Cotati public meetings in 2022

Cotati City Council Cancelled Meeting

The Cotati City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 27, 2022, has been cancelled. The notice was posted on or before Friday, December 23, 2022. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Cotati City Council Closed Session

The Cotati City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss two items: price and terms for selling 147 St. Joseph Way to Cotati Hotel, LLC, and anticipated litigation based on a December 16, 2022 letter from Keith Diggs, Matthew Gelfand, and Dylan Casey. No public decisions will be made during this session.

• Conference with real property negotiator for 147 St. Joseph Way, Cotati
• City negotiator: City Manager; negotiating party: Cotati Hotel, LLC
• Under negotiation: price and terms of payment for sale of property
• Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (1 case)
• Facts and circumstances: December 16, 2022 letter from Keith Diggs, Matthew Gelfand, and Dylan Casey

The City Council met in closed session to discuss the sale of 147 St. Joseph Way and a litigation matter. Mayor Harvey announced there was nothing to report out of the closed session.

Cotati Planning Commission Cancelled Meeting

This meeting was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Cotati City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a second reading and adopt an ordinance eliminating the use permit requirement for multifamily housing projects in the NM and NU residential zoning districts, and revise appeal procedures. The council will also consider a professional services agreement with GHD for pavement rehabilitation on Redwood Drive and Cypress Avenue, accept the Mosaic Wall Benches project, and approve an amendment for water main flushing services. Additionally, the council will review the 2023 workplan for the Veronda Falletti Ranch, recognize outgoing councilmembers, administer oaths to new members, and reorganize for 2023.

• Second reading and adoption of ordinance removing use permit for multifamily housing in NM and NU residential zones
• Professional services agreement with GHD for Redwood Drive and Cypress Avenue pavement rehabilitation
• Acceptance of Mosaic Wall Benches project and filing of notice of completion
• Amendment to water main flushing services agreement with No-Des, Inc.
• Review and approval of 2023 workplan and funding for Veronda Falletti Ranch

The City Council seated new members and elected Susan Harvey as Mayor and Laura Sparks as Vice Mayor for 2023. The council also removed use permit requirements for multifamily housing in specific residential zones and approved a workplan for the Veronda Falletti Ranch.

• Removed use permit requirement for multifamily housing in NM and NU residential zoning districts (Unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with GHD for Redwood Drive and Cypress Avenue pavement rehabilitation (Unanimous)
• Accepted mosaic wall benches (Unanimous)
• Approved water distribution system flushing and treatment services (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 review and 2023 workplan for Veronda Falletti Ranch (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-73 commending Councilmember John Moore (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-74 commending Councilmember Mark Landman (Unanimous)
• Elected Susan Harvey as Mayor and Laura Sparks as Vice Mayor for 2023 (Unanimous)

Cotati Planning Commission Cancelled Meeting

The Cotati Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, December 5, 2022, has been cancelled. The notice was posted on or before Friday, December 2, 2022.

• Meeting cancelled

Cotati City Council Regular Meeting

The Cotati City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to eliminate the use permit requirement for multifamily housing projects in the NM and NU residential zoning districts and revise appeal procedures. The council will also consider adopting the 2022 California Building Code, awarding a construction contract for the Kotate Park Revitalization Project to Oak Grove Construction, and approving an equity ad hoc committee report. Consent items include a $29,250 surveillance camera agreement with Vigilare Security Cameras and a letter supporting SMART's grant application for rail extension to Cloverdale.

• Public hearing on removing use permit requirement for multifamily housing in NM and NU zones
• Second reading and adoption of the 2022 California Building Code
• Award of construction contract for Kotate Park Revitalization Project to Oak Grove Construction
• Professional services agreement with Vigilare Security Cameras for $29,250
• Second reading of ordinance to amend Land Use Code to facilitate urban agriculture

The City Council adopted the 2022 California Building Code and an ordinance to facilitate urban agriculture. The council also awarded a construction contract for the Kotate Park Revitalization Project and introduced an ordinance regarding multifamily housing use permits.

• Adopted ordinance to facilitate urban agriculture (unanimous)
• Awarded Kotate Park Revitalization Project construction contract to Oak Grove Construction (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 California Building Code (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance removing use permit requirement for multifamily housing in NM and NU districts (unanimous)
• Approved Equity Ad Hoc Report and recommended measures (unanimous)
• Approved police building surveillance camera replacement and SMART grant support letter (unanimous)
• Directed staff to design a nature-themed hexagonal city seal

Cotati Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Cotati Planning Commission will consider a draft ordinance to remove the use permit requirement for multifamily housing projects in the NM and NU residential zoning districts and revise City Council appeal procedures. The commission will vote on a resolution recommending City Council adoption of the ordinance. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Draft ordinance to remove use permit requirement for multifamily projects in NM and NU residential zones
• Resolution recommending City Council adoption of amendments to Section 17.22.020 and Chapter 17.84 of the Cotati Municipal Code
• Revision of administrative procedures for City Council appeals of director and Planning Commission decisions

The Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending that City Council remove use permit requirements for multifamily housing projects in NM and NU residential zoning districts. The measure also revises administrative procedures for City Council appeals of Director and Planning Commission decisions.

• Adopted resolution to remove use permit requirement for multifamily housing in NM and NU districts and revise City Council appeal procedures (4-1)

Cotati City Council Regular Meeting

The Cotati City Council will hold a public hearing on introducing an ordinance to amend the Land Use Code to facilitate urban agriculture, including rezoning the Veronda-Falletti Ranch property. The council will also discuss updates to the city fee schedule and consider awarding a contract for window replacement at the Community Center.

• Public hearing on ordinance to amend Zoning Code to facilitate urban agriculture and rezone Veronda-Falletti Ranch (175 W. Sierra Ave) from NL to OSR
• Award construction contract for Community Center Window Replacement Project to August-Jaye Construction
• Approve landscape rehabilitation agreement with LandCare for Altman Acres and adjacent streetscape along Old Redwood Highway, total not to exceed $44,613
• Acceptance of 2021 Pavement Preservation West Side Project and filing of Notice of Completion
• Discussion on updates to city fee schedule and potential fee reductions

The City Council unanimously introduced an ordinance to amend the land use code for urban agriculture with specific revisions regarding business licenses, roosters, and garden stands. The Council also approved several infrastructure contracts and provided direction on committee assignments and team building proposals.

