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MONTE SERENO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m.
April 16, 2024
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
At approximately 7:04 p.m., Mayor Wolsheimer called the meeting to order.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Sargeant Hoyt lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present – Chambers: Councilmember Turner, Councilmember Ellahie, Councilmember Mekechuk, Vice Mayor Craig and Mayor Wolsheimer
Present – Remote: None
Absent: None
Staff: City Engineer/Public Works Director Jordan, City Planner Perkins, City Clerk Gonzalez-Langarica, City Manager Leonardis, City Attorney Powell
Staff – Remote: Finance Officer Samoranos
ORDERS OF THE DAY
Councilmember Mekechuk suggested that Item #6 under Public Hearings go right after tonight’s presentation in consideration of the public members attending this evening meeting for that item.
The Council agreed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Monte Sereno Police Services Presentation Report July - December 2023 by Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Sargent Hoyt and Chief of Police Jamie Field.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Application 2023-3059 for a Site Development Permit, Variance, and Tree Removal Permit to construct a new approximately 2,993 square foot two-story house with front, side corner, and rear yard setback variance and to remove one Japanese Maple Tree at 17272 DocuSign Envelope ID: 4CFB69D2-F3B4-496B-9585-2EBC9E6FA2A5 $b1ef5e124985$238B699F6DC94F6B84CF896AF55D617E.docx Page 2 Nagpal Court. (CEQA: Exempt, Guidelines sections 15302, 15303) City Planner Perkins provided a staff report and answered questions from the Council.
Discussion ensued.
Mayor Wolsheimer opened the item for Public Hearing.
Public Comment:
Architect Jeans
Applicant Polyakov
Resident Gupta
Resident Pandita
Resident Tkachuk
Designer Cheng
Architect Jeans
Resident Gupta
With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Wolsheimer closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Turner to Approve a Site Development Permit, A Variance, and a Tree Removal Permit (2023-3059) for the Property Located at 17272 Nagpal Court (APN 409-34-052). Seconded by Vice Mayor Craig.
VOTE: Motion passed. (5-0-0)
Mayor Wolsheimer requested a short (6 minute) recess before proceeding with the meeting.
Returning from the recess, Mayor Wolsheimer suggested Item #8 under New Business go next.
The Council agreed.
NEW BUSINESS
8. Consideration of options for the Community Center Project and including Award of Contract to S & H Construction Inc. for the Monte Sereno Community Center Project City Engineer/Public Works Director Jordan provided a staff report and answered questions from the Council.
Discussion ensued.
Mayor Wolsheimer opened the item for Public Comment.
Public Comment
Resident Massei
Former Mayor Allan
Former Mayor Lawler
Resident Shannon
With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Wolsheimer closed Public Comment.
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VOTE: Motion passed. (5-0-0)
The council provided staff direction to work with the architect redesign the project and return to Council with alternatives or new designs, including a financial forecast of the City’s reserves at the completion of the project, a list of what the building should be used for, a poll of at least 100 residents and an operating expense report.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
2. Approve the Minutes of the April 02, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting
3. Approve Warrant List Dated April 16, 2024 in the amount $62,007.84
4. Accept the Treasurer's Report for the Period Ending February 29, 2024
5. Ordinance Amending the Chapters 6.10 and Title 9 of the Monte Sereno Municipal Code to Comply with Senate Bill 1383
Mayor Wolsheimer opened the Consent Calendar for Public Comment. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Wolsheimer closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Mekechuk to approve Item #2 and Item #5 on the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Councilmember Ellahie.
VOTE: Motion passed. (5-0-0)
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Ellahie to approve Item #3 and Item #4 on the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Vice Mayor Craig.
VOTE: Motion passed. (4-0-1- Abstain: Mekechuk)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. Discuss and Provide Direction to Staff Regarding a Possible Rebate Program for the Removal of Hazardous Trees
City Planner Perkins provided a staff report and answered questions from the Council.
Discussion ensued.
Mayor Wolsheimer opened the item for Public Comment. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Wolsheimer closed Public Comment.
Staff were provided with direction.
NEW BUSINESS
9. Council Direction Regarding Proposed Bylaws for the Cities Association of Santa Clara County City Attorney Powell provided a staff report and answered questions from the Council.
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Mayor Wolsheimer opened the item for Public Comment. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Wolsheimer closed Public Comment.
Staff were provided with direction.
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REPORTS
Vice Mayor Craig stated nothing to report.
Councilmember Ellahie stated nothing to report.
Councilmember Turner stated nothing to report.
Councilmember Mekechuk reported West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority will be meeting next week. He shared there may be a 19.1% increase in the collection cost. Councilmember Mekechuk reported that Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority will be attending the Cal CCA Conference over the next couple of days in Downtown San Jose, which he too will be attending.
Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet next month. West Valley Clean Authority is going to meet in approximately two weeks.
Mayor Wolsheimer reported that at the Valley Water Commission meeting there was discussion on the increase of 12.9% in the coming fiscal year in the water rates. There was a decrease from an initial 14.5% to 12.9%.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Vice Mayor Craig inquired about the collection day from Silicon Valley Solid Waste. It was confirmed that they don’t just collect on one single day; instead, it’s broken up into three collection days. The Vice Mayor suggested this information should be shared with the residents through the City’s website.
Councilmember Mekechuk complimented the publication from Los Gatan, on an article published about Monte Sereno’s ADU Program.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
Mayor Wolsheimer opened the item for Public Comment. With no one wishing to speak, Public Comment was closed. City Council adjourned to Closed Session at approximately 9:49 p.m.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
11. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9
Case Name: Padgett v. Curtis Wright, et al.- United States District Court, Northern District of California- San Jose Division
Case No.: 5:04-cv-03946
Staff Present: City Attorney Powell, City Manager Leonardis
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened to Open Session at approximately 10:17 p.m. with Mayor Wolsheimer, Vice Mayor Craig, Councilmember Mekechuk, and Councilmember Ellahie present. (Councilmember Turner left the meeting at approximately 9:51 p.m.)
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Wolsheimer stated that there were no reportable actions.
ADJOURN
Mayor Wolsheimer adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:17 p.m.
Evert Wolsheimer, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Gloisy Gonzalez-Langarica, City Clerk
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