TOWN OF MORAGA
REGULAR MEETING
TOWN COUNCIL
Rovember, 191% WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2025
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 PM by Mayor, Steve Woehleke.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Mayor, Steve Woehleke, Vice Mayor Kerry Hillis Brian Dolan and Lisa Maglio
Councilmembers absent: Councilmember Graham Thiel
Staff Present: Town Manager, Scott Mitnick, Asst. Town Attorney, Denise Bazzano, Town Clerk, Amy Heavener, Police Chief, Jon
King, Administrative Services Director, Katie Bruner, Parks & Recreation Director, Mackenzie Brady, Public Works
Director, Shawn Knapp, Sr. Engineer, Nate Levine
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS
None.
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
There were no public comments.
5. ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA
ACTION:
Motion: Hillis / Second: Dolan
Adoption of the meeting agenda as shown.
Vote: (4-0-1: Thiel absent)
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Consideration of Consent Items Removed for Discussion No items were pulled for discussion.
b. Acceptance of Consent Items
ACTION:
Motion: Maglio / Second: Dolan
Adoption of the Consent Calendar as shown.
Vote: (4-0-1: Thiel absent)
6.1 Approval of Minutes for the April 9, 2025 Special, Closed Session and Regular meetings of the Moraga Town Council.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES
Council member Reports on AB1234 Activities, Council member Announcements Councilmember Dolan attended the Fire Safety Special meeting on April 21st as well as attending Cal Cities East Bay Division meeting featuring speakers Senate Pro Tem, Mike McGuire and State Senator, Tim Grayson.
Councilmember Maglio attended a Moraga Daisy Troop 30253 Democracy Badge ceremony on Sunday, April 13th in the Council chamber. Councilmember Maglio also attended the Moraga Youth Involvement Committee meeting and a legislative committee meeting for RecycleSmart pertaining to land use.
Vice Mayor Hillis announced the County Connections board approval of free rides for youth for the summer! County Connection developed a federal advocacy group pertaining to funding. Will be attending the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) conference. Vice Mayor Hillis also attended the Daisy Troop Democracy Badge ceremony on April 13th. Reported out on the Cal Cities East Bay Division meeting. State Senator, Tim Grayson was in attendance and recommended forming a Lamorinda stakeholder group, meeting quarterly pertaining to emergency response and fire safety. Vice Mayor, Hillis reviewed other funding options for roadway safety and improvements pertaining to emergency preparedness. Vice Mayor, Hillis offered thanks for Police Chief, Jon King and Fire Chief, Jeff Isaacs for their participation at the Emergency Preparedness Community meeting that took place on Monday, May 21st, 2025.
Mayor Woehleke attended the Emergency Preparedness meeting on Monday, April 21st. Mayor Woehleke highlighted the importance of the meeting. Mayor Woehleke also attended the 22nd annual Art Competition hosted by Congressman DeSaulnier. Mayor Woehleke also attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the cancer support center in Lafayette which will focus on emotional and social aspects of a cancer journey.
Town Manager Mitnick deferred comments to the end.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Annual Report on Employee Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Efforts (AB 2561 Compliance)
Hold a public hearing to receive input on the Town's vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts.
Administrative Services Director, Katie Bruner presented the item.
Council asked clarifying questions and provided final comments.
Mayor Woehleke opened the Public Hearing for public comments.
There were no public comments.
Town Manager, Mitnick provided comments.
Mayor Woehleke closed the Public Hearing.
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. Traffic Safety Program Update
Review and provide input on the proposed Traffic Safety Program, as part of the development of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 (FY26) and FY 2026-27 (FY27) Capital Improvement Program.
Public Works Director, Shawn Knapp introduced the item and Sr. Engineer, Nate Levine presented the item.
Council asked clarifying questions and provided comments throughout the presentation.
Council provided final comments.
There were no public comments and there was no Council action required.
B. Asset Replacement Five-Year Plan
Review and provide input on the proposed Asset Replacement Plan.
Parks & Recreation Director, Mackenzie Brady presented the item.
Council asked clarifying questions and provided comments.
The Town Manager provided his comments.
Council provided final comments.
There were no public comments and there was no Council action required.
10. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Vice Mayor Hillis requested a future agenda item discussing whether or not staff should research feasibility of establishing an emergency evacuation road connecting Moraga to San Ramon via the 1.6 miles of fire road that separates the two communities, considering the benefits of legislation such as AB-66 to make the concept possible.
ACTION:
Motion: Hillis / Second: Woehleke
Adoption of the meeting agenda as shown.
Vote: (4-0-1: Thiel absent)
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
None.
12. TOWN MANAGER FOLLOW-UP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Town Manager, Mitnick announced the date of the Lamorinda Tri-Cities meeting (5/7/25) and touched upon items scheduled for the next Council meeting which is scheduled to take place on May 14th , 2025.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Woehleke adjourned the Town Council Regular meeting at 7:21 PM.
Respectfully submitted by:
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Amy Heavener, CMC
Town Clerk Approved by the Town Council:
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Steve Woehleke, Mayor