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
December 2024
December 30, 2024
11:30 am
Agenda Review Committee Meeting of Monday December 30, 2024
City Hall
Agenda Review Committee Meeting of Monday December 30, 2024
December 30 | 11:30 am
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December 30, 2024
10:00 am
Budget Committee Meeting of December 30, 2024
City Hall
Budget Committee Meeting of December 30, 2024
December 30 | 10:00 am
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Time: Dec 30, 2024 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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MORE DETAILSDecember 24, 2024
6:00 pm
Planning Commission Meeting December 24, 2024
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Planning Commission Meeting December 24, 2024
December 24 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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December 24, 2024
3:30 pm
Design Review/ Tree Board Meeting December 24, 2024
Sebastopol Youth Annex
Design Review/ Tree Board Meeting December 24, 2024
December 24 | 3:30 pm
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December 20, 2024
4:30 pm
City Council Special Meeting – Closed Session – Friday December 20, 2024 – 4:30 pm
City Hall
City Council Special Meeting – Closed Session – Friday December 20, 2024 – 4:30 pm
December 20 | 4:30 pm
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6:00 pm
City Council Meeting of Tuesday December 17 2024
Sebastopol Youth Annex
City Council Meeting of Tuesday December 17 2024
December 17 | 6:00 pm
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December 17, 2024
5:00 pm
City Council Special Meeting of Tuesday December 17, 2024 – Brown Act Training
Sebastopol Youth Annex
City Council Special Meeting of Tuesday December 17, 2024 – Brown Act Training
December 17 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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2:00 pm
Design Review & Tree Board Special Meeting December 17th, 2024
Sebastopol Youth Annex
Design Review & Tree Board Special Meeting December 17th, 2024
December 17 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Special Meeting
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
In Person Location: Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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December 17, 2024
10:00 am
Budget Committee Meeting December 17, 2024
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Budget Committee Meeting December 17, 2024
December 17 | 10:00 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 – December 17, 2024
Time: Dec 17, 2024 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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December 16, 2024
5:00 pm
City Council Special Meeting – Closed Session – Monday December 16, 2024
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City Council Special Meeting – Closed Session – Monday December 16, 2024
December 16 | 5:00 pm
MORE DETAILSDecember 10, 2024
6:00 pm
Planning Commission Meeting December 10, 2024
Sebastopol Youth Annex
Planning Commission Meeting December 10, 2024
December 10 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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December 10, 2024
3:00 pm
Climate Action Committee Meeting December 10, 2024
Sebastopol Youth Annex
Climate Action Committee Meeting December 10, 2024
December 10 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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In Person Location: Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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December 10, 2024
1:00 pm
Public Arts Committee Meeting December 10, 2024
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Public Arts Committee Meeting December 10, 2024
December 10 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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December 09, 2024
5:00 pm
City Council Special Meeting Closed Session for Monday December 9, 2024
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City Council Special Meeting Closed Session for Monday December 9, 2024
December 09 | 5:00 pm
MORE DETAILSDecember 04, 2024
9:30 am
Agenda Review Committee Meeting of Wednesday December 4, 2024
City Hall