Agenda — Monte Sereno City Council, January 20, 2026

AGENDA
City of Monte Sereno
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
City Council
7:00 PM
Monte Sereno City Council Chambers - 18041 Saratoga -
Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, Ca 95030

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CALL TO ORDER

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ORDERS OF THE DAY
The Mayor, or a majority of the Council by vote, may change the order of business, except for public hearings on the agenda for a set time.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to 2025 STEM Winner from the City of Monte Sereno

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Persons wishing to address the Council on any matter of City business not listed on the agenda may do so at this time. Each speaker will normally be allotted three minutes, subject to the Mayor or a majority of the Council’s ability to limit the amount of time allocated to speakers based on the number of speakers and the need for expedient administration of City business in light of the number and length of items on the agenda.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Copies of communications have been provided to Council for review prior to this meeting. Council Members desiring to read or discuss any written communication may do so at this time. No action may be taken except to place a particular item on a future agenda for Council consideration.

CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that all items listed below be acted on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action is required by a Councilmember. One public comment period will be provided, although speakers speaking on more than one item may be allocated additional time by the Mayor or a majority of the Council.

2. Approve the Minutes of the January 6, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
Staff recommends approval of the Minutes of the January 6, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
Staff Report -SR-22-148 - Pdf
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3. Authorize the City Manager to Establish Automated Payments for City Hall Utility Bills
Staff recommends that the City Council consider authorizing the City Manager to make automated payments for the City Hall utility bills and no longer include these payments in the Warrant List which is approved by the City Council.

Staff Report - SR-26-006 - Pdf
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4. Approve Warrant List Dated January 20, 2026 in the Amount of $347,346.49
Staff recommends the City Council approve the Warrant List.

Staff Report - SR-26-008 - Pdf
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5. Consider Establishment of and Appointment to the Monte Sereno City Council Financial Implementation Support and Audit Support Ad Hoc Committee
Staff recommends the City Council consider creation of the Financial Implementation Support and Audit Support Ad Hoc Committee and appoint Council Members Mekechuk and Shannon to the Committee.

Staff Report - SR-26-009 - Pdf
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PUBLIC HEARINGS

6. Application 2025-3089 for a Variance application for reduced rear yard setback of 25 feet where 30 feet is required at 18113 Bancroft Avenue. (CEQA: Exempt, Guidelines sections 15302, 15303)
Staff recommends that the City Council deny the Variance for a reduced rear yard setback.

Staff Report - SR-26-010 - Pdf
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

7. Consideration of Three Applications and Appointment to Fill One Alternate Representative Vacancy on the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board
Staff recommends the City Council consider the applicants who applied for the alternate representative and appoint one applicant to the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board.

Staff Report - SR-26-003 - Pdf
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8. Consider and Accept the City Manager's Quarterly Report Covering October 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025
Staff recommends that the City Council consider and accept the City Manager's report
Staff Report - SR-26-007 - Pdf
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COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REPORTS
This time is set aside to allow Councilmembers serving on Council committees or appointed by the City to serve on the boards, commissions or committees of other agencies to present a verbal report on the activities of the respective boards, commissions or committees on which they serve. No discussion or action may be taken other than to place the matter on a future agenda.

Toren
Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority
Cities Association – Board of Directors
Cities Association – Legislative Action Committee

Mekechuk

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Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee West Valley Stormwater Authority
West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority Board
Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority
Santa Clara County Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission Craig
Monte Sereno Youth Commission
Santa Clara County Library JPA
Shannon
Santa Clara Valley Water Commission
West Valley Sanitation District Board
Cities Association - Cities Selection Committee
Allan
Association of Bay Area Governments
League of California Cities Peninsula Division
West Valley Mayors & Managers
Mayors of Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County Mayors Group

COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
This time is set aside to allow Councilmembers to make brief announcements or reports on the Councilmember’s own activities. No discussion or action may be taken other than to place the matter on a future agenda.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
This time is set aside to allow Councilmembers to make a specific request for an item to be placed on a future agenda. No discussion or other action may be taken.

9. Council Tentative Council Meeting Calendar 2026 58 - 62

ADJOURN
* All items on the agenda are subject to action/or change by the City Council In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk (408) 354-7635. If requested of the City Clerk, agendas and documents in the agenda packet can be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability.

Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II]

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STAFF REPORT
Meeting: City Council - Jan 20 2026
Agenda Heading: CONSENT CALENDAR
Staff Contact: Gloisy Gonzalez-Langarica, City Clerk
Department: City Clerk
Title: Approve the Minutes of the January 6, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Recommendation(s):

Staff recommends approval of the Minutes of the January 6, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
Fiscal Impact:

There are no unbudgeted fiscal impacts with this agenda item.

Public Noticing:

The City Council’s agenda was posted at City Hall and the agenda and this report appear on the City’s website.

Attachments:
01-06-26 Regular Meeting Minutes DRAFT

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MONTE SERENO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m.

January 6, 2026

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
At approximately 7:02 p.m., Mayor Allan called the meeting to order.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL
Present – Chambers: Councilmember Toren, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember Mekechuk, Vice Mayor Shannon and Mayor Allan
Present – Remote: None

Absent: None
Staff: City Clerk Gonzalez-Langarica, City Manager Perkins and City Attorney Powell
Staff – Remote: None

ORDERS OF THE DAY
None.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.

PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to 2025 STEM Winner from the City of Monte Sereno City Clerk Gonzalez-Langarica informed the City Council that the 2025 STEM winner was unable to attend today’s meeting.

2. West Valley Recycles Presentation
West Valley Recycles Outreach Manager Weslie McConkey provided a presentation on the hauling and handling of organic, recycled and landfill materials.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

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None.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.

CONSENT CALENDAR (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)

3. Approve the Minutes of the December 16, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting

4. Approve Warrant List Dated January 6, 2026 in the Amount of $229,720.58

5. Adopt a Resolution Accepting Funds from the California Supplemental Law Enforcement Service Fund (SLESF) and remitting the funds to the Town of Los Gatos for various technology upgrades and specialized equipment.

6. Accept the Annual Approval and Signing of the City Council Code of Ethics Mayor Allan opened the Consent Calendar for Public Comment. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Allan closed Public Comment.

MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Mekechuk to approve the Consent Calendar.

Seconded by Councilmember Craig.

VOTE: Motion passed. (5-0-0)

PUBLIC HEARING
None.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.

NEW BUSINESS

7. Consideration to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with CliffordMoss, LLC for Consulting Services for a Potential Police Services Parcel Tax Including Public Opinion Polling, Public Outreach, and a Prop 218 Compliant Ballot Measure for an amount not to exceed $84,850 Plus a 10% Contingency for Program Costs.

City Manager Perkins provided a staff report and answered questions from the Council.

Discussion ensued.

Mayor Allan opened the item for Public Comment. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Allan closed Public Comment.

MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Toren to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with CliffordMoss, LLC for Consulting Services for a Potential Police Services Parcel Tax Including Public Opinion Polling, Public Outreach, and a Prop 218 Compliant Ballot Measure for an amount not to exceed $84,850 Plus a 10% Contingency for Program Costs. Seconded by Vice Mayor Shannon.

VOTE: Motion passed. (5-0-0)

8. Discuss and Provide Direction to Staff on the City Council Ad-Hoc Committees for 2026

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City Manager Perkins provided a staff 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 Burton to create a new Financial Ad Hoc Committee to work with the City Manager to complete the finance module implementation and assist the City Manager through the audit with a set 3- month limit. Seconded by Councilmember Toren.

VOTE: Motion passed. (5-0-0)

9. Discuss Selection of Meeting Date for Strategic Goal Setting Meeting.

City Manager Perkins provided a staff report and answered questions from the Council.

Discussion ensued.

Mayor Allan opened the item for Public Comment. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Allan closed Public Comment.

MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Craig to select March 17, 2026, as the meeting date for the strategic goal setting meeting, unless it’s deemed necessary to have it on the first meeting in April. Seconded by Councilmember Toren.

VOTE: Motion passed. (5-0-0)

COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REPORTS
Councilmember Mekechuk shared that December’s meeting for the Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee was canceled and its next meeting is scheduled for next week. Both West Valley Stormwater Authority and West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority Board have a meeting coming up next month. Councilmember Mekechuk shared he is working on having the given presentation by West Valley Recycles scalable so that it can go to the other three jurisdictions in West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority. Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority and Santa Clara County Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission have meetings next week.

Councilmember Craig stated nothing to report.

Vice Mayor Shannon stated nothing to report.

Councilmember Toren stated nothing to report.

Mayor Allan stated nothing to report.

COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Vice Mayor Shannon expressed excitement and was looking forward to this new year.

Mayor Allan stated that there is a lot of talent and horsepower on this council that he is looking forward to this new year. He shared that he and his wife Mary enjoyed having everyone who was able to attend their holiday party.

Councilmember Craig thanked Mayor Allan for an excellent holiday party. He, too, is looking forward to a great 2026.

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Councilmember Mekechuk shared that former Mayor Pamela Bancroft passed away on the 26th of November and her services were on December 13th. Councilmember Mekechuk shared that Former Mayor Bancroft was part of Seniors of Distinction and a board member of the Terrace of Los Gatos.

Councilmember Mekechuk expressed his condolences.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Perkins shared the city, is receiving applications from Monte Sereno residents who are interested in applying to fill the alternate position for the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority. The Application notice was opened last week and the deadline to submit their application is Monday, January 12th, to be brought to Council at the January 20th Council meeting for consideration and appointment. City Manager Perkins expressed she was happy to report that the new City Engineer, Micheal Weisz, will be starting full time tomorrow.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

10. A copy of the Tentative 2026 Council Meeting Calendar was included on the agenda.

Councilmember Mekechuk would like to see a policy on what goes on and what doesn’t go on a warrant list at a future meeting. The second item he would like to see go on to a future meeting would be regarding the ballot measure timeline and plan.

ADJOURN
Mayor Allan adjourned the meeting in memory of Former Mayor Pamela Bancroft at approximately 8:49 p.m.

Lionel M. Allan, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Gloisy Gonzalez-Langarica, City Clerk

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STAFF REPORT
Meeting: City Council - Jan 20 2026
Agenda Heading: CONSENT CALENDAR
Staff Contact: Diana Perkins, City Manager
Department: City Manager
Title: Authorize the City Manager to Establish Automated Payments for City Hall Utility Bills
Recommendation(s):

Staff recommends that the City Council consider authorizing the City Manager to make automated payments for the City Hall utility bills and no longer include these payments in the Warrant List which is approved by the City Council.

Background Information:

The City of Monte Sereno presents all checks to the City Council on the Warrant List for Council approval before the checks are payments are made. The payments made by the City are mainly for recurring utilities for City facilities and for consulting/professional services which have approved agreements. Most local jurisdictions authorize the City Manager to make the payments and inform the Council of payments made by providing a list of payments as an informational item on the Council agenda.

While the Council authorization process in Monte Sereno is unique, it has been the City’s historical practice and any change to that practice would require approval by the City Council.

Analysis:

The recurring utility bills that could be paid through an automated process are the following:
 PG&E – City Hall (three separate bills are received monthly for the City Hall building, the auxiliary building, and street lights)
 PG&E – Rose Avenue Lighting District
 PG&E – Loma Serena Lighting District
 Comcast Communications
 Frontier Communications
 San Jose Water Company
Automating the payment for these recurring utility bills would reduce the number of checks issued which would result in some staff time savings. By automating these payments, the Council would not have an opportunity to review these utility payments before each would be

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made. Also, it would avoid potential late payments for these bills which may happen when Council meetings are canceled and the Council does not have an opportunity to approve a Warrant List.

California Environmental Quality Act:

The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4) in that it is a fiscal activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potential significant impact on the environment.

