TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026
Kerry Hillis, Mayor
Brian Dolan, Vice Mayor
Lisa Maglio, Councilmember
Graham Thiel, Councilmember
Steve Woehleke, 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
Nate Levine, Interim 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 January 14, 2026
Town Council Regular Meeting
TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026
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: December 5, 2025 – December 31, 2025 ($297,184.39).
6.2 Approval of Minutes for the December 10, 2025 Regular meeting of the Moraga Town Council.
6.3 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the purchase of a Ventrac 4520-P all-terrain mower and HQ-682 Tough Cut brush/vegetation attachment in the amount of $39,808 from Belkorp Ag, LLC, Stockton; and find the purchase categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
6.4 Adopt a Resolution:
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBER
335 RHEEM BOULEVARD
MORAGA, CA
ROLL CALL
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 January 14, 2026
Town Council Regular Meeting
1. Accepting the donation of two cement lion sculptures from the Lum family for installation at the Moraga Library entrance;
2. Accepting the donation of “Mirror Ball,” a sculpture created by artist Doug Heine, for placement along the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail; and
3. Authorizing the Town Manager to execute applicable Public Artwork Donation Agreements in a form approved by the Town Attorney
6.5 Adopt a resolution:
Authorizing the Town Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Municipal Resource Group, LLC (MRG) to conduct a Town-wide Organizational Assessment in the amount of $56,840, with a contingency of $3,160, for a total not to exceed amount of $60,000 subject to approval as to form by the Town Attorney; and authorizing the Administrative Services Director to execute amendments to the agreements within the contingency, as necessary.
6.6 Approve the 2026 Town Council Meeting calendar, cancelling, and rescheduling meetings as necessary, and direct staff to schedule a special meeting if needed.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES
8. PUBLIC HEARING
8A It is recommended that the Town Council take the following actions:
1. Waive the second reading and adopt 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.
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
9A Adopt a resolution allocating the FY 2024-25 General Purpose Fund unassigned fund balance.
A. Councilmember Reports on AB1234 Activities, Council member Announcements B. Town Manager
3 January 14, 2026
Town Council Regular Meeting
9B Waive the first reading and introduce by title only an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 3.04 (Purchasing System) of the Moraga Municipal Code (MMC) relating to the Town's Purchases of Services, Supplies and Equipment; adopt a resolution adopting the revised Town of Moraga Purchasing Policy, to be effective March 1, 2026 and find the Ordinance and the updated Purchasing Policy Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. 9C Authorize, by minute order, a professional services agreement with Kosmont Companies (Kosmont) to provide on-call real estate and economic development advisory services to the Town of Moraga with an initial not-to-exceed amount of $60,000, and authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement, with minor amendments that may be approved by the Town Manager and Town Attorney. 9D It is recommended that the Town Council receive a report regarding SB 707, which enacts major amendments to the Ralph M. Brown Act effective January 1, 2026, and July 1, 2026 and provide direction to staff to move forward with implementation actions for eligible advisory bodies.
9E Staff recommends that the Town Council discuss the various appointments as presented by the Mayor during the Council meeting and direct staff to bring the 2026 Moraga Town Council Committee Appointments back to Council on the Consent Agenda at the next Town Council meeting for formal acceptance.
10. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
12. TOWN MANAGER FOLLOW-UP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
A. Councilmember Reports on AB1234 Activities, Councilmember Announcements B. Town Manager
4 January 14, 2026
Town Council Regular Meeting