LaFayette public meetings in 2023

Transportation & Circulation Commission

The Transportation & Circulation Commission will select a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024 and consider two transportation grant projects: the Pleasant Hill Road Multi-Use Pathway and the Mt. Diablo Boulevard Crossing Enhancement.

• Selection of Commission Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024
• Update to Pleasant Hill Road Multi-Use Pathway Project
• Consideration of Mt. Diablo Boulevard Crossing Enhancement grant application

City Council Meeting

The City Council will conduct a reorganization to elect a new Mayor and Vice Mayor. The body will also consider the final acceptance of several construction projects and discuss solid waste rates and employee bonuses.

• Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor
• Allocation of approximately $70,000 from 2023 Paving Project surplus to Mt. Diablo Court Signal Project
• Final acceptance of 2023 Paving Project and Lafayette Library and Learning Center Children’s Activity Deck Remodel
• Discussion of Solid Waste Rates for Rate Year 10 (March 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025)
• Resolution 2023-59 to appoint one member to the Environmental Task Force

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hear presentations from the mosquito control district, code enforcement on the Slow Down Lafayette campaign, and crime/emergency preparedness commissions. The consent calendar includes adopting minutes and Ordinance 690 to set prima facie speed limits. Council will also consider approving a request to place a Menorah in Lafayette Plaza for the holiday and hold a closed session to negotiate a lease at 3483 Mt. Diablo Blvd.

• Ordinance 690 – Establishing prima facie speed limits within the city (consent calendar)
• Approval request to place a Menorah in Lafayette Plaza with lighting ceremony on December 7th
• Closed session conference with real property negotiators for 3483 Mt. Diablo Blvd. (lease terms)
• Update from Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District
• Update on Slow Down Lafayette Campaign – Safe Streets for All

Transportation & Circulation Commission

The Transportation & Circulation Commission will consider a proposal to restrict parking along Boyer Circle, with a recommendation to support a draft City Council resolution. The commission will also receive and file the Transportation Action Request (TAR) update for Q3 2023. The meeting includes public comment opportunities and procedural items.

• Proposal to implement full-time parking restrictions on Boyer Circle, with recommendation to support a draft Council resolution
• Transportation Action Request (TAR) update for Q3 2023, to be received and filed

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider revisions to the 6th Cycle Housing Element and Environmental Impact Report to accommodate approximately 3,000 new housing units. The body will also introduce an ordinance to reduce speed limits on eight roadway segments.

• 6th Cycle Housing Element and EIR for approximately 3,000 new housing units
• Ordinance 690 to reduce speed limits on eight roadway segments
• Funding Agreements No. 675 and No. 642 for Lafayette Community and Countywide Smart Signals Projects
• Minor Subdivision MS502-21 at 1000 Howard Hill Road
• Closed session regarding property at 3483 Mt. Diablo Blvd.

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss existing litigation in closed session. The meeting agenda lists only procedural items and a closed session regarding a case pending in the California Court of Appeal.

• Closed session to discuss existing litigation
• Nahid Nassiri v. City of Lafayette case
• California Court of Appeal First District, Division Two

Transportation & Circulation Commission

The Transportation & Circulation Commission will consider forwarding a 2023 traffic survey study to the City Council with an ordinance designating speed limits to take effect after June 30, 2024. The body will also discuss updates on two state traffic safety bills.

• 2023 Engineering & Traffic Survey Study (E&T Survey)
• Ordinance to designate speed limits
• Update on AB 413 (Daylighting to Save Lives Bill)
• Update on AB 645 (Speed Safety Camera Bill)
• Commission 2023 Workplan update

City Council Meeting

The Lafayette City Council will discuss the 6th Cycle Housing Element and Environmental Impact Report, which aim to accommodate approximately 3,000 new housing units between 2023-2031. The Council will also consider adopting ordinances regarding signs, public art, and Senate Bill 9, and authorize a funding agreement for a two-park collaborative concept.

