Following confirmation by the biologist the potential den is no longer active, it may be excavated by hand under the direction of the biologist and the buffer removed. 104. BIO-8: During construction an exclusion fence shall be placed around the seasonal wetland to avoid impacts during construction. Because the Project will likely require a small amount of fill and/or removal and replacement of the existing culvert, during road improvements, both a Clean Water Act Section 404 Nationwide permit application must Packet Page 320 of 336
be submitted to the USACE, and a Section 401 Water Quality Certification application must be submitted to the RWQCB prior to the commencement of construction. 105. BIO-9: Compensatory replacement for any impacts to the seasonal wetland shall be required at a minimum 1:1 ratio through purchase of wetland mitigation bank credits or through permittee-responsible mitigation either on or off-site. 106. BIO-10:Prior to any site preparation, grading, or construction, the Permittee and contractors shall implement the conditions of the Tree Permit. 107. CUL-1: In the event that cultural resources or human remains are inadvertently discovered during ground disturbing activities, the following conditions shall apply:
• 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. • 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.
• 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. • 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.
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determined by the City Engineer and/or Chief Building Official. The Project’s geotechnical engineer shall inspect the construction work and shall certify to the City, prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, that the improvements have been constructed in accordance with the soil investigation report. 109. GEO-2: Upon completion of grading planting shall be done as soon as practicable. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the City shall verify that the Permittee has appropriately installed all plants consistent with the approved final landscaping plan. 110. GHG-1: The Project shall not install any natural gas appliances or natural gas plumbing.
Prior to issuance of a building permit, final engineered plans shall be submitted and reviewed for compliance.
111. GHG-2: Prior to issuance of a building permit, final engineered plans shall be submitted by the Permittee demonstrating inclusion of electrical vehicle charging at each residence in compliance with CalGreen Tier 2 (A4.106.8) and verified for compliance by the City. 112. HAZ-1: To avoid potential impacts related to the release of asbestos-containing materials or lead-based paint, an asbestos survey adhering to sampling protocols outlined by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) a lead-based paint screening shall be conducted prior to demolition of the existing structures. In the event that such substances are found, the Permittee shall be subject to requirements set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) AHERA requirements, lead standard contained in 29 CFR 1910.1025 and 1926.62, and any other local, state, or federal regulations. Treatment, handling, and disposal of these materials shall adhere to all requirements established by OSHA and other agencies. 113. HAZ-2: Prior to issuance of the building permit, soil testing around the former agricultural use areas shall be tested for nitrates. If elevated levels of nitrates are found, the Permittee shall prepare and submit a remediation plan for review and acceptance by the City. Once accepted, the remediation plan shall be carried out by the Permittee and remediation documentation submitted to the City upon completion and prior to issuance of occupancy.
114. HYD-1: The Permittee shall submit a Storm Water Prevention and Pollution Plan (SWPPP) approved by the Regional Water Quality Control Board for approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of a building permit. The SWPPP shall include Best Management Practices for construction activities as well as accounting for any BMPs required for operational activities. The SWPPP shall incorporate the requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local regulations including the City of Cotati Municipal Code Chapter 13.68 Storm Water Ordinance and Chapter 14.36 Erosion and Sediment Control.
115. HYD-2: The Permittee shall submit a final Stormwater Low Impact Development and Stormwater Mitigation Plan for review and approval by the City Engineer prior to issuance of the building permit.
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116. NOI-1: Construction-related noise and vibration impacts shall be attenuated through implementation of the following best management practices (BMPs) for control of construction noise:
• 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. 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. • Neighbors located adjacent to the construction site shall be notified of the construction schedule in writing.
• 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.
117. NOI-2: Prior to issuance of the building permit, the Permittee shall submit final design plans that specify the noise attenuation measures along with an analysis documenting that the measures taken reduce interior and exterior noise to 65 dBA Ldn during the day and interior noise levels of no more than 45 dBa Ldn at night (with the windows closed) for all homes proposed for construction. This may be achieved through implementation of the recommendations of the RGD Acoustics Noise Study (e.g. installation of the sixfoot-tall soundwall) and/or through installation of sound-rated doors or windows as appropriate, and/or the installation of air conditioning or mechanical ventilation systems in compliance with Municipal Code Section 17.30.050(D)(5). 118. REC-1: The Permittee shall either dedicate 0.54 acres of parkland or pay the in-lieu fee in compliance with 17.76.030(B)(1). The Permittee shall pay the fee prior to issuance of the building permit.
