MINUTES
JOINT MEETING OF THE COTATI CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE FORMER COTATI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY City Council Chamber, City Hall 201 W. Sierra Avenue
Tuesday December 13, 2022
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Landman called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.
2. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
Mark Landman Mayor Present
Susan Harvey Vice Mayor Present
Laura Sparks Councilmember Present
Ben Ford Councilmember Present
John C. Moore Councilmember Present
Staff present: City Attorney John Bakker, City Manager Damien O’Bid, Deputy City Clerk Kevin Patterson, Police Chief Michael Parish, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Craig Scott, Director of Administrative Services Angela Courter, Director of Community Development Noah Housh
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 - NOV 22, 2022 6:00 PM RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Susan Harvey, Vice Mayor
SECONDER: Ben Ford, Councilmember
AYES: Landman, Harvey, Sparks, Ford, Moore
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cotati City Council Minutes December 13, 2022
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.
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
MONARCH PLEDGE DAY
Mayor Landman read the proclamation.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. MID-YEAR UPDATE FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE
Presentation from Chief of Police Michael Parish.
Councilmembers comment.
No public comment.
8. APPROVAL OF FINAL AGENDA (ACTION)
City Manager Damien O'Bid recommends to move items 13-16 up in the regular agenda, after item 12A.
Public comment:
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Marjorie Crump-Shears of Cotati
Vice Mayor Harvey motioned to approve the changes to the agenda order.
Councilmember Sparks seconded the motion. Unanimous vote to approve the changes to the agenda order.
9. CITIZEN BUSINESS AND PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Public Comment:
Laurie Alderman of Cotati
George Barich of Cotati
10. CONSENT CALENDAR (ACTION)
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Susan Harvey, Vice Mayor
SECONDER: Ben Ford, Councilmember
AYES: Landman, Harvey, Sparks, Ford, Moore
A. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE THAT
REMOVES THE USE PERMIT REQUIREMENT FOR MULTIFAMILY
HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE NM AND NU RESIDENTIAL ZONING
DISTRICTS AND REVISES THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR APPEALS BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH GHD TO PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE REDWOOD
DRIVE AND CYPRESS AVENUE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
PROJECT
C. ACCEPTANCE OF MOSAIC WALL BENCHES
D. MAIN FLUSHING AND WATER TREATMENT SERVICES FOR THE
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
11. DIRECTION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Landman requests a future agenda item on adjusting the rate increases allowable in the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance, reducing to 75% of the San Francisco CPI.
12. REGULAR AGENDA (ACTION)
A. 2022 REVIEW AND 2023 WORKPLAN FOR THE VERONDA FALLETTI RANCH
Cotati City Council Minutes December 13, 2022
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Susan Harvey, Vice Mayor
SECONDER: Ben Ford, Councilmember
AYES: Landman, Harvey, Sparks, Ford, Moore
Presentation by Aishwarya Kancharla of Ammamma Tati and Dustin DeMatteo of Farmster.
Councilmembers comment
Public Comment:
Gil Manser
George Barich of Cotati
Leslie Gibson
Sarah Rapp
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Report by City Manager Damien O'Bid
14. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers report out on local and regional events and committees.
A. DISCUSSION OF COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Councilmembers discuss their various committee assignments.
15. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
Public comment:
George Barich
16. INFORMATION RECEIVED AFTER THE AGENDA WAS POSTED
12. B. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Presentation by City Manager Damien O'Bid reading resolutions of appreciation, Amy Northam & Kin Ong of CIRA recognize Councilmember Moore, City Manager O'Bid reads recognition letter for Mayor Landman from Geof Syphers, GM of Sonoma Clean Power, and Andrea Kraut from the office of David Rabbit presented Gold Resolutions to Mayor Landman and Councilmember Moore.
Councilmembers comment.
Public comment:
Sylvia Lemus of Cotati
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George Barich of Cotati
Neil Hancock of Cotati
Jenny Blakker of Cotati
RESOLUTION NO 2022 - 73 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COTATI COMMENDING COUNCILMEMBER
JOHN MOORE FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF COTATI
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ben Ford, Councilmember
SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
AYES: Landman, Harvey, Sparks, Ford, Moore
RESOLUTION NO 2022 - 74 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COTATI COMMENDING COUNCILMEMBER
MARK LANDMAN FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF COTATI
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ben Ford, Councilmember
SECONDER: Susan Harvey, Vice Mayor
AYES: Landman, Harvey, Sparks, Ford, Moore
12. C. RECEPTION
Mayor Landman called a 15 minute recess for a reception honoring the incoming and outgoing Councilmembers.
12. D. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE AND SEATING OF THE
NEW COUNCILMEMBERS
Deputy City Clerk Kevin Patterson administered the oaths of office to incoming Councilmembers Sylvia Lemus and Kay Rivers.
Councilmembers comment.
Public comment:
Esther Lemus
George Barich of Cotati
12. E. REORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023
City Manager Damien O'Bid announces Vice Mayor Harvey will be the presiding office of the meeting now.
Public comment:
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Adrienne Lauby of Cotati
Mark Landman of Cotati
George Barich of Cotati
Councilmember Ford nominates Vice Mayor Harvey as Mayor for 2023, Councilmember Sparks seconds; Harvey, Ford, Sparks, Lemus, Rivers Ayes; Unanimous vote.
Mayor Harvey nominates Councilmember Ford as Vice Mayor, Councilmember Ford declines the nomination. Councilmember Ford nominates Councilmember Sparks, Councilmember Rivers seconds; Harvey, Sparks, Ford, Lemus, Rivers Ayes; Unanimous vote.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Harvey adjourned the meeting at 10:13pm.