Lafayette City Council Meeting

The Lafayette City Council meeting held on May 26, 2026, included updates from city departments, presentations, and discussions on various community and infrastructure topics. Key procurement-related discussions involved the engineering and public works department's joint request for proposals (RFP) to prepare pre-approved accessory dwelling unit (ADU) plans aimed at reducing costs and accelerating ADU production, with proposals due shortly and consultant selection expected later in the year. The council also discussed funding challenges related to the core downtown district, noting that the general fund subsidizes costs due to insufficient revenue from the assessment district and past unsuccessful attempts to increase assessments. Additionally, council members reported on transportation funding efforts, including a potential sales tax measure (Measure J renewal) to support countywide transportation projects, and ongoing coordination with East Bay MUD on the Aqueduct Trailway plan, highlighting significant engineering challenges. The meeting included motions to approve consent items and a request to use the plaza for a community workshop event. No new contracts or awards were finalized during this session, but several action items and policy discussions could influence future procurement and capital improvement projects.