TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
May 08, 2024
MINUTES
6:30 p.m.
The following are minutes of the actions taken by the Town of 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
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Teresa Onoda.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Mayor Teresa Onoda, Vice Mayor Steve Woehleke and Councilmembers Kerry Hillis, David Shapiro and Renata
Councilmembers absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no Special Announcements.
4. PRESENTATIONS
A. Saint Mary's College
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There were two public comments from members of the Saint Mary's Rugby Team.
5. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
There were no comments from the public.
6. ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA
There were no comments from the public.
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ACTION:
Motion: Sos / Second: Woehleke
Adopt meeting agenda.
Vote: (5-0)
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of Consent Items Removed for Discussion Consent Item 7.5 was pulled by Councilmember Hillis in order to recuse himself from the vote.
Consent Item 7.6 was pulled for discussion by Councilmember Sos.
B. Acceptance of Consent Items
7.1 Receive Accounts Payable Claims for: April 4, 2024 - April 30, 2024 ($664,074.56).
7.2 Approval of Minutes for the April 24, 2024 Regular meeting of the Moraga Town Council.
7.3 Authorize a Proclamation declaring the week of May 19 - May 25, 2024 as National Public Works Week.
7.4 Authorize a Proclamation recognizing the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Moraga Valley Kiwanis Club.
7.5 Adopt a Resolution awarding a Construction Contract to Bailey Fence Company, for the Hacienda Fence Projects (CIPs 22-314 and 23-304) in a total amount not to exceed $58,444; authorizing a 10% Construction Contingency of $5,844 for a total amount not to exceed $64,288; authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Construction Contract in a form approved by the Town Attorney; authorizing the Parks and Recreation Director to execute Contract Change Orders for up to 10% of the agreement amount, if necessary; and finding project categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 and 15304 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
7.6 Adopt a Resolution accepting Josue Rojas' rendering for the mural design along the wall outside the Public Works Corp Yard/Town Chambers by recommendation of the Art in Public Spaces Committee; and authorizing the Town Manager to execute a public artwork agreement with Josue Rojas in a form approved by the Town Attorney; and finding this project categorically exempt pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. 15301 (Class 1-Existing Facilities).
7.7 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the purchase of a Public Works - Engineering replacement vehicle from Freeway Toyota, Hanford, CA, for a total cost of $45,000 ($36,749.42 to purchase the vehicle and an additional contingency of $8,250.58 to outfit the vehicle); and the FY 2023-2024 Asset Replacement Fund $45,000 budget adjustment for this purchase.
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ACTION:
Motion: Woehleke / Second: Woehleke
Approve Items 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4 and 7.7 as shown.
Vote: (5-0)
There were no comments from the public.
ACTION:
Motion: Sos / Second: Woehleke
Approve Item 7.5 as shown.
Vote: (4-1-0: Hillis Recused)
There were no comments from the public.
ACTION:
Motion: Sos / Second: Woehleke
Approve Item 7.6 with revisions to resolution.
Vote: (5-0)
There were no comments from the public.
8. REPORTS
A. Mayor and Councilmembers
The Mayor and Councilmembers provided updates on meetings they attended along with events and activities in Moraga.
Vice Mayor Woehleke represented the Town at the May Mayor's Conference held in Pinole, where the primary topic discussed was shoreline flooding issues. The topic was presented by the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (SF Bay BCDC). Vice Mayor Woehleke provided Council a Risk Ratings handout as well as insight received from Emily Barnett from Central Contra Costa Sanitary District involving the cost to reduce nutrient levels in waste water. Vice Mayor Woehleke also noted that MTC (Metropolitan Transportation Commission) is going out for a Housing Measure.
Councilmember Shapiro reported he was out over the past month traveling primarily in Tuscany, Italy.
Councilmember Hillis attended The Town FC's first match in Moraga on Friday, and reported the next home game would occur on May 12, 2024. Councilmember Hillis read remarks presented by the Town of Orinda recognizing the month of May as Wildfire Awareness Month which also included helpful tips for fire safety. Additionally, Councilmember Hillis reported that May was Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and provided remarks pertaining to this recognition.
Lastly, Councilmember Hillis reported that May was also Jewish American Heritage month and and provided remarks pertaining to this recognition. Councilmember Hillis thanked Council for the opportunity to recognize these important dates.
Councilmember Sos attended annual Joint Meeting of the Lamorinda Councils on May 6, 2024.
Councilmember thanked Town of Moraga Staff members, Shawn Knapp and Afshan Hamind for their work on the Lamorinda Joint Evacation Study.
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Mayor Onoda echoed Councilmember Sos' thanks to staff for their hard work on the Lamorinda Joint Evacation Study presentation at the May 6, 2024 meeting. Mayor Onoda met with Francisco Benavides, member of the Contra Costa Advisory Council on Aging for a check-in. On April 27, 2024 Mayor Onoda attended the first annual Saint Mary's College Museum Art Crawl, then on April 29, 2024 she attended the Art in Public Spaces Committee meeting where the Committee decided on the artist for the Moraga Mural Project. On April 30, 2024 the Mayor attended a Community Meeting pertaining to the Town's General Plan. Mayor Onoda spoke at the local art gallery for Congressman DeSaulinier's High School Art Competition where the winners of the competition represent their respective districts by displaying their art in Washington DC. Mayor Onoda represented the Town at the Orinda Library for their Art Ekphrasis event. The Mayor also met with Bill Liu who represents the Veteran's of Foreign Wars pertaining to the Anniversary Parade. Mayor Onoda also spoke at the Moraga/Orinda Girl Scouts. Lastly, Mayor Onoda thanked Parks and Recreation Director, Mackenzie Brady for managing the fence project at Rancho Laguna.
B. Town Manager
Town Manager, Scott Mitnick deferred his report to the end of the meeting.
9. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
10. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
A. Adopt by Minute Order, the FY 2024-2025 Townwide Goals and Priorities.
Town Manager, Scott Mitnick introduced and presented the item.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
There were no comments from the public.
Councilmembers provided final comments.
ACTION:
Motion: Woehleke / Second: Hillis
Adopt by Minute Order, the FY 2024-2025 Townwide Goals and Priorities.
Vote: (5-0)
11. DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no items for discussion.
12. COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no council requests for future items.
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13. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letter of Support for The Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area Project
14. TOWN MANAGER FOLLOW-UP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Town Manager, Scott Mitnick reported out on the General Plan Update Community meeting that occurred on April 30, 2024 followed by announcing the Joint Study Session with the Town Council and Planning Commission on May 22, 2024. Town Manager, Mitnick announced the first draft of the General Plan would be released on September 11, 2024, he also requested feedback on the General Plan. May 29, 2024 will be a Special Meeting, Closed Session for the Annual Review of the Town Manager. June Town Council meetings will occur on June 12, 2024 and June 26, 2024. May 11, 2024 will be a Community Service Day in partnership with Saint Mary's College. May 30, 2024 at 6:30pm will be a Fire Service Town Hall at Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School pertaining to fire code, abatement, set backs, etc. The community is encouraged to attend to ask questions.
Vice Mayor, Woehleke announced a reminder about the Bocce Ball tournament on June 27,
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Onoda adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
ANeuvener
Amy Heavener, CMC
Town Clerk
Approved by the Town Council:
Teresa Onada
Teresa Onoda,
Mayor
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