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, February 13, 2024
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sparks called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.
2. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
Susan Harvey Mayor
Laura Sparks Vice Mayor
Ben Ford Councilmember
Sylvia Lemus Councilmember
Kay Rivers Councilmember
Staff Present: City Manger Damien O’Bid, City Attorney John Bakker, Deputy City Clerk Kevin Patterson, Director of Administrative Services Angela Courter, Director of Community Development Noah Housh, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Craig Scott, Police Chief Michael Parish
3. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND NOTICE OF WAIVING OF READING OF ALL
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES INTRODUCED AND/OR ADOPTED UNDER THIS
AGENDA (ACTION)
Public Comment:
Laurie Alderman of Cotati
RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0]
MOVER: Susan Harvey, Mayor
SECONDER: Ben Ford, Councilmember
AYES: Harvey, Sparks, Ford, Lemus, Rivers
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NAYS: None
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Meeting Orientation for New Attendees/Viewers. In conformance with the Brown Act and the adopted City Council Rules, the meeting agenda includes items labeled as Action Items, where the City Council will consider the item and citizens are afforded the opportunity to provide comments relevant to the item being discussed. The meeting agenda also includes a Citizens Business item, which is the designated place on the agenda where citizens have the right to say whatever they wish.
The City Council may, or may not, choose to respond to comments, as the Government Code allows. However, if the City Council declines to respond, it should not be perceived as giving credence to or agreeing with any statements that the City Council or its members believe are incorrect, misinformed or purposefully biased.
B. Measure S supports police services, a variety of recreation programs for all ages, and the maintenance of our streets, parks, and public buildings. See details on the web at cotaticity.org C. Citizens interested in receiving City of Cotati community alerts via text or email are encouraged to sign up with Nixle by downloading the Everbridge app from the IOS or Android app store or by texting your zip code (94931) to 888777.
D. Like always, we love to hear from you, so please feel free to contact the City at 707-792-4600 or [email protected].
If you have a non-emergency issue after normal business hours, you can contact us at 707-792-4611 and of course if you have an emergency, please contact 9-1-1. Continue to look for updates on the City's website and social media channels available on Facebook, Instagram, and CivicReady.
7. PROCLAMATIONS
A. PROCLAMING FEBRURARY 2024 AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH (NON-ACTION) Councilmember Rivers read the proclamation. Proclamation was accepted by Tina Rodgers, Leila Parish, and Rachel Brumfeld.
8. PRESENTATIONS
A. INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW POLICE CHIEF FOR THE CITY OF COTATI (NONACTION)An introduction and swearing in of the new Cotati Police Chief.
Police Chief Chris Simmons was sworn in by the Deputy City Clerk.
Councilmembers comment.
No public comment.
9. APPROVAL OF FINAL AGENDA (ACTION)
City Manager Damien O’Bid recommended moving item 13A to immediately before Citizen Business.
No public comment.
Item 13A was moved to directly follow item 9.
10. 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 Cotati City Council Minutes February 13, 2024
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.
Public Comment:
Laurie Alderman of Cotati
Adina Flores
Michael Hillberg
Marni Cashuba or Cotati
Shelley Berman of Cotati
11. CONSENT CALENDAR (ACTION)
A. 2024 ROLLIN' ROSIES CAR CLUB CAR SHOW FUNDRAISER (ACTION) B. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH M GROUP FOR CEQA REVIEW FOR COTATI VILLAGE 2 PROJECT (ACTION)
C. ANNUAL CANCELLATION OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND HOLIDAY CLOSURE OF CITY HALL (ACTION)nd authorize the annual holiday closure of City Hall.
D. ACCEPTANCE OF THE DOWNTOWN CIVIC CENTER CONNECTIVITY AND SAFETY PROJECT ()It is recommended the City of Cotati City Council adopt a resolution accepting the Downtown Civic Center Connectivity and Safety Project, authorizing the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County Clerk, and authorizing the release of retention after the 35-day noticing period with no protests.
E. ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2024 STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ()It is recommended the City of Cotati City Council adopt a resolution accepting the 2024 Street Improvements Project, authorizing the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County Clerk, and authorizing the release of retention after the 35-day noticing period with no protests.
F. MAIN CLEANING AND WATER TREATMENT SERVICES FOR THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ()It is recommended the City of Cotati City Council by motion approve a Standard Service Agreement with No-Des, Inc., to complete water main flushing services.
G. RECEIVE AND FILE THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 AUDITED ANNUAL
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) FOR THE CITY OF
COTATI (ACTION)
H. ACCEPTANCE OF KESSING RANCH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS (ACTION) RESULT: Approve [0 TO 0]
MOVER: ,
SECONDER: ,
AYES: None
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NAYS: None
RESULT: Adopt [5 TO 0]
MOVER: Susan Harvey, Mayor
SECONDER: Ben Ford, Councilmember
AYES: Harvey, Sparks, Ford, Lemus, Rivers
NAYS: None
Councilmember Lemus requested to pull item 11A from the consent calendar.
