MINUTES
JOINT MEETING OF THE COTATI CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE FORMER COTATI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
City Council Chamber, City Hall 201 W. Sierra Avenue
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Present:Laura Sparks , Vice Mayor
Ben Ford , Councilmember
Sylvia Lemus , Councilmember
Kay Rivers , Councilmember
Absent:Susan Harvey , Mayor
Staff Present:
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND NOTICE OF WAIVING OF READING OF ALL
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES INTRODUCED AND/OR ADOPTED UNDER THIS
AGENDA (ACTION)
RESULT: Approve [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Sylvia Lemus, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ben Ford, Councilmember
AYES: Sparks, Ford, Lemus, Rivers
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Harvey
RECUSE:
Vice Mayor Ford requested that the Council titles on the minutes for January 9, 2024, on item 10A, be updated to the correct titles.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Meeting Orientation for New Attendees/Viewers. In conformance with the Brown Act and the adopted City Council Rules, the meeting agenda includes items labeled as Action Items, where the City Council will consider the item and citizens are afforded the opportunity to provide comments relevant to the item being discussed. The meeting agenda also includes a Citizens Business item, which is the designated place on the agenda where citizens have the right to say whatever they wish.
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The City Council may, or may not, choose to respond to comments, as the Government Code allows. However, if the City Council declines to respond, it should not be perceived as giving credence to or agreeing with any statements that the City Council or its members believe are incorrect, misinformed or purposefully biased.
B. Measure S supports police services, a variety of recreation programs for all ages, and the maintenance of our streets, parks, and public buildings. See details on the web at cotaticity.org C. Citizens interested in receiving City of Cotati community alerts via text or email are encouraged to sign up with CivicReady, by signing up on the City’s website, www.cotaticity.org, under the “How do I” link at the top of the homepage.
D. Like always, we love to hear from you, so please feel free to contact the City at 707-792-4600 or [email protected].
If you have a non-emergency issue after normal business hours, you can contact us at 707-792-4611 and of course if you have an emergency, please contact 9-1-1. Continue to look for updates on the City's website and social media channels available on Facebook, Instagram, and CivicReady.
6. APPROVAL OF FINAL AGENDA (ACTION)
No changes.
7. CITIZEN BUSINESS AND PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS Any member of the public wishing to speak to the Council on any item(s) listed on the Consent Calendar or any matter(s) not listed on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council may do so at this time. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the Council is not allowed to consider issues or take action on any item not listed on the agenda during this period. Pursuant to City Council Policy 2021-01, comments of any member of the public are normally restricted to a total of three (3) minutes in length per person for matters not on the agenda and a total of three (3) minutes per person in length for any and all items on the Consent Calendar. The Mayor may extend the time limit for a reasonable time where a disability accommodation has been requested. To facilitate public comment, the Clerk will alert speakers when there are thirty seconds remaining.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR (ACTION)
A. RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE ENGINEER OF WORK FOR PREPARING THE COTATI LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY 24-25 ()It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Cotati adopt a resolution appointing the City Engineer, as the Engineer of Work for the FY 2024-25 Cotati Landscape and Lighting District and directing the preparation and filing of the Annual Engineer's Report pursuant to Section 22622 of the Streets and Highways Code.
B. AWARD OF THE CYPRESS AVENUE SEWER REPAIR PROJECT (ACTION)It is recommended the City Council adopt a resolution accepting the bid protest, awarding construction contract for the Cypress Avenue Sewer Repairs Project to Corcus Construction, Inc., and authorizing the City Manager to execute any needed change orders or amendments for both the construction contract and construction management professional agreement up to the authorized project budget.
C. APPOINTMENT OF JOINT REPRESENTATIVES FROM COTATI AND ROHNERT PARK
TO THE HOMELESS COALITION BOARD OF DIRECTORS (ACTION)
D. PROCLAMATION SCHEDULE FOR 2024 (ACTION)It is recommended that the City Council adopt a motion approving a proclamation schedule for 2024.
RESULT: Adopt [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Sylvia Lemus, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ben Ford, Councilmember
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AYES: Sparks, Ford, Lemus, Rivers
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Harvey
RECUSE:
9. DIRECTION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS (ACTION)
A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING ENTITLEMENTS TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A 35-LOT SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION AT 8841 OLD
REDWOOD HIGHWAY AND FINDING THE PROJECT CONSISTENT WITH THE
COTATI GENERAL PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND EXEMPT FROM FUTHER REVIEW UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15183 (PA# 16-17) (ACTION)It is recommended that the City Council conduct a Public Hearing and adopt the accompanying Resolution finding that the project is consistent with the General Plan Environmental Impact Report and exempt from further environmental review under CEQA guidelines Section 15183, and approving a Vesting Tentative Map, Preliminary Design Review, Hillside Development Permit, and a Tree Removal Permit to allow construction of a 35-lot single-family subdivision at 8841 Old Redwood Highway.
RESULT: Adopt [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Sylvia Lemus, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ben Ford, Councilmember
AYES: Sparks, Ford, Lemus, Rivers
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Harvey
RECUSE:
Presentation by Senior Planner JP Harries.
Councilmembers comment.
Public Comment:
Brian Flahaven
11. REGULAR AGENDA (ACTION)
A. MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 (ACTION) RESULT: Adopt [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Sylvia Lemus, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ben Ford, Councilmember
AYES: Sparks, Ford, Lemus, Rivers
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Harvey
RECUSE:
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Presentation by Director of Administrative Services Angela Courter.
Councilmembers comment.
No public comment.
B. PRESENTATION OF THE 2023-2033 GENERAL FUND LONG RANGE FINANCIAL
FORECAST (NON-ACTION)
Presentation by Director of Administrative Services Angela Courter.
Councilmembers comment.
Public Comment:
Laurie Alderman of Cotati
C. DISCUSSION ON CITY'S PUBLIC MEETING AUDIO-VISUAL SYSTEM (ACTION)It is recommended that the City Council receive a staff report on the public meeting audio visual systems and provide direction to staff, if any.
Presentation by City Manager Damien O’Bid.
Councilmembers comment.
Public Comment:
Laurie Alderman of Cotati
Council directed Staff to explore options for upgrading the Audio/Video system in the Council Chambers.
12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Report by City Manager Damien O’Bid.
13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers report out on local and regional events and meetings.
14. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
Public Comment:
Laurie Alderman of Cotati
15. INFORMATION RECEIVED AFTER THE AGENDA WAS POSTED
A. INFORMATION RECEIVED AFTER THE AGENDA WAS POSTED (NON-ACTION)
16. ADJOURNMENT
Certification of Posting of the Notice: I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Cotati and that I posted this notice on the City’s website, bulletin boards of City Hall, Cotati City Council Minutes January 23, 2024
Veterans’ Memorial Building and the SMART Train Depot, on or before INSERT DATE. /s/ Kevin Patterson, Deputy City Clerk
17 CLOSED SESSION
A CONFERENCE WITH CITY LABOR NEGOTIATORS (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6) CITY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE. EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: COTATI POLICE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION (CPOA) AND COTATI POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (CPMA)
18 REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION