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MONTE SERENO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m.
January 7, 2025
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
At approximately 7:00 p.m., Mayor Craig called the meeting to order.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Scout Troop 2 conducted the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present – Chambers: Councilmember Shannon, Councilmember Wolsheimer, Councilmember Mekechuk, Vice Mayor Ellahie and Mayor Craig Present – Remote: None
Absent: None
Staff: City Clerk Gonzalez-Langarica, Interim City Manager/City Planner Perkins and City Attorney Powell
Staff – Remote: None
ORDERS OF THE DAY
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to 2024 STEM Winners from the City of Monte Sereno Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association (SCVSEFA) Board Member, Forrest Williams, spoke on the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association and their achievements.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ellahie to continue the presentation later in the meeting while the recipients arrive. Seconded by Councilmember Wolsheimer.
VOTE: Motion passed. (5-0-0)
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Former Mayor Allan would like the Council to consider removing the step going out of the chambers into the parking lot to avoid any potential injuries.
Resident Evans shared issues that have been raised on the S-Curve. He expressed there are vehicles that veer into the bike and pedestrian lanes to avoid the bumps.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
2. Approve the Minutes of the December 17, 2024 Regular and Special City Council Meeting
3. Approve Warrant List Dated December 27, 2024 in the amount of $72,183.41
4. Accept the Annual Approval and Signing of the City Council Code of Ethics
5. Accept the Resignation of Council Member Wolsheimer from the Finance Ad Hoc Committee and Appoint Council Member Shannon
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 #2, 4 and 5 on the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Councilmember Wolsheimer.
VOTE: Motion passed. (5-0-0)
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Wolsheimer to approve Item #3 on the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Councilmember Shannon.
VOTE: Motion passed. (4-0-1 Abstain: Mekechuk)
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
6. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Flock Safety Group for the Installation and Maintenance of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) providing Coverage to the City of Monte Sereno.
City Planner/Interim City Manager Perkins provided a report and answered questions from the Council.
Flock Safety Representative MacLeod provided a presentation and answered questions from the Council.
Flock Safety Representative Bright was available to assist with answering questions from the Council.
Captain Albin provided information and made herself available to assist with answering questions.
Discussion ensued.
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Public Comment
Former Mayor Allan
Resident Evans
With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Craig closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ellahie to continue this item to the next meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Mekechuk.
VOTE: Motion passed. (5-0-0)
Mayor Craig requested a short (5 minute) recess before proceeding with the meeting.
The Council agreed.
1. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the 2024 STEM Winners from the City of Monte Sereno
Mayor Craig recognized Elynn Pang and Disha Gupta as the 2024 STEM Winners from the City of Monte Sereno.
Each STEM Winner spoke about their project and received their recognition.
7. Introduction to Wireless Telecommunication Regulations Update Interim City Manager/City Planner Perkins provided a report and answered questions from the Council.
Representatives of M-Group were available to assist with answering 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.
Staff were provided with directions.
8. Discuss Selection of Meeting Date for Strategic Goal Setting Meeting Interim City Manager/City Planner 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.
Council unanimously selected March 18, 2025, as the meeting date for the strategic goal setting meeting.
9. Discuss and Provide Direction to Staff on the City Council Ad-Hoc Committees Interim City Manager/City Planner 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.
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10. Consider and Approve City Council Committee/Commission Assignments for Calendar Year 2025
Mayor Craig shared his proposed 2025 assignments.
Discussion ensued.
Mayor Craig opened the item for Public Comment. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Craig closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ellahie to Approve the City Council Committee/Commission Assignments for Calendar Year 2025 as presented by staff. Seconded by Councilmember Mekechuk.
VOTE: Motion passed. (5-0-0)
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REPORTS
Councilmember Mekechuk shared the Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee’s December meeting had been cancelled. Their next meeting is scheduled for January 16, 2025. The next meeting for both the Silicon Valley Storm Water Authority Board and West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority Board will be on February 6, 2025. Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority has a meeting tomorrow, but Councilmember Mekechuk will not be able to attend.
Councilmember Wolsheimer stated nothing to report.
Vice Mayor Ellahie stated nothing to report.
Councilmember Shannon stated nothing to report.
Mayor Craig stated nothing to report.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Interim City Manager/City Planner Perkins reported on another successful Coats, Cans and Toiletry Drive. These donations will be provided to West Valley Community Services. Interim City Manager/City Planner Perkins also shared that starting with this meeting’s agenda under Future Agenda Items, a tentative calendar will be included for the remainder of the calendar year. This item is intended for information, as items may move throughout the year as they are updated.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Shannon stated being happy to get her committee assignments and excited she’ll be working with Councilmember Mekechuk on the Finance Ad Hoc Committee and overall looking forward to having a great year.
Councilmember Mekechuk stated Captain Albin is a great addition to the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department. Councilmember Mekechuk found good participation from the community on the flock camera item. Councilmember Mekechuk lastly shared he will be in Sacramento, meeting with two senators and three assemblymembers as a citizen.
Mayor Craig inquired on the possibility of having just a couple of sentences that would highlight what is being talked about in future staff reports.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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ADJOURN
Mayor Craig adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:01 p.m.
Burton Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Gloisy Gonzalez-Langarica, City Clerk
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