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MONTE SERENO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m.
March 4, 2025
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
At approximately 7:02 p.m., Mayor Craig called the meeting to order.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Fire Chief Suwanna Kerdkaew lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present – Chambers: Councilmember Shannon, Councilmember Mekechuk, Councilmember Wolsheimer and Mayor Craig
Present – Remote: Vice Mayor Ellahie
Absent: None
Staff: City Clerk Gonzalez-Langarica, Interim City Manager/City Planner Perkins and City Attorney Powell
Staff – Remote: None
ORDERS OF THE DAY
Mayor Burton requested that item #4 under New Business be moved right after Presentations at tonight’s meeting.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Santa Clara County Fire Department Annual Presentation by SCCFD Assistant Chief Dennis Lollie.
NEW BUSINESS
4. Wildfire Safety Discussion with Santa Clara County Fire Department Interim City Manager/City Planner Perkins provided a report and answered questions from the Council.
Assistant Chief Dennis Lollie and Fire Chief Suwanna Kerdkaew assisted with answering questions from Council.
Weed Abatement Inspector with County of Santa Clara Consumer and Environmental Protection Agency, Madeline Wien, made herself available to assist with answering questions.
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Mayor Craig opened the item for Public Comment.
Public Comment
Former Mayor Allan
Resident Zeidler
Deputy Chief of Staff for County Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga Amy Newan Former Mayor Jackson
With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Craig closed Public Comment.
Informational only, no action required.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vice Mayor Ellahie shared West Valley Community Services is hosting its 14th annual Chefs of Compassion. This banquet will take place on March 28, 2025, at the Computer Science Museum.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
2. Approve the Minutes of the February 18, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
3. Approve Warrant List Dated February 25, 2025 in the amount $68,508.85 Councilmember Shannon shared notifying City Clerk Gonzalez-Langarica regarding some minor changes to reflect on the minutes.
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 #2 on the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Councilmember Wolsheimer.
VOTE: Motion passed. (5-0-0)
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Shannon to approve Item #3 on the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Mayor Craig.
VOTE: Motion passed. (4-0-1 Abstain: Mekechuk)
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REPORTS
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Lastly, he shared they have approved the financial statements that were adopted by the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Board of Directors.
Councilmember Shannon stated nothing to report.
Councilmember Wolsheimer stated nothing to report.
Vice Mayor Ellahie shared he submitted a letter that was posted with all the appointments that the Cities Association made in the last meeting. The Cities Association has also received a PRA request asking if anyone was contacted regarding the elections.
Mayor Craig stated nothing to report.
Interim City Manager/City Planner Perkins reported attending the West Valley Mayors & Managers meeting, where the discussion centered around cross training for emergencies to support each other during an event of different emergencies.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Wolsheimer stated that today’s meeting about fire safety was very good but expressed that there were very few people present, which worried him.
Councilmember Mekechuk stated he would like to see the City advertise the upcoming Wildfire Preparation training happening on April 22nd and May 3rd. Councilmember Mekechuk also shared that the Police Services Ad Hoc Committee met today, and will be having another meeting later this week. The Financial Systems Ad Hoc Committee is also moving along and will be reporting something very positive soon.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Interim City Manager/City Planner Perkins shared that the Peaceful Mountain newsletter is getting wrapped up and should be delivered to Monte Sereno residents early April. She also shared there is currently one unscheduled vacancy on the Site and Architectural Commission, and there is a special recruitment currently. Residents are welcome to reach out to the City Clerk with any questions about the application. Interim City Manager/City Planner Perkins shared that applications are now being accepted for the Community Based Organization Grants. The deadline to submit is May 1st to be considered by the Council at the May 20th City Council meeting. Lastly, she shared that the General Plan Update is currently being worked on.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
5. A copy of the Tentative 2025 Council Meeting Calendar was included on the agenda.
ADJOURN
Mayor Craig adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:09 p.m.
Burton Craig, Mayor
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Gloisy Gonzalez-Langarica, City Clerk
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