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Climate Action Committee

On December 3, 2019 the City Council adopted a City Council Resolution declaring a climate emergency and committing to ongoing actions to restore a safe environment. The Climate Action Committee includes a cross-section of community members from all sectors working together to create a recommendation to the City Council on specific actions.

The Climate Action Committee has regular monthly meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (3:30 pm-5:00 pm – see Meetings Tab)

See also the Special Projects tab and the Sustainability and Conservation Measures page for resources and additional information!

Current Climate Action Committee Members

The Climate Action Committee will consist of seven (7) members: One (1) City Councilmember and six (6) members with one or more of the following experience/characteristics, with a majority of members having a climate background:

  • One City Councilmember
  • Youth Representative (ages 17-23)
  • Climate Change Background
  • Sebastopol Business Owner
  • Local Climate Action Group
  • Environmental Justice & Equity Background
  • Rights of Nature Background
  • Energy
  • Transportation

Duties of Climate Action Committee

  • Prioritize actions from Sebastopol’s Climate Action Framework Appendix A 
  • Update Climate Action Framework (CAF) as needed, and satisfy responsibilities as assigned to the Committee in the adopted CAF
  • Engage in public education and outreach regarding climate issues 
  • Advise City Council & Planning Commission on meaningful policy options for meeting equity-centered city climate goals
  • Recommend actions to City Council for advancing state, national, and international level climate goals

The Climate Action Committee (also known as the CAC) meets 2nd Tuesday of each month from 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

You can reach Climate Action Committee members through the City of Sebastopol Planning Department (707-823-6167) or by email at ClimateActionCommittee@cityofsebastopol.org.

Climate Action Committee Members

Emily Ocon

Climate Background
Term Ends 12/31/2026

Lila Newton

Youth Representattive
Term Ends 12/31/2026

Steven Pierce (Chair)

Energy/Climate Background
Term Ends 12/31/2026

Kenna Lee

Climate Background
Term Ends 12/31/2025

Liselotte (Lisa) Pierce

Climate Action Group
Term Ends 12/31/2025

Sunny Galbraith

Climate Policy & Zero Waste Background
Term Ends 12/31/2026

Phillip Carter

Councilmember liaison (at large)/Climate Background
Term Ends 12/31/2026

 

 

 

February 2026

Tuesday
February 24, 2026
6:00 pm

Planning Commission Meeting February 24, 2026

Sebastopol Youth Annex

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Planning Commission Meeting February 24, 2026

Add to Calendar February 24, 2026 6:00 pm February 24, 2026 9:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting February 24, 2026 Hybrid Meeting In Person Location:  Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA  95472 One tap mobile — Dial by your location • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) • +1 669 444 9171 US
February 24 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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In Person Location:  Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA  95472

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Tuesday
February 24, 2026
3:30 pm

Design Review/ Tree Board Meeting February 24, 2026

Sebastopol Youth Annex

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Design Review/ Tree Board Meeting February 24, 2026

Add to Calendar February 24, 2026 3:30 pm February 24, 2026 5:30 pm America/Los_Angeles Design Review/ Tree Board Meeting February 24, 2026 Hybrid Meeting In Person Location:  Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA  95472 One tap mobile
February 24 | 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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In Person Location:  Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA  95472

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Tuesday
February 17, 2026
6:00 pm

City Council Meeting February 17, 2026

Sebastopol Youth Annex

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City Council Meeting February 17, 2026

Add to Calendar February 17, 2026 6:00 pm America/Los_Angeles City Council Meeting February 17, 2026    
February 17 | 6:00 pm

 

 

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Tuesday
February 10, 2026
6:00 pm

Planning Commission Meeting February 10, 2026

Sebastopol Youth Annex

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Planning Commission Meeting February 10, 2026

Add to Calendar February 10, 2026 6:00 pm February 10, 2026 9:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting February 10, 2026 Hybrid Meeting In Person Location:  Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA  95472 One tap mobile — Dial by your location • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) • +1 669 444 9171 US
February 10 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Hybrid Meeting

In Person Location:  Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA  95472

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Tuesday
February 10, 2026
3:30 pm

Climate Action Committee Meeting February 10, 2026

City Hall

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Climate Action Committee Meeting February 10, 2026

Add to Calendar February 10, 2026 3:30 pm February 10, 2026 5:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Climate Action Committee Meeting February 10, 2026 Hybrid Meeting In Person Location:  Sebastopol City Hall Conference Room, 7120 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, CA  95472 One tap mobile — Dial by your location • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) • +1 669 444 9171 US
February 10 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

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In Person Location:  Sebastopol City Hall Conference Room, 7120 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, CA  95472

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Tuesday
February 03, 2026
6:00 pm

City Council Meeting February 3, 2026

Sebastopol Youth Annex

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City Council Meeting February 3, 2026

Add to Calendar February 03, 2026 6:00 pm America/Los_Angeles City Council Meeting February 3, 2026    
February 03 | 6:00 pm

 

 

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