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Meredith Meade, co-chair of the Committee for Excellent Local High Schools (Yes on Measure T), described the proposal as “an 8 year term measure” and outlined key features: it would be in addition to an existing personal tax (currently $301, as described at the meeting), would allow annual increases tied to the consumer price index not greater than 3 percent, and would include a senior exemption for residents age 65 and older (seniors already exempt under the district’s current personal tax would automatically receive the exemption for this measure, Meade said).

Council members spoke in support; the council voted unanimously to adopt the resolution endorsing the parcel-tax measure and to complete the resolution’s municipal customizations. The council anticipated receiving completed resolution language with blanks filled in before final adoption of the formal proclamation.

Why it matters: the parcel tax, if placed on the ballot and approved by voters (the parcel tax requires a two-thirds vote to pass, as discussed during the meeting), would provide local funding to the high-school district for an eight-year term and includes a senior exemption and a capped annual CPI adjustment.

What happened next: Council adopted the resolution in support of Measure T; members noted they would receive finalized resolution text for record-keeping. No dissent was recorded at the meeting.

Ending: Council’s action was unanimous; the measure will proceed through the election and outreach process as described by supporters.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lafayette City Council Meeting, March 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Lafayette City Council unanimously adopted a resolution March 10 supporting an eight-year parcel tax measure for the local high-school district after campaign representatives explained key provisions.","taxTitle","Lafayette, Contra Costa County, California","taxId",77659,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6583674,"Resident asks council to secure pedestrian easement on Campana parcel; city staff says easement would be recorded at sale",102,3917000,4019000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3049894-d2ad68ce5d6eacdbecde761b07cd6961&start=3917&end=4019","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3049894-d2ad68ce5d6eacdbecde761b07cd6961/thumbnail_3917000.jpg","/articles/6583674/Lafayette/Contra-Costa-County/California/Resident-asks-council-to-secure-pedestrian-easement-on-Campana-parcel-city-staff-says-easement-would-be-recorded-at-sale","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6583674-ce5b2ef7f219eb0fffcdd503f8e614c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171110&Signature=WGMMucNIrF42abd9~PtJUsDGYS-ytipEgc74beLTLqkrtHPJ6WW5HizjfALuQgSxHHGghQrG1ttRd3DVIyTvOtmFtSqZ69PTxfg17-2rG9SZChqeGV-TqxexMrY8OPxmioCNrCkcGPskjrTDgwsl3OyBBhkqdrjZmZlZHVIfw6QOGYQuOZi0Z7bb4mzufcohmFGqXfiiBoLFrtSE1zV3KiZTT7zKk1lKNlJ3hNF91oN5TCeExyv39p8SgYh6lo5ChQdR~9XkwVuvqp9i14hLuF94MH8Y5Oe9oCA5MwE4KB1roXJP1xfH1YKQr1Oe4DtA7FgeUq8sCRMz57XRBdkL7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","David Clark, a Lafayette resident, used public comment at the March 10 council meeting to follow up on a suggestion to secure a pedestrian easement across the northern portion of the Campana parcel to preserve future access to Lafayette Plaza.

“I’m not sure what the next step is … If it does, can we get it on the agenda?” Clark asked, urging the city to consider recording an easement so that access would be preserved if the property is sold.

A city staff member responded that the city cannot place an easement on its own property now but could require an easement to be recorded as part of a conveyance if the city decides to sell the parcel. Clark and another commenter noted that the Contra Costa County Flood Control District already holds an easement on the property, and suggested the city could “superimpose” a pedestrian easement on top of that county easement to preserve access and then adjust its location later if needed.

Council discussion noted potential grant conditions and downtown creek-plan elements that might interact with future negotiations. Clark asked council to keep creek-plan proposals and possible grant conditions in mind as negotiations proceed.

Why it matters: securing an easement now or as a condition of sale could preserve future pedestrian connections downtown; the presence of an existing county flood-control easement affects options and timing.

What happened next: Council did not take immediate action. Staff indicated easement language and a legal description are being prepared; councilors asked staff to remember these public comments if and when a sale is considered.","David Clark asked the council on March 10 to pursue a pedestrian easement across the Campana parcel to preserve future access to Lafayette Plaza.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6583669,"Votes at a glance: Lafayette City Council, March 10",4908,987000,5895000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3049894-d2ad68ce5d6eacdbecde761b07cd6961&start=987&end=5895","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3049894-d2ad68ce5d6eacdbecde761b07cd6961/thumbnail_987000.jpg","/articles/6583669/Lafayette/Contra-Costa-County/California/Votes-at-a-glance-Lafayette-City-Council-March-10","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6583669-838b9682fca21e220ebeeba94ad70ed5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171110&Signature=FYbEbwqElXelaIb2KYhjB6QlGK9RJ7nhP7clm34LzxmemLA9vyhfrzZShd9IDSkKVQr~Lof9kXq7jaasw-JpqpvD5PNS9atP6g6eWPcVGuJgMq5wndmgpkMUIC62aKamOZ5-dQcgYtRF7aZCqwPluS35bxAr0PX-uFNd4J9~qsYQUFlPiBratkrBPER3m9NFucCSb~ruO4~-9LzNFykpVMyryuurq4o7ZBiREEjUjL8g3G129XH6GKqLwKam58g7M5dzbDi5FglXsVFdeI8RFqhWF2VWMZVxXWQhsbX~sRQuv7LqWvUMAubCaLL-adXQ34xbAdjWEbl4ZOTypG8PQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lafayette City Council took the following votes on March 10 (the meeting opened with all council members present):

- Adopt agenda: Motion made and seconded; council vote recorded as unanimous.

