MINUTES
CITY OF WILDOMAR
CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
23873 CLINTON KEITH ROAD SUITE 106
WILDOMAR, CA, 92595
Closed Session: 5:30 PM | Regular Session 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
The Closed Session was called to order by Mayor Marquez at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance:
Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, and Joseph Morabito Members absent:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
CLOSED SESSION
City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) to confer with legal counsel with regard to one matter of potential initiation of litigation.
The City Council convened into closed session at 5:30 p.m.
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 6:02 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 Garcia, Community Development Director Flores, Public Works Director/City Engineer Farag, Human Resources and Risk Manager Wolf, Finance Manager Jantz, Associate Engineer Luna, and Assistant to the City Manager Gorham.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor Pro Tem Nigg
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Jex stated there are no reportable actions.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no presentations. The introduction of our new CR&R City Representative was rescheduled.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Police Department Quarterly Update - October - December, 2025.
Fire Department Quarterly Update - October - December, 2025 Wildomar Library Quarterly Update - October - December, 2025.
The department report was not given.
Community Development Department & Development Activity Update
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comment on items not on the agenda:
1. Darla Dunn, Wildomar Market
2. Nolan King, resident
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED
Moved by Ashlee DePhillippo; seconded by Dustin Nigg to approve the agenda as presented.
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 Ashlee DePhillippo; seconded by Dustin Nigg 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 - January 14, 2026 - Regular Meeting Approved the minutes as presented.
1.2)
January 2026 City Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2025/2026:
1. Warrant Register dated 1-8-2026 in the amount of $711,442.24
2. Warrant Register dated 1-15-2026 in the amount of $226,289.58
3. Warrant Register dated 1-21-2026 in the amount of $515.00
4. Warrant Register dated 1-22-2026 in the amount of $74,802.07
5. Warrant Register dated 1-26-2026 in the amount of $4,471.25
6. Warrant Register dated 1-29-2026 in the amount of $2,711,867.44
7. Wire Transfer Register dated 1-31-2026 in the amount of $18,602.79
8. Payroll Register dated 1-31-2026 in the amount of $533,594.54.
1.3)
January 2026 Cemetery Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2025/2026
1. Warrant Register dated 1-8-2026 in the amount of $3,850.63
2. Warrant Register dated 1-15-2026 in the amount of $109.55
3. Warrant Register dated 1-29-2026 in the amount of $172,452.49
1.4)
December 2025 City Treasury Report
Approved the City Treasury Report for December 2025.
1.5)
December 2025 Cemetery Treasury Report
Approved the Treasury Report for December 2025.
1.6)
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 259, revising Title 5 of the Wildomar Municipal Code
1. Determined 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; and
2. Conducted a second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 259 amending Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations) of the Wildomar Municipal Code, as 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
1.7)
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 260 For Formation of Community Facilities District 2025-1 Adopted an Ordinance entitled:
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
1.8)
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 261 For Formation of Community Facilities District 2025-S Adopted an Ordinance entitled:
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
1.9)
Fifth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. for On-Call/Staff Augmentation Services - Public Works/Engineering Authorized the City Manager to execute the Fifth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. for On-Call/Staff Augmentation Services – Public Works and Engineering
1.10)
Software Licensing and Services for a New Online Development Case Processing and Tracking System
1. Reviewed the attached draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for Software Licensing and Services for a New Online Development Case Processing and Tracking System; and
2. Authorized staff to post the RFP on PlanetBids after making any requested amendments, for response by, and evaluation of, qualified companies.
1.11)
Second Task Order Amendment with Placeworks Inc. for Environmental and Regulatory Permit Processing Services for the Clinton Keith Road Widening Project (CIP 025-1) Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Task Order Amendment in the amount of $28,582 for required additional environmental support for the Clinton Keith Road Widening Project (CIP 025-1).
1.12)
Sole Source Agreement for Professional Services with Lee and Associates for the Wildomar Cemetery Master Plan Update Authorized the City Manager to execute a sole source agreement for professional services with Lee and Associates.
1.13)
Professional Services Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. for Engineering and Design Services for Bundy Canyon Road (West) Widening and Active Transportation Plan Improvements Project (Mission Trail to Canyon Ranch Road) (CIP 090 and CIP 092)
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Wildomar and Mark Thomas.
2. Authorized the Public Works Director/City Engineer to approve change orders up to 10% of the contract amount for required additional services.
3. Authorized the Public Works Director/City Engineer to approve budgeted optional tasks, with Mark Thomas to proceed only upon receiving written authorization.
4. Approved a deappropriation of Fund 503 (TUMF) to decrease $360,870 from CIP 090 and approve a supplemental appropriation for Fund 503 (TUMF) to increase $360,870 in expenditures for CIP 092. 2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1)
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Allocation of Funds for Fiscal Year 26/27 and Extension of Time Request for Fiscal Year 24/25 Funds Mayor Marquez opened the Public Hearing at 6:33 p.m.
Associate Engineer Luna presented the staff report.
