Cotati public meetings in 2024

City Council Meeting

The Cotati City Council introduced ordinances to establish a development impact fee for the Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District and to amend ADU/JADU regulations, both on first reading. The council also approved a discretionary payment to CalPERS, approved the 2025 Veronda-Falletti Ranch workplan (striking cow relocation), and received the November 5 election results. Ben Ford was elected Mayor and Sylvia Lemus Vice Mayor for 2025.

• Introduced ordinance establishing development impact fee for Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance amending ADU/JADU code section with edits (5-0)
• Approved discretionary payment to CalPERS (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Veronda-Falletti Ranch workplan, striking cow relocation (5-0)
• Adopted statement of votes cast for November 5, 2024 election (5-0)
• Elected Ben Ford as Mayor for 2025 (5-0)
• Elected Sylvia Lemus as Vice Mayor for 2025 (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The Cotati City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance amending municipal code chapters on affordable housing and density bonuses by a 4-0 vote. The Council also approved a professional services agreement with Moe Engineering Inc. for the Class 1 Pathways Maintenance Project after directing staff to include bid options for both repairing the existing asphalt and using a more natural surface. Additionally, the Council authorized a congratulatory letter to Walgreens and Grayson Chu, and directed staff to return in early 2025 with a proposal for an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District viability study.

• Approved minutes of the November 12, 2024 regular meeting (4-0)
• Authorized Mayor to send a letter of congratulations to Grayson Chu and Walgreens of Cotati
• Approved second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 17.31 Affordable Housing and 17.32 Density Bonuses (4-0)
• Approved professional service agreement with Moe Engineering Inc. for Class 1 Pathways Maintenance Project with bid alternates for path surface options (4-0)
• Directed staff to return to Strategic Planning in early 2025 with a proposal for an initial viability study on establishing Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts

Planning Commission Meeting

The Cotati Planning Commission voted 4-0 to adopt a resolution recommending City Council adopt an ordinance updating Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations in the municipal code. They also received a presentation on the 35% complete Highway 116/West Cotati Avenue intersection safety improvements project and recommended a six-foot median width with protected noses on crosswalk sides to enhance pedestrian safety. The commission approved the November 4, 2024 meeting minutes 4-0.

• Approved minutes from November 4, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Adopted resolution recommending ADU ordinance update to City Council (4-0)
• Recommended six-foot median width and protected noses for Highway 116/West Cotati Avenue intersection safety project (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The Cotati City Council denied an appeal of a minor use permit for an unmanned telecommunications facility at 680 East Cotati Avenue, voting 4-0 with one abstention. The denial included an updated finding on backup power and fire safety, plus a requirement for post-installation field readings to verify EM transmissions. The council also introduced an ordinance amending affordable housing and density bonus rules, and approved a fee deferral agreement for development at 902 E. Cotati Avenue.

• Approved Oct 22, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Accepted Redwood Drive and Cypress Avenue pavement rehabilitation project (4-0, Harvey recused)
• Denied appeal of minor use permit for telecom facility at 680 E. Cotati Ave (4-0, Rivers abstained)
• Introduced ordinance amending affordable housing and density bonus chapters (5-0)
• Approved fee deferral agreement with Darhal Developments LLC for 902 E. Cotati Ave (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Cotati Planning Commission approved a limited term permit allowing temporary occupancy of a travel trailer for up to 12 months at 1901 Gilman Ranch Road during construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). The motion passed 4-0. The commission also approved the minutes from the October 7, 2024 meeting.

• Approved limited term permit for travel trailer at 1901 Gilman Ranch Road (4-0)
• Approved minutes from October 7, 2024 meeting (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved an energy services agreement for a microgrid and EV fleet infrastructure. The Council also voted to add a discussion regarding a Community Council concept to a future agenda.

