Moraga public meetings in 2022

1 - Town Council

The regular Town Council meeting scheduled for December 28, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on January 11, 2023. No business was conducted or discussed.

• Meeting cancelled; no items considered

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 20, 2022 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on a Density Bonus Ordinance to align local rules with state law, and consider adopting a Development Incentives Policy for affordable housing projects. The consent agenda includes adoption of an Affordable Housing Ordinance for new residential development and acceptance of completed improvements at Los Encinos subdivision.

• Public hearing on Density Bonus Ordinance amending Moraga Municipal Code Sections 8.04.020 and 8.172
• Resolution to adopt a Development Incentives Policy for projects meeting on-site affordable housing requirements
• Consent item: Ordinance adding Chapter 8.180 creating an Affordable Housing Requirement for new residential development
• Consent item: Accepting new playground equipment at Moraga Commons Park (CIP 21-303) from Ross Recreation/Landscape Structures
• Consent item: Accepting as complete the improvements for Subdivision 8444 (Los Encinos) by Los Encinos Moraga Builders Corp.

The Town Council elected Renata Sos as Mayor and Teresa Onoda as Vice Mayor. The Council also approved a new affordable housing requirement for residential development and a corresponding development incentives policy. Additionally, the Council updated the local Density Bonus ordinance to align with state law.

• Elected Renata Sos as Mayor (unanimous)
• Elected Teresa Onoda as Vice Mayor (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 303-22 creating affordable housing requirements for new residential development (4-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution 96-2022 approving a Development Incentives Policy for on-site affordable housing (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 304-2022 updating Density Bonus ordinance to conform with state law (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 92-2022 accepting completed playground equipment at Moraga Commons Park (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 93-2022 continuing the COVID-19 local emergency (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 97-2022 accepting the November 8, 2022 General Election vote certification (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Town Council met via teleconference to conduct closed session business. No substantive decisions or actions were recorded in open session.

1 - Town Council

The Town Council introduced an ordinance to create affordable housing requirements for new residential developments. The Council also approved a professional services agreement for the Corliss Drive Safe Routes to School project and updated the town's minimum wage.

• Introduced ordinance creating affordable housing requirements for new residential development (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 90-2022 establishing minimum wage consistent with SB 3 (unanimous)
• Awarded engineering contract to Sandis Civil Engineers, Surveyors and Planners up to $211,410 (unanimous)
• Adopted Passive Moderate Investment Strategy Option for Section 115 Trust (unanimous)
• Approved transition from Summary Minutes to Action Minutes for official proceedings (unanimous)
• Reviewed and filed audited Financial Reports for the year ended June 30, 2022 (unanimous)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 6, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

4 - Audit & Finance Committee, Town of Moraga

The Committee approved the audited financial reports for the year ended June 30, 2022, with two requested changes to the transmittal letter and financial statements. Members also provided varying investment strategy recommendations for the Section 115 Trust to be forwarded to the Town Council. The Committee accepted a report on cash balances as of October 31, 2022.

• Approved action minutes from June 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted 2022 Audited Financial Reports with requested changes to page Xi and page 67 (unanimous)
• Recommended Passive Moderate investment strategy to Town Council (Bob Kennedy, Renata Sos)
• Recommended Passive Capital Appreciation investment strategy to Town Council (Stephen Huxley)
• Accepted October 31, 2022 cash balances report (unanimous)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Moraga Planning Commission will meet via teleconference to discuss and review comments from the California Department of Housing and Community Development on the town's draft Housing Element. The meeting includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.

• Review and discuss HCD comments on Moraga's Working Draft Housing Element
• Meeting conducted by teleconference under COVID-19 emergency provisions
• Public comments accepted via Zoom, phone, or email before 4:30 p.m. on meeting day

The Planning Commission received an informational report regarding comments from the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on the Town's Working Draft Housing Element. Staff discussed plans to respond to HCD by December 21, 2022, with a goal of adopting the Housing Element by January 31, 2023, to avoid 'builders remedy' risks.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (6-0)

1 - Town Council

The Town Council approved an employment agreement for Brian Dolan to serve as Interim Town Manager starting January 3, 2023. The council also received reports on a proposed affordable housing ordinance, a draft environmental impact report, and state comments on the Town's housing element.

