TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2025
Steve Woehleke, Mayor
Kerry Hillis, Vice Mayor
Brian Dolan, Councilmember
Lisa Maglio, Councilmember
Graham Thiel, Councilmember
Scott Mitnick, Town Manager
Katie Bruner, Admin. Services Director
Sonia Urzua, Planning Director
Amy Heavener, Town Clerk
Denise Bazzano, Assistant Town Attorney
Jon King, Police Chief
Shawn Knapp, Public Works Director
Mackenzie Brady, Parks & Recreation Director
Executive Team
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.
September 24, 2025
Town Council Special Meeting Open Session (Interviews)
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TOWN COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING OPEN SESSION
(INTERVIEWS)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2025
4:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
3. SPECIAL MEETING - OPEN SESSION
3a. Staff recommends Council interview the following applicants:
Teresa Onoda for an open seat replacing one voting Community member on the Art in Public Spaces Committee for the duration of the term which expires March 2026; and
Susan Wright for an open seat as the delegate from the Town of Moraga on the Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging for the duration of the term which expires September 2026.
4. ADJOURNMENT
TOWN OFFICES, PEAR CONFERENCE ROOM
329 RHEEM BOULEVARD
MORAGA, CA
ROLL CALL
Time reserved for those in the audience who wish to address the Town Council on item(s) on this agenda.
September 24, 2025
Town Council Special Meeting Open Session (Interviews)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers
From: Amy Heavener, Town Clerk
Subject: Candidate Interviews for Town of Moraga Art in Public Spaces Committee and Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging
Meeting Date: September 24, 2025
TOWN OF MORAGA STAFF REPORT
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council interview the following applicants:
Teresa Onoda for an open seat replacing one voting Community member on the Art in Public Spaces Committee for the duration of the term which expires March 2026; and Susan Wright for an open seat as the delegate from the Town of Moraga on the Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging for the duration of the term which expires September 2026.
BACKGROUND
There are two committee vacancies which need to be filled. There is one vacancy on the Town of Moraga's Art in Public Spaces Committee because the member resigned; and one vacancy on the Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging because the member resigned.
The Art in Public Spaces Committee’s mission is to bring the arts to Moraga. This could be in the form of sculpture, painting, poetry, video, pottery, murals, dance, or music. The Committee's goal is to put a spotlight on the arts, making the arts an everyday experience.
The Art in Public Spaces Committee (APSC) consists of seven members appointed by the Town Council and includes liaisons from Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, and Town Council. The remaining members are residents of Moraga.
The Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging's mission is to advocate for programs, legislation, and policies that support older adults, while also educating the community about the many resources offered by local non-profits and government agencies.
The Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging also serves in an advisory capacity to the 3 Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on issues important to our aging population.
The Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging consists of 19 local committee seats which are appointed by city or local committee appointment.
DISCUSSION
The Town of Moraga has received notification of the resignation of Julie Staff, a voting Community member on the Art in Public Spaces Committee as well as notification of the resignation of Francisco Benavides, on the Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging.
Staff advertised the openings and received one application for the open seat on the Art in Public Spaces Committee as well as one application for the open seat on the Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging.
Town Council is being asked to review the applications, conduct interviews and consider the applicants for appointment on the respective committees.
The appointments would be for the unexpired term on the Art in Public Spaces Committee, which ends March 1, 2026 and for the unexpired term on the Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging for a term which ends September 1, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT
These are a volunteer positions. There are no direct costs associated with these appointments.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
The appointment of Committee/Commission members is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq., and the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal.Code Regs 15000 et seq.) as this is not a "project" that may cause a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Do not interview the applicants keep the seats open in order to receive further applications; or
