TOWN OF MORAGA
REGULAR MEETING
TOWN COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10,
2025
MINUTES
5:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Kerry Hillis, Vice Mayor Brian Dolan, Councilmember Lisa Maglio, Councilmember Graham Thiel and Councilmember Steve Woehleke.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
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
AMENDED
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBER
335 RHEEM BOULEVARD
MORAGA, CA
A. Commendation in Honor of the Retirement of Shawn Knapp Town Manager, Scott Mitnick introduced the Commendation honoring Shawn Knapp in his retirement.
Council gave their comments pertaining to Shawn Knapp’s retirement.
Council read the commendation aloud and presented it to retiring Public Works Director, Shawn Knapp.
Former Mayor Teresa Onoda, Cherise Khaund of Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer Kahan’s office, and Supervisor Candace Andersen provided public comment.
Public Works Director, Shawn Knapp provided comment.
Karl Davis, Kathy Brown & Jackie Cabasso provided public comment.
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1 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 Proclamation in Honor of the 2025 Don Jenkins Service Award Recipient, Barbara Papini
6.4 Amendments to Title 8 of the Moraga Municipal Code (Zoning) related to Scenic Corridors
6.5 Awarding a Consultant Services Contract to NCE for the Canyon Road Sinkhole Repair and Culvert Replacement Project and Appropriating Funds and Associated Approvals for the project
6.6 FY 2024-25 Development Impact Fee Annual Report
6.7 FY 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
6.8 Updated Employee Salary Schedule (Effective January 1, 2026)
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES
Town Manager, Mitnick provided a follow up comment.
There were no public comments.
ACTION:
Motion: Hillis/ Second: Maglio
Vote: (5-0)
There were no public comments.
ACTION:
Motion: Hillis/ Second: Dolan
Vote: (5-0)
Vice Mayor, Hillis apologized for missing the previous meeting. Vice Mayor Hillis invited the public to the Menorah Lighting at Commons Park on December 15, 2025. He attended the Cal Cities Conference in September as well as the Town of Moraga Holiday Tree Lighting. Vice Mayor Hillis is now on the Operating and Scheduling Committee for County Connections.
Councilmember Thiel had no reports.
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2 8. PUBLIC HEARING
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
9A. The Year in Review by Mayor Steve Woehleke
9B. Reorganization of the Town Council - Nomination and Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor
Councilmember Maglio attended the Moraga Chamber meeting and thanked the Moraga chamber for the fun TurkeyTrot event.
Councilmember Dolan attended the Town of Moraga Holiday Tree Lighting and filled in for the Vice Mayor on some of the regional transportation group meetings.
Mayor Woehleke participated in various holiday events and reminded residents to clear their V-ditches before any heavy rains arrive.
Town Manager Mitnick deferred comments.
None.
Mayor Woehleke presented the item.
Fire Chief, Jeff Isaacs, Supervisor Candace Anderson, Cherise Khaund of Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer Kahan’s office, Kaylee DeLand of Congressmember DeSaulnier’s office and Kayce Rane provided public comment.
Councilmembers presented the outgoing Mayor with individual gifts and comments.
Town Manager, Mitnick provided comments on behalf of the Executive Team.
Mayor Woehleke remarked on the Councilmember gifts and comments.
Town Manager, Mitnick presented Mayor Woehleke’s wife, Peggy with a Christmas Cactus.
Mayor Woehleke nominated Vice Mayor Hillis as the next Mayor of the Town of Moraga.
There were no other nominations, the nomination period was closed.
Walnut Creek Mayor, Kevin Wilk and Arianna Hillis provided public comment.
ACTION:
Motion: Woehleke
Council unanimously elected Kerry Hillis to Mayor.
ACTION:
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3 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:
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Steve Woehleke, Mayor
Motion: Hillis
Nominated Lisa Maglio for Vice Mayor.
Lisa Maglio declined the nomination.
ACTION:
Motion: Maglio
Nominated Brian Dolan for Vice Mayor.
Council unanimously elected Brian Dolan to Vice Mayor.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Hillis called for a five minute recess.
Mayor Hillis called the meeting back to order at 7:00pm.
Mayor Hillis made remarks pertaining to his election as Mayor.
Vice Mayor Dolan made remarks pertaining to his election as Vice Mayor.
None.
None.
Town Manager Mitnick announced items planned for the next meeting. Gave comments pertaining to Mayor Hillis’ election as Mayor.
Mayor Hillis adjourned the Town Council Regular meeting to closed session at 7:10 PM.
A signed copy of the meeting minutes is on file in the Town Clerk's office.
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