7 City of Lafayette
City Council Minutes
Lafayette Library and Learning Center – Don Tatzin Community Hall January 27, 2025 3491 Mount Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette, California 6:15 p.m.
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1. CALL TO ORDER – 6:15 P.M.
Mayor Candell called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Candell, Councilmembers Cervantes, Dawson, and McCormick
Absent: Vice Mayor Anduri
Staff Present: Niroop Srivatsa, City Manager; Jennifer Wakeman, Assistant Administrative Services Director; Mala Subramanian, City Attorney; Joanne Robbins, City Clerk Disclosure and/or Take Action
3. Disclosure and/or Take Action on Remote Participation due to Just Cause or Emergency Circumstances Pursuant to AB 2449 (Gov. Code section 54953(f).)
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ACTION: It was M/S/C (Dawson/McCormick) to adopt the agenda. Vote: 4-0-1 (Ayes: Candell, Cervantes, Dawson, and McCormick; Noes: None; Absent: Anduri).
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS (For Closed Session item) 6:15 p.m.
None.
6. CLOSED SESSION
The Council considered the following matter under Closed Session:
A. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Gov. Code section 54956.9 (d)(1)) Leamy, et al. vs. City of Lafayette
Contra Costa Superior Court, Case No. MSC20-02456
RECONVENE/REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION – 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Candell announced there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Candell led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS (For Items not on the agenda)
STEVE POLING said he is the new leader of the Lafayette DEIB Committee and provided an update on the Committee. He thanked Janet Thomas for her dedication and her time and resources with him on working and moving forward on the Committee, thanked the Council and City staff who took time to meet with him regarding insights on how to collaborate with the City. Earlier in the month, they met to discuss their vision and look forward to meeting every other month. The Committee members were pleased to see the Council pass the calendar of proclamation last meeting officially recognizing of the diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural heritages and the full spectrum of gender identity and sexuality which sends a strong and positive message of affirmation and support to the people in the community, especially those who feel threatened by the latest debate of dehumanizing pronouncements at the national level, most of which do not represent the general view in this community.
Lastly, he thanked dozens of residents who continue to meet and talk with him. There is a beautiful diversity in the community, a strong desire to build trust and human connection, and a momentum to continue pushing for changes that create systemic equity and a more loving community for kids, families, neighbors, and themselves. He invited everyone to the first Community Walk on Saturday, February 1st at 9:00 a.m. They will meet at the Lafayette-Moraga Trail across from Stanley Middle School. To honor Black History Month, the committee is hosting a Book Club on Thursday evening, February 27th and they will determine an exact time and place. Information and registration can be done at Reasonable Books downtown by Trader Joe’s and on the City’s web page.
Mayor Candell stated the Council has been receiving a deluge of emails from concerned residents about the fires in Los Angeles. She worked with the City Manager and Ms. Iarla and said she stands with fellow Lafayette residents as they recently watched the devastation from the wildfires in Los Angeles with disbelief that a single event can destroy entire communities almost overnight. Their collective hearts hurt for them, and many are figuring out the best way to help however they can. The City is helped directly when their Emergency Services Coordinator John Cornell was directly asked by the Los Angeles County Fire Department to bring a specialized anti-drone system to help identify rogue drones flying over the fire zones. He traveled to Los Angeles, set up the system, and trained them to use the drones before returning to Lafayette. Contra Costa Fire also sent reinforcements to Los Angeles to help with the fires, like so many districts across the State, including firefighters and equipment from Canada and Mexico. It has been a spectacular show of mutual aid to fight these fires.
More importantly tonight, she assured everyone that their entire City Council, City staff, the Emergency Preparedness Commission, the Police and Fire Departments, and all of the first responders from their region are acutely focused on wildfire safety. They are watching and learning from the devastating fires in Los Angeles as the health and safety of their residents is their number one priority. They will remain diligent with their efforts to protect residents. They will continue to periodically re-evaluate their own plans to include lessons learned from other communities, and they will continue to work closely with Con Fire and their Emergency Preparedness Commission to ensure they maintain strong evacuation plans. For information to help residents get their homes, families, and pets ready for emergency evacuations, the City has a dedicated web page at www.Lovelafayette.org/Ready/. She asked everyone to visit the website and get all information needed to prepare for possible emergencies and evacuations. They are all in this together and the better prepared they are, the better their response will be. She thanked everyone for all they are doing in Lafayette and helping the wildfire victims in Los Angeles.
