Park Use and Special Event Permit Policy and Application 201 West Sierra Avenue, Cotati CA 94931 (707)792-4600
Agricultural Community Events Farmers Markets
Name of Applicant or Organization:
Kelly SmithTax ID # (if Non-Profit): 01-0961383
Name of Contact:
PO Box 113 Kenwood, CA 95452
Address:
Street City State Zip Code
415-999-5635 [email protected]
Phone Number: Email Address:
2:30pm/8:30pm Estimated Attendees: 200
Date of Event: Arrival/Completion Time:
Weekly Farmers' Market
Type of Special Event:
PARK REQUESTED:
Kotate Park Sunflower Park
La Plaza Park
Draper Park Falletti Park Santero Park
Putnam Park Veterans Park Civic Center (Cator) Park
Putnam Field Block Party Cator Field
Other
Alcoholic Beverages Sold: Yes No Food served: No Yest Sold Alcohol not permitted in parks without City Council approval & an ABC license Park Closure Requested: Yes No
Street Closure Requested: Yes No
Electricity Needed
Yes V No
Animals: (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, 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.
Клецв Date: 3/13/2026
Applicant Signature:
Date of Application: Date Insurance Received:
Additional Comments/Conditions:
Park Use Fee: Deposit Fee:
101-24-60702-000000 Do-0-3002-00000 Deposit Returned:
Street Closure Fee: Restroom Cleaning Fee:
101-23-64022-000000 101-24-80188-CLEANS
Group Classification: Cotati Resident Non - Resident O ABC License Received Please describe your event in more detail here. Include information such as agenda for the event. For events in La Plaza Park, use the attached map to indicate location of shade tents, tables, etc.
A weekly Farmers' Market starting June 3'd, and ending Sept. 30th Set up begins at 2:30pm. The farmers' market opens at 4:30pm and closes at 7:30pm. Clean up will finish by 8:30pm. The market will include farm vendors, food vendors, food trucks, Bar B Que, artisans and non food vendors, alcohol sales by Cotati Chamber of Commerce, pony rides, small animal petting zoo, jump house, local non-profits and community booths. There will be weekly free live music.
FILM PERMITS ONLY:
Production Type: Production Name: Number of Days Filming:
Name of Production Company: _Contact Name and Email:
10 Agricultural Community Events Farmers Markets
PO Box 113, Kenwood, CA 95452
415-999-5635 * [email protected] * www.ilovefarmersmarkets.org Date: March 13, 2026
To: Damien O'Bid, Clty Manager
From: Kelly Smith, Executive Director
CC: Chris Simmons, Chief of Police
Craig Scott, Public Works Director
RE: Cotati Farmers Market 2025
Agricultural Community Events Farmers' Markets (ACEFM) respectfully requests that the City Council approve the Cotati Farmers Market in La Plaza Park for the 2026 season. The season will run from Wednesday June 3rd through Wednesday September 30th from 4:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. The Farmers' Market will consist of produce/food sales, multiple food trucks, Barbeque, non-food sales, alcohol sales sold by The Cotati Chamber of Commerce and live amplified entertainment.
ACEFM requests that the City Council authorize exclusive use of the park including adjacent parking spaces fronting the park on La Plaza.
Additionally, ACEM requests permission to reserve the right to block off La Plaza between West Sierra Avenue and West Cotati Avenue. Our intention is to set up in the park.
Since ACEM is a non-profit organization we request our fees be waived or lowered by 50% per the application.
ACEFM will be providing insurance coverage for the farmers' market naming the City of Cotati as Additional Insured and will obtain liability waivers from all the vendors. Additionally Certificates of Insurance will be provided for the pony ride and inflatable bounce house vendors.
ACEFM would also like permission to put up the following signs and banners at the corner of Old Redwood Hwy. and W. Sierra Ave in La Plaza Park.
ACEFM will be responsible for distributing trash and recycling bins into the park. Bins will be emptied from Recology at La Plaza Park throughout the market season. The Farmers' Market Manager will clean up the park after each event.
Following are items that Agricultural Community Events respectfully requests the city take care of:
1. The public restrooms at La Plaza Park need to be open from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on market night Wednesdays throughout the market season.
Please ensure that the timers are set properly.
2. ACEFM requests that wasp traps are in place before opening day June 3rd and are replaced frequently during the market season.
3. ACEFM requests that no watering or mowing of the lawn in La Plaza Park takes place on Wednesday evenings or any time Wednesdays during the market season.
4. ACEFM requests banner placement over Redwood Highway May 25th - June 8th.
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