Moraga, CA

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

7 - Art in Public Spaces Committee, Town of Moraga

The Art in Public Spaces Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss ongoing projects including Chalk-a-Haiku and Poetry for the Ages, and to consider new business items such as a naming contest for cement lions and sculpture signage. The committee will also hear public comments and receive updates from liaisons and subcommittees.

• Cement Lions Naming Contest
• Sculpture Signage
• Chalk-a-Haiku
• Poetry for the Ages
• Adoption of July 16, 2026 meeting minutes

9 - Zoning Administrator, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on an application to enclose an existing 170-square-foot second-story exterior walkway at 647 Augusta Drive. The project requires an administrative design review and a variance to allow the enclosure to encroach about 2 feet 8 inches into the required 10-foot side yard setback. The meeting also includes public comments and agenda adoption.

• Administrative Design Review (ADR-20-26) and Variance (VAR-02-26) for 647 Augusta Drive
• Enclosure of 170-square-foot second-story walkway
• Variance to allow 2-foot-8-inch encroachment into 10-foot side yard setback
• Applicant: Yuly Wang (Canyon Design Build), Oakland
• Categorical Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301

5 - Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee, Town of Moraga

7 - Art in Public Spaces Committee, Town of Moraga

The Art in Public Spaces Committee is meeting to discuss existing public art projects and updates. The body will review sculpture locations and signage, as well as preparations for the Pear Festival.

• Approval of Doug Heine sculpture location
• Pear Commission update
• Bandshell Mural Banners photos
• Cement Lions photos
• Sculpture locations trail map

3 - Park & Recreation Commission, Town of Moraga

The Commission will review the Parks and Open Space Master Plan following Town Council direction. Discussion also includes an update on the Rancho Laguna Park picnic table project.

• Rancho Laguna Park Picnic Table Update: Project plan and location map
• Parks and Open Space Master Plan Update regarding Council direction to eliminate pickleball, stadium, and stadium lights at Rancho Laguna Park

9 - Zoning Administrator, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Zoning Administrator will hold public hearings on two home addition projects. Both require Administrative Design Review and Conditional Use Permits. The first is a 143-square-foot second-story addition at 1206 Rimer Drive; the second is a 298-square-foot infill addition at 156 Cypress Point Way. Both are categorically exempt under CEQA.

• Administrative Design Review (ADR-13-26) and Conditional Use Permit (UP-01-26) for a 143-sq-ft second-story addition at 1206 Rimer Drive
• Administrative Design Review (ADR-21-26) and Conditional Use Permit (UP-02-26) for a 298-sq-ft infill addition at 156 Cypress Point Way
• Both projects are in the 3-DUA Residential zoning district and are CEQA-exempt under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)
• Public comment period open for non-agenda items at start of meeting
• Meeting at 2:00 p.m. in the Pear Conference Room, 329 Rheem Boulevard

4 - Audit & Finance Committee, Town of Moraga

The Audit and Finance Committee will hear a fiscal year 2026-27 budget update and consider approving minutes from two prior meetings. The agenda includes only this one substantive item alongside administrative actions like roll call and public comments.

• Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget update presentation
• Approval of minutes from December 2, 2025 meeting
• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2026 meeting

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 16, 2026, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Regular meeting of June 16, 2026, cancelled

3 - Park & Recreation Commission, Town of Moraga

The Park and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comments, adoption of minutes, and reports. New business is none. Old business includes updates on the Rancho Laguna Park picnic table and the Master Plan with a FAQ.

• Rancho Laguna Park picnic table update
• Master Plan update with FAQ
• Staff overview of upcoming work items
• Commission look ahead
• Reports from subcommittees and liaisons

The Park and Recreation Commission approved a motion to install banners on the bandshell using a different framing or fastening method than grommets, passing 3-2. Commissioners also unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the April 13 meeting minutes. Public comments raised concerns about potential pickleball courts at Rancho Laguna Park and the lack of meeting recordings.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 13 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bandshell banner installation with alternative framing/fastening method (3-2)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to Chapter 8.124 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of the Moraga Municipal Code. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the May 19 meeting and routine reports. No other substantive items are scheduled.

