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The Weekly Roundup, April 17, 2026
Friday, April 17, 2026| What’s Doing in Lafayette?
News From the City Manager’s Corner
This week’s updates from City Manager, Niroop Srivatsa highlight:
- City Council Poised to Green Light Sunflower Hill's Supportive Housing Development
- Below Market Rate Homes for Sale in Lafayette
- Lamorinda School Bus Registration Opens Soon
- Fire Hazard Removal Available to Income-Qualified Households
- Presentation on Lafayette Community Garden and Outdoor Learning Center
- Road Re-striping Project Continues
If you have feedback for us about these topics, send an email to lafayettelistens@lovelafayette.org.
City Council Poised to Green Light Sunflower Hill's Supportive Housing Development
The City's partnership with non-profit developers, Sunflower Hill and Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA) will reach an important milestone at the next City Council meeting. On Monday, April 27, the City Council will consider the proposal for a 48-unit permanent, supportive housing development at 949 Moraga Road. Renderings of the project were presented in February to the Planning Commission and Design Review Board.
The City has been working with Sunflower Hill and SAHA for over a year to support redevelopment of the City-owned parking lot into an affordable housing project and has already agreed to contribute the land for the project. The development will create 47 apartments for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), along with one on-site manager’s unit, a community room, fitness room, teaching kitchen and small garden as well as landscaping improvements along Moraga Road. For more information, visit the Sunflower Hill at Lafayette proposal webpage.
Below Market Rate Homes for Sale in Lafayette
The recently completed Brant is a 66-unit mixed-use development with 10 below-market-rate (BMR) condominiums units priced to be affordable at various income levels for individuals and families. Housekeys will manage the lottery process for qualified buyers of the BMR units:
- Moderate income households: 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units
- Low Income households: 2 bedroom unit
- Very Low Income households: 1 bedroom unit
If you are interested in applying for one of the BMR units, the first step in the application process is to create an online account with Housekeys or call Housekeys at 877-460-5397 to schedule an appointment. You can also watch "How To" videos. For assistance with the Housekeys application, please email programs@housekeys.org.
Mark Your Calendars! Lamorinda School Bus Registration Opens Soon
Registration for the 2026–27 school year is just around the corner and School Bus registration opens next month:
- TK–6th Grade: May 1 at 1pm
- 7th–8th Grade: May 5 at 1pm
Registration takes place online at: www.lamorindaschoolbus.org. Spots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to log in right when registration opens.
Fire Hazard Removal Available to Income-Qualified Households
Contra Costa Fire has funding available for low-income households that need to control fire hazards around their homes – up to $1,500 for weed and brush removal. The application form is on their website. You can also contact the Fire District directly at 925-941-3300 for assistance.
Lafayette Community Garden and Outdoor Learning Center Presentation
At Monday night’s City Council meeting, Janet Thomas made a presentation about the Lafayette Community Garden and Outdoor Learning Center. If you missed it live, you can watch a recording on the Arts & Life Long Learning in Lafayette playlist on our YouTube channel.
Meetings & Events
Planning Commission Meeting Monday Night
The Planning Commission Meeting on Monday (April 20) starts at 7pm and includes:
- Update on the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and proposed projects 2027 to 2031 based on current funding sources and priorities
- Public hearing to consider a Minor Subdivision application associated with a 315-unit apartment project at 3233 Deer Hill Road (the “Terraces”) which was approved in 2020. The request is for approval of a parcel map that would merge the existing ten parcels into one parcel.
- Public Hearing on request from Collins (Owner) to construct a 6,160 sq. ft. two-story single-family residence on a vacant parcel next to 3991 Happy Valley Road, in the Hillside Overlay District
Read the full agenda for the staff reports as well as information about how to participate in or watch the meeting.
Other Top Meetings This Week
- Transportation & Circulation Commission - Monday, April 20 at 7pm
- Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission - Parks Subcommittee - Wednesday, April 22 at 7pm
- Senior Services Commission - Thursday, April 23 at 2:30pm
Poetry for the Ages on Tuesday April 21
Celebrate National Poetry Month with the Public Art Committee presents local poets reading their original work followed by brief Q&A. Light refreshments available. Event runs noon to 1:30 p.m. at Town Hall Theatre Lobby (3525 School St.). Limited seating; register via email to jrosen@lovelafayette.org to reserve your spot.