Brett Masters, HOPE Inc., provided public comment in favor of the item.
There being no further comments, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 6:41 p.m.
Moved by Ashlee DePhillippo; seconded by Dustin Nigg to
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
2. Authorize the City Manager to submit a Supplemental Agreement Extension Request for the City's FY 24/25 allocation to the Riverside County Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS) for the Sedco Sidewalk Project - Phase III Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3)
GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1)
FY2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Report
Finance Manager Jantz presented the staff report.
There were no public comments.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo to 1. Approve the classification descriptions, pay plan, and classification schedule with the amended exhibit, and adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THREE NEW CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTIONS; APPROVING THE UPDATED POSITION CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE; AND AMENDING THE EXISTING PAY PLAN TO INCLUDE THESE POSITIONS 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 Approve the Fiscal Year 2025-26 2nd Quarter Budget Report, and adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FY2025-26 BUDGETED REVENUES AND EXPENSES AND ADOPTING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3.2)
Pavement Management Program (PMP) Report (CIP 050-1) and Dirt Road Memorandum Associate Engineer Luna and NCE Consultant Jha presented the staff report.
Michael Wenzel, resident, provided public comment.
Robin James, resident, provided public comment.
Moved by Ashlee DePhillippo; seconded by Bridgette Moore to
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A STATUTORY CEQA EXEMPTION PER SECTION 15262 (FEASIBILITY AND PLANNING STUDIES) OF CEQA AND ADOPTING THE WILDOMAR PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
2. Receive and file the Dirt Road Inventory and Condition Assessment Memorandum Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Councilmember DePhillippo left the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
3.3)
Contract Award - Bundy Canyon Road Rehab Project and Slurry Seal Project (CIP 057-3, 058-3) Associate Engineer Luna presented the staff report.
There were no public comments.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to
1. Adopt a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines.
2.Make a finding that the Projects, CIP 057-3 and CIP 058-3, are exempt from the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) fees.
3. Approve the plans and designs for all of the planned roadway improvements included within CIP 057-3 and 058-3, including but not limited to Bundy Canyon Road and the multiple roadways proximate to Clinton Keith Road, Palomar Street, and Wildomar Trail that are more particularly described in Appendix A and CIP 058-3 Exhibits included in the bid documents for purposes of obtaining design immunity pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6.
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with All American Asphalt in the amount of $2,567,666.02 for the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project (CIP 057-3) and Slurry Seal Project (CIP 058-3) and waive any informality or irregularity in the Bid.
5. Authorize the Public Works Director to approve change orders not to exceed 25% of the construction contract amount (contingency).
6. Authorize the City Manager to execute a work order with Geocon West, Inc. under their existing on-call agreement in the amount of $57,975 for material testing for the Bundy Canyon Road Rehab Project (CIP 057-3), including Extra Work Authorizations not to exceed $7,024, for a total not to exceed $64,999.
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Labelle-Marvin, Inc. in the amount of $66,767 for material testing for the Slurry Seal Project (CIP 058-3), including Extra Work Authorizations not to exceed $8,232, for a total not to exceed $74,999.
8. Authorize the City Manager to execute a work order with Interwest Consulting Group under their existing on-call agreement in the amount of $97,630 for Construction Management services for the Projects, including Extra Work Authorizations not to exceed $12,369, for a total not to exceed $109,999.
9. Approve a deappropriation of Fund 120 (Measure AA) to decrease $250,000 from CIP 103 and approve a supplemental appropriation for Fund 120 (Measure AA) to increase $250,000.00 in expenditures for CIP 057-3.
10. Approve a deappropriation of Fund 201 (Measure A) to decrease $57,600 from CIP 103 and approve a supplemental appropriation for Fund 201 (Measure A) to increase $57,600.00 in expenditures for CIP 057-3.
11. Approve a deappropriation of Fund 201 (Measure A) to decrease $378,000 from CIP 063 and approve a supplemental appropriation for Fund 201 (Measure A) to increase $378,000 in expenditures for CIP 058-3.
12. Approve a supplemental appropriation for Fund 100 (General Fund - Facilities) to increase $15,000.00 in expenditures for CIP 058-3.
13. Approve a supplemental appropriation for Fund 690 (Measure Z) to increase $20,000.00 in expenditures for CIP 058-3.
14. Approve a supplemental appropriation for Fund 606 (CFD) to increase $24,400.00 in expenditures for CIP 057-3.
15. Approve a supplemental appropriation for Fund 606 (CFD) to increase $150,000.00 in expenditures for CIP 058-3.
16. Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA APPROVING PROJECT PLANS, DESIGN, SPECIFICATIONS, CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE BUNDY CANYON ROAD REHAB PROJECT (CIP 057-3) AND SLURRY SEAL PROJECT (CIP 058-3) (“PROJECTS”) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT, INC.
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
There were no items added.
ADJOURN THE MEETING
There being no further business, Mayor Marquez adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Janet Morales Garcia, CMC
City Clerk