City of Sebastopol

Tree work after wind events: Removal of fallen tree: West County Regional Trail, between Dufranc Ave. & Ellis Ct. Removal of unsafe trees: Libby Park Spooner Park (solar array at south entrance to town) Exercise caution in these areas. bit.ly/49VlhEI

Sebastopol Police Dept. warns of phishing emails impersonating the Sebastopol Planning Department using fake invoices w/ City logo & wire transfer info. Planning Dept. does NOT email invoices or request wire payments. If targeted or if you sent money, call SPD: (707) 829-4400

Mary Gourley has been named Sebastopol City Manager. Press Release: bit.ly/PR050626

May 5 City Council Mtg Agenda Highlights: • Consent: Commons Committee, flag policy, HUD funding • Info: Police programs + Q3 financials • Hearings: Parcel split + security upgrades • Discussion: Water Plan, budget, COLAs, City Manager appt. Agenda: bit.ly/CC050526

MEASURE M SURVEY (Sonoma County regional and city parks) SoCoParks.org/ParksSurvey #SonomaCountyParks #ParksForAll #ParksForAllMeasureM

FREE Wildfire and Earthquake Expo 2026 Sunday, April 26, 2026 Sonoma County Fairgrounds 10 AM to 3 PM fireandearthquakeexpo.org

BODEGA AVE ROADWORK CONTINUES THROUGH MAY: Work will continue on Bodega Avenue on and off through the end of May 2026 from Nelson Way/Gold Ridge Farm to Pleasant Hill Rd and again at Atascadero bridge. Traffic control is onsite with periodic lane closures in both locations.

4/21 City Council Mtg. Agenda includes: • Appeal of alcohol permit for 8050 Bodega Ave • Police security upgrades funded by endowment (~$13.9K) • Street improvements Palm Ave & Strout St ($500K) • $15K fee waiver request for Apple Blossom Fest Agenda: bit.ly/cc042126

Applications are being accepted for the Sonoma County Civil Grand Jury. Applicants are encouraged to respond by May 15. For more information or to apply visit sonoma.courts.ca.gov/general-inform…

Roadwork on Bodega Ave, on and off through the end of May 2026 from Nelson Way/Gold Ridge Farm to Pleasant Hill Rd and again at Atascadero bridge. Traffic control is onsite with periodic lane closures in both locations.

City of Sebastopol Free Waste Tire Event on Saturday April 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Sebastopol Charter School Parking Lot, 1111 Gravenstein HWY. Sebastopol residents can drop off up to 9 tires per vehicle for free. Tires with rims accepted. No commercial tires.

4/7 City Council mtg. agenda highlights include updates on Building the Commons + Piazza Hotel. Discussion/Action: Kiwanis fee waiver, SEIU contract, Planning Commissioner status, soccer fields & Council policy updates. No hearings. bit.ly/CC040726

Take the brief Sebastopol Tree Survey to share your thoughts on trees in our city and to inform possible future changes to the Municipal Code. Survey ends at 4pm on Monday, April 20. bit.ly/Sebtreesurvey

Deadline to submit Sebastopol's Community Goals Survey has been extended to 4pm March 30. Now easier to take and there's a fillable PDF form version for those who prefer to take the survey that way . Questions? email planning@cityofsebastopol.gov. bit.ly/CCGoalsSurvey

WATER PRESSURE ISSUES: On March 18 around 3pm, a fire hydrant was struck on Bodega Ave. west of Robinson Rd. Many are experiencing water pressure issues or are out of water completely. Public Works crews are on site and are hoping to restore water pressure by 4:40pm.

3/17/26 Mtg. Agenda Highlights: Municipal well design contract Interim animal shelter svcs Downtown BID fiscal oversight Street repairs High St emergency sewer repair Interim City Mgr contract extension General & Emergency Ops Plans bit.ly/CC031726

From the Sebastopol Climate Action Committee: Did you know that you can sign up for Spare the Air Alerts? Here's the link: sparetheair.org/en/connect-wit…

TAKE THE COMMUNITY GOALS SURVEY: The Sebastopol City Council wants to hear what matters most to you! Survey ends March 26. bit.ly/CCGoalsSurvey

Reminder that Roof gutters, downspouts, and other storm drains must not connect to the sewer system. More: bit.ly/4shAwi8

March 3 City Council Mtg preview: • Police union agreement & updated pay schedule • Direction on Downtown Transportation Grant alternative • Co-sponsor Narcan supply stand downtown bit.ly/CC030326