• Introduced urban agriculture ordinance with six revisions (Unanimous)
• Awarded construction contract for Community Center window replacement (Unanimous)
• Approved landscape rehabilitation for Altman Acres and Old Redwood Highway streetscape (Unanimous)
• Accepted 2021 Pavement Preservation West Side Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Oct 25, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to maintain single-meeting committee assignments with transition periods in election years
• Requested amendment to City Council team building proposal to avoid duplicating strategic planning

Cotati Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Cotati Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution recommending the City Council adopt zoning code amendments to support urban agriculture, including community gardens, market gardens, and animal keeping. The commission will also review General Plan Annual Progress Reports for 2019, 2020, and 2021.

• Public hearing on zoning amendments to allow community gardens, market gardens, and urban agriculture standards
• Proposed rezoning of 175 W. Sierra Avenue (Veronda-Falletti Ranch) from Neighborhood Low Density (NL) to Open Space, Recreation (OSR)
• Consideration of General Plan Annual Progress Reports for 2019, 2020, and 2021
• Approval of minutes from September 19, 2022 regular meeting and October 10, 2022 special meeting

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance to facilitate local food production and urban agriculture. This includes amending multiple sections of the Zoning Code and changing the zoning of 175 W. Sierra Avenue to Open Space, Recreation.

• Approved recommendation to City Council for urban agriculture zoning amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning change for 175 W. Sierra Avenue from Neighborhood, Low Density to Open Space, Recreation (Unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from September 19, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from October 10, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)

Cotati City Council Regular Meeting

The Cotati City Council will vote on expanding the SAFE (Specialized Assistance for Everyone) program to include Sonoma State University, and will consider approving professional services agreements for environmental and preliminary design of the Highway 116/West Cotati Avenue intersection improvements project. The council will also introduce an ordinance to create a woonerf design standard for multi-family and mixed-use developments, and discuss the city's pension unfunded accrued liability. Consent items include a main flushing service agreement with No-Des, Inc. and acceptance of the 2021 West Side Street pavement preservation project.

• Resolution to expand SAFE program to Sonoma State University via revised MOU with Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University, and Petaluma People Services Center
• Professional services agreements with Fehr & Peers ($ amount not specified) for public outreach and preliminary design of Highway 116/West Cotati Avenue intersection safety improvements, and with M-Group for environmental review
• Introduction of ordinance to amend Land Use Code to allow woonerf (multi-use/multi-modal zones) design standard for private developments citywide
• First reading of ordinance to adopt 2022 California Building Code with optional programs
• Consent item: Standard Service Agreement with No-Des, Inc. for main flushing and water treatment services (2-week period)

The City Council introduced the 2022 California Building Code and approved the expansion of the SAFE program to Sonoma State University. The Council also adopted professional services agreements for intersection improvements at Highway 116 and West Cotati Avenue.

• Introduced 2022 California Building Code (Unanimous)
• Approved SAFE program expansion to Sonoma State University (4-0)
• Adopted professional services agreements for Highway 116 and West Cotati Avenue intersection improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved main flushing and water treatment services (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to create woonerf design standards for certain developments (Unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to continue remote meetings (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 11, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Tabled Item 8B due to a contractor change order

Cotati Planning Commission Cancelled Meeting

The Cotati Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 17, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Cotati City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding military equipment use, urban agriculture at Veronda-Falletti Ranch, and a new Woonerf design standard. Additionally, the council will review the draft 6th Cycle Housing Element and discuss COVID-19 policy alignment.

• Ordinance to change zoning of 175 W. Sierra Avenue from Neighborhood, Low Density (NL) to Open Space, Recreation (OSR)
• Ordinance to create a Woonerf design standard for multi-family and mixed-use developments
• Ordinance to approve a Military Equipment Use Policy
• Agreement between the City of Cotati and the County of Sonoma for election services
• Public review of the 2023 draft Housing Element through October 27, 2022

The City Council introduced an ordinance creating a woonerf design standard for multi-family, mixed-use, and other private developments citywide, with amendments to the transition zone and language revisions. A separate ordinance to amend zoning for local food production and urban agriculture was tabled due to an error. The council also approved a military equipment use policy, the 2022 holiday schedule, and an election services agreement with Sonoma County, and voted to return to in-person/hybrid meetings starting November 22, 2022.

• Introduced woonerf design standard ordinance (4-0)
• Tabled zoning amendment for local food production and urban agriculture
• Approved military equipment use policy (4-0)
• Approved 2022 holiday schedule for City Hall and Council meetings (4-0)
• Approved election services agreement with Sonoma County (4-0)
• Voted to return to in-person/hybrid meetings from Nov 22, 2022 (4-0)
• Accepted minutes of Sep 27, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Cotati Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a use permit and design review for a moving and storage warehouse. The body will also conduct a public review of the draft 6th Cycle Housing Element Update.

• Proposed 35,500 square foot Sandell Distribution Warehouse Building 2 at 380 Blodgett Street
• Use Permit and Preliminary/Final Design Review for outdoor storage of portable containers at 380 Blodgett Street
• Adoption of Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Sandell Distribution project
• Public review of the draft 6th Cycle Housing Element Update (review period: Sept 27 to Oct 27, 2022)

The Cotati Planning Commission unanimously approved a use permit and design review for a 35,500-square-foot warehouse (Building 2) at 380 Blodgett Street, to be used by a moving and storage company with outdoor storage of portable containers. The commission also adopted a mitigated negative declaration and mitigation monitoring program for the project under CEQA. The minutes of the May 16, 2022 meeting were approved unanimously, while approval of the September 19, 2022 minutes was continued due to lack of quorum. No public comments were received on either agenda item.

• Approved preliminary/final design review and use permit for Sandell Distribution Warehouse Building 2 at 380 Blodgett Street (unanimous)
• Adopted mitigated negative declaration and mitigation monitoring program for the project (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 16, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Continued approval of September 19, 2022 minutes due to lack of quorum

Cotati Planning Commission Cancelled Meeting

The Cotati Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 3, 2022, has been cancelled. The next scheduled session is a Special Meeting on October 10, 2022.

Cotati City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will meet to consider several action items including a military equipment use policy and updated city service fees. The agenda also includes a discussion on impact fee deferrals for the Cotati Station Apartments project.

