TOWN OF MORAGA
REGULAR MEETING
December 13, 2023
MINUTES
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
The following are minutes of the actions taken by the Moraga Town Council.
A full video recording of the meeting is available on the Town's website at:
https://livestream.com.moraga
Council Chambers
335 Rheem Boulevard, Moraga, California 94556
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Renata Sos.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Mayor Renata Sos, Vice Mayor Teresa Onoda and Councilmembers Kerry Hillis, David Shapiro and Steve Woehleke Councilmembers absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no special announcements.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no proclamations or presentations.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
In person public comment provided by: Barry Behr, Moraga.
6. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA
A. Acceptance of Consent Items
Consent Items 6.3 and 6.4 were pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
PUBLIC COMMENTS OPENED
There were no comments from the public.
PUBLIC COMMENTS CLOSED
Town Council Regular Meeting 1 December 13, 2023
ACTION:
Motion: Woehleke / Second: Onoda
Adopt Consent Agenda Items 6.1, 6.2, 6.5 and 6.6.
Vote: 5-0
6.1 Receive Accounts Payable Claims for: 10/20/23 ($223,340.04); Approved 10/20/23 (433.75); 11/3/23 ($15,096.93); 11/3/23 ($92,504.83); 11/7/23 ($173,665.70); 11/16/23 ($187,374.46)
6.2 Fiscal Year 2023/24 Minimum Wage Amendment Approved Consider Resolution 74-2023 Establishing Minimum Wage for the Town of Moraga Consistent with the State of California Senate Bill 3 and Amending Current Fiscal Year 2023/24 Salary Schedule for Recreation Leader I (PT), Recreation Leader II (PT), Facilities Attendant (PT), and Intern (PT) Classifications to Comply with the State of California Minimum Wage Increase Effective January 1, 2024
6.3 2023 Zoning Code Update Ordinance Pulled for Discussion Consider Waiving the Second Reading and Adopting Ordinance 311, Amending Various Chapters and Sections of the Moraga Vlunicipal Code, Title 8, Planning and Zoning: (CEQA: Finding the Municipal Code Amendments are exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et. Seq.) (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378
6.4 Hauling Permit Requirements Ordinance Pulled for Discussion Consider Waiving the Second Reading and Adopting Ordinance 312, Repealing and Replacing Section 14.04.040, "Applications- General," and Amending Hauling Permit Requirements in Moraga to Authorize the Town Engineer to Approve Hauling Permits; and Adopting Resolution 76-2023 Revising the Town's Earth Hauling Policies and Procedures and Rescinding Resolution 2-83
6.5 Traffic Engineering Consultant Services Approved
Consider Resolution 75-2023 Approving a Fifth Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Harris & Associates to Safety Study and Approving Awarding a Professonal Services Parametrix, Inc. (Berkeley, CA) for the Moraga Road Traffic Safety Study in an Amount Not to Exceed $38, 190; (CEQA: Categorically Exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality
6.6 Local Sales Tax Oversight Appointment Approved
Consider Appointment of Applicant Gian Panetta to the Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee
B. Consideration of Consent Items Removed for Discussion Town Council Regular Meeting 2 December 13, 2023
2023 Zoning Code Update Ordinance (6.3)
Consider Waiving the Second Reading and Adopting Ordinance 311, Amending Various Chapters and Sections of the Moraga Municipal Code, Title 8, Planning and Zoning: (CEQA: Finding the Municipal Code Amendments are exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et. seq) (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378 Hauling Permit Requirements Ordinance (6.4)
Consider Waiving the Second Reading and Adopting Ordinance 312, Repealing and Replacing Section 14.04.040, "Applications- General," and Amending Hauling Permit Requirements in Moraga to Authorize the Town Engineer to Approve Hauling Permits; and Adopting Resolution 76-2023 Revising the Town's Earth Hauling Policies and Procedures and Rescinding Resolution 2-83 Both items had been pulled from the Consent Agenda to allow a Roll Call Vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS OPENED
There were no comments from the public.
PUBLIC COMMENTS CLOSED
ACTION:
Motion: Onoda / Second: Woehleke
Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 311, Amending Various Chapters and Sections of the Moraga Municipal Code, Title 8, Planning and Zoning: (CEQA: Finding the Municipal Code Amendments are exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et. seq) (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378; and Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 312, Repealing and Replacing Section 14.04.040, "Applications-General," and Amending Hauling Permit Requirements in Moraga to Authorize the Town Engineer to Approve Hauling Permits; and Adopting Resolution 76-2023 Revising the Town's Earth Hauling Policies and Procedures and Rescinding Resolution 2-83.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0
7. ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS OPENED
There were no comments from the public.
PUBLIC COMMENTS CLOSED
ACTION:
Motion: Onoda / Second: Woehleke
Adopt the meeting agenda, as shown.
