency shelters in the I-P zone and managerial standards were adopted. The required a plot plan review is a ministerial process and it used to verify that the proposed project meets the City’s development standards as part of a plan check review. No public hearing is required.

The City also adopted objective managerial standards to encourage and facilitate the development of or conversion to an emergency shelter. Development standards for emergency shelters in Wildomar include:
 No emergency shelter shall be located within 250 feet of any other emergency shelter.  An emergency shelter shall not exceed 40 residents, excluding staff.  Any single resident’s stay shall not exceed six consecutive months.  Emergency shelters shall provide one parking space for every staff member and one parking space for every 10 temporary residents.

Currently, there are approximately 83.84 acres (13 parcels ranging in size from 1.4 to 28.6 acres with a majority of the parcels being 2–5 acres) of vacant land available in Wildomar, which allows adequate capacity for an emergency shelter.

These vacant sites are close to services and future transit as development occurs. The sites surrounding these available parcels are mainly business park-type uses, service commercial and light manufacturing companies (there is no heavy hazardous manufacturing). There are also such uses as an indoor golfing range, a hospital, medical office buildings, and even a few residential units.

Low Barrier Navigation Centers
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multifamily housing. For a navigation center to be considered “low barrier”, its operation should incorporate best practices to reduce barriers to entry, which may include, but is not limited to, the following:
• Permitting the presence of partners if it is not a population-specific site, such as for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, women, or youth
• Pets
• Ability to store possessions
• Providing privacy, such as private rooms or partitions around beds in a dormitory setting or in larger rooms with multiple beds
Program 13.1 has been included to comply with State Law.

Supportive and Transitional Housing
Supportive housing is defined by Section 50675.14 of the Health and Safety Code as housing with linked onor off-site services with no limit on the length of stay and which is occupied by a target population, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 53260 (i.e., low-income person with mental disabilities, AIDS, substance abuse, or chronic health conditions, or persons whose disabilities originated before the age of 18). Services linked to supportive housing usually focuses on retaining housing, living and working in the community, and/or health improvement.

Transitional housing is defined in Section 50675.2(h) of the Health and Safety Code as rental housing for stays of at least six months but where the units are recirculated to another program recipient after a set period. It may be designated for a homeless individual or family transitioning to permanent housing. This housing can take many structural forms, such as group housing and multifamily units, and may include supportive services to allow individuals to gain necessary life skills in support of independent living.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65583, transitional and supportive housing types are required to be treated as residential uses and subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone. Transitional and supportive housing as defined in the Health and Safety Code are permitted by right without a conditional use permit in residential zones. . The Wildomar Municipal Code permits transitional and supportive housing, as defined by the Health and Safety Code. Supportive housing is also permitted by right in all non-residential and mixed-use zones that permit multifamily development, consistent with Government Code Sections 65583 and 65650. 234

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Extremely Low-Income Households
Extremely low-income households typically comprise persons with special housing needs, including, but not limited to, persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, persons with substance abuse problems, and farmworkers. AB 2634 (Lieber 2006) requires the quantification and analysis of existing and projected housing needs of extremely low-income households. Housing Elements must also identify zoning to encourage and facilitate supportive housing and single-room occupancy units.

Currently, Wildomar allows single-room occupancy units in the Planned Residential (R-4) and Residential Incentive (R-6) zones with approval of a conditional use permit. In addition, to encourage and facilitate the development of housing affordable to extremely low-income households, the City has included Programs H-3.1, H-10.1 and H-11.1.

Residential Care Facilities
Health and Safety Code Sections 1267.8, 1566.3, and 1568.08 require local governments to treat licensed group homes and residential care facilities with six or fewer residents no differently than other by-right single-family housing uses. “Six or fewer persons” does not include the operator, the operator’s family, or persons employed as staff. Local agencies must allow these licensed residential care facilities in any area zoned for residential use and may not require licensed residential care facilities for six or fewer persons to obtain conditional use permits or variances that are not required of other family dwellings.

Currently, the Wildomar Municipal Code permits State-licensed residential care facilities with six or fewer residents by right in residential zones and permits residential care facilities with seven or more residents with a conditional use permit in the R-2 and R-3 zones. The City has included Program H-13.3 to explore allowing these facilities for seven or more persons only subject to those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone.

Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The City of Wildomar incorporates the Federal Fair Housing Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act of 1964 as a part of its building requirements. These two statutes address the fair housing practices adhered to by the City, which include practices against housing discrimination toward persons with disabilities. In compliance with SB 520, a complete evaluation of the City’s zoning laws, practices, and policies was initiated in late 2020 and is expected to be completed in 2021. No constraints to housing development for persons with disabilities were found at that time. However, Program H-20.1 has been incorporated into the Housing Element to address unmet housing needs for persons with a disability. 235

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Procedures for Ensuring Reasonable Accommodations
The City has adopted an ordinance establishing formal procedures to expeditiously review and process requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. City staff is available via telephone, email, mail, and in person at City offices to discuss the process for providing reasonable accommodation from City zoning and building code requirements.
 Reasonable Accommodations Procedure. The City will grant applications to provide relief from zoning standards or other City requirements that serve as a barrier to fair housing for persons with disabilities. The City streamlines reasonable accommodation requests by not requiring approval of a variance. Requests for reasonable accommodations are reviewed by the community development director or designee. There are no application fees and requests are processed within 30 days of a complete application for a reasonable accommodation. The community development director’s decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission at a public hearing. The City strives to make the permit process for reasonable accommodation as straightforward and expeditious as possible.
 Separation requirements – The City’s Municipal Code does not impose any separation requirements between group homes or residential care facilities.  Site planning requirements – The site planning requirements for residential care facilities are no different than for other residential uses in the same zone.  Definition of Family. – The Wildomar Municipal Code defines family as: one or more persons living together in a dwelling unit, with common access to and common use of all living, kitchen, and eating areas within the dwelling unit.