• Approved energy services agreement for microgrid and EV fleet infrastructure (5-0)
• Approved October 8, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved adding Community Council concept to a future agenda (4-1)

City Council Meeting

The Cotati City Council adopted an ordinance allowing existing Planned Unit Developments to be subdivided, developed, redeveloped, or modified consistent with underlying zoning standards, and rezoning multiple properties to match their General Plan designations, in a 3-2 vote. The Council also adopted a resolution opposing Sonoma County Measure J, with an added clause calling for full enforcement of laws to end animal suffering, in a 4-1 vote. Additionally, the Council directed Mayor Sparks to vote for Ben Ford and Kevin McDonnell as appointees to the Measure O Oversight Committee.

• Approved minutes of Sep 24, 2024 (4-0, Rivers abstaining)
• Adopted consent calendar: Harris and Associates street design agreement, Día de los Muertos event, IT services replacement (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 17.28 and rezoning properties (3-2)
• Adopted resolution opposing Sonoma County Measure J with added animal suffering clause (4-1)
• Directed Mayor Sparks to vote for Ford and McDonnell for Measure O Oversight Committee (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission failed to overturn the Community Development Director's approval of a Minor Use Permit for an unmanned T-Mobile telecommunications facility at 680 East Cotati Avenue, with a 2-2 vote (Gilardi and Moffet in favor of the appeal; Berman and Long against). The commission also adopted a resolution recommending the City Council introduce an ordinance amending density bonus and affordable housing requirements, voting 4-0.

• Appeal of Minor Use Permit for T-Mobile facility at 680 East Cotati Avenue failed (2-2)
• Adopted resolution recommending City Council introduce density bonus and affordable housing ordinance (4-0)
• Approved minutes from August 5, 2024 meeting (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The Cotati City Council approved a letter of support for a posthumous pardon for Sergeant Richard Penry, added to the agenda after publication. The council also approved several contracts and appointments, including a library commissioner, design services for a road safety project, a construction contract for Putnam Park improvements, and an audio-visual system upgrade. All votes were 4-0 with Councilmember Rivers absent.

• Approved letter of support for posthumous pardon for Sgt. Richard Penry (4-0)
• Appointed Tina Poles as library commissioner (4-0)
• Approved design services agreement with Mark Thomas & Company for Highway 116/West Cotati Ave safety improvements (4-0)
• Adopted Cotati Cultural Grant Program (4-0)
• Awarded construction contract for Putnam Park Improvements Phase 1 (4-0)
• Awarded contract to CODA Technology Group for audio-visual upgrades (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items including sewer repair payment and density bonus ordinance (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The Cotati City Council approved the environmental review for the Highway 116/West Cotati Avenue Intersection Safety Improvements Project, but tabled the design services agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. until the September 24 meeting to compare billing rates. The council also appointed Councilmembers Lemus and Rivers to the Community-Police Advisory Committee Selection Subcommittee, and appointed Councilmember Harvey as voting delegate to the League of California Cities conference. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved environmental review for Hwy 116/W. Cotati Ave safety project (5-0)
• Tabled design services agreement with Mark Thomas & Company for rate comparison
• Appointed Lemus and Rivers to Community-Police Advisory Selection Subcommittee (5-0)
• Appointed Harvey as LOCC voting delegate, Lemus and Rivers as alternates (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including salary schedule, audit contract, Oktoberfest, sidewalk project (5-0)
• Approved Aug 27, 2024 minutes (4-0, Ford abstained)

City Council Meeting

The Cotati City Council voted 3-1 to table a resolution opposing Sonoma County's Measure J, effectively taking no position on the initiative. The council also approved a 126-unit multifamily mixed-use development at 7515 Alder Avenue and 8145 Gravenstein Highway, with added conditions for traffic calming, a public sign for construction complaints, and a parking management plan. The council introduced a density bonus ordinance update, striking section E for future discussion.

