TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
July 10, 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 - NO VIDEO FOR THIS PORTION OF THE MEETING The regular meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Teresa Onoda.
ROLL CALL - NO VIDEO FOR THIS PORTION OF THE MEETING
Councilmembers present: Mayor Teresa Onoda, Vice Mayor Steve Woehleke and Councilmembers Kerry Hillis, David Shapiro and Renata Sos Councilmembers absent: None
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - NO VIDEO FOR THIS PORTION OF THE MEETING
PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
There were no comments from the public.
5. ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA
ACTION:
Motion: Onoda / Second: Sos
Approve modification to the meeting agenda with Item 9-A, Discussion Items - CENTRAL
CONTRA COSTA TRANSIT AUTHORITY (CCCTA) ADVISORY COMMITTEE CANDIDATE INTERVIEW - PEGGY HALL to occur prior to Item 6.
Vote: (5-0)
There were no comments from the public.
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA TRANSIT AUTHORITY (CCCTA) ADVISORY
COMMITTEE CANDIDATE INTERVIEW - PEGGY HALL
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Interview and consider applicant, Peggy Hall for appointment to the open seat as the delegate from Moraga to the Central Contra Costa Transit Authority (CCCTA) Advisory Committee for a two-year term of office, with no limit on the number of terms served.
Council discussion followed.
There were no comments from the public.
ACTION:
Motion: Woehleke / Second: Sos
Council appointed Peggy Hall to the open seat as the delegate from Moraga to the Central Contra Costa Transit Authority (CCCTA) Advisory Committee for a two-year term of office, with no limit on the number of terms served
Vote: (5-0)
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6.1 Approval of Minutes for the June 12, 2024 and the June 26, 2024 Regular meetings of the Moraga Town Council.
6.2 Receive Accounts Payable Claims for: June 7, 2024 - June 27, 2024 ($785,337.15).
6.3 Waive the Second Reading and Adopt an Ordinance amending Section 2.04.010 - "Time of Regular Meetings" of Title 2 "Administration and Personnel" of the Moraga Municipal Code to provide that the start time of Regular Town Council meetings shall be as set forth in the Town Council Protocols.
ACTION:
Motion: Sos / Second: Hillis
Approve Consent Calendar as shown
Vote: (5-0)
There were no comments from the public.
REPORTS
A. Mayor and Councilmembers
The Mayor and Councilmembers provided updates on meetings they had attended along with events and activities in Moraga.
Councilmember Shapiro attended a meeting of the Lamorinda School bus Program Committee where they discussed the Requests For Proposals (RFP) for school bus companies. The committee will be reviewing the proposals.
Vice Mayor Woehleke attended the SF Bay Water Quality Control Board meeting where they addressed an upcoming new water quality requirement pertaining to nutrient levels. announced it was City Infrastructure Week and welcomed the two new Sr. Engineers to the Town's Public Works team.
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Councilmember Hillis will be participating in the RecycleSmart Franchise Selection Ad Hoc Committee meeting to discuss responses to the RFP pertaining to recycling, organics, composting and landfill. Hillis plans to attend the Rancho Laguna Park kid's campout and the RecycleSmart Board meeting.
Councilmember Sos, on Monday, attended the Southwest Area Transportation committee where they discussed funding for various programs and support for existing services.
Mayor Onoda attended the 4*h of July events and counted over 250 fireworks! A reminder that the community can still donate to the firework show. Rancho Laguna has sustainable fencing better signage. Residents and Parks & Recreation are working with the Town of Moraga on installing owl boxes at Rancho Laguna and West Commons parks which will help with the gopher issues at both parks.
B. Town Manager
Town Manager, Mitnick Introduced new Planner, Cassius Carandang. Cassius provided comments in response to his introduction. Reported that CalTrans issued a $1.49 million County-wide grant in support of emergency evacuation.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Conduct a Public Hearing to levy assessments for proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Street Lighting Assessment District 1979-1; and adopt a Resolution to:
Confirm the FY 2024-2025 Engineer's Report, assessments, and assessment diagram.
2. Order the FY 2024-2025 Street Lighting Assessment District levy and collection of assessments.
Mayor Onoda opened the Public Hearing; Staff member, Shawn Knapp presented the Public Hearing item.
Council asked clarifying questions.
There were no comments from the public.
Council provided final comments.
ACTION:
Motion: Woehleke / Second: Hillis
Adopt Resolution 40-2024 confirming the FY 2024-2025 Engineer's Report, assessments, and assessment diagram; and ordering the FY 2024-2025 Street Lighting Assessment District levy and collection of assessments.
