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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

October 2022

Wednesday
October 26, 2022
3:30 pm

Climate Action Committee Meeting October 26, 2022

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Climate Action Committee Meeting October 26, 2022

October 26 | 3:30 pm
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Tuesday
October 25, 2022
6:00 pm

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Planning Commission Meeting October 25, 2022

October 25 | 6:00 pm
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Wednesday
October 19, 2022
4:00 pm

Design Review/Tree Board Meeting October 19, 2022

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Design Review/Tree Board Meeting October 19, 2022

October 19 | 4:00 pm
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Wednesday
October 19, 2022
9:30 am

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Agenda Review Committee October 19, 2022

October 19 | 9:30 am
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Tuesday
October 18, 2022
6:00 pm

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City Council Meeting – October 18, 2022

October 18 | 6:00 pm
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Wednesday
October 12, 2022
3:30 pm

Climate Action Committee Meeting October 12, 2022

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Climate Action Committee Meeting October 12, 2022

October 12 | 3:30 pm
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Tuesday
October 11, 2022
6:00 pm

Planning Commission Meeting October 11, 2022

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Planning Commission Meeting October 11, 2022

October 11 | 6:00 pm
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Wednesday
October 05, 2022
4:00 pm

Design Review/Tree Board Meeting October 5, 2022

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Design Review/Tree Board Meeting October 5, 2022

October 05 | 4:00 pm
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Wednesday
October 05, 2022
10:30 am

Public Art Committee Meeting October 5, 2022

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Public Art Committee Meeting October 5, 2022

October 05 | 10:30 am
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Wednesday
October 05, 2022
9:30 am

City Council Special Meeting Closed Session – October 5, 2022

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City Council Special Meeting Closed Session – October 5, 2022

October 05 | 9:30 am
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Wednesday
October 05, 2022
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October 05 | 8:30 am
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Tuesday
October 04, 2022
6:00 pm

City Council Meeting – October 4, 2022

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City Council Meeting – October 4, 2022

October 04 | 6:00 pm
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