Moraga public meetings in 2023

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Town of Moraga Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 19, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled

8 - Youth Involvement Committee, Town of Moraga

The committee will discuss holiday events and volunteer opportunities. The agenda also includes a potential collaboration with the Orinda Teen Advisory Council.

• Holiday Events and Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
• Holiday Card Project Opportunity with Mindful Littles
• Orinda Teen Advisory Council collaboration update

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will hold its annual reorganization, nominating and electing a new mayor and vice mayor. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as accounts payable, a minimum wage adjustment, zoning code updates, and a traffic safety study contract.

• Accounts payable claims totaling about $692,415 across six dates
• Resolution to set minimum wage consistent with California SB 3, effective Jan 1, 2024
• Ordinance amending Title 8 Planning and Zoning code (CEQA exempt)
• Ordinance revising hauling permit requirements and rescinding Resolution 2-83
• Contract with Parametrix, Inc. for Moraga Road Traffic Safety Study, not to exceed $38,190

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a design review and grading permit for the partial redevelopment of the Rheem Valley Shopping Center, which includes a new grocery store and two new pad buildings. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA. The commission will also receive an informational report on the Draft General Plan 2040 Guiding Principles and handle routine matters.

• Public hearing on Rheem Valley Shopping Center partial redevelopment: new grocery store and two new pad buildings (4,500 sq ft and 2,152 sq ft)
• CEQA exemption for the project under multiple classes (15301, 15302, 15303, 15332)
• Informational report on Draft General Plan 2040 Guiding Principles

4 - Audit & Finance Committee, Town of Moraga

The Committee is meeting to review audited financial reports for the year ended June 30, 2023. This includes the annual comprehensive financial report and internal control communications.

• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023
• Memorandum on Internal Control and Required Communications for the year ended June 30, 2023
• Independent accountant’s report on Proposition 111 FY 2022/23 appropriation limit increment compliance

1 - Town Council

The Moraga Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider issuing 2023 Certificates of Participation (COPs) to refund the Town's 2013 COPs, a debt refinancing action. The agenda also includes routine consent items, such as the purchase of a vehicle, and a closed session on anticipated litigation. No other major policy decisions are listed.

• Resolution authorizing 2023 COPs to refund 2013 COPs
• Purchase of Public Works/Parks vehicle for $62,521 from National Auto Fleet Group, Watsonville, CA
• Closed session on anticipated litigation (one case)

1 - Town Council

The regular Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 22, 2023 has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Next meeting set for December 13, 2023

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 21, 2023, has been cancelled. No agenda items or decisions are listed for this meeting.

8 - Youth Involvement Committee, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Youth Involvement Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss its objectives and goals, plan holiday events and volunteer opportunities, and hear presentations from White Pony Express and Mindful Littles about potential projects. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or financial actions.

• Presentation from White Pony Express
• Holiday Card Project Opportunity with Mindful Littles
• Discussion of Committee Objectives and Goals
• Holiday Events and Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
• Subcommittee Selection

3 - Park & Recreation Commission, Town of Moraga

The Commission will review Parks and Recreation budgets for the 23/24 and 24/25 fiscal years. The meeting includes a presentation on fuel reduction and habitat management for Donald Drive in Mulholland Ridge Open Space.

• Plan for Fuel Reduction and Habitat Management for Donald Drive in Mulholland Ridge Open Space
• MOFD Fire Abatement Regulations
• Parks and Recreation Budgets for 23/24 and 24/25
• Buildings and Facilities CIP for FYs 23-28
• Parks and Open Space CIP for FYs 23-28

8 - Youth Involvement Committee, Town of Moraga

The regular Youth Involvement Committee meeting scheduled for November 9, 2023, has been cancelled. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Meeting cancelled

1 - Town Council

This is a special meeting of the Moraga Town Council. The main item is a closed session to evaluate the performance of the Town Attorney, followed by a public report on that session. No other substantive decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Closed session: public employee performance evaluation for the Town Attorney
• Mayor's report on closed session in open session

1 - Town Council

The Moraga Town Council will hold public hearings on a hauling permit ordinance and a zoning code update, then discuss the General Plan 2040 guiding principles and a Laguna Creek restoration contract amendment. They will also consider a debt management policy and routine consent items.

• Hauling permit ordinance: authorize Town Engineer to approve permits
• 2023 Zoning Code Update: amend Title 8, remove FAR guidelines from Design Guidelines
• General Plan 2040: provide direction on guiding principles
• Laguna Creek Restoration Phase 2: amend BKF Engineers agreement (CIP 22-202)
• Consent: accounts payable $233,340.04 and $433.75; pavement project completion (CIP 22-401)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 7, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

7 - Art in Public Spaces Committee, Town of Moraga

The Art in Public Spaces Committee is meeting to discuss updates on murals and the Pillars of Support project. The committee will also review a public art application for the Lisa Cella Memorial Heart and discuss the West Commons entrance and wildflowers.

• Lisa Cella Memorial Heart Public Art Application
• Mural and RFP update
• Pillars of Support update
• West Commons wildflowers and entrance
• Creation of Artist Directory Project and Website subcommittees

1 - Town Council

The Moraga Town Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approving accounts payable claims and accepting a public art sculpture. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation. No public hearings or major policy decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve accounts payable claims for 9/14/23 totaling $110,582.48
• Consider resolution accepting one public art sculpture to be placed on town-owned property
• Authorize Town Manager to execute a public artwork loan agreement with Moraga Garden Club
• Closed session on anticipated litigation (two cases)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a resolution to recommend that the Town Council adopt an ordinance amending several sections of the Moraga Municipal Code. These amendments affect Title 8, covering planning and zoning regulations such as dwelling unit calculations, floor area ratios, and permitted uses.

• Public hearing on amending Moraga Municipal Code, Title 8 (Planning and Zoning)
• Proposed addition of Section 8.04.095 regarding Calculation of Dwelling Units
• Proposed addition of Chapter 8.21 regarding Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
• Proposed addition of Subsection 8.68.040 (E) regarding prohibited fence types
• Proposed amendments to Wireless Communications Facilities and Satellite Dishes chapters

8 - Youth Involvement Committee, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Youth Involvement Committee is holding a regular meeting to handle routine business, including adopting the agenda and minutes, and receiving public comment. They will discuss unfinished business such as reviewing bylaws, electing officers, and setting objectives, plus new business like a presentation from Mindful Littles and rescheduling November's meeting.

• Review of Bylaws and Election of Officers
• Committee Objectives and Goals
• Presentation from Mindful Littles
• Reschedule November Meeting due to Veteran's Day Holiday
• Holiday Events and Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will consider selecting a municipal financial advisor to begin refunding the 2013 Certificates of Participation. The meeting also includes resolutions for hiring interim staff and applying for state funding for road safety improvements.

• Selection of Kosmont Financial Services as Municipal Financial Advisor
• Authorization to hire Lisa Malek-Zadeh as Interim Administrative Services Director
• Authorization to hire Marty McInturf as Interim Assistant to the Town Manager/Town Clerk
• $10,529,000 STIP funding application for St. Mary’s Road Multimodal Safety Improvements Project
• Funding agreements for the CCTA Countywide and Community Smart Signals Projects

1 - Town Council

The Moraga Town Council and Planning Commission are holding a special joint meeting for a study session on Phase Two of the General Plan and Comprehensive Advanced Planning Initiative. Staff will present a PowerPoint on the initiative. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and input.

