General Plan Implementation
Annual Progress Report
2022
March 2023
General Plan Implementa�on — 2022 Annual Progress Report Introduc�on and Background
The City of Cota� General Plan iden�fies the City’s vision for the future and provides a framework that guides decisions on growth, development, and conserva�on of open space and resources in a manner consistent with the quality of life desired by the City’s residents and businesses. The City adopted its current General Plan in March 2015.
Adop�on and periodic updates of the General Plan is required by State of California law. The General Plan is organized into different Elements, each of which include goals, objec�ves, policies, and ac�ons for implementa�on. The Elements of Cota�’s General Plan include: Circula�on, Community Health and Wellness, Community Services and Facili�es, Conserva�on, Economic Vitality, Land Use, Noise, Open Space, Safety, and Housing (the Housing Element is maintained as a separate document).
The State of California Office of Planning and Research requires prepara�on and submital of Annual Progress Reports (APRs) on General Plan implementa�on. In Cota�, the Housing Element APR is prepared and submited separately.
Annual Progress Report Organiza�on
This APR is for calendar year 2022 and addresses implementa�on ac�vi�es rela�ng to all of the GP Elements (with the excep�on of Housing) during that �me period.
The APR will be submited to the State of California Office of Planning and Research by April 1, 2023. The APR will be presented to the Cota� Planning Commission on April 17, 2023, and to the Cota� City Council on April 25, 2023.
The APR consists of the following components:
1. Chapter 11—Implementa�on—of the General Plan. Presented in table format, this chapter describes the Ac�on items for each Element, and lists the City’s 2022 ac�vi�es and accomplishments to implement each Ac�on.
2. Appendices
Appendix A: Resolu�ons adopted by the Cota� Planning Commission in 2022 Appendix B: Building Permits issued by the Community Development Department in 2022 Appendix C: Urban Agriculture Standards and Requirements (Ordinance adopted 11/22) Appendix D: Woonerf Informa�on Sheet (Ordinance adopted 10/22) Appendix E: 2021-2022 Annual Report on Measure S Funding CHAPTER 11: IMPLEMENTATION—2022 UPDATE
Cotati General Plan 11-1
For the General Plan to serve as an effective guide to achieving the City’s vision for its future, it must be implemented and administered. The General Plan includes a number of "Action” items that provide direction for how the City will implement the goals, objectives, and policies within the body of the General Plan. In general, actions are spread throughout each of the elements, appearing immediately after the corresponding objective and policies.
Government Code Section 65400(a)(1) requires the City’s planning agency (City of Cotati Community Development Department) to make recommendations to the City Council that identify reasonable and practical means for implementation of the General Plan. The Community Development Department is also required to provide an annual report to the City Council, the State Office of Planning and Research (State Clearinghouse), and the State Department of Housing and Community Development that includes the status of the General Plan, the City’s progress in the implementation of the General Plan, and the County’s progress in meeting its allocation of regional housing needs and removing governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing.
Table 11-1: General Plan Implementation is intended to serve as a tool for tracking implementation of the General Plan and preparing the annual report, as Table 1 identifies the general timing for the implementation of each action, the Department responsible for the action’s implementation, and the status of the action. The Departments that are responsible for the various actions include: – the City Manager’s office is responsible for administrative actions and economic development actions, Community Development Department – this department is responsible for actions related to planning and building, and Public Works/Engineering – this department is responsible for actions related to infrastructure, utilities, capital improvements, and other public works and engineering items.
For each of the actions listed below, the letters “A” or “B” refer to a relative priority for implementation. More specifically, the letter A implies that the action will be implemented in the relatively short-term (most likely, 1 to 5 years). The letter B similarly implies a somewhat longer-term implementation, approximately 5 to 10 years. In other cases, the reader may notice the use of the term "ongoing" which refers to actions already being undertaken by the City or those that are expected to continue on either a periodic or perpetual basis. The party or parties that are primarily responsible for implementing each action are also indicated where applicable.
The reader should keep some caveats in mind regarding the implementation schedule. One is that many of these actions will require both staff and financial resources to implement, thus making them difficult to definitively schedule, given the annual nature of the budgetary process and changing priorities over the years. A second caveat to keep in mind is that it is often difficult to clearly state the duration of tasks; therefore, estimated starting dates (priority levels) are presented for actions rather than completion dates. A third caveat is that, in some instances, the selection of priority level (A or B) reflects the level of complexity and the level of effort required to implement an action rather than the importance of the Action itself.
1. Introduction
2. Circulation
3. Community Health &
Wellness
4. Community Services &
Facilities
5. Conservation
6. Economic Vitality
7. Land Use
8. Noise
9. Open Space
10. Safety
11. Implementation
11. IMPLEMENTATION
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TABLE 11-1: General Plan Implementation
Action Responsible
Department
Priority/
Timing Status
Action CI 1a: Continually seek opportunities to fund maintenance of and improvements to the circulation network, including through active pursuit of a wide range of grant sources.
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing.
$38,000 received for
Local Road Safety Plan
(LRSP). Pavement
Management Plan
received $11,000 in
funding in Oct. 2022
Action CI 1b: Ensure that future development provides roadway improvements consistent with the Circulation Diagram and implement the roadway improvements identified in the Traffic Impact Fee Study to improve the safety and efficiency of the current circulation system, and to support buildout of the General Plan.
• Install a traffic signal on Madrone Avenue at the intersection of Gravenstein Highway, establishing the north leg as the primary roadway connection to Derby Lane and Locust Avenue.
• Eliminate the current skewed intersection at Gravenstein Highway/Derby Lane. • Realign the eastern portion of Derby Lane so that it extends as an east-west collector street to Alder Avenue.
• Construct a new north-south collector street in the western portion of the City, intersecting Gravenstein Highway approximately midway between Locust Avenue and Alder Avenue.
Extend the street northward to Helman Lane and southward to intersect with an extension of Isabel Drive as warranted by future development.
• Install a traffic signal on the new north-south collector street at the intersection of Gravenstein Highway.
• Eliminate the intersection at Gravenstein Highway/Alder Avenue once a connection between Alder Avenue and the new north-south collector street is established.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. Current
development projects
are required to
implement their fair
share of General Plan
(GP) Circulation
improvements
through construction
or in-lieu payments.
2022: City purchased
properties at W.
Cotati and
Gravenstein Hwy to
pursue the project of
improving that
intersection and
installing signalization
for future north-south
collector. All-way stop
installed at W. Sierra
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TABLE 11-1: General Plan Implementation
Action Responsible
Department
Priority/
Timing Status
• Construct a minor realignment of West Cotati Avenue to intersect Gravenstein Highway at an improved angle, and install a traffic signal at the intersection. • Restrict direct access between private parcels and Gravenstein Highway once alternative access is established (i.e., parallel roadways and new intersections as described above). • Add a southbound right turn pocket on Redwood Drive at the Gravenstein Highway intersection (improvement is only needed with buildout to Sphere of Influence). • Widen Helman Avenue to include a center turn lane in areas with abutting Commercial and/or Industrial uses.
• Eliminate the northbound left turn pocket at Old Redwood Highway/Commerce Avenue/US 101 North Onramp and convert to a through lane.
• Eliminate the southbound left turn movement at Gravenstein Highway/Old Redwood Highway (modification is only needed with buildout to Sphere of Influence). • Install a traffic signal at Old Redwood Highway/William Street-George Street. • Reassign lanes at the Old Redwood Highway/East Cotati Avenue-West Sierra Avenue intersection to better serve traffic demands. One possible modification includes restriping the southbound approach to include dual left turn lanes and a combined through-right turn lane; restriping the westbound approach to include separate through and right turn lanes; restriping East Cotati Avenue to include dual eastbound through lanes through the La Plaza intersection before merging to a single lane, and eliminating the westbound left turn lane and movements (except buses).
• Install a traffic signal at East Cotati Avenue/Charles Street. • Install a traffic signal at East Cotati Avenue/Lasalle Avenue. • Install a traffic signal at East Cotati Avenue/Santero Way and add a northbound right turn pocket.
and 101.
Strike-through items
indicate completed in
previous years.
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Action Responsible
Department
Priority/
Timing Status
• Install all-way stop-controls at the intersection of West Sierra Avenue/US 101 South Onramp-West School Street.
Action CI 1c: Work collaboratively with Caltrans and the County of Sonoma to identify funding sources and complete the following improvements, or improvements of comparable effectiveness, on roadways owned by these agencies within and near the City of Cotati. • Reconstruct Gravenstein Highway between Madrone Avenue and Redwood Drive to include sidewalks, bicycle lanes, two vehicle travel lanes in each direction, and left turn pockets.
• Widen Gravenstein Highway to include two travel lanes in each direction between Madrone Avenue and a point approximately 500 feet to the west of Madrone Avenue (improvement is only needed with buildout to Sphere of Influence). • Widen Gravenstein Highway to include three eastbound lanes between a point just west of Redwood Drive and the US 101 South Ramps intersection.
• Add a right turn lane on the US 101 Southbound off-ramp at Gravenstein Highway (improvement is only needed with buildout to Sphere of Influence). • Implement coordinated signal timing along the Gravenstein Highway corridor between Old Redwood Highway and Madrone Avenue.
• Upgrade the U.S. 101 freeway interchange at Railroad Avenue to a full diamond interchange.
• Complete capacity improvements on Railroad Avenue between Petaluma Hill Road and U.S. 101.
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Current development
projects are required
to implement their
fair share of GP
Circulation
improvements
through construction
or in-lieu payments.
Action CI 1d: Coordinate with Caltrans to determine the feasibility of constructing new freeway ramps to and from U.S. 101 at existing interchanges in the City of Cotati. • Add new freeway on- and off-ramps between West Sierra Avenue and U.S. 101. • Relocate the U.S. 101 North on-ramp at the Gravenstein Highway interchange, creating a Public Works/
Engineering
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Not yet started
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TABLE 11-1: General Plan Implementation
Action Responsible
Department
Priority/
Timing Status
standard diamond interchange configuration.
Action CI 1e: As part of the development review and planning process, review general plan amendments, zone change requests, specific plans, and development projects to ensure that adequate circulation improvements are included, that the project addresses its proportional-share of impacts to the City’s circulation network, and that the project provides for complete streets to the extent feasible.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. Current
development projects
are required to
implement their fair
share of GP
Circulation
improvements
through construction
or in-lieu payments.
The City’s LRSP
includes complete
street elements.
Woonerf standards for
multifamily
development
completed in 2022.
Action CI 1f: Update the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to include, as appropriate, the roadway improvements necessary to support buildout of the General Plan.
Public Works/
Engineering
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. The City
prepares annual and
multi-year CIPs as part
of its annual budget
process.
Action CI 1g: Routinely monitor the performance of the circulation network, optimizing traffic signals and utilizing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) measures where beneficial to maximize efficiency of the existing network on a regular basis.
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. The City has
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Action Responsible
Department
Priority/
Timing Status
an annual traffic signal
maintenance contract.
Action CI 1h: Monitor ongoing efforts to establish multimodal level of service methodologies and assess whether a multimodal level of service is appropriate for application in Cotati. One set of methodologies for analyzing multimodal level of service is contained in the 2010 Highway Capacity Manual (Transportation Research Board).
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. The City’s
Bicycle/Pedestrian
Master Plan includes
improvements to be
included in City street
paving projects, and
an update to the Plan
was initiated in 2022.
The City works with
SMART to ensure
customer safety to
and from the station
and is working on first
and last mile
solutions.
Action CI 1i: Once the City deems a multimodal LOS methodology to be suitable for application in Cotati, the LOS standards described in Policy 1.3 shall be amended to include quantitative evaluation of pedestrian, bicycle, and transit modes where deemed applicable.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. The City
participates in the
SCTA TAC meetings
where LOS and VMT
analysis tools are
being developed.
Action CI 1j: Monitor collision reports on an annual basis. Prioritize locations with high collision rates for safety improvements. Through the use of available City funds or grants, apply techniques such as installation of traffic control or warning devices, implementation of traffic calming, geometric Public Works/
Engineering,
Police
Department
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
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TABLE 11-1: General Plan Implementation
Action Responsible
Department
Priority/
Timing Status
modifications, increased enforcement, etc., to improve safety. Ongoing. LRSP includes list of
recommended
projects. In 2022, new
signal controllers and
camera detectors
were installed at
intersections along
Old Redwood Hwy
from Commerce to E.
Cotati Ave. and along
E. Cotati between Old
Redwood Hwy and
Santero Way. These
devices can detect
vehicles that are likely
to run red lights at
approaching
intersections and
delay green lights for
intersecting traffic. In
addition, batteries and
generator hookups
were installed for
signals at those
intersections to
ensure operation
during power outages.
Action CI 1k: Monitor residential streets as needed to ensure that traffic volumes do not exceed a maximum of 1,500 to 2,000 vehicles per day on improved streets (those with curb, gutter, sidewalk, and well-conditioned pavement), and a maximum of 1,000 to 1,500 vehicles per day on streets which are more rural in nature (typified by poorly-conditioned pavement and the absence of pedestrian walkways). If traffic volumes exceed these criteria, the City shall consider implementing traffic calming measures to reduce through traffic volumes.
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Ongoing. The City
periodically completes
engineering speed
surveys to set radar
enforced speed limits.
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11-8 Cotati General Plan
TABLE 11-1: General Plan Implementation
Action Responsible
Department
Priority/
Timing Status
With passage of SB43,
the City has or will
have expanded tools
to regulate speed
limits.
Action CI 1l: Require developers to design local roadways (i.e., streets other than arterials and collectors) for speeds of 25 miles per hour or less.
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Not started. Fire Dept.
access and emergency
circulation, plus laws
about how speeds are
set, impact feasibility
of this action.
Pedestrian features
and traffic calming
measures are
identified in the Vision
Zero Plan (VZ) and
LRSP. Woonerf
standards for
multifamily
development
completed in 2022.
Action CI 1m: Review plans for new or modified intersections to ensure that lane configurations are limited where possible to provide for moderate speeds and pedestrian and cyclist safety, and that curb extensions are installed where appropriate to reduce driving speeds and shorten pedestrian crossing distances.
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. City street
paving projects
incorporate
recommendations
from the Bike/Ped
Plan and LRSP.
Woonerf standards for
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TABLE 11-1: General Plan Implementation
Action Responsible
Department
Priority/
Timing Status
multifamily
development
completed in 2022.
Action CI 1n: Prepare an Impact Fee Study to support an updated development impact fee that requires new development to pay its proportional share of circulation improvements, including but not limited to the improvements shown on Figure CI 1, identified as actions in this section, and/or identified in the General Plan Environmental Impact Report or the Traffic Impact Fee Study, as well as pedestrian and bicycle facilities such as those included in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and those described in this Circulation Element.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Traffic Impact fee in
place and payments
being made. The cost
estimates include Bike
and Ped safety
enhancement
features.
Action CI 1o: Continue to maintain and routinely update a development impact fee program to fund Citywide transportation improvements.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. CPI increases
are made to fees
annually per direction
in their implementing
ordinances.
Action CI 1p: In coordination with Caltrans, establish an impact fee that allows future development along the State-owned portion of Gravenstein Highway to contribute a proportional-share of the funding for future circulation improvements within Cotati on this corridor.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Current Traffic Impact
Fee anticipates
improvements on
Gravenstein Highway.
Action CI 1q: As part of the development review process, require new development to mitigate circulation impacts by making improvements to the motorized and non-motorized circulation networks as necessary, and in a fair manner with an established nexus between the level of impact and required improvements and/or contributions.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. Current
development projects
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TABLE 11-1: General Plan Implementation
Action Responsible
Department
Priority/
Timing Status
are required to
implement their fair
share of GP
Circulation
improvements
through construction
or in-lieu payments.
Woonerf standards for
multifamily
development
completed in 2022.
Action CI 1r: As part of the development review process, ensure that new development facilitates walking, biking, and transit modes; incorporates streets that are designed to maintain safe and efficient traffic flow; constructs or (if deemed appropriate by the City Engineer) contributes funds toward construction of off-site improvements necessary to mitigate traffic impacts; provides adequate emergency vehicle access; and pays development impact fees that contribute to cumulative circulation improvements.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. Current
development projects
are required to
implement their fair
share of GP
Circulation
improvements
through construction
or in-lieu payments.
VZ and LRSP include
measures to address
this action. Post-2017
Fire projects over 50
units must have
designated evacuation
routes and CD and
Fire District
collaborate on
implementation.
Woonerf standards for
multifamily
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TABLE 11-1: General Plan Implementation
Action Responsible
Department
Priority/
Timing Status
development
completed in 2022.
Action CI 1s: Study mechanisms to require new development to privately fund maintenance of local roads (not including collector or arterial streets) through special assessment districts or similar mechanisms to determine whether such an approach would be appropriate for Cotati. The study should evaluate issues including (but not limited to):
• voter support;
• mechanisms for adjusting assessment fees over time;
• risks associated with future default of fee payments; • responsibilities associated with the maintenance of public utilities; • equity concerning drivers that use these streets but are not subject to the fee; and • ability to enforce the California Vehicle Code on affected streets.
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. Community
Facilities District (CFD)
established in 2017
and Santero Way,
Kessing Ranch, and
Jamie Lane
developments have
been annexed into it.
New developments
join CFD as they are
built and thus
contribute to
maintenance of roads.
Kessing Ranch added
an assessment for
bond payments to its
property tax
assessment.
Action CI 1t: Maintain, and update as necessary, a list of designated truck routes in the Municipal Code.
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Routes were
established in 2015
and enforcement is
ongoing. The
Ordinance to keep
trucks out of
Downtown allows
Police to issue
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TABLE 11-1: General Plan Implementation
Action Responsible
Department
Priority/
Timing Status
citations associated
with fines and
warnings to trucks
using Downtown
streets. New signage
has been added
designating truck
routes.
Action CI 2a: As part of the development process, review development applications to ensure compliance with the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. New
developments are
conditioned to include
Capital projects
identified in the
Bike/Ped Plan.
Woonerf standards for
multifamily
development
completed in 2022,
which will provide
bicycle and pedestrian
facilities in applicable
new developments.
Action CI 2b: Review traffic signal timing plans to ensure adequate crossing times for all users at signalized intersections.
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ensuring adequate
crossing times and
upgrading controllers
are an ongoing Public
Works function.
Action CI 2c: Review all transportation improvements to ensure installation in accordance with Public Works/ Ongoing Complete
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TABLE 11-1: General Plan Implementation
Action Responsible
Department
Priority/
Timing Status
current accessibility standards. Engineering In progress Comments:
Ongoing. ADA ramp
upgrades are included
in street paving
projects and the
annual Citywide bike
and pedestrian safety
Capital project.
Policy CI 2d: Regularly review transportation corridors to identify barriers encountered by persons with disabilities, including locations where there are not ADA-compliant curb cuts and ramps, and address such obstacles in the Capital Improvement Program, to the extent that funding for such activities is available.
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. ADA ramp
upgrades are
completed with street
paving projects. 12
upgraded curb ramps
were installed during
2022 as part of street
preservation project.
Action CI 2e: Review all plans for sidewalk construction to ensure that the sidewalk circumvents existing trees of a size subject to Municipal Code Chapter 17.54, Tree Preservation and Protection, where appropriate and feasible.
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. 8150 La
Plaza sidewalk
circumvention of oak
tree completed in
2022.
Action CI 2f: Develop a rural roads standard to ensure that rural roads provide accommodations for pedestrians and bicyclists in a manner consistent with the goals of the Land Use Code.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Not started. Bike-Ped
Plan update, initiated
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Action Responsible
Department
Priority/
Timing Status
in 2022, will help
address.
