City Council Meeting and Successor Agency
City of Lafayette
City Council
Lafayette Library & Learning Center-Don Tatzin Community Hall 3491 Mt. Diablo Boulevard
Lafayette, California
Monday, September 14, 2026
5:30
p.m.
September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Action Agenda
September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Agenda with Zoom Link
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Call to Order 5:30 PM
2)
Roll Call
3)
Circumstances Pursuant to AB 2449 (Gov. Code section 54953(f).) 4)
Adoption of Agenda
5)
Staff Report
A.
Tracy Robinson, Assistant City Manager and Niroop Srivatsa, City Manager Potential Acquisition of 3483 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette (APN 243-231-022-1) Recommendation:
Discuss and direct.
Item 5A
6)
Closed Session
A.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
Brian J. Vesce, et al. v. City of Lafayette
Contra Costa Superior Court, Case No. MSC20-01130
B.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Gov. Code Section 54956.8 Property: 3483 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette (APN 243-231-022-1) Negotiator: Tracy Robinson, Assistant City Manager and Niroop Srivatsa, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Bill Stuart
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment
C.
Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Gov. Code Section 54957) Title: Niroop K. Srivatsa, City Manager
D.
Employee Performance Evaluation (Gov. Code Section 54957) Title: Mala Subramanian, City Attorney
E.
Conference with Labor Negotiators Gov. Code Section 54957.6 City designated representative: Mayor Anduri
Unrepresented Employee: Niroop K. Srivatsa, City Manager 7)
Pledge of Allegiance
8)
Mayor – Land Acknowledgement Statement
9)
Public Comments (for items not on the agenda) 7:00 PM
10)
City Manager’s Update
11)
Presentations
A.
Joanne DePhillips, Founding Director, Berkeley Chamber Performances Lafayette Civic Values: Lifelong Learning and the Arts
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
B.
Creeks Committee
Annual Update – Goals and Accomplishments
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
Item 11B
12)
Consent Calendar
A.
City Council Minutes
1. August 10, 2026
Recommendation:
Approve.
Item 12A1
2. August 20, 2026
Recommendation:
Approve.
Item 12A2
B.
Resolution 2026-51 Establishing Metering and Enforcement Hours for Designated On-Street and Off-Street Parking Locations Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution 2026-51.
Item 12B
C.
Second Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instruction for 986-980 Moraga Road (Campana) Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to execute Second Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement for 986-980 Moraga Road.
Item 12C
Convene Successor Agency
13)
Old Business
A.
Tim Przybyla, Financial Services Manager and James Wawrzniak, Jr., Partner, Jones Hall, LLP and Eric McKean, Managing Director, Ramirez & Co., Inc.
Consideration of Resolution SA2026-02 Authorizing Staff to Initiate the Issuance of Refunding Bonds, Approving the Execution and Delivery of an Indenture of Trust Relating Thereto, and Providing for Other Matters Properly Relating thereto
Item 13A
Item 13A 1-3
Item 13A 4-6
Adjourn Successor Agency
B.
Mala Subramanian, City Attorney
Settlement Agreement between the City of Lafayette and Brian Vesce and Allyson Vesce regarding Litigation associated with 3654 Happy Valley Road Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Settlement Agreement with Brian J. Vesce and Allyson Vesce.
Item 13B
14)
Staff Reports
A.
Madison Church, Assistant Planner
Resolution 2026-54 Adopting Pre-Approved ADU (PADU) Designs: Consideration of the PADU prototype designs as part of the Lamorinda PADU Program Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution 2026-54 approving the Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (PADU) prototype designs prepared as part of the Lamorinda PADU Program under Senate District 7 ADU Accelerator Program.
Item 14A
Item 14A - Exhibit A
B.
Jenny Rosen, Staff Liaison to Public Art Committee
1. Consideration of Robert Minervini’s Mural Design for the Lafayette Downtown Mural Program Recommendation:
Approve the mural design by Robert Minervini for the Lafayette Downtown Mural Program at 286 Lafayette Circle.
Item 14B1
Item 14B1 Public Comments
2. Lafayette Point - 3525 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Public Art Requirement Recommendation:
Approve of the public art proposal by Scott Haycock for Lafayette Point, 3525 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Item 14B2
15)
Public Hearings
A.
Patrick Golier, Transportation Program Manager
Introduce Ordinance 704 Amending Sections 8-8161 and 8-8165 of Title 8, Chapter 8-8, Article 15 of the Lafayette Municipal Code Relating to Parking Meter Zones and Parking Fees Recommendation:
Introduce Ordinance 704, waive the first reading, take public testimony, and continue to September 28, 2026 for second reading and adoption.
