TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 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, 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 your Local Community Access Television (CATV); or by viewing the Town's YouTube Live channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/@TownofMoraga335
You may now view and participate in the Town of Moraga Town Council meetings via Zoom by navigating to Zoom.com and using the unique Meeting ID and Password published with each agenda.
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 July 8, 2026
Town Council Regular Meeting
TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026
5:30 PM
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBER
335 RHEEM BOULEVARD
MORAGA, CA
Senate Bill 707 (2025) (“SB 707”) requires all “eligible legislative bodies” to offer remote public access for Town Council meetings through either two-way telephonic service or two-way audiovisual platforms. As a result, the Town of Moraga is offering remote participation via Zoom for all Town Council Regular and Special meetings.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR VIEWING AND PARTICIPATING IN THIS MEETING IN PERSON: If you would like to speak during the public forum or on an item listed on the agenda, you are invited to submit a speaker card to the Town Clerk. You will be permitted to speak even if you elect not to submit a speaker card or decline to provide information requested on the card. Speakers will be called in the following order: Speakers who submit a speaker card to the Town Clerk will be called to speak first, followed by in-person speakers who raise their hand but do not submit a speaker card. Lastly, speakers who are attending remotely will need to raise their virtual hand and will subsequently be called upon to provide a remote verbal comment. Public comment is generally limited to 3 minutes per speaker per agenda item.
WRITTEN COMMENTS: You may also submit a public comment in advance of the meeting.
You may hand deliver your comments to Town Hall at 329 Rheem Blvd. Moraga, CA 94556 or send an e-mail to [email protected] Please submit your comments two (2) hours prior to the start of the first meeting on the day of the scheduled Town Council meeting in order for your written comments to be included as part of the written record for the meeting. Your comments will be provided to the Town Council and will also be made a part of the public record at the meeting.
REMOTE ACCESS: You may participate remotely by accessing zoom.com and providing the webinar ID and passcode listed below or you may click the Zoom link below and provide the webinar ID and passcode.
NOTE: you MUST raise your virtual hand or the Town Clerk will not know you wish to make a comment.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82013903893?pwd=dnF7Cthzl9rA4QEc8vzIvxHVOUHaO3.1 Webinar ID: 820 1390 3893
Passcode: 570988
2 July 8, 2026
Town Council Regular Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation - Parks & Recreation Month
B. Proclamation - Port Chicago Remembrance Day - July 17, 2026
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
5. ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6.1 Receive Accounts Payable Claims for: June 8, 2026 - June 30, 2026 ($726,273.13).
Staff Report
6.2 Approval of Meeting Minutes for the June 10, 2026 Regular meeting: June 24, 2026 Special Closed Session and June 24, 2026 Regular meeting of the Moraga Town Council.
Staff Report
ROLL CALL
Parks and Recreation Month July 2026
Port Chicago Remembrance Day July 17 2026
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.
Public Communication Received Prior to Meeting
Addendum - Public Communication Received Prior to Meeting A. Consideration of Consent Items Removed for Discussion B. Acceptance of Consent Items
Attachment A - June 2026 Monthly Check Report
Attachment A - DRAFT - JUN 10 2026 - TC Meeting Minutes - REG Attachment B - DRAFT - JUN 24 2026 - TC Closed Session Meeting Minutes - SPC Attachment C - DRAFT - JUN 24 2026 - TC Meeting Minutes - REG 3 July 8, 2026
Town Council Regular Meeting
6.3 Waive the second reading and adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 8.124 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of the Moraga Municipal Code to ensure consistency with current State ADU law, the Moraga 2040 General Plan, and the 2023–2031 Housing Element. Find the Ordinance exempt from review pursuant to section 15282(h) of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Staff Report
6.4 Adopt a resolution Adopting the Town of Moraga’s Conflict of Interest Code for the Biennial Update.
Staff Report
6.5 Adopt a resolution establishing the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Appropriations Limit (Gann Limit).
Staff Report
6.6 Adopt a resolution updating the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Appropriations Limit (Gann Limit).
Staff Report
6.7 Adopt a Resolution:
1. Authorizing the Town Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Haley & Aldrich, Inc. for the Rheem Boulevard at Chalda Way Slide Repair Project (CIP 25-408) in a total amount not to exceed $237,519, which includes the agreement amount of $215,927 and a ten percent contingency of $21,592; and
2. Authorizing the Town Manager or designee to authorize individual phases, optional/additional tasks, and use of contingency within the approved total notto-exceed amount; and
3. Finding that the recommended action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is limited to consultant design and related professional services and does not approve construction or physical changes to the environment.
Staff Report
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES
Attachment A - Draft Ordinance to MMC Chapter 8.124
Attachment A - Draft Resolution - Updating Conflict of Interest Code Attachment A and Exhibit A - Draft Resolution - Annual GANN Limit - FY27 Attachment A - Exhibit A - Draft Resolution - Annual GANN Limit Correction - FY26 Attachment A - DRAFT Resolution - Rheem Chalda Slide Repair Attachment B - SiteMap
Attachment C - PSA Rheem Blvd Slide Repair Award
Attachment D - CIP 25-408 Budget Sheet
A. Councilmember Reports on AB1234 Activities, Councilmember Announcements B. Town Manager
4 July 8, 2026
Town Council Regular Meeting
8. PUBLIC HEARING
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
9A Adopt a resolution:
1. Amending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 operating budget by increasing General Fund Revenues and Appropriations by $201,585; and
2. Amending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Budget to add the Commons Park All Access Playground Shade Structure (CIP 26-304), with a total project budget of $218,000.
Staff Report
9B Receive the report and direct staff to p roceed with demolition planning for the La Sala building located at the Hacienda de las Flores property.
Staff Report
10. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
12. TOWN MANAGER FOLLOW-UP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
Attachment A - DRAFT Resolution - FY27 Budget Adjustments Attachment B - General Fund Budget Summary
Attachment C - FY27 Update Authorized FTE Summary
Attachment D - CIP 26-304 - All Access Playground Shade Structure Attachment A - La Sala Environmental Assessment Report
Attachment B - La Sala Cost Summary
Attachment C - Site Map
Attachment D - La Sala Existing Conditions Photos
9B - Addendum - Public Communication Received Prior to Meeting
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS/PRESENTATIONS
Supplemental Materials Received During the Meeting
Town Manager Update - Rheem Blvd Project Update
9A Presentation - FY27 Budget Update
9B Presentation - La Sala Building Update
5 July 8, 2026
Town Council Regular Meeting