• Public hearing on 6th Cycle Housing Element and EIR
• Ordinance 687 updating signs and public art codes
• Ordinance 689 updating housing development rules per SB 9
• MOU for design funding of Two-Park Collaborative Concept
• Proclamation recognizing Red Ribbon Week

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a consent calendar including adoption of an ordinance banning gasoline-powered leaf blowers and acceptance of a subdivision completion. Public hearings will introduce ordinances updating public art regulations and making SB 9 housing provisions permanent. The council will also discuss a fiscal sustainability subcommittee report, a parking meter rate increase to $2/hour, and a land acknowledgment statement resolution.

• Adopt Ordinance 688 prohibiting gasoline-powered leaf blowers
• Continue 6th Cycle Housing Element and EIR to October 23 without consideration
• Introduce Ordinance 689 making SB 9 urban lot splits and housing developments permanent
• Direct staff to research polling options for fiscal sustainability and return with parking meter rate increase to $2/hour
• Adopt Resolution 2023-55 approving land acknowledgment statement and recommendations

City Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing a housing element plan to accommodate approximately 3,000 new units by 2031. The body is also considering a new ordinance to prohibit gasoline-powered leaf blowers and an appeal regarding a residential project on Quail Ridge Rd.

• Appeal for a 2,850 sq. ft. residence at 3933 Quail Ridge Rd
• 6th Cycle Housing Element and EIR for approximately 3,000 new housing units
• Ordinance No. 688: Prohibiting the Use of Gasoline Powered Leaf Blowers
• Closed session regarding Robert McClain v. City of Lafayette litigation
• Performance evaluations for City Manager Niroop K. Srivatsa and City Attorney Mala Subramanian

Transportation & Circulation Commission

The Transportation & Circulation Commission will hear public and commissioner input on candidate citywide transportation projects for potential grant funding. No specific projects or funding amounts are listed in the agenda. The remainder of the meeting consists of routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adoption of the agenda.

• Candidate Transportation Grant Projects – public input session on citywide transportation project priorities

City Council Meeting

The Lafayette City Council will discuss the 6th Cycle Housing Element and an Environmental Impact Report, and will consider approving a hillside development project and appointing members to city commissions.

• Housing Element & EIR (continued to Sept 26)
• Hillside development project at 3933 Quail Ridge Rd
• Resolution 2023-50: Appoint member to Design Review Commission
• Resolution 2023-51: Appoint member to Creeks Committee
• Resolution 2023-52: Appoint member to Senior Services Commission

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the 6th Cycle Housing Element and its Environmental Impact Report, addressing a Regional Housing Needs Allocation of 2,114 units (plus buffer, totaling ~3,000 new units by 2031). The council will also receive presentations on wildfire prevention measures from the fire district and PG&E, and on recent power outages. Consent items include adopting a Local Road Safety Plan, accepting the 2022 Rain Garden Project contract, and authorizing a park design agreement. The Housing Element hearing is expected to be continued to September 11, 2023.

• Public hearing and continuation of 6th Cycle Housing Element update (2,114-unit mandate plus buffer, ~3,000 units)
• Public hearing on Safety Element Update (GP02-23) for hazard resilience
• Consent: Resolution 2023-48 adopting Local Road Safety Plan
• Consent: Final acceptance of 2022 Rain Garden Project contract with GradeTech Inc.
• Consent: Professional services agreement with Scientific Art Studio for Leigh Creekside and Gazebo Park design

Transportation & Circulation Commission

The Transportation & Circulation Commission will receive presentations on the StreetLight Data traffic analytics tool and the Lafayette Police Department's 'Slow Down Lafayette' campaign, and will also receive a Transportation Action Request update for Q1 and Q2 2023. No formal votes on policy are scheduled.

• Presentation on StreetLight Data traffic analytics tool by Sean Co (receive and file)
• Presentation on 'Slow Down Lafayette' campaign by Lafayette Police Department's Andy Comly (receive comments)
• Transportation Action Request (TAR) update for Q1 and Q2 2023 (receive and file)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will receive a verbal report on the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update following a meeting with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) regarding additional programs to affirmatively further fair housing. The council will also consider adopting the Local Road Safety Plan, a Safety Element Update public hearing (continued to Aug 28), and several consent items including a $35,000 park matching fund and a resolution for ministerial review of SB 35 applications.

