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MONTE SERENO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m.
December 17, 2024
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
At approximately 7:01 p.m., Mayor Wolsheimer called the meeting to order.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Newly elected City Councilmember Shannon lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present – Chambers: Councilmember Ellahie, Councilmember Mekechuk, Vice Mayor Craig and Mayor Wolsheimer
Present – Remote: None
Absent: None
Staff: City Clerk Gonzalez-Langarica, Interim City Manager Perkins and City Attorney Powell
Staff – Remote: None
ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE
1. Administration of Oath of Office and Seating of Newly Elected City Councilmember City Clerk Gonzalez-Langarica administered the Oath to Newly Elected Councilmember Shannon.
Mayor Wolsheimer welcomed Councilmember Shannon.
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
2. City Council Reorganization
Remarks by Outgoing Mayor Wolsheimer
Mayor Wolsheimer was thanked for his leadership and accomplishments in his year as Mayor.
Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor
Mayor Wolsheimer nominated Vice Mayor Craig as Mayor.
There were no other nominations. Vice Mayor Craig was unanimously elected Mayor.
Newly Elected Mayor Craig presented Mayor Wolsheimer with a plaque.
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There were no other nominations. Councilmember Ellahie was unanimously elected to serve as Vice Mayor.
Mayor Craig opened the item for Public Comment. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Craig closed Public Comment.
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)
3. Approve the Minutes of the December 3, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting
4. Approve Warrant List Dated December 10, 2024 in the amount of $54,035.20
5. Adopt a Resolution Declaring Noxious and Dangerous Weeds and Rubbish, Refuse, and Dirt to be a Public Nuisance and Setting a Public Hearing Date and Time and Consider All Objections to the Proposed Destruction or Removal of Weeds, Dirt, Rubbish, or Other Hazardous Material
6. Consideration of Amendment to the West Valley Clean Water Program Authority Joint Powers Agreement to Rename the Authority
7. Consideration to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Pinpoint Talent for Temporary Accounting Staffing.
Mayor Craig opened the Consent Calendar for Public Comment. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Craig closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Mekechuk to approve Items #3, 5, 6 and 7 on the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Councilmember Wolsheimer.
VOTE: Motion passed. (5-0-0)
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Wolsheimer to approve Item #4 on the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Vice Mayor Ellahie.
VOTE: Motion passed. (4-0-1 Abstain: Mekechuk)
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. Consideration of a Resolution to Amend the Acceptance of the Donation of the John Steinbeck Arroyo de Ajo Sign and $5,000 to Install the Sign and Display at City Hall Discussion ensued.
Mayor Craig opened the item for Public Comment.
Public Comment
Former Mayor Allan
With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Craig closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Mekechuk to Amend Resolution for the Acceptance of the Donation of the John Steinbeck Sign and $5,000 for a display from Joel and Dena Gambord. Seconded by Councilmember Wolsheimer.
VOTE: Motion passed. (5-0-0)
NEW BUSINESS
9. Recognition of Outgoing City Commissioners
Site and Architectural Commission:
Allison Zeidler
Better Streets Commission:
Liz Lawler
Natalia Nazarova
Mayor Craig presented a Certificate of Recognition to Allison Zeidler for serving as a Commissioner on the Site and Architectural Commission and to Liz Lawler for serving as a Commissioner on the Better Streets Commission.
Commissioners who were not able to attend were also recognized and thanked for being volunteers and serving as Commissioners. City Clerk Gonzalez-Langarica will be mailing the outgoing Commissioners their Certificates of Recognition.
Mayor Craig opened the item for Public Comment. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Craig closed Public Comment.
10. Consideration and Approval of the 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule City Planner/Interim City Manager Perkins provided a report and answered questions from the Council.
Discussion ensued.
Mayor Craig opened the item for Public Comment. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Craig closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Mekechuk to Approve the 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule. Seconded by Councilmember Wolsheimer.
VOTE: Motion passed. (5-0-0)
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COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REPORTS
Vice Mayor Ellahie stated nothing to report.
Councilmember Wolsheimer stated he attended the West Valley Mayors & Managers meeting this month, along with Mayor Craig. Councilmember Wolsheimer shared that Saratoga Mayor Yan Zhao is running for Santa Clara County Assessor 2026 and states he is endorsing her.
Councilmember Mekechuk shared the Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee meeting was cancelled. Councilmember Mekechuk mentioned that in today’s meeting, the Council approved the Amendment to the West Valley Clean Water Program Authority Joint Powers Agreement to Rename the Authority. Councilmember Mekechuk lastly shared he attended a meeting last week with Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority that had a good turnout and was more of a holiday mixer.
Mayor Craig reported he attended the West Valley Mayors & Managers meeting with Councilmember Wolsheimer. Mayor Craig, too, shared he is endorsing Saratoga Mayor Yan Zhao for Santa Clara County Assessor 2026.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Shannon stated she is delighted to serve Monte Sereno and looks forward to the upcoming year.
The Council welcomed newly seated Councilmember Shannon to the Council.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Planner/Interim City Manager Perkins did a friendly reminder that the Monte Sereno Youth Commission is still collecting coats, canned food, and toiletries for the needy through the end of this month. People are encouraged to donate and have now through the end of the month.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
ADJOURN
Mayor Craig adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:42 p.m.
Burton Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Gloisy Gonzalez-Langarica, City Clerk
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