The written decision to approve, conditionally approve, or deny a request for a reasonable accommodation shall be based on the following findings, all of which are required for approval or conditional approval of a reasonable accommodation:
 The requested accommodation is requested by or on the behalf of one or more disabled persons protected under the Acts.
 The requested accommodation is necessary to provide one or more disabled persons an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling.
 The requested accommodation will not impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the City as “undue financial or administrative burden” is defined in Acts. 236

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 The requested accommodation will not result in a fundamental alteration in the nature of the City’s zoning program, as “fundamental alteration” is defined in the Acts.  The requested accommodation will not, under the specific facts of the case, result in a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals or substantial physical damage to the property of others.

LOCAL PROCESSING AND PERMIT PROCEDURES
Development review procedures exist to ensure that proposals for new residential development comply with local regulations and are compatible with adjacent land uses. As shown in Table HNA-31, processing times for Wildomar are relatively quick: single-family and multifamily projects require two months (see Table HNA-32). Note: Review times differ on a case-by-case basis depending on the type and complexity of the project.

The costs associated with development project review will vary between projects. Wildomar uses an efficient and comprehensive approach toward development review and permitting that allows for quick response to developer applications. The City uses many practices to expedite application processing, reduce costs, and clarify the process to developers and homeowners. Increased development costs resulting from delays in the City’s development review, public hearing, and permitting process are not considered a constraint on housing development. Therefore, the City’s development review process is not seen as a constraint to the development of housing.

Senate Bill 330 Processing Procedure
Senate Bill 330, the Housing Crisis Act of 2019, established specific requirements and limitations on development application procedures. The bill allows housing developments for which a preliminary application is submitted that complies with applicable general plan and zoning standards is subject only to the development standards and fees that were applicable at the time of submittal. This applies to all projects unless the project square footage or unit count changes by more than 20 percent after the preliminary application is submitted. The developer must submit a full application for the development project within 180 days of submitting the preliminary application.

Wildomar offers an optional pre-application review (PAR) for all development proposals to advise a prospective applicant of current City standards and requirements, shorten the length of time required to process a development proposal once it has been accepted for processing, provide a written record of staff’s assessment of a development proposal, and limit requests for special studies to those identified in the PAR letter. Pre-application meetings have helped to shorten the review process and allow for better communication 237

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between applicants, City departments, and utility providers. The City has established an application process related to SB 330 in Chapter 17.214 of the City’s Zoning Code.

Senate Bill 35 Approvals
Senate Bill 35 requires jurisdictions that have failed to meet their RHNA to provide streamlined, ministerial entitlement process for housing developments that incorporate affordable housing. The City of Wildomar has a SB 35 application available to developers that includes specific requirements for the streamlining procedure.

The application is available on the City’s website for developers interested in pursuing the streamlined process.

This procedure aids in minimizing the review time required for development processes and, in turn, reducing costs to developers that may increase the housing production in the City.

TABLE HNA-31: LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PROCESSING TIMELINES
Item
Approximate Length of
Time from Submittal to
Public Hearing
Approval Body
Conditional Use Permit 2-4 months Planning Director or
Planning Commission
Plot Plan 2–3 months Planning Director
Specific Plan/Specific Plan Amendment 9–12 months Planning Commission Tentative Tract Map/Parcel Map/Subdivision 4–6 months Planning Director or Planning Commission
Variance 2–3 months Planning Commission
Zone Change 4–6 months Planning Commission and
City Council
General Plan Amendment 4–6 months Planning Commission / City Council
Environmental Documentation (Environmental
Impact Report)
9-12 months Planning Commission
Source: City of Wildomar 2020
Notes: All CEQA documents require at least Planning Commission review Legislative actions with Negative Declaration, Mitigated Negative Declaration or Environmental Impact Report require Planning Commission and City Council approval (i.e., General Plan Amendments, Zoning Change, Specific Plans) Non legislative actions with Negative Declaration, Mitigated Negative Declaration or Environmental Impact Report require Planning Commission approval (i.e., Plot Plan, Conditional Use Permit, Variance, TPM/TTM). If non legislative actions have Categorical Exemptions, only Planning Director approval is required. 238

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Permit Processing Procedures
Permit processing procedures and timelines are often cited by the development community as a primary contributor to housing costs. However, the City has taken several steps to streamline the development review approval process. The City’s Planning Department processes planning permits and entitlement applications, including design review, use permits, variances, rezones, and general plan amendments in accordance with state law (i.e., permit streamlining act). The City requires that construction drawings be submitted to the Community Development Department for plan review. Plans are reviewed to ensure that the project meets City requirements outlined in the Municipal Code and the California Building Code. If such requirements are not met, City staff notifies the applicant of the necessary revisions, and the applicant must re-submit for review. Once all requirements are met, the applicant must pay all remaining fees, upon which the City issues a building permit and construction can begin.

