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Wildomar to repave about 140 streets; mayor flags Bundy Canyon workmanship issues
Summary
Mayor Joseph Morbido said Measure AA will fund $3.5 million in street repairs over two years — roughly 21% of the FY2024 general fund — and outlined major projects including Bundy Canyon reconstruction, Clinton Keith widening and Palomar improvements while noting unresolved paving defects on the Bundy Canyon contract.
Mayor Joseph Morbido said Wildomar will launch an expanded road rehabilitation program that targets roughly 140 streets — an estimated 23 miles of repair — and that the work will be funded in part by Measure AA. "Measure AA is budgeted for $3.5 million in street repair over the next two years," Morbido said, adding that the allocation represents a little more than 21% of the city's fiscal year 2024 general fund budget.
The mayor listed several major projects planned over the next 12–24 months. He described Bundy Canyon Road improvement segment two as a reconstruction and widening of two miles from Oak Canyon Drive to Farm Road, including a 15-foot separated multiuse trail, with construction planned to begin around the third quarter of 2024. Clinton Keith road widening (I‑15 to Coppercraft Drive) is slated to expand from four to six lanes and include bike lanes, with construction expected mid to late 2024. Palomar Street widening (from Wildomar Trail to Grill Street) will add a multiuse trail, bike lanes, sidewalks and signal improvements, planned for the first half of next year. Design work for Sedco Boulevard improvements — roundabouts, bike lanes, sidewalks and medians — is scheduled to begin this fiscal year and is funded by a Federal Highway Administration grant, the mayor said.
While recounting these investments, Morbido also addressed quality-control problems on Bundy Canyon. "There is still some final work to do before the city accepts the project and closes its construction contract," he said, adding that the city has not yet accepted the project because "the contractor's paving finish on the road was not completed to standards." City staff and consultants are working with the contractor to identify acceptable repair methods so the pavement can be brought up to specification.
The mayor tied the infrastructure work to safety and economic goals. "Road improvements are not just about smoother rides. They're about safety, efficiency, and economic growth," he said.
Measure Z, a separate parcel-based levy, was noted as the dedicated funding source for parks and maintenance; Morbido said Measure Z is "$28 per year per parcel" and is supplemented by CFD special revenue.
Next steps and timelines: the mayor offered projected start windows for the projects above but did not announce contract awards or exact bid schedules. The city is continuing negotiations with the Bundy Canyon contractor on corrective work; the project remains unsigned and not accepted by the city until repairs meet the city’s standards.