119. TRA-1: Final design and landscaping plans shall be submitted and show compliance with Municipal Code Section 17.30.040(c)(2). Final landscaping plans shall include the specific plants that will be placed in the traffic safety visibility area and their maximum projected height which shall be no taller than 36 inches except for trees with their canopy Packet Page 323 of 336
trimmed to a minimum of eight feet above grade.
120. TRA-2: Prior to issuance of the building permit, the Permittee shall pay a traffic impact fee to be calculated by the City Engineer in compliance with Municipal Code Chapter
4.10.020.
121. TRA-3: Prior to issuance of a building permit, the Permittee shall provide a final civil improvements plan that includes the striping of a crosswalk and installation of a stop sign at the intersection of the access road (Viking Way) and Old Redwood Highway. 122. UTI-1: The Permittee shall provide a final landscaping plan that includes the installation of drought tolerant native vegetation that will be planted in compliance with the Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance.
123. UTI -2: The Permittee shall prepare a draft Subdivision Improvement Agreement (SIA) and Subdivision Improvement Plan (SIP) that shall be approved by the City Engineer and a final SIA and SIP shall be signed prior to issuance of the Building Permit. Additionally, the Permittee shall submit an application to request that the site be annexed into the Community Facilities District (CFD) and shall receive approval prior to commencing construction.
124. WF-1: The Permittee shall implement the following Best Management Practices identified by the Sonoma County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan or as otherwise accepted by the Building Official/RAFPD:
1. Contractor(s) shall use fire-resistant building materials not limited to Class A Fire Resistant Roofing.
2. Permittee shall provide a long-term fire safety maintenance plan that shall be reviewed and approved by the Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District prior to issuance of a building permit. Once approved, the required actions shall be recorded on the deed of each property. Actions may include:
a. Homeowners shall maintain landscaping for fire safety including the clearing of overgrown brush and/or dead brush prior to the start of fire season.
b. Homeowners shall maintain adequate defensible space around structures.
ADDED AT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING (12/04/2023)
125. As a part of Final Design Review, Permittee shall reduce the proposed height of Plan 5 from 29 feet to 28 feet.
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126. As a part of Final Design Review, Permittee shall increase the size of Lot 34 to a minimum of 6,000 square feet.
127. As a part of Final Design Review, Permittee shall relocate the residence on Lot 13 to be at least 20 feet from the rear property line or choose a different home model that will maintain the 20-foot rear setback.
128. As part of Final Design Review, Permittee shall amend the perimeter fence design to include two feet of lattice on top of the proposed six-foot fence. This fence design shall be applied to all lots that abut adjacent residential properties. 129. Permittee shall comply with CA Government Code §66300(d), which establishes requirements for replacement of the existing three residences and specific rights for the existing occupants.
130. Permittee shall meet onsite with the property owner of 8924 Clothier Drive and work to ensure that project grading and construction will not cause any adverse impacts to the property at 8924 Clothier Drive.
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IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cotati held on January 9, 2024, by the following vote, to wit:
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
Approved:___________________________
Mayor
Attest:______________________________
Kevin Patterson, Deputy City Clerk
Approved as to form:______________________________
City Attorney
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Cotati City Council
Agenda Staff Report
Item type: REGULAR AGENDA (ACTION)
To: City Council
Subject: CEASEFIRE RESOLUTION FOR THE ISRAELIPALESTINIAN CONFLICT Date: January 9, 2024
Written by: Damien O'Bid, City Manager
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Cotati adopt a resolution calling for an Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire and permanent resolution to the conflict.
Background
At the December 12, 2023 City Council meeting, Cotati residents requested that the City adopt a resolution calling for a ceasefire of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during Citizen’s Business.
The City Council subsequently directed staff to return with a resolution at the next City Council meeting (January 9, 2024).
