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MONTE SERENO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m.
November 19, 2024
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
At approximately 7:08 p.m., Mayor Wolsheimer called the meeting to order.
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, Public Works Director/City Engineer Jordan, Interim City Manager Perkins and City Attorney Powell Staff – Remote: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Former Mayor Lawler lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
ORDERS OF THE DAY
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 October 15, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Docusign Envelope ID: 827B7465-6D88-475A-97A1-94B0A6A7314F $8fa157a358bb$4C65FE2FBBDD4C3296A4063C769C870B.docx Page 2
2. Approve Warrant List Dated November 13, 2024 in the amount $231,802.27
3. Consideration to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment #1 to the Professional Services Agreement with DKG Consultants for Financial Services Consulting.
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 Councilmember Mekechuk to approve Items #1 and #3 on the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Vice Mayor Craig.
VOTE: Motion passed. (5-0-0)
Interim City Manager Perkins assisted in answering questions from the Council on item #2.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Craig to approve Item #2 on the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Councilmember Turner.
VOTE: Motion passed. (4-0-1 Abstain: Mekechuk)
PUBLIC HEARING
4. Consider Introduction of a Draft Ordinance, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Monte Sereno Amending Section 10.01.030 (Advisory Agency designated; approval authority), Section
13.01.050 (Application and adoption by reference of Subdivision Map Act), section 13.03.020 (Parcel maps (four or less lots)—Preparation, filing and recording), Section 13.01.050 (Application and adoption by reference of Subdivision Map Act), and Section 13.02.285 (Lot line adjustments for legally created lots).
Interim City Manager Perkins 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.
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Mekechuk to Introduce Drafted Ordinance, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Monte Sereno Amending Section 10.01.030 (Advisory Agency designated; approval authority), Section 13.01.050 (Application and adoption by reference of Subdivision Map Act), section 13.03.020 (Parcel maps (four or less lots)—Preparation, filing and recording), Section 13.01.050 (Application and adoption by reference of Subdivision Map Act), and Section 13.02.285 (Lot line adjustments for legally created lots). Seconded by Vice Mayor Craig.
VOTE: Motion passed. (5-0-0)
5. Recommendation to City Council Regarding Adoption of a Draft Ordinance, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Monte Sereno Amending Section 10.01.020 (Definitions), Section
10.05.020 (R-1-44 Residential District); Section 10.05.030 (R-1-20 Residential District), Section
10.05.040 (R-1-8 Residential District), Section 10.05.043RM-Multi-Family Residential District), Section 10.05.045 (Public ("P") Zoning District/Public/Residential Multi-Family District), Section
10.23.050 (Grounds for Accommodation), and Section 10.23.060 (Directors’ Hearing) Interim City Manager Perkins provided a report and answered questions from the Council.
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Mayor Wolsheimer opened the item for Public Comment.
Public Comment
Former Mayor Allan
With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Wolsheimer closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Mekechuk to Introduce Drafted Ordinance, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Monte Sereno Amending Section 10.01.020 (Definitions), Section 10.05.020 (R-1-44 Residential District); Section 10.05.030 (R-1-20 Residential District), Section 10.05.040 (R-1-8 Residential District), Section 10.05.043RM-Multi-Family Residential District), Section 10.05.045 (Public ("P") Zoning District/Public/Residential Multi-Family District), Section 10.23.050 (Grounds for Accommodation), and Section 10.23.060 (Directors’ Hearing). Seconded by Councilmember Ellahie.
VOTE: Motion passed. (5-0-0)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
6. Consideration of Options for the Community Center Project and Consider Awarding a Contract to BP-PAK Inc. for the Monte Sereno Community Center Project Public Works Director/City Engineer Jordan provided a report and answered questions from the Council.
Discussion ensued.
Mayor Wolsheimer opened the item for Public Comment.
Public Comment
Former Mayor Allan
Former Mayor Lawler
Resident Shannon
Resident Turner
With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Wolsheimer closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Craig to reject all bids and not award a contract.
Seconded by Mayor Wolsheimer.
VOTE: Motion passed. (3-2-0 Noes; Ellahie, Mekechuk)
(5 minute break was taken before continuing)
7. Better Streets Commission Discussion
Public Works Director/City Engineer Jordan provided a report and answered questions from the Council.
Discussion ensued.
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Public Comment
Former Mayor Lawler
With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Wolsheimer closed Public Comment.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Jordan has been asked to return at a later meeting with the changes discussed.
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REPORTS
Councilmember Turner reported that the West Valley Sanitation District location was broken into last week and 50,000 dollars of push cameras were stolen.
Vice Mayor Craig reported the Youth Commission met last week. He shared the Commission is interested in having guest speakers attend their meetings and speak on different facets of government. If anyone is interested in sharing what they have done in their career and what has made them successful, the Commission would enjoy hearing about it. Vice Mayor Craig will be reaching out to former mayors and inviting them to future meetings. It was also mentioned that a change to the number of commissioner members will be brought to Council for discussion, as there aren’t many active participants at this time. Lastly, Vice Mayor Craig reported on the Santa Clara County Library JPA. He reported they met and went over the end of the fiscal year report and that he was selected as Vice Chair of the Board.
Councilmember Ellahie reported that the Cities Association of Santa Clara is hosting a party on December 8th and is hoping everyone can attend. Councilmember Ellahie also shared information of an upcoming ordinance that is being proposed, as people are taking hemp and using that to create synthetic cannabinoids, which when smoked and or ingested, can result in psychoactive response, identical to that of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). Santa Clara County Public Health is interested in getting it regulated.
Councilmember Mekechuk reported he attended the Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee meeting and shared he is now on the nominations committee but will be throwing his hat in the ring for chair or vice chair of the committee. West Valley Clean Water Authority is having their name changed and will be presented at a future City Council meeting. West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority have containers that are being sold by a third party and what they do is take all the moisture out of organic waste. Councilmember Mekechuk shared he has signed up to purchase one himself and will be bringing it along in a future meeting. Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority has something that could be reducing cost for the residents of Monte Sereno, this was approved at a meeting a couple of weeks ago.
Mayor Wolsheimer reported he attended the Valley Water meeting on October 23rd where a longterm plan was presented. Multiple interesting and aggressive projects are part of this plan and range from 4 to 6 billion dollars. Mayor Wolsheimer shared he is attending the Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority meeting tomorrow where Town of Los Gatos will be participating for the first time.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Mekechuk shared there are three Councilmembers attending a lunch meeting at Stanford tomorrow.
Councilmember Turner shared she received another report about a break in in Monte Sereno. This Docusign Envelope ID: 827B7465-6D88-475A-97A1-94B0A6A7314F $8fa157a358bb$4C65FE2FBBDD4C3296A4063C769C870B.docx Page 5 time they took a 500lb safe from a resident off Constitution Avenue.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Interim City Manager Perkins shared that the Cities Association Holiday is scheduled for December 8 th and if any Councilmember are interested in attending to let her know so that she can sign them up for it. Interim City Manager Perkins also reminded everyone that on Saturday, December 7th is the Los Gatos Annual Children’s Holiday Parade. Lastly, it was shared that the city has a defibrillator that is located in the chambers. The Santa Clara County Fire provided staff CPR training and training on how to use a defibrillator about two weeks ago.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
ADJOURN
Mayor Wolsheimer adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:25 p.m.
Evert Wolsheimer, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Gloisy Gonzalez-Langarica, City Clerk
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