TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 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.
June 11, 2025
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TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 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. Pride Month Proclamation
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: May 1, 2025 – May 29, 2025 ($1,093,113.90).
6.2 Approval of Minutes for the May 7, 2025 Lamorinda Tri-Cities Special meeting and the May 28, 2025 Regular meeting of the Moraga Town Council.
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6.3 Adopt a Resolution:
1. Approving a Grading Permit (GR-03-24), Hillside Development Permit (HDP-03-24), and Design Review Permit (DRB-07-24) for a landslide repair and slope stabilization on predevelopment average slopes of 25% or greater to repair a creek slope failure along Moraga Creek at the rear portion of property located at 275 Deerfield Drive; and
2. Finding the project exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under CEQA Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).
6.4 Adopt a Resolution:
1. Adopting the updated 2024 Contra Costa County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, Volume 2, Town of Moraga Annex, and
2. Finding the action exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies) and section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense).
6.5 Adopt a Resolution establishing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 list of streets to be funded by FY 2025-26 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Revenues per Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
6.6 Waive the Second Reading and Adopt an Ordinance amending Title 8 of the Moraga Municipal Code. The Ordinance implements various provisions of the 2023-2031 Moraga Housing Element and is attached to this report.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES
A. Councilmember Reports on AB1234 Activities, Councilmember Announcements B. Town Manager
8. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Updating the Town of Moraga’s Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025- 26 and Fiscal Year 2026-27
Adopt a resolution updating the Town of Moraga’s Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 and FY 2026-27.
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9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. Winter Holiday Display Policy
Adopt a Resolution approving a proposed Town of Moraga Winter Holiday Display Policy to establish guidelines for winter holiday displays at designated Town-owned properties.
10. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
12. TOWN MANAGER FOLLOW-UP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
13. ADJOURNMENT