Action CI 2g: Public Works shall include construction of bicycle and pathway facilities in the City’s Capital Improvement Program.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. Bike/Ped CIP
and LRSP
recommendations are
incorporated with
street pavement
projects. 2022:
Westside Project
completed including
decomposed granite
pathway on W. School
between Sierra and
Clifford. Wayfinding
kiosks completed.
Decorative benches
installed at pedestrian
plaza at Old Redwood
and Gravenstein
Hwys. Valparaiso
Traffic Study
completed. 12 curb
ramp upgrades
completed.
Action CI 2h: Public Works shall ensure that bicycle loop detectors at traffic signals are clearly identified with stencils, if in-ground loops are used for detection.
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. Stencils are
in place for most
intersections. The City
is moving away from
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TABLE 11-1: General Plan Implementation
Action Responsible
Department
Priority/
Timing Status
in-ground equipment;
video detectors also
work with stencils.
Action CI 2i: As funding becomes available, the City should encourage Sonoma County Transit to provide more frequent headways, extend service hours, and serve a greater portion of the City. The City would review and renew the contract as necessary.
• Bus headways of 30 minutes or less are desirable on routes serving Old Redwood Highway and East Cotati Avenue.
• Local bus service operating until 10 PM would be desirable. • New or modified routes that serve the southern and western portions of Cotati should be prioritized.
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
On hold until bus
service resumes preCovid levels.
Action CI 2j: Compile a list of bus stops with inadequate lighting, and through the Capital Improvement Program, install street lights at those stops as funding is available.
Public Works/
Engineering
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. Older bus
stops need evaluation.
Action CI 2k: Study the feasibility of establishing a public or private shuttle system to serve the SMART commuter rail station, strengthening ties to the Hub as well as major employers and schools in and surrounding Cotati.
Public Works/
Engineering, ,
City Manager
B Complete
In progress
Comments:
Not started. Currently,
a shuttle service isn't
financially feasible.
The City is working
with SCTA to explore
regional bike sharing
programs.
Action CI 2l: Identify potential bicycle and pedestrian connections from East Cotati Avenue and School Street locations east of US 101 to Thomas Page Elementary School. Along rural streets, determine the feasibility of developing a bicycle/pedestrian path along one side of the road.
Public Works/
Engineering
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Sidewalk project for
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Action Responsible
Department
Priority/
Timing Status
connection to Thomas
Page was added to
2021 SCTA priority
project list. Includes a
section of Class I
multipurpose pathway
from Clifford to
Richardson.
Action CI 2m: As part of the development review process, ensure that new development projects, particularly those along potential Safe Routes to School shown on Figure CI-2, provide bicycle and pedestrian improvements to facilitate the implementation of a Safe Routes to School plan for Thomas Page Elementary School.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
City has the School
Street/Thomas Page
pathway as a top
priority project for
grant funding. If a lot
is developed along the
pathway, the City will
require completion of
the pathway segment
along that property’s
frontage.
Action CI 2n: Coordinate with the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District, City of Rohnert Park, Sonoma County Transportation Authority, Sonoma County Department of Public Health, and the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition to fund and initiate development of a Safe Routes to School Program.
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
The City will support
Sonoma County
Bicycle Coalition if an
effort is started to
develop a safe routes
to school program
(SR2S) and the City
will continue to look
for SR2S funding
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Action Responsible
Department
Priority/
Timing Status
opportunities.
Action CI 2o: Once adopted, routinely review and update the Safe Routes to School plan, to reflect the current circulation infrastructure, student travel patterns, identified hazards, and school characteristics.
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
SR2S Plan has not
been developed.
Action CI 3a: Supply transportation data to the RCPA as requested to assist in the assessment of GHG reduction efforts.
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. The City
provides
transportation data to
RCPA as available.
Action CI 3b: Establish specific TDM requirements for projects and consider making requirements sector-based (e.g., residential, commercial, industrial).
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
VMT standards
adopted in 2020. SCTA
has developed a VMT
calculator for
satisfying CEQA
impact analysis
requirements.
Action CI 4a: Work with the SCTA, County of Sonoma, and City of Rohnert Park to develop a system that allows for the collection of regional transportation impact fees and/or a mechanism to collect and fund transportation mitigations between jurisdictions.
Public Works/
Engineering
B Complete
In progress
Comments:
RTIF in place through
SCTA. City has
coordinated with RP
for use of
development TIPs
from their University
District and SoMo
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Department
Priority/
Timing Status
Village projects. A fee
agreement is being
drafted for
consideration by both
agencies.
Action CI 5a: Continue to work with downtown property owners to facilitate the creation of parking assessment districts.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Not started.
Action CI 5b: Require either the development of an assessment district or the preservation of the site for the future formation of an assessment district when reviewing all Hub-related development proposals.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Not started. There is
an assessment on
Downtown Specific
Plan (DTSP) properties
to recover the costs of
preparing and
updating the DTSP.
Action CI 5c: Review parking best practices employed in other jurisdictions, as well as parking utilization within Cotati itself, and if appropriate, incorporate revised parking requirements into the Municipal Code.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. Various state
laws including density
bonus, SB 35, and SB
330 have pre-empted
local parking
requirements,
especially for housing.
Santero Way has COA
to develop a parking
management plan.
City is currently
drafting an ordinance
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Priority/
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to update the DTSP
which will incorporate
State-mandated
parking requirements.
Action CI 5d: Study the potential for a parking permit system and reduced parking requirements to be implemented in transit-oriented areas surrounding the Hub and Cotati SMART station.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
B Complete
In progress
Comments:
Study completed. In
2013 the City
supported a parking
management system
for Santero Way, and
in 2016 the Cotati
Station Apts was
conditioned to lead
the implementation of
that system. The 2019
extension of Cotati
Station entitlements
carried that through.
State laws regarding
parking near transit
impact this action.
Action CI 5e: During the development review process, require commercial, multi-family residential, mixed-use, and other projects that may result in parking impacts to submit parking studies to ensure that adequate parking is provided.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments
Ongoing
Action CI 5f: If deemed necessary by the City, use parking management techniques (such as residential parking permits) to limit spillover parking impacts in residential neighborhoods.
Public Works/
Engineering
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action CHW-1a: Develop and implement a plan to re-establish the City’s Parks and Recreation City Manager, A Complete
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Action Responsible
Department
Priority/
Timing Status
Department. City Council In progress
Comments:
Completed.
Action CHW-1b: Develop and connect with existing programs to foster collaboration between local health agencies/officials and City staff and elected officials.
City Manager,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. CD staff
regularly engages with
County Health
Department staff on
development and
housing projects,
including restaurants,
cannabis businesses.
All recent CM contacts
with have been
around COVID
response. The City
collaborated with
County Health to host
a Covid mobile testing
bus at the Park and
Ride lot 2-3
times/week during
2022.
Action CHW-1c: Develop or obtain a list of best practices related to promoting healthy communities. Community Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. City staff
regularly engages with
County Health Dept
staff. Best practices
implemented in 2022
include the Urban
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Agriculture ordinance
and the Woonerf
standards ordinance.
Action CHW-1d: Collaborate with the Sonoma County Departments of Health Services and Human Services to track community health information systematically and in ways appropriate for use in decisions about the built environment.
City Manager,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. City staff
regularly engages with
County Health Dept
staff.
Action CHW-1e: Collaborate with the Sonoma County Department of Health Services, experts and nonprofits to develop and implement training programs for elected officials, commissions, and City staff to build capacity for implementing the Community Health and Wellness Element. Training programs may also be developed for community leaders and organizations to advocate for healthy communities over the life of this General Plan and beyond.
City Manager,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Not started. The
Urban Agriculture
ordinance adopted in
late 2022 will help
promote healthy
communities. The
City’s Bike-Ped Plan
also promotes health
and wellness.
Action CHW-1f: Work with the Sonoma County Department of Health Services and community stakeholders to identify creative ways to promote healthy lifestyle choices. Explore strategies that effectively target special needs of underserved communities such as youths, seniors and low-income households. Outreach materials may include newsletters, a website, postcards and radio or television announcements.
City Manager,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. Urban
Agriculture Ordinance
passed in late 2022 to
promote healthy
eating and food
access. Re-zoning of
Veronda-Falletti
Ranch completed in
late 2022, to facilitate
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Department
Priority/
Timing Status
community access to
food- and farmingrelated programs. The
City works with REFB
to provide free
lunches for youth
during summer break,
as well as food for
seniors. DHS and
other service agencies
table at community
events. The Farmer’s
Market offers Market
Match program
through CalFresh, in
coordination with the
City. The City offers
free or reduced cost
recreation enrollment
for low income
residents. City website
includes many
resources and links to
service providers.
Action CHW-1g: Consider adoption of a Second-Hand Smoke Ordinance and/or other regulations that would reduce exposure to tobacco smoke. These regulations may address limitations on smoking in public places (e.g., entryways to buildings and outdoor dining areas); at public events; and in multi-unit housing, including common areas and residential units. The ordinance may also include provisions to provide greater oversight regarding tobacco sales and availability to minors, including a tobacco retail licensing fee that would allow more stringent oversight and enforcement of tobacco sales to minors, and limitations on tobacco sales near sensitive areas such as schools and parks.
City Manager,
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Smoking ordinance
adopted Fall 2015.
Action CHW-1h: Continue to require that all new or transferred Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) licensees and their employees participate in Responsible Beverage Service training, to promote public health and safety by reducing incidence of sales/service to minors and sales/service to obviously Community
Development,
Police
Department
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
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Department
Priority/
Timing Status
intoxicated persons. Ongoing. This is
conditioned for all
projects with alcohol
service, enforced by
Police. 2017 CA law
requires all businesses
with an ABC license to
have their employees
RBS trained.
Action CHW-2a: Consider the feasibility of developing a medical services providers attraction and retention program to increase the number of medical and health services providers within the City.
City Manager,
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
DTSP update
ordinance was
initiated in 2022 and
will include land use
streamlining elements
for medical and health
services providers.
Action CHW-2b: Provide resources at City Hall and on the City website regarding the location and contact information of health care providers serving the City, including mental health and substance abuse programs, oral health services, mobile services, access to such providers, available free and low-cost health care programs. Information on the website may include a community health or similar page that provides links to the Sonoma County 211, Healthy Sonoma, Health Action, and other community health resources.
City Manager,
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. Links on City
website for services,
resources, and partner
agencies and flyers on
display in City Hall.
SAFE Program links
people in need
directly with
resources. City
promotes the new
24/7 helpline for
mental health
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Department
Priority/
Timing Status
services.
Action CHW-2c: Collaborate with transit service providers to adequately serve people who are transitdependent by improving connections to regional medical facilities that serve Cotati residents and businesses.
Community
Development,
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Not started.
Action CHW-2d: Support efforts by local community health agencies and organizations to provide annual training to Cotati residents and City staff for basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills.
City Manager,
Police
Department
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Police officers and
Recreation employees
receive CPR training.
Action CHW-3a: Encourage the Sonoma County Human Services Department to continue its efforts working with stores to increase acceptance of food assistance programs such as CalFresh EBT cards and WIC (Women, Infants and Children) in order to increase food security for all Cotati residents.
City Manager,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. Olivers and
Farmers Market
accept CalFresh.
Action CHW-3b: Encourage the Sonoma County Departments of Human Services and Health Services, the Sonoma County Food System Alliance, and community-based organizations to provide information and educational outreach to Cotati residents about healthy food choices, including the Sonoma County CalFresh program and other food programs, to ensure that all City residents have information and access to resources on healthier eating and access to nutritious foods.
City Manager,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. Farmster
and Sandy Loam
promote healthy
eating and garden
education at Veronda
Falletti Ranch. The
City is working with
community partners
to promote the new
rules regarding Urban
Agriculture that were
adopted in late 2022.
CalFresh flyers are
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Action Responsible
Department
Priority/
Timing Status
given out at events
and resources are
available on City
webpage.
Action CHW-3c: In collaboration with the Sonoma County Department of Health Services and community organizations, develop and implement a program to encourage new and existing convenience stores, supermarkets, liquor stores and neighborhood and ethnic markets to stock a variety of good quality healthy food (including fresh, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables), market and promote healthy food options, follow responsible alcohol and tobacco marketing and sale practices, participate in food assistance program, help create a safe and inviting environment around their stores, and, when possible, secure and promote “local” food produced in Sonoma County.
City Manager,
Community
Development
B Complete
In progress
Comments:
Use Permit for
Walgreen’s included
requirement for
produce sales.
Action CHW-3d: Work with the Sonoma County Food System Alliance, Health Action, and non-profits, community groups and regulatory agencies to explore the potential for creating, expanding and sustaining local urban agriculture, including community gardens, and orchards. The work effort should explore the feasibility of implementing the following strategies:
• Promoting urban agriculture as a desirable civic activity that improves the quality of urban life, food security, neighborhood safety and environmental stewardship; • Supporting the development of appropriate agriculture in residential, industrial, business, and open space zones;
• Support farm to institution (such as schools, hospitals, nursing homes, daycare centers) and businesses (such as restaurants and food outlets), while creating economic opportunities for urban growers and related industries;
• Support efforts of local gardening organizations to promote the development and expansion of family and community gardens as well as edible landscaping; • Encourage and promote local garden food exchanges and local food cooperatives; and • Work with representatives of local farming organizations to meet needs unique to urban farm enterprises.
City Manager,
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Urban Agriculture
Ordinance passed in
Nov 22 to promote
local food production.
The City partners with
Farmster and Sandy
Loam for community
and youth agricultural
and education
programs, and a
demonstration farm at
Veronda-Falletti
Ranch. A community
garden is a future
potential use at
Veronda-Falletti.
Action CHW-3e: Encourage schools that serve the City to develop school gardens and to develop protocols to facilitate the streamlined development of school gardens from year to year.
City Manager,
Community
Ongoing Complete
In progress
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Action Responsible
Department
Priority/
Timing Status
Development Comments:
School gardens are
allowed by Code. The
City engages with preschools and youth for
garden education
programs through
Sandy Loam at
Veronda-Falletti
Ranch.
Action CHW-3f: Coordinate with the Chamber of Commerce to increase public awareness that the local farmer’s market accepts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly Food Stamps) payments for qualified food purchases.
City Manager,
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action CSF 1a: Periodically review and update the various Master Plans for the provision and/or extension of public services. These plans can include the Water Master Plan, the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan, and the City’s Capital Improvement Plan. Cost estimates for improvements identified within each respective plan will be used as a basis for establishing and periodically updating development fees. As part of the next update for each of these plans, the update shall include a more streamlined process to facilitate smaller development projects. This process may involve an equivalent dwelling unit (EDU)-type fee and accompanying study to determine EDU allocations.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Current practice.
Master plans are in
place and are the
basis for the impact
fees. Addendums to
Master Plans are
prepared as part of
capacity studies
required of new
subdivisions.
Action CSF 1b: As part of the development review process, evaluate the degree of impact a development will have on the City's infrastructure. The City Council shall ensure that appropriate impact fees and assessments are levied accordingly.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. Impact fees
are reviewed and
updated on a regular
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Department
Priority/
Timing Status
basis to reflect
inflation and
applicability. Off-site
utility impact studies
are conditioned on
development to
identify the nexus to
master planned offsite infrastructure.
Action CSF 1c: As part of the development review process, ensure that utilities associated with development and infrastructure projects will be constructed underground consistent with the requirements of Chapter 13.60.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. Projects are
conditioned to
underground utilities
as required by the
Municipal Code (MC).
Action CSF 1d: Provide assistance and support, when feasible, to residents, businesses, and new development areas to secure high-speed communications technologies in areas of the City not currently served by such infrastructure.
Community
Development,
Public Works/
Engineering
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
New technology and
State laws are
providing private
communications
companies with more
opportunities for cost
effective solutions for
providing high-speed
communications
within the City. The
City is looking at
revisions to its MC and
engineering standards
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Action Responsible
Department
Priority/
Timing Status
to facilitate this
transition. In 2022, the
City engaged with
Verizon to run fiber
optics into City Hall
which will continue to
work during power
outages, and initiated
installation of Wifi in
La Plaza Park, with
completion planned
for 2023.
Action CSF 2a: As part of the development review process, determine the potential impacts of development and infrastructure projects on the water system and ensure that new development contributes its fair share toward necessary water infrastructure and supply. The City Engineer and Community Development Department shall be responsible for ensuring that the assessments are made.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. The City
master plans and
impact fees ensure
future developments
pay their fair share.
Action CSF 2b: Achieve water use reductions through implementation of the Demand Management Measures (DMM) contained in the water supply assessment, Urban Water Management Plan, or other appropriate measures as applicable.
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. The City has
a water conservation
program and is a
member of the
Sonoma Marin Saving
Water Partnership.
The Program offers
water use surveys and
rebates for high
efficiency toilets and
washing machines,
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Priority/
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and for replacing grass
with low water use
landscaping. All
landscaping installed
as part of new
development is
required to be WELO
compliant.
Action CSF 2c: Develop mechanisms and infrastructure to deliver recycled water to City water users from the Santa Rosa Subregional Treatment and Reclamation System.
Public Works/
Engineering
A/B Complete
In progress
Comments:
On hold. Reduction in
potable use,
legislative
disincentives, and high
costs to extend the
Santa Rosa recycled
pipeline make this
infeasible. City is
monitoring changes in
these factors that
would make it
worthwhile.
Additionally, the City
pays over 80% of its
sewer revenue for
wastewater treatment
and is emphasizing
infrastructure renewal
and replacement
projects.
Action CSF 2d: Coordinate with the Sonoma County Water Agency, and continue to participate in planning efforts for the Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Management Plan to ensure more reliable conjunctive groundwater use.
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
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Action Responsible
Department
Priority/
Timing Status
Ongoing. The City is a
member of the Santa
Rosa Plain
Groundwater
Association and
conjunctive use is
identified in the GSA’s
Plan as one of the
tools for sustainable
groundwater. The City
also participates on
the Sonoma Water
WAC and TAC and
Operations
Subcommittees. With
the current drought,
conjunctive use is
discussed frequently
and Contractors with
that ability are
encouraged to
coordinate their
groundwater pumping
with availability of
surface water
supplies.
Action CSF 2e: Develop a public outreach and incentive program to expand and promote the use of recycled water once delivery infrastructure becomes available (this action may be in conjunction with the Conservation Guide discussed in the Conservation Element).
Public Works/
Engineering
A/B Complete
In progress
Comments:
Not started. Recycled
water is not feasible
for the foreseeable
future.
Action CSF 2f: Through the planning process and the Conservation Guide discussed in the Conservation Element, the City shall implement its water waste and water conservation requirements established in Public Works/
Engineering,
Ongoing Complete
In progress
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Priority/
Timing Status
Chapter 13.30 of the Municipal Code. Community
Development
Comments:
Ongoing. The City has
a water conservation
program and water
and sewer rates that
incentivize
conservation.
Action CSF 2g: Update the City’s water waste and conservation strategy established in Chapter 13.30 of the Municipal Code to be consistent with current BMPs for water conservation, including measures identified by the Sonoma County Water Agency, Sonoma-Marin Water Saving Partnership, and California Urban Water Conservation Council. Ensure that the Conservation Guide (see Conservation Element) includes the mandatory and voluntary measures identified in Chapter 13.30.
Public Works/
Engineering
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Chapter 13.30 is
effective for a small
community and is
being used for both
long-term
conservation and the
current drought with a
Stage 2, 20%
reduction. The
strategy
accommodates
further reductions if
called upon. Revisions
are needed to be
more consistent with
the larger retailers,
however. For
example, the City’s
drought water states
only go to 30% and
larger agencies are
required to have
contingency plans
accounting for
reductions up to 50%.
