AGENDA
JOINT MEETING OF THE COTATI CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE FORMER COTATI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Tuesday August 23, 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 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: 851 5549 0335
Passcode: 851998
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 5:45pm. 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 your 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 part of the record of the meeting. ###
The Cotati City Council welcomes you to its meetings that are generally scheduled for the 2nd 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 of to receive the City Council agenda by email, 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.
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 Ave, Cotati, CA during the City’s posted business hours.
Cotati City Council Agenda August 23, 2022
Disabled Accommodations: 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 Deputy City Clerk at [email protected], or (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 non-action 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 is available for inspection in the online Meeting Portal at www.cotaticity.org and in the City Manager’s office located at 201 West Sierra Ave, Cotati, CA, 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 Deputy 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 - AUG 9, 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.
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.
Cotati City Council Agenda August 23, 2022
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. APPROVAL OF FINAL AGENDA (ACTION)
7. 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.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR (ACTION)
A. CITY MANAGER AGREEMENT REVISION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the second amended and restated agreement for the City Manager and adopt a resolution approving the corresponding updated salary schedule.
B. FISCAL YEAR 22-23 CITY VEHICLE REPLACEMENT
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a motion authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of budgeted vehicles and authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary agreements to carry out the approved purchases, including upfitting and electric vehicle infrastructure, not to exceed the authorized budget amount by fund.
C. RESOLUTION GRANTING THE CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY TO
EXTEND OF THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED COMMERCIAL CANNABIS
RETAIL AND DISTRIBUTION PERMIT FOR STEVE MONAHAN, (DBA
INDYTHREE) AT 8145 GRAVENSTEIN HIGHWAY IN THE
COMMERCIAL GRAVENSTEIN HIGHWAY (CG) ZONING DISTRICT,
PA21/22
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution granting the City Manager Cotati City Council Agenda August 23, 2022
the authority to extend the previously approved Commercial Cannabis Retail and Distribution Permit, allowing Steve Monahan (DBA Indythree) to operate a retail cannabis sales facility at 8145 Gravenstein Highway in the Commercial, Gravenstein Highway (CG) Zoning District.
D. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENTS WITH INTERACTIVE RESOURCES, INC AND MOE
ENGINEERING FOR THE CIVIC CENTER WINDOW REPLACEMENT
AND EXTERIOR REPAIRS PROJECT
It is recommended the City of Cotati City Council adopt a resolution approving amendments to the professional services agreements with Interactive Resources and Moe Engineering for the Civic Center Window and Exterior Repairs Project E. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE CONDUCTING
COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS REMOTELY
DUE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS FOR THE PUBLIC
It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Cotati adopt a resolution authorizing virtual city council, commission and committee meetings during a declared state of emergency pursuant to government code 54953 (AB 361)
9. DIRECTION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS (ACTION)
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION AND HOLD THE FIRST
READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF
COTATI
It is recommended that the City Council (1) Adopt a Resolution of Intention approving an amendment to the contract with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) (2) Approve the Certification of Compliance with Government Code Section 7507, and (3) Hold the first reading of an ordinance amending the CalPERS contract with the City of Cotati to remove the exclusion language for persons compensated on an hourly basis.
B. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE A
MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing and introduce an Ordinance Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy in accordance with AB 481.
11. REGULAR AGENDA (ACTION)
A. RESOLUTION CANCELLING THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022, GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND APPOINTING THE NOMINATED
CANDIDATES TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Cotati City Council Agenda August 23, 2022
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution cancelling the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election and appoint Kathleen Rivers and Sylvia Lemus to the City Council for full four-year terms.
B. COVID-19 TEMPORARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESPONSE
PHASE 3
It is recommended that the Council of the City of Cotati rescind Resolution 2020-59 and adopt a resolution to transition City support of businesses.
C. APPOINTMENT OF A VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE(S) TO THE 2022 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES (LOCC) ANNUAL CONFERENCE It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Cotati adopt a motion appointing a voting delegate and up to two alternates to the 2022 League of California Cities (LOCC) Annual Conference
D. DIRECTION TO THE VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE 2022 ANNUAL
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES VIRTUAL BUSINESS MEETING
It is recommended that the City Council discuss and provide direction to the voting delegate for the annual League of California Cities business meeting on Friday, September 9, 2022.
12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
14. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
15. INFORMATION RECEIVED AFTER THE AGENDA WAS POSTED
A. INFORMATION RECEIVED AFTER THE AGENDA WAS POSTED
Information or written comments pertaining to this meeting, and which was received after the agenda was posted, is attached below.
16. 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 August 19, 2022.
/s/ Kevin Patterson, Deputy City Clerk