• Study session on General Plan and Comprehensive Advanced Planning Initiative Phase Two
• Staff PowerPoint presentation on Phase Two
• CEQA analysis for Phase II to be conducted as part of Phase II scope

1 - Town Council

The Moraga Town Council is holding a special meeting that will recess into closed session to conduct a six-month performance evaluation of the Town Manager. After the closed session, the Council will return to open session for the Mayor's report on the closed session. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

• Closed session: Public employee performance evaluation (Town Manager) under Government Code Section 54957
• Mayor's report on closed session

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Town Council and Planning Commission are holding a special joint meeting for a study session on Phase Two of the General Plan and Comprehensive Advanced Planning Initiative. Staff will present a PowerPoint on the initiative. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and study.

• Study session on General Plan and Comprehensive Advanced Planning Initiative Phase Two
• Staff PowerPoint presentation on Phase Two
• CEQA analysis for Phase II to be conducted as part of Phase II scope of work

3 - Park & Recreation Commission, Town of Moraga

The Park and Recreation Commission will review budgets for the 23/24 and 24/25 fiscal years, as well as Department CIP for fiscal years 2023-2028. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the Rancho Laguna Park Pillars Application.

• Parks and Recreation budgets for 23/24 and 24/25
• Department CIP for FYs 23-28
• Rancho Laguna Park Pillars Application and Monarch Metamorphosis images

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 a mural RFP timeline and the Rancho Laguna Park pillars with refined images for the monarch metamorphosis stages. They will also consider new business such as appointing a chair, signage specs for mural funders, and creating subcommittees for an artist directory and website. The meeting includes public comments and subcommittee reports.

• Mural and RFP timeline discussion
• Rancho Laguna Park pillars application and refined images for monarch metamorphosis
• Chair appointment
• Signage specs for special recognition of mural funders
• Creation of Artist Directory Project and Website Subcommittees

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed new Verizon Wireless communication facility and grading of an access road from the end of Sanders Ranch Road (APN 258-300-019). The project is subject to a draft Mitigated Negative Declaration under CEQA. The commission will also handle routine items such as consent agenda, public comments, and reports.

• Public hearing on new Verizon Wireless communication facility and access road grading (APN 258-300-019)
• CEQA Initial Study and Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (State Clearinghouse Number 2023080783)
• Public comments received after agenda posted will be considered

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will consider approving the Moraga Mural Project theme and authorizing an RFP for a mural at the Corp Yard, and will vote on amended Council Protocols. The consent agenda includes routine items like accounts payable, a restroom replacement contract, and two project agreement amendments. The council will also receive communications about the state's approval of the 2023-2031 Housing Element and a response to a grand jury report on affordable housing.

• Approve Moraga Mural theme and authorize RFP for Corp Yard mural
• Adopt amended Council Protocol 3.1 on election of officers
• Award $165,319 construction contract to McNabb Construction for Commons Park Restroom Replacement (CIP 21-301)
• Amend PG&E Gas Pipeline Replacement consulting agreement with Coastland Civil Engineering, increase not to exceed $77,600
• Amend Moraga Road Drainage Improvement agreement with CSG Consultants, increase not to exceed $66,000

1 - Town Council

The Moraga Town Council is holding a special meeting to interview applicants and make appointments to the Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee and the Art in Public Spaces Committee. The agenda includes public comments and consideration of applications for these committees.

• Interview applicants for Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee
• Interview applicants for Art in Public Spaces Committee
• Select and appoint members to both committees

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Town of Moraga Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 19, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. Further information is available from the Planning Department.

• Regular meeting cancelled

7 - Art in Public Spaces Committee, Town of Moraga

The Art in Public Spaces Committee is meeting to discuss ongoing and new public art projects. They will review the Town Chamber Mural Survey results, consider a mural art application and RFP, and discuss new items like West Commons Park Trees, Utility Box Design, and Rancho Laguna Park Pillars. The meeting also includes routine adoption of minutes and subcommittee reports.

• Town Chamber Mural Survey: theme/keyword recommendation and most popular words
• Mural Art Application and RFP
• West Commons Park Trees
• Utility Box Design
• Rancho Laguna Park Pillars

8 - Youth Involvement Committee, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Youth Involvement Committee is holding a regular meeting with routine procedural items and new business, including a presentation from Love Never Fails, a review of the Brown Act and parliamentary procedure, a review of bylaws and election of officers, and setting committee objectives and goals. The agenda is largely administrative and introductory, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Presentation from Janet Jett, Development Coordinator, Love Never Fails
• Review of Brown Act and Parliamentary Procedure
• Review of Bylaws and Election of Officers
• Committee Objectives and Goals
• Announcements: Children Now 2023 Student Leadership Summit, CASC Student Advisory Board on Education, It's Her Right Women in Leadership Seminar

6 - Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD)

The Moraga Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) is holding a special meeting to consider approving Resolution 03-2023, which would assign rents and rights of the cell tower lease (dated May 18, 2010) to AP Wireless Investments I, LLC. The board will also receive a manager's update and consider approving minutes from the August 23, 2023 special meeting. Public comments will be taken.

• Resolution 03-2023 approving assignment of cell tower lease rents and rights to AP Wireless Investments I, LLC
• Cell tower lease dated May 18, 2010
• Approve minutes from August 23, 2023 special meeting
• GHAD Manager update presentation

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will consider awarding a professional services contract to Alta Planning and Design for conceptual design work on the Livable Moraga Road Planning and Design Project. They will also vote on emergency landslide repair permits for properties on Rimer Drive and consider amending Town Council Protocols. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as accounts payable, meeting minutes, a grant agreement, and a donation of fitness equipment.

• Resolution awarding professional service contract to Alta Planning and Design for Livable Moraga Road project
• Resolution approving grading and hillside development permits for emergency landslide repair at 1392 and 1398 Rimer Drive
• Resolution amending Town Council Protocols and rescinding Resolution 43-2021
• Resolution approving CCTA Project Administration Agreement for Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Grant for Moraga and Canyon Road Complete Streets (CIP #23-411)
• Resolution authorizing Funding Exchange Agreement for St. Mary’s Road Multimodal Safety Improvements Project (CIP #23-417)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on renewing and modifying a conditional use permit for the Verizon wireless facility at 1199 Alta Mesa Drive, and will conduct a study session on the Rheem Valley Shopping Center redevelopment. The meeting also includes routine items such as consent agenda adoption and public comments.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit renewal and modifications for Verizon Wireless facility at 1199 Alta Mesa Drive (APN 258-160-062)
• CEQA exemption for the Verizon project under Section 15301 (minor alterations to existing facilities)
• Study session on Rheem Valley Shopping Center redevelopment (no CEQA required at this time)

6 - Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD)

The Moraga Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) Board is holding a special meeting to consider approving a resolution that would assign rents and rights of the cell tower lease (dated May 18, 2010) to AP Wireless Investments I, LLC. The board will also adopt minutes from the May 24, 2023 special meeting and receive a manager's update. Public comments will be taken.

