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
April 2025
April 29, 2025
10:00 am
Budget Committee Meeting of April 29, 2025
City Hall
Budget Committee Meeting of April 29, 2025
April 29 | 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 – April 29, 2025
Time: Apr 29, 2025 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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April 28, 2025
10:00 am
Budget Committee Meeting of April 28, 2025
City Hall
Budget Committee Meeting of April 28, 2025
April 28 | 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 – April 28, 2025
Time: Apr 28, 2025 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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April 22, 2025
6:00 pm
Planning Commission Meeting April 22, 2025
Sebastopol Youth Annex
Planning Commission Meeting April 22, 2025
April 22 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In Person Location: Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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April 22, 2025
3:30 pm
Design Review/ Tree Board Meeting April 22, 2025
Sebastopol Youth Annex
Design Review/ Tree Board Meeting April 22, 2025
April 22 | 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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April 22, 2025
11:30 am
Agenda Review Committee Meeting
City Hall
April 16, 2025
10:30 am
Agenda Review Committee Meeting of Wednesday April 16 2025
City Hall
Agenda Review Committee Meeting of Wednesday April 16 2025
April 16 | 10:30 am
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April 15, 2025
6:00 pm
City Council Meeting April 15, 2025
Sebastopol Youth Annex
April 14, 2025
5:00 pm
City Council Special Meeting – Closed Session – Monday April 14 2025
City Hall
City Council Special Meeting – Closed Session – Monday April 14 2025
April 14 | 5:00 pm
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10:00 am
Budget Committee Meeting of April 14, 2025
City Hall
Budget Committee Meeting of April 14, 2025
April 14 | 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 – April 14, 2025
Time: Apr 14, 2025 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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April 08, 2025
6:00 pm
Planning Commission Meeting April 8, 2025
Sebastopol Youth Annex
Planning Commission Meeting April 8, 2025
April 08 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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April 08, 2025
3:00 pm
Climate Action Committee Meeting April 8, 2025
Sebastopol Youth Annex
Climate Action Committee Meeting April 8, 2025
April 08 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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April 08, 2025
9:30 am
Budget Committee Meeting of April 8, 2025
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Budget Committee Meeting of April 8, 2025
April 08 | 9:30 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 – April 8, 2025
Time: Apr 8, 2025 09:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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April 02, 2025
5:30 pm
CITY OF SEBASTOPOL TOWN HALL – Special Meeting – Fire Reorganization – City of Sebastopol/Gold Ridge
Sebastopol Cultural Community Center
CITY OF SEBASTOPOL TOWN HALL – Special Meeting – Fire Reorganization – City of Sebastopol/Gold Ridge
April 02 | 5:30 pm
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April 01, 2025
6:00 pm
City Council Meeting April 1, 2025
Sebastopol Youth Annex
April 01, 2025
1:00 pm
City Council Goals Session -Tuesday April 1 2025
Sebastopol Youth Annex
City Council Goals Session -Tuesday April 1 2025
April 01 | 1:00 pm
City Council Goals Session
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