• Public hearing on amendments to Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations in Title 8 (Planning and Zoning)
• Supplemental staff report and PowerPoint presentation on the ADU amendments
• Approval of minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting

7 - Art in Public Spaces Committee, Town of Moraga

The Art in Public Spaces Committee will discuss and possibly approve the location for a Doug Heine sculpture, along with updates on the Bandshell Mural Banners, Cement Lions, and Surprise Butterflies installation on the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail. The committee will also plan for the Pear Festival and 2027 events including Poetry For The Ages and Chalk a Haiku. No new business is on the agenda.

• Doug Heine sculpture location approval
• Bandshell Mural Banners update
• Cement Lions update
• Surprise Butterflies on the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail
• Pear Festival planning

The committee approved the purchase of a Doug Heine sculpture for $900 and adopted its annual work plan. It also formed new subcommittees to manage upcoming art projects.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $900 sculpture purchase (unanimous)
• Approved 'please respect art' signage (unanimous)
• Approved annual work plan as written (unanimous)
• Formed new subcommittees to match work plan tasks
• Approved Monarch Caterpillar Craft Session at Moraga Royale
• Canceled Saint Mary's College Art Crawl due to rain

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a grading permit and hillside development permit for landslide repair and slope stabilization on predevelopment slopes of 25% or greater on properties owned by three homeowners associations. The Commission will also consider nominations and election of a new Chair and Vice Chair, and approve minutes from a special meeting held on March 10, 2026.

• Public hearing for Grading Permit (GR-05-24) and Hillside Development Permit (HDP-05-24) for landslide repair on steep slopes owned by Rancho Moraga HOA (APN 256-420-026), Woodminster HOA (APN 256-100-026), and Moraga Place Owners Association (APN 256-380-003)
• Nomination and election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of minutes from the March 10, 2026 special Planning Commission meeting

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to approve a resolution recommending that the Town Council approve grading and hillside development permits for landslide repair and slope stabilization on properties owned by three homeowners associations (Rancho Moraga, Woodminster, and Moraga Place). The Commission also elected Alexis Mapel as Chair and Vice Chair Bode, and adopted the consent agenda approving the March 10, 2026 special meeting minutes.

• Approved resolution recommending Town Council approve grading and hillside development permits for landslide repair (6-0)
• Adopted consent agenda approving minutes from March 10, 2026 special meeting (3-0, with two abstentions from absent commissioners)
• Elected Alexis Mapel as Planning Commission Chair (5-0)
• Elected Vice Chair Bode as Planning Commission Vice Chair (5-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (6-0)

5 - Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee, Town of Moraga

The Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee will hear a presentation on the FY2024-25 Measure K pavement program and review the revenue/expense table showing $2,669,802 in receipts and $4,926,751 in expenditures, leaving an ending fund balance of $1,057,483. The committee will also appoint a vice chair, establish a subcommittee to perform an audit report for the Town Council, and approve minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting.

• Review of Measure K FY2024-25 Pavement Presentation and revenue/expense table ($2.67M receipts, $4.93M expenditures, $1.06M ending balance)
• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2025 Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee meeting
• Appointment of a committee member as Vice Chair
• Appointment of a subcommittee to perform an audit report for the Town Council
• Establishment of next meeting date

8 - Youth Involvement Committee, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Youth Involvement Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss a presentation from Mindful Littles on the Earth Care Carnival, unfinished business regarding a Spring Event at Moraga Commons, and new business including Senior Recognition and a review of the 2025/2026 term. The agenda is largely procedural with these specific discussion items.

• Presentation: Earth Care Carnival by Mindful Littles
• Unfinished Business: Spring Event at Moraga Commons
• New Business: Senior Recognition
• New Business: Review of 2025/2026 Term

3 - Park & Recreation Commission, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Park and Recreation Commission will review a proposal to place banners at the bandshell and adopt the April 13 meeting minutes. Staff will provide a Brown Act compliance overview and report on the parks, recreation, and open space master plan update. The agenda also includes standard procedural items and updates from volunteer and subcommittee liaisons.

• Approval of bandshell banner placement and associated rendering
• Overview of Brown Act compliance and municipal code duties
• Status report on the parks, recreation, and open space master plan update
• Updates from volunteer, events, trails, and art in public spaces subcommittees

The Commission elected Commissioner Pierson as Chair and Commissioner Panetta as Vice Chair, thanking outgoing Chair Crossley. It also approved a concrete cornhole donation in memory of Al Dessayer. Discussion on picnic table materials was deferred to the May meeting.

