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
June 2024
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June 26, 2024
9:00 am
Budget Committee Meeting June 26, 2024
City Hall
Budget Committee Meeting June 26, 2024
June 26 | 9:00 am
Due to power outage, this meeting is cancelled.
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6:00 pm
Planning Commission Meeting June 25, 2024
Sebastopol Youth Annex
Planning Commission Meeting June 25, 2024
June 25 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In Person Location: Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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June 25, 2024
3:30 pm
Design Review/ Tree Board Meeting June 25, 2024
Sebastopol Youth Annex
Design Review/ Tree Board Meeting June 25, 2024
June 25 | 3:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In Person Location: Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Topic: Design Review & Tree Board Meeting of June 25th, 2024
Time: Jun 25, 2024 03:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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June 25, 2024
9:00 am
Budget Committee Meeting June 25, 2024
City Hall
Budget Committee Meeting June 25, 2024
June 25 | 9:00 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
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Topic: Budget Committee Meeting Time: Jun 25, 2024 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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June 24, 2024
9:00 am
Budget Committee Meeting June 24, 2024
City Hall
Budget Committee Meeting June 24, 2024
June 24 | 9:00 am
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In Person Location: Sebastopol City Hall, 7120 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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Topic: Budget Committee Meeting
Time: Jun 24, 2024 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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June 18, 2024
6:00 pm
City Council Meeting June 18, 2024
Sebastopol Youth Annex
June 18, 2024
9:00 am
Agenda Review Committee Meeting of Tuesday June 18, 2024 – 9:00 am
City Hall
Agenda Review Committee Meeting of Tuesday June 18, 2024 – 9:00 am
June 18 | 9:00 am
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June 17, 2024
6:00 pm
City Council Closed Session – Meeting of Monday June 17, 2024 – 6:00 pm
City Hall
City Council Closed Session – Meeting of Monday June 17, 2024 – 6:00 pm
June 17 | 6:00 pm
MORE DETAILSJune 13, 2024
10:00 am
Budget Committee Meeting June 13, 2024
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Budget Committee Meeting June 13, 2024
June 13 | 10:00 am
BUDGET COMMITTEE
Meeting of Thursday, June 13, 2024
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
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Topic: Budget Committee Meeting
Time: Jun 13, 2024 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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June 11, 2024
6:00 pm
Planning Commission Meeting June 11, 2024
Sebastopol Youth Annex
Planning Commission Meeting June 11, 2024
June 11 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In Person Location: Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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June 11, 2024
3:00 pm
Climate Action Committee Meeting June 11, 2024
Sebastopol Youth Annex
Climate Action Committee Meeting June 11, 2024
June 11 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
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June 11, 2024
1:00 pm
Public Arts Committee Meeting June 11, 2024
Sebastopol Youth Annex
Public Arts Committee Meeting June 11, 2024
June 11 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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June 10, 2024
6:00 pm
City Council Closed Session Meeting of Monday June 10, 2024 – 6:00 pm
City Hall
City Council Closed Session Meeting of Monday June 10, 2024 – 6:00 pm
June 10 | 6:00 pm
Meeting is In Person Only – Closed Session
MORE DETAILSJune 06, 2024
1:00 pm
Budget Committee Meeting June 6, 2024
City Hall
Budget Committee Meeting June 6, 2024
June 06 | 1:00 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#4
Time: Jun 6, 2024 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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June 06, 2024
11:00 am
Agenda Review Committee Meeting of Thursday June 6, 2024
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Agenda Review Committee Meeting of Thursday June 6, 2024
June 06 | 11:00 am
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