MINUTES
CITY OF WILDOMAR
CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
23873 CLINTON KEITH ROAD SUITE 106
WILDOMAR, CA, 92595
REGULAR SESSION 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER OPEN SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
The Regular Joint Meeting of the Wildomar City Council and the Wildomar Cemetery District was called to order by Mayor Marquez at 6:01 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, Assistant to the City Manager Gorham, Public Works Manager Torres, and Principal Planner Lachgar.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor Pro Tem Nigg
PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction - CR&R Representative Angela Murrillo
2. League of California Cities Legislative Update - Postponed
3. Proclamation - National Nutrition Month
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Public Works/Engineering Department Quarterly Report
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comment on items not on the agenda:
1. Ruthie Gonzales, Neighborhood Healthcare
2. Anthony Pugh, resident
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo 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
Councilmember Moore stated that she needed to recuse herself from agenda item# 1.13.
Moved by Ashlee DePhillippo; seconded by Dustin Nigg to approve all the consent calendar items except for agenda item # 1.13.
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 - February 10, 2026 - Regular Meeting Approved the minutes as presented.
1.2)
City Council Minutes - February 10, 2026 - Special Meeting Approved the minutes as presented.
1.3)
February 2026 City Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2025/2026:
Warrant Register dated 2-5-2026 in the amount of $184,160.92.
Warrant Register dated 2-11-2026 in the amount of $313.20.
Warrant Register dated 2-12-2026 in the amount of $382,024.77.
Warrant Register dated 2-19-2026 in the amount of $1,236,529.71.
Warrant Register dated 2-24-2026 in the amount of $11,601.22.
Warrant Register dated 2-26-2026 in the amount of $288,295.36.
Wire Transfer Register dated 1-31-2026 in the amount of $441,372.63.
Payroll Register dated 1-31-2026 in the amount of $529,601.70.
1.4)
February 2026 Cemetery Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Warrant Register dated 2-5-2026 in the amount of $349.14.
Warrant Register dated 2-12-2026 in the amount of $66,202.45.
Warrant Register dated 2-19-2026 in the amount of $5,588.83.
Warrant Register dated 2-26-2026 in the amount of $929.04.
1.5)
January 2026 City Treasury Report
Approved the City Treasury Report for January 2026.
1.6)
January 2026 Cemetery Treasury Report
Approved the Treasury Report for January 2026.
1.7)
Authorize use of Cemetery District Property, APN 376-060-031, as a Temporary Construction Staging Area for the City of Wildomar’s Bundy Canyon Road Rehab Project and Slurry Seal Project (CIPs 057-3 and 058-3) Authorized the General Manager to sign the License Agreement and approve the use of District property, APN 376-060-031, as a temporary construction staging area for the City of Wildomar’s Bundy Canyon Road Rehab Project (CIP 057-3) and Slurry Seal Project (CIP 058-3) Contractor All American Asphalt.
1.8)
Approval of a Services Agreement with SCA of CA, LLC for Street Sweeping Services
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute a Services Agreement with SCA of CA, LLC for Street Sweeping Services and waive any informality or irregularity in the bid.
2. Approved a supplemental appropriation for Fund 204 (Waste Services) to increase $40,000 in expenditures.
1.9)
City of Wildomar Housing Element 2025 Annual Progress Report
1. Received and filed the City of Wildomar ("City") Housing Element 2025 Annual Progress Report ("APR"); and
2. Directed the Community Development Director or designee to submit the City's 2025 APR to the State of California Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation ("LCI"), State of California Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD"), and Southern California Association of Governments ("SCAG").
1.10)
Cemetery District Companion Plots Section Update
Received and filed the update.
1.11)
Cemetery District Automated Gates Policy
Approved the automated gates policy for the Cemetery District.
1.12)
Resolution Authorizing Submittal of Applications for all CalRecycle Grants for which the City of Wildomar is Eligible Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION(S) FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANTS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF WILDOMAR IS ELIGIBLE
1.13)
Proposed 2026 Calendar for City-Sponsored Events, Partnerships, and Pop-Ups Councilmember Moore recused herself.
Assistant to the City Manager Gorham presented the staff report.
Moved by Bridgette Moore; seconded by Joseph Morabito to approve the Earth Day event on April 18, 2026.
Motion Approved: 4 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Ashlee DePhillippo, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: Bridgette Moore
Absent: None
Councilmember Moore returned to the dias.
Assistant to the City Manager Gorham presented the remainder of the staff report.
Moved by Bridgette Moore; seconded by Dustin Nigg to Approved the proposed list of events, along with the addition of a pop-up event to be held at Tres Lagos, should the management company be interested in hosting.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
1.14)
First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Geotechnical and Materials Testing Services with Geocon West, Inc.
Authorized the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Geocon West, Inc. for On-Call Geotechnical and Materials Testing Services
1.15)
Second Amendment to Agreement for Services with CivicPlus, LLC, to add API for Integration between SeeClickFix and Comcate Authorized the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to Agreement for Services with CivicPlus, LLC 2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no items scheduled.
3)
GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1)
Resolution Approving the Establishment of a Public Agency Post-Employment Benefits Trust Finance Manager Jantz and a representative from PARS presented the staff report.
Moved by Ashlee DePhillippo; seconded by Dustin Nigg to
1. Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 13
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE PUBLIC AGENCIES POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TRUST ADMINISTERED BY PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SERVICES (PARS)
2. Authorize the City to enter into an administrative services agreement with Public Agency Retirement Services.
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)
Pre-Approved ADU Architectural Plans (PRADU) and ADU Guidebook Approval Principal Planner Lachgar presented the staff report.
There were no public comments.
Moved by Ashlee DePhillippo; seconded by Dustin Nigg to Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PRE-APPROVED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ARCHITECTURAL PLANS AND APPROVING AN ASSOCIATED ADU GUIDEBOOK THAT MAY BE ADMINISTRATIVELY AMENDED AS REASONABLY NEEDED Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3.3)
Introduce and conduct the first reading of an Ordinance that adds a chapter under Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Municipal Code relating to bicycles and e-conveyances, including E-Bikes.
Principal Planning Lachgar presented the staff report.
Nolan King, resident, provided public comment in favor of the item.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo to
1. Determine that Ordinance No. 262, 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. 262
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 10.56 (BIKES, E-BIKES, E-SCOOTERS AND E-SKATEBOARDS) TO TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE WILDOMAR MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BICYCLES, ELECTRIC BICYCLES, ELECTRIC SCOOTERS AND ELECTRIC SKATEBOARDS
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.
4. Direct staff to hold a workshop for further discussion.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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 8:13 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Janet Morales Garcia, CMC
City Clerk