MINUTES
CITY OF WILDOMAR
CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 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, and Joseph Morabito Members absent:
Dustin Nigg, and Bridgette Moore
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 54956.95 to confer with legal counsel with regard to the following liability claim:
Claimant: Gina and Ruben CastanonAgency Claimed Against: City of Wildomar
2. 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 6:03 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, Finance Manager Jantz, Assistant to the City Manager Gorham, Economic Development Manager Miller, Principal Engineer Geronimo, and Human Resources and Risk Manager Wolf.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Scout Troop 332.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Jex stated there were no reportable actions.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation: Eagle Scout Canyon Dannenberger - Troop 332
2. Proclamation: Eagle Scout Aj Acosta - Troop 332
3. Recognition: Van Engineering
4. EVMWD Construction Update
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
2026 City Birthday Celebration - Event Review
Police Department Quarterly Update - April - June, 2026.
Fire Department Quarterly Update - April - June, 2026.
Report was postponed.
Wildomar Library Quarterly Update - April - June, 2026.
Community Development Department Quarterly Update - April - June 2026
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comments on items not on the agenda:
1. Mailia Olsingch and Susan Lovette, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
2. Christopher Levy, Resident
3. Kate Delos Reyes, C.A.R.E.
4. Jim Gibbs, Resident
5. Earle Kirkley, Resident
6. Stephanie Lauderdale, Resident
7. Monty Goddard, Resident
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo to continue agenda items #2.3 and #3.2 to the September 9, 2026 City Council Meeting.
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 Joseph Morabito; seconded by Dustin Nigg to approve the agenda as modified.
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 - July 8, 2026 - Regular Meeting Approved the minutes as presented.
1.2)
July 2026 City Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Years 2025/2026 and 2026/27:
1. Warrant Register dated 7-2-2026 in the amount of 691,505.34
2. Warrant Register dated 7-9-2026 in the amount of $918,200.08
3. Warrant Register dated 7-16-2026 in the amount of $120,955.62
4. Warrant Register dated 7-23-2026 in the amount of $255,245.98
5. Warrant Register dated 7-30-2026 in the amount of $1,898,517.21
6. Wire Transfer Register dated 7-31-2026 in the amount of $83,440.71
7. Payroll Register dated 7-31-2026 in the amount of $888,781.59
1.3)
July 2026 Cemetery Warrant Register
Approved the following:
For Fiscal Years 2025/2026 and 2026/2027:
1. Warrant Register dated 7-2-2026 in the amount of $17,357.05.
2. Warrant Register dated 7-9-2026 in the amount of $1,101.60.
3. Warrant Register dated 7-16-2026 in the amount of $3,034.41.
4. Warrant Register dated 7-30-2026 in the amount of $177,261.88.
1.4)
June 2026 City Treasury Report
Approved the City Treasury Report for June 2026.
1.5)
June 2026 Cemetery Treasury Report
Approved the Treasury Report for June 2026.
1.6)
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 264 adding Chapter 5.80 (Shopping Carts) to Title 5 (Business Regulation) of the Municipal Code.
1. Determined that the Municipal Code Amendment ("MCA") No. 2026-06, and its adopting Ordinance No. 264 , 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; and
2. Conducted a second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 264 as entitled below, amending Title 5 (Business Regulation) of the Wildomar Municipal Code:
ORDINANCE NO. 264
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR ADDING CHAPTER 5.80 (SHOPPING CARTS) TO TITLE 5 (BUSINESS REGUALTIONS) OF THE WILDOMAR MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SHOPPING CART RETRIEVAL, RETURN, IMPOUNDMENT, COST RECOVERY, NUSIANCE ABATEMENT, AND NOTICE PROCEDURES.
1.7)
Acceptance of Public Improvements for Plot Plan No. 20-0044 - Oak Springs Ranch Phase II (OSR2) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PLOT PLAN NO. 20-0044 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY RECORDER
1.8)
Bundy Canyon Road Improvement Project, Segment 2 - Tribal Agreements Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreements with the Pechanga Band of Indians and the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians to provide cultural resource monitoring during grading activities related to the Bundy Canyon Road Improvement Project, Segment 2 (CIP 026-2)
1.9)
Bundy Canyon Road Rehab Project and Slurry Seal Project (CIP 057-3, 058-3) Contract Items
1. Approved a supplemental appropriation of $313,242 in expenditures and increase in revenue budget for Fund 500 (Capital Reinvestment) to allocate for reimbursement monies related to the City of Wildomar's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Menifee for resurfacing Scott Road/Bundy Canyon Road.
2. Authorized an increase to the Public Works Director's ability to approve change orders, from a not to exceed 25% to a not to exceed 37% of the construction contract amount (contingency), to account for the 12% of contract contingency utilized for the additional work covered under the MOU Agreement.
