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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

 

 

 

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

Planning Commission Meeting October 25, 2022

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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

Agenda Review Committee October 19, 2022

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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

City Council Meeting – October 18, 2022

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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
8:30 am

Agenda Review Committee October 5, 2022

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Agenda Review Committee October 5, 2022

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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