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AGENDA
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, December 10, 2024
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
The Cotati City Council welcomes you to its meetings that are generally scheduled for the 2 nd
and 4
th
Tuesday of every month. Your interest and participation are encouraged and appreciated.
City Council meeting agendas, minutes and recordings are posted on the City’s Meeting Portal at www.cotaticity.org
.
For questions about the agenda or to receive the City Council agenda by e-mail, contact the Deputy City Clerk at [email protected]
or 707-665-3622.
Cotati City Council Meetings will be conducted in person in the Council Chamber. To guarantee your ability to participate, you must attend the meeting in person.
As a courtesy to the public, the City allows citizens the opportunity to view and offer public comments virtually through Zoom Online video conferencing platform. Technical difficulties may occur that make the Zoom platform unavailable.
If Zoom is unavailable, the meeting will continue. Participants considering using Zoom should consider attending in person, if they desire to ensure their ability to view the meeting and offer public comments.
Subject to the above disclaimer, Zoom Online video conferencing is available to watch or listen in the following ways:
1. Using the following online livestream meeting portal link:
https://cotaticity.primegov.com/public/portal
2. Cable T.V. Broadcast, local channel 28
Members of the public can participate in the meeting online by clicking the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84142036535?pwd=5dZNzq0GDnUtIEu7UXnEcslNwgW5Uq.1 If you do not have the ability to join online, but would like to participate in the meeting, you can call into the meeting using your telephone, by dialing one of the following numbers and entering the meeting credentials:
Webinar ID:
841 4203 6535
Passcode:
298946
+1 (669) 900-6833 or +1 (346) 248-7799 or +1 (253) 215-8782 or +1 (301) 715-8592 or +1 (312) 626-6799 or
+1 (929) 436-2866
Attendees may join the meeting any time after 5:45pm. Attendees will be muted
until they are called upon for Public Comment. To make a public comment, use the “raise hand” icon on your smart device or desktop computer, or dial *9 if you are using just your telephone. Please listen carefully for the Mayor or City Clerk to address you by name (or phone number) and for the audible Zoom notification that you have been unmuted
. Once you begin your public comment, your three minutes will begin.
If you would prefer to submit your public comment in writing, please email your comments to [email protected]
. If you are commenting on a specific agenda item or items, please state the agenda item number(s) in the subject line of the email. All comments received via email will be provided to the City Council or Planning Commission in writing and included as part of the record of the meeting.
Notice is hereby given
that Council may discuss and/or take action on any or all of the items listed on this agenda.
Any writings or documents
provided to a majority of the Cotati City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for inspection in the online Meeting Portal at www.cotaticity.org
and in the City Manager’s office located at 201 West Sierra Avenue, Cotati, California, during the City’s posted business hours.
Disabled Accommodation:
Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate formats to persons with disabilities as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact the Deputy City Clerk at (707) 665-3622 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Rules of Decorum:
To avoid distraction, the following meeting etiquette shall be enforced.
Silence electronic devices, including cell phones.
Audience members are advised to keep conversations to a minimum or conduct them outside the building.
Photographs or video recordings using tri-pods or other means that would be distracting are to be taken only from the designated media area.
The Presiding Officer shall request that the audience withhold expressions of support or opposition for speakers in the interest of time and to encourage the full expression of differing views. (City Council Policy 2023-01 III.B.1.)
Public Comment (Action items)
:
Public comment on any one agenda item where the City Council will be taking some action is limited to no more than three (3) minutes per person. Action items are typically designated on the agenda title.
Public Comment (Non-Action items)
: Public comment on non- action agenda items shall be received during the designated portion of the agenda. Comments shall be limited to no more than three (3) minutes for all non-action agenda items.
Waiver Warning:
If you challenge decisions/direction of the City Council of the City of Cotati in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Cotati at, or prior to, the public hearing(s).
City Council meetings are conducted according to City Council Policy 2023-01: City Council Rules. This policy available for inspection in the online Meeting Portal at www.cotaticity.org
and in the City Manager’s office located at 201 West Sierra Avenue, Cotati, California, during the City’s posted business hours.
Those wishing to address the Council are asked to complete a speaker card and give it to the City Clerk. When you are called, step to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
Persons wishing to address the Council are not required to identify themselves or complete a speaker card; (Gov’t. Code § 54953.3); however, this information assists the Mayor by ensuring that all persons wishing to address the Council are recognized and it assists the City Clerk in preparing the City Council meeting minutes.
1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. ROLL CALL
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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.
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4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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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 – NOV 26, 2024 Draft Minutes 11.26.24
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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.
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7. APPROVAL OF FINAL AGENDA (ACTION)
This item will only be opened for the public comment if the City Council proposes to take any action to modify this agenda.
