TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 28, 2024
MINUTES
Rovember, 1914.
5:30 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
CALL TO ORDER - NO VIDEO FOR THIS PORTION OF THE MEETING The regular meeting was called to order at 5:30 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 and Renata Sos
Councilmembers absent: David Shapiro
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - NO VIDEO FOR THIS PORTION OF THE MEETING
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Wait Until 8th
Emily Karlberg and Erin Beal presented to the Town Council.
Council asked clarifying questions and provided comments.
There were no comments from the public.
B. Introduction of SMC President, Roger J. Thompson, EdD President, Roger J. Thompson, EdD was unable to attend and this presentation was cancelled.
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Barry Behr and Dave Bruzzone provided public comment.
5. ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA
ACTION:
Motion: Woehleke / Second: Sos
Adopt meeting agenda.
Vote: (4-0; absent - Shapiro)
There were no comments from the public.
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6.1 Approval of Minutes for the July 10, 2024 Special, Closed Session, Regular and Special, Joint Town Council and Planning Commission meetings of the Moraga Town Council.
6.2 Adopt a Resolution amending the Art in Public Spaces Committee Charter to include "Enriching the lives of residents and visitors through art" within the Committee's Responsibilities and Purpose; the addition of staff to assist with recording minutes; and meetings to occur Monthly instead of Quarterly.
6.3 Adopt a Resolution accepting a public art sculpture to be placed at West Commons Park; authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Public Artwork Donation Agreement with Kristin Koelzer, representative of the donors; and appropriating $500 in Fund 134 for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget.
ACTION:
Motion: Woehleke / Second: Sos
Approve Items 6.2 and 6.3 as shown
Vote: (4-0; absent - Shapiro)
Kristin Koelzer, a representative of the donors provided public comment pertaining to Item 6.3.
ACTION:
Motion: Woehleke / Second: Sos
Approve Item 6.1 with updated to Special, Closed Session Meeting Minutes to reflect Councilmember Kerry Hillis was absent.
Vote: (4-0; absent - Shapiro)
There were no comments from the public.
7. REPORTS
A. Mayor and Councilmembers
The Mayor and Councilmembers provided updates on meetings they had attended along with events and activities in Moraga.
Councilmember Sos provided comments regarding the appointment of new Councilmembers:
Brian Dolan, Graham Thiel and Lisa Maglio.
Councilmember Hillis thanked the Town for the bubble event at West Commons Park.
Vice Mayor Woehleke reported on his hiking vacation to Yosemite.
Mayor Onoda attended the Safeway store renovations ribbon cutting as well as the new student welcome event at Saint Mary's College. The Mayor announced that the Moraga Cookbook is now on sale at the library. The Mayor announced the mural outside of the Council Chamber has started.
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B. Town Manager
Town Manager, Mitnick referred Council to the Lamorinda Weekly to read a story featuring Councilmember Hillis. Mitnick also gave additional information on the benefits of the street pavement projects.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Ordinance Amending Moraga Center Specific Plan R-6 Zoning Waive the first reading and introduce by title only an Ordinance amending Chapter 8.32 of the Moraga Municipal Code implementing Program 4(b) in the 2023-2031 Moraga Housing Element and amending the development standards in the Moraga Center Specific Plan (MCSP) Six Dwelling Units Per Acre Multifamily Residential District (MCSP R-6) to facilitate housing production.
The MCSP R-6 Amendments are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b) and 15378
Mayor Onoda opened the Public Hearing; Staff member, Afshan Hamid and Consultant Barry Miller presented the Public Hearing item.
Council asked clarifying questions.
Dave Bruzzone provided public comment.
Council provided final comments.
ACTION:
Motion: Sos / Second: Hillis
Waive the first reading and introduce by title only an Ordinance amending Chapter 8.32 of the Moraga Municipal Code implementing Program 4(b) in the 2023-2031 Moraga Housing Element and amending the development standards in the Moraga Center Specific Plan (MCSP) Six Dwelling Units Per Acre Multifamily Residential District (MCSP R-6) to facilitate housing production.
Vote: (3-1-1); (no - Woehleke; absent - Shapiro)
Council went into recess at 6:45pm and resumed at 6:55pm.
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. Consultant Services Agreement Amendment No. 1 with Natural Capitalism Solutions, Inc. (dba "Clean Coalition" for Facilitating the Installation of Solar Microgrids through a Power Purchase Agreement Solicitation
Adopt a Resolution authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant Services Agreement for facilitating the installation of solar microgrids through a Power Purchase Agreement solicitation with Natural Capitalism Solutions, Inc. dba "Clean Coalition" of Santa Barbara, CA for the Town Facilities Energy Reliability Projects (CIP 23-108, 24-112, 25- 105) to increase compensation in the amount of $75,000 with a 15% contingency of $11,250 for a total contract amount not to exceed $86,250.
Staff member, Shawn Knapp, Craig Lewis with Clean Coalition and Larry Thies presented the item.
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Council asked clarifying questions.
CERT member, Steve Israel provided public comment.
Council provided final comments.
ACTION:
Motion: Sos / Second: Woehleke
Adopt Resolution authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant Services Agreement for facilitating the installation of solar microgrids through a Power Purchase Agreement solicitation with Natural Capitalism Solutions, Inc. dba "Clean Coalition" of Santa Barbara, CA for the Town Facilities Energy Reliability Projects (CIP 23-108, 24-112, 25-105) to increase compensation in the amount of $75,000 with a 15% contingency of $11,250 for a total contract amount not to exceed $86,250.
Vote: (4-0; absent - Shapiro)
B. Rheem Park Illustrative Design Standards
Staff requests that the Town Council receive and comment on the Draft Rheem Park Illustrative Design Standards. The Planning Commission reviewed the standards at its June 18, 2024, regular meeting. No formal action or adoption by the Town Council is required.
The document is a graphically formatted version of the Moraga Municipal Code (MMC) Objective Design Standards adopted by the Town Council in 2023. It does not modify any of the previously adopted standards and is intended primarily as a user-friendly guide to illustrate the standards with real world examples.
The project is covered under the comprehensive program-level environmental impact report (EIR) for the Comprehensive Advanced Planning Initiative, including related changes to zoning and standards in the Rheem Park area. No further CEQA analysis is required for the Illustrative Design Standards..
Staff member, Afshan Hamid and Consultant, Barry Miller presented the item.
Council received the report, asked clarifying questions and provided comments.
There were no comments from the public.
ACTION:
Council received the report.
10. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Onoda requested adding a future agenda item.
Council and staff discussion occurred
It was determined that the item is already being worked on by staff.
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11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
There were no informational items.
12. TOWN MANAGER FOLLOW-UP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Town Manager, Mitnick announced that street pavement projects were moving along.
13. ADJOURN TO SPECIAL MEETING - JOINT TOWN COUNCIL AND PLANNING
COMMISSION STUDY SESSION
Mayor Onoda adjourned the Regular meeting to the Study Session at 8:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted by:
Neavener
Amy Heavener, CMC
Town Clerk
Approved by the Town Council:
Teresa Onoda
Teresa Onoda,
Mayor
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