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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

 

 

 

September 2022

Wednesday
September 28, 2022
3:30 pm

Climate Action Committee Meeting September 28, 2022

City Hall

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Climate Action Committee Meeting September 28, 2022

September 28 | 3:30 pm
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Tuesday
September 27, 2022
5:00 pm

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Libby Park, Northeast Corner

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September 27 | 5:00 pm
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Wednesday
September 21, 2022
4:00 pm

Design Review/Tree Board Meeting September 21, 2022

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Design Review/Tree Board Meeting September 21, 2022

September 21 | 4:00 pm
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Wednesday
September 21, 2022
2:30 pm

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Community Market

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September 21 | 2:30 pm
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Wednesday
September 21, 2022
9:30 am

Agenda Review Committee September 21, 2022

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September 21 | 9:30 am
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Tuesday
September 20, 2022
6:00 pm

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September 20 | 6:00 pm
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Wednesday
September 14, 2022
3:30 pm

Climate Action Committee Meeting September 14, 2022

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September 14 | 3:30 pm
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Tuesday
September 13, 2022
6:00 pm

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September 13 | 6:00 pm
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Monday
September 12, 2022
11:00 am

Agenda Review Committee September 12, 2022

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September 12 | 11:00 am
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Wednesday
September 07, 2022
4:00 pm

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September 07 | 4:00 pm
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Wednesday
September 07, 2022
11:30 am

Agenda Review Committee September 7, 2022

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September 07 | 11:30 am
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Wednesday
September 07, 2022
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Wednesday
September 07, 2022
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September 07 | 9:30 am
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Tuesday
September 06, 2022
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City Council Meeting – September 6, 2022

September 06 | 6:00 pm
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