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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
December 26, 2023
6:00 pm

Planning Commission Meeting December 26, 2023

Sebastopol Youth Annex

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Planning Commission Meeting December 26, 2023

December 26 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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December 26, 2023
3:30 pm

Design Review/ Tree Board Meeting December 26, 2023

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December 26 | 3:30 pm

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Wednesday
December 20, 2023
9:00 am

Agenda Review Committee Meeting of December 20, 2023

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December 20 | 9:00 am

AGENDA REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING; REVIEW OF FORWARD CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS

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December 19, 2023
6:00 pm

City Council Meeting December 19, 2023

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City Council Meeting December 19, 2023

December 19 | 6:00 pm

In Person Location: Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Remote/Virtual Zoom Link: (see below Join Meeting Link)

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Topic: City Council Meeting – December 19, 2023
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December 19, 2023
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Design Review/ Tree Board Special Meeting December 19th, 2023

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December 19 | 3:30 pm

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Tuesday
December 12, 2023
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Planning Commission Meeting December 12, 2023

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December 12 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Tuesday
December 12, 2023
3:00 pm

Climate Action Committee Meeting December 12, 2023

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December 12 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 am

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December 12, 2023
1:00 pm

Public Art Committee Meeting December 12, 2023

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Public Art Committee Meeting December 12, 2023

December 12 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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Tuesday
December 12, 2023
10:30 am

Environmental Review Committee Meeting December 12th, 2023

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Environmental Review Committee Meeting December 12th, 2023

December 12 | 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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Tuesday
December 12, 2023
9:00 am

Environmental Review Committee Meeting November 28th, 2023

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December 12 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Wednesday
December 06, 2023
2:00 pm

Budget Committee Meeting December 6, 2023

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Budget Committee Meeting December 6, 2023

December 06 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

BUDGET COMMITTEE

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December 06, 2023
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December 06 | 9:00 am

Agenda Review Committee Meeting; Review of Forward City Council Agendas

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Tuesday
December 05, 2023
6:00 pm

City Council Meeting December 5, 2023

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City Council Meeting December 5, 2023

December 05 | 6:00 pm

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