Moraga public meetings in 2025

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Town of Moraga Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items were presented or discussed.

7 - Art in Public Spaces Committee, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Art in Public Spaces Committee will discuss existing projects including the Cement Lions update, Bandshell mural proposal, and Chalk Haiku Poetry Event. New business includes a request for artwork at the Moraga Library fireplace and a discussion of the PROS Master Plan process.

• Moraga Library fireplace artwork request
• PROS Master Plan process discussion and focus group questions
• Bandshell mural proposal update
• Chalk Haiku Poetry Event update
• Cement Lions update

The Art in Public Spaces Committee approved Douglas Heine's sculpture donation, to be placed adjacent to the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail near the Library. The item will be reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Commission in December and potentially by the Town Council on January 14. The committee also discussed a bandshell mural proposal and decided to coordinate with the Moraga History Trail project, and planned a Valentine's Day 2026 poetry event.

• Approved Douglas Heine's sculpture donation for placement near the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved cement lions to temporary staging pending Council review
• Decided to contact Moraga History Trail project about complementing bandshell mural

3 - Park & Recreation Commission, Town of Moraga

The Park and Recreation Commission will consider an application for a sculpture donation by Douglas Heine. The body will also receive updates on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan and the All Access Playground.

• Douglas Heine’s Sculpture Donation Application for placement adjacent to Library along Lafayette Moraga Regional Trail
• Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan Update including focus group questions
• Rancho Laguna Park Picnic Table Update
• All Access Playground Update

The Commission approved the meeting agenda unanimously. They also approved the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting unanimously. No other actions were taken at this meeting.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted September 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

8 - Youth Involvement Committee, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Youth Involvement Committee will meet to discuss volunteer opportunities and 2025 holiday events. The meeting includes a project planning session and an update from the Town Council Liaison.

• Volunteer opportunities
• 2025 Holiday Events
• Project Planning Session
• Town Council Liaison update from Councilmember Maglio

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The December 2, 2025, regular meeting of the Moraga Planning Commission has been cancelled. The meeting was scheduled to take place in the Council Chamber and Community Meeting Room at 335 Rheem Boulevard.

• Meeting cancelled
• Location: Council Chamber and Community Meeting Room
• Address: 335 Rheem Boulevard, Moraga, CA 94556

4 - Audit & Finance Committee, Town of Moraga

The Committee will review the audited financial reports and internal control memorandum for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Members will also discuss the allocation of the General Purpose Fund unassigned fund balance for fiscal year 2024-25.

• Review of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2025
• Review of Memorandum on Internal Control for fiscal year ended June 30, 2025
• Review of Auditor Required Communications for fiscal year ended June 30, 2025
• Report on compliance with Proposition 111 fiscal year 2024-25 appropriation limit increment
• Allocation of fiscal year 2024-25 General Purpose Fund unassigned fund balance

6 - Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD)

The GHAD Board will consider whether Town Staff should assume GHAD management duties, reviewing liability and expertise issues. It will also examine options to expand parking at the Sonora Road Trailhead in the Bellavista Development. The Board will discuss drafting and adopting operational protocols for GHAD. Standard agenda items such as public comments, adoption of minutes, and manager updates will also be addressed.

• Discussion on Town Staff assuming GHAD management responsibilities, including liability and expertise considerations
• Consideration of expanding parking at the Sonora Road Trailhead within the Bellavista Development
• Development and possible adoption of GHAD operational protocols (draft red-line and clean versions)
• Adoption of minutes from the GHAD Special Meeting on June 18, 2025

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Town of Moraga Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided. No further action was taken at this meeting.

7 - Art in Public Spaces Committee, Town of Moraga

The committee will review updates on the cement lion sculptures and the charter mission statement. It will then consider new proposals: a bandshell mural application, a sculpture donation, possible trail sculpture locations, and a Valentine’s Day chalk haiku poetry event.

• Cement Lions Update
• Charter Update and Mission Statement approved at Council meeting
• Bandshell Mural Application
• Douglas Heine’s Sculpture Donation Application
• Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail potential sculpture locations (proposed signage locations)

The Art in Public Spaces Committee unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from July 1, 2025. The committee approved revisions to its charter and the mission statement, both unanimously. The charter edits will be forwarded to the Town Council for review. The utility‑box design discussion was postponed until early 2026.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved charter edits, to be sent to Town Council (unanimous)
• Approved mission statement (unanimous)
• Postponed utility‑box design decision until early 2026 (no vote recorded)

8 - Youth Involvement Committee, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Youth Involvement Committee will hear a State of the Town presentation by Mayor Steve Woehleke and a talk by Mindful Littles founder Tanuka Gordon. The meeting includes a council liaison update, a brief discussion of volunteer opportunities, planning for 2025 holiday events, and a project planning session. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• 2025 State of the Town presentation – Mayor Steve Woehleke
• Mindful Littles presentation – Tanuka Gordon, Founder/CEO
• Moraga Town Council Liaison Update – Councilmember Maglio
• Volunteer Opportunities discussion
• 2025 Holiday Events planning

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for November 4, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

7 - Art in Public Spaces Committee, Town of Moraga

The committee will adopt the minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting. It will discuss existing business items, including a 50th‑anniversary banner sale, utility box matters, and the fundraising process. New business includes proposed edits to the Art in Public Spaces Committee charter and a draft mission statement. The meeting also includes public comments, liaison updates, and subcommittee reports.

• Banner Update – 50th Anniversary Banner sales
• Utility Boxes
• Fundraising Process
• APSC Charter Edits and Reasons for Revisions
• APSC Mission Statement

The Art in Public Spaces Committee approved the formation of two new subcommittees—one to study charter modifications and another to develop a work plan—both by unanimous vote. It also approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes unanimously, and gave the subcommittee final authority on the banner shade of blue. Several items, including utility boxes, the Brown Act discussion, and the Cement Lions art application, were postponed.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimously approved)
• Adopted minutes from April 15, 2025 (unanimously approved)
• Approved Subcommittee to discuss charter modifications (unanimously approved)
• Approved Planning Subcommittee to create workplan (unanimously approved)
• Allowed Subcommittee final say on banner shade of blue (unanimously approved)
• Moved Utility Boxes item to a future meeting (postponed)
• Postponed Brown Act discussion (postponed)
• Postponed Cement Lions art application pending more information (postponed)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The commission will adopt a consent agenda that includes approval of the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes and a sign permit (SGN‑06‑25) for amendments to the Rheem Valley Shopping Center Master Sign Program, which is CEQA‑exempt. It will also adopt the regular meeting agenda. A public hearing will be held on proposed amendments to Title 8 of the Moraga Municipal Code (Zoning) related to Scenic Corridors, noted as consistent with the Comprehensive Advanced Planning Initiative EIR.

• Approve minutes from the September 2, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Sign Permit Application (SGN‑06‑25) for Rheem Valley Shopping Center Master Sign Program amendments (CEQA exempt)
• Adopt the regular meeting agenda
• Public hearing on amendments to Title 8 (Zoning) concerning Scenic Corridors (CEQA consistent with existing EIR)

The commission approved amendments to Title 8 of the municipal code concerning scenic corridors, passing with a 3‑1 vote. It also amended the consent agenda to re‑classify a sign permit and code amendment items, approved the September 2 minutes, adopted a sign permit for the Rheem Valley Shopping Center, and adopted the meeting agenda, each with unanimous votes.