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Priority/
Timing Status
Action CSF 2h: Coordinate Cotati's sewage system with other affected municipalities (Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Sebastopol, and Sonoma County) to bring about more efficient and effective solutions for the affected region.
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. As a
customer relying on
Santa Rosa for
wastewater
treatment, the City is
a member of and
participates in the
Subregional meetings.
At these meetings,
Santa Rosa shares its
operational and
maintenance and
capital planning and
the member agencies
have opportunity to
comment and
annually make
recommendations on
the Subregional
Budget.
Action CSF 2i: Develop a program to reduce sewer usage. Continue to implement the low flow toilet retrofit program.
Public Works/
Engineering
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
The City’s rates
incentivize low water
use resulting in low
sewer usage. The City
has rebate programs
for high efficiency
toilets and washing
machines. Daily Acts
has installed
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greywater systems
and provided
workshops.
Action CSF 2j: Continue to participate in the Santa Rosa Subregional Sewage System efforts to expand capacity and locate appropriate uses for the treated wastewater.
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. As a
customer of the
Subregional System,
the City participates in
the Regional Technical
Advisory Committee.
With significant
reductions in water
use, system capacity is
no longer an issue and
efforts are focused on
R&M of aging
infrastructure. Santa
Rosa has begun the
process of charging its
recycled agricultural
users for the water
which recognizes its
value as a resource
rather than a waste to
dispose of.
Action CSF 2k: The City Engineer shall monitor sewer capacity. The remaining sewer capacity shall be offered to serve the existing homes in newly annexed areas prior to the issuance of any new building permits.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development,
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Due to significant
reductions in indoor
water use, sewer
treatment capacity is
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no longer a current
issue. The City’s
Wastewater Master
Plan does not
contemplate serving
areas outside the
current City limits. The
Master Plan update
could establish a
Study Area consistent
with the GP’s Urban
Growth Boundary and
evaluate sewer flows
generated by existing
and future
development in those
areas.
Action CSF 2l: Continue to monitor wastewater flow generation rates within the City’s service area and apply to the subregional partners for an incremental increase in wastewater flow allocation to meet projected demand prior to any exceedance of the City’s wastewater flow allocation under the Subregional Partnership.
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Because of significant
and lasting water use
reductions over the
past two decades, the
City’s current regional
wastewater allocation
is sufficient for the
foreseeable future.
Staff will continue to
monitor flows against
its regional allocation.
Action CSF 2m: Coordinate with the Laguna Wastewater Treatment Plant to increase the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit capacity of the plant to meet projected 2035 demand for all sources of wastewater treated at the plant.
Public Works/
Engineering
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
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Timing Status
Due to significant
water use reductions
over the past 20 years,
the plant’s capacity is
adequate for the
foreseeable future.
Action CSF 2n: Perform regular cleaning and inspection to help eliminate sanitary sewer overflows. Public Works/ Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. The City has
a map of FOG Hot
Spots and routinely
cleans these sections.
Action CSF 2o: Continue to enforce the California Building Code and the California Fire Code to ensure that all construction implements fire-safe techniques, including fire resistant materials, where required.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. New
California Standard
Building Code was
adopted in Nov 2022.
Action CSF 2p: As part of the development review process for new projects, the City will continue to refer applications to the Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District for determination of the project’s potential impacts on fire protection services. Requirements will be added as Conditions of Approval to project’s approving resolutions.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action CSF 2q: As part of the development review process, consult with the Police Department in order to ensure that the project design facilitates adequate police response time and public safety and that the project addresses its impacts on police services.
Community
Development,
Police
Department
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action CSF 2r: Perform a periodic assessment to ascertain means of assuring that the Police staff and equipment are adequate to meet the needs of the community.
City Manager,
Police
Department
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. Equipment is
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Timing Status
typically procured as
needed by basic police
safety standards, best
practices for nonlethal control, and
innovative equipment
recommended by the
Police Chief, such as
Electric Patrol Car and
WRAP, and bolla
wrap. Per recent state
law, the Council now
needs to authorize the
use or purchase of any
"military" equipment,
ensuring it meets the
social standards of the
community.
Action CSF 2s: Develop information on Neighborhood Watch Programs and actively promote such programs.
City Manager,
Police
Department
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Neighborhood Watch
has evolved to Beat
Officers. For the past
approximately 6 years,
Police Department has
been holding Area
Officer (Beat)
meetings. The City is
divided into 6 beats,
each with an assigned
area officer who is
available to answer
citizen and business
questions, and hold
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area community
meetings at least
twice per year in each
beat.
Action CSF 3a: Work with the refuse collection contractor and the Sonoma County Waste Management Agency to continue and expand an effective recycling and composting program of glass, paper, aluminum, plastic, and other recyclable materials, as well as compostable materials including yard debris and vegetative food scraps.
City Manager,
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. In 2022 per
State law all residents
are required to divert
compostable waste to
on-site composting or
to green bins for
removal by Recology
for composting offsite.
Action CSF 3b: Require the City's refuse collection contractor to be responsible for periodic press releases which remind residents about the recycling and composting program.
City Manager Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. Recology
sends out quarterly
newsletters to all of its
customers about
programs and for
education.
Action CSF 3c: Work with the City’s refuse collection contractor and Sonoma County Waste Management Agency to provide a higher level of recycling and composting services for multiple family projects.
City Manager,
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
In 2022 per State law
all residents are
required to divert
compostable waste to
on-site composting or
to green bins for
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Timing Status
removal by Recology
for composting offsite.
Action CSF 3d: Undertake a solid waste disposal and reduction education program in collaboration with the Sonoma County Waste Management Agency. The outreach program shall include information related to the proper disposal and resources for the disposal of household hazardous wastes, including, but not limited to:
• Motor oil
• Electronics
• Medications/pharmaceuticals
• Batteries
• Paint
• Syringes/needles
• Treated Wood
• Fluorescent lamps/CFLs
City Manager,
Public Works/
Engineering
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Police holds drug
takeback events and
regular collection in
the lobby. City
newsletter
periodically pushes
out information on
waste services. The
Waste Management
Agency (now knows as
Zero Waste Sonoma)
has developed a
robust website and
materials on how to
dispose of all items,
which is leveraged by
Recology in its direct
mail newsletters. A
polystyrene ban and
single use take out
container ban were
passed in 2021.
Action CSF 3e: Amend or revise the City’s procurement process to favor the purchase of recycled products and/or materials that contain recycled materials.
City Manager,
City Council
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
The City requires
paper with recycled
content in its
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Priority/
Timing Status
operations. City is
planning to update
requirements in 2023.
Action CSF 4a: Through the development review process, ensure that the Cotati/Rohnert Park School District is provided an opportunity to evaluate the impact of new development to public schools that serve the City of Cotati.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing.
Development project
proposing new
residential units are
referred to the
CRPUSD.
Action CSF 4b: Encourage SSU to undertake projects in the City and to undertake assignments on realworld projects in Cotati. Examples of such projects may include, but are certainly not limited to:
• Programs that provide care and assistance to seniors, • Programs that promote youth activity and community participation, • Joint use of recreational facilities,
• Programs that encourage internships in Cotati;
• Programs that expand public access to the arts and cultural resources, and • Programs that support the City’s conservation and sustainability goals.
City Manager,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Prior to COVID, the
City offered
internships to SSU
students; those were
still on hold in 2022
and are expected to
resume in 2023.
Farmster, under
license agreement
with the City, provides
special project studies
at Veronda-Falletti
Ranch for SSU upper
division business and
marketing students.
The SSU Sustainability
club has provided
volunteers at
Veronda-Falletti
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Ranch through
Farmster as well.
The Recreation
department
collaborates with
Rancho Cotate HS to
offer a class to
Management and
Events students.
Action CSF 4c: Designate a City staff person or member of the City Council to act as a liaison between the City and SSU to encourage collaboration on projects, activities, and service opportunities.
City Manager,
City Council
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
The City Manager is
liaison. There is a
"2x2x2" committee
that meets regularly
to update and
coordinate between
Cotati, RP, SSU, and
Rancho Cotati School
District. For Cotati,
Vice Mayor Sparks and
Councilmember Rivers
have been designated
for this committee,
which also includes
the CM's.
Action CSF 4d: Identify partnership opportunities between municipalities, other agencies and library support organizations to expand library facilities, resources and services.
City Manager Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
A CC member sits on
the Library Advisory
Board. Recreation
regularly partners
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Priority/
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with the Library or
Library Foundation for
mobile book buses at
La Plaza park events
and at Veronda
Falletti Ranch. The
Library tables at
community events.
The City promotes
Library news on its
website.
Action CSF 4e: Pursue joint-use agreements with schools, social service agencies, cultural institutions, and other community organizations to extend library and other public services to populations that may otherwise not be served.
City Manager,
City Council
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
The City has
agreements with
Farmster and Sandy
Loam for agricultural
and education
programming at
Veronda-Falletti
Ranch, and with SRJC
for recreation
programs for seniors.
The City is working
with County General
Services to expand
community services
and recreation
programs at the
Veteran’s Building.
Action CSF 4f: Identify partnership opportunities between the City and local volunteers to undertake projects that educate and inform the public about the City’s historical and cultural background.
City Manager,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
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The City provides free
space to the Historical
Society and consults
with them regularly
on historical
information for
interpretive signage,
etc. Volunteers work
with Farmster in the
upkeep of the
demonstration farm at
the historic VerondaFalletti Ranch.
Action CSF 5a: Regularly update information on the City’s website to provide current information regarding City services, City programs, and resources for residents, visitors and businesses.
City Manager Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. Regular
social media updates
also occur.
Action CSF 5b: Prior to City meetings, hearings, and public workshops, provide adequate notice to the public through a range of methods, including but not limited to, the City’s website, advertisements in the local newspaper, postings on community bulletin boards, outreach to local schools, and outreach at community events.
City Manager,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. The City
routinely goes beyond
legal requirements for
noticing and on-site
signage. In 2022, preapplication
neighborhood
meeting, Notice of
Application mailings,
and on-site public
hearing signage
requirements were
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Priority/
Timing Status
adopted for all
subdivisions and
projects over 1 acre.
In addition, as part of
the Urban Agriculture
Ordinance, Use Permit
noticing for
agricultural uses was
set to 600’ rather than
the standard 500’.
Action CSF 5c: Implement programs aimed at improving and enhancing City government services to the public. Programs may include, but are not limited to, public feedback questionnaires, online resources for development review procedures and requirements, the identification of permit streamlining incentives and tools, and periodic updates to the Planning Commission and City Council regarding new staff procedures and protocols to improve government service levels.
City Manager,
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
The City’s online
services to the public
have increased
greatly, especially
during COVID.
Resources, application
forms, and surveys are
now regularly offered
through the City
webpage, and Zoom is
used for virtual live
participation in City
meetings.
Action CON 1a: Require development project proposals, infrastructure projects, long-range planning projects, and other projects that may potentially impact special-status species and sensitive resources to submit a biological resources evaluation which determines whether significant adverse impacts will occur. Evaluations shall be carried out under the direction of the Community Development Department and consistent with applicable state and federal guidelines. Projects shall be designed to avoid or reduce impacts to the maximum extent feasible. Where adverse impacts cannot be feasibly reduced or avoided through project design, projects shall include the implementation of site-specific or projectspecific effective mitigation strategies developed by a qualified professional in consultation with state or federal resource agencies with jurisdiction (if applicable) that may include, but are not limited to, the Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing.
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Priority/
Timing Status
following strategies:
a. Preservation of habitat and connectivity of adequate size, quality, and configuration to support the special-status species. Connectivity shall be determined based on the specifics of the species' needs.
b. Project design measures, such as clustering of structures or locating project features to avoid known locations of special-status species and/or sensitive habitats. c. Provision of supplemental planting and maintenance of grasses, shrubs, and trees of similar quality and quantity to provide adequate vegetation cover to enhance water quality, minimize sedimentation and soil transport, and provide adequate shelter and food for wildlife.
d. Protection for habitat and the known locations of special-status species through adequate buffering or other means.
e. Provision of replacement habitat of like quantity and quality on- or off-site for specialstatus species. Preference shall be given to the preservation of habitat as close to the area of impact as feasible, so long as that habitat is of comparable quality. f. Enhancement of existing special-status species habitat values through restoration and replanting of native plant species.
g. Provision of temporary or permanent buffers of adequate size (based on the specifics of the special-status species) to avoid nest abandonment by nesting migratory birds and raptors associated with construction and site development activities. h. Incorporation of the provisions or demonstration of compliance with applicable recovery plans for federally listed species.
i. Monitoring of construction activities by a qualified biologist to avoid impacts to on-site special status species.
Action CON 1b: Where sensitive biological habitats have been identified on or immediately adjacent to a project site, the project shall include appropriate mitigation measures identified by a qualified biologist, which may include, but are not limited to the following:
a. Pre-construction surveys for species listed under the State or Federal Endangered Species Acts, or species identified as special-status by the resource agencies, shall be conducted by Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
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Timing Status
a qualified biologist;
b. Construction barrier fencing shall be installed around sensitive resources and areas identified for avoidance or protection; and
c. Employees shall be trained by a qualified biologist to identify and avoid protected species and habitat
Action CON 1c: Develop CEQA Thresholds of Significance to assist staff, project applicants, and decisionmakers in determining whether a project may have a significant effect on the environment under Section 21082.2 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Complete. SB 743 set
VMT and GHG
thresholds and the MC
was updated
accordingly in 2020.
Action CON 1d: Through coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Game, and Sonoma County develop and maintain a map of sensitive biological communities and habitat within the Cotati Urban Growth Boundary. Ensure that this map and associated information is readily available to potential developers and the public.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
The City’s GIS
webpage provides this
information to the
public.
Action CON 1e: Revise the Zoning Map to add the coordinated planning overlay zone to the Commercial/Industrial and General Commercial areas south of Helman Lane that are located within the critical habitat designation for the California tiger salamander.
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
The City’s GIS
webpage provides
parcel-level CTS
habitat area
identification.
Action CON 1f: Utilize existing regulations and procedures, including but not limited to the Land Use Code, Design Review, and the environmental review process (CEQA) to conserve wetlands and riparian habitat within the City and the Urban Growth Boundary. Comply with the federal and state Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
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Department
Priority/
Timing Status
requirements, including no net loss of wetlands using mitigation strategies such as:
a. Avoidance of wetlands and riparian habitat through site design; b. Clustered development;
c. Transfer of development rights; and/or
d. Compensatory mitigation, such as habitat restoration or habitat creation.
Ongoing. The Cottage
Housing ordinance
encourages and
rewards clustering of
housing and rewards
avoidance of
wetlands.
Action CON 1g: Coordinate with the California Department of Fish and Game and Sonoma County to identify potentially impacted aquatic habitat within the City and the Urban Growth Boundary and to develop riparian management guidelines to be implemented by development, recreation, and other projects adjacent to creeks, streams and other waterways.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. No
annexations have
occurred since current
GP adoption, but the
City prezoned three
properties in 2019.
The City engages in
project-specific
management with
Water Board and
Sonoma Water.
Action CON 1h: Periodically review, and update if necessary, Chapter 17.56 of the Cotati Municipal Code to ensure that the most appropriate requirements and best management practices are implemented to protect and restore wetland resources in the Planning Area.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. The most
appropriate best
management
practices are in place.
Action CON 1i: Provide a Conservation Page (or similar page) on the City’s website provides links to resource agencies (CDFG, USFWS, USACE, etc.) and provides information regarding local and regional conservation and environmental programs, to the extent the City has readily available information.
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Not started.
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Department
Priority/
Timing Status
Action CON 1j: Coordinate with interested public and private entities to create new and expanded public access trails along creeks and streams that connect to parks and open space areas within the Urban Growth Boundary.
Community
Development,
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. The Bike and
Ped Plan update,
initiated in 2022, will
identify new
opportunities for
expanded public
access trails. The Plan
is a collaboration with
SCTA and completion
is expected in 2023.
Action CON 1k: Continue to identify which stormwater and drainage facilities are in need of repair and address these needs through the CIP process.
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Addressed as part of
City’s O&M.
Action CON 1l: Require assessment of public views and ridgelines as part of the project review process to assure that projects protect natural resources through proper site planning, building design, and landscaping.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. Building
permits for 666 W.
School Street were
submitted in 2022 and
hillside development
and ridgeline
protection provisions
were included.
Action CON 2a: Review all new industrial and commercial development projects for potential air quality impacts to residences and other sensitive receptors. Staff shall ensure that mitigation measures and best management practices are implemented to reduce significant emissions of criteria pollutants.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. Project-by-
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Department
Priority/
Timing Status
project through CEQA
process and referrals
to BAAQMD
Action CON 2b: Refer development, infrastructure, and planning projects to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) for review. Require project applicants to prepare air quality analyses to address BAAQMD and General Plan requirements, which include analysis and identification of:
a. Air pollutant emissions associated with the project during construction, project operation, and cumulative conditions.
b. Potential exposure of sensitive receptors to toxic air contaminants. c. Significant air quality impacts associated with the project for construction, project operation, and cumulative conditions.
d. Mitigation measures to reduce significant impacts to less than significant or the maximum extent feasible where impacts cannot be mitigated to less than significant.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing, see CON 2a
above.
Action CON 2c: Adequate buffers between new industrial uses and sensitive receptors shall be required to avoid potential air quality and nuisance impacts.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing.
Action CON 2d: Provide a Conservation Page (or Environmental Page) on the City’s website provides links to resource agencies (ARB, BAAWMD, EPA, etc.) and provides information, regarding local and regional conservation and environmental programs, to the extent the City has readily available information, including methods for pollution prevention, including reduced air pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions through use of alternative forms of transportation (bicycling, pedestrian, transit), through reducing wood-burning activities using EPA-certified wood-burning devices, etc.
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Not started.
Action CON 2e: Continue to review new development, significant remodels, and infrastructure projects for consistency with the county-wide Climate Action Plan 2020.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing in
coordination with
RCPA. Fossil fuel
station ban adopted in
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Department
Priority/
Timing Status
2022, and Council also
provided direction to
explore Reach Code in
2023 for greenhouse
gas reduction.
Action CON 2f: Regularly monitor and track the City’s progress towards meeting the municipal GHG reduction goals contained in the 2008 Cotati Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Action Plan.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing, see CON 2e
above.
Action CON 2g: Update the City’s 2008 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Action Plan every five years, or more frequently if the City Council deems appropriate, to make progress towards the City’s GHG reduction goals.
Community
Development,
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Not done yet. See
CON 2e above.
Action CON 3a: Continue to review development projects to ensure that all new public and privately development complies with CALGreen Tier 1 standards as well as the energy efficiency standards established by the General Plan and Land Use Code.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. New
California Building
Standards Code was
adopted by City in Nov
2022.
Action CON 3b: Amend the Land Use Code to include a requirement that all new swimming pools be solar heated.
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Not done
Action CON 3c: Connect residents and businesses with programs that provide free or low-cost energy efficiency audits and retrofits to existing buildings.
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing thru referrals
to RCPA, BayREN, and
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Priority/
Timing Status
the County of
Sonoma.
Action CON 3d: Amend the Municipal Code to incentive the use of small-scale renewable energy facilities and, where appropriate, to remove impediments to such uses.
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Solar permitting has
been streamlined
since 2019, with
reduced fees and
processing times
Action CON 3e: Amend the Land Use Code to include provisions for alternatives to traditional paved surfaces, e.g. turf block, where appropriate.
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing; prioritized
through discussions
with Planning
Commission.
Action CON 3f: Review development applications consistency with the solar access, building orientation, shade tree, and other climate-related provisions in the General plan, Land Use Code, and Design Review Standards.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action CON 3g: Establish an annual tree planting day, making every effort to collaborate with and engage civic and community groups and local nurseries to assist with providing trees, outreach, and coordination.
