TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 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 VACANT, 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.
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TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 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. PRESENTATION(S)
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 Receive Accounts Payable Claims for: November 5, 2024 – November 26, 2024 ($640,363.25).
6.2 Approval of Minutes for the October 23, 2024 and November 13, 2024 Regular meetings of the Moraga Town Council.
6.3 Adopt a Resolution approving the Employee Salary Schedule dated and effective January 1, 2025.
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6.4 Adopt a Resolution to accept and file the AB 1600 Development Impact Fees Annual Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, in conformance with Government Code Sections 66000-66008 and make findings regarding funds collected but not expended.
6.5 Review and Accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Memorandum on Internal Control, Required Communications, and Annual Gann Act Budget Appropriations Limit Calculation reports for the year ending June 30, 2024.
6.6 Adopt a Resolution accepting two public art sculptures to be placed at West Commons Park; authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Public Artwork Donation Agreement with Doug Heine and Amy Evans-McClure; and appropriating $1,000 in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Art in Public Spaces Fund (Fund134) Budget.
Addendum to 6.6
6.7 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Town Manager to purchase a new 2023 Dodge Durango (Pursuit Utility) police vehicle for $47,710.39 from Elk Grove Auto pursuant to the Town of Moraga Purchasing Policy.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES
A. Councilmember Reports on AB1234 Activities, Council member Announcements B. Town Manager
8. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)
9. DEPARTMENT REPORT(S)
A. Mayor Teresa Onoda Year in Review
B. Reorganization of the Town Council - Nomination and Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor
Reorganize the Town Council, administer the Oath of Office to incoming Councilmembers, elect a Mayor and Vice Mayor for the ensuing twelve (12) month period, and allow remarks and recognition of incoming Councilmembers.
C. Cancelation of Regular Town Council Meetings on January 8 & 22, 2025 and Scheduling a New Special Meeting on January 15, 2025 Authorize the cancellation of the regular Town Council meetings on January 8, 2025 and January 22, 2025; and schedule a special Town Council meeting on January 15, 2025.
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10. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
12. TOWN MANAGER FOLLOW-UP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
13. ADJOURNMENT