TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 09, 2024
Teresa Onoda, Mayor
Steve Woehleke, Vice Mayor
Kerry Hillis, Councilmember
David Shapiro, Councilmember
Renata Sos, Councilmember
Executive Team
Scott Mitnick, Town Manager Denise Bazzano, Assistant Town Attorney Katie Bruner, Admin. Services Director Jon King, Police Chief Afshan Hamid, Planning Director Shawn Knapp, Public Works Director Amy Heavener, Town Clerk Mackenzie Brady, Parks & Recreation Director AGENDA ACCESS: The meeting agenda is posted on the following notice board locations:
329 Rheem Blvd.; Moraga Library located at 1500 St. Marys Rd.; The Hacienda located at 2100 Donald Drive; and Online at: https://www.moraga.ca.us/AgendaCenter
VIEWING OPTIONS: The Moraga Town Council meeting is scheduled to take place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. The meeting may be attended in person at 335 Rheem Blvd, Moraga, on Community Access Television (CATV) Comcast Channel 26; or by viewing the Town’s YouTube Live channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/@TownofMoraga335
PUBLIC INPUT: To provide input to the Town Council please submit comments via the following email address:
[email protected] up to two hours prior to the start of the meeting. Written comment cards will also be available for submission at the meeting. Individuals addressing the Town Council are requested to state their name and community of residence for the record. If further assistance is needed, please email the Town Clerk at [email protected] or call (925) 888-7021.
It is the policy of the Town of Moraga that Councilmembers, Town employees and meeting participants are to be treated with respect and dignity. Actual or perceived discrimination and/or harassment of a Councilmember, Town employee or others on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religious creed, sex or sexual orientation will not be tolerated.
CEQA STATEMENT: Unless stated otherwise on the agenda, every item on the agenda is exempt from CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(C), 15061(B)(3), 15273, 15378, 15301, 15323 and/or Public Resources Code Section 21065.
NOTICE: If you challenge a Town's zoning, planning, or other decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues 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- 888-7021). If sign assistance is needed or written material printed in a larger font or taped, advance notice is necessary. All meeting rooms are accessible to the disabled.
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TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 09, 2024
5:30 PM
Town Council Chamber - 335 Rheem Boulevard, Moraga, CA
1. CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Onoda and Vice Mayor Woehleke
Councilmembers: Hillis, Shapiro, and Sos
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation – Declaring October 2024 as Community Planning Month
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Time reserved for those in the audience who wish to address the Town Council on items which are not on the agenda. The Council cannot discuss details or vote on items not on the agenda. Your concerns may be referred to the Town Manager for a brief comment or for further review. Note: Public input pertaining to a specific item on the agenda may be made during consideration of that item.
5. ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of Consent Items Removed for Discussion B. Acceptance of Consent Items
6.1 Approval of Minutes for the September 25, 2024, Regular meeting of the Moraga Town Council.
6.2 Receive Accounts Payable Claims for: August 30, 2024 – September 27, 2024 ($1,904,190.98).
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6.3 Adopt a Resolution:
1. Authorizing a total Townwide Street Rehabilitation Street construction contract amount not to exceed $6,173,959 ($5,221,366 existing estimate + $379,978 [proposed construction work change order] + $572,615 [revised contingency]); and
2. Authorizing Town Manager to execute a construction contract change order for the 2023 and 2024 Townwide Street Rehabilitation Project (CIP 23-401) in the amount of $379,978 for additional street repair work, with minor contract revisions that may be approved by the Town Manager and Town Attorney to execute any other necessary documents to effectuate the terms of the construction contract; and
3. Authorizing an increase to the construction project’s contingency budget by $37,998 (10%) from $534,617 to $572,615; and
4. Authorizing a budget transfer of $495,000 from the remaining Annual Street Repairs Project Budget (CIP 23-405) to the 2023 and 2024 Street Rehabilitation Project (CIP 23-401); and
5. Finding that the additional construction work is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000, et seq. and the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. 15000 et. seq.), as this project is categorically exempt pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. 15301 (Class 1- Existing Facilities).
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES
A. Council member Reports on AB1234 Activities, Council member Announcements
B. Town Manager
8. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. $1,100,000 Safe Routes to Transit and Bay Trail Program Planning Grant Application
Adopt a resolution authorizing:
1. The Town Engineer to submit a $1,100,000 “Safe Routes to Transit and Bay Trail” (SR2TBT) Planning Grant Application” and supporting documentation to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority; and
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2. The Town Manager to execute an authorization letter to establish initial partnerships with the City of Orinda and Contra Costa Transportation Authority for the SR2TBT Grant Application and execute any resulting agreements and amendments regarding the grant partnerships; and
3. The Town Manager to execute a funding commitment letter for 20% matching funds for the SR2TBT Grant Application to be split between the Town of Moraga and City of Orinda; and
4. Finding technical studies and design work are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per §15306.
B. Proposed Amendment to Town Council Protocol 3.1 – Election of Council Officers
Adopt a resolution to amend Town Council Protocol 3.1 -- Election of Council Officers.
Addendum – Public Comments Received
10. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Addendum – Community Day Overview
12. TOWN MANAGER FOLLOW-UP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
13. ADJOURNMENT