Agenda packet, closed session, first session — Wildomar City Council, October 14, 2026 (part 1 of 3)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

CEMETERY DISTRICT BOARD
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026
Closed Session: 5:00 PM | Regular Session 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS 23873 CLINTON KEITH ROAD, SUITE 106 WILDOMAR, CA 92595 JOIN BY PHONE: 669-900-6833 (US) | MEETING ID: 873 6474 2369 Carlos Marquez - Mayor | District 1
Dustin Nigg - Mayor Pro Tem | District 2
Ashlee DePhillippo - Council Member| District 5
Bridgette Moore - Council Member | District 4
Joseph Morabito - Council Member | District 3
Chris Mann, City Manager
Thomas D. Jex, City Attorney
The City of Wildomar will be a Safe and Active Community with Responsible Growth and Quality Infrastructure while keeping a Hometown Feel

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1 CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENTS

CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session
RECOMMENDATION:

1. 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. City of Wildomar v. Malak Hanna and Joseph Zakhary, et al; Case No.

CVME2403116
b. Maurice Towns Rasheed v. Lake Elsinore School District et al; Case No.

CVME2609002

2. 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 negotiator: City Manager Chris Mann
Negotiating parties: Hoa V. Pham and Hong-Van Thi Pham
Under negotiation: Instruction regarding price and terms of payment.

CALL TO ORDER – OPEN SESSION - 6:00 P.M.

The City Council serves as the Board of the Wildomar Cemetery District. This meeting is convened as a meeting of both bodies.

ROLL CALL
Discussion and determination on whether an absence is excused.

FLAG SALUTE

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

PRESENTATIONS

1. Proclamation: Community Planning Month

2. Proclamation: Code Enforcement Week

3. Other Presentations/Recognitions

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
2 1. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the City Council, the Public, or Staff request to have specific items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and/or action.

1.1 City Council/ Cemetery District Board Minutes - September 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting
Presented By: Janet Morales Garcia , City Clerk's Office RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the minutes as presented.

1.2 September 2026 City Warrant Register
Presented By: Adam Jantz , Finance Department
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the following:

For Fiscal Years 2025/2026 and 2026/27:

1. Warrant Register dated 9-1-2026 in the amount of $6,687.95.

2. Warrant Register dated 9-3-2026 in the amount of $792,472.45.

3. Warrant Register dated 9-10-2026 in the amount of $792,066.17.

4. Warrant Register dated 9-17-2026 in the amount of $355,596.44.

5. Warrant Register dated 9-23-2026 in the amount of $873,257.76.

6. Warrant Register dated 9-24-2026 in the amount of $2,047,567.32.

7. Wire Transfer Register dated 9-30-2026 in the amount of $181,512.84.

8. Payroll Register dated 9-30-2026 in the amount of $586,973.72.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS
2026 Mariachi Night - Event Review
Presented By: Donald Bohanner, Community Engagement Division RECOMMENDATION:

Receive a presentation on the 2026 Mariachi Night event.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time when the City Council receives general public comments regarding any items or matters within the jurisdiction that do not appear on the agenda. Per the Brown Act, City Council members are not allowed to respond to public comments not on the agenda. If you would like to be contacted, please leave your email or contact number on the public comment card.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED
The City Council to approve the agenda as it is herein presented, or, if it is the desire of the City Council, the agenda can be reordered, added to, or have items tabled at this time.

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3 1.3 September 2026 Cemetery Warrant Register
Presented By: Adam Jantz , Finance Department
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the following:

For Fiscal Years 2025/2026 and 2026/2027:

1. Warrant Register dated 9-3-2026 in the amount of $1,164.88.

2. Warrant Register dated 9-10-2026 in the amount of $2,643.51.

3. Warrant Register dated 9-14-2026 in the amount of $6,793.93.

4. Warrant Register dated 9-17-2026 in the amount of $5,623.39.

5. Warrant Register dated 9-24-2026 in the amount of $30,013.02.

1.4 August 2026 City Treasury Report
Presented By: Adam Jantz , Finance Department
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the City Treasury Report for August 2026.

1.5 August 2026 Cemetery Treasury Report
Presented By: Adam Jantz , Finance Department
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the Treasury Report for August 2026.

