A G E N D A
Meeting of the
Scotts Valley City Council
In-Person and Remote Access
Date: November 2, 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
City Council Chambers
1 Civic Center Drive
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
OR
Zoom Video Conference
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82815538455
The agenda was posted
on 10/28/2022
at City Hall, SV Senior
Center, SV Library and on
the Internet at
www.scottsvalley.org.
ELECTED OFFICIALS CITY STAFF MEMBERS
Donna Lind, Mayor
Jim Reed, Vice Mayor
Jack Dilles, Council Member
Randy Johnson, Council Member
Derek Timm, Council Member
Mali LaGoe, City Manager
Kirsten Powell, City Attorney
Taylor Bateman, Community Development Director
Chris Lamm, Public Works Director
Robin Woodman, Building Official
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
Lauren Lambert, Deputy City Clerk
MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA PACKET MATERIALS
Notice regarding City Council Meetings:
The City Council meets regularly on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 1 Civic Center Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066, and via Zoom Webinar remote access.
Agenda and Agenda Packet Materials:
The City Council agenda and the complete agenda packet are available for review by 5:00 PM the Friday before the Wednesday meeting on the Internet at the City’s website:
www.scottsvalley.org and in the lobby of City Hall at 1 Civic Center Drive, Scotts Valley, CA.
Pursuant to Government Code §54957.5, materials related to an agenda item, submitted after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection in the lobby of City Hall during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, 8am-12 pm and 1-5 pm. In accordance with AB 1344, such documents will be posted on the City’s website at www.scottsvalley.org.
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Date: November 2, 2022
Public Participation:
The meeting will be available on Zoom and livestreamed to the City of Scotts Valley’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNTBScelB4wTfidYHrocWA For those wishing to participate via Zoom you can join the following ways:
Zoom Webinar meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82815538455 Or dial one of these numbers: (669) 900-9128 or (669) 444-9171 Webinar ID: 828 1553 8455
Whether attendance is in-person or remote, you will be given opportunities to provide public comment at the appropriate times throughout the meeting. The time limit is up to 3 minutes for an individual, or 5 minutes for someone who is representing a group of three or more, at the discretion of the Mayor. Please note that this is not a question-and-answer time, but simply a time to provide comments to the Council. At the appropriate times during the meeting for public comment, on items not on the agenda, and on specific agenda items, the Mayor will announce that public comment will be accepted.
How to comment via in-person attendance:
Please proceed to the public comment podium when the Mayor opens the item for public comment.
How to comment via Zoom Webinar:
Use the webinar attendee option to “raise hand” when the Mayor opens the item for public comment. The Clerk will unmute you when it is your turn. If you have joined via Zoom phone call, dial *9 or your phone to “raise your hand”, and the Clerk will unmute you when it is your turn.
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and MOMENT OF SILENCE
ROLL CALL
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council members are appointed to committees which are either City committees or committees dealing with other jurisdictions. This portion of the agenda allows the committee member to present oral or written reports to the Council regarding their committee assignments. It also allows the Council to make comments and give the committee member direction, as required.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
This is the opportunity for individuals to make and/or submit written or oral comments to the Council on any items within the purview of the Council, which are NOT part of the Agenda.
No action on the item may be taken, but the Council may request the matter be placed on a future agenda.
ALTERATIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA
Council can remove or add items to the Consent Agenda.
City Council Meeting Agenda Page 3
Date: November 2, 2022
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda is comprised of items which are intended to be non-controversial and are approved without discussion. Persons wishing to speak on any item may request the item be moved to the Regular Agenda by raising their hand to be recognized by the Mayor. An item will only be moved from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda if a City Council Member requests it to be moved and a majority of the Council agrees.
A. Approve City Council minutes of 10-19-2022
B. Approve check registers dated 10-20-2022 and 10-27-2022 C. Approve letter of support for state authorization to build a Veterans Home in the Monterey Region
D. Reappoint Eric Taylor to serve on the Cultural Resource Preservation Commission
E. Award contract for Public Works building demolition and abatement, PW Project No. P22-006
F. Authorize sanitary sewer connection, APN 056-102-02, 200 Old Coach Road
ALTERATIONS TO REGULAR AGENDA
Council can remove or add items to the Regular Agenda.
REGULAR AGENDA
Persons wishing to speak on any item may do so by raising their hand to be recognized by the Mayor.
1. Introduction of Ordinance No. 102.16 amending the building regulations contained in Title 15, Chapter 15.04 of the Scotts Valley Municipal Code and adopting the California Code of Regulations Title 24, 2022 building standards codes and other codes, subject to the specified deletions, amendments, exceptions and additions, and other codes and standards to establish minimum requirements to safeguard public health, safety and general welfare
2. Introduction of Ordinance No. 102.17 adding Chapter 15.22 to create an expedited streamlined process of electric vehicle charging stations as required by Government Code Section 65850.7
3. Future Council agenda items
(This portion of the Regular Agenda allows the Council to determine items to be placed on a future agenda and to choose a date, if so desired.)
ADJOURNMENT
City Council Meeting Agenda Page 4
Date: November 2, 2022
ADA NOTICE
The City of Scotts Valley does not discriminate against persons with disabilities. The City Council Chambers is an accessible facility. If you wish to attend a City Council meeting and require assistance such as sign language, a translator, or other special assistance or devices in order to attend and participate at the meeting, please call the City Clerk's office at (831) 440- 5600 five to seven days in advance of the meeting to make arrangements for assistance. If you require the agenda of a City Council meeting be available in an alternative format consistent with a specific disability, please call the City Clerk’s Office. The California State Relay Service (TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice: English 1-800-735-2929, Spanish 1-800-855-3000; or, Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO: English 1-800-735-2922, Spanish 1-800-855-3000), provides Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf and Disabled and will provide a link between the TDD caller and users of telephone equipment.
City Council Meeting Agenda Page 5
Date: November 2, 2022
PROCEDURAL INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
THE FOLLOWING IS THE PROCEDURE COUNCIL SHOULD TAKE IN
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION:
1. Move the Resolution number for approval.
2. Second the motion.
3. Vote by body, a roll call vote is not required.
THE FOLLOWING IS THE PROCEDURE COUNCIL SHOULD TAKE IN
INTRODUCTION/ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE:
1. Move the Ordinance number for introduction (or adoption).
2. Move the Ordinance be introduced by title only and waive the reading of the text.
3. Read the Ordinance title.
4. Second the motion.
5. Vote by body, a roll call vote is not required.
THE FOLLOWING IS THE PROCEDURE COUNCIL SHOULD TAKE IN
PUBLIC COMMENT/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Unless otherwise determined by the presiding officer of the meeting:
1. Three minutes allowed per individual to speak.
2. Five minutes allowed per individual representing a group of three or more. ❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖
The City of Scotts Valley does not discriminate against persons with disabilities. The City Council Chambers is an accessible facility. If you wish to attend a City Council meeting and require assistance such as sign language, a translator, or other special assistance or devices in order to attend and participate at the meeting, please call the City Clerk's office at (831) 440-5602 five to seven days in advance of the meeting to make arrangements for assistance. If you require the agenda of a City Council meeting be available in an alternative format consistent with a specific disability, please call the City Clerk’s Office. The California State Relay Service (TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice: English 1-800-735-2929, Spanish 1-800-855-3000; Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO: English 1- 800-735-2922, Spanish 1-800-855-3000; or, from or to Speech-to-Speech, English & Spanish 1- 800-854-7787), provides Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf and Disabled and will provide a link between the TDD caller and users of telephone equipment.
