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
Laura Sparks Mayor Present
Ben Ford Vice Mayor Present
Susan Harvey Councilmember Present
Sylvia Lemus Councilmember Present
Kay Rivers Councilmember Present
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 Chris Simmons
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
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RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0]
MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ben Ford, Vice Mayor
AYES: Sparks, Ford, Harvey, Lemus, Rivers
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 may consider the item. If the City Council considers the item, citizens will be 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. However, the Brown Act prohibits the City Council from taking action or considering any item that is not this agenda, to ensure that other members of the community who wish to provide comment are notified in advance through a properly noticed meeting agenda.
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.
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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 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.
13A. RECOGNITION OF CARL SCHOLLMAN
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10. 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, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ben Ford, Vice Mayor
AYES: Sparks, Ford, Harvey, Lemus, Rivers
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 2023-01, 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 Deputy City Clerk will alert speakers when there are thirty seconds remaining.
Public Comment:
Laurie Alderman of Cotati
Adina Flores
Michael Hillberg
Marni Cashuba of Cotati
Shelley Berman of Cotati
11. CONSENT CALENDAR (ACTION)
Councilmember Lemus requested to pull item 11A from the consent calendar.
B. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH M GROUP FOR CEQA REVIEW FOR COTATI VILLAGE 2 PROJECT
C. ANNUAL CANCELLATION OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND HOLIDAY
CLOSURE OF CITY HALL
D. ACCEPTANCE OF THE DOWNTOWN CIVIC CENTER CONNECTIVITY AND
SAFETY PROJECT
E. ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2024 STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
F. MAIN CLEANING AND WATER TREATMENT SERVICES FOR THE WATER
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
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G. RECEIVE AND FILE THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 AUDITED ANNUAL
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) FOR THE CITY OF COTATI H. ACCEPTANCE OF KESSING RANCH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS (ACTION) RESULT: Adopt [5 TO 0]
MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ben Ford, Vice Mayor
AYES: Sparks, Ford, Harvey, Lemus, Rivers
11A. 2024 ROLLIN’ ROSIES CAR CLUB CAR SHOW FUNDRAISER
Presentation by City Manager Damien O’Bid.
Public Comment:
Katie Prosser of Rollin’ Rosies Car Club
RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0]
MOVER: Kathleen Rivers, Councilmember
SECONDER: Sylvia Lemus, Councilmember
AYES: Sparks, Ford, Harvey, Lemus, Rivers
12. DIRECTION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
13. REGULAR AGENDA (ACTION)
B. PRESENTATION OF 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
COTATI (ACTION)
RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0]
MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ben Ford, Vice Mayor
AYES: Sparks, Ford, Harvey, Lemus, Rivers
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Presentation by City Manager Damien O’Bid.
Councilmembers comment.
No public comment.
D. APPROVAL OF A DESIGN CONTRACT FOR THE VERONDA FALLETTI RANCH BARNS
RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0]
MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ben Ford, Vice Mayor
AYES: Sparks, Ford, Harvey, Lemus, Rivers
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
RESULT: Approve [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember
SECONDER: Kathleen Rivers, Councilmember
AYES: Sparks, Harvey, Lemus, Rivers
RECUSED: Ford
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.
Councilmembers comment.
Public Comment:
Laurie Alderman of Cotati
Calum Weeks of Generation Housing
Jessica Needham of Cotati
Council directed staff to include the following in the Request for Qualifications:
-Some commercial fronting La Plaza is desired
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-Preference for three-story design, but well-designed four-story with a focus on aesthetic compatibility may be considered
-Minimum of one parking space per unit
F. RECEIVE AND FILE THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 POPULAR ANNUAL FINANCIAL
REPORT (PAFR)
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
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT TITLE: CITY ATTORNEY
B. 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)
Mayor Sparks adjourned the meeting to closed session at 10:15pm.
18. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Council returned from closed session at 11:25pm. Mayor Sparks announced that there was nothing to report out of closed session,
19. INFORMATION RECEIVED AFTER THE AGENDA WAS POSTED
A. INFORMATION RECEIVED AFTER THE AGENDA WAS POSTED
20. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sparks adjourned the meeting at 11:26pm.
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/s/ Kevin Patterson, Deputy City Clerk