• Adopted Title 8 zoning amendments for scenic corridors (3-1)
• Amended consent agenda to move sign permit application and code amendment items (4-0)
• Approved minutes for the September 2, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (4-0)
• Adopted sign permit resolution for Rheem Valley Shopping Center Master Sign Program (4-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)

3 - Park & Recreation Commission, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Park & Recreation Commission will adopt the agenda and the September 8 meeting minutes, then consider the Rancho Laguna Park picnic table update. Staff will introduce Manny Zavala, outline upcoming work, present a Saint Mary’s Community Service Day plan, and give an update on the All Access Playground. Several liaison and subcommittee reports will also be heard.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Adoption of September 8 meeting minutes
• Rancho Laguna Park picnic table update
• All Access Playground update
• Saint Mary’s Community Service Day presentation

The Park & Recreation Commission approved the meeting agenda with a unanimous vote. The minutes from the August 18 meeting were also approved unanimously, though Commissioner Crossley abstained. No new business was presented, and the old‑business discussion on the Rancho Laguna Park picnic table did not result in a vote.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 18 minutes (unanimous, Crossley abstained)

8 - Youth Involvement Committee, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Youth Involvement Committee will meet to review its bylaws, elect officers, and discuss committee goals. The body will also address upcoming town events and the Moraga Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan.

• Review of Bylaws and Election of Officers
• Committee Objectives and Goals
• Volunteer Opportunities
• (Not So) Creepy Commons and upcoming town events
• Moraga Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Town of Moraga Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered.

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Town of Moraga Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for September 16, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were presented for discussion or decision.

8 - Youth Involvement Committee, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Youth Involvement Committee will discuss procedural matters, including a review of the Brown Act and parliamentary rules, and will examine its bylaws while electing officers. The committee will also establish objectives and goals for the 2025‑26 term and explore volunteer opportunities. Additional items include announcements such as a Town Council liaison update.

• Review of Brown Act and parliamentary procedure
• Review of bylaws and election of officers
• Committee objectives and goals for 2025‑26 term
• Volunteer opportunities
• Town Council liaison update (announcements/correspondence)

1 - Town Council

The Moraga Town Council will consider consent calendar items, including $351,252.87 in accounts payable claims and approval of the August 27 meeting minutes. A resolution will authorize the Town Manager to execute a pavement restoration agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric, receiving $91,000 from PG&E and appropriating the same amount to the 2025 Street Rehabilitation Capital Improvement Project (CIP 25-401). The council will also swear in new members of the Moraga Youth Involvement Committee for the 2025‑2026 term and discuss a feasibility study for using Bollinger Canyon Road as an emergency evacuation route, which staff recommends moving to a later date.

• Accounts payable claims for August 1‑29, 2025 totaling $351,252.87
• Resolution authorizing a pavement restoration agreement with PG&E and appropriating $91,000 to CIP 25-401
• Swearing in of 21 new Moraga Youth Involvement Committee members for 2025‑2026
• Public hearing (agenda item not detailed in the agenda text)
• Feasibility study recommendation for Bollinger Canyon Road emergency evacuation route to be rescheduled

3 - Park & Recreation Commission, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Park and Recreation Commission will hold a routine meeting with no new business or major decisions. The agenda includes adoption of minutes, a report on Rancho Laguna Park picnic table updates, and committee liaison reports. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Rancho Laguna Park Picnic Table Update (old business)
• Introduction of new staff member Raul Serrano
• Overview of upcoming work items and activities

The Moraga Park and Recreation Commission approved the meeting agenda and the June 9 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The commission directed staff to obtain an update on expanding parking at the Bella Vista trailhead and any required legal changes, with resident input. No new business was taken up, and the next meeting is scheduled for September 8 at 6:30 pm.

• Adopt meeting agenda – approved unanimously
• Adopt June 9 meeting minutes – approved unanimously
• Request staff update on Bella Vista trailhead parking expansion and legal requirements – approved
• Set next meeting for September 8 at 6:30 pm

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to Title 8 of the Moraga Municipal Code. These changes relate to zoning for scenic corridors.

• Public hearing on Title 8 Moraga Municipal Code (Zoning) amendments related to scenic corridors

The commission adopted the consent agenda with a 4‑0 vote and one abstention. The meeting agenda was adopted. Staff were instructed to revise the resolution and bring it back on October 7, 2025, approved by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted consent agenda (vote 4-0, 1 abstain)
• Adopted meeting agenda (adopted, vote not recorded)
• Directed staff to revise resolution and resubmit on Oct 7, 2025 (vote 5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 5-0)

1 - Town Council

The Moraga Town Council will meet on August 27, 2025, to discuss and vote on several contracts and agreements, including a four-year police dispatching services contract with the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office and the purchase of interlocking playground surfacing for the All Access Playground. The council will also consider accounts payable claims totaling over $3 million and a proclamation celebrating the Lamorinda Arts Council’s 75th anniversary.

• Approve $1,000,000 four-year police dispatching services contract with Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office
• Approve $215,187 purchase of interlocking playground surfacing for All Access Playground
• Authorize $98,990 Second Amendment to CSG Consultants contract for Moraga Road Drainage Improvement Project
• Approve $18,000 one-year regional legislative advocacy agreement with Townsend Public Affairs
• Accept accounts payable claims totaling $3,169,517.21 for June and July 2025

The council adopted its agenda and consent calendar items, then approved several contracts and amendments. These included a $24,000 amendment to the Moraga Road Drainage Improvement project, a playground surfacing contract up to $215,187, a four‑year police dispatch services agreement costing up to $1,000,000, a second amendment to the town manager’s employment agreement, and an $18,000 regional legislative advocacy services agreement. All actions were approved by a vote of four in favor, none against, and one absent.

• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0-1)
• Adopted Consent Calendar items 6.1‑6.6 (4-0-1)
• Adopted Consent Calendar item 6.7 (4-0-1)
• Approved $24,000 amendment to Moraga Road Drainage Improvement contract, total not to exceed $98,990 (4-0-1)
• Approved playground surfacing contract up to $215,187 (4-0-1)
• Approved police dispatch services contract up to $1,000,000 for four years (4-0-1)
• Approved second amendment to Town Manager employment agreement (4-0-1)
• Approved $18,000 regional legislative advocacy services agreement (4-0-1)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for August 19, 2025, has been cancelled.

3 - Park & Recreation Commission, Town of Moraga

The Park and Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss GHAD and review subcommittee reports. The session includes an introduction of Ruben Ochoa and an overview of scheduled work items for the coming month.

• Discussion regarding GHAD
• Pear and Wine Festival ideas from the Events Subcommittee
• Introduction of Ruben Ochoa
• Reports from Trails and Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan subcommittees

The Park & Recreation Commission adopted the meeting agenda and the May 12 minutes, each by unanimous vote. It also approved the recommendation for three wooden benches at Mulholland Ridge, again unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted May 12 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved three wooden Mulholland Ridge benches (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Town Council is meeting in a special closed session to discuss personnel and labor matters. The session focuses on the performance evaluation of the Town Manager.

• Public employee performance evaluation for the Town Manager
• Conference with labor negotiators regarding the Town Manager

The Moraga Town Council met in a closed session on July 9, 2025, with Mayor Steve Woehleke and councilmembers Kerry Hillis, Brian Dolan, Lisa Maglio, and Graham Thiel present. The agenda items included a public employee performance evaluation and a conference with labor negotiators, but no reportable actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

1 - Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to review and potentially adopt two resolutions regarding personnel compensation. This includes a memorandum of understanding with the Moraga Employees Association and a new salary schedule.

• Memoranda of Understanding between the Town of Moraga and the Moraga Employees Association (effective July 9, 2025 through June 30, 2028)
• Town of Moraga Salary Schedule effective June 29, 2025
• Informational item regarding Vice Mayor Hillis' testimony to the Senate Environmental Quality Committee

The council unanimously approved the consent calendar (5-0). It also adopted two resolutions, both passing 5-0: a Memorandum of Understanding with the Moraga Employees Association effective July 9, 2025 through June 30, 2028, and the Town of Moraga Salary Schedule effective June 29, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m.

• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Adopted Memorandum of Understanding with Moraga Employees Association (5-0)
• Adopted Town of Moraga Salary Schedule (5-0)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for July 1, 2025, has been cancelled.

7 - Art in Public Spaces Committee, Town of Moraga

The Art in Public Spaces Committee will meet to discuss new and existing art projects and administrative updates. The body is reviewing an application for cement lions and considering a change to a quarterly meeting schedule.

• Cement Lions Art Application and potential placement
• Evergreen Banner Design
• Utility Boxes and Utility Box Thematic Design
• Fundraising Process
• Discussion on moving meeting frequency to quarterly

1 - Town Council

The Town Council is meeting in a special closed session. The body will conduct a conference with labor negotiators representing various town employee organizations.

• Conference with labor negotiators for Department Heads, Mid-Management/Professionals, Moraga Employees’ Association, and Moraga Police Officers’ Association

The Town Council met in a closed session on June 25, 2025. No reportable actions or decisions were made during the meeting.

1 - Town Council

The Moraga Town Council will meet on June 25, 2025, to decide on several key items, including adopting an ordinance to implement the 2023-2031 Housing Element, approving a $345,036 contract for a Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan, and setting budgets for Hacienda de las Flores. The meeting also includes public hearings on street lighting assessments and biennial budgets.

• Waive second reading and adopt ordinance amending Title 8 to implement 2023-2031 Moraga Housing Element
• Approve $345,036 contract with Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan
• Adopt biennial FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budgets for Hacienda de las Flores
• Authorize levy of assessments for Assessment District 1979-1, Town of Moraga Street Lighting for FY 2025-26
• Appoint Mayor Steve Woehleke to the Second seat on the RecycleSmart Board

The Town Council adopted its agenda and consent items, then approved the biennial operating and capital improvement budgets for FY 2025‑26 and FY 2026‑27, including the Hacienda de las Flores project. It also set the FY 2025‑26 annual appropriations limit and authorized a $345,036 contract for the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Consent Calendar item 6.4 clarifying SB 79 (5-0)
• Adopted Consent Calendar items 6.1‑6.3,6.5 (minutes, housing ordinance amendment, mayor appointment to RecycleSmart Board, letters opposing SB 79, compensation packages) (5-0)
• Approved Biennial FY 2025‑26 and FY 2026‑27 operating and capital budgets for Hacienda de las Flores (4-0-1; Hillis recused)
• Approved Biennial FY 2025‑26 and FY 2026‑27 operating budget for the town (5-0)
• Approved Biennial FY 2025‑26 and FY 2026‑27 capital improvement program budget (5-0)
• Established FY 2025‑26 annual appropriations limit (Gann Limit) (5-0)
• Authorized professional services agreement up to $345,036 for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan (5-0)

6 - Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD)

The Moraga Geologic Hazard Abatement District Board will consider adopting the budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The Board will also discuss a request to expand parking and trail access at the Sonora Road Trailhead in the Bellavista development.

• Resolution 01 - 2025: Approval of FY 2025-2026 budget
• Update to GHAD Manager payment limit under the GHAD Services Contract
• Update of the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) reference month to December
• Discussion on expanding parking beyond three spaces at the Sonora Road Trailhead

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for June 17, 2025, has been cancelled.

1 - Town Council

The Town Council is meeting in a special closed session to conduct conferences with labor negotiators. These discussions involve various employee organizations and town representatives.

• Conference with labor negotiators including Department Heads, Mid-Management/Professionals, Moraga Employees’ Association, and Moraga Police Officers’ Association

The special closed‑session meeting on June 11, 2025 was called by Mayor Steve Woehleke. Attendees included all council members and town staff. The meeting covered a conference with labor negotiators but recorded no reportable actions. The council adjourned at 5:17 p.m.

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing to update the Master Fee Schedule for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. The body will also consider an ordinance to implement provisions of the 2023-2031 Moraga Housing Element.

• Public hearing to update the Master Fee Schedule for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27
• Ordinance amending Title 8 of the Moraga Municipal Code regarding the 2023-2031 Housing Element
• Accounts payable claims for May 1, 2025 – May 29, 2025 totaling $1,093,113.90
• Permits for landslide repair and slope stabilization at 275 Deerfield Drive
• Establishment of the FY 2025-26 list of streets for Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding

The Town Council approved a resolution updating the Master Fee Schedule for fiscal years 2025‑26 and 2026‑27. It also adopted several consent‑calendar resolutions, including a grading permit for 275 Deerfield Drive, a hazard‑mitigation plan annex, and a road‑maintenance street list. The ordinance amending Title 8 of the Municipal Code was postponed to the June 25 meeting. All actions passed unanimously.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Consent Calendar item 6.4 and postponed Title 8 ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted Consent Calendar items 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, and 6.5 (5-0)
• Approved grading, hillside, and design‑review permits for 275 Deerfield Drive (5-0)
• Adopted 2024 Contra Costa County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan annex (5-0)
• Established FY 2025‑26 road‑maintenance street list per SB 1 (5-0)
• Updated Master Fee Schedule for FY 2025‑26 and FY 2026‑27 (5-0)
• Approved Winter Holiday Display Policy for town‑owned properties (5-0)

3 - Park & Recreation Commission, Town of Moraga

The Commission will review old business regarding Mulholland Ridge benches and GHAD. Staff will provide updates on the Summer Concert Series and July 4th activities.

• Discussion of Mulholland Ridge Benches
• GHAD Discussion
• Summer Concert Series Update
• July 4th Activities Update
• Introduction of Millie Linares-Kudlik

The Moraga Park and Recreation Commission approved all three proposed sculptures and agreed on their locations, both votes unanimous. The commission also rotated leadership, naming Crossley as Chair and Pierson as Vice Chair, and made subcommittee changes, removing the Funding Opportunity Subcommittee and adding Panetta to the Events Subcommittee. A motion was adopted to request legal information and express support for expanding parking at Bella Vista, and another motion directed staff to assess maintenance needs for the Mulholland Ridge redwood benches.

• Approved all three sculptures (unanimous)
• Approved placement of all three sculptures (unanimous)
• Nominated Crossley as Chair (unanimous)
• Nominated Pierson as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Removed Funding Opportunity Subcommittee (unanimous)
• Added Panetta to Events Subcommittee (unanimous)
• Requested information from Town Attorney and expressed support for Bella Vista parking expansion (motion adopted)
• Directed staff to determine maintenance needs for Mulholland Ridge redwood benches (motion adopted)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 3, 2025, has been cancelled.

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will consider zoning ordinance amendments to implement the 2023-2031 Moraga Housing Element. The body will also discuss the establishment of a Fire Services Committee and street lighting assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Moraga Zoning Ordinance Title 8
• Resolution to accept four public art sculptures for West Commons Park, Moraga Library, and Lafayette Moraga Regional Trail
• Establishment of a Town Council Fire Services Committee and appointment of two members
• Approval of Engineer's Report for Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1979-1 for FY 2025-26
• Review of Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee’s Independent Report on Measure K for FY 2023/24

The council unanimously waived the first reading and introduced by title only an amendment to Title 8 of the Moraga Municipal Code to implement provisions of the 2023‑2031 Housing Element. It also approved the creation of a Town Council Fire Services Committee and adopted a resolution to levy street‑lighting assessments for FY 2025‑26, setting a public hearing for June 25. Additionally, the council adopted several consent items, including the cancellation of the July 9 regular meeting.