There are different steps in the approval process a housing development must go through depending on the type and conditions of the development. Housing projects that require a CEQA MND or EIR, General Plan Amendment or Zone Change require Planning Commission and City Council approval (per state law). The permit processing timelines and procedures which are established by the permit streamlining act are consistent with other jurisdictions in the state and do not pose a constraint on the development of housing but in fact ensures these projects are streamlined.

Small single-family home construction only requires a building permit as part of an administrative review.

Single-family subdivisions of 4 or less lots only require Planning Director approval of a parcel map (1 hearing/2-month timeframe). Single-family subdivisions of 5 or more lots require Planning Commission approval of a tract map per state law (1 hearing / 3-month timeframe). All single-family residential development (except a single home on a single lot) are required to conform to the City’s Single Family Residential Design Standards and Guidelines which further help to expedite the processing timelines.

Multifamily developments (less than 3 units) require administrative staff approval of a Minor Plot review by the Planning Director (0 public hearings / 30-day review time). Multifamily developments (more than 3 units) are subject to a Plot Plan approval by the Planning Commission (1 public hearing / 3-month review time when CEQA exempt; and 1 public hearing / 6 month review time when MND/EIR is required). If multifamily projects require a General Plan Amendment or Zone Change, then these projects require 1 additional public hearing with the City Council (per state law) which adds an extra 30 days to the timeframe. 239

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Plot Plan Findings
In accordance with Chapter 17.216 of the Wildomar Municipal Code (Title 17) the following findings must be met for plot plan approval.

A. The proposed use is consistent with the Wildomar General Plan and Zoning Ordinance.

B. The overall development of the land shall be designed to conform to the logical development of the land and to be compatible with the present and future logical development of the surrounding property.

C. The Plot Plan considers the location and need for dedication and improvement of necessary streets and sidewalks, including the avoidance of traffic congestion.

D. The Plot Plan takes into consideration topographical and drainage conditions, including the need for dedication and improvements of necessary structures.

E. All plot plans which permit the construction of more than one structure on a single legally divided parcel shall, in addition to all other requirements, be subject to a condition which prohibits the sale of any existing or subsequently constructed structures on the parcel until the parcel is divided and a final map recorded in accordance with Title 16 (Subdivisions) in such a manner that each building is located on a separate legally divided parcel.

Appeal
If the Planning Commission denies a project, the applicant can appeal the denial to the City Council.

Conclusion
The City’s review process is typical of any jurisdiction and is intended to not constrain the development of multifamily or single-family housing. The city offers pre-application review meetings early in the process to ensure a clear understanding of the city policies and standards which are intended to streamline formal project submittals. The City’s single family residential design standards and the multifamily residential design standards are intended to provide developers, builders, and architects with a clear statement of the desired architectural and site design characteristics for new single family and multi-family residential development.

The City’s single family residential design standards and guidelines provide specifics including but not limited to, design style including colors and materials that are encouraged, building facades, roof planes, streetscape deign, garage location and design, walls and fences. The multifamily residential design standards use language and imagery to convey architectural and site planning concepts and outline the required design elements relating to form and massing, roofs, walls and windows, materials and colors and architectural features. Staff 240

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relies on the city’s objective design standards to promote approval certainty and minimize processing timelines.

Approval to Building Permit
After a project is approved by the Planning Commission or City Council (refer to table HNA-31 for approval body), it becomes the applicant’s responsibility to initiate the steps to secure building permits and approvals and begin construction in accordance with the approved plans. These steps include obtaining additional City clearances and paying fees as outlined in a project’s conditions of approval. Other necessary actions for the applicant include:
 Completing construction drawings after project approval (city does not control this timeline)  Recording with the County Clerk subdivision (final) maps (applies to ownership projects)  Retaining contractors
 Obtaining utility approvals (not owned by the city), required easements and rights of entry The length of time between a project’s approval and building permit issuance in many cases is determined by the applicant. Once a project begins the construction plan review process, the following general timelines can be achieved with responsive applicants:
 Land Use Entitlement timelines and procedures generally take 3-6 months, but if they are considered major projects (projects requiring CEQA compliance), the process could take 6 – 12 months.
 Building permit approval timelines generally take 1-3 months (actual timeline depends on how fast an applicant can resubmit plans with corrections, etc.) TABLE HNA-32: TYPICAL PROCESSING PROCEDURES BY PROJECT TYPE Single-Family and Multifamily Process Time to Complete (days or months) Step 1: Entitlement/submittal of construction doc. 15-day review period; then 10-day, then 5-day Step 2: Plan check Same as above
Step 3: Submit revised construction plans 2 weeks*
Estimated Total Processing Time 1–3 months*
Source: City of Wildomar 2020
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Design Guidelines
The City of Wildomar revised and adopted its design guidelines for single-family residential development in November 2018. The City also adopted objective design standards for multifamily development on September 9, 2020. The purpose of the design standards and guidelines is to ensure that the design of proposed development and new land uses assists in maintaining and enhancing the character of the community. The goals and purposes of these procedures and requirements are to:
 Ensure that new homes are constructed in neighborhoods that are interesting and varied in appearance.
 Utilize building materials and enhanced landscaping to promote a look of quality, both at the time of initial occupancy and in future years.
 Encourage efficient use of land while creating high-quality communities that will maintain their economic value and long-term desirability as places to live and work.  Incorporate conveniently located neighborhood parks, trails, and open space.  Provide developers with a clear statement of the desired architectural and site design characteristics for new multifamily residential development.
 Ensure multifamily buildings contribute to creating high-quality neighborhoods and desirable places to live.

