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Votes at a glance: appointments, evacuation study and Winchester overlay
Summary
At the meeting the council approved the consent calendar, appointed Jennifer to the Site & Architecture Commission (term to 12/31/2027), authorized participation in a Los Gatos-led evacuation study (approx. Monte Sereno share $56,039.50) and adopted an SB 10 overlay with modified design standards for two Winchester Boulevard parcels.
Key votes taken by the Monte Sereno City Council at the Feb. 20 meeting:
- Consent calendar: approved by voice/hand vote.
- Appointment: Jennifer appointed to the Site & Architecture Commission to fill the unexpired term ending 12/31/2027; clerk to coordinate swearing-in.
- Evacuation study: council authorized the city manager to execute an agreement with Los Gatos; Monte Sereno will pay a one-time $4,000 administrative fee and estimated consultant-cost share of about $56,039.50; study expected to take ~15 months.
- Winchester overlay (SB 10): council accepted staff recommendations with modifications (single-story, up to eight units per parcel, setbacks, open-space and tree requirements) and passed a companion resolution updating objective design standards. Roll-call voting showed one opposing vote (Council member Warren) and the motion otherwise carried.
Motions were recorded in the meeting minutes; staff will finalize ordinance/resolution text and proceed with next steps under the city's adopted housing element commitments.
