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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 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/85049237020?pwd=KaJLOg8jLeE7IapabNuoLzyAH0l3IU.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:
850 4923 7020
Passcode:
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+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 9.8.26
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 8, 2026
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3. PROCLAMATIONS (ACTION)
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A.
ZERO WASTE WEEK PROCLAMATION
Proclamation
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B.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Proclamation
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4. PRESENTATIONS
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A.
SONOMA COUNTY TRANSIT PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED BUS ROUTE CHANGES AS PART OF THE MARIN-SONOMA COORDINATED TRANSIT SERVICE PLAN (MASCOTS) It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation from Sonoma County Transit.
No action will be taken.
Agenda Item
Cotati Presentation SCT MASCOTS Phase II
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B.
PRESENTATION FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE LAGUNA
It is recommended that the City Council receive an informational presentation from the Cotati Friends of the Laguna. No action will be taken.
Agenda Item
Presentation from Cotati Friends of the Laguna_ Neighbors and City, Caring for Our Waterway 2025-26 Annual Report for Cotati Friends of the Laguna
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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.
PROPOSITION 1 RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT - VETERANS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOND ACT OF 2026 It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution supporting The Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, which authorizes $11.25 billion in state general obligation bonds to fund several housing affordability programs.
Agenda Item
Resolution
LAO Prop 1 2026 Analysis
Proposition 1 Language
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B.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2026 PLAY LIKE DJ DAY OF THE DEAD EVENT IN LA PLAZA PARK It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the 2026 Play Like DJ Day of the Dead event in La Plaza Park.
Agenda Item
Resolution
EXHIBIT A Conditions of Approval Play like DJ Day of the Dead Event 2026 Exhibit B - Day of the Dead Application 2026
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C.
CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2026 CITY OF COTATI HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the 2026 City of Cotati Holiday Tree Lighting Event.
Agenda Item
Resolution
Exhibit A Conditions of Approval Holiday Tree Lighting
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D.
CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE 2026 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 2026 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
Exhibit B - Cotati Shop and Stroll Application 2026
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E.
AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATION AND CONTRACTS WITH HANSON-BRIDGETT AND PRESCOTT LAW It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appropriating the necessary funds and authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with Hanson-Bridgett and Prescott Law.
Agenda Item
Resolution
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F.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2026 STREET PRESERVATION PROJECT
It is recommended the City of Cotati City Council adopt a resolution accepting the 2026 Street Preservation Project, authorizing the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County Clerk, and authorizing the release of retention after the 35-day noticing period with no protests.
Agenda Item
Resolution
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G.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE CLASS 1 PATHWAY MAINTENANCE PROJECT
It is recommended the City of Cotati City Council adopt a Resolution accepting the Class 1 Pathway Maintenance Project Improvements, authorizing the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County Clerk, and authorizing the release of retention after the 35-day noticing period with no protests.
Agenda Item
Resolution
Notice of Completion - Class 1 Pathway Maintenance
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H.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CHANGE ORDER TO THE 2026/2027 PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROJECT TO PAVE THE WATER TRENCH IN HIGHWAY 116 AT SR 101 It is recommended the City of Cotati City Council approve a Resolution approving a Change Order to the 2026/2027 Pavement Preservation Project to Pave the water trench in Highway 116 at State Route 101 and authorizes the appropriation of funds from the unappropriated water enterprise fund in the amount of $20,500, for the extra work.
Agenda Item
Resolution - Street Repair for Water System Event
Graham Contractors - Change Order Quote
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8. DIRECTION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (ACTION)
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A.
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN TO INCLUDE A
NEW DEVELOPMENT FUNDING POLICY AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDIANNCE AMENDING THE COTATI MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE UPDATED GENERAL PLAN POLICY It is recommended by the Planning Commission that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. X amending the Cotati General Plan to further establish policies requiring new development to mitigate its fiscal impacts; and
2. Introduce an Ordinance to modify the Cotati Municipal Code (CMC) to include objective development standards to implement the updated general plan policies to ensure that new development contributes toward the municipal service costs it creates and does not impose an ongoing fiscal burden on, or degrade service levels to, existing residents and businesses.