Table HNA-33 summarizes the residential lot design standards for any single-family residential subdivision, as outlined in the adopted design guidelines. Table HNA-34 summarizes site design standards for multifamily residential; additional details on form and massing, roof design, walls, windows, materials, colors and specific building types can be found in the City’s Multi-Family Residential Objective Design Standards. In general, the guidelines were prepared to address market-rate housing developments.

Either the Planning Commission or City Council may be the final review authority of both single-family and multi-family projects in regards to design review based on the hearing processes. The approval, denial, or approval with conditions is based on the projects adherence to form, massing, roof design, and other aesthetic elements identified in the City’s Multi-Family Residential Objective Design Standards or the Single Family Residential Design Standards and Guidelines. Exceptions to these standards and guidelines may occur under three circumstances at the discretion of the Planning Director, Planning Commission, or City Council:
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 Other standards have been imposed upon an individual development project by the Planning Commission and/or the City Council.
 Other standards have been adopted by the City Council relative to a particular designated area of a District (e.g., Community Plans / Specific Plans).
 Physical constraints of an individual site make the application of a particular standard or guideline impractical.

To ensure the entitlement does not add any time constraints to a project, Design Review is typically conducted concurrently with the various required processes including improvement plan review, building permit application, and any requests for financial assistance from the City.

TABLE HNA-33: SINGLE-FAMILY DESIGN STANDARDS
Development Standards Lots 7,200 sf
or greater
Lots less
than 7,200 sf
Minimum Net Usable Area (sf) 6,500 Not less than 85% of total area
Minimum Lot Widths (Frontage) 65 ft* 50 ft*
Lot Width at Frontage on Cul-de-sac Lots or Street
Knuckle 40 ft* 40 ft*
Minimum Front Yard for Side-Loaded 15 ft 10 ft
Recommended Minimum Depth of Rear Yards 20 ft 15 ft
Spacing Between Structures 10 ft 10 ft
Source: City of Wildomar 2018
Note: Please refer to the Single-Family Residential Design Standards for a complete list of the applicable design standards. * Refer to the design standards for notes on these standards and for specific footnotes regarding this table.

TABLE HNA-34: MULTI-FAMILY DESIGN STANDARDS
Development Standards Requirement
Street Frontage Minimum 60% coverage by buildings*
Ground Floor Elevation 21 in.

Outdoor Recreation-Leisure Areas 400 sf. per dwelling unit Building Entrances Face primary public street
Setback of Controlled Parking Facility Entrances 18 ft.

Source: City of Wildomar 2020
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To facilitate the goals of the design guidelines, the City has a number of policies that may provide financial incentives, density bonuses fast-tracking, and fee waivers to those developers that include units in their projects that will be sold to low- and moderate-income households. Currently, design guidelines have had little or no effect on market-rate or affordable housing development and therefore the design guidelines are not seen as a constraint to the development of housing.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PROCESS
The conditional use permit process is required for apartment housing in the R-3A zone. While no land is currently zoned as R-3A, should this zone district be applied to any land in the future the conditional use permit is required to review and address potential environmental impacts to hillsides.

Applicability
Whenever any section of this title requires that a conditional use permit be granted prior to the establishment of a use, the following provisions shall take effect.

Application
Every application for a conditional use permit shall be made in writing to the City’s Planning Director on the forms provided by the Planning Department and shall be accompanied by the filing fee set forth in the Municipal Code. Applications will include the following information:
 Name and address of the applicant.
 Evidence that he or she is the owner of the premises involved or that he or she has written permission of the owner to make such application.
 A plot and development plan drawn in sufficient detail to clearly describe the following:
o Physical dimensions of property and structures
o Location of existing and proposed structures
o Setbacks
o Methods of circulation
o Ingress and egress
o Utilization of property under the requested permit
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 Such additional information as shall be required by the application form.  Dimensioned elevations, including details of proposed materials for elevations.

Public Hearing
A public hearing shall be held on the application for a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.200 of the Wildomar Municipal Code, and all the procedural requirements and rights of appeal as set forth therein shall govern the hearing. Notwithstanding the above, or any other provision herein to the contrary, the hearing on any conditional use permit that requires approval of a general plan amendment, a specific plan amendment, or a change of zone shall be heard in accordance with the provisions of Section

17.08.050, 17.08.060, or 17.280.040 of the Wildomar Municipal Code, whichever is applicable, and all of the procedural requirements and rights of appeal as set forth shall govern the hearing.

Conditions
A conditional use permit shall not be granted unless the applicant demonstrates that the proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the community. Any permit that is granted shall be subject to such conditions as shall be necessary to protect the health, safety, or general welfare of the community.

Use of Permit
Any conditional use permit that is granted shall be valid for three years following the approval of the conditional use permit, unless the permit as granted specifies a shorter initial time period. If a permit has not been exercised within the three-year time period, the permittee may request an extension of time prior to the expiration date provided an application is filed with the City’s Planning Director along with the required fee.

Upon receipt of a request for a time extension request, the Planning Director shall schedule the request for Planning Commission consideration. At least 10 days prior to the scheduled meeting, the Planning Department shall mail a public notice to all property owners of real property within a 600-foot radius of the project boundary. The Planning Commission may extend the first request for an extension of time by an additional three years, the second request for an extension of time can be granted for an additional two years, and the third extension request can only be extended for a final one-year period provided the findings outlined in Section 17.200.060(C) of the Municipal Code are met.

