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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, June 10, 2025
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.gov
.
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://www.youtube.com/@cityofcotati7280/streams
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/89217035137?pwd=OUVFb9a2EDIYXHPUfmKOhyFbZo5Nfl.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:
892 1703 5137
Passcode:
831405
+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.
Notice is hereby given
that after Public Comment on Non-Action Agenda Items, the Council will recite the Land Acknowledgement and Pledge of Allegiance, per Resolution 2025-14, City Council Policy 2025-02.
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.gov
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 2025-02 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 2025-02: City Council Rules. This policy available for inspection in the online Meeting Portal at www.cotaticity.gov
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 - ROLL CALL
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2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-ACTION AGENA ITEMS
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3. Draft Minutes 4.15
Draft Minutes 5.27
Draft Minutes 5.13
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 – SPECIAL MEETING –
APR 15, 2025
B. COTATI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING –
MAY 13, 2025
C. COTATI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING – MAY 27, 2025 Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
4. 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.gov.
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.gov
, under the “How do I” link at the top of the homepage.
D. Have you noticed a street light out, pothole, or issues in a City Park? We want to keep Cotati beautiful and running smoothly, so please let us know what needs to be fixed, by going to the City website under “How do I” and “Report a Service Request.” E. 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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5. PROCLAMATIONS
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A.
PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COTATI CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH Proclamation
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6. AGENDA REVIEW
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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. Pursuant to City Council Policy 2025-02, 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 timer indicator lights will display yellow when there are thirty seconds remaining, and red when time has expired.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR (ACTION)
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A.
ADOPTION OF THE CITY-WIDE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 It is recommended that the City Council adopt the fiscal year 2025/26 salary schedule, as updated per the current City labor agreements.
Agenda Item
Resolution
Salary Schedule 2025-26
Pages from Non Rep MOU May 9 2023
Non Rep Side Letter - June 10 2025 (PDF)
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B.
FINANCIAL POLICIES UPDATE
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the updated comprehensive City of Cotati Financial Principles and Policies.
Agenda Item
Resolution
Policy Proposed Updates - Redlne
Financial Principles and Policies Complete
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C.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS (GANN) LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Cotati adopt a resolution approving the Annual Appropriations Limit for the City of Cotati Fiscal Year 2025/26.
Agenda Item
Resolution
GANN Limit Report - Fiscal Year 2025-26
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D.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT AND CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR THE 2025 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT It is recommended the City Council of the City of Cotati adopt a resolution approving a budget amendment and contract amendment for the 2025 Street Improvement Project to include added safety improvements on Benson Lane and West School Street.
Agenda Item
Resolution
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E.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS, AND SET THE TIME AND DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE COTATI LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26.
It is recommended the City Council of the City of Cotati adopt a resolution approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report, declaring the City’s intent to levy and collect annual assessments, and set the time and date for the Public Hearing for the City of Cotati Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
Agenda Item
Resolution
FY 2025-2026 Preliminary Engineers Report for the Landscaping and Lighting District (LLAD) All zones
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F.
SECOND READING OF A DRAFT ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTERS 17.22, 17.30, 17.42, AND 17.62 OF THE COTATI MUNICIPAL CODE It is recommended by the Community Development Department and the Planning Commission that the City Council conduct the second reading of a draft ordinance amending Cotati Municipal Code (CMC) Chapters 17.22 Allowable Land Uses, 17.30 Standards for All Development and Land Uses, 17.42 Standards for Specific Land Uses, and 17.62 Permit Review and Decisions to correct errors, streamline permitting processes, establish consistency with state law, and allow flexibility in the development of residential accessory equipment, structures and fences, citywide.
Agenda Item
Ordinance
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9. DIRECTION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS (ACTION)
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A.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17 (LAND USE) OF THE COTATI MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMBINE THE COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL AND GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS INTO A SINGLE ZONING DISTRICT 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 to combine the Commercial/Industrial and General Industrial Zoning Districts into a single zoning district, in accordance with the City’s General Plan.
Agenda Item
Ordinance
Attachment A Redline of proposed amendments Allowed Uses Table 5.19.25 Attachment B Redline of proposed amendments to Land Use Code 5.19.25 Industrial zoning CC presentation updated 5.20.25
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11. REGULAR AGENDA (ACTION)
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A.
APPROVAL OF 2025 RUNNING FENCE RUNNING EVENT AND FESTIVAL IN LA PLAZA PARK It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution: 1. Approving a 5k and 10k race through downtown Cotati and a festival in La Plaza Park on September 13, 2025; and 2. Authorizing the temporary closure of certain streets on the race path and near the festival; and 3. The use of amplified live entertainment; and 4. Sales of food by vendors and food trucks; and 5. The sales of alcoholic beverages in La Plaza Park; and 6. approval of fee waivers associated with producing the event.
Agenda Item
Resolution
EXHIBIT A Conditions of Approval Running Fence Run
Exhibit B Running Fence Run Application
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B.
ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEARS 2025/26 AND 2026/27 BUDGETS It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the City of Cotati Budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26 and 2026/27 and authorize the Mayor to sign a letter requesting acceptance into the PG& Fleet EV program.
Agenda Item
Resolution
PGE Fleet EV Request Letter
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12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
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13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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14. Info Received Staff Report
INFORMATION RECEIVED AFTER THE AGENDA WAS POSTED
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15. 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 June 6, 2025. /s/ Kevin Patterson, Deputy City Clerk
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