• Approved minutes of Aug 13, 2024 (3-0, Rivers abstained)
• Adopted consent calendar items including objective design standards for housing, farmers market, holiday tree lighting, and movie in the park (4-0)
• Tabled resolution opposing Measure J, taking no position (3-1)
• Approved 126-unit multifamily mixed-use development at 7515 Alder Ave and 8145 Gravenstein Hwy (4-0)
• Introduced density bonus ordinance update, striking section E (no vote tally recorded)

City Council Meeting

The Cotati City Council approved the consent calendar 4-0, which included a contract amendment with 4LEAF Inc. for the Santero Way Specific Plan update, cooperative agreements with Go Sonoma, acceptance of the Gateway Sign Project, and a resolution authorizing Drop Mobility to operate shared electric bicycles in the city. The council also approved a budget workshop facilitation agreement and directed staff to send opposition letters to AB 2561 and AB 2557, with the mayor authorized to sign. Additionally, the council discussed the Microenterprise Home Kitchen Ordinance and the Cultural Event Grant Program, providing direction to staff for revisions.

• Approved consent calendar items 4-0, including Drop Mobility e-bike license
• Approved budget workshop facilitation agreement 4-0
• Approved sending opposition letters to AB 2561 and AB 2557 4-0
• Authorized mayor to sign MEHKO support letter with requested revisions
• Directed staff to revise Cultural Event Grant scoring rubric and timeline

Planning Commission Meeting

The Cotati Planning Commission voted 4-0 to adopt a resolution recommending City Council approval of preliminary design review and a tree removal permit for a 126-unit multifamily mixed-use development at 7515 Alder Avenue and 8145 Gravenstein Highway. The commission also held a workshop and CEQA scoping meeting for the Santero Way Specific Plan update, with Commissioner Savage recused. Minutes from June 17, 2024 were approved 3-0.

• Approved minutes from June 17, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Adopted resolution recommending approval of Cotati Village 2 preliminary design review and tree removal permit for 126-unit mixed-use development (4-0)
• Held Santero Way Specific Plan update workshop and CEQA scoping meeting; no formal action taken

City Council Meeting

The City Council adopted a citizen's initiative to repeal a roundabout ban and introduced new objective design standards for multifamily and single-family housing. The Council also approved a license agreement for an interim livestock operator at the Veronda Falletti Ranch.

• Adopted citizen's initiative to repeal roundabout ban (4-0)
• Introduced amended ordinance for multifamily and single-family housing design standards (4-0)
• Approved license agreement for interim livestock operator at Veronda Falletti Ranch (4-0)
• Introduced ordinance to allow subdivision of existing Planned Unit Developments (3-2)
• Adopted annual assessments for Cotati Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District FY 2024-25 (4-0)
• Approved opposition letter regarding SB 1298 on thermal powerplants/data centers (4-0)
• Approved general municipal election for Nov 5, 2024, and CalPERS pension payment (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Cotati Accordion Festival and associated street closures (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved the fiscal year 2024/25 budget and established a Community-Police Advisory Committee. The Council also passed amendments to the noise ordinance restricting gas-powered leaf blowers and authorized negotiations for affordable housing at 120 E Cotati Avenue.

• Adopted Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget (5-0)
• Adopted noise ordinance amendments restricting gas-powered leaf blowers (3-2)
• Approved exclusive negotiating agreement with Freebird Development LLC for affordable housing at 120 E Cotati Avenue (4-0)
• Approved ordinance establishing Community-Police Advisory Committee with modifications (5-0)
• Approved FY 24/25 SB 1 project list, GANN limit, revised salary schedule, and financial policies update (5-0)
• Approved June 11, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Cotati Planning Commission approved the minutes from April 15, 2024, and adopted three resolutions to recommend City Council approval. These recommendations cover objective design standards for multifamily and single-family housing, zoning text and map amendments for Planned Unit Developments, and an update to the Cotati Density Bonus Ordinance.

