GATORICA CLEA TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 08, 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 and Steve Woehleke Councilmembers Absent: None
Staff Present: Town Manager, Scott Mitnick, Asst Town Attorney, Denise Bazzano; Town Clerk, Amy Heavener; Public Works Director, Nate Levine; Planning Director, Sonia Urzua; Police Chief, Jon King
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS
3A. Proclamation - Parks & Recreation Month
Councilmembers read the proclamation aloud.
Parks & Recreation Manager, Jasmine Bateson was in attendance to accept the Proclamation on behalf of the Parks & Recreation Department.
Councilmembers provided comments.
3B. Proclamation - Port Chicago Remembrance Day - July 17, 2026 Councilmembers read the proclamation aloud.
There were no public comments.
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Councilmembers provided comments.
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Lisa Tucker provided public comment.
5. ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA
ACTION:
Motion: Dolan / Second: Thiel
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 Councilmember Woehleke pulled Consent Calendar items 6.2 and 6.7 for discussion and comments.
Consent Item 6.2: Councilmember Woehleke requested a revision to Consent Item 6.2, June 24, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes. The Town Clerk made the revision to the minutes and it is reflected in the final version of the June 24, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Consent Item 6.7: Councilmember Woehleke provided comments on Item 6.7.
Lisa Tucker provided a public comment.
ACTION:
Motion: Woehleke / Second: Maglio
Consent Calendar Item 6.2 was approved with a revision to the June 24, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Consent Calendar Item 6.7 was approved as presented.
Vote: (5-0)
B. Acceptance of Consent Items
ACTION:
Motion: Woehleke / Second: Dolan
Approved Consent Calendar items 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5 and 6.6 as presented.
Vote: (5-0)
There were no public comments.
6.1 Receive Accounts Payable Claims for: June 8, 2026 - June 30, 2026 ($726,273.13).
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 Town Council, Regular Meeting 2 July 08, 2026
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.
6.4 Adopt a resolution Adopting the Town of Moraga's Conflict of Interest Code for the Biennial Update.
6.5 Adopt a resolution establishing the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Appropriations Limit (Gann Limit).
6.6 Adopt a resolution updating the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Appropriations Limit (Gann Limit).
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.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES
A. Councilmember Reports on AB1234 Activities, Councilmember Announcements Councilmember Thiel Attended the 6/25 Cornhole Tournament where the Town of Moraga came in 2n°; Councilmember Thiel also toured a Moraga Commons trail, in his role as the Town Council liaison for Art in Public Spaces to view future sculpture locations. Councilmember Thiel also attended the July 4th celebration in Moraga.
Councilmember Woehleke Attended RecycleSmart Board meeting and provided details regarding the topics discussed at the meeting.
Councilmember Maglio Attended the 2nd meeting of the Centennial Committee of Saint Mary's College in her capacity as a Councilmember Representative on the committee.
Vice Mayor Dolan Acknowledged Moraga's 2nd place win in the Cornhole Tournament.
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Mayor Hillis Attended the 6/27 Ribbon Cutting for a new Optometry facility, Lunar View. Attended the AFC meeting on 6/30 as well as attending the Town of Moraga's 4* of July festivities.
B. Town Manager
Town Manager Mitnick Thanked Council for their support for he July 4'h festivities. Town Manager Mitnick recapped the 4 of July festivities. Commented on the Cornhole Tournament. Called Public Works Director, Nate Levine to provide an update on street pavement projects taking place in Moraga.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
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.
Administrative Services Director, Katie Bruner presented the item.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Town Manager, Scott Mitnick and Parks & Recreation Manager, Jasmine Bateson addressed Council questions.
There were no public comments.
Councilmembers provided final comments.
ACTION:
Motion: Dolan / Second: Woehleke
Approved Item 9A as presented.
Vote: (5-0)
9B. Receive the report and direct staff to proceed with demolition planning for the La Sala building located at the Hacienda de las Flores property.
Mayor Kerry Hillis recused himself from voting on the item due to his residence proximity to the Hacienda de las Flores property.
Public Works Director, Nate Levine presented the item.
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Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Public Works Director, Nate Levine and Parks & Recreation Manager, Jasmine Bateson addressed Council questions.
Kerry Hillis provided public comment.
Councilmembers provided final comments. Town Manager, Mitnick added his comments.
ACTION:
Motion: Thiel / Second: Maglio
To proceed with demolition planning for the La Sala Building located at the Hacienda.
Vote: (3-1-1: Hillis - Recused; Woehleke - No)
10. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Vice Mayor Dolan requested a future agenda item to appoint a Council alternate for the MOFD/Moraga (2x2) Fire Committee.
ACTION:
Motion: Dolan / Second: Hillis
Agendize the appointment of a Town Council alternate for the MOFD/Moraga (2x2) Fire Committee.
Vote: (5-0)
Mayor Hillis requested a future agenda item to consider producing verbatim meeting minutes for Town Council meetings.
ACTION:
Motion: Hillis / Second: Thiel
Agendize the consideration of producing verbatim meeting minutes for Town Council meetings.
Vote: (2-3): Motion Failed
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
None.
12. TOWN MANAGER FOLLOW-UP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Town Manager Mitnick announced the prescribed burns at Mulholland Ridge as well as the upcoming Council meeting legislative break timeline and the July 16t Lamorinda Tri Cities Council meeting agenda topics. Councilmember Woehleke asked a clarifying question regarding the Lamorinda Tri Cities meeting regarding the potential for voting action. Town Manager Mitnick announced the next regular Town Council meeting will be a Joint Parks & Recreation/Town Council meeting on September 9, 2026 and will focus on the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hillis adjourned the Town Council Regular meeting at 7:45 PM in memory of former Town Council Mayor Sue Rainey.
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Respectfully submitted by:
Ken of Done C
Deaner California
Amy Heavener, CMC
Town Clerk
Approved by / the Town Council:
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Kerry Hillis, Mayor
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