• Resolution 03-2023 approving assignment of cell tower lease rents and rights to AP Wireless Investments I, LLC
• Approve minutes from May 24, 2023 special meeting
• Public comments and suggestions
• GHAD Manager update

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will consider authorizing a response letter to the Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury's report on affordable housing, and will vote on applying for a Priority Development Area designation for the Rheem Park area. It will also decide on funding for intersection improvements at Rheem Boulevard and Bollinger Canyon Road, and designate a voting delegate for the League of California Cities conference. The agenda includes routine consent items and a closed session on anticipated litigation.

• Authorize response letter to Contra Costa County Grand Jury Report No. 2306 on affordable housing
• Adopt resolution to submit application to Metropolitan Transportation Commission for Rheem Park Area as Connected Community Priority Development Area
• Authorize $50,000 total ($25,000 for FY 2023-24 and $25,000 for FY 2024-25) for St. Mary's Road Multimodal Safety Improvements Project at Rheem Boulevard and Bollinger Canyon Road
• Designate voting delegate and alternate for League of California Cities Annual Conference (Sept 20-22, 2023)
• Consent items include approving accounts payable totaling $3,371,943.20 and a hauling permit for moving 875 cubic yards of soil from Merrill Circle

The Town Council authorized administrative funding for intersection safety improvements at Rheem Boulevard and Bollinger Canyon Road. The Council also approved an application to designate the Rheem Park Area as a Connected Community Priority Development Area.

• Approved $50,000 in administrative funding for St. Mary's Road intersection improvements (5-0)
• Authorized application to designate Rheem Park Area as a Connected Community Priority Development Area (5-0)
• Authorized Planning Director to respond to Contra Costa County Grand Jury Report on Affordable Housing (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 49-2023 for a hauling permit for Moraga Creek Channel Restoration Project (4-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution 50-2023 to reject all bids for 2021-2023 Annual Storm Drain Repairs Project (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 51-2023 to extend professional services agreement for Corliss Drive Safe Routes to School Project (5-0)
• Designated Councilmember Hillis as Voting Delegate to the League of California Cities Annual Meeting (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable claims totaling $872,743.10 (5-0)

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will hold a special meeting to interview applicants and make appointments to the Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee and the Contra Costa County Library Commission. The agenda includes public comments and consideration of applications. No other substantive actions are scheduled.

• Interview applicants for Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee
• Interview applicants for Contra Costa County Library Commission
• Selection and appointment of committee members

The Town Council interviewed and appointed new members to two local bodies. Tim Staines was appointed to the Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee, and Emily Bergfeld and Amenda Kung were appointed to the Contra Costa County Library Commission.

• Appointed Tim Staines to the Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee for a term ending March 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Appointed Emily Bergfeld as primary member and Amenda Kung as alternate member for the Contra Costa County Library Commission (5-0)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Town of Moraga Planning Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed because the meeting will not take place. Residents can contact the Planning Department at 329 Rheem Boulevard for further information.

• Cancellation of the August 15, 2023, Planning Commission regular meeting

3 - Park & Recreation Commission, Town of Moraga

The Commission will meet to discuss new business regarding the Bobbie Preston Application for Fitness Zone Equipment. The meeting also includes staff reports and subcommittee updates.

• Bobbie Preston Application for Fitness Zone Equipment

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 15, 2023. Staff provided updates on various park projects and events, and commissioners discussed parking and facilities for Thursday night events.

• Adopted meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted May 15, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The regular Town Council meeting scheduled for August 9, 2023 has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on August 23, 2023.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting date: August 23, 2023

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving a design review application for a single-story, 560-square-foot addition to the front of an existing single-family residence at 312 Rheem Boulevard. The property is within 500 feet of the Rheem Boulevard Scenic Corridor and is classified as Hillside, requiring scenic corridor and hillside development findings. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15301. The meeting also includes routine items such as consent agenda, public comments, and reports.

• Public hearing on Design Review Application DRB-02-23 for a 560 sq ft front addition at 312 Rheem Boulevard (APN 255-110-005)
• CEQA exemption under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)
• Scenic corridor and hillside development findings required
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 335 Rheem Boulevard

7 - Art in Public Spaces Committee, Town of Moraga

The Art in Public Spaces Committee will meet to adopt minutes, hear liaison updates, and discuss existing and new business. Key items include reviewing the Town Chamber Mural Survey results and recommendations, and considering new projects such as West Commons Park Trees, Utility Box Design, and Rancho Laguna Park Pillars. The meeting is open to public comment.

• Town Chamber Mural Survey: theme/keyword recommendation and most popular words
• Mural Art Application and RFP
• West Commons Park Trees
• Utility Box Design
• Rancho Laguna Park Pillars

The committee established goals for four subcommittees focusing on sculpture standardization, mural processes, event planning, and fundraising. The committee also reviewed the Town Chamber Mural Survey for upcoming presentation to the Council.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted January 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set Sculpture Subcommittee goals to standardize mounts, add signage for West Commons, and seek 2-3 more sculptures
• Set Events Subcommittee goal for an April Poetry Event with Lamorinda Arts Council in West Commons Park
• Set Mural Subcommittee goals to establish a process through final design and a timeline
• Set Fundraising Subcommittee goal to raise money for mural project and sculptures

1 - Town Council

The Town Council regular meeting scheduled for July 26, 2023 has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on August 23, 2023. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Regular meeting of July 26, 2023 cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for August 23, 2023

1 - Town Council

The Moraga Town Council will hold a public hearing to confirm the engineer's report and levy assessments for the Street Lighting Assessment District 1979-1 for fiscal year 2023/24. They will also receive an informational report on draft technical revisions to the 2023-2031 Housing Element in response to state findings, and consider awarding a contract for the Comprehensive Advanced Planning Initiative Phase II. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as accounts payable, minutes, and on-call engineering contracts.

• Public hearing on Street Lighting Assessment District 1979-1, approving assessments for FY 2023/24
• Informational report on draft technical revisions to the 2023-2031 Housing Element
• Resolution to award $301,592 contract to Barry Miller Consulting for General Plan Update and related work
• Authorization to issue RFP for municipal advisor services to review refunding of 2013 COPs
• Consent item: Approve accounts payable claims totaling $1,987,567.46

The Town Council approved a professional services agreement for the Comprehensive Advanced Planning Initiative Phase II and authorized a request for proposals for municipal advisor services to review refinancing of 2013 certificates of participation. The Council also established two ad hoc committees and approved several engineering and road maintenance items.

