AGENDA
JOINT MEETING OF THE COTATI CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE FORMER COTATI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Tuesday March 22, 2022
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
Pursuant to AB 361 (2021), Teleconference Restrictions of the Brown Act Have Been Suspended, as Well as the Requirement to Provide a Physical Location for Members of the Public to Participate in the Meeting.
Cotati City Council and Planning Commission Meetings will be conducted virtually through Zoom Online video conferencing, and will still be available to watch or listen live in the following ways:
1. Using the following online livestream meeting portal link: http://cotaticityca.iqm2.com/citizens/default.aspx;
2. Cable T.V. Broadcast, local channel 28
Members of the public can participate in the meeting online by selecting “Join a Meeting” at Zoom.us. The credentials for joining the meeting are provided below:
Webinar ID: 830 1334 5846
Passcode: 658266
If you do not have the ability to join online, but would like to participate in the meeting, you can call into the meeting using your telephone, by dialing one of the following numbers and entering the meeting credentials:
1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 436 2866
Attendees may join the meeting any time after 5:45 pm. Attendees will be muted until they are called upon for Public Comment. To make a public comment, use the “raise hand” icon on your smart device or desktop computer, or dial *9 if you are using just your telephone. Please listen carefully for the Mayor or City Clerk to address you by name (or phone number) and for the audible Zoom notification that you have been unmuted.
Once you begin your public comment, your three minutes will begin.
If you would prefer to submit public comment in writing, please email your comments to [email protected]. If you are commenting on a specific agenda item or items, please state the agenda item number(s) in the subject line of the email. All comments received via email will be provided to the City Council or Planning Commission in writing and included as a part of the record of the meeting.
If you have a disability which requires an accommodation or an alternative format to assist you in observing and commenting on this meeting, please contact the Deputy City Clerk, Kevin Patterson, at [email protected] (707) 665- 3622 48 hours in advance to ensure arrangements for accommodation. ###
The Cotati City Council welcomes you to its meetings that are generally scheduled for the 2 nd and 4th Tuesday
of every month. Your interest and participation are encouraged and appreciated.
City Council meeting agendas, minutes and recordings are posted on the City’s Meeting Portal at www.cotaticity.org. For questions about the agenda or to receive the City Council agenda by e-mail, contact the Deputy City Clerk at [email protected] or 707-665-3622.
Notice is hereby given that Council may discuss and/or take action on any or all of the items listed on this agenda.
Cotati City Council Agenda March 22, 2022
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Cotati City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for inspection in the online Meeting Portal at www.cotaticity.org and in the City Manager’s office located at 201 West Sierra Avenue, Cotati, California, during the City’s posted business hours.
Disabled Accommodation: Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate formats to persons with disabilities as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact the City Clerk at (707) 665-3622 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Public Comment (Action items): Public comment on any one agenda item where the City Council will be taking some action is limited to no more than three (3) minutes per person. Action items are typically designated on the agenda title.
Public Comment (Non-Action items): Public comment on non- action agenda items shall be received during the designated portion of the agenda. Comments shall be limited to no more than three (3) minutes for all nonaction agenda items.
Waiver Warning: If you challenge decisions/direction of the City Council of the City of Cotati in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Cotati at, or prior to, the public hearing(s).
City Council meetings are conducted according to City Council Policy 2021-01: City Council Rules. This policy available for inspection in the online Meeting Portal at www.cotaticity.org and in the City Manager’s office located at 201 West Sierra Avenue, Cotati, California, during the City’s posted business hours.
Persons wishing to address the Council are not required to identify themselves or complete a speaker card; (Gov’t. Code § 54953.3); however, this information assists the Mayor by ensuring that all persons wishing to address the Council are recognized and it assists the City Clerk in preparing the City Council meeting minutes.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND NOTICE OF WAIVING OF READING OF ALL
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES INTRODUCED AND/OR ADOPTED
UNDER THIS AGENDA (ACTION)
A. COTATI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - MAR 8, 2022 6:00 PM
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Meeting Orientation for New Attendees/Viewers. In conformance with the Brown Act and the adopted City Council Rules, the meeting agenda includes items labeled as Action Items, where the City Council will consider the item and citizens are afforded the opportunity to provide comments relevant to the item being discussed. The meeting agenda also includes a Citizens Business item, which is the designated place on the agenda where citizens have the right to say whatever they wish.
Cotati City Council Agenda March 22, 2022
The City Council may, or may not, choose to respond to comments, as the Government Code allows. However, if the City Council declines to respond, it should not be perceived as giving credence to or agreeing with any statements that the City Council or its members believe are incorrect, misinformed or purposefully biased.
B. Measure S supports police services, a variety of recreation programs for all ages, and the maintenance of our streets, parks, and public buildings. See details on the web at cotaticity.org
C. Citizens interested in receiving City of Cotati community alerts via text or email are encouraged to sign up with Nixle by downloading the Everbridge app from the IOS or Android app store or by texting your zip code (94931) to 888777.
D. Like always, we love to hear from you, so please feel free to contact the City at 707- 792-4600 or [email protected]. If you have a non-emergency issue after normal business hours, you can contact us at 707-792-4611 and of course if you have an emergency, please contact 9-1-1. Continue to look for updates on the City's website and social media channels available on Facebook, Instagram, Nixle, and Nextdoor.
6. PROCLAMATIONS
A. PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COTATI
DECLARING NATIONAL SURVEYORS WEEK
7. APPROVAL OF FINAL AGENDA (ACTION)
8. CITIZEN BUSINESS AND PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Any member of the public wishing to speak to the Council on any item(s) listed on the Consent Calendar or any matter(s) not listed on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council may do so at this time. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the Council is not allowed to consider issues or take action on any item not listed on the agenda during this period. Pursuant to City Council Policy 2021-01, comments of any member of the public are normally restricted to a total of three (3) minutes in length per person for matters not on the agenda and a total of three (3) minutes per person in length for any and all items on the Consent Calendar. The Mayor may extend the time limit for a reasonable time where a disability accommodation has been requested.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR (ACTION)
A. CONSIDER AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE WEST SIDE STREET
PROJECT TO ACCOUNT FOR EXTRA WORK
It is recommended the City Council adopt a resolution approving amending the West Side Street Project budget to account for added scope of work and authorizing the transfer of funds to the project account.
B. APPROVAL OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, AND
ACCEPT THE ASSOCIATED DEDICATION OF EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC
PURPOSES FOR THE SANDELL DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE PROJECT LOCATED AT 380 BLODGETT STREET
Cotati City Council Agenda March 22, 2022
It is recommended the City Council of the City of Cotati adopt a resolution to:
1. Approve the Public Improvement Agreement substantially in the form attached; and
2.Accept the Public Utility Easement Agreement substantially in the form attached ; and
3. Accept the Water Line Easement Agreement substantially in the form attached; and
4. Accept the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of the Blodgett Street extension; and
5. Approve a professional services agreement with Moe Engineering for construction inspection services for on-site and public improvements for an amount not to exceed $23,000; and
6. Authorize the City Manager to sign and record, or cause to be recorded, the aforementioned Public Improvement Agreement, and public right of way dedication, public utility easement, and the water line easement and to take any such other and further action as may be necessary to carry out the intent of the attached Resolution.
C. AWARD OF THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE OLD
REDWOOD HIGHWAY TRAFFIC FLOW IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
It is recommended the City Council adopt a resolution awarding the Old Redwood Highway Traffic Flow Improvements Project Construction Contract to DC Electric Group, Inc. and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Construction Contract and associated construction support agreements for the Project, including any needed Change Orders or amendments to those contracts up to the approved project budget.
10. DIRECTION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS (ACTION)
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COTATI
ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17 (LAND USE) OF THE COTATI
MUNICIPAL CODE TO SUPPORT URBAN AGRICULTURE
It is recommended by the Planning Commission and the Community Development Department that the City Council introduce an ordinance to allow small-scale urban agriculture and food production in various zoning districts throughout the city, and change the zoning of the Veronda-Falletti Ranch property (175 W. Sierra Avenue) from Neighborhood, Low Density (NL), to Open Space, Recreation (OSR).
12. REGULAR AGENDA (ACTION)
A. 2021 HOUSING ANNUAL PRODUCTION REPORT (APR) AND
INFORMATIONAL UPDATE
It is recommended that City Council consider the 2021 Annual Production Report (APR) and accompanying staff report, direct staff to submit it to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), and file the information for consideration on future policy and development proposals.
B. DISCUSS FORMAT OF FUTURE CITY MEETINGS
Cotati City Council Agenda March 22, 2022
It is recommended that the City Council discuss when future city meetings should return to in-person hybrid and provide direction to staff.
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
14. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
15. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
16. INFORMATION RECEIVED AFTER THE AGENDA WAS POSTED
17. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION TOPICS/ADJOURNMENT TO
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
(GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6) CITY DESIGNATED
REPRESENTATIVE: CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE. EMPLOYEE
ORGANIZATION: UNREPRESENTED
18. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
19. ADJOURNMENT
Certification of Posting of the Notice: I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Cotati and that I posted this notice on the City's website, bulletin boards of City Hall, Veterans' Memorial Building and the SMART Train Depot, on or before March 18, 2022.
/s/ Kevin Patterson, Deputy City Clerk