1.6 Second reading of the Municipal Code Amendment No. 2026-03 - 2026 Spring Bi-Annual Code Update.

Presented By: Robert Flores , Community Development Department RECOMMENDATION:

1. Determine that the Municipal Code Amendment ("MCA") No. 2026-03, and its adopting Ordinance No. 265, is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA Guidelines, pursuant to the commonsense exemption, Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and

2. Conduct a second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 265, based on the necessary finding within the ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 265

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4 1.7 Notice of Completion - Bundy Canyon Road Rehab and Slurry Seal Project (CIP 057-3, 058-3)
Location: Bundy Canyon Road (Mission Trail to Cherry Street), Bundy Canyon Road (Oak Canyon Dr. to Murrieta Rd.), Wildomar Trail (Margaret Lane to Western Way), and several streets Citywide
Presented By: Jason Farag , Public Works/ Engineering Department RECOMMENDATION:

1. Authorize the City Manager to approve the Task Order First Amendment for Construction Management Services with Interwest Consulting Group for the Bundy Canyon Road Rehab and Slurry Seal Project (CIP 057-3, 058-3) in the amount not to exceed $17,000.

2. Adopt a Resolution entitled:

RESOULTION NO. 2026 - _____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR,

CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING THE BUNDY CANYON ROAD REHAB PROJECT (057-3) AND SLURRY SEAL PROJECT (058-3) AS COMPLETE AND

AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE AND FILE THE NOTICE OF

COMPLETION WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY RECORDER

1.8 Third Task Order Amendment with Placeworks, Inc. for Environmental and Regulatory Permit Processing Services for the Clinton Keith Road Widening Project (CIP 025-1)
Location: Clinton Keith Rd. (I-15 to Eastern City Limits) Presented By: Jason Farag , Public Works/ Engineering Department RECOMMENDATION:

Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Task Order Amendment with Placeworks, Inc., in the amount of $28,669 for required additional environmental support for the Clinton Keith Road Widening Project (CIP 025-1).

1.9 Acceptance of Public Improvements of Parcel Map No. 32833 - Kreg McCoy Location: Southwest Corner of Gruwell St. and Union St.

Presented By: Jason Farag , Public Works/ Engineering Department RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - ____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR,

CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 32833 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE

THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY RECORDER

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS

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5 2.1 Public Hearing for Annexation No. 3, (Bell Ranch Wildomar Cottages) Consideration of Territory to be Annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2025-S (Services), Calling an Election, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Special Taxes, and Declaring the Election Results for CFD 2025-S (Services), Annexation No. 3
Presented By: Jason Farag , Public Works/ Engineering Department RECOMMENDATION:

1. Open the public hearing;

2. Take testimony;

3. Close the public hearing;

4. Adopt Resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - _____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR,

CALIFORNIA, CALLING AN ELECTION TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED

ELECTORS THE QUESTION OF LEVYING A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-S (SERVICES) (ANNEXATION NO. 3)

5. Hold the election;

6. Canvass the election; and

7. Adopt a Resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - _____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR,

CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ELECTION RESULTS FOR COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-S (SERVICES) (ANNEXATION NO. 3)

2.2 Public Hearing for Adoption of New Stephen's Kangaroo Rat Fee Schedule and Ordinance
Presented By: Adam Jantz , Finance Department
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt the first reading of an Ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. ____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER

3.43 WHICH ESTABLISHES THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY STEPHENS'

KANGAROO RAT HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN FEE ASSESSMENT AREA

AND MITIGATION FEES

3. GENERAL BUSINESS

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6 3.1 Adoption of Resolution Approving an Updated List of Authorized Positions for Classification Title Changes with No New Positions Added Presented By: Emily Wolf , Human Resources and Risk Department RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution titled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - ______

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR,

CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN UPDATED LIST OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS

TO REPLACE THE PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR I/II CLASSIFICATION WITH

SENIOR PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR AND REVISE THE CITY CLERK

CLASSIFICATION TO CITY CLERK/CITY CLERK - MMC CERTIFIED

COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS
This is the opportunity for the City Council to report on city and regional committees and community events and provide general council comments.

CITY MANAGER REPORT

ADJOURN THE MEETING

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
7 PARTICIPATION
NOTICE:

City Council/ Cemetery District Board meetings may be live-streamed, photographed and/or videotaped.

Participation at the meeting constitutes consent by members of the public to the City’s and any third party’s use in any media, without compensation or further notice, of audio, video, and/or pictures of meeting attendees.

MEETINGS
Regular City Council/Cemetery District Board Meetings are generally held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:00 P.M. The City Council adopts the meeting schedule annually.

LOCATION
City Council Chambers, 23873 Clinton Keith Road, Ste. 106, Wildomar, CA 92595.