Agenda Item
2015 Fiscal Impact Study-Final
Cotati General Fund Projection - No CFD
Cotati General Fund Projection - With CFD
CC Resolution-draft
Draft Ordinance 09.16.26
Growth Financing Policy CC Presentation
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B.
FREEWAY ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
It is recommended by
the Planning Commission that the City Council introduce an ordinance to:
1. Establishing a Freeway Oriented Development (FOD) Overlay District applicable to properties within the Commercial/Industrial zoning district located on Redwood Dr, adjacent to and visible from U.S. Highway 101; and
2. Make additional modifications to the Cotati Municipal Code to allow increased land use activities in the Commercial Industrial (CI) zoning district and city-wide, as identified and described.
Agenda Item
Ordinance
City of Cotati Freeway Oriented Zoning Overlay-Conceptual Boundary Exhibit A SIGNS Code
Exhibit B FOD + Land Use
Exhibit C Outdoor Displays and Sales + Limited Term Permit Public Comment 260728 Cotati Item 7.B FREEWAY ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT ZONING OVERLAY Public Comment FOD Support 7911 Redwood Dr 07282026
Public Comment Freeway Oriented Zoning Overlay
Public Comment
Public Comment FW_ Comment on Freeway Oriented Development Overlay - Item 7B Public Comment-AP
Public Comment-FreewayOrientedDevelopmentZoningOverlay
PC Resolution-draft
CC FOD Presentation
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10. REGULAR AGENDA (ACTION)
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A.
SANTA ROSA PLAIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT UPDATE It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the changes to the Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency Joint Powers Agreement and authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to execute the amended Joint Powers Agreement on behalf of the City.
Agenda Item
Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement - SRPGSA - Effective 2017.05.27 - Seb added 2019.08.08 SRP-003-2026 JPA and Bylaw Updates
Resolution
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B.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH ONLINE INFORMATION SERVICES, INC. FOR UTILITY APPLICANT SCREENING AND COLLECTION SERVICES It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving an agreement with Online Information Services, Inc. for utility applicant screening, identity validation, and outside collection services, for an initial three-year term with two optional one-year renewals and a total amount not to exceed amount of $6,000 per year.
Agenda Item
Resolution
Presentation - Customer Screening and Collections Services Proposal - Online Information Services 08282026
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C.
ADOPTION OF MULTI-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the 2026 Sonoma County Hazard Mitigation Plan (Volume 1), the Introduction and Cotati Annex (in Volume 2) and the appendices to Volume 2 and authorize staff to transmit the adoption documentation to Sonoma County and FEMA, as required.
Agenda Item
Resolution
Sonoma County HMP FEMASubmittal_Volume 1
Sonoma County HMP FEMASubmittal_Volume 2 (1)
Sonoma Adoption Presentation
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D.
COST-SHARING AND PROJECT ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT FOR THE HELMAN LANE–BLODGETT STREET WATER LINE EXTENSION It is recommended the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a cost sharing agreement with the Marin-Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District to construct the Helman-Blodgett water main extension, subject to final acceptance by the City Attorney.
Agenda Item
Resolution
MSMVCD-Cotati_WL_Agreement_v6 DRAFT FINAL
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11. 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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12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT & COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
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13. CLOSED SESSION
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A.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6) CITY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE. EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS: COTATI EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (CEA), COTATI POLICE OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION (CPOA), COTATI POLICE MANAGERS ASSOCIATION (CPMA), AND NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES.
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B.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (2) OR (3) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION 54956.9: 2 CASE S
Agenda Item
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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 October 9, 2026. /s/ Kevin Patterson, City Clerk
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