3. Approved a deappropriation of Fund 120 (Measure AA) to decrease $200,000 from CIP 103 and approve a supplemental appropriation for Fund 120 (Measure AA) to increase $200,000 in expenditures for CIP 057-3.
1.10)
Records Management Policy and Records Retention Schedule Update Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 50
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING THE RECORDS MANAGEMENT POLICY AND RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY
1.11)
Adoption of the City of Wildomar Evaluation Policy
Approved and adopted the City of Wildomar Evaluation Policy, effective August 12, 2026.
1.12)
Notice of Completion - Palomar Street Widening (Phase 2) and Wildomar Cemetery Improvements (Phase 1) Projects (CIP 028-2, 067-1)
1. Approved a construction contract contingency increase from 10% to 15% and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to approve change orders not to exceed 15% of the construction contract amount, in the amount of $1,154,353.95 (contingency).
2. Authorized the City Manager to approve the Task Order First Amendment for Construction Management Services with Geocon West, Inc. for the Palomar St. Widening (Phase 2) and Wildomar Cemetery Improvements (Phase 1) Projects (CIP 028-2, 067-1) in the amount not to exceed $5,500.
3. Authorized the City Manager to approve the Task Order Second Amendment for Construction Management Services with Interwest Consulting Group for the Palomar St. Widening (Phase 2) and Wildomar Cemetery Improvements (Phase 1) Projects (CIP 028-2, 067-1) in the amount not to exceed $32,000.
4. Adopted a Resolution entitled:
RESOULTION NO. 2026 - 51
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING THE PALOMAR STREET WIDENING (PHASE 2) AND WILDOMAR CEMETERY IMPROVEMENTS (PHASE 1) PROJECTS (CIP 028-2 AND 067-1) AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE AND FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY RECORDER 2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1)
Community Service Area Charges for FY 2026-27
Mayor Marquez opened the public hearing at 7:48 p.m.
Public Works Director/ City Engineer Farag presented the staff report.
There being no testimony or protests filed, Mayor Marquez closed the public hearing at 7:49 p.m.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo to adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 52
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING COUNTY SERVICE AREA CHARGES WITHIN THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 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)
FY 2026-2027 Levy and Administration for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District (LLMD) No. 89-1-Consolidated & Street Lighting Zones Mayor Marquez opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m.
Public Works Director/ City Engineer Farag presented the staff report.
There being no testimony or protests filed, Mayor Marquez closed the public hearing at 7:51 p.m.
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo to adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 53
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR ALL ZONES, OF LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89-1-CONSOLIDATED OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS ON ALL LOTS AND PARCELS OF LAND THEREIN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027; AND AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89-1-CONSOLIDATED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Carlos Marquez, Dustin Nigg, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Joseph Morabito Voting Against: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
2.3)
Municipal Code Amendment No. 2026-03 - 2026 Spring Bi-Annual Code Update Continued item to September 9, 2026.
3)
GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1)
Construction Contract Award - 20-Acre Park Property/Trail Phase 0-A, CIP 099-0 Public Works/City Engineer Farag and Principal Planner Geronimo presented the staff report.
The following provided public comments:
1. Monty Goddard, Resident.
2. Stephen Lusky, Resident.
3. Anna Olexa, Resident.
4. Nolan King, Resident.
Moved by Joseph Morabito; seconded by Dustin Nigg to determine that the 20-Acre Park, Phase 0-A, Project (CIP 099-0) is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA Guidelines, pursuant to Sections 15301 (Class 1), 15303 (Class 3), and 15304 (Class 4) of the CEQA Guidelines; and Authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Act 1 Construction, Inc., in the amount of $433,446 for the 20-Acre Park, Phase 0-A, CIP 099-0 (Project) including all additive items and waive any informality or irregularity in the bid; and Direct staff to place no-trespassing signs on city property, schedule a meeting with CAFH, and add a parks update to a future agenda; and Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the awarded construction contract amount (contingency); and Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION 2026 - 54
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA APPROVING PROJECT PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE 20-ACRE PARK AND TRAIL, PHASE 0-A, CIP 099-0 (“PROJECT”). AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH ACT 1 CONSTRUCTION, INC.
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)
Approval of the Citys First Memorandums of Understanding with Teamsters Local 986 for the General Employees, Supervisors, and Managers Bargaining Units Effective August 13, 2026, Updated Personnel Rules and Regulations, and Revised City Pay Plan Continued Item to September 9, 2026.
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.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no future agenda items added.
ADJOURN THE MEETING
There being no further business, Mayor Marquez adjourned the meeting at 8:39 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Janet Morales Garcia, CMC
City Clerk