Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lafayette public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues with low priority
Window pane size dispute between council and commission
The City Council recently cut the maximum single window pane from 18 to 6 square feet, and commissioners across the board called that 'ridiculously small.' The commission formally recommended restoring 18 square feet in its ODS recommendation, giving the council a clear signal.
Diablo Valley Montessori School's 60th anniversary
The city honored a 60-year-old local institution with an official proclamation, recognizing the school's role in educating generations of Lafayette children.
Ordinance 701: EV Charging Station Requirements
A mostly technical fix: the city is re-adopting its EV charging rules with the building code reference updated from 2022 to 2025. Final adoption comes May 26.
Bradley-Burns sales tax reform for online sales
Vice Mayor McCormick reported Cal Cities is pursuing legislative reform so cities get a fairer share of online sales tax — the growth is now out-of-state warehouses, which could be fixed by legislation rather than a constitutional amendment.
2026 Community Special Events
Both lanes of Golden Gate Way will close October 3, 2026, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the Rotary Club's Keep On Truckin event — with insurance and business notification required.
Comprehensive fee study
The Council authorized up to $50,000 for a consultant to study the city's fees and cost allocation — the numbers behind what residents and developers pay.
Stormwater and assessment district charges
Routine annual resolutions kicked off next year's levies for downtown landscaping/lighting, residential lighting, and the stormwater pollution program parcel assessment.
Electronic filing of campaign disclosures
Candidates and committees spending or raising $2,000+ will have to file campaign finance forms electronically, making local money-in-politics data searchable online starting with March 9 adoption.