MINUTES
CITY OF WILDOMAR
CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
23873 CLINTON KEITH ROAD SUITE 106
WILDOMAR, CA, 92595
CLOSED SESSION: 5:30 PM | REGULAR SESSION: 6:00 PM
The City Council Meeting was held at the following locations:
COUNCIL CHAMBERS 23873 CLINTON KEITH ROAD, SUITE 106 WILDOMAR, CA 92595
MARRIOTT MARQUIS WASHINGTON DC LOBBY
901 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW WASHINGTON DC 20001
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
The Closed Session was called to order by Mayor Marquez at 5:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance:
Mayor Marquez, Mayor Pro Tem Nigg, Councilmember Morabito, Councilmember Moore, and Councilmember DePhillippo Members absent:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
CLOSED SESSION
1. The City Council will meet in closed session to hold a conference with its Labor Negotiator regarding represented employees pursuant to Government Code 54957.6.
Agency representative: City Manager Chris Mann
Employee organization: Teamsters Local 986, General Teamsters, Airline, Aerospace & Allied Employees, Public, Professional, & Medical Employees, Warehousemen, Drivers, Construction, Rock and Sand Affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters 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 6:04 p.m
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance:
Mayor Marquez, Mayor Pro Tem Nigg, Councilmember Morabito, Councilmember Moore, and Councilmember DePhillippo 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, Finance Manager Jantz, Assistant to the City Manager Gorham, Economic Development Manager Miller, Principal Engineer Geronimo, and Human and Risk Manager Wolf.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tem Nigg led the flag salute.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Jex stated there were no reportable actions.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation: America 250 - Daughters of the American Revolution
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
The City Council spoke about the various committees, commissions, and boards they serve on locally and regionally, as well as community events.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Public Works/Engineering Department Quarterly Report
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comment on items not on the agenda:
1. Kate Delos Reyes, Tres Lagos Apartments (C.A.R.E.)
2. Jim Gibbs, Resident
3. Darla Dunn, Wildomarket with time donated by Lex Dunn.
4. Brittney, Resident
5. Jessica Hume, Resident
6. Dr. Robert Matthews, Resident
7. Ann Kiggins, Resident
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Nigg; seconded by Councilmember DePhillippo to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Mayor Marquez, Mayor Pro Tem Nigg, Councilmember Morabito, Councilmember Moore, Councilmember DePhillippo Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
1)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Nigg; seconded by Councilmember DePhillippo to approve the consent calendar with the amended agreement for agenda item #1.14.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Mayor Marquez, Mayor Pro Tem Nigg, Councilmember Morabito, Councilmember Moore, Councilmember DePhillippo Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
1.1)
City Council/ Cemetery District Board Minutes - June 10, 2026 - Regular Meeting Approved the minutes as presented.
1.2)
June 2026 City Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Year 2025/2026:
1. Warrant Register dated 6-1-2026 in the amount of $5,200.00
2. Warrant Register dated 6-4-2026 in the amount of $2,990,316.64
3. Warrant Register dated 6-8-2026 in the amount of $940,938.69
4. Warrant Register dated 6-11-2026 in the amount of $1,246,712.48
5. Warrant Register dated 6-18-2026 in the amount of $829,704.53
6. Warrant Register dated 6-25-2026 in the amount of $209,426.35
7. Wire Transfer Register dated 6-30-2026 in the amount of $70,058.07
8. Payroll Register dated 6-30-2026 in the amount of $610,043.25.
1.3)
June 2026 Cemetery Warrant Register
For Fiscal Year 2025-2026:
1. Warrant Register dated 6-4-2026 in the amount of $373.83
2. Warrant Register dated 6-8-2026 in the amount of $122,432.00
3. Warrant Register dated 6-8-2026 in the amount of $1,771.43
4. Warrant Register dated 6-25-2026 in the amount of $22,624.21
1.4)
May 2026 City Treasury Report
Approved the City Treasury Report for May 2026.
1.5)
May 2026 Cemetery Treasury Report
Approved the Treasury Report for May 2026.
1.6)
Authorization to Levy for Public Nuisance Abatement Assessment Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 38
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR CONFIRMING A FINAL NUISANCE ABATEMENT ASSESSMENT AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL TO THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER FOR TAX ROLL COLLECTION (APN: 366-190-063)
1.7)
Levy and Collection of Special Taxes within Community Facilities District No. 2013-1 (Services) for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-1 (SERVICES), FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
1.8)
Annual Levy for Community Facilities District (CFD) (Facilities/Bonded) for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN EACH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT LISTED BELOW FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
1.9)
Levy and Collection of Special Taxes within Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Services) for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 41
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1 (SERVICES), FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
1.10)
Professional Services Agreement with CValdo Corporation for Engineering and Design Services for Sedco MDP Line F-2 Storm Drain Project (CIP 086) and Cooperative Funding Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District) for the Sedco MDP Line F-2, Stage 2
1. Authorized the City Manager and Mayor to execute the Funding/Cooperative Agreement with Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for the Construction of the Sedco Master Drainage Plan Line F-2, Stage 2
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement with CValdo Corporation in the amount not to exceed $369,750 for the Sedco MDP Line F-2 Project (CIP 086).