• Adoption of an ordinance for a Military Equipment Use Policy
• Resolution to continue conducting meetings remotely during a declared state of emergency
• Amended city wide salary schedule for fiscal year 2022/23
• Master Fee Schedule update for City services
• Impact fee deferral and affordable housing agreement for Cotati Station Apartments project

The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution to defer impact fees and grant funds for the Cotati Station Apartments affordable housing project, with a sunset date tied to the project's two-year entitlement expiration. The Council also introduced a Military Equipment Use Policy ordinance, added language to Section 709.6, and will re-introduce it on October 11. Other actions included adopting a remote meeting resolution, an amended salary schedule, a master fee schedule update, and changes to the Sonoma County Tourism Business Improvement Assessment.

• Approved deferral of impact fees and granting of funds for Cotati Station Apartments (5-0)
• Introduced Military Equipment Use Policy ordinance, with added language to Section 709.6 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to continue remote meetings due to health concerns (5-0)
• Adopted amended city-wide salary schedule for FY 2022/23 (5-0)
• Adopted master fee schedule update, with future discussion on EV charger and park event fees (5-0)
• Adopted changes to Sonoma County Tourism Business Improvement Assessment (5-0)
• Accepted minutes of September 13, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Cotati Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider resolutions recommending City Council ordinances to facilitate local food production and urban agriculture. The body will also discuss creating a Woonerf design standard for private developments citywide.

• Proposed land use code amendment to create Woonerf design standards for multi-family and mixed-use developments
• Public hearing on Zoning Code amendments to support urban agriculture and local food production
• Proposed zoning change for 175 W. Sierra Avenue (The Veronda-Falletti Ranch Property) from Neighborhood, Low Density (NL) to Open Space, Recreation (OSR)

The Cotati Planning Commission unanimously approved a resolution recommending the City Council adopt a Woonerf (multi-use/multi-modal zone) design standard for multi-family, mixed-use, and other private developments citywide. The commission also unanimously approved a resolution recommending zoning code amendments to support urban agriculture, including community gardens, market gardens, and produce stands. Both items were approved with specific amendments and will go to the City Council for final action.

• Approved resolution recommending Woonerf design standard for multi-family/mixed-use developments (3-0)
• Approved resolution recommending urban agriculture zoning code amendments (3-0)
• Added 'lane' to internal driveway definition in Woonerf ordinance
• Applied 8mph speed limit to all wheeled vehicles in Woonerfs
• Recommended Council explore reducing 60-foot transition zone requirement
• Required community garden management plans to disclose pesticide/herbicide use
• Required produce stands to follow state/county food safety rules and obtain business license
• Removed allowance for incidental sales at produce stands; directed staff to explore changing 2-day sales limit

Cotati City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council and Successor Agency to the former Cotati Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to discuss city infrastructure and administrative contracts. The body will hold a public hearing on a military equipment use policy and review responses to the Sonoma County Grand Jury.

• Public hearing for an ordinance adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy per AB 481
• Construction contract and management agreement for the West Sierra Avenue Sewer Replacement Project
• Extension of the police dispatch services agreement with Sonoma State University
• Ordinance to amend the CalPERS contract regarding hourly compensation exclusion language
• Review of interpretive sign panel designs for the Cotati Trail and downtown

The City Council introduced an ordinance approving a Military Equipment Use Policy by a 3-2 vote, with Councilmembers Sparks and Ford dissenting. The council amended section 709.4(a)(b)(c) to replace 'or is' with 'such as' to clarify riotous behavior. The item is scheduled for a final vote on September 27, 2022. The council also unanimously approved the consent calendar, including the West Sierra Avenue sewer replacement contract and the FY 2021-2022 development impact fee report.

• Introduced a Military Equipment Use Policy ordinance on a 3-2 vote (Landman, Harvey, Moore ayes; Sparks, Ford nays), with amendments to clarify riotous behavior language
• Unanimously accepted the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Report of Development Impact Fees (AB1600)
• Unanimously awarded the construction contract and construction management agreement for the West Sierra Avenue Sewer Replacement Project
• Unanimously adopted an ordinance amending the CalPERS contract with the City of Cotati
• Unanimously approved an extension of the Sonoma State Police dispatch contract
• Unanimously accepted the August 23, 2022 regular meeting minutes
• Directed staff to proceed with the Cotati Trail and Downtown Interpretive Sign Panel designs, incorporating public comments and verifying Native American tribe descriptions
• Approved Mayor Landman to sign the recommended response to the Sonoma County Grand Jury

Cotati Planning Commission Cancelled Meeting

The Cotati Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, September 5, 2022, has been cancelled. No other business was listed.

Cotati City Council Regular Meeting

The Cotati City Council and Successor Agency will meet to consider several action items including municipal election changes and professional service amendments. The agenda includes discussions on military equipment use policies and COVID-19 economic development transitions.

• Cancellation of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election and appointment of Kathleen Rivers and Sylvia Lemus to City Council
• Extension of commercial cannabis retail and distribution permit for Steve Monahan (DBA Indythree) at 8145 Gravenstein Highway
• Amendments to professional services agreements with Interactive Resources, Inc and Moe Engineering for the Civic Center project
• Authorization for City Manager to approve budgeted vehicle purchases and electric vehicle infrastructure
• Ordinance to amend the California Public Employees’ Retirement System contract

The Cotati City Council unanimously adopted a resolution cancelling the November 8, 2022 general municipal election and appointing the nominated candidates to the City Council. The council also approved several other items, including a resolution granting the city manager authority to extend a commercial cannabis permit for Steve Monahan (DBA IndyThree) at 8145 Gravenstein Highway, and a COVID-19 temporary economic development response phase 3. The military equipment use policy ordinance was tabled until September 13, 2022.

• Adopted resolution cancelling Nov. 8, 2022 election and appointing nominated candidates (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution granting city manager authority to extend cannabis permit for IndyThree at 8145 Gravenstein Hwy (unanimous)
• Adopted COVID-19 temporary economic development response phase 3 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to continue remote meetings due to health/safety (unanimous)
• Adopted first reading of ordinance to amend CalPERS contract (unanimous)
• Tabled military equipment use policy until Sept. 13, 2022
• Appointed Vice Mayor Harvey as voting delegate to LOCC conference (unanimous)
• Directed voting delegate to support bylaws amendments at LOCC business meeting

Cotati Planning Commission Cancelled Meeting

The Cotati Planning Commission has issued a notice that its meeting scheduled for Monday, August 15, 2022, will not take place.

