TOWN OF MORAGA
REGULAR MEETING
TOWN COUNCIL
Rovember, 191%4 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2024
MINUTES
5:30 PM
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 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Teresa Onoda.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Mayor, Teresa Onoda, Vice Mayor Steve Woehleke Kerry Hillis and Renata Sos
Councilmembers absent: David Shapiro
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Introduction of SMC President
Dr. Robert Thomas introduced himself and gave an update about the college.
B. Introduction of SMC President
Lauren MacDonald, Dean of the Library and Academic Resources and Britt Royer, Saint Mary's College Museum Curator presented the SMC Museum update.
Ellen Beans provided public comment.
C. SMC Choral Group
SMC Choral Group was unable to attend.
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
There were no public comments.
Town Council
Regular Meeting Minutes 1 October 23, 2024
5. ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA
ACTION:
Motion: Woehleke / Second: Hillis
Adoption of Meeting Agenda.
Vote: (4-0; Shapiro absent)
There were no public comments.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of Consent Items Removed for Discussion B. Acceptance of Consent Items
ACTION:
Motion: Woehleke / Second: Sos
Approve Consent Calendar with moditication to Item 6.1 as amended.
Vote: (4-0; Shapiro absent)
There were no public comments.
6.1 Approval of Minutes for the October 09, 2024, Regular meeting of the Moraga Town Council.
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 Engineerto 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
Town Council
Regular Meeting Minutes 2 October 23, 2024
4. Authorize the Town Engineerto 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).
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES
A. Council member Reports on AB1234 Activities, Council member Announcements Council member Sos provided overview of proposal to use of Moraga's RecycleSmart reserve to purchase recycled picnics tables and trash receptacles for Rancho Laguna Park. Board meeting is scheduled to hear the proposal the following day. Council member Sos also gave an update about the Moraga Cookbook.
Council member Hillis reported that his wife's cherry pie was included in the Moraga Cookbook.
Council member Hillis attended the Tri-Agency meeting pertaining to fire safety and provided a report. Hillis will be attending the upcoming MCE Board of Directors retreat and the RecycleSmart Board meeting.
Vice Mayor Woehleke attended the October 10, 2024 annual EBMUD work group. Vice Mayor brought a brochure to share with the Council and Staff. Vice Mayor Woehleke attended Cal Cities conference in Long Beach, CA and provided a brief overview of the presentations and meetings he attended during the conference.
Mayor Onoda commented that the fence at Rancho Laguna was reclaimed wood from the picnic tables. The Mayor reported that data gathered from Parks and Recreation showed there were 1,900 people who attended the 50th Anniversary Parade. The Mayor reported on the Ribbon Cutting for the mural outside of the Town Council chamber. A heart sculpture will be installed at West Commons Park as well as new owl boxes. The Mayor announced there will be a Ribbon Cutting scheduled for the trailhead as part of the East Bay Regional Park district at Canyon Rd.
B. Town Manager
Town Manager, Mitnick deferred his comments to the end of the meeting.
8. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
There were no Public Hearing items.
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 evelopment (HCD). In advance of submitting a formal application, staff is providir ouncil and the public an opportunity to provide comments and feedback. Staff will brir a formal resolution at a later date. No action is requested at this time.
Town Council
Regular Meeting Minutes 3 October 23, 2024
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.
Planning Director, Afshan Hamid presented the item; Council asked clarifying questions and provided feedback.
There were no public comments.
NO ACTION:
Council heard the report and provided feedback. There was no action requested, and no action
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 General Plan 2040.)
Planning Director, Afshan Hamid and Consultant, Barry Miller presented the item; Council asked clarifying questions and provided feedback.
NO ACTION:
Council heard the report and provided feedback. There was no action requested, and no action taken.
11. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
None.
13. TOWN MANAGER FOLLOW-UP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Town Manager, Mitnick reported out of SMC soccer. The Town of Moraga's Administrative Services Department received the GOA Cert of Achievement and Excellence for 2022-2023. CA Fire Safe Council awarded grant funding for the Town of Moraga. Town Manager, Mitnick
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Onoda adjourned the Town Council meeting at 7:29 PM.
Town Council
Regular Meeting Minutes 4 October 23, 2024
Respectfully submitted by:
leaviner
Amy Heavener, CMC
Town Clerk
Approved by the Town Council:
teresa Onada
Teresa Onoda,
Mayor
Town Council
Regular Meeting Minutes 5 October 23, 2024