TOWN OF MORAGA
REGULAR MEETING
TOWN COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 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
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, David Shapiro and Renata Sos
Councilmembers absent:
None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of Proclamations Honoring the Town of Moraga’s 50th Anniversary Assemblymember, Rebecca Baur-Kahan presented a Proclamation in honor of the Town of Moraga’s 50th Anniversary.
Ward 3 Director, Marguerite Young and Community Affairs Representative, Joe Voelker presented a Proclamation in honor of the Town of Moraga’s 50th Anniversary.
Supervisor Candace Anderson’s Liaison to Moraga, Jill Ray presented a Proclamation in honor of the Town of Moraga’s 50th Anniversary.
MOFD Board Member, Greg Hasler presented a Proclamation in honor of the Town of Moraga’s 50th Anniversary.
ACTION:
Motion: Sos / Second: Woehleke
Move Approval of Consent Item 6.2 (Approve a Proclamation recognizing Dave Winnacker’s Service to the Moraga-Orinda Fire District) to immediately following item 3-A.
Vote: (5-0)
Town Council read the Proclamation Recognizing Dave Winnacker’s service to the Moraga-Orinda Fire District.
Town Council and Town Manager provided personal comments.
Fire Chief, Dave Winnacker provided comment.
Presentation of Commendation Honoring Afshan Hamid
Town Council read the Commendation Recognizing Afshan Hamid’s service to the Town of Moraga.
Planning Director, Afshan Hamid provided comment.
Town Council and Town Manager provided personal comments.
Shawn Knapp, Ellen Beans, Marti Roach and Daniel Kahn provided public comments.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
There were no public comments.
ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA
ACTION:
Motion: Sos / Second: Woehleke
Adoption of Meeting Agenda.
Vote: (5-0)
There were no public comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consideration of Consent Items Removed for Discussion
ACTION:
Council member Hillis pulled Consent Item 6.4 in order to abstain.
Vice Mayor Woehleke pulled Consent Items: 6.5 & 6.6 to ask clarifying questions.
Public Works Director, Shawn Knapp provided further clarification on Consent Item 6.5.
Council and Town Manager provided comments on Consent Item 6.5.
Planning Director, Afshan Hamid provided further clarification on Consent Item 6.6.
There was no public comment for Consent Item 6.5.
William Weber provided public comment on Consent Item 6.6.
Acceptance of Consent Items
ACTION:
Motion: Woehleke / Second: Sos
Approve Consent Calendar Items: 6.1, 6.3 & 6.7.
Vote: (5-0)
ACTION:
Motion: Sos / Second: Woehleke
Approve Consent Calendar Item 6.4.
Vote: (4-0, Hillis abstained)
ACTION:
Motion: Woehleke / Second: Hillis
Approve Consent Calendar Items 6.5 & 6.6.
Vote: (5-0)
6.1 Receive Accounts Payable Claims for: October 03, 2024 – October 31, 2024 ($3,162,375.02).
6.2 Approve a Proclamation recognizing Dave Winnacker’s Service to the Moraga-Orinda Fire District.
6.3 Adopt a Resolution accepting and appropriating RecycleSmart Diversion Incentive Funds for the demolition and installation of Rancho Laguna picnic tables and the purchase of Moraga Commons trash receptacles and picnic tables; executing a contract with Noblewins to purchase recycled content picnic tables in an amount not to exceed $95,000.
6.4 Adopt a Resolution accepting the Hacienda Fence Projects (CIPs 22-314 and 23-304) as completed by Bailey Fence Company (Hayward, CA) and authorizing the Town Manager to execute the Notice of Completion.
6.5 Adopt a Resolution approving Contract Change orders totaling $612,558 and a $623,000 Measure K Fund Budget transfer in support of the Townwide Street Rehabilitation Project (CIP 23-401).
6.6 Adopt a Resolution authorizing submittal of a Draft Prohousing Designation application, which is administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
6.7 Adopt a Resolution to purchase a replacement body worn camera system from Axon, Inc. under a five (5) year services and purchasing agreement for a total cost of $68,270.43, including applicable sales tax, pursuant to the Town of Moraga Purchasing Policy.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES
Council member Reports on AB1234 Activities, Council member Announcements Council member Sos provided overview of the 50th Anniversary activities throughout the year and thanked Mayor Onoda, Vera Kochan, Susan Sperry, Anna Moon, Holly Hartz and the community. Announced the Moraga Chamber of Commerce is looking for Board members. Loard’s ice cream is open for business! Council member Hillis reported he has been appointed by the League of CA Cities to the Transportation Communications and Public Works committee.
Council member Shapiro provided an update pertaining to ongoing contract negotiations at the Lamorinda School Buss Committee.
Vice Mayor Woehleke attended the time capsule celebration.
Mayor Onoda spoke at a variety of events: the time capsule celebration, Moraga Movers and the Sunrise Rotary.
Town Manager
Police Chief Jon King provided an update on an incident at Campolindo High School that turned out to be unfounded.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
Proposed 2025-2040 Moraga General Plan
Adopt a resolution approving the proposed 2025-2040 Moraga General Plan and an addendum to the Comprehensive Advanced Planning Initiative Environmental Impact Report. (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 and is discussed in this staff report.) Planning Director, Afshan Hamid and Consultant, Barry Miller presented the item; Council asked clarifying questions and provided feedback.
A member of the public asked various questions and Planning Director, Afshan Hamid answered the questions.
Public Comment was provided by Rose Baxter and Marti Roach.
ACTION:
Motion: Sos / Second: Hillis
Approve Public Hearing Item 8-A.
Vote: (5-0)
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
None.
TOWN MANAGER FOLLOW-UP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public Works Director, Shawn Knapp presented an update on Corliss Drive Road Stabilization.
Town Manager, Mitnick announced future meetings and events.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Onoda adjourned the Town Council meeting at 7:53 PM.
Respectfully submitted by:
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Amy Heavener, CMC
Town Clerk
Approved by the Town Council:
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Teresa Onoda,
Mayor
Town Council
Regular Meeting Minutes 2 October 23, 2024