Fiscal Impact:

No fiscal impact is anticipated with transferring to automated payments for utility bills.

Public Noticing:

The City of Monte Sereno's Council meeting agenda was posted on the bulletin board outside of Monte Sereno's City Hall and the agenda with this staff report can be accessed on the City of Monte Sereno's website located at www.montesereno.org.

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STAFF REPORT
Meeting: City Council - Jan 20 2026
Agenda Heading: CONSENT CALENDAR
Staff Contact: Diana Perkins, City Manager
Department: City Manager
Title: Approve Warrant List Dated January 20, 2026 in the Amount of $347,346.49
Recommendation(s):

Staff recommends the City Council approve the Warrant List.

Background Information:

The Warrant List includes payments to be made to vendors for goods and services procured by the City. The attached report lists each payment to be made by vendor, amount, and by accounting fund.

The last check item, on page 2, is the payment for the City’s US Bank Visa card. Pages 4 and 5 of the attachment includes the detailed list of transactions included in the Visa card statement.

California Environmental Quality Act:

Public Noticing:

Attachments:

1. Warrant List January 20, 2026

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1/15/2026 10:06:51 AM ***The payables contained in this report are in an open packet, and have not posted to the General Ledger*** Page 1 of 3 Warrant List 01/06/2026
City of Monte Sereno, CA By Vendor Name
APPKT00047
Vendor Name Description (Payable) (None) Post Date (None) Amount Vendor: AIM Engineering Consultants Inc
AIM Engineering Consultants I…10/05/25-01/07/2026 Enginee… 01/08/2026 38,300.00 Vendor AIM Engineering Consultants Inc Total: 38,300.00 Vendor: Alana Consulting, LLC
Alana Consulting, LLC 12/1/2025-12/28/2025 Buildi… 01/04/2026 13,570.00 Vendor Alana Consulting, LLC Total: 13,570.00
Vendor: Association of Bay Area Governments
Association of Bay Area Gover…01/01/2026 FY26 Levelized Na… 01/01/2026 389.88 Vendor Association of Bay Area Governments Total: 389.88 Vendor: Bay Alarm
Bay Alarm 02/1/2026-04/30/2026 Moni… 01/04/2026 1,372.14 Vendor Bay Alarm Total: 1,372.14
Vendor: BMI Imaging Systems
BMI Imaging Systems 12/31/2025 Web Hosting 12/15/2025 225.00 Vendor BMI Imaging Systems Total: 225.00
Vendor: California Building Standards Comm.

California Building Standards … 10/1/2025-12/31/2025 BSARF… 12/31/2025 369.90 Vendor California Building Standards Comm. Total: 369.90 Vendor: Comcast
Comcast City Hall Internet Service 01/0… 01/01/2026 201.67 Vendor Comcast Total: 201.67
Vendor: Crystal Springs Water
Crystal Springs Water 12/01/2025-12/31/2025 City … 12/31/2025 8.00 Vendor Crystal Springs Water Total: 8.00
Vendor: CSG Consultants, Inc
CSG Consultants, Inc 11/29/2025-12/26/25 Building… 01/12/2026 5,062.50 Vendor CSG Consultants, Inc Total: 5,062.50
Vendor: Department of Conservation
Department of Conservation 10/1/2025-12/31/2025 Strong… 12/31/2025 947.66 Vendor Department of Conservation Total: 947.66
Vendor: Dicar Networks, Inc.

Dicar Networks, Inc. IT Monthly Managed Services 01/01/2026 140.00 Dicar Networks, Inc. IT Monthly Managed Services 01/01/2026 641.00 Dicar Networks, Inc. IT Monthly Managed Services 01/01/2026 1,050.00 Dicar Networks, Inc. IT Monthly Managed Services 01/01/2026 2,150.00 Dicar Networks, Inc. IT Monthly Managed Services 01/01/2026 270.00 Dicar Networks, Inc. IT Monthly Managed Services 01/01/2026 50.00 Vendor Dicar Networks, Inc. Total: 4,301.00
Vendor: Donald C. Wimberly
Donald C. Wimberly 12/1/2025-01/04/2026 Engin… 01/04/2026 3,900.00 Vendor Donald C. Wimberly Total: 3,900.00
Vendor: Frontier Communications
Frontier Communications City Hall phone Service 12/19… 12/19/2025 138.54 Frontier Communications City Hall Phone Services 12/28… 12/28/2025 104.64 Vendor Frontier Communications Total: 243.18
Vendor: Heidi's Commercial Cleaning
Heidi's Commercial Cleaning City Hall Cleaning Services Jan… 12/01/2025 750.00 Heidi's Commercial Cleaning Dec 2025 City Hall carpet clean… 12/31/2025 250.00 Vendor Heidi's Commercial Cleaning Total: 1,000.00

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Warrant List 01/06/2026 Packet: APPKT00047
1/15/2026 10:06:51 AM ***The payables contained in this report are in an open packet, and have not posted to the General Ledger*** Page 2 of 3 Vendor Name Description (Payable) (None) Post Date (None) Amount Vendor: Hillview Design Print Media
Hillview Design Print Media 12/30/25 Gold foil Stem Certif… 01/12/2026 25.80 Hillview Design Print Media 01/06/26 Business Cards- Lon… 01/06/2026 399.58 Hillview Design Print Media 12/30/25 Gold foil Stem Certif… 12/30/2025 42.55 Vendor Hillview Design Print Media Total: 467.93
Vendor: League of California Cities
League of California Cities 01/2026 Membership for FY … 01/14/2026 3,045.00 Vendor League of California Cities Total: 3,045.00
Vendor: Logan & Powell, LLP
Logan & Powell, LLP 12/1/2025-12/31/2025 Attor… 01/05/2026 15,712.20 Logan & Powell, LLP 12/4/25-12/09/25 Attorney Se… 01/05/2026 2,035.50 Logan & Powell, LLP 12/29/2025 Attorney Services 01/05/2026 560.50 Vendor Logan & Powell, LLP Total: 18,308.20
Vendor: Maze & Associates
Maze & Associates Dec 2025 Audit of Basic Finan… 12/15/2025 30,000.00 Vendor Maze & Associates Total: 30,000.00
Vendor: M-Group
M-Group 12/1/25-12/31/25 Planning C… 01/14/2026 10,410.00 Vendor M-Group Total: 10,410.00
Vendor: Pacific Gas & Electric
Pacific Gas & Electric City Hall Electric Service 11/14… 12/19/2025 431.56 Pacific Gas & Electric City Hall Electric Service 11/14… 12/19/2025 103.23 Vendor Pacific Gas & Electric Total: 534.79
Vendor: Porter Capital Corporation
Porter Capital Corporation 01/05/2026-01/11/2026 Acco… 01/12/2026 3,250.00 Porter Capital Corporation 12/29/2025 -01/04/2026 Acc… 01/05/2026 2,450.00 Porter Capital Corporation 12/2025-12/14/2025 Account… 12/16/2025 3,150.00 Porter Capital Corporation 11/17/2025-11/23/2025 Acco… 12/02/2025 200.00 Porter Capital Corporation 12/1/2025-12/7/2025 Account… 12/09/2025 1,450.00 Vendor Porter Capital Corporation Total: 10,500.00
Vendor: State Compensation Ins Fund
State Compensation Ins Fund 01/01/2026-01/01/2026 Wor… 01/01/2026 1,197.75 Vendor State Compensation Ins Fund Total: 1,197.75
Vendor: Town of Los Gatos Finance Department
Town of Los Gatos Finance De… FY 23/24 and FY 24/25 cops G… 01/13/2026 196,200.07 Vendor Town of Los Gatos Finance Department Total: 196,200.07 Vendor: Tyler Technologies
Tyler Technologies Financial Management Data C… 12/22/2025 3,000.00 Vendor Tyler Technologies Total: 3,000.00
Vendor: US BANK
US BANK 12/26/2025 Credit Card State… 12/26/2025 3,791.82 Vendor US BANK Total: 3,791.82
Grand Total: 347,346.49

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Warrant List 01/06/2026 Packet: APPKT00047
1/15/2026 10:06:51 AM ***The payables contained in this report are in an open packet, and have not posted to the General Ledger*** Page 3 of 3 Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Expense Amount
100 - General Fund 151,043.19
200 - Law Enforcement Fund 196,200.07
240 - Rose Andrews Street Lighting Fund 103.23
Grand Total: 347,346.49
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Expense Amount
100-000-6030 Workers Comp Insurance 1,197.75
100-000-6330 Remit Strong Motion Inst… 947.66
100-000-6345 Supplies 467.93
100-000-6395 Remit SB 1473 Fees to St… 369.90
100-200-6318 Memberships and Assoc… 3,045.00
100-210-6201 Legal - City Attorney 15,712.20
100-210-6205 Legal - Special Projects 2,596.00
100-230-6322 Web Site Hosting 225.00
100-230-6325 Network Cybersecurity 781.00
100-230-6337 IT Managed Services 3,200.00
100-230-6681 SBITA – Variable Paymen… 320.00
100-230-6781 SBITA – Preliminary/Ong… 3,000.00
100-400-4651 Credit Card Rebates - US… 3,791.82
100-400-6070 Supplemental Services 10,500.00
100-400-6220 External Audit 30,000.00
100-500-6070 Supplemental Services 10,410.00
100-510-6070 Supplemental Services 18,632.50
100-600-6070 Supplemental Services 42,200.00
100-800-6125 Cleaning Services 1,000.00
100-800-6128 Refreshments 8.00
100-800-6370 Utilities, Electricity 431.56
100-800-6371 Utilities, Natural Gas 389.88
100-800-6373 Utilities, Telecommunica… 444.85
100-800-6378 Alarm and Security Servi… 1,372.14
200-700-6171 COPS Grant - Disburse 196,200.07
240-000-6370 Utilities, Electricity 103.23
Grand Total: 347,346.49
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Expense Amount
**None** 347,346.49
Grand Total: 347,346.49

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1/15/2026 10:10:28 AM Page 1 of 2
Expense Approval Register
City of Monte Sereno, CA Packet: APPKT00048 - 12/26/2025 Credit card Statement Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Amount Fund: 100 - General Fund
Amazon 11-26-2025-A 11/26/2025 11/26/2025 Office Supplies 100-000-6346 -51.06 Amazon 11-26-2025-A 11/26/2025 11/26/2025 Office Supplies 100-800-6345 68.92 Amazon 11-26-2025 11/27/2025 11/27/2025 Office Supplies 100-800-6345 32.06 Zoom Communications 11-27-2025 11/27/2025 11/26/2025 Zoom Monthly S… 100-000-6321 98.97 Constant Contact 11-29-2025 11/29/2025 11/29/2025 Software Month… 100-000-6321 99.00 Brooks San Jose 12-01-2025 12/01/2025 City Hall Monthly Pest Contro… 100-000-6346 69.00 EJ Home Services 12-11-2025 12/11/2025 12/11/2025 City Hall toilet R… 100-000-6346 1,130.00 Liquid Web 12-11-2025 12/11/2025 Dec 2025 Monthly Services … 100-230-6322 300.72 Liquid Web 12-16-2025 12/16/2025 Dec 2025 Web Hosting Servi… 100-230-6322 58.61 EJ Home Services 12-17-2025 12/16/2025 12/16/2025 City Hall bathro… 100-000-6346 298.00 Digium Cloud Services 12-18-2025 12/18/2025 12/18/2025 Digium Cloud M… 100-000-6321 318.81 Amazon 12-18-2025 12/18/2025 12/18/2025 Office supplies 100-800-6345 31.05 Courtyard By Marriot 12-19-2025 12/18/2025 10/08/2025-10/10/2025 Dest… 100-100-6364 50.00 Amazon 12-19-2025 12/19/2025 12/19/2025 Office Supplies 100-000-6346 90.17 Willow Street Pizza 12-02-2025 12/02/2025 12/02/2025 Welcome Lunch … 100-000-6346 234.22 BLUEBEAM 12-23-2025 12/22/2025 Dec 2025 BlueBeam Monthly… 100-000-6321 130.00 Gaeta's Flowers 12-23-2025 12/23/2025 12/23/2025 Condolence Flo… 100-000-6346 88.60 UpCodes 12-04-2025 12/04/2025 Annual-Premium membership 100-000-6321 468.00 Cities Assn of Santa Clara Co… 12-05-2025 12/05/2025 Membership for Ken T for el… 100-200-6318 75.00 FedEx 12-05-2025 12/05/2025 12/5/2025 Print Order 100-800-6347 171.75 ICC Peninsula 12-08-2025 12/08/2025 2026 Annual Membership Ali… 100-200-6318 30.00 Fund 100 - General Fund Total: 3,791.82
Grand Total: 3,791.82