M I N U T E S
Meeting of the
Scotts Valley City Council
Date: October 19, 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 Video Conference The agenda was posted
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 6:03 PM
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
Corie Stocker, Assistant to the City Manager
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
City Manager LaGoe welcomed the Council Members back to the Council Chambers in order to test the equipment for hybrid meetings. It has been a complicated process to get the equipment installment for hybrid meetings but if things run smoothly with the test, then we will welcome the public to attend in person at the next meeting on November 2nd.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
CM Dilles attended the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership State of the Region conference. Also in attendance was Community Development Director Bateman. A lot of topics were covered including successful responses to COVID, ways to have a sustainable healthy vibrant community, the high cost of housing (90% of Scotts Valley workers live outside of Scotts Valley), broadband funding for underserved communities, and drone technology. They also received a photo presentation of the Monterey Bay area, and presentations from local industries (local banking, community foundations, and health trusts).
AGENDA ITEM A
DATE: 11-05-2022
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Date: October 19, 2022
CM Dilles attended the Area Agency on Aging committee where they discussed state and federal funding for senior programs. The funds from the Older Americans Recovery and Resiliency Act, previously scheduled to be spent by the end of 2024, now need to be spent by the end of 2023. Through the nutrition infrastructure segment of this act, the City of Scotts Valley is to receive funds for a new refrigerator at the Senior Center. He also noted that one-time monies have been received for programs that benefit seniors living in convalescent and assisted living homes.
CM Timm attended the Town Center Subcommittee and participated in a working lunch, plus a site walk, with Dara Sanders the City’s consultant from Good City. The subcommittee also met to review what needs to be done to update the City’s Town Center specific plan.
CM Timm attended the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) meeting which was the final meeting on the draft Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) which relates to the housing cycle from 2023 to 2031. This vote was taken on this in January of 2022 and the draft remains unchanged – two jurisdictions appealed, and both appeals were denied. The plan was approved with CM Timm as the lone dissenting vote.
CM Johnson attended the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) meeting where they heard a presentation on the Central Coast Zero Emissions Vehicle Strategy. They also heard an update on the coastal rail-trail maintenance and funding.
CM Johnson attended the Town Center Subcommittee meeting and found it to be very productive.
Mayor Lind attended the Central Coast roundtable listening session on infrastructure investments where they shared RHNA number challenges, water challenges, and the maintenance and funding of recycled water programs.
Mayor Lind attended a Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) meeting workshop where they discussed housing and explored options to build housing for drivers and employees (74 homes on Paul Sweet Road, and additional housing on an acre in Watsonville). They received information on the progress of the zero emissions program for buses.
Mayor Lind congratulated Chief Walpole on bringing back Officer Jesse Pidcock to the Police Department.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
State of the City: The State of the City Address is scheduled for October 28, 2022, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Scotts Valley Performing Arts Center. This event is coordinated by Dave Hodgins with the Scotts Valley Senior Life Association. The public is welcome to attend.
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Date: October 19, 2022
Bike and Walk to School Day: The Police Department will be supporting the Bike and Walk to School Day on October 27, 2022. There will be a police presence at both Scotts Valley Middle School and Vine Hill Elementary School. Students will be able to safely walk, bike, and make their way to school in some way other than a vehicle.
Public Works Department:
• The Public Works Department has been dealing with a major leak at Skypark which caused the closure of the restrooms and the need to bring in temporary restroom facilities. While the restrooms were closed, the public works staff took the opportunity to resurface the floors with a new epoxy seal. The restrooms at Hocus Pocus Park also received the resurfacing epoxy, and this will be completed in the other parks as well.
• Public Works also has several requests for proposals and request for bids on the website for various projects. We look forward to moving our Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) forward.
• The public is reminded that if they need to place a report after hours for something that needs to be repaired, please call the Police Department nonemergency number.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) training: All City staff will be completing this training. Half of the staff participated in this training on October 14th, and the other half of the staff will participate on October 21st. The DEI training for City Council Members is scheduled for November 18, 2022.
Library System: Although the SEIU strike impacts the Santa Cruz Library System staffing, the Scotts Valley and Capitola branches remain open with no staffing impact at this point in time. The situation is being closely monitored.
Administrative Services Director: Thank you to Casey Estorga, our outgoing Administrative Services Director for his contributions to the City of Scotts Valley. Thank you for your service, Director Estorga, and best of luck in your future endeavors.
PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
Mathew Hakimi, a Scotts Valley resident, asked the Council to consider closing the Skypark tennis courts at sunset.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA WITH NO ALTERATIONS
M/S: Timm/Dilles
To approve the Consent Agenda.
Carried 5/0 (AYES: Dilles, Johnson, Lind, Reed, Timm)
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Date: October 19, 2022
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve City Council minutes of 10-05-2022
B. Approve check registers dated 10-06-2022 and 10-13-2022 C. Approve Resolution No. 2007.13 authorizing the continued use of teleconference meetings, pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA WITH NO ALTERATIONS
M/S: Dilles/Johnson
To approve the Regular Agenda.
Carried 5/0 (AYES: Dilles, Johnson, Lind, Reed, Timm)
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Community Grant Program recommendations for fiscal year 2022-2023 Assistant to the City Manager Stocker presented this item and responded to questions from Council.
Public comment was received from Tracey Weiss from the O’Neil Sea Odyssey program, and from Alma Molina from the Meals on Wheels program (a division of Community Bridges).
M/S: Dilles/Timm
To approve the funding of the top seven organizations’ requests, rounding or reducing three organization’s awarded amounts to fit within the $50,000 budget allocation.
Carried 3/2 (AYES: Dilles, Lind, Timm; NOES: Johnson, Reed)
2. Code of Conduct for City Council, Commissions, and Boards City Attorney Powell presented this items and responded to questions and comments from Council. Feedback on the Code of Conduct was incorporated into the document, and this new version was titled Version 2. Councilmember Dilles and Vice Mayor Reed offered additional changes to the Code of Conduct which will be considered as amendments at a future date.
Public comment was received from Matthew Hakimi.
M/S: Timm/Johnson
To approve Resolution No. 2019 along with Version 2 of the Code of Conduct.
Carried 5/0 (AYES: Dilles, Johnson, Lind, Reed, Timm)
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Date: October 19, 2022
3. Future Council agenda items
No one requested a future agenda item.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:37 PM.