• Approved $1,014,631 agreement with Barry Miller Consulting for General Plan Update (unanimous)
• Authorized RFP for Municipal Advisory Services to review refunding of 2013 Public Infrastructure Projects Certificates of Participation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 47-2023 for Street Lighting Assessment District 1979-1 assessments for FY 2023/24 (unanimous)
• Approved on-call engineering contracts with BKF Engineers, Sandis Civil Engineers, and DK Associates not to exceed $150,000 each per year (unanimous)
• Established Ad Hoc 50th Anniversary Committee (unanimous)
• Established Ad Hoc Committee to Review Town Council Protocols (unanimous)
• Approved $1,987,567.46 in accounts payable claims for 6/30/23 (unanimous)
• Amended FY 2023/24 list of streets for Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding (unanimous)

3 - Park & Recreation Commission, Town of Moraga

The regular Park and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 10, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. has been cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

1 - Town Council

This is a special meeting of the Moraga Town Council, held after the regular meeting, with the sole substantive item being a recess to closed session to discuss anticipated litigation. The council will confer with legal counsel regarding one case that could expose the town to significant liability. No public action or decision is scheduled on the agenda.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one case)

The Town Council held a special meeting that consisted of a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation. No public business was conducted or decided during the open session.

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will consider adopting the biennial operating and capital improvement budgets for fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25, including a separate budget for the Hacienda de las Flores facility. A public hearing on the street lighting assessment district will be continued to July 12, 2023. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as accounts payable and meeting minutes.

• Adopt biennial FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25 operating and capital improvement budget
• Adopt Hacienda de las Flores facility biennial budget
• Establish Gann appropriation limit for FY 2023-24
• Continue street lighting assessment district hearing to July 12, 2023
• Approve accounts payable claims totaling $106,259.45

The Town Council approved the biennial operating and capital improvement budgets for fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25. The Council also adopted the budget for the Hacienda de las Flores Facility and established the annual Gann Appropriation Limit. A public hearing regarding the Street Lighting Assessment District was continued to July 12, 2023.

• Approved FY 2023/24 Operating Budget ($22,621,768) and FY 2024/25 Operating Budget ($21,167,755) (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Improvement Budgets of $5.3 million for FY 2023/24 and $11.6 million for FY 2024/25 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 39-2023 for Hacienda de las Flores Facility biennial budget (4-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution 41-2023 to establish Annual Gann Appropriation Limit for FY 2023/24 (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable claims for 6/16/23 in the amount of $106,259.45 (unanimous)
• Continued Moraga Street Lighting Assessment District public hearing to July 12, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for June 14 and June 16, 2023 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation recognizing July as Parks and Rec Month (unanimous)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a design review permit for a 7-foot-tall redwood fence proposed at 7 El Paraiso Court, within the Moraga Road Scenic Corridor. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA. The meeting also includes routine items such as consent agenda adoption and public comments.

• Public hearing on Design Review Permit DRB-06-23 for a 7-foot redwood fence at 7 El Paraiso Court (APN 255-202-014)
• CEQA exemption under Section 15303 (New Construction of Small Structures)
• Consent agenda adoption
• Public comments on non-agenda items

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 20, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will hold a special workshop session regarding the relationship between the Council and the Town Manager. The session includes discussions on roles, responsibilities, communication with staff, and operating norms.

• Workshop on Town Council and Town Manager roles and responsibilities
• Discussion of communication between Councilmembers and Staff
• Review of Councilmember conduct and operating norms

The Town Council held a workshop to discuss the roles, responsibilities, and communication norms between Council members and the Town Manager. The Council formed an ad hoc committee to recommend revisions to the Town Council Protocols and/or the Moraga Municipal Code.

• Formed ad hoc committee consisting of Council Member Steve Woehleke and Mayor Renata Sos to recommend revisions to Town Council Protocols and/or Moraga Municipal Code

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will consider a proposed biennial operating and capital improvement budget and an assessment for street lighting. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the adoption of the 2022 California Building Code.

• Public hearing on adopting the 2022 California Building Code
• Proposed Biennial FY 2023/24 and 2024/25 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget
• Moraga Street Lighting Assessment District resolution for FY 2023/24
• Housing Element Spring 2023 Community Outreach update
• Town Facilities Energy Generation Study presentation

The Town Council adopted Ordinance 310 to update the local building and construction codes to align with 2022 California standards. The Council also approved street lighting assessments and provided direction on the biennial operating and capital improvement budget.

• Adopted Ordinance 310 replacing MMC Chapter 15.04 with 2022 California Building Codes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 37-2023 approving Engineer's Report for Street Lighting Assessment District 1979-1 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 38-2023 declaring intent to levy assessments for Street Lighting District 1979-1 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 36-2023 listing streets for FY 2023/24 RMRA funding (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 35-2023 adding Planning Commissioners to official town email list (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable claims for 5/19/23 ($581,869.99) and 6/2/23 ($156,360.35) (unanimous)
• Authorized Art in Public Spaces Committee to initiate mural theme survey and increase membership to seven (unanimous)
• Accepted Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee’s FY 2021/22 Measure K report (unanimous)

3 - Park & Recreation Commission, Town of Moraga

The meeting agenda contains no new or old business items for decision or discussion. The session will consist of public comments, adoption of previous minutes, and various subcommittee reports.

• Adoption of May 15, 2023, meeting minutes
• Staff and subcommittee reports

The Commission adopted the meeting agenda and previous minutes. The meeting primarily consisted of staff reports on park improvements and updates from various subcommittees.

• Adopted meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted minutes as presented (Unanimous)

4 - Audit & Finance Committee, Town of Moraga

The Audit and Finance Committee will consider the proposed FY 2023/24 and FY 2024/25 biennial operating budget, as well as the draft five-year Capital Improvement Program budget covering FY 2023-24 through FY 2027-28. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and setting the next meeting date. No votes on non-agenda items will occur during public comments.

• Consider proposed FY 2023/24 and FY 2024/25 biennial operating budget
• Consider proposed draft five-year Capital Improvement Program budget (FY 2023-24 through FY 2027-28)
• Approve action minutes from AFC meeting of February 7, 2023
• Establish next AFC meeting date

The committee approved the action minutes from the February 7, 2023 meeting. The committee considered the proposed Fiscal Year 2023/24 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Budget, but no formal actions were recorded for these items.

• Approved Action Minutes from February 7, 2023 (2-0-1)

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Master Fee Schedule. The Council will also consider an ordinance to adopt the 2022 California Building Code and related standards.

• Public hearing for the FY 2023/24 Master Fee Schedule
• Ordinance to adopt 2022 California Building, Residential, Green Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Existing Building Codes
• Grading and Hillside Development permits for earthwork at The Falls at Sanders Ranch
• Approval of accounts payable claims totaling $430,283.81
• Proclamation for National Gun Violence Awareness Day

The Town Council approved the updated Fiscal Year 2023/24 Master Fee Schedule and introduced an ordinance to adopt the 2022 California Building Codes. The Council also approved permits for erosion repair along Moraga Creek and processed accounts payable claims.

• Approved updated Fiscal Year 2023/24 Master Fee Schedule via Resolution 34-2023 (4-0-1)
• Introduced ordinance to adopt 2022 California Building Codes and related standards (4-0-1)
• Approved Grading Permit (GR-01-22) and Hillside Development Permit (HDP-01-22) for Moraga Creek erosion repair (4-0-1)
• Accepted Accounts Payable Claims for 5/5/23 totaling $430,283.81 (4-0-1)
• Approved Proclamation for National Gun Violence Awareness Day (4-0-1)
• Approved May 10, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (4-0-1)

6 - Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD)

The Moraga Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) Board is holding a special meeting to consider two resolutions: approving an agreement to assign rents and rights of a cell tower lease to AP Wireless Investments I, LLC, and approving the budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. The board will also hear a manager update and take public comments.