Cotati City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council and Successor Agency to the former Cotati Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to discuss city operations and infrastructure. The body is deciding on a new salary schedule for fiscal year 2022/23 and awarding a contract for a public restroom. They will also receive a presentation on Sonoma County Tourism assessment changes.

• Contract award for manufacture and placement of a new public restroom at Kotate Park
• Adoption of the amended city wide salary schedule for fiscal year 2022/23
• Amendment to the data watch service agreement with KLH Consulting, Inc (August 1, 2022 to June 30, 2026)
• Professional services agreement with Stone Creek Environmental for Storm Water Support Services
• Resolution supporting the relinquishment of St. Joseph Way to the City of Cotati

The Cotati City Council approved several items, including a contract for a new public restroom at Kotate Park (4-1) and a data watch service agreement with KLH Consulting (4-1). The council also unanimously adopted the amended citywide salary schedule for FY 2022/23 and authorized a letter supporting CARE Court legislation (SB 1338). Consent calendar items, including relinquishment of St. Joseph Way and a storm water support services agreement, were adopted unanimously.

• Approved award for installation of new public restroom at Kotate Park (4-1)
• Approved data watch service agreement with KLH Consulting, Inc. (4-1)
• Adopted amended citywide salary schedule for FY 2022/23 (unanimous)
• Authorized letter of support for CARE Courts (SB 1338)
• Accepted minutes of July 26, 2022 as amended (unanimous)
• Adopted consent calendar including relinquishment of St. Joseph Way and storm water support services agreement (unanimous)

Cotati City Council Regular Meeting

The Cotati City Council is meeting to consider a second reading of an ordinance to prohibit new or expanded fossil fuel service stations. The agenda also includes several construction, engineering, and planning service agreements for city projects.

• Ordinance to prohibit new and expanded service station facilities that store, convey, or dispense fossil fuels
• Construction contract for the City Hall Window Replacement Project with August-Jage Construction
• Acceptance of the Community Center Roof Replacement Project
• Contract with 4Leaf Inc. for on-call and Downtown Specific Plan consulting
• Professional Services Agreement with Coastland Civic Engineering, LLP for water main replacement design

The Cotati City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included awarding a construction contract for the City Hall window replacement project, a second reading of an ordinance banning new or expanded fossil fuel service stations, and other routine items. The council also unanimously awarded the 2023 Pavement Preservation Project. A public hearing on a military equipment use policy was continued to August 23, 2022.

• Approved consent calendar including City Hall window replacement contract (unanimous)
• Adopted second reading of ordinance prohibiting new/expanded fossil fuel service stations (unanimous)
• Accepted Community Center roof replacement project (unanimous)
• Approved on-call and Downtown Specific Plan consulting agreement (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement for P-1 Portal, Mercantile, and Aaron water main replacement design (unanimous)
• Approved general engineering services agreement with Moe Engineering, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to continue remote meetings due to health and safety concerns (unanimous)
• Awarded 2023 Pavement Preservation Project (unanimous)

Cotati Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Commission will consider a request for preliminary design review, variances, and a use permit for the Cotati hotel project. The proposed development includes a 153-room hotel, a commercial building, and an outdoor pedestrian plaza.

• Cotati hotel project: 153 room hotel, 7,250 square-foot commercial building, and 10,300 square-foot outdoor pedestrian plaza
• Proposed alcohol sales with entertainment (night club) and outdoor dining
• Project location: APNs 144-170-003, -005, & -010 in the northern gateway zoning district

The Cotati Planning Commission unanimously approved the preliminary design review, variances, and use permit for the Cotati Hotel project, which includes a 153-room hotel, a 7,250-square-foot commercial building, a 10,300-square-foot outdoor pedestrian plaza, alcohol sales with entertainment (night club), and outdoor dining. The approval includes a condition requiring a public process for input on the sculpture or art piece at the site. The motion was adopted 4-0 with one commissioner absent.

• Approved preliminary design review, variances, and use permit for Cotati Hotel project (4-0, Savage absent)
• Added condition of approval requiring public process for sculpture/art input

Cotati City Council Closed Session

The Cotati City Council and the Successor Agency to the former Cotati Community Redevelopment Agency will hold a joint closed session. The meeting includes a discussion with unrepresented employees as permitted by Government Code Section 54957.6.

• Conference with unrepresented employees (Government Code Section 54957.6)

The Cotati City Council and Successor Agency met in closed session on July 14, 2022, to discuss a conference with unrepresented employees. No public comment was received, and the mayor reported nothing to disclose from the closed session. The meeting adjourned at 6:19 PM.

• Adjourned to closed session for conference with unrepresented employees
• Reported no action from closed session

Cotati Planning Commission Cancelled Meeting

The Cotati Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 4, 2022, has been cancelled.

Cotati City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will conduct a study session regarding strategies to promote urban agriculture and implement General Plan policies. The council may also direct staff to prepare a property re-zoning and Zoning Code amendment for Veronda-Falletti Ranch.

• City Council Workshop on Local Food Production
• Proposed property re-zoning and Zoning Code amendment for Veronda-Falletti Ranch

The City Council held a workshop on local food production, providing direction to staff for a future ordinance and a property re-zoning and Zoning Code amendment for Veronda-Falletti Ranch. The council expressed consensus on various items, including allowing market gardens, produce stands, CSAs, community gardens, and egg sales under specified conditions. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a study session to guide staff.

• Directed staff to prepare a property re-zoning and Zoning Code amendment for Veronda-Falletti Ranch
• Consensus to support educational programs promoting home food production/gardening
• Consensus to allow Market Garden (Option 2A) with modifications: 1/2 acre max non-contiguous, mechanized equipment hours 9am-5pm, farm stands 9am-7pm stored out of view
• Consensus to allow Crop Production with a Use Permit in RVL (Rural Village Low density)
• Consensus to allow Produce Stands and CSA consistent with modified Market Garden requirements, including in RVL
• Consensus to allow Community Gardens with toxicity testing, operational management plan, and annual confirmation of point of contact; allowed in multifamily developments
• Consensus to clarify chickens as hens, keep 20-hen allowance, and allow egg sales meeting County Health requirements
• Consensus to modify Veronda-Falletti Ranch strategies: clarify child care as youth education, review meeting facility limits, prohibit rooster keeping

Cotati City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council and Successor Agency will meet to adopt the FY 2022/23 budget and capital improvement plans. The body will hold public hearings on a proposed fossil fuel ban for gas stations and various utility assessments. Other actions include approving a land purchase agreement and waste delivery amendments.

