CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CEMETERY DISTRICT BOARD
AGENDA
CLOSED SESSION: 4:30 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
CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION - 4:30 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 54956.95 to confer with legal counsel with regard to the following liability claim:
Claimant: Gina and Ruben Castanon
Agency 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 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: Eagle Scout Canyon Dannenberger - Troop 332
2. Proclamation: Eagle Scout AJ Acosta - Troop 332
3. Recognition: VAN Engineering, Inc.
4. EVMWD Construction Update
5. Other presentations/recognitions
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Presented By: Donald Bohanner, Community Engagement Division
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive a presentation on the 2026 City Birthday event.
Presented By: Lt. Jeff Reese, Police Department
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the presentation.
Presented By: Chief Dustin Reed, Fire Department
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the quarterly update.
Presented By: Sandra Brautigam, Wildomar Library
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the presentation.
Presented By: Robert Flores, Community Development Department
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the presentation for the quarterly update.
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.
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.
Presented By: Janet Morales Garcia , City Clerk's Office
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes as presented.
Presented By: Adam Jantz , Finance Department
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve 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
Presented By: Adam Jantz , Finance Department
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve 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.
Presented By: Adam Jantz , Finance Department
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City Treasury Report for June 2026.
Presented By: Adam Jantz , Finance Department
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Treasury Report for June 2026.
Presented By: Robert Flores , Community Development Department
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Determine 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. Conduct 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.
Location: 36101 Inland Valley Drive
Presented By: Carlos Geronimo , 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 PLOT PLAN NO. 20-0044 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY RECORDER
Presented By: Carlos Geronimo , Public Works/ Engineering Department
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize 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)
Location: Bundy Canyon Road (east of I-15 to Murrieta Rd.)
Presented By: Jason Farag , Public Works/ Engineering Department
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve 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. Authorize 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. Approve 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.
Presented By: Janet Morales Garcia , City Clerk's Office
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - _____
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
Presented By: Emily Wolf , Human Resources and Risk Department
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve and adopt the City of Wildomar Evaluation Policy, effective August 12, 2026.
Location: Wildomar Cemetery, Palomar St. between Cert St. and S Pasadena St., Gruwell St. between Orange St. and Maple St.
Presented By: Jason Farag , Public Works/ Engineering Department
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve 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. Authorize 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. Authorize 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. Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOULTION NO. 2026 - _____
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
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Location: Citywide
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, ADOPTING COUNTY SERVICE AREA CHARGES WITHIN THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Location: Citywide
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, 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
Presented By: Robert Flores , Community Development Department
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Determine that Development Code Amendment (DCA) No. 2026-03, and associated Ordinance No. [next in order], 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
2. Introduce Ordinance No. ___ and conduct the first reading by title only for the ordinance as recommended by the Planning Commission or as recommended by staff, both described in the staff report, based on the necessary finding within the ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2026-03 THAT REVISES VARIOUS ARTICLES WITHIN TITLE 17 (DEVELOPMENT CODE) AND TITLE 16 (SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE) OF THE WILDOMAR MUNICIPAL CODE KNOWN AS THE 2026 SPRING BIANNUAL CODE UPDATE (TOGETHER KNOWN AS “MCA NO. 2026-03”)
GENERAL BUSINESS
Location: Vacant Property Northwest of Palomar St./Refa St. and Southwest of the Westerly End of Gierson Ave.
Presented By: Carlos Geronimo , Public Works/ Engineering Department
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Discuss and provide direction to City Staff regarding opening the 20-Acre Park property for public access to the park and trail and constructing a temporary parking area for public access.
2. 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.
3. Authorize the City Manager to either:
- Option 1
- Execute a construction contract with Act 1 Construction, Inc., in the amount of $322,764 for the 20-Acre Park, Phase 0-A, CIP 099-0 (Project) and waive any informality or irregularity in the bid; or
- Option 2
- 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.
4. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the awarded construction contract amount (contingency).
5. Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION 2026 - _____
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.
Presented By: Emily Wolf , Human Resources and Risk Department
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the following Resolutions entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF WILDOMAR AND TEAMSTERS LOCAL 986 FOR THE GENERAL EMPLOYEES BARGAINING UNIT FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 13, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF WILDOMAR AND TEAMSTERS LOCAL 986 FOR THE SUPERVISORS BARGAINING UNIT FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 13, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF WILDOMAR AND TEAMSTERS LOCAL 986 FOR THE MANAGERS BARGAINING UNIT FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 13, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR ADOPTING UPDATED PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR ADOPTING A REVISED CITY PAY PLAN
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
This is the opportunity for the City Council to report on city and regional committees and community events.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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PARTICIPATION
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.
Meeting Schedule for 2026
January 14th | February 10th | March 11th | April 8th | May 13th | June 10th | July 8th | August 12th | September 9th | October 14th | November 18th | December 9th
LOCATION
The meeting is held in person at the City Council Chambers, 23873 Clinton Keith Road, Ste. 106, Wildomar, CA 92595
WATCH THE MEETING
1. In Person | City Council Chambers 23873 Clinton Keith Road Ste. 106 Wildomar, CA 92595
2. Online (slight delay)
wildomar.gov/129/Agendas-Videos-Watch-Live or stream on YouTube.com/@CityofWildomar
3. Cable TV | Frontier Channel 36 or AT&T Channel 99
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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. It you would like to be contacted, please leave your email or contact information.
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.
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 Garcia, CMC
City Clerk
Dated: August 7, 2026