• Adopt meeting agenda order change (5‑0)
• Adopt consent items 6.1‑6.4, including minutes approval and July 9 meeting cancellation (5‑0)
• Waive first reading and introduce zoning ordinance amendment to implement housing element (5‑0)
• Establish Town Council Fire Services Committee and appoint two members (5‑0)
• Adopt Resolution for Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1979‑1, set public hearing June 25 (5‑0)
• Motion to add future agenda item for additional library hours (5‑0)

9 - Zoning Administrator, Town of Moraga

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal to build a detached accessory dwelling unit. The meeting will address design review, a conditional use permit, and a parking exception for the property.

• Proposed 1,000 square foot detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at 324 Rheem Boulevard
• Proposed 15-foot-4-inch-tall carport and driveway extension
• Conditional Use Permit request for a parking space exception from MMC 8.124.130 (K)(1)

The Zoning Administrator approved an application to construct a 1,000‑square‑foot detached accessory dwelling unit with a carport at 324 Rheem Boulevard. The project includes a conditional use permit for a parking exception. The applicant is Danelle Giusti. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA.

• Approved accessory dwelling unit (ADU) project at 324 Rheem Boulevard

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Planning Commission will meet to adopt minutes, hear a variance request for a property at 1401 Rimer Drive, and review conformance of the proposed FY 2025/26–2026/27 Capital Improvement Program with the General Plan. The agenda also includes a consent item for grading and development permits related to a landslide repair at 275 Deerfield Drive.

• Variance (VAR-01-25) and Administrative Design Review (ADR-18-25) for 124 sq ft addition at 1401 Rimer Drive encroaching into side and rear yard setbacks
• Grading Permit (GR-03-24), Hillside Development Permit (HDP-03-24), and Design Review Board Permit (DRB-07-24) for landslide repair at 275 Deerfield Drive
• Planning Commission determination of CIP conformance with General Plan for FY 2025/26–2026/27
• Appointment of Planning Commission representative to Art in Public Spaces Committee
• Approval of minutes from April 15, 2025, special meeting

7 - Art in Public Spaces Committee, Town of Moraga

The Art in Public Spaces Committee will meet to discuss the placement of cement lions and review existing projects. The body will also hold a Brown Act discussion with Town Clerk Amy Heavener.

• Cement Lions art application and potential placement
• Banner design
• Utility boxes
• Fundraising plan
• Brown Act discussion with Town Clerk Amy Heavener

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider approving an amendment to the Saint Mary's College Campus Master Plan and an addendum to the 2016 EIR. They will also review the proposed FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 biennial operating budget and the five-year Capital Improvement Program. Other items include establishing a joint fire prevention ad hoc committee with MOFD and submitting a letter of concern about paramedic staffing changes. Consent items cover accounts payable, street lighting district engineering services, and a police department floor replacement.

• Public hearing on Saint Mary's College Campus Master Plan Amendment and EIR addendum (GP-01-23)
• Review of proposed FY 2025-26 & FY 2026-27 Biennial Operating Budget
• Review of proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (FY 2025-26 through FY 2029-2030)
• Establish Joint MOFD-Town of Moraga Fire Prevention Ad Hoc Committee and letter of concern on paramedic staffing changes
• Consent: Award contract to Francisco and Associates for street lighting district engineering ($24,450) and police floor replacement ($33,857.73)

The Moraga Town Council adopted the meeting agenda and consent calendar unanimously. It appointed Dirk Sodestrom to the Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee (5‑0). The council approved the Saint Mary’s College Campus Master Plan amendment and an addendum to its environmental report (4‑0‑1, with one recusal). Additional approvals included a street‑lighting engineering contract, a police department floor‑replacement contract, continuation of a fee‑schedule item, and a 10‑minute meeting extension.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adopted consent calendar (5-0)
• Appointed Dirk Sodestrom to LSTOC (5-0)
• Approved Saint Mary’s College Campus Master Plan amendment and addendum (4-0-1 recusal)
• Approved consultant services agreement for street‑lighting district ($24,450 total)
• Approved police department floor‑replacement construction contract ($33,857.73 total)
• Continued Town Master Fee Schedule item to June 11, 2025 (5-0)
• Extended council meeting by 10 minutes (5-0)

5 - Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee, Town of Moraga

The Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee will meet to discuss a draft of the Annual FY 2023-24 Measure K Audit Report. The body will also vote on the minutes from the March 18, 2025, meeting.

• Draft Annual FY 2023-24 Measure K Audit Report
• Approval of March 18, 2025, meeting minutes

3 - Park & Recreation Commission, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Park and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 12, 2025, to adopt the agenda and April minutes, then move to new business including a Brown Act presentation, rotation of chair/vice chair, selection of liaisons for the Art in Public Spaces Committee and Moraga Park Foundation, subcommittee assignments, a sculpture review and approval process, and a discussion of the GHAD (Geophysical Hazard Abatement District). Old business includes placement of a bench at Mulholland Ridge. Reports and announcements will follow.

• Sculpture Review and Approval: applications and locations (Item 5F)
• GHAD (Geophysical Hazard Abatement District) Discussion (Item 5G)
• Mulholland Ridge Bench Placement (Item 6A)
• Chair and Vice Chair Rotation (Item 5B)
• Liaison selections for Art in Public Spaces Committee and Moraga Park Foundation (Items 5C, 5D)

8 - Youth Involvement Committee, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Youth Involvement Committee will discuss planning a Movie Night for Teens at Moraga Commons and review the 2024/2025 term. They will also cover a collaboration with Orinda Teen Advisory Council on a past pickleball tournament, a trail clean-up, and senior recognition. The meeting includes standard procedural items and public comment.

• Planning an event for teens at Moraga Commons – Movie Night
• Collaboration with Orinda Teen Advisory Council – Pickleball Tournament (held 4/13)
• Moraga Trail Clean-Up
• Senior Recognition
• Review of 2024/2025 term

4 - Audit & Finance Committee, Town of Moraga

The Audit and Finance Committee will discuss the proposed biennial operating budget for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-2027. The committee will also review the proposed five-year capital improvement program spanning fiscal years 2025-26 through 2029-30.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 and 2026-2027 Biennial Operating Budget
• Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (FY 2025-26 through FY 2029-30)

The Audit & Finance Committee approved the action minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting with a 3‑0 vote. The committee heard presentations on the proposed FY 2025‑26 and 2026‑27 operating budget and the five‑year capital improvement program, but no votes were taken on those items. The meeting was adjourned at 4:54 PM with a unanimous 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Action Minutes from March 3, 2025 (3-0-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (4-0-0)

1 - Town Council

The City Councils of Orinda and Lafayette and the Town Council of Moraga are holding a joint special meeting. The body will receive updates on transportation and legislative matters and discuss the frequency of these joint meetings.

• Contra Costa Transportation Authority presentation on Smart Signals and an upcoming Evacuation Study
• Townsend Public Affairs proposal for a regional legislative approach
• Discussion on changing joint meeting frequency from annually to semi-annually

The council voted to adopt the agenda with a unanimous 14‑0 vote. Presentations were given on CCTA Smart Signals and the Countywide Emergency Evacuation Study, followed by a discussion of a regional legislative‑advocacy proposal from Townsend Public Affairs. While the three cities expressed overall support for the advocacy proposal, no formal vote was taken and Moraga’s mayor noted the town was not ready to commit because two members were absent.

• Adopt agenda (14‑0 vote, motion by Mayor Woehleke, seconded by Mayor Candell)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 6, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided because the meeting did not take place.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items were considered.

1 - Town Council

The Council will hold a public hearing on employee vacancies, recruitment, and retention. They will also discuss and provide input on the proposed Traffic Safety Program as part of the capital improvement program and a five-year Asset Replacement Plan. Consent items include approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on annual employee vacancies, recruitment, and retention report (AB 2561)
• Review and input on proposed Traffic Safety Program update for FY26-27 Capital Improvement Program
• Review and input on Asset Replacement Five-Year Plan
• Approval of minutes from April 9, 2025 Special, Closed Session and Regular meetings

The Town Council adopted the regular meeting agenda with a 4‑0‑1 vote (Councilmember Thiel absent). The council also adopted the consent calendar, approving the minutes from the April 9, 2025 special, closed‑session and regular meetings, by the same 4‑0‑1 vote. Additionally, the council approved a request to place a future agenda item on studying the feasibility of an emergency evacuation road connecting Moraga to San Ramon, also by a 4‑0‑1 vote.

• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0-1)
• Adopted consent calendar (4-0-1)
• Approved April 9, 2025 special, closed‑session and regular meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved request to study emergency evacuation road feasibility (4-0-1)

1 - Town Council

This is a special joint meeting of the Town Council and town committees for a presentation on emergency preparedness by MOFD Fire Chief Jeff Isaacs and Moraga Police Chief Jon King. Topics include evacuation plans, fire prevention, home hardening, Zone Zero, and new fire maps. Following the presentation, there will be public comment and Q&A until 8 PM.

• Presentation on emergency preparedness and evacuation plans by MOFD Fire Chief Jeff Isaacs and Moraga Police Chief Jon King
• Discussion of fire prevention, home hardening, and Zone Zero
• New fire maps presented
• Public comment and Q&A session from 6 PM to 8 PM

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a campus master plan amendment for Saint Mary's College, including a 9,785-square-foot rugby clubhouse and new stadium lights at three athletic fields. They will also consider zoning code amendments to implement the 2023-2031 Housing Element. The consent agenda includes a design review for deck additions at 1807 Saint Andrews Drive.

• Public hearing on Saint Mary's College Campus Master Plan Amendment, Design Review, and Grading Permit for rugby clubhouse and stadium lights at 1928 Saint Mary's Road
• Public hearing on amendments to Title 8 (Zoning) to implement the 2023-2031 Moraga Housing Element
• Consent agenda: Resolution approving Design Review Board Permit with design exception for deck additions at 1807 Saint Andrews Drive (APN: 257-534-008)
• Consideration of election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Swearing in of new Planning Commissioners

7 - Art in Public Spaces Committee, Town of Moraga

The Art in Public Spaces Committee will decide the placement of the Buddy Brodwin sculpture among three locations (LMRT, West Commons, or Library), discuss using the art budget for a Moraga Pear Sculpture, and consider extending the loan of the Measure of Man sculpture. The committee will also review volunteer opportunities, sign a thank-you note for a donation, and hear subcommittee reports on sculpture updates, events planning (including a Joan Baez event in April 2026), and the Utility Box Thematic Design and Fundraising subcommittees.

• Buddy Brodwin Sculpture Placement Decision (LMRT, West Commons, or Library)
• Discuss using art budget for Moraga Pear Sculpture
• Measure of Man Extension
• Sculpture subcommittee updates: Fisherman sanded, Asymmetrical Bench placed, Ribbons and Imagine have cement pads
• Events subcommittee: Poetry Event 2026, Mudballs 2026, Joan Baez event April 2026

3 - Park & Recreation Commission, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Park and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss and take action on an asset replacement review, select liaisons for the Art in Public Spaces Committee and the Moraga Park Foundation, and receive updates on the Rancho Picnic Table Project and various subcommittee reports.

• Asset Replacement Review action item
• Selection of liaisons for Art in Public Spaces Committee and Moraga Park Foundation
• Subcommittee assignments
• Rancho Picnic Table Project update
• Welcome of new commissioners Gian Panetta and Steve Smith

8 - Youth Involvement Committee, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Youth Involvement Committee will discuss several unfinished business items, including a collaboration with the Orinda Teen Advisory Council for a Pickleball tournament on April 13, a Moraga Trail clean-up, and planning a movie night for teens at Moraga Commons. The meeting also includes a Town Council liaison update and California Association of Student Councils regional cabinet applications. No new business items are listed.

• Collaboration with Orinda Teen Advisory Council for Pickleball tournament on 4/13
• Moraga Trail Clean-Up
• Planning a teen movie night at Moraga Commons
• Town Council Liaison Update – Councilmember Maglio
• California Association of Student Councils (CASC) Regional Cabinet Applications

9 - Zoning Administrator, Town of Moraga

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing regarding a request for an Administrative Design Review and Conditional Use Permit. The proposal involves constructing a 64 square foot restroom and other improvements to a neighborhood community pool.

• Administrative Design Review (ADR-04-25) and Conditional Use Permit (UP-01-25) for 0 Doral Drive
• Construction of a 64 square foot restroom

The Zoning Administrator approved the Administrative Design Review (ADR‑04‑25) and Conditional Use Permit (UP‑01‑25) for a 64‑square‑foot restroom and related improvements at the neighborhood community pool on 0 Doral Drive. The project is classified under zoning 3‑DUA and is exempt from CEQA review. No vote tally was recorded.

• Approved construction of a 64‑sq‑ft restroom at 0 Doral Drive (no vote tally provided)

1 - Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special closed-session meeting to conduct a performance evaluation of the Town Manager. This is a routine personnel matter and no public decisions or discussions on other topics are scheduled.

• Closed-session evaluation of Town Manager performance

The Moraga Town Council met in a special closed session on April 9, 2025. No public comments were received. The session reviewed the Town Manager’s performance evaluation, but no reportable actions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m.

1 - Town Council

The Moraga Town Council will discuss and provide input on a proposed Townwide Street Management Program. The council will also consider consent items including approval of meeting minutes, acceptance of the completed Commons Park Restroom Replacement Project, and authorization to purchase a new police vehicle for $63,055.13.

• Review and provide input on the proposed Townwide Street Management Program
• Approve a resolution to accept the Commons Park Restroom Replacement Project (CIP 21-301) as completed by McNabb Construction
• Authorize purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 police vehicle for $63,055.13 from Winner Chevrolet in Sacramento
• Appropriate $85,000 in the Public Safety Impact Fee Fund for the police vehicle purchase and outfitting

The council adopted the meeting agenda and consent calendar with a 4-0-1 vote. It approved the March 26 minutes and adopted resolutions to accept the Commons Park restroom replacement project, to purchase a 2025 Chevrolet police pickup for $63,055.13, and to appropriate $85,000 for the vehicle. Additional resolutions authorized the Town Manager and Engineer to complete the project paperwork, and a motion added a request for future agenda items about the Moraga Farmers Market.

• Adopted meeting agenda (vote 4-0-1)
• Adopted consent calendar (vote 4-0-1)
• Approved minutes for the March 26, 2025 meeting
• Adopted resolution accepting Commons Park Restroom Replacement Project (CIP 21-301) completed by McNabb Construction
• Adopted resolution authorizing purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet 1500 Crew Cab police vehicle for $63,055.13 from Winner Chevrolet
• Appropriated $85,000 from the Public Safety Impact Fee Fund for the vehicle purchase and outfitting
• Adopted resolution authorizing Town Manager to execute Certificate of Completion and Town Engineer to file the resolution with Contra Costa County Recorder
• Adopted motion to add Councilmember request for future agenda items (Moraga Farmers Market)

1 - Town Council

The Moraga Town Council will consider adopting a resolution supporting the Acalanes Union High School District Measure T Parcel Tax. Council will also conduct interviews and possibly appoint members to the Parks & Recreation Commission. Consent items include a grading permit for landslide repair at 14 & 20 Tia Place and a construction contract for the Rancho Laguna Picnic Table Replacement Project. The meeting includes a staff update on the Town Facilities Energy Generation Project, with no action required.

