Cotati public meetings in 2025
35 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Tue Dec 9, 2025 · 06:00 PM
City Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council introduced ordinance to create new TOC zoning districts
The council introduced a zoning ordinance to create the SANTERO WAY and Transit Oriented Communities districts, removing unbundled parking and ordering a case study on impacts. It also approved the consent calendar items, selected Mayor Sylvia Lemus and Vice Mayor Susan Harvey, and adopted several resolutions including the 2026 proclamation schedule and a new cross‑connection control plan. All votes were unanimous (4‑0).
- Approved corrected minutes from the Nov 18, 2025 special meeting (4‑0)
- Adopted consent calendar items: ordinance amending Title 14, water/sewer funds transfer, annexation intent, minor construction agreement, professional services amendment (4‑0)
- Approved Mayor Sylvia Lemus (4‑0)
- Approved Vice Mayor Susan Harvey (4‑0)
- Introduced ordinance amending Title 17 to create SANTERO WAY and TOC zoning districts, removed unbundled parking, ordered case study (4‑0)
- Approved 2026 proclamation schedule (4‑0)
- Adopted Veronda‑Falletti Ranch workplans and Sandy Loam license extension (4‑0)
- Adopted new cross‑connection control plan (4‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] RESULT: Approve [4 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
8 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea
RESOLUTION APPROVING A MINOR CONSTUCTION AGREEMENT TO REPLACE THE FLOOR OF THE COTATI ROOM IN THE RAY MILLER COMMUNITY CENTER E. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH…
4 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea
[context] RESULT: Approve [4 TO 0] Mayor Sylvia Lemus MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
4 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea
[context] RESULT: Approve [4 TO 0] Mayor Sylvia Lemus MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember AYES: Ford, Lemus, Harvey, Sparks NAYS: None ABSENT: Savage RESULT…
4 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea
[context] RESULT: Introduce [4 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
4 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea
[context] Public Comment: Laurie Alderman of Cotati RESULT: Adopt [4 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
4 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NEW CROSS -CONNECTION CONTROL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF COTATI PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD'S CROSS -CONNECTION CONTROL POLICY HANDBOOK Presentation…
4 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea
Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 06:00 PM
City Council Special Meeting
✓ Decided: Council approved consulting contract to evaluate a tax increment financing district
The City Council unanimously approved the meeting minutes from Oct. 28, 2025. It also adopted a cancellation of the Nov. 25, 2025 council meeting, approved an updated park use and special event permit policy, and approved a consulting agreement to evaluate a tax increment financing district. All actions were approved by a 5-0 vote.
- Approve Oct. 28, 2025 council minutes (5-0)
- Cancel city council meeting scheduled for Nov. 25, 2025 (5-0)
- Approve updated park use and special event permit policy (5-0)
- Award consulting agreement for evaluation of a tax increment financing district (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] RESULT: Approve [5-0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
10 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea · Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
[context] CANCELLATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON NOVEMBER 25, 2025 RESULT: Adopt [5-0] MOVER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember SECONDER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
that the small group insurance waiver be considered when the City Facility Policy comes to City Council. Cotati City Council Packet November 18, 2025 RESULT: Approve [5-0] MOVER: Susan Harvey…
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
Mon Nov 17, 2025 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission Meeting
✓ Decided: Planning Commission adopts resolution to approve 8150 La Plaza mixed-use project
The Commission approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. It then adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council approve preliminary and final design review, variances, and a tree‑removal permit for a mixed‑use development at 8150 La Plaza, subject to three specific conditions, also by a 4‑0 vote.
- Approved November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Adopted resolution recommending City Council approve design review, variances, and tree‑removal permit for 8150 La Plaza mixed‑use project with conditions (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Minutes from November 3, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting RESULT: Approve [4 TO 0] MOVER: Shelley Berman, Planning Commissioner SECONDER: Ryan Long, Vice Chair
4 yea · 1 absent
Gilardi yea · Moffet yea · Berman yea · Long yea · Sparks absent
[context] RESULT: Adopt With Recommendations [4 TO 0] MOVER: Ed Gilardi, Planning Commissioner SECONDER: Shelley Berman, Planning Commissioner
4 yea · 1 absent
Gilardi yea · Moffet yea · Berman yea · Long yea · Sparks absent
Mon Nov 3, 2025 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission Meeting
✓ Decided: Planning Commission adopted the Santero Way TOC rezoning ordinance with recommendations
The commission approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It adopted the Santero Way and Transit Oriented Communities rezoning ordinance without parking unbundling (no votes recorded). It then adopted the same ordinance with staff recommendations by a 2‑1 vote.
- Approve September 15, 2025 minutes (3-0)
- Adopt Santero Way & TOC rezoning ordinance without parking unbundling (0-0)
- Adopt Santero Way & TOC rezoning ordinance with recommendations (2-1)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Linda Dixon Evan Wilson, Cotati business owner Adrienne Lauby of Cotati Deglin Gilbert Vice Chair Long allowed one extra minute of public comment for any interested public commenters: Gary…
2 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Long yea · Sparks yea · Berman nay · Gilardi absent · Moffet absent
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Oct 28, 2025 · 06:00 PM
City Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved streetlight, park rules, and park pathway contracts
The council approved the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0). It adopted consent items 6B (streetlight refurbishment agreement) and 6D (park rules and permit procedures ordinance) (5‑0). The council introduced an ordinance to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code and approved agreements to repave the Delano Park pathway and to assess city sewer lift stations, each with a 5‑0 vote. Council also directed the Water Advisory Committee member to support a statement of interests for the proposed new Eel‑Russian water facility.
- Approved Oct 14, 2025 minutes (5-0)
- Adopted consent item 6B: agreement with Streetlight Restoration Specialists, Inc. (5-0)
- Adopted consent item 6D: ordinance updating park rules and permit procedures (5-0)
- Introduced ordinance amending Title 14 to adopt 2025 California Building Standards Code (5-0)
- Approved resolution with PJM Landscape to repave Delano Park pathway and amend budget (5-0)
- Approved professional services agreement to assess sewer lift stations and well sites (5-0)
- Directed Water Advisory Committee member to support statement of interests for new Eel‑Russian facility
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] RESULT: Approve [5-0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
Motion to approve the consent calendar included only items 6B & 6D. RESULT: Adopt [5-0] Items 6B, 6D MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Sylvia Lemus, Vice Mayor
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE COTATI MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE WITH AMENDMENTS Presentation by Director of Community Development Noah Housh…
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
to approve the agreement as written, but would re-evaluate the Delano Park pathway as part of the future Valpariso Road project. RESULT: Approve [5-0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER…
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE CONDITION ASSESSMENTS OF THE CITY'S SEWER LIFT STATIONS AND WELL SITES Item was pulled from the consent calendar by Councilmember…
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
Tue Oct 14, 2025 · 06:00 PM
City Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council introduced draft ordinance updating park rules and animal licensing
The Cotati City Council approved the September 23 minutes and adopted three event resolutions for the 2025 downtown farmers market, holiday tree lighting, and Candyland. It also approved the 2026 Cotati Accordion Festival resolution and introduced a draft ordinance revising park conduct and animal licensing rules. Additionally, the council adopted a resolution supporting the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund legislation.
- Approved September 23, 2025 council minutes (5-0)
- Adopted 2025 downtown farmers market, holiday tree lighting, and Candyland event resolutions (5-0)
- Approved 2026 Cotati Accordion Festival resolution (5-0)
- Introduced draft ordinance updating park rules and animal licensing (5-0)
- Adopted resolution supporting polluters pay climate superfund legislation (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] COTATI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING – SEP 23, 2025 RESULT: Approved [5 TO 0] MOVER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember SECONDER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF COTATI’S 2025 COTATI CANDYLAND EVENT RESULT: Adopted [5 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2026 COTATI ACCORDION FESTIVAL AND ASSOCIATED SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, AMPLIFIED MUSIC, AND TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES Pulled from the Consent Calendar at the request of…
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
[context] RESULT: Introduce [5 TO 0] MOVER: Sylvia Lemus, Vice Mayor SECONDER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE POLLUTERS PAY CLIMATE SUPERFUND LEGISLATION Presentation by City Manager Damien O’Bid. Councilmembers comment. Public Comment: Neil Hancock of Cotati Jenny Blaker of…
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
Tue Sep 23, 2025 · 06:00 PM
City Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council approved downtown parking lot lease renewal
The council adopted the consent calendar items A and C‑F, including the 2025 Girasol Day of the Dead event and an agreement to update the Nexus study. Council members approved the downtown parking lot lease renewal (3‑0) after Mayor Ford recused himself. The council also appointed Mayor Ben Ford as the voting delegate to the 2025 League of California Cities conference (4‑0) and approved an extended leave of absence for a councilmember (3‑0).
- Approved consent calendar items A and C‑F (4‑0)
- Adopted downtown parking lot lease renewal (3‑0, Mayor Ford recused)
- Appointed Mayor Ben Ford as voting delegate to LOCC conference (4‑0)
- Approved extended councilmember leave of absence (3‑0, Councilmember Sparks recused)
- Removed Item 6B from consent calendar (unanimous removal, no objection)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] COTATI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING – SEP 9, 2025 RESULT: Approve [4 TO 0] MOVER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember SECONDER: John Savage, Councilmember
4 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar included only Items A & C-F. RESULT: Approve [4 TO 0] ITEMS A, C-F MOVER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember SECONDER: John Savage, Councilmember
4 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
[context] RESULT: Adopt [3 TO 0] MOVER: John Savage, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
3 yea · 1 absent
Lemus yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea · Harvey absent
[context] RESULT: Approve [4 TO 0] MOVER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember SECONDER: John Savage, Councilmember
4 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
[context] Public Comment: Laurie Alderman of Cotati Neil Hancock of Cotati RESULT: Approve [3 TO 0] MOVER: John Savage, Councilmember SECONDER: Sylvia Lemus, Vice Mayor
3 yea · 1 absent
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Savage yea · Harvey absent
Mon Sep 15, 2025 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission
✓ Decided: Planning Commission voted to Commit or Refer the SANTERO WAY TOC rezoning workshop (3‑0)
The Commission approved the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It then made courtesy votes to Commit or Refer the proposed policy changes for the SANTERO WAY Transit Oriented Communities rezoning workshop and to Commit or Refer the official zoning code interpretation, each passing 3‑0. No public comments were received.
- Approve August 18, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
- Commit or Refer SANTERO WAY TOC rezoning workshop (3‑0)
- Commit or Refer official zoning code interpretation (3‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Minutes from August 18, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting RESULT: Approve [3 TO 0] MOVER: Sarah Sparks, Planning Commissioner SECONDER: Ed Gilardi, Planning Commissioner
2 yea · 2 absent
Gilardi yea · Long yea · Moffet absent · Berman absent
that the Planning Commission consider the proposed policy changes identified by staff as necessary to implement the Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy requirements of the One Bay Area Grant…
3 yea · 2 absent
Gilardi yea · Long yea · Sparks yea · Moffet absent · Berman absent
that the Planning Commission receive and file the provided information for future reference. Planning Commission Minutes September 15, 2025 Presentation by Noah Housh, Community Development Director…
3 yea · 2 absent
Gilardi yea · Long yea · Sparks yea · Moffet absent · Berman absent
Tue Sep 9, 2025 · 06:00 PM
City Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council approved four consent‑calendar resolutions on housing, fees, streets
The council approved the meeting minutes unanimously (5‑0). It also approved four consent‑calendar resolutions covering affordability agreements for Cotati Village 1 and 2, the FY 2024‑2025 development impact fee report, the 2025 street improvement project, and an ordinance updating inflationary indices for development impact fees (5‑0). Additionally, the council directed staff to proceed with an aggregate surface for the Laguna de Santa Rosa Class I pathway maintenance project.
