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Fire Service Reorganization
At the February 4 meeting, the Sebastopol City Council will discuss taking next steps to merge the Sebastopol Fire Department with Gold Ridge Fire Services. The Fire Ad Hoc Committee recommends reorganization as it will deliver improved services at about $1 million less per year than retaining an independent Fire Department. Reorganization will improve emergency…
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Sonoma County Resource Recovery (SCRR) Selected as Sebastopol’s Solid Waste Service Contractor
We’ve received many comments and questions about how and why SCRR was chosen over Recology as Sebastopol’s new solid waste (trash, recycling and compost) contractor. Below please find history and details. The transition process is under way and will take several months. We will update information on the city website as it becomes available. SEE…
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Learn About Water Supply and Resources During Fire Events
In the wake of the catastrophic LA fires, Dave Bray, Division Chief of the Gold Ridge Fire Protection District, comments on the importance of prevention and preparedness and discusses water supply and resources during fire events. The Southern California fires are unprecedented and historic. Their operations, fire prevention strategies, and impacts will be analyzed extensively…
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You’re invited to the new monthly series “Coffee with the Mayor”
Mayor Stephen Zollman invites you to join him for “Coffee with the Mayor.” Ask questions, share your thoughts and ideas, and discuss issues that matter to you in this new monthly series. The series is the second Tuesday of each month from 4pm to 5pm at City Hall, 7120 Bodega Ave. Local donuts and coffee…
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Information and Resources from PG&E and Sonoma Clean Power to Help Monitor and Manage Energy Use and Bills
PG&E rates are adjusted every January 1st based on regulatory approvals. While electric rates will roughly remain the same (slight decrease), gas rates will increase. Gas rates are primarily driven by the previously approved GRC (General Rate Case: proceedings used to address the costs of operating and maintaining the utility system and the allocation of those costs among customer…
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New City Council Announced at Dec. 3 City Council Meeting
At the December 3rd City Council Meeting a new City Council was announced. Returning Councilmember Neysa Hinton and newcomer Phill Carter were sworn in, Vice Mayor Stephen Zollman became Mayor, and Councilmember McLewis became Vice Mayor. L to R: Councilmember Neysa Hinton, Vice Mayor McLewis, Mayor Stephen Zollman, Councilmember Phill Carter, and Councilmember Sandra Maurer.
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Enforcement of RV Parking Regulations to Begin January 6
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City of Sebastopol Prevails in Challenge to RV Ordinance
Friday afternoon, November 22, a decision was issued in the case of Yesue et al. v. City of Sebastopol, commonly known as the ACLU litigation. In 2022, the Sebastopol City Council adopted an ordinance regulating where and when RVs could park on public streets. Soon after the ordinance was adopted, the ACLU filed a lawsuit…