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Expense Approval Register Packet: APPKT00048 - 12/26/2025 Credit card Statement 1/15/2026 10:10:28 AM Page 2 of 2
Fund Summary
Fund Expense Amount
100 - General Fund 3,791.82
Grand Total: 3,791.82
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Expense Amount
100-000-6321 Computer Software 1,114.78
100-000-6346 Office General Expense 1,858.93
100-100-6364 Travel Expenses, Out of … 50.00
100-200-6318 Memberships and Assoc… 105.00
100-230-6322 Web Site Hosting 359.33
100-800-6345 Office Supplies 132.03
100-800-6347 Postage, Delivery and Sh… 171.75
Grand Total: 3,791.82
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Expense Amount
**None** 3,791.82
Grand Total: 3,791.82

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STAFF REPORT
Meeting: City Council - Jan 20 2026
Agenda Heading: CONSENT CALENDAR
Staff Contact: Diana Perkins, City Manager
Department: City Manager
Title: Consider Establishment of and Appointment to the Monte Sereno City Council Financial Implementation Support and Audit Support Ad Hoc Committee
Recommendation(s):

Staff recommends the City Council consider creation of the Financial Implementation Support and Audit Support Ad Hoc Committee and appoint Council Members Mekechuk and Shannon to the Committee.

Background Information:

The City Council of Monte Sereno utilizes ad-hoc committees as subcommittees of the City Council for special assignments and to complete work tasks on projects which are later presented to the full Council for consideration. Ad-hoc committee assignments are for one-year terms and expire automatically. While ad-hoc committees are not subject to Brown Act requirements regarding agendas and open meetings, any permanent or standing committees created by the City Council are subject to such requirements, even if less than a quorum of the Council sits on such committees. Thus, ad hoc committees should be limited in scope and duration of no more than one year.

At the January 6, 2026 City Council meeting, the Council directed staff to prepare a resolution to establish an ad hoc committee to assist with specific Finance Department issues and that Council members Mekechuk and Shannon would be appointed to the Committee. The draft resolution is attached to this report.

California Environmental Quality Act:

Public Noticing:

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Attachments:

1. Draft Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. 25-###

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTE SERENO

ESTABLISHING THE FINANCIAL IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT AND AUDIT

SUPPORT AD HOC COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Monte Sereno (“City Council”) may establish project specific subcommittees to address an explicit purpose or need; and WHEREAS, project specific subcommittees are of a limited duration and should be active for no more than one year; and
WHEREAS, the City is in the process of implementing the financial module of the Tyler ERP Pro 10 financial system; and
WHEREAS, to complete the implementation, the City could benefit from the oversight of an ad hoc committee to insure the implementation is completed; and WHEREAS, the City is currently in the process of working with the City auditor to prepare the 2025 audit which will include information from the financial module of the Tyler ERP Pro 10 financial system; and
WHEREAS, to insure consistency and accuracy in preparing the audit based on the information in the financial module, the City could benefit from the oversight of an ad hoc committee working at the request of the City Manager.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council hereby establishes the Financial Implementation Support and Audit Support Ad Hoc Committee to accomplish the following within the next 90 days:
• As requested, assist the City Manager with final implementation of the financial module in Tyler by providing her with feedback on pending entries. In addition, the City Manager may request additional assistance to complete the final implementation of the financial module. All communication with Tyler and/or the City’s financial consultant shall be through the City Manager.
• Review the draft audit with the City Manager to suggest any necessary changes and to provide information as requested by the City Manager to complete the audit. All communication with the auditors shall be through the City Manager.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby appoints Vice Mayor Shannon and Council Member Mekechuk to serve on the Financial Implementation Support and Audit Support Ad Hoc Committee

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Financial Implementation Support and Audit Support Ad Hoc Committee shall terminate on April 20, 2026.

REGULARLY ADOPTED AND PASSED this 20th day of January 2026, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
______________________________
BY: Lionel M. Allan, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Gloisy Gonzalez-Langarica, City Clerk

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STAFF REPORT
Meeting: City Council - Jan 20 2026
Agenda Heading: PUBLIC HEARINGS
Staff Contact: Diana Perkins, City Manager
Department: City Manager
Title: Application 2025-3089 for a Variance application for reduced rear yard setback of 25 feet where 30 feet is required at 18113 Bancroft Avenue. (CEQA: Exempt, Guidelines sections 15302, 15303)
Recommendation(s):

Staff recommends that the City Council deny the Variance for a reduced rear yard setback.

Background Information:

The property owner is proposing a 225 square foot single-story addition tot he house at 18113 Bancroft Avenue. As the addition is less than 750 square feet, no Site Development Permit is required. However, the applicant has submitted an application for a Variance to allow a rear yard setback of 25 feet where 30 feet is required.

The Site and Architectural Commission reviewed this application at their January 7, 2026 meeting. The Commission voted to recommend the City Council deny the application with a 4- 0-1 vote with Commission Lapcevic recusing himself.

Analysis:

Existing Legal Non-Conforming Rear Yard Setback
The existing house was constructed in 1966 according to Santa Clara County Assessor’s Office. At that time, the required rear yard setback for this lot in the R-1-44 zoning district was 25 feet, which is the existing setback of the main house. In the mid-1980s the zoning code standards were modified to require a minimum 30-foot rear setback for the R-1-44 zoning district.

Monte Sereno Municipal Code 10.07.010 states:
“No non-conforming structure and/or use shall be increased or enlarged, nor shall any such non-conforming structure and/or use be extended to occupy a greater land area or floor area than that occupied by such non-conforming structure and/or use at the time of the adoption of this Chapter except as otherwise provided in this Chapter.”

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While the existing house with the non-conforming setback may remain, the non-conforming condition (the rear setback) cannot be enlarged or extended to occupy additional floor area.

The proposed addition would increase the non-conformity by increasing the floor area that does not conform to the current zoning standards.

Variance
This application is requesting a Variance to allow an addition to be constructed that aligns with the back wall of the house, which would provide a 25-foot rear yard setback where 30 feet is required. The proposed addition would bump-out the existing side wall of the house by approximately 6 feet, which would add approximately 175 square feet to this portion of the house. The portion of the proposed addition which would encroach into the rear yard setback is approximately 30 square feet.

The applicant has submitted a letter of support from the adjacent property owner nearest the proposed addition (attachment 2).

A Variance is intended to address practical difficulties of the lot characteristics which result in unnecessary hardships, or result in inconsistencies with the general purposes of the zoning district, which may occur through the strict application of standard zoning requirements due to a unique circumstance of the lot.

In order to grant a Variance, the Monte Sereno Municipal Code section 10.10.020 and the California Government Code section 65906 require specific findings to be made. Staff is not able to make the required findings for the Variance and recommends denial of the Variance.

Following are the required findings with the staff comments in italics:
a. Variances from the terms of the zoning ordinances shall be granted only when, because of special circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of the zoning ordinance deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification.

Special circumstances are not applicable to this property as it is of similar size and topography as other lots in the vicinity. While the lot does have a unique shape, the shape does not deprive the lot of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity as the floor area of the proposed addition can be accommodated in a different configuration while also meeting the required development standards.

Although the existing house has a legal non-conforming condition where the existing rear yard setback is 25 feet where 30 feet is required, the addition could be redesigned to meet the setbacks requirements and provide the same additional floor area as proposed.
b. Any variance granted shall be subject to such conditions as will assure that the adjustment thereby authorized shall not constitute a grant of special privileges

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inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone in which such property is situated.

The granting of this variance would result in a special privilege for the property not enjoyed by other properties as it would enable this property to have a reduced rear yard setback, which is not approved for other lots in the vicinity. c. A variance shall not be granted for a parcel of property which authorizes a use or activity which is not otherwise expressly authorized by the zone regulation governing the parcel of property. The provisions of this section shall not apply to conditional use permits.

The variance does not affect the existing use of the property as a single-family house within a single-family zoning district.

California Environmental Quality Act:

This project is categorically exempt from CEQA per CEQA Guidelines section 15302 – Replacement or Reconstruction (Class 2) and section 15303 – New Construction (Class 3).

None of the exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption, as identified in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2, applies to this project:
 The project is not located in a sensitive environment such that the project may impact an officially mapped and designated environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern;
 The cumulative effect of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time, is not likely to be significant, in light of the permitted zoning;  The project does not have a significant environmental impact due to unusual circumstances, in that the project is not unusual in light of the scope of similar permitted projects within the zoning district;
 The project will not damage scenic resources (i.e. trees, historic buildings, or rock outcroppings) within an officially designated state scenic highway;  The project is not located on a listed hazardous waste site; or  The project will not cause substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.

Public Noticing:

A public notice was mailed on December 19, 2025 to property owners and residents within 300 feet of the subject property. A hearing notice was posted at three locations within the City and on the subject property on December 22, 2025. An agenda for this meeting was posted on the City’s webpage on January 15, 2026.

Attachments:

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1. Proposed Plans

2. Letter from Neighbor

3. Proposed Rear Elevation

4. Draft Resolution - 2024-3089

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THE

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RESIDENCE
18113 BANCROFT AVENUE
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SITE PLAN 1/8" = 1'-0"
A.P.N. # 510-13-031 LOT AREA = 18,627.35 SQ. FT.

ZONING = R-1-20
(E) FLOOR AREA RATIO = .23
(P) FLOOR AREA RATIO = .24 DRIVE

DBL LINES INDICATE EXTENT

OF EXISTING EXTERIOR WALLS
HEATED 2365 SQ. FT. B A N C R O F T A V E
'X' INDICATES EXTENT OF

DETACHED ACCESSORY

DWELLING UNIT
887 SQ.FT. HEATED

CENTER OF STREET
EDGE OF PAVEMENT 109.00'
131.00' 82.00'
189.21'

60.00'

FRONT PORCH
NOTE:

THIS PLAN IS NOT A BOUNDARY SURVEY. THE

PROPERTY LINES SHOWN ARE DRAWN FROM
SURVEY PROVIDED BY OTHERS. THE BUILDING

LOCATIONS ARE DERIVED FROM SURVEY BY

OTHERS AND ASSUMED TO BE IN COMPLIANCE

WITH THE SETBACK REGULATIONS THAT EXISTED AT
THE TIME OF ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION. 25'-0" R.O.W. 12'-10" 12'-2" 'X' INDICATES EXTENT

OF UNHEATED GARAGE
BELOW - 754 SQ.FT. UNHEATED SHEDS

HATCHED AREA INDICATES

EXTENT OF GROUND LEVEL

ADDITION UNDER (E) ROOF
STRUCTURE - 175 SQ. FT.