- Approved meeting minutes (5‑0)
- Approved affordability agreements for Cotati Village 1 & 2 (5‑0)
- Approved FY 2024‑2025 development impact fee annual report (5‑0)
- Approved 2025 street improvement project (5‑0)
- Approved ordinance updating inflationary indices for development impact fees (5‑0)
- Directed staff to use aggregate surface for Laguna de Santa Rosa Class I pathway maintenance
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Sylvia Lemus, Vice Mayor
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
ORDINANCE CONSOLIDATING INFLATIONARY INDICES FOR DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES (DIF), ADJUSTING TIMING OF DIF PAYMENTS ON RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS, AND MODIFYING PARK IN LIEU LANGUAGE TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE…
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
Tue Aug 26, 2025 · 06:00 PM
City Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council adopted resolutions cutting development impact fees for affordable housing
The City Council approved several items unanimously, including the amendment to the Veronda Falletti Ranch Barns design contract and a fire impact fee agreement with the Rancho Adobe Fire District. It adopted resolutions eliminating development impact fees for deed‑restricted affordable units and high‑quality lodging projects, modifying the affordable‑unit percentage to 25%. The council also changed the square‑footage threshold for impact fees from 400 sq ft to 500 sq ft and approved the unaudited quarterly financial update. All actions were approved with a 5‑0 vote.
- Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (5-0)
- Approved amendment to schematic design contract for Veronda Falletti Ranch Barns (5-0)
- Adopted fire impact fee and development coordination agreement with Rancho Adobe Fire District (5-0)
- Adopted resolution eliminating development impact fees for deed‑restricted affordable units, changing 15% to 25% (5-0)
- Adopted resolution eliminating development impact fees for high‑quality lodging projects (5-0)
- Adopted modification of impact‑fee square‑footage threshold from 400 sq ft to 500 sq ft (5-0)
- Approved quarterly financial update for FY ending June 30, 2025 (5-0)
- Approved all agenda items with unanimous votes (5-0 each)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] RESULT: Approved [5-0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
[context] APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE SCHEMATIC DESIGN CONTRACT FOR THE VERONDA FALLETTI RANCH BARNS RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Sylvia Lemus, Vice Mayor
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
[context] RESULT: Adopt [5 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
resolution to replace “15%” under Section 2 of the “be it resolved” section to “25%,” to encourage additional affordable housing production. RESULT: Adopted [5-0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember…
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
resolution to replace “15%” under Section 2 of the “be it resolved” section to “25%,” to encourage additional affordable housing production. RESULT: Adopted [5-0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember…
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
[context] RESULT: Adopted [5-0] MOVER: Sylvia Lemus, Vice Mayor SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
[context] QUARTERLY FINANCIAL UPDATE - UNAUDITED FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
Mon Aug 18, 2025 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission Meeting
✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves May 19 minutes unanimously
The Cotati Planning Commission approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting with a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were decided at this meeting. Commissioners discussed the design of the 120 E. Cotati affordable housing project, but no decision was made.
- Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Minutes from May 19, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting RESULT: Approve [4 TO 0] MOVER: Ed Gilardi, Planning Commissioner SECONDER: Ryan Long, Vice Chair Planning Commission Minutes August…
4 yea · 1 absent
Gilardi yea · Moffet yea · Long yea · Sparks yea · Berman absent
Tue Aug 12, 2025 · 06:00 PM
City Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved development impact fee updates and related ordinance
The council adopted a resolution approving the Development Impact Fee (DIF) Nexus Study and recommended fee policies. They also introduced an ordinance to consolidate inflationary indices for future fee adjustments. Additionally, the council approved the annexation of property to Community Facilities District No. 2017-01 and adopted a broad consent calendar covering affordable‑housing agreements, subdivision improvements, sidewalk repairs, urgent water repairs, and minor construction projects. The council further adopted a resolution establishing backflow testing charges for FY 2024‑2025 and approved the revised scope of services for the Highway 116 and West Cotati Avenue safety improvements project. All votes were 5‑0 in favor.
- Adopted resolution annexing property to Community Facilities District No. 2017-01 (5‑0)
- Adopted consent calendar items covering affordable housing agreement, subdivision improvement plans, sidewalk gap closure, urgent water repairs, and minor construction agreements (5‑0)
- Adopted resolution approving the Development Impact Fee (DIF) Nexus Study (5‑0)
- Introduced ordinance to consolidate inflationary indices for fee adjustments (5‑0)
- Adopted resolution establishing backflow testing charges for FY 2024‑2025 (5‑0)
- Approved revised scope of services for Highway 116 and West Cotati Avenue safety improvements project (5‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
RESOLUTION APPROVING ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-01 (PUBLIC SERVICES) AND TAKING ASSOCIATED ACTIONS During Agenda Review, this item was moved to…
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
[context] APPROVE MINOR CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH ENTERPRISE ROOFING FOR ROOF REPAIRS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING AND RE - ROOFING THE SUNFLOWER PARK RESTROOM AND THE WELL 2 PUMP HOUSE Cotati…
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
Resolution MOVER: Sylvia Lemus, Vice Mayor SECONDER: John Savage, Councilmember
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
Ordinance MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: John Savage, Councilmember
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE OUTSTANDING BACKFLOW TESTING CHARGES FROM FISCAL YEAR 2024 -2025 AND LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS RESULT: Adopt [5 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura…
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
[context] Public Comment: Laurie Alderman of Cotati RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: John Savage, Councilmember
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
Tue Jul 8, 2025 · 06:00 PM
City Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council conditionally supports water supply agreement with MMWD
The council directed the Water Advisory Committee representative to conditionally support the proposed water supply agreement between Marin Municipal Water District and Sonoma Water, provided the Petaluma aqueduct construction provision remains in the MMWD agreement. The motion passed unanimously 5‑0. Several consent‑calendar items, including city vehicle replacements, a park‑improvement contract, and a new salary schedule, were also adopted.
