TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 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 December 10, 2025
Town Council Regular Meeting
TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2025
5:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
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 31, 2025 – November 25, 2025 ($604,176.30).
6.2 Approval of Minutes for the October 15, 2025 Regular and Special meetings and the November 12, 2025 Regular meeting of the Moraga Town Council.
6.3 Approval of a Proclamation in Honor of the 2025 Don Jenkins Service Award Recipient, Barbara Papini.
6.4 Waive the second reading and adopt an Ordinance amending Title 8 of the Moraga Municipal Code to implement Program 32 of the 2023-2031Moraga Housing Element and Action CD-C1 of the Moraga General Plan Community Design Element Regarding Scenic Corridors.
AMENDED
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBER
335 RHEEM BOULEVARD
MORAGA, CA
A. Commendation in Honor of the Retirement of Shawn Knapp 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
2 December 10, 2025
Town Council Regular Meeting
6.5 Adopt a Resolution:
1. Authorizing the Town Manger to execute a Consultant Services Contract to NCE for preliminary engineering design and environmental services for the Canyon Road Sinkhole Repair and Culvert Replacement Project (CIP 23-201 and ER-15J9) in the amount not to exceed $384,198, subject to approval as to form by the Town Attorney.
2. Authorizing a twenty percent (20%) contingency for preliminary engineering in the amount of $76,840, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $461,038, and authorized the Town Engineer to execute change orders within this contingency as necessary
3. Appropriating $17,000 of Gas Tax (Fund 205) funds and $408,000 of FHWA funds in CIP 23-201 for a total project budget of $1,286,000;
4. Finding that the recommended design and study work is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section §15306.
6.6 Adopt a Resolution to accept and file the Development Impact Fee Annual Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, in conformance with Government Code Sections 66000-66008 and make findings regarding funds collected but not expended.
6.7 Review and accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Memorandum on Internal Control, Required Communications, and Annual Gann Act Budget Appropriations Limit Calculation reports for the year ending June 30, 2025.
6.8 Adopt a Resolution approving the Employee Salary Schedule dated and effective January 1, 2026.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES
8. PUBLIC HEARING
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
9A. The Year in Review by Mayor Steve Woehleke
9B. Reorganize the Town Council and elect a Mayor and Vice Mayor for the ensuing twelve (12) month period.
10. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
12. TOWN MANAGER FOLLOW-UP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
3 December 10, 2025
Town Council Regular Meeting