HATCHED AREA INDICATES

EXTENT OF GROUND LEVEL
ADDITION - 50 SQ. FT.
30'-0" 1ST FLOOR FRONT B.S.L. 15' -0" SIDE B.S.L. 15'-0" SIDE B.S.L. 30'-0" REAR B.S.L. (E) 30'-0" REAR B.S.L. (E) CONC. PATIO
(E) CONC. PATIO
(E) CONC. PATIO
(E) WALKWAY
(E) WALKWAY
(E) WALKWAY
(E) PLANTER
(E) PLANTER
NOTE:

A LETTER FROM A LICENSED CIVIL ENGINEER OR

SURVEYOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF

THE FOUNDATION INSPECTION STATING THAT THE

PAD HEIGHTS AND SETBACKS ARE IN COMPLIANCE

WITH THE APPROVED PLANS AND THE CITY OF
MONTE SERENO ZONING CODE.

NOTE:

A LETTER FROM A LICENSED CIVIL ENGINEER OR

SURVEYOR SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE BUILDING

DEPARTMENT AT THE TIME OF THE ROOF NAIL

INSPECTION INDICATING THAT THE BUILDING HEIGHT

IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPROVED PLANS AND
THE CITY OF MONTE SERENO ZONING CODE.

NOTE:

A STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION LETTER

FROM THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER OF

RECORD MUST BE OBTAINED AT THE

TIME OF FOUNDATION INSPECTION A

SWELL AS SHEAR AND ROOF NAIL

INSPECTION

GAS METER
125amp. MAIN PANEL
(P) 25'-0" REAR B.S.L.

NOTE:

NO CHANGES TO

LANDSCAPING OR GRADING

ARE IN THE SCOPE OF WORK

FOR THIS PROJECT
AREA SHOWN DOUBLE HATCHED REPRESENTS THE 29 SQ. FT. NEEDED FOR THE VARIANCE 6'-0" 4'-9"

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EXISTING FLOOR PLAN/ DEMOLITION PLAN 1/4" = 1'-0"
porch

LIVING ROOM

KITCHEN
breakfast

FAMILY ROOM
BEDROOM #4
MASTER

BEDROOM
mstr.
bath
entry
CONTRACTOR NOTE:

DESIGNER HAS SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION AND/ OR PHOTOGRAPHS OF

THE EXISTING CONDITIONS OF THIS
PROJECT. PLEASE CONTACT THE DESIGNER
FOR ACCESS TO THIS CONTENT.
dn.
hall
BEDROOM #2 BEDROOM #3

DINING ROOM
utility bath#2
pdr.
2/6
1/11x2/11 5/11x2/11 2/11x2/11 5/11x2/11 5/11x2/11
5/11x4/11 5/11x4/11 2/11x3/11 5/11x3/11
3/0 1/0x6/8 1/0x6/8
3/10x2/10
5/11x3/11 3/11x3/11
2/11x1/11
2/11x1/11
7/11x3/11
8/9x6/8
8/9x6/8

TECHNICAL INFO
A.P.N. # 510-13-031
PROJECT ADDRESS 18113 BANCROFT AVENUE

OWNER DAN CASETTA

EXISTING USE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
ZONING

DESIGNATION
R-1-20
LOT SIZE 18,627.35 SQ.FT.

CONSTRUCTION TYPE V-B

BUILDING
OCCUPANCY GROUP R-3/U
APPLICABLE CODES 2022: CRC, CBC, CMC, CEC, CPC, CAL. ENERGY CODE, & CAL. GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
(E) RESIDENCE AREA (HEATED) 2365
(P) FIRST FLOOR ADDITIONS (HEATED) 225
(P) SECOND FLOOR ADDITIONS (HEATED) N / A
NEW TOTAL FLOOR AREA 2590
EXISTING GARAGE AREA 754
TOTAL ( HEATED + UNHEATED) 3344

WALL LEGEND
DEMOLITION NOTES:

DEMOLITION PLAN IS PROVIDED FOR REFERENCE ONLY. CONTRACTORS

SHALL COORDINATE DEMOLITION CAREFULLY WITH FLOOR PLAN AND OTHER

SHEETS WHICH INDICATE THE EXTENT AND NATURE OF THE NEW
CONSTRUCTION. ANY DISCREPANCIES SHALL IMMEDIATELY BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DESIGNER. CONTRACTOR SHALL SECURELY SHORE

IN PLACE ALL OVERHEAD STRUCTURES PRIOR TO REMOVING ANY

SUPPORTING STRUCTURES

EXISTING WALLS TO REMAIN

EXISTING WALLS TO BE REMOVED

NEW WALLS / PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION

SHEET INDEX
SHEET # DRAWING TITLE
1 COVER SHEET
2 SITE PLAN
3 EXISTING FLOOR PLAN/

DEMOLITION PLAN
4 FOUNDATION PLAN

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
5 PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN

GENERAL NOTES
6 SHEAR WALL PLAN

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
7 CEILING FRAMING PLAN

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
8 ROOF FRAMING PLAN

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
9-10 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
11 CONSTRUCTION SECTIONS

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
12 ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL PLAN
13 TITLE-24
14 GREEN MEASURES
BT1 SURVEY BY OTHERS
ALL NEW WINDOWS TO BE "MILGARD" DUAL GLAZED UNITS WITH VINYL FRAME OR EQUAL.

ALL NEW WEST FACING WINDOWS SHALL BE LOW 'E'.

ALL NEW SQUARE SKYLIGHTS SHALL BE: FLAT, TEMPERED, DUAL GLAZE BRONZE ANODIZED ALUMINUM FRAME UNITS AS MANUFAC. BY "VELUX" (OR EQUAL). ALL NEW TUBE SKYLIGHTS SHALL BE 'TLR' MODEL "SUN TUNNEL" UNITS AS MANUFAC. BY "VELUX" (OR EQUAL). I.A.M.P.O. #ER-0019.

ALL NEW EXTERIOR TRIM AND FINISH TO MATCH EXISTING.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
225 SQ. FT. ADDITION TO SINGLE STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH INTERNAL REMODEL OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

KITCHEN: = 164 SQ FT
FAMILY ROOM: = 283 SQ FT
DINING ROOM: = 70 SQ FT

SCOPE OF WORK
NOTE: REMOVE ALL KITCHEN COUNTERS, CABINETS, & PLUMBING FIXTURES SEE PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN FOR NEW CONFIGURATION REMOVE WALLS AND DOORS, SEE PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN FOR NEW CONFIGURATION REMOVE CONCRETE SLAB AND POSTS, SEE PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN FOR NEW CONFIGURATION

REMOVE CHIMNEY & HEARTH PREPARE TO PATCH FLOOR AS REQ'D REMOVE WALLS AND DOORS, & CABINETS, SEE PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN FOR NEW CONFIGURATION

REMOVE WINDOW PREP FOR NEW WINDOW

REMOVE WINDOW & WALLS, SEE PROPOSED

FLOOR PLAN FOR NEW

CONFIGURATION
NOTE: REMOVE BEAMS AND CEILING, SEE PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN FOR NEW CONFIGURATION REMOVE WINDOW PREPARE TO STUD-IN OPENING

REMOVE WINDOW PREP FOR NEW WINDOW

REMOVE PORCH AS

NEEDED, SEE PROPOSED

FLOOR PLAN FOR NEW

CONFIGURATION

REQUIRED VARIANCE CALCULATIONS

LOT AREA
TOTAL
18627.35 SQ FT
5588.21 SQ FT
4440 SQ FT
7450.94 SQ FT
5144.98 SQ FT
PROPOSED GRADING QUANTITY (CUT) 3150 CU FT
PROPOSED GRADING QUANTITY (FILL) 100 CU FT

REQUIRED AREAS

ALLOWABLE STRUCTURAL COVERAGE

PROPOSED STRUCTURAL COVERAGE

ALLOWABLE IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE

PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE
4950 SQ FT
PROPOSED SQ FT OF MAIN DWELLING 3344 SQ FT
MAX. ALLOWABLE SQ. FT. OF MAIN DWELLING
NOTE:

THERE ARE NO LANDSCAPING OR GRADING CHANGES
PROPOSSED FOR THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR THIS PROJECT.

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PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN 1/4" = 1'-0"
porch

LIVING ROOM

KITCHEN

DINING ROOM

FAMILY ROOM
BEDROOM #4
MASTER

BEDROOM
mstr.
bath
entry
CONTRACTOR NOTE:

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INFORMATION AND/ OR PHOTOGRAPHS OF

THE EXISTING CONDITIONS OF THIS
PROJECT. PLEASE CONTACT THE DESIGNER
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dn.
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BEDROOM #2 BEDROOM #3
STUDY
utility bath#2
pdr. 8/0x4/0 SLIDER CORNER WINDOW
1/4x6/0 FIXED TEMP.
8/0x6/8 4/0x3/4 SLIDER D.W. SINK/ DISP RECY. RANGE/ HOOD FRIDGE PLATES MICRO PANTRY SHELVES 2/8 1/4x6/0 FIXED TEMP. NEW CONC. STOOP 8/0x4/0 SLIDER CORNER WINDOW 6'-0" 29'-1" VERIFY MATCH EXISTING BENCH WITH DRAWERS DESK

DESK BOOKS
BOOKS
BOOKS
BOOKS
SINK. DISP.

WINE FRIDGE A11A11 11B b-11 VAULTED VAULTED
TITLE 24 INFORMATION:

PLAN ORIENTATION AT BOTTOM

NUMBER OF (E) FLOORS
ATTACHED GARAGE SF.
(E) TO REMAIN SF.
(P) 1st FLOOR SF.
(P) 2ND FLOOR SF.
(E) FDN TYPE
(P) FDN TYP
(E) EXT. WALL FRAMING
(P) EXT. WALL FRAMING
(P) CEILING HEIGHT
(E) WINDOWS
(P) WINDOWS
(E) SKYLIGHTS
(P) SKYLIGHTS
(P) SIDING MATERIAL

FUEL AT PROPERTY
NEW HEATING SYSTEM?
(E) HEATING SYSTEM
(P) HEATING SYSTEM
NEW WATER HEATER?
(E) WATER HEATER
(P) WATER HEATER
(N) DUCT LOCATION
SOUTHWEST2
754
2365
2250
RAISED
RAISED
(2X4)
2X6
10'-12" DUAL PANE, NON METAL

DUAL PANE, NON METAL
N/A
N/A
STUCCO

NATURAL GAS
NO

CENTRAL, GAS,
N/A
NO
40 GAL. TANK, GAS
N/A
N/A

TEMPERED GLASS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT THE FOLLOWING
LOCATIONS PER CRC R308.4.5: · SHOWER ENCLOSURES · WINDOWS WITHIN 60" HOR. OF A TUB/ SHOWER EDGE AND 60" VERT. OF THE STANDING SURFACE · WINDOWS WITHIN 18" OF THE FLOOR · ALL GLAZING IN DOORS · ALL GLAZING WITHIN THE SWING OF A DOOR GLASS TEMPERING:

THRESHOLDS AT DOORWAYS SHALL NOT EXCEED 3/4"
IN HEIGHT FOR SLIDING DOORS & 1/2" FOR OTHER
DOORS. LANDINGS MAY BE UP TO 7 3/4" BELOW TOP
OF THRESHOLDS (IE 7" FINISHED FLOOR TO LANDING
HEIGHT w/ 3/4" THRESHOLD) PER C.R.C. R311.3.1.

DOORWAY ACCESSIBILITY:

NEW SEALED GAS HEATING APPLIANCE SHALL BE A
'SL-5 SLIMLINE' UNIT (ANSI Z21.88-2014) AS

MANUFACTURED BY HEAT-N-GLO OR OR OWNER
APPROVED EQUAL.

SEALED GAS APPLIANCE:

PROVIDE SMOKE DETECTION DEVICES AT ALL
BEDROOMS, HALLWAYS, AND LANDINGS PER C.R.C.