Analysis/Discussion
Palestine was among former Ottoman Empire territories placed under the administration of the United Kingdom by the League of Nations in 1922 following World War I and the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire.
During administration by the United Kingdom, the British Mandate expressed support for “the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people” and from 1922 to 1947, large-scale Jewish immigration took place, mainly from Eastern Europe, with the numbers swelling in the 1930s with the Holocaust and Nazi persecution of Jewish people in Nazi controlled areas of Europe.
In 1947, the United Nations (UN) took over the issue of Palestine from the United Kingdom with the UN proposing to terminate the Mandate and partition Palestine into two independent States, Packet Page 326 of 336
one Palestinian Arab and the other Jewish, with Jerusalem internationalized.
In 1948, Israel proclaimed its independence, triggering a war with its Arab neighbors which ultimately resulted in the initial territorial expansion of Israel and displacement of Palestinian Arabs. Subsequent wars and on-going conflict have continued to this day, as outlined in a brief history of the conflict here1.
The latest round in the long history of violence between Israel and the Palestinians began on October 7, 2023 with the incursion of Palestinian armed groups into Israel at multiple locations adjacent to the Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of Israelis and the taking of hostages, many of which are still being held by armed Palestinian groups. An infographic from the United Nations on the conflict is attached to this staff report, as well as US House Resolution 786, referenced in the proposed resolution.
Currently, the Gaza Strip is administered by Hamas and the West Bank is administered by the Palestinian National Authority.
If the attached resolution is approved by the City Council, a copy will be sent to Sonoma County’s Supervisors, the Sonoma County Mayors and Council members Association mailing list, California State Assemblymembers, Representatives, and Governor, and United States’ Representatives, Senators, Vice President, and President.
Financial Considerations
None.
1 https://www.un.org/unispal/history/
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Environmental Issues
This action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a project which has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15378.
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HOSTILITIES IN THE GAZA STRIP AND ISRAEL - REPORTED IMPACT The snapshot provides a comprehensive overview of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza as of 2 January 2024, including casualties, particularly among women and children.
Significant damage has been inflicted upon critical infrastructure and essential services, affecting people's ability to maintain their dignity and basic living standards.
This snapshot highlights reported figures on the impact of hostilities on people in Gaza, where a major humanitarian crisis has unfolded.
OVERVIEW
2 January 2024 at 23:59
Created: 2 January 2024 Disclaimer: The UN has so far not been able to produce independent, comprehensive, and verified casualty figures; the current numbers have been provided by Feedback: [email protected] the Ministry of Health or Government Media Office in Gaza and the Israeli authorities and await further verification.Other yet-to-be verified figures are also sourced.
DAY 87
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EGYPT
ISRAEL
Erez
Rafah
* For aid to enter, patients to exit, and aid
workers to cross; subject to screening.
Kerem
Shalom 5 Km
Sufa
Karni
Nahal Oz
D DD D D D D D D D D D D D D D D DD D D D D D
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Mediterranean Sea
GAZA
STRIP
60-Km-long Israeli fence
12.6-Km-long
Egyptian fence
Goods to/from/via Israel
People/goods
to/from Egypt
Closed gradually
between 2007 and 2011
Closed since 2010
Closed since 2008 (except Mar-Apr 2011)
People to/from/via Israel
Permanently Closed Crossing
Crossing
OPEN*
OPEN*
CLOSED
Gaza
Khan Younis
Rafah
Deir al Balah
Wadi Gaza
Gaza
North ACCESS PROHIBITED 0
5000
10000
Daily/cumulative 2 Jan 2023 2024 2023 2024 07 Oct 0
5000
10000
15000
07 Oct Daily/cumulative 2 Jan
2 Jan
REPORTED CASUALTIES (Cumulative) as of 2 January 2024
as of 11 December 2023
Palestinians*
22,185
Reported fatalities
57,035
Israelis**
Israel
Gaza
EDUCATION
FOOD SECURITY* HEALTH
INCOMING TRUCKLOADS
At high risk
At least 1,000 kidney failure, >2,000 cancer
patients, 130 neonates in incubators
Critical shortages
of drugs, blood products and supplies
(Fuel at the hospitals is being severely rationed)
625K (100%) Students with no
access to education
Over 69% of all school buildings have
sustained damage.
