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
May 2025
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May 27, 2025
6:00 pm
Planning Commission Meeting May 27, 2025
Sebastopol Youth Annex
Planning Commission Meeting May 27, 2025
May 27 | 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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May 27, 2025
3:30 pm
Design Review/ Tree Board Meeting May 27, 2025
Sebastopol Youth Annex
Design Review/ Tree Board Meeting May 27, 2025
May 27 | 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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May 27, 2025
10:00 am
Budget Committee Meeting of May 27, 2025
City Hall
Budget Committee Meeting of May 27, 2025
May 27 | 10:00 am
Meeting to be held in Person and Virtual /Remote Participation
Zoom Link is to be used for providing public comment or viewing of Meeting. A video of the meeting will be uploaded to the City website within 48 hours of conclusion of the meeting.
In Person Location: Sebastopol City Hall – 7120 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Remote/Virtual Zoom Link: To participate, please use the zoom option or telephone option listed below.
Topic: Budget Committee Meeting – May 27, 2025
Time: May 27, 2025 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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May 22, 2025
10:30 am
Agenda Review Committee Meeting of Wednesday May 21, 2025
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Agenda Review Committee Meeting of Wednesday May 21, 2025
May 22 | 10:30 am
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May 20, 2025
6:00 pm
City Council Meeting May 20, 2025
Sebastopol Youth Annex
May 19, 2025
3:30 pm
City Council Special Meeting – Closed Session Meeting of Monday May 19th
City Hall
City Council Special Meeting – Closed Session Meeting of Monday May 19th
May 19 | 3:30 pm
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May 13, 2025
6:00 pm
Planning Commission Meeting May 13, 2025
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Planning Commission Meeting May 13, 2025
May 13 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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May 13, 2025
3:00 pm
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Sebastopol Youth Annex
Climate Action Committee Meeting of May 13, 2025
May 13 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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1:00 pm
Public Arts Committee Meeting May 13, 2025
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Public Arts Committee Meeting May 13, 2025
May 13 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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May 13, 2025
9:30 am
Agenda Review Committee Meeting of Tuesday May 13th 2025
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Agenda Review Committee Meeting of Tuesday May 13th 2025
May 13 | 9:30 am
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May 12, 2025
5:00 pm
City Council Special Meeting – Closed Session Meeting of Monday May 12, 2025
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City Council Special Meeting – Closed Session Meeting of Monday May 12, 2025
May 12 | 5:00 pm
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May 07, 2025
10:30 am
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Agenda Review Committee Meeting of Wednesday May 7, 2025/Cancelled
May 07 | 10:30 am
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May 06, 2025
6:00 pm
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May 05, 2025
2:00 pm
Budget Committee Meeting of May 5, 2025
City Hall
Budget Committee Meeting of May 5, 2025
May 05 | 2:00 pm
Meeting to be held in Person and Virtual /Remote Participation
Zoom Link is to be used for providing public comment or viewing of Meeting. A video of the meeting will be uploaded to the City website within 48 hours of conclusion of the meeting.
In Person Location: Sebastopol City Hall – 7120 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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Topic: Budget Committee Meeting – May 5, 2025
Time: May 5, 2025 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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