• Resolution of support for Acalanes Union High School District Measure T Parcel Tax
• Grading and hillside development permits for landslide repair at 14 & 20 Tia Place
• Construction contract for Rancho Laguna Picnic Table Replacement Project: $67,613 plus contingency, total $74,374
• Agreement with GradeTech, Inc. for Commons Park Picnic Area Renovation Project (CIP 13-302)
• Settlement and release agreement with GradeTech, Inc. for Commons Park construction

The Town Council adopted the meeting agenda and consent calendar items. It approved several resolutions, including a $51,827 software agreement, a $74,374 construction contract for the Rancho Laguna Picnic Table Replacement Project, grading permits for Tia Place, and a settlement with GradeTech for the Commons Park Picnic Area. The council also re‑appointed three members to the Parks & Recreation Commission and supported the Acalanes Union High School District Measure T parcel tax.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Consent Calendar Items 6.2 and 6.3 (5-0)
• Adopted Consent Items 6.1, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6 (4-0-1 abstain)
• Authorized $51,827 software contract with Granicus Peak (5-0)
• Authorized $74,374 construction contract with Dave McNabb Construction (5-0)
• Approved grading and hillside permits for 14 & 20 Tia Place (5-0)
• Approved settlement with GradeTech for Commons Park Picnic Area (5-0)
• Re‑appointed Graig Crossley, Gian Panetta, and Steve Smith to Parks & Recreation Commission (5-0)

1 - Town Council

The Town Council is meeting in a special closed session to confer with labor negotiators regarding employee organizations, including department heads, mid-management/professionals, the Moraga Employees' Association, and the Moraga Police Officers' Association. The agenda contains no other substantive public items.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators under Government Code Section 54957.6

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will conduct a study session focused on the roles and responsibilities of the Council, Town Manager, and Town Attorney. The meeting will also address communication between councilmembers and staff, as well as operating norms and conduct.

• Study session on Town Council relations
• Discussion of roles for Town Manager and Town Attorney
• Review of Councilmember conduct and operating norms

7 - Art in Public Spaces Committee, Town of Moraga

The committee is meeting to discuss the placement of Buddy Brodwin sculptures on Moraga Trail and the use of the art budget for a Moraga Pear sculpture. Members will also review volunteer opportunities and receive updates from art subcommittees.

• Buddy Brodwin Sculptures placement on Moraga Trail
• Discussion on Moraga Pear Sculpture and art budget
• Volunteer opportunities for Fisherman sanding/painting repair and Library Display Case
• Judging for 2025 Monarch, WEAR ARE YOU Mini Poster Contest
• Updates on sculpture projects including Fisherman, Asymmetrical Bench, Ribbons, and Imagine

The Art in Public Spaces Committee approved all four Buddy Brodwin sculptures, with Vice Chair Smith to coordinate location scouting along the Lafayette Moraga Regional Trail. The committee also discussed using a $10,000 donation for a pear sculpture and voted to judge the 2025 Monarch poster contest. Several subcommittees were eliminated, and the meeting calendar for 2025 was adopted.

• Approved all 4 Buddy Brodwin sculptures (unanimous)
• Elected Holly Hartz as Chair and Rachel Smith as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting minutes from November 14, 2024 (unanimous)
• Voted to judge 2025 Monarch 'Where Are You' Mini Poster Contest
• Eliminated Mural, Artist Directory, and General Plan subcommittees
• Discussed using $10,000 donation for pear sculpture (no formal vote)
• Agreed to fold Street Banners into Fundraising Committee

5 - Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee, Town of Moraga

The Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee will review a presentation on FY 2023-24 Measure K pavement. The body will also decide on the appointment of a Committee Chair and a subcommittee to perform an audit report for the Town Council.

• FY 2023-24 Measure K Pavement Presentation
• Appointment of Committee Chair
• Appointment of Local Sales Tax Oversight Subcommittee for audit report to Town Council
• Approval of May 16, 2024 meeting minutes

The Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee unanimously appointed Scott Parker as Chair and Tim Staines as Vice Chair. It approved prior meeting minutes and established two subcommittees to audit Measure K expenditures, with staff to provide a journal ledger. The next meeting was scheduled for late April or early May 2025.

• Appointed Scott Parker as Chair (5-0)
• Appointed Tim Staines as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved May 16, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Appointed Spencer Schilling and Tim Staines to audit subcommittee (5-0 each)
• Appointed Rachel Graham and Gian Panetta to second audit subcommittee (5-0 each)
• Scheduled next meeting for April 29 or May 6, 2025

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Town of Moraga Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for March 18, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items are listed for discussion or decision. Residents should check future meeting notices for rescheduling.

• Cancellation of the March 18, 2025 regular Planning Commission meeting

7 - Art in Public Spaces Committee, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Art in Public Spaces Committee will adopt meeting minutes, discuss existing projects including the Pear Commission, Saint Mary's College Art Crawl, and the Walk & Roll event, and review the annual work plan. New business includes the 'Surprise Butterflies' installation on the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail, Community Service Day, and poetry programs. The agenda is primarily procedural with updates on ongoing public art initiatives.

• Adoption of meeting minutes from February 17, 2026
• Update on Bandshell Mural Banners
• New 'Surprise Butterflies' on the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail
• Saint Mary's College Art Crawl on April 11
• Walk & Roll event with Chamber of Commerce on May 3

The Art in Public Spaces Committee approved placing a pear sculpture at Moraga Commons, near the intersection of St. Mary's Road and Moraga Road, set back 30 feet. The item will go to the Parks and Recreation Commission on March 9. The committee also approved participating in the Chamber of Commerce's 'Walk & Roll' event and approving street light banners via email.

• Approved 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)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from December 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from January 20, 2026 (unanimous)

8 - Youth Involvement Committee, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Youth Involvement Committee will discuss unfinished business including a potential collaboration with the Orinda Teen Advisory Council, organizing a Moraga Trail Clean-Up, and planning an event for teens at Moraga Commons. No new business items are listed. The meeting includes public comment and adoption of prior minutes.

• Discussion of collaboration with Orinda Teen Advisory Council
• Moraga Trail Clean-Up planning
• Planning an event for teens at Moraga Commons
• Adoption of previous meeting minutes
• Public comment on non-agenda items

9 - Zoning Administrator, Town of Moraga

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit and Grading Permit for a 23-stall golf-cart parking lot at the Moraga Country Club, located at 1600 Saint Andrews Drive. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit (UP-07-24) and Grading Permit (GR-07-24) for a 23-stall golf-cart parking lot at Moraga Country Club, 1600 Saint Andrews Drive.

The Zoning Administrator approved a Conditional Use Permit and Grading Permit for a 23-stall golf-cart parking lot at the Moraga Country Club, located at 1600 Saint Andrews Drive. The project was found categorically exempt from CEQA under Guidelines Sections 15304 and 15311.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit (UP-07-24) for 23-stall golf-cart parking lot
• Approved Grading Permit (GR-07-24) for the same project

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will consider mid-year budget adjustments for the town and Hacienda de las Flores, as well as a ten-year financial forecast. The body will also vote on the conceptual design for the Moraga Road and Canyon Road Complete Streets Project and fill several commission vacancies.

• Approval of $965,444.28 in accounts payable claims
• Proposed transfer of $1,000,000 to the Asset Replacement Fund and $500,000 to the Section 115 Pension Trust
• Conceptual Design approval for Moraga Road and Canyon Road Complete Streets Project
• Professional services agreement with Maze and Associates for financial auditing
• Appointments for Planning and Parks & Recreation Commission seats

The Town Council unanimously approved the FY 2024-25 mid-year budget adjustments, including a separate adjustment for the Hacienda de las Flores operating budget (4-0-1, Hillis recused). They also approved a resolution updating the reserve policy and transferring $1.5 million from the FY 2023-24 General Fund to the Asset Replacement Fund and Section 115 Pension Trust. The council appointed five new Planning Commissioners and one Parks and Recreation Commissioner, and approved the conceptual design for the Moraga Road and Canyon Road Complete Streets Project.

