TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL
WN REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 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 and Graham Thiel
Councilmembers Absent: Steve Woehleke
Staff Present: Town Manager, Scott Mitnick, Asst Town Attorney, Denise Bazzano; Town Clerk, Amy Heavener; Administrative Services Director, Katie Bruner; Public Works Director, Nate Levine; Police Chief, Jon King; Parks & Recreation Director, Mackenzie Brady
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS
3A. Proclamation - Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Heritage Month
Councilmembers read the proclamation aloud.
There were no public comments.
3B. Presentation - MCE Overview & General Updates
Sebastian Conn from MCE gave the presentation.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions and provided their comments.
There were no public comments.
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4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
There were no public comments.
5. ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA
ACTION:
Motion: Maglio / Second: Dolan
The meeting agenda was adopted as presented
Vote: (4-0-1; Woehleke absent)
There were no public comments.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of Consent Items Removed for Discussion Mayor Hillis pulled Consent Calendar Item 6.5 for clarification and comments.
Public Works Director, Nate Levine provided clarification on Consent Item 6.5.
There were no public comments.
ACTION:
Motion: Dolan / Second: Thiel
Consent Calendar Item 6.5 were approved as presented.
Vote: (4-0-1; Woehleke absent)
B. Acceptance of Consent Items
ACTION:
Motion: Hillis / Second: Dolan
Approved Consent Calendar Items 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and 6.6 as presented.
Vote: (4-0-1; Woehleke absent)
There were no public comments.
Approval of Meeting Minutes for the May 13, 2026 Regular meeting of the Moraga Town Council.
6.2 Adopt a Resolution calling and giving notice of a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of two (2) Town Councilmembers for a full four-year term; requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa to consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election and provide election services; and setting specifications of the Election and Voluntary Candidate's Statement of Qualifications and other related actions.
Adopt a Resolution approving the Employee Salary Schedule dated and effective June 28, 2026.
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6.4 Adopt a Resolution:
1. Approving participation in the Contra Costa County Regional Alternative Compliance (RAC) Joint Powers Authority (JPA), approving the proposed Joint Powers Agreement, and authorizing the Town Manager to execute the Joint Powers Agreement;
2. Appointing the Public Works Director/City Engineer as the JPA Board Representative and the Senior Engineer as the Alternate;
3. Directing staff to take such actions as necessary to participate in the RAC System, including preparation of an ordinance to revise the Town's stormwater ordinance to incorporate participation in the RAC System as an approved alternative compliance for meeting applicable stormwater treatment requirements;
4. Authorizing staff to collaborate with the RAC JPA Administrator to support RAC System implementation; and
5. Authorizing the JPA to establish one or more community facilities districts (CFD), accepting applications from property owners, annexing properties to the CFD, and levying special taxes to finance on-going maintenance costs for Off-Site GSI Projects; and approving a joint community facilities agreement.
6.5 Adopt a Resolution:
1. Approving the combination of the 2025 Street Rehabilitation Project (CIP 25-401) and the 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project (CIP 26-401) into a single project titled the 2025 & 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project (CIP 25-401), and authorizing the transfer of remaining appropriations and associated funding from CIP 26-401 to CIP 25-401;
2. Awarding a construction contract to Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc. (Bay Cities) of Concord, California, for the 2025 & 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project (CIP 25-401) in the amount of $1,609,007;
3. Authorizing the Town Manager to finalize and execute the construction contract with Bay Cities, including minor non-substantive revisions as approved by the Town Manager and Town Attorney;
4. Authorizing the Town Engineer to issue construction contract change orders in an amount not to exceed $160,901, for a total authorized construction amount not to exceed $1,769,908; and
5. Finding that the project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. Section 15301, Class 1 — Existing Facilities, and directing staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
6.6 Adopt a Resolution approving the Employee Recreation and Wellness Discount Pilot Program through June 30, 2027 and authorizing administrative implementation and continuation by the Town Manager, or designee.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES
A. Councilmember Reports on AB1234 Activities, Councilmember Announcements Councilmember Woehleke Absent.
Councilmember Maglio Nothing to report.
Councilmember Thiel Nothing to report.
Vice Mayor Dolan Attended day one of a CCTA workshop.
Mayor Hillis Attended day two of a CCTA workshop; Mayor Hillis also took a tour of the Moraga Country Club property. Mayor Hillis participated in the 3rd Town Council, Regular Meeting 3 May 27, 2026
grade discussion regarding Town services. Attended the County Connection Board of Directors meeting. Attended a community wildfire safety meeting sponsored by Tim Grayson's office. Mayor Hillis attended the Saint Mary's Commencement Ceremony as well as attending the Lamorinda Spirit Van award ceremony. Announced that the 1st annual flag raising of the Pride flag will occur at noon on Monday, June 1, 2026.
B. Town Manager
Town Manager Mitnick Deferred report to the end.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
9A. Adopt a Resolution:
1. Authorizing the Town Manager to execute a construction contract with D7 Roofing Services, Inc., Rancho Cordova, CA, for the 329 Rheem Boulevard Roof Replacement Project in the amount of $102, 161;
2. Authorizing a 15% contingency of $15,324, for a total project authorization not to exceed $117,485 and authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contract change orders within the approved contingency; and
3. Finding the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities).
Public Works Director, Nate Levine presented the item.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
There were no public comments.
Councilmembers provided final comments and deliberation.
ACTION:
Motion: Thiel / Second: Maglio
Approved Item 9A as presented.
Vote: (4-0-1; Woehleke absent)
9B. Adopt two Resolutions:
1. Approving the Assessment District No. 1979-1, Town of Moraga Street Lighting Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
2. Declaring the Town of Moraga's intention to levy and collect Assessment District No. 1979-1, Town of Moraga Street Lighting assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27, and setting a Public Hearing date for June 24, 2026.
Public Works Director, Nate Levine presented the item.
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Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
There were no public comments.
Councilmembers gave final deliberation.
ACTION:
Motion: Maglio / Second: Thiel
Approved Item 9B as presented.
Vote: (4-0-1; Woehleke absent)
10. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Vice Mayor Dolan reminded everyone about the June 25, 2026 Cal Cities cornhole tournament.
Mayor Hillis thanked the attendees who attended Coffee with the Mayor.
12. TOWN MANAGER FOLLOW-UP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Town Manager Mitnick provided comments on the Open Space Master Plan process. Announced various graduation dates in Moraga and announced the next Town Council meeting date and tentative agenda items.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hillis adjourned the Town Council Regular meeting at 6:54 PM.
Respectfully submitted by:
X.Deavener
Amy Heavener, CMC
Town Clerk 3 Approved by the Town Council:
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Kerry Hillis, Mayor
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