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City of Lafayette Staff Report Settlement Agreement between Bruce and Carolyn Osterman and the City of Lafayette Regarding Litigation associated with Signage 2026-06-22

City settles signage litigation with Bruce Osterman

City of LafayetteOSTERMAN, BRUCE S.June 22, 2026

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Description

The Lafayette City Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to execute a Settlement Agreement with petitioner Bruce S. Osterman to resolve litigation over a Firewise USA sign near 1115 Camino Vallecito, with the City agreeing to remove the sign within two weeks of the agreement’s effective date and the parties bearing their own legal fees. The agreement provides for mutual releases and a dismissal with prejudice once the City confirms removal of the sign.

Contract Details

Vendor

OSTERMAN, BRUCE S.

Agency

City of Lafayette, CA

Contract Type

LEGAL

Document Date

June 22, 2026

Contract Term

Effective Date June __, 2026; obligations tied to removal of sign within two weeks and dismissal within five days thereafter

Renewal Info

One-time settlement; no renewals or extensions contemplated. Obligations conclude after sign removal and filing of dismissal with prejudice.

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