TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 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 25, 2025
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TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 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. Proclamation – National Pollinators Week
B. Moraga Community Foundation Chalda Way Crosswalk Donation
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 the June 11, 2025 Special, Closed Session and Regular meetings of the Moraga Town Council.
Addendum to Item 6.1
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6.2 Waive the Second Reading and Adopt an Ordinance amending Title 8 of the Moraga Municipal Code to facilitate implementation of the 2023-2031 Moraga Housing Element.
6.3 Consider and Appoint Mayor Steve Woehleke to the Second seat on the RecycleSmart Board.
6.4 Authorize the Mayor to sign letters to both Senator Tim Grayson and Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan on behalf of Town Council opposing California Senate Bill 79 (Wiener) – Shifting land use authority from cities/towns to transit agencies.
Addendum to Item 6.4
6.5 Adopt Resolutions:
1. Establishing compensation and benefits packages; and
2. Approving the Memoranda of Understanding for Town of Moraga employees effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.
Addendum to Item 6.5
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES
A. Councilmember Reports on AB1234 Activities, Councilmember Announcements B. Town Manager
8. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Proposed Biennial FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget for the Hacienda de las Flores Adopt Resolutions approving:
1. The Biennial FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 Operating Budgets for the Hacienda de las Flores and related actions; and
2. The Biennial FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for the Hacienda de las Flores and related action.
B. Proposed Biennial FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget and Establishment the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Appropriations Limit
Adopt Resolutions:
1. Approving the Biennial FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 Operating Budget and other associated actions.
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2. Approving the Biennial FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan and other associated actions.
3. Establishing the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Appropriations Limit (Gann Limit) Addendum 1 to Item 8-B – Public Comment Received
Addendum 2 to Item 8-B – Correction to GANN Limit
C. Authorization to Levy Assessments for Assessment District 1979-1, Town of Moraga Street Lighting for Fiscal Year 2025-26
1. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the levy of the proposed assessments for Assessment District 1979-1, Town of Moraga Street Lighting (District) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 and to receive any input (including objections) to the proposed assessments; and
2. Adopt a Resolution confirming the Engineer’s Report for the District, approving the District assessments and Assessment Diagram, and ordering the levy and collection of District Assessments for FY 2025-26.
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan Agreement Award Adopt a Resolution authorizing:
1. The Town Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC (WRT) in an amount not-to-exceed $300,036 to provide consulting services for the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan;
2. A project contingency in the amount of $45,000, for a total contract not to exceed $345,036, and authorization for the Town Manager to execute contract amendments within this contingency if necessary;
3. A determination that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15306 (Class 6 – basic data collection, research).
B. Accessory Dwelling Unit Accelerator Program Launch
Receive Accessory Dwelling Unit Accelerator Program information.
10. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
12. TOWN MANAGER FOLLOW-UP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
13. ADJOURNMENT