SECTION R314.1 - SEE ELECTRICAL PLAN FOR SMOKE

DETECTOR LOCATION
SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENT: CRC 314
PROVIDE / INSTALL C.O. ALARM ON THE CEILING OR ON

THE WALL (ABOVE THE DOOR HEADER) OUTSIDE EACH

SEPARATE DWELLING UNIT SLEEPING AREA IN THE

IMMEDAIATE VICINITY OF THE BEDROOM AND ON

EVERY LEVEL OF THE DWELLING UNIT, INCLUDING

BASEMENTS
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS:CRC 315
8'-012" 2/6 POCKET
STOOLS STOOLS 734" MAX. 734" MAX.

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Roofing:

Roofing shall be provided and installed in accordance with the provisions of chapter 9 of the C.R.C.

1. Contractor shall warranty the roofing portion of the project for a period of two years after the date the final inspection is signed off.

2. All roofs shall be sloped for drainage per Chapter 9 of the C.R.C. Flashing shall be 26-gauge g.i. min. except as noted otherwise, and shall conform to the requirements of C.R.C. R903.2

3. Skylights shall conform to the requirements of C.R.C.

Section R308.6. Skylights and related flashing shall be installed so as to remain weather-tight and shall be
considered a portion of the roof warranty purposes.

4. Roofing fasteners shall be corrosion resistant in
accordance with CRC R905.2.5.

Excavation and Grading:

Contractors shall clear the site of the proposed structure of any trees or bushes and strip to sufficient depth to remove surface vegetation and weeds. These shall be removed from site. All excavations for foundations shall extend a min. of 12" into firm, un-disturbed native earth (18" in expansive soils) UNO in the soils report/ notes. All forms shall be constructed to remain square, plumb, and level in trenches prior to pouring concrete. All affected areas shall be back filled and compacted prior to completion.

Existing footings or foundations, which may be affected by an excavation, shall be adequately protected against settlement or lateral movement. Soil immediately surrounding building site shall be graded at 5% positively away from foundation for a distance of 10"-0" such that water can not pond
adjacent to foundation. Sloping hardscape surfaces shall slope at a gradient of at least 2 percent and sloping
landscape surfaces at a gradient of 5 percent away from the perimeter of the residence for a distance of at least 8 feet, where possible.

Smoke Detectors:

Provide 110v hardwired/ battery back-up, inter-connected smoke detectors at all new bedrooms, hallways and at the top of new stairs per C.R.C. R314. Provide carbon
monoxide detectors per C.R.C. R315.2
Electrical:

Electrical details (if required) shall be provided by the electrical contractor. Electrical work shall be performed in conformance with the governing local codes and ordinances including the current C.E.C. being enforced.

1. Provide (1) electrical receptacle per 6'-0" of perimeter wall at each room including doors, glazing and all usable walls 2'-0" or longer.

2. Each room shall have at least one overhead light, or one switched receptacle.

3. Provide ufer ground stubbed up at new service locations.

Insulation:

Insulation shall comply with the provisions of sections R302.10 of the C.R.C.

1. Existing insulation, which is compacted, removed or
damaged during construction, shall be replaced or repaired.

All insulation shall be installed so as to insure full R-values indicated.

2. See "Title 24 Notes" elsewhere in these documents for other pertinent information.

Mechanical:

Mechanical systems shall be provided and installed in
conformance with the governing local codes and ordinances including the current C.M.C. being enforced. Heating shall be provided per section R303 of the C.R.C.

Plumbing:

Plumbing shall be provided and installed in conformance with the governing local codes and ordinances including the
current C.P.C being enforced.

1. Plumbing water supplies shall be of approved copper
tubing. Any connection with ferrous metal pipes shall be provided with a dielectric union. Waste or soil lines shall be of an approved plastic except as noted otherwise. Any cast iron shall be hub-less.

2. Sprinkler systems shall be broken out as a separate bid item if not specifically described on the plans.

3. All vent terminations must be 10' away or 3' above
operable skylights.

4. All required Plumbing cleanouts greater 20' from access shall be extended to the exterior of building.

Framing:

Framing shall conform to the provisions of chapters 5, 6 & 8 of the 2022 C.R.C.

1. Framing lumber shall be west coast douglas fir larch, or galvanized mtl. grade stamped and of a grade approved for its specified use (for wood members). Minimum lumber
grades shall be as follows except where noted otherwise:

Plates, studs, joists, rafters, door and window headers: #2 and better. (min. f/b: 1450) (psi) beams and posts: #1 (or better (min. f/b 1750) (psi)

2. All members shall be framed, anchored, tied and braced so as to develop the strength and rigidity necessary for the purpose for which they are used .

Concrete and Foundation:

Foundation shall be constructed in accordance with chapter 4 of the C.R.C.

1. Concrete shall develop a minimum compressive strength of 2500 psi at the age of 28 days. (5 sack mix) aggregate size shall be 3/4" max. slump 4-1/2" max. as an alternative 3/8" aggregate "pump-mix" mat be used. (6 sack mix).

2. Reinforcing steel shall be intermediate grade deformed bars par A.S.T.M. spec. ASTM A615. Bars shall be clean
and free of rust or foreign matter. Lap splices shall be 40" dia. (24" min.) anchor bolts, dowels, holddown anchors, and other required inserts shall be placed so as to develop their full values per manufacturers specs. Minimum concrete
coverage for reinforcing steel shall be 3". Reinforcing steel shall be grade 40 reinforcement for #4 and smaller rebars and grade 60 for #5 rebars and larger.

3. Provide foundation ventilation equal to 1/150 of the area ventilated per C.R.C. R408.1.

4. Provide min. 18"x 24" foundation crawl access per C.R.C. 408.4.

5. Provide min. 8" separation between earth and wood at all points along the mudsill.

6. Provide plumbing and mechanical access through existing or new foundation as needed. Penetration through
foundations to exterior shall be sealed so as to be
waterproof.

Fireplaces and Chimney's:

1. Masonry fireplaces and chimneys shall be constructed and anchored per Chapter 10 of the C.R.C.

2. Chimneys shall project a minimum of 2'-0" above any roof area within 10"-0".

3. Chimneys which are to be raised, shall be torn down so as to expose a minimum of 2'-0" of existing steel. New steel shall be lap spliced to existing steel and inspected prior to proceeding.

General Notes:

These general notes have been composed to supplement the information shown elsewhere in plans and specifications, in case of conflict the specific notes or dimensions shown elsewhere in these documents shall govern. In case of a discrepancy in the plans versus what's in the field call the designer immediately, before commencing of that specific work in question.

1. All construction shall comply with CRC 2022, CBC
2022, CPC 2022, CMC 2022, CEC 2022 and the
2022 California Engergy Code.

2. General contractor or owner builder and all
subcontractors shall field verify existing conditions and dimensions prior to commencement of work.

3. Noted dimensions take precedent over scaled
dimensions, any discrepancies shall be immediately brought to the attention of the designer.

4. All work shall be performed in conformance with all
governing local codes and ordinances.

5. Provide 30" clear width, and 24" clear space in front of water closets per C.P.C.

6. Bath fans shall provide a min. of 5 air changes per hour.

Dampers for fan systems shall comply with title 24. Only low noise units shall be used.

7. All water closets shall comply to low flow water
requirements. 1.28 gallons of water with air assist systems are required unless noted otherwise.

8. Tub /Shower enclosures shall be of an approved
shatterproof material per C.R.C. sec. R308.4.

9. Glass and glazing per section R308 the C.R.C.

10. Provide min 22" x 30" attic access per C.R.C. sec.

R807.1: Draft stops per sec. R302.12.

11. Egress window openings from sleeping areas shall
conform to the req. of C.R.C. sec. R311. Min. net clear width: 20" min. net clr. opng. 5.7 sq. ft.

12. Provide approved waterproofing/ flashing at all exterior openings per C.R.C. sec. 703.8.

Demolition and Removal:

Demolition plan is provided for reference only (where
applicable). Contractor shall coordinate demolition and removal in conjunction with floor plan and other sheets, which indicate the extent and nature of the new construction. Any discrepancies shall immediately be brought to the attention of the designer. Contractor shall securely shore in place all overhead structures prior to removing any supporting
structures.

Clean-up and hauling:

Contractor shall be responsible for all clean-up and hauling required to complete work as described in these documents.

Contractor shall be responsible for the timely removal of debris and un-utilized materials. Upon completion contractor shall leave site clean for occupancy.

Drywall:

Interior wall and ceiling coverings shall conform to the provisions of chapter 7 of the C.R.C.

1. Waterproof drywall shall be used at tub recesses and shower areas per C.R.C. R406.

2. Provide 5/8" type "x" gypsum board at accessible areas under stairs, and at all walls and ceilings between garages and living spaces per C.R.C section R302.6. Contractor
shall match existing textures where patching drywall has been required in existing areas, unless noted otherwise.

Framing Details:

1. Provide solid blocking or rim joist at the ends of all joists and rafters. Midspan Blocking or approved "x" bracing @ 8'-0" shall be used where joists exceed 2x10. Provide
double floor joists at parallel partitions.

2. Provide double trimmers at sill for openings 8"-0" width and greater. Double top plate shall have 4"-0" min. lap splice in new construction. Provide "SIMPSON ST6236 typ." 36"
seismic strap at top plate where new construction joins existing, unless noted otherwise.

3. Wood in contact with concrete shall be pressure treated Douglas Fir.

4. Nailing shall conform to C.R.C. R505.3.1(2) R602.3,
R402.1 and table R804.3. Floor diaphragms as indicated in the drawings are to be glued and nailedwith an approved adhesive so as to prevent squeaks. (dap 2000 or equal).

5. Framing hardware is specified on an "or equal": basis and any I.C.C. approved brand may be utilized. All hardware shall be installed per manufacturers'
specifications/recommendations.

6. Cutting, notching, or boring of framing members shall be in accordance to sections R502.8, R602.6 & R802.7.1 of
the C.R.C.

7. Bolts where specified through wood, shall be drive fit with washers at outs and heads.

8. Provide firestops and or draftstops at all concealed draft openings both horizontal and vertical, per C.R.C. 302.12

9. Provide Draft Stops at all Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Ect., penetrations at floor and ceiling in accordance to sec.

R302.12 of the C.R.C.

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(E) GARAGE FLOOR PLAN 1/4" = 1'-0"
GARAGE

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ROOF FRAMING PLAN 1/4" = 1'-0"
DOWNSPOUT NOTE:

ALL NEW DOWNSPOUTS SHALL TERMINATE ON
SPLASH BLOCKS. SPLASH BLOCKS SHALL DIRECT

WATER AWAY FROM FOUNDATIONS AND TOWARDS
EXISTING SITE PERCOLATION AND DRAINAGE PATHS.

UNVENTED ROOF ASSEMBLY NOTES:

ALL UNVENTED ROOF ASSEMBLIES SHALL BE
CONSTRUCTED PER CRC R806.5 AND
· SHALL BE COMPLETELY WITHIN THE HEATED

ENVELOPE
· SHALL NOT HAVE A CLASS 1 VAPOR RETARDER

INSTALLED ON THE CEILING SIDE (ATTIC FLOOR)

OF THE UNVENTED ENCLOSED ROOF FRAMING
ASSEMBLY. · INSULATION SHALL BE HIGH DENSITY, AIR
IMPERMEABLE SPRAY FOAM (±R-6.5/ INCH).

INSULATION SHALL BE INSTALLED IN DIRECT

CONTACT WITH THE UNDERSIDE OF THE

STRUCTURAL ROOF SHEATHING PER
R806.5.5.1.1
4 12
VERIFY
4 12 VERIFY
4 12 VERIFY
4 VERIFY 12
4 12 VERIFY
(E) RIDGE
(E) HIP
(E) HIP
4 VERIFY 12
4 12 VERIFY
2x10 RAFTERS AT 24"O.C.