Approved: _____________________________
Donna Lind, Mayor
Attest: ___________________________
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
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SCOTTS VALLEY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY
10/20/2022 17:53:41 Check Register GL050S-V08.17 COVERPAGE GL540R
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DATE: 11-02-2022
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BANK VENDOR CHECK# DATE AMOUNT
BA GENERAL CHECKING ACCOUNT
193231 ACCUSLUDGE 125280 10/20/22 1,049.39
000097 AT&T 125281 10/20/22 9.53
001427 AT&T MOBILITY 125282 10/20/22 1,114.76
001593 BENEDICT DDS/NANNETTE 125283 10/20/22 233.10
000021 BOWMAN & WILLIAMS 125284 10/20/22 7,181.75
003894 BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENS 125285 10/20/22 1,032.50 001566 BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE 125286 10/20/22 571.54
003088 CALIFORNIA COAST UNIFORM 125287 10/20/22 542.92
003656 CIVICPLUS 125288 10/20/22 5,151.09
002091 COMCAST 125289 10/20/22 323.26
002091 COMCAST 125290 10/20/22 169.64
003707 DILLES/JACK 125291 10/20/22 58.75
004003 DREW DDS/ALLYSON S 125292 10/20/22 364.80
001597 ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION 125293 10/20/22 9,790.00 003706 GRANADOS/JUSTIN 125294 10/20/22 136.00
000218 MID VALLEY SUPPLY 125295 10/20/22 716.49
000939 NATIONAL COMTEL NETWORK 125296 10/20/22 6.97
000101 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC C 125297 10/20/22 104.67
000101 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC C 125298 10/20/22 46.31
000127 SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL 125299 10/20/22 3,083.90
000133 SCOTTS VALLEY SPRINKLER 125300 10/20/22 313.72
004081 SVCS CYCLE SPORT 125301 10/20/22 25.00
001366 U.S. BANCORP OFFICE 125302 10/20/22 1,300.62
004030 U.S. BANK CORPORATE 125303 10/20/22 14,106.70
001831 USA BLUE BOOK 125304 10/20/22 552.53
001106 VERIZON WIRELESS 125305 10/20/22 925.52
003924 VIRTUAL PROJECT MANAGER 125306 10/20/22 1,000.00 000154 WINCHESTER AUTO STORES 125307 10/20/22 59.24
003971 WIZIX TECHNOLOGY GROUP, 125308 10/20/22 422.70
GENERAL CHECKING ACCOUNT 50,393.40 ***
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BANK VENDOR CHECK# DATE AMOUNT
REPORT TOTALS: 50,393.40
RECORDS PRINTED - 000087
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GL060S-V08.17 RECAPPAGE
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FUND RECAP:
FUND DESCRIPTION DISBURSEMENTS
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001 GENERAL 29,750.24
002 RECYCLING/ENVIRONMENTAL 7,865.00
004 RECREATION 466.81
010 WASTEWATER OPERATIONS 3,425.46
011 TERTIARY TREATMENT PLANT 276.26
028 SENIOR CENTER 169.64
112 DENTAL INS INTERNAL SERV 733.90
123 COMMUNITY FACILITY CENTER 46.31
150 GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 7,497.04
306 SUPPL LAW ENFORCEMENT SRVS 162.74
TOTAL ALL FUNDS 50,393.40
BANK RECAP:
BANK NAME DISBURSEMENTS
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BA GENERAL CHECKING ACCOUNT 50,393.40
TOTAL ALL BANKS 50,393.40
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BANK VENDOR CHECK# DATE AMOUNT
BA GENERAL CHECKING ACCOUNT
000182 A SIGN ASAP 125309 10/27/22 725.03
001631 ART CLEANERS 125310 10/27/22 2,026.33
001670 AT &T 125311 10/27/22 487.40
000097 AT&T 125312 10/27/22 33.97
000614 BATTERIES + BULBS #314 125313 10/27/22 215.61
005039 BAY SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY, 125314 10/27/22 900.00
003170 BOGARD CONSTRUCTION INC 125315 10/27/22 3,000.00 004083 BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE 125316 10/27/22 4,166.50
000018 BRINK'S AWARDS & SIGNS 125317 10/27/22 71.01
001566 BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE 125318 10/27/22 216.43
003088 CALIFORNIA COAST UNIFORM 125319 10/27/22 102.39
003787 CARMEL AREA WASTEWATER D 125320 10/27/22 6,201.00 005030 CLAIRE LAUGHLIN CONSULTI 125321 10/27/22 14,000.00 002091 COMCAST 125322 10/27/22 51.99
000037 CRYSTAL SPRINGS WATER CO 125323 10/27/22 48.00
000057 HACH COMPANY 125324 10/27/22 433.71
004024 K & D LANDSCAPING, INC. 125325 10/27/22 3,660.29 001243 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE 125326 10/27/22 773.50
001418 MONTEREY REGIONAL 125327 10/27/22 4,346.40
000939 NATIONAL COMTEL NETWORK 125328 10/27/22 17.68
001872 NORTH CENTRAL LABORATORI 125329 10/27/22 446.25
000723 PIED PIPER INC./THE 125330 10/27/22 81.50
001615 PIONEER AMERICAS LLC 107 125331 10/27/22 2,347.51 003503 PURETEC INDUSTRIAL WATER 125332 10/27/22 157.25
000134 S.V. WATER DISTRICT 125333 10/27/22 6,646.59
001894 S.V. WATER DISTRICT - BU 125334 10/27/22 124.32
001885 SANTA CRUZ BIOTECHNOLOGY 125335 10/27/22 324.75
000319 SCOTTS VALLEY CAR WASH 125336 10/27/22 409.68
003928 SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLI 125337 10/27/22 476.00
003581 SUEZ TREATMENT SOLUTIONS 125338 10/27/22 2,148.92 003062 SUN RIDGE SYSTEMS INC 125339 10/27/22 26,675.00
001106 VERIZON WIRELESS 125340 10/27/22 179.75
000154 WINCHESTER AUTO STORES 125341 10/27/22 65.74
GENERAL CHECKING ACCOUNT 81,560.50 ***
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REPORT TOTALS: 81,560.50
RECORDS PRINTED - 000049
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FUND RECAP:
FUND DESCRIPTION DISBURSEMENTS
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001 GENERAL 57,408.89
004 RECREATION 138.85
010 WASTEWATER OPERATIONS 15,662.48
011 TERTIARY TREATMENT PLANT 2,248.21
028 SENIOR CENTER 129.74
077 SKYPARK MAINT ASSESS DIST 2,697.37
088 LIBRARY FACILITIES-MEAS "S" 3,000.00
123 COMMUNITY FACILITY CENTER 274.96
TOTAL ALL FUNDS 81,560.50
BANK RECAP:
BANK NAME DISBURSEMENTS
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BA GENERAL CHECKING ACCOUNT 81,560.50
TOTAL ALL BANKS 81,560.50
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AGENDA ITEM C
DATE: 11-02-2022
City of Scotts Valley
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: November 2, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Mali LaGoe, City Manager
SUBJECT: LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR STATE AUTHORIZATION TO
BUILD A VETERANS HOME IN THE MONTEREY COUNTY
REGION
SUMMARY OF ISSUE
Currently, there is a shortage of Veterans Homes capacity leading to extended wait times for veterans to access earned and much needed services. Often, veterans in need of Skilled Nursing and Memory Care must wait years before they get admitted. If veterans are unable to access Veteran Home services timely, they will have to seek other options, potentially out of the state, or even risk becoming homeless. The construction of a new Veterans Home in Monterey County would help to alleviate the long wait times and keep our Veterans closer to home. Current wait times for these services are:
• Yountville: 5 years wait time for admittance.
