TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 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 August 26, 2026
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TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL
TC - SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
6:00 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.
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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/87446292482?
pwd=NavN1UzxJwfeBhyphgIBSPqO9FjkTz.1
Webinar ID: 874 4629 2482
Passcode: 552976
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
5. ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes for the July 8, 2026 Regular and Special meetings of the Moraga Town Council and the July 16, 2026 Lamorinda Tri Cities Special meeting.
Staff Report
6.2 By minute order, designate Mayor Kerry Hillis to serve as the Voting Delegate and Vice Mayor Brian Dolan and Councilmember Lisa Maglio to serve as Alternate Delegates at the September 23-25, 2026 Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly/Business Meeting.
Staff Report
6.3 Review and accept the Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee’s Independent Report to the Town Council regarding the sources and uses of the Measure K Transactions and Use Tax for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Staff Report
6.4 Adopt a Resolution:
1. Accepting the All-Access Playground Resurfacing Project (CIP 25-303) as complete;
2. Authorizing the Town Manager to execute the Certificate of Completion; and
3. Authorizing the Town Engineer to record the Resolution of Acceptance and executed Certificate of Completion with the Contra Costa County Recorder.
Staff Report
ROLL CALL
Time reserved for those in the audience who wish to address the Town Council on item(s) on this agenda.
A. Consideration of Consent Items Removed for Discussion B. Acceptance of Consent Items
Attachment A - DRAFT - JUL 08 2026 - TC Meeting Minutes - REG Attachment B - DRAFT - JUL 08 2026 - TC Meeting Minutes - SPC - Interviews Attachment C - DRAFT - JUL 16 2026 - SPC Lamorinda Tri Cities Meeting Attachment A - SEP 23-25 2026 Cal Citites Voting Delegate Info Packet Attachment A - Draft LSTOC Annual Report 2024-25
Attachment A- Draft Resolution - All Access Close
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6.5 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a $165,998 California Highway Patrol Cannabis Grant for Fiscal Year 2026-27 to fund the purchase and equipping of a patrol vehicle and enforcement activities related to drivers who are operating their vehicle while under the influence.
Staff Report
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
9A. Waive the first reading and introduce by title only an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 2.08 (Town Manager) of the Moraga Municipal Code (MMC) allowing the Town Manager to appoint the Town Treasurer; adopt a resolution adopting the revised Audit & Finance Committee Charter, and find the Ordinance and the revisions to the Audit & Finance Committee Charter Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Staff Report
9B. Receive an informational update regarding the Library Tree Risk Assessment and proposed redwood tree removals and monitoring approach.
Staff Report
13. ADJOURNEMENT
Attachment B - AUG 27 2025 Staff Report - All Access Playground Re-Surfacing Attachment C - Certificate of Completion
Attachment D - Commons Park Playground Vicinity Map
Attachment E - Project Photos
Attachment A - Draft Resolution - Cannabis Grant
Attachment B - Cannabis Grant Acceptance Letter
A. Councilmember Reports on AB1234 Activities, Councilmember Announcements B. Town Manager
Attachment A - Proposed Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 2.08 Attachment B - MMC 2.08.070 - Town Treasurer REDLINED
Attachment C - Draft Resolution Amending Audit and Finance Committee Charter Attachment D - Audit and Finance Committee Charter REDLINED Attachment A - Location Map
Attachment B - Library Tree Risk Assessment
Attachment C - Photo Exhibit
Attachment D - Redwood Tree Management Exhibit
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