• Proposed ordinance to prohibit new or expanded fossil fuel service stations in all zoning districts
• Adoption of the City of Cotati Fiscal Budget and Capital Improvement Plans for FY 2022/23
• Land purchase agreement for real property at 950 E. Cotati Avenue
• Professional services agreement with Harris and Associates for 2023 Street Rehabilitation Project design
• Amendment to the Recology franchise agreement to implement SB 1383 and extend the term by 5 years

The Cotati City Council unanimously adopted the FY 2022/23 budget and capital improvement program, and also introduced a gas station fossil fuel ban. The council approved several consent calendar items, including a land purchase agreement and salary schedule, and adopted assessments for lighting, backflow charges, and sewer delinquencies. All votes were unanimous except for the SB 1383 Recology franchise agreement, which passed 4-0 with Councilmember Moore recused.

• Adopted FY 2022/23 budget and capital improvement program (unanimous)
• Introduced gas station fossil fuel ban (unanimous)
• Approved land purchase agreement for 950 E. Cotati (unanimous)
• Adopted salary schedule for FY 2022/23 (unanimous)
• Approved lighting and landscape assessment district report and assessments (unanimous)
• Adopted outstanding backflow charges assessment (unanimous)
• Adopted sewer delinquencies assessment (unanimous)
• Adopted SB 1383 Recology franchise and waste delivery agreement amendments (4-0, Moore recused)

Cotati Planning Commission Cancelled Meeting

The Cotati Planning Commission has issued a notice that its meeting scheduled for Monday, June 20, 2022, will not take place.

Cotati City Council Special Joint Meeting

The Cotati City Council and the Successor Agency to the former Cotati Community Redevelopment Agency will hold a joint study session. The meeting focuses on reviewing the Draft Housing Strategy for the 2023 Housing Element Update to gather public input and provide direction to staff.

• Review of Draft Housing Strategy for the 2023 Housing Element Update

The Cotati City Council and Planning Commission held a special joint study session to discuss the goals, policies, and programs in Cotati's Housing Element Update. No formal decisions were made; the session was for discussion and feedback only.

• Discussed Housing Element Update goals, policies, and programs (no vote)

Cotati City Council Regular Meeting

The Cotati City Council will hold public hearings regarding a mixed-use apartment project and proposed water and sewer rate changes. The Council will also review a draft Housing Opportunity Site Map and call for a municipal election on November 8, 2022.

• Cotati Station Apartments: Proposed 98-unit mixed-use project with 5,500 sq ft of commercial space on 2.48 acres
• Public hearing on proposed updated water and sewer rates
• Resolution to call a general municipal election for November 8, 2022
• Review of draft 6th Cycle Housing Opportunity Site Map
• Cancellation of regular City Council meetings on July 12 and December 27, 2022

The Cotati City Council approved the Cotati Station Apartments project in a 3-1 vote, with Vice Mayor Harvey dissenting and Councilmember Moore absent. The council also unanimously adopted new water and sewer rates, and approved the consent calendar, which included calling the November 8, 2022 election and canceling a regular meeting. A housing opportunity site map was reviewed and discussed, with council feedback provided but no formal decision made.

• Approved Cotati Station Apartments project (3-1)
• Adopted water and sewer rates (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar: called Nov 8, 2022 election and canceled regular meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of May 24 and June 7, 2022 meetings (unanimous)

Cotati City Council Closed Session

The Cotati City Council and the Successor Agency to the former Cotati Community Redevelopment Agency held a special closed session. The meeting focused on a conference with unrepresented employees.

• Closed session conference with unrepresented employees

The Cotati City Council met in a special closed session on June 7, 2022, to discuss a conference with unrepresented employees. No public comment was received, and the mayor reported nothing to disclose from the closed session. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Held closed session on unrepresented employees (no action reported)
• No reportable actions from closed session

Cotati Planning Commission Cancelled Meeting

The Cotati Planning Commission has issued a notice that its meeting scheduled for Monday, June 6, 2022, will not take place.

Cotati City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council and Successor Agency to the former Cotati Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to discuss police department reports and housing regulations. The body is deciding on several contracts, funding requests, and the scheduling of public hearings for utility assessments.

• Multifamily Housing Streamlining Ordinance to remove development barriers
• $15,000 financial support request for the Cotati Chamber of Commerce
• Construction contract award to US Engineering, Inc. for Pocket Park and Laguna Trail Pathways
• SB 1 Road Repair and Accountability Act project list for FY22/23
• Public hearing dates for backflow testing charges, sewer delinquencies, and Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District

The Cotati City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included a multifamily housing streamlining ordinance, the SB1 project list, a Chamber of Commerce contribution, and a construction award for Pocket Park and Laguna Pathways. The council also received police policy and annual report presentations, directing staff to enhance future reports with use-of-force summaries, drug offense breakdowns, and a control hold definition. Additionally, the council authorized sending an opposition letter to AB 2011 and a support letter for Cal Cities budget priorities.

• Approved consent calendar items including multifamily housing streamlining ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved SB1 list of projects FY22/23 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 21-22 City Council contribution for Chamber of Commerce (unanimous)
• Awarded Pocket Park and Laguna Pathways construction (unanimous)
• Set public hearing dates for backflow testing charges and sewer charges (unanimous)
• Set public hearing date for landscape and lighting assessment district (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to send opposition letter to AB 2011 and support letter for Cal Cities budget priorities (unanimous)
• Directed staff to include use-of-force review summaries, drug offense breakdowns, and control hold definition in future police annual reports

Cotati City Council Strategic Planning Special Meeting

The Cotati City Council and the Successor Agency to the former Cotati Community Redevelopment Agency are holding a joint special meeting. The agenda includes a study session regarding Enterprise, Internal Service, and Capital Projects funds for Fiscal Year 2022/23 budget planning.

• Resolution to authorize virtual city council, commission, and committee meetings per AB 361
• Study session on Enterprise, Internal Service, and Capital Projects Funds for FY 22/23

The Cotati City Council held a strategic planning special meeting focused on a budget study session for enterprise (water, sewer, internal service) and capital funds for fiscal year 2022/23. The only formal decision was the unanimous adoption of AB 361 teleconferencing rules. The meeting also included public comments and a closed session on existing litigation and unrepresented employee negotiations, with no reportable action from closed session.