• Verbal report on 6th Cycle Housing Element Update and HCD meeting on fair housing programs
• Resolution 2023-46 directing ministerial review of SB 35 applications without public hearing
• $35,000 transfer from General Funds to Park Facilities Fund for Leigh Creekside and Gazebo parks conceptual design
• Appeal of hillside development at 3933 Quail Ridge Road continued to September 11, 2023
• Public hearing on Safety Element Update (GP02-23) continued to August 28, 2023

City Council Meeting

The Lafayette City Council will consider approving a $1.5 million loan for a below-market-rate housing project and using cash to purchase a police station. The meeting also includes the approval of consent calendar items and a public hearing for a townhome development.

• Approval of $1.5M loan for Sunflower Hill housing project
• Use cash to purchase Police Station at 3471 Mt. Diablo Blvd
• Public hearing for 12-townhome project at 3470 Mt. Diablo Blvd
• Adoption of Resolution 2023-41 regarding tax rates
• Rejection of bids for 2023 Surface Seal Project

City Council Meeting

The Lafayette City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the proposed FY2023-24 budget (Resolution 2023-35), which sets appropriations, fees, and the capital improvement program. Staff also recommends using remaining ARPA funds for current expenditures and launching a review to reduce expenses, while an ad hoc committee explores new revenue sources. Other items include approving a new Traffic Calming Program, an MOU with city employees, and nominating the Lafayette BART parking lots for a regional priority sites pilot.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2023-35 adopting the FY2023-24 budget
• Staff recommends using remaining ARPA funds and beginning expense reduction review
• Approval of new Traffic Calming Program guidebook replacing the 2003 version
• Nomination of Lafayette BART station parking lots for MTC Priority Sites Pilot Program
• Resolution 2023-40 approving $1,800 nuisance abatement assessment at 1183 Glen Rd.

Transportation & Circulation Commission & LRSP Task Force joint meeting

The Transportation & Circulation Commission and LRSP Task Force will receive a presentation and provide feedback on the draft Lafayette Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP). No new business items are scheduled. The meeting includes public comment opportunities via email, Zoom, or in person.

• Presentation and discussion of the Lafayette Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Draft Report by Toole Design Group and staff

City Council Meeting

The Lafayette City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed budget and workplan for fiscal year 2023-24 (Resolution 2023-35). The council also will certify the Measure J Growth Management Program checklist to receive approximately $591,513 in transportation funding and consider a downtown mural program proposed by the Public Art Committee. Other items include public hearings on landscape and lighting district assessments and a closed session on labor negotiations.

• Adopt Resolution 2023-35 for FY 2023-24 budget and workplan
• Certify Measure J Growth Management Program checklist for 2020-2021 to receive $591,513 in funding
• Approve downtown mural program and budget request from Public Art Committee
• Conduct public hearing on Core Area Landscape and Lighting District 1979-1 assessments for FY 2023-24
• Closed session on labor negotiations with Association of Lafayette Employees and unrepresented employees

Transportation & Circulation Commission

The Transportation & Circulation Commission will meet to provide feedback on the draft version of the updated City of Lafayette Traffic Calming Program Guidebook. No new business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Feedback on the Draft version of the updated City of Lafayette Traffic Calming Program Guidebook

City Council Meeting

The Lafayette City Council will consider consent calendar items including large construction contracts for paving, pathways, and a playground, as well as a trail easement and a lease extension. Under old business, the council will decide on final recommendations for the Burton Valley Elementary traffic calming pilot project. The council will also vote on adding Juneteenth as a city holiday and receive annual reports from commissions.