• Resolution 01-2023: Approve agreement to assign rents and rights of cell tower lease (dated May 5, 2010) to AP Wireless Investments I, LLC
• Resolution 02-2023: Approve budget for fiscal year 2023-2024
• Approve minutes from June 1, 2022 regular meeting
• GHAD Manager update

5 - Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee, Town of Moraga

The Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee will review and discuss its independent annual report on Measure K revenues and expenditures for fiscal year 2021/22, and may approve minutes from the prior meeting. The report covers $2.66 million in Measure K receipts and $513,517 in pavement program expenses, with sampled expenses found consistent with Measure K goals.

• Review of FY 2021/22 Measure K revenue and expenditure report
• Measure K receipts: $2,663,964
• Pavement Management Program expenditures: $513,517
• Sampled 83.5% of pavement expenses ($428,599) for review
• Approve action minutes from April 27, 2023 meeting

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Town of Moraga Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 16, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled

3 - Park & Recreation Commission, Town of Moraga

The Park and Recreation Commission will meet to review the Town Capital Improvement Program presentation. The meeting also includes reports from various subcommittees such as Funding Opportunity, Events, and Trails.

• Town Capital Improvement Program Presentation by Public Works Director Knapp
• Volunteer Organization Liaison report
• Funding Opportunity Subcommittee report
• Events Subcommittee report
• Art in Public Spaces Committee report

The Park and Recreation Commission swore in five commissioners and appointed Chair Pelchat and Vice Chair Kennedy. The body created a Funding Opportunity Committee and an Events Liaison Committee while removing the Schools Committee.

• Adopted meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-1)
• Appointed Chair Pelchat to continue for another year (Unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Kennedy as Vice Chair (Unanimous)
• Appointed Sanders and Hemkin to Volunteer Organization Liaison (Unanimous)
• Created Funding Opportunity Committee with Hillard and Kennedy (Unanimous)
• Created Events Liaison Committee with Pelchat (Unanimous)
• Removed Schools Committee (Unanimous)

7 - Art in Public Spaces Committee, Town of Moraga

The Art in Public Spaces Committee is meeting to review and approve a town chamber mural survey, set goals for the committee, and receive updates from subcommittees and liaisons. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting the meeting agenda and minutes from January 17, 2023.

• Review and approval of Town Chamber Mural Survey
• Goal setting for the committee
• Subcommittee reports on sculpture, events, mural, and fundraising
• Liaison updates from Lamorinda Arts Council, Saint Mary's College, and Campolindo High School
• Field trip to locate sculptures

The Art in Public Spaces Committee established four subcommittees for sculpture, events, murals, and fundraising. The committee also voted to request permission from the Town Council to place a mural on the Town Chambers/Corp Yard wall and approved adding a seventh member to the committee charter.

• Approved motion to approach Town Council for use of Town Chambers/Corp Yard wall for a mural (unanimous)
• Formed Sculpture Subcommittee consisting of Hartz and Onoda (unanimous)
• Formed Events Subcommittee consisting of Pelchat, Onoda, and D’Arcy (unanimous)
• Formed Mural Subcommittee consisting of Thiel, Onoda, and D’Arcy (unanimous)
• Formed Fundraising Subcommittee consisting of Hartz, Thiel, and Onoda (unanimous)
• Approved updating charter to increase committee membership from 6 to 7 (unanimous)
• Approved forming a multi-age poetry reading event at the Casita in April (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda and December 12, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will consider a resolution directing the preparation of a biennial budget for fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25. The meeting also includes a presentation on the proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Budget.

• Proposed Biennial Budget for FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025
• Proposed Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Budget (FY 2023-24 through FY 2027-28)
• Consultant services agreement for Street Lighting District 1979-1 with LCC Engineering & Surveying, Inc. not to exceed $20,200 plus $4,040 contingency
• Ordinance amendment regarding Bollinger Canyon Special Study Area zoning
• Accounts Payable Claims for 4/21/23 totaling $130,246.88

The Town Council approved a transition to a recurring biennial budget cycle starting with Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The Council also adopted an ordinance creating a Rural Residential zone and eliminating the Study District for the Bollinger Canyon Special Study Area.

• Approved Resolution 32-2023 to prepare a recurring biennial budget starting FY 2023-2024 (4-0-1)
• Approved ordinance creating Rural Residential zone and eliminating Study District for Bollinger Canyon Special Study Area (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 30-2023 for FY 2023/24 Street Lighting District 1979-1 engineering report (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 31-2023 awarding LCC Engineering & Surveying, Inc. a contract not to exceed $20,200 plus 20% contingency (4-0-1)
• Accepted accounts payable claims for $128,753.26 and $1,493.62 (4-0-1)
• Approved April 26, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-1)

1 - Town Council

The Moraga Town Council will interview and consider applicants for the Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee. The meeting also includes the selection and appointment of individuals to this committee.

• Interview and consideration of applicants for the Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee
• Selection and appointment of applicants to the Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee

The Town Council interviewed applicants and appointed one individual to the Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee. The appointment is for a three-year term ending March 1, 2026.

• Appointed Spencer Schilling to the Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee (4-0-1)

5 - Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee, Town of Moraga

The Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss the process and responsibilities for Measure K reporting, along with a Brown Act discussion. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its April 11 meeting and set a date for the next meeting.

• Discussion of Measure K reporting process and responsibilities
• Brown Act discussion
• Approval of April 11, 2023 action minutes
• Establish next meeting date

The Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee appointed two members to a subcommittee to review the FY 2021-22 Annual Reporting for the Transactions and Use Tax. The committee also approved the meeting agendas and previous minutes.

• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved April 11, 2023 Action Minutes with modifications (4-0)
• Appointed Bill Faoro and Nate Levine to subcommittee for FY 2021-22 Annual Reporting review

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding General Plan amendments and rezoning for the Bollinger Canyon Special Study Area. The Council will also consider converting a Town Clerk administrative position from part-time to full-time.

• Public hearing on Bollinger Canyon General Plan Amendment and Rezoning
• Resolution to convert Town Clerk Administrative Assistant position from 0.75 FTE to 1.0 FTE
• $72,700 contract for Moraga Library Carpet Replacement Project with Mohawk Carpet Distribution, Inc.
• $30,000 contract for furniture moving services by Valley Relocation, Inc.
• Resolution to continue the $35 per Equivalent Runoff Unit annual assessment for drainage and NPDES

The Town Council approved general plan amendments and a zoning ordinance to create a Rural Residential district for the Bollinger Canyon Special Study Area. The council also authorized contracts for the Moraga Library carpet replacement and converted a Town Clerk position to full-time.

