Wildomar Councils identifies street rehabilitation and slurry seal projects

Tony Ault Staff Writer

Many streets in Wildomar to be either rehabilitated or slurry sealed in the coming months were identified in a report by the Public Works Engineering Department at the Wildomar City Council meeting Wednesday, July 12.

In addition, the fourth quarter budget review presented by Administrative Analyst Adam Jantz showed overall increases in revenue for the city of Wildomar were also heard at the city council meeting, in the absence of Councilmember Bridgette Moore who was out ill.

Showing the upcoming roadway rehabilitation projects was city public works engineer Jason Farag. He said the total cost of the upcoming rehabilitation projects will be approximately $3.8 million. The streets that are scheduled to be more in need of rehabilitation are Cherry Street, all of Walnut Street, Gafford Road, Canyon Ranch Road, Sellers Road, Waite Street, Wildomar Trail, Grand Avenue and portions of Clinton Keith. He said while there are 130 streets in Wildomar that are in need of slurry sealing – patching cracks and top coating, some of those are now scheduled with work beginning as early as next week. The city cemetery will be the temporary staging area for the upcoming rehab and slurry seal work.

The administrative and testing costs for the road rehab and slurry seal were also included and approved by the council.

The council was told the residents of those streets and the adjacent streets will be notified by the contractors when the rehabilitation projects will begin.

In the fourth quarter budget reports, Jantz showed the different revenue increases for both the general fund and the non-general fund and what the expenditures will be for the increased revenues.

The overall general fund increases totaled $803,200. Those increases included $306,400 from property taxes, $70,000 from building permits, $10,000 in encroachment permits, $181,200 in private development fees and $56,000 vehicle taxes.

General fund expenditures totalled $181,200 for private development, $40,000 in city attorney fees, $42,400 in administrative services and $14,100 for code enforcement.

The non-general fund revenues totalled $500,000 for cannabis development, $80,000 from federal ARPA interest, $94,400 for franchise agreements, $72,500 property tax remittances and $386,000 in DIF fees.

Non-general fund expenditures totalled $84,000 in Measure AA Bundy Canyon Road costs, $60,000 in Measure AA SEDCO costs; $61,700 in Measure Z expenditures for park security and safety, a registered decrease of $104,000 from ARPA funding and $101,400 in Measure AA funds for community services.

The consent items included a precise grading agreement, stormwater management facilities, onsite and offsite improvements and parkway maintenance agreement for the coming construction of the Tres Lagos Apartments Phase 1 project. There were approvals of new

Oversight Advisory Committee members. The Ad Hoc Public Parks, Facilities and Trails subcommittees and for the California Intergovernmental Risk Authority board of directors.

Jantz said the fourth quarter budget fell within the yearly city budget plans.

The council proclaimed July “Parks Make Life Better Month” and honored employee Tina Roney for her work for the city since its incorporation and her retirement.

Wildomar City Manager Daniel York in his reports said the city was proud to welcome Marriott Hotels to the city who is expected to build a four story hotel in the city for the first time. He said more hotel plans will be coming in the future.

Tony Ault can be reached by email at tault@reedermedia.com.

Rotary Club of Menifee to host school supplies donation event

MENIFEE – The Rotary Club of Menifee will host an evening “Back to School” social at the Buffalo Wild Wings in Menifee from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 26. The Rotary will be collecting school supplies to donate to the students of Menifee Union School District, Romoland School District and Santa Rosa Academy. Before the event community members may drop off school supplies at the local libraries, the Coldwell Banker Office on New Hub, as well as the night of the event at

Buffalo Wild Wings. Originated by Rotarians George Mills and Ben Diederich, this event began in 2022 to support the needs of the students in our local community. Community members are encouraged to bring school supplies for students and enjoy food in a social scene.

In sharing why they were motivated to hold this event, George Mills said, “We want kids to have one less thing to worry about. We want every child to feel like they have everything they need to be successful.” Event co-chair Ben Diederich said, “Every child should have the supplies they need to do their work and reach their full potential, we want to help make sure they do.”

Buffalo Wild Wings has partnered in supporting these goals by donating finger foods for the event.

The school supply drive is just one example of how the Rotary Club of Menifee works to meet the mission of Rotary International in the local community.

“Rotary clubs by nature ‘stand in the gap.’ We fill unmet needs in the communities we serve,” Kristina Mills, president of Rotary Club of Menifee, said. “Being the child of a single mom raising four kids, I knew the struggles my mom met each year. It warms my heart to know so many children will have the tools to have a successful year.”

Following the event all school supplies donated will be given to Menifee Union School District, Romoland School District and Santa Rosa Academy to be pro- vided to children in need. These supplies will support the students throughout the 2023-2024 school year. The Rotary Club of Menifee was established in 1963. Part of the larger organization of Rotary International, the Rotary Club of Menifee looks to serve both locally and around the world. The Rotary Club of Menifee meets two Thursdays a month at Mt. San Jacinto College.

Submitted by Rotary Club of Menifee.