OF MORAGA CALIF TOWN OF MORAGA
REGULAR MEETING
TOWN COUNCIL
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
MINUTES
NOVEMBER
5:30 PM
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
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM by Mayor, Kerry Hillis.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Kerry Hillis, Vice Mayor Brian Dolan Councilmembers Steve Woehleke, Lisa Maglio, Graham Thiel Councilmembers Absent: None
Staff Present: Town Manager, Scott Mitnick; Asst Town Attorney, Denise Bazzano; Administrative Services Director, Katie Bruner; Planning Director, Sonia Urzua; Interim Public Works
Director, Nate Levine
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 - Proclamation - American Red Cross Month - March 2026 Council read the proclamation aloud and presented it to representative Diana Graham.
Diana then presented a certificate of appreciation to the Town.
3.2 - Proclamation - Irish-American Heritage Month - March 2026 Council read the proclamation aloud.
3.3 - Moraga Education Foundation Update - Presentation by Ana Moon Councilmembers asked clarifying questions and commented on the presentation.
Town Council, Regular Meeting 1 March 11, 2026
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Public comments were made by:
1. Larry Jacobs
2. Jessica Gorelik
3. Alexis Mapel
4. Niti Kadakia
5. Meghan Donnelly
6. Ryan Lawless
7. Martha White
8. Nancy Kendzierski
9. Lee Hays
Councilmembers provided final comments.
5. ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA
ACTION:
Motion: Woehleke / Second: Dolan
The meeting agenda was adopted as presented.
Vote: (5-0)
There were no public comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
6.1 - Receive Accounts Payable Claims for: February 1, 2026 - February 28, 2026 ($1,803,700.44)
6.2 - Approval of Meeting Minutes: February 11, 2026 - February 25, 2026 February 11, 2026 Special Closed Session Meeting of the Town Council February 17, 2026 Special Open Session Meeting of the Town Council February 25, 2026 Special Open Session Meeting of the Town Council February 25, 2026 Special Closed Session Meeting of the Town Council February 25, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Town Council
ACTION:
Motion: Woehleke / Second: Maglio
Consent Calendar items 6.1 and 6.2 were approved as presented.
Vote: (5-0)
6.3 - By motion, accept the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Report Town Council, Regular Meeting 2 March 11, 2026
ACTION:
Motion: Woehleke / Second: Dolan
Consent Item 6.3 was approved as presented
Vote: (5-0)
There were no public comments.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES
Councilmember Thiel: Nothing to report.
Councilmember Maglio: Attended two RecycleSmart Committee meetings on March 11:
Personnel Committee and Cost and Revenue ad hoc committee.
Councilmember Woehleke: Attended the Briones District Golden Gate Area Scouting America recognition event at Veterans Hall in Lafayette.
Vice Mayor Dolan: Attended the Audit & Finance Committee meeting on March 4.
Mayor Hillis: Activities included: County Connection Board of Directors meeting; Sunrise Rotary Good Character Awards ceremony; celebrated International Women's Day.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
9.1. Adopt two resolutions:
1. Approving the Amended and Restated Municipal Pooling Authority Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for providing Property, Workers' Compensation, Public Liability, and other insurance coverages, and
2. Appointing the Primary and Alternate Members to the Board of Directors for Municipal Pooling Authority of Northern California; and Rescinding Resolution 52-2010
Administrative Services Director Katie Bruner introduced the item and MPA Chief Administrative Officer, Linda Cox, presented the report.
Mayor Hillis recused himself and left the dais; Vice Mayor Dolan then chaired the meeting. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions, which were addressed by Ms. Cox.
Town Manager Mitnick and Katie Bruner made final comments.
There were no public comments.
ACTION:
Motion: Woehleke / Second: Maglio
Town Council, Regular Meeting 3 March 11, 2026
Department Report item 9.1 was approved and the Resolutions were adopted as presented.
Vote: (4-0)
Recused: Mayor Hillis
9.2 Town Facilities Energy Reliability Project
1. Receive the project update and select Option 3 (Generators and Solar) as the preferred choice for the Town Facilities Energy Reliability Project.
2. Direct staff to notice a future public hearing before the Town Council to determine the anticipated cost of this energy project is less than projected energy utility bills consumed by the Town and prepare a proposed agreement under California Government Code Section 4217 for consideration of contract award.
Interim Public Works Director, Nate Levine, presented an update on the project.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. Nate Levine and John Burdette of Excite Energy answered questions and addressed various details on the options presented.
Councilmembers provided final comments.
ACTION:
Motion: Woehleke / Second: Maglio
Department Report item 9.2 was approved as presented.
Vote: (5-0)
There were no public comments.
10. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Woehleke proposed a discussion of Measure I regarding the parcel tax at an upcoming Council meeting.
ACTION:
Motion: Woehleke / Second: Dolan
Vote: (5-0)
There were no public comments.
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
None.
12. TOWN MANAGER FOLLOW-UP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next regular Town Council meeting is scheduled on March 25th which will be a joint meeting with Parks and Recreation. Council should discuss Measure I at beginning of that meeting.
Town Council, Regular Meeting 4 March 11, 2026
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hillis adjourned the Town Council Regular meeting at 7:47 PM Respectfully submitted by:
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Melisa Melcher,
Deputy Town Clerk
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Approved by the Town Council:
-Signed by:
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Kerry Hillis, Mayor
Town Council, Regular Meeting 5 March 11, 2026