Councilmembers thanked the Mayor for her comments, spoke about Firewise meetings, how to best mitigate risks, and the need to work together with Lamorinda cities.
9. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
City Manager Niroop Srivatsa gave the following updates:
• From the Engineering Department:
o The City’s roads have a PCI (Pavement Condition Index) in the high 70’s due to all of the maintenance work that has been done over the past few years. Staff is now taking a hard look at what projects the City should be working on in the next few years. They have hired a consultant to help the City select the most cost-effective street projects moving forward and staff will share this with the CPAC and with the City Council. • While early, the City has begun weed abatement already. There have been an overwhelming number of calls for helping people tackle that.
• The Senior Services Commission has finally approved their draft Age-Friendly Plan, and they will be bringing it to the Council at an upcoming meeting.
Mayor Candell opened the public comment period, and there were no speakers.
10. PRESENTATIONS
A. Congressman Mark DeSaulnier
Update from Congressman Mark DeSaulnier
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Congressman Mark DeSaulnier provided a PowerPoint presentation and update, spoke about the current 10th District which spans from the Oregon border down to the Mexican border and his former District, presented a list of all Congressional Districts and said Lafayette is the 5th wealthiest district in the U.S. for household income, recognized his staff and said they have been recognized twice by the Congressional Management Foundation, provided an overview of his assigned committees, bills, his representation on the Ethics Committee, work with agencies on applications and funding earmarks, available money Countywide for the Smart Signals system, and continued fire preparedness and mitigation work with FEMA and work with the new Administration.
Councilmember Dawson voiced her deep gratitude for Congressman DeSaulnier’s contributions.
Councilmember Cervantes said with respect to some of the major Biden initiatives like infrastructure and various acts, he asked if there is any movement to retreat from or underfund these. Congressman DeSaulnier said yes, unfortunately. The I-680 corridor improvement project was $166 million, and it was approved, and they were racing to get things done but are not finished. A hearing was held in the Infrastructure Committee last week and this is the largest investment since Eisenhower was President.
Honestly, it is a concern and they will soon learn its status, but thinks they will be adjudicating a lot of this.
Councilmember McCormick thanked Congressman DeSaulnier for being here and representing his long years of service. He asked the Congressman to try and keep the Council in the loop, and voiced appreciation for his leadership. Many residents are scared as to what will happen and the community is counting on the Congressman to fight the good fight and let the Council know what they can do to help.
Mayor Candell thanked Congressman DeSaulnier. She asked the Congressman to ask the City if he needs anything they can do to help with response for fire service, and she thanked him for his update.
B. Duncan Seibert, Chair, Lafayette Emergency Preparedness Commission Lafayette Commodity Points of Distribution (C-POD) Logistics Plan
Recommendation: Approve the Lafayette Commodity Points of Distribution (C-POD) Logistics Plan, dated May 2024, as required by FEMA.
Mayor Candell opened the public comment period, and there were no speakers.
Mayor Candell suggested the Council receive and file the report.
ACTION: It was M/S/C (Dawson/Cervantes) to receive and file the report. Vote: 4-0-1 (Ayes: Candell, Cervantes, Dawson, and McCormick; Noes: None; Absent: Anduri).
C. Jennifer Wakeman, Assistant Administrative Services Director Fiscal Year 2023/24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Assistant Administrative Services Director Jennifer Wakeman gave the staff report and the FY 2023/24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which is the 5th report prepared by their audit firm, Badawi & Associates, and this marks the last year of their contract. The Finance Subcommittee reviewed and discussed the report with the auditor at their meeting on January 15, 2025. Badawi & Associates have issued an unmodified or “clean” opinion on their audit of the City’s Financial Statements. All of the City’s financial highlights can be found in the management’s discussion and analysis (MD&A) section starting on page 5 of the audit report. Most importantly, the City continues to be in a strong financial position and what is apparent is that it was a return to a more normal operating year. All variances had to do with onetime significant transactions that happened in FY 2023, which she described.
Ms. Wakeman then highlighted the General Fund is very strong and saw revenues of $22.3 million and expenditures of $18.8 million. Last year, the General Fund had $3.5 million more in revenues than expenditures. She highlighted this as a sign of the City’s intentions to be frugal because they were anticipating the deficit.
