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MONTE SERENO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m.
February 18, 2025
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
At approximately 7:02 p.m., Mayor Craig called the meeting to order.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Council lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present – Chambers: Councilmember Shannon, Councilmember Mekechuk and Mayor Craig
Present – Remote: Councilmember Wolsheimer
Absent: Vice Mayor Ellahie
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
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve the Minutes of the February 4, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Docusign Envelope ID: CF8AA6BC-539D-4346-9105-3338BFED77F0 $47688ed40765$910B85DCA9FC4D258E42B7049B02393D.docx Page 2
2. Approve Warrant List Dated February 10, 2025 in the amount $69,512.02 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 Item #1 on the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Councilmember Shannon.
VOTE: Motion passed. (4-0-1 Absent: Ellahie)
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Shannon to approve Item #2 on the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Mayor Craig.
VOTE: Motion passed. (3-0-1-1 Abstain: Mekechuk, Absent: Ellahie)
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
3. Receive Information Regarding the CalPERS Unfunded Pension Liabilities Interim City Manager/City Planner Perkins provided a report and answered questions from the Council.
Financial Consultant Drew Corbett provided more information about how the pension rates of the unfunded pension liability rates are determined.
Discussion ensued.
Mayor Craig opened the item for Public Comment. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Craig closed Public Comment.
Informational only, no action required.
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REPORTS
Councilmember Shannon reported she attended her first Silicon Valley Clean Energy meeting. One of the highlights of the meeting was the situation at Moss Landing, when a battery caught fire; they wanted to inform people about details of the battery and circumstances of the fire. Overall, they wanted to alleviate fears that Silicon Valley Clean Energy only has a few of these batteries and they are stored in a different way and if there should be any concerns. A presentation was also given during this meeting called Program Impact Summary that talked about what Silicon Valley Clean Energy is doing. Lastly, she shared the board voted on the Committees and by unanimous approval, Councilmember Mekechuk approved for the SVCE Legislative and Audit Committees.
Councilmember Wolsheimer stated nothing to report.
Councilmember Mekechuk reported he attended the Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee where they discussed a vehicle traffic mile mitigation program recommendation to the board and Measure B funds. Councilmember Mekechuk shared there are opportunities for the City of Monte Sereno to apply for grants. Councilmember Mekechuk shared Silicon Valley Stormwater Authority Board and West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority Board met last week and he was selected as Chair of West Valley Solid Waste Management Docusign Envelope ID: CF8AA6BC-539D-4346-9105-3338BFED77F0 $47688ed40765$910B85DCA9FC4D258E42B7049B02393D.docx Page 3 Authority Board. Councilmember Mekechuk also shared he is participating in the Audit Committee for the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority, and the next meeting will be on Friday, February 28, 2025. Lastly, Councilmember Mekechuk shared that the Finance Ad Hoc Committee has been actively working and will be reporting in the near future.
Mayor Craig stated nothing to report.
4. List of Individuals Selected by the Cities Association for Various Boards was included onto the agenda per Vice Mayor Ellahie’s request.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Shannon shared that she received an email about Senator Josh Becker doing a Town Hall meeting about fire preparedness. Councilmember Shannon expressed her happiness to hear and see that action is being taken by the state.
Councilmember Wolsheimer shared he has attended several community meetings regarding fire safety and believes the only thing that will make a difference is having the chainsaws and wood chips come out.
Mayor Craig spoke on the State Bill AB 2635 and encourages everyone to write to your state representatives.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Interim City Manager/City Planner Perkins did a friendly reminder that at the next City Council meeting, Tuesday, March 4, 2025, representatives from the Santa Clara County Fire Department will be attending to conduct their semiannual report but also will be here for an additional presentation and discussion on fire safety requirements. Interim City Manager/City Planner Perkins also shared that a notice from PG&E was received, announcing that next week on Thursday, February 27th, the power at City Hall will be turned off, half an hour in the morning, then again in the afternoon, for a power pole replacement.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
5. A copy of the Council Tentative Council Meeting Calendar 2025 was included on the agenda.
Mayor Burton 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 8:15 p.m.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9: (2 potential cases)
Staff Present: Interim City Manager/City Planner Perkins, City Attorney Powell, Legal Counsel
7. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager/Interim City Manager
Staff Present: Interim City Manager/City Planner Perkins, City Attorney Powell
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened to Open Session at approximately 9:37 p.m. with Mayor Craig, Councilmember Mekechuk and Councilmember Shannon.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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ADJOURN
Mayor Craig adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:38 p.m.
Burton Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Gloisy Gonzalez-Langarica, City Clerk
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