meetings

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!

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

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

 

 

 

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

May 2021

Tuesday
May 25, 2021
12:00 am

Planning Commission Meeting Of May 25, 2021

City Hall

arrow

Planning Commission Meeting Of May 25, 2021

May 25 | 12:00 am
MORE DETAILS
Thursday
May 20, 2021
12:00 am

City Council Special Meeting Closed Session May 20, 2021

Online Only

arrow

City Council Special Meeting Closed Session May 20, 2021

May 20 | 12:00 am
MORE DETAILS

Related Documents

pdfMeeting Agenda
Wednesday
May 19, 2021
12:00 am

Agenda Review Committee May 19, 2021 Cancelled.

City Hall

arrow

Agenda Review Committee May 19, 2021 Cancelled.

May 19 | 12:00 am
MORE DETAILS
Wednesday
May 19, 2021
12:00 am

Design Review Board Meeting Of May 19, 2021 – CANCELED

City Hall

arrow

Design Review Board Meeting Of May 19, 2021 – CANCELED

May 19 | 12:00 am
MORE DETAILS
Wednesday
May 19, 2021
12:00 am

City Council Special Meeting – Fiscal Year 21/22 Budget Goals and Priorities

Online Only

arrow

City Council Special Meeting – Fiscal Year 21/22 Budget Goals and Priorities

May 19 | 12:00 am
MORE DETAILS
Tuesday
May 18, 2021
12:00 am

City Council Meeting May 18, 2021

Online Only

arrow

City Council Meeting May 18, 2021

May 18 | 12:00 am
MORE DETAILS

Related Documents

pdfMeeting Agenda pdfAgenda Minutes
Wednesday
May 12, 2021
12:00 am

Climate Action Committee Meeting Of May 12, 2021

City Hall

arrow

Climate Action Committee Meeting Of May 12, 2021

May 12 | 12:00 am
MORE DETAILS
Tuesday
May 11, 2021
12:00 am

Planning Commission Meeting Of May 11, 2021

City Hall

arrow

Planning Commission Meeting Of May 11, 2021

May 11 | 12:00 am
MORE DETAILS
Wednesday
May 05, 2021
12:00 am

Agenda Review Committee MAY 5, 2021

City Hall

arrow

Agenda Review Committee MAY 5, 2021

May 05 | 12:00 am
MORE DETAILS
Wednesday
May 05, 2021
12:00 am

Public Arts Committee Meeting Of May 05, 2021

City Hall

arrow

Public Arts Committee Meeting Of May 05, 2021

May 05 | 12:00 am
MORE DETAILS
Wednesday
May 05, 2021
12:00 am

Design Review Board Meeting Of May 05, 2021

City Hall

arrow

Design Review Board Meeting Of May 05, 2021

May 05 | 12:00 am
MORE DETAILS
Tuesday
May 04, 2021
12:00 am

City Council Meeting May 4, 2021

Online Only

arrow

City Council Meeting May 4, 2021

May 04 | 12:00 am
MORE DETAILS
Monday
May 03, 2021
12:00 am

Zero Waste Subcommittee – May 3, 2021

City Hall

arrow

Zero Waste Subcommittee – May 3, 2021

May 03 | 12:00 am
MORE DETAILS
Feedback