Item 15A
16)
Council / Commission Reports Councilmembers report on activities and consideration of matters a Councilmember wishes to initiate for placement on a future agenda.
A.
Councilmember Cervantes and Vice Mayor McCormick
Resolution 2026-52 Appointing one member to the Emergency Preparedness Commission Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution 2026-52.
Item 16A
B.
Councilmembers Wotherspoon and Cervantes
1. Resolution 2026-53 Appointing one member to the Capital Projects Assessment Committee Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution 2026-53.
Item 16B1
2. Resolution 2026-55 Appointing members to the Youth Commission Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution 2026-55.
Item 16B2
C.
Mayor Carl Anduri
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival – September 19-20
Booth Time Sign-Ups
Recommendation:
Coordinate volunteer booth coverage.
Item 16C
17)
Written Communications
A.
E-mail from Lizzy Miller, requesting a proclamation recognizing September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Recommendation:
Discuss and direct.
Item 17A
Item 17A Public Comments
B.
E-mail from Saahil Mishra, requesting a proclamation recognizing September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Recommendation:
Discuss and direct.
Item 17B
C.
E-mail from Grace Dixon resigning from the Parks, Trails and Recreation Commission Recommendation:
Accept Grace Dixon’s resignation from the Parks, Trails and Recreation Commission, and thank her for 5 years of volunteer service.
Item 17C
D.
Annual Conference Resolution for Consideration at the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference – Resolution of the General Assembly of the League of California Cities Calling for a Working Group to Consider a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Form of Initiative to Ensure Final Local Authority Over Housing and Land Use Decisions Recommendation:
Discuss and direct voting delegate.
Item 17D
Item 17D Public Comments
E.
E-mail from Jennifer Ruhl, Co-Chair for the Measure W Campaign, requesting a resolution of support for the Acalanes Union High School District Parcel Tax Measure W on the November 3, 2026 ballot Recommendation:
Discuss support for Resolution 2026-56.
Item 17E
18)
Adjournment
I, Joanne Robbins, declare under penalty of perjury that this agenda has been posted at least 72 hours in advance of a Regular Meeting and 24 hours in advance of a Special Meeting at the Lafayette City Offices, 3675 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 210, Lafayette, CA. in the glass case and on the City website https://www.lovelafayette.org/ .
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Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132). Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to Joanne Robbins, City Clerk at (925) 284-1968 as soon as possible before the meeting.
Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132). Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to Joanne Robbins, City Clerk at (925) 299-3210 at least 48 hours
before the meeting, if possible.
General Information for Public Meetings
Location of Agendas and Agenda Packets:
Agenda and packets are available for review by the public during regular work hours at the Lafayette City Offices, 3675 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 210. Agendas and packets shall be made available at least 72 hours in advance of each meeting.
Board
1 Discussion:
In accordance with State Law, the Board is generally prohibited from discussing and making decisions regarding items not posted on the agenda. Exceptions include items of urgency that become known to the Board after the posting of the agenda; discussion of such items requires a 2/3rds affirmative vote by the Board.
Persons Wishing to Speak:
Any person may address the Board on any item listed on this agenda. Persons wishing to address the Board should complete a speaker slip and submit it to the City staff. In addressing the Board, speakers should step to the podium and state their names and addresses for the record.
Public Comments on Agenda Items:
Persons wishing to speak on items listed on the agenda will be heard when called by the meeting chair. After the public has commented, the item will be closed to public comment and brought to the Board for discussion and action. There is no further comment permitted from the audience unless invited by the meeting chair.
Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items:
Persons wishing to speak on matters not posted on this agenda are encouraged to submit the matter in writing to the City Clerk or staff aide at least ten days prior to the next regularly scheduled Board meeting date. Persons unable to do this may address the Board under the PUBLIC COMMENTS section of this agenda. Note, however, that such matters may be referred to staff for action or posted on a future agenda.
Time Limit on Comments:
Persons will be permitted to speak for up to three minutes.
Posted Times:
Posted times are estimated and actual times will vary. Public hearings may start later but never earlier than posted time.
Reconsideration of Items:
After the Board has acted on an agenda item, it may reconsider the same item later in the meeting in accordance with Council Rules of Proceedings II.D.4.
Consent Calendar:
All matters listed under consent calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a member of the Board or a member of the public prior to the time that the Board votes on the motion to adopt. Members of the public may request that items be removed from the Consent Calendar prior to the time that the Board votes on the motion to adopt, however, the decision to remove the item is solely at the discretion of the Board.
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1. “Board†is used here as a generic term for the City Council, commissions, committees, task forces, and other public decision-making boards. ↩