MINUTES
CITY OF WILDOMAR
CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
23873 CLINTON KEITH ROAD SUITE 106
WILDOMAR, CA, 92595
REGULAR SESSION: 6:00 PM
OATH OF OFFICE - 6:00 P.M.
Swore in the newly appointed Mayor, Marquez, and Mayor Pro Tem, Nigg.
CALL TO ORDER OPEN SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
The Joint Regular Meeting of the Wildomar City Council and the Wildomar Cemetery District was called to order by Mayor Marquez at 6:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance:
Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, and Joseph Morabito Members absent:
None.
Staff in attendance: City Manager Mann, City Attorney Jex, City Clerk Morales, Community Development Director Flores, Community Services Director Torres, Public Works Director/City Engineer Farag, Human Resources and Risk Manager Wolf, Principal Engineer Geronimo, and Assistant to the City Manager Gorham.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor Pro Tem Nigg.
INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Mayor Marquez presented introductory comments.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of the 2025 outgoing Mayor, Ashlee DePhillippo
2. Recognition of the 2025 Holiday Lights Contest Winners
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
There were no department reports.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comment on items not on the agenda:
1. Julie Paule, SRCAR
2. Andy Morris, EVMWD
3. Patrick Ellis, Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED
City Manager stated that staff recommends pulling Agenda Item #3.2, Strategic Plan Budgeting, from the agenda.
Councilmember DePhillippo requested to move agenda item #3.6 after agenda item #3.1.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo to approve approve the agenda as amended.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
1)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
1.1)
City Council/ Cemetery District Board Minutes - December 3, 2025 - Adjourned Regular Meeting Approved the minutes as presented.?
1.2)
December 2025 City Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2025/2026:
1. Warrant Register dated 11-26-2025 in the amount of $31,385.27
2. Warrant Register dated 12-3-2025 in the amount of $158.00
3. Warrant Register dated 12-4-2025 in the amount of $307,722.94
4. Warrant Register dated 12-11-2025 in the amount of $698,456.07
5. Warrant Register dated 12-18-2025 in the amount of $526,908.81
6. Warrant Register dated 12-22-2025 in the amount of $14,546.48
7. Wire Transfer Register dated 12-31-2025 in the amount of $2,706,395.19
8. Payroll Register dated 12-31-2025 in the amount of $865,374.07
1.3)
December 2025 Cemetery Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2025/2026
1. Warrant Register dated 12-4-2025 in the amount of $858.22
2. Warrant Register dated 12-11-2025 in the amount of $71,692.98
3. Warrant Register dated 12-18-2025 in the amount of $8,105.56
1.4)
November 2025 City Treasury Report
Approved the City Treasury Report for November 2025.
1.5)
November 2025 Cemetery Treasury Report?
Approved the Treasury Report for November 2025.
1.6)
FY2024-25 Annual Development Impact Fee Report
Received and filed the Annual report for the Development Impact Fees for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025.
1.7)
Service Agreement with Adventures In Cleaning, Inc., DBA The Cleaning Squad for Janitorial Services to City Facilities.
Authorized the City Manager to execute the services agreement between the City of Wildomar and Adventures In Cleaning, Inc., DBA The Cleaning Squad, and waive any informality or irregularity in the bid.
1.8)
Developer Impact Fee (DIF) Credit Agreement with KB Home Coastal for Tract No. 37156 (Camelia Townhomes) Authorized the City Manager to execute the DIF Credit and Reimbursement Agreements between the City of Wildomar and KB Home Coastal, Inc., a California corporation.
1.9)
Task Agreement First Amendment with Interwest Consulting Group for Right of Way Acquisition Services for the Clinton Keith Rd. Widening Project (CIP 025-1) Authorized the City Manager to approve the Task Agreement First Amendment with Interwest Consulting Group to provide additional right-of-way acquisition services for the Clinton Keith Rd. Widening Project (CIP 025-1) in the amount of $43,727.00.
1.10)
Palomar St. Widening (Phase 2) and Cemetery Improvements (Phase 1) Projects (CIP 028-2, 067-1) - First Amendment to Task Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group for Construction Management Services Authorized the City Manager to approve the Task Order First Amendment for Construction Management Services with Interwest Consulting Group for the Palomar St. Widening (Phase 2) and Cemetery Improvements (Phase 1) Projects (CIP 028-2, 067-1) in the amount not to exceed $125,000.