City Roadwork Projects
Road Restriping Project Moves onto on Moraga Rd
Weather-permitting, this week, the City’s contractor will be working on the removal of thermoplastic lines and markings on Moraga Rd between Mt. Diablo Blvd and St. Mary’s Rd. This work will require some closure of travel lanes with traffic control during certain phases of construction and temporary blocking of parking spaces. Traffic control will generally be in effect between 9am and 2:30pm. For more details, read the Engineer’s Weekly Update on the Re-Striping project webpage.
BART Bike Station/Pathway Project
This project is underway. Read the Engineer’s Weekly Update on the project webpage.
Community News & Events
AARD Art and Play Activities
The new All Ages Recreation Den located at 3561-A Mt. Diablo Blvd offers arts & crafts for all ages, the popular toddler activity tables, lawn games and other special surprises! Drop in for art and play this Friday and Saturday (10 am to 6pm), and Sunday (11am to 6pm) including a free art workshop on Sunday with Artist Bill Carmel at 2pm. See All Ages Recreation Downtown (AARD)’s calendar of events for April/May on AARD’s Facebook page.
Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals – April Networking
The Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals will be meeting at Headlands Brewing on Thursday, April 23, 5:30 to 7pm. The April theme is Grow Your Network, Grow Your Impact: Learn how to elevate your personal brand. Guest speaker, Michelle Peters of Rarity Marketing, will walk us through how to build a brand that speaks—online and in the room. Learn more and register.
Sustainable Lafayette’s Earth Day Festival Next Sunday
Sustainable Lafayette’s Earth Day Festival is taking place on April 26 from 11am to 2pm at Lafayette Plaza. It will feature kids activities, a petting zoo, vintage clothing shop, free bike repairs, arts & craft activities, face painting and a full slate of educational and interactive exhibits.
Looking for more upcoming happenings around town?
Visit the Chamber’s Community Events Calendar online.
Miscellaneous
Serve on Planning Commission: We currently have vacancies on the Planning Commission, which reviews development applications as well as help to prepare long-range community planning documents such as the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. Read the application instructions for more details on the selection process and to apply.
Slow Down When Driving in the Rain: Wet weather is forecast again. Please remember to slow down when driving and give some extra space between cars.
Reduced ADU Development Impact Fees: The City has temporarily reduced the development impact fees charged for new Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) by 50% through 2026. And, if you finish construction by September 30, 2026, you may be eligible for a rebate through the ADU Accelerator Program. Learn more about all the current incentives.
Know Your Rights Regarding ICE: Access resources compiled by the County’s Employment & Human Services Department and Stand Together Contra Costa. Stand Together Contra Costa’s Rapid Response hotline is 925-900-5151.
Learn About Water Conservation Rebates: Talk with EBMUD water conservation experts to ask questions about EBMUD rebate programs and get project advice. Drop into their online office hours (via Zoom) from 12 to 1pm on April 21, May 5 and 19. Learn more at ebmud.com/rebates.
Curious about Development Around Town? Information on major planning projects can be found on the Major Development Projects webpage. You can navigate the map or scroll through the list of projects in the sidebar. Projects are only listed here after submission of a complete application and the project is heading into the review process. If you are interested in large and small project applications submitted to the Planning Department, visit the Planning Applications Received webpage, which is updated monthly.
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Cultural Observations and Celebrations
Celebrate our diversity by learning more about these cultural observations and celebrations! The City Council has proclaimed April as Muslim American Heritage Month and Autism Awareness Month. April is also Autism Acceptance Month | Month of the Military Child | National Volunteer Month
22 Earth Day
Photo for the Week
The rain paused on Saturday for the patriotic wreath-laying ceremony honoring the Marquis de Lafayette featuring the Young American Patriots Fife & Drum Corps! The event was organized by the Acalanes Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Quote for the Week
A bell's not a bell 'til you ring it, A song's not a song 'til you sing it, Love in your heart wasn't put there to stay, Love isn't love 'til you give it away!
- Oscar Hammerstein II
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