In conclusion, this report was submitted on December 31st for the Government Finance Officers Financial Reporting Award and since this is the last year of the audit contract, she will be going out for a Request for Services for an auditing contract and will return to place this on the Consent Calendar in 6 to 8 weeks.
Councilmember McCormick asked if the City has a policy of cycling to different auditors periodically. Ms.
Wakeman stated the City followed the best practice issued by the Government Finance Officers Association and this states they enter into a 2-year contract with 2, 1-year options to extend. This requires the City rotate audit firms or more specifically, audit partners. Therefore, they could potentially have Badawi & associates rebid this contract and utilize other partners within his firm. However, for complete transparency, she prefers to contract with a new firm to ensure there is complete separation.
Councilmember McCormick said this shows a conservative approach to finances which the Council appreciates.
Mayor Candell stated she and Vice Mayor Anduri met with Ms. Wakeman and in 2026, she asked if the City may have zero debt. Ms. Wakeman confirmed and said on July 15, 2025, the City will make its final payment on the General Obligation Bonds that were issued for street repairs in 1995. So, the City will be debt-free at that point.
Mayor Candell asked and confirmed there were not many cities in California that were debt-free, given pension liabilities.
Mayor Candell opened the public comment period, and there were no speakers.
Councilmember Cervantes referred to the July 15, 2025, final payment on what was originally the 1995 G.O. Bonds which were sold to enhance the roadway system for the City and arterials. The City Manager noted earlier that their PCI was in the low 70’s which is great. It got there because the community voted to tax themselves and invest money to improve the road system. Through the diligence of staff and prior Councils, the City maintained its roads. He also highlighted these are 30-year bonds, but they will be paid off.
Secondly, he observed that in the audit there is a Certificate of Achievement from the Governmental Financial Officers’ Association for Excellence in Financial Reporting, which is the gold standard for public agencies in terms of how they report their finances. All well-run cities, counties, and special districts have this, and he highlighted that Lafayette is one of them.
Lastly, he stated Ms. Wakeman is not just serving the City of Lafayette but is also the President of the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO) which is an organization of about 2,000 professionals in California of every single city, most special districts, and most counties. So, he thinks this is an acknowledgement worth making and he thanked her.
Mayor Candell and Councilmembers agreed and thanked Ms. Wakeman for her services and great work.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Candell asked and confirmed there were no requests for removal of items or public comments.
A. Minutes – January 13, 2025
Recommendation: Approve.
B. Fee for Lafayette Little League’s use of Buckeye Fieldsfor 2024 Recommendation: Approve a use fee rate of $45,609.13 for Lafayette Little League’s 2024 use of Buckeye Fields per the conditions in the Lease Agreement with the City.
C. Quitclaim of Trail Easement on APN 245-070-017
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute the quitclaim deed for recordation, quit claiming the trail easement on APN 245-070-017 upon receipt of a new executed trail agreement.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 12 January 27, 2025 ACTION: It was M/S/C (Dawson/Cervantes) to approve the Consent Calendar Items A, B, and C. Vote: 4- 0-1 (Ayes: Candell, Cervantes, Dawson, and McCormick; Noes: None; Absent: Anduri).
12. OLD BUSINESS – None.
13. STAFF REPORTS
A. Niroop Srivatsa, City Manager and Tracy Robinson, Administrative Services Director Consider whetherto marketthe Campana property forsale. Property located at 990 MoragaRoad, APN 243-222-023
Recommendation: Should the Council decide to market the property, itshould directstaff to draft a resolution declaring the property located at 990 Moraga Road as “exempt surplus land” under the Surplus Land Act, return to Council for adoption, and then submit to HCD for approval.
City Manager Niroop Srivatsa provided background information on the matter, stating the Campana property is located south of Mt. Diablo Boulevard on Moraga Road and is part of the Plaza Way Overlay.
In 2012, the City created a mini-Specific Plan for that area and the vision was to revitalize the buildings along Plaza Way because it is the location where Lafayette was born and to allow people to enjoy Plaza Park, shop and dine at businesses along Plaza Way, and to provide a consolidated parking lot in the rear of the buildings with access from Moraga Road all the way down to Golden Gate Way.
The City required the owners opt into the Overlay and, if they did so, the City would not impose upon them their current parking regulations which were onerous for properties of very small size. One of the property owners, the Poy family opted into the Overlay. The City worked with them and today, Plaza Way is just a wonderful place to be with the Sideboard restaurant as well as other businesses along the road.
