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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, October 14, 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/88012903963?pwd=t987Gf7wkU3qqF0laWa87XTi2TfaKK.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:
880 1290 3963
Passcode:
288038
+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. Minutes_20251010000604741
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 – SEP 23, 2025 Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
3. PROCLAMATIONS
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A.
PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY OF COTATI IN SUPPORT OF NORTH BAY ZERO WASTE WEEK OCTOBER 11TH THROUGH 18TH, 2025 Proclamation
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4. PRESENTATIONS
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A.
ZERO WASTE SONOMA UPDATE
It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation about Zero Waste Sonoma (ZWS) from Leslie Lukacs, Executive Director of ZWS.
Agenda Item
Cotati City Council 2025
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B.
PRESENTATION BY THE RANCHO ADOBE FIRE DISTRICT
It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation from the Rancho Adobe Fire District Fire Chief regarding the status of Rancho Adobe Fire District’s potential consolidation with Sonoma County Fire. No action will be taken.
Agenda Item
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5. AGENDA REVIEW (ACTION)
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6. 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 2025-03, 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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7. CONSENT CALENDAR (ACTION)
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A.
CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE 2025 AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY EVENTS FARMERS MARKETS - DOWNTOWN SHOP AND STROLL HOLIDAY EVENT IN DOWNTOWN COTATI It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the 2025 Agricultural Community Events Farmers Markets Downtown Shop and Stroll Holiday Event in Downtown Cotati.
Agenda Item
Resolution
Exhibit A Conditions of Approval Shop and Stroll
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B.
CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2025 CITY OF COTATI HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the 2025 City of Cotati Holiday Tree Lighting Event.
Agenda Item
Resolution
Exhibit A Conditions of Approval Holiday Tree Lighting
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C.
CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF COTATI’S 2025 COTATI CANDYLAND EVENT It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the City of Cotati’s 2025 Cotati Candyland Event.
Agenda Item
Resolution
Exhibit A Conditions of Approval Cotati Candyland
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D.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2026 COTATI ACCORDION FESTIVAL AND ASSOCIATED SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, AMPLIFIED MUSIC, AND TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the 2026 Accordion Festival including the sale of alcoholic beverages on public property, amplified music, and the temporary closure of certain public streets.
Agenda Item
Resolution
EXHIBIT A Conditions of Approval Accordion Festival
EXHIBIT B Cotati Accordion Festival Application 2026
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8. DIRECTION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (ACTION)
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A.
CONSIDERATION,
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF DRAFT ORDINANCE
UPDATING THE RULES OF CONDUCT FOR PARKS AND OTHER PUBLIC AREAS AND ADDING PERMIT PROCEDURES BY AMENDING CHAPTERS 4.04 (FEES FOR USE OF FACILITIES), 7.12 (LICENSING AND KEEPING OF DOGS AND CATS), 7.24 (ANIMAL RESTRICTIONS), 7.28 (DOGS IN PARKS DURING FESTIVALS), 9.33 (PUBLIC URINATION, DEFECATION AND EXPOSURE), 9.36 (CONDUCT IN PARKS, PLAZAS, STREETS AND SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PLACES) AND 9.40 (OBSTRUCTING STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE COTATI MUNICIPAL CODE It is recommended that the City Council introduce and conduct the first reading of a draft ordinance adding permit procedures and updating the rules of conduct in the City parks and other public areas by amending Cotati Municipal Code (CMC) Chapters 4.04 (Fees for Use of Facilities), 7.12 (Licensing and Keeping of Dogs and Cats), 7.24 (Animal Restrictions), 7.28 (Dogs in Parks During Festivals), 9.33 (Public Urination, Defecation and Exposure), 9.36 (Conduct in Parks, Plazas, Streets and Sidewalks and Other Places) and 9.40 (Obstructing Streets and Sidewalks).
Agenda Item
Park Rules Matrix
Ordinance
Exhibit A - Chapter 4.04 - Fees for Use of City Facilities Exhibit B - Chapter 7.12 - Licensing and Keeping of Dogs and Cats Exhibit C - Chapter 7.24 - Animal Restrictions
Exhibit D - Chapter 7.28 - Dogs in Parks During Festivals Exhibit E - Chapter 9.33 - Public Urination, Defecation and Exposure Exhibit F - Chapter 9.36 - Conduct in Parks, Plazas, Streets and Sidewalks and Other Places Exhibit G - Chapter 9.40 - Obstructing Streets and Sidewalks Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
10. REGULAR AGENDA (ACTION)
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A.
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE POLLUTERS PAY CLIMATE SUPERFUND LEGISLATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution supporting the enactment of the proposed Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act (SB 684/AB 1243).
Agenda Item
Resolution
Senator Menjivar and Assemblymember Addis Author SB 684 & AB 1243 The Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025 _ California State Senator Caroline Menjivar Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
11. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
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12. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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13. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
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14. Info Received Staff Report
Consolidation Presentation for City of Cotati
Exhibit F - Chapter 9 - CAO revisions
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 October 10, 2025. /s/ Kevin Patterson, City Clerk
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