TOWN OF MORAGA
REGULAR MEETING
TOWN COUNCIL
Rovember, 91% WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 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://ivestream.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: anD Slan, Lisa Niko and Grana Try lilis Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff Present: Town Manager, Scott Mitnick, Asst. Town Attorney, Denise Bazzano, Town Clerk, Amy Heavener, Administrative
Services Director, Katie Bruner, Planning Director, Sonia Urzua, Public Works Director, Shawn Knapp and Police
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Pride Month Proclamation
Council read the Pride Month Proclamation aloud.
Kari Marron and Kayce Rane provided public comments.
Council provided comments.
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Linda Max provided public comment.
5. ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA
ACTION:
Motion: Maglio / Second: Hillis
Adoption of the meeting agenda as shown.
Vote: (5-0)
There were no public comments.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Consideration of Consent Items Removed for Discussion Mayor Woehleke pulled item 6.4 and 6.6 from the Consent Agenda for clarification from staff.
6.4: Mayor Woehleke asked clarifying questions. Planning Staff members, Mio Mendez and Brian Horn presented additional information on the item.
6.6: Barry Miller from Barry Miller Consulting presented a revised version of the Ordinance and Council asked clarifying questions.
There were no public comments on either 6.4 or 6.6.
ACTION:
Motion: Woehleke / Second: Hillis
Adoption of Consent Calendar items 6.4 as shown.
Vote: (5-0)
Motion: Woehleke / Second: Hillis
After hearing changes, Council moved to postpone final adoption of an Ordinance amending Title 8 of the Moraga Municipal Code to the June 25, 2025 meeting.
Vote: (5-0)
b. Acceptance of Consent Items
ACTION:
Motion: Hillis / Second: Dolan
Adoption of Consent Calendar items 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 and 6.5 as shown.
Vote: (5-0)
There were no public comments.
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.
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;
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.
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
Council member Reports on AB1234 Activities, Council member Announcements Councilmember Thiel had no reports.
Councilmember Maglio attended the Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Councilmember Dolan will be resigning from the RecycleSmart Board and Council will hear an item appointing an alternate Councilmember to the RecyleSmart Board.
Vice Mayor Hillis made a personal statement as follows: "I want to make a clear statement that I stand with Governor Newsom and local law enforcement in their efforts to deescalate tensions caused by President Trump's large scale workplace raids around Los Angeles. I unequivocally support those peacefully demonstrating in Los Angeles and elsewhere in exercising their first amendment right to protest against this overreach of federal authority. Those who are inciting violence, be it from thousands of miles away, or much closer to our communities, and those who are engaging in criminal behavior must be held to account. I voice my strong support for the rule of law, our local police, our governor, our state, our republic, and our constitution. This should not be a controversial viewpoint.". Vice Mayor Hillis participated in a conference call regarding branding efforts with the City of Hayward and discussed how that could assist the Town of Moraga. He also participated in the Town Manager ad hoc review committee pertaining to the Town Manager's review. Vice Mayor Hillis participated on LFFA committee where they approved LFFA funds for Moraga's contribution to the Lamorinda Spirit Van. On June 7, 2025 Vice Mayor Hillis attended a fundraiser for Mark DeSaulnier at the home of Sue Noack, a member of the Pleasant Hill City Council.
Mayor Woehleke Attended the June Mayor's Conference in San Ramon where Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder, Kristen Connelly presented. The Mayor announced the first Moraga Park Foundation concert in the park. Concerts take place weekly on Thursdays through August.
Town Manager Mitnick deferred comments to the end of the meeting.
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.
Administrative Services Director, Katie Bruner presented the item.
Council asked clarifying questions.
There were no public comments.
ACTION:
Motion: Maglio / Second: Hillis
Adopt a resolution updating the Town of Moraga's Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 as presented.
Vote: (5-0)
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.
Town Manager, Scott Mitnick presented the item and Assistant Town Attorney, Denise Bazzano provided context on the item.
Council asked clarifying questions and engaged in discussion.
Vice Mayor Hillis thanked Town Staff for bringing the item forward and provided additional comment.
There were no public comments.
ACTION:
Motion: Hillis / Second: Dolan
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.
Vote: (5-0)
10. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
None.
12. TOWN MANAGER FOLLOW-UP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Town Manager, Mitnick acknowledged Parks & Recreation Director, Mackenzie Brady for her work on the Winter Holiday Policy item. Congratulated staff for the GOA Award. Town Martine: Mithik anest or write i, in a ager, gaick provided updates on Comi Center surrounding roads and streets.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Woehleke adjourned the Town Council Regular meeting at 6:40 PM.
Respectfully submitted by:
Aleavener Coon or Done
Amy Heavener, CMC
Town Clerk California Approved by the Town Counci:
Steve Woehleke, Mayor