MONTE SERENO CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m.
March 15, 2022
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
At approximately 7:26 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
1. Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Services Report
Chief Field presented the Police Services Report
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
CONSENT CALENDAR (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
Mayor Ellahie pulled Consent Calendar Agenda Item No. 7 for Council discussion.
1. Approve the March 1, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes
2. Approve the Warrant List Dated March 15, 2022, in the Amount of $613,211.62
3. Accept Revenues and Expenditures Report for the Month of January 2022
4. Accept the LAIF Investment Report for January 2022
5. Accept the Significant Full Year to Date Variances to Budget Narrative for January 2022
6. Accept the Treasurer’s Report for the Period Ending January 31, 2022
8. Adopting a Resolution to Affirm Compliance with the Surplus Land Act to Satisfy Requirements of One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) Program RESOLUTION NO. 22-3845 MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Lawler to approve the Consent Calendar.
Seconded by Councilmember Turner.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. (5-0-0)
7. Accept the 2021 Annual Housing Element Progress Report and Direct Staff to File the Report with the State of California by April 1, 2022
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
1. Consider to Approve and Adopt a Resolution for Application 2022-3008 for a Site and Development Permit and Tree Removal Permit at 16016 Greenwood Road for a 191 SquareFoot Addition, 528 Square-Foot Detached Accessory Structure, and Removal of Five Trees RESOLUTION NO. 22-3844
MOTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tempore Mekechuk to approve and adopt a resolution for Application 2022-2008. Seconded by Councilmember Turner.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. (5-0-0)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were none.
NEW BUSINESSS
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1. Appointment to Fill One (1) Vacancy on the Monte Sereno Better Streets Commission for an Unexpired Term Ending December 31, 2022
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Turner to appoint Kim Hanrahan to fill one vacancy on the Monte Sereno Better Streets Commission for an unexpired term ending December 31, 2022. Seconded by
Councilmember Lawler.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. (5-0-0)
2. Discuss and Consider Assigning a Councilmember to Serve as Council Liaison to the Better Streets Commission
MOTION: Motion by Mayor Ellahie to assign a Councilmember to serve as Council Liaison to the Better Streets Commission. Seconded by Councilmember Leuthold.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. (5-0-0)
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Lawler to assign Mayor Pro Tempore Mekechuk as the Council Liaison to the Better Streets Commission and Councilmember Lawler as the alternative Council Liaison to the Better Streets Commission. Seconded by Councilmember Lawler.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. (5-0-0)
3. Discussion and Director to Staff Regarding Conduct of City Council and Board/Commission Meetings, Including Councilmember and Staff In-Person Presence and Methods of Public Participation
MOTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tempore Mekechuk to continue to affirm findings of AB361, hold Council and Board/Commission meetings until June 30, 2022, and hold a test hybrid City Council meeting on April 19, 2022.
Seconded by Councilmember Lawler.
VOTE: Motion passed. (4-0-1; Noes: Turner)
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REPORTS
There were none.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Leuthold provided comments regarding the City’s email exchange system and the issues that resulted in the transfer of Information Technology service providers. He requested that the Information Technology Services Ad Hoc Committee meet to discuss the issues and provide a report to the Council at its April 19 meeting.
Councilmember Lawler urged residents to use the vacation check service provided by the Los GatosMonte Sereno Police Department.
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There was no report.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Information Technology Ad Hoc Committee report regarding City email issues to be heard at the April 19 Council meeting.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The Council adjourned to Closed Session at approximately 9:20 p.m.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(3): One Case
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The Council reconvened to Open Session at approximately 9:50 p.m.
REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Ellahie stated there was no reportable action.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:50 p.m.
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Javed I. Ellahie, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Michelle Estabillo, City Clerk
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