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City of Sebastopol
Community Newsletter

October 28 - November 3 Special Weekly Edition of

Sebastopol Community Newsletter

Please visit socoemergency.org for the most up-to-date information on the coronavirus crisis in Sonoma County. 

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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS THIS WEEKEND

Don't forget, Daylight Saving Time ends and the clocks fall back this weekend on Sunday, November 6th. Change all your clocks back by one hour on Sunday.

WONDERING ABOUT HEAT PUMPS?

The Sebastopol Climate Action Committee’s latest column in the Sebastopol Times explains how heat pump technology can benefit your home and the planet. The article, written by Climate Action Committee member Lisa Pierce, is part of a monthly climate series in the Sebastopol Times. Check out the column here to learn more about heat pumps, and stay tuned for more climate articles in the upcoming months! 

NOTICE OF CENTRAL COUNTING PLACE, VOTE CENTERS, AND OFFICIAL BALLOT DROP BOXES FOR  NOV. 8TH ELECTION

Sonoma County has released the 2022 Notice of Central Counting Place, Vote Centers, and Official Ballot Drop Boxes for the November 8, 2022, election.


Sebastopol In-Person Voting Location:

Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S High St, Sebastopol

Open daily October 29 - November 7, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., including weekends. 

November 8 (Election Day) 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.


Sebastopol Official Ballot Drop Box Location:

Sebastopol Veterans Memorial Bldg, 282 S High St, Sebastopol

Official Ballot Drop Boxes will be available 24 hours a day, beginning October 11 - November 8 and close at 8 p.m. on Election Day.


Visit sonomacounty.ca.gov/where-to-vote for a map of voting locations and more information.

SEBASTOPOL BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE OPENINGS

City of Sebastopol Planning Commission

The City has One Opening on the Planning Commission.

General Application

DEADLINE: November 28, 2022



City of Sebastopol Climate Action Committee

The City has openings for the following positions:

  • 1 Business Representative
  • 1-2 Youth Representatives (ages 17-23)
  • 3 Seats - Climate Group/Climate or Sustainability Background

General Application

Youth Application

DEADLINE: November 28, 2022



City of Sebastopol Design Review Board/Tree Board

The City has Three Openings as Follows (Term Ending Dates: December 31, 2022):

  • One Opening in Category A - Licensed Landscape Architect
  • One Opening in Category B - One person who may be any of the following: architect, landscape architect, building designer, building contractor, landscape contractor.
  • One Opening in Category D - Alternate

General Application

DEADLINE: November 28, 2022

TOUR ADU PREFAB UNITS!

Tour model prefab ADUs from prefabADU and Connect Homes, plus meet and talk to other housing professionals.


DATES:

Sunday, November 6 - 11:30 am to 4 pm

Wednesday, November 9 - 1 to 5 pm

Saturday, November 19 - 11:30 am to 4 pm

Wednesday, November 30 - 1 to 5 pm


LOCATION:

Crosswalk Community Church Napa

2590 1st Street, Napa, CA 94558


Visit https://napasonomaadu.org/aduevents for more information and to RSVP.

CITY OF SEBASTOPOL RECRUITING MAYORS & COUNCIL MEMBERS ASSOCIATION OF SONOMA COUNTY CLERK

The City of Sebastopol has been tasked with searching/recruitment for a Mayors & Council Members Association of Sonoma County Clerk.  

 

The focus of the Sonoma County Mayors and Councilmembers Association (MCA) has been the exchange of ideas among fellow elected officials - both by educational presentations and by providing an opportunity to network with peers. The MCA Board of Directors (Board) also makes appointments to select regional bodies, as well as serving as the City Selection Committee for Sonoma County, as required under Government Code §50270. The MCA Board and General Membership meetings are held quarterly, per the current by-laws. The MCA also has a Legislative Committee.


WATER SAVINGS THAT WILL MAKE YOU ENJOY WASHING THE DISHES

Join City of Sebastopol’s Water Upgrades Save program to save water and money right away! 

Our qualified contractor installs water and energy efficient upgrades like high-efficiency toilets, showerheads, and aerators. You start saving right away!


City of Sebastopol customers are saving an average of 20 percent on annual utility costs when they upgrade! 1


Follow the steps below:

  1. Visit www.waterupgradessave.org to enroll.
  2. Schedule a free home assessment to learn about your potential water savings.
  3. Choose your upgrades including high-efficiency toilets, showerheads, and aerators.
  4. Schedule your installation with a qualified program contractor.
  5. Begin saving water and money right away.


Enroll now at www.waterupgradessave.org

1Actual savings will vary based on measures installed and customer water use.

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Police Department

Police Officer

Deadline to Apply: Open 10/18/21 (Open and Continuous)


See the city website for additional information and requirements on these current opportunities to participate in the management and growth in our community.

COVID-19 INFO & RESOURCES

See the SoCoEmergency Testing page for testing information.

CITY NEWS

CITY MEETINGS

All meetings will be held virtually and are open to the public to attend via web or phone link. 


Agendas for upcoming meetings can be found on the City website by clicking the “Meetings” link on the home page. Agendas will contain information about participating virtually in real time when this feature is available. 



City Council Meetings:

  • Meeting Days: First and Third Tuesday of each month
  • Meeting Time: 6pm
  • Livestream Link: http://bit.ly/sebcctv
  • To submit comments before the meeting:
  • For Items Not on the Agenda: Members of the public may submit written emails/comments for items not on the agenda either by email as a public record or by public comment during the public comment period of the virtual City Council meeting.  All written emails/comments will be provided to the entire City Council as a public record but will not be read into the minutes at the City Council meeting.  Written emails/comments should be received by 5:00 pm of the Council Meeting Date for submission to the entire City Council prior to the meeting and will be included as a part of the record of the meeting. Please submit your comments via email for this meeting to mgourley@cityofsebastopol.org
  • For Items Listed on the Agenda: Members of the public may submit written emails/comments for items listed on the agenda either by email as a public record or by public comment during the public comment period of the agenda item during the virtual City Council meeting.  Email comments must identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of the email. All written emails/comments will be provided to the entire City Council as a public record but will not be read into the minutes at the City Council meeting.  Written emails/comments should be received by 5:00 pm of the Council Meeting Date for submission to the entire City Council prior to the meeting and will be included as a part of the record of the meeting. Please submit your comments via email for this meeting to mgourley@cityofsebastopol.org




Planning Commission Meetings:



(NOTE: All meetings will be held virtually and are open to the public to attend via web or phone link. Information for meeting attendance can be found here: https://www.ci.sebastopol.ca.us/Meeting-Event.aspx)



Design Review Board Meetings:




Public Arts Committee Meetings:




Climate Action Committee Meetings:





COMMUNITY NEWS

SONOMA COUNTY LIBRARY BRANCHES OPEN ON SUNDAYS STARTING NOV. 6

Starting November 6, all regional Sonoma County Library branches will be open on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. To find the library location nearest to where you live, work or shop, visit sonomalibrary.org/locations. At this time, the Forestville, Occidental, and the History & Genealogy Libraries will not be open on Sundays.

SEBASTOPOL COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER'S UPCOMING CONCERT SERIES

Check out the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center's (SCCC) upcoming concert series. All concerts are held at the SCCC and ticket prices vary.


  • November 12 - 20th Anniversary Sonoma County Bluegrass & Folk Music Festival
  • December 10 - A Solstice Celebration with Mamuse


Visit the SCCC website HERE for more info and to buy tickets.

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