• One pipeline coming from Israel supply
about 1,100 cubic metres per hour for the
south area.
• No Access to clean water in the northern
governorates. Fuel shortage impacts: 60
water wells, 2 desalination plants, sewage
stations and pumps, wastewater treatment.
WATER AND SANITATION
in addition to ~1,000 fatalities in Israel, including
people involved in the 7 October attack
BASIC SERVICES AND LIVELIHOODS
*Soruces: Ministry of Health, Government Media Office
*Soruces: MoH Gaza
*GMO as of 2 Jan
** According to Israeli media citing official sources
Reported fatalities
Reported
fatalities
Reported injuries
Reported
injuries
Over 1,200***
171
~5,400
983
Reported injuries
DAMAGE*
65,000+
290,000+
Partially damaged housing units
Destroyed housing units
Over 60% of Gaza’s housing units
reportedly destroyed or damaged
370 education facilities reportedly damaged
11 bakeries reportedly destroyed
23 hospitals and 53 health care centres
out of service
104 ambulances damaged
20 WASH facilities damaged
At least 3 churches and 120 mosques
damaged
HUMANITARIAN OPERATION
MOVEMENT AND ACCESS
• 144 UN staff killed:
UNRWA: 142; WHO: 1; UNDP: 1
• At least 326 health workers killed
• 40 Civil Defence killed while on duty
• 106 Journalists killed
500 trucks including fuel pre-crisis average per working day in 2023 1,162 identified fatalities,
including at least 33 children
22,185*
Fatalities
57,035*
Injuries
~1.9million
internally displaced
(85% of Gaza)
0 hours
Full electricity
blackout
Population
2.3million
Area
365 km2
*** The reported estimate includes foreign nationals
128 hostages remain in Gaza (including
soldiers and foreign nationals)
• Hospitals are under heavy strikes.
• The number of functioning hospitals has
dropped from 36 to 13.
70% of Reported
fatalities
~5,153 Women
~7,729 Children
Families with multiple fatalities
1,838
EGYPT
JORDAN
SYRIA
LEBANON
GAZA
STRIP
WEST
BANK
ISRAEL
Nitzana Al Arish
•Due to security incidents since its opening on 17
December, aid through Kerem Shalom was
suspended between 25 and 28 December, but
resumed on 29 December. All other Israeli-controlled
crossings are closed.
•The Rafah crossing with Egypt is open for approved
goods, and for the movement of some wounded and
sick people, and aid workers.
•Access to the sea and to areas near Israel's perimeter fence is restricted.
*Source: IPC, 21 December
20 Oct
• 2.2 million people at imminent risk of famine
• 2.08 million people at Phase 3 (high levels of acute
food insecurity) or above
• 930,000 people at Phase 4 (emergency levels)
• 378,000 people at Phase 5 (catastrophic levels)
Phase 5 refers to extreme lack of food, starvation,
and exhaustion of coping capacities.
2023 2024
* For aid to enter; subject to screening.
0 20 14 20 8 12 10 48 26 59 55 102 47 30 25 93 81 106 29 67 53 28 115 91
0 30 0 30 66 51 79 80 80
196 200 201
95 300
100100
0 100100100100101 74 100100100100107152 124100121 185124 212165 149 92 93 110 11758 110 80 81 103 81125 143
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IV
118TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION H. RES. 786
Calling for an immediate deescalation and cease-fire in Israel and occupied Palestine.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Ms. BUSH (for herself, Ms. TLAIB, Mr. CARSON, Ms. LEE of Pennsylvania, Mrs. RAMIREZ, Mr. BOWMAN, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Ms. OMAR, Ms.
PRESSLEY, and Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ) submitted the following resolution OCTOBER 25, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
RESOLUTION
Calling for an immediate deescalation and cease-fire in Israel and occupied Palestine.