Staff has been waiting to expand the parking lot behind the buildings on Plaza Way and back in 2022, two properties came up for sale within that block; the Campana property and the McNeil property. The City Council authorized staff to negotiate a purchase. They were able to successfully acquire the Campana property, but their negotiations with the McNeil owners did not pan out and the City did not purchase McNeil. The Council had not made a decision in 2022 as to what use to put on the Campana property.
There were a wide range of uses discussed; a parking structure, retail, housing, city offices, etc. but the Council did not engage in deep conversations about it.
Around that time, State law changed and there was a new parking law that said within a half-mile of the BART station, the City could not impose a minimum parking requirement. If the property owner were willing to provide parking, that was their call, but jurisdictions could not impose or require a minimum amount of parking. This put the City’s vision of providing the consolidated parking lot in jeopardy because their vision required the buildings in the rear to be demolished in order to provide the parking lot. So, they were faced with this new law that made it very difficult to achieve that vision.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 12 January 27, 2025 The City Council appointed an ad-hoc committee to discuss what should be done with the Campana property comprised of Councilmember McCormick and Vice Mayor Anduri. Very recently, the City has been approached by a potential buyer who is interested in purchasing the Campana property and it is the City’s understanding they would keep the existing building. Given that, the ad-hoc committee held a series of meetings and is recommending that the Council initiate the first step in the disposition of the Campana property. Since the property is publicly owned, the City must go through a long process to declare it surplus. The process for properties over one-half an acre in size involves reaching out to housing developers and also obtaining permission from HCD. This property happens to be less than one-half acre, does not require a lengthy process, and the City would need to adopt a resolution and declare this as exempt surplus. The City would need to file this resolution with HCD and staff believes the site meets the criteria and HCD will grant permission to call this property exempt surplus.
The ad-hoc committee and staff are recommending the City Council undertake the first step to declare this property exempt surplus. This does not require the City to sell the property immediately, but it clears that first step needed to put the property on the market. She asked Council to direct staff to draft a resolution declaring this property as exempt surplus and staff will bring the resolution back to the Council for adoption and will then submit it to HCD.
Councilmember McCormick said it is important to note that he and Vice Mayor Anduri went into this project disappointed they could not realize the vision. They all wanted to improve and realize the vision they had for the historic overlay, and both changes to the parking laws and changes with housing seems to make it untenable. So, he thinks it is important that this was clearly not in place when the City purchased it. Otherwise, they are not actually saying it will be sold. They are trying to eliminate barriers because they need to engage with the market and respond as quickly as possible, and this is a prudent step.
Councilmember Dawson asked if this recommendation was predicated there was an interested buyer, and not that the City is pursing that. Councilmember McCormick said the committee was formed and they were active before anything happened. This was already in motion and probably something to be done given the realities and trying to get the best use of the property and interested buyer to figure out what the options are.
Councilmember Dawson asked if this person is interested in leasing the current building as is. City Manager Srivatsa said yes; this is her understanding. The potential buyers have been dealing with Ms.
Robinson who indicated it is for a professional use.
City Attorney Mala Subramanian noted the process to declare it exempt surplus does not allow the City to negotiate with any particular purchaser until they go through the process and obtain HCD approval so there has been very limited discussions.
Councilmember Cervantes said whenever he has gone to Sideboard he has not had a problem finding parking. The idea was to use this site to facilitate parking for that area which is the heart of the community.
He asked if there is adequate parking away from that and asked if that has been studied at all.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 12 January 27, 2025 Ms. Srivatsa said when the Plaza Way Overlay was created, staff looked at the potential for parking within one-quarter mile or walking distance. They are limited and for the longest time there was no parking need on Plaza Way since the theater was closed. They also discovered that if the City applied its parking regulations to all uses they wanted to see like restaurants, theaters, cultural activities, which have higher parking requirements than retail, the area would be greatly impacted if the City did not come up with a way to provide some level of parking behind the buildings. They have two public parking lots within walking distance at 949 Moraga Road and the Oakbridge parking lot, but that is it, in addition to on-street parking.
Councilmember McCormick noted that parking for Holly’s Homegrown was challenging, so if there is only one business open on that street it is okay, but as soon as you get two or three businesses, there may be a problem. They also have the opening of the Park Theater mid-2026 which will have impact from the theater but also the businesses that will come in because of the extra traffic. So, it will be a challenge without realizing that parking.