• Award $2,099,374.70 paving contract to JV Lucas Paving for 2023 Paving Project
• Award $757,732.12 pathway contract to Grade Tech for 2023 Pathway Project
• Award $1,289,974.00 playground contract to Kerex Engineering for Lafayette Community Center Playground
• Authorize retaining all Burton Valley traffic calming measures except part-time parking restrictions and delineators; no permanent sidewalk
• Approve adding Juneteenth (June 19th) as a city holiday effective July 1, 2023

Transportation & Circulation Commission

The Transportation & Circulation Commission will discuss the results of the Burton Valley Elementary traffic calming pilot study and consider staff recommendations, including retaining 11 speed humps, removing delineators, extending humps, and not pursuing a permanent sidewalk. The commission will also receive an update on the City's Traffic Calming Program and a review of the 2023 workplan.

• Retain 11 speed humps installed as part of the Burton Valley pilot project
• Remove delineators at ends of speed humps and extend humps to the gutter
• Remove part-time parking restrictions and not pursue a permanent sidewalk
• Staff presents update to the Lafayette Traffic Calming Program for feedback

City Council Meeting

The Lafayette City Council will consider adopting the proposed 2023/2024 Capital Improvement Program and allocating funding, including a resolution authorizing use of SB-1 funds. They will also hear an update on the EBMUD Lafayette Reservoir Tower Seismic Retrofit Project, receive annual reports from the Environmental Task Force and Capital Projects Assessment Committee, and vote on a staff recommendation to authorize design of a center median pathway on Pleasant Hill Road. Consent items include resolutions setting public hearings for annual assessments in the Core and Residential areas.

• Adoption of FY2023/2024 Capital Improvement Program and modification of 2022/2023 program with funding allocation (Item 9D2)
• Resolution 2023-27 authorizing use of SB-1 funds (Item 9D3)
• Design authorization for Pleasant Hill Road Multi-Use Pathway with center median and right-turn lane preservation (Item 12A)
• Resolutions 2023-28 and 2023-29 approving preliminary engineer reports and setting June 12, 2023 public hearing for Core Area and Residential Area annual assessments (Items 10B, 10C)
• Proclamation recognizing June 2nd as Gun Violence Awareness Day (Item 16A)

City Council Tri-Cities Meeting

The Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda City Councils are holding a special joint meeting. The body will receive an update regarding the Lamorinda Smart Signal Projects.

• Lamorinda Smart Signal Projects Update

City Council Meeting

The Lafayette City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar including two $440,277.50 ARPA fund transfers for Core Area Maintenance and Stormwater Pollution Program. Staff will present proposed positions on several state bills and discuss a councilmember's request to draft a lobbying ordinance. The council will also go into closed session for labor negotiations with the Association of Lafayette Employees and unrepresented employees, as well as anticipated litigation.

• Transfer $440,277.50 from ARPA funds to Core Area Maintenance (Fund 52) and another $440,277.50 to Stormwater Pollution Program (Fund 53)
• Adopt Resolution 2023-21 demonstrating compliance with state housing laws to qualify for OBAG-3 funding from MTC
• Discuss and direct staff on drafting a lobbying ordinance
• Support for state bills AB 557, AB 817, SB 436, and SB 834 on open meetings, wildfire safety, and housing bonds
• Closed session for labor negotiations with ALE and unrepresented employees, plus anticipated litigation

Transportation & Circulation Commission - Meeting Cancelled

This meeting of the Transportation & Circulation Commission was cancelled. No decisions or discussions occurred.

Transportation & Circulation Commission

The Transportation & Circulation Commission will discuss and provide recommendations on three new business items: the Pleasant Hill Road Center Median Multi-Use Pathway Project, the Lafayette General Plan Safety Element Update, and a potential Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant application. The most consequential item is the pathway project, where staff recommends completing the design that preserves the existing right turn lane and drop-off area. The commission will also provide feedback on the Safety Element Update and consider supporting an active transportation pathway along the EBMUD aqueduct through downtown Lafayette if a grant is secured.