• West Los Angeles: 2 years wait time for admittance.
• Fresno: 4 years wait time for admittance.
• Redding: 5 years wait time for admittance.
The construction of a new Veteran’s Home will lower or eliminate wait times for admittance into the CalVET Veterans Homes for services including combined skilled nursing & memory care services. Adding an additional Veterans Home will increase the number of homes to 9 in the state.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the letter to support Monterey County’s request for authorizing legislation allowing a Veteran’s Home to be built in the region. 001
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DATE: 11-02-2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
Letter to Monterey Bay Region Federal and State Legislators…………………………3 CalVET Veteran Home Infographic……..…………..………….…………………………5 002
CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY
1 Civic Center Drive • Scotts Valley • California • 95066 Phone (831) 440-5600 • Facsimile (831) 438-2793 • www.scottsvalley.gov November 2, 2022
The Honorable Dianne Feinstein
331 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
The Honorable Alex Padilla
112 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
The Honorable Anna Caballero
12th Senate District
1021 O Street, Rm 7620
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Honorable Jimmy Panetta
406 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
The Honorable John Laird
17th Senate District
1021 O Street, Rm 8720
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Honorable Robert Rivas
30th Assembly District
1021 O Street, Rm 5110
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Honorable Mark Stone
29th Assembly District
1021 O Street, Rm 5740
Sacramento, CA 95814
Re: Support for a Veteran’s Home in Monterey County
Dear Monterey Bay Region Federal and State Legislators:
On behalf of the City of Scotts Valley, we are writing to support Monterey County’s request for authorizing legislation allowing a Veteran’s Home to be built in the region.
Currently, there are extended wait times to access the established Veterans Homes in the State for much needed services. If Veterans are unable to access Veteran Home services timely, they will have to seek other options, potentially out of the State of California or even risk becoming homeless. For Veterans in need of Skilled Nursing and Memory Care must wait years before they get admitted. The construction of a new Veterans Home in Monterey County would help to alleviate the long wait times and keep our Veterans in the State. Current wait times for these services are:
• Yountville: 5 years wait time for admittance.
• West Los Angeles: 2 years wait time for admittance.
• Fresno: 4 years wait time for admittance.
• Redding: 5 years wait time for admittance.
California is losing veterans at an alarming rate – much faster than the next 2 largest veteran population states (Texas and Florida). We owe all we have to the veterans of this Nation, and it is our joint obligation to do all we can to care for those who have selflessly served for the freedoms we have today. Currently California Veterans receive more than 8 Billion in Federal 003
VA Compensation and Pension Payments. In addition, many receive Post 9/11 GI Bill, Chapter 33 Education Benefits and DoD Retirements. If Veterans leave the state so will the need for Veteran Serving organizations that create high paying jobs with the Federal VA, State, Counties, Private Sector and Non-Profits that serve our Veterans. Veterans positively impact the California Ecosystem.
The construction of a new Veteran’s Home will lower or eliminate wait times for admittance into the CalVET Veterans Homes for services including combined skilled nursing & memory care services. Adding an additional Veterans Home will increase the number of homes to 9 in the state. Homes are available to Disabled and Aged Veterans as well as spouses. This home will provide much needed care to our states heroes and decrease the risk of these veterans becoming homelessness. In addition, the location in Monterey County, will provide an attractive geographical location with a rich Military History and current Military presence. Residents of the Veterans Home would have easy access to the Major General William H. Gourley VA-DoD Outpatient Clinic, Commissary’s, Post Exchanges, Military Gyms and other Military / Veteran accessible facilities. There are a large variety of beaches, walking / bike trails and County / State / National parks that will promote outdoor activity.
Additionally, Monterey County is interested in contributing land for a new CalVET Veterans Home and Federal Grants are available for 65% of construction costs of the new Veteran Home.
For these reasons, we support the Monterey County’s request for State authorization to build a Veteran’s Home in the region. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mali LaGoe, City Manager, City of Scotts Valley.
Sincerely,
Mayor Donna Lind
Vice Mayor Jim Reed
Council Member Jack Dilles
Council Member Randy Johnson
Council Member Derek Timm
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Veteran Home Types of care Possible Wait Time as of March 2022
Distance from Monterey
(Approx. Miles)
Yountville Ind. Living / Asst. Living / SNF / Mem. Care 5+ Years 164 Barstow SNF 1 year 344
Chula Vista Ind. Living / Asst. Living / SNF 1 year 441 Lancaster Asst. Living 1 year 290
Ventura Asst. Living 1 year 265
West LA Asst. Living / SNF / Mem. Care 3 years 307
Fresno Asst. Living / SNF / Mem. Care 5 years 145
Redding Asst. Living / SNF / Mem. Care 6 years 336
The need is clear. That's why we're asking to add a ninth (9th) Veteran Home in beautiful Monterey County to support our nation's heroes living in California by drastically reducing wait times, providing close proximity to VA health care and serveral other veteran services, while keeping our veterans from possibly becoming homeless.
CalVet has eight (8) Veterans
Homes that offer affordable longterm care to Veterans who are age 55+, eligible spouses and domestic
partners are eligible to apply for
admission.
19,876 in Monterey County plus thousands of active and reserve military members,
24,001 in San Mateo
55,902 in Santa Clara County
9,726 in Santa Cruz County
17,370 in San Luis Obispo County
2,476 in San Benito County
129,351 collectively.
California has the largest Veteran population in the U.S. - over 1.6 mil. 50%
Services range from
independent living programs
with minimal support to 24/7
skilled nursing and dementia
care for veterans with
significant clinical needs.
VA published it's federal Asset and
Infrastructure Review (AIR) on March
10th, 2022 which stated that "...longterm support services, such as nursing home care, is projected to
increase by nearly 50% in relative
value..."
CAL-VET VETERAN HOMES
INFORMATION
Currently, there are extended wait times to access Veterans Homes for much-needed services. If Veterans are unable to access Veteran Home services timely, they will have to seek other options, potentially out of the State of California or even risk becoming homeless.
In Cal-Vet's 2020 Veteran Home
Master Plan, 37% of all waitlisted
disabled Veterans were already
considered between
70% - 100% disabled and waiting
entry into a Vet Home.
Age requirements are waived
for disabled and homeless
veterans needing long term
care.
