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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

 

 

 

March 2021

Wednesday
March 31, 2021
10:00 am

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CITY OFFICES CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF CESAR CHAVEZ DAY

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Tuesday
March 30, 2021
8:30 am

BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE REVIEWS COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCY REQUESTS

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March 30 | 8:30 am - 11:30 am
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Wednesday
March 24, 2021
3:30 pm

CLIMATE ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 24, 2021

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March 24 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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Tuesday
March 23, 2021
7:00 pm

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 23, 2021

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March 23 | 7:00 pm
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Wednesday
March 17, 2021
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 17, 2021

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March 17 | 4:00 pm
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Wednesday
March 17, 2021
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March 16, 2021
6:00 pm

City Council Meeting March 16, 2021

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March 16 | 6:00 pm
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Wednesday
March 10, 2021
3:30 am

CLIMATE ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 10, 2021

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March 10 | 3:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Tuesday
March 09, 2021
7:00 pm

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 09, 2021

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March 09 | 7:00 pm
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Wednesday
March 03, 2021
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 03, 2021

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March 03 | 4:00 pm
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Wednesday
March 03, 2021
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PUBLIC ARTS COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 03, 2021

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March 03 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Wednesday
March 03, 2021
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AGENDA REVIEW COMMITTEE MARCH 3, 2021

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March 03, 2021
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City Council Special Meeting Closed Session March 3, 2021

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Wednesday
March 03, 2021
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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING CLOSED SESSION MARCH 3, 2021

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Tuesday
March 02, 2021
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City Council Meeting March 2, 2021

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March 02 | 6:00 pm
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