Councilmember Dawson noted Patrick Golier is working on a parking survey, and she asked and confirmed public meeting will be held in February and March. Mr. Golier hopes to complete the study this year.
Mayor Candell asked what other limitations might exist if the Council approves a resolution. City Attorney Subramanian said after the Council adopts the resolution, the Council would submit it to HCD. In theory, they would respond back and agree that it is exempt surplus. The City could then market the property.
Or, if the Council has a change of heart and want to keep it and see the vision in the future, the Council could do so. There is no requirement to sell it or offer it up to affordable housing groups. So, at this point the way the law is currently written, the Council could go through that process, not sell it, and at some point change their mind and re-market it.
Mayor Candell opened the public comment period.
DAVID CLARK said he submitted some comments and subsequently, Jeff Gilman contacted him, and he spoke with Will Elder as well. He is a member of the Creeks Committee and the comments he is making are his only and nothing with respect to the Creeks Committee. However, there is an anticipated trail that would parallel Lafayette Creek behind the Park Theater in the future. They allowed for that and there is access at the Rain Garden and allowed a potential easement on the other side of that property. So, he thinks it would behoove the City to plan for that now and perhaps consider adding an easement across whatever part of this Campana property which might be usable in the future for an extension of that trail.
He is not sure of the exact location, but he would hate to move forward and preclude that from happening when they have the opportunity to do something now. The way the building and the parcel are laid out, it would likely be a strip across the southern part of the parcel. So, he thinks now is the time to add that easement while the City owns the property, so it is in place as they move forward. He does not think it would result in a huge devaluation of the property and urged the Council to look into this.
Councilmember Dawson asked and confirmed with Mr. Clark this is in the Downtown Creeks Master Plan.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 12 January 27, 2025 GRACE DIXON said she is speaking as a private resident, said she understands the logic of acquiring the land and supported it at the time, shares in the disappointment that the vision could not be achieved, supports the statement it is surplus land, but asked if the City knows that the building on the property is salvageable and that it needs to be torn down. If it does and the buyer backs out, she asked if the City could consider the building be torn down and used temporarily while the City owns the land as a temporary park site and/or parking site. She understands this land is very valuable, is in the heart of Lafayette, supports it as housing as well, and understands the Surplus Land Act states they need to prioritize affordable housing, parks, and open space. This land is in the heart of senior housing and ages 0-15 who cannot or do not drive any longer, so she would like to prioritize those uses. She understands the City needs money and would support a myriad of uses for that property, and she is a neighbor to Madison Park property that is currently up for sale again because the cost of building is so high. So, if that happens at this property and if the building is deemed not salvageable, the City could better utilize that property in the short term to serve the community better.
Mayor Candell asked and confirmed that the property Ms. Dixon referred to is across from the Library.
There were grand plans and now the cost of construction is very high. Ms. Dixon thinks the City could make use of the property in the short-term and still sell it in the future.
Mayor Candell said staff’s recommendation is that, should the Council decide to market the property, it should direct staff to draft a resolution declaring the property as exempt surplus land; under the Surplus Land Act return to Council for adoption, and submit to HCD for approval. She asked for Councilmember comments.
Councilmember Dawson said she thinks it makes sense, said she also is disappointed with the parking coming to fruition, so she voiced support of laying the groundwork for the property.
Councilmember Cervantes said he looks at this as an option to allow the City to sell the property. He would want to understand the parking issue better especially with respect to the Park Theater and others, but this is a future discussion. So, he would support having the option and then the Council can figure out what to do with that option later.
Councilmember McCormick agreed, thinks the City should keep its options open, and this is the most expeditious way to do it. Mayor Candell agreed and asked for a motion.
ACTION: It was M/S/C (Dawson/Cervantes) to direct staff to draft a resolution declaring the property located at 990 Moraga Road as “exempt surplus land” under the Surplus Land Act, return to Council for adoption, and then submit to HCD for approval. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Ayes: Cervantes, Dawson, McCormick, and Candell; Noes: None; Absent: Anduri).
Mayor Candell asked when would the Council discuss possibly adding an easement, and City Attorney Subramanian said if the Council decides to market the property, this would likely be the time to note there is an intent to place an easement on it.
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None.
15. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT – None.