• Pleasant Hill Road Center Median Multi-Use Pathway Project – staff recommends design preserving right turn lane and drop off area
• Lafayette General Plan Safety Element Update – commission to provide feedback to GPAC
• Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant (FY 2023/24) – support for Active Transportation Pathway Along EBMUD Aqueduct through Downtown Lafayette if grant is awarded
• Bike to Work Day on May 18, 2023 noted in staff updates

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss adopting the BOLD Financing Program for community facilities districts. The body is also considering a zoning amendment for flood damage prevention and the acquisition of a trail easement.

• Public hearing on joining the California Municipal Financing Authority and adopting the BOLD Financing Program
• Ordinance 684: City-wide zoning text amendment ZT01-22 regarding Flood Damage Prevention
• Authorization for the City Attorney to participate in National Opioid Litigation settlement agreements
• Negotiation for a trail easement purchase at 3370 Sweet Drive (APN 239-111-015)
• Acceptance of improvements for Major Subdivision Tract 9475 at 210 Lafayette Circle

City Council Meeting

The Lafayette City Council will hold public hearings on several city-initiated zoning text amendments and design guideline updates for the Downtown Specific Plan, contingent on an addendum to the environmental impact report. The council will also consider financing for the purchase of the police station at 3471 Mt. Diablo Blvd., terminate the local emergency from recent storms, and appoint two planning commissioners.

• Public hearing and ordinance introduction for citywide flood damage prevention zoning amendment (ZT01-22)
• Public hearing and resolution to adopt Downtown Design Guidelines for creeks, landscape, bicycle parking, and Plaza District (ZT02-21)
• Public hearing and resolution to amend Objective Standards for new downtown multi-family development regarding creeks and landscaping (ZT03-22)
• Resolution 2023-24 declaring intention to reimburse expenditures for purchase of police station at 3471 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
• Termination of local emergency declared for December 2022 – January 2023 storms

City Council Meeting

The Lafayette City Council will meet to discuss and take action on several items including confirming fiscal year 2023-2024 priorities, reallocating $142,000 for senior services and Lamorinda Village memberships, and considering resolutions supporting a $2.5 million federal funding request for the Park Theater Trust renovation. The meeting begins with a closed session to negotiate labor contracts with the Association of Lafayette Employees and other employee groups.

• Reallocation of $142,000 from Lamorinda Village Partnership to fund memberships and hire a Recreation Coordinator for Senior Services
• Confirmation of City Council priorities for FY2023-2024
• Resolution supporting $2.5M federal funding for Park Theater Trust renovation
• Resolution opposing Initiative 21-0042A1 (Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act)
• Re-establishing Environmental Task Force with membership reduced from nine to seven

City Council Meeting - CANCELLED

The City Council meeting scheduled for July 28, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The agenda consists solely of procedural boilerplate and the cancellation notice.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items listed.

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session to negotiate the price and terms of payment for the property at 3533 Plaza Way (APN 243-222-019). The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, adoption of the agenda, and public comments. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Closed session: Conference with Real Property Negotiators for 3533 Plaza Way; negotiators include City Manager Niroop K. Srivatsa and others; price and terms under negotiation with property owner representative Paddy Kehoe.

Transportation & Circulation Commission

The Transportation & Circulation Commission will hear results of a one-year traffic calming pilot study near Burton Valley Elementary School, along with concept designs and cost estimates for a permanent protected pathway. The commission may recommend distributing a survey to gather community feedback on which calming elements to retain or remove.

• Burton Valley Elementary Traffic Calming Pilot Study: staff and consultant present data, concept designs, and cost estimates for a permanent protected pathway to the school; commission may recommend a community survey.

Transportation & Circulation Commission

The Transportation & Circulation Commission will hold a special teleconference meeting to receive a presentation on the 2023 Overlay Project and discuss proposed modifications to the original scope of work.

• 2023 Overlay Project Update presentation
• Public comment period for the Overlay Project
• Commissioner and staff updates

City Council

The Lafayette City Council will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with city employee groups, then consider several items in open session. Key actions include a vote to terminate the COVID-19 local emergency, authorize pedestrian safety purchases, and appoint a Land Acknowledgement Task Force. The council will also receive the Public Art Committee’s annual report and approve street closures for a Rotary candy scramble.