• Approved FY 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Adjustments (5-0)
• Approved Hacienda de las Flores operating budget adjustments (4-0-1, Hillis recused)
• Approved reserve policy update and $1.5M fund transfers (5-0)
• Appointed Kayce Rane, William Weber, Alexis Mapel, Marcus Bode to Planning Commission (2-year terms) and Brenda Luster (1-year term) (5-0)
• Appointed Julie Sanders to Parks and Recreation Commission (2-year term) (5-0)
• Approved Moraga Road and Canyon Road Complete Streets Project conceptual design (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items including accounts payable, audit services, annual reports, and wildfire defense grant support letter (5-0)

1 - Town Council

The Town Council is meeting in a special closed session to confer with legal counsel. The discussion is limited to existing litigation involving the Town of Moraga.

• Lorie et al. v. Town of Moraga et al. (Case No. C23-03262)
• SAFE Moraga v. Town of Moraga, Outdo Country Club Drive LLC (Case No. TC25-274)
• Saklan Valley School v. Town of Moraga, Outdo Country Club Drive LLC (Case No. N25-0334)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Park Street Senior Affordable Housing Project, a four-story, 49-unit apartment building for lower- and moderate-income seniors, requiring design review, grading permit, and density bonus approvals. The commission will also consider consent agenda items including approval of minutes and a recommendation to the Town Council for a grading permit and hillside development permit for landslide repair at 14 & 20 Tia Place.

• Public hearing for Park Street Senior Affordable Housing Project: 49-unit, 100% affordable senior apartment building on a vacant lot on Park Street (APN 255-140-052)
• Consent agenda: Resolution recommending approval of Grading Permit (GR-04-24) and Hillside Development Permit (HDP-04-24) for landslide repair and slope stabilization along Moraga Creek at 14 & 20 Tia Place

The Planning Commission adopted the consent agenda and approved a resolution recommending the Town Council approve grading and hillside development permits for landslide repair along Moraga Creek. The commission also approved the design review, grading permit, and density bonus for the Park Street Senior Affordable Housing Project, a four-story, 49-unit, 100% affordable senior apartment building. The meeting was adjourned at 8:42 P.M.

• Adopted consent agenda including minutes and resolution for landslide repair permits (unanimous)
• Approved design review, grading permit, and density bonus for Park Street Senior Affordable Housing Project (motion by Helber, second by Mapel)

3 - Park & Recreation Commission, Town of Moraga

The Park and Recreation Commission will consider adopting meeting minutes from November and receive updates on Measure X fire abatement, Rancho Laguna Park, and tree status at Mulholland and Donald Drive. The main action item is selecting a location for a recycled wind turbine bench. Subcommittee reports include trails and parks master plan updates.

• Measure X Fire Abatement Update
• Rancho Laguna Park Update
• Recycled Wind Turbine Bench Location Decision
• Mulholland and Donald Drive Tree Status
• Adoption of November 18 meeting minutes

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for March 4, 2025, has been cancelled.

4 - Audit & Finance Committee, Town of Moraga

The Audit and Finance Committee will review and discuss several financial items including the selection of a financial auditor, proposed changes to the reserve policy and allocation of excess General Fund unassigned fund balance, mid-year revenue and expenditure reports for FY 2024-25 (including the Hacienda de las Flores operating budget), and a 10-year General Fund financial forecast. The meeting also includes public comments and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Selection of financial auditor
• Changes to reserve policy and allocation of General Fund unassigned fund balance above 50% reserve requirement
• Mid-year revenue and expenditure report (excluding Hacienda de las Flores)
• Mid-year revenue and expenditure report for Hacienda de las Flores operating budget
• General Fund 10-year financial forecast

The Audit and Finance Committee voted to forward recommendations to the Town Council to select Maze and Associates as the Town's financial auditor for FY 2024-2027 (with an option through FY 2028-2029) and to update the General Fund Reserve Policy to allow excess fund balance to be used for one-time purposes, including $1 million to the asset replacement fund and $500K to the Pension Trust. The committee also accepted the FY 2024-25 mid-year revenue and expenditure reports (excluding and including the Hacienda de las Flores operating budget) for forwarding to the Town Council's March 12, 2025 meeting. No vote was taken on the General Fund 10-year financial forecast, and the next meeting date was not scheduled.

• Approved forwarding Maze and Associates as financial auditor recommendation to Town Council (3-0)
• Approved forwarding reserve policy change and $1M asset replacement / $500K Pension Trust allocation recommendation to Town Council (4-0)
• Accepted FY 2024-25 mid-year revenue and expenditure report (excluding Hacienda de las Flores) for Town Council forwarding (4-0)
• Accepted FY 2024-25 mid-year revenue and expenditure report for Hacienda de las Flores for Town Council forwarding (3-0, Hillis recused)
• Approved December 2, 2024 action minutes (3-0, McLellan and Minshue Liu absent)

1 - Town Council

The Moraga Town Council will consider consent items including approval of meeting minutes, an indemnification agreement with the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority for RecycleSmart funds, and a resolution continuing the drainage maintenance fee at $35 per Equivalent Runoff Unit for FY 2025-26. Under department reports, the Council will interview three applicants for two-year Planning Commission terms and consider approving a proposed mission statement and townwide goals and priorities as part of the FY 2025-26 & FY 2026-27 biennial budget process. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Resolution to continue the $35 per Equivalent Runoff Unit drainage assessment for FY 2025-26
• Indemnification agreement with Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority for RecycleSmart diversion incentive funds
• Interviews for Planning Commission: applicants Alexis Mapel, Kayce Rane, and William Weber (three 2-year terms)
• Proposed Town Mission Statement and FY 2025-26 & FY 2026-27 Goals and Priorities for adoption
• Approval of minutes from the February 12, 2025 regular meeting

The Town Council approved the proposed Town Mission Statement and Townwide Goals and Priorities as part of the FY 2025-26 and FY 2025-27 biennial budget preparation process (3-0-1, Mayor Woehleke recused). The council also approved the consent calendar, including a resolution continuing the $35 per Equivalent Runoff Unit drainage assessment rate for FY 2025-26. Planning Commission appointments were deferred until all applicants are interviewed, with a new application closing date of March 1, 2025.

• Approved Town Mission Statement and Goals for FY 2025-27 budget (3-0-1)
• Approved consent calendar items 6.1 and 6.2 (4-0-1)
• Approved consent item 6.3, continuing $35 drainage assessment rate (4-0-1)
• Deferred Planning Commission appointments; set application deadline 3/1/25 (4-0-1)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review the Annual General Plan and Housing Element Implementation Report for 2024. They will consider recommending acceptance to the Town Council and provide input on the Planning Department's 2025/26 work program priorities. The item is not subject to CEQA. Other agenda items include adoption of the consent agenda and setting the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Public hearing on 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Implementation Report
• Recommendation to Town Council on acceptance of the report
• Input on Planning Department 2025/26 work program priorities
• Adoption of consent agenda (routine items)
• Set 2025 Planning Commission meeting calendar

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended acceptance of the 2024 Annual General Plan and Housing Element Implementation Report to the Town Council and provided input on the Planning Department's 2025/26 work program priorities. The commission also approved its 2025 meeting calendar and adopted the meeting agenda. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Recommended 2024 Annual General Plan and Housing Element Implementation Report to Town Council (unanimous)
• Approved Planning Commission 2025 meeting calendar
• Adopted meeting agenda as shown

7 - Art in Public Spaces Committee, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Art in Public Spaces Committee will meet to elect a chair and vice chair for 2025, form subcommittees, and adopt the 2025 meeting calendar. New business includes discussion of Buddy Brodwin sculptures, review of volunteer opportunities, and consideration of using the art budget for a mural, pear project, or other ideas. Subcommittee reports will cover sculpture updates, events, utility box design, and possible elimination of some subcommittees.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
• Discussion of Buddy Brodwin sculptures
• Review of using art budget for mural, pear project, or other ideas
• Calendar of events including St. Mary's Crawl, poetry event, field trips, and Mudballs in West Commons
• Subcommittee reports on sculptures (Heart, Ribbons, Pillars of Support, Asymmetrical Bench, Imagine) and events

8 - Youth Involvement Committee, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Youth Involvement Committee will consider planning a community event for teens at Moraga Commons, discuss a trail clean-up project, and explore collaboration with the Orinda Teen Advisory Council. The meeting includes public comment and adoption of prior minutes.