City Manager,
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Not done, but the City
has a mitigation fund
that gets regular
prioritized
contributions for tree
planting.
Action CON 3h: Update the Design Guidelines to encourage the use of trees for windbreaks and wind channeling in new development and to ensure that deciduous trees do not interfere with solar access.
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
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Department
Priority/
Timing Status
Comments:
Not done
Action CON 3i: Provide a Conservation Page (or Environmental Page) on the City’s website providing links to resource agencies and information regarding local and regional conservation and environmental programs, to the extent the City has readily available information, including recycling guidance for single family residences, businesses, and apartments, opportunities for reuse of materials, a description of how to compost, and a description of methods to reduce water use, such as appropriate re-use and recycling of water, water conservation measures, and xeriscaping.
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Water conservation
resources and a link to
Zero Waste Sonoma
are included on City
webpage.
Action CON 3j: Develop a list of drought-tolerant and native plants appropriate for use in Cotati and review development projects for adherence to this list.
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Not done
Action CON 3k: Continue implementing the City Tree Preservation and Protection Ordinance (Chapter
17.54 of the Municipal Code). .
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action CON 3l: Periodically undertake a citywide notification program to notify the citizens and arborists doing business within the City limits of the tree preservation requirements.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Not done
Action CON 3m: Through the use of public funds, where available, provide for the screening of public parking areas through the use of trees, shrubs, berms, and evergreen plants Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action CON 3n: Through the development review process, the City shall encourage the use of deciduous trees to promote energy conservation.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action CON 3o: During the development review process, discourage the loss of native trees in Community Ongoing Complete
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Priority/
Timing Status
accordance with the Tree Preservation and Protection Ordinance (Chapter 17.54 of the Municipal Code). Development In progress Comments:
Ongoing
Action CON 3p: The City shall continue to implement the landscape and tree ordinance to give preference to native and drought tolerant species. The Planning Division shall review and revise as necessary.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action CON 3q: Design Review criteria shall be prepared to require that creeks, trees, views and features unique to the site be preserved and incorporated into design proposals. The Design Review Committee shall insure that new development meets the criteria.
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action CON 3r: Through the use of public funds, where available, provide educational plant and tree labeling in City parks and City-maintained plant demonstration areas to educate and inform residents of native plant and tree species planted and maintained in Cotati.
Community
Development,
Public Works/
Engineering
A/B Complete
In progress
Comments:
Plants are identified in
the City’s
Demonstration
Garden
Action CON 4a: Work with the Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria to prepare a narrative description of the Native American background of the Cotati area and request the Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria provide pictorial examples of the types of Native American resources present in the vicinity. Place this description on the City’s website as a link under the History of Cotati section.
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Not done
Action CON 4b: Require a cultural and archaeological survey prior to approval of any development project where a potential or known historical, archaeological, or other cultural resource is located or which would require excavation in an area that is sensitive for cultural or archaeological resources. If significant cultural or archaeological resources, including historic and prehistoric resources, are identified, the project shall be required to implement appropriate measures, such as avoidance, capping of the resource site, or documentation and conservation, to reduce adverse impacts to the resource to a less than significant level.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action CON 4c: Require all development, infrastructure, and other ground-disturbing projects to comply with the following conditions in the event of an inadvertent discovery of cultural resources or human Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
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Department
Priority/
Timing Status
remains:
a. If construction or grading activities result in the discovery of significant historic or prehistoric archaeological artifacts or unique paleontological resources, all work within 100 feet of the discovery shall cease, the Community Development Department shall be notified, the resources shall be examined by a qualified archaeologist, paleontologist, or historian for appropriate protection and preservation measures; and work may only resume when appropriate protections are in place and have been approved by the Community Development Department.
b. If human remains are discovered during any ground disturbing activity, work shall stop until the Community Development Department and the County Coroner have been contacted; if the human remains are determined to be of Native American origin, the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) and the most likely descendants have been consulted; and work may only resume when appropriate measures have been taken and approved by the Community Development Department.
Comments:
Ongoing
Action CON 4d: Continue to invite the Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria, as well as other recognized tribes that express interest, to comment on City projects as part of the environmental review process.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing through the
tribal consultation
process in CEQA.
Action CON 4e: Develop a Historic Cotati program to identify historic resources, encourage landowners to voluntarily preserve and rehabilitate historical structures, and to provide a coordinated approach to draw visitors and tourists to these areas. The program may include:
a. Coordinated signage and identifying placards of historic areas, including downtown, specific buildings, and businesses.
b. Maps available on-line, at the Chamber of Commerce, and key locations of the City that direct visitors and history aficionados to key historic and cultural resources in the City. c. Establishment of local historic districts (potentially the Old Redwood Highway Corridor) with standards to conserve historical resources and promote the highest and best use of such resources.
City Manager,
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Interpretive sign
panels in kiosks
installed in 2022. Rezoning of VerondaFalletti Ranch to Open Space, Recreation
completed in Nov
2022, which aids
preservation of this
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Timing Status
d. Property owner incentives such as reduced building permit fees for historic renovations, streamlined application processing, a brochure that identifies resources to purchase materials and fixtures that are historically accurate in appearance but offer modern benefits (e.g., energy-efficient lighting, windows, building materials that correlate to specific architectural or historic periods that are often seen in the City). historic resource. The
City partners with the
Historical Society on
informational and
signage efforts.
Action CON 4f: Develop guidelines for remodels of potentially historic residential structures to ensure that the character and individuality of such residences is maintained. The guidelines should address:
1. Design styles, age of home, and other criteria to determine applicability of the guidelines;
2. Exterior features that are important and covered by the guidelines (e.g., siding and exterior finishes, windows, doors, roofs, porches, garages, outbuildings, streetscapes);
3. Standards for modifications and renovation, including the extent of changes that can occur;
4. Activities that are exempt from the guidelines, such as interior improvements and routine maintenance and repair.
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Not done. The City
utilizes Secretary of
the Interior standards
for the treatment of
historic properties and
refer projects to
SHPO.
Action CON 4g: Collaborate with the Chamber of Commerce and other interested community groups to support and promote community festivals and events, such as the Cotati Accordion Festival, Music Festival, and Oktoberfest.
City Manager Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. The City
supports the Chamber
with $15,000 annually.
Event-related fees
waived in 2022 for
Covid.
Action EV 1a: Develop, adopt and implement an Economic Sustainability Strategy. City Manager, Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
The City engages in
ongoing economic
development efforts.
Action EV 1b: Consider the establishment of a Business Improvement District in the downtown area. City Manager, Community
A Complete
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Action Responsible
Department
Priority/
Timing Status
Development In progress
Comments:
The DTSP update
ordinance was
initiated in 2022 and
will incorporate
economic
development
elements to support
DT businesses.
Action EV 1c: Identify potential funding sources and methods to replace Redevelopment Agency funds that had been planned to provide support for business growth.
City Manager,
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. Mostly
subject to state law.
Action EV 1d: Establish an incentive program, including permit streamlining incentives and assistance in the identification of vacant or underdeveloped parcels, to attract visitor serving uses, including but not limited to, hotels, restaurants, art galleries, and green businesses.
City Manager,
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. Hotel project
was re-entitled in
2022 and building
permit is expected in
2023. DTSP ordinance
will include
streamlining elements
and increased land
uses allowed by the
zoning code.
Action EV 1e: As part of an overall branding effort, develop an updated signage program including:
• “Welcome to Cotati”/”You are now leaving Cotati” signs maintained at all principal entry/exit points of the City;
• Signage that directs visitors to key attractions, public parking, recreational areas, and focal City Manager,
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
2022 Wayfinding
kiosks installed
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points in Cotati; and
• Signage that identifies areas of historical or cultural significance. throughout city and
gateway signage
construction drawings
initiated.
Action EV 1f: As part of an overall branding effort, develop distinctive palette of native plants and trees to be used in landscaped public areas.
City Manager,
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Not done.
Action EV 1g: As part of an overall branding effort, coordinate with the Chamber of Commerce to develop marketing and tourism materials that highlight the City’s proximity to SSU’s Green Music Center, local cultural events, art events, local music events, and rich musical history.
City Manager,
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
The City has general
branding in place,
including banner signs
and promotional video
about Cotati. The
City’s logo design has
been updated, and
new website design
echoes branding.
Update of the City seal
initiated in 2022.
Action EV 1h: Partner with local businesses to establish an “adopt a landscape” program. The program should provide opportunities for local businesses to maintain and clean public rights of way and public areas within the City to assist with beautification and aesthetic appeal. A corresponding signage program should be included to highlight and acknowledge work done in the City by local businesses.
City Manager,
Public Works/
Engineering
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
The City has a draft
program. The 101/116
interchange has been
adopted by the City’s
landscape contractor,
PJM. The City is
receptive to public
requests for volunteer
clean-up events,
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including annual Creek
Week event, and
residents along Water
Street removing
French Broom from
the creek.
Action EV 1i: Continue to work with the Chamber of Commerce, Sonoma County BEST, GO LOCAL Sonoma County, and other organizations to attract additional businesses.
City Manager,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
EV 1j: Continue Community Development Department technical assistance for new economic development projects requiring development and/or use permit applications. In conjunction with Action LU 4a, work with the local business community to ensure that the City effectively meets the needs of the business community.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. The City is
implementing the
2019 ED zoning code
ordinance, and DTSP
ordinance will include
new ED provisions.
The County does
general business
attraction. The
Chamber of
Commerce has
minimal bandwidth to
attract businesses, but
helps businesses that
approach them with
interest in locating
here in Cotati.
Action EV 2a: Pursue funding sources, as they become available, to implement the public improvements and infrastructure in the Downtown Specific Plan.
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. La Plaza
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reunification project is
one of the 5 Cotati
projects in the 2021
SCTA priority project
list. 8150 La Plaza
building permit
completed in 2022,
frontage
improvements
consistent with DSP.
Action EV 2b: Continue to work with the Chamber of Commerce to devise plans to promote various festivals and community events that are unique to Cotati. The La Plaza Park or the inner Hub area shall be the focal point of these festivals.
City Manager Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing.
Local events in 2022
included the
Accordian Festival,
Cotati Music Festival,
Oktoberfest, Kids Day,
National Night Out,
Movies in the Park,
Cotati Car Show,
Holiday Tree Lighting,
Downtown Shop and
Stroll, the Farmer’s
Market, Breakfast
with Santa, Bunny
Brunch, Community
Yard Sale, and SoCo
Market.
Action LU 1a: Update the Zoning Map to be consistent with the land use designations shown on Figure 7-1.
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Done.
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Action LU 1b: Review the standards provided in the Land Use Code and amend as necessary for consistency with General Plan policies and allowed uses, including:
• Create the Agricultural-5 (5-acre minimum parcel size) and Agricultural-10 (10-acre minimum parcel size) to implement the Agricultural land use designation; • Preclude residential uses in the Commercial/Industrial and General Industrial districts; • Increase maximum building height in the Neighborhood, Urban zone to 35 feet, without the requirement for a use permit;
• Increase the maximum site coverage to 55% in the Neighborhood, Medium Density zone and to 75% in the Neighborhood, Urban zone; and
• Either combine the Commercial/Industrial and General Industrial districts into a single district that accommodates the range of industrial and commercial uses allowed in the Commercial Industrial land use designation, or amend the Commercial/Industrial and General Industrial designations to accommodate the range of uses allowed in the Commercial Industrial land use designation.
Community
Development
A Complete
X In progress
Comments:
All residential-related
updates have been
made through
multifamily
streamlining
ordinance in Nov
2022. New state law
has addressed the
placement of
residential uses in
industrial zones.
Combination of
industrial zones
expected in 2023.
Action LU 1c: Prioritize the processing of development applications for infill, underutilized, or vacant parcels designated for urban uses over those projects requiring annexation.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action LU 1d: Annexation proposals shall be evaluated in the development review process and acted upon in accordance with the criteria set forth in this General Plan.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action LU 2a: Through the development review and permit process, screen development proposals for land use compatibility, including conformance with existing development or neighborhoods.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action LU 2b: Update the Land Use Code to allow for the clustering of housing to protect scenic and natural resources and provide permanent open space, so long as there is no increase in density.
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
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Revisions should be consistent with standards developed as a result of Action OS 1h. Comments:
Complete—Cottage
Housing Ordinance
passed in 2021.
Action LU 2c: Update the Design Review Criteria for residential uses to address the following:
1. Outdoor lighting, trash receptacles, fencing and seating space should be carefully considered as integral elements of the landscape and should be included in, and shown on, all landscape plans.
2. Landscaping should utilize plant materials in a logical and orderly manner to define spatial organization, relate buildings and other structures, incorporate various site elements, promote consistency throughout the development, be scaled to site structures, and to provide screening of unaesthetic features. All landscaping shall be adequately maintained.
3. Rooftop and ground level mechanical equipment (e.g. Satellite TV dishes, telephone and electrical boxes, heating, cooling and ventilating systems, and trash sites, etc.) should be screened from public view, unless prohibited by the utility provider.
4. Opportunities for community interaction, such as parks, recreation facilities, gathering areas such as gazebos, plazas, etc.
5. Minimize vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian conflicts.
6. Maximize access to commercial uses, recreational uses, employment, public services and other destinations using a minimum of pavement.
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. Woonerf
design standards for
multifamily adopted in
late 2022. Objective
Design Standards
adopted in 2021 also
address these criteria,
as allowed under
recent State housing
law.
Action LU 2d: Implement the Downtown Specific Plan and Santero Way Specific Plan, ensuring that a mix of land uses occurs in those locations identified for such uses.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. Cotati
Station was re-entitled
in 2022 to increase
allowable density and
incentivize project
development through
the use of fee
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subsidies and
deferrals.
Action LU 3a: Review the land uses allowed in the Commercial/Industrial and Industrial zoning districts and consider expanding the uses allowed in the districts in order to increase the development potential of parcels with industrial and industrial-oriented commercial uses in each district, while ensuring that appropriate uses continue to be allowed in each district.
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Addressed in ED
ordinance in 2019
Action LU 3b: Update the Land Use Code or Design Review Criteria for non-residential uses to include standards that promote attractive and sustainable development for commercial, industrial, office, institutional, and non-residential uses and that address the following provisions:
1. Site planning sensitive to the natural environment and that addresses creating functional and attractive places.
2. Architectural standards for retail, commercial, and visitor-serving uses shall be similar to the Main Street Commercial or Mission Revival styles described in the Downtown Specific Plan, other distinctive historic styles exemplified in Cotati or in a juxtaposition of those styles with either other historic styles represented in the region or with modern features.
Architectural features shall include distinctive stylistic hallmarks.
3. Criteria to ensure outdoor lighting, trash receptacles, fencing, and seating space are carefully considered as integral elements of the landscape.
4. Landscaping should utilize plant materials in a logical and orderly manner to define spatial organization, relate buildings and other structures, incorporate various site elements, promote consistency throughout the development, and be scaled to site structures.
5. Require separate vehicle access, pedestrian pathways, and secured bicycle parking within the internal site plan of new commercial, office, mixed use, and public facility developments.
6. Criteria for screening rooftop and ground level mechanical equipment (e.g. Satellite TV dishes, telephone and electrical boxes, heating, cooling and ventilating systems, and trash sites, etc.) from public view, unless prohibited by the utility provider.
7. Standards for building design, architecture, and placement that incorporates a pedestrian Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
DTSP amendments,
initiated in 2022, will
support nonresidential use design
criteria.
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scale with frontages oriented toward the street front or public gathering areas, varied articulated facades, windows and building features, reduced or zero setbacks where appropriate; and community design features, such as landscaping, entry features, fountains, plazas, pedestrian furniture, and similar features.
8. Requirements for larger projects to include community design and gathering features, such as entry features, outdoor benches, art, plazas, seating areas, fountains, etc.
9. Minimize vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian conflicts.
10. Maximize access to commercial uses, recreational uses, employment, public services and other destinations using a minimum of pavement.
Action LU 3c: As part of the City’s development review process, continue to ensure that commercial projects are designed to minimize conflicts between commercial and residential uses. Review of commercial projects should ensure that the following design concepts are avoided in projects that abut residential areas:
1. Corporate design/”signature” buildings and signage, rather than projects specifically designed to fit into the neighborhood
2. Inappropriate building scale and/or siting on the lot
3. Excessive noise due to long hours of operation or inappropriate location of accessory structures
4. Excessive glare or excessive impacts from light sources onto adjacent properties
5. Unnecessary loss of community and environmental resources (archaeological, historical, ecological, recreational, etc.)
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action LU 4a: Review and update the City’s development permitting process to provide a streamlined and straightforward process. At a minimum, the review may consider:
• Methods to streamline and simplify the process, including the process for review by City staff as well as various committees and commissions.
Community
Development
A/B Complete
In progress
Comments:
All of these updates
have occurred, and
review for further
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• Opportunities to reduce redundancies and delays.
• Methods to prioritize and fast-track in-fill development projects and re-use projects that are consistent with the General Plan and Land Use Code. • Updating the City’s website to provide additional information to the public regarding development application requirements, and the building permit and land use approval process.
improvements is
ongoing through the
DTSP update
ordinance.
Action N 1a: Update the Land Use Code to ensure that the noise standards are consistent with this Noise Element, including Tables N-1 and N2, and to require new residential, mixed-use with a residential component, and other noise-sensitive development to be designed to minimize noise exposure to noise sensitive users through incorporation of site planning and architectural techniques such as:
• Locating dwellings as far from noise generators as possible. • Locating noise sensitive interior spaces, such as bedrooms, away from noise generators. • Orienting buildings to shield noise sensitive outdoor spaces from noise generators. • Use of sound walls should be avoided or minimized, through alternative measures such as berms, setbacks, or other measures, to the maximum extent feasible and appropriate.
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Individual projects are
analyzed for noise
impacts through CEQA
and most of these
points are usually
incorporated.
Action N 1b: Review land use and development proposals, including use permits, for compliance with the noise requirements established in this element, including the standards established in Tables N-1 and N-2.
For uses along the SMART corridor, the Federal Transit Administration vibration impact criteria shall be used to evaluate the compatibility of sensitive uses using the best available information (e.g., 2005 SMART DEIR) or site-specific measurements and analyses (assuming active operations).
Where necessary, require mitigation measures to achieve the noise standards identified in Tables N-1 and N-2 and, where applicable to minimize exposure of sensitive uses to existing or potential vibration levels to the maximum feasible extent.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. See N1a.
Action N 1c: Require an acoustical study for all new discretionary projects, including development and transportation, with potential noise impacts. The study shall include mitigation measures necessary to Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
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Timing Status
ensure compliance with this Noise Element and relevant noise standards in the Land Use Code. Comments:
Ongoing.
Action N 1d: The Police Department shall continue to implement the truck ordinance which limits truck traffic routes and weights, thereby effectively reducing noise pollution.
Police
Department
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Police enforces the
truck ordinance,
including writing both
warning and regular
citations, as well as
verbal warnings.
Action N 1e: Work with the California Highway Patrol to actively enforce the California Vehicle Code as it relates to adequate vehicle mufflers, modified exhaust systems, and car stereos.
Police
Department
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. Per new
countywide law
enforcement
protocol in response
to illegal sideshow
activity, all available
jurisdictions
respond to enforce
these laws,
including CHP and
local law
enforcement.
Action N 1f: Develop a consistent method to enforce Vehicle Code provisions contained in the California Vehicle Code, Division 12, Chapter 5, Article 2.5, Sections 27159 - 27207 related to vehicle noise and, to the extent allowed by State law, develop additional standards to regulate vehicle noise.