The Veterans Integrated Services Networks
(VISN 21/22) reported in the 2022 AIR that 8
Health Care Markets Covering all of California
show that the average demand for long term
care is projected to increase 28% from 2019
to 2019
28% Increase in Need
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DATE: 11-02-2022
City of Scotts Valley
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: November 2, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
APPROVED: Mali LaGoe, City Manager
SUBJECT: REAPPOINTMENT OF ERIC TAYLOR TO CULTURAL
RESOURCE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
SUMMARY OF ISSUE
Reappointments to the Cultural Resource Preservation Commission are to take place every four years. The Cultural Resource Preservation Commission is comprised of the five members of the Planning Commission and two at-large members – one member who represents the Historical Society and one member who represents the Archeological Society. Eric Taylor is a member of the Historical Society and is seeking reappointment to the Cultural Resource Preservation Commission.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council reappoint Eric Taylor to serve on the Cultural Resource Preservation Commission, with an effective date of November 2, 2022.
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DATE: 11-02-2022
City of Scotts Valley
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: November 2, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Phillip Linarte, Senior Civil Engineer
REVIEWED: Chris Lamm, Public Works Director/City Engineer APPROVED: Mali LaGoe, City Manager
SUBJECT: CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING
DEMOLITION AND ABATEMENT, PW PROJECT NO. P22-006
CONTRACT AWARD
SUMMARY OF ISSUE
Through the Capital Improvement Program, the City allocated funds to address the aging infrastructure of the existing Public Works Building. The Public works building consists of modulars constructed in the late 1970s and purchased/moved by the City in FY 1988/1989. The modulars routinely need major maintenance such as siding/skirting replacement, ceiling/roof repairs, light covers, flooring, doors, and water leak damage inside walls and to sub flooring. As the modulars are beyond their useful life and require replacement, the Public Works Building Demolition and Abatement Project will be the first phase of the project to update the Public Works facilities at the maintenance yard on Lundy Lane.
The City issued a call for bids for the City of Scotts Valley Public Works Building Demolition and Abatement Project on September 29
th, 2022. The project was bid on a
unit price basis, allowing the contractor to bid from drawings, technical documents, and a pre-bid meeting to provide competitive pricing for each item of demolition. The low bidder would be determined on a comparison of unit costs prices for different types of work to be performed.
Public Works received the following bids:
Randazzo Enterprises, Inc. $54,000
Central Valley Environmental $57,850
Garrison Demo & Eng., Inc. $69,050
Penkor Wrecking $73,600
Demolition Svc. & Grad., Inc. $78,355
Coastwide Env. Tech., Inc. $82,000
Unlimited Environmental, Inc. $97,900
MAG Engineering $104,652
Galeb Paving, Inc. $170,555
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Public Works staff received nine bids on Thursday, October 27th, 2022. The lowest bidder, Randazzo Enterprises, Inc., was found to be both responsive and responsible.
Staff reviewed the bid and took into consideration the size of company, estimated cost to perform the work, and previous work performed for the City of Scotts Valley. The contractor has been performing demolition and wrecking services since 1969. In addition to demolition, Randazzo Enterprises, Inc. also performs services in land clearing, asbestos, and hazardous material management making them sufficiently qualified to perform the required work.
Upon award, staff will begin coordinating work to be performed as the anticipated project schedule is from December 5th, 2022 through December 22nd, 2022.
Environmental Review
The project is categorically exempt under Section 15302 (b) – Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction, of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
FISCAL IMPACT
The project is included within the Adopted Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program, ClP-46, and is funded with $1,250,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds.
There is no additional impact on the general fund.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council award the contract to Randazzo Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $54,000.00 and authorization of expenditure up to $62,100 (15% Contingency) for the City of Scotts Valley Public Works Building Demolition and Abatement and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney
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AGENDA ITEM F
DATE: 11-02-2022
City of Scotts Valley
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: November 2, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christ Lamm, Public Works Director/City Engineer
APPROVED: Mali LaGoe, City Manager
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF SANITARY SEWER CONNECTION
REQUEST; APN 056-102-02, 200 OLD COACH ROAD
SUMMARY OF ISSUE
On February 19, 2014, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 1660.3 (Attachment 1), a policy for the consideration of sewer hookups for properties located outside the City limits. The policy provides that requests for sewer hookups will be reviewed and approved by the City Council on a case-by-case basis for connection to the sewer system through an extraterritorial service agreement
The property owner at 200 Old Coach Road (APN 056-102-02) is requesting to connect to the City's sanitary sewer system. Pursuant to the policy, the following criteria must be met to allow a sewer hookup outside of the City limits:
•There must be adequate capacity in the sewer treatment system to accommodate the additional hook up.
•Property must be located within the City's sphere of influence. •If hook ups are allowed, the applicable fair share assessment for sewer capacity and hook up fee shall be paid.
•Prior to sewer connection, written approval from LAFCO is received in accordance with Government Code Section 56133.
There is adequate capacity in the sewer treatment system to accommodate this hook up.
The property is located within the City's sphere of influence. The applicant has agreed to pay his fair share assessment. On January 5, 2022 the LAFCO Commission approved the consideration of an extraterritorial service agreement involving the City of Scotts Valley (Attachment 2).
FISCAL IMPACT
The City will receive $7,385 in wastewater connection fees to be deposited into the Wastewater Fund. There is no General Fund impact.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends City Council approve Resolution No. 1660.5 authorizing the connection of APN 056-102.02 to the City’s sanitary sewer system.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1660.5
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY AUTHORIZING THE CONNECTION OF APN 056-102-02 TO THE CITY’S SANITARY
SEWER SYSTEM
WHEREAS, on February 19, 2014 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 1660.3, allowing for the consideration of sewer hooks for properties located outside the City limits; and
WHEREAS, the adopted policy sets criteria to be reviewed on a case by case basis for approval by the City Council including:
• There must be adequate capacity in the sewer treatment system to accommodate the additional hook up.
• Property must be located within the City’s sphere of influence. • If hook ups are allowed, the applicable fair share assessment for sewer capacity and hook up fee shall be paid.
• Prior to sewer connection, written approval from the Santa Cruz County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) is received in accordance with Government Code Section 56133; and
WHEREAS, the property owner of APN 056-102-02 has requested to connect to the City’s sanitary sewer system; and
WHEREAS, staff have reviewed the request and find it to meet the criteria established; and
WHEREAS, on January 5, 2022, the LAFCO approved the consideration of an extraterritorial service agreement involving the City of Scotts Valley.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Scotts Valley that the connection of APN 056-102-02 to the City’s sanitary sewer system is hereby authorized through an extraterritorial service agreement.
The above and foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Scotts Valley at a regular meeting held on the 2 nd day of
November 2022 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Approved:
Donna Lind, Mayor
Attest: ___________________________
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
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AGENDA ITEM 1
DATE: 11-02-2022
City of Scotts Valley
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: November 2, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Robin Woodman, Building Official
APPROVED: Mali LaGoe, City Manager
SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 102.16 AMENDING THE BUILDING REGULATIONS CONTAINED IN TITLE 15, CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE
SCOTTS VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 24, 2022 BUILDING STANDARDS CODES AND OTHER
CODES, SUBJECT TO THE SPECIFIED DELETIONS, AMENDMENTS,
EXCEPTIONS AND ADDITIONS, AND OTHER CODES AND STANDARDS TO
ESTABLISH MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO SAFEGUARD
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND GENERAL WELFARE
SUMMARY OF ISSUE
Every three (3) years, the building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and other building codes are updated to include the most current construction and engineering principles and practices. Under the purview of the California Building Standards Commission, the newly revised California Building Standards Codes are published for required local adoption. This process is to assure that the latest construction, engineering and life safety techniques become standard practice throughout the State. The mandatory effective date of the 2022 Building Standards is January 1, 2023.
