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MONTE SERENO CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
3:00 p.m.
June 27, 2025
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
At 3:29 p.m., Mayor Craig called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Present – Chambers: Councilmember Shannon, Councilmember Mekechuk, Vice Mayor Ellahie and Mayor Craig
Present – Remote: None
Absent: None
Staff: City Clerk Gonzalez-Langarica, City Manager Perkins and City Attorney Powell
CONSENT CALENDAR (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Consideration of a Letter of Opposition to SB 79 (Wiener) Transit-Oriented Development
2. Consider Adoption of a Resolution to Determine the Number of Youth Commissioners for the 2025-2026 School Year
3. Approve Warrant List Dated June 25, 2025 in the Amount $54,795.48 Councilmember Mekechuk requested to pull Item #1.
Mayor Craig opened the Consent Calendar for Public Comment.
Public Comment:
• Former Mayor Lawler
With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Craig closed the Consent Calendar.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ellahie to approve Item #2 the Consent Calendar.
Seconded by Councilmember Shannon.
VOTE: Motion passed. (4-0-0)
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ellahie to approve Item #3 on the Consent Calendar.
Seconded by Councilmember Shannon.
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VOTE: Motion passed. (3-0-1 Abstain: Mekechuk)
1. Consideration of a Letter of Opposition to SB 79 (Wiener) Transit-Oriented Development Councilmember Mekechuk suggested neutral language on the letter of opposition.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ellahie to authorize the Mayor to send the proposal letter prepared by Councilmember of opposition to SB 79 (Wiener) to the appropriate legislators with the changes. Seconded by Councilmember Mekechuk.
VOTE: Motion passed. (4-0-0)
NEW BUSINESS
4. Interview and Appointment to Fill Vacant City Councilmember Seat Mayor Craig provided instructions as to how the interview process would be conducted following with how the Council will vote to determine the candidate who will become the next Councilmember.
Candidates:
• Michael Frangadakis
• Lon Allan
• Bob Lapcevic
• Arushi Saxena
Interviews ensued.
Mayor Craig opened the item for Public Comment. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Craig closed Public Comment.
Lon Allan was ranked number one.
MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Shannon to Appoint Lon Allan as Councilmember for the City of Monte Sereno. Seconded by Vice Mayor Ellahie.
VOTE: Motion passed. (3-0-1 Noes: Mekechuk)
ADJOURN
The meeting of the Special City Council Meeting adjourned at approximately 5:10 p.m.
Burton Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Gloisy Gonzalez-Langarica, City Clerk
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