City Manager,
Police
Department,
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Truck ordinance helps
address vehicle noise
concerns.
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Action N 1g: Coordinate with Caltrans, the City of Rohnert Park, and Sonoma County, when necessary, to ensure that these outside agencies obtain City concurrence prior to initiating any noise mitigation or other project in, or affecting, Cotati.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action N 1h: During the environmental review process, determine if proposed construction will constitute a significant impact on nearby residents and require mitigation measures in addition to the standard “best practice” controls. Suggested “best practices” for control of construction noise:
• Construction period shall be less than twelve months. • Noise-generating construction activities, including truck traffic coming to and from the construction site for any purpose, shall be limited to between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:00 pm on weekdays and 9:00 am and 5:00 pm on Saturdays (if allowed through specific project conditions of approval). No construction shall occur on Sundays or holidays. • All equipment driven by internal combustion engines shall be equipped with mufflers, which are in good condition and appropriate for the equipment. • The construction contractor shall utilize “quiet” models of air compressors and other stationary noise sources where technology exists.
• At all times during project grading and construction, stationary noise-generating equipment shall be located as far as practicable from sensitive receptors and placed so that emitted noise is directed away from residences.
• Unnecessary idling of internal combustion engines shall be prohibited. • Construction staging areas shall be established at locations that will create the greatest distance between the construction-related noise sources and noise-sensitive receptors nearest the project site during all project construction. • The required construction-related noise mitigation plan shall also specify that haul truck deliveries are subject to the same hours specified for construction equipment. • Neighbors located adjacent to the construction site shall be notified of the construction schedule in writing.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
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• The construction contractor shall designate a “noise disturbance coordinator” who will be responsible for responding to any local complaints about construction noise. The disturbance coordinator would determine the cause of the noise complaint (e.g., starting too early, bad muffler, etc.) and institute reasonable measures as warranted to correct the problem. A telephone number for the disturbance coordinator shall be conspicuously posted at the construction site.
Action OS 1a: Work with the Sonoma County Permit and Resource Management Department to ensure that Open Space/Parks, Agricultural, and Rural Residential lands within the Sphere of Influence and Urban Growth Boundary are zoned appropriately as rural residential, agricultural, parks, and other limited development or recreational uses in order to limit growth-inducement and development.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Unincorporated
properties to the
south, west, and
northwest of the city
are primarily zoned
rural residential
and/or agricultural by
the County. The City
has pre-zoned
properties in the
Sphere of Influence as
agricultural.
Action OS 1b: Review all proposals involving County land, within or adjacent to the Sphere of Influence or Urban Growth Boundary, to ensure adequate preservation of community separators and resources.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. See OS 1a.
Action OS 1c: Work with property owners willing to set up land trusts within the City limits. Community Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Not done
Action OS 1d: Update the Land Use Code to require new development to provide for active and passive open space, whether directly or through in-lieu contribution.
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
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Timing Status
Woonerf standards for
multifamily adopted
late 2022. Objective
Design Standards and
Cottage Housing
Standards also
address open space.
Action OS 1e: Work in cooperation with County Permit and Resource Management Department staff to ensure land use compatibility and discourage subdivision within the areas designated as open space or community separators (see Figure 9.1).
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action OS 1f: Review all development proposals, planning projects, and infrastructure projects to ensure that open space and scenic resource impacts are reduced by maximizing design features that preserve a sense of open space and by minimizing off-site and night sky impacts of outdoor lighting consistent, with the requirements of the Land Use Code.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action OS 1g: Revise the Design Review Guidelines to require clustering or other measures to preserve a sense of openness in new developments that are adjacent to open space or scenic resource areas.
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Not done. State law
limits local ability to
regulate.
Action OS-2a: Update the Municipal Code to establish minimum parks and open space standards for new development. At a minimum, the standards shall seek to maintain one acre of park land per 200 residents. Additional measures may include requirements to establish assessment or tax districts to fund park maintenance, open space requirements, and provisions for in-lieu fees in instances where it is not feasible or appropriate for new development to provide park land on-site.
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Not done. Objective
Design Standards
adopted in 2021
require a minimum of
150 square feet of
open space per
multifamily dwelling
unit.
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Action OS-2b: Use the Capital Improvement Program to maintain parks and recreation facilities and as the basis for determining supplemental funds collected for parks and open space development. The City’s population and acreage of parks/recreation facilities shall be tabulated periodically to ensure that parkland is developed consistent with the ratio of one acre of park land per 200 residents.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Kotate Park
revitalization study
project—design
completed and
construction started in
2022.
Pocket Park—
hardscape and lighting
improvements were
substantially
completed in 2022.
McGinnis-Laguna
pedestrian pathway
was resurfaced in
2022.
Action OS-2c: Continue to work with the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District to maintain a joint use agreement to allow Cotati residents and organizations to utilize school facilities for a range of recreation- and education-oriented activities.
City Manager Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Not done yet.
Action SA 1a: Prepare and adopt a coordinated Emergency Response Plan. The Emergency Response Plan should be developed collaboratively with City departments and outside agencies that provide services for police protection, fire, public works, flood control, and other emergency services. The Emergency Response Plan should include information regarding emergency access routes for major flood or fire events, measures to ensure adequate access for emergency vehicles on designated emergency routes, and the location of emergency shelters and evacuation areas. The Plan should also include protocols for the dissemination of information following a disaster, establish roles and responsibilities for City staff and public safety officials during and after an emergency, and identify resources available to the public during and after an emergency or natural disaster.
City Manager,
Police
Department,
Public Work/
Engineering,
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Emergency Response
Plan adopted. Police
Dept regularly drills
community on
evacuations, has
evacuation maps on
the City website, and
regularly lets citizens
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know that the City
uses Nixle to push out
emergency
communications.
Action SA 1b: Support regional earthquake preparedness activities such as strapping water heaters, organizing periodic city-wide earthquake drills, providing first aid training and disaster preparedness classes to neighborhood groups, and encouraging residents and businesses to stockpile emergency food, water, and medical supplies.
City Manager,
Police
Department,
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Most of this is done by
County Emergency
Services. The City
shares this
information via its
website and social
media. The City’s
Building division
conducts safety
inspections of
properties.
Action SA 1c: Encourage schools, neighborhood associations, mobile home park associations and other interested groups to teach first aid and disaster preparedness, including Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) programs, Map Your Neighborhood programs, and other tools available to neighborhood and community groups to improve disaster preparedness.
City Manager,
Police
Department,
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
County Emergency
Services runs some of
these programs, and
City promotes on its
website
Action SA 1d: Periodically review, maintain and repair City roadways and emergency access routes and provide signage, where necessary, to clearly identify emergency access routes.
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. City
coordinates with
Police and Fire on all
City street
improvements
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projects and private
development roadway
improvements.
Action SA 1e: Seek funding from State, Federal, and other sources to assist in emergency management planning, including community education and outreach describing public procedures and evacuation routes in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.
City Manager,
Police
Department,
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
The City received
FEMA grant funding to
create its first Local
Hazard Mitigation
Plan, which is
complete and
adopted. Evacuation
zones are on the City
website and the City
runs annual Hi-Lo
siren evacuation drills
with SSU and Rohnert
Park. The City has
submitted grant
applications to FEMA
for emergency
generators.
Action SA 1f: Develop and annually update an emergency contact list and emergency response information on the City’s website. The information should include emergency access routes, available emergency resources, and contact information for emergency responders.
City Manager,
Police
Department
A/
Ongoing
Complete
In progress
Comments:
Not done yet, but the
City maintains an
internal list that is
updated periodically,
with the emergency
response plan.
Action SA 1g: Develop a public information program which will provide all citizens with access to needed City Manager, Police
A Complete
In progress
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information concerning disaster preparedness and safety. Department Comments:
The City website has
Emergency
Preparedness list of
Fire and Medical
Services, Making your
Home Safe, and
County Wide Hazard
Mitigation Plan. Nixle
alerts are in place.
Action SA 1h: Conduct annual emergency response drills with key members of the City, local leaders, and emergency response personnel. The training should include the dissemination of information to the public regarding emergency response procedures, resources, and City responsibilities.
City Manager,
Police
Department
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Hi-Lo Siren drills are
performed annually.
Action SA 1i: Establish procedures to allow local citizen and community groups to utilize City-owned facilities to conduct disaster training and preparation programs.
City Manager A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Trainings at City
facilities have included
search and rescue,
ham radio
Action SA 1j: Require strict adherence to the requirements of the California Building Standards in all areas of the City and, during the development review process, ensure that public and critical use buildings shall not be located in areas susceptible to potential natural hazards.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action SA 1k: Any critical use building shall meet earthquake codes and standards. Community Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing.
Action SA 1l: Coordinate with Sonoma County to implement portions of the Sonoma County Hazard Mitigation Plan that are applicable and appropriate within the City of Cotati.
City Manager,
Police
Ongoing Complete
In progress
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Priority/
Timing Status
Department,
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
Comments:
The Hazard mitigation
plan is complete and
coordinated with
Countywide plan.
Action SA 2a: Require a geotechnical analysis for construction in areas with potential geological hazards and require that recommendations from the geotechnical analysis are incorporated into the project’s design and engineering.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action SA 2b: All building code requirements shall be adhered to so as to provide for maximum safety requirements. Inspections for compliance shall be made by the Building Division prior to approval for occupancy.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action SA 2c: Maintain and enforce standards in the Cotati Municipal Code which specify maximum permissible vegetation removal, soil compaction, and site coverage. Inspections by the Building Division and Engineering Department will ensure compliance.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action SA 2d: As part of the development review process, ensure development applications incorporate drainage and erosion standards identified in the Cotati Municipal Code. Inspections by the Building Division and Engineering Department will ensure compliance.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action SA 2e: Require the submission of geologic and soils reports for all new developments. The geologic risk areas that are determined from these studies shall have standards established and recommendations shall be incorporated into development.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action SA 2f: When a change in natural grade or removal of existing vegetation is necessary, appropriate vegetative cover to stabilize slopes and reduce erosion will be required. This shall be accomplished through the development and design review process.
Community
Development,
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action SA 2g: Review, and amend if necessary, the Land Use Code to allow only those uses compatible with site specific geologic conditions in areas of liquefaction or slope instability. The Planning Division Community
Development
A Complete
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Department
Priority/
Timing Status
shall develop appropriate development standards and review and amend as necessary. In progress Comments:
Ongoing
Action SA 2h: Enforce the Municipal Code to ensure the implementation of measures and standards that will insure compatibility with site specific geologic conditions. The Community Development and Public Works/Engineering Departments will evaluate and amend the criteria as necessary.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action SA 2i: Annually review revisions to the California Building Standards Code (CBSC) and consider adoption of updates to the CBSC that include new or revised measures to avoid or reduce the potential for damage to structures and facilities caused by groundshaking and other geologic hazards.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action SA 2j: As applications for building permits are received, identify and inspect seismically unsafe buildings and structures, including unreinforced masonry buildings.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action SA 2k: Explore programs and funding sources that would encourage, assist, or provide incentives to property owners to retrofit their buildings for seismic safety, such as the Unreinforced Masonry (URM) program.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing
Action SA 3a: Periodically review, and update as needed, the Cotati Storm Drain Master Plan, and continue to require new development projects to construct and implement all applicable standards and improvements contained in the Santa Rosa LID Manual, or equivalent document that implements the City’s stormwater permit.
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
City requires new
development and
redevelopment to
follow the Santa Rosa
LID Manual. The City’s
2002 Storm Water
Master Plan has not
been updated.
However, the LID
requirements are met
11. IMPLEMENTATION
11-74 Cotati General Plan
TABLE 11-1: General Plan Implementation
Action Responsible
Department
Priority/
Timing Status
by following the SR
LID Manual which is
regularly updated and
the MS4 Committee
holds annual
workshops for
contractors and
municipal staff.
Additionally, in 2022
the City submitted to
the State Water Board
its Trash
Implementation Plan
(TIP) and the Plan is
currently being
considered by the
Board for approval.
Action SA 3b: During preparation of the Capital Improvement Program, review the conditions of bridges, culverts, and other flood control and storm water conveyance infrastructure and include necessary improvements on the CIP to ensure safety of persons in the City and adequate conveyance of flood waters.
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
The City repairs storm
water facilities as part
of its O&M. Sonoma
Water owns and
maintains the major
storm water
conveyance facilities
through the City.
Action SA 3c: Seek State and Federal funding for improvements to existing flood control and drainage infrastructure.
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
The Cotati Creek
Bypass Project did not
get constructed
11. IMPLEMENTATION
Cotati General Plan 22-75
TABLE 11-1: General Plan Implementation
Action Responsible
Department
Priority/
Timing Status
because of steep cost
increases. However,
the City terminated
the agreement with
Sonoma Water with
Sonoma Water
retaining ownership
and maintenance
responsibilities for
Zone 1a facilities
through the City.
Action SA 3d: Review the Cotati Municipal Code, including Chapter 15.04, Floodplain Management, and revise as necessary to ensure that development standards are consistent with the requirements of state law, including Government Code Section 65007. Development and building standards shall require the following:
1. New structures proposed for location within the 100-year floodplain shall be elevated one (1) foot or more above the 100-year flood elevation.
2. New construction in the 100-year floodplain shall be designed and constructed so that they do not contribute to cumulative flooding problems that could pose a hazard to surrounding landowners or the public.
3. Discourage extensive areas of impermeable surfaces and promote the use of permeable materials for surfaces such as driveways and parking lots.
4. Ensure new development within areas prone to flooding include all-weather access roads or other measures to ensure access during a flood event.
Public Works/
Engineering
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
Complete.
Action SA 3e: Work with the Sonoma County Water Agency to maintain adequate and appropriate flood channels.
Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
City routinely
communicates with
Sonoma Water for
creek and Laguna
11. IMPLEMENTATION
11-76 Cotati General Plan
TABLE 11-1: General Plan Implementation
Action Responsible
Department
Priority/
Timing Status
maintenance and for
long-range capital
projects as part of
Zone 1 proceedings.
Action SA 3f: Maintain unimproved drainage channels on a periodic basis. Public Works/ Engineering
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. This is part
of routine City O&M.
Action SA 3g: As part of the development review process, require developers to prepare hydrological studies for all new developments as required by the City Engineer. Studies shall encompass the project site as well as the entire drainage area.
Public Works/
Engineering,
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. Incorporated
in standard
development review
and conditioning
procedures.
Action SA 3h: Review the Safety Element concurrently with the periodically updated Housing Element to update any new information regarding floodplain mapping and/or regulations to ensure consistency with Federal and State requirements.
Community
Development
Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
FEMA has not notified
the City of any
updated flood
mapping or federal
regulations impacting
HA.
Action SA 3i: Through participation as a member of the Sonoma County Waste Management Agency, work to educate the community about alternative products.
City Manager Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
Ongoing. A recent
example is the takeout container
ordinance that
11. IMPLEMENTATION
Cotati General Plan 22-77
TABLE 11-1: General Plan Implementation
Action Responsible
Department
Priority/
Timing Status
allowed restaurants to
impose a fee for
disposable utensils
and containers.
Action SA 3j: Continue to support the creation of a permanent hazardous waste storage facility by the Sonoma County Waste Management Agency.
City Manager Ongoing Complete
In progress
Comments:
There are currently no
plans for such a
facility. The Waste
Agency has hazardous
materials drop off at
Central Landfill, and is
trying to open a drop
off facility in North
County.
Action SA 3k: Prepare and maintain an inventory of environmentally contaminated sites to educate future landowners about contamination from previous uses. The City shall work directly with landowners in the cleanup of these sites, particularly in areas with redevelopment potential.
Community
Development
A Complete
In progress
Comments:
The City’s public GIS
website identifies
properties that are
listed as contaminated
by the Water Quality
Control Board.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS
2022
22-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
COTATI APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW EAGL EYE LLC TO PERFORM LEVEL 2 CANNABIS MANUFACTURING (STATE LICENSE TYPE 7) AT 531 MERCANTILE DRIVE (APN 144-010-045) 22-02
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF COTATI
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17 (LAND USE) OF THE COTATI MUNICIPAL CODE TO SUPPORT URBAN AGRICULTURE BY AMENDING TITLE 17 LAND USE BY AMENDING SECTIONS
17.22.020 ALLOWABLE LAND USES; 17.36.050 PARKING AND LOADING, NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES; 17.42.040 ANIMAL KEEPING; 17.42.130 OUTDOOR DISPLAYS AND SALES; 17.42.160 RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES; AND 17.90.020 DEFINITIONS; ADDING SECTIONS
17.42.062 COMMUNITY GARDENS AND 17.42.067 CROP PRODUCTION, HORTICULTURE, ORCHARD, VINEYARD; AND CHANGING THE ZONING OF THE VERONDA-FALLETTI RANCH PROPERTY (175 W. SIERRA AVENUE) FROM
NEIGHBORHOOD, LOW DENSITY (NL), TO OPEN SPACE, RECREATION (OSR) 22-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF COTATI
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17.24.020 (ALLOWABLE LAND USES) AND SECTION 17.24.030 (STANDARDS FOR ALL DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USES) OF THE COTATI
LAND USE CODE TO STREAMLINE THE REVIEW OF CERTAIN MULTIFAMILY
HOUSING PROJECTS AND REMOVE BARRIERS TO MULTIFAMILY HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT
22-04
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF COTATI RECOMMENDING AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 9.31 BY AMENDING SECTION 9.31.060 (PLACES WHERE SMOKING IS OPTIONAL); AMENDING TITLE 17, CHAPTER 17.22 BY AMENDING TABLE 2-2 (ALLOWABLE LAND USES) AND CHAPTER 17.42 BY AMENDING SECTION 17.42.200
(COMMERCIAL CANNABIS USES AND REQUIREMENTS); AMENDING
CHAPTER 17.90 (DEFINITIONS) AND ADOPTION OF EXEMPTION FINDINGS
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
22-05
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW FOR COTATI STATION APARTMENTS, A MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF 98 MULTI-FAMILY UNITS AND (APPROXIMATELY) 5,500 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE ON 2.42 ACRES, A PUBLIC PARK ON .49 ACRES, A COMMUNITY PARKING AREA ON .65 ACRES, TOGETHER WITH A DENSITY
BONUS, INCLUDING NECESSARY CONCESSIONS AND WAIVERS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT THE PROJECT. (APNS144-320-015, 016; 144-790-017; 144- 480-012; 144-320-028) FILE NO. PA21-16
22-06
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF COTATI FINDING THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ANNUAL AND MULTIPLE
YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CITY OF COTATI
GENERAL PLAN
22-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF COTATI
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17.24.020 (ALLOWABLE LAND USES), SECTION 17.42.180 (SERVICE STATIONS) AND CHAPTER 17.90 (DEFINITIONS) OF THE COTATI MUNICIPAL
CODE TO PROVIDE PROVISIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING AND
PROHIBIT SERVICE STATION FACILITIES THAT STORE, CONVEY OR DISPENSE
FOSSIL FUELS
22-08
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF COTATI
APPROVING A HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND A LOT LINE
ADJUSTMENT TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY HOME AND A DETACHED GARAGE AT 666 WEST SCHOOL STREET (APN 144-220-014) IN THE RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT. FILE NUMBER PA#21/12
22-09
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COTATI PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING
PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW, VARIANCES AND A USE PERMIT FOR THE COTATI HOTEL PROJECT CONSISTING OF A 153 ROOM HOTEL, A 7,250 SQUARE-FOOT COMMERCIAL BUILDING AND A 10,300 SQUARE-FOOT
OUTDOOR PEDESTRIAN PLAZA TOGETHER WITH, ALCOHOL SALES WITH
ENTERTAINMENT (NIGHT CLUB), AND OUTDOOR DINING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY (APNS 144-170-003, -005, & -010 / FILE# PA 22/06) 22-10
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF COTATI
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17 (LAND USE) OF THE COTATI MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH DESIGN STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF “WOONERFS” (MULTI-USE/MULTI-MODAL ZONES) WITHIN MULTIFAMILY, MIXED USE
AND OTHER PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS BY ADDING SECTION F TO CHAPTER 17.36.100 DRIVEWAYS AND SITE ACCESS AND AMENDING CHAPTER 17.90 (DEFINITIONS)
22-11
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF COTATI
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17 (LAND USE) OF THE COTATI MUNICIPAL CODE TO SUPPORT URBAN AGRICULTURE BY AMENDING TITLE 17 LAND USE SECTIONS 17.22.020 ALLOWABLE LAND USES, 17.36.050 PARKING AND LOADING, NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES, 17.42.040 ANIMAL KEEPING, 17.42.130 OUTDOOR DISPLAYS AND SALES, 17.42.160 RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES, 17.60.040 APPLICATION PREPARATION AND FILING,
17.62.030 LIMITED TERM PERMITS, 17.88.020 NOTICE OF HEARING, AND
17.90.020 DEFINITIONS; ADDING SECTIONS 17.42.220 COMMUNITY GARDENS, 17.42.230 MARKET GARDENS, AND 17.42.240 URBAN
AGRICULTURE STANDARDS; AND CHANGING THE ZONING OF 175 W.
