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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)***

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

July 2023

Tuesday
July 25, 2023
6:00 pm

Planning Commission Meeting July 25, 2023

Sebastopol Youth Annex

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Planning Commission Meeting July 25, 2023

July 25 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Hybrid Meeting

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Tuesday
July 25, 2023
2:00 pm

Design Review/ Tree Board Meeting July 25, 2023

Sebastopol Youth Annex

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Design Review/ Tree Board Meeting July 25, 2023

July 25 | 2:00 pm

Hybrid Meeting

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Meeting ID: 862 5136 2406

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Thursday
July 20, 2023
3:30 pm

Public Arts Committee July 20, 2023

282 High Street, Sebastopol CA 95472

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Public Arts Committee July 20, 2023

July 20 | 3:30 pm

Special Public Arts Committee meeting

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Tuesday
July 18, 2023
6:00 pm

City Council Meeting July 18, 2023

Sebastopol Youth Annex

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City Council Meeting July 18, 2023

July 18 | 6:00 pm

In Person Location: Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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Topic: City Council Meeting – July 18, 2023
Time: Jul 18, 2023 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Tuesday
July 18, 2023
3:00 pm

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Scoping session meeting for The Canopy at 1009-1011 Gravenstein Highway North

Sebastopol Youth Annex

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California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Scoping session meeting for The Canopy at 1009-1011 Gravenstein Highway North

July 18 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Tuesday
July 18, 2023
1:00 pm

Special Planning Commission Meeting July 18, 2023

Sebastopol Youth Annex

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Special Planning Commission Meeting July 18, 2023

July 18 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

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Tuesday
July 11, 2023
6:00 pm

Planning Commission Meeting July 11, 2023

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Planning Commission Meeting July 11, 2023

July 11 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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In Person Location: Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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Tuesday
July 11, 2023
3:00 pm

Climate Action Committee Meeting July 11, 2023

Sebastopol Youth Annex

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Climate Action Committee Meeting July 11, 2023

July 11 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 am

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Tuesday
July 04, 2023
6:00 pm

*CANCELED* City Council Meeting July 4, 2023

Canceled

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*CANCELED* City Council Meeting July 4, 2023

July 04 | 6:00 pm

*CANCELED*

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