City Of Sebastopol City Council Agenda Item Report
The City Council reviewed and discussed the approval of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Work Plans for several standing committees, including the Planning Commission, Design Review/Tree Board, Climate Action Committee, and Public Arts Committee. The discussion encompassed committee priorities, objectives, and strategies to align with City goals. Additionally, the Council considered requests from the Public Arts Committee and the Design Review/Tree Board to modify their meeting schedules to improve project advancement and work plan implementation.
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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.
Sep 15, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
City of Sebastopol City Council Agenda Item Report
The City Council reviewed the Budget at a Glance document for the fiscal year 2026-27. The council discussed staff recommendations to authorize the publication of this summary on the city's website to improve public understanding of the adopted budget. Key discussion points included an overview of citywide revenue and expenditures, General Fund metrics, Measure U revenue, authorized staffing levels, and the Capital Improvement Program. The report also detailed fund-specific information for Water and Wastewater Enterprise Funds and aligned the budget document with the City Council's established goals and priorities for financial sustainability.
Sep 1, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
City of Sebastopol City Council Agenda Item Report
The Council considered an ordinance to add Chapter 5.64 to the municipal code, establishing a 'Good Neighbor Policy' for City-sponsored housing facilities. This policy mandates that housing providers maintain community engagement, establish tenant behavioral expectations, conduct neighborhood patrols, and implement a formal complaint resolution process to ensure accountability and neighborhood quality of life. The ordinance was approved for first reading and introduction.
