MONTE SERENO CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m.
December 20, 2022
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
At approximately 7:13 p.m., Mayor Mekechuk called the meeting to order.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Craig conducted the Pledge of the Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmember Craig, Councilmember Ellahie, Councilmember Turner, Vice Mayor Wolsheimer and Mayor Mekechuk
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Leonardis, City Attorney Rudin, Finance Officer Samoranos, City Planner Perkins and City Clerk Langarica-Gonzalez
Absent: None
ORDERS OF THE DAY
There were none.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
CONSENT CALENDAR (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Accept the Treasurer's Report for the Period Ending September 30, 2022
2. Accept the LAIF Investment Report for September 30, 2022
3. Accept the Significant Full Year To Date Variances to Budget Narrative for the month of DocuSign Envelope ID: 2142E11A-B54C-4BD1-87F1-5D4F18CD118F September 2022
4. Accept Revenue and Expenditures Report for the Month Ending September 30, 2022
5. Approve Warrant List Dated December 20, 2022 in the Amount $144,164.21
6. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Continued Use of Monies Received from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) to Provide Funding for Two Police Officers Assigned as Motorcycle Traffic Officers
7. Waiver of Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. NS-232, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Monte Sereno Amending Section 10.06.140 (Accessory Dwelling Units) and 10.06.150 (Accessory Dwelling Unit Amnesty Program)
8. Authorize Approval of Settlement Agreement for Shevertalova v. City of Monte Sereno, Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 19CV348222, and Execution by City Manager Subject to Minor Modifications Approved by City Attorney
9. Adopt a Resolution Declaring Noxious and Dangerous Weeds and Rubbish, Refuse, and Dirt to be a Public Nuisance and Setting a Public Hearing Date and Time and Consider All Objections to the Proposed Destruction or Removal of Weeds, Dirt, Rubbish, or Other Hazardous Material
10. Housing Element Status Update
Item #6 was pulled by Councilmember Ellahie. Item #10 was pulled by Mayor Mekechuk.
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Ellahie to approve the Consent Calendar except item #6 and Item #10. Seconded by Vice Mayor Wolsheimer.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. (5-0-0)
6. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Continued Use of Monies Received from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) to Provide Funding for Two Police Officers Assigned as Motorcycle Traffic Officers
City Manager Leonardis provided a staff report.
Chief Police Fields provided additional information.
Discussion commenced with regards to the report.
Mayor Mekechuk opened item for Public Comment. Since there was no one wishing to speak, the Public Comment was closed.
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Ellahie to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Continued Use of Monies Received from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) to Provide Funding for Two Police Officers Assigned as Motorcycle Traffic Officers. Seconded by Vice Mayor Wolsheimer.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. (5-0-0)
10. Housing Element Status Update
City Planner Perkins provided a staff report.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 2142E11A-B54C-4BD1-87F1-5D4F18CD118F Discussion commenced with regards to the report.
Mayor Mekechuk opened item for Public Comment. Since there was no one wishing to speak, the Public Comment was closed.
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Craig to Accept Housing Element Status Update.
Seconded by Vice Mayor Wolsheimer.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. (5-0-0)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were none.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were none.
NEW BUSINESSS
1. Consider and Appoint Two (2) Additional Members to the 2022-2023 Monte Sereno Youth Commission
City Clerk Gonzalez-Langarica provided a staff report.
Discussion commenced with regards to the report.
Mayor Mekechuk opened item for Public Comment. Since there was no one wishing to speak, the Public Comment was closed.
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Craig to Appoint Two (2) Additional Members to the for 2022-2023 Monte Sereno Youth Commission. Seconded by Vice Mayor Wolsheimer.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. (5-0-0)
2. Consideration of Appointment of Liz Lawler to Fill the One Vacancy on the Monte Sereno Better Streets Commission
City Manager Leonardis provided a staff report.
Applicant spoke.
Mayor Mekechuk opened item for Public Comment. Since there was no one wishing to speak, the Public Comment was closed.
