TOWN OF MORAGA
REGULAR MEETING
TOWN COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12,
2025
MINUTES
5:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Councilmember Lisa Maglio, Councilmember Graham Thiel and Councilmember Steve Woehleke.
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Kerry Hillis and Vice Mayor Brian Dolan.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS
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://livestream.com/moraga
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBER
335 RHEEM BOULEVARD
MORAGA, CA
The regular meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM by Mayor, Steve Woehleke. 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" Council read the proclamation aloud and presented the Proclamation.
Trudy Barron from the Acalanes chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) provided comment.
There were no additional public comments.
3b. MOFD Station 42 Firewise Landscaping Demo Garden
MOFD District 3 Board member, Steve Danziger presented the item.
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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 Boards/Committees/Commissions Interview and Appointment Policy
6.3 Award of Contract for Augusta Drive Storm Drain Repairs to FJ&I Engineering, Inc
6.4 Art in Public Spaces Committee Charter Amendments and Mission Statement Creation
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions and provided comments.
There were no additional public comments.
There were no public comments.
There were no public comments.
ACTION:
Motion: Thiel/ Second: Maglio
Adoption of the meeting agenda as presented.
Vote: (3-0)
Mayor Woehleke pulled item 6.2 for further clarification and feedback.
There were no public comments on either action.
ACTION:
Motion: Woehleke/ Second: Maglio
Approve Consent item 6.2 with a modification to the policy to specify that special meetings for interviews will not typically be video recorded, however the Board/Committee/Commission appointments will take place at a subsequent regular public meeting.
Vote: (3-0)
ACTION:
Motion: Maglio/ Second: Thiel
Approve Consent items 6.1, 6.3 and 6.4 as presented.
Vote: (3-0)
Councilmember Maglio attended a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce as a Council liaison. Councilmember Maglio provided an update regarding the Moraga Chamber’s annual turkey trot which will be held at Moraga Country Club. Councilmember Maglio Town Council
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8a. Proposed Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Moraga Municipal Code Chapter
15.05 “Building Codes” of Title 15 and Adopt by Reference Certain Sections of Contra Costa County Ordinance No. 2025-19, which Adopts the 2025 California Building Code Standards with Changes, Additions, and Deletions 8b. Proposed Amendments to Title 8 of the Moraga Municipal Code (Planning and Zoning) related to Scenic Corridors
reported there is an also an opportunity to donate to families and individuals in need of food this season using the Moraga Chamber’s website.
Councilmember Thiel – attended the first home SMC basketball game of the season as well as October’s Art in Public Spaces meeting as the Council liaison. Councilmember Thiel also attended Campolindo’s Girls Varsity Volleyball game.
Mayor Woehleke attended the Lions Club, Kiwanis Club, Moraga Country Club, Moraga Garden Club, Firewise Community and Lamorinda Movers where he presented the State of the Town address. Mayor Woehleke plans to present to the Moraga Youth Involvement Committee as well as the Moraga Citizens Network. Mayor Woehleke is working on the Lamorinda Wildfire Marketing Plan update alongside the other Mayors in Lamorinda. The Mayor thanked the Town for keeping Corliss safe during Halloween. Mayor Woehleke attended the Veterans Day celebration at the Commons park.
Town Manager Mitnick commented on his attendance at the Cal Cities conference in Long Beach and his attendance at the ICMA conference in Tampa, FL. He noticed AI and technology were recurring themes throughout both conferences.
Planning Director, Sonia Urzua presented the item.
Council provided final comments on the item and read aloud the Public Hearing details for the vote.
There were no public comments.
ACTION:
Motion: Woehleke/ Second: Maglio
Approve item 8a as presented.
Vote: (3-0)
Consultant Barry Miller, Barry Miller Consulting presented the item.
Council asked clarifying questions and provided initial feedback.
The Town Manager provided further clarification and comments on the item.
Mayor Woehleke read Vice Mayor Hillis’ comments into the record and provided his own final comments on the item.
Councilmember Maglio provided final comments on the item.
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3 9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
10. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
12. TOWN MANAGER FOLLOW-UP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted by:
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Amy Heavener, CMC
Town Clerk
Approved by the Town Council:
Councilmember Thiel provided final comments on the item.
Mayor Woehleke summarized the Council comments and lead a discussion on each decision point of the item.
There were no public comments.
ACTION:
Motion: Woehleke/ Second: Thiel
With the additional language proposed by staff to amend section 8.132.060.
Vote: (3-0)
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None.
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Town Manager Mitnick announced a project moving forward for senior affordable housing and the ground breaking for Grocery Outlet. The GHAD meeting will be held on November 19, 2025. The next Regular Council meeting will occur on December 10, 2025. Finally, the Town Manager announced that Public Works Director, Shawn Knapp is planning to retire.
Public Works Director, Shawn Knapp provided comments regarding the announcement of his retirement.
Council provided additional comments regarding Director Knapp’s retirement.
Mayor Woehleke adjourned the Town Council Regular meeting to closed session at 8:01 PM.
A signed copy of the meeting minutes is available in the Town Clerk's office.
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Steve Woehleke, Mayor
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