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8. 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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9. CONSENT CALENDAR (ACTION)
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10. DIRECTION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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11. PUBLIC HEARINGS (ACTION)
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A.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ON BEHALF OF THE RANCHO ADOBE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT It is recommended that the City Council introduce an ordinance authorizing a fire impact fee on behalf of the Rancho Adobe Fire District within the City limits of Cotati.
Agenda Item
Ordinance
RAFD Fee Program Presentation
RAFD Letter to City Manager
Resolution R-10 Fire Impact Fee Nexus Study
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B.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 17.42.170 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS/JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS OF THE COTATI MUNICIPAL CODE It is recommended that the City Council hold a public hearing and introduce an Ordinance amending Title 17 (Land Use) of the Cotati Municipal Code in accordance with State law by repealing and replacing Section 17.42.170 Accessory Dwelling Units/Junior Accessory Dwelling Units and amending Section 17.90.020 Definitions of Specialized Terms and Phrases.
Agenda Item
Ordinance
Staff presentation
Attachment 1 Existing CMC Section 17.42.170
Attachment 2 Redline version of proposed amendments to definitions Attachment 3 Proposed ordinance language
Attachment 4 DRAFT ADU standards handout
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12. REGULAR AGENDA (ACTION)
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A.
AUTHORIZATION OF A DISCRETIONARY PAYMENT TO CALPERS AND
STATUS OF CITY PENSION PLANS
It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation, discuss options, and adopt a resolution authorizing an additional discretionary payment for amounts already included within the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget.
Agenda Item
Resolution
Ridgeline - Technical Memorandum as of Nov 21 2024
Presentation Slides - 2024 Pension Analysis
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B.
REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF DESIGN OPTIONS FOR A PROPOSED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 120 E COTATI AVENUE It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation from Freebird Development LLC, discuss design options for an affordable housing project on City-owned property at 120 East Cotati Avenue, and provide direction to City staff and the design team.
Agenda Item
Attachment A - City Council Meeting Presentation
Attachment B - Cotati_Freebird_ENA
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C.
2025 VERONDA-FALLETTI RANCH WORKPLANS AND LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH PHOENIX FARM CONCEPTS It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve by motion the 2025 work plans for the Veronda Falletti Ranch (Ranch), 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a 3-year license agreement with Ferm Homestead to operate the livestock, horticulture, compost and other related programs, 3. Authorize the City Manager to amend the license agreement with Sandy Loam to synchronize the term dates, and 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement substantially in the form attached with Point Blue Conservation Science for the installation of pollinators and trees along the east and south perimeters of the Ranch.
Agenda Item
Pheonix Farm Concepts 2025 Workplan Presentation
Phoenix Farm Concepts 2025 Workplan
Sandy Loam 2025 Workplan
WCB Roots Landowner Agreement_Veronda Falletti
FIG 1. 7-25-24
Table 1. V - F Ranch Hedgerow Plants
Tomi Henry - License Agreement 12.10.2024
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D.
RECEIVE AND FILE STATEMENT OF THE VOTES CAST AND DECLARATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE CITY OF COTATI CONSOLIDATED GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 It is recommended that the City Council: 1) Adopt a motion to receive and file the Sonoma County Clerk’s Statement of the Votes Cast; and 2) Adopt a resolution declaring the results of the Consolidated General Agenda Item
Resolution
Exhibit A: Statement of Votes Cast 2024
Ben Ford Certificate of Election 2024
Susan Harvey Certificate of Election 2024
Laura Sparks Certificate of Election 2024
Measure S Initative Ordinance
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E.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEMBERS It is recommended that the City Clerk will administer the oath of office to the elected Councilmembers.
Agenda Item
Laura Sparks
Susan Harvey
Ben Ford
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F.
REORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025
It is recommended that the City Council elect a Mayor and Vice Mayor from among its members, to be effective January through December 2025.
Agenda Item
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13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
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14. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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15. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
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16. INFORMATION RECEIVED AFTER THE AGENDA WAS POSTED
Info Received Staff Report
Veronda Falletti letter_Redacted
Public Comment 2 VF Ranch_Redacted
2024_1210 Cotati City Council Item 11A - Establish Development Impact Fees - Rancho Adobe Fire District 2024_1210 Cotati City Council Item 11 B and 12B - ADU Ordinance Update and 120 E Cotati Ave Design Review Updated 120 E Cotati Ave Presentation
RAFD Fee Ordinance - Rev. 1
2024 Sandy Loam Workplan Presentation
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17. 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 December 6, 2024. /s/ Kevin Patterson, Deputy City Clerk
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