FRAMING NOTES:

1. TYPICAL RAFTERS TYPICAL SHALL BE : 2x10
D.F.#2 AT 24"O.C. -MAX. SPAN +/- 15'-0"

2. NEW ROOF SHEATHING SHALL BE 1/2" EXP/1
O.S.B. AND SHALL "PLANE-IN FLUSH" TO
EXISTING. SITE VERIFY EXACT "SEAT-CUT"
REQUIREMENTS. AT FLAT CEILINGS SHEATHING

SHALL HAVE A RADIANT BARRIER AT
UNDERSIDE.

3. ALL NEW HEADERS ABOVE DOOR & WINDOW

OPENINGS SHALL BE PER CEILING FRAMING
PLAN

4. COLLECTORS SHALL BE DOUBLE RAFTERS
SISTERED w/ 16d. @ 12"O.C. STAGGERED.

EDGE NAIL ROOF DIAPHRAGM, FULL LENGTH
51/8"x21" GLB RIDGE BEAM
26ga. G.I. FASCIA GUTTER
& DOWNSPOUT TO MATCH

EXIST'G
1 8
2 8
LINE INDICATES 2x FRIEZE
BLOCKING TYP.
2x6 BARGE RAFTER w/
1x2 SHINGLE MOULD

TO MATCH EXISTING
2x10 RAFTERS AT 24"O.C.
3 8
(E) VALLEY
(E) HIP
4 8
D.S.

D.S.
(N) 2x6 RAFTERS @ 16"
O.C. SISTERED TO EACH
STUD w/(3) 16d
E.N.

V106C
1 TYPICAL EAVE DETAIL
8 1"=1'-0"
1'-10"
1/2" O.S.B. SHEATHING
"OWENS-CORNING" R-30

CATHEDRAL BATT INSULATION
1x6 PINE V-RUSTIC

STARTER BOARD TO

MATCH EXISTING
E.N.
3/8" O.S.B. SHEATHING PER

SHEARWALL PLAN
5/8" GYB. BD.

AT CEILING
DBL. 2x4 TOP PL.
2x4 FIRE-BLOCK
1/2" GYP. BD.

AT WALLS
2x STUDS AT 16"O.C.
w/ BATT INSULATION
PER T-24
1" MIN. CLEAR
26 GA. G.I.

FASCIA GUTTER
12 PITCH 4
2x RAFTERS
LSU26 HANGER AT EA. RAFTER
2x FRIEZE BLOCKING TYP.
2 8

GABLE END AT VAULT
GABLE END - VAULT 1" = 1'-0"

WALL TYPE SEE

LATERAL SCHEDULE
2x STUDS AT 16"O.C.
2x4 FLAT OUTRIGGER AT 32" O.C.
2x RAFTER PER ROOF FRAMING PLAN
(2)16d. THROUGH RAFTER

TO EACH OUTRIGGER
1/2" EXP/1 OSB SHEATHING
w/8d AT 6"O.C.(E) 12"O.C.(F)
SIMPSON 'LTP4'
CLIPS AT 16"O.C.

E.N.

E.N.
2x BLOCKING AT 48"O.C.
3 8

NEW RIDGE CONNECTION DETAIL
GABLE END - VAULT 1" = 1'-0"
1 2" OSB SHEATHING
(E) 2x RAFTER

TO REMAIN AS IS
SIMPSON LSSR210Z
HANGER @ EA.

RAFTER TYPICAL
(N) RIDGE BEAM

PER PLAN
(N) 2x10 RAFTER
SISTERED TO (E) 2x
RAFTER w/ 2 ROWS
OF 10d @ 12" O.C.

STAGGERED w/ 1"
EDGE TYP.
4 8

DUTCH GABLE SKIRT DETAIL
DTCHGBLESKRT 1" = 1'-0"
(N) 2x6 WALL PER PLAN
w/ BATT INSULATION PER T-24
(N) 2x6 TOP PLATE
(N) 2x6 WALL PER PLAN TO

UNDERSIDE OF ROOF
SHEATHING w/ BATT
INSULATION PER T-24
26ga G.I. FASCIA

GUTTER TO MATCH
(E) GUTTER
(N) OSB SHEATHING o/ 1x6

PINE V-RUSTIC STARTER

BOARD TO MATCH

EXISTING
(N) 2x6 RAFTERS

PER PLAN SISTERED TO
EACH STUD w/ (3) 16d E.N. (N) 2x SOLID BLCK'G w/
(3) 16d @ EACH END
(N) 2x FRIEZE BLOCK

BETWEEN EACH RAFTER
w/ EDGE NAILING PER

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(E) RIGHT SIDE ELEVATION 1/8"=1'-0"
(E) REAR ELEVATION 1/8"=1'-0"
(E) FRONT ELEVATION 1/8"=1'-0"
(E) LEFT SIDE ELEVATION 1/8"=1'-0"
(P) FRONT ELEVATION 1/4"=1'-0"
2x6 BARGE RAFTER w/1x2

SHINGLE MOULD

NEW ROOFING SHALL BE PRESIDENTIAL LINE CLASS A FIRE

RETARDANT, THICK TAB COMP SHINGLE AS MANUFACTURED

BY CERTAINTEED OR OWNER APPROVED EQUAL (ICC-ES
ESR-1389) o/(2) LAYERS 15# FELT, TO MATCH (E)
3-COAT 7/8" CEMENT PLASTER OVER

APPROVED WIRE LATH OVER
"DuPONT-TYVEK" PAPER (ICC# ESR-1993)
- MATCH EXISTING TEXTURE & COLOR
WEEP SCREED, TYP.

FINISHED FLOOR
PLATE HEIGHT 14'-31
4"
TEMP.
(P) LEFT SIDE ELEVATION 1/4"=1'-0"
2x6 BARGE RAFTER w/1x2

SHINGLE MOULD

NEW ROOFING SHALL BE PRESIDENTIAL LINE CLASS A FIRE

RETARDANT, THICK TAB COMP SHINGLE AS MANUFACTURED

BY CERTAINTEED OR OWNER APPROVED EQUAL (ICC-ES
ESR-1389) o/(2) LAYERS 15# FELT, TO MATCH (E)

FINISHED FLOOR

PLATE HEIGHT
3-COAT 7/8" CEMENT PLASTER OVER

APPROVED WIRE LATH OVER
"DuPONT-TYVEK" PAPER (ICC# ESR-1993)
- MATCH EXISTING TEXTURE & COLOR
WEEP SCREED, TYP.

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(P) REAR ELEVATION 1/4"=1'-0"

NEW ROOFING SHALL BE PRESIDENTIAL LINE CLASS A FIRE

RETARDANT, THICK TAB COMP SHINGLE AS MANUFACTURED

BY CERTAINTEED OR OWNER APPROVED EQUAL (ICC-ES
ESR-1389) o/(2) LAYERS 15# FELT, TO MATCH (E)

FINISHED FLOOR

PLATE HEIGHT
3-COAT 7/8" CEMENT PLASTER OVER

APPROVED WIRE LATH OVER
"DuPONT-TYVEK" PAPER (ICC# ESR-1993)
- MATCH EXISTING TEXTURE & COLOR
T. T.
(P) RIGHT SIDE ELEVATION 1/4"=1'-0"

NEW ROOFING SHALL BE PRESIDENTIAL LINE CLASS A FIRE

RETARDANT, THICK TAB COMP SHINGLE AS MANUFACTURED

BY CERTAINTEED OR OWNER APPROVED EQUAL (ICC-ES
ESR-1389) o/(2) LAYERS 15# FELT, TO MATCH (E)

FINISHED FLOOR
PLATE HEIGHT 14'-314" 3-COAT 7/8" CEMENT PLASTER OVER

APPROVED WIRE LATH OVER
"DuPONT-TYVEK" PAPER (ICC# ESR-1993)
- MATCH EXISTING TEXTURE & COLOR

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18 8'-1" PLATE HEIGHT VERIFY- MATCH EXISTING
40 YEAR CLASS B, COMP
SHINGLE o/(2) LAYERS 15#

FELT, TO MATCH (E)
(N) 6x RIDGE

BEAM PER PLAN
5-16d NAILING TYP.
1X8 V-RUSTIC STARTER BD.

TO MATCH EXISTING
26ga. G.I. FASCIA GUTTER
& DOWNSPOUT TO MATCH
EXISTING 38" STRUCT/1 OSB

SHEATHING PER SHEAR
WALL SCHED.
3-COAT 78" CEMENT
PLASTER o/ PAPER BACKED
WIRE LATH o/ 2-LAYERS

GRADE 'D' PAPER - MATCH

EXISTING TEXTURE & COLOR
2x SOLE PLATE w/ CONT.

CAULK BEAD AT ALL EXT.

WALLS
2x FRIEZE BLOCK'G TYP.

VENTS PER C.B.C.
(N) 2x10 ROOF RAFTER
SISTERRED TO (E) 2x
RAFTER PER PLAN 12" EXP/1 OSB SHEATHING w/

RADIANT BARRIER PER PLAN
2x RIM JOIST
2x STUDS AT 16"O.C.

BATT INSULATION PER T-24
(E) SUBFLOOR TO REMAIN AS IS

BATT INSULATION
PER T-24
4x GIRDER

FAMILY ROOM KITCHEN
CONSTRUCTION SECTION 1/2"=1'-0" A
11 14'-314" 38 14
WEEP SCREED, TYP. 8'-1" PLATE HEIGHT VERIFY- MATCH EXISTING CONSTRUCTION SECTION 1/2"=1'-0" B
11 (N) 2x10 ROOF RAFTER
SISTERRED TO (E) 2x
RAFTER PER PLAN 12" EXP/1 OSB SHEATHING w/

RADIANT BARRIER PER PLAN
(N) 2x10 ROOF

RAFTER PER PLAN
(E) SUBFLOOR

TO REMAIN AS IS

BATT INSULATION
PER T-24
(N) BATT INSULATION
PER T-24
(N) 34" EXP/1 T&G O.S.B. SUBFLOOR
(N) 2x FLOOR JOISTS PER PLAN

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11 CONSTRUCTION SECTIONS CONSTRUCTION DETAILS Page 34 of 62 November 4, 2025
To Whom it May Concern,
We are writing to you as supportive neighbors of Dan Casetta and his family, with whom we have shared a back fence for 10 years. It has come to my attention that the rear setback of the Casetta home on Bancroft Ave is non-compliant with current building code, which has raised some questions regarding the remodel they are proposing. Our home on Serena Vista Court is over 100 years old and long predates the current code, as does the Casetta home (although by somewhat less).

Given the modest nature of the project the Casettas are planning, we have no problem at all supporting their improvements. They have provided their plans for us to review in detail and we see no issue with the addition, as proposed. Given that the expansion is completely within the footprint of the existing covered area and the roofline will not be changing, it will not impact our property at all. We can barely see the roof of their home over the fence that we share and the proposed remodel will not change that at all. The Casettas’ plans will have no impact on the lines of sight from our home to the lovely mountains of Monte Sereno.

We wholeheartedly support the Casettas’ plans to renovate and improve their property. We hope that you will take this into consideration when approving their plans, without modifying the rear corner of their addition.

Best,
Sara and Matt Ettus (via email 11/4/2025)

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RESOLUTION NO. 25-###

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTE SERENO DENYING A VARIANCE TO ALLOW A REDUCED REAR YARD SETBACK OF 25 FEET WHERE 30 FEET IS REQUIRED FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 18113 BANCROFT AVENUE (APN 510-13-031)
WHEREAS, Daniel Casetta (“Applicant”) applied for a Variance to allow a rear yard setback of 25 feet where 30 feet is required for property located at 18113 Bancroft Avenue.

WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Site and Architectural Commission on January 7, 2026 to take evidence on the Application and at the hearing evidence was given both orally and in writing; and
WHEREAS, the Site and Architectural Commission recommended that the City Council deny the Variance for a reduced rear yard setback; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was set and held on January 20, 2026 by the City Council to take evidence on the Application and at that hearing evidence was given both orally and in writing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all the evidence presented regarding the Application.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTE SERENO AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. In accordance with Government Code section 65906, the City Council hereby finds as follows with respect to the request for a rear yard setback variance:

A. Variances from the terms of the zoning ordinances shall be granted only when, because of special circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of the zoning ordinance deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification.

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B. Any variance granted shall be subject to such conditions as will assure that the adjustment thereby authorized shall not constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone in which such property is situated.

C. A variance shall not be granted for a parcel of property which authorizes a use or activity which is not otherwise expressly authorized by the zone regulation governing the parcel of property. The provisions of this section shall not apply to conditional use permits.

The variance does not affect the existing use of the property as a singlefamily house within a single-family zoning district.

Section 2. Based upon the findings set out above, the City Council hereby determines, concludes and orders that the Variance application is denied.

Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of this decision to the Applicant by serving Applicant with a copy of this resolution.

REGULARLY APPROVED this 20th day of January 2026 by the following roll call vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Abstain:

Absent:
______________________________
BY: Lionel M. Allan, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________

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Gloisy Gonzalez-Langarica, City Clerk

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STAFF REPORT
Meeting: City Council - Jan 20 2026
Agenda Heading: NEW BUSINESS
Staff Contact: Gloisy Gonzalez-Langarica, City Clerk
Department: City Clerk
Title: Consideration of Three Applications and Appointment to Fill One Alternate Representative Vacancy on the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board
Recommendation(s):

Staff recommends the City Council consider the applicants who applied for the alternate representative and appoint one applicant to the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board.

Background Information:

Per the request of the Monte Sereno City Council, the city conducted a recruitment for the alternate representative with the Silicon Valley Clean Energy (“SVCE”). The SVCE is a joint powers authority that is a “community choice aggregator.” SVCE is governed by its Board of Directors. Each member agency appoints a Representative and an Alternate to the Board of Directors. The Alternate position can be a member of the City Council or a resident of the appointing jurisdiction.

The SVCE Board consists of 13 members and meets every month on the second Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at Sunnyvale Civic Center (456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA), unless otherwise noted. The appointed Alternate shall serve a term expiring December 31, 2026.

The Alternate for the City of Monte Sereno on the SVCE Board shall be a resident of the City of Monte Sereno, a registered voter, and have particular interest in SVCE.

On December 29, 2025 a notice of the recruitment for the seat was posted on the City’s web site, e-mailed to a list of interested parties, and posted in the City’s social media. The following (three) applications from qualified residents were received before the recruitment closed on Monday, January 12, 2026.

As a result of the City's recruitment, three (3) applications were received. Below are the names of the applicants:
 Michael Heffernan
 Narayan Balasubramanian
 Terry McCarthy

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Fiscal Impact:

The is no unbudgeted fiscal impacts with this agenda item.

Public Noticing:

The City Council's agenda was posted at City Hall and the agenda and this report appear on the City's website. In addition, recruitment notices were posted on the City website, sent to our e-mail distribution list, and posted on the Nextdoor social media website.

Attachments:

Applications Received

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CITY OF MONTESERENO

SILICON VALLEY CLEAN ENERGY ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER

APPLICATION
Term Ending December 31, 2026
Submit to: Of?ce of the City Clerk, 18041 Saratoga—LosGatos Road, Monte Serene, CA 95030 Telephone: (408 354—7635 nFax: '(408)395—7653nEmail: Cityclerkfrbci[yofmontesereno.orgy Su mittal Deadline — 5:00 pm. January 12, 2026
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Present Employer- Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. Job Title' Managing Director, EVP Length of Residency in Monte Sereno: 11 Years
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Signaturer 1 Date: 01/06/2026

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2. Why do you want to be an Alternate on Silicon Valley Clean Energy? Sewing the Interest of the public is something that I have always considered but to date have never pursued. As a new father.I am beginning to view the world differently. Actively engaging is how you effect change and itseems that sewing Inthis capacity would provide me with that opporunity to hopefullycontribute and be part of the decision making process for our community. it also sets a positive example tor my two sons.to team later that thler father sewed in positions such as this and made efforts to give back to his community through volunteering and actively participating in the public process.

Have you attended SVCE Board meetings?
Yes, twill be available to attend the Board Meetings with a few extenuating circumstances that would Include work travel comlttments or a circumstance Involving any unavoidable comittment concerning my two young children, SVCE’s Board meetings are on the third Wednesday of each month, and the meetings are in person at Sunnyvale City Hall. If the City’s Board member gives you a one-week notice that lie/she cannot attend, will you be available to attend the Boardmeeting in person in Sunnyvale? ldo not see this as something that l woudl not be able to manage.

Alternatives can apply to serve on committeesof the Board, which include the Finance and AdministrativeCommittee, Audit Committee and Ad Hoc Regulatory and Legislative Committee. If you were an Alternate,would you be interestedin applyingto serve on a committee? (yes or no) If so, which committeewould you like to serve on and why?
Yes, this would be somethng that twould considert
Finance and AdministrativeCommitee as this would seem to correlate best to my professional experience and the leadership roles that i have held in my protesslon.

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CITY OF MONTESERENO

SILICON VALLEY CLEAN ENERGY ALTERNATE BOARDMEMBER

APPLICATION
Term Ending December 3], 2026
Submit to: Of?ce of the City Cleik, 18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos RoadMonte Se1en0, CA 95030 Telephone: (408 354-7635 oFaX:(408) 95- 7653uEmail: citycleik(@ciiyo?nonteseieno01g Su mittal Deadline — 5:00 p 111.January 12, 2026
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1. Why do you want to be an Alternate on Silicon Valley Clean Energy? 1| am very passionate about clean energy. We need to reduce findalternatesources for energy that pollutes our environment and increases our dependence on other nations.

Iwant to be able to play in role in Silicon Valleys adoption of clean energyoptions.

2. Have you attendedSVCE Board meetings?
l have not attended past meetings in person. But i have watched the recorded meetings.

3. SVCE’SBoardmeetings are on the third Wednesday of each month, and the meetings are in person at Sunnyvale City Hall. If the City’s Boardmember gives you a one-weeknotice that he/she cannot attend, will you be available to attend the Board meeting in person in Sunnyvale? Iwillbe happy to attend the meetingin person.

4. Alternatives can apply to serve on committeesof the Board, which include the Finance and AdministrativeCommittee, Audit Committee andAd Hoc Regulatory and Legislative Committee. If you we1e an Alternate, would you be interested in applying to selve on a committee? (yesor no) If so, which committeewould you like to serve on and why?
Iwilldefinitely consider volunteering for other committees

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JAN12 2021}

CITY OF MONTE SERENO

SILICON VALLEY CLEAN ENERGY ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER

APPLICATION
Term Ending December 31, 2026
Submitto: Office of the City Clerk, 18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Serene, CA 95030 Telephone:(408 354-7635uFax: (408)395—7653uEmail:cityclerkéQpi [yofmonteserenoorg
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A separate application is required for eachBoard/Commission.Pleaselist otherBoards/Commissions you are applying to:
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1. Why do you want to be an Alternate on SiliconValley Clean Energy? I am a proponent of clean energy, lwas a CFO and board member of a NASDAQ listed solar company, now called Hanwha Solar. Iwould like to support the continued growth of clean energy.

2. Have you attendedSVCEBoardmeetings?
Yes as well as Planning Meetings in December 2025. l have met the President and CFO. I plan to meet other key personnel. l have also read the ?nancial statements, bond application material and audit reports.

3. SVCE’s Board meetings are on the third Wednesday of each month, and the meetings are in person at Sunnyvale City Hall.If theCity’s Boardmembergives you a one—weeknotice thathe/she cannot attend, willyou be availableto attendtheBoardmeeting in person in Sunnyvale? I plan on attending all board meetings either in person or by video. Iwillcoordinate with the Monte Serene board member our Individual schedulesto enable attendance at all meetings.

4. Alternatives can apply to serve on committees of the Board, which include the Finance and AdministrativeCommittee,AuditCommittee and Ad Hoc RegulatoryandLegislative Committee, If you were an Alternate,wouldyou be interestedin applying to serve on a committee?(yes or no) If so, which committee would you like ‘0 serve on and why? With my background as a CPA , and the audit committee chairman for three US public companies, I believe my experience willapply best to be on the audit committee. Iwould also be followingwhat is occurring on the ?nance committee.

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STAFF REPORT
Meeting: City Council - Jan 20 2026
Agenda Heading: NEW BUSINESS
Staff Contact: Diana Perkins, City Manager
Department: City Manager
Title: Consider and Accept the City Manager's Quarterly Report Covering October 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025
Recommendation(s):

Staff recommends that the City Council consider and accept the City Manager's report Public Noticing:

Attachments:

1. City Manager’s Quarterly Report October -December 2025

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City Manager’s Highlights
October – December 2026
Potential Police Service Parcel Tax Ballot Measure
In November 2025, the City issued a Request for Proposals for consulting services to assist with polling to determine the feasibility of an additional parcel tax as well as public education and outreach. Three proposals were received and at the January 6, 2026 City Council meeting, the Council approved an agreement with CliffordMoss to provide consulting services including public opinion polling and public outreach. The consultant will work with staff and Council Ad Hoc Committee of Council Members Craig and Mekechuk. The consultant will first conduct polling of the City’s constituents to test proposed parameters and wording for the police services ballot measure. The results of the polling will be presented to the City Council in April 2026. At that time the Council will consider moving forward with the ballot measure or not.

Building Department
Building permit activity for the past three months was as follows:

October – December
2025
Same Range
Last Year
Permits/Inspections
Building Permits Issued 76 62
Construction Valuation $16,221,701 $6,840,858
Building Permit Revenue $390,456 $168,773
Inspection Completed 217 227
The building permit activity continues to be very high throughout 2025. While the number of permits has not increased significantly, the increased construction valuation indicates that the type of building permits being issued are for larger projects (i.e. new ADUs, large additions/remodels, and new houses).

Staff continues to anticipate the permitting activity to remain high for the remainder of the fiscal year as the number of projects in the review process is higher than average.

Spring Peaceful Mountain Monitor Newsletter
The planning for the Spring edition of the Peaceful Mountain Monitor newsletter is underway. If Council Members have any suggestions for articles or information to be shared, please let staff know by February 6, 2026. The newsletter is scheduled to be mailed to residents in April.

General Plan Update
California state law requires each city and county to adopt a general plan “for the physical development of the county or city, and any land outside its boundaries which in the planning agency's judgment bears relation to its planning” (Government Code 65300). The State also requires the General Plans to include the following eight elements (sections): land use, circulation, housing (on a separate, 8-year, cycle), conservation, open space, noise, safety, and environmental justice (new for general plans adopted after 2020).

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The process to update the General Plan is underway and information is available on the project website at: https://www.monteserenogpu.com/
The updated Health and Safety Element was adopted by the City Council in December 2025.

Work on the remainder of the General Plan is underway with the third and final survey online (https://www.monteserenogpu.com/survey) seeking input from residents.

Staffing Updates
The City’s new City Engineer, Michael Weisz, started part-time in December and is now fulltime. Michael has an extensive amount of experience with land development from working at both public agencies and private engineering firms. He also has experience working on capital improvement projects as well as the stormwater regulations for plan review, inspections, and reporting. Mike is a great addition to the City and we are excited to have him aboard.

A recruitment for a permanent part-time City Planner will be posted at the end of this month. In December 2025 the City Council approved an updated staff salary schedule to include a salary for this part-time position. The position will work 21-24 hours a week and be a permanent City employee.

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Council Adopted Goals for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

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I. Provide Quality Public Service

1. Plan the Green Stormwater Infrastructure project required by State law. This project is on-going. Preliminary plans have been developed to modify the landscape and hardscape at City Hall to meet this State requirement. Plans are being reviewed by the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program to ensure compliance with State requirements before construction plans are developed.

