Lafayette City Council
July 16, 2026
1ii City of Lafayette
Special Joint Meeting Minutes
City of Lafayette City Council
Town of Moraga City Council
City of Orinda City Council
Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: 1928 St. Mary’s Road, Moraga, CA 94575 – St. Mary’s College Soda Center We acknowledge that Lafayette is part of the unceded, ancestral homeland of the Bay Miwok people. The Bay Miwok and neighboring Ohlone people have lived in and moved through this place for thousands of years. They stewarded and shaped this land for hundreds of generations. We express our appreciation and gratitude forthis profound legacy, which enhances and contributes to our lives to this day. We willstrive to honor this land and strengthen our ties with the Indigenous communities that continue to live and work in our East Bay region as our neighbors and community members. We acknowledge and honorthem and their ancestors, elders, and next seven generations.
Members of the public may participate virtually. However,the City cannot guarantee thatthe public’s accessto teleconferencing technology will be uninterrupted, and technical difficulties may occur from time to time. In the event of these difficulties, the City will comply with the Brown Act and its Disruption Policy, which may mean City Council meetings will continue despite technical difficulties for participants using the teleconferencing (Zoom) option. To participate virtually in the City of Lafayette’s public meetings and provide public comment, please follow these steps:
1. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING IN PERSON; OR ON ZOOM WEBINAR Zoom Webinar Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85958111430?pwd=BFuiQO0gBsCEEECMGf792vRjPRApAw.1 Webinar ID: 859 5811 1430 Passcode: 683090
2. IN PERSON SPEAKER CARDS: If you would like to speak during the public forum or on an item listed on the agenda, you are invited to submit a speaker card to the Town Clerk. You will be permitted to speak even if you elect not to submit a speaker card or decline to provide information requested on the card. Speakers will be called in the following order: Speakers who submit a speaker card to the Town Clerk will be called to speak first, followed by in-person speakers who raise their hand but do not submit a speaker card. Lastly, speakers who are attending remotely will need to raise their virtual hand and will subsequently be called upon to provide a remote verbal comment. Public comment is generally limited to 2 minutes per speaker per agenda item.
3. SUBMIT COMMENTS BEFORE THE MEETING: You may also submit a public comment in advance of the meeting. You may hand deliver your comments to Town Hall at 329 Rheem Blvd. Moraga, CA 94556 or send an e-mail to [email protected] Please submit your comments two (2) hours prior to the start of the meeting (4:00PM). Your comments will be provided to the Tri Cities Council and will also be made a part of the public record at the meeting.
Agenda on page 2
Lafayette City Council
July 16, 2026
Agenda July 16, 2026
1) Call to Order 6:00 pm
2) Roll Call
Mayor Anduri, and Councilmembers Candell and Wotherspoon
Absent: Vice Mayor McCormick, and Councilmember Cervantes Moraga Mayor Hills, Vice Mayor Dolan, and Councilmembers Maglio, Thiel and Woehleke Orinda Vice Mayor Gee, and Councilmembers Hoxie, Malkani and Riley
Absent: Mayor Iverson
3) Pledge of Allegiance
4) Adoption of Agenda
Motion: Woehleke / Second: Dolan
The meeting agenda was adopted as presented. Vote: (12-0-3) 5) Public Forum
There were no public speakers.
6) Welcome remarks were given by Dr. Roger Thompson, Saint Mary’s College President.
A. Legislative Update / Townsend Public Affairs
Casey Elliot, Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer presented on behalf of Townsend. The topics presented included a State budget update, priority legislation and a look ahead at a variety of topics including federal appropriations, local funding requests, federal appropriations timing and overview of November Ballot Measures.
Councilmembers asked follow-up questions and provided comments.
Action: Received and filed.
7) Lamorinda Topics
A. Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Report
Chief Financial Officer, Joe Beach presented on behalf of BART. The presentation included an overview of the BART rail system to include the following topics: updates to BART’s safety and cleanliness; various ways to utilize the BART train system using new technology; wayfinding options; ridership statistics; customer satisfaction statistics; BART’s deficit which detailed operational costs, reasons for the deficit, a financial path forward; as well as an SB 63 Transit Measure Accountability overview, how SB 63 will financially stabilize BART, alternatives to SB 63; and BART’s FY27 Adopted Budget.
Councilmembers asked follow-up questions and provided comments.
Action: Received and filed.
B. Contra Costa County Transportation Authority (CCTA) Report
1. Countywide Evacuation Study
2. Lamorinda Smart Signals
3. CCTA Expenditure Plan
Executive Director, Tim Haile who presented on behalf of Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) began with an overview of Measure J and how funds are allocated as they pertain to CCTA’s roles in the region. The presentation included information on a Countywide Evacuation Study, the study topics were a readiness assessment for State regulations, practical investments, partnerships with local agencies, and the Lafayette City Council
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consultant selection process. Director Haile gave an overview of the Smart Signals program in the Lamorinda region and provided a snapshot of the project and its funding. There was a short video on mobility hubs prior to a section on the Transportation Expenditure Plan (TEP). This was followed by an interactive session on how CCTA should invest in transportation in the future where Councilmembers and attendees were able to use their devices to offer suggestions in real time.
Councilmembers asked follow-up questions and provided comments.
Action: Received and filed.
C. Moraga Way Connectivity Study
Public Works Director, Nate Levine presented an overview of the Moraga Way Safety and Connectivity Planning Study: Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant. The presentation included an overview of the grant amount and the size of the corridor as well as giving details about the study with emphasis that it is a planning study only and will not include a final design or construction. Director Levine reported on what the study would achieve, a tentative schedule and status update and how the community can get involved.
There will be upcoming meetings, follow-up updates via Moraga and Orinda agency websites and the ability to sign up for alerts once the study is underway.
Councilmembers asked follow-up questions and provided comments.
Action: Received and filed.
8) Set Next Meeting Date and Location
Motion: Hillis / Second: Dolan
Defer setting the next meeting date to staff.
Vote: (12-0-3)
Action: Deferred.
9) Adjournment 9:07pm
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Joanne Robbins, City Clerk Carl Anduri, Mayor