SIERRA AVENUE (“THE VERONDA-FALLETTI RANCH PROPERTY”) FROM
NEIGHBORHOOD, LOW DENSITY (NL), TO OPEN SPACE, RECREATION (OSR) 22-12
RESOLUTION OF THE COTATI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
PRELIMINARY/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW AND A USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SANDELL DISTRIBUTION
WAREHOUSE BUILDING 2, 35,500 SQUARE-FEET IN SIZE TO BE
USED BY A MOVING AND STORAGE COMPANY WITH THE
OUTDOOR STORAGE OF PORTABLE STORAGE CONTAINERS
ON AN 8.48-ACRE VACANT PARCEL LOCATED AT 380
BLODGETT STREET, PA #22-03, APN 046-073-006
22-13
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF COTATI ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE SANDELL DISTRIBUTION
WAREHOUSE BUILDING 2 PROJECT LOCATED AT 380
BLODGETT STREET AND MAKING THE REQUIRED FINDINGS
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (PA#22-03)
22-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF COTATI RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17.22.020 (ALLOWABLE
LAND USES) AND CHAPTER 17.84 (APPEALS) OF THE COTATI
MUNICIPAL CODE TO REMOVE THE USE PERMIT
REQUIREMENT FOR PROPOSED MULTIFAMILY PROJECTS
LOCATED IN NM (NEIGHBORHOOD, MEDIUM DENSITY) AND NU
(NEIGHBORHOOD, URBAN) RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
AND REVISE THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR
APPEALS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED IN 2022 -- City of Cotati
Permit Type Status
Street
Number Street Name Issued Date
Completion
Date Valuation
22299 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 39 GEORGE ST 12/30/2022 2/22/2023 $14,977.15 22300 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 60 W COTATI AVE 12/22/2022 $1,920.00 22196 BUILDING Issued (Open) 298 E COTATI AVE 12/22/2022 $250,000.00 22123 BUILDING Issued (Open) 7600 COMMERCE BLVD 12/22/2022 $120,000.00 22292 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 8189 EL RANCHO DR 12/21/2022 1/26/2023 $1,400.00 22296 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 117 ORETSKY WAY 12/16/2022 $18,500.00 22295 BUILDING Issued (Open) 7530 COMMERCE BLVD 12/16/2022 $40,000.00 22297 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 423 MATTERI CIR 12/16/2022 $3,900.00 22290 BUILDING Complete 8734 LUND HILL LN 12/15/2022 2/27/2023 $4,000.00 22289 BUILDING RESIDENTIAL Complete 168 VALPARAISO AVE 12/15/2022 2/27/2023 $4,600.00 22283 BUILDING Issued (Open) 612 MCGINNIS CIR 12/14/2022 $120,000.00 22260 BUILDING Issued (Open) 8175 GRAVENSTEIN HWY 12/14/2022 $90,000.00 22288 SIGN Complete 8000 OLD REDWOOD HWY 12/13/2022 12/14/2022 $4,500.00 22294 BUILDING Complete 8199 EL RANCHO DR 12/13/2022 12/14/2022 $2,000.00 22287 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 66 CREEK CT 12/12/2022 2/27/2023 $7,545.05 22293 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 64 CHARLES ST 12/12/2022 $1,700.00 22291 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 3 GEORGE ST 12/12/2022 12/14/2022 $3,900.00 22284 BUILDING Issued (Open) 760 COHEN CT 12/7/2022 $6,509.47 22286 BUILDING Complete 88-90 E SIERRA AVE 12/7/2022 2/1/2023 $120,000.00 22279 BUILDING Issued (Open) 8540 PARK AVE 12/1/2022 $30,000.00 22280 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 8579 WREN DR 11/30/2022 $45,518.00 22282 BUILDING Complete 7118 MARSH WAY 11/29/2022 12/8/2022 $14,881.00 22281 BUILDING Complete 56 BENSON LN 11/28/2022 12/8/2022 $1,796.00 22264 RE ROOF Issued (Open) 6 RYAN LN 11/18/2022 $13,220.00 22270 BUILDING Complete 113 AGUIRRE WAY 11/18/2022 12/8/2022 $17,000.00 22271 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 80 W COTATI AVE 11/18/2022 1/23/2023 $20,171.60 22278 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 83 CREEK CT 11/18/2022 2/2/2023 $4,200.00 22268 BUILDING Complete 180 VALPARAISO AVE 11/18/2022 11/19/2022 $35,121.00 22274 BUILDING RESIDENTIAL Complete 183 E COTATI AVE 11/18/2022 12/19/2022 $21,000.00 22275 RE ROOF Complete 112 AGUIRRE WAY 11/18/2022 12/19/2022 $20,375.00 22276 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 39 GEORGE ST 11/18/2022 2/1/2023 $0.00 22273 BUILDING Issued (Open) 8254 HONOR PL 11/17/2022 $14,100.00 22246 BUILDING Issued (Open) 355 MAPLE AVE 11/17/2022 $26,085.00 22272 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 8259 OLD REDWOOD HWY 11/17/2022 11/17/2022 $1,500.00 22252 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 239 JOHN ROBERTS DR 11/17/2022 12/1/2022 $9,300.00 22256 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 203 MENDELSSOHN CT 11/16/2022 $0.00 22259 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 8238 WINDMILL FARMS 11/16/2022 $6,600.00 22266 RE ROOF Complete 8867 LEBEC LN 11/16/2022 12/8/2022 $13,294.00 22265 BUILDING Complete 6581 SANTERO WAY 11/16/2022 1/19/2023 $15,607.00 22262 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 385 AMBER LN 11/14/2022 12/21/2022 $7,500.00 22257 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 8457 LAKEWOOD AVE 11/14/2022 $0.00 22263 BUILDING Issued (Open) 385 AMBER LN 11/14/2022 $3,500.00 22261 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 681 PORTAL ST 11/14/2022 $100,000.00 22250 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 8511 CYPRESS AVE 11/14/2022 12/11/2022 $0.00 22242 BUILDING Issued (Open) 240 W COTATI OAKS 11/3/2022 $150,000.00 22254 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 320 LINCOLN AVE 11/3/2022 11/14/2022 $2,500.00 22253 RE ROOF Complete 539 W SIERRA AVE 11/3/2022 1/26/2023 $24,750.00 22251 BUILDING Complete 124 CHADWICK WAY 10/31/2022 12/22/2022 $2,000.00 22247 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 119 MACKLIN DR 10/27/2022 12/8/2022 $2,085.00 22249 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 21 WILLIAM ST 10/25/2022 11/7/2022 $1,300.00 22248 RE ROOF Complete 8557 LARCH AVE 10/24/2022 11/14/2022 $13,000.00 22181 BUILDING Issued (Open) 200 VALPARAISO AVE 10/24/2022 $65,000.00 22245 ELECTRICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 458 CHRISTENSEN CT 10/17/2022 10/20/2022 $650.00 22244 BUILDING Issued (Open) 64 CHARLES ST 10/13/2022 $77,500.00 22243 RE ROOF Complete 365 AMBER LN 10/13/2022 11/7/2022 $10,849.00 22241 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 8908 GRAVENSTEIN WAY 10/12/2022 $9,000.00 22240 GRADING Complete 380 BLODGETT ST 10/12/2022 10/21/2022 $10,000.00 22235 BUILDING Issued (Open) 939 E COTATI AVE 10/6/2022 $15,650.00 22237 BUILDING Complete 8080 SUNFLOWER DR 10/6/2022 10/20/2022 $7,678.00 22234 BUILDING Complete 211 MENDELSSOHN CT 10/5/2022 12/7/2022 $35,000.00 22233 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 117 CERVANTES CT 10/4/2022 1/13/2023 $63,706.00 22227 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 30 PINEWOOD WAY 10/3/2022 $15,537.00 22236 BUILDING Complete 55 CHARLES ST 10/3/2022 12/8/2022 $17,659.00 22176 BUILDING COMMERICIAL Complete 421 E COTATI AVE 9/27/2022 3/8/2023 $642,916.00 22232 ELECTRICAL RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 112 JAGLA ST 9/27/2022 $3,000.00 22178 SIGN Issued (Open) 7764 OLD REDWOOD HWY 9/26/2022 $4,300.00 22230 ELECTRICAL RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 8866 CYPRESS AVENUE 9/26/2022 $1,220.00 22228 BUILDING Complete 8520 PARK AVE 9/22/2022 12/28/2022 $50,000.00 22192 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 8508 LORETTO AVE 9/22/2022 11/14/2022 $19,000.00 22216 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 8438 LA SALLE AVE 9/21/2022 $30,387.39 22225 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 8417 HONOR PL 9/20/2022 10/3/2022 $30,211.00 22221 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 380 BLODGETT ST 9/19/2022 $40,000.00 22226 ELECTRICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 135 W COTATI OAKS 9/19/2022 9/26/2022 $400.00 22223 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 24 DYQUISTO WAY 9/15/2022 2/9/2023 $50,210.00 22224 ELECTRICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 642 MCGINNIS CIR 9/13/2022 12/22/2022 $22,061.00 22222 BUILDING Issued (Open) 332 E SCHOOL ST 9/13/2022 $300.00 22212 BUILDING Complete 618 MCGINNIS CIR 9/12/2022 1/18/2023 $110,000.00 22215 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 183 W COTATI OAKS 9/9/2022 $15,600.00 22218 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 8492 GRAVENSTEIN HWY 9/8/2022 9/19/2022 $200.00 22217 BUILDING Issued (Open) 681 PORTAL ST 9/8/2022 $58,500.00 22220 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 8412 HONOR PLACE 9/8/2022 $7,543.51 22219 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 434 MATTERI CIR 9/8/2022 9/19/2022 $3,500.00 22213 BUILDING Issued (Open) 106 PINEWOOD CT 9/7/2022 $11,000.00 22193 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 7981 OLD REDWOOD HWY 9/1/2022 $23,000.00 22214 BUILDING Complete 646 PORTAL ST 9/1/2022 9/26/2022 $60,750.00 22197 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 8555 LORETTO AVE 8/30/2022 10/19/2022 $45,823.99 22209 BUILDING Issued (Open) 119 MACKLIN DR 8/30/2022 $45,000.00 22199 SIGN Issued (Open) 380 BLODGETT ST 8/30/2022 $3,000.00 22204 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 8902 CLOTHIER LN 8/29/2022 11/9/2022 $13,000.00 22155 ELECTRICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 7921 REDWOOD DR 8/25/2022 11/17/2022 $25,000.00 22205 BUILDING Issued (Open) 622 MCGINNIS CIR 8/25/2022 $6,250.00 22211 BUILDING Complete 64 BENSON LANE 8/24/2022 11/9/2022 $18,000.00 22188 BUILDING Complete 303 LINCOLN AVE 8/24/2022 10/27/2022 $23,100.00 22210 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 6581 SANTERO WAY 8/22/2022 9/8/2022 $7,854.00 22208 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 8907 CLOTHIER LN 8/22/2022 $7,794.00 22206 ELECTRICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 8481 LINDEN AVE 8/18/2022 9/14/2022 $2,235.00 22207 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 123 KEPPEL WAY 8/18/2022 9/26/2022 $13,344.00 22198 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 8908 GRAVENSTEIN WAY 8/16/2022 9/8/2022 $12,160.00 22203 BUILDING Issued (Open) 123 KEPPEL WAY 8/15/2022 $14,850.00 22201 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 8704 CYPRESS AVE 8/15/2022 9/22/2022 $31,696.00 22190 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 209 HAHN WAY 8/11/2022 9/15/2022 $18,990.00 22202 BUILDING Complete 168 VALPARAISO AVE 8/11/2022 2/27/2023 $5,000.00 22177 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 8577 LARK DR 8/9/2022 $21,098.00 22040 BUILDING Issued (Open) 8710 CYPRESS AVE 8/9/2022 $60,000.00 22200 BUILDING Complete 216 MENDELSSOHN CT 8/9/2022 11/9/2022 $7,000.00 22185 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 8890 CYPRESS AVE 8/8/2022 8/23/2022 $22,950.00 22183 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 8593 CONDOR CT 8/8/2022 9/21/2022 $32,400.00 22195 BUILDING Complete 201 MENDELSSOHN CT 8/4/2022 10/6/2022 $13,150.00 22182 BUILDING Complete 813 RICHARDSON LN 8/4/2022 1/13/2023 $40,000.00 22194 BUILDING Complete 23 BAYTREE CT 8/4/2022 3/1/2023 $15,050.00 22186 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 11 GREENLEAF LN 8/4/2022 10/20/2022 $2,150.00 22191 ELECTRICAL RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 101 CHADWICK WAY 8/4/2022 $1,750.00 22187 ELECTRICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 8592 LAKEWOOD AVE 8/3/2022 8/25/2022 $2,900.00 22189 BUILDING Issued (Open) 107 AGUIRRE WAY 8/3/2022 $17,000.00 22184 BUILDING Complete 921 E COTATI AVE 7/20/2022 8/10/2022 $3,000.00 22180 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 8854 GRAVENSTEIN WAY 7/19/2022 8/10/2022 $4,000.00 22179 ELECTRICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 612 W COTATI AVE 7/18/2022 8/17/2022 $1,000.00 22175 BUILDING Complete 8690 NINA CT 7/14/2022 8/25/2022 $13,978.00 22174 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 251 LINCOLN AVE 7/11/2022 8/18/2022 $10,000.00 22173 BUILDING Issued (Open) 7968-8124 SUNFLOWER DR 7/11/2022 $41,361.00 22167 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 19 BAYTREE CT 7/7/2022 7/21/2022 $23,443.00 22166 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 8418 LA SALLE AVE 7/6/2022 $30,376.55 22171 BUILDING Complete 308 W COTATI AVE 7/5/2022 10/19/2022 $15,500.00 22164 ELECTRICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 80 HENRY ST 7/5/2022 7/21/2022 $4,400.00 22169 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 8373 WINDMILL FARMS 7/1/2022 8/10/2022 $2,850.50 22168 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 137 FLAMINGO RD 6/29/2022 8/22/2022 $2,500.00 22162 BUILDING Complete 102 VERONDA AVE 6/28/2022 8/11/2022 $23,279.00 22163 BUILDING Complete 125 FORNO WAY 6/28/2022 8/22/2022 $4,000.00 22165 BUILDING Complete 8507 CYPRESS AVE 6/28/2022 10/12/2022 $5,840.00 22102 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 6303 SANTERO WAY 6/28/2022 8/8/2022 $2,033.00 22153 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 403 W SIERRA AVE 6/27/2022 7/18/2022 $4,100.00 22160 BUILDING Complete 102 VERONDA AVE 6/27/2022 7/14/2022 $16,750.00 22159 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 8829 LUND HILL LN 6/23/2022 7/13/2022 $14,600.00 22158 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 8904 GRAVENSTEIN WAY 6/23/2022 $3,684.00 22126 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 145 KEYT WAY 6/22/2022 8/18/2022 $17,160.00 22151 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 417 MATTERI CIR 6/21/2022 $17,000.00 22004 BUILDING RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 8864 OLD REDWOOD HWY 6/21/2022 $75,000.00 22156 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 17 DYQUISTO WAY 6/21/2022 6/23/2022 $1,500.00 22144 BUILDING Complete 8202 EL RANCHO DR 6/20/2022 7/21/2022 $7,481.00 22145 BUILDING Complete 8204 EL RANCHO DR 6/20/2022 7/21/2022 $7,481.00 22154 BUILDING Issued (Open) 593 W COTATI AVE 6/20/2022 $500.00 22146 BUILDING Complete 8206 EL RANCHO DR 6/20/2022 7/21/2022 $7,481.00 22143 BUILDING Complete 8200 EL RANCHO DR 6/20/2022 7/21/2022 $7,481.00 22142 BUILDING Complete 8196 EL RANCHO DR. 6/20/2022 7/21/2022 $7,481.00 22141 BUILDING Complete 8194 EL RANCHO DR 6/20/2022 7/21/2022 $7,481.00 22140 BUILDING Complete 8192 EL RANCHO DR 6/20/2022 7/21/2022 $7,481.00 22152 BUILDING Issued (Open) 250/252 W COTATI AVE 6/20/2022 $12,750.00 22147 BUILDING Complete 8208 EL RANCHO DR 6/20/2022 7/21/2022 $7,481.00 22148 BUILDING Complete 8212 EL RANCHO DR 6/20/2022 7/21/2022 $7,481.00 22150 BUILDING Complete 8224 EL RANCHO DR 6/20/2022 7/21/2022 $7,481.00 22149 BUILDING Complete 8218 EL RANCHO DR 6/20/2022 7/21/2022 $7,481.00 22124 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 445 PORTAL ST 6/8/2022 $7,000.00 22128 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 8150 LA PLAZA 6/8/2022 $0.00 22071 BUILDING COMMERICIAL Issued (Open) 380 BLODGETT ST 6/7/2022 $7,886,000.00 22138 BUILDING Complete 8140 CLIFFORD ST 6/1/2022 10/12/2022 $11,850.00 22139 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 6303 SANTERO WAY 6/1/2022 8/8/2022 $23,000.00 22137 BUILDING Complete 150 W SIERRA AVE 6/1/2022 7/14/2022 $7,850.00 22136 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 109 ORETSKY WAY 5/31/2022 6/8/2022 $2,200.00 22133 ELECTRICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 8144 SUNFLOWER DR 5/31/2022 6/23/2022 $3,750.00 22134 BUILDING Complete 8216 WINDMILL FARMS 5/26/2022 6/9/2022 $5,000.00 22132 ELECTRICAL RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 475 E COTATI AVE 5/26/2022 $3,492.00 22131 BUILDING Complete 163 MYRTLE AVE 5/24/2022 1/11/2023 $13,787.00 22130 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 126 FLAMINGO RD 5/23/2022 $3,000.00 22129 BUILDING Complete 446 MATTERI CIR 5/23/2022 6/8/2022 $24,648.00 22120 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 8591 WREN DR 5/17/2022 7/20/2022 $1,800.00 22121 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 8591 WREN DR 5/17/2022 7/20/2022 $1,500.00 22122 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 9 GREENLEAF LN 5/17/2022 6/2/2022 $3,000.00 22127 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 8181 WOODLAND HILLS 5/17/2022 $5,000.00 22125 BUILDING Complete 202 AGUIRRE WAY 5/17/2022 6/15/2022 $24,008.44 22077 BUILDING RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 8845 LUND HILL LN 5/9/2022 $25,000.00 22119 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 64 KINGSTON LN 5/9/2022 5/19/2022 $875.00 22118 DEMOLITION Issued (Open) 421 E COTATI AVE 5/9/2022 $22,000.00 22109 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 446 MATTERI CIR 5/5/2022 6/9/2022 $17,000.00 22099 ELECTRICAL RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 403 W COTATI AVE 5/5/2022 $1,500.00 22090 BUILDING Complete 99 PAGE ST 5/3/2022 12/7/2022 $185,000.00 22115 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 128 JAGLE ST 5/3/2022 6/9/2022 $11,999.00 22111 BUILDING Complete 99 PAGE ST 5/3/2022 12/7/2022 $46,800.00 22117 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 104 ORETSKY WAY 5/2/2022 5/19/2022 $9,300.00 22116 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 7800 OLD REDWOOD HWY 5/2/2022 2/27/2023 $25,000.00 22110 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 109 FALCON DR 4/28/2022 $4,300.00 22114 BUILDING Complete 8055 OLD REDWOOD HWY 4/28/2022 6/8/2022 $33,135.00 22113 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 204 AGUIRRE CT 4/27/2022 6/8/2022 $3,500.00 22112 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 8564 CYPRESS AVE 4/26/2022 5/4/2022 $8,000.00 22108 BUILDING Complete 243 AGUIRRE WAY 4/25/2022 6/8/2022 $15,000.00 22105 BUILDING Issued (Open) 640 E COTATI AVE 4/25/2022 $2,000.00 22104 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 8128 SUNFLOWER DR 4/25/2022 5/23/2022 $7,285.03 22106 DEMOLITION Issued (Open) 590 W COTATI AVE 4/25/2022 $3,000.00 22107 BUILDING Issued (Open) 556 E COTATI AVE 4/25/2022 $3,500.00 