• Adopted AB 361 teleconferencing rules (unanimous)
• Held budget study session for enterprise and capital funds FY 2022/23 (no action taken)
• Adjourned to closed session for litigation and employee negotiations (no reportable outcome)

Cotati Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will discuss a resolution recommending that the City Council prohibit new or expanded facilities that dispense fossil fuels to internal combustion engines. The body will also review capital improvement plans and a specific residential development permit.

• Proposed ordinance to prohibit facilities that store, convey, or dispense fossil fuels to vehicles with internal combustion engines
• Hillside Development Permit and Lot Line Adjustment for a home addition and detached garage at 666 West School Street
• Review of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual and Multiple Year Capital Improvement Plans for General Plan conformity
• Resolution to continue conducting Planning Commission meetings remotely pursuant to AB 361

The Cotati Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending the City Council ban new and expanded fossil fuel facilities, with hydrogen fueling removed and service stations excluded from the Commercial Downtown zoning district. The Commission also approved a hillside development permit for a home addition at 666 West School Street, found the FY 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Plans in conformity with the General Plan, and continued remote meetings under AB 361.

• Adopted resolution recommending gas station ban (unanimous)
• Approved hillside development permit and lot line adjustment at 666 West School Street (unanimous)
• Found FY 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Plans in conformity with General Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to continue remote meetings under AB 361 (3-0)
• Approved May 2, 2022 minutes (unanimous, with abstention)

Cotati City Council Cancelled Meeting

The provided document indicates that the May 10, 2022, joint meeting of the Cotati City Council and the Successor Agency was cancelled. The agenda included items regarding multifamily housing, police reports, and a concept appeal ordinance.

• Multifamily Housing Streamlining Ordinance
• Police Policy Compliance Review
• Police 2021 Annual Report to the Community
• Concept Appeal Ordinance

Cotati Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider a request to increase the unit count of the Cotati Station Apartment project from 74 to 98 units. The body will discuss recommending City Council approval for the preliminary design review of this mixed-use development.

• Request for Design Review and Density Bonus for Cotati Station Apartments to increase units from 74 to 98
• Proposed mixed-use development including 5,500 square feet of commercial space on 2.42 acres
• Proposed public park on .49 acres and community parking area on .65 acres
• Administration of oath of office to appoint member Savage

The Cotati Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend City Council approval of preliminary design review for the Cotati Station Apartments, a mixed-use development with 98 multi-family units, about 5,500 square feet of commercial space, a public park, and a community parking area, including a density bonus. The project amends a previously approved 74-unit design. Commissioner Savage recused himself from the vote. The commission also unanimously approved minutes from the March 7 and March 21, 2022 meetings.

• Adopted resolution recommending approval of Cotati Station Apartments preliminary design review (4-0, Savage recused)
• Approved minutes of March 7, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous, Savage abstained)
• Approved minutes of March 21, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous, Savage abstained)

Cotati City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will meet to consider several legislative actions including amendments to the commercial cannabis municipal code and multifamily housing permitting. The agenda also includes a contract for water services and a request regarding association clerk costs.

• Ordinance to allow commercial cannabis cafe/lounges and streamline Level 2 manufacturing
• Contract with R.H. Sons Water Services for annual backflow testing
• Public hearing on amending Title 17 of the Cotati Municipal Code to streamline multifamily housing projects
• Support for a part-time contract Association Clerk shared among Sonoma County cities

The Cotati City Council unanimously introduced an ordinance to streamline multifamily housing, with an amendment removing certain items as described in Item #4 on packet page 578. The council also requested a future item to permit council hearings before proceeding with Item #4. The consent calendar, including revisions to the commercial cannabis ordinance and a backflow tester contract, was adopted unanimously.

• Introduced multifamily housing streamlining ordinance with amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted consent calendar including commercial cannabis ordinance revisions and backflow tester contract (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from April 12 and April 19, 2022 meetings (unanimous)
• Gave direction to support hiring a Clerk for the Mayors and Councilmembers Association of Sonoma County

Cotati City Council Strategic Planning Special Meeting

The Cotati City Council and the Successor Agency to the former Cotati Community Redevelopment Agency are holding a joint special meeting. The session focuses on budget planning for General Fund and Special Revenue Funds for the 2022/23 fiscal year. Members will also review and discuss revised city goals and objectives.

• Budget study session for General Fund and Special Revenues (Fiscal Year 2022/23)
• Review and discussion of revised City goals and objectives

The Cotati City Council held a strategic planning special meeting focused on a budget study session for the General Fund and special revenues for fiscal year 2022/23. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational, with a request to present developmental work plans at the May 17th study session.

• No formal decisions made during the meeting
• Councilmember Sparks requested developmental work plans for FY 2022/23 at the May 17th study session

Cotati Planning Commission Cancelled Meeting

The Cotati Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, April 18, 2022, has been cancelled.

Cotati City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on updating the commercial cannabis municipal code and business tax resolution. The body is also considering a draft water and sewer rate study to begin the public noticing process for rate adjustments.

• Proposed amendments to commercial cannabis code, including cannabis cafe/lounges and Level 2 manufacturing
• Updated commercial cannabis tax resolution
• Draft Water and Sewer Rate Study and Proposition 218 public noticing process
• Extension of the Veronda Falletti Ranch livestock care agreement with Farmster
• Resolution to continue conducting council, commission, and committee meetings remotely

The Cotati City Council unanimously approved a resolution accepting the draft water and sewer rate study and directing staff to begin the Proposition 218 public noticing process for proposed rate adjustments, with a public hearing date to be set. The council also unanimously introduced amendments to the commercial cannabis ordinance and updated tax resolution, approved a resolution supporting the Highway 116/West Cotati intersection safety project, and appointed John T. Savage to the Planning Commission. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved water/sewer rate study and Prop 218 noticing process (5-0)
• Introduced commercial cannabis ordinance amendments and tax resolution (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Highway 116/West Cotati intersection safety project (5-0)
• Appointed John T. Savage to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Accepted March 22, 2022 minutes as amended (5-0)
• Adopted consent calendar including remote meetings resolution and livestock care agreement (5-0)
• Added late item 11.D to agenda (5-0)

Cotati Planning Commission Cancelled Meeting

The Cotati Planning Commission has issued a notice that its meeting scheduled for Monday, April 4, 2022, will not take place.