• Planning an event for teens at Moraga Commons
• Moraga Trail Clean-Up project
• Opportunity to collaborate with Orinda Teen Advisory Council

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will hold a study session to review the town mission statement and proposed townwide goals and priorities as part of preparing the biennial budget for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. The consent calendar includes approval of accounts payable totaling $2,233,155.91, meeting minutes, a resolution on emergency standby officers, and a contract amendment for the 2023-2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project increasing the amount by $21,514 to a total not to exceed $70,484.

• Study session on town mission statement and proposed FY 2025-26 & FY 2026-27 townwide goals and priorities
• Accounts payable claims of $2,233,155.91 for January 3–31, 2025
• Resolution designating alternates to serve as standby officers for emergency continuity of government
• First Amendment to contract with Lawrence Bennett Landscape Design for pavement rehabilitation, increasing contract amount by $21,514 to $70,484

The Town Council approved all consent calendar items, including a resolution authorizing the town manager to execute a first amendment to the Lawrence Bennett Landscape Design and Construction contract for the 2023-2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, increasing the contract amount by $21,514 to a total not to exceed $70,484, and authorizing the town engineer to issue change orders up to $7,048, for a total not to exceed $77,532. The council also adopted a resolution designating alternates for standby officers in case of emergency vacancies, rescinding Resolution 6-2023. During the study session, the council reviewed and updated the Town Mission Statement and proposed FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 Townwide Goals and Priorities, but no formal action was taken on these items.

• Approved consent calendar items 6.1 and 6.2 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar item 6.3, adopting resolution on standby officer alternates (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar item 6.4, authorizing pavement project contract amendment up to $77,532 (5-0)

3 - Park & Recreation Commission, Town of Moraga

This regular meeting of the Moraga Park and Recreation Commission has no new business. Old business includes discussing the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan, receiving updates on Measure X fire abatement, Rancho Laguna Park, and Palos Colorados. The commission will also consider adoption of November 18 meeting minutes and hear reports from subcommittees.

• Discussion of Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan
• Update on Measure X Fire Abatement
• Update on Rancho Laguna Park
• Update on Palos Colorados
• Adoption of November 18 meeting minutes

The Moraga Park and Recreation Commission held a special meeting on November 18, 2024, and approved two sculpture concepts for West Commons, approved bench locations along Mulholland, and authorized a subcommittee to select a consultant for the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan. The commission also discussed trail access issues and removed the 50th Anniversary Subcommittee.

• Approved 'Imagine' sculpture for West Commons (unanimous)
• Approved 'Ribbons' sculpture for West Commons (unanimous)
• Approved bench locations along Mulholland (unanimous)
• Approved subcommittee to select consultant for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan (unanimous)
• Removed 50th Anniversary Subcommittee (unanimous)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 4, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next meeting date is not specified in this notice.

• Meeting cancellation notice only; no agenda items

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will consider adopting the list of 2025 committee appointments discussed at the January 15 special meeting. This consent item formalizes councilmember assignments to various town committees.

• Adopt 2025 Town Council Committee Appointments list from January 15 special meeting

The Town Council held a special meeting and approved the consent calendar, which included adopting the 2025 Town Council Committee Appointments list discussed at the January 15, 2025 special meeting. The vote was 3-0-2, with Vice Mayor Hillis and Councilmember Thiel absent. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 3:04 PM.

• Approved consent calendar including 2025 committee appointments (3-0-2)

1 - Town Council

The regular Town Council meeting scheduled for January 22, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2025. No business items are discussed.

7 - Art in Public Spaces Committee, Town of Moraga

The Art in Public Spaces Committee will review updates on existing sculptures and the Corp Yard Mural extension. The body will also discuss the potential elimination of the Mural, Artist Directory Project, and General Plan subcommittees.

• Updates on sculptures: Heart, Ribbons, Pillars of Support, and Asymmetrical Bench
• Discussion on the elimination of the Mural Subcommittee
• Discussion on the elimination of the Artist Directory Project Subcommittee
• Discussion on the elimination of the General Plan Subcommittee
• Adoption of the 2025 meeting calendar

The Art in Public Spaces Committee approved the return of the 'Imagine' sculpture to Moraga, which will be reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Commission. The committee also discussed a mural extension at the Corp Yard, with a design to be requested from the artist. No other formal votes were taken; most items were updates or discussions.

• Approved 'Imagine' sculpture return to Moraga (unanimous, Smith/Hartz)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted October 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 21, 2025 has been cancelled. There are no items to be discussed or decided at this meeting.

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing to decide on an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a 66-unit multi-family apartment building at 1600-1660 School Street, including five very low-income units. The Council will also consider consent items including a $183,845 contract with Tyler Technologies for ERP cloud services, a $200,000 grant application for Campolindo High School safety improvements, and approval of the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Appeal of 66-unit apartment development at 1600, 1640, and 1660 School Street, including five very low-income units, requiring design review, grading permit, and density bonus
• Adoption of resolution authorizing $183,845 contract with Tyler Technologies for ERP Pro cloud subscription and implementation services
• Adoption of resolution authorizing $200,000 Transportation Development Act grant application for Campolindo High School Safety and Access Improvements
• Receive accounts payable claims totaling $416,976.12 for December 6-20, 2024
• Approve 2025 Town Council Meeting Calendar

The Town Council voted 5-0 to deny an appeal and uphold the Planning Commission's decision to approve a four-story, 66-unit multi-family apartment building at 1600, 1640, and 1660 School Street, including five very-low-income units. The project requires design review, grading permit, and density bonus approvals. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a $200,000 grant application for Campolindo High School safety improvements, and directed staff to bring forward a food truck regulation ordinance.

• Denied appeal and approved 66-unit apartment project at 1600-1660 School Street (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including accounts payable of $416,976.12 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Town Council meeting calendar (5-0)
• Authorized Tyler Technologies ERP contract up to $183,845 (5-0)
• Authorized $200,000 grant application for Campolindo High School safety improvements (5-0)
• Directed staff to bring forward food truck regulation ordinance (5-0)
• Agreed to hold future organizational check-in meeting (5-0)

8 - Youth Involvement Committee, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Youth Involvement Committee will meet to discuss upcoming youth activities and collaborations. The body is reviewing volunteer opportunities and a potential partnership with the Orinda Teen Advisory Council.

• Intergenerational Bingo on January 11
• Moraga Trail Clean-Up
• Collaboration with Orinda Teen Advisory Council
• Subcommittee selection

1 - Town Council

The regular Town Council meeting scheduled for January 8, 2025 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted; the next special meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2025.

• Regular meeting of January 8, 2025 cancelled.

1 - Town Council

This is a special meeting of the Town Council held entirely in closed session to discuss anticipated and existing litigation. No public decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda consists only of legal consultations under state law.

• Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one case) under Government Code §54956.9(d)(2)(e)(3)
• Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation: Lorie et al. v. Town of Moraga et al., Superior Court of California, Contra Costa County, Case No. C23-03262

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 7, 2025 has been cancelled. No items were considered or discussed.