Amendments to the City’s building regulations (Title 15 of the Municipal Code) are proposed in an effort to recognize the adoption of the State Building Standards Codes and other codes and standards used by the City of Scotts Valley to promote health, life and safety as it relates to building construction. The City is permitted to adopt amendments to these building standards provided the amendments are based on findings that these amendments are necessary due to local climatic, topographic or geological conditions. The proposed amendments are listed in the attached ordinance. Any amendments cannot be less restrictive than the provisions of the CBSC.
The Building Codes proposed for adoption with amendments as applicable include the following:
• 2022 California Building Code
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• 2022 California Residential Code
• 2022 California Green Building Standards Code
• 2022 California Plumbing Code
• 2022 California Mechanical Code
• 2022 California Electrical Code
• 2022 California Administrative Code
• 2022 California Referenced Standards Code
• 2022 California Energy Code
• 2018 International Property Maintenance Code
Overall, the proposed ordinance provides for adoption of the mandatory State codes, while maintaining consistency with the intent of our local standards. Although there are no significant changes from the 2019 California Building Codes, the following are notable:
a. The 2022 Codes provide for a 1-year expiration date on building permits.
However, due to City concerns of outdated construction requirements and extended construction periods, the amendments retain the 180-day expiration period.
b. Swimming Pool Safety Act - This law is mandatory, not optional for local adoption. To align with the CBC, Chapter 31, Appendix AX section numbers were reformatted to reflect the numbering used in HSC 115920 through 115929.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City will be required to purchase new building code books in the amount of approximately $1,500.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the 2022 California Code of Regulations Title 24 Building Standards Codes and amend Title 15.04 (Building Regulations) of the SVMC as listed below:
Introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 102.16, An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Scotts Valley Amending The Building Regulations Contained In Title 15, Chapter 15.04 Of The Scotts Valley Municipal Code And Adopting The California Code Of Regulations Title 24, 2022 Building Standards Codes And Other Codes, Subject To The Specified Deletions, Amendments, Exceptions And Additions, And Other Codes And Standards To Establish Minimum Requirements To Safeguard Public Health, Safety And General Welfare.
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ORDINANCE NO. 102.16
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY AMENDING THE BUILDING REGULATIONS CONTAINED IN TITLE 15, CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE
SCOTTS VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 24,
2022 BUILDING STANDARDS CODES AND OTHER CODES, SUBJECT TO THE
SPECIFIED DELETIONS, AMENDMENTS, EXCEPTIONS AND ADDITIONS, AND
OTHER CODES AND STANDARDS TO
ESTABLISH MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO SAFEGUARD
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND GENERAL WELFARE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, approximately every three years, new model building code standards are reviewed, modified and approved by the California Building Standard Commission, and thenceforth mandated for local jurisdiction enforcement within 180 days of publication.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 17922, 17958, 17958.5 and 17958.7 of the California Health and Safety Code, the City of Scotts Valley may make changes to the California Building Standards Code or the other regulations thereafter adopted upon making findings based local geologic, topographic and climatic conditions.
WHEREAS, the following local geologic and climatic conditions necessitate modifications to the California Building Standards Code as detailed in Section 15.04.070 of the Scotts Valley Municipal Code:
1. Geological I - The region is located in an area of high seismic activities as indicated by United States Geological Survey and California Division of Mines and Geology. Recent earthquake activities have indicated the lack of adequate design and detailing as a contributing factor to damages that reduced the protection of the life-safety of building occupants.
2. Geological II - The region is located in an area of high seismic activities as indicated by United State Geological Survey and California Division of Mines and Geology. Recent earthquake activities have indicated the lack of flexibility of materials and/or building systems has been a contributing factor to damages that reduced the protection of the life-safety of building occupants and increased the cost of rehabilitation of structures. 003
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3. Climatic I - The region is within a climate zone that requires compliance with energy efficiency standards for building construction. The amendment will add to energy efficiency and safety by utilizing the most current nationally recognized standards.
WHEREAS, the finding of necessity as set forth in Section 18941.5 (a) of the California Building Code and 17958.5 of Title 18 (Health and Safety Code) California Code of Regulations for the code amendments listed in Scotts Valley Municipal Code Section 15.04.070 is hereby made.
NOW THEREFORE, BASED UPON THE FOREGOING AND ALL EVIDENCE
SUBMITTED TO IT, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The foregoing facts are adopted as findings of the City Council as though set forth in fully within the body of this ordinance.
SECTION 2. Section 15.04.060 of Chapter 15.04, Title 15 is hereby amended to read as follows:
“15.04.060 Adoption of Codes
For the purpose of establishing proper regulations for building construction and for installation of mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems, the following codes or portions thereof hereinafter set forth are adopted and incorporated in this chapter by reference and made a part hereof as though fully set forth, without further publication or posting thereof:
A. California Code of Regulations (hereinafter referred to as “CCR”) Title 24, Part 2, Volumes 1 and 2, the 20192022 California Building Code, including Appendix C, H, Iand,J except as modified herein (hereinafter referred to as “CBC”).
B. CCR Title 24, Part 2.5, The 2019 2022California Residential Code, including Appendix H, J and AX, except as modified herein (hereinafter referred to as “CRC”).
C. CCR Title 24, Part 3, The 2022 California Electrical Code, except as modified herein (hereinafter referred to as “CEC”).
D. CCR Title 24, Part 4, The 2022California Mechanical Code, including Appendices B, C and D, except as modified herein (hereinafter referred to as “CMC”).
E. CCR Title 24, Part 5, The 2022 California Plumbing Code, including Appendices A, B, D, H, I and K except as modified herein (hereinafter referred to as “CPC”).
F. CCR Title 24, Part 10, The 2022 California Existing Building Code, 004
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Appendix Chapter A1, except as modified herein.
G. CCR Title 24, Part 11, The 2022California Green Standards Code, except as modified herein (Refer to Scotts Valley Municipal Code Chapter 17.51, Green Building Regulations).
H. CCR Title 24, Part 1, The 2022 California Administrative Code except as modified herein (hereinafter referred to as “CAC”).
I. CCR Title 24, Part 12, The 2022 California Referenced Standards Code except as modified herein (hereinafter referred to as “CRSC”).
J. CCR Title 24, Part 6, The 2022 California Energy Code except as modified herein.
K. The International Property Maintenance Code (hereinafter referred to as ”IPMC”), 2018 edition , as published by the International Code Council.” SECTION 3. Section 15.04.070 of Chapter 15.04, Title 15 is hereby amended to read as follows:
“15.04.070 - Amendments to the 2016 California Code of Regulations Title 24.