- Adopted consent items B, C, D, E, H, I (5‑0)
- Adopted consent item F parcel exemption (4‑0, Savage recused)
- Approved engineer's report for landscaping & lighting assessment district (4‑0, Savage recused)
- Approved microgrid project update (5‑0)
- Conditionally supported water supply agreement with MMWD (5‑0)
- Directed Vice Mayor Lemus to support Sonoma Clean Power expansion to Lake County
- Approved 2025 Cotati Accordion Festival and street closures (5‑0)
- Continued sidewalk gap closure project to next meeting
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] COTATI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING – JUN 24, 2025 RESULT: Adopt [5 - 0] MOVER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember SECONDER: John Savage, Councilmember Cotati City Council Minutes July 08, 2025
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
[context] RESULT: Adopt [5 - 0] Items B, C, D, E, H, I MOVER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember SECONDER: Sylvia Lemus, Vice Mayor
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
[context] RESULT: Adopt [5 - 0] Items B, C, D, E, H, I MOVER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember SECONDER: Sylvia Lemus, Vice Mayor AYES: Ford, Lemus, Harvey, Sparks, Savage NAYS: None RESULT: Adopt [4 - 0]…
4 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea
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…
4 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea
[context] RESULT: Approve [5 - 0] MOVER: John Savage, Councilmember SECONDER: Sylvia Lemus, Vice Mayor
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
Tue Jun 24, 2025 · 06:00 PM
City Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council unanimously adopts road‑repair project list and other consent items
The council approved the meeting minutes and waived further reading of the resolutions (5‑0). It adopted the FY 25/26 SB1 project list, an ordinance combining commercial/industrial zones, a storm‑water services agreement, and the 2025 Nixon Family Celebration event, each with a 5‑0 vote. Council members also asked staff to revise the council rules and bring a new version for adoption at the next meeting.
- Approved meeting minutes and waived reading of resolutions (5-0)
- Adopted FY 25/26 SB1 project list as required by Road Repair and Accountability Act (5-0)
- Adopted ordinance to combine commercial/industrial and general industrial zoning districts (5-0)
- Approved annual storm water support services agreement (5-0)
- Approved 2025 Nixon Family Celebration of Life event in La Plaza Park (5-0)
- Requested revised council rules be presented for adoption at next meeting
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] COTATI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING – JUNE 10, 2025 Public Comment: Laurie Alderman of Cotati Cotati City Council Minutes June 24, 2025 RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0] MOVER: Laura Sparks…
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17 (LAND USE) OF THE COTATI MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMBINE THE COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL AND GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS INTO A SINGLE ZONING DISTRICT C. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL…
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
Tue Jun 10, 2025 · 06:00 PM
City Council Meeting
✓ Decided: City Council adopted FY 2025/26 and 2026/27 budgets unanimously
The council approved the meeting minutes and a series of consent‑calendar items, including salary schedules, financial policies, appropriation limits, and a street‑improvement budget amendment. It also adopted a resolution to move forward with the landscape and lighting assessment district and approved a zoning ordinance to combine commercial/industrial and general industrial districts. Finally, the council adopted the city’s FY 2025/26 and 2026/27 budgets.
- Approved meeting minutes (5‑0)
- Adopted city‑wide salary schedule for FY 2025/26 (5‑0)
- Updated financial policies (5‑0)
- Approved annual appropriations limit for FY 2025/26 (5‑0)
- Approved budget and contract amendment for 2025 street improvement project (5‑0)
- Adopted resolution of intent for landscape and lighting assessment district (4‑0, one recusal)
- Approved ordinance to combine commercial/industrial and general industrial zoning districts (5‑0)
- Adopted FY 2025/26 and 2026/27 budgets (5‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] COTATI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING – MAY 27, 2025 Cotati City Council Minutes June 10, 2025 RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura Sparks…
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTERS 17.22, 17.30, 17.42, AND 17.62 OF THE COTATI MUNICIPAL CODE RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0] Items A-D, F MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTERS 17.22, 17.30, 17.42, AND 17.62 OF THE COTATI MUNICIPAL CODE RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0] Items A-D, F MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember…
4 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17 (LAND USE) OF THE COTATI MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMBINE THE COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL AND GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS INTO A SINGLE ZONING DISTRICT Presentation by…
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
[context] Public Comment: Laurie Alderman of Cotati Council approved the event, adding a bullet point to the conditions of approval under Road Closure (14B), stating “Street will be re-opened as soon…
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEARS 2025/26 AND 2026/27 BUDGETS Presentation by Director of Administrative Services Angela Courter. Councilmembers comment. Public Comment: Laurie Alderman of Cotati…
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
Tue May 27, 2025 · 06:00 PM
City Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council adopted updated water and sewer rates
The Cotati City Council approved support for SB‑749 protecting mobile home parks and a resolution naming priority conservation areas (5‑0). It adopted updated water and sewer rates, introduced amendments to the municipal land‑use code, and approved data‑retention rules for automated license‑plate reader cameras (each 5‑0). The council also directed Mayor Ford to support two committee appointments.