Revocation of Permit
Any conditional use permit granted may be revoked upon the findings and procedure contained in Chapter

17.220 of the Municipal Code.
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BUILDING CODES AND ENFORCEMENT
The City of Wildomar uses the 2019 California Building Code, which establishes standards and requires inspections at various stages of construction to ensure code compliance. Although these standards and the time required for inspections increase housing production costs and may impact the viability of rehabilitation of older properties that are required to be brought up to current code standards, the intent of the codes is to provide structurally sound, safe, and energy-efficient housing.

The City has made one amendment to the local code, which was the inclusion of the 2019 California Green Building Code in 2019.

The City’s Building and Safety Department is responsible for enforcing both state and city regulations governing maintenance of all buildings and property. Like most cities, Wildomar responds to code enforcement problems largely on a complaint basis.

DEVELOPMENT FEES
Like cities throughout California, Wildomar collects development fees to recover the capital costs of providing community services and the administrative costs associated with processing applications.

Payment of fees is necessary to maintain an adequate level of services and facilities, and more generally, to protect public health, safety, and welfare. Based on a review of fees in neighboring jurisdictions and discussions with local developers, development fees in Wildomar are comparable to, and in some cases lower than, most other cities in the region.

As a means of assessing the cost that fees contribute to development in Wildomar, the City has calculated the total fees associated with development of a single-family and multifamily development. As indicated in Table HNA-35, development impact fees for a single-family residential project are approximately $6,954, and development fees for a multifamily project are approximately $4,805. A full list of fees applicable to planning and building residential development fees is provided in Table HNA-36 and are also available on the City’s website or on the websites of the entities that impose the fee such as the school district or county. Fees such as school impact fees and transportation uniform mitigation fees are outside of the City’s control or influence.

The fees are comparable to jurisdictions in the region and are not considered a constraint to the development of housing.
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TABLE HNA-35: TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT COST
Development Cost for a Typical Unit* Single-Family Multifamily Transportation – Roads $3,088 $2,169
Transportation – Signals $401 $281
Police Facilities $227 $161
Fire Protection $440 $312
Park Land Acquisition $597 $423
Park Improvements $3,926 $2,787
Community Centers $474 $337
Animal Shelter $250 $178
City Hall $384 $272
Corporation Yard $79 $56
Drainage $1,381 $868
Multi-Purpose Trails $754 $535
County T.U.M.F. $9,418 $6,134
School Impact Fee $4.08 per s.f. $4.08 per s.f.

Total $29,579** $17,777**
Source: City of Wildomar 2015, Lake Elsinore Unified School District 2020, Riverside County 2016 *Includes 0.48 precent Admin Charge.
**School impact fees calculated for a 2,000 square foot single-family home and 800 square foot multi-family unit.

TABLE HNA-36: RESIDENTIAL PLANNING AND BUILDING FEES
Fee Category Fee Amount

PLANNING
Certificate of Zoning Compliance $500
Certificate of Historical Appropriateness $750
Certificate of Compliance $2,500
Appeals $964
Conditional Use Permit $9,500
Development Agreement $5,000
Public Use Permit $7,500
Extensions of Time $4,500
General Plan Amendment (General) $8,500
General Plan Amendment (Circulation Section) $9,500
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Fee Category Fee Amount
Minor Change (Tract and Parcel Maps) $4,500
Variance $3,500
Substantial Conformance $3,500
Change of Zone $7,000
Plot Plan (Administrative) $4,000
Plot Plan (Hearing) $5,000
Setback Adjustment $500
Lot Line Adjustment $5,000
Land Division $3,500
Parcel Merger $5,000
Tentative Parcel Map (Residential) $3,500-$5,511
Tentative Tract Maps (Multifamily) $8,698-$8,718
Tentative Tract Map Revised (Multifamily) $6,044-$6,362 Tentative Tract Map (Single-Family) $8,827-$11,146
Tentative Tract Map Revised (Single-Family) $3,880-$5,722 Vesting Tentative Maps $8,391
Specific Plan $20,000
Specific Plan Amendment $10,000
CEQA EIR $8,439
CEQA ND or MND $8,439
CEQA Exemption $8,439
Pre-Application Approval $3,500
Tree Removal Permit $250

BUILDING
Residential Addition $2,592.33
Residential Addition to Guest House $3,198
Mobile Home
Coach - Install $240.72
Earthquake Resistance Bracing $240.72
Manufactured Accessory Structure $240.72
Permanent Foundation $240.72
Replace Residential Coach $240.72
Site Preparation $507.96
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Fee Category Fee Amount
Multifamily Addition $677.59
Multifamily Individual Residential Units $4,009.62
New Residential $4,632.93
Residential Rehabilitation $2,677.81
Source: City of Wildomar, 2020

ON- AND OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS
Site improvement costs include the cost of providing access to the site, clearing the site, and grading the pad area. In the case of a subdivision, such costs may also include major improvements, such as building roads and installing sewer, water, and other utilities. As with land costs, several variables affect costs, including site topography and proximity to established roads, sewers, and water lines. Engineering and other technical assistance costs are usually included with site improvements as these services are required to ensure that development is constructed according to established codes and standards.

The City requires residential project improvements to include curb/gutter and drainage facilities, sidewalks, paved streets, landscaping, and water and sewer service. The standard street section includes 60 feet of rightof way, with 40 feet dedicated for street improvements, and 10 feet on each side for sidewalk and parkway improvements. These and other site improvement costs are typical of all cities in California and do not impose a significant constraint on the development of housing in Wildomar. The City does not impose any unusual requirements as conditions of approval for new development.