1.11)
First Amendment to the Agreement with Absolute Security Intl Corp, DBA Absolute International Security for Security and Patrolling services.
Authorized the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with Absolute Security Intl, DBA Absolute International Security (AIS), for providing security and patrolling services to city-owned facilities, for an amount not to exceed $116,773.42.
1.12)
Budget Adjustment - Federal Advocacy Services
Approved the supplemental appropriation in the amount of $17,250 for account 100-4120-52115 Professional & Contractual Services for the remainder of FY2025-26 and an additional supplemental appropriation in the amount of $24,150 to be incorporated into the FY2026-27 Amended Budget.
1.13)
Planning Commission Appointment - Councilmember DePhillippo Ratified Councilmember DePhillippo's appointment of John Hume to serve on the Planning Commission for the term ending December 2026.
1.14)
Amendments to the Tri-Party Agreement and Agreement for Services for "The Bluffs" Specific Plan Project and associated environmental documentation (PLN 24-0048)
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment for the Tri-Party Agreement (Attachment A) between the City of Wildomar, The Bluffs at Hidden Springs, LLC, Inc. and PlaceWorks, Inc. for the preparation of The Bluffs Specific Plan (SP) document and associated environmental documentation under CEQA; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment for the Agreement for Services (Attachment B) between the City of Wildomar and PlaceWorks, Inc. for the preparation of an SP document and associated environmental documentation under CEQA for the Bluffs at Hidden Springs Project.
1.15)
Bundy Canyon Road Improvement Project, Segment 2 - SCE Power Pole Relocation Invoice Authorized City Staff to make payment to Southern California Edison (SCE) for the relocation of existing electrical facilities associated with the Bundy Canyon Road Improvement Project, Segment 2 (Project) (CIP 026-2) 3)
GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1)
Discussion and Adoption of 2026 City Council Goals
City Manager Mann presented the staff report.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to to adopt the following goals for the 2026 calendar year:
1. Streamline Processes / Enhance Resident and Business Friendly Approach
2. Complete A Strategic Planning Process
3. Begin Work on Historic Old Town Specific Plan
4. Prioritize and Execute Key CIP Projects
5. Enhance Community Engagement
6. Enhance Emergency Preparedness
7. Facilitate Responsible Economic Development
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3.2)
Budget Adjustment - Strategic Plan
The City Council pulled this item from the agenda.
3.3)
City Council City Committees, Commissions and Boards
Mayor Marquez read the title.
City Clerk Morales presented the staff report.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo to Appoint Mayor Marquez and Councilmember DePhillippo to the Community Engagement Committee.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo to Re-appoint Councilmember Dephillippo, remove Councilmember Morabito and appoint Mayor Marquez as the second member of the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District 2x2 Committee.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo to to re-appoint Councilmember Moore and Mayor Marquez to the Finance Committee.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Moved by Carlos Marquez; seconded by Dustin Nigg to Re-appoint Mayor Pro Tem Nigg and Councilmember DePhillippo to the Lake Elsinore Unified School District 2x2 committee.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo to Dissolve the following committees:
Franchise Committee
Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Regional Homeless Task Force
Community Services Committee
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Nigg and Councilmember DePhillippo to the Public Parks, Facilities, and Trails naming ad-hoc committee.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo to Create a Business Registration ordinance ad-hoc committee and appoint Mayor Pro Tem Nigg and Councilmember DePhillippo to serve on the committee.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3.4)
Capital Improvement Program and Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Project Prioritization Mayor Marquez read the title.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Farag presented the staff report.
The City Council received the presentation and priorities.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Joseph Morabito to Direct staff to request additional funding from the Riverside County Transportation Commission.
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Ashlee DePhillippo
3.5)
Various Consultant Agreement Amendments for Engineering and Design Services for the Bundy Canyon Road Improvement Project, Segment 2 (CIP 026-2) Mayor Marquez read the title.
Public Works Director/ City Engineer Farag presented the staff report.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement Amendment No. 3 with Parsons Transportation Group in the amount of $875,010 for Engineering and Design Services for Segment 2 of the Bundy Canyon Road Improvement Project (CIP 026-2).
