1 TOWN OF MORAGA
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
6:30 p.m.
TELECONFERENCED MEETING LOCATION ONLY
* COVID-19 NOTICE *
THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953 (AS AMENDED BY AB 361) WHICH AUTHORIZES
TELECONFERENCED MEETINGS UNDER THE BROWN ACT DURING CERTAIN PROCLAIMED STATES OF EMERGENCY. THE GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA PROCLAIMED A STATE OF EMERGENCY RELATED TO COVID-19 ON MARCH 4, 2020.
THIS TELECONFERENCED MEETING IS NECESSARY SO THAT THE CITY CAN
CONDUCT ESSENTIAL BUSINESS AND IS PERMITTED UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE 54953 IN ORDER TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ATTENDEES.
Consistent with Government Code Section 54953, this meeting will be held via teleconference only, and will not be physically open to the public. Town Councilmembers and staff will teleconference into the meeting by audio and/or video. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom Webinar.
Observe the Meeting: To maximize public safety while maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public may observe the meeting by watching or listening to the meeting through: https://livestream.com/moraga.
Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment:
• During the Meeting: Members of the public may participate by providing public comment during the meeting by joining the Zoom webinar at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86150126468 or telephone: Dial US: +1 669 900 6833 and enter Webinar ID: 861 5012 6468. Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom.
Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Mayor will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dial-in attendees.
• Before the Meeting: Members of the public may also provide public comment by sending comments to the Clerk via email at [email protected]. Comments received before 4:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the Council prior to the meeting and will be a part of the record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. It is recommended that you also add all Councilmembers to your email to the Clerk. Go to the Town Council webpage and click Email the entire Town Council. • For more information, visit moraga.ca.us/Public-Participation on the Town’s website.
Any member of the public who needs accommodations should email the Town Clerk at [email protected] or call 925-888-7022 who will use their best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety in accordance with the Town’s procedure for resolving reasonable accommodation requests.
2 Note: The format of this meeting may be altered or the meeting may be cancelled if needed.
You may check on the status of the meeting by visiting the Town’s website at www.moraga.ca.us for any updates.
1. CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Mayor Woehleke and Vice Mayor Sos
Councilmembers: Makker, McCluer and Onoda
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Update on Contra Costa Transportation Authority’s (CCTA) Programs, Projects, and Vision for the Future by Timothy Haile, Executive Director, CCTA PowerPoint Presentation
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS – Time reserved for those in the audience who wish to address the Town Council on items which are not on the agenda. The audience should be aware that the Council cannot discuss details or vote on non-agenda items. Your concerns may be referred to staff or placed on a future agenda. Note: Public input will also be taken during each agenda item. Public Comment may be made on the Consent Agenda.
6. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA
A. Acceptance of Consent Items
B. Consideration of Consent Items Removed for Discussion
7. ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA
8. REPORTS
A. Town Manager Update
B. Mayor’s and Councilmembers’ Reports
Mayor Woehleke
Vice Mayor Sos
Councilmember Makker
Councilmember McCluer
Councilmember Onoda
3 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Electric Vehicles Charging Stations
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider Waiving the First Reading and Introducing by Title Only an Ordinance Amending Various Sections within Title 8, “Planning and Zoning,” and Adopting by Reference Contra Costa County Ordinance 2019-39 in a New Chapter 15.13 within Title 15, “Buildings and Construction” of the Moraga Municipal Code to Create Expedited Permitting Procedures for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, in Accordance with Government Code Section 65850.7 (CEQA Status: Exempt)
PowerPoint Presentation
10. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
A. John Muir Land Trust Contribution
Consider Resolution ____ - 2022 Authorizing the Town Manager to Enter into a Joint Escrow Instructions Agreement for Town of Moraga Contribution to John Muir Land Trust in Connection with Purchase of Harvey Ranch Redlined Attachment B – JMLT Agreement
B. Vehicle Miles Traveled Report
Receive Report on New Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Standards for Evaluating Transportation Impacts and Provide Direction to Staff
PowerPoint Presentation
11. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12. COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COMMUNICATIONS
14. ADJOURNMENT
Notices of Town Council Meetings are posted at 2100 Donald Drive, The Moraga Commons, 329 Rheem Blvd and the Moraga Library. Copies of the Agenda packets can be viewed prior to the meeting at the Town Offices, 329 Rheem Blvd, Second Floor. NOTICE: If you challenge a Town's zoning, planning, or other decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Town Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Judging review of any Town administrative decision may be had only if petition is filed with the court not later than the 90th day following the date upon which the decision becomes final. Judicial review of environment determination may be subject to a shorter time period for litigation, in certain cases 30 days following the date of final decision. The Town of Moraga will provide special assistance for disabled citizens upon at least 72 hours advance notice to the Town Manager's office (925-888-7022). If you need sign assistance or written material printed in a larger font or taped, advance notice is necessary. All meeting rooms are accessible to the disabled. 4 CONSENT AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
ITEMS TOWN MANAGER'S
RECOMMENDATION
6.1 Receive Accounts Payable Claims for: 8/26/22 ($245,638.50) Approve
6.2 Approve Minutes for the Regular Council Meeting on June 8, 2022
Approve
6.3 Town Council “Time Capsule” Letter
Consider Approving by Motion the Draft Town Council Letter for the Contra Costa County “Time Capsule” Project
Approve
6.4 Military Equipment Use Policy
Consider Waiving the Second Reading and Adopting Ordinance ____ Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy for the Moraga Police Department
Approve
6.5 2022 Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Consider Resolution ____ - 2022 Awarding a Consultant
Services Agreement for Construction Management, Inspection and Material Testing Services to Substrate, Inc. (Novato) in the Amount of $350,000 for the 2022 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CIP 22-401) and Authorizing a 15% Contingency
($52,500) for a Total Project Amount Not to Exceed $402,500; and Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute the Agreement (CEQA Status: Categorically Exempt)
Approve
6.6 Support Letter for CCTA Federal Safe Streets and Roads Grant
Consider Authorizing a Letter of Support to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority for Submission of a Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Application for their Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Improvements to Improve Equity Countywide (CEQA
Status: Exempt)
Approve
6.7 Continued Use of Teleconferenced Meetings
Consider Resolution ____ - 2022 Approving the Continued Use of Teleconferencing for the Meetings of Town Council and all Committees and Commissions Pursuant to the Provisions of Assembly Bill 361
Approve
Consent agendas consist of items of a non-controversial and routine nature submitted by the Town Manager. The Town Manager shall propose specific action on each consent agenda item and such recommendation will become the action of the Council upon adoption of the consent agenda. Any member of the Town Council may direct that a consent agenda item be placed on the regular agenda for consideration and discussion by the Council. Consent agenda items are adopted in total and under one (1) motion by the Council and are not subject to individual debate and discussion. Anyone wishing to discuss items on this agenda should inform the Town Council during their review of the consent agenda.