• Adopted Resolution 27-2023 for CEQA compliance regarding Bollinger Canyon (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 28-2023 for Bollinger Canyon General Plan Amendments (4-1)
• Approved ordinance to create Rural Residential zone and amend zoning map for Bollinger Canyon (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 29-2023 to convert Town Clerk Administrative Assistant to full-time (unanimous)
• Approved $72,700 contract for Moraga Library carpet replacement (unanimous)
• Approved furniture moving and shelving services for library project up to $42,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted $27,000 donation from Friends of the Library (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-2023 maintaining $35 annual assessment for drainage maintenance (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Town Council scheduled a special meeting to conduct closed session conferences with legal counsel. These sessions involve discussions regarding existing litigation and anticipated litigation.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding Lafayette Bollinger Development LLC et al. v. Town of Moraga
• Conference with legal counsel regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation

The Town Council met for a special session to confer with legal counsel. No public decisions or votes were recorded in the open session.

• Recessed to closed session to discuss existing litigation (Lafayette Bollinger Development LLC et al. v. Town of Moraga)
• Recessed to closed session to discuss anticipated litigation regarding one potential case

3 - Park & Recreation Commission, Town of Moraga

The Commission will review recommendations for the Five-Year Capital Asset Replacement Program. The meeting also includes administration of oaths of office for several commissioners and a presentation by the Moraga Park Foundation.

• Five-Year Capital Asset Replacement Program Recommendations
• Oaths of Office for Commissioners Sanders, Hemkin, Kennedy, Crossley, and Hillard
• Moraga Park Foundation Presentation
• Chair/Vice Chair Rotation
• Committee Liaison selection

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a proposed 571-square-foot addition to a single-family residence at 747 Crossbrook, and a design review for a 4-foot-11-inch redwood fence at The Canyon Club Brewery at 1558 Canyon Road. Both projects are categorically exempt from CEQA. The meeting also includes routine items such as consent agenda adoption and public comments.

• 571 sq ft addition including 468 sq ft partial second story at 747 Crossbrook (APN 255-501-003)
• Design Review Permit (DRB-01-23) for 4-foot-11-inch redwood fence at 1558 Canyon Road (APN 255-620-005)
• CEQA exemptions cited: Section 15301 for existing facilities, Section 15303 for new small structures

8 - Youth Involvement Committee, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Youth Involvement Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss unfinished business, including a ping pong tournament and a childcare fundraiser, and new business, such as a musical instrument drive. The agenda also includes updates on subcommittees and reports.

• Ping Pong Tournament
• Childcare Fundraiser on March 26, 2023
• Musical Instrument Drive
• Intergenerational Programs
• Support for Ukraine

1 - Town Council

The Council will consider adopting an affordable housing in-lieu fee and discuss updates to the California Building Code. Additionally, the agenda includes a construction contract for the Commons Park Picnic Area renovation.

• Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fee resolution
• 2022 California Building Code modification study session
• Capital Asset Replacement Five-Year Plan update
• Rheem Park Objective Design Standards ordinance
• Commons Park Picnic Area renovation contract up to $333,108

The Town Council approved a resolution for affordable housing in-lieu fees and adopted several consent items, including park renovations and police equipment funding. The council also held study sessions on building code updates and capital asset replacement without taking further action.

• Adopted Resolution 24-2023 approving an affordable housing in-lieu fee (4-0-1)
• Approved $333,108 total for Commons Park Picnic Area Renovation Project (4-0-1)
• Approved $74,781 amendment for Canyon Road Bridge Replacement management services (4-0-1)
• Authorized $177,803.65 retention reduction for Bridgeway Civil Constructors, Inc. (4-0-1)
• Adopted Rheem Park Area Objective Design Standards for municipal code (4-0-1)
• Authorized transfer of Public Safety Impact Fee funds for police video surveillance equipment (4-0-1)
• Approved accounts payable claims of $353,997.56 (4-0-1)
• Approved minutes for special and regular meetings held March 15, 22, and 22 (4-0-1)

1 - Town Council

The Town Council scheduled a special meeting for April 12, 2023, to conduct a closed session conference with legal counsel. The discussion is focused on one potential case involving anticipated litigation.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation

The Town Council convened for a special meeting to enter a closed session. No public business was conducted or decided during the open portion of the meeting.

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on the Bollinger Canyon Study Area, recommending that the Town Council adopt CEQA findings and a statement of overriding considerations, along with General Plan and zoning amendments. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items listed.

• Public hearing on Bollinger Canyon Re-zone
• CEQA compliance findings and statement of overriding considerations
• General Plan amendments for Bollinger Canyon Study Area
• Zoning amendments for Bollinger Canyon Study Area

5 - Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee, Town of Moraga

The Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee is meeting to receive a status presentation on FY 2022-23 Measure K funds, approve prior meeting minutes, and appoint a subcommittee to perform an audit report to the Town Council. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• FY 2022-23 Measure K status presentation
• Approve action minutes from April 20, 2022 meeting
• Appoint subcommittee to perform audit report to Town Council
• Establish next meeting date

The Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee decided that all members will perform the audit report for presentation to the Town Council. The committee also approved the minutes from the April 20, 2022 meeting.

• Approved April 20, 2022 Action Minutes (4-0)
• Decided all members will perform the Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee Audit Report (4-0)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will conduct a public hearing regarding new objective design standards for the Rheem Park area. The Council is also scheduled to consider a resolution to ratify the Moraga-Orinda Fire District ordinance adopting specific editions of the California and International Fire Codes.

• Public hearing on Rheem Park Area Objective Design Standards for commercial, office, mixed-use, and multi-family residential development
• Resolution to ratify Moraga-Orinda Fire District Ordinance 23-01 regarding California and International Fire Codes
• Approval of accounts payable claims totaling $736,816.89

The Town Council ratified the Moraga-Orinda Fire District's adoption of the 2022 California Fire Code and 2021 International Fire Code. Council also introduced an ordinance establishing objective design standards for development in the Rheem Park Area. Additionally, the council approved the consent agenda including accounts payable claims.

• Approved Consent Agenda, including accounts payable claims for $693,284.55 and $43,532.34 (3-0-2)
• Adopted Resolution 20-2023 ratifying Moraga-Orinda Fire District Ordinance 23-01 (3-0-2)
• Waived first reading and introduced by title only the Rheem Park Area Objective Design Standards ordinance (3-0-2)

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will conduct interviews and consider applicants for several municipal bodies. The council intends to select and appoint members to the Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee, the Park and Recreation Commission, and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee.

• Interview of applicants for local committees
• Appointment of Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee members
• Appointment of Park and Recreation Commission members
• Appointment of Contra Costa Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee members

The Town Council interviewed and appointed three individuals to local oversight and advisory roles. These appointments cover the Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee, the Contra Costa Transit Authority Citizens Advisory Committee, and the Parks and Recreation Commission.

• Appointed Rachel Graham to Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee (3-0-2)
• Appointed Chris Sanders to Contra Costa Transit Authority Citizens Advisory Committee (3-0-2)
• Appointed Brittany Hillard to Parks and Recreation Commission (3-0-2)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Town of Moraga Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

3 - Park & Recreation Commission, Town of Moraga

The regular Park and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, March 20, 2023, has been cancelled.

1 - Town Council

The Town of Moraga, City of Lafayette, and City of Orinda are holding a special joint meeting. The primary item on the agenda is an update regarding the Lamorinda Smart Signal Projects.