22055 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 28 RYAN LN 4/21/2022 10/25/2022 $5,500.00 22056 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 30 RYAN LN 4/21/2022 10/25/2022 $5,500.00 22057 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 32 RYAN LN 4/21/2022 10/25/2022 $5,500.00 22058 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 34 RYAN LN 4/21/2022 10/25/2022 $5,500.00 22059 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 36 RYAN LN 4/21/2022 10/25/2022 $5,500.00 22098 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 38 LIPTON WAY 4/21/2022 5/5/2022 $15,328.00 22103 BUILDING Complete 8467 LINDEN AVE 4/21/2022 4/28/2022 $15,800.00 22100 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 612 MCGINNIS CIR 4/20/2022 6/8/2022 $6,600.00 22101 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 649 WILFORD CIR 4/20/2022 5/4/2022 $3,500.00 22097 BUILDING Issued (Open) 401 CHRISTENSEN LN 4/12/2022 $13,000.00 22088 BUILDING Issued (Open) 9020 WATER RD 4/12/2022 $190,000.00 22095 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 11 BAYTREE CT 4/11/2022 5/12/2022 $2,098.00 22064 SIGN Issued (Open) 7700 OLD REDWOOD HWY 4/8/2022 $4,500.00 22094 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 6305 SANTERO WAY 4/6/2022 $6,650.00 22096 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 16 LOMA LINDA DR 4/6/2022 $33,000.00 22089 BUILDING Complete 8189 LA PLAZA 3/30/2022 5/5/2022 $11,850.00 22091 BUILDING Complete 114 PINEWOOD CT 3/30/2022 4/6/2022 $6,350.00 22092 ELECTRICAL RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 8099 LA PLAZA 3/30/2022 $16,824.28 22093 ELECTRICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 6110 LOCUST AVE 3/30/2022 4/21/2022 $3,000.00 22087 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 206 W COTATI OAKS 3/30/2022 6/20/2022 $8,000.00 22086 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 432 HOUSER ST 3/28/2022 8/25/2022 $9,758.00 22082 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 150 KEYT WAY 3/24/2022 5/2/2022 $12,240.00 22084 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 112 CHADWICK WAY 3/24/2022 8/29/2022 $11,300.00 22012 BUILDING Complete 104 FORNO WAY 3/22/2022 12/21/2022 $50,000.00 22085 BUILDING Complete 8705 GRAVENSTEIN WAY 3/22/2022 4/6/2022 $9,000.00 22081 BUILDING Complete 427 CHRISTENSEN LN 3/21/2022 5/5/2022 $14,950.00 22083 BUILDING Complete 117 FALCON DR 3/21/2022 4/11/2022 $10,000.00 22080 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 14 PINEWOOD WAY 3/21/2022 5/9/2022 $10,600.00 22075 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 8510 LORETTO AVE 3/14/2022 4/14/2022 $12,000.00 22078 BUILDING Issued (Open) 320 W COTATI AVE 3/14/2022 $1,500.00 22074 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 711 W SCHOOL ST 3/14/2022 5/11/2022 $27,300.00 22079 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 550 W SCHOOL ST 3/14/2022 4/27/2022 $16,907.08 22076 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 850 E COTATI AVENUE 3/10/2022 4/6/2022 $4,700.00 22073 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 61 CREEK CT 3/10/2022 3/16/2022 $2,000.00 22072 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 8508 LORETTO AVE 3/10/2022 4/14/2022 $12,000.00 22068 RE ROOF Complete 310 W SIERRA AVE 3/9/2022 5/5/2022 $10,200.00 22069 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 570 E COTATI AVE 3/8/2022 6/16/2022 $2,500.00 22070 BUILDING Complete 223 WILFORD LN 3/7/2022 3/14/2022 $8,500.00 21336 BUILDING Complete 8000 OLD REDWOOD HWY 3/3/2022 4/20/2022 $56,000.00 22067 BUILDING Complete 12 AHLSTROM DR 3/1/2022 3/2/2022 $0.01 22062 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 108 ORETSKY WAY 3/1/2022 $6,572.00 22066 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 651 PORTAL ST 3/1/2022 3/24/2022 $950.00 22063 SIGN Complete 8145 GRAVENSTEIN HWY 3/1/2022 9/29/2022 $12,000.00 22045 BUILDING Complete 6815 REDWOOD DR. 3/1/2022 3/16/2022 $12,000.00 22060 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 160 WILFORD LN 2/28/2022 $32,810.00 22065 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 7500 BATKIN CT 2/28/2022 $0.00 22030 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 39 MEADOWBROOK CT 2/24/2022 3/17/2022 $1,800.00 22051 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 41 MEADOWBROOK CT 2/24/2022 $1,800.00 22052 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 207 WILFORD LN 2/24/2022 4/21/2022 $6,000.00 22061 RE ROOF Complete 194 WILFORD LN 2/24/2022 3/17/2022 $14,465.00 22049 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 8708 CYPRESS AVE 2/23/2022 5/23/2022 $21,310.00 22054 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 8806 CLOTHIER LN 2/23/2022 5/12/2022 $12,600.00 22043 BUILDING Issued (Open) 7971 OLD REDWOOD HWY 2/22/2022 $7,000.00 22053 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 28 ARBOR CT 2/22/2022 3/16/2022 $6,300.00 22008 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 183 ROBIN AVE 2/22/2022 2/25/2022 $555.00 22031 BUILDING Complete 7996 SUNFLOWER DR 2/17/2022 3/28/2022 $2,950.00 22048 BUILDING Complete 10 PINEWOOD WAY 2/17/2022 2/28/2022 $900.00 22047 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 7609 EICKMEYER CT 2/17/2022 6/15/2022 $21,100.00 22044 Complete 8734 LUND HILL LN 2/16/2022 12/19/2022 $3,000.00 22046 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 332 E SCHOOL ST 2/16/2022 4/7/2022 $10,700.00 21258 BUILDING Complete 481 AARON ST 2/15/2022 10/5/2022 $90,000.00 22042 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 8503 DORFMAN DR 2/15/2022 6/9/2022 $1,800.00 22038 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 8483 LARCH AVE 2/15/2022 1/4/2023 $4,200.00 22041 BUILDING Issued (Open) 320 W COTATI AVE 2/15/2022 $2,000.00 22036 BUILDING Complete 903-907 E COTATI AVE 2/10/2022 11/28/2022 $15,306.25 22037 BUILDING Complete 909-915 E COTATI AVE 2/10/2022 11/28/2022 $24,193.75 22035 BUILDING Complete 204 SKILLING CT 2/9/2022 3/14/2022 $5,750.00 22033 BUILDING Issued (Open) 325 LINCOLN AVE 2/3/2022 $5,000.00 22034 BUILDING Complete 15 BAYTREE CT 2/3/2022 4/20/2022 $20,000.00 22032 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 8577 CYPRESS AVE 2/3/2022 3/30/2022 $34,325.00 22021 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 7 BAYTREE CT 1/31/2022 3/2/2022 $1,500.00 22020 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 194 WILFORD LN 1/31/2022 3/24/2022 $26,806.00 22029 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 201 W SIERRA AVE 1/27/2022 1/31/2022 $5,000.00 22027 BUILDING Complete 770-786 E COTATI AVE 1/26/2022 11/28/2022 $31,804.00 22026 BUILDING Complete 788-800 E COTATI AVE 1/26/2022 11/28/2022 $28,821.00 22022 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 120 ORETSKY WAY 1/26/2022 2/23/2022 $18,254.00 22025 BUILDING Complete 802-804 E COTATI AVE 1/26/2022 11/28/2022 $26,337.00 22023 BUILDING Complete 806-818 E COTATI AVE 1/26/2022 11/28/2022 $9,938.00 22024 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 146 KEYT WAY 1/25/2022 3/9/2022 $15,000.00 22018 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 8326 WINDMILL FARMS 1/25/2022 11/2/2022 $4,200.00 22019 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 117 PINEWOOD CT 1/24/2022 2/25/2022 $5,400.00 21239 BUILDING Complete 1 TREBINO CT 1/19/2022 3/30/2022 $15,000.00 22001 ELECTRICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 175 W SIERRA AVE 1/19/2022 2/2/2022 $2,200.00 21315 BUILDING Issued (Open) 216 AGUIRRE WAY 1/13/2022 $12,000.00 22016 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 119 ORETSKY WAY 1/13/2022 $8,297.00 22014 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 228 W COTATI AVE 1/13/2022 $9,500.00 22017 BUILDING Complete 120 KEPPEL WAY 1/13/2022 5/5/2022 $13,650.00 22010 BUILDING Complete 119 MACKLIN DR 1/13/2022 12/8/2022 $17,000.00 21341 BUILDING Complete 20 RYAN LN 1/13/2022 2/16/2022 $9,000.00 21240 BUILDING Complete 201 W SIERRA AVE 1/11/2022 1/18/2022 $0.01 22007 BUILDING Issued (Open) 201 W SIERRA AVE 1/11/2022 $20,000.00 22015 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 233 VERONDA AVE 1/11/2022 4/28/2022 $19,294.69 22011 ELECTRICAL RESIDENTIAL Complete 7715 FRENGLE CT 1/10/2022 1/31/2022 $7,000.00 22013 MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL Issued (Open) 313 EAGLE DR 1/10/2022 $9,031.80 22009 BUILDING Complete 8591 LAKEWOOD AVE 1/10/2022 11/10/2022 $12,600.00 22005 PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL Complete 175 W SIERRA AVE 1/10/2022 1/19/2022 $2,500.00 21334 BUILDING Complete 449 CHRISTENSEN LN 1/6/2022 1/31/2022 $12,901.00 22003 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 16 GILMAN RANCH RD 1/6/2022 3/14/2022 $21,300.00 22006 BUILDING Complete 600 W SCHOOL ST 1/6/2022 9/29/2022 $30,500.00 21342 BUILDING Complete 90 JAGLA ST 1/5/2022 2/23/2022 $40,000.00 22002 SOLAR RESIDENTIAL Complete 8591 LAKEWOOD AVE 1/4/2022 1/26/2023 $18,200.00 21331 BUILDING Issued (Open) 8365 WINDMILL FARMS 1/4/2022 $9,654.00 Urban Agriculture Standards and Requirements
1 Urban Agriculture in Cotati includes Market Gardens, Community Gardens, and Crop Production. Market Gardens are small-scale gardening or farming operations for sale or donation allowed on all residential properties. Community Gardens are shared gardens to grow food for personal use or donation. Crop Production is commercial agriculture that is subject to a Use Permit, public hearing process, and conditions of approval.
Market Gardens:
The property must be residentially-zoned (NU, NM, NL, RR, or RVL), with at least 1 dwelling unit as its primary use.
The permitted cultivation area is ½ acre maximum (may be non-contiguous on the site). Cultivated areas must be set back 5 feet from any property line that is within 30 feet of a residential structure on another property.
Mechanical equipment is limited to that typically used in a residential setting, and is limited to the hours of 9am-5pm. An exception is that heavier equipment may be used up to 3 days per year for site preparation activities, limited to the hours of 9am-5pm. Commercial egg production is allowed, with a limit of 20 hens per property, and subject to the standards of Cotati Municipal Code (CMC) Section 17.42.040. Market Gardens may also operate an on-site Garden Stand that meets the following:
o Sells produce, eggs, and/or prepared “Cottage Food” items grown and produced on-site or on an adjacent site.
o Operates a maximum of 3 days per week, between 9am and 7pm. o Maximum 100 square feet in size.
o Located on private property out of the public right-of-way. o Removed from view of the public when not in operation. o Provides 2 parking spaces minimum, located either on-street adjacent to the property, or off-street out of the public right-of-way. Market Gardens require review and a zoning clearance from the City of Cotati, although there is no fee or planning permit required. Call the Community Development Department at 707-665-3636 for more information.
Crop Production:
Allowed only in the Rural Residential (RR) and Residential Very Low (RVL) zoning districts, with a Use Permit. The Use Permit fee is discounted by 50% to support agricultural uses within the city. Public hearing notices shall be sent to addresses within a 600’ radius of the subject property to notify interested/adjacent residents.
Urban Agriculture Standards and Requirements
2 Crop Production, continued
Operational standards are determined on a case-by-case basis and set forth in the Permit. Commercial egg production is allowed, with a limit of 20 hens per property, and subject to the standards of CMC Section 17.42.040.
May operate Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs. May operate an on-site Produce Stand with a Use Permit and subject to the following:
o Sells produce, eggs, and/or prepared “Cottage Food” items grown and produced on-site or on an adjacent site.
o May sell incidental items that are not produced on-site or at an adjacent site, up to a limit of 10% of sales area or gross sales receipts, whichever is less. o May be up to 400 square feet in size, located out of the public right-of-way. o Must provide a minimum of 3 off-street parking spaces or 1 space per 150 square feet, whichever is greater. See further details in CMC Section 17.36.050.
Community Gardens
Community Gardens are allowed in all residential zoning districts. City of Cotati review and zoning clearance is required, although there is no fee or planning permit required.
Please see CMC 17.42.220 or contact the Community Development Department at 707- 665-3636 for more information.
General Standards for all Urban Agriculture Uses
Must adhere to standards and certification/registration requirements set by all applicable County and State departments.
Shall not adversely affect the livability or appropriate development of adjacent properties and the surrounding neighborhood in terms of noise, water runoff, pesticide runoff, equipment operation, hours of operation, odor, vermin, security, or vehicular traffic. Pesticides, herbicides, rodenticides, and synthetic fertilizers are strongly discouraged, and if used, shall not adversely impact adjacent properties or the surrounding neighborhood, including overspray, drift, dust, fumes, odors, runoff, soil contamination, plant contamination, or other negative impacts. Such use shall also not be allowed to contaminate the soil of the subject property or any adjacent properties. Water conservation practices must be followed, in accordance with CMC Section 13.30 and State of California Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO) standards. Compost piles and containers must be set back at least 20 feet from dwellings on adjacent properties.
The above is a summary of requirements and standards for Urban Agriculture uses. For more details, refer the Cotati Municipal Code or contact the City of Cotati’s Community Development Department at 707-665-3636.
Woonerf Standards for New Development
1 Updated December 15, 2022
Effective November 24, 2022, each new multifamily residential development in Cotati is required to contain one or more woonerfs--internal driveways designed as shared multimodal spaces that function as recreation and/or social spaces for residents. Pedestrians and bicycles have priority in woonerfs, and motor vehicles are subject to traffic calming and reduced speed limits so that drivers slow down and proceed with caution to allow all users to feel welcome and safe.
Please note that this document is a
summary of the Woonerf Standards.
Refer to the “Woonerf Objective
Design Standards” and Cotati
Municipal Code Section 17.36.100F
for full details, and contact the
Department of Community
Development at 707-665-3636 to
discuss the application of the Woonerf
Standards to your project.
All internal driveways in a
multifamily residential
development shall be designed as
woonerfs, except those with heavy
vehicular circulation. To the extent
possible, developments shall be
designed to distribute motor
vehicle traffic so that internal
driveways are suitable for
woonerfs.
Woonerfs may accommodate oneor two-way traffic
Woonerf design standards are intended to be applied to driveways located near residential unit entries, common areas, and other amenities. Each woonerf shall have a clear entrance and exit delineated with signage, a change in pavement texture or color, and traffic calming features.
Example of Woonerf Design
Woonerf Standards for New Development
2 Updated December 15, 2022
Woonerf entrances must be located at least 20 feet from an intersection with a public street or non-woonerf driveway, or 60 feet from an arterial street. The minimum length of a woonerf is 60 feet. The woonerf width should vary along its length to provide for traffic calming, seating, other amenities, and safe motor vehicle passing.
Woonerfs shall not have continuous curbs; rather, varying pavement, planters, decorative bollards, and other features shall be used to exclude automobiles from pedestrian-only areas.
Traffic calming features must be located at least every 100 feet within the woonerf, and forward visibility for motorists shall be limited to the extent possible by chicanes, landscaped planters, or other traffic calming features. The speed limit within a woonerf shall be
posted at 8 miles per hour.
Each woonerf shall incorporate a variety of
amenities, including outdoor seating,
landscaping, bicycle parking, and
pedestrian scale lighting. Seating areas
shall be provided at a minimum of every
100 feet. Play areas and equipment,
drinking fountains, trash and recycling
receptacles, and other amenities may also
be provided.
The woonerf surface shall be constructed
of decorative stamped, scored, and/or colored asphalt or concrete. Intermittent automobile parking is allowed within a woonerf, with parallel parking preferred. Tandem parking in front of garages, and parking within 35 feet of woonerf entrances/exits, is not allowed. Parking spaces shall be delineated by elements such as bollards and landscaping.
Emergency vehicle access is required as determined by the Fire Marshal.
Woonerf Signage
HOW MUCH DOES A 1-PERCENT SALES TAX COST ME?
A 1-percent sales tax adds $1 on a $100 purchase for some purchases. Purchases such as food and medicine are exempted from the sales tax. Some of the largest sales tax sources in Cotati include Lowes, Oliver’s Market, and our gas stations, collect a significant portion of their sales taxes from visitors to Cotati, which benefits our residents and the visitors who use the City services and infrastructure. The revenue from Measure S is used to protect the essential services Cotati residents rely on and assist in the implementation of key improvements desired by the community.
DO FUNDS FROM MEASURE S STAY IN COTATI?
Yes. Measure S funds stay local. Measure S Sales Tax dollars cannot be taken by the State and can only be spent for Cotati and its residents.
