View the latest version (Jan 16, 2018) of City Council Goals & Priorites
January 19, 2021 - City Council Meeting - highlights:
- Public comment, yup.
- Bathroom renovated at the Community Center, for $14k.
- The voluntary Water Upgrades Save Program was authorized.
- CoMission reported on it's activities. $43k left of $100k. Unclear what we are getting for the dough, questions raised. Staff to evaulate.
- Council supports Measure B, which raises Transient Occupancy Tax (hotels, rentals).
- City might get a $335k housing grant from the county. Might.
Read the notes from John Necker.
January 5, 2021 - City Council Meeting - highlights:
- Sebastopol World Friends will have a virtual Friendship Dinner - Jan 23.
- Cary Bush and Ted Luthin to remain on the Design Review Board.
- Conditional use permit approved for an "environmentally friendly" car wash at Benedetti Tire Service.
- Properties at 726 and 732 Robinson Rd approved to hookup to City water and sewer.
Read the notes from John Necker.
January 1, 2021 - Annual Summary of 2020
December 15, 2020 - City Council Meeting - highlights:
- Elizabeth Smith is the next Local Who Made A Difference.
- Paul Fritz and Beau Anderson appointed to the Planning Commission.
- Bids solicited for repaving several streets in the City, with $450k available.
- Sebastopol Inn sold to the County, closing escrow as we speak, will house COVID-vulnerable unsheltered individuals. Will provide other services to occupants as well.
Read the notes from John Necker.
December 1, 2020 - City Council Meeting - highlights:
- Diana Rich and Neysa Hinton sworn into their seats on the Council, winners in recent election.
- Una Glass named as Mayor, Sarah Gurney as Vice-Mayor for the next year.
- Tobacco retailer license fees discussed and adopted.
- Committee assignments made, with some heat on who gets to be on the very popular Budget Committee.
Read the notes from John Necker.