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MONTE SERENO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m.
December 5, 2023
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
At approximately 7:02 p.m., Mayor Mekechuk called the meeting to order.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chief of Police Jamie Field conducted the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present – Chambers: Councilmember Craig, Councilmember Ellahie, Vice Mayor Wolsheimer and Mayor Mekechuk
Present – Remote: None
Absent: Councilmember Turner
Staff: City Clerk Gonzalez-Langarica, City Manager Leonardis, City Attorney Powell, City Engineer/Public Works Director Jordan and Facility Manager/Special Projects Chaffin
Staff – Remote: Finance Officer Samoranos
ORDERS OF THE DAY
City Clerk Gonzalez-Langarica shared Eagle Scout Johann Jacob expressed interest in presenting earlier in the meeting if possible.
The Council agreed to move Item #8 under New Business before Presentations and after Orders of the Day.
NEW BUSINESS
8. Review and Accept the Top Line Findings from Eagle Scout Survey Eagle Scout Jacob reported on the survey findings and answered questions from the Council.
Discussion ensued.
Mayor Mekechuk opened the item for Public Comment. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Mekechuk closed Public Comment.
The Council congratulated and thanked Eagle Scout Jacob for his work with the survey and this evening’s presentation.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Resident David Propach expressed safety concerns to a food truck that parks along the side of Highway 9. Resident Propach shared this is creating a hazard for the community as their customers park along the highway and along the roads narrowing the roads. People cross the highway to get to the food truck which is now mostly parked on the northside of the Highway right near Austin Way.
Resident Propach shared he has been monitoring this for the past year and a half and he has pictures showing the hazard this has created. He shared he has reached out to local law enforcement regarding action that can be taken before someone is hurt or killed but was informed law enforcement could not do anything, because there are no parking violations happening.
Resident Propach asked that the City look into placing No Parking signs, so that peace officers can start citing individuals for illegal parking.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Follow-up Presentation on the Senior Services Roadmap from Nancy Pearson.
Nancy Pearson provided Council with a follow-up presentation on the Senior Service Roadmap for Monte Sereno.
Discussion ensued.
Mayor Mekechuk opened the item for Public Comment.
Public Comment:
Doug Hall
With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Mekechuk closed Public Comment.
The Council thanked Nancy Pearson for this evening’s presentation.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
2. Approve the November 7, 2023 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Approve the November 7, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
4. Approve Warrant List Dated December 5, 2023 in the amount $386,810.74
5. Accept the Treasurer's Report for the Period Ending July 31, 2023
6. Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for Professional Services for Plan Check and Administration Services
Mayor Mekechuk opened the Consent Calendar for Public Comment. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Mekechuk closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Wolsheimer to approve the Consent Calendar.
Seconded by Councilmember Craig.
VOTE: Motion passed. (4-0-1 Absent: Turner)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. Update from Public Works Director/City Engineer on Capital Projects Public Works Director/City Engineer Jordan provided an update report on the S-Curve, Community Center and Green Stormwater Infrastructure projects.
Discussion ensued.
Mayor Mekechuk opened the item for Public Comment. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Mekechuk closed the Public Comment.
Informational only. No action was taken.
NEW BUSINESS
9. Revisions to City of Monte Sereno Regulations and Guidelines for the Conduct of Public Meetings City Manager Leonardis provided a staff report and answered questions from the Council.
Discussion ensued.
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 adopt revisions to the Regulations and Guidelines for the Conduct of Public Meetings to Add Announcements to the Order of Business for Regular City Council Meetings and Approve Resolution 1691.8. Seconded by Vice Mayor Wolsheimer.
VOTE: Motion passed. (4-0-1 Absent: Turner)
10. City Council Reorganization
Remarks by Outgoing Mayor Mekechuk.
Mayor Mekechuk was thanked for his leadership and accomplishments in his year as Mayor.
Vice Mayor Wolsheimer presented Mayor Mekechuk with a plaque.
Mayor Mekechuk opened the item for Public Comment.
Public Comment received:
County Supervisor Joe Simitian
With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Mekechuk closed the Public Comment.
Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor proceeded.
Mayor Mekechuk nominated Vice Mayor Wolsheimer as Mayor.
MOTION: Motion by Mayor Mekechuk to nominate Vice Mayor Wolsheimer as Mayor. Seconded by Councilmember Ellahie.
VOTE: Motion passed. (4-1-0; Absent: Turner)
Mayor Wolsheimer nominated Councilmember Craig as Vice Mayor.
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MOTION: Motion by Mayor Wolsheimer to nominate Councilmember Craig as Vice Mayor. Seconded by Councilmember Ellahie.
VOTE: Motion passed. (4-1-0; Absent: Turner)
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REPORTS
Vice Mayor Craig stated having nothing to report.
Councilmember Ellahie stated having nothing to report.
Councilmember Mekechuk provided City Clerk Gonzalez-Langarica with a hard copy of his Committee and Commission Reports, which is attached to the minutes.
Councilmember Mekechuk shared he attended the Ukraine Thanksgiving dinner in San Francisco, where he met Major General Matthew Beevers who is head of the California National Guard, knew where Monte Sereno is.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Leonardis thanked the Council for attending the Annual Childrens Holiday Parade in Los Gatos and is looking forward to next years entry. City Manager Leonardis also did a friendly reminder the Youth Commission is holding its holiday Coats and Cans Drive and is encouraging residents to come and donate all the way through December 31, 2023. Lastly, he congratulated the New Mayor and Vice Mayor.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Mekechuk would like revisit the City of Monte Sereno Regulations and Guidelines for the Conduct of Public Meetings for revisions on Mayor Pro Tempore to Vice Mayor and other minor things he would like to discuss with City Attorney. Councilmember Mekechuk also suggested bringing Committee/Commissions Assignments to the next meeting.
ADJOURN
Mayor Wolsheimer adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:28 p.m.
Evert Wolsheimer, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Gloisy Gonzalez-Langarica, City Clerk
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