Whereas all human life is precious, and the targeting of civilians, no matter their faith or ethnicity, is a violation of international humanitarian law;
Whereas, between October 7 and October 16, 2023, armed violence has claimed the lives of over 2,700 Palestinians and over 1,400 Israelis, including Americans, and wounded thousands more; VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:28 Oct 31, 2023 Jkt 049200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR786.IH HR786 kjohnson on DSK7ZCZBW3PROD with $$_JOB
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2 •HRES 786 IH
Whereas hundreds of thousands of lives are at imminent risk if a cease-fire is not achieved and humanitarian aid is not delivered without delay; and
Whereas the Federal Government holds immense diplomatic power to save Israeli and Palestinian lives: Now, therefore, be it 1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
2 (1) urges the Biden administration to imme3 diately call for and facilitate deescalation and a 4 cease-fire to urgently end the current violence; and
5 (2) calls upon the Biden administration to
6 promptly send and facilitate the entry of humani7 tarian assistance into Gaza.
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RESOLUTION NO.
PROCLAMATION AFFIRMING THE CITY OF COTATI’S SUPPORT FOR AN
ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CEASEFIRE AND PERMANENT RESOLUTION TO THE
CONFLICT
WHEREAS, since the founding of the United Nations (UN) following World War II, the UN has issued numerous resolutions and worked towards the vision of the two-State solution where two democratic States, Israel and Palestine, live side by side in peace within secure and recognized borders, consistent with international law and relevant UN resolutions, including the importance of unifying the Gaza Strip (Gaza) with the West Bank under the Palestinian Authority; and
WHEREAS, in March 2023, the Israeli government lifted the ban on Israeli settlements in previously evacuated areas in the northern West Bank area, further complicating the UN goal of a contiguous, independent Palestinian state and deepening the on-going conflict1 and WHEREAS, the latest round in the long history of violence between Israel and the Palestinians began on October 7, 2023 with the incursion of Palestinian armed groups into Israel at multiple locations adjacent to Gaza, resulting in the deaths of Israelis and the taking of hostages, many of which are still being held by armed Palestinian groups; and WHEREAS, in response, Israel initiated a large scale and on-going military incursion into Gaza, with the initial stated aims of rescuing the hostages and destroying Hamas; and WHEREAS, on October 16, 2023, House Resolution (HR) 786 was introduced in the United States House of Representatives calling for the “…Biden administration to immediately call for and facilitate deescalation and a cease-fire to urgently end the current violence…” and “…promptly send and facilitate the entry of humanitarian assistance into Gaza.”; and WHEREAS, since October 7, 2023, the UN Security Council has issued two resolutions on this conflict:
1. Resolution 2712 (November 15, 2023) demanding that all parties comply with their obligations under international law with regard to the protection of civilians, especially children; calling for extended humanitarian pauses in the violence for humanitarian aid; and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages held by Hamas and other groups, especially children;
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2. Resolution 2720 (December 22, 2023) demanding that all parties to the conflict comply with their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law, including with regard to the conduct of hostilities and the protection of civilians and civilian objects, humanitarian access, and the protection of humanitarian personnel and their freedom of movement; demanding that all parties to the conflict allow, facilitate and enable the immediate, safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance at scale directly to the Palestinian civilian population throughout Gaza, and immediately allow safe, unhindered, and expanded humanitarian access and to create the conditions for a sustainable cessation of hostilities; demanding that the parties to the conflict allow and facilitate the use of all available routes to and throughout the entire Gaza, including border crossings for the provision of humanitarian assistance; demanding the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, as well as ensuring humanitarian access to address medical needs of all hostages; demanding the provision of fuel to Gaza at levels that will meet requisite humanitarian needs;
WHEREAS, on December 12, 2023, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution in an emergency session demanding an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire”, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages as well as “ensuring humanitarian access”; and WHEREAS, Israel and Palestinian armed groups agreed to a temporary truce from November 24-November 30, 2023 to allow 50 women, children and teenagers under the age of 19 taken hostage by Hamas to be freed in return for 150 Palestinian women and teenagers in Israeli detention, as well as an agreement to allow more emergency aid and fuel into Gaza; and WHEREAS, Between October 7 and January 2, 2024, armed violence has claimed the lives of approximately 22,000 Palestinians2 and over 1,200 Israelis3, and wounded thousands more; and according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza, an estimated 1,900,000 Palestinians (85% of Gaza) has been internally displaced since October 7; and WHEREAS, hundreds of thousands of lives are at imminent risk of death, famine and life-threatening diseases in Gaza without a sustained ceasefire and unimpeded large scale humanitarian relief; and
WHEREAS, the sustained conflict, as well as the larger Israeli-Palestinian conflict, is creating a humanitarian catastrophe that is only deepening; and WHEREAS, in addition to the violence that we have seen in Israel and Gaza, Amnesty International has reported an escalation in violence in the West Bank; and WHEREAS, there are increasing concerns that the conflict in the West Bank will also spill over regionally, including increased attacks on civilian shipping in the Red Sea by armed 2 Ministry of Health, Gaza, includes combatants and non-combatants. 3 Israeli Media Sources, citing official sources, includes combatants, non-combatants and foreign nationals in Israel.
