Here are the formal actions taken by the Cotati City Council at its Oct. 14, 2025 meeting, listed with key details and outcomes.

1) Approval of minutes
- Motion: Approve minutes from the Sept. 23 meeting (no corrections noted). - Outcome: Approved unanimously (5‑0). - Notes: No public comment for the minutes.

2) Consent calendar
- Motion: Approve the consent calendar (consent items not individually debated other than one pulled item). - Outcome: Approved unanimously (5‑0); the Accordion Festival item was pulled for separate consideration.

3) 2026 Cotati Accordion Festival (resolution)
- Motion (summary): Adopt a resolution approving the 2026 Cotati Accordion Festival, authorizing amplified music, alcohol sales in La Plaza Park and temporary street closures. - Outcome: Approved 5‑0. - Key financial details (staff report): Full permit fees listed at $6,042 (2024 packet figures); council approved a 50% permit fee waiver (collection $3,021) and staff recommended increasing the refundable deposit to $1,500; staff estimated absorbing certain staff costs (approx. $7,926.50) and recommended requiring pre‑event budgets and post‑event actuals when waivers exceed policy thresholds.

4) Parks and public areas ordinance (first reading)
- Motion (summary): Introduce and conduct first reading of a draft ordinance to update multiple municipal code chapters covering park fees, animal control, leash rules, amplified sound, permitting and related code sections. - Outcome: First reading introduced and passed 5‑0; second reading required before final adoption. - Directed edits: Remove the senior dog‑license exemption from ordinance language and move park open hours to be set by council policy; adopt projectile language focusing on activities that may pose a safety threat (examples: archery, driving of golf balls) rather than listing specific devices.

5) Resolution supporting polluters‑pay climate super fund legislation (AB 1243 / SB 684)
- Motion: Adopt a resolution supporting enactment of proposed state legislation to establish a polluters‑pay climate super fund (draft bills referenced as AB1243 and SB684 in staff report). - Outcome: Approved unanimously (5‑0). - Notes: The resolution expresses city support for legislation that would direct a portion of recovered funds to disadvantaged communities and fund mitigation/adaptation; staff noted potential litigation risk and timing depends on state studies, legal actions and appropriations.

Meeting note: Several informational presentations were heard (0 Waste Sonoma and Rancho Adobe Fire District consolidation update). The parks ordinance first reading included detailed council direction on signage, DocuPet licensing alignment and permit procedures; staff will return for final adoption and implementation steps.

Speakers quoted or heard on record: Mayor Ford; council members Sparks, Harvey, Lemus, Savage; staff presenters; applicants (Mr. Gorey) and visiting speakers (Leslie Lukacs, Chief Veliquette).