- Consent calendar (adopt items): Motion carried unanimously.

- Item 12C (resolution language clarification): Council pulled item 12C to clarify language that had appeared to read “one and a half cent” but was meant to be a half‑cent; council voted to adopt the corrected language (unanimous).

- Proclamation recognizing March as Red Cross Month: Council moved and seconded; vote unanimous.

- Rotary Club request (use of Lafayette Plaza and temporary closure of Plaza Way for April 19 candy scramble): Council approved the request unanimously.

- Resolution supporting Measure T (high‑school parcel tax, discussed separately): Council adopted the supporting resolution unanimously (see separate article for details).

Notes: Most votes were routine and unanimous; the transcript records unanimous approval for the motions above but does not list a roll-call with individual yes/no entries in the public record provided. Where the mover/second were not read aloud, the council’s minutes should record the official mover and seconder and a formal tally.","The Lafayette City Council approved the meeting agenda, consent items and several administrative requests unanimously on March 10.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6583676,"Lafayette school board president urges city to resume responsibility for crossing guards",221,4096000,4317000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3049894-d2ad68ce5d6eacdbecde761b07cd6961&start=4096&end=4317","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3049894-d2ad68ce5d6eacdbecde761b07cd6961/thumbnail_4096000.jpg","/articles/6583676/Lafayette/Contra-Costa-County/California/Lafayette-school-board-president-urges-city-to-resume-responsibility-for-crossing-guards","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6583676-bb843008bd73cc6ff42da7e7a1060c03/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171110&Signature=KopVtibyKzlAsxuhbBpbzvb7~OvQNXQLbee1kV7LwTTqVQi2T4T5CQi-o4OoZcy4KLp-SfhwU3C0wy-61SXhW6SWLyubx97j~LPrFeUMxxVAIXN2jmELpQois2yOjsrHSidYtv7~xaeeGteWZHLEAwQ2wrWbJIAeiiglX7lqUTkOP4AiRwso8tsmkP0h87M9dBsfMpRGujNtNvmxIgr~ROyNZGgka7alvo5RHgagwOXzmbiyjFqnw~RU~yxduZTBzUyW6Fmp8guOYQ4cM7crGCneSh3Yh9d4oFIz0ePEHiwommKu8yp5zCpPnFW0u0pAQhWO3j23viDahYd0UND9cw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rob Sturm, president of the local school board, told the Lafayette City Council on March 10 that the district currently bears responsibility for crossing guards that are sited on city streets and urged the city to resume that responsibility.

“The bottom line here is that the existing approach creates district exposure that otherwise would not exist,” Sturm said, adding the district is facing large budget cuts: “the district is seeking and is in need to find $2,000,000 in cuts for this year alone.”

Sturm described a shift in responsibility he said occurred years ago, when the school district took on the contract and increasing financial obligations for crossing guards. He cited state law provisions (as discussed at the meeting) that envision city responsibility for street safety and authorize local appointments of nonstudent school crossing guards.

Council and staff responded by agreeing to return the matter to staff for a report. A city staff member said the city can prepare a “staff report with the history of the crossing guard program and the staff recommendation.” Council discussion noted the school district is in the process of renewing its crossing-guard contract next month.

Why it matters: the placement and funding of crossing guards touches legal responsibility for student safety on public streets and municipal budgeting decisions. If the city assumes responsibility, it could change who sets placement warrants, handles contracts and pays operating costs; if the district keeps responsibility, Sturm said it creates financial exposure for school operations already under strain.

What happened next: Council asked staff to prepare background and options for a future meeting so the council can consider whether the city should resume accountability for crossing guards before the district’s contract renewal.

Additional context: Sturm referenced state Education and Vehicle Code provisions during his remarks as the legal backdrop for his recommendation and emphasized that an explicitly city-run program would allow different operational options and city accountability.

Ending: Council did not take immediate action; members requested a staff report and historical summary ahead of budget and contract decisions.","At the March 10 Lafayette City Council meeting, Rob Sturm, president of the local school board, urged the city to take back responsibility for school crossing guards, citing state law language and budget pressures on the district. Council asked staff to return with a history and recommendation before the district’s contract renewal.","actionData","errors"]

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Lafayette council unanimously backs resolution supporting eight-year high‑school parcel tax measure

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Votes at a glance: Lafayette City Council, March 10

Lafayette school board president urges city to resume responsibility for crossing guards