The following sections of the codes as adopted in Section 15.04.060 are hereby modified as follows:
A. CBC Section 105.2. Buildings 2—Work exempt from permit is modified as follows: Fences not over eight feet as specified in Title 17, Chapter 17,46, Section 17.46.110
B. CBC Section 105.5.1 [Permit] Expiration
Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance or after commencement of work if more than 180 days pass between inspections.
The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
C. Add sentence to CBC Section 1.8.8.1, CRC Section 1.8.8.1 and CBC Section 113: Refer to Scotts Valley Municipal Code (hereinafter referred to as "SVMC") Chapter 15.04.120, Board of Appeals.
D. Add sentence to CBC Section 1804: Refer to SVMC Chapter 15.06, Excavation, Grading, Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations.
E. CBC Section 110.3.1, insert second paragraph to read as follows: A survey of the lot may be required by the building official to verify that the structure is located in accordance with the approved plans. 005
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F. CRC R105.5 shall be amended to read:
Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance or after commencement of work if more than 180 days pass between inspections.
The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
G. CRC Section R109.1.1, insert second paragraph to read as follows: A survey of the lot may be required by the building official to verify that the structure is located in accordance with the approved plans.
H. CRC Table R301.2(1) shall be populated with the following criteria as established by the City of Scotts Valley, using criteria published in the CRC where applicable: Ground Snow load = 0, Wind Design/Speed (mph) = 110, Wind Design/Topographic Effects = No, Seismic Design Category = D2, Subject To Damage From/Weathering = Negligible, Subject To Damage From/Frost line depth = 12 inches below undisturbed soil, Subject To Damage From/Termite = Very Heavy, Winter Design Temp = 40 degrees Fahrenheit, Ice Barrier Underlayment Required = No, Flood Hazards = FIRM 3/2/2006 (Panels 219D, 238D, 329D, 331D, 332D, 333D, 334D, 351D), Air Freezing Index = 0, Mean Annual Temp = 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
I. CRC Table R602.10.4 Delete Methods LIB, GB and PCP.
J. CRC Appendix AX, Swimming Pool Safety Act Amend Section 115922 to read:
Except as provided in Section 115925, when a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa at a private single-family home, the respective swimming pool or spas shall be equipped with a pool barrier which complies with Section 115923, and at least one of the following 6 features:
(1) Removable mesh fencing that meets American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Specifications F2286 standards in conjunction with a gate that is self-closing and self-latching and can accommodate a key lockable device.
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cause either an alarm noise or a verbal warning, such as a repeating notification that “the door to the pool is open.”
(4) A self-closing, self-latching device with a release mechanism placed no lower than 54 inches above the floor on the private single-family home’s doors providing direct access to the swimming pool or spa. (5) An alarm that, when placed in a swimming pool or spa, will sound upon detection of accidental or unauthorized entrance into the water. The alarm shall meet and be independently certified to the ASTM Standard F2208 “Standard Safety Specification for Residential Pool Alarms,” which includes surface motion, pressure, sonar, laser, and infrared type alarms. A swimming protection alarm feature designed for individual use, including an alarm attached to a child that sounds when the child exceeds a certain distance or becomes submerged in water, is not a qualifying drowning prevention safety feature.
(6) Other means of protection, if the degree of protection afforded is equal to or greater than that afforded by any of the features set forth above and has been independently verified by an approved testing laboratory as meeting standards for those features established by the ASTM or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
K. The following modifications are made to the CMC:
Section 104.4.3 is deleted and replaced with the following:
Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance or after commencement of work if more than 180 days pass between inspections.
The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
Section 104.4.3.1 is Deleted
L. The following modification is made to the CPCode.
Section 104.4.3 is deleted and replaced with the following:
Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance or after commencement of work if more than 180 days pass between inspections.
The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. 007
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Section 104.4.3.1 is Deleted”
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision of such Ordinance and shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
SECTION 5. REPEALS CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. All other ordinances of the City of Scotts Valley or provisions of the Scotts Valley Municipal Code which are in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 6. CEQA COMPLIANCE. The City Council finds and determines that the enactment of this Ordinance is not a “project” as that term is used in the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), (Cal. Pub. Res. Code Section 21000 et seq.) or the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code of Regs., Title 14, Section 15000 et seq.). Therefore, no environmental assessment is required or necessary.
SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days after the date of its adoption. Prior to the expiration of fifteen days from the date of adoption, this Ordinance shall be published in at least three (3) public places.
This Ordinance is herein introduced on the 2nd day of November, 2022, and passed and anticipated to be adopted on the 16th day of November, 2022, at a duly held meeting of the City Council of the City of Scotts Valley by the following votes:
Approved: __________________________
Donna Lind, Mayor
Attest: ____________________________
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
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Kirsten Powell, City Attorney
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DATE: 11-02-2022
City of Scotts Valley
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: November 2, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Robin Woodman, Building Official
APPROVED: Mali LaGoe, City Manager
SUBJECT: Introduce An Ordinance Adding Chapter 15.22 to Create an Expedited Streamlined Process of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations as Required by Government Code Section 65850.7
SUMMARY OF ISSUE
In 2015, the State of California adopted Assembly Bill 1236 (2015, Chiu, Codified as Government Code Section 65850.7), which requires local jurisdictions with a population less than 200,000 residents to adopt an ordinance to create an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations. In 2021, AB 970 (McCarty, 2021, codified in Government Code Section 65850.71) expanded on AB 1236. All cities and counties, including charter cities, in California are required to comply with AB 1236 and AB 970. AB 970 shall become operative on January 1, 2023 for every city, county, or city and county with fewer than 200,000 residents. Jurisdictions are required by AB 1236 to limit EVCS project review to health and safety requirements. AB 970 adds specific binding timelines to that review period based on the size of the project and clarifies parking requirements.
An electric vehicle charging station is any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station which deliver electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle. AB 1236 may refer to the recommendations in the most current version of the “Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist” of the “Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook” published by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.
BACKGROUND
Assembly Bill 1236, which amended Government Code Section 65850.7 to require jurisdictions with a population less than 200,000 residents to establish procedures for expedited, streamlined processes for permitting of electric vehicle charging stations. The amendments to Section 65850.7 include the requirement for a jurisdiction to adopt an ordinance for the expedited, streamlined process on or before September 30, 2017. The ordinance shall include the requirement that a jurisdiction adopt a checklist of requirements with which a permit application for an electric vehicle charging station will be eligible for expedited review. Although the City did not adopt such an ordinance at that time, it has been complying with the requirements of state law. 001
AGENDA ITEM 2
DATE: 11-02-2022
This process includes the establishment of a checklist containing objective requirements for the installation of an electric vehicle charging station and a process for electronic submittal of permit applications. The content of the checklist requires the permit applicant to check the features of the existing electrical service such as rating in amperes, system voltage, connected or calculated load, spare capacity in amperes, voltage and ampere rating of the electric vehicle supply equipment, circuit rating of the electric vehicle supply equipment, location of the electric vehicle supply equipment, if ventilation is/or is not required, and clearances of the charging equipment to comply with all applicable building and fire safety laws. The checklist also assists the applicant in confirming that the location of the electric vehicle supply equipment will comply with any vehicle clearance requirements in the City’s Zoning Code. Section 65850.7 requires that the City’s checklist may be based on the “Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist” of the “Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook” of the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.