2. Do neither and provide alternate direction to staff.
NEXT STEPS
Depending upon the outcome of the interviews, Council will either appoint the selected applicants to their respective seats at the regular Town Council meeting on September 24, 2025; or staff will hold the positions open and seek additional applicants.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - T Onoda - Art in Public Spaces Application Attachment B - S Wright Advisory Council on Aging Application Attachment C - S Wright - Advisory Council on Aging Resume 4 5
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Attachment B
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Susan Wright
Moraga, CA 94556
415-961-1638 | [email protected]
Experienced social work professional with a Master’s degree in Social Work and a specialization in aging. Proven track record in delivering impactful case management and strategic consulting for mission-driven organizations. Formerly with Napa County Services for Older Adults, Catholic Charities, and AARP, with deep expertise supporting older adult populations through direct services, policy advocacy, and organizational strategy. Skilled in integrating client-centered practice with systems-level thinking to drive equity and innovation in aging and social impact work.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Silver Oak Collective June 2025 - Present
Founder & Care Manager
Provide medical case management
Serve as a care manager to individuals and their families Support and coach seniors and their families on overall wellness: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual Cloud for Good September 2019 – June 2025
Senior Director, Technical Program Management (January 2024- June 2025) Salesforce Apprenticeship Program Director (December 2021-December 2023) Director of Professional Services (September 2019- November 2021) Led internal sales and service operations at a Salesforce Summit Partner, driving efficiency across business systems, delivery excellence, and employee enablement
Designed and scaled the Talent for Good apprenticeship program, advancing workforce development and expanding service capabilities
Lead learning and development team, established clear methodology resources and training for consultants Directed consulting operations, overseeing multiple Salesforce implementation projects and managing a highperforming consulting team Partnered with sales teams on proposals and client presentations, contributing to revenue growth and client acquisition
Managed a cross-functional team, overseeing performance management, coaching, and disciplinary actions ECHO Technology Solutions October 2014- August 2019
Managing Director, Professional Services (March 2017-August 2019) Technical Program Manager (October 2014- April 2017)
Reported directly to the CEO, owning accountability for Services Team operational excellence, client success, and business unit profitability
Scaled the Software Development team from 7 to 22 full-time employees, driving revenue growth from $420K to $2.8M annually
Led a global team of Developers, Engineers, Consultants, and Project Managers across offices in the U.S., India, Bosnia, and Bulgaria
Developed executive and departmental dashboards to track key performance indicators and align with annual strategic objectives
Built a scalable sales engineering function and formalized handoff processes to ensure seamless transitions from sales to service delivery
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Launched new service offerings and pricing models, contributing to branding and overall go-to-market strategy Heller Consulting October 2012-October 2014
Senior Consultant - Salesforce
As Product Manager, defined requirements, created roadmap, managed design, implementation, testing, and releases on a variety of projects including Roadmaps and Implementations As Business Analyst, gathered requirements, developed system design documents, and configured Salesforce for improved business processes leveraging Salesforce and conducted UAT and training Collaborated with clients to design and deliver end-user training programs for change management and user adoption; developed monitoring reports to measure effectiveness and ongoing needs Napa County Services for Older Adults June 2011- October 2012 Program Operations Analyst
Led strategic planning and oversaw the successful conversion to a new program database (CMIPS II) as project manager for the division.
Managed key performance indicator data across seven programs; designed scalable tools to streamline and automate data collection and analysis.
Conducted regular research and data analysis; delivered actionable insights and presentations to Leadership to support strategic decision making.
Supported fiscal operations including budgeting, contract management, project costing, and financial projections for the division.
Played a key role in policy development by facilitating stakeholder discussions, drafting policies, interpreting regulations, and ensuring program compliance.
Room to Read June 2007-June 2011
Global Program Operations Senior Associate
Supported the Chief of Operations in strategic and annual planning, and led the design and execution of monitoring, evaluation, and learning initiatives to inform organizational strategy. Spearheaded the adoption of a Salesforce-based programs database; defined business rules, shaped interface functionality, created user manuals and training materials, and developed decision-making reports. Streamlined key program planning and reporting processes, enhancing tools for annual planning, budgeting ($50M), and quarterly reporting, resulting in improved operational efficiency and data-driven decision making.
EDUCATION
University of California at Davis | Davis, CA
B.A. Communication; B.A. Spanish
Columbia University | New York, NY
M.S. Social Work: Social Enterprise Administration & Aging
LANGUAGES
Spanish: Advanced proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified ScrumMaster – Scrum Alliance
Salesforce Certified AI Agentforce Specialist
Salesforce Certified Business Analyst
Salesforce Certified System Administrator
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