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MONTE SERENO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m.
June 6, 2023
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
At approximately 7:03 p.m., Mayor Mekechuk called the meeting to order.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Carl Gardino conducted the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present – Chambers: Councilmember Ellahie, Councilmember Turner, Vice Mayor Wolsheimer and Mayor Mekechuk
Absent: Councilmember Craig
Staff: Assistant City Attorney Bazzano, City Planner Perkins, Finance Officer Samoranos, City Manager Leonardis and City Clerk Gonzalez-Langarica
PRESENTATIONS
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Resident and Vice President for Global Government Affairs and Policy with Toronto Wireless, Carl Gardino, spoke on an upcoming Community Charity run and walk of a 5K-10K to benefit Valley Health Foundation. He asked for three things this evening: 1. City Council consider joining this event, happening on Saturday, July 1, 2023; 2. If the Mayor, Vice Mayor, or a representative of the Council can join at the beginning of the race on stage to inspire with a few words to the 2,500 anticipated participants; 3. Use social media and other forms of communication to share this event with residents.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve the Minutes of the May 2, 2023 Special and Regular City Council Meeting and May 30, 2023 Special City Council Meeting
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3. Accept the Treasurer’s Report for the Period Ending February 28, 2023
4. Approve Warrant List Dated June 6, 2023 in the Amount $59,685.11
5. Approve and ratify the agreement with Logan & Powell, LLP for City Attorney services and confirm appointment of Kirsten Powell as City Attorney for Monte Sereno.
City Clerk Gonzalez-Langarica explained a vote correction to the May 2, 2023 City Council meeting minutes.
Mayor Mekechuk opened the Consent Calendar for Public Comment. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Mekechuk closed Public Comment.
Councilmember Ellahie stated he needs to recuse himself from Item #4.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Wolsheimer to approve the Consent Calendar item #4. Seconded by Mayor Mekechuk.
VOTE: Motion passed. (3-1-1 Abstain: Ellahie, Absent: Craig) MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Ellahie to approve the Consent Calendar item #2. Seconded by Vice Mayor Wolsheimer.
VOTE: Motion passed. (3-1-1 Abstain: Turner, Absent: Craig) MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Wolsheimer to approve the Consent Calendar items #1, #3 and #5. Seconded by Councilmember Ellahie.
VOTE: Motion passed. (4-0-1 Absent: Craig)
ORDERS OF THE DAY
Mayor Mekechuk requested the agenda proceed in the following order:
Unfinished Business Item #1, New Business Item #2, #1, #4 Unfinished Business Item #2, New Business Item #3 and #5
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Housing Element Update: Discuss and Provide Direction on Second Review Comments Received from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Assistant City Attorney Bazzano spoke on the Builders Remedy and answered questions from Council.
City Planner Perkins provided a staff report and answered questions from the Council.
EMC Planning Consultant Ande Flower assisted with answering questions from the Council.
Mayor Mekechuk opened the item for Public Comment.
Public Comment
Resident Alex Oiao
Resident Johnny Zhang
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Resident Bruce
Former Mayor Shawn Leuthold
Resident Tony Jeans
Resident Kourosh Behnam
With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Mekechuk closed Public Comment.
Directions were provided for staff to return to the Council with something that would be reasonable for an SB-9 lot split in the City of Monte Sereno and that fits with the City’s character and without an 800 square foot minimum. It was also requested that a tangible letter of intent be created for residents wishing to undertake a lot split under the revised requirements for Monte Sereno (these letters of intent would form the basis of assumptions made to HCD). A report responding to the fair housing allegations of discrimination and segregation was also requested.
A 4-minute break was taken after concluding Item #1.
NEW BUSINESS
2. Acceptance of Deeds or Grants of Easements or Interests in Real Property City Manager Leonardis provided a staff report.
Consulting City Engineer Wimberly assisted with answering questions from the City Council.
Mayor Mekechuk opened the item for Public Comment.
Public Comment
Resident Tony Jeans
With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Mekechuk closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Turner to give the City Engineer Authority to Accept Certain Interests in Real Property on behalf of the City of Monte Sereno Pursuant to Government Code Section 27281. Seconded by Councilmember Ellahie.
VOTE: Motion passed. (4-0-1 Absent: Craig)
1. Adopt a Resolution to Adopt a List of Projects for Fiscal year 2023/24 Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
City Manager Leonardis provided a staff report.
Consulting City Engineer Wimberly assisted with answering questions from the City Council.
Mayor Mekechuk opened the item for Public Comment. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Mekechuk closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Ellahie to Adopt a Resolution to Adopt a List of Projects for Fiscal year 2023/24 Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. Seconded by Councilmember Turner.
VOTE: Motion passed. (4-0-1 Absent: Craig)
4. Completion of Labor Negotiations and Adoption of Memorandum of Understanding and Resolution
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City Manager Leonardis provided a staff report and assisted with answering questions from the City Council.
Mayor Mekechuk opened the item for Public Comment. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Mekechuk closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Turner to Complete Labor Negotiations and Adoption of Memorandum of Understanding and Resolution. Seconded by Vice Mayor Wolsheimer.
VOTE: Motion passed. (4-0-1 Absent: Craig)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Second Study Session - Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Proposed Budget City Finance Officer Samoranos provided a staff report and answered questions from the Council.
Discussion was held on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget.
Mayor Mekechuk opened the item for Public Comment. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Mekechuk closed Public Comment.
NEW BUSINESS
3. S-Curve Ad Hoc Committee Report on activities to Date Vice Mayor Wolsheimer recused himself, as he lives within 500 feet of the street under discussion.
Mayor Mekechuk provided a report.
Mayor Mekechuk opened the item for Public Comment. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Mekechuk closed Public Comment.
Discussion was held, no action was taken.
5. Consider Adoption of a Resolution Declaring Hazardous Vegetation (Brush) a Public Nuisance City Clerk Gonzalez-Langarica provided a staff report and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Mekechuk opened the item for Public Comment. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Mekechuk closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Ellahie to Adopt a Resolution Declaring Hazardous Vegetation (Brush) a Public Nuisance. Seconded by Councilmember Turner.
VOTE: Motion passed. (4-0-1 Absent: Craig)
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REPORTS
Mayor Mekechuk provided City Clerk Gonzalez-Langarica a hard copy of his Committee and Commission Reports.
Councilmember Ellahie reported he attended the Library Commission on behalf of Councilmember Craig. He stated it is a great system. He would like the City to reach out and see of possibly having them give a presentation on opioid prevention in a future City Council meeting.
Councilmember Turner stated having nothing to report.
Vice Mayor Wolsheimer stated having nothing to report.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Leonardis shared he will be working on getting the announcement out for Citizen of the Year by next week.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Vice Mayor Wolsheimer would like to see some discussion on safety with regards to trees. The City should be prepared for this upcoming winter.
ADJOURN
Mayor Mekechuk thanked Assistant City Attorney Bazzano for working so diligently with the City for the past six months and announced Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP are completing their term as the City Attorney firm as of June 10, 2023. Mayor Mekechuk adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:00 p.m.
Bryan Mekechuk, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Gloisy Gonzalez-Langarica, City Clerk
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