12. DIRECTION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
13. REGULAR AGENDA (ACTION)
A. RECGONITIONRECOGNITION OF CARL SCHOLLMAN (ACTION)It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution recognizing Carl Schollmanns extraordinary contributions to the City and community of Cotati.
Presentation by City Manager Damien O’Bid.
Councilmembers comment.
Public Comment:
Shelley Berman of Cotati
Adrienne Lauby of Cotati
Doris Duncan
Tina Rodgers
RESULT: Adopt [5 TO 0]
MOVER: Susan Harvey, Mayor
SECONDER: Ben Ford, Councilmember
AYES: Harvey, Sparks, Ford, Lemus, Rivers
NAYS: None
B. PRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY POLLING RESULTS (ACTION)It is recommended that the City Council receive and discuss the community polling results.
Presentation by City Manager Damien O’Bid and Curt Below of FM3 Research.
Councilmembers comment.
Public Comment:
Laurie Alderman of Cotati
Adrienne Lauby of Cotati
C. 2024 VERONDA-FALLETTI RANCH WORKPLAN, LICENSE AGREEEMENT
AMENDMENT AND MOU TO ESTABLISH A PILOT COMPOST HUB IN
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COTATI (ACTION)
RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0]
MOVER: Susan Harvey, Mayor
SECONDER: Ben Ford, Councilmember
AYES: Harvey, Sparks, Ford, Lemus, Rivers
NAYS: None
Presentation by City Maager Damien O’Bid.
Councilmembers comment.
No public comment.
D. APPROVAL OF A DESIGN CONTRACT FOR THE VERONDA FALLETTI RANCH BARNS (ACTION)It is recommended that the City Council adopt a motion authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with ArchiLOGIX for the schematic design of the Veronda Falletti Ranch barn and brooder house.
RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0]
MOVER: Susan Harvey, Mayor
SECONDER: Ben Ford, Councilmember
AYES: Harvey, Sparks, Ford, Lemus, Rivers
NAYS: None
Presentation by City Manager Damien O’Bid.
Councilmembers comment.
No public comment.
E. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO DETERMINE 120 E. COTATI AVENUE
AS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND AND DIRECTING STAFF TO MOVE FORWARD
WITH ISSUANCE OF AN REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FROM DEVELOPERS INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING THE PROPERTY (NON-ACTION)It is recommended by the Community Development Department that the City Council adopt a resolution determining that the three parcels located at 120 E Cotati Avenue are exempt surplus land under the Surplus Land Act under Government Code 54221(f)(1)(F), adopt a motion authorizing the issuance of a separate notice that the property is exempt surplus land under Government Code 54221(f)(1)(A), and provide direction on the draft Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for developers interested in developing the property and authorize staff is issue the RFQ once finalized.
This item was heard following Item 13C.
Prior to the presentation, Vice Mayor Ford announced that he was recusing himself because he owns property close to the three parcels in question.
Presentation by Director of Community Development Noah Housh.
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Councilmembers comment.
Public Comment:
Laurie Alderman of Cotati
Calum Weeks of Generation Housing
Jessica Needham of Cotati
F. PAFR (ACTION)
Presentation by Director of Administrative Services Angela Courter.
Councilmembers comment.
No public comment.
14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Report by City Manager Damien O’Bid.
15. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers report out on local and regional events and meetings.
16. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
Public Comment:
Laurie Alderman of Cotati
17. CLOSED SESSION
18. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
19. INFORMATION RECEIVED AFTER THE AGENDA WAS POSTED
A. INFORMATION RECEIVED AFTER THE AGENDA WAS POSTED (NON-ACTION)
20. ADJOURNMENT
Certification of Posting of the Notice: I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Cotati and that I posted this notice on the City’s website, bulletin boards of City Hall, Veterans’ Memorial Building and the SMART Train Depot, on or before February 9, 2024. /s/ Kevin Patterson, Deputy City Clerk
Mayor Sparks adjourned the meeting at 11:26pm.
21 CLOSED SESSION
A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT TITLE: CITY ATTORNEY
B CONFERENCE WITH CITY LABOR NEGOTIATORS (GOVERNMENT CODE Cotati City Council Minutes February 13, 2024
SECTION 54957.6) CITY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE. EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: COTATI POLICE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION (CPOA) AND COTATI POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (CPMA)
Mayor Sparks adjourned the meeting to closed session at 10:15pm. 22 REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Council returned from closed session at 11:25pm.
Mayor Sparks announced there was nothing to report out of closed session.