TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 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. 1 November 12, 2025
Town Council Regular Meeting
TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025
5:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
5. ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6.1 Receive Accounts Payable Claims for: October 2, 2025 – October 30, 2025 ($518,360.55).
6.2 Adopt by minute order, an Interview and Appointment Policy for Town of Moraga Boards, Committees and Commissions.
6.3 Adopt a Resolution:
1. Authorizing the Town Manager to execute the construction contract with FJ&I
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBER
335 RHEEM BOULEVARD
MORAGA, CA
ROLL CALL
3a. Proclamation - 70th Anniversary of Rosa Parks’ Refusal to Give Up Her Seat on a Bus in Montgomery, Alabama "Illuminating Our Path to Civil Rights" 3b. MOFD Station 42 Firewise Landscaping Demo Garden
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.
A. Consideration of Consent Items Removed for Discussion B. Acceptance of Consent Items
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Engineering, Inc. for Augusta Drive Storm Drain Repairs, for the 2025 Street Rehabilitation Project (CIP 25-401) in the amount of $135,000 and authorizing a 15% ($20,250) contingency for a total not-to-exceed amount of $155,250;
2. Authorizing the Town Engineer to issue Construction Contract Change Orders up to the total amount not to exceed $20,250, if necessary; and
3. Finding that the construction work is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. 15301 (Class 1- Existing Facilities).
6.4 Adopt a Resolution amending the Art in Public Spaces Committee (APSC) Charter to:
1. Update the membership composition to include five (5) voting community members who live or work in Moraga and one (1) non-voting Town Council Liaison;
2. Remove designated positions for the Park and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission; and
3. Approve the Art in Public Spaces Committee Mission Statement.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES
8. PUBLIC HEARING
8a. It is recommended that the Town Council take the following actions:
1. Waive the first reading and introduce by title only an ordinance repealing and replacing MMC Chapter 15.04 “Building Codes” of Title 15 and adopting by reference certain sections of Contra Costa County Ordinance No. 2025-19, which adopts the 2025 California Building Code, the 2025 California Residential Code, the 2025 California Electrical Code, the 2025 California Mechanical Code, the 2025 California Plumbing Code, the 2025 California Energy Code, the 2025 California Historical Building Code, the 2025 California Existing Building Code and the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code with changes, additions and deletions, with adoption of findings to justify stricter construction standards to address local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions as authorized by Health and Safety Code sections 17958.5 and 18941.5.
2. Find the ordinance exempt from review pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b) (5) of the California Environmental Quality Act; and
3. Set a public hearing date of January 14, 2026, for the adoption of the ordinance. 8b. Waive the first reading and introduce by title only an Ordinance amending Title 8 of A. Councilmember Reports on AB1234 Activities, Councilmember Announcements B. Town Manager
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the Moraga Municipal Code (MMC). The Ordinance implements Program 32 of the 2023-2031 Moraga Housing Element.
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
10. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
12. TOWN MANAGER FOLLOW-UP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
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