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 "state": "Louisiana",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to adopt FY 2026-27 budget, parking changes, and hear apartment subdivision appeal",
   "summary": "The Lafayette City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the FY 2026-27 budget/workplan and set fees. They will also consider parking management changes at two city-owned lots on Mt. Diablo Boulevard, including extending employee leases and converting metered spaces. An appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a 315-apartment project at 3233 Deer Hill Road will be heard de novo. Additionally, the council will authorize a $53,000 Year 1 implementation budget for the Downtown Parking Management Study.",
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   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to decide on settlement over Housing Element litigation",
   "summary": "The Lafayette City Council will discuss and vote on a settlement agreement with the Housing Action Coalition to resolve litigation over the city's Housing Element (Case No. C25-0512). The council will also review and continue the proposed FY26-27 budget to June 22, discuss adoption timing for Objective Design Standards Phase 2, and receive annual updates from the Police Department and Lamorinda Village.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider $215K Bigbelly trash receptacle lease and property assessments",
   "summary": "The Lafayette City Council will hold public hearings to set property assessments for the Core Area Landscaping and Lighting District and the Residential Lighting District for fiscal year 2026-2027. The council will also consider adopting an ordinance updating electric vehicle charging station requirements, approving a five-year lease for Bigbelly trash receptacles costing $215,469.90, and supporting several state bills. Closed sessions are scheduled for existing litigation and negotiations on property at 986 and 990 Moraga Road.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to hold closed session on lawsuit and property negotiation at 3425 Mt. Diablo Blvd.",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss existing litigation (Housing Action Coalition vs. City of Lafayette) and negotiate terms for property at 3425 Mt. Diablo Blvd. In open session, they will consider adopting the FY 2026/2027 Capital Improvement Program and a resolution authorizing SB-1 funds for pavement maintenance. A public hearing will introduce Ordinance 701 to update electric vehicle charging station requirements. The agenda also includes several presentations, consent calendar items, and a proclamation request.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to decide on 47-unit affordable housing project at 949 Moraga Road",
   "summary": "The City Council will vote on a 47-unit 100% affordable housing project with a state density bonus at 949 Moraga Road, including removal of at least 21 protected trees. Also on the agenda: awarding a $3,276,684.58 contract for the 2026 Pavement Management Project, receiving a Downtown Parking Management Study, and establishing a Multi-Modal Mobility Advisory Committee.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Transportation & Circulation Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to discuss Mt. Diablo Corridor multi-modal mobility planning",
   "summary": "This regular meeting of the Transportation & Circulation Commission includes two informational items: an overview of StreetLight data capabilities and a report on current and upcoming transportation projects in the Mt. Diablo Corridor. The commission may provide direction on developing a pilot StreetLight analysis or dashboard framework. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to approve lighting assessments and property agreements",
   "summary": "The City Council will meet to approve preliminary engineer's reports for lighting districts and a purchase and sale agreement for properties on Moraga Road. The agenda includes a public hearing and the approval of a street closure for a Rotary Club event.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-25",
   "body": "City Council  - Special Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to hold goal setting discussion with consultant",
   "summary": "The City Council will meet for a special session focused on a goal setting discussion led by a consultant. The body aims to identify priorities, seek consensus, and discuss next steps for the city.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider 30-unit condominium project at 3458 Mount Diablo Blvd",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposal to build 30 condominium units at 3458 Mount Diablo Blvd, requiring a density bonus, design review, subdivision, grading permit, and tree removal. The council will also hear an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a barn-to-home conversion at 7 Lark Creek Ln. Consent items include approving the Contra Costa Clean Water Program Agreement (2026-2041), a $127,372 budget for Library Seaborg Garden waterproofing, and the annual housing progress report. Additionally, the council will enter closed session to discuss litigation in Housing Action Coalition vs. City of Lafayette.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to adopt 2025 building codes and settle surcharge fee litigation",
   "summary": "The Lafayette City Council will consider a consent calendar including adoption of the 2025 California Building Codes (Ordinance 698), a settlement agreement for McClain v. City of Lafayette regarding surcharge fees, and a $50,000 comprehensive fee study. The council will also discuss the 2026 legislative platform, including support for e-bike speed limit and franchise fee bills, and consider appointments to the Environmental Task Force.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "Transportation & Circulation Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to review Downtown Lafayette Parking Management Study",
   "summary": "The Transportation & Circulation Commission will receive the Downtown Lafayette Parking Management Study. The body is tasked with providing feedback on recommended parking strategies and a phased implementation approach. Members will also provide direction regarding the prioritization of Phase 1 strategies for future City Council consideration.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on affordable housing agreement at 949 Moraga Road",
   "summary": "The city council will decide on a development agreement with Sunflower 949 LP for affordable housing at 949 Moraga Road, introduce new building and fire codes, and consider a $104,142 school bus grant. A closed session will discuss property negotiations at 986 and 990 Moraga Road and ongoing litigation. The meeting also includes a public hearing on adopting 2025 building codes and a proposal to replace downtown brick paver crosswalks with stamped concrete.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-10",
   "body": "City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to hear appeal of lot line revision and variance at Springhill Lane",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a lot line revision and variance for 19 and 20 Springhill Lane. They will also discuss food truck activity in downtown Lafayette and consider lifting the suspension on special event approvals at Lafayette Plaza and city-owned parking lots. The council will meet in closed session regarding ongoing litigation with the Housing Action Coalition.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-03",
   "body": "Transportation & Circulation Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to review smart signals project and transportation action requests",
   "summary": "The Transportation & Circulation Commission will meet to receive reports on local and countywide smart signal projects. The body will also review a quarterly summary of Transportation Action Requests from the fourth quarter of 2025.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-27",
   "body": "City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to adopt FY2025-26 budget, seed capital maintenance funds",
   "summary": "The council will consider adopting the final FY2025-26 budget and workplan, which includes seeding capital maintenance sinking funds with over $2.3 million from reserves and increasing annual contributions. They will also discuss whether to adopt, keep, or rescind the Lafayette Plaza Holiday Policy. Other actions include awarding a $217,682 street restriping contract and accepting a resignation from the Environmental Task Force.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-13",
   "body": "City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to adopt FY25-26 final budget and allocate $2.25M to parks sinking fund",
   "summary": "The Lafayette City Council will vote on the final budget for FY 2025-26, including a $2.25 million seed for the parks capital maintenance sinking fund and a $415,000 increase in annual contributions to capital facility sinking funds indexed at 3.5% per year. They will also discuss options for replacing or reconstructing the Community Center. Additional items include receiving the annual comprehensive financial report, providing feedback on draft objective design standards for housing element implementation, and holding a closed session on existing litigation (Housing Action Coalition vs. City of Lafayette).",
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