Sebastopol Commons
“Building the Commons” is a community development project to be located within Sebastopol city limits and inclusive of Sonoma’s West County residents. The Commons will be a centralized hub that blends civic, economic, cultural and social resources to foster engagement and economic vitality.
How
A Committee made up of Sebastopol and West County community members will explore a range of options for new development or revitalization of existing structures, and will gather community input from the region to inform planning and goal development.
Why
Sebastopol plays a central role in West County civic, economic, cultural and social activities. Currently, government and leading community organizations occupy a variety of buildings and locations throughout the larger Sebastopol area. Each independent entity is experiencing a mix of successes and challenges. The Sebastopol Regional Library is too small to serve both the Sebastopol and West County communities that currently access its resources, and the Sebastopol Senior Center is in need of more space to serve a growing population of seniors with an increasingly varied range of services. This committee is envisioning an inclusive, and multi-functional hub that can bring services and resources to Sebastopol and West County citizens, while also supporting community-building and civic participation. This hub will complement a sustainable, walkable and future-focused community plan that addresses the needs of multiple constituents.
When
The Building the Commons Committee was appointed by Sebastopol’s City Council to give actionable definition to The Commons concept. By Q3 2026, we will identify and assess potential leading occupants, their specific needs, places to locate The Commons, estimated costs, and funding sources. The Committee began discussions in September of 2025, and will continue through August 2026. All meetings are open to the public and agendas are posted online. The Committee will deliver a first progress report to the Sebastopol City Council in January.
Committee Members
City Council: Stephen Zollman
City Council: Phill Carter
Senior Center: Kent Jenkins
Gravenstein Health Action Coalition: Mary Lou Schmidt
Sonoma County Library: Open
Sonoma County Library Foundation: Naomi Hupert
Business: Copperfields: RM Horrell
City of Sebastopol Library: Fred Engbarth
Measure W Oversight Committee: Sarah Glade Gurney
January 2024
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January 23, 2024
6:00 pm
Planning Commission Meeting January 23rd, 2024
Sebastopol Youth Annex
Planning Commission Meeting January 23rd, 2024
January 23 | 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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January 23, 2024
3:30 pm
Design Review/ Tree Board Meeting January 23, 2024
Sebastopol Youth Annex
Design Review/ Tree Board Meeting January 23, 2024
January 23 | 3:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In Person Location: Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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MORE DETAILSJanuary 17, 2024
9:00 am
Agenda Review Committee Meeting of January 17, 2024
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Agenda Review Committee Meeting of January 17, 2024
January 17 | 9:00 am
Discussion of Upcoming City Council Agendas/Forward Calendars
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January 16, 2024
6:00 pm
City Council Meeting January 16, 2024
Sebastopol Youth Annex
City Council Meeting January 16, 2024
January 16 | 6:00 pm
In Person Location: Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Topic: City Council Meeting – January 16, 2024
Time: Jan 16, 2024 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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January 16, 2024
1:00 pm
Public Arts Committee Special Meeting January 16th, 2024
Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Fireside Room; 282 S High St
Public Arts Committee Special Meeting January 16th, 2024
January 16 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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In Person Location: Sebastopol Center of the Arts, Fireside Room
282 S High St, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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January 09, 2024
6:00 pm
Planning Commission Meeting January 9th, 2024
Sebastopol Youth Annex
Planning Commission Meeting January 9th, 2024
January 09 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
POSTPONED TO JANUARY 23rd, 2024.
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January 09, 2024
3:00 pm
Climate Action Committee Meeting January 9, 2024
Sebastopol Youth Annex
Climate Action Committee Meeting January 9, 2024
January 09 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Starting February 13th, 2024.
Climate Action Committee Meeting February 13, 2024 – City of Sebastopol, California
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1:00 pm
Public Arts Committee Meeting January 9th, 2024
Sebastopol Youth Annex
Public Arts Committee Meeting January 9th, 2024
January 09 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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10:30 am
Budget Committee Meeting January 3, 2024
City Hall
Budget Committee Meeting January 3, 2024
January 03 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
BUDGET COMMITTEE
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In Person Location: Sebastopol City Hall, 7120 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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Topic: Budget Committee Meeting – January 3, 2024
Time: Jan 3, 2024 10:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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January 03, 2024
9:00 am
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Agenda Review Committee Meeting of January 3, 2024
January 03 | 9:00 am
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January 02, 2024
12:00 am
January 2, 2024 City Council Meeting Cancellation
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