VIEW THE MEETING

1. In Person | City Council Chambers 23873 Clinton Keith Road Ste. 106 Wildomar, CA 92595

2. Watch Live | wildomar.gov/129/Agendas-Videos-Watch-Live or stream on YouTube.com/@CityofWildomar

3. Cable TV | Frontier Channel 36 or AT&T Channel 99

PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING

1. Fill out the speaker card located on the table near the entrance of the chambers.

2. Submit the speaker card to the City Clerk in the basket located at the front of the chambers.

3. When the City Clerk calls your name, please come up to the front podium.

During Public Comment not on the agenda and after each Agenda Item, the Mayor will announce Public Comment. Public Comments are limited to (3) minutes or such other time as the City Council may provide. Per the Brown Act, City Council members are not allowed to respond to public comments not on the agenda. If you would like to be contacted, please leave your email or contact number on the public comment card.

ACCOMMODATIONS
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if requested, the agenda and backup materials will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Any person that requires a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meeting, may request such modification, accommodation, aid or service by contacting the City Clerk either in person or by phone at 951-677-7751 x210, no later than 10:00 a.m. on the day preceding the scheduled meeting.

REPORTS
All agenda items and reports are available for review at City Hall, 23873 Clinton Keith Road, and on the City’s website at the following address: Wildomar.gov. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public disclosure) will be made available by appointment for public inspection at City Hall during regular business hours.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
8 AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Janet Morales Garcia, Wildomar City Clerk do certify that at least 72 hours prior to the meeting, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at Wildomar City Hall, 23873 Clinton Keith Road; U.S. Post Office, 21392 Palomar Street; Wildomar Library, 34303 Mission Trail Blvd; and on the City’s website at Wildomar.gov.

Janet Morales, MMC
City Clerk
Dated: October 8, 2026

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9 CITY OF WILDOMAR

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

DEPARTMENT REPORT
Meeting Date: October 14, 2026
SUBJECT: 2026 Mariachi Night - Event Review
SUBMITTED BY: Donald Bohanner, Community Engagement Coordinator PREPARED BY: Donald Bohanner, Community Engagement Coordinator ACTION:

Receive a presentation on the 2026 Mariachi Night event.

ATTACHMENTS:

Mariachi Night 2026 City Council Overview.pdf
10 MARIACHI NIGHT 2026
Community Event | City Council Recap
Saturday, September 19, 2026 • Marna O’Brien Park
11 Mariachi Night 2026
A free community celebration of music, culture, family and connection • Free community event held at Marna O’Brien Park
from 6:00–10:00 PM.
• Estimated attendance of approximately 2,000 people.
• Live entertainment featured The C Band and Mariachi
Fiesta International.
• Cultural programming included Fiesta Folklorico and
Lotería.
• Family attractions included a mechanical bull,
inflatables and face painting.
• Food, sales, nonprofit and information vendors filled the event footprint.

CITY OF WILDOMAR | MARIACHI NIGHT 2026 12
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
6:40 PM
8:00 PM
8:15 PM
9:15 PM
9:30 PM
10:00 PM
Event Run of Show
Four hours of programmed entertainment and community activities Event kick-off with The C Band
Mayor Welcome
Fiesta Folklorico
Lotería Game
Mariachi Fiesta International
Council “Hot Ones” Challenge
Beer Garden Last Call
Event Ends
CITY OF WILDOMAR | MARIACHI NIGHT 2026 13
A Community-Focused Celebration
LIVE MUSIC • CULTURE • FAMILY ACTIVITIES • LOCAL VENDORS CITY OF WILDOMAR | MARIACHI NIGHT 2026 14
Event Footprint & Participation

CAPACITY
Vendor participation
2 Live bands
4 HOURS
Event duration
2,000
Estimated attendance
Event components
• Main stage and dance floor
• Food and merchandise vendors
• Beer garden
• Family Fun Zone
• Mechanical bull and inflatables
• City and community organization booths
Operational support
• Community Engagement vendor check-in and
placement
• Public Works traffic, parking and site support
• Building & Safety / Fire coordination
• Stage, sound, lighting and electrical infrastructure
• Event photography/video coverage
CITY OF WILDOMAR | MARIACHI NIGHT 2026 15
Signature Moments

CULTURAL PERFORMANCE
Fiesta Folklorico brought traditional dance to
the main-stage program.

HEADLINE MUSIC
Mariachi Fiesta International closed the
evening with live mariachi.

