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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, June 23, 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/89423861493?pwd=i1r6XDipgQPWFvCc6yaGOSfCocakHf.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:
894 2386 1493
Passcode:
636645
+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.
COUNCILMEMBER PARTICIPATION VIA TELECONFERENCE
Vice Mayor Susan Harvey will participate via teleconference at 5970 Riverview, Mackay, ID 83251, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b). Members of the public may attend and participate at either the Council Chambers or via teleconference from the location referenced above. The agenda shall be posted at both locations.
1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
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2. Minutes_20260617174100611
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 – JUNE 9, 2026 Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
3. PROCLAMATIONS (ACTION)
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A.
PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF JULY 2026 AT PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER MONTH Proclamation
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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.
ADOPTION OF THE CITY-WIDE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 It is recommended that the City Council adopt the fiscal year 2026/27 salary schedule, as updated per the current City labor agreements.
Agenda Item
Resolution
Exhibit A - Salary Schedule with CEA Amendments
Exhibit B - Salary Schedule without CEA Amendments
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B.
COOPERATIVE FUNDING AGREEMENT, REDWOOD DRIVE CLASS IV BIKE LANE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT AND ADA TRANSITION PLAN It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a cooperative funding agreement with the Sonoma County Transportation and Climate Authority (SCTCA) for the first phase of an ADA transition plan and design and construction of a Class IV bike lane on Redwood Drive.
Agenda Item
Resolution
SCTA-Cotati SS4A FY24 COOP AGRMNT
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C.
CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF THE PUTNAM PARK PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT It is recommended the City Council of the City of Cotati adopt a resolution accepting the Putnam Park Phase 1 Improvements Project, authorizing the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder, and after 35 days with no protests, release the construction contract retention.
Agenda Item
Resolution
NOC
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D.
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE REPLACEMENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase replacement Information Technology (IT) infrastructure systems and related services in an amount not to exceed $180,000.
Agenda Item
Resolution
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E.
APPROVAL OF ANNUAL STORM WATER SUPPORT SERVICES AGREEMENT It is recommended the City of Cotati City Council adopt a resolution to approve a professional services agreement with Stone Creek Environmental Consulting, LLC for Storm Water Support Services.
Agenda Item
Resolution - Stormwater
260512 Cotati Proposal for 2026 2027
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7. DIRECTION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (ACTION)
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A.
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRM THE ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND ANNUAL ASSESSMENT AMOUNTS, AND LEVYING AND COLLECTION OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE COTATI LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 It is recommended the City Council of the City of Cotati adopt a resolution approving the Annual Engineer's Report, confirming the assessment diagram and annual assessment amounts, and authorizing the levying and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the Cotati Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District for Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 (Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972).
Agenda Item
Resolution
PHN-Landscaping and Lighting - Craif 61226
2025-26_LLAD_Report_-_6-9-26_CC_Meeting - Signed
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B.
PUBLIC HEARING TO
CONSIDER OBJECTIONS TO THE OUTSTANDING BACKFLOW TESTING CHARGES AND LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 It is recommended the City Council hold a public hearing to receive all oral and written protests to the outstanding backflow testing charges and adopt a resolution the outstanding backflow testing charges and levying of assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Agenda Item
Resolution
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9. REGULAR AGENDA (ACTION)
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A.
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO FORM AN ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT (EIFD); ESTABLISH THE COTATI EIFD PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution declaring its intention to establish the Cotati Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) and establishing the Cotati EIFD Public Financing Authority (PFA) and authorizing the City Manager to proceed to Phase 3 (Implementation) of the EIFD feasibility study.
Agenda Item
Resolution
Fiscal Impact Analysis Detail - Cotati EIFD 6-16-2026 DRAFT Presentation - EIFD Summary Resolution of Intention
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B.
COTATI EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION (CEA) MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the amended memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the Cotati Employees Association (CEA) and authorizing the City Manager to sign the MOU.
Agenda Item
Resolution
CEA MOU 2026-2031 - FINAL 06.18.2026
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C.
JOINING COALITION TO SUPPORT TORT REFORM
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City joining Cal Cities, CIRA and a coalition of California public agencies advocating for tort reform legislation aimed at reducing escalating public agency liability costs and preserving taxpayer resources for essential public services and infrastructure.
Agenda Item
6-5-26 Tort Reform Letter
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D.
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
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10. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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. CLOSED SESSION
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A.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
(CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1))
NAME OF CASE: GEORGE BARICH V. CITY OF COTATI, DAMIEN O'BID AND DOES 1-10, INCLUSIVE, CASE NO. 3:26-CV-4944 Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
B.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): 1 Case Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
13. Info Received Staff Report
Alderman agenda item on Citizens business.
Alderman comment on 9 C tort reform letter
Alderman public comment Consent Calendar Item 6b ADA plan Letter Cotati City Council 062226 RE Redwood Drive
INFORMATION RECEIVED AFTER THE AGENDA WAS POSTED
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14. 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 19, 2026. /s/ Kevin Patterson, City Clerk
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