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
July 2024
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July 23, 2024
6:00 pm
Planning Commission Meeting July 23, 2024
Sebastopol Youth Annex
Planning Commission Meeting July 23, 2024
July 23 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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In Person Location: Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Topic: Planning Commission of July 23rd, 2024
Time: Jul 23, 2024 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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July 23, 2024
3:30 pm
Design Review/ Tree Board Meeting July 23, 2024
Sebastopol Youth Annex
Design Review/ Tree Board Meeting July 23, 2024
July 23 | 3:30 pm
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In Person Location: Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Topic: Design Review & Tree Board Meeting of July 23rd, 2024
Time: Jul 23, 2024 03:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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July 17, 2024
9:00 am
Agenda Review Committee Meeting of Wednesday July 17, 2024
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Agenda Review Committee Meeting of Wednesday July 17, 2024
July 17 | 9:00 am
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July 16, 2024
4:00 pm
City Council Meeting July 16, 2024
Sebastopol Youth Annex
City Council Meeting July 16, 2024
July 16 | 4:00 pm
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2:00 pm
Sustainable Transportation Grant: Stakeholder Meeting
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Sustainable Transportation Grant: Stakeholder Meeting
July 16 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Location: Sebastopol Police Department, 6850 Laguna Parkway
Contact: John Jay, Associate Planner at jjay@cityofsebastopol.gov
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1:00 pm
City Council Closed Session Meeting of Monday July 15, 2024 – City Attorney Interview/Appointment
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City Council Closed Session Meeting of Monday July 15, 2024 – City Attorney Interview/Appointment
July 15 | 1:00 pm
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1:00 pm
Budget Committee Meeting July 10, 2024
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Budget Committee Meeting July 10, 2024
July 10 | 1:00 pm
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July 10, 2024
9:00 am
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Budget Committee Meeting July 10, 2024
July 10 | 9:00 am
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July 09, 2024
6:00 pm
Planning Commission Meeting July 9, 2024
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July 09 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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July 09, 2024
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Climate Action Committee Meeting July 9, 2024
July 09 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Topic: Climate Action Committee Meeting of July 9, 2024
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July 09, 2024
1:00 pm
Public Arts Committee Meeting July 9, 2024
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Public Arts Committee Meeting July 9, 2024
July 09 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Topic: Public Arts Committe Meeting of July 9th, 2024
Time: Jul 9, 2024 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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July 09, 2024
9:00 am
Budget Committee Meeting July 9, 2024
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Budget Committee Meeting July 9, 2024
July 09 | 9:00 am
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July 08, 2024
9:00 am
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Budget Committee Meeting July 8, 2024
July 08 | 9:00 am
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Time: Jul 8, 2024 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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