1.11)
Adoption of Pre-Qualification Procedures for Contractors Bidding on Public Works Construction Projects Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 NO. - 42
A RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR ESTABLISHING A PRE--QUALIFICATION PROCEDURE AND AN APPEALS PROCEDURE FOR PREQUALIFYING CONTRACTORS TO BID ON PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
1.12)
Professional Services Agreement with Granicus, LLC
Authorized the City Manager to sign the Professional Services Agreement with Granicus, LLC for Agenda and Meeting Management Services.
1.13)
SS4A Amendment Agreement with the US Department of Transportation (USDOT)/Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for the Sedco Boulevard Roadway Safety Improvements Project (CIP 096) Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the FY22 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Agreement with the US Department of Transportation (USDOT)/Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for the Sedco Boulevard Roadway Safety Improvements Project (CIP 096), upon the amendment agreement being finalized by USDOT/FHWA.
1.14)
County of Riverside Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Participation
1. Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE’S URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2027-2028, 2028-2029, AND 2029-2030
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Cooperation Agreement for the Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnerships Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant for Fiscal Years 2027, 2028, and 2029
1.15)
Approval of Updated Merchant Processing Agreement with CardConnect, LLC for payment processing services for the CivicPlus Recreation Management platform Approved the CardConnect Merchant Processing Application, Merchant Processing Agreement, General Terms and Conditions, and related Amendment for payment processing services associated with the City's CivicPlus Recreation Management Platform (CivicRec); and Authorized the City Manager to execute the agreements and any ancillary documents necessary to implement payment processing services through the CivicRec platform.
1.16)
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 89-1-Consolidated: Approval of Engineers Report and Intention to Levy
1. Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR ALL ZONES OF LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89-1-CONSOLIDATED, FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
2. Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR ALL ZONES OF LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89-1-CONSOLIDATED, FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
1.17)
County Service Areas Notice of Intent to Establish Charges for FY 2026-27 Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 46
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING TO ESTABLISH SERVICE AREA CHARGES WITHIN THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no items scheduled.
3)
GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1)
FY2025-26 4th Quarter Budget Report
Finance Manager Jantz presented the staff report.
There were no public comments.
Moved by Councilmember Morabito; seconded by Councilmember DePhillippo to approve the Fiscal Year 2025-26 4th Quarter Budget Report, and adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 47
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: Mayor Marquez, Mayor Pro Tem Nigg, Councilmember Morabito, Councilmember Moore, Councilmember DePhillippo Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3.2)
Approve a Resolution Amending the Citys Pay Plan to Establish the City Managers Annual Base Salary Effective July 1, 2026, Pursuant to the Terms of the City Manager Employment Agreement Human Resources and Risk Manager Wolf presented the staff report.
There were no public comments.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Nigg; seconded by Councilmember DePhillippo to approve a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 48
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDED PAY ESTABLISHING THE CITY MANAGER'S ANNUAL BASE SALARY EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026, PURSUANT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Mayor Marquez, Mayor Pro Tem Nigg, Councilmember Morabito, Councilmember Moore, Councilmember DePhillippo Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3.3)
Roadway Maintenance and Right-of-Way Enhancement Program Public Works Director/ City Engineer Farag presented the staff report.
There were no public comments.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Nigg; seconded by Councilmember DePhillippo to receive and file the Roadway Maintenance and Right-of-Way Enhancement Program Presentation with no direction to make any changes.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Mayor Marquez, Mayor Pro Tem Nigg, Councilmember Morabito, Councilmember Moore, Councilmember DePhillippo Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3.4)
Introduce and Conduct the First Reading, by Title only, of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 5.80 (Shopping Carts) to Title 5 (Business Regulations) of the Wildomar Municipal Code Relating to Shopping Carts Community Development Director Flores presented the staff report.
There were no public comments.
Moved by Mayor Marquez to approve that the proposed Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and is exempt under the “common sense” exemption set forth in Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14.); and
2. Introduce and conduct the first reading, by title only, based on necessary finding within, of an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 264
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR ADDING CHAPTER 5.80 (SHOPPING CARTS) TO TITLE 5 (BUSINESS REGULATIONS) OF THE WILDOMAR MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SHOPPING CART RETRIEVAL, RETURN, IMPOUNDMENT, COST RECOVERY, NUISANCE ABATEMENT, AND NOTICE PROCEDURES.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Mayor Marquez, Mayor Pro Tem Nigg, Councilmember Morabito, Councilmember Moore, Councilmember DePhillippo Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
The City Council recessed from 8:27 p.m. to 8:38 p.m.
The City Council returned to open session with all members present.
3.5)
Discussion Regarding Recreation Programming Opportunities and Potential Future Recreation Service Models Assistant to the City Manager Gorham presented the staff report.
Jessica Hume, resident, provided public comment.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Nigg; seconded by Councilmember DePhillippo to prioritize levels 1a and 1b recreation service models.
Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Mayor Marquez, Mayor Pro Tem Nigg, Councilmember Morabito, Councilmember Moore, Councilmember DePhillippo Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
CITY MANAGER REPORT
There was no report.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Data Centers - Morabito/DePhillippo
2. Park Standards - Marquez
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