• Approved April 15, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adopted resolution recommending City Council approve draft ordinance for objective design standards for multifamily plex and single-family housing (4-0)
• Adopted resolution recommending City Council approve zoning text amendment for Planned Unit Developments and zoning map amendment (4-0)
• Adopted resolution recommending City Council approval of the Cotati Density Bonus Ordinance Update (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The Cotati City Council introduced amendments to the noise ordinance restricting gas-powered leaf blowers during certain hours, after first amending the ordinance to apply within City limits except the industrial zone; both votes passed 3-2. The council also approved a revised 2024-2029 MOU with the Cotati Police Officers Association and adopted environmentally preferable purchasing policies, both 5-0, and approved a license agreement with the Cotati Chamber of Commerce, 5-0. On the NorCal Oaks license agreement, the council gave staff direction to meet with league organizers about open public field time and report back on June 25, 2024. The council also asked for changes to an updated social media policy, and reported nothing out of closed session.

• Approved minutes of the May 13 special meeting and May 28 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved revised Cotati Police Officers Association MOU for 2024-2029 (5-0)
• Adopted environmentally preferable purchasing policies (5-0)
• Amended noise ordinance section G(1), replacing 'residential zone' with 'within City limits except in the industrial zone' (3-2)
• Introduced amended noise ordinance restricting gas-powered leaf blowers during certain hours (3-2)
• Approved Cotati Chamber of Commerce license agreement (5-0)
• Directed staff to meet with NorCal Oaks league organizers on open public field time and report back June 25, 2024
• Asked for changes to an updated social media policy, including a human dignity clause and rewritten section E(4)

Joint City Council/Planning Commission Plex Housing Workshop

The Cotati City Council and Planning Commission held a joint special meeting and workshop regarding plex housing and single-family housing objective design standards, as well as housing strategies. Staff made a presentation and two members of the public spoke. The minutes record no substantive votes, formal approvals, denials, or tabled items, as the meeting was a workshop for discussion and feedback.

• Held a joint workshop on plex housing and single-family housing objective design standards
• Provided feedback to staff on housing strategies and potential objective design standards

City Council Meeting

The Cotati City Council approved the May 14, 2024 meeting minutes, adopted three consent calendar items including a software contract and sewer repair project acceptance, and approved updates to the city fee schedule with specific modifications. The council also reviewed police advisory and oversight options, supporting staff recommendations with adjustments to member selection and terms, while a closed session was cancelled.

• Approved May 14, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
• Adopted contract with Cloudpermit for electronic permit management software (5-0)
• Accepted Cypress Avenue Sewer Repair Project improvements (4-0, Councilmember Harvey recused)
• Adopted resolution of intent for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District preliminary engineer's report and set public hearing for FY 2024/25 (5-0)
• Approved City Fee Schedule update with specified modifications (5-0)
• Supported staff recommendations for police advisory and oversight options with modified committee selection and staggered terms

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved the 2024 Active Transportation Plan and corresponding General Plan amendments with several specific modifications to project tiers and design policies. The Council also approved the 2024 Chamber of Commerce Music Festival and updated bank signature authorizations.

• Adopted 2024 Active Transportation Plan with amendments to project tiers and pedestrian/bike policies
• Approved 2024 Cotati Chamber of Commerce Music Festival in La Plaza Park (5-0)
• Approved designation of signatures for Exchange Bank payment orders and wire transfers (5-0)
• Approved April 23, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Directed staff to report back in 120 days on cellular provider outreach regarding wireless facility construction
• Directed City Manager to bring proposed noise ordinance changes back for introduction at a future meeting

Budget Study Session #2 - Enterprise Funds, Other Funds, Capital Improvements

The City Council and Successor Agency conducted a study session regarding the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget. The meeting consisted of presentations and council comments; no formal votes or decisions were recorded.

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved agreements to coordinate and fund legal research and analysis regarding the impact of Potter Valley Project diversions. The council also approved the minutes from the April 9, 2024, meeting with amendments.

• Approved agreements to fund legal research on Potter Valley Project diversions (5-0)
• Approved April 9, 2024, meeting minutes as amended (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission adopted the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual and Multiple Year Capital Improvement Plans. The commission also adopted the 2024 Cotati Active Transportation Plan Update.

