SPECIAL MEETING
LAMORINDA TRI CITIES MEETING
LOVEMBER DI THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
MINUTES
6:00 PM
SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE - SODA CENTER
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Hillis called the Special Meeting to order at 6:00 PM COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Moraga: Mayor Hillis; Vice Mayor Dolan; Councilmembers:
Maglio, Thiel and Woehleke
Lafayette: Mayor Anduri; Vice Mayor McCormick;
Councilmembers: Candell, Cervantes and
Wotherspoon
Orinda: Mayor Iverson; Vice Mayor Gee; Councilmembers:
Hoxie, Malkani and Riley
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Moraga: None
Lafayette: Vice Mayor McCormick and Councilmember
Cervantes
Orinda: Mayor Iverson
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ACTION:
Motion: Woehleke / Second: Dolan
The meeting agenda was adopted as presented
Vote: (12-0-3)
4. PUBLIC FORUM
There were no public speakers.
5. WELCOME
Welcome remarks were given by Dr. Roger Thompson, Saint Mary's College President.
Councilmembers provided their comments.
6. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
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1 A. Townsend Public Affairs
Casey Elliot, Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer presented on behalf of Townsend. The topics presented included a State budget update, priority legislation and a look ahead at a variety of topics including federal appropriations, local funding requests, federal appropriations timing and an overview of November Ballot Measures.
Councilmembers asked follow up questions and provided comments.
7. LAMORINDA TOPICS
A. Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Report
Chief Financial Officer, Joe Beach presented on behalf of BART. The presentation included an overview of the BART rail system to include the following topics: updates to BART's safety and cleanliness; various ways to utilize the BART train system using new technology; wayfinding options; ridership statistics; customer satisfaction statistics; BART's deficit which detailed operational costs, reasons for the deficit, a financial path forward; as well as an SB 63 Transit Measure Accountability overview, how SB 63 will financially stabilize BART, alternatives to SB 63; and BART's FY27 Adopted Budget.
Councilmembers asked follow up questions and provided comments.
B. Contra Costa County Transportation Authority (CCTA) Report
1. Countywide Evacuation Study
2. Lamorinda Smart Signals
3. CCTA Expenditure Plan
Executive Director, Tim Haile who presented on behalf of Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) began with an overview of Measure J and how funds are allocated as they pertain to CCTA's roles in the region. The presentation included information on a Countywide Evacuation Study, the study topics were a readiness assessment for State regulations, practical investments, partnerships with local agencies, and the consultant selection process. Director Haile gave an overview of the Smart Signals program in the Lamorinda region and provided a snapshot of the project and its funding. There was a short video on mobility hubs prior to a section on the Transportation Expenditure Plan (TEP). This was followed by an interactive session on how CCTA should invest in transportation in the future where Councilmembers and attendees were able to use their devices to offer suggestions in real time.
Councilmembers asked follow up questions and provided comments.
C. Moraga Way Connectivity Study
Public Works Director, Nate Levine presented an overview of the Moraga Way Safety and Connectivity Planning Study: Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant. The presentation included an overview of the grant amount and the size of the corridor as well as giving details about the study with emphasis that it is a planning study only and will not include a final design or construction. Director Levine reported on what the study would achieve, a tentative schedule and status update and how the community can get involved. There will be upcoming meetings, Lamorinda Tri Cities Special Meeting Minutes
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follow-up updates via Moraga and Orinda agency websites and the ability to sign up for alerts once the study is underway.
Councilmembers asked follow up questions and provided comments.
8. SET NEXT MEETING DATE AND LOCATION
ACTION:
Motion: Hillis / Second: Dolan
Defer setting the next meeting date to staff.
Vote: (12-0-3)
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hillis of the Town of Moraga adjourned the Lamorinda Tri Cities Special meeting at 9:07 Respectfully submitted by: Lon of Moraga,
California
Amy Heavener, CMC
Town Clerk
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