AGENDA
JOINT MEETING OF THE COTATI CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE FORMER COTATI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Tuesday October 11, 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: 867 9986 8216
Passcode: 796477
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 October 11, 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.
Closed Captioning/Live Transcription: This meeting will be transcribed live via the Zoom platform. Zoom attendees running Zoom version 5.0.2 or higher will be able to see the transcription at the bottom of their personal Zoom screen.
Learn more at https://support.zoom.us by searching “closed captions.” 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 - SEP 27, 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 October 11, 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. PRESENTATIONS
A. REVIEW OF DRAFT CITY WEBSITE
It is recommended that the City Council review the draft City website and provide comments, if any, to staff.
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. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE A MILITARY
EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
It is recommended that the City Council adopt an Ordinance for a Military Equipment Use Policy in accordance with AB 481.
B. 2022 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR CITY HALL AND CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a motion to approve the holiday closure schedule for City Hall during the period of Monday December 19, 2022 through Monday January 2, 2023.
C. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COTATI AND THE COUNTY OF
SONOMA FOR ELECTION SERVICES
Cotati City Council Agenda October 11, 2022
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving an agreement between the City of Cotati and the County of Sonoma for election services and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
10. DIRECTION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ZONING CODE TO FACILITATE LOCAL FOOD
PRODUCTION AND URBAN AGRICULTURE IN COTATI, AND
CHANGING THE ZONING OF THE VERONDA-FALLETTI RANCH
PROPERTY (175 W. SIERRA AVENUE) FROM NEIGHBORHOOD, LOW
DENSITY (NL), TO OPEN SPACE, RECREATION (OSR).
It is recommended by the Planning Commission and the Community Development Department that the City Council introduce an ordinance amending the Zoning Code to facilitate local food production and urban agriculture in Cotati, and changing the zoning of the Veronda-Falletti Ranch property (175 W. Sierra Avenue) from Neighborhood, Low Density (NL), to Open Space, Recreation (OSR).
B. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY'S LAND USE CODE TO CREATE A WOONERF DESIGN STANDARD FOR MULTIFAMILY, MIXED-USE, AND OTHER PRIVATE DEVELOPMENTS,
CITYWIDE
It is recommended by the Community Development Department and the Planning Commission of the City of Cotati that the City Council introduce an Ordinance that would allow for the development and regulation of Woonerfs (multi-use/multi-modal zones) as part of certain new private development projects.
12. REGULAR AGENDA (ACTION)
A. PUBLIC CONSIDERATION OF THE DRAFT 6TH CYCLE HOUSING
ELEMENT DURING THE 30-DAY PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD
It is recommended that the City Council notify the public that the 2023 draft Housing Element is available for a 30-day public review and comment period from September 27, 2022, through October 27, 2022.
B. COVID-19 UPDATE
It is recommended that the City Council review current COVID health orders, adopt a motion directing staff to align city COVID policies with state and local health orders, and discuss timing to resume in-person public meetings.
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
14. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Cotati City Council Agenda October 11, 2022
15. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
16. 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.
17. 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 October 7, 2022.
/s/ Kevin Patterson, Deputy City Clerk