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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 12, 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 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/84617598991?pwd=bUsZfa5rtss8y7arK7QHKiPH0fel5w.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:
846 1759 8991
Passcode:
732436
+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 in writing and included as part of the record of the meeting. They will not be read aloud into the record at 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, in accordance with the City Council Rules of Conduct.
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.
Accommodations:
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 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.
Members of the public are prohibited from speaking, yelling, or otherwise making loud noises from the audience that disrupt the orderly proceeding of the meeting.
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.
Public Comment
:
Public comment on any one agenda item is limited to no more than three (3) minutes per person, in accordance with the City Council Rules of Conduct.
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).
Announcements:
A. Meeting Orientation for New Attendees/Viewers.
In conformance with the Brown Act and the adopted City Council Rules, if the City Council is considering an item in which action will be taken, citizens will be invited to provide comments relevant to the item being discussed. The meeting agenda also includes a Citizen Business item, which is the designated place on the agenda where citizens have the right to comment on any matter within the City’s subject matter jurisdiction. However, Citizen Business items do not generally receive a response because the Brown Act prohibits the City Council from taking action or considering any item that is not on this agenda, so as to ensure that other members of the community who wish to provide comment are notified in advance through a properly noticed meeting agenda. Nonetheless, in accordance with the Brown Act, the Council may briefly respond, may ask a question for clarification, or may direct an item be placed on a future 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.
City Council meetings are conducted according to City Council Policy 2025-03: City Council Rules of Conduct. 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. Draft Minutes 7.8
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 –
JUL 8, 2025
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3. AGENDA REVIEW
(ACTION)
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4. Citizen's Business Public Comment 2 8.12.25_Redacted Citizen's Business Public Comment 1 8.12.25
Citizen's Business Public Comment 3 8.12.25_Redacted
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 the City Council Rules of Conduct, 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 (30) seconds remaining, and red when time has expired.
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR (ACTION)
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A.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING REGULATORY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND PINK VIKING ORH LLC IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF FLAHAVAN ESTATES, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving an Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement between the City and Pink Viking ORH LLC (“Developer”) in connection with the development of the Flahavan Estates subdivision, and authorizing the City Manager to sign documents related to the Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement.
Agenda Item
Attachment A-Flahavan Estates Tentative Map
Resolution
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B.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE IMPROVEMENT PLANS AND APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE ASSOCIATED DEDICATION OF EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES FOR THE FLAHAVEN ESTATES SUBDIVISION It is recommended the City Council of the City of Cotati approve a resolution to:
1. Accept the Flahaven Estates Subdivision Improvement Plans; and
2. Approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement; and
3. Approve the Final Map for the Flahaven Estates Subdivision and the easement dedications and right-of-way abandonment depicted on the Final Map; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to sign and record, or cause to be recorded, the aforementioned Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Final Map, and to take any such other and further action as may be necessary to carry out the intent of the attached Resolution.
Agenda Item
Resolution
FE-SIA
FE-Improvement Plans
FE Subdivision Map
FE-Shared Driveway Agreement Lots 32 and 33 4.1
Flahaven Estates HOA CCRs Redline
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C.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SIDEWALK GAP CLOSURE PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER, AND AFTER 35 DAYS WITH NO PROTEST, AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT RETENTION It is recommended the City Council of the City of Cotati adopt a resolution approving the Sidewalk Gap Closure Project, authorizing the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder, and after 35 days with no protests, authorizing release the construction contract retention.
Agenda Item
Resolution
NOC
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D.
APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH ARGONAUT CONSTRUCTORS AND AN AGREEMENT WITH BRELJE AND RACE CONSULTING ENGINEEERS FOR THE URGENT WATER REPAIRS PROJECT It is recommended the City of Cotati City Council approve by Motion a Minor Construction Agreement and/or Purchase Order with Argonaut Constructors and a Design Professional Services Agreement and/or Purchase Order with Brelje and Race Consulting Engineers for the Water Repairs Project and authorizes the City Manager to execute said agreements.
Agenda Item
4656 08 Cotati Signed plans
Cotati Urgent Water Repairs NTE
2025 08 06 City of Cotati #108285519 (Water Repair)
City of Cotati - Water Repair Project COI
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E.
APPROVE MINOR CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH ENTERPRISE ROOFING FOR ROOF REPAIRS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING AND RE-ROOFING THE SUNFLOWER PARK RESTROOM AND THE WELL 2 PUMP HOUSE It is recommended the City Council approve by Motion a minor construction agreement with Enterprise Roofing for an amount not to exceed $51,471 for roof repairs to the Police Department building and re-roofing the Sunflower Park restroom and the Well 2 Pump House.
Agenda Item
Police Facility Roof Assessment Report
Sunflower Park Roof Assessment Report
Well 2 Roof Assessment Report
Police Department Roofing Bid
Sunflower Park Roofing Bid
Well 2 Roofing Bid
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6. DIRECTION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS (ACTION)
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A.
CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-01 (PUBLIC SERVICES) AND TAKING ASSOCIATED ACTIONS It is recommended the City Council of the City of Cotati adopt a Resolution approving the annexation of certain property to Community Facilities District No. 2017-01 (Public Services); approving the annexation map related thereto and authorizing and directing recording thereof; and authorizing and directing the preparation and recording of an amended notice of special tax lien related thereto.
Agenda Item
Resolution
Voter Certificate_7.10.2025
Annexation Map Exhibit A
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B.
APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE UPDATE
It is recommended that the City Council adopt: 1) the resolution revising the Traffic Impact Fee, the Sewer Connection Fee, the Water Connection Fee and the Parks and Recreation Fee, adopting a General Plan Fee (Replacing the Downtown Specific Plan Recovery Fee) and making associated findings; 2) introduce an ordinance to move most development impact fees to a single inflationary index, 3) and provide feedback to staff on the policy recommendations for focused fee eliminations and direct staff to return to City Council with a resolution implementing the final policies.
Agenda Item
Cotati - DIF Presentation
Outline of DIF Policy Options
Resolution
Exhibit A - Cotati Development Impact Fee Nexus Study Update - Public Rreview Draft - 7-9-25 Cotati Impact Fee Comparison - 7-9-25
Ordinance - DIF Inflationary Adjustments
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C.
CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE OUTSTANDING BACKFLOW TESTING CHARGES FROM FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 AND LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS It is recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing to receive all oral and written public comments to the amount of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 backflow testing charges and approve a resolution establishing the outstanding backflow testing charges and directing the levying of assessments on the Fiscal Year 25/26 property tax rolls.
Agenda Item
Resolution
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8. REGULAR AGENDA (ACTION)
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A.
REVISED SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR THE HIGHWAY 116 AND WEST COTATI AVENUE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT It is recommended that the City Council approve by motion the design agreement amendment with Mark Thomas for the completion of the intersection design on Highway 116 at West Cotati Avenue and authorize the City Manager to excecute said amendment.
Agenda Item
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9. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT & COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
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11. CLOSED SESSION
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A.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION (PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION 54956.9) NAME OF CASE: COUNTRYSIDE MHP LLC V. CITY OF COTATI, SONOMA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 24CV00804 Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
12. Info Received Staff Report
Cotati Impact Fee Comparison 8-12-25
Cotati Impact Fee Comparison 8-12-25-1
Public Comment 1 Item 7B 8.12.25_Redacted
Public Comment 1 Item 8A 8.12.25_Redacted
Public Comment 2 Item 7B 8.12.25
Amended Minutes 7.8.25
INFORMATION RECEIVED AFTER THE AGENDA WAS POSTED
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13. 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 August 8, 2025. /s/ Kevin Patterson, Deputy City Clerk
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