M I N U T E S
Meeting of the
Scotts Valley City Council
Date: February 16, 2022
Time: 6:00 PM
CONTACT INFORMATION MEETING LOCATION POSTING
City of Scotts Valley
1 Civic Center Drive
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 440-5600
Zoom Videoconference The agenda was posted
2-11-2022 at City Hall and on the
Internet at www.scottsvalley.org.
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
ROLL CALL
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT:
Donna Lind, Mayor
Jim Reed, Vice Mayor
Jack Dilles, Council Member
Randy Johnson, Council Member
Derek Timm, Council Member
CITY STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mali LaGoe, City Manager
Kirsten Powell, City Attorney
Steve Walpole, Chief of Police
Taylor Bateman, Community Development Director
Casey Estorga, Administrative Services Director
Chris Lamm, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Tracy Ferrara, City Clerk
Lauren Lambert, Deputy City Clerk
SPECIAL SET MATTER
Mayor Lind presented a Commendation of the City Council of the City of Scotts Valley honoring City Clerk Tracy Ferrara, congratulating her on her retirement after 33 years of services to the city.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Vice Mayor Reed reported CM Timm, Public Works Director Chris Lamm, City Manager Mali LaGoe and he attended a Joint City/School District Committee meeting to walk through options for providing after school and potentially before school care. For Vine Hill School, the option that looks the best, is a rental and exploring a rent to own modular.
The City would provide the facility and the School District would manage the vendor who would provide service within that facility.
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CM Timm reported the Economic Recovery Subcommittee met and discussed the applications they have received for the grant money from CDBG. The Committee discussed today the advent of 1440 working with the new ranch they put together for the employees with Salesforce.
CM Timm reported the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) met last week and discussed they are looking into a new regional energy network. AMBAG discussed their financial report, but they are waiting to hear comments back from California Department of Housing and Community Development, on the housing element cycle they are looking for on the regional housing needs assessment.
CM Timm reported that the Measure S Subcommittee met regarding Library Bond Funds.
The Subcommittee heard from the Library Friends Group who had suggestions for landscaping, signage and other items at the library that will be of benefit long term to the Library.
CM Dilles reported the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council met and Santa Cruz County is taking the lead locally on the local playbook related to the State’s adoption of the Master Plan on Aging. They will be hiring a research firm to go out and survey seniors throughout the County to deter,ome what the needs are for future programs. CM Dilles shared there is a program called Shared Housing Program for Seniors in this County that is run by Senior Network Services. This program is for seniors who have vacant rooms in their house and want to rent the room to other seniors. The contact for Senior Network Services is 831-462-6788 or you can reach them by email at [email protected].
CM Johnson reported the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC) met and discussed the Roaring Camp issue, on whether or not Roaring Camp or SCCRTC, through its rail banking proposal, would impinge on the recreational transit from Roaring Camp to The Boardwalk.
Mayor Lind reported the Criminal Justice Council (CJC) met and discussed the Behavioral Health Study. The next step is to move forward with Behavioral Health Study and a request for proposals is going out. The Criminal Justice Council reported on the Prop 47 Grant that is coming up for $16 million for various programs including diversions, court supports and local services. One of the areas the CJC is working on with local law enforcement is how to track the behavioral health calls that law enforcement responds to.
Mayor Lind thanked Council Members and volunteers for their support at the Fallen Officer Ball.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
1. Budget: Staff is focusing on preparing for the 2022/23 Budget and updating the strategic plan. Staff will be bringing items about the budget and mid-year update and planning for next year to the next couple Council meetings.
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2. Public Health: Statewide mandate for wearing masks indoors for fully vaccinated individuals was lifted as of today. The County of Santa Cruz is in alignment with the State and all City facilities are getting new signage up today to communicate the new regulations around masks. The County of Santa Cruz released a press release this week indicating 10 additional deaths occurred in Santa Cruz County during the Omicron surge.