• Approved employment agreement for Interim Town Manager Brian Dolan (4-0-1)
• Modified meeting agenda to include housing and environmental reports (4-0-1)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major items: a conditional use permit for a new DISH Wireless facility on an existing PG&E transmission tower near Fay Hill Road, and a proposed ordinance to require affordable housing in new residential developments. The meeting is teleconferenced due to COVID-19.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit (UP 04-22), Design Review (DR-02-22), and Grading Permit (GR 03-22) for a new DISH Wireless facility on Fay Hill Road (APN 256-040-015)
• Public hearing on Resolution XX-2022 recommending Town Council adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 8.180 to the Moraga Municipal Code for an affordable housing requirement for new residential development
• Consent agenda adoption and routine matters

1 - Town Council

The Town Council approved the marketing brochure and hiring timeline for a new Town Manager with several specific text modifications. The council also accepted a design report for storm drain repairs and received an informational report on proposed General Plan amendments.

• Approved Town Manager Recruitment Marketing Brochure and hiring timeline (5-0)
• Adopted Consent Agenda items 6.1-6.5 (4-0-1)
• Approved $181,354.93 in accounts payable claims (4-0-1)
• Approved continued use of teleconferencing for meetings (4-0-1)
• Authorized Associate Civil Engineer to attend FEMA training in Maryland (4-0-1)
• Approved $25,000 amendment for Moraga Road and Hacienda Drainage Project (4-0-1)
• Modified meeting agenda order for Item 10 (4-0-1)
• Accepted Basis of Design Report for 2021-2023 Annual Storm Drain Repairs Project

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission will receive an informational report and public comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Comprehensive Advanced Planning Initiative. They will also hear an informational report on inclusionary housing requirements and continue a public hearing to recommend an ordinance creating an affordable housing requirement for new residential development.

• Informational report and public comment on Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for Comprehensive Advanced Planning Initiative
• Informational report on inclusionary housing requirements for new residential development
• Continued public hearing to consider Resolution 12-2022 recommending an ordinance adding Chapter 8.180 to the Moraga Municipal Code for affordable housing requirements

The Planning Commission received an informational report on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Comprehensive Advanced Planning Initiative. The commission also discussed a proposed Town-wide Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and voted to continue the public hearing on the matter.

• Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)
• Tabled adoption of Resolution 12-2022 regarding the Affordable Housing Requirement ordinance until November 14, 2022 (7-0)

1 - Town Council

The Town Council met via teleconference for a special session. The meeting was primarily used for a closed session regarding a public employee appointment. No substantive actions were taken in open session.

• Discussed Interim Town Manager appointment in closed session
• Adjourned meeting at 11:45 a.m. (5-0)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The November 1, 2022 regular meeting of the Moraga Planning Commission has been cancelled. No items were considered or discussed.

1 - Town Council

The Town Council authorized a $28,000 contract for a Town Manager search and a $736,136 IT services agreement. The Council also introduced an ordinance to align local density bonus rules with state law and extended the Town Manager recruitment Ad Hoc Committee.

• Approved $28,000 contract with Bob Murray & Associates for Town Manager recruitment (4-0-1)
• Approved $736,136 five-year IT services contract with Silicon Connections, LLC with benchmarking required by September 2023 (4-0-1)
• Waived first reading and introduced ordinance to align Local Density Bonus Ordinance with state law (4-0-1)
• Extended Ad Hoc Committee to provide recommendations on candidate search deliveries and interim Town Manager candidates (3-1-1)
• Approved $1.5M appropriation from One-Time Developer Fees to PARS Post-Employment Benefits Trust (4-0-1)
• Adopted ordinance prohibiting sale of flavored tobacco and electronic smoking devices (4-0-1)
• Approved $10,000 contract amendment for Anchor Engineering for street resurfacing inspection (4-0-1)
• Appointed Alexis Maple to the Planning Commission

1 - Town Council

The Town Council interviewed two applicants and appointed Alexis Mapel to the Planning Commission. Mapel will serve the remainder of a two-year term ending in March 2023.

• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0-1)
• Appointed Alexis Mapel to the Planning Commission for a term ending March 2023 (4-0-1)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to the Moraga General Plan. A draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Comprehensive Advanced Planning Initiative will be considered in November 2022. The meeting is conducted via teleconference due to COVID-19.

• Discussion of proposed Moraga General Plan Amendments
• Program-level Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the Comprehensive Advanced Planning Initiative
• Draft EIR to be considered by the Planning Commission in November 2022

The Planning Commission held an informational presentation regarding Phase 1 of the General Plan Consistency Amendments and the Safety Element. No formal actions were taken on the amendments, as the session was intended for discussion and feedback prior to future votes. The commission discussed maintaining 'semi-rural' language and refining EIR mitigation measures.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (4-0)

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission is hosting a roundtable discussion with housing developers, including a staff presentation on inclusionary housing and a feedback session. The meeting is primarily a discussion and listening session, with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Inclusionary housing presentation by staff
• Feedback session with housing developers
• Public comments period

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 18, 2022 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on November 1, 2022.

