Park Use and Special Event Permit Policy and Application 201 West Sierra Avenue, Cotati CA 94931(707)792-4600
Name of Applicant or Organization: Rotary Club of Rancho Cotati Name of Contact: Lilia Gonzalfax ID # if Non-Profit: 20- 8809/40 c/o George Malkemus 8920 Clothier Lane Cotati Ca 94931
Address:
Street City State Zip Code
7073212156 [email protected]
Phone Number: Email Address:
May 5 2026 300+
Date of Event: Arrival/Completion Time: 12pm/9pm Estimated Attendees:
Type of Special Event: Cultural Cinco De Mayo Festival
PARK REQUESTED:
La Plaza Park Kotate Park Sunflower Park
Draper Park Falletti Park Santero Park
Putnam Park Veterans Park Civic Center (Cator) Park
Alcoholic Beverages Sold: Yes No
Food served: No Yes Sold
Alcohol not permitted in parks without City Council approval & an ABC license Street Closure Requested: Yes No Park Closure Requested: Yes No Animals: no Eletricity Needed
Yes No
(La Plaza Park Only):
Inflatable Jump House: Yes No Film Production: (if yes, see pg. 10) Yes No As an applicant for a City of Cotati Park Use and Special Event permit, facilities, I hereby agree to assume all risks for loss, damage, liability, injury, cost or any expense that may arise during or be caused in any way by use or occupancy of any area or facility of the City of Cotati. I further agree that in consideration of being permitted to use said facility, I will hold the City of Cotati, its officials and employees free and harmless from any loss, liabilities, damages, and/or injuries to persons and property occurring during applicant's use or public liability insurance as stated in "Park Use and Special Event Permit Policy" with the City of Cotati named as additional insured to be submitted no later than one month prior to the rental date. I have read the rules and regulations of rental carefully and agree to them as written. I understand that applications not submitted thirty (30) days prior to event may not be able to be processed.
Liki Sonalen Date: /2-04-2025
Applicant Signature:
Date of Application: Date Insurance Received:
Additional Comments/Conditions:
Park Use Fee: Deposit Received: Deposit Returned:
101-00-60702-000000 101-00-35002-000000
Street Closure Fee: Restroom Cleaning Fee:
101-23-64022-000000 101-24-80188-CLEANS
Group Classification: Cotati Resident Non - Resident ABC License Received Rotary
ROTARY CLUB OF RANCHO COTATI.
P. O. BOX 3006 ROHNERT PARK, CA 94927
February 19, 2026
Silvia Lemus, Cotati Mayor and Cotati Council Members
Regarding: 1st Annual Cotati Cinco de Mayo Festival
Dear Dedicated Cotati Representatives:
Rotary Club of Rancho Cotati is establishing the First Annual Cotati Cinco de Mayo Festival. As a major sponsor, the City of Cotati will be recognized on event banners, future posters and digital marketing including our website and social media, as well as verbal recognition at the event. Also there is the opportunity to have a City booth at the event and inclusion and press releases and media coverage. Thank you for your ongoing support.
The Festival, from 4pm to 8pm on Tuesday May 5, 2026, will be a vibrant community celebration, featuring live music, food, entertainment, family activities and a car show at La Plaza Park. This event will bring together hundreds of local residents and visitors for a day of culture, connection, and fun. This is all in support of meaningful causes.
We are a local non-profit with the long history of collaboration with the city of Cotati on local projects. All proceeds from the festival will go directly towards community programs as well as international humanitarian efforts.
Rotary promotes world peace and understanding through local and global service projects. On a global level our Rancho Cotati Rotary Club is helping a women's and children's shelter near Guadalajara, Mexico and providing books and computers for learning to schools in Kenya.
On a local level, a few of the resent projects our Rotary Club has helped sponsor include: Simple Gesture Food Drive for our local food pantry NOAH; Annual Cotati/Rohnert Park Christmas Toy collection, wrapping and delivery; Annual Mother's Day Free Luncheon for Seniors; Annual Cotati/Rohnert Park Free Thanksgiving Dinner; Rotary Peace Garden at Burton Center; High School Scholarships and a Exchange Student, and 80 'WHY' books for Thomas Page 3rd and 4th grade students to gave their own book to inspire learning inquiry.
Our club is asking for a waiver of all permit fees related to this event since it is a non- profit, first time, free event to enhance the Cotati community. We are requesting road closures from 2pm to 9pm at La Plaza & Old Redwood Hwy, La Plaza & W. Cotati Ave., La Plaza & W.
Sierra Ave, and W. Sierra Ave & Old Redwood Hwy. A Map is attached.
We are in the process of contacting and involving all of the downtown Cotati businesses.
So far Spanky's and Redwood Café are on board and planning their own music for the Tuesday event. Slow Co. Pizza, who would be most effected, is supportive and is actually closed on Tuesdays. The businesses in the La Plaza shopping center will have access from W. Cotati Ave.
Thank you again for your consideration and support.
A. Malkenas
George A. Malkemus
President Rotary Club of Rancho Cotati
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