COMMUNITY INTERACTION
The Council “Hot Ones” Challenge added a
memorable, informal Council moment.

FAMILY EXPERIENCE
Activities throughout the park gave families
multiple reasons to stay and explore.

CITY OF WILDOMAR | MARIACHI NIGHT 2026 16
Event Production & Financial Status
Final event reconciliation is still being completed
CITY OF WILDOMAR | MARIACHI NIGHT 2026 17
Marketing & Social Media Outreach
Operational improvements identified for future Mariachi Night events CITY OF WILDOMAR | MARIACHI NIGHT 2026 18

EVENT OUTCOMES
• Attracted an estimated 2,000 attendees to Marna
O’Brien Park.
• Reached vendor capacity and connected
residents with local businesses, nonprofits and
community organizations.
• Combined live music, cultural programming, food,
recreation and family activities in one event
footprint.
• Generated actionable lessons for power,
sanitation, site safety, programming, vendor
deadlines and communications.
• Provided a strong planning baseline for Mariachi
Night 2027 and other large City special events.

ONE NIGHT. SO MUCH TO EXPERIENCE.
19 THANK YOU, WILDOMAR
Music, culture, community — and lessons that will make the next event even stronger. 20

CITY OF WILDOMAR

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda Staff Report # 1.1
Meeting Date: October 14, 2026
SUBJECT: City Council/ Cemetery District Board Minutes - September 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting
SUBMITTED BY: Janet Morales Garcia, City Clerk
ACTION:

Approve the minutes as presented.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. 09-09-2026 Minutes
21 MINUTES

CITY OF WILDOMAR

CITY COUNCIL/CEMETERY DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 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 6:04 p.m

ROLL CALL
Members in attendance: Joseph Morabito, Bridgette Moore, Carlos Marquez, Ashlee DePhillippo, and Dustin Nigg
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, Economic Development Manager Miller, Principal Engineer Geronimo, Principal Engineer Lachgar, Code Enforcement Manager Berroteran, and Human Resources and Risk Manager Wolf.

FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor Pro Tem Nigg.

PRESENTATIONS

1. Proclamation: Troop 2011 Eagle Scout Robert Van Ness

2. Proclamation: Troop 2011 Eagle Scout William Van Ness

3. Proclamation: Constitution Week

DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Fire Department Quarterly Update - April - June, 2026.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
22 The following individuals provided public comment:

1. Ryan Casler, Resident

2. Stephen Lusky, Resident

3. Ann Kiggins, Resident

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED
Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Bridgette Moore to approve the agenda as presented.

Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Bridgette Moore, Ashlee DePhillippo, Dustin Nigg, Carlos Marquez
Voting Against: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None
1) CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Joseph Morabito; seconded by Bridgette Moore to approve the Consent Calendar.

Motion Approved: 5 - 0
Voting For: Joseph Morabito, Carlos Marquez, Ashlee DePhillippo, Bridgette Moore, Dustin Nigg
Voting Against: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

1.1) City Council/ Cemetery District Board Minutes - August 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting Approved the minutes as presented.

1.2) City Council Minutes - August 18, 2026 - Special Meeting Approved the minutes as presented.

1.3) August 2026 City Warrant Register
Approved the following:

For Fiscal Years 2025/2026 and 2026/27:

1. Warrant Register dated 8-6-2026 in the amount of $216,078.46

2. Warrant Register dated 8-13-2026 in the amount of $420,439.70

3. Warrant Register dated 8-20-2026 in the amount of $132,231.93

4. Warrant Register dated 8-27-2026 in the amount of $644,313.73

5. Wire Transfer Register dated 8-31-2026 in the amount of $814,719.37

6. Payroll Register dated 8-31-2026 in the amount of $564,497.22

1.4) August 2026 Cemetery Warrant Register
Approved the following:

For Fiscal Years 2025/2026 and 2026/2027:

1. Warrant Register dated 8-6-2026 in the amount of $901.71 23 2. Warrant Register dated 8-13-2026 in the amount of $1,854.93

3. Warrant Register dated 8-27-2026 in the amount of $6,322.16

1.5) July 2026 City Treasury Report
Approved the City Treasury Report for July 2026.

1.6) July 2026 Cemetery Treasury Report
Approved the Treasury Report for July 2026.

1.7) Measure AA Oversight Advisory Committee Appointment Appointed Earle Kirkley to the Measure AA Oversight Advisory Committee for a term ending in January 2028.