Vote: (5-0)
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
B. STORM DRAIN REPAIRS CONTRACT AWARD ($763,565.50) TO A3 PIPELINE (CIP 21-205)
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Adopt a Resolution:
1. Awarding a storm drain repairs contract to A3 Pipeline of San Francisco, CA for the 2021-2023 Annual Storm Drain Repairs Project - REBID (CIP 21-205) in the amount of $763,565.50.
Amending the storm drain repair priority list to include recently identified storm drain deficiencies on Moraga Way at School Street and on Camino Ricardo at Whiting Court.
3. Authorizing the Town Manager to execute the construction contract with A3 Pipeline.
Authorizing the Town Engineer to issue contract change orders for up to $267,248.00 (35% of the contract amount) for a total amount not to exceed $1,030,813.50 ($763,565.50 plus $267,248.00).
Authorizing Town staff to program any project cost savings in ARPA (Fund 102) funding to Storm Drain Program activities, in order to allocate those funds to contracts prior to December 31, 2024, per ARPA deadline requirements.
Staff member, Shawn Knapp presented the item.
Council asked clarifying questions.
There were no comments from the public.
Council provided final comments.
ACTION:
Motion: Woehleke / Second: Sos
Adopt Resolution 41-2024 awarding a storm drain repair contract to A3 Pipeline of San Francisco, CA for the 2021-2023 Annual Storm Drain Repairs Project - REBID (CIP 21-205) in the amount of $763,565.50; amending the storm drain repair priority list to include recently identified storm drain deficiencies on Moraga Way at School Street and on Camino Ricardo at Whiting Court; authorizing the Town Manager to execute the construction contract with A3 Pipeline; authorizing the Town Engineer to issue contract change orders for up to $267,248.00 (35%. of the contract amount) for a total amount not to exceed $1,030,813.50 ($763,565.50 plus $267,248.00); and authorizing Town staff to program any project cost savings in ARPA (Fund 102) funding to Storm Drain Program activities, in order to allocate those funds to contracts prior to December 31, 2024, per ARPA deadline requirements.
Vote: (5-0)
C. CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT AMENDMENT #7 WITH NOLTE VERTICAL 5, INC. FOR CANYON ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AND RIPARIAN
REMEDIATION PROJECT CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Adopt a Resolution:
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1. Approving and authorize Amendment No. 7 to the Consultant Services Agreement for civil engineering services for the Canyon Road Bridge Replacement Project (CIP 14-101) and Riparian Remediation Project (CIP 22- 402) with Nolte Vertical 5, Inc. (NV5) of Walnut Creek, California and to increase project compensation in the amount of $135,425 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,178,777, with funding contingent on receiving official Caltrans approval.
2. Authorizing the Town Manager to appropriate $7,538. 19 from Fund 210 - Measure J to cover the Town's 11.47% local match contribution.
Staff member, Shawn Knapp presented the item.
Council asked clarifying questions.
There were no comments from the public.
Council provided final comments.
ACTION:
Motion: Shapiro / Second: Sos
Adopt Resolution 42-2024 approving and authorize Amendment No. 7 to the Consultant Services Agreement for civil engineering services for the Canyon Road Bridge Replacement Project (CIP 14-101) and Riparian Remediation Project (CIP 22-402) with Nolte Vertical 5, Inc. (NV5) of Walnut Creek, California and to increase project compensation in the amount of $135,425 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2, 178,777, with funding contingent on receiving official Caltrans approval and authorizing the Town Manager to appropriate $7,538.19 from Fund 210 - Measure J to cover the Town's 11.47% local match contribution.
Vote: (5-0)
10. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no requests for future items.
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
There were no informational items.
12. TOWN MANAGER FOLLOW-UP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next TC meeting 8/28/24. Gave a summary of the upcoming Joint Town Council and Planning Commission Study Session meeting. Deferred to Staff member, Shawn Knapp on timing surrounding a future RFP for a consultant agreement pertaining to an energy generation study.
Discussed the issue surrounding the back up generator at Town Hall.
13. ADJOURN TO SPECIAL MEETING - JOINT TOWN COUNCIL AND PLANNING
COMMISSION STUDY SESSION
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Mayor Onoda adjourned the Regular meeting to the Joint Town Council and Planning Commission Study Session at 7:22 PM.
Respectfully submitted by:
A.Ceavener
Amy Heavener, CMC
Town Clerk
Approved by the Town Council:
Leresa Anoda
Teresa Onoda,
Mayor
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