3. CBDG Small Business Grants: The application window closed February 11th.
The Small Business Development Center and City staff are reviewing those applications to make sure they are complete. Some of the applications need a little more work, and we are working with those businesses to make sure they can submit everything they need to comply with CBDG regulations. Taking our time to make sure as many businesses as possible are eligible to receive assistance. We will be bringing a recommendation from the subcommittee back to Council mid-March or early April.
4. Public Works Update: There is a request for qualifications out looking for firms to help with professional services. On-call professional services related to engineering, architecture, project management and other related services that will help us move our CIP projects forward.
PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
Vice Mayor Reed announced Robert Aldana has a broadcast on Pulse tonight on My Scotts Valley interviewing Ben Howell Vice President of Brand Development for Salesforce, on what the news of Salesforce coming to 1440 means for the town and why Salesforce made the choice they did. For people who are looking for quick information this might be a great resource.
Victor Alejandro spoke and stated it’s great to be in Scotts Valley working with our new City Manager, Mali LaGoe, and with the City Council looking forward to a great year. Mr.
Alejandro is involved with the Chamber, hearing Salesforce is coming to Trail Blazer Ranch at 1440 is a great opportunity for the community and business to showcase further.
ALTERATIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA
M/S: Dilles/Timm
To approve the Consent Agenda.
Carried 5/0 (AYES: Dilles, Johnson, Lind, Reed, Timm)
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve City Council minutes of 2-2-2022
B. Approve check registers dated 2-4-2022 and 2-10-2022 DocuSign Envelope ID: 1C28D905-3457-4DCB-A0FB-DBF950C795B3 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4
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C. Approve Resolution No. 2011 authorizing the submittal of applications for all CalRecycle grants for which the City of Scotts Valley is eligible D. Approve Resolution No. 2012 adopting a notification of intent to comply with Title 14 California Code of Regulations (14CCR) Short Lived Climate Pollutants:
Organic Waste Reductions
E. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Site Use Agreement with the San Lorenzo Valley Soccer Club
F. Approve the Glenwood Preserve Open Space-Upper Tabor Drive access point opening and improvements with no advertising of the opening G. Approve Resolution No. 1998.5 approving the parcel map for MLD 19-002 and PD 19-004; and approve Resolution No. 960.91 authorizing the execution of the subdivision improvement agreement for MLD 19-002, APN 022-902-11 H. Approve Resolution No. 1882.3 authorizing investment of monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) and authorizing the City Manager, Administrative Services Director, and Finance Manager as authorized signers on the City’s LAIF account
I. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce for Shop Local Campaign activities commencing on September 8, 2021
ALTERATIONS TO REGULAR AGENDA
M/S: Dilles/Johnson
To approve the Regular Agenda.
Carried 5/0 (AYES: Dilles, Johnson, Lind, Reed, Timm)
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider approval of agreement for Skypark Field Maintenance with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc.
Public Works Director Lamm presented the written staff report and responded to questions from Council.
M/S: Timm/Dilles
To approve the agreement for Skypark Field Maintenance with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc.
Carried 5/0 (AYES: Dilles, Johnson, Lind, Reed, Timm)
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2. Consider request of non-collection of fees for:
a. Request for non-collection of fees for the Scotts Valley Fire Protection District Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser
Public Works Director Lamm presented the written staff report and responded to questions from Council.
M/S: Timm/Johnson
Approve the non-collection of fees for the Scotts Valley Fire Protection District Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser
Carried 5/0 (AYES: Dilles, Johnson, Lind, Reed, Timm)
b. Request for non-collection of fees for the Rotary Club of Scotts Valley Drive-thru BBQ fundraiser
Public Works Director Lamm presented the written staff report and responded to questions from Council.
M/S: Timm/Johnson
Approve the non-collection of fees for the Rotary Club of Scotts Valley Drive-thru BBQ fundraiser
Carried 5/0 (AYES: Dilles, Johnson, Lind, Reed, Timm)
3. Future Council agenda items
CM Dilles requested for a future agenda item to discuss an increase in the Transit Occupancy Tax at the appropriate time.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
Approved: _____________________________
Donna Lind, Mayor
Attest: ___________________________
Lauren Lambert, Deputy City Clerk
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