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Turner to Appoint Liz Lawler to Fill the One Vacancy on the Monte Sereno Better Streets Commission. Seconded by Councilmember Craig.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 2142E11A-B54C-4BD1-87F1-5D4F18CD118F VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. (5-0-0)
3. Consider and Approve the 2023 City Council Meeting Schedule City Manager Leonardis provided a staff report.
Discussion commenced with regards to the report.
Mayor Mekechuk opened item for Public Comment. Since there was no one wishing to speak, the Public Comment was closed.
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Turner to Approve the 2023 City Council Meeting Schedule. Seconded by Councilmember Ellahie.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. (5-0-0)
4. Discuss and Provide Direction to Staff Regarding Adopting a Resolution Establishing a Suicide Prevention Policy and Mental Health Promotion for the Community City Manager Leonardis provided a staff report.
Discussion commenced with regards to the report.
Mayor Mekechuk opened item for Public Comment.
Public Comment was received from Victor Ojakian.
Public Comment was closed.
Staff was provided with direction to look at the adjacent communities’ policies and collaborate and work with Chief of Police and bring back a proposed resolution at the January meeting.
5. Consider and Approve City Council Committee/Commission for Calendar Year 2023 Mayor Mekechuk explained the way he had divided the assignments.
Discussion commenced.
Mayor Mekechuk opened item for Public Comment. Since there was no one wishing to speak, the Public Comment was closed.
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Craig to Approve City Council Committee/ Commission for Calendar Year 2023 with the removal of Santa Clara/Santa Cruz Counties Airport/Community Roundtable. Seconded by Councilmember Ellahie.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. (5-0-0)
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REPORTS
DocuSign Envelope ID: 2142E11A-B54C-4BD1-87F1-5D4F18CD118F Councilmember Ellahie shared that at the last West Valley Mayors and Managers meeting there was a selection on representative for the VTA Board who was Mr. Lopez. Suggestion was made to have Councilmember run for Representative of Boards. Cities Association had a Christmas party very well attended that was a good network meeting.
Councilmember Turner stated nothing to report.
Mayor Mekechuk shared the next meeting for the VTA Policy Advisory Committee is January 12th. He will be reporting back on this meeting at the next Council meeting. He shared the Clean Water Board meeting is held quarterly and will report at the February meeting on them. West Valley Sold Waste/ Recycling JPA had a meeting on December 5th where a contract was approved on for the hauling.
Lastly, he shared that Silicon Valley Clean Energy Recognized Councilmember Ellahie for his years of service.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Ellahie would like to formalize the Ad Hoc Finance Committee in the upcoming meeting.
Councilmember Turner spoke regarding the Emergency Preparedness and the training they had two weeks ago. She shared there have been 5 earthquakes in the last month 2 in San Jose, 1 in Santa Clara, 1 in Santa Cruz and 1 in the Eastbay all under 4.0. Today there was a 6.4 earthquake in Humboldt County affecting 70,000 residents. The Emergency Preparedness team was present at the Los Gatos Holiday Parade and Councilmember encourages everyone to become involved in the Emergency Preparedness Committee.
Councilmember Craig suggested to the Council of moving the committee/commission reports towards the beginning of the meeting to help with public engagement seeing there was very few individuals at the end of the meeting.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Leonardis spoke regarding the Coat/ Canned Goods Drive continuing on behalf of the Monte Sereno Youth Commission. He reported there has been a total of 85 coats donated 225 canned and packaged food items. City Manager also reminded Councilmembers he is available to meet with them individually to assist with any questions or concerns they may have.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Vice Mayor Wolsheimer would like to see at future meeting, discussion of prohibiting gas-powered leaf blowers.
Councilmember Craig would like an ordinance to be created to allow BINGO in the City. BINGO can be for fundraising efforts.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:47 p.m.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 2142E11A-B54C-4BD1-87F1-5D4F18CD118F Bryan Mekechuk, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Gloisy Gonzalez-Langarica, City Clerk
DocuSign Envelope ID: 2142E11A-B54C-4BD1-87F1-5D4F18CD118F