• Adopted Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual and Multiple Year Capital Improvement Plans (4-0)
• Adopted 2024 Cotati Active Transportation Plan Update (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (4-0)

Cotati City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved a parcel map for a minor subdivision at 766 East Cotati Avenue. The Council also approved several 2024 community events in La Plaza Park.

• Approved parcel map for minor subdivision lot split at 766 East Cotati Avenue (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Kids Day Parade & Festival (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Summer Movies in the Park, Car Show, and National Night Out events (5-0)
• Approved minutes from March 26 and April 2 meetings (4-0)

Budget Study Session #1 - General Fund

The Cotati City Council and Successor Agency held a study session to review revised departmental workplans and the General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were taken during the public portion of the meeting. Council members requested specific adjustments to how staff present workplans and budget data, including showing unused FTEs and comparing costs with other cities. A closed session with police labor negotiators was held, but no outcomes were reported.

• Reviewed revised departmental workplans for FY 2024-2025
• Reviewed General Fund budget for FY 2024/25
• Requested staff to include hours with projects and repair water well structures
• Requested staff to show unused budgeted FTEs and compare costs with other cities
• Held closed session with CPOA and CPMA labor negotiators
• Reported no outcomes from closed session

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved the 2024 Farmers Market event in La Plaza Park and a cooperation agreement for transportation funding. The council also received annual reports on the city's Housing Element and General Plan.

• Approved 2024 Farmers Market event in La Plaza Park (4-0)
• Approved $30,000 funding agreement with Sonoma County Transportation Authority for Cotati Active Transportation Plan (4-0)
• Approved March 12, 2024 meeting minutes with one spelling correction (4-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council approve a minor subdivision at 766 East Cotati Avenue. The commission also reviewed progress reports for the city's Housing Element and General Plan.

• Approved March 4, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved changes to the agenda (4-0)
• Adopted resolution recommending City Council approval of minor subdivision at 766 East Cotati Avenue (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council adopted a telecommunication ordinance update and a resolution for an additional discretionary pension payment. The Council also approved a design agreement for City Council Chamber audio visual systems and a utility box painting pilot program.

• Adopted Telecommunication Ordinance Update (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for additional discretionary pension unfunded accrued liability payment (5-0)
• Approved design agreement to update City Council Chambers audio visual systems (5-0)
• Approved utility box painting pilot program with $200 artist stipend (5-0)
• Directed Water Advisory Committee member to vote yes on Sonoma Water FY 24-25 Transmission System budget
• Approved Feb 13 and Feb 27, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Cotati Planning Commission approved a variance allowing a reduced front yard setback for a garage at 9020 Water Road, and approved adding a Land Acknowledgment to future agendas. It also voted 3-2 to add the Pledge of Allegiance to future agendas. The February 5, 2024 minutes were adopted with a correction for staff to review item 6A.

• Adopted February 5, 2024 minutes (5-0), with staff to review item 6A for corrections
• Approved variance for reduced front yard setback for a garage at 9020 Water Road (5-0)
• Approved adding a Land Acknowledgment to future Planning Commission agendas (5-0)
• Approved adding the Pledge of Allegiance to future Planning Commission agendas (3-2)

City Council Meeting

The Cotati City Council approved entitlements for a 177-unit mixed-use apartment development on a 7.83-acre property at the northeast corner of Alder Avenue and SR-116, finding it consistent with the General Plan and exempt from further environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15183. The approval added six conditions of approval covering pool and playground timing, a Class I trail, a sidewalk, traffic calming on Batchelor Drive, carport removal or relocation, and consideration of woonerf elements. In other action, the council adopted a motion authorizing a legal services agreement with Redwood Public Law, LLP on a 4-0 vote, with Councilmember Rivers absent. A telecommunication ordinance update was presented but the minutes record no decision on it.

• Approved entitlements for a 177-unit mixed-use apartment project at Alder Avenue and SR-116, with six added conditions of approval
• Adopted motion authorizing a legal services agreement with Redwood Public Law, LLP (4-0, Rivers absent)
• Consent calendar item to award the Gateway Sign Project construction contract to Bay Area Sign DBA Aloha Electric Sign Company appears on the agenda; no vote result is recorded in the minutes
• Telecommunication ordinance update was presented and discussed; no decision recorded

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved a workplan and MOU for a pilot compost hub at Veronda-Falletti Ranch and authorized a design contract with ArchiLOGIX for the ranch's barn and brooder house. The council also swore in Police Chief Chris Simmons and recognized Carl Schollmann.

• Approved 2024 Veronda-Falletti Ranch workplan, license agreement amendment, and MOU for pilot compost hub (5-0)
• Approved design contract with ArchiLOGIX for Veronda Falletti Ranch barn and brooder house (5-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Carl Schollmann (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes and waiver of reading resolutions/ordinances (5-0)
• Sworn in Police Chief Chris Simmons

Planning Commission Meeting

The Cotati Planning Commission voted 4-1 to adopt a resolution recommending City Council approval of entitlements for a mixed-use 177-unit apartment development on a 7.83-acre property at the northeast corner of Alder Avenue and SR-116. The resolution also finds the project consistent with the Cotati General Plan and its Environmental Impact Report and exempt from further environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15183. Commissioner Berman dissented. The Commission also approved the minutes from its January 16, 2024 meeting 5-0.

• Adopted resolution recommending City Council approval of entitlements for a 177-unit mixed-use apartment project at Alder Avenue and SR-116 (4-1, Berman dissenting)
• Found the project consistent with the Cotati General Plan and its Environmental Impact Report and exempt from further environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 (included in the same 4-1 resolution)
• Adopted minutes from the January 16, 2024 Planning Commission meeting (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved entitlements for a 35-lot residential subdivision and awarded a sewer repair contract to Corcus Construction, Inc. The Council also adopted the mid-year budget review and directed staff to research audio-visual upgrades for the Council Chambers.

• Approved 35-lot single-family subdivision at 8841 Old Redwood Highway (4-0)
• Awarded Cypress Avenue Sewer Repairs Project contract to Corcus Construction, Inc. (4-0)
• Adopted mid-year budget review for FY 2023-2024 (4-0)
• Appointed City Engineer as Engineer of Work for FY 24-25 Landscape and Lighting District (4-0)
• Approved 2024 proclamation schedule (4-0)
• Directed staff to explore options for upgrading Council Chambers audio-visual system
• Approved January 9, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Cotati Planning Commission held a special meeting on January 16, 2024, and reorganized for the year, electing Ed Gilardi as Chair and Kimberlyn Moffet as Vice Chair, both by 5-0 votes. The Commission also approved the minutes from its December 4, 2023 meeting and adopted a resolution approving a use permit for Sunbelt Rentals, both 5-0. It adopted a Telecommunication Ordinance Update, also 5-0. No members were absent, and the meeting adjourned at 7:31 PM.

• Elected Ed Gilardi as Planning Commission Chair for 2024 (5-0)
• Elected Kimberlyn Moffet as Planning Commission Vice Chair for 2024 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from the December 4, 2023 Planning Commission meeting (5-0)
• Adopted resolution approving a use permit for Sunbelt Rentals (5-0)
• Adopted Telecommunication Ordinance Update (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution calling for an Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire and permanent resolution to the conflict. The final text included the word "genocide," but a proposal to add "ending Military aid to Israel" was rejected. All other action items were continued to the next meeting due to technical difficulties.

• Adopted Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire resolution (5-0)
• Approved adding 'genocide' to the resolution's second Whereas clause (5-0)
• Denied adding 'ending Military aid to Israel' to the resolution (2-3)
• Continued all Consent Calendar items to January 23, 2024
• Continued Public Hearing to January 23, 2024