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Council discusses possible joint session with Moraga and MOFD to clarify wildfire roles and coordination

Orinda City Council · March 17, 2026
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Summary

City staff and Council Member Hawky proposed a joint meeting with the Town of Moraga and the Moraga-Orinda Fire District (MOFD) to reduce duplication among chipper programs, grant efforts (FSMO), outreach and enforcement; council asked staff to develop 2x2 topics and return with proposals for a future workshop.

Council members debated whether to hold a formal joint meeting with the Town of Moraga and the Moraga-Orinda Fire District to align wildfire preparedness, outreach, assistance programs and enforcement procedures.

City Manager Linda Smith and Council Member Hawky described strengthened staff-level coordination with MOFD (monthly staff meetings and twice-weekly chief-level calls) and a 2x2 subcommittee that has worked on…

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