AVAILABLE DRY UTILITIES
Dry utilities, including cable, electricity, and telephone service, are available to all areas within the City. There is sufficient capacity to meet the current need and any future need. Service providers are as follows:
 Cable: Verizon and Spectrum
 Electricity: Southern California Edison
 Telephone: Verizon
 Internet Service: Verizon, Spectrum, and Frontier Communications

REVIEW OF LOCAL ORDINANCES
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NON-GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS

LAND COSTS
Land costs are one of the major components of housing development costs. Land prices vary to such an extent that it is difficult to give average prices within small geographic regions. Factors affecting the costs of land include overall availability within a given subregion; environmental site conditions and constraints; public service and infrastructure availability; aesthetic considerations, such as views, terrain, and vegetation; the proximity to urban areas; and parcel size. Generally, more remote areas have less expensive land available and larger tracts of land, while smaller, more expensive parcels are located closer to urbanized areas.

As of January 2021, the average cost for an acre lot of vacant land in Wildomar is $137,634, with prices ranging from $8,881 to $499,444 (according to a survey of Landwatch.com listings performed in 2020). The maximum price range is significantly higher now compared to vacant land cost in 2013; however, there are a few lots available at a lower price range. While land prices declined during the economic recession, they have been increasing as shown by the current price range for available vacant land. Since there are lots available at a lower price range, land costs in the next several years may actually help keep the cost of some new housing affordable. While rising land costs tend to directly increase housing costs, declining land costs should give developers more options in serving the affordable housing market segment, recognizing that some land currently held by developers was purchased at substantially higher prices than may be the case now.

CONSTRUCTION COSTS
The cost of construction depends primarily on the cost of materials and labor, which are influenced by market demand. The cost of construction will also depend on the type of unit being built and on the quality of product being produced. The cost of labor is based on a number of factors, including housing demand, the number of contractors in the area, and the unionization of workers.

The construction cost of housing affects the affordability of new housing and may be considered a constraint to affordable housing in the Riverside County region. A reduction in construction costs can be brought about in several ways. A reduction in amenities and quality of building materials in new homes (still above the minimum acceptability for health, safety, and adequate performance) may result in lower sales prices.

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construction methods if the proposed design is found to be satisfactory and the materials or methods are at least equivalent to that prescribed by the applicable building codes.

In addition, prefabricated, factory-built housing may provide lower-priced products by reducing labor and material costs. As the number of units built at one time increases, savings in construction costs over the entire development are generally realized as a result of an economy of scale, particularly when combined with density bonus provisions.

The City of Wildomar is in the process of completing an Economic Development market study and so far, the study indicates the average recent home sales price in the city is $399,332. Using current pricing sources, the average costs for a newly constructed 2,000-square-foot single-family home (not including land) in Wildomar would be calculated as shown in Table HNA-37.

TABLE HNA-37: OVERALL CONSTRUCTION COST
Item Cost
Materials $159,003
Labor $105,363
Equipment $5,047
Per Home Costs, Total $269,413
Source: Building-cost.net 2020

AVAILABILITY OF FINANCING
Interest rates are determined by national policies and economic conditions, and there is little that local governments can do to affect these rates. Jurisdictions can, however, offer interest rate write-downs to extend home purchase opportunities to lower-income households. In addition, government-insured loan programs may be available to reduce mortgage down-payment requirements.

The cost of borrowing money to finance the construction of housing or to purchase a house affects the amount of affordably priced housing in Wildomar. First-time homebuyers are the group most impacted by financing requirements. As of January 2021, the current mortgage interest rate for new home purchases is approximately 3 percent for a fixed-rate 30-year loan. Lower initial rates are available with graduated payment mortgages, adjustable-rate mortgages, and buy-down mortgages; however, the subprime crisis has affected the availability of dollars for home mortgages. Variable interest rate mortgages on affordable homes may increase 251

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to the point where the interest rate exceeds the cost of living adjustments, which is a constraint on affordability. Although rates are currently low, they can change significantly and substantially impact the affordability of housing stock. Fluctuating interest rates can eliminate many potential homebuyers from the housing market or render a housing project infeasible that could have been successfully developed or marketed at lower interest rates. Housing prices in Wildomar are unaffordable for persons of lower incomes, even with the lower interest rates. Housing prices are only affordable for persons with moderate or higher incomes. The constraint on homeownership in Wildomar is not the availability of financing, but the cost of housing, of which is unaffordable to lower-income households. Nor is the constraint on homeownership related to the availability of land.

Interest rates at the present time are not a constraint to affordable housing. Financing for both construction and long-term mortgages is generally available in Riverside County subject to normal underwriting standards.

A more critical impediment to homeownership involves both the affordability of the housing stock and the ability of potential buyers to fulfill down-payment requirements. Conventional home loans typically require 5 to 20 percent of the sales price as a down payment, which is the largest constraint to first-time homebuyers.

This indicates a need for flexible loan programs and a method to bridge the gap between the down payment and a potential homeowner’s available funds. The availability of financing for developers under current economic conditions may also pose a constraint on development outside of the City’s control.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRAINTS
Environmental and infrastructure issues affect the amount, location, and timing of new residential development. New housing opportunities create challenges regarding public infrastructure extensions and expansions, and encroachment into agricultural land. In addition, the availability of adequate water, public infrastructure, such as wells and wastewater treatment facilities, and other public services and facilities can impact the feasibility of new residential development.

