MINUTES
CITY OF WILDOMAR
CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
23873 CLINTON KEITH ROAD SUITE 106
WILDOMAR, CA, 92595
Closed Session: 4:30 PM | Regular Session 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION - 4:30 P.M.
The Closed Session was called to order by Mayor Marquez at 4:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance:
Carlos Marquez, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, and Joseph Morabito Members absent:
Dustin Nigg
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
CLOSED SESSION
1. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.8 to confer with legal counsel and conference with real property negotiators as follows:
Properties: 20580 Palomar Street, Wildomar, CA 92595, APN 368-030-057, and Parcel adjacent to and immediately north of 20580 Palomar Street, Wildomar, CA 92595 and West of Mission Trail, APN 368-030-043? Agency negotiators: City Manager Chris Mann
Negotiating parties: Hoa V. Pham and Hong-Van Thi Pham
Under negotiation: Instruction regarding price and terms of payment.
1. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.8 to confer with legal counsel and conference with real property negotiators as follows:
Property: 33767 Raciti Road, Wildomar, CA 92595, APN: 366-320-050 Agency negotiators: City Manager Chris Mann
Negotiating parties: Mark Lamont Smith
Under negotiation: Instruction regarding price and terms of payment.
2. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) to confer with legal counsel with regard to the following matters of pending litigation:
a. In the Matter of the Appeal of Misty Cheng and City of Wildomar v. Board of Administration California Public Employees Retirement System; Case No. 2024-0358 b. Angie Garcia v. City of Wildomar, et al; Case No. CVME2517512 The City Council convened into Closed Session at 4:32 p.m.
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
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Jex stated that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding all the items. In regards to item 2b, the City Council voted unanimously to defend the litigation. No reportable actions on the remainder of the items.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation: Eagle Scout Logan John Stuart
2. Proclamation: DMV/Donate Life Month
3. Introduction: Fire Chief Robert Fish and Battalion Chief Shawn Burris
4. Legislative Update: Cal Cities - Jesse Ramirez
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Community Development Department & Development Update
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comments on items not on the agenda:
1. Ron Pirayoff, Lake Elsinore Unified School District.
2. Jessica Hume, resident.
3. Dallin Olsingch, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
4. Stella McCleran, residents.
5. Julie Paule, SRCAR
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
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 - March 11, 2026 - Regular Meeting Approved the minutes as presented.
1.2)
March 2026 City Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2025/2026:
1. Warrant Register dated 3-2-2026 in the amount of $7,280.92
2. Warrant Register dated 3-5-2026 in the amount of $146,338.45
3. Warrant Register dated 3-12-2026 in the amount of $1,947,124.19
4. Warrant Register dated 3-19-2026 in the amount of $198,914.65
5. Warrant Register dated 3-26-2026 in the amount of $83,751.75
6. Warrant Register dated 3-31-2026 in the amount of $489.35
7. Wire Transfer Register dated 3-31-2026 in the amount of $57,291.98
8. Payroll Register dated 3-31-2026 in the amount of $515,879.45.
1.3)
March 2026 Cemetery Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2025/2026
1. Warrant Register dated 3-5-2026 in the amount of $2,017.55
2. Warrant Register dated 3-12-2026 in the amount of $2,413.06
3. Warrant Register dated 3-19-2026 in the amount of $16,296.09
4. Warrant Register dated 3-31-2026 in the amount of $455.64.
1.4)
February 2026 City Treasury Report
Approved the City Treasury Report for February 2026.
1.5)
February 2026 Cemetery Treasury Report
Approved the Treasury Report for February 2026.
1.6)
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 262 adding a chapter under Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Municipal Code relating to bicycles and e-conveyances, including E-Bikes.
1. Determined that Municipal Code Amendment (DCA) No. 2026-01, and its adopting 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.
2. Conducted a second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 262 amending Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Wildomar Municipal Code, as 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
1.7)
Acceptance of FY2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Cemetery District Financial Statement Received and filed the FY2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Cemetery District Financial Statement.
1.8)
Updating the City’s Conflict of Interest Code
Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 15
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
1.9)
TUMF Agreement Amendment No. 4 for the Palomar St. Widening Project Authorized the City Manager to execute a Fourth TUMF Agreement Amendment with the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) for the Palomar Street Widening Project.
1.10)
Resolution Authorizing the Citys Participation in a National Opioid Litigation Settlement: In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, MDL No. 2804, Case No. 1:17-md-2804 (Multi-District Litigation) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR APPROVING THE CITY?S PARTICIPATION IN A NATIONAL LITIGATION SETTLEMENT WITH ASSOCIATED PHARMACIES, INC., AMERICAN ASSOCIATED PHARMACIES, J M SMITH CORPORATION, LOUISIANA WHOLESALE DRUG COMPANY, MORRIS & DICKINSON CO., NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL WHOLESALE DRUG COMPANY, INC., AND UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC., AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS FOR THE SETTLEMENT, DIRECTING PAYMENT OF SETTLEMENT FUNDS TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY, AND APPROVING SUCH ACTIONS FOR FUTURE RELATED SETTLEMENTS
1.11)
Parcel Map No. 36612 (Westpark Promenade) Subdivision Improvement Agreement
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Tri Pointe Homes IE-SD, Inc. for Parcel Map 36612 (Westpark Promenade)
2. Authorized the Public Works Director/City Engineer to release all the securities associated with the prior Subdivision Improvement Agreement between the City and CRP/CWR Westpark Project, LLC
1.12)
Tract Map No. 37156 Camelia Townhomes (KB Home) - Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement
1. Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 37156 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
2. Directed the City Clerk to not accept the offer of dedication for Lot F on the Final Map for Tract No. 37156.
1.13)
Measure Z Oversight Advisory Committee Appointments
Appointed Zia Hotak, Dennis Rowe, and Timothy Underdown to the Measure Z Oversight Advisory Committee for terms ending January 2028. 3)
GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1)
Wildomar Cemetery Master Plan Update: Veterans & First Responders Memorial Stakeholder Engagement Workshop Public Works Manager Torres and Consultant Lee & Associates presented the staff report.
Jesse Nunez, American Legion Post 200, provided public comment.
The City Council received the presentation and community feedback.
3.2)
FY2025-26 3rd Quarter Budget Report
Finance Manager Jantz presented the staff report.
There were no public comments.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo to Review and approve the Fiscal Year 2025-26 3rd Quarter Budget Report, and adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FY2025-26 BUDGETED REVENUES AND EXPENSES Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1)
Public Hearing for the Adoption of Revised Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Schedule and Amending Ordinance No. 249 The Mayor opened the public hearing at 8:47 p.m.
There were no public comments.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 8:52 p.m.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo to Adopt the first reading of an Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 263
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 249 TO ESTABLISH CONSTRUCTION COST INDEX ADJUSTMENTS TO THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE (TUMF) PROGRAM 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 Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR AMENDING THE APPLICABLE TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE (TUMF) APPLICABLE TO ALL DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CITY OF WILDOMAR Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
2.2)
City of Wildomar Vacancy Report and Recruitment and Retention Efforts The Mayor opened the public hearing at 8:52 p.m.
There were no public comments.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 9:00 p.m.
The City Council received and filed the report.
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 9:10 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Janet Morales Garcia, CMC
City Clerk