Moraga council approves appointment-policy modification and hears updates on affordable housing and public-works retirement
Summary
Council amended its interview-and-appointment policy to designate that special interview meetings will not be broadcast (minutes will record actions) and received several departmental updates including financing for an affordable senior housing project and the public works director’s retirement.
The council unanimously approved consent calendar items, including a modified interview-and-appointment policy (item 6.2) that specifies special meetings used for interviews typically will not be broadcast; staff clarified that actions and the appointment will still be recorded in the minutes.
Town Manager Scott reported financing progress for a proposed 100% affordable senior housing development on the vacant lot at 348 Park Street (next to the Reading Theater). Scott said funding has been obtained and the project will proceed; staff will return with details as the project advances.
Scott also provided an update on the Grocery Outlet project in town, which is moving faster than anticipated and may hold a groundbreaking on Nov. 17.
Finally, Public Works Director Sean Knapp announced his retirement; council and staff thanked him and said they will schedule a celebratory event. Knapp said he may continue to assist with some projects in the near term.
Provenance: Consent calendar action (item 6.2), town manager report and staff announcements; public works director remarks.