Environmental
Earthquake risk is high in western Riverside County (which includes Wildomar), due to the presence of two of California’s most active faults, the San Andreas and San Jacinto Faults. Environmental constraints were considered when determining the realistic capacity for sites listed in Table HNA-23. 252

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Infrastructure
Wildomar Southwestern Riverside County – The Southwest Riverside County Analysis Area encompasses the cities of Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Murrieta, and Temecula. Significant unincorporated areas include Temescal Canyon, El Cerrito, and French Valley.

Primary water and sewer providers include Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD), Western Municipal Water District (WMWD), Rancho California Water District, Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD), and Lee Lake Water District. Both EMWD and WMWD comply with the California Water Conservation Council and best management practices. Within this area, WMWD provides only water services and does not operate a sewer treatment plant or sewer collection facilities. All of the service districts stated that they have adequate current capacity to meet demand and adequate capacity to expand to meet projected development. The current facilities and/or infrastructure are reported to be in good operating condition.

Therefore, it is determined that the City has enough capacity to meet the 2021-2029 regional housing need.

To comply with SB 1087, the City will immediately forward its adopted Housing Element to its water and wastewater provider (EVMWD) so they can grant priority for service allocations to proposed developments that include units affordable to lower-income households.

Senate Bill 244
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RHNA Allocation Table (from 2021/2029 Housing Element)
Income Level RHNA Allocation by
Income Level
Total Building
Permits Issued
(2024)
Total Remaining RHNA
Allocation
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& Very Low
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Low 450 0 450
Moderate 434 4 415
Above Moderate 1,033 165 250
Total RHNA 2,715 units 257 1,825
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MEETING (CCR)

CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda Staff Report # 1.6
Meeting Date: March 12, 2025
SUBJECT: Wildomar Community and Parks Foundation Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for an Earth Day
Event.

SUBMITTED BY: Daniel Torres, Community Services Director PREPARED BY: Daniel Torres
ACTION:

1. Authorize the City Manager to sign the MOU with the foundation dependent that the foundation fulfills all requirements;

2. Waive fees associated with the application and processing of the Temporary Event Permit dependent that the foundation fulfills all requirements.

SUMMARY:

The Wildomar Community and Parks Foundation has applied for a Temporary Event Permit to conduct a clean up and resource fair on April 05, 2025, in recognition of Earth Day. The nonprofit organization desires for the City to partner with the event under the Community Event Policy.

BACKGROUND:

The City has coordinated with non-profit organizations, community groups, and local agencies to provide events and activities within the city. These partnerships are handled on a case by case basis.

DISCUSSION:

The Wildomar Community and Parks Foundation successfully hosted similar events in the past, establishing partnerships with organizations such as WRCOG, Kaiser, local businesses, and non-profits. Building on these partnerships, the Foundation plans to host an Earth Day Clean-Up and Resource Fair on April 5, 2025. To facilitate this event, the Foundation has submitted a Temporary Event Permit Application, indicating that the focus will be on right-ofway maintenance within City limits. Additionally, the Foundation has requested the City's partnership in supporting the event.

The proposed City partnership would include providing space at Marna O’Brien Park for the Resource Fair, placing CMS boards along clean-up areas, designating a temporary storage location for a 40-yard dumpster for debris collection, assisting with event marketing, and waiving the Temporary Event Permit Application fee. The Wildomar Community and Parks Foundation remains responsible for meeting all Temporary Event Permit requirements. 257
FISCAL IMPACT:

If the Council approves this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the City will provide inkind services valued at approximately $3,900.00. These services encompass costs associated with permits, marketing, staffing, facility use, rentals, and contractual services.

ACCOUNT CODE:
100-410-4610
ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment - 1: MOU_Wildomar Community and Parks Foundation_Earth Day Clean Up and Resource Fair.pdf
Attachment - 2: TEP Application_Earth Day Clean Up and Resource Fair.pdf 258
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

WILDOMAR COMMUNITY AND

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COMMUNITY EVENT

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
(WILDOMAR COMMUNITY AND PARKS FOUNDATION COMMUNITY EVENT

PARTNERSHIP)
This Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) is entered into this day of , 2025 by and between the City of Wildomar, a California general law city, (“City”) and Wildomar Community and Parks Foundation, a California 501 (c) 3 non-profit. (“Foundation”). City and Foundation may be referred to individual or collectively as a “Party” or the “Parties.”

RECITALS
A. Foundation is a nonprofit organization with the goal of improving the quality of life within Wildomar by providing clean-up services.

B. Foundation desires to conduct a resource fair at Marna O’Brien Park and a community clean-up event that focuses efforts on the city's right of way on April 5, 2025 (Event).

C. City desires to partner in the Event and provide hosting assistance to the Foundation to conduct the Event, as the Foundation provides a benefit to the community and the Event assists in improving the quality of life within the community.

D. The purpose and intent of this MOU is to set forth the mutual understanding of the Parties regarding the City’s partnership of the Event and hosting assistance to be provided.

OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants made by the Parties and contained here and other consideration, the value and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

1.0 PARTNERSHIP AND MARKETING

1.1 City will partner in the Event on April 5, 2025, in the form of benefits described in section 2.1 provided that the Event is held as stated in the Temporary Event Permit. If the Event is not held on April 5, 2025, the City shall incur no obligation to commit the partnership toward a future Event.

