TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2025
Steve Woehleke, Mayor
Kerry Hillis, Vice Mayor
Brian Dolan, Councilmember
Lisa Maglio, Councilmember
Graham Thiel, Councilmember
Executive Team
Scott Mitnick, Town Manager Denise Bazzano, Assistant Town Attorney Katie Bruner, Administrative Services Director Jon King, Police Chief Sonia Urzua, Planning Director Shawn Knapp, Public Works Director/Town Engineer Amy Heavener, Town Clerk Mackenzie Brady, Parks & Recreation Director Town of Moraga Mission Statement
The Town of Moraga is dedicated to preserving our semi-rural character, conserving open spaces, providing exceptional municipal services, fostering safety and resiliency, providing opportunities for development, and creating a vibrant, innovative, and sustainable community for all.
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.
May 28, 2025
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TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2025
5:30 PM
Town Council Chamber - 335 Rheem Boulevard, Moraga, CA
1. CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Woehleke and Vice Mayor Hillis
Councilmembers: Dolan, Maglio and Thiel
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Contra Costa County Library Commission
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 May 14, 2025 Regular meeting of the Moraga Town Council.
6.2 Move to Authorize the cancellation of the regular Town Council meeting on July 9, 2025.
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6.3 Review and Accept the Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee’s Independent Report to the Town Council regarding the sources and uses of the Measure K Transactions and Use Tax for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
6.4 Adopt a Resolution accepting two public art sculptures to be placed at West Commons Park, one public art sculpture to be placed at the Moraga Library, and one sculpture to be placed along the Lafayette Moraga Regional Trail; and authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Public Artwork Loan Agreement with Buddy Brodwin.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES
A. Councilmember Reports on AB1234 Activities, Councilmember Announcements B. Town Manager
8. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Proposed Amendments to the Moraga Zoning Ordinance Title 8 to Implement the 2023-2031 Moraga Housing Element
Waive the first reading and introduce by title only an Ordinance amending Title 8 of the Moraga Municipal Code. The proposed Ordinance implements various provisions of the 2023-2031 Moraga Housing Element; and determine that the proposed municipal code amendments are consistent with the certified FEIR prepared for the Comprehensive Advanced Planning initiative and are exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000, et seq.) (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378.
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. Establish a Town Council Fire Services Committee & Appoint Two Committee Members
Authorize the establishment of a Town Council Fire Services Committee and appoint two Councilmembers to serve on the Committee for the remainder of 2025.
B. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1979-1 Engineer's Report, Resolution declaring the Town's intention to levy and collect assessments, and set a public hearing for June 25, 2025 Adopt a Resolution:
1. Approving the Assessment District No. 1979-1, Town of Moraga Street Lighting (District) Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26; and May 28, 2025
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2. Declaring the Town of Moraga’s (Town’s) intention to levy and collect District assessments for FY 2025-26 and setting a Public Hearing date for June 25, 2025, to receive public input on the District and the proposed assessment, which is not proposed to increase from previous year.
10. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
12. TOWN MANAGER FOLLOW-UP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
13. ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORIAM OF RETIRED COUNTY SUPERVISOR
FEDERAL GLOVER