Cotati City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider an ordinance to allow small-scale urban agriculture in various zoning districts. The meeting also includes decisions on infrastructure projects, including the West Side Street Project and the Sandell Distribution Warehouse.

• Introduction of ordinance amending Title 17 (Land Use) to support urban agriculture
• Rezoning of 175 W. Sierra Avenue from Neighborhood, Low Density to Open Space, Recreation
• Budget amendment for the West Side Street Project to account for extra work
• Approval of Public Improvement Agreement and easements for Sandell Distribution Warehouse at 380 Blodgett Street
• Construction inspection services contract with Moe Engineering not to exceed $23,000

The Cotati City Council tabled a proposed ordinance amending Title 17 to support urban agriculture, directing staff to hold a public workshop with the Council to discuss options and seek consensus before returning to the Planning Commission and Council. Staff estimated about 60 days to prepare for the workshop, which will include specific notice to residents in RR and RVL zones. The Council also unanimously approved the consent calendar, including budget amendments, a public improvement agreement for the Sandell Distribution Warehouse project, and a construction contract for Old Redwood Highway traffic flow improvements. The Council agreed to wait on in-person or hybrid meetings until the Sonoma County Health Officer lifts social distancing recommendations.

• Tabled urban agriculture ordinance, directed staff to hold public workshop (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including West Side Street budget amendment, Sandell Warehouse agreement, and Old Redwood Highway contract (unanimous)
• Accepted March 8, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to wait on in-person/hybrid meetings until health officer lifts social distancing guidance

Cotati Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and recommend amendments to the city's Commercial Cannabis Ordinance. These changes involve updates to smoking regulations, allowable land uses, and commercial cannabis requirements.

• Proposed amendments to Title 9, Section 9.31.060 regarding places where smoking is optional
• Proposed amendments to Title 17, Table 2-2 (Allowable Land Uses)
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 17.42, Section 17.42.200 (Commercial Cannabis Uses and Requirements)
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 17.90 (Definitions)
• Adoption of exemption findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act

The Cotati Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend amendments to the city's commercial cannabis ordinance to the City Council. The amendments address smoking areas, allowable land uses, and commercial cannabis requirements. The commission also approved the minutes from three prior meetings.

• Adopted minutes from June 21, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from September 7, 2021 special meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from January 18, 2022 special meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution recommending cannabis ordinance amendments to City Council (unanimous)

Cotati City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council and the Successor Agency to the former Cotati Community Redevelopment Agency are meeting to discuss several resolutions and budget endorsements. The body will consider continuing remote meetings and issuing a resolution regarding the invasion of Ukraine.

• Review of proposed Sonoma Water Transmission System Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23
• Resolution to continue conducting Council, Commission, and Committee meetings remotely
• Resolution condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine
• Proclamation for American Red Cross Month 2022

The Cotati City Council unanimously adopted the proposed Sonoma Water transmission system budget for fiscal year 2022-23 and a resolution condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a resolution to continue remote meetings, and accepted prior meeting minutes. No public comment was made on any action item.

• Adopted Sonoma Water transmission system budget for FY 2022-23 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine (unanimous)
• Adopted consent calendar including resolution to continue remote meetings (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of Feb 22, 2022 special and regular meetings (unanimous)

Cotati Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission is considering recommendations to the City Council regarding updates to the Land Use Code. These proposals aim to allow small-scale urban agriculture and streamline the review process for multifamily housing projects.

• Proposed ordinance to allow small-scale urban agriculture and food production in various zoning districts
• Proposed zoning change for 175 W. Sierra Avenue (Veronda-Falletti Ranch Property) from Neighborhood, Low Density (NL) to Open Space, Recreation (OSR)
• Proposed ordinance to streamline review and remove barriers for multifamily housing development

The Cotati Planning Commission voted 3-1 to recommend that the City Council adopt amendments to Title 17 (Land Use) to support urban agriculture, including community gardens, crop production, and farm stands, and to rezone the Veronda-Falletti Ranch property (175 W. Sierra Avenue) from Neighborhood, Low Density (NL) to Open Space, Recreation (OSR). The Commission also voted 3-1 to recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance to streamline the review of certain multifamily housing projects by removing barriers to development. Commissioner Murphy abstained from the rezoning vote due to living within 500 feet of the Veronda-Falletti Ranch.

• Adopted resolution recommending City Council adopt urban agriculture code amendments (3-1)
• Adopted resolution recommending City Council rezone Veronda-Falletti Ranch to Open Space, Recreation (3-0, Murphy abstained)
• Adopted resolution recommending City Council streamline multifamily housing review (3-1)
• Motion to extend crop production to NL and NM zoning districts failed (no second)

Cotati City Council Special Joint Meeting

The Cotati City Council and the Successor Agency to the former Cotati Community Redevelopment Agency will hold a joint study session. The meeting focuses on reviewing information regarding the draft 6th Cycle Housing Element Update.

• Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element Update public workshop

Cotati City Council Regular Meeting

The Cotati City Council will consider a scope change for a sewer pipeline project and discuss the possibility of moving to a 2-year budget. The body will also review a letter of support for an SCTA 2022 TIRCP application.

• Sewer Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Project: Proposed scope change for Brelje and Race Consulting Engineers to focus on replacing undersized pipelines along West Sierra Avenue from Olof Street to Water Road
• Discussion on moving to a 2-year budget
• Letter of support for SCTA 2022 TIRCP application

The Cotati City Council unanimously approved a letter of support for the SCTA 2022 TIRCP application and approved a scope change for the sewer inflow and infiltration reduction project. The council also discussed a two-year budget cycle but reached consensus to postpone its introduction to a future budget cycle, allowing for an additional strategic planning meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:58 pm.

• Approved letter of support for SCTA 2022 TIRCP application (unanimous)
• Approved scope change for sewer inflow and infiltration reduction project (unanimous)
• Postponed introduction of a two-year budget cycle to a future budget cycle (consensus)

Cotati Planning Commission Cancelled Meeting

The Cotati Planning Commission has issued a notice that its meeting scheduled for Monday, February 21, 2022, will not take place.