1.2 Foundation agrees to identify the City in all marketing materials for the Event, including digital and print advertising. Marketing materialsfor the Event will include the tagline “Go Wildomar” and the City’s logo, which the City hereby gives permission to Foundation to use in conjunction with the Event.
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2.0 ALLOCATION OF PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS

2.1 The partnership identified in Section 1.1 of this MOU will concern the benefits the City will provide the Foundation per the Community Event Partnership Policy. As stated on page 3 of the policy, a staff liaison will be assigned to the Foundation to assist and confirm that all Temporary Event Application requirements are fulfilled. The Foundation will be required to fulfill the permit process, provide the required insurance documents, and any required inspections and reporting. The city will waive fees for the Temporary Event Permit Application, public safety staffing and services, a secured location for the temporary storage of 40-yard dumpsters related to this event, parking and traffic control costs, sanitation costs including restroom stocking, trash receptacles and pick up, and janitorial services.

3.0 PERMITS AND APPROVALS
Foundation shall obtain all necessary permits and approvals from the City and all other agencies with jurisdiction over the Event. Nothing in this MOU shall be construed as altering or waiving the City’s permit and approval requirements applicable to the Event.

4.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS

4.1 Either party may terminate this MOU upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other Party. In the event that a legal action is brought challenging this MOU, either Party may terminate this MOU effective immediately by written notice to the other Party.

4.2 If any term, condition or covenant of this MOU is declared or determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this MOU shall not be affected thereby and the MOU shall be read and construed without the invalid, void or unenforceable provision(s).

4.3 Waiver by any Party to this MOU of any term, condition, or covenant of this MOU shall not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, or covenant. Waiver by any Party of any breach of the provisions of this MOU shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision nor a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation of any provision of this MOU.

4.4 This MOU shall be administered and executed by the City Manager or his or her designated representative on behalf of City. The City Manager shall have the authority to issue interpretations and to make amendments to this MOU. No amendment to or modification of this MOU shall be valid unless made in writing and approved by Foundation and City. 261
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4.5 The person or persons executing this MOU on behalf of Foundation represents and warrants that he/she/they has/have the authority to so execute this MOU and to bind Foundation to the performance of its obligations hereunder.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this MOU on the date and year first-above written.

CITY OF WILDOMAR WILDOMAR COMMUNITY AND PARKS

FOUNDATION
Daniel A. York By: _
City Manager Its:

ATTEST:

By: _
Janet Morales Its:

City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM
Thomas Jex
City Attorney
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Wildomar Community and Parks Foundation, Inc.

P.O. Box 1418
Wildomar, CA 92595
www.WildomarCPF.com
January 20, 2025
Daniel Torres
City of Wildomar
Dear Mr. Torres,
The Wildomar Community and Parks Foundation, Inc. authorizes Bridgette Moore to process the necessary paperwork for the Temporary Event Application and Permit for the Wildomar Earth Day 2025 Community Event to be held on April 5, 2025.

Sincerely,
Rocio Botello
Rocio Botello
Secretary
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MEETING (CCR)

CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda Staff Report # 1.7
Meeting Date: March 12, 2025
SUBJECT: The Nature Education Foundation Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) for The Kid's Ride into Nature Car Show SUBMITTED BY: Daniel Torres, Community Services Director ACTION:

1. Authorize the City Manager to sign the MOU with the foundation dependent that the foundation fulfills all requirements;

2. Waive fees associated with the application and processing of the Temporary Event Permit depending on whether the foundation fulfills all requirements.

SUMMARY:

The Nature Education Foundation requests the City of Wildomar to partner in presenting the Kid's Ride into Nature Car Show. The partnership aligns with the City’s commitment to fostering meaningful connections and a thriving community.

BACKGROUND:

The City has a strong history of collaborating with non-profit organizations, community groups, and local agencies to bring engaging events and activities to residents. In the past, the City successfully partnered with TNEF to present the Rooted in Nature Craft Brew Festival, an event that was well received and fostered future collaborations. Building on this success, the foundation has developed an exciting new event centered around Historical and Classic Cars.

DISCUSSION:

This initiative seamlessly aligns with the City’s ongoing commitment to fostering community engagement, promoting cultural enrichment, and providing unique experiences for residents.

As a free public event, it invites attendees to immerse themselves in history by dressing in their favorite time period, creating a dynamic and interactive atmosphere. With an anticipated attendance of over 1,500 guests during the five-hour event, this gathering presents a valuable opportunity for community engagement. Attendees will enjoy diverse activities, including a curated car show, live music, a vibrant selection of food and specialty vendors, and a dedicated children’s play zone.

Beyond entertainment, this event serves a greater purpose by supporting and expanding the Foundation’s youth education programs. Revenue generated from vehicle and vendor registration fees will directly contribute to empowering the next generation of environmental stewards. A formal partnership on this event would reinforce the City’s role as a champion of community-centered initiatives and strengthen its relationship with residents through shared experiences. Joining forces will enhance the event’s reach, impact, and success. Continuing this collaboration advances the City’s vision for a connected, engaged, and thriving community.
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FISCAL IMPACT:

If the Council approves this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the City will provide inkind services valued at approximately $6,000.00. These services encompass costs associated with permits, marketing, staffing, facility use, rentals, and contractual services.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment - 1: TEP Application_Kids Ride into Nature Car Show.pdf Attachment - 2: MOU_The Nature Education Foundation.pdf 278

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