City of Sebastopol City Council Agenda Item Report
The City Council reviewed the proposed approval of the amended and restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and amended Bylaws for the Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SRPGSA). The primary discussion focused on updates to governance and administrative frameworks, such as the introduction of Second Alternate Directors, revised voting requirements, and clarifications regarding the roles of the Administrator and Legal Counsel. The amendments also address Advisory Committee procedures and internal administrative policies related to ethics and training. Staff confirmed that these updates are procedural in nature and do not alter the City's membership status or impose new financial obligations.
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City of Sebastopol City Council City Council Meeting
The City Council considered an agenda item regarding the Bodega Avenue Bike Lanes and Pavement Rehabilitation Phase 2 Project. The item involved the approval of Amendment No. 1 to Task Order 5 with GHD Inc., increasing the contract by an amount not to exceed $38,750. This increase is necessary to cover additional construction management, inspection, and coordination services resulting from contract change orders, design refinements, and utility coordination efforts that extended the project schedule.
Oct 6, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
City of Sebastopol City Council Agenda Item Report
The City Council discussed amending the eligibility requirements for the Youth Representative position on the Climate Action Committee. Key points included lowering the minimum age requirement from 17 to 15, clarifying that residency within city limits is not mandatory provided the youth attends a school within those limits, and directing staff to update bylaws and recruitment materials to reflect these changes. The report also included a draft resolution and the updated youth application form.
Oct 6, 2026·Board meeting
City Council Regular Meeting
The council approved multiple proclamations recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness, Zero Waste Week, and Domestic Violence Awareness. Consent calendar actions included the adoption of the annual planning report, an age limit reduction for the climate action committee youth representative, and approvals for various grant applications and construction management task orders. The council approved an amendment to the Enterprise Fund Oversight Committee to require a CPA member, received a police report on the exigent use of surveillance technology, and authorized the publication of a budget summary. Additional discussions resulted in the approval of commission and committee work plans, a decision to pursue enforcement rather than rezoning for outdoor commercial barbecues, and the appointment of a council liaison to address racism and social bullying in coordination with a new graffiti ordinance.