• Elected Commissioner Pierson as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Panetta as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Accepted concrete cornhole donation in memory of Al Dessayer (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 9 meeting (unanimous)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The May 5, 2026 regular meeting of the Moraga Planning Commission has been cancelled. No items were considered or discussed. The meeting notice is purely procedural.

7 - Art in Public Spaces Committee, Town of Moraga

The Art in Public Spaces Committee will review its annual work plan, including the charter, mission, and policy. Members will also discuss updates on existing projects like the Pear Commission, Saint Mary's College Art Crawl, and street light banners. New business includes a donation of funds, a sculpture application from Doug Heine, and planning for the Pear Festival and 2027 events.

• Review and discussion of annual work plan, including policy and subcommittee-proposed work plan
• Update on Pear Commission and Saint Mary's College Art Crawl
• New business: Doug Heine Sculpture Application
• Pear Festival Monarch Caterpillar Craft Session on April 27, 2026
• Discuss street light banners for spring/summer and proposed fall/winter

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 21, 2026 has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

3 - Park & Recreation Commission, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Park and Recreation Commission will discuss a park amenity donation, receive updates on playground shade structures and Rancho Laguna Park picnic tables, and consider the Master Plan update. The commission will also rotate chair and vice chair positions.

• Chair and Vice Chair rotation discussion
• Park amenity donation consideration
• Playground shade structures update
• Rancho Laguna Park picnic table update
• Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan update

The Park and Recreation Commission approved the installation of a donor-funded pear sculpture at Moraga Commons. The body also requested a resolution to ask the Planning Commission to consider more trail parking during development reviews.

• Approved amended meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved February 9 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Approved pear sculpture at Moraga Commons location (unanimous)
• Requested resolution for Planning Commission to consider more trail parking in development applications

8 - Youth Involvement Committee, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Youth Involvement Committee will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items, including adoption of minutes and public comment. The main discussion items are the Pickleball Tournament held on March 15 and planning for a Spring Event at Moraga Commons.

• Pickleball Tournament – March 15 (unfinished business)
• Spring Event at Moraga Commons (unfinished business)
• CASC Summer Leadership Camp opportunity and Region Cabinet applications (announcement)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The April 7, 2026 regular meeting of the Moraga Planning Commission has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

7 - Art in Public Spaces Committee, Town of Moraga

The Art in Public Spaces Committee is meeting to review existing projects and plan new art initiatives. The body will discuss upcoming events and the annual work plan.

• Bandshell Mural Banners update
• Street Light Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter Banners
• Saint Mary’s College Art Crawl on April 11
• Walk & Roll Event with Chamber of Commerce on May 3rd
• Moraga Community Service Day October 2-4, 2026

The committee unanimously adopted its agenda and the minutes from the December 2025 and January 2026 meetings. It approved the placement of a $10,000 pear sculpture at the corner of St. Mary’s Road and Moraga Road in Moraga Commons. The committee also voted unanimously to participate in the Chamber of Commerce’s Walk & Roll event and to approve street‑light banners.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted December 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted January 20, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $10K pear sculpture placement at Moraga Commons (unanimous)
• Approved participation in Walk & Roll event with Chamber of Commerce (unanimous)
• Approved street light banners via email (unanimous)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 17, 2026 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered.

8 - Youth Involvement Committee, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Youth Involvement Committee will meet to discuss a spring event at Moraga Commons and a pickleball tournament scheduled for March 15. The committee will also review CPR training and volunteer opportunities with the Moraga/Orinda Fire District.

• Pickleball Tournament on March 15
• Spring Event at Moraga Commons
• CPR Training/Volunteer Opportunities with Moraga/Orinda Fire District

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review the 2025 Annual General Plan and Housing Element Progress Reports and recommend acceptance to the Town Council. The meeting will also adopt a consent agenda, including approval of the February 17, 2026 minutes, and adopt the meeting agenda. Brief reports from the Planning Commission and staff will be presented.

