CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and MOMENT OF SILENCE
ROLL CALL
CITY STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mali LaGoe, City Manager
Kirsten Powell, City Attorney
Stephanie Hill, Administrative Services Director
Steve Jesberg, Interim Public Works Director
Steve Walpole, Police Chief
Scott Garner, Police Captain
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
ELECTED OFFICIALS
PRESENT:
Jack Dilles, Mayor
Randy Johnson, Vice Mayor
Donna Lind, Council Member
Derek Timm, Council Member
Allan Timms, Council Member
COMMITTEE REPORTS
MINUTES
Meeting of the
Scotts Valley City Council
Date: August 16, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM
CONTACT
INFORMATION
MEETING LOCATION POSTING
City of Scotts Valley City Council Chambers The agenda was posted 1 Civic Center Drive 1 Civic Center Drive on 08-11-2023 at City Scotts Valley, CA Scotts Valley, CA 95066 Hall, SV Senior Center, 95066 OR SV Public Works
(831) 440-5600 Zoom Video Conference Building, and on the https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83295730901 Internet
at www.scottsvalley.gov.
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:04 PM.
CM Timm attended a meeting of the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) where they are looking at updating the growth forecast. AMBAG was approved as a member of the Rural Energy Network.
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CITY MANAGER REPORT
CM Johnson attended a meeting of the Regional Transportation Commission where they discussed a $4-$5 million consultant fee to conduct a feasibility study.
CM Timms attended a meeting of the Area Advisory Agency on Aging, and he reported that the Live Oak eviction notice is still standing but they are working on a proposal for an extension of the lease. CM Timms was elected as Vice Chair of the Area Advisory Agency on Aging committee.
CM Lind attended the Youth Action Network meeting, as the alternate for CM Timms, and reported that Capitola passed their Children's Bill of Rights. Capitola also reported on the funding and status of their various youth programs. The committee members discussed the state's proposal for cutting victim advocacy and a potential letter campaign to oppose this funding cut.
CM Lind attended a meeting of the Criminal Justice Council and both the Sheriff and Chief Walpole reported on the gun buyback program that will be held on September 16th at the Sheriff's office. They also heard an extensive report from the anti-crime taskforce.
CM Lind attended a special meeting of the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) where they approved the contracts for the bargaining units. Regarding recent news stories about harassment, CM Lind noted that there are security guards at all of the stations and any threatening behavior should be reported.
CM Lind attended a planning meeting for the Chamber of Commerce Art, Wine, and Beer Festival. The festival will take place this weekend, August 19-20. The artist booths sold out earlier than expected, and they will have 100 automobiles in the Cops N' Rodders show. There will also be local wineries and breweries, 17 food booths, and a Kids' Zone.
Mayor Dilles was asked to speak on the Santa Cruz Voice radio show regarding the Art, Wine, and Beer Festival. He was also asked to speak at a bridging ceremony, which is a scouting event recognizing individuals who are bridging from one level to another in the scouting organization.
OpenGov Financial System: The City is ready to go live in this new financial system.
This was a big lift and the staff have done an incredible job getting us to this point.
New Citizens Academy: The community will be able to apply for a new Citizens Academy for the inaugural cohort later this week. Selected citizens will be able to attend the 8-session series and learn about the different departments and services throughout the city.
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PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
ALTERATIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR): The EIR for the General Plan is currently out for public comment.
Public Works Updates: The Granite Creek Sewage Pump Station is undergoing repairs, the Bean Creek Road construction project is wrapping up this week, and a leaky water valve will be repaired at the Skypark recreation building this Friday (water will be turned off and portable toilets will be available).
Fall Activity Guide: The Recreation Division is preparing to mail the fall activity guide to residents.
Police Officer Swearing In Ceremony: This morning the Police Department held a Swearing In Ceremony for new Officer, Seavana Patzke.
Annual State of the City Address: This annual event, hosted by the Senior Life Association, will be held on September 23rd at the Scotts Valley Performing Arts Center.
New Management Staff: City Manager LaGoe introduced two new members of the management team: Matt Spencer-Cooke, Maintenance Division Manager; and Allison Pfefferkorn, Recreation Division Manager.
David Alreck, a Scotts Valley resident, spoke regarding the Granite Creek overpass and Granite Creek/Scotts Valley Drive intersection. He would like to see a long-term, comprehensive, holistic approach to benefit pedestrians and cyclists.
Mayor Dilles welcomed the two new members of the Management Team.
CM Lind spoke regarding another successful event at the Scotts Valley Performing Arts Center.
Mayor Dilles announced that the next music at Skypark, hosted by the Kiwanis Club, will be on August 27th.
M/S: Lind/Timm
To approve the Consent Agenda with no alterations.
Carried 5/0 (AYES: Dilles, Johnson, Lind, Timm, Timms)
1. Approve City Council minutes of 08-02-2023
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ALTERATIONS TO REGULAR AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
2. Approve check registers dated 07-28-2023 and 08-03-2023
3. Response to Santa Cruz Civil Grand Jury Reports on Housing and Continuity
4. Amendment to the Senior Center Advisory Commission Bylaws
5. Side Letter to Memorandum of Understanding, Police Bargaining Units
6. Approve updated salary schedule for 3 positions
7. On-Call Paving and Asphalt Contract Award
M/S: Lind/Timms
To approve the Regular Agenda with no alterations.
Carried 5/0 (AYES: Dilles, Johnson, Lind, Timm, Timms)
1. Letters of opposition to Senate Bill 423 and Assembly Bill 309 City Manager LaGoe gave background information on the two bills and detailed the reasons for opposing the bills.
M/S: Timm/Lind
To direct staff to send the two letters of opposition.
Carried 5/0 (AYES: Dilles, Johnson, Lind, Timm, Timms)
2. Invitation to join the Santa Cruz County Subcommittee on Banning Plastic Filtered Tobacco Products
City Manager LaGoe explained the benefits of joining the subcommittee and appointing a Council Member to the subcommittee.
M/S: Timm/Lind
To join the subcommittee on banning plastic filtered tobacco products, and to appoint Council Member Timms to the subcommittee.
Carried 5/0 (AYES: Dilles, Johnson, Lind, Timm, Timms)
3. Approval of a budget appropriation and award of contract to Anderson Pacific Engineering Construction, Inc. for City of Scotts Valley Shaftless Screw Conveyor, WWTP Project No. P23-008
Interim Public Works Director Steve Jesberg presented this item regarding the replacement of the conveyor belt in the wastewater dewatering process.
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ADJOURNMENT
M/S: Timms/Timm
To award an agreement to Anderson Pacific Engineering Construction, Inc, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, and approve the allocation of $58,000 from reserves in the Wastewater Capital Reserves to this project.
Carried 5/0 (AYES: Dilles, Johnson, Lind, Timm, Timms)
4. Police Body & Fleet Camera Lease
Captain Scott Garner presented this item and outlined the reasons for replacing the current equipment.
M/S: Lind/Timms
To approve the purchase of the Body Worn Camera, Fleet Camera, And TASER systems for $360,666.60 spread over a five-year period.
Carried 5/0 (AYES: Dilles, Johnson, Lind, Timm, Timms)
5. Future Council Agenda Items
CM Timms recommended a future agenda item to pass a Children's Bill of Rights for Scotts Valley youth. The majority of the Council supported this as a future agenda item.
The meeting adjourned at 7:17 PM.
Attest:
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
Approved:
Jack Dilles, Mayor
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