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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

 

 

 

January 2021

Wednesday
January 27, 2021
3:30 pm

CLIMATE ACTION SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING OF JANUARY 27, 2021

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CLIMATE ACTION SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING OF JANUARY 27, 2021

January 27 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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Tuesday
January 26, 2021
10:00 am

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 26, 2021

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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 26, 2021

January 26 | 10:00 am
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Monday
January 25, 2021
10:00 am

RESCHEDULED AGENDA REVIEW COMMITTEE JANUARY 25 2021

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RESCHEDULED AGENDA REVIEW COMMITTEE JANUARY 25 2021

January 25 | 10:00 am
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Wednesday
January 20, 2021
4:00 pm

DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 2021 – CANCELED

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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 2021 – CANCELED

January 20 | 4:00 pm
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Tuesday
January 19, 2021
6:00 pm

City Council Meeting January 19, 2021

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City Council Meeting January 19, 2021

January 19 | 6:00 pm
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Tuesday
January 19, 2021
6:00 pm

CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 2021

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 2021

January 19 | 6:00 pm
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Monday
January 18, 2021
10:00 am

CITY OFFICES CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY

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CITY OFFICES CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY

January 18 | 10:00 am
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Wednesday
January 13, 2021
10:00 am

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING OF JANUARY 13 2021

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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING OF JANUARY 13 2021

January 13 | 10:00 am
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Tuesday
January 12, 2021
10:30 am

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 12, 2021 – CANCELLED

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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 12, 2021 – CANCELLED

January 12 | 10:30 am
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Tuesday
January 12, 2021
10:30 am

CLIMATE ACTION SUBCOMMITTEE KICK-OFF MEETING – JANUARY 12, 2021

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CLIMATE ACTION SUBCOMMITTEE KICK-OFF MEETING – JANUARY 12, 2021

January 12 | 10:30 am
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Wednesday
January 06, 2021
10:30 am

PUBLIC ARTS COMMITTEE MEETING OF JANUARY 06, 2021

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PUBLIC ARTS COMMITTEE MEETING OF JANUARY 06, 2021

January 06 | 10:30 am
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Wednesday
January 06, 2021
9:30 am

AGENDA REVIEW COMMITTEE JANUARY 6, 2021

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AGENDA REVIEW COMMITTEE JANUARY 6, 2021

January 06 | 9:30 am
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Tuesday
January 05, 2021
12:00 am

City Council Meeting January 5, 2021

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City Council Meeting January 5, 2021

January 05 | 12:00 am
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