- Approved SB‑749 support and priority conservation areas resolution (5‑0)
- Adopted updated water and sewer rates (5‑0)
- Introduced draft ordinance amendments to land‑use code (5‑0)
- Approved ALPR camera data retention and sharing policy (5‑0)
- Directed mayor to support Susan Adams (primary) and Stephen Zollman (alternate) committee seats
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
RESOLUTION NOMINATING PRIORITY CONSERVATION AREAS RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Sylvia Lemus, Vice Mayor
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
[context] RESULT: Introduced [5 TO 0] MOVER: Sylvia Lemus, Vice Mayor SECONDER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
RESOLUTION APPROVING UPDATED WATER AND SEWER RATES AND SUPERSEDING EXISTING RATES Presentation by Director of Public Works/City Engineer Craig Scott and Mark Hildebrand of Hildebrand Consulting…
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
[context] Public Comment: Unnamed Speaker RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
Mon May 19, 2025 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission Meeting
✓ Decided: Planning Commission adopts industrial zoning amendment, approves prior minutes
The Commission approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 Planning Commission meeting with a 5‑0 vote. It also adopted a recommendation to hold a public hearing and propose a resolution to combine the Commercial/Industrial and General Industrial zoning districts into a single district, also by a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.
- Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Adopted recommendation to combine Commercial/Industrial and General Industrial districts (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Minutes from April 21, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Planning Commission Minutes May 19, 2025 RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0] MOVER: Ed Gilardi, Planning Commissioner SECONDER: Shelley Berman…
5 yea
Gilardi yea · Moffet yea · Berman yea · Long yea · Sparks yea
Ordinance amending Title 17 (Land Use) of the Cotati Municipal Code to combine the Commercial/Industrial and General Industrial Zoning Districts into a single zoning district, in accordance with the…
5 yea
Gilardi yea · Moffet yea · Berman yea · Long yea · Sparks yea
Tue May 13, 2025 · 06:00 PM
City Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council approved 178‑unit mixed‑use development with added conditions
The council voted 5‑0 to approve the preliminary design review, tree‑removal permit, parkland dedication, and vesting tentative map for a 178‑unit mixed‑use project north of Redwood Drive and State Route 116, adding three specific conditions. It also approved a city fee‑schedule update and adopted a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 564, each by a 5‑0 vote. The minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.
- Approved 178‑unit mixed‑use development preliminary design review (5‑0)
- Approved city fee schedule update (5‑0)
- Adopted resolution supporting Assembly Bill 564 to halt cannabis tax increase (5‑0)
- Approved minutes from Apr 22, 2025 meeting (5‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution 2025-14, City Council Policy 2025-02. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND NOTICE OF WAIVING OF READING OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES INTRODUCED AND/OR ADOPTED UNDER THIS AGENDA (ACTION) A…
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 564 TO HALT THE STATE EXCISE TAX INCREASE ON CANNABIS RESULT: Adopt [5 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
[context] RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0] MOVER: John Savage, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
[context] CITY FEE SCHEDULE UPDATE RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Sylvia Lemus, Vice Mayor
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
Tue Apr 22, 2025 · 06:00 PM
City Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council approves consent calendar items, including state funding letter (4‑0)
The council approved the meeting minutes and the consent calendar items. Items A‑C were approved 5‑0, and Item D – a letter requesting state funding support for the California State University system – was approved 4‑0 after Mayor Ford recused himself. The council also approved an update to its rules of conduct, a list of potential discussion topics for the Sonoma County Mayors and Councilmembers meeting, and letters opposing SB 634 and AB 647 while supporting AB 650, each by a 5‑0 vote.
- Approve meeting minutes (5‑0)
- Approve consent calendar Items A‑C (5‑0)
- Approve consent calendar Item D letter to CSU (4‑0, Mayor Ford recused)
- Approve update to Council Rules of Conduct (5‑0)
- Approve potential discussion topics for Sonoma County Mayors and Councilmembers meeting (5‑0)
- Approve letters opposing SB 634 and AB 647, supporting AB 650 (5‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] COTATI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING – APR 8, 2025 Public Comment: Michael Ceremello George Barich of Cotati Laurie Alderman of Cotati RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0] MOVER: Laura Sparks…
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
[context] APPROVAL OF A LETTER REQUESTING STATE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, INCLUDING SONOMA STATE Cotati City Council Minutes April 22, 2025 UNIVERSITY RESULT…
5 yea
Harvey yea · Ford yea · Lemus yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
[context] APPROVAL OF A LETTER REQUESTING STATE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, INCLUDING SONOMA STATE Cotati City Council Minutes April 22, 2025 UNIVERSITY RESULT…
4 yea
Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
[context] RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0] MOVER: John Savage, Councilmember SECONDER: Sylvia Lemus, Vice Mayor
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
[context] RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
10 yea
Harvey yea · Ford yea · Lemus yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea · Harvey yea · Ford yea · Lemus yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
Mon Apr 21, 2025 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission Meeting
✓ Decided: Commission adopted Redwood Row mixed-use development approvals
The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It adopted a resolution recommending the City Council approve the Redwood Row preliminary design review, tree removal permit, parkland dedication, and vesting tentative map for a 178‑unit mixed‑use project, also by a 5‑0 vote. The commission likewise adopted a recommendation for the City Council to approve a draft Code Clean‑Up Ordinance amending Title 17, again with a 5‑0 vote.
- Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
- Adopted Redwood Row project approvals – preliminary design, tree removal, parkland dedication, vesting map (5‑0)
- Adopted recommendation to approve Code Clean‑Up Ordinance amending Title 17 (5‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0] MOVER: Ed Gilardi, Planning Commissioner SECONDER: Shelley Berman, Planning Commissioner
5 yea
Gilardi yea · Moffet yea · Berman yea · Long yea · Sparks yea
[context] RESULT: Adopt [5 TO 0] MOVER: Ed Gilardi, Planning Commissioner SECONDER: Ryan Long, Vice Chair
5 yea
Gilardi yea · Moffet yea · Berman yea · Long yea · Sparks yea
ordinance amending Title 17 of the Cotati Municipal Code to correct errors, streamline permitting processes, and allow flexibility for residential accessory structures. Presentation by Noah Housh…
5 yea
Gilardi yea · Moffet yea · Berman yea · Long yea · Sparks yea
Tue Apr 15, 2025 · 06:00 PM
Budget Study Session #2
✓ Decided: Council approved minutes and waived reading of agenda items (5-0)
The Cotati City Council approved the meeting minutes and waived the reading of all resolutions and ordinances introduced under this agenda, with a 5‑0 vote. No actions were proposed in the budget study sessions on enterprise funds, capital projects, special revenues, or internal service funds. The meeting then proceeded to closed session and adjourned.
- Approved minutes and waived reading of all resolutions and ordinances (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] COTATI CITY COUNCIL – SPECIAL MEETING – APR 1, 2025 RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0] MOVER: Laura Sparks, Mayor SECONDER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember
5 yea
Sparks yea · Ford yea · Harvey yea · Lemus yea · Savage yea
Tue Apr 8, 2025 · 06:00 PM
City Council Meeting
✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approves 2025 Street Improvements Project
The council approved the 2025 Farmers Market event in La Plaza Park, adopted a letter of opposition to Assembly Bill 306, adopted updates to the City Council Rules of Conduct, and approved the award of the 2025 Street Improvements Project. All four actions were approved by a 5‑to‑0 vote.
- Approve 2025 Farmers Market event in La Plaza Park (5‑0)
- Approve Assembly Bill 306 Letter of Opposition (5‑0)
- Adopt updates to City Council Rules of Conduct (5‑0)
- Approve award of 2025 Street Improvements Project (5‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0] ITEM 10B MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
[context] Public Comment: Michael Hilber of Cotati Laurie-Ann Barbour of Cotati RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0] MOVER: John Savage, Councilmember SECONDER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
that the Pledge of Allegiance will be led by the Mayor “or their designee,” an requested that Staff look into moving the agenda placement of “Public Comment on Non-Action Agenda Items.” RESULT: Adopt…
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
that the construction management agreement be modified to include labor spot checking for compliance, given the labor complaint received by the City. Public Comment: Cotati City Council Minutes April…
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
Tue Apr 1, 2025 · 06:00 PM
Budget Study Session #1
✓ Decided: Council approved prior meeting minutes and waived reading of agenda items (5‑0)
The Cotati City Council approved the minutes from the February 18, 2025 special meeting and waived the reading of all resolutions and ordinances introduced under that agenda, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The meeting also set up a study session to review the city’s strategic plan and General Fund budget for FY 25‑26 and FY 26‑27, but no further actions were taken.
- Approved Feb 18, 2025 special‑meeting minutes and waived reading of all agenda items (5‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] COTATI CITY COUNCIL – SPECIAL MEETING – FEB 18, 2025 RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Mayor Cotati City Council Minutes April 01, 2025
5 yea
Sparks yea · Ford yea · Harvey yea · Lemus yea · Savage yea
Tue Mar 25, 2025 · 06:00 PM
City Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council appoints two planning commissioners, reappoints one
The City Council unanimously approved the meeting minutes and adopted the annual cancellation of council meetings and holiday closure of City Hall. It also re‑appointed Commissioner Shelley Berman and appointed Sarah Sparks to the Planning Commission. The Council gave direction to the Mayor on upcoming committee appointments and discussed the annual Police Chief report.
- Approved meeting minutes (5‑0)
- Adopted annual cancellation of council meetings and holiday closure of City Hall (5‑0)
- Re‑appointed Planning Commissioner Shelley Berman (5‑0)
- Appointed Planning Commissioner Sarah Sparks (5‑0)
- Directed Mayor to support candidates for Mayors and Councilmembers Committee appointments
- Received and discussed annual Police Chief report to the community
- Provided feedback on new community newsletter and guide format
- Postponed discussion of ALPR camera item for future council consideration
Mon Mar 17, 2025 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission Meeting
✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves FY 2025-2027 Capital Improvement Plans
The Cotati Planning Commission approved a resolution finding the proposed Fiscal Years 2025-2027 Two Year and Five Year Capital Improvement Plans conform to the City's General Plan. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved FY 2025-2027 Capital Improvement Plans as conforming to General Plan (3-0)
- Approved March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Minutes from March 3, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting RESULT: Approve [3 TO 0] MOVER: Ed Gilardi, Planning Commissioner SECONDER: Shelley Berman, Planning Commissioner
3 yea · 1 absent
Gilardi yea · Moffet yea · Berman yea · Long absent
resolution finding the City’s Proposed Fiscal Years 2025-2027 Two Year and Five Year Capital Improvement Plans conform to the City of Cotati’s General Plan. Presentation by Craig Scott, City Engineer…
3 yea · 1 absent
Gilardi yea · Moffet yea · Berman yea · Long absent
Tue Mar 11, 2025 · 06:00 PM
City Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council directs Water Advisory Committee to endorse Sonoma Water FY 25/26 budget
The Cotati City Council approved the minutes of prior meetings and a standard service agreement for Well 3 camera and pump installation. The council also directed its Water Advisory Committee member to endorse the proposed Sonoma Water FY 2025-2026 Water Transmission Systems Budget. Three proclamations were issued for American Red Cross Month, National Surveyor's Week, and Women's History Month.