2. Authorize the City Manager to Approve Agreement Amendment No. 2 with TKE Engineering, Inc. for Engineering and Project Management Services for Segment 2 of the Bundy Canyon Road Improvement Project (CIP 026-2).
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve Task Order proposal with Interwest Consulting Group in the amount of $21,500 to provide additional right-of-way acquisition services for Segment 2 of the Bundy Canyon Road Improvement Project (CIP 026-2).
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Ashlee DePhillippo
3.6)
Introduce and conduct the first reading of an Ordinance amending Business Registration and other provisions under Title 5 and the Municipal Code.
Mayor Marquez read the title.
Community Development Director Flores presented the staff report.
Jessica Hume, resident, provided public comment.
Moved by Joseph Morabito; seconded by Dustin Nigg to
1. Determine that Ordinance No. 259, is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA Guidelines, pursuant to the common-sense exemption, Section 15061(b) (3) of the CEQA Guidelines, under the general rule making provision.
2. Introduce and conduct the first reading by title only, based on the necessary finding within, for an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 259
AN ORDINANCE OF THE WILDOMAR CITY COUNCIL AMENDING SECTION 1.04.120, VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF TITLE 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS), AND OTHER TITLES OF THE WILDOMAR MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE CITY’S BUSINESS REGISTRATION AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK AND CONFORM ASSOCIATED REFERENCES
3. Direct the City Clerk to schedule the second reading of the Ordinance at the next regular City Council meeting or as soon thereafter as feasible.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3.7)
Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Special Tax Bonds, Series 2026 for Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (Avalino) Mayor Marquez read the title.
Finance Manager Jantz presented the staff report.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2023-1 (AVALINO) OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS SPECIAL TAX BONDS, SERIES 2026 IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWELVE MILLION DOLLARS ($12,000,000) AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
2. Authorize the issuance of the Community Facilities District 2023-1 (Avalino) Special Tax Bonds, Series 2026 in an aggregate principal not to exceed $12,000,000 under certain parameters defined in the Resolution
3. Approve the form of the Financing Documents including the Indenture, the Bond Purchase Agreement, a Continuing Disclosure Certificate and the Preliminary Official Statement.
4. Authorize the City Manager and Finance Manager, or designees, to execute all documents related to the issuance of the Special Tax Bonds for Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (Avalino) and the ability to make minor changes to these documents as required to carry out the financing.
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Ashlee DePhillippo
2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1)
Establishment of Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 (Camelia) Mayor Marquez opened the public hearing at 8:34 p.m.
Finance Manager Jantz presented the staff report.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Marquez closed the public hearing at 8:38 p.m.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 02
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-1 (CAMELIA) OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN, CALLING AN ELECTION AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATED THERETO Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Ashlee DePhillippo
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 03
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-1 (CAMELIA) OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR DETERMINING THE NECESSITY TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000,000 WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-1 (CAMELIA) OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR AND CALLING AN ELECTION THEREIN Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Ashlee DePhillippo
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 04
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-1 (CAMELIA) OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR CERTIFYING ELECTION RESULTS Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Ashlee DePhillippo
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Introduce and read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 260
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-1 (CAMELIA) OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Ashlee DePhillippo
2.2)
Establishment of Community Facilities District No. 2025-S (Services) Mayor Marquez opened the public hearing at 8:39 p.m.
Finance Manager Jantz presented the staff report.
There were no public comments.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 8:45 p.m.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 05
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-S (SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN, CALLING AN ELECTION AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATED THERETO Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Ashlee DePhillippo
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-S (SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR CERTIFYING ELECTION RESULTS Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Ashlee DePhillippo
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to Introduce and read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 261
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-S (SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Ashlee DePhillippo
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
The City Council spoke about the various committees, commissions, and boards they serve on locally and regionally, as well as community events.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
There was no report given.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No items added.
ADJOURN THE MEETING
There being no further business, Mayor Marquez adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m, in memory of Wildomar residents Stan Crippen, Peter DeJong, and in remembrance of Deputy Calhoun.
Submitted by:
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Janet Morales Garcia, CMC
City Clerk