MONTE SERENO CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m.
February 1, 2022
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
At approximately 7:00 p.m., Mayor Ellahie called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmember Lawler, Councilmember Turner, Councilmember Leuthold, Mayor Pro Tempore Mekechuk, and Mayor Ellahie
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Leonardis, City Attorney Rudin, City Engineer Kahn, Deputy City Clerk Gonzalez-Langarica, and City Clerk Radcliffe
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Lawler conducted the Pledge of the Allegiance.
ORDERS OF THE DAY
There were no changes.
PRESENTATIONS
There were none.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve the January 18, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes
2. Approve the Warrant List Dated February 1, 2022, in the Amount of $159,711.58
3. Consider and Adopt Resolution Extending Teleconferencing of City Council Meetings Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953 (AB 361) RESOLUTION NO. 22-3842
4. Award of Contract and Authorize the City Manager to Enter Into an Agreement with TL Engineering (TLE) to Complete Plans and Specifications for Daves Neighborhood Improvement Project in an Amount of $47,044
MOTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tempore Mekechuk to approve the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Councilmember Lawler.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. (5-0-0)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were none.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were none.
NEW BUSINESSS
There were none.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
There were no Public Comment. The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at approximately 7:11 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Padgett v. Wright, N.D. Cal. Case No. 5:20-cv-00802-EJD
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened to Open Session at approximately 8:21 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Ellahie stated there was no reportable action.
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COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REPORTS
Councilmember Leuthold reported that he attended the Santa Clara County Library JPA and stated that libraries in the county have opened to full-service hours. He also reported that the Campbell Library is still under construction, but the satellite is open. Councilmember Leuthold also reported that Silicon Valley Reads has started their 2022 programming and that the libraries that offer passport services have re-opened as well.
Councilmember Lawler reported that Valley Water held its meeting and the water savings goal for November was achieved but there is still a need to conserve as there is a still a risk of subsidence in 2022. She stated that most cities in Santa Clara County have taken formal action on water conservation and that Valley Water is leveraging all tools it can from rate impacts.
Councilmember Turner reported that a female was accosted at St. Joseph’s Hill Open Space Reserve and that the suspect is still at large. She also reported that a Neighborhood Watch Group of 90 homes from Twin Creeks to Via Caballero is looking at setting up cameras at each side of the neighborhood and is looking at installing an NICP shed on the Twin Creeks side.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mekechuk provided an update on the San Jose Water Company rate increase.
He also reported that he was appointed to an Ad Hoc Committee on the West Valley Solid Waste JPA with Campbell Mayor Paul Resnikoff regarding the hauling contract.
Mayor Ellahie provided an update on Silicon Valley Clean Energy. Councilmember Leuthold requested that the links promoting Do-It-Yourself Energy Toolkits from Silicon Valley Clean Energy be posted on our website and social media.
Councilmember Turner reported that West Valley Sanitation District’s facility was broken into, and cameras were stolen.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Lawler stated the incident that happened at St. Joseph’s Hill Open Space Preserve occurred in the early evening and it was dark and reminded residents that when out walking/hiking, you should always have a companion with you.
Councilmember Turner reported on a burglary that occurred at Parker Ranch in Saratoga.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Leonardis reported that a Special Meeting has been scheduled for March 22 for the Annual Strategic Goals Setting. He also reminded the Council that a Joint Special Meeting with the Site and Architectural Commission regarding the Housing Element has been scheduled for February 24.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Ellahie wanted to discuss Youth Commission appointees at a future meeting.
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ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:46 p.m.
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Javed I. Ellahie, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Michelle Estabillo, City Clerk
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