- Approved minutes of Feb 18 and Feb 25 meetings (3-0)
- Approved standard service agreement for Well 3 camera and pump installation (3-0)
- Directed Water Advisory Committee to endorse Sonoma Water FY 25/26 budget (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] COTATI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING – FEB 25, 2025 RESULT: Approved [3-0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Sylvia Lemus, Vice Mayor
3 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea
[context] CONSIDERATION OF STANDARD SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR WELL 3 CAMERA AND DEVELOPMENT AND PUMP INSTALLATION RESULT: Approved [3-0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Sylvia Lemus, Vice…
3 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea
[context] RESULT: Approved [3-0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Sylvia Lemus, Vice Mayor
3 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea
Mon Mar 3, 2025 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission Meeting
✓ Decided: Planning Commission reviews housing and general plan reports
The Cotati Planning Commission reviewed the Housing Element and General Plan Annual Progress Reports, filed them for future discussion, and approved the January 13, 2025 meeting minutes. No public comment was received on the reports, and no other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved January 13, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Reviewed Housing Element Annual Progress Report and filed for future discussion
- Reviewed General Plan Annual Progress Report and filed for future discussion
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Minutes from January 13, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting RESULT: Approve [4 TO 0] MOVER: Ed Gilardi, Planning Commissioner SECONDER: Ryan Long, Vice Chair
4 yea
Gilardi yea · Moffet yea · Berman yea · Long yea
Tue Feb 25, 2025 · 06:00 PM
City Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council approves water/sewer rate study, starts Prop 218 notice
The Cotati City Council voted 4-0 to accept the draft water and sewer rate study and directed staff to begin the Proposition 218 public noticing process for proposed rate adjustments, with a public hearing date to be set. The council also approved a budget and contract amendment for the sidewalk gap closure project, adopted the February 11 meeting minutes, and made committee liaison assignments for 2025. No substantive decisions were made beyond these actions.
- Adopted resolution accepting draft water/sewer rate study and directing Prop 218 noticing (4-0)
- Approved budget and contract amendment for sidewalk gap closure project (4-0)
- Adopted minutes of Feb 11, 2025 regular meeting (3-0, Savage abstained, Lemus absent)
- Assigned council liaisons for 2025, including Savage to CRPUSD 2x2x2x2 Committee and Library Advisory Board (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] RESULT: Adopt [3 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
3 yea · 1 absent
Ford yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Lemus absent
RESOLUTION APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT AND CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR THE SIDEWALK GAP CLOSURE PROJECT RESULT: Adopt [4 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
4 yea
Ford yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
[context] Public Comment: Laurie Alderman of Cotati Neil Hancock of Cotati Mike Hilber RESULT: Adopt [4 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
3 yea
Ford yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea
[context] RESULT: Adopt [4 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
4 yea
Ford yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Savage yea
Tue Feb 18, 2025 · 05:00 PM
City Council Special Meeting
✓ Decided: Council appoints John Savage to vacant seat
The Cotati City Council held a special meeting and voted 4-0 to appoint John Savage to fill the vacant council seat. The appointment followed public interviews with five applicants, one of whom withdrew prior to the vote. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions made.
- Appointed John Savage to vacant City Council seat (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] RESULT: Approve [4 TO 0] John Savage MOVER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember SECONDER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember
4 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea
Tue Feb 18, 2025 · 06:00 PM
Strategic Planning Special Meeting
✓ Decided: Cotati Council reviews strategic plan, defers final approval to April
The Cotati City Council held a strategic planning session, reviewing and editing the Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives, with final approval deferred to the April 1, 2025 General Fund Study Session. The council provided department-specific input, including removing certain police projects and adding a tobacco retailer license project. No formal decisions were made; all changes are to be incorporated into an updated project list for future review.
- Reviewed and edited Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives; final approval deferred to April 1, 2025
- Directed removal of Industrial Area Parking Ordinance, Lights On Project, and BOLA Wrap deployment from police projects
- Added Tobacco Retailers License project, coordinated with Rohnert Park if feasible
- Increased priority of community decarbonization awareness efforts
- Directed exploratory discussion on vacation rental ordinance, pending council direction
- Reduced time on development and business outreach projects due to staff constraints
- Prioritized cell facility FCC report and post-installation monitoring as code requirements
- Added future project for building electrification ordinance if legal clarity is obtained
Tue Feb 11, 2025 · 06:00 PM
City Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council adopts Santero Way Specific Plan Update and certifies EIR
The Cotati City Council voted 4-0 to adopt a resolution certifying the Santero Way Specific Plan EIR and adopting the plan update. The council also approved a letter to Governor Newsom urging reconsideration of proposed budget cuts at Sonoma State University (3-0, with Mayor Ford recused), and approved the mid-year budget review for FY 2024-25. Minutes from prior meetings and the FY 2023/24 audited financial reports were also approved.
- Adopted resolution certifying Santero Way Specific Plan EIR and adopting plan update (4-0)
- Approved letter to Governor Newsom to reconsider SSU budget cuts (3-0, Ford recused)
- Approved mid-year budget review for FY 2024-25 (4-0)
- Approved minutes from Jan 21 and Jan 28, 2025 meetings (4-0)
- Received and filed FY 2023/24 audited financial reports (4-0)
- Received and filed FY 2023/24 Popular Annual Financial Report (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Public Comment: Sarah Sparks of Cotati RESULT: Approve [3 TO 0] MOVER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember SECONDER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember
3 yea
Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea
Tue Jan 28, 2025 · 06:00 PM
City Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council votes to fill vacant seat by appointment, not special election
The Cotati City Council voted 4-0 to fill the vacant council seat by appointment rather than holding a special election. The application period runs from January 30 to February 13, 2025, with the appointment to be made at a special meeting on February 18, 2025. The council also approved the 2025 Cultural Grant awardees (3-0, with Vice Mayor Lemus recused) and the 2025 proclamation schedule (4-0).