Cotati City Council Strategic Planning Special Meeting

The Cotati City Council and the Successor Agency to the former Cotati Community Redevelopment Agency are meeting for a study session. The body will discuss strategic planning for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. No action will be taken by the City Council during this meeting.

• Study session on strategic planning for Fiscal Year 2022-2023

The Cotati City Council held a special meeting as a study session on strategic planning for fiscal year 2022-2023, with a presentation by City Manager Damien O'Bid and public comments from two residents. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural only.

Cotati City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider budget adjustments for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and a design agreement for a street preservation project. The body will also discuss nominations for regional commissions and a meeting schedule change.

• Professional design agreement with Harris and Associates for the 2023 Street Preservation Project
• Mid-year budget review and proposed adjustments for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
• Nominations for regional commissions and committees for the Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association
• Scheduling the February 22, 2022 meeting to begin at 7:30 PM
• Closed session regarding litigation: Prebilich v. City of Cotati, et al.

The Cotati City Council unanimously approved the mid-year budget review for fiscal year 2021-2022, with an amendment clarifying that the transfer is for the Quick Strike Project, not the 116/West Cotati Streets Project. The council also adopted a resolution to continue remote meetings due to health and safety concerns, and approved a professional design agreement with Harris and Associates for the 2023 Street Preservation Project. All votes were unanimous with Vice Mayor Harvey absent.

• Approved mid-year budget review with amended fund transfer for Quick Strike Project (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to continue remote meetings under AB 361 (unanimous)
• Approved professional design agreement with Harris and Associates for 2023 Street Preservation Project (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Jan 25, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled Feb 22, 2022 meeting to begin at 7:30 PM (unanimous)
• Directed Mayor to support Mayor Ozzy Jimenez for Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District committee (unanimous)

Cotati Planning Commission Cancelled Meeting

The Cotati Planning Commission has issued a notice that its meeting scheduled for Monday, February 7, 2022, will not take place.

Cotati City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council and Successor Agency to the former Cotati Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to consider several administrative resolutions and reports. The body will discuss guidance for adding new items to future agendas and receive a student presentation on SB 1383.

• Endorsement of application for Land and Water Conservation Fund Program Grant funds
• Appointment of City Engineer for the FY 22-23 Cotati Landscape and Lighting Assessment District
• Review of Measure G/S Annual Report and Oversight Committee letter for FY 2020/21
• Approval of guidance for adding new items to future City Council agendas
• Assignment of Director and Alternate positions for the California Intergovernmental Risk Authority (CIRA) for 2022

The Cotati City Council unanimously approved a new three-step process for handling future agenda items, which requires members to discuss items with the City Manager first and allows for deferral to budget discussions if needed. The council also unanimously approved switching its CIRA Executive Committee appointees to City Manager O'Bid as primary and Councilmember Moore as alternate. The consent calendar, including a grant application endorsement and an engineer appointment, was adopted unanimously.

• Approved process for direction on future agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved CIRA Executive Committee appointees: City Manager O'Bid primary, Councilmember Moore alternate (unanimous)
• Adopted consent calendar: endorsed LWCF grant application, appointed Engineer of Work for landscape/lighting district, accepted Measure G/S annual report (unanimous)
• Accepted Jan 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Cotati Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider a Use Permit for Level II volatile cannabis manufacturing. The body will review a resolution to approve a Conditional Use Permit for Eagle Eye LLC at 531 Mercantile Drive.

• Consideration of Use Permit for Level II (volatile) cannabis manufacturing at 531 Mercantile Drive
• Resolution to approve Conditional Use Permit for Eagle Eye LLC (State License Type 7) at 531 Mercantile Drive (APN 144-010-045)
• Planning Commission reorganization

The Cotati Planning Commission unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit for Eagle Eye, LLC to operate Level 2 (volatile) cannabis manufacturing at 531 Mercantile Drive. The commission also reorganized, electing Sylvia Lemus as Chair and Neil Hancock as Vice Chair. Minutes from the November 1, 2021 regular meeting were adopted; minutes from June 21 and September 7, 2021 were tabled due to lack of quorum.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Eagle Eye LLC Level 2 cannabis manufacturing at 531 Mercantile Drive (4-0)
• Elected Sylvia Lemus as Chair (4-0)
• Elected Neil Hancock as Vice Chair (4-0)
• Adopted minutes from November 1, 2021 regular meeting (4-0)
• Tabled minutes from June 21, 2021 regular meeting due to lack of quorum
• Tabled minutes from September 7, 2021 special meeting due to lack of quorum

Measure S Citizen Oversight Committee Special Meeting

The committee will receive an update on the transition from Measure G to Measure S and a presentation on City Council fiscal year 2020/21 strategic planning goals. Members are also scheduled to review audited revenue and expenditures for Fiscal Year 2020/21.

• Update on transition from Measure G to Measure S
• Presentation on City Council Fiscal Year 2020/21 strategic planning goals
• Review of Measure G/S annual report and audited revenue and expenditures for Fiscal Year 2020/21

Cotati City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council and Successor Agency to the former Cotati Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to consider funding for pension plans and street projects. The body will also review ordinances for waste requirements and remote meeting authorizations.

• Ordinance to implement SB 1383 organics and greenwaste requirements
• Resolution to continue conducting council, commission, and committee meetings remotely
• Amendment to professional services contract with GHD, Inc. for Quick Strike Project environmental studies
• Resolution to rename Measure G Oversight Committee to Measure S Oversight Committee
• Appointment of John Moore to the Sonoma County Continuum of Care (CoC) Board

The Cotati City Council approved a plan to fund pension plans and finance certain street improvements, with a 4-1 vote (Sparks dissenting). The council also adopted an ordinance implementing SB 1383 organics and greenwaste requirements (4-0, Moore recused), and appointed Councilmember Moore to the Continuum of Care Board. The consent calendar was adopted unanimously, including a resolution to continue remote meetings and renaming the Measure G oversight committee to Measure S.

• Approved pension funding and street improvement financing (4-1)
• Adopted SB 1383 organics and greenwaste ordinance (4-0, Moore recused)
• Appointed Councilmember Moore to Continuum of Care Board (unanimous)
• Adopted consent calendar including remote meeting resolution and Measure S committee rename (unanimous)
• Accepted Dec 14, 2021 minutes as amended (unanimous)

Cotati Planning Commission Cancelled Meeting

The Cotati Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, January 3, 2022, has been cancelled. No other business was listed.