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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!

***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
June 27, 2023
6:00 pm

City Council Special Meeting June 27, 2023

Sebastopol Youth Annex

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City Council Special Meeting June 27, 2023

June 27 | 6:00 pm

CONTINUATION OF CITY FY 23 24 BUDGET

Special Meeting Start Time:      6:00 pm
The City Council Regular Meeting will be held in Person and Virtual /Remote Participation.
In Person Location:  Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA  95472.
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June 27, 2023
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*CANCELED* Planning Commission Meeting June 27, 2023

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June 27 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Tuesday
June 27, 2023
3:30 pm

Design Review/ Tree Board Meeting June 27, 2023

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June 27 | 3:30 pm

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Tuesday
June 20, 2023
6:00 pm

City Council Meeting June 20, 2023

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City Council Meeting June 20, 2023

June 20 | 6:00 pm

Regular Meeting Start Time:      6:00 pm

The City Council Regular Meeting will be held in Person and Virtual /Remote Participation.

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

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Topic: City Council Meeting – June 20, 2023

Time: Jun 20, 2023 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Tuesday
June 13, 2023
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Planning Commission Meeting June 13, 2023

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June 13 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Tuesday
June 13, 2023
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Climate Action Committee Meeting June 13, 2023

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June 13 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 am

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Wednesday
June 07, 2023
1:30 pm

Special Public Art Committee Meeting of June 7, 2023

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Special Public Art Committee Meeting of June 7, 2023

June 07 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

This meeting will be IN PERSON ONLY AND WILL NOT BE RECORDED OR AVAILABLE VIA ZOOM.
Location: IN PERSON

  • Committee is meeting at Ives Park Community Sculpture Garden, 2064 Highway 116, Sebastopol, CA 95472.
  • Committee will also be touring Ned Kahn’s studio.

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Tuesday
June 06, 2023
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City Council Meeting June 6, 2023

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City Council Meeting June 6, 2023

June 06 | 6:00 pm

The City Council Regular Meeting will be held in Person and Virtual /Remote Participation.
In Person Location:  Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA  95472.
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June 05, 2023
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*CANCELED* Budget Committee Meeting – June 5, 2023

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June 05 | 1:00 pm

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Topic: FY23-24 Budget Committee

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