WHAT DOES THIS LOCAL SOURCE OF FUNDING PROVIDE FOR COTATI? The City of Cotati uses the funds from Measure S to maintain essential City services for our community. Essential City services include the core services needed to run a City, including improved community services, preserving our local police department, recreational opportunities, and maintenance of public
infrastructure, including streets and pothole repair. With the additional public safety funding, it also increases the number of officers on duty and helps maintain crime prevention and investigation services. Measure S can also be used to leverage grant funds and key infrastructure projects such as street maintenance, storm drain maintenance, and improvements to parks and other City facilities.
WHAT OVERSIGHT PROVISIONS ARE IN PLACE?
The City has established an independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee that meets annually to review expenditures for Measure S and help make sure that every penny supports voter-approved priorities. This committee is an advisory body comprised of five members that are appointed by the City Council in a public process. Their involvement will help ensure that funds will continue to be spent responsibly on services provided by the City for purposes that benefit the citizens of Cotati.
Additionally, all receipts of funds and expenditures are subject to audit by an independent auditing firm. The audited statements of revenues and uses are included within the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the excerpted statement is included within this annual report.
Cotati Police Department
WHAT MAKES UP THE TOTAL SALES TAX RATE?
As of June 30, 2022, the total sales tax rate in Cotati was 9.50% and is broken by recipients as follows:
California Sales and Use Tax Rates as of April 1, 2022
State 6.000%
County Transportation Funds 0.250%
Local-City of Cotati (Bradley Burns) 1.000%
Total State-Wide Sales and Use Tax Rate 7.250%
County* 1.250%
Measure S (formally Measure G) 1.000%
Total Sales Tax Rate in Cotati 9.500%
Detail of County Special Taxes
Sonoma County Library Maintenance Restoration Enhancement Act (SCLM) 0.125% Sonoma County Parks & Safety TT (SCPS) 0.125%
Sonoma County Mental Health & Homeless Services (SOMT) 0.250% Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) 0.250%
Fractional Code - SMART in Sonoma County (SMRT) 0.250%
Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District (SAPD) 0.250% Total 1.500%
State-Sales and Use
Tax, 6.00% State-County
Transportation
Funds, 0.25%
Local-City of Cotati
(Bradley Burns),
1.00%
County-Various
Special Sales Taxes,
1.25%
Local-Measure S,
1.00%
Breakdown of Cotati Sales Tax Rate
SUMMARY OF PUBLIC BENEFIT
In 2021/22 the City received $3,170,507 in Measure S funding. The passage of Measure S continues to stabilize the City budget and allowed the City to deliver on the expectations and desires of our community. This includes enhanced services in public safety and infrastructure maintenance, as well as continuing Recreation department and all their programing, which was made possible by Measure G, and is the reason the City can make significant investments in streets repaving, traffic safety, and building and park improvements.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Without a positive sense of public safety in our community, it can be difficult to bring in new business or families.
Measure S continues to enable the City to preserve our own Police Department by funding core operations and enabling key improvements to public safety, including hiring a full-time police officer and adding a traffic officer assignment starting in FY 2014/15. The City also added a Police Services Aide and a full-time dispatcher, as well as continuing to fund ongoing departmental operations. Maintaining the local police department also opened the opportunity to provide emergency dispatch services to Sonoma State University. The revenue from this shared services agreement has also allowed the hiring and continuation of an additional police officer and a part time dispatcher since FY 2017/18.
Other elements of the public safety program are intended to improve community safety. This includes things such as street safety and lighting projects.
The City Council’s primary focus during FY 2021/22 was to continue to improve the overall level of public safety services in the City while supporting continued covid operations. The following is a summary of Measure S expenditures under the Public Safety Program:
1. The City continued to fund ongoing operations to preserve our local Police Department.
2. Completed installation of the backup emergency equipment, including updating the Civic Center generator to ensure continuous backup power during emergencies.
3. Investment in green energy by purchasing and upfitting the departments first all-electric police vehicle and related charging infrastructure to support future vehicle replacements.
4. Continued work with the California Office Of Traffic Safety and finalization of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plans and support the Engineering Department with the finalization of the Local Road Safety Plan.
5. Collaborated with Rohnert Park and Petaluma People Services to establish Specialized Assistance For Everyone (SAFE) Team services which provide emergency crisis response to our community.
6. Continued investments in traffic safety with the installation of RRFB lighting at Benson Lane at Laguna Creek, replacing the signal controller cabinet at ORH and Valparaiso which allows for a Battery Backup system with a generator hookup, as well as visual impaired features and pedestrian crossing timing safety enhancement. Additionally, we completed the install of the 4th and final video detection camera at ORH so they can detect vehicles and bicycles and advanced detection.
STREET, SIDEWALK, AND STORM DRAINAGE
The community expects and depends on well-maintained city streets, streetlights, traffic signals, sidewalks, and storm drains. Well-maintained roadways are safer and improve the visual appeal of our city. It is critical to be able to leverage available grants to bring in additional funds to benefit our community. In addition, to save money overall, it is critical to fund road maintenance early to prevent expensive repairs and reconstruction of our streets later.
The City Council’s primary focus during FY 2021/22 was to complete outstanding projects while continuing to invest in new improvements, all of which benefit the City with improved levels of maintenance in the streets, sidewalks, and storm drain systems. In any given fiscal year, construction projects will often carry across fiscal years, as the June 30 fiscal year end is in the middle of the construction season. Therefore, it is expected that each year the ratio of services and capital projects/equipment will fluctuate with the timing of project construction.
The following is a summary of Measure S expenditures under the Street, Sidewalk, and Storm Drain Program:
1. Continued funding of ongoing and improved services, including the full-time civil engineer, and continuing enhanced traffic signal, streetlight, and roadway landscape maintenance.
2. Initiated design for the 2023 Street Construction and Improvement Project (Redwood Drive) to be completed in 2024.
3. Continued design and coordination with the state on the 2020 Street Construction and Improvements (Quick Strike)Project and consists of rehabilitating La Plaza and West Sierra Avenue and bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements. This project is available for grant funds due to matching contributions available due to Measure S.
4. Completed the construction on the 2022 Street Construction and Improvement Project (Birds Section) this project was the primarily the rehabilitation and street improvements on streets on either side of Myrtle Avenue, and Old Redwood Hwy between Valparaiso and Eucalyptus Avenue.
5. Completed design and started construction on the 2021 Street Construction & Improvement Project (West Side Project). This project involves roadway rehabilitation and street improvements on West Cotati Avenue, West School Street, Clifford Street, Richardson Lane, and portions of Old Redwood Highway (between Myrtle and Page), Condor Court, Robin Avenue, and John Roberts Drive.
6. Completed design for phase two Wayfinding Signage, Gateway signage program, and Mosaic Bench at Old Redwood Highway and Highway 116.
2022 Street Construction Improvement Project
2022 Construction Improvement (West Side)
Quick Strike Project
PARKS AND LANDSCAPING
The City operates and maintains many public parks, including La Plaza Park, Falletti Park, Draper Park, Kotate Park, Sunflower Park, Delano Park, Putnam Park, Mini Park, and the Santero Way Park. Parks provide key recreational opportunities for our residents, are local landmarks, and provide a venue for numerous community events.
The City Council’s focus during FY 2021/22 was to continue to improve the overall level of maintenance; improve existing facilities; and add high impact/low-cost safety improvements and amenities. The following is a summary of Measure S expenditures under the Park/Landscape Program:
1. Funded ongoing operations, including the cost of a full-time maintenance worker.
2. Implemented design work into bids for contracts for the Kotate Park playground and picnic areas, as the first of many capital projects from the Parks Capital Plan.
3. Funding Operations and Maintenance at the Veronda-Falletti Ranch.
4. Continued maintenance of parks and clearing vegetation.
5. Continued conducting of Creek Cleanups.
PUBLIC BUILDING
The City operates and maintains several public buildings to conduct public meetings and provide core services to the community, including City Hall, Ray Miller Community Center and Cotati Room, Public Works Corporation Yard, Police Department, and the Cotati Train Depot.
The City Council’s primary focus during FY 2021/21 was to continue to improve the overall level of maintenance of the City Buildings. The following is a summary of Measure S expenditures under the Public Building Program:
1. Funded ongoing building operational costs.
2. Continued to fund building official inspection services and code enforcement.
3. Funded maintenance and repairs of building equipment.
4. Finalized reroofing of the Community Center as a part of the Civic Center refurbishment project.
5. Initiated design on the window replacement project for both City Hall and the Civic Center.
RECREATION
During the recession and the ensuing budget cuts, the City’s Recreation Programs were eliminated. Since then, it has been a goal of the City Council to bring back the Recreation Department once the City was financially able to support this program. The Recreation Department includes a variety of classes, workshops, camps and events for all ages, as well as management of city facilities and parks for public use. The Recreation Department provides an opportunity to bring the public together for positive, healthy activities and provide a sense of community. The following is a summary of Measure S expenditures under Recreation for FY 2021/22:
1. Funded full-time Recreation Manager, Recreation and Facilities Coordinator as well as seasonal employment for up to six part-time camp staff to assist with special recreation programs.
2. Continued expansion and support of community communication through social network services and in person community outreach.
3. Funded all services and supplies needed to support the growing programs. In Fiscal Year 2021/22 , the following is a summary of Recreation programming and events:
a. Bunny Brunch
b. Staffed Free Children’s Summer Lunch
Program
c. Cotati Candyland downtown trick or
treating event
d. Promote & support Cotati Shop & Stroll
e. Promote & support Cotati Farmers
Market
f. Bunny Grams
g. Valentine Grams
h. Counselor in Training Program
i. Community Yard Sale
j. Drive in Movies
k. Movies in the Park
l. Promote & Support National Night Out
m. Holiday Tree Lighting
n. Breakfast with Santa
o. Promote & support the bike-to-work day.
p. Contracted camps including Several
Farmster Camp Programs at Falletti
Ranch
Farmers Market
Camp Cotati Valentine Grams
Bunny Brunch
SUMMARY
In FY 2021/22 , the City undertook a total of $1,619,179 in ongoing and improved services and $1,551,328 in capital improvements and equipment. During this fiscal year, the focus was on continued preparation for continued significant capital projects for construction, as well as completion of key projects which started during fiscal year 2020/21. The City is proud of the safety improvements both planned and implemented as well as the streets revitalization investments made and in design during the fiscal year. The City looks forward to using Measure S to continue to provide many more critical infrastructure projects as well as continued improved services to our citizens.
Measure S continues to be critical for funding essential city services and infrastructure projects. The City is actively working to promote economic development within Cotati to expand and diversify the tax base to provide more longterm revenue stability. The combination of dedicated local revenue from Measure S and a growing local economy provide the local revenue to deliver the services and infrastructure that the citizens of Cotati desire.
Cotati Candyland
Compost Bucket Giveaway
Measure S
Financial Summary
FY 2014/15 FY 2015/16 FY 2016/17 FY 2017/18 FY 2018/19 FY 2019/20 FY 2020/21 FY 2021/22 Combined FY Cumulative Percentage Usage
GROSS MEASURE G/S REVENUE $ 1,344,594 $ 1,991,285 $ 2,120,557 $ 2,148,886 $ 2,557,335 $ 2,558,612 $ 2,954,366 $ 3,184,677 $ 18,860,312 100.00% Less: State Administration Fees Expense (4,650) (12,900) (14,230) (12,550) (12,670) (12,750) (11,820) $ (14,170) (95,740) 0.51% NET TOTAL REVENUES $ 1,339,944 $ 1,978,385 $ 2,106,327 $ 2,136,336 $ 2,544,665 $ 2,545,862 $ 2,942,546 $ 3,170,507 $ 18,764,572 99.49% Street, Sidewalk, and Stormdrain Program $ 492,860 $ 855,352 $ 754,349 $ 566,980 $ 834,890 $ 962,870 $ 1,061,585 $ 1,328,868 $ 6,857,754 36.43% Operations & Maintenance 144,415 121,663 152,067 324,765 262,772 78,123 137,191 154,478 1,375,475 7.31% Capital Improvements & Equipment 348,445 733,689 602,282 242,215 572,118 884,747 924,393 1,174,390 5,482,279 29.12% Public Safety Program $ 559,443 $ 685,633 $ 729,034 $ 952,363 $ 784,420 $ 906,786 $ 1,020,913 $ 1,020,889 $ 6,659,480 35.37% Operations & Maintenance 518,426 641,610 717,556 896,550 740,094 755,849 835,908 858,950 5,964,944 31.68% Capital Improvements & Equipment 41,017 44,023 11,478 55,813 44,326 150,936 185,004 161,939 694,536 3.69% Recreation Program $ - $ 52,487 $ 123,773 $ 187,557 $ 256,079 $ 264,464 $ 278,732 $ 333,066 $ 1,496,158 7.95% Operations & Maintenance - 52,487 123,773 187,557 256,079 264,464 278,732 333,066 1,496,158 7.95% Capital Improvements & Equipment - - - - - - - - - 0.00% Park/Landscape Program $ 118,283 $ 161,271 $ 258,347 $ 232,637 $ 438,921 $ 316,228 $ 233,889 $ 176,964 $ 1,936,540 10.29% Operations & Maintenance 87,260 164,327 156,526 183,399 161,395 66,228 24,065 111,964 955,164 5.07% Capital Improvements & Equipment 31,023 6,944 101,821 49,238 277,526 250,000 209,824 65,000 991,376 5.27% Public Building Program $ 169,358 $ 213,642 $ 240,824 $ 196,799 $ 230,355 $ 62,114 $ 347,427 $ 310,720 $ 1,771,239 9.41% Operations & Maintenance 80,998 185,963 222,863 146,481 191,594 58,052 188,637 160,720 1,235,307 6.56% Capital Improvements & Equipment 88,360 27,679 17,961 50,318 38,761 4,062 158,791 150,000 535,932 2.85% TOTAL EXPENSES $ 1,344,594 $ 1,991,285 $ 2,120,557 $ 2,148,886 $ 2,557,335 $ 2,525,211 $ 2,954,366 $ 3,184,677 $ 18,826,911 100.00% Operations & Maintenance 831,099 1,166,050 1,372,785 1,738,752 1,611,934 1,222,715 1,464,534 1,619,179 11,027,048 58.57% Capital Improvements & Equipment 508,845 812,335 733,542 397,584 932,731 1,289,746 1,478,012 1,551,328 7,704,123 40.92% State Administrative Fees 4,650 12,900 14,230 12,550 12,670 12,750 11,820 14,170 95,740 0.51% Inception to Date
Essential Services & Improvements Summary
% of
Measure S*
NET TOTAL MEASURE S REVENUE $ 3,170,507 100.0%
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE EXPENSE DETAIL
Street, Sidewalk, and Stormdrain Program
Materials & Supplies 2,832 0.1%
Contract Services 23,595 0.7%
Utilities 7,835 0.2%
Repairs & Maintenance 6,153 0.2%
Salaries and Benefits 114,063 3.6%
Subtotal $ 154,478 4.9%
Public Safety Program
Materials & Supplies 3,484 0.1%
Contract Services 353,991 11.2%
Utilities 9,869 0.3%
Repairs & Maintenance 7,420 0.2%
Salaries and Benefits 484,186 15.3%
Subtotal $ 858,950 27.1%
Recreation Program
Salaries and Benefits 212,007 6.7%
Recreation Programs Expenses 121,059 3.8%
Subtotal $ 333,066 10.5%
Park/Landscape Program
Materials & Supplies 2,032 0.1%
Contract Services 22,854 0.7%
Utilities 10,441 0.3%
Repairs & Maintenance 596 0.0%
Salaries and Benefits 76,042 2.4%
Subtotal $ 111,964 3.5%
Public Building Program
Materials & Supplies 1,738 0.1%
Contract Services 76,960 2.4%
Utilities 5,262 0.2%
Repairs & Maintenance 3,059 0.1%
Salaries and Benefits 73,700 2.3%
Subtotal $ 160,720 5.1%
Total Operations and Maintenance Expenses $ 1,619,179 51.1% * Percentages rounded to the nearest 0.1%.
MEASURE S SALES TAX
REVENUE AND EXPENSES
FY 2021/22
Measure S
% of
Measure S*
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT EXPENSE DETAIL
Street, Sidewalk, and Stormdrain Improvements
Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) 11,000 0.3%
Citywide Traffic Safety 77,880 2.5%
Street Improvements 1,000,000 31.5%
Gateway Signage/Bulletin Board 20,000 0.6%
Wayfinding Signage Phase 2 50,000 1.6%
Equipment, Vehicles and Tools 15,510 0.5%
SubTotal $ 1,174,390 37.0%
Public Safety Improvements
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) 36,512 1.2%
Equipment, Furniture, Vehicle & Tools 107,056 3.4%
Civic Center Generator 18,371 0.6%
SubTotal $ 161,939 5.1%
Park/Landscape Improvements
Falletti Building Improvements 20,000 0.6%
Park Master Planning 30,000 0.9%
Kotate Park Improvements 15,000 0.5%
SubTotal $ 65,000 2.1%
Public Building Improvements
Civic Center Roof Refurb 130,000 4.1%
Civic Center Misc. Improvements 20,000 0.6%
SubTotal $ 150,000 4.7%
Total CIP and Equipment Expenses $ 1,551,328 48.9%
* Percentages rounded to the nearest 0.1%.
MEASURE S SALES TAX
REVENUE AND EXPENSES
FY 2021/22
Measure S
Measure S Program Vendor Description Funded by
Measure S
Street, Sidewalk, and Stormdrain Program
Professional Services Harris and Associates 5 Year Capital Improvement Project 19,467 Stone Creek Stormwater Management Support Services 4,128 Subtotal 23,595
Public Safety Program
Tech and Data Services Capture Tech PD Interview Room Recording Equipment Update 15,000 Sonoma County Consortium Fees and Contributions 100,000 Axon Enterprise Inc. Body Worn Camera System 12,200
KLH Consulting Dispatch Equipment Replacement* 1,515
Profesional Services Robert Smith Code Enforcement 62,900 General Services Petaluma People Services SAFE Team 92,500 City of Rohnert Park SAFE Team Program 20,000
City of Rohnert Park Animal Shelter Services 22,000
Onset Medics LLC Covid-19 Testing 7,500
United Mechanical Quarterly Systems Maintenance 6,600
Cole Pro Media Social Media and Transparency Engagement 10,276 Access Information Management Document Storage and Disposal Services 3,500 Subtotal 353,991
Park/Landscape Program
Profesional Services Ammamma Tati Inc. Veronda Falletti Programing and Maintenance 17,854 Farmster Veronda Falletti Ranch Animal Husbandry 5,000
Subtotal 22,854
Public Building Program
Professional Services Phillips Seabrook Building Inspections and Plan Checks 60,000 Robert Smith Code Enforcement 10,000
Tech and Data Services KLH Consulting Train Depot Camera Repairs 960 General Services PJM Landscape Building Landscape Services 6,000 Subtotal 76,960
SUMMARY OF FUNDED CONTRACT SERVICES
Street, Sidewalk,
and Stormdrain
$1,174,390
Public Safety
$161,939
Park/Landscape
$65,000
Public Building
$150,000
Capital Improvement and Equipment
Expenditure Detail
Street, Sidewalk,
and Stormdrain
$154,478
Public Safety
$858,950
Recreation
$333,066
Park/Landscape
$111,964
Public Building
$160,720
Operations and Maintenance
Expenditure Detail
STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND USES
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2022
The following statements are developed for presentation within the audited financial statement for the City of Cotati for the Fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. Audit fieldwork was completed by Badawi and Associates on December 20, 2022, and the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report was presented for final approval by the City Council on January 10, 2023.
For more information about the City's historical financial activities, you can view the City's audited basic financial statements at City Hall or online at: https://www.cotaticity.org/195/Financial-Statements