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MONTE SERENO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m.
August 20, 2024
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
At approximately 7:03 p.m., Mayor Wolsheimer called the meeting to order.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Turner 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 Clerk Gonzalez-Langarica, City Manager Leonardis, City Attorney Powell
Staff – Remote: None
ORDERS OF THE DAY
None.
ANNOUCEMENTS
None.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve the Minutes of the August 6, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Docusign Envelope ID: 3817B88B-6C16-4FF8-A4B6-70DB7EAC0719 $229e650d3659$B1D8D3ADD7BE446CB9D93907A3AA66CC.docx Page 2
2. Approve Warrant List Dated August 20, 2024 in the amount $56,887.17
3. Accept the Treasurer's Report for the Period Ending May 31, 2024 Councilmember Turner pulled Item #2.
Mayor Wolsheimer opened the Consent Calendar for Public Comment. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Wolsheimer closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Craig to approve the Minutes of August 6, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting on the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Councilmember Mekechuk.
VOTE: Motion passed. (5-0-0)
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Craig to approve the warrant list subject to confirmation that there is no double payment. Seconded by Councilmember Ellahie.
VOTE: Motion passed. (3-0-2- Abstain: Mekechuk, Wolsheimer) MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Craig to approve Item #3 on the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Councilmember Turner.
VOTE: Motion passed. (3-0-2- Abstain: Mekechuk, Wolsheimer)
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
4. Consider and Adopt a Resolution Canceling the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election and Appointing the Nominated Candidates to the City Council City Clerk Gonzalez-Langarica provided a 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.
Councilmember Mekechuk recused himself, due to being one of the candidates named in the resolution.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Craig to Adopt a Resolution Canceling the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election and Appointing the Nominated Candidates Bryan Mekechuk and Lisa Shannon to the City Council effective election results are certified. Seconded by Councilmember Ellahie.
VOTE: Motion passed. (4-0-1- Recused: Mekechuk)
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REPORTS
Vice Mayor Craig stated nothing to report.
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Councilmember Turner reported that at a meeting she attended with the Treatment Plant Advisory Committee (TPAC), an agreement was put before them with Santa Clara Valley Water District for support services to the Santa Clara Valley Water purified water program. Councilmember Turner shared her vote was “No” because in the past, San Jose has had a history of obligating tributary agencies to pay for water supply which does not benefit sewer rates for payers. She shared in her opinion it is a losing proposition. Out of the seven members, Councilmember Turner was the only one who voted “No”.
Councilmember Mekechuk reported that West Valley Clean Water Authority was at the City Picnic this past Sunday. Councilmember Mekechuk shared West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority was not at the City Picnic, but the hauler that was present was with West Valley Collection and Recycling, and that in his opinion, they did a good job. Councilmember Mekechuk reported that both West Valley Clean Water Authority and West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority will be meeting in September. Councilmember Mekechuk shared that he attended the study group meeting with Silicon Valley Clean Energy and was unable to attend the board meeting, but was involved with the recommendations from the executive committee that were going to the board. Lastly, Councilmember Mekechuk reported inviting CEO Carolyn Ganat and Vice Mayor Matthew Hudes to experience the beach traffic on Saturday. There were three individuals from Valley Transportation Authority, including Carolyn and her Senior Traffic Engineer and Senior Grant Writer.
Councilmember Mekechuk shared that they all drove around Los Gatos and Carolyn was able to experience the beach traffic. The City of Monte Sereno and the Town of Los Gatos will work together to work on an integrated solution.
Mayor Wolsheimer reported that the Mayors of Santa Clara County met last Friday, and the major topic was how so many individuals in this area are lonely or feeling lonely, leading to all kinds of mental health issues. Neighboring cities have developed initiatives to address this, specifically by organizing community center or community meetings. Mayor Wolsheimer also shared another topic the Mayors of Santa Clara touched on which was artificial intelligence. Mayor Wolsheimer reported that from December 4th through December 6th, there will be a major AI in government conference in San Jose. Elected officials are invited to attend. Mayor Wolsheimer shared the third item discussed was Proposition 36.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Ellahie commented that there are some bills that have already passed regarding the shoplifting bills, but there will be a formal proposition.
Vice Mayor Craig commented that on the June 18th and May 21st warrant lists, the City paid Mission Square, that is related to Fund 457. Lastly, Vice Mayor Craig thanked City Clerk Gonzalez-Langarica for a great picnic.
Councilmember Turner commented that at the City Picnic, a resident approached her and inquired about permission to park his RV at the City Hall parking lot. Councilmember Turner stated she directed the resident to reach out to the City Manager, City Clerk or City Attorney.
Councilmember Mekechuk commented that the Town of Los Gatos hired a new Town Manager.
Councilmember Mekechuk expressed the importance of having a good relationship with the new Town Manager.
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City Manager Leonardis reported that the City Picnic was a great success. The new location was overall preferred to the old location, and having all five councilmembers was great! A thank you card was received by residents expressing how much they loved the picnic. City Manager Leonardis also reported on the exterior painting job done at City Hall.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The council would like, as a future agenda item, discussion on election procedure.
Mayor Wolsheimer lastly mentioned there are five weeks in between Council meetings from the second meeting of October and the second meeting of November, as the first meeting of November was cancelled. A special meeting may need to be called between that time. Council will be notified.
Mayor Wolsheimer opened the item for Public Comment. With no one wishing to speak, Public Comment was closed. The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at approximately 8:00 p.m.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
12. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
Staff Present: City Attorney Powell
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened to Open Session at approximately 9:26 p.m. with Vice Mayor Craig, Councilmember Mekechuk, Councilmember Turner, Councilmember Ellahie and Mayor Wolsheimer.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Wolsheimer stated that there were no reportable actions.
ADJOURN
Mayor Wolsheimer adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:27 p.m.
Evert Wolsheimer, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Gloisy Gonzalez-Langarica, City Clerk
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