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MONTE SERENO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m.
September 19, 2023
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
At approximately 7:01 p.m., Mayor Mekechuk called the meeting to order.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Craig conducted the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present Councilmember Turner, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember Ellahie, Vice Mayor Wolsheimer and Mayor Mekechuk (left meeting at 7:17 p.m.)
Absent: None
Staff: Finance Officer Samoranos, City Engineer/ Public Works Director Jordan, City Clerk Gonzalez-Langarica, City Manager Leonardis and City Attorney Powell
ORDERS OF THE DAY
None.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve the August 15, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes and the August 29, 2023 Joint Special Meeting of the City Council and Site and Architectural Commission
2. Approve Warrant List Dated September 19, 2023 in the Amount $231,932.05
3. Accept the Treasurer's Report for the Period Ending May 31, 2023 DocuSign Envelope ID: 91A97DAB-7D99-4207-986F-CD1A77A526A9 $9831ab0db7a6$F4E23E4B2F194373B44EF4AC9FDBBA7B.docx
Mayor Mekechuk opened the Consent Calendar for Public Comment. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Mekechuk closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Craig to approve the Consent Calendar.
Seconded by Vice Mayor Wolsheimer.
VOTE: Motion passed. (5-0-0)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Consider Community Center Capital Campaign Plan and Associated Budget Community Center Public Member Allan was available to assist with answering questions from the Council.
Discussion commenced.
Mayor Mekechuk opened the item for Public Comment. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Mekechuk closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Craig to approve the Community Center Capital Campaign Plan and Associated Budget. Seconded by Councilmember Ellahie.
VOTE: Motion passed. (5-0-0)
2. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan - Approval of Final BPMP City Engineer/Public Works Director Jordan provided a staff report and answered questions from the Council.
Discussion commenced.
Vice Mayor Wolsheimer opened the item for Public Comment.
Public Comment
Resident Lisa Shannon
With no one else wishing to speak, Vice Mayor Wolsheimer closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Ellahie to adopt the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Craig.
VOTE: Motion passed. (4-0-1; Absent Mekechuk)
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REPORTS
Councilmember Turner stated having nothing to report.
Councilmember Ellahie reported the existing committee members of the Cities Association have been working on making a Joint Powers and Authority. A staff report is being created to be presented to each City that is being asked to join. The Executive Members of the Cities Association will present and report to each City Council to see if the Cities are interested or not in joining. The DocuSign Envelope ID: 91A97DAB-7D99-4207-986F-CD1A77A526A9 $9831ab0db7a6$F4E23E4B2F194373B44EF4AC9FDBBA7B.docx
City Manager will work on coordinating with the Cities Associates to be able to place it on the agenda.
Councilmember Ellahie also shared that there is a presentation on ADU by Santa Clara County. The website explains everything on ADU, such as use abilities, designs, planning and much more.
Councilmember Ellahie believes this should be provided to individuals who are applying for ADU building permits. He shared what he found interesting was how there are a lot of subsidies that are available for ADU’s.
Councilmember Craig shared the Youth Commissioners held their first meeting last week where they elected officers and approved the calendar of activities which they will be participating in this year.
Vice Mayor Wolsheimer shared Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority will be meeting next Wednesday. This will be the first in-person meeting since January 2023.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Turner requested that staff, as well as City Officials, take COVID restrictions seriously.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Leonardis shared Caltrans is working in conjunction with the Santa Clara County Fire Department on Highway 9. There will be some lanes closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week, now through October 25th.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Ellahie would like to have an update on COVID restrictions brought back at a future meeting. He also mentioned he would like to see City Manager Leonardis coordinate with Cities Association for a presentation on the JPA.
ADJOURN
Vice Mayor Wolsheimer adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:35 p.m.
Bryan Mekechuk, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Gloisy Gonzalez-Langarica, City Clerk
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