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, August 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 Remote
Susan Harvey Councilmember Present
Sylvia Lemus Councilmember Present
Kathleen Rivers Councilmember Absent
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, Recreation Manager Ashley Wilson
3. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The City of Cotati recognizes that we’re on the ancestral lands of the Coastal Miwok, who are the original caretakers of this area. We respectfully acknowledge the Indigenous peoples who have been stewarding and maintaining a relationship on this land as knowledge keepers for millennia. This acknowledgement does not take the place of authentic relationships with Indigenous communities but serves as a gesture of respect to the land we are on.
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)
A. COTATI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING – JULY 9, 2024 Cotati City Council Minutes August 13, 2024
RESULT: Approve [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember
SECONDER: Sylvia Lemus, Councilmember
AYES: Sparks, Ford, Harvey, Lemus
NAYS: None
ABSENT: 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 on 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 enroll 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.
7. PROCLAMATIONS
A. PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COTATI
CELEBRATING WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY
Ana Diaz-Garcia of the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women accepted the proclamation.
8. APPROVAL OF FINAL AGENDA (ACTION)
No changes.
9. 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. 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 Clerk will alert speakers when there are thirty seconds remaining.
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No public comment.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR (ACTION)
A. SANTERO WAY SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE CONSULTANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH 4LEAF INCORPORATED AND ASSOCIATED
SUBCONSULTANTS
B. GO SONOMA & SIDEWALK GAP CLOSURE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS C. ACCEPTANCE OF THE GATEWAY SIGN PROJECT
D. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DROP MOBILITY THE
RIGHT TO OPERATE SHARED ELECTRIC BICYCLES WITHIN THE CITY OF
COTATI AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A REVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH DROP MOBILITY LLC (DBA: DROP
MOBILITY) TO PARK AND OPERATE SHARED ELECTRIC BICYCLES WITHIN
THE CITY OF COTATI
RESULT: Approve [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember
SECONDER: Sylvia Lemus, Councilmember
AYES: Sparks, Ford, Harvey, Lemus
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rivers
11. DIRECTION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Lemus requested a future agenda item regarding an opposition letter for Measure J.
12. REGULAR AGENDA (ACTION)
A. COUNTYWIDE IMPLEMENTATION OF MICROENTERPRISE HOME KITCHEN
ORDINANCE
Presentation by Christine Sosko of Sonoma County Department of Health Services and City Manager Damien O’Bid.
Councilmembers comment.
Public comment:
Lauren Wolfer of Cooks Alliance
Council asked staff to revise the prior letter to state that they are generally supportive of MEHKOs, and to ask the following:
-Require business licensing, if permissible
-Clarity on implementation dates
-Clear process for City input for code violations or complaints, including potential permit revocation.
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The Mayor was authorized to sign the letter without returning to City Council.
B. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR BUDGET WORKSHOP FACILITATION Presentation by City Manager Damien O’Bid.
Councilmembers comment.
No public comment.
RESULT: Approve [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember
SECONDER: Sylvia Lemus, Councilmember
AYES: Sparks, Ford, Harvey, Lemus
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rivers
C. DISCUSS COTATI CULTURAL EVENT GRANT PROGRAM
Presentation by Recreation Manager Ashley Wilson.
Councilmembers comment.
No public comment.
Council asked staff to better define “multicultural” in the scoring rubric, and to potentially change the cycle timeline, to allow enough time for applicants to organize spring/summer events.
For scoring rubric:
Add: inclusion/diversity
Remove: “Align with strategic goals” (too broad)
For scoring:
-Priority for first time events
-Inclusivity/Access, including access to music, art, etc. -Diversity: highlights the cultures
-Promotes community togetherness, broad appeal
-Cotati resident or business owner-led event
D. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL UPDATE - UNAUDITED FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Presentation by Director of Administrative Services Angela Courter.
Councilmembers comment.
No public comment.
E. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON POTENITAL LETTERS OF OPPOSITION TO AB 2561 AND AB 2557
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Presentation by City Manager Damien O’Bid.
Councilmembers comment.
No public comment.
Council approved sending both opposition letters and delegated signing authority to Mayor Sparks.
RESULT: Approve [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ben Ford, Vice Mayor
AYES: Sparks, Ford, Harvey, Lemus
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rivers
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Report by City Manager Damien O’Bid.
14. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers report out on local and regional events and meetings.
15. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
No public comment.
16. A.
17. 18.
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH CITY LABOR NEGOTIATORS (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6) CITY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE.
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: UNREPRESENTED
Mayor Sparks announced the closed session topic.
No public comment.
Council adjourned to closed session.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Sparks announced that there was nothing to report out of closed session.
INFORMATION RECEIVED AFTER THE AGENDA WAS POSTED
A. INFORMATION RECEIVED AFTER THE AGENDA WAS POSTED
19. ADJOURNMENT
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Mayor Sparks adjourned the meeting at 8:49pm.
/s/ Kevin Patterson, Deputy City Clerk