• Meeting cancelled for October 18, 2022
• Next meeting scheduled for November 1, 2022

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 4, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 18, 2022.

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission will consider updating the Town of Moraga Municipal Code to align with State Density Bonus law. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a design review and variance for a residential fence.

• Proposed ordinance to amend Title 8, Planning and Zoning, regarding State Density Bonus law
• Public hearing for a variance and design review (DRB-04-22) for an 8-foot fence at 301 Constance Place

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission will conduct a study session featuring a staff presentation regarding updates to the Density Bonus Ordinance. The body will also review and adopt minutes from the August 16, 2022 meeting.

• Study Session: Density Bonus Ordinance Update

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding a design review and conditional use permit for a business and a local ordinance. The body will also review meeting minutes from June and July 2022.

• Public hearing for Design Review and CUP for 398 Rheem Blvd Stars Gas
• Public hearing for EVCS Ordinance

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for August 2, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 16, 2022.

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 19, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 16, 2022.

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission will review a staff PowerPoint presentation regarding the working draft of the Housing Element. The meeting also includes the adoption of a consent agenda item for a wireless communication facility.

• Public hearing on Working Draft Housing Element
• Consent agenda: DISH Wireless Communication Facility – 1928 St. Mary’s Road

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission is holding a special teleconferenced meeting to gather input and feedback on the HCD Working Draft Housing Element. The discussion focuses on constraints and programs designed to address those constraints.

• Public hearing for input on HCD Working Draft Housing Element: Constraints and Programs Addressing Constraints

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission is meeting to gather input and feedback on the HCD Working Draft Housing Element, specifically regarding constraints and programs to address them. The body will also consider a wireless communication facility proposal.

• Public hearing for input on HCD Working Draft Housing Element: Constraints and Programs Addressing Constraints
• DISH Wireless Communication Facility at 1928 St. Mary’s Road (APN 258-150-005)

6 - Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD)

The Moraga Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) Board will meet via teleconference to discuss the upcoming fiscal year. The primary action item is a resolution to approve the budget for the Bellavista Development.

• Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for the Bellavista Development

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding FY2022-23 CIP General Plan Conformance. The meeting also includes a study session focused on Bollinger Canyon.

• Public hearing: FY2022-23 CIP General Plan Conformance
• Study session: Bollinger Canyon

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding FY2022-23 CIP General Plan Conformance and a study session for Bollinger Canyon. The meeting includes standard procedures such as the adoption of the consent agenda and meeting agenda.

• Public hearing: FY2022-23 CIP General Plan Conformance
• Study session: Bollinger Canyon

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission will conduct a regular meeting via teleconference. The agenda includes the adoption of previous meeting minutes and continued discussion regarding Bay Area Ballplayers.

• Approval of April 19, 2022, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
• Continued discussion of Bay Area Ballplayers

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding Bay Area Ballplayers. The Commission will also consider the nomination and selection of a new Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Public hearing for Bay Area Ballplayers
• Nomination and selection of Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 5, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a new baseball stadium at St. Mary's College. The Commission will also review the 2021 General Plan and Housing Element Implementation Report.

• Public hearing for St. Mary’s College to approve a permitted use determination (UP-01-22) and design review permit (DRB-01-22) for a 4,324 square-foot baseball stadium and entry plaza at 1928 St. Mary's Road
• Review of the Annual General Plan and Housing Element Implementation Report for 2021
• Discussion of Planning Department 2022/23 Work Program Priorities

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 15, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will take place on March 1, 2022.

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the adoption of a resolution for the Hetfield Estates subdivision. The body will review a Precise Development Plan, Grading Permit, and Design Review for the project.

• Public hearing for Hetfield Estates (PDP 01-21, GR 02-21, DRB 07-21) at the Southern Terminus of Hetfield Place
• Proposed 7 unit single family residential development
• Review of landscaping, bridge, retaining walls, and design guidelines for Hetfield Estates

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 18, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

2 - Planning Commission, Town of Moraga

The Planning Commission will receive an informational report on new Vehicle Miles Traveled standards for evaluating transportation impacts. The Commission will also consider a resolution recommending that the Town Council adopt an ordinance establishing model water efficient landscaping and irrigation practices.

• Informational report on new Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) standards
• Resolution recommending adoption of Chapter 8.178 regarding Model Water Efficient Landscaping