AB 970 requires that an application to install an electric vehicle charging station be deemed complete if, either 5 business days or 10 business days after the application was submitted, depending on the number of electric vehicle charging stations proposed in the application, the City has not deemed the application to be incomplete or issued a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application. The bill requires an application to be deemed approved if 20 business days or 40 business days after the application was deemed complete, depending on the number of electric vehicle charging stations proposed in the application, if not action is taken on the application.
Assembly Bill 1236 (2015) also clarifies that a jurisdiction shall not condition approval of a permit for an electric vehicle charging station based on the approval of an association as defined in California Civil Code Section 4080.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City as a result of the recommended action.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Introduce Ordinance No. 102.17, and waive the reading thereof.
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Ordinance No. 102.17....................................................................................................3 002
ORDINANCE NO. 102.17
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY
SETTING FORTH PROCEDURES FOR EXPEDITING PERMITTING
PROCESSING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS
WHEREAS, the State of California and the City of Scotts Valley has consistently promoted and encouraged the use of fuel-efficient electric vehicles; and WHEREAS, in 2015, the State of California adopted Assembly Bill 1236, which requires local agencies to adopt an ordinance that creates an expedited and streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging systems; and WHEREAS, in 2021, the State of California adopted Assembly Bill 970, which builds on the streamlining process of Assembly Bill 1236 and adds specific binding timelines to that review period based on the size of the project and clarifies parking requirements; and
WHEREAS, creation of an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations would facilitate convenient charging of electric vehicles and help reduce the City’s / County’s reliance on environmentally damaging fossil fuels; and WHEREAS, in the enactment of this ordinance, the City followed the guidelines adopted by the State of California and published in the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000, et seq. and found this activity is not a “project” as defined by California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The foregoing facts are adopted as findings of the City Council as though set forth in fully within the body of this ordinance.
SECTION 2. That a new Chapter 15.22 is added to Title 15 of the Scotts Valley Municipal Code to read as follows:
“CHAPTER 15.22- ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
Section 15.22.010- Findings and Purpose
Section 15.22.020- Definitions
Section 15.22.030- Expedited Permitting Process
Section 15.22.040- Permit Application Process
Section 15.22.050- Technical Review
Section 15.22.060- Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation Requirements Section 15.22.010 – Findings and Purpose.
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The purpose of this Chapter is to promote and encourage the use of electric vehicles by creating an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations while promoting public health and safety and preventing specific adverse impacts in the installation and use of such charging stations.
This Chapter is also purposed to comply with California Government Code Section 65850.7.
Section 15.22.020 Definitions.
(a) “Electric vehicle charging station” or “charging station” means any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station that is designed and built in compliance with Article 625 of the California Electrical Code, as it reads on the effective date of this Chapter, and delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle.
(b) “Specific, adverse impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.
(c) “Electronic submittal” means the utilization of one or more of the following:
i. Electronic mail or email.
ii. The internet.
iii. Facsimile.
Section 15.22.030 Expedited Permitting Process.
Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall implement an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations, and adopt a checklist of all requirements with which electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with in order to be eligible for expedited review. The expedited, streamlined permitting process and checklist may refer to the recommendations contained in the most current version of the “Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist” of the “Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook” as published by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. The City’s adopted checklist shall be published on the City’s website.
Section 15.22.040. Permit Application Processing.
(a) Prior to submitting an application for processing, the applicant shall verify that the installation of an electric vehicle charging station will not have specific, adverse impact to public health and safety and building occupants. Verification 004
by the applicant includes, but is not limited to: electrical system capacity and loads; electrical system wiring, bonding and overcurrent protection; building infrastructure affected by charging station equipment and associated conduits; areas of charging station equipment and vehicle parking. (b) A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the City’s adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed. Upon confirmation by the Building Official that the permit application and supporting documents meets the requirements of the City adopted checklist, and is consistent with all applicable laws and health and safety standards, the Building Official shall, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, approve the application and issue all necessary permits. Such approval does not authorize an applicant to energize or utilize the electric vehicle charging station until approval is granted by the City. If the Building Official determines that the permit application is incomplete, he or she shall issue a written correction notice to the applicant, detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance. (c) Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this Ordinance and associated supporting documentations. In accepting such permit applications, the Building Official shall also accept electronic signatures on all forms, applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by any applicant.
Section 15.22.050. Technical Review.
(a) It is the intent of this Ordinance to encourage the installation of electric vehicle charging stations by removing obstacles to permitting for charging stations so long as the action does not supersede the Building Official’s authority to address higher priority life-safety situations. If the Building Official makes a finding based on substantial evidence that the electric vehicle charging station could have a specific adverse impact upon the public health or safety, as defined in this Chapter, the City may require the applicant to apply for a use permit. (b) In the technical review of a charging station, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall not condition the approval for any electric vehicle charging station permit on the approval of such a system by an association, as that term is defined by Civil Code Section 4080.
Section 15.22.060. Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation Requirements.
(a) Electric vehicle charging station equipment shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National 005
Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories, and rules of the Public Utilities Commission or a Municipal Electric Utility Company regarding safety and reliability. (b) Installation of electric vehicle charging stations and associated wiring, bonding, disconnecting means and overcurrent protective devices shall meet the requirements of Article 625 and all applicable provisions of the California Electrical Code.
(c) Installation of electric vehicle charging stations shall be incorporated into the load calculations of all new or existing electrical services and shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code. Electric vehicle charging equipment shall be considered a continuous load.
(d) Anchorage of either floor-mounted or wall-mounted electric vehicle charging stations shall meet the requirements of the California Building or Residential Code as applicable per occupancy, and the provisions of the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Mounting of charging stations shall not adversely affect building elements.”
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision of such Ordinance and shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
SECTION 4. REPEALS CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. All other ordinances of the City of Scotts Valley or provisions of the Scotts Valley Municipal Code which are in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 5. CEQA COMPLIANCE. The City Council finds and determines that the enactment of this Ordinance is not a “project” as that term is used in the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA;” Cal. Pub. Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) or the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code of Regs., Title 14, Section 15000 et seq.).
Therefore, no environmental assessment is required or necessary.
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. The above and foregoing ordinance was introduced for a first reading on November 2, 2022, and passed and adopted on November 16, 2022, at a duly held meeting of the City Council of the City of Scotts Valley by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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APPROVED:______________________________
Donna R. Lind, Mayor
ATTEST: ________________________________
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
APPROVED
AS TO FORM: _____________________________
Kirsten Powell, City Attorney
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