• Lamorinda Smart Signal Projects Update presentation

The Town Councils of Moraga, Lafayette, and Orinda held a special joint meeting to receive a project update on the Lamorinda Smart Signals Project. Congressman Mark DeSaulnier presented a check for $4,185,000.00 to support the program. No other substantive legislative actions were taken.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will consider appointing Scott Mitnick as Town Manager and approving his employment agreement, and will also consider accepting four public art sculptures for placement on town property. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of payments, minutes, a prescription drug abuse awareness proclamation, and the annual General Plan report.

• Resolution to appoint Scott Mitnick as Town Manager and approve employment agreement
• Resolution to accept four public art sculptures and authorize loan agreements with Buddy Brodwin and Town of Orinda
• Accounts payable claims totaling $118,657.38 and $104,484.71
• General Plan Annual Report and Housing Element Annual Report for 2022
• Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month Proclamation

The Town Council appointed Scott Mitnick as Town Manager and approved his employment agreement. The council also accepted four public art sculptures for town property and authorized a mural selection process. Additionally, the Moraga Community Foundation donated $104,322 for the Commons Park.

• Appointed Scott Mitnick as Town Manager and approved employment agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 18-2023 to accept four public art sculptures on Town property (unanimous)
• Authorized Art in Public Spaces Committee to begin mural selection process for Public Works Corp Yard/Town Chambers wall (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 17-2023 accepting 2022 General Plan Implementation and Housing Element Annual Reports (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable claims for 2/22/23 ($118,657.38) and 2/24/23 ($104,484.71) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for meetings on February 15 and February 22, 2023 (unanimous)
• Issued Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month Proclamation (unanimous)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Town of Moraga Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 7, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. Further information is available from the Planning Department.

• Regular meeting cancelled

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending an ordinance adding objective design standards for commercial, office, mixed-use, and multi-family residential development in the Rheem Park area. They will also review the 2022 Annual General Plan and Housing Element Implementation Report and provide input on the Planning Department's 2023/24 work program priorities.

• Public hearing on Resolution recommending ordinance adding Chapter 8.210 (Rheem Park Area Objective Design Standards) to Title 8 of the Municipal Code
• Review of Annual General Plan and Housing Element Implementation Report for 2022
• Input on Planning Department 2023/24 Work Program Priorities

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will review and consider amendments to the Fiscal Year 2023 budget based on mid-year revenue and expenditure reports. They will also discuss adding a full-time Engineering Technician/Construction Inspector position for a two-year term. A study session on establishing a fractional in-lieu fee for inclusionary zoning is scheduled. The consent agenda includes routine items such as approving accounts payable, minutes, and consultant agreements.

• Fiscal Year 2023 Mid-Year Budget Review and Adjustments
• Adding a full-time Engineering Technician/Construction Inspector position for a two-year term
• Study session on establishing a fractional in-lieu fee for inclusionary zoning
• Awarding on-call CEQA and planning consultant agreements totaling up to $214,285 each per year for five years
• Authorizing a grant application for $600,000 from MTC for School Street Extension Design

The Town Council approved mid-year budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2023 and created a limited two-year full-time Engineering Technician/Construction Inspector position. The Council also approved several consultant agreements for CEQA and planning services and authorized a $600,000 grant application for the School Street Extension Design.

• Approved Mid-Year Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget (Resolution 15-2023) (unanimous)
• Approved creation of a full-time Engineering Technician/Construction Inspector position for a two-year term (Resolution 16-2023) (unanimous)
• Approved on-call CEQA and Planning consulting agreements with seven firms, not to exceed $214,285 each per year (Resolution 13-2023) (unanimous)
• Authorized application for a $600,000 MTC grant for School Street Extension Design (Resolution 14-2023) (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Goals and Priorities (unanimous)
• Approved zoning ordinances for Moraga Center Specific Plan Area and Rheem Park Area (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable claims for 1/27/23 ($348,005.09) and 2/10/23 ($427,300.99) (unanimous)
• Accepted informational report on fractional in-lieu fees for affordable housing

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 21, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

3 - Park & Recreation Commission, Town of Moraga

The regular Park and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for February 20, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

7 - Art in Public Spaces Committee, Town of Moraga

The regular Art in Public Spaces Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, February 20, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No agenda items or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

1 - Town Council

The Moraga Town Council will hold a special meeting to interview applicants and make appointments to several committees: Art in Public Spaces, Audit and Finance, Local Sales Tax Oversight, Park and Recreation, and Planning Commission. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, public comments, adoption of the agenda, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or financial items are listed.

• Interview and consideration of applicants for Art in Public Spaces Committee, Audit and Finance Committee, Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee, Park and Recreation Commission, and Planning Commission
• Selection, appointment, and reappointment of applicants to the above committees and commissions

The Town Council interviewed and appointed new and returning members to several municipal bodies. These appointments cover the Audit and Finance Committee, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Art in Public Spaces Committee, and Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee.

• Appointed Amy McLellan, Minshu Liu, and Bob Kennedy (I) to Audit and Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Julie Sanders, Graig Crossley, and Christina L. Pelchat (I) to Parks and Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Eric Lentell, Alexis Mapel (I), Brenda Luster (I), and Marcus Bode (I) to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Suzanne D’Arcy (I) to Art in Public Spaces Committee (unanimous)
• Reappointed Bill Faoro (I) and Nate Levine (I) to Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee (unanimous)
• Adopted Meeting Agenda (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will hold a study session on the Comprehensive Advanced Planning Initiative, seeking input on draft objective design standards for the Rheem Park area. They will also review and prioritize Mayor Sos's proposed goals for 2023. Additionally, the Council will consider applying for an $87,725 Priority Development Area (PDA) planning grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.

• Study session on draft objective design standards for the Rheem Park Area
• Review and prioritize Town Council and Community Goals for 2023
• Consider applying for a PDA Planning Grant of $87,725 from MTC

The Town Council unanimously authorized the Town Manager to apply for an $87,725 Priority Development Area (PDA) Planning Grant. Council also reviewed draft design standards for the Rheem Park Area and revised the proposed 2023 community goals.

• Authorized $87,725 PDA Planning Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including proclamation for Randy Bennet (unanimous)
• Adopted Meeting Agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted informational report on Rheem Park Area Objective Design Standards
• Revised 2023 proposed goals and priorities for future adoption

1 - Town Council

The Moraga Town Council is meeting in special closed session to consider the appointment of a Town Manager, a public employee position. No other business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Closed session discussion of Town Manager appointment under Government Code Section 54957

The Town Council convened for a special meeting that consisted primarily of a closed session. No public business was conducted or decided in the open session.

• Recessed to closed session to discuss public employee appointment for the title of Town Manager

3 - Park & Recreation Commission, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Park and Recreation Commission is holding a special teleconferenced meeting on February 13, 2023, at 7:00 pm. The agenda is largely procedural, covering roll call, public comments, adoption of the consent agenda (January 9, 2023 minutes), and announcements. No new business items are listed; the meeting focuses on staff and liaison reports, including updates on the Activity Guide (registration opens 2/15) and summer camp staff hiring.