• Adopt consent agenda – approve minutes from February 17, 2026 Planning Commission meeting
• Adopt meeting agenda
• Public hearing to review 2025 Annual General Plan and Housing Element Progress Reports for recommendation to Town Council
• Planning Commission report
• Staff report

The commission adopted the February 17 minutes with a 2‑0 vote. It adopted the meeting agenda unanimously (4‑0). It approved a resolution recommending the Town Council accept the 2025 General Plan and Housing Element progress reports, also by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted February 17 minutes (2-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved resolution recommending Town Council accept 2025 General Plan and Housing Element progress report (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

3 - Park & Recreation Commission, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Park and Recreation Commission will consider several items, including a donor‑funded public art commission, updates to playground shade structures, a picnic table at Rancho Laguna Park, and the Old Moraga Ranch Trail. They will also discuss growth of recreation programs for youth and seniors and adopt the meeting agenda and minutes. Public comments are scheduled, and various subcommittee reports will be presented.

• Approve donor‑funded public art commission and its location
• Update plans for playground shade structures
• Update Rancho Laguna Park picnic table
• Update Old Moraga Ranch Trail
• Discuss expansion of recreation programs for youth and seniors

The commission adopted the meeting agenda and the December 15 minutes, the latter passing 4‑0‑1. It approved the Pillars of Support fence at Rancho Laguna Park unanimously. It also approved the removal of three Sweetgum trees and directed staff to seek recommendations from the Moraga Garden Club to plant three replacement trees, both unanimously.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted December 15 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved Pillars of Support fence at Rancho Laguna Park (unanimous)
• Approved removal of 3 Sweetgum trees at Rancho Laguna Park (unanimous)
• Approved request for Moraga Garden Club recommendations to plant 3 trees (unanimous)
• Selected picnic table color for Rancho Laguna Park (decision)

4 - Audit & Finance Committee, Town of Moraga

The Audit and Finance Committee will discuss the Fiscal Year 2025‑26 Mid‑Year Budget Report. The committee will also set the date for its next meeting. Public comments are accepted, but the committee cannot act on non‑agenda items.

• Fiscal Year 2025‑26 Mid‑Year Budget Report
• Establish date for next Audit & Finance Committee meeting

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Town of Moraga Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for March 3, 2026 has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

7 - Art in Public Spaces Committee, Town of Moraga

The Art in Public Spaces Committee will adopt prior meeting minutes and review updates on several ongoing projects, including the Siesta Valley Bowl presentation, the Bandshell mural, and Lafayette‑Moraga Regional Trail sculpture locations. New items include planning the Saint Mary’s College Art Crawl in April, a “Walk & Roll” event with the Chamber of Commerce in May, and proposals for street‑light banners. Public comments are invited, but the committee will not vote on items not on the agenda.

• Siesta Valley Bowl presentation
• Bandshell mural update
• Lafayette‑Moraga Regional Trail sculpture locations
• Saint Mary’s College Art Crawl – April
• Street Light Banners proposal

The committee unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting. It approved the annual calendar for January through April, including moving the Bessie the cow display to October and canceling the March Pop‑Up Art Show and the October Open Studio. The five selected bandshell mural photos were approved, and the street‑light banner project was tabled until the February meeting.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved annual calendar Jan‑Apr, moving Bessie display to Oct (unanimous)
• Cancelled March Pop‑Up Art Show (unanimous)
• Removed Open Studio from Oct schedule (unanimous)
• Approved bandshell mural photos #3, #5, #7, #9, #10 (unanimous)
• Tabled street‑light banner project until February meeting
• Chair to arrange meeting on pear sculpture funding (action item)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the design review and grading permit for the Hetfield Estates residential subdivision, which proposes seven new homes at 101, 105, 109, 113, 117, 121 and 125 Hetfield Place. The commission will also adopt the consent agenda, including approval of the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting, and adopt the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Design Review (DRB-06-24) and Grading Permit (GR-01-25) for Hetfield Estates – seven residences at 101‑125 Hetfield Place (APNs 258-600-007 to 013)
• Approval of minutes from the October 21, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Approval of the 2026 Planning Commission meeting calendar

The commission adopted the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting and the current meeting agenda, each by a 4‑0 vote. It approved the Hetfield Estates residential subdivision design review and grading permit resolution with revisions, also by a 4‑0 vote. The 2026 Planning Commission meeting calendar was approved unanimously.

• Adopted minutes for Oct 21, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved Hetfield Estates design review and grading permit resolution with revisions (4-0)
• Approved 2026 Planning Commission meeting calendar (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed, 4-0)