2. Review and amend City of Monte Sereno Financial Policies:
a. Review and amend, if required, the City of Monte Sereno’s investment policy. b. Develop and implement timely updates to the financial transparency system for residents.

This work is on-going. Staff will be working with our finance consultant to update the investment policy before the end of the fiscal year. The Council authorized the purchase of financial transparency software as part of the Tyler Technologies financial software package. The implementation of the online transparency system will begin before the end of the fiscal year.

3. Implement a cloud-based, fully integrated financial reporting and human resource information system for government entities to:

This work is on-going and is part of the Tyler Technologies financial software package approved by Council.

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a. Improve financial reporting and human resources management at the City of Monte Sereno.
b. Utilize time reporting functionality for all personnel and support human resources requirements.
c. Address and resolve internal control weaknesses. d. Develop, document, and implement financial accounting policies and procedures with the new financial reporting system.
e. Convert and migrate minimal, yet sufficient, data to the new financial reporting system and human resources information system.

Implementation of the accounting/finance module is nearing completion. Staff will begin implementation of the HR/payroll module in January 2026. The implementation of the online transparency module will begin in the next couple of months. Staff is working with our finance consultant to address the internal control weaknesses and to develop accounting policies/procedures for the Tyler software.

4. Increase civic engagement and resident involvement in the community, including possible partnership with leadership Los Gatos.

This was discussed at the October 7, 2025 City Council meeting including ideas about a Veteran’s memorial, community benches, and birdhouses. A Veteran’s group has been in contact with the Council Member Craig about a potential memorial. The birdhouse initiative will be undertaken by the Youth Commission.

5. Review and improve the City of Monte Sereno website with easier access to historicalminutes and recordings.

A Youth Commissioner volunteered last summer and started to work on gathering/organizing historical data from the City’s records to prepare the data to be placed online. However, due

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to staffing constraints further work on this project has not yet occurred.

II. Maintain Community Character

1. Update the General Plan. This work is on-going. Council adopted the updated Safety Element in December 2025. The remaining General Plan Update is on schedule for Council adoption in the Summer 2026.

2. Continue to implement programs in the adopted Housing Element. This work is on-going. To date, ten of the programs have been completed, 13 are annual/on-going programs, and five remain to be completed. The five programs to be completed, include the required rezone to allow for multifamily development. This item is scheduled for a second review by the Site and Architectural Commission in January 2026 and will then will be scheduled for City Council consideration.

III. Enhance Mobility for Residents

1. Improve walkability throughout the City.

This was discussed at the October 7, 2025 City Council meeting and determined to be a long-term goal. No immediate action has been taken, but the item remains a Council goal in the

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event an opportunity to improve walkability arises.

IV. Maintain Community Safety

1. Improve
wildfire prevention and preparedness:

A. Establish evacuation routes, inform the community of these locations, and plan for their maintenance.

Staff is currently coordinating with the Town of Los Gatos staff to consider a combined evacuation plan based on simulation-based modeling. The Town has issued an RFP and is assessing proposals. Once their assessment is complete, the optional consulting costs for inclusion of Monte Sereno will be provided and presented to the City Council for consideration.

B. Increase awareness of fire danger due to poorly maintained vegetation and promote the importance of defensible space around structures.

Staff has made, and will continue to make, multiple social media posts, emails to interested parties, and placed information on the City’s web page about the importance of defensible space around structures.

C. Work with Saratoga, Los Gatos, and elected officials to coordinate efforts to reduce fire hazard risks on Highway 9.

The City Council and community have worked extensively to raise awareness of the potential fire danger of trees, particularly in the median along Highway 9. The City Council authorized the Mayor to send a letter to the Assemblymember Pellerin regarding this topic. And, the Santa Clara County Fire

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Department Fire Chief sent a letter expressing concerns about Highway 9 fire safety to Caltrans. Several Councilmembers also raised this concern to Santa Clara County Supervisor Abe-Koga, who reached out to Caltrans on the City’s behalf.

D. Consider requiring any eucalyptus trees on a property to be removed when an application for a new house is received.

This issue was presented to the City Council in October and Council requested additional information about the cost for removal of eucalyptus trees and to provide more public outreach. Staff plans to return to Council in March 2026.

E. Consider expanding the exterior home hardening requirements of the California Residential Code to apply to all properties in the City and not just those within the High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Area.

This item has been completed. With the adoption of the updated building codes, the Council approved an ordinance to require the exterior home hardening requirements from the Fire Hazard Severity Areas to apply city-wide for new construction.

F. Adopt an updated Annex to the Santa Clara Wildfire Protection Plan to plan for programs in Monte Sereno.

This has not yet been completed.

G. Recruit 10 additional CERT members, with a focus on residents that live near City Hall. This effort is on-going. The effort was previously led by a former Councilmember. Staff will continue to promote CERT through social media

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posts and providing information at the front counter of City Hall.

H. Consider outfitting the shed at City Hall to serve as an NICP. This has been placed on hold until additional CERT members are active who can support a new NICP.

I. Consider establishing a commission or committee to work on wildfire prevention and preparedness issues.

The City Council discussed this topic at the April 15, 2025 meeting and decided not to move forward with a specific advisory committee at this time as there was already a Wildfire Community Advisory Group that includes participants from Los Gatos, Saratoga, and Monte Sereno.

2. Install of Flock cameras citywide. This was completed in July 2025 with the installation of 19 Flock cameras throughout the City.

3. Finalize the agreement with Los Gatos for law enforcement services. This was completed in April 2025 when the City Council approved a new fiveyear agreement with the Town of Los Gatos for law enforcement services. The agreement was effective on July 1, 2025.

V. Enhance Environmental Sustainability
A. Promote low-water and low-fire landscaping alternatives for residents. The City promotes low-water landscaping through the implementation of the State mandated Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance

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which limits water usage for new landscape areas. Staff anticipates the State will provide guidance on wildfire safety defensible spaces and fire smart landscaping in early 2026.

B. Encourage water conservation and support the move to lower carbon emissions in Monte Sereno.

The Council has adopted a local amendment to the building code to require a hot water recirculation pump in all new construction. These reduce water usage by quickly supplying hot water to all fixtures to reduce water that is wasted waiting for hot water to reach the faucet. Additionally, the City has streamlined the permitting process for the installation of electrical water heating and space heating equipment as well an EV chargers by allowing such permits to be obtained online in real-time.

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Monte Sereno City Council
2026 Tentative Council Meeting Calendar
Updated: January 15, 2026

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Council Meeting
Date
Agenda Item Staff Public
Hearing?
Agenda
Category
January 6, 2026 West Valley Recycles Presentation N Presentation Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Accept the Annual Approval and Signing of the City Council Code of Ethics GGL N Consent Calendar Supplemental Law Enforcement Service Fund (SLESF) GGL N Consent Calendar Revisions to City of Monte Sereno Council Ad-Hoc Committees DP N New Business Discuss Selection of Meeting Date for Strategic Goal Setting DP N New Business Consideration to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with CliffordMoss, LLC for Consulting Services for a Potential Police Services Parcel Tax Including Public Opinion Polling, Public Outreach, and a Prop 218 Compliant Ballot Measure for an amount not to exceed $84,850 Plus a 10% Contingency for Program Costs.

DP N New Business
January 20, 2026 Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to 2025 STEM Winners from the City of Monte Sereno
GGL N Presentation
Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Authorize the City Manager to Establish Automated Payments for City Hall Utility Bills
DP N Consent Calendar
Consider Establishment of an Appointment to the Monte Sereno City Council Financial Implementation Support and Audit Support Ad Hoc Committee DP N Consent Calendar
Application 2025-3089 for a Variance application for reduced rear yard setback of 25 feet where 30 feet is required at 18113 Bancroft Avenue. (CEQA: Exempt, Guidelines sections 15302, 15303)
DP Y Public Hearing
City Manager’s Quarterly Report DP N New Business
Consideration and Appointment to Fill One Alternate Representative Vacancy on the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board
GGL N New Business
February 3, 2026 Los Gatos Monte Sereno Police Department Semi-Annual Report Police N Presentation Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar

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Updated: January 15, 2026

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Council Meeting
Date
Agenda Item Staff Public
Hearing?
Agenda
Category
February 17, 2026 Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Hold Public Hearing and Adopt a Reso Overruling Objections and Determining to Proceed with Weed Abatement
GGL Y Public Hearing
Discuss Hosting a City Picnic and Consider a Budget for the City Picnic DP N New Business Discussion and Consideration of a City of Monte Sereno Community Grants Deadline, Selection Dates, and Budget Amount
DP N New Business
March 3, 2026 Santa Clara County Fire Department Semi-Annual Public Safety Report Fire N Presentation Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
March 17, 2026 Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Annual Council Goal Setting Session for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 DP N New Business April 7, 2026 Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Adoption of 2026-2027 City Council Goals DP N Consent Calendar April 21, 2026 Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
City Manager’s Quarterly Report DP N New Business
May 5, 2026 Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
First Study Session for Review of Proposed FY 25/26 Budget DP N New Business

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Updated: January 15, 2026

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Council Meeting
Date
Agenda Item Staff Public
Hearing?
Agenda
Category
May 19, 2026 Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Adoption of a Resolution Declaring Hazardous Vegetation (Brush) a Public Nuisance and Set Public Hearing (SCCF)
GGL N Consent Calendar
Consideration of Awarding Community Based Organization Grants DP N New Business June 2, 2026 Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Annual Street Maintenance - Adoption of Projects FY 26/27 DP N Consent Calendar Updated Fee Schedule for User and Regulatory Fees DP N Consent Calendar Adoption of a Resolution Setting Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27 DP N Consent Calendar June 16, 2026 Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Adoption of Resolution Establishing and Fixing the Amount of Special Real Property Tax Levy for Police Protection Purposes for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 GGL N Consent Calendar
Adopt a Resolution Overruling Protest Regarding Brush Abatement GGL Y Public Hearing Adoption of the FY 26/27 Budget DP N Unfinished
Business
Appointment of 2026-2027 Youth Commissioners GGL N New Business July 7, 2026
July 21, 2026
Meetings Cancelled
August 4, 2026 Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Adopt a Resolution Confirming a Weed Abatement Report and Assessment List GGL Y Public Hearing

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Council Meeting
Date
Agenda Item Staff Public
Hearing?
Agenda
Category
to be Entered on the Tax Assessment Roll
Consideration of Nominees Citizen of the Year Award GGL N New Business League of California Cities Annual Conference Voting Delegate GGL N New Business City Manager’s Quarterly Report DP N New Business
August 18, 2026 Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
FY 25/26 Pavement Improvement Project Acceptance DP N Consent Calendar September 1, 2026 Finance Reports Warrant list DP N Consent Calendar Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
September 15, 2026 Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
October 6, 2026 Santa Clara County Fire Department Semi-Annual Public Safety Report Fire N Presentation Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
October 20, 2026 Los Gatos Monte Sereno Police Department Semi-Annual Report Police N Presentation Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
City Manager’s Quarterly Report DP N New Business
November 3, 2026 Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar

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Council Meeting
Date
Agenda Item Staff Public
Hearing?
Agenda
Category
November 17, 2026 Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
December 1, 2026 Youth Commission Report GGL N Presentation Finance Reports Warrant list N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Better Street Commission & S&A Applicants GGL N New Business Council Nomination of Mayor and Vice Mayor DP N New Business December 15, 2026 Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Declaring Weeds a Public Nuisance GGL N Consent Calendar Consider and Set City Council Meeting Dates for 2027 GGL N New Business Recognition of Outgoing Betters Streets Commissioners and Site and Architectural Commissioners
DP N New Business
Consider and Approve City Committee/Commission Assignments for CY2027 DP N New Business Supplemental Law Enforcement Service Fund (SLESF) DP N New Business

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January 20, 2026