MONTE SERENO CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m.
August 2, 2022
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
At approximately 7:42 p.m., Mayor Ellahie called the meeting to order.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Turner conducted the Pledge of the Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmember Lawler, Councilmember Leuthold, Councilmember Turner, Mayor Pro Tempore Mekechuk, and Mayor Ellahie
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Leonardis, City Attorney Rudin, Finance Officer Samoranos, City Planner Perkins, City Engineer Jessica Kahn and City Clerk Estabillo
Absent: None
ORDERS OF THE DAY
There were no changes.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no presentations.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Oral communications were provided by Adesh Kumar.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve the Warrant List Dated August 2, 2022, in the Amount of $54,405.56
2. Accept the Treasurer’s Report for the Period Ending May 31, 2022
3. Accept the LAIF Investment Report for May 31, 2022
4. Accept the Significant Full Year to Date Variances to Mid Year Budget Narrative for the Month Ending May 31, 2022
5. Accept the Revenue and Expenditure Report for the Period Ending May 31, 2022
6. Award of Contract to McKim Corporation for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Pavement Management Program Construction Project in Total Amount Not to Exceed $342,571 and Determining Project Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 RESOLUTION NO. 22-3858
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Lawler to approve the Consent Calendar.
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Mekechuk.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. (5-0-0)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider Application 2022-3034 for a Use Permit for a New Approximately 5,022 Square-Foot Sport Court (Tennis Court) at 18216 Daves Avenue RESOLUTION NO. 22-3857 MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Leuthold to approve the application for a use permit for a new approximately 5,022 square-foot sport court (tennis court) at 18216 Daves Avenue. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Mekechuk.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. (5-0-0)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were none.
NEW BUSINESSS
1. Consider and Appoint a Member to the 2022-2023 Monte Sereno Youth Commission MOTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tempore Mekechuk to appoint Yash Sharma to the Youth Commission. Seconded by Councilmember Turner.
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2. Consider and Designate Voting Delegate and Alternatives to the League of California Cities MOTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tempore Mekechuk to designate Councilmember Turner as voting delegate and Mayor Ellahie as the alternate to the League of California Cities. Seconded by Councilmember Lawler.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. (5-0-0)
3. Discuss and Consider Revisions to Chapter 12.03 of the Monte Sereno Municipal Code Establishment of the Monte Sereno Youth Commission and Consider Adding an Attendance Policy to Section 12.03
MOTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tempore Mekechuk to revise Chapter 12.03.040 of the Monte Sereno Municipal Code – Removal Process to state “B. The member fails to attend two (2) consecutive regular Youth Commission meetings without an approved excuse by the City Manager” and to return to Council with an amended ordinance reflecting this change for approval.
Seconded by Councilmember Lawler.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. (5-0-0)
4. Discussion and Direction Regarding the City of Monte Sereno’s Continued Membership in the Santa Clara County Cities Association
Public Comment was received from Margaret Abe-Koga.
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Leuthold to have Mayor Ellahie draft a letter to the Santa Clara County Cities Association expressing the City’s membership concerns and return to Council in October of this year for further discussion. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Mekechuk.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. (5-0-0)
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5. Consider Revisions to the City of Monte Sereno Ad Hoc Committee MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Leuthold to re-appoint the existing members of Housing and Legislation, Veteran’s Memorial, Operations and Outreach Committee, Climate Ad Hoc Committee to their respective Ad Hoc Committees and extend the expiration date of the Housing and Legislation, Veteran’s Memorial, Operations and Outreach Committee, Climate Ad Hoc Committees to December 31, 2022 and to return to the Council on September 6, 2022 to discuss creating a standing Finance Committee.
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Mekechuk.
VOTE: Motion unanimously passed. (5-0-0)
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tempore Mekechuk stated he attended the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Finance Administration meeting, and they are recommending adoption of the budget and revenue fee.
Councilmember Lawler stated that Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority will be attending the City picnic and that they are holding their annual “Pour for Paws” fundraising event on September 10.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tempore Mekechuk stated he will not be attending the August 16, 2022 Council meeting because he will be out of the country. He also spoke about the coverage the City received from the San Jose Mercury News regarding the ADU Incentive Program.
Councilmember Leuthold thanked staff and the consultant on work on the Housing Element. He also reminded Council to refrain from commenting on social media posts relating to City business as it is a violation of the Brown Act. City Attorney Rudin reiterated that Council should not be replying to posts and/or comments related to City business on social media.
Councilmember Lawler requested to have Valley Water listed on the agenda under Committee/Commission Reports.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Leonardis provided an update on the City Picnic as well as clean-up on Highway 9.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
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ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:03 p.m.
Javed I. Ellahie, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Michelle Estabillo, City Clerk
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