Vote: 5-0
8. REPORTS
A. Town Manager
Town Manager Scott Mitnick reported the State of the Town Address had been presented by the Mayor at Saint Mary's College (SMC) on December 13, 2023. He recognized Parks and Town Council Regular Meeting 3 December 13, 2023
Recreation Director Mackenzie Brady and her staff, Moraga Citizens Network (MCN), Moraga Chamber of Commerce and SMC for the successful event.
B. Mayor's and Councilmembers' Reports
Councilmember Shapiro reported he had attended the State of the Town Address.
Councilmember Hillis reported he had attended the State of the Town Address and advised that an upcoming press release would announce that the Town Football Club (The Town FC) had secured a deal with SMC for a professional soccer club, with the season to commence in March Councilmember Woehleke had attended the State of the Town Address and the 200th Town Hall of Congressman Mark DeSaulnier.
Vice Mayor Onoda reported she had attended the State of the Town Address and the Moraga Village luncheon.
Mayor Sos thanked Town staff for the successful State of the Town Address and partnership between the Town's community groups, particularly MCN, Moraga Chamber of Commerce and SMC. She thanked everyone for positioning the Town for a very bright future.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
10. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
A. Town Council Reorganization
Town Council Reorganization - Nomination and Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor Recognition of Outgoing Mayor
Vice Mayor Onoda presented Mayor Sos with a Moraga 2023 gavel.
Mr. Mitnick extended his appreciation to Mayor Sos on behalf of the executive team and stated it had been an honor and privilege to work with such a cohesive group. He presented a gift card to Mayor Sos on behalf of the executive team. He looked forward to continuing to work with the Town Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS OPENED
In person public comment provided by: Ellen Beans, Moraga, Judy Miles, Moraga, Don Tatzin, Community Representative for Senator Steve Glazer.
Town Councilmembers recognized the tenure, achievements and leadership that Mayor Sos had offered to the Town and presented gifts of appreciation.
Mayor Sos was deeply touched and honored by all of the comments, stated it had been a joy to serve as Mayor for the past year, and thanked everyone for their generous gifts and words.
PUBLIC COMMENTS CLOSED
Nominations and Election of Mayor
Town Council Regular Meeting 4 December 13, 2023
Mayor Sos nominated Teresa Onoda as the Mayor for the Town of Moraga for 2024.
Councilmember Woehleke seconded the nomination. There being no further nominations the nominations were closed. Teresas Onoda was unanimously elected as the Mayor for the Town of Moraga for 2024.
PUBLIC COMMENTS OPENED
There were no comments from the public.
PUBLIC COMMENTS CLOSED
Mayor Sos passed the gavel to newly-elected Mayor Onoda at this time.
Nominations and Election of Vice Mayor
Mayor Onoda nominated Steve Woehleke as the Vice Mayor for the Town of Moraga for 2024.
Councilmember Sos seconded the nomination. There being no further nominations the nominations were closed. Steve Woehleke was unanimously elected as the Vice Mayor for the Town of Moraga for 2024.
4. Remarks by New Mayor and New Vice Mayor
Vice Mayor Woehleke reported he had participated in Moraga government as a volunteer since 1990, and had been assisted by helpful and competent Town staff. He recognized the Town Council represented all citizens of the Town to make decisions on their behalf with a focus on high-quality decisions he was confident the Town Council would continue to provide in the next year.
Mayor Onoda read into the record written comments highlighting her goals for the next year including recognition of the Town's 50" Anniversary, fostering and embracing sustainability, sustaining the Town's habitat for generations to come and encouraging everyone to attend public meetings and be part of the decision-making process to create a Town that reflected the values and aspirations of all.
PUBLIC COMMENTS OPENED
There were no comments from the public.
PUBLIC COMMENTS CLOSED
Remarks by Councilmembers
Councilmembers Hillis, Shapiro and Sos looked forward to a productive new year.
PUBLIC COMMENTS OPENED
There were no comments from the public.
11. DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no discussion items.
12. COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Town Council Regular Meeting 5 December 13, 2023
There were no Council requests for future agenda items.
13. COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications.
14. TOWN MANAGER FOLLOW-UP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Mitnick welcomed the new Mayor and Vice Mayor. He reminded everyone of the Buy a Bulb Program and reported that winter and spring park and recreation activity sign-ups were available online; the Town Offices would be closed from December 21, 2023 to January 1, 2024; and he highlighted the opportunity for the Town to refinance its Certificates of Participation (COPs), with the Town having been assigned a Triple AAA rating from Standard & Poor's, and with the Town having obtained a competitive interest rate for its transaction saving taxpayer monies. He added that the next Town Council meeting had been scheduled for January 10, 2024, and he wished everyone a Happy Holiday.
Mr. Mitnick also provided an update on recent Planning Commission action on proposed improvements for the Rheem Center. More detail was available by contacting the Planning Director or the Town Manager's Office.
15. ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
ANavener
Amy Heavener, CMC
Town Clerk
Approved by the Town Council:
lems
Renata M. Sos, Mayor
Town Council Regular Meeting 6 December 13, 2023