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
Steve Walpole, Police Chief
Stephanie Hill, Administrative Services Director
Rodolfo Onