Cotati police chief presents 2025 annual report, cites 509 arrests and new fixed ALPR cameras Police Chief Simmons told the Cotati Police Advisory Committee the department handled 12,882 events in 2025, reported 509 arrests, closed dispatcher vacancies, deployed two fixed Flock ALPR cameras with a 30-day retention policy, and recorded just two procedural complaints for the year.

Cotati Police Chief Simmons shines a light on 2025's impressive stats: 12,882 events, 509 arrests, and new technology enhancing public safety!

Click to read more!

#CotatiCitySonomaCounty #CA #TrafficEnforcement #CitizenPortal #CotatiCity #PublicSafety #CommunityOutreach

Cotati hears CIRA insurance market briefing; captive insurance presented as a long-term strategy Staff briefed the council on rising liability and property insurance costs, described PRISM and CIRAs work toward a captive insurance vehicle to lower premiums, and fielded council questions about governance, domicile, and timelines.

Cotati officials unveiled alarming trends in rising insurance premiums, revealing a bold strategy to combat soaring costs with a new captive insurance model.

Click to read more!

#CotatiCitySonomaCounty #CA #LiabilityManagement #InsuranceReform #CitizenPortal #CotatiCity

Cotati council approves mixed‑use project at 8150 La Plaza with variances, reduces required parking After extended public comment and debate about parking, trees and privacy, the Cotati City Council approved design variances and a tree‑removal permit to allow two new buildings with five residential units and 890 sq ft of commercial space at 8150 La Plaza, adopting planning‑commission conditions including a 20‑foot rear setback, opaque rear windows and a required parking management plan.

Cotati City Council just greenlit a controversial mixed-use project that adds residential units but cuts parking spaces—what does this mean for the neighborhood?

Click to read more!

#CotatiCitySonomaCounty #CA #CommunityPlanning #CotatiCity #EnvironmentalProtection #CitizenPortal

Cotati City Council Proclaims August 26 2025 as Women's Equality Day Council approves minutes and recognizes Women's Equality Day with a proclamation.

Cotati City Council's proclamation of August 26 as Women's Equality Day highlights a commitment to gender equity and the ongoing fight against disparities faced by women.

Learn more here!

#CotatiCitySonomaCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #GenderEquity #CommunityEngagement #CotatiCity #WomenRights

Rohnert Park Council Considers Impact Fee Waiver for 3-Star Hotel Development Council discusses criteria to ensure new hotels meet 3-star rating standards.

The Cotati City Council is grappling with how to ensure new hotels meet strict quality standards while balancing development costs and community expectations.

Learn more here!

#CotatiCitySonomaCounty #CA #CommunityEconomy #HospitalityStandards #CitizenPortal #CotatiCity

Cotati City Council Approves Development Impact Fee Waiver for Hotel Construction Council unanimously approves fee elimination to encourage high-quality hotel development in Cotati.

Cotati City Council has just waived development impact fees for hotel projects, igniting a fierce debate over the future of the city’s finances and community services.

Get the details!

#CotatiCitySonomaCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #CotatiCity #AffordableHousing

Fire Chief endorses Santero emergency access plan amid community safety concerns Fire Chief Velikwita supports circular access plan to enhance emergency response safety.

Cotati's City Council is taking bold steps to enhance community safety with a new emergency access plan that could transform evacuation routes!

Click to read more!

#CotatiCitySonomaCounty #CA #InfrastructureDevelopment #CotatiCity #PublicSafety #EmergencyAccess #CitizenPortal