16. COUNCIL / COMMISSION REPORTS
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 12 January 27, 2025 A. Councilmembers report on activities and consideration of matters a Councilmember wishes to initiate for placement on a future agenda.
Councilmember McCormick said the California League of Cities held a conference for new Councilmembers, new Mayors, and City Managers last week. There were representatives from Walnut Creek and Orinda, and there were plenty of worthwhile sessions about financial management, ethics, dealing with land use for cities of all sizes.
It was clear that the City’s financial situation is incredibly solid compared to many of cities. There were cities dealing with homelessness, lack of water, and Lafayette is very fortunate. Most important was the disfunction of some Councils where one or two members are in opposition and cannot work together and nothing gets done, or there is turnover with City staff and department managers where everything is paralyzed. The job is hard enough and the fact Lafayette works so well as a Council, and they have the best interests of the city at heart. It made him appreciate what a special place they are, and he thanked the Council and staff for making the City easy to work with.
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Request from Sara Regan, Executive Director, Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, and Brad Crane, Sustainable Lafayette, for upcoming events in 2025
1. Request to use Lafayette Plaza on Tuesday, May 20 from 4:00-8:30pm for the annual Taste of Lafayette. The Chamber will secure an ABC daily liquor license and provide a certificate of insurance naming the City as an additional insured. Street closure and No Parking areas described in Resolution 2025-10 Exhibit A.
2. Request to use Lafayette Plaza for the Rock the Plaza summer concert series on Friday evenings, June 6, 13 and 20 from 4:00-10:00pm and Friday, June 27 for the Lamorinda Arts Council’s annual Lamorinda Idol performances. The Chamber will provide a certificate of insurance naming the City as an additional insured. Street closure and No Parking areas described in Resolution 2025-10 Exhibit B.
3. Request for the annual Lafayette Art & Wine Festival from 7:00pm Friday, September 19 until 10:00pm Sunday, September 21. Permission to continue the banner program on the medium light poles, cooperation and coordination with the police and public works departments, and the City’s assistance in publicizing the event in Vistas, Roundup and the Parks and Recreation newsletter. The Chamber will provide a certificate of insurance naming the City as an additional insured. Street closure and No Parking areas described in Resolution 2025-10 Exhibit C.
4. Request for the annual Res Run for Education on Sunday, October 19 from 6:00-11:00am.
Assistance and cooperation and coordination with the police and public works departments, the City’s assistance in publicizing the event in the Vistas, Roundup and the Parks and Recreation newsletter. The Chamber will provide a certificate of insurance naming the City as an additional insured. Street closure and No Parking areas described in Resolution 2025- 10 Exhibit D.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 12 of 12 January 27, 2025
5. Request to use Lafayette Plaza on Friday, October 24 forthe annual Trick-or-Treat Street from 3:00- 6:30pm. The Chamber will provide a certificate of insurance naming the City as an additional insured. Street closure and No Parking areas described in Resolution 2025-10 Exhibit E.
6. Request to use Lafayette Plaza on Sunday, December 7 from 4:00-6:00pm for the annual It’s a Wonderful Life in Lafayette Holiday Celebration. A Holiday Tree will go up in the Plaza on until January 1, 2026. The Chamber will provide a certificate of insurance naming the City as an additional insured. Street closure and No Parking areas described in Resolution 2025-10 Exhibit F.
7. Request to use Lafayette Plaza on Sunday, April 27 from 8:00-4:00pm for the annual Lafayette Earth Day Festival. The Chamber will provide a certificate of insurance naming the City as an additional insured. Street closure and No Parking areas described in Resolution 2025-10 Exhibit G.
Recommendation: Approve these special events and adopt Resolution 2025-10 forthe special event street closures and no parking areas.
Mayor Candell noted there are 7 items for consideration for great events held throughout the year, and she asked if there were questions.
Mayor Candell opened the public comment period, and there were no speakers.
Councilmember Cervantes gave a shout out to the Chamber of Commerce and Sustainable Lafayette for the string of great events, and all Councilmembers agreed.
ACTION: It was M/S/C (Cervantes/Dawson) to approve these special events and adopted Resolution 2025- 10 for the special event street closures and no parking areas. Vote: 4-0-1 (Ayes: Candell, Cervantes, Dawson, and McCormick; Noes: None; Absent: Anduri).
18. ADJOURNMENT – 8:10 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Susan Candell, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Joanne Robbins, City Clerk