TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 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/Town Engineer 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.
October 23, 2024
Town Council Regular Meeting and Study Session 1
TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR and SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2024
AMENDED – Start Time from 6:30 PM to 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. Introduction of SMC President
B. SMC Museum
C. SMC Choral Group
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 October 09, 2024, Regular meeting of the Moraga Town Council.
Addendum to 6.1
October 23, 2024
Town Council Regular Meeting and Study Session 2
6.2 Adopt a Resolution:
1. Accepting as complete the Public Improvements for Subdivision 9381 - Moraga Town Center Homes, a project developed by Moraga 1 INV, LLC, in accordance with the Subdivision Improvement Agreement; and
2. Accepting the Offers of Dedication for Public Utility, Access, and Emergency Vehicle Access Easements on behalf of the public; and
3. Authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Certificate of Acceptance and the Town Engineer to record the Certificate of Acceptance; and
4. Finding that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21000, et seq. pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(a).
6.3 Adopt a Resolution:
1. Authorizing the Town Manager to execute the construction contract with E.E. Gilbert, Inc. for traffic striping, for the Highway Safety Improvement Project (HSIP) Cycles 10 (SA) & 11 (BCR & SA) (CIP 21- 410, 23-415, 23-416, & 24-407) in the amount of $1,075,213.46 and authorizing a 15% contingency for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,236,495.48; and
2. Authorize the Town Engineer to issue Construction Contract Change Orders up to the total amount not to exceed of $1,236,496 ($1,075,214 plus $161,282), if necessary; and
3. Increase appropriations in the in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Budget by $250,727 for construction expenditures in CIP 21-410, 23- 415, 23-416 & 24-407, from the following funding sources: $121,550 from Caltrans HSIP grant and $129,179 from Fund 210 Measure J 18%; and
4. Authorize the Town Engineer to issue Construction Contract Change Order No. 1 to eliminate electrical-related bid items in the amount of $263,088 from the construction contract; and
5. Finding that the construction work is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. 15301 (Class 1-Existing Facilities).
Addendum to 6.3
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES
October 23, 2024
Town Council Regular Meeting and Study Session 3
A. Council member Reports on AB1234 Activities, Council member Announcements
B. Town Manager
8. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. Pro-Housing Designation Draft Application to California Housing and Community Development
The Town Council is being requested to provide input for a Pro-Housing Designation draft application which is administered by Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). In advance of submitting a formal application, staff is providing Council and the public an opportunity to provide comments and feedback. Staff will bring a formal resolution at a later date. No action is requested at this time.
The project is not considered a project under CEQA 15378 (a)(2) as it is an activity undertaken through a public agency for the purposes of a grant.
Addendum to Item 9-A
10. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
A. Study Session on Draft General Plan 2040
Convene a study session on Draft Moraga General Plan 2040, which was released for public review on October 10, 2024. The Town Council will consider a Resolution to adopt the General Plan on November 13, 2024. This study session provides an opportunity to prepare for that Resolution through a review and discussion of the document. Staff requests that the Town Council provide feedback to staff as well as an opportunity for public comment. (CEQA: The Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Comprehensive Advanced Planning Initiative was certified by Town Council on January 25, 2023 - State Clearinghouse No 2022020106. An Addendum to the EIR has been prepared for General Plan 2040.)
Addendum to 10-A
Addendum to 10-A – part II
11. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
October 23, 2024
Town Council Regular Meeting and Study Session 4
13. TOWN MANAGER FOLLOW-UP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
14. ADJOURNMENT