• Resolution 2023-15 to terminate the local COVID-19 emergency
• Closed session labor negotiations with Association of Lafayette Employees and other city employees
• Authorizing purchases and study for the Slow Down Lafayette pedestrian and traffic safety campaign
• Appointing members to a Land Acknowledgement Task Force with a November 2023 deadline
• Approving a request to close Plaza Way and a portion of Golden Gate Way on April 8 for the Annual Candy Scramble

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on joining the California Municipal Finance Authority and adopting the BOLD financing program for community facilities districts, and on a proposed 2.9% convenience fee for online transactions and transportation impact fees. The consent calendar includes resolutions to prepare assessment reports for the Core Area Landscape and Lighting District and Residential Lighting District, and to set the stormwater runoff rate for FY2023-24. The council will also receive presentations from the Lafayette Historical Society, new police officers, and the Transportation and Circulation Commission.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2022-69 to join California Municipal Finance Authority and adopt BOLD financing program for Mello-Roos districts
• Public hearing on proposed 2.9% convenience fee for online transactions and Lamorinda Transportation Impact Fees
• Resolution 2023-08 ordering report for Core Area Landscape and Lighting District 1979-1 assessments for FY2023-24
• Resolution 2023-10 establishing stormwater rate per Equivalent Runoff Unit for FY2023-24
• Appointment of Bob McClain to the Capital Project Assessment Committee via Resolution 2023-12

City Council Special Meeting

The Lafayette City Council will hold a special meeting to review the status of its 2022-23 council priorities and set new priorities for fiscal year 2023-24. The agenda includes updates from the city manager and city attorney, discussion of staff capacity, and current governance issues. No formal votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Update on 2022-23 Council priorities by City Manager
• Setting priorities for FY 23-24 (fiscal year 2023-24)
• Discussion of staff capacity
• Current governance issues discussion

Transportation & Circulation Commission

The Transportation & Circulation Commission will meet via teleconference to adopt a draft 2023 work program and receive staff and commissioner updates. Public comment can be submitted via email before noon.

• Adoption of Draft 2023 Work Program
• Commissioner and Staff Updates
• Public comments via email or Zoom
• Meeting held via Zoom Webinar
• No physical location available

City Council Special Meeting

The Lafayette City Council will meet to consider exercising an option to purchase a police station property at 3471 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Staff will also present potential financing options and seek a determination that the acquisition is exempt from environmental review.

• Authorize option to purchase police station property at 3471 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
• Present potential financing options for property acquisition
• Seek CEQA exemption for the property acquisition

City Council

The Lafayette City Council will consider adopting the final municipal budget for FY 2022-2023 and the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, which includes approximately 3,000 new housing units.

• Adoption of FY 2022-2023 Municipal Budget
• Adoption of 6th Cycle Housing Element Update
• Authorization for Lafayette Chamber of Commerce events
• Introduction of new city employees
• Closed session for real property negotiations

Transportation & Circulation Commission

The Transportation & Circulation Commission will receive a presentation from Toole Design Group summarizing the Lafayette Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) process and preliminary findings, with opportunity for commissioner feedback. No other substantive business is scheduled; the meeting otherwise consists of procedural items and staff updates.

• Presentation and discussion of the Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) update by Toole Design Group
• Upcoming joint meeting with City Council on February 13, 2023 (mentioned in staff updates)

City Council

The City Council will review several items including a $1,017,000 playground renovation project and the ratification of a local emergency proclamation. The meeting also includes updates on the Lafayette Reservoir Tower Seismic Retrofit Project and discussions regarding solid waste rates.

• Lafayette Community Center Playground Renovation: estimated $1,017,000 construction cost
• Pleasant Hill Road West Side Walkway: $162,000 TDA Article 3 grant application
• Lafayette Little League Buckeye Fields use fee: $44,603.21
• Local Emergency Proclamation: release of $50,000 from the Emergency Response Fund
• EBMUD Lafayette Reservoir Tower Seismic Retrofit Project update