1.8) Annexation No. 3 into Community Facilities District No. 2025-S (Services) for Bell Ranch - Wildomar Cottages (APN 365-180-004)

1. Adopted a Resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 56

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA,

DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-S (SERVICES), OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, ADOPTING A MAP OF THE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED (ANNEXATION NO. 3) AND AUTHORIZING THE

LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES THEREIN

2. Instructed the City Clerk to post a Notice of Public Hearing of the proposed annexation.

1.9) Sole Source Agreement for Services with Parsons Transportation Group for PostConstruction Items Related to the Bundy Canyon Rd. Improvement Project - Segment 1 (CIP 026-1)

1. Authorized the City Manager to execute a sole source Agreement for Services with Parsons Transportation Group for Post-Construction Items Related to the Bundy Canyon Rd. Improvement Project - Segment 1 (CIP 026-1) in the amount of $40,950, including Extra Work Authorizations not to exceed $9,049, for a total not to exceed $49,999.

2. Approved a budget adjustment adding $50,000 in both revenue and expenditures for funds as identified in the Fiscal Impact and Account Code sections of this staff report, to allocate the necessary additional funds to the Project.

1.10) Contract Award for 20-Acre Park, Phase 0B - Prefabricated Vehicular Bridge Procurement (CIP 099-0)

1. Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with R.E. Schultz Construction, Inc. in the amount of $299,000 for the design, engineering, manufacturing, delivery, offloading, and assembly of a Bow String Truss Prefabricated Vehicle Bridge for the City's 20-Acre Park Project, CIP 099 - Phase 0B, and waive any minor informality or irregularity in the bid.

2. Authorized the Public Works Director/City Engineer to approve change orders not to exceed 15% of the awarded contract amount (contingency). 24 3. Adopt a Resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 57

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE 20-ACRE PARK PREFABRICATED VEHICULAR BRIDGE, CIP 099 PHASE 0B ("PROJECT"), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT WITH R.E. SCHULTZ CONSTRUCTION, INC. 2) PUBLIC HEARINGS

2.1) Municipal Code Amendment No. 2026-03 - 2026 Spring Bi-Annual Code Update (continued from August 12, 2026)
Principal Planner Lachgar presented the staff report.

Jessica Hume, resident, provided public comment.

Moved by Dustin Nigg; seconded by Ashlee DePhillippo to determine that Municipal Code Amendment (MCA) No. 2026-03, and associated Ordinance No. 265, is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA Guidelines, pursuant to the commonsense exemption, Section 15061(b) (3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
Introduce Ordinance No. 265 and conduct the first reading by title only for the ordinance as recommended by the Planning Commission, and described in the staff report, based on the necessary finding within the ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 265

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2026-03 THAT REVISES VARIOUS ARTICLES AND CHAPTERS WITHIN TITLE 16 (SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE) AND TITLE 17 (DEVELOPMENT CODE) OF THE WILDOMAR MUNICIPAL CODE KNOWN AS THE 2026 SPRING BIANNUAL CODE UPDATE (TOGETHER KNOWN AS “MCA NO. 2026-03”); AND Include the following revisions:
a. Change from Certified Farmers Market to all markets (Certified and open air) b. Update for consistency of titles and language as requested by the public commenter.
b. Maintain planned residential development under City Council final approval.

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) League of California Cities Annual General Business Meeting Voting Delegate and Alternate(s)
City Clerk Morales Garcia presented the staff report.

There were no public comments.
25 Moved by Bridgette Moore; seconded by Dustin Nigg to appoint Councilmember DePhillippo as the voting delegate for the League of California Cities 2026 General Assembly, Councilmember Morabito as the alternate and Mayor Pro Tem Nigg as the second alternate; and
Authorize staff to complete and submit the official Voting Delegate and Alternate designation to the League of California Cities.

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.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Added:

1. Review Measure Z and Measure AA Committee Roles and Responsibilities - Morabito

2. Zone Zero - Moore

3. Chain Link Fences - Moore

4. Disallow Adult Businesses - DePhillippo

ADJOURN THE MEETING
There being no further business, Mayor Marquez adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.

Submitted by:
_____________________________
Janet Morales Garcia, CMC
City Clerk
26 CITY OF WILDOMAR

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda Staff Report # 1.2
Meeting Date: October 14, 2026
SUBJECT: September 2026 City Warrant Register
SUBMITTED BY: Nicholas Neidiffer, Accountant II
PREPARED BY: Nicholas Neidiffer, Accountant II
ACTION: