AGENDA
Meeting of the
Scotts Valley City Council
In-Person and Remote Access
Date: February 7, 2024
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/83295730901
Agenda posted on 2-2-
2024 at City Hall, SV
Senior Center, SV Public
Works Building, and on the
Internet
at: www.scottsvalley.gov
ELECTED OFFICIALS CITY STAFF MEMBERS
Randy Johnson, Mayor
Derek Timm, Vice Mayor
Jack Dilles, Council Member
Donna Lind, Council Member
Allan Timms, Council Member
Mali LaGoe, City Manager
Kirsten Powell, City Attorney
Cathie Simonovich, 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.gov 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.gov.
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/83295730901 Or dial one of these numbers: (669) 900-9128 or (669) 444-9171
City Council Meeting Agenda Page 2
Date: February 7, 2024
Webinar ID: 832 9573 0901
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 attending in person to make 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. Written public comment may be emailed to the City Clerk by 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting at [email protected].
City Council Meeting Agenda Page 3
Date: February 7, 2024
ALTERATIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA
Council can remove or add items to the Consent Agenda.
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.
1. Approve City Council minutes of 01-17-2024
2. Approve check register dated 01-12-2024 through 02-01-2024
3. Ratify appointment to Arts Commission
4. Approve Resolution No. 1660.6 authorizing sanitary sewer hook up for 400 Old Coach Road (APN 056-102-07) which is outside the City limits but within the City's Sphere of Influence
5. Receive and file Investment Report for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2023
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. Receive Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Mid-Year Financial Report, including Proposed Budget Amendments and Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Budget
2. City of Scotts Valley Donation and Gift Acceptance Policy
3. City of Scotts Valley Legislative Platform
4. Future Council Agenda Items
CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION SUBJECT(S)
City Council Meeting Agenda Page 4
Date: February 7, 2024
1. Conference with legal counsel regarding real property negotiations Legal Authority: Government Code Section 54956.8
Location: 127 Vine Hill School Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 (Siltanen Pool) Staff Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Administrative Services Director, Recreation Division Manager
2. Conference with labor negotiator regarding employee negotiations with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Mid-Management Group, Scotts Valley Police Bargaining Unit and the Scotts Valley Police Supervisors Association.
Legal Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6
Staff Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Administrative Services Director, Negotiator
3. Conference with legal counsel regarding liability claim Legal Authority: Government Code Section 54956.95
Claimant: B. Polito
Staff Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Administrative Services Director
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
REPORT ON ACTION TAKE DURING CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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: February 7, 2024
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.
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
Taylor Bateman, Community Services Director
Steve Jesberg, Interim Senior Civil Engineer
Scott Garner, Police Captain
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
ELECTED OFFICIALS
PRESENT:
Randy Johnson, Mayor
Jack Dilles, Council Member
Donna Lind, Council Member
Allan Timms, Council Member
ABSENT:
Derek Timm, Vice Mayor
COMMITTEE REPORTS
MINUTES
Meeting of the
Scotts Valley City Council
Date: January 17, 2024
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 01-12-2023 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 6:01 PM.
CM Lind thanked everyone on behalf of the Walpole family for their support during the memorial ceremony.
City Council Meeting Minutes
Date: January 17, 2024
CITY MANAGER REPORT
CM Lind announced that the Criminal Justice Council (CJC) will be issuing a press release regarding the results of the 2023 annual report on behavioral health. This is the second year of a three-year reporting period, and it will be posted on the CJC website.
CM Lind attended a Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) meeting, and they worked on the communication for the new routes which are part of the Reimagine METRO program.
CM Timms attended a meeting of the Area Agency on Aging. The lease with the Live Oak school district has been extended and includes the Meals on Wheels program and also the senior facilities that are housed at the Live Oak location. The lease extension allows for some high priority repairs to take place, and these repairs will be funded mostly by the Community Bridges organization. At the meeting, they decided on the allocation of funding across the various programs. They are also working on some issues with the Ombudsman representative.
CM Timms attended a meeting of the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) in the Watsonville City Council Chambers where he was added to the Personnel Committee.
CM Timms attended a meeting of the Santa Cruz County Arts Council.
CM Dilles was reappointed to the statewide Revenue and Taxation Committee for the League of California Cities where they ran through a refresher on how legislation gets passed in the state. They also heard about the League's top four priorities: to safeguard local revenues and bolster economic development, to strengthen climate change resiliency and disaster preparedness, to improve public safety, to expand investments to reduce homelessness and increase supply of affordable housing.
CM Dilles attended a meeting of the Santa Cruz County Consolidated Development Successor Agency Oversight Board where they approved the 2024-2025 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedules (ROPS) and Administrative Budgets for Santa Cruz County, Scotts Valley, and Watsonville.
Police Officer Trainees: The City hired two new Police Officer trainees over the holidays, and they will be starting the academy. These two hires make the City fully staffed in the Police Department.
Interviews for Key Positions: The City held interviews for the Senior Civil Engineer, and the interviews will be held this week for the Wastewater Division Manager.
Citizens Academy Cohort 2: The next Citizens Academy will start on February 13th and the application deadline is February 2nd. The application is on the City's website
City Council Meeting Minutes
Date: January 17, 2024
PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
and links have been posted on social media. We encourage residents to apply as this may be the only opportunity in 2024.
Governor's Budget: The City is closely following the release of the Governor's budget and unfortunately the REAP 2.0 program is slated to be cut by 50%, which is a loss to the City of planned revenue of $152,000. At risk of being cut are two grants - one for the implementation of the housing element, and one for affordable housing as it relates to planning for the Town Center.
Housing for Health Policy Board Orientation: This Board oversees the way that Homeless Services and the continuum of care are administered across all of Santa Cruz County. The seat on the Board rotates with Capitola every two years, and the Scotts Valley City Council appointed City Manager LaGoe to this seat for the next two years. City Manager LaGoe attended the orientation and learned, among other things, that the County currently has 42 grants related to the homeless population. The next meeting is in February.
Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Subcommittee: The City Manager participated in this meeting and the subcommittee reviewed the draft survey that will go out to Scotts Valley businesses.
Leadership Santa Cruz Class 37: This class was hosted at Scotts Valley City Hall and was welcomed by Mayor Johnson. City Manager LaGoe presented virtually on the basics of local government. Presentations were also given by Carlos Palacios, County Administrative Officer; Bruce McPherson, Fifth District Supervisor; and John Laird, California State Senator. The participants also visited the Scotts Valley Library.
Skypark Tot Lot: The construction is moving forward, and the estimated opening date will be in early February. This will be dependent on the weather as dry weather is needed to pour the surface.
Green Hills and Bean Creek, Slide Repairs: These repairs are progressing well.
Town Center: The interviews with the Council Members are complete, and the next step will be conversations with the neighboring property owners.
Michael Uhwelling, a resident of Scotts Valley and a graduate of the first cohort of the Citizens Academy, thanked the City Manager for her leadership. He would like to see power blowers banned due to noise pollution, and he suggested a buyback program similar to the gun buyback program.
David Alreck, a resident of Scotts Valley, spoke in opposition to the 125 Bethany Drive project.
City Council Meeting Minutes
Date: January 17, 2024
ALTERATIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CM Lind announced that the annual Fallen Officers Ball will be on February 10th and includes dinner, dancing and an auction. This is a night to honor all first responders and tickets can be purchased on the website at www.scfof.org.
M/S: Lind/Timms
To approve the Consent Agenda with no alterations.
Carried 5/0 (AYES: Johnson, Dilles, Lind, Timms; ABSENT: Timm) Mayor Johnson called for a recess at 6:20 PM, and the meeting reconvened at 6:30 PM.
1. Approve City Council minutes of 12-20-2023 and City Council special meeting minutes of 12-22-2023
2. Approve check register dated 12-15-2023 through 12-21-2023, 12-22-2023 through 01-04-2024, and 01-05-2024 through 01-11-2024
3. Approve the 2024 Scotts Valley Interjurisdictional Committee, Commission, Board and Council appointments, Standing Committee and Liaison appointments and adopt resolutions establishing project specific subcommittees
4. Approve job classification and salary schedule for Retired Annuitant Extra Help
5. Approve the amended 2024 City Council Meeting Schedule
1. Review Final Grantee Performance Report for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Contract 20-CDBG-CV2-3-00151
City Manager LaGoe introduced this item, and a presentation was given by consultant Beth Dodd from Adams Ashby, and Lis DuBois from the Boys & Girls Club. The presenters responded to questions from the Council.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing at 6:40 PM. No public comments were received, and Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing at 6:41 PM.
M/S: Timms/Lind
City Council Meeting Minutes
Date: January 17, 2024
ALTERATIONS TO REGULAR AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
To direct staff to submit documents per the state requirements Carried 4/0 (AYES: Johnson, Dilles, Lind, Timms; ABSENT: Timm)
2. Consideration of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (EA22-002) and Land Division Application (LD22-001) to allow a nine-lot subdivision of a 5.71-acre site south of Sandraya Heights Road
Community Development Director Bateman introduced Jonathan Kwan, Consultant Planner. Mr. Kwan gave a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions from the Council.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing at 7:10 PM.
Todd Cramer, the applicant, indicated that he is available to answer questions.
Richard Sage, a resident at 15 Casa Way, is concerned about the disrepair of the upper portion of Casa Way that extends south from Sandraya Heights to Hacienda.
Susie Yost, a resident at 212 San Augustine Way, suggested to Mr. Sage that the residents share the cost of the road repairs and possibly approach the owner of the project for assistance with these initial repairs. She added that the ongoing repairs will fall on the residents, as it does on San Augustine Way.
Daryl von Haunalter, a resident at 226 San Augustine, is concerned about the construction traffic, and also would like continued access via the walking path. She noted annoyance that the Sandraya residents were not in favor of having through traffic so now the traffic will go through San Augustine Way instead. She also does not want more density in this project.
Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing at 7:24 PM.
M/S: Dilles/Lind
To adopt Resolution No. 2043 Approving Mitigated Negative Declaration Carried 4/0 (AYES: Johnson, Dilles, Lind, Timms; ABSENT: Timm) M/S: Lind/Dilles
To approve 2043.1 Approving Land Division
Carried 4/0 (AYES: Johnson, Dilles, Lind, Timms; ABSENT: Timm) None.
City Council Meeting Minutes
Date: January 17, 2024
CLOSED SESSION SUBJECT(S)
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
REPORT ON ACTION TAKE DURING CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
1. Future Council Agenda Items
None.
The City Council convened to closed session at 7:43 PM to discuss the following item:
1. Conference with labor negotiator re employee negotiations with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Mid-Management Group, Management Group, Scotts Valley Police Bargaining Unit and the Scotts Valley Police Supervisors Association.
Legal Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6
Staff Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Administrative Services Director, Negotiator
The City Council reconvened to open session at 8:14 PM.
City Attorney Powell indicated that there was no report from the closed session meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:14 PM.
Attest:
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
Approved:
Randy Johnson, Mayor
CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION
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Check Check Vendor Name Net Check Check CheckNumber Date Amount Status Type Cash Account: 999-10100-000-000-000000
131016 02/01/24 ADAMS ASHBY GROUP, INC 3,500.00 O Regular 131017 02/01/24 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 489.43 O Regular131018 02/01/24 AT&T 166.75 O Regular131019 02/01/24 BENJAMIN NOBLE 6,270.00 O Regular131020 02/01/24 BRASS KEY LOCKSMITH 6,660.34 O Regular131021 02/01/24 BRINKS AWARDS & SIGNS 131.10 O Regular 131022 02/01/24 BUREAU VERITAS TECHNICAL ASSMT 13,046.54 O Regular131023 02/01/24 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF 50.00 O Regular131024 02/01/24 CARMEL AREA WASTEWATER DIST 6,261.00 O Regular131025 02/01/24 CITY OF SANTA CRUZ 267.40 O Regular131026 02/01/24 COAST TO COAST 4,000.00 O Regular131027 02/01/24 COMCAST 1,050.55 O Regular131028 02/01/24 COMMUNITY TREE SERVICE, INC. 3,698.10 O Regular131029 02/01/24 CSG CONSULTANTS, INC 33,435.89 O Regular131030 02/01/24 CUMMING MANGEMENT GROUP, INC 8,356.25 O Regular131031 02/01/24 DREW DENTAL CORP 623.00 O Regular131032 02/01/24 DYNAMIC PRESS 299.62 O Regular131033 02/01/24 FEDERAL EXPRESS 107.39 O Regular131034 02/01/24 FIRST ALARM 305.19 O Regular131035 02/01/24 GRAINGER 468.80 O Regular131036 02/01/24 HANSON ASSOCIATES ASSET & 4,288.70 O Regular131037 02/01/24 HERWIT ENGINEERING 8,323.30 O Regular131038 02/01/24 INTERSTATE SALES 51.10 O Regular131039 02/01/24 KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES INC 27,280.43 O Regular131040 02/01/24 KOSMONT COMPANIES, INC 1,228.50 O Regular131041 02/01/24 LEAGUE OF CA CITIES 6,742.00 O Regular131042 02/01/24 LOGAN & POWELL, LLP 16,484.58 O Regular131043 02/01/24 M-GROUP 8,085.00 O Regular131044 02/01/24 MONTEREY BAY ANALYTICAL SVCS 146.00 O Regular131045 02/01/24 ODELL ENGINEERING 5,086.20 O Regular131046 02/01/24 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 148.46 O Regular131047 02/01/24 PETERSON POWER SYSTEMS, INC. 4,402.11 O Regular131048 02/01/24 REGIONAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES 126.76 O Regular131049 02/01/24 SANTA CRUZ CHILDRENS DENTAL 297.60 O Regular131050 02/01/24 SANTA CRUZ CO ENVIRONMENTAL 601.00 O Regular131051 02/01/24 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CONFERENCE 22,752.23 O Regular131052 02/01/24 SANTA CRUZ FIRE EQUIPMENT 327.07 O Regular131053 02/01/24 SCOTTS VALLEY CAR WASH 84.92 O Regular131054 02/01/24 SCOTTS VALLEY HOTEL LP 17,766.88 O Regular131055 02/01/24 SUMMIT UNIFORMS 266.88 O Regular131056 02/01/24 THRIVE BRIGHT LLC DBA: THE 6,400.00 O Regular131057 02/01/24 TIRECHOICE AUTO SERVICE CENTER 503.74 O Regular131058 02/01/24 TORO PETROLEUM CORP 5,041.34 O Regular131059 02/01/24 TRIAD ELECTRIC 692.40 O Regular
apadatecr2 City of Scotts Valley along 02/01/2024 14:27 Page 2 A/P Check Register Checks from 01/26/2024 to 02/01/2024
Check Check Vendor Name Net Check Check CheckNumber Date Amount Status Type131060 02/01/24 UNITED RENTALS 1,261.90 O Regular 131061 02/01/24 Victor Alejandro 293.00 O Regular131062 02/01/24 WAGE WORKS 125.00 O Regularapadatecr2 City of Scotts Valley along 02/01/2024 14:27 Page 2 A/P Check Register Checks from 01/26/2024 to 02/01/2024
47 Checks total: 227,994.45
0 ACH total:0 EFTPS total:0 Wire transfer total:0 Payment Manager total:
47 GRAND TOTALS 227,994.45
AGENDA ITEM 3.
DATE: 2/7/2024
City of Scotts Valley
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: 2/7/2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
APPROVED: Mali LaGoe, City Manager
SUBJECT: Ratify appointment to Arts Commission
SUMMARY OF ISSUE
As vacancies occur, or due to an election or re-election of a Council Member, members of the Council may nominate new individuals to serve on a City Commission, Committee, or Board.
All appointments must be approved by the City Council.
There is a vacancy on the Arts Commission due to the resignation of Jeanne Shada and an application has been submitted by Kacey Lewis. Vice Mayor Derek Timm has nominated Ms.
Lewis to serve on the Arts Commission and, upon Council approval, Ms. Lewis will fill the vacancy.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council ratify the appointment of Kacey Lewis to serve on the Arts Commission, with an effective date of February 7, 2024.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. K.Lewis Arts app 12.12.23_Redacted
AGENDA ITEM 4.
DATE: 2/7/2024
City of Scotts Valley
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: 2/7/2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Steve Jesberg, Interim Public Works Director
APPROVED: Mali LaGoe, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approve Resolution No. 1660.6 authorizing sanitary sewer hook up for 400 Old Coach Road (APN 056-102-07) which is outside the City limits but within the City's Sphere of Influence
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 400 Old Coach Road (APN 056-102-07) 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. If connection is approved by the City Council, LAFCo will consider an Extraterritorial Service Agreement at their meeting on March 6, 2024 (Application included as (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
Staff recommends City Council approve Resolution No. 1660.6 authorizing the connection of APN 056-102.07 to the City’s sanitary sewer system.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Resolution 1660.3 Sewer Connections
2. Resolution No. 1660.6 Sewer Connection APN 056-102-07
3. Extraterritorial-Connection Lafco Application APN 056-102-07
RESOLUTION NO. 1660.6
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY AUTHORIZING THE CONNECTION OF APN 056-102-07 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 056-102-07 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 March 5, 2024, the LAFCO will consider an extraterritorial service agreement involving the City of Scotts Valley for this connection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Scotts Valley that the connection of APN 056-102-07 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 7th day of February 2024 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Approved:
Randy Johnson, Mayor
Attest: ___________________________
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
AGENDA ITEM 5.
DATE: 2/7/2024
City of Scotts Valley
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: 2/7/2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Stephanie Hill, Administrative Services Director
APPROVED: Mali LaGoe, City Manager
SUBJECT: Receive and file Investment Report for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2023
SUMMARY OF ISSUE
Attached is the portfolio performance status report for the City and Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund ("SLESF") investment report for the quarter ended December 31, 2023.
This information is for review only. No action is required by the Council.
The City’s investment report submitted herein complies with the City’s investment policy and evidence that there is adequate cash flow to meet the City’s needs for the next six months.
While the City traditionally places excess operating portfolio funds in LAIF, this quarter the City initiated allocations to the California Asset Management Program (“CAMP”). CAMP is a California Joint Powers Authority (“JPA”) established in 1989. Investments offered through the Cash Reserve Portfolio (the “Pool” or the “CAMP Pool”) and CAMP Term are permitted for all local agencies under California Government Code Section 53601(p). CAMP is directed by a board of trustees, which is made up of experienced local government finance directors and treasurers.
The SLESF investment report reflects the latest information available concerning how these monies provided by the State of California for front line police services were invested as of December 31, 2023.
Additional information on the Pooled Money Investment Account (PMIA) and Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) are provided from the State Treasurer’s site.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact of receiving and filing the report.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file an Investment Report for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2023.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. FY2324 Q2_INVESTMENT REPORT
TRUSTEE TYPE OF INVESTMENT ISSUER MATURITY DATE FACE VALUE COST MARKET VALUE VALUATION YIELD General Pooled Investments
State of California Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) State of California Demand - 1 day 14, $ 106,607 $ 14,106,607 $ * LAIF 14,015,523 4.000% Board of Trustees California Asset Management Program (CAMP) CAMP Demand - 1 day 5,161,702 $ $ 5,161,702 $ 5,161,702 CAMP 5.550% Weighted Average Rate for General Pooled Investments 4.415% Investments of Bond Proceeds
Bank of New York Mellon US Treasury Notes Bank of New York Mellon Demand - 1 day $ 373 $ 373 $ 373 Bank of New York 5.000%Bank of New York Mellon US Treasury Notes Bank of New York Mellon Demand - 1 day 366,015 $ $ 366,015 $ 366,015 Bank of New York 4.846% **Bank of New York Mellon US Treasury Notes Bank of New York Mellon Demand - 1 day $ 1,019 $ 1,019 $ Bank of New York 0.000% 1,019* Interest is paid at maturity. Market Value based on latest factor of 0.993543131 provided by LAIF on 12/31/2023, which has been applied to face value. ** Weighted average for all accounts.
City of Scotts Valley
Quarterly Investment Report
December 31, 2023
73%
27%
City's Investment Portfolio Allocation
Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) California Asset Management Program (CAMP)
FACE VALUE TRUSTEE/INVESTMENT TYPE YIELD
$ 153,919 154,920 $ * California Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) 4.000%$ 153,919 154,920 $ * Interest is paid at maturity. Market Value includes accrued interest.
Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund (SLESF)
Quarterly Investment Report
December 31, 2023
MARKET VALUE
December 3.929
November 3.843
October 3.670
September 3.534
August 3.434
July 3.305**
PMIA Average Life(1): 230
LAIF Fair Value Factor(1): 0.993543131
PMIA Daily(1): 3.96
PMIA Quarter to Date(1): 3.81
LAIF Apportionment Rate(2): 4.00
LAIF Earnings Ratio(2): 0.00010932476863589
LAIF Administrative Cost(1)*: 0.29
Treasuries
61.22%
Agencies
21.44%
Certificates of
Deposit/Bank Notes
7.72%
Time
Deposits
3.34%
Commercial
Paper
5.71%
Corporate
Bonds
0.36%
Loans
0.21%
Notes: The apportionment rate includes interest earned on the CalPERS Supplemental Pension Payment pursuant to Government Code 20825 (c)(1) and interest earned on the Wildfire Fund loan pursuant to Public Utility Code 3288 (a). *The percentage of administrative cost equals the total administrative cost divided by the quarterly interest earnings. The law provides that administrative costs are not to exceed 5% of quarterly EARNINGS of the fund. However, if the 13-week Daily Treasury Bill Rate on the last day of the fiscal year is below 1%, then administrative costs shall not exceed 8% of quarterly EARNINGS of the fund for the subsequent fiscal year. ** Revised
Source:
(1) State of California, Office of the Treasurer
(2) State of Calfiornia, Office of the Controller
PMIA Average Monthly
Effective Yields(1)
PMIA/LAIF Performance Report
as of 1/17/24
Daily rates are now available here. View PMIA Daily Rates Quarterly Performance
Quarter Ended 12/31/23
Chart does not include $2,164,000.00 in mortgages, which equates to 0.001%. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
Pooled Money Investment Account
Monthly Portfolio Composition (1)
12/31/23
$158.0 billion
MONTHLY PERFORMANCE
Pooled Money Investment Account
December 2023
12 Months
HIGH LOW
Average Life (days) 230 244 281 230
Certificates of Deposit & Bank Notes 7.72% 8.09% 8.09% 5.59% Commercial Paper 5.71% 5.47% 5.71% 3.85%
Treasuries 61.22% 60.58% 66.66% 59.91%
MARKET VALUE (%) of BOOK VALUE
Mar-2022 98.9582 Mar-2023 99.3005
Jun-2022 98.8902 Jun-2023 99.2503
Sep-2022 98.4022 Sep-2023 99.4272
Dec-2022 98.6926 Dec-2023 100.2054
12/31/2023 11/30/2023
Percentages may not total 100%, due to rounding.
97.5 98.0
98.5 99.0
99.5 100.0
100.5
101.0
101.5
102.0
102.5
103.0
103.5
3/22 6/22 9/22 12/22 3/23 6/23 9/23 12/23
Market Value (%) of Book Value
PMIA MARKET VALUATION
PMIA
Market Value BV=100
Treasuries
61.22%
Agencies
21.44% Certificates of
Deposit / Bank
Notes
7.72%
Time Deposits
3.34%
Commercial
Paper
5.71%
Corporate
Bonds
Loans 0.36%
0.21%
PMIA Portfolio Composition - 12/31/2023
$158.0 billion
0.00%
1.00%
2.00%
3.00%
4.00%
5.00%
6.00%
12/2018
3/20196/20199/2019
12/2019
3/20206/20209/2020
12/2020
3/20216/20219/2021
12/2021
3/20226/20229/2022
12/2022
3/20236/20239/2023
12/2023
Average Monthly Yield Comparison - 12/2018 through 12/2023 PMIA
S&P GIP
Fed Funds
December Yields
PMIA 3.929%
S&P GIP 5.590%
Fed Funds 5.310%
AGENDA ITEM 1.
DATE: 2/7/2024
City of Scotts Valley
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: 2/7/2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Stephanie Hill, Administrative Services Director
APPROVED: Mali LaGoe, City Manager
SUBJECT: Receive Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Mid-Year Financial Report, including Proposed Budget Amendments and Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Budget
SUMMARY OF ISSUE
This report provides an update of the City’s current financial performance, including a Mid-Year Financial Review for FY 2023-24. The Mid-Year Financial Review covers a six-month period from July 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. It identifies mid-year revenue and expenditure trends for all City funds, and a proposed budget amendment for adoption. Part of this analysis is reviewing the draft FY 2022-23 financial results.
This report also recommends that the City Council consider adoption and/or provide feedback on a set of budget principles that will help guide staff in preparing the FY 2024-25 annual budget and receive the timeline for the preparation of the FY 2024-25 annual budget.
FY 2023-24 Mid-Year Financial Review
Staff analyzed revenues and expenditures for all City funds during the first half of the current Fiscal Year. Some expenditures that are trending below FY 2023-24 budgeted amounts but are anticipated to catch up during the remainder of the fiscal year. Revenues are tracking budgeted amounts for the most part. Minor proposed budget amendments are detailed below.
The City Council’s adoption of the FY 2023-24 budget incorporated analysis on the overall financial health of the City with great emphasis on the performance and future needs of the General Fund. The budget also included funding to address the City’s strategic goals including $2 million funding transferred to the Pension Trust Fund and the grant funded purchase of the Vine Hill childcare facility, both of which are complete.
Items of importance are highlighted below:
General Fund Expenditures (Fund 001)
The overall General Fund operating expenditures are projected to be on target with the budget. A proposed amendment of $325,000 is proposed to cover additional expenditures
shown in the table below.
General Fund Revenues (Fund 001)
Most recurring General Fund revenues are performing as anticipated. However, Transient Occupancy Tax (“TOT”) is performing stronger than anticipated. It is recommended to increase the anticipated revenues by $580,000.
Revenue and Expense Amendments
Adopted
Budget
Amended
Budget
Changes for
FY23/24
Revenue:
Transient Occupancy Tax
1,419,593
1,999,593
580,000
Expense:
Police Overtime
176,141
301,141
125,000
Vine Hill Modular Rental*
7,900
57,900
50,000
Insurance
500,852
600,852
100,000
Information Technology
305,000
355,000
50,000
Total Change (Rev - Exp)
255,000
*This cost is associated with the Funding Agreement with SVUSD for the Vine Hill modular childcare building rental prior to purchasing the building with grant funding which was erroneously left out of the original budget.
Wastewater Fund Expenditures (Fund 010 and 012)
The Wastewater fund has a planned multiyear capital project for SCADA upgrades that is being expedited to be pulled fully into FY 2023-24. It will be utilizing the Operations Fund 010 to fund the Capital Reserve Fund 012 shortfalls, with net-zero impact to the Wastewater Fund overall. The long term capital needs for Wastewater remain with anticipated future debt funding for the long term projects.
FY 2023-24 GENERAL FUND YEAR-END FUND BALANCE PROJECTION AND
PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT
The table below summarizes the FY 2023-24 year-end fund balance projection, considering projected revenue and expenditure trends discussed above. The beginning fund balance is increased by $1.7 million based on the projected audited results of FY 22/23, which contributed to continued strength in tax revenues and lower than expected operating expenditures. This combined with the increased revenue projections and increased expenditures results in an increase of the fund balance of $1.9 million.
General Fund
(001, 006)
Adopted FY23/24
Budget
Amended FY23/24
Budget
Budget v. Amended
Over (Under)
Beg. Bal. 7/1/23
9,214,197 10,888,551 1,674,354
Revenues
16,758,126
17,338,126
580,000
Expenditures
19,113,294
19,438,294
325,000
Transfers In (Out)
(3,137,979)
(3,137,979)
-
Net Surplus
(Deficit)
(5,493,147)
(5,238,147)
255,000
End. Bal. 6/30/24
3,721,050
5,650,404
1,929,354
GUIDING BUDGET PRINCIPLES AND ANNUAL BUDGET DIRECTION
Each year, the City Council provides direction to the City Manager regarding the preparation of the annual budget for the succeeding year, a good practice used by local governments to guide staff’s preparation of the annual budget, and as a basis for evaluating budget proposals included in the proposed budget.
Staff recommends adopting the Guiding Budget Principles, as established in the prior fiscal year, that will serve as a basis for preparing the annual budget and its evaluation when it is brought before the City Council at the budget public hearing in June. See Exhibit A.
The following milestones are presented as placeholders in preparing and adopting the City’s FY 2024-25 Annual Budget:
Date/Month Meeting Forum Activity
February Internal Staff Staff preparation of draft budget in OpenGov
February Budget
Subcommittee
Initial discussion for budget
preparation
March - April Budget
Subcommittee
2 - 3 subcommittee meetings to
review draft budget
May 1st Regular Meeting Preliminary fee schedule review May 15th Regular Meeting Preliminary Budget for FY 2024-25 June 5th Regular Meeting Public hearing on proposed fee schedule
June 12th Regular Meeting Budget Adoption
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact of adopting the proposed budget amendment for FY 23/24 will authorize additional expenditures of $350,000 from the General Fund. These expenditures are anticipated to be offset by anticipated revenue increases of $580,000.
There is no fiscal impact as a result of adopting Guiding Budget Principles and providing direction to the City Manager for the preparation of the FY 2024-25 Annual Budget.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council takes the following actions:
1. Accept FY 2023-24 Mid-Year Financial Report through December 31, 2023.
2. Approve Resolution No. 630.43.1 Amending the FY 2023-24 Annual Budget.
3. Approve Resolution No. 630.43.2 Adopting Guiding Budget Principles for use in preparing the FY 2024-25 Annual Budget.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Resolution No. 630.43.1 Amending Adopted Budget 23-24
2. Resolution No. 630.43.2 Adopting Guiding Budget Principles 24-25
RESOLUTION NO. 630.43.1
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCOTTS
VALLEY AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Annual Budget for the City of Scotts Valley on June 21, 2023, by Resolution 630.43; and WHEREAS, staff conducted financial analysis using data from the draft FY 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other financial performance measures, including year-to-date information about FY 2023-24 actual revenues and actual expenditures; and
WHEREAS, staff is recommending the City Council amend the FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget to provide a more accurate reflection of the City’s financial activities and overall financial position; and
WHEREAS, City Council approval is needed to amend the FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED by the City Council of the Cityof Scotts Valley that the FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget is amended in the manner described below:
General Fund –
Fund 001, 006
FY2023-24
Adopted
FY2023-24
Amended
Increase
(Decrease)
Beginning fund
balance 9,214,197 10,888,551 1,674,354
Revenues
16,758,126
17,338,126 580,000
Expenses
19,113,294
19,438,294 325,000
Projected Ending
Fund Balance 3,721,050 5,650,404 1,929,354
The above and foregoing resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Scotts Valley at a meeting held on the 7th day of February, 2024 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED: ______________________________
Randy Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST: ________________________________
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 630.43.2
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY
ADOPTING GUIDING BUDGET PRINCIPLES AND BUDGET CALENDAR
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
WHEREAS, the City of Scotts Valley is developing the annual budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25, with Guiding Budget Principles being integral resources fundamental to the annual budget development process; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the annual budget is an integral part of the City’s strategic planning and management functions, as it assigns scarce resources to the programs and services provided to the community and ultimately reflects the mission and values of the organization as well as ensuring the long-term fiscal sustainability of City operations; and WHEREAS, to anchor good financial planning, focus budget preparation, support fiscal sustainability and linkage to organizational goals, a set of guiding budget principles were prepared, drawn from state and national best practices; and WHEREAS, the Guiding Budget Principles provide principles for numerous policy areas including the following: budgeting, fund balance/reserves, fiscal sustainability planning, ongoing resources and operations, use of one-time resources, capital project budgeting, debt management, and other financial matters; and
WHEREAS, such principles are consistent with the City’s strategic plans and priorities and will support the long-term health of the organization.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED as follows:
The City Council of the City of Scotts Valley hereby adopts the attached FY 2024-25 Guiding Budget Principles to be used in preparation of the City’s annual budget.
The above and foregoing resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Scotts Valley at a meeting held on the 7th day of February, 2024 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Approved:
Randy Johnson, Mayor
Attest:
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
Exhibit A
City of Scotts Valley
Guiding Budget Principles
for FY 2024/25 Annual Budget
City Council establishes a set of budget principles to guide current and future policy makers and staff to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the City. The budget principles that are listed below were approved by the City to guide the planning for the FY24/25 Annual Budget.
Budgeting Policies
1. Budget development will be guided by a long-term financial plan proposed by the City Manager and adopted by the City Council and should include considerations such as the cost of deferred maintenance and unfunded liabilities.
2. The budget must be balanced. Specifically, revenue must be equal to or greater than expenses. The total expenses of a department in the new fiscal year will be their expenses from the current fiscal year as modified by MOU changes and minor increases in services and supplies to the extent resources allow. All departments are expected to review their sources of revenue for correctness and validity. All departments are expected to evaluate the impact of uncertainties to revenues and adjust expenditures accordingly.
3. There will be no unfunded positions included in the budget or staffing resolution.
Vacancy Review will be utilized to create budget flexibility in case of loss of revenue, and to ensure the need exists for filling positions. All positions will be reviewed. Any new positions will consider: new revenue for the position to cover the cost of the position and indirect and overhead costs; the need for the position to meet Council Goals; and a reasonable expectation that there will be an ongoing funding stream for any new position.
4. The 2024-25 budget will only use reserve funds for emergency and one-time expenditures or for purposes that the reserve is designated to fund. Every effort will be used to preserve reserve funds at designated levels.
5. The City Manager is authorized to approve administrative adjustments to the adopted budget or reallocate appropriations among departments or divisions within a fund, as long as those changes do not significantly impact policy or affect budgeted year-end fund balances. Any revisions that increase total appropriations in any given fund must be approved by the City Council.
Reserve Policies
6. General Fund reserves should be maintained at a minimum of 17% (or two months) of annual operating expenditures, excluding one-time expenditures, with
Exhibit A
a target reserve goal of 30% (three months) of annual operating expenditures, and in no event should be planned to fall below 10% in any year in the long-range forecast beyond the first year.
7. Funding assignments in the General Fund will be used to plan for current and future needs including pension contributions, facility planning, IT infrastructure, economic development activities, economic uncertainty, and general purpose.
These assignments reflect the Council’s Goals and intent to plan for future investments but are not restricted their assigned use and can be modified as needed to meet the City’s needs.
8. General Capital Improvement Fund should maintain a targeted minimum reserve equal to $500,000 for emergency capital infrastructure replacement needs not funded by other sources.
9. Wastewater Operations Enterprise Fund should maintain a minimum of 50% (or six months) of annual operating expenditures to meet cash flow needs, plus a $1 million emergency reserve for seismic/catastrophic events, both of which would be incorporated in the Wastewater rate model to plan for future wastewater service rates.
Ongoing Resources and Operations
10.Every effort will be made to restore the level of service provided pre-pandemic, understanding that this will require some departments and programs to reorganize, partner with contracted vendors, and/or invest in time-saving technology.
11.Ongoing expenditures should be supported by ongoing revenues.
12.The City will seek to avoid dependence on temporary or unstable revenues to fund mainstream municipal services where possible.
13.Charges for services should maximize recovery of the full cost of related services, including direct operating costs, and other indirect costs such as capital and overhead costs. Recreation services will seek to fully recover costs where possible.
Use of One-Time (Windfall) Resources
14.One-time revenues will not be used for ongoing expenditures on a continuous basis.
15.Unpredictable revenues, such as those derived from the sale of surplus land assets or inventory, will be treated as one-time revenue and will not be used to support ongoing expenses.
16.One-time resources may only be used to support one-time expenses such as capital investments or to replenish reserves.
Exhibit A
Capital Projects
17.When capital projects are considered, all associated costs - including annual operating expenses, debt services, and any additional future costs - will be identified in order to properly assess future financial impacts.
18.Investment in technology will be continued.
Fiscal Sustainability Planning
19.To the extent that the long-range financial forecast indicates a structural gap between projected annual revenues and expenditures, the City will update its existing fiscal sustainability plan or develop and implement a new fiscal sustainability plan to ensure General Fund reserves stay within the reserve policies established by the City Council.
20.Any structural gap in a long-term financial forecast will be addressed in such a way that it is eliminated no later than the final year of the long-range financial forecast (not to exceed 10 years).
21.Service level reductions will be implemented if other strategies are not possible or cannot be achieved in a timely fashion.
22.There will be a high level of fiscal discipline by the Department Heads, Budget Subcommittee, City Manager and City Council. Every effort will be made to maximize City assets, achieve a high level of funding for employee retirement promises, evaluate cost per service item and develop and maintain contracts with vendors within Scotts Valley.
Debt Management
23.Debt will not be used to support ongoing operations.
24.Capital leases may be used as a mid-term borrowing arrangement for fleet, equipment, and technology uses to the extent that the imputed interest rate in any such capital lease is competitive with existing long-term borrowing rates, considers potential maintenance cost savings for assets under the capital lease, and that such costs are incorporated into the long-range financial forecast.
25.Long-term borrowing (three years or more) for capital facilities will be considered as an appropriate method of financial facilities that benefit more than one generation of users and to the extent that existing reserves or other one-time resources are not available.
Exhibit A
Other Matters
26.The Wastewater Enterprise fund shall reflect the true cost of operation, including direct and indirect costs of services provided by the General Fund, and be self-reliant upon fees and/or use rates paid by ratepayers.
27.Private development of residential, commercial and/or industrial properties shall pay its fair share of capital improvements that are necessary to serve the development and should not be subsidized by public funds.
28.If the City contributes funds to Non-Profit or Community Partners for other than the purchase of services, it will give priority to one-time initiatives (as opposed to operational subsidies), and to those who demonstrate collaboration with other Community Partners. Funding will be adjusted based upon discretionary revenues available as with other City departments. Loans and advances will not be considered unless extraordinary events occur and must be secured.
AGENDA ITEM 2.
DATE: 2/7/2024
City of Scotts Valley
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: 2/7/2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
APPROVED: Mali LaGoe, City Manager
SUBJECT: City of Scotts Valley Donation and Gift Acceptance Policy
SUMMARY OF ISSUE
The City is fortunate to have generous businesses, community groups and individuals who desire to support City projects through donations of goods, services and funds. Through these beneficial partnerships projects like the infield turf at the Siltanen Park Little League field and the newly replaced playground equipment at Skypark have been achieved. Historically, residents have donated time and materials to build the bocce court, gazebos and sports field amenities. Over the years, maintenance responsibilities of these amenities have not been clearly tracked or assigned leading to confusion and deferred maintenance of some of these popular park assets.
The proposed Donation and Gift Acceptance Policy aims to clarify and provide guidance as to what types of donations the City accepts, authority for accepting donations, limitations on accepting donations and responsibilities of maintaining donated goods. This Policy relates to, but does not overlap with, the City's existing Naming Rights Policy (Council Policy 07.20; Reso. 1987) and the Recretion Division Memorial Dedication Program, the latter of which relates specifically to memorial benches, picnic tables, trees, etc.
The proposed Donation and Gift Acceptance Policy ensures the City complies with Public Works Prevailing Wage regulations and State laws that regulate all construction activity on government-owned property. The policy authorizes the City Manager to accept donations valued up to $10,000 and reserves the City Council's authority to accept donations valued over $10,000. It allows the City Manager to maintain a "wish list" of needed items or gaps in funding for specific projects and tasks the City Manager with reviewing donation offers to determine if accepting the donation is in the best interest of the City and aligns with the City's goals and objectives.
The policy requires a signed donation agreement, receipt of funds prior to the City committing those funds to a purchase and acknowledges procurement and installation timing will vary depending on the complexity and scope of the project.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact of approving the Donation and Gift Policy. However, having this policy in place will assist the City in evaluating and accepting donations that benefit the City and protects the city from expending resources prior to receiving the corresponding donation payment for that purchase.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council review and approve the proposed City of Scotts Valley Donation and Gift Acceptance Policy.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Donation and Gift Policy 1.28.24
2. Res1987.CouncilPolicy07-20NamingofPublicFacilities.10-07-2020
ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL A.M. NO. XXXX PAGE 1 OF X
CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY EFFECTIVE DATE:
XXXXXXXX
INDEX HEADING:
Donation and Gift Policy
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
The following is an official procedure and/or
policy of the City of Scotts Valley, approved
by either the City Manager and/or City
Council, and shall remain in effect until
rescinded or replaced in writing by another
official policy.
(X) NEW POLICY
( ) NEW PROCEDURE
( ) UPDATES POLICY/PROCEDURE -
UPDATED:
( ) REPLACES AND RESCINDS
PROCEDURE NUMBER
TITLE:
Donation and Gift Acceptance by the
City
I. PURPOSE:
The purpose of this policy is to establish a
formal process for acceptance and
documentation of donations made to the
City. This policy provides guidance when
individuals, community groups, and
businesses wish to make donations of
money, goods or services to the City.
II. POLICY:
It is the policy of the City to provide a
process for consideration of donations.
Donations refer to certain tangible objects
and cash donations for specific
acquisitions or projects of the City. There
are no implied benefits commensurate
with the value of the donation and no
naming rights associated with the
donation. The City Council, at their sole
discretion, may recognize a donor or
donor’s honoree by resolution and/or a
plaque at the location of the donation.
III. IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICY
1. Application. A donation application
shall be submitted to the City
Manager’s Office. The City Manager
shall prescribe the form and
necessary components of the
application which may vary based on
the particulars of the proposed
donation.
2. Review. The City Manager, or their
designee, shall review the application
and determine if it is complete and
consistent with this Policy, including
the acceptance criteria detailed below.
3. Acceptance. If the donation is found to
be in compliance with the policy, the
City Manager may accept the donation
or bring the application to the City
Council at a regularly scheduled
meeting for consideration of
acceptance.
4. Rejection. The City reserves the right
to reject any offer of donation if it
determined to be not in the best
interest of the City as determined by
the City Manager or City Council.
IV. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
The City Manager may maintain a current
“wish list” for donations, including City-identified needs. The City Manager, or their designee, shall review the acceptability of any
donation and determine if the benefits derived
warrant acceptance. In that review, the City
Manager shall determine if the donation has a
purpose consistent with the City’s goals and
objectives and is in the best interest of the
City.
Donation Acceptance Limitations:
1. Donations of construction services will
not be accepted in excess of $1,000,
the Public Works Prevailing Wage,
unless Prevailing Wage regulations
are followed.
2. Donations intended for projects
involving materials and construction,
installation, or other labor and valued
above $5,000 will be accepted in
monetary form only and the City will
oversee project bids and contractor
selection, in accordance with City
Policy and state law.
3. The City Manager shall have the
authority to accept donations with a
monetary value of no more than
$10,000.00.
4. The City Council shall consider the
acceptance of any donations with a
monetary value of more than
$10,000.00.
V. DONATION FULFILLMENT TERMS
1. The City will not purchase or enter into
contract for the goods or services
before receiving a Signed Donation
Agreement from the donor and
donation payment in full.
2. Procurement and installation timing
will vary depending on the
complexity and scope of the project.
VI. POST DONATION ACCEPTANCE
Upon acceptance of a donation by the City,
the City will assume ownership, control, and
maintenance of any donation unless
otherwise specified in a written agreement
between the City and the donor. The City
shall not be obligated to retain, repair or
replace any donated object that is damaged
or destroyed for any reason, such as by
vandalism, theft, the effects of weather or
time, or, in the case of live plants, if they die.
The City reserves the right to remove or
relocate any donated item at any time. The
City shall strive to relocate any donated item
that is in acceptable condition to another City
facility.
VI NAMING
Any request to name a City facility or
improvement shall be processed in accordance
with Administrative Policy No. 7.20.
VI MEMORIAL DEDICATIONS PROGRAM
Memorial dedications of benches, trees, etc
may be allowed in accordance with the program
established by the Recreation Division Manager
which may be amended from time to time.
RESOLUTION NO. 1987
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY APPROVING COUNCIL POLICY NO. 07-20
FOR THE NAMING OF PUBLIC FACILITIES
WHEREAS, in order to provide a more defined process for community members, City staff, Commissions and the Council when considering naming public parks, facilities and facility amenities it is recommended that the City Council adopt a policy for the naming of public facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Council policy for the naming of public facilities will set forth the naming criteria, exclusions, permission and financial contribution considerations and treatment of existing names, and establish a three step process: (1) written application for naming; (2) consideration of the naming request by the appropriate City Commission; and (3) final consideration and approval by the City Council.
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Scotts Valley that the attached Naming of Public Facilities Policy (Exhibit “A”) is hereby approved.
This resolution was passed and adopted on the 7
th day of October, 2020, at a duly held
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Scotts Valley by the following vote:
AYES: DILLES, JOHNSON, LIND, REED, TIMM
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Approved: _____________________________
Randy Johnson, Mayor
Attest: ____________________________
Tracy A. Ferrara, City Clerk
CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL
TITLE: NAMING OF PUBLIC FACILITIES POLICY NUMBER: 07-20 EFFECTIVE DATE: PAGES: 2
REVISED DATES:
APPROVED BY: Randy Johnson, Mayor
A. PURPOSE
The Public Facilities Naming Policy establishes guidelines and procedures to be used in the following naming situations for City of Scotts Valley property, facilities and amenities:
1. Opening or reopening of parks, facilities and facility amenities.
2. Honoring historical events of significance to the community or site.
3. Honoring individuals or organizations in recognition of their significant contributions to the community.
4. Providing recognition of financial contributions.
B. CRITERIA
The criteria for naming rights will include:
1. The person or organization has a longstanding affiliation with the City.
2. The name provides a sense of place, reflecting the geographic location, community, neighborhood or street where the park, facility or amenity is located.
3. The name recognizes the historical significance of the area or reflections unique characteristics of the site.
4. The names of persons, organizations, corporations, foundations or families will be considered when they have made a significant contribution to the City by:
a. Enhancing the quality of life and well-being of the City. b. Contributing to the historical or cultural preservation of the City. c. Contributing toward the acquisition, development or conveyance of land or building.
d. Making exemplary or meritorious contributions to the City.
5. If named in memorial, the individual must have been a resident of Scotts Valley and/or have made a significant contribution to the community in terms of improvement of quality of life.
Names will not be chosen that:
1. Cause confusion due to duplication or names sounding similar to existing locations within the City of Scotts Valley.
2. Are discriminatory or derogatory regarding race, gender, creed, religious or political affiliation, or other similar factors.
Public Facilities Naming Policy
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When the name of an individual is recommended, consent shall be obtained from the individual or their next of kin prior to the City Council’s consideration.
When the naming opportunity is the result of a financial contribution, the Commission and/or City Council must consider the significance of the contribution made, relative to the construction and/or operating costs of the parks, facilities, and amenities within those facilities when determining if the naming is appropriate. The duration of naming rights of parks, facilities, and amenities within those sites shall be decided or negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
At any time, through a public process the City may remove or change any name. Existing names will not be changed without consideration of the historical significance of the existing name, the impact on the individual or organization previously named, the cost and impact of changing existing signs, rebuilding community recognition and updating records (i.e. letterhead, databases and promotional materials).
This policy excludes the naming of benches, picnic tables and playground equipment, which is governed by the City of Scotts Valley Parks and Recreation Contribution Program.
C. PROCESS
Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
1. Applicant(s) shall submit a written request for naming rights to the City of Scotts Valley, with justification to aid in consideration of the proposal.
2. If the proposed name meets the criteria, the proposed name may be placed on the appropriate City Commission agenda, allowing appropriate time for review by the Commission, and to publicize and receive input from the public at the Commission meeting, or may be routed directly to the City Council for consideration, as determined by the City Manager. If the proposed name does not meet the criteria, it will not be considered.
3. The Commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration. The City Council is under no obligation to accept the recommendation of the appropriate Commission or to name any City property, facility or amenity.
AGENDA ITEM 3.
DATE: 2/7/2024
City of Scotts Valley
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: 2/7/2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Mali LaGoe, City Manager
APPROVED: Mali LaGoe, City Manager
SUBJECT: City of Scotts Valley Legislative Platform
SUMMARY OF ISSUE
A Legislative Platform is an important tool used by cities and counties to communicate broad issues of importance to the City which are regulated by state or federal levels of government.
The overarching themes of the proposed Scotts Valley Legislative Platform articulate the City's position opposing unfunded mandates and opposing any federal or state legislation which takes away local control.
The Platform specifically addresses legislative concerns related to Economic Development, Housing/Affordable Housing and Community Development, Infrastructure and Mobility, Climate Resiliency and Natural Resource Protection, Public Safety and Health, and Fiscal Sustainability.
Once approved by the City Council, the Scotts Valley Legislative Platform will be shared with the California League of Cities and our State and Federal legislative representatives for their reference. This platform will bring a voice to these representatives to ensure they know Scotts Valley's needs. As specific legislation is introduced throughout the year, the Mayor and City Manager will review and assess the appropriateness of supporting or opposing specific bills on behalf of the City that align to positions expressed in the Legislative Platform. If legislative issues arise that are not addressed in the Legislative Platform, the issue would be added for discussion at a regular City Council meeting before any official position is taken.
The Legislative Platform should be reviewed for any needed updates and approved annually by the City Council and can be amended at any time, as needed.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to approving the 2024 Legislative Platform.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Council review the proposed draft Scotts Valley Legislative Platform and approve the document as proposed or with changes.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Scotts Valley's Legislative Platform
City of Scotts Valley
Legisla�ve Pla�orm 2024
The City of Scots Valley’s Legisla�ve Pla�orm for 2024 is intended to reflect the City’s posi�on on current and future legisla�on that posi�vely or nega�vely affects the City’s ability to operate effec�vely and meet the needs of the community. The pla�orm also guides the Mayor, Councilmembers, and staff to effec�vely address legisla�on to support the City’s interests and maintain local control when necessary. Throughout all priori�es, two overarching posi�ons exist – opposing unfunded mandates, and opposing any federal or state legisla�on which takes away local control.
Economic Development
Support legisla�on that will atract and retain businesses to the City Support legisla�on that will provide tools and incen�ves to support job crea�on in the City Support legisla�on that will assist the City in recovering from economic downturns Support legisla�on that ensures ci�es receive promised repayments from the State related to the dissolu�on of redevelopment agencies.
Housing/Affordable Housing and Community Development
Support legisla�on that allows local government to make decisions regarding house density levels
Oppose legisla�on that erodes local decision making authority related to land use and community development
Support legisla�on that provides federal and state funding and grants to support the produc�on of affordable housing and maintenance of exis�ng affordable housing Support legisla�on that gives local municipali�es credit and incen�ves for ac�ons under their direct control, including the approval of housing developments
City of Scots Valley
Legisla�ve Pla�orm 2024
Infrastructure & Mobility
Support new statewide funding opportuni�es for maintenance and repair of local roads Support legisla�on and funding regarding increasing safety for pedestrians and bicycles Support legisla�on that generates funding for local wastewater infrastructure and storm drain capacity and maintenance
Support legisla�on that would allow flexibility for public contrac�ng associated with rou�ne public works projects
Climate Resiliency & Natural Resource Protec�on
Support legisla�on that streamlines the CEQA/NEPA process Support legisla�on that preserves open space and natural resources Support legisla�on related to wildfire preven�on and suppression Support legisla�on to address affordability of commercial and property insurance for businesses and residents including, but not limited to, wildfire risk Support legisla�on that aids local communi�es in accessing �mely reimbursement for disaster response expenses
Support legisla�on to provide funding for to support local water conserva�on including recycled water and ground water recharge infrastructure
Public Safety & Health
Support legisla�on and policies related to accessing resources to provide high quality police services
Support legisla�on that makes it easier to implement emergency preven�on and risk reduc�on programs for at-risk popula�ons
City of Scots Valley
Legisla�ve Pla�orm 2024
Public Safety & Health (con�nued from page 2)
Support legisla�on that provides funding for disaster preparedness and local emergency opera�ons management
Support legisla�on that regulates vaping devices and other e-cigaretes and their packaging, adver�sement and promo�on to youth
Support legisla�on that supports mutual aid agreements between local governments Support legisla�on and funding for regional homelessness programs and to mi�gate the impacts of homelessness and substance abuse on the environment and communi�es Fiscal Sustainability
Support legisla�on to reimburse ci�es for unfunded state-mandates that are owed, as iden�fied by the State Treasurer
Oppose legisla�on that would limit the City’s ability to collect taxes, fees and other vital revenue sources.
Support con�nued flexibility for using municipally generated funds, such as U�lity Users Tax, Development Impact Fees, etc.
Support legisla�on or ballot measures that prevent the State from redirec�ng local governments funds such as local taxes, sales taxes, property taxes, etc.
Oppose legisla�on that would increase local costs related to public employee re�rement benefits
Support legisla�on intended to stabilize local government financing, to increase funding op�ons for local governments, and to equitably allocate revenues from the State Support legisla�on that reduces the electoral threshold for passing bonds and taxes that fund city services, affordable housing and public infrastructure projects Support legisla�on that preserves local funding avenues
City of Scots Valley
Legisla�ve Pla�orm 2024
Government Transparency
Support government transparency, public access to required mee�ngs and records, and legisla�on that facilitates these principles while s�ll allowing flexibility in government opera�ons
Support legisla�on that allows and expands on the ability of local governments to use digital communica�ons and archiving technology
Oppose legisla�on that expands the Public Records Act without funding to carry out the new requirements
Oppose legisla�on that affects the ability of joint powers authori�es to self-regulate Overarching Posi�ons
Oppose legisla�on that preempts local authority
Oppose legisla�on for new program mandates that are unfunded or underfunded