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
November 2024
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November 26, 2024
6:00 pm
Planning Commission Meeting November 26, 2024
Sebastopol Youth Annex
Planning Commission Meeting November 26, 2024
November 26 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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3:30 pm
Design Review/ Tree Board Meeting November 26, 2024
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Design Review/ Tree Board Meeting November 26, 2024
November 26 | 3:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In Person Location: Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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November 21, 2024
12:00 pm
City Council Special Meeting – Closed Session Meeting of Thursday November 21, 2024
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City Council Special Meeting – Closed Session Meeting of Thursday November 21, 2024
November 21 | 12:00 pm
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9:00 am
Agenda Review Committee Meeting of Wednesday November 20, 2024
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Agenda Review Committee Meeting of Wednesday November 20, 2024
November 20 | 9:00 am
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November 19, 2024
6:00 pm
City Council Meeting November 19, 2024
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City Council Meeting November 19, 2024
November 19 | 6:00 pm
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November 18, 2024
5:00 pm
City Council Special Meeting – Closed Session Meeting of Monday November 18, 2024
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City Council Special Meeting – Closed Session Meeting of Monday November 18, 2024
November 18 | 5:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Planning Commission Meeting November 12, 2024
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Planning Commission Meeting November 12, 2024
November 12 | 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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November 12, 2024
3:00 pm
Climate Action Committee Meeting November 12, 2024
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Climate Action Committee Meeting November 12, 2024
November 12 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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November 12, 2024
1:00 pm
Public Arts Committee Meeting November 12, 2024
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Public Arts Committee Meeting November 12, 2024
November 12 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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In Person Location: Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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November 07, 2024
1:00 pm
Budget Committee Meeting November 7, 2024
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Budget Committee Meeting November 7, 2024
November 07 | 1:00 pm
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In Person Location: Sebastopol City Hall – 7120 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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November 06, 2024
9:00 am
Agenda Review Committee Meeting of Wednesday November 6, 2024
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Agenda Review Committee Meeting of Wednesday November 6, 2024
November 06 | 9:00 am
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November 05, 2024
6:00 pm
City Council Meeting November 5, 2024
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City Council Meeting November 5, 2024
November 05 | 6:00 pm
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November 04, 2024
5:00 pm
City Council Closed Session Meeting of Monday November 4, 2024 – City Hall
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