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groups in Yemen and an increase in cross border attacks into Israel by armed groups in Lebanon; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cotati finds that all loss of life and the human suffering that this conflict has caused is tragic and an immediate cessation of hostilities and a permanent solution to this crisis must be one of the top foreign policy priorities of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cotati finds that all parties to this conflict must adhere to their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law and international human rights law; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Cotati joins the United Nations, world leaders, religious leaders, and citizens of the world everywhere in calling for an immediate ceasefire and an end to all armed hostilities by all sides; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Cotati supports U.S. Congress Resolution HR 786 and joins other cities in calling on our Congressional Members to demand:
an immediate ceasefire; release of all hostages, the unrestricted entry of humanitarian assistance into Gaza; the restoration of food, water, electricity, and medical supplies to Gaza; and respect for international law; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Cotati, consistent with long standing UN action, supports a solution where two democratic States, Israel and Palestine, live side by side in peace within secure and recognized borders, consistent with international law and relevant UN resolutions; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Cotati opposes any Israeli policy that continues the expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank or Gaza, as this inflames tensions, continues the violence and pushes a two-state solution further out of reach; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a permanent solution to this crisis must be one of the top foreign policy priorities of the United States to reduce human suffering and promote peace in the region; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Cotati opposes all forms of antiSemitism, Islamophobia, racism, and bigotry and advocates for the dignity and safety of residents in every community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to Sonoma County’s Supervisors, the Mayors and Council members of each of its incorporated cities, California State Assemblymembers, Representatives, and Governor, and United States’ Representatives, Senators, Vice President, and President urging them to take immediate action to use their position and influence to end this conflict and work towards a permanent peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cotati held on January 9, 2024, by the Packet Page 334 of 336
following vote, to wit:
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
Approved:___________________________
Mayor
Attest:______________________________
Kevin Patterson, Deputy City Clerk
Approved as to form:______________________________
City Attorney
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Cotati City Council
Agenda Staff Report
Item type: INFORMATION RECEIVED AFTER THE AGENDA WAS POSTED To: City Council
Subject: INFORMATION RECEIVED AFTER THE AGENDA WAS POSTED Date: December 12, 2023
Written by: Kevin Patterson, Deputy City Clerk
Recommendation
Information or written comments pertaining to this meeting, and which was received after the agenda was posted, is attached below.
Pursuant to City Council Policy 2023-01: City Council Rules section IV A., written Communications, interested persons or their authorized representative may address the Council by written communication on any matters concerning the City’s business, or any matters over which the Council has control.
1. To be considered for inclusion in the agenda packet, such written communication shall be delivered to the Deputy City Clerk no later than 11:00 a.m. of the Wednesday the week preceding the regular Council meeting for which such written communication is intended.
2. If received after the above date and time, but no later than noon the day before the meeting, written communications received by the Deputy City Clerk shall be posted on the website by the end of that day and notification provided to the electronic Agenda mailing list by the end of the day. All written communications received by the Deputy City Clerk by 5 pm on the City Council meeting day shall be made available to the City Council and public at the City Council meeting.
City Council Policy 2023-01 is available at the online meeting portal at www.cotaticity.org or by request from the Deputy City Clerk at 707-665-3622 or [email protected].
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