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
October 2025
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October 28, 2025
6:00 pm
Planning Commission Meeting October 28, 2025
Sebastopol Youth Annex
Planning Commission Meeting October 28, 2025
October 28 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In Person Location: Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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October 28, 2025
5:00 pm
Special Planning Commission Meeting October 28, 2025
Sebastopol Regional Library
Special Planning Commission Meeting October 28, 2025
October 28 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Starting Location
- Time: 5:00 pm
- Address: Front of Sebastopol Regional Library, 7140 Bodega Avenue, Sebastopol CA 95472
- Meeting on the High Street side
Ending Location
- Time: 7pm
- Address: Front of Sebastopol Regional Library, 7140 Bodega Avenue, Sebastopol CA 95472
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October 28, 2025
3:30 pm
Design Review/ Tree Board Meeting October 28, 2025
Sebastopol Youth Annex
Design Review/ Tree Board Meeting October 28, 2025
October 28 | 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In Person Location: Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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October 22, 2025
10:30 am
Agenda Review Committee Meeting-Wednesday October 22 2025
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Agenda Review Committee Meeting-Wednesday October 22 2025
October 22 | 10:30 am
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October 21, 2025
6:00 pm
City Council Meeting October 21, 2025
Sebastopol Youth Annex
October 21, 2025
9:00 am
Building the Commons: Oversight Committee Meeting of Tuesday October 21, 2025
City Hall
Building the Commons: Oversight Committee Meeting of Tuesday October 21, 2025
October 21 | 9:00 am
MORE DETAILSOctober 20, 2025
5:00 pm
City Council Special Meeting – Closed Session – Meeting of Monday October 20 2025 5:00 pm
City Hall
City Council Special Meeting – Closed Session – Meeting of Monday October 20 2025 5:00 pm
October 20 | 5:00 pm
MORE DETAILSOctober 14, 2025
6:00 pm
Planning Commission Meeting October 14, 2025
Sebastopol Youth Annex
Planning Commission Meeting October 14, 2025
October 14 | 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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October 14, 2025
3:30 pm
Climate Action Committee Meeting October 14, 2025
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Climate Action Committee Meeting October 14, 2025
October 14 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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In Person Location: Sebastopol City Hall Conference Room, 7120 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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October 14, 2025
10:00 am
Budget Committee Meeting of October 14, 2025
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Budget Committee Meeting of October 14, 2025
October 14 | 10:00 am
Meeting to be held in Person and Virtual /Remote Participation
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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
Time: October 14, 2025 10:00AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
October 13, 2025
10:00 am
Special City Council Meeting of Monday October 13, 2025 – Interviews with Recruiting Firms for City Manager Recruitment Services – In Person Only
City Hall
Special City Council Meeting of Monday October 13, 2025 – Interviews with Recruiting Firms for City Manager Recruitment Services – In Person Only
October 13 | 10:00 am
MORE DETAILSOctober 08, 2025
10:30 am
Agenda Review Committee Meeting of Wednesday October 8, 2025
City Hall
Agenda Review Committee Meeting of Wednesday October 8, 2025
October 08 | 10:30 am
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October 07, 2025
6:00 pm
City Council Meeting October 7, 2025
Sebastopol Youth Annex
October 07, 2025
10:00 am
Building the Commons: Oversight Committee Meeting of Tuesday October 7, 2025
City Hall
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