• Activity Guide is live; registration opens 2/15
• Summer Camp Staff Hiring update
• Consent agenda: minutes from January 9, 2023 meeting
• Liaison reports: Schools, Art in Public Spaces, Trails, Volunteers
• No new business items on agenda

8 - Youth Involvement Committee, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Youth Involvement Committee is meeting to discuss and plan upcoming events, including holiday events, a ping pong tournament, and a childcare fundraiser scheduled for March 26, 2023. The agenda also includes reports on subcommittees for intergenerational programs, support for Ukraine, and a warm coat drive.

• Holiday Events and Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
• Ping Pong Tournament
• Childcare Fundraiser on March 26, 2023
• Intergenerational Programs
• Support for Ukraine

1 - Town Council

The regular Town Council meeting scheduled for February 8, 2023 has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on February 22, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled

1 - Town Council

This meeting was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

• Meeting cancelled

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Planning Commission is holding a study session to receive an informational report on draft objective design standards for the Rheem Park area. The Commission will provide feedback and direction, which will inform a draft expected to return for a public hearing in spring 2023 and then go to the Town Council for adoption in April. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items.

• Study session on objective design standards for Rheem Park
• Public hearing anticipated in spring 2023 on the draft standards
• Town Council adoption expected in April 2023

4 - Audit & Finance Committee, Town of Moraga

The Audit and Finance Committee will review the fiscal year 2022/23 mid-year revenue and expenditure report, the single audit report for the year ended June 30, 2022, and the town's cash and investment balances as of January 31, 2023. The meeting is held via teleconference only due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Review of FY 2022/23 mid-year revenue and expenditure report
• Review of single audit report for year ended June 30, 2022
• Report on cash and investment balances as of January 31, 2023
• Approval of action minutes from November 30, 2022 meeting

The Audit and Finance Committee accepted the FY 2022/23 mid-year revenue and expenditure report and the single audit report for the year ended June 30, 2022. Both documents will be forwarded to the Town Council for the February 22, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Action Minutes from November 30, 2022 (3-0-1)
• Accepted FY 2022/23 Mid-Year Revenue and Expenditure Report and proposed adjustments (unanimous)
• Accepted Single Audit Report for year ended June 30, 2022 (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will hold a special meeting to recess into closed session for the purpose of appointing a Town Manager, a public employee position. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Closed session under Gov. Code § 54957 for Town Manager appointment

The Town Council met for a special session that primarily consisted of a closed session regarding a public employee appointment. No public business was conducted or decided during the open portion of the meeting.

• Recessed to closed session to discuss Town Manager appointment

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings on adopting the 2023-2031 Housing Element, certifying its environmental impact report, and amending the General Plan and zoning in the Moraga Center and Rheem Park areas. They will also consider adopting an ordinance to align with Contra Costa County's ambulance and emergency medical services regulations. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as accounts payable, meeting minutes, and a contract for stormwater permit assistance.

• Adopt 2023-2031 Housing Element and certify Final EIR
• Amend General Plan and zoning in Moraga Center and Rheem Park
• Adopt County ambulance ordinance by reference
• Approve $80,500/year contract for NPDES permit assistance
• Accept Moraga Road and Hacienda Drainage Project (CIP 21-206)

The Town Council approved the 2023-2031 Housing Element and associated General Plan amendments. The Council also adopted an ordinance regarding emergency medical services and approved several professional service agreements and project completions.

• Adopted 2023-2031 Town of Moraga Housing Element (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 08-2023 certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 10-2023 for General Plan Amendments (unanimous)
• Introduced zoning ordinances for Moraga Center Specific Plan and Rheem Park areas (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 305 adopting Contra Costa County Code Division 48 for Emergency Medical Services (unanimous)
• Approved $80,500 annual contract for NPDES permit engineering services with Kennedy & Associates (unanimous)
• Accepted completion of Moraga Road and Hacienda Drainage Project by Kerex Engineering, Inc. (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 06-2023 designating standby officers for emergency vacancies (unanimous)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a proposed fence exceeding the standard height limit at 100 Fernwood Drive, and the renewal of a conditional use permit for a wireless communication facility at 370 Park Street. The commission will consider approving design review for the fence and a permit renewal for the wireless facility.

• Design review application (DRB-05-22) for a fence up to 6 feet in height within the exterior side yard setback at 100 Fernwood Drive (APN 256-130-008)
• Conditional use permit renewal (UP 05-22) for a wireless communication facility on the rooftop of a commercial building at 370 Park Street (APN 255-150-014)

1 - Town Council

The Town Council received an informational report regarding the 2023-2031 Moraga Housing Element and related documents. The session included presentations on zoning amendments and an environmental impact report. No substantive policy decisions were made during this meeting.

• Adopted Meeting Agenda (unanimous)

7 - Art in Public Spaces Committee, Town of Moraga

The Art in Public Spaces Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including the Town Chamber Mural, forming subcommittees for sculpture, events, and murals, and updating the charter to add a member. They will also consider involvement in a poetry reading and possibly change the next meeting date. Public comments are invited.

• Discussion of Town Chamber Mural
• Formation of subcommittees (Sculpture, Events, Murals)
• Updated charter to add an additional member
• Lamorinda Arts Council Poetry Reading involvement
• Consideration of next APSC meeting date

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 17, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on February 7, 2023.

1 - Town Council

This is a special meeting of the Moraga Town Council. The council will hold a closed session to discuss the appointment of a Town Manager, then reconvene in open session for the mayor's report on that closed session. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

• Closed session: Public employee appointment for Town Manager (Gov. Code § 54957)
• Mayor's report on closed session in open session

The Town Council convened for a special meeting to discuss a public employee appointment in closed session. No substantive decisions were made or reported during the open session.

1 - Town Council

The Town Council ratified a local emergency proclamation to allow procurement and services without bidding notices. The Council also approved the 2023 meeting calendar, electronic signature policy, and accepted foundation funds for asset replacement.

• Ratified Resolution 04-2023 declaring a local emergency and authorizing procurement without bid notices (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 03-2023 accepting $15,000 in Burton D. Morgan Foundation Funds (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 02-2023 accepting Commons Park Irrigation Project improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 01-2023 for continued use of teleconferencing (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Town Council Meeting Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved policy for use of electronic signatures (unanimous)
• Waived first reading and introduced ordinance to adopt Contra Costa County Code Division 48 regarding Emergency Medical Services (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable claims for 12/16/22 totaling $181,958.26 (unanimous)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending that the Town Council certify the Final Environmental Impact Report, adopt the 2023-2031 Housing Element, and approve related General Plan and zoning amendments. The zoning changes affect the Moraga Center Specific Plan and Rheem Park areas to meet the Regional Housing Needs Allocation. The Commission will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Certify Final EIR for Comprehensive Advanced Planning Initiative/Housing Element Update
• Adopt 2023-2031 Town of Moraga Housing Element
• Adopt General Plan amendments (Circulation and Safety Elements)
• Amend zoning in Moraga Center Specific Plan area
• Amend zoning in Rheem Park area

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Town of Moraga Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 3, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. Further information is available from the Planning Department.

• Regular meeting cancelled