TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026
MINUTES
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 Lisa Maglio, Graham Thiel, Steve Woehleke Councilmembers Absent: None
Staff Present: Town Manager, Scott Mitnick; Asst Town Attorney, Denise Bazzano; Town Clerk, Amy Heavener; Administrative Services Director, Katie Bruner; Interim Public Works Director, Nate Levine, Planning Director, Sonia Urzua
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS
3A. Proclamation - Autism Acceptance and Neurodiversity Celebration Month Councilmembers read the proclamation aloud.
Sabira Williams, Program Director from The Social Connection, received the Proclamation.
Councilmembers provided their comments.
3B. Proclamation - National Library Week April 2026
Councilmembers read the proclamation aloud
Amenda Kung, Contra Costa County Library Commissioner, received the Proclamation.
Councilmembers provided their comments.
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3C. Library Commission Update
Library Commissioner, Amenda Kung gave a presentation.
There were no public comments.
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
There were no public 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.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of Consent Items Removed for Discussion Mayor Hillis pulled Consent Calendar Item 6.3 for clarification and discussion.
Interim Public Works Director, Nate Levine provided clarifying information.
There were no public comments on Consent Calendar Item 6.3.
Councilmembers provided final comments.
ACTION:
Motion: Hillis / Second: Thiel
Consent Calendar Item 6.3 was approved as presented.
Vote: (5-0)
B. Acceptance of Consent Items
ACTION:
Motion: Hillis / Second: Maglio
Approved Consent Calendar Items 6.1, 6.2 and 6.4 as presented.
Vote: (5-0)
There were no public comments.
6.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes for the April 08, 2026 Special, Closed Session and the April 08, 2026 Regular meetings of the Moraga Town Council.
Town Council, Regular Meeting 2 April 22, 2026
6.2 Approve, by minute order, the Revised 2026 Town Council Meeting calendar, cancelling and rescheduling meetings as necessary, and direct staff to schedule special meetings where needed
6.3 Adopt a Resolution:
1. Authorizing the Town Manager to execute a construction change order to the A3 Pipeline contract for the 2023 Annual Storm Drain Repairs Project (CIP 21-205) in the amount of $158,000 for a total contract amount of $921,565.50;
2. Authorizing an increase in the contingency in the amount of $7,900 (5%) for a total project contingency amount of $275, 148.00;
3. Authorizing a funding transfer of $220,000 from the Moraga Road Roadway and Drainage Project (CIP 21-207) to the 2023 Annual Storm Drain Repairs Project (CIP 21- 205); and
4. Finding the additional work is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000, et seq., and the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. 15000 et. seq.) as this project is categorically exempt pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. 15301 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities) and 14 Cal.
Code Regs. 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction of Small Structures).
6.4 Adopt a resolution initiating proceedings to levy District assessments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026- 27 and ordering the preparation and filing of the annual Engineer's Report for "Assessment District No. 1979-1, Town of Moraga Street Lighting" ("District").
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES
A. Councilmember Reports on AB1234 Activities, Councilmember Announcements Councilmember Woehleke Participated in the stakeholder engagement meeting, alongside SMC students pertaining to home hardening. Represented the town at the Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit and Business of the Year Award Ceremonies at The Hacienda where Supervisor Candace Andersen was in attendance.
Councilmember Maglio No reports.
Councilmember Thiel Attended the April 16, 2026 MCE Board Meeting.
Vice Mayor Dolan Served on the Ad Hoc subcommittee alongside Councilmember Maglio pertaining to the Moraga Town Manager's review.
Mayor Hillis Attended the County Connections Board of Directors meeting and attended Moraga Liaison meeting. At the liaison meeting, Mayor Hillis learned that the Chamber of Commerce is
sponsoring an Art Walk on May 3rd 1. Mayor Hillis provided several updates regarding activities at the Hacienda and announced the library book sale scheduled on April 27th. The Mayor wished everyone a Happy Earth Day!
Town Council, Regular Meeting 3 April 22, 2026
B. Town Manager
Town Manager Mitnick Clarified that the Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee appointment will appear as a Staff Report at the next Town Council meeting.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
9A. Consider Town Facilities Flag Display Policy options and provide direction to staff with respect to preferred policy option.
Town Manager Mitnick presented the item.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Sheri Sweeney, Chris Bragg, Wendell Baker and Bree Sanchez provided public comments.
Councilmembers provided final comments and deliberation.
NO ACTION:
Council directed staff to draft a Resolution regarding the implementation of a flag policy to include flag placement options.
9B. Adopt a resolution to approve the third amendment to the employment agreement between the Town of Moraga and Town Manager Scott Mitnick.
Ad Hoc Committee members, Vice Mayor Dolan and Councilmember Maglio presented the item.
There was no public comment.
Councilmembers provided final comments and deliberation.
ACTION:
Motion: Woehleke / Second: Dolan
Approved Item 9B as presented.
Vote: (5-0)
10. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
None.
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12. TOWN MANAGER FOLLOW-UP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Town Manager Mitnick reminded Council staff would bring back the following items: LSTOC Appointment and Draft Resolution regarding the flag policy for the Town of Moraga. Town Manager Mitnick also mentioned the library book sale which is scheduled to take place on April 27, 2026.
Announcements: SMC will be playing Cal in the West Coast semi-final rugby match; 5/13 is the next Town Council meeting; Lamorinda Tri Cities meeting will occur on July 16, 2026 at SMC.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hillis adjourned the Town Council Regular meeting at 7:03 PM.
Respectfully submitted by:
X.Leavener
Amy Heavener, CMC
Town Clerk
Approved by the Town Council:
Kerry Hillis, Mayor
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