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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!

***Notice to the Community to fill upcoming vacancy on the Climate Action Committee (CAC)***

CLIMATE ACTION COMMITTEE VACANCY Display AD- 03.24.2026Download
APPLICATION- Deadline 03.24.26Download

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 (Vice-Chair)

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

Vacant

Term Ends

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

 

 

 

RELATED DOCUMENTS

Sebastopol Climate Action Framework

Climate Action Committee – Youth Application

Climate Action Committee – Application

Sonoma Climate Mobilization Adopted Strategy – 2021

Project Development Guide

Equity Evaluation Matrix

Project Proposal Template

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Tuesday
April 30, 2024
3:00 pm

Budget Committee Meeting April 30, 2024

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Budget Committee Meeting April 30, 2024

April 30 | 3:00 pm

Meeting to be held in Person and Virtual /Remote Participation
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In Person Location: Sebastopol City Hall, 7120 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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Time: Apr 30, 2024 03:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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April 29, 2024
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April 29 | 6:00 pm

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Thursday
April 25, 2024
3:30 pm

Public Arts Committee Special Meeting at Sebastopol Regional Library

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April 25 | 3:30 pm - 5:50 pm

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Location: Sebastopol Regional Library Meeting Room, 7140 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472

Date: April 25th, 2024

Time: 3:30 PM to 5:50PM

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April 23, 2024
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Planning Commission Meeting April 23, 2024

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April 23 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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April 23, 2024
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City Council Special Meeting – Meeting of Tuesday April 23, 2024

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City Council Special Meeting – Meeting of Tuesday April 23, 2024

April 23 | 6:00 pm

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Topic: Special City Council Meeting – April 23, 2024
Time: Apr 23, 2024 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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April 23, 2024
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Design Review/ Tree Board Meeting April 23, 2024

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Design Review/ Tree Board Meeting April 23, 2024

April 23 | 3:30 pm

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

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April 17, 2024
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Agenda Review Committee Meeting of Wednesday April 17, 2024

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April 17 | 9:00 am
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April 16, 2024
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City Council Meeting April 16, 2024

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City Council Meeting April 16, 2024

April 16 | 6:00 pm

In Person Location: Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Remote/Virtual Zoom Link: (see below Join Meeting Link)

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April 16, 2024
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April 16 | 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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April 15, 2024
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April 15, 2024
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Budget Committee Meeting April 15, 2024

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April 15 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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April 09, 2024
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Planning Commission Meeting April 9, 2024

April 09 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

CANCELED

 

The next regularly scheduled meeting will take place on April 16th, 2024, at 3:30PM.

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April 09, 2024
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Climate Action Committee Meeting April 9, 2024

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April 09 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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April 09 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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April 08, 2024
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April 08 | 6:00 pm

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