- Approved Jan 14, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved resolution appointing Engineer of Work for Cotati Landscape and Lighting Assessment District (4-0)
- Approved 2025 Cotati Cultural Grant awardees (3-0, Lemus recused)
- Provided voting direction for Mayor Ford on regional committee appointments
- Voted to fill vacant council seat by appointment, with application period Jan 30-Feb 13 and appointment at Feb 18 special meeting (4-0)
- Approved 2025 proclamation schedule (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Cotati City Council Minutes January 28, 2025 RESULT: Approve [4 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
4 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea
RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE ENGINEER OF WORK FOR PREPARING THE COTATI LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY 25-26 and FY 26-27 RESULT: Approve [4 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember…
4 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea
[context] Public Comment: Laurie Alderman of Cotati Neil Hancock of Cotati Jack Pollard of Progressive Tribal Alliance Angelica Smith of Cotati RESULT: Approve [3 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey…
3 yea
Ford yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea
RESOLUTION TO HOLD A SPECIAL ELECTION Presentation by City Manager Damien O’Bid. Councilmembers comment. Public Comment: Laurie Alderman of Cotati George Barich of Cotati Michael Ceremello Council…
4 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea
[context] Public Comment: George Barich of Cotati RESULT: Approve [4 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Sylvia Lemus, Vice Mayor
4 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea
Tue Jan 21, 2025 · 04:00 PM
City Council Facilitated Budget Planning Workshop
✓ Decided: Councilmember Rivers resigns; Council holds strategic planning workshop
The City Council held a special meeting that included a strategic planning workshop led by Baker Tilly consultants. Councilmember Kathleen Rivers resigned effective immediately, reducing the council to four members. No formal decisions were made during the workshop.
- Accepted Councilmember Kathleen Rivers' resignation effective immediately
- Held strategic planning workshop with Baker Tilly (no formal action taken)
Tue Jan 14, 2025 · 06:00 PM
City Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council approves SSU strategic coordination MOU 4-0
The Cotati City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding for strategic coordination with Sonoma State University and the City of Rohnert Park, with Mayor Ford recused due to a conflict of interest. The council also adopted the consent calendar, including ordinances on accessory dwelling units and a development impact fee for the Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District, and approved the 2025 Rollin' Rosies Car Show and Climate Ready Cotati Fair. Councilmembers directed updates to committee assignments and expressed interest in future regulations for sidewalk vendors, cottage food, and food trucks.
- Approved MOU for strategic coordination with SSU and Rohnert Park (4-0)
- Adopted consent calendar including ADU ordinance, development impact fee, car show, and climate fair (5-0)
- Approved Dec 10, 2024 minutes (5-0)
- Directed updates to committee assignments, adding Sparks as alternate to Sonoma Mountain Twilight Rotary Club
- Expressed interest in future sidewalk vendor, cottage food, and food truck standards
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Sylvia Lemus, Councilmember
5 yea
Ford yea · Lemus yea · Harvey yea · Sparks yea · Rivers yea
ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ON BEHALF OF THE RANCHO ADOBE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT RESULT: Adopt [5 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Mayor
5 yea
Harvey yea · Ford yea · Lemus yea · Rivers yea · Sparks yea
[context] Public Comment: Jeff Keating of SSU RESULT: Approve [4 TO 0] MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember SECONDER: Kay Rivers, Councilmember
4 yea
Harvey yea · Lemus yea · Rivers yea · Sparks yea
Mon Jan 13, 2025 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission Special Meeting
✓ Decided: Planning Commission adopts Santero Way Specific Plan update and EIR recommendation
The Cotati Planning Commission voted 4-0 (with Commissioner Savage recused) to adopt a resolution recommending the City Council approve the Santero Way Specific Plan update and its Environmental Impact Report, along with related code amendments. The commission also reorganized for 2025, electing Kimberlyn Moffet as Chair, Ryan Long as Vice Chair, and Noah Housh as Secretary. Minutes from the November 18, 2024 meeting were approved 5-0 with amendments suggested by Neil Hancock.
- Adopted resolution recommending City Council approve Santero Way Specific Plan update and EIR (4-0, Savage recused)
- Elected Kimberlyn Moffet as Chairperson for 2025 (5-0)
- Elected Ryan Long as Vice Chairperson for 2025 (5-0)
- Elected Noah Housh as Secretary for 2025 (5-0)
- Approved November 18, 2024 meeting minutes with Neil Hancock's amendments (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the amendments suggested by Neil Hancock are implemented. RESULT: Approve [5 TO 0] MOVER: Shelley Berman, Planning Commissioner SECONDER: Ryan Long, Planning Commissioner Planning Commission…
5 yea
Gilardi yea · Moffet yea · Savage yea · Berman yea · Long yea
that the Planning Commission elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for the calendar year 2025 during the special meeting on January 13, 2025. Presentation by Carla Duncan, Permit Technician. For…
5 yea
Gilardi yea · Moffet yea · Savage yea · Berman yea · Long yea
that the Planning Commission elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for the calendar year 2025 during the special meeting on January 13, 2025. Presentation by Carla Duncan, Permit Technician. For…
5 yea
Gilardi yea · Moffet yea · Savage yea · Berman yea · Long yea
[context] For Kimberlyn Moffet as Chairperson: RESULT: Adopt [5 TO 0] MOVER: Shelley Berman, Planning Commissioner SECONDER: Ed Gilardi, Chair AYES: Gilardi, Moffet, Savage, Berman, Long NAYS: None…
5 yea
Gilardi yea · Moffet yea · Savage yea · Berman yea · Long yea
[context] RESULT: Adopt [4 TO 0] MOVER: Ryan Long, Vice Chair SECONDER: Ed Gilardi, Commissioner
4 yea
Gilardi yea · Moffet yea · Berman yea · Long yea