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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, January 13, 2026
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/85647173972?pwd=uP78QQxV0yuMSv9ET5YgUv7caA5IGS.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:
856 4717 3972
Passcode:
944446
+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 12.9.25
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 –
DEC 9, 2025
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3. RECEPTION
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A.
RECOGNITION OF OUT-GOING MAYOR AND RECEPTION FOR INCOMING MAYOR AND VICE-MAYOR The public is cordially invited to recognize the outgoing Mayor and enjoy refreshments at a brief reception for the new Mayor and Vice Mayor.
No action will be taken.
Agenda Item
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4. AGENDA REVIEW (ACTION)
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5. 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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6. CONSENT CALENDAR (ACTION)
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A.
APPROVE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE STANDARD SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR RECENTLY IMPROVED HELEN PUTNAM AND SUNFLOWER PARKS It is recommended the City Council of the City of Cotati approve by Motion Landscape Maintenance Agreements with LandCare, Inc. for routine landscape maintenance of the recently improved Helen Putnam and Sunflower Parks.
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Putnam Park Landscape Maintenance Agreement with Addendum Sunflower Park Landscape Maintenance Agreement with Addendum Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
7. DIRECTION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (ACTION)
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A.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL DESIGN REVIEW, VARIANCES, AND A TREE REMOVAL PERMIT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF TWO BUILDINGS CONTAINING A TOTAL OF FIVE RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND 890 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL RETAIL SPACE AT 8150 LA PLAZA AND FINDING THE INFILL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT CONSISTENT WITH THE COTATI GENERAL PLAN AND ITS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND EXEMPT FROM FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15183 AND 15332 (PA# 25-10 / APN 144-273-009)
It is recommended that the City Council hold a Public Hearing and adopt the accompanying Resolution, determining that the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan Environmental Impact Report and is exempt from further environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 and 15332; and approving Preliminary and Final Design Review, variances, and a Tree Removal Permit to permit the development of two structures containing a total of five residential units and 890 square feet of commercial space at 8150 La Plaza.
Agenda Item
Attachment A - 8150 La Plaza Variance Findings
Attachment B - Amended La Plaza Village Plan Set
Attachment C - Comments to the Planning Commission_11.17.2025 Resolution
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B.
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 annexation of certain property to Community Facilities District No. 2017-01 (Public Services); approving 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 10.16.25
Annexation Map No. 2025-02 CFD 2017-01 PSD City of Cotati Unanimous approval - signed
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9. REGULAR AGENDA (ACTION)
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A.
SANTERO WAY AND TOC REZONING ORDINANCE
It is recommended by the Planning Commission and the Community Development Department that the City Council conduct the second reading of an ordinance to create the Santero Way (SW) and Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) zoning districts, to make additional zoning amendments to implement the Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) policy requirements from ABAG/MTC and to make other clarifying changes to the Cotati Municipal Code (CMC).
Agenda Item
Olivers Property Case Study
ABAG_MTC Draft_TOC_Evaluation_Criteria_Framework
Zoning Redline-draft
Ordinance
CC Staff Report
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B.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, SANTERO WAY APARTMENTS
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager by motion to execute a non-binding memorandum of understanding with South Rock Ventures, LLC regarding the sale of a City-owned property on Santero Way.
Agenda Item
City of Cotati-SouthRock Ventures LLC DRAFT MOU
SSP Surplus Property Location Map
Depot Way City Property Appraisal- Jul-25
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C.
NOR CAL OAKS LICENSE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the amended license agreement with NorCal Oaks for the use of Putnam and Cator Fields and the related budget amendment.
Agenda Item
Resolution
Cotati - BaseballLic Agmnt 01.13.2026
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D.
DISCUSSION ON AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO ADVOCATE FOR INFRASTRTURE FUNDING WITH ABAG/MTC It is recommended that the City Council by motion authorize the Mayor to advocate for ABAG/MTC to maintain their commitment to preferential transportation infrastructure funding for jurisdictions that have made meaningful progress towards compliance with Transit Oriented Community policy.
Agenda Item
ABAG-MTC Draft Letter
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10. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT & PLEDGE OF ALLIGIANCE
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 millenia. This acknowledgment 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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11. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT & COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
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12. Info Received Staff Report
Public Comment 1 Item 8A 1.13.26
Public Comment 2 Item 8A 1.13.26
Public Comment 4 Item 8A 1.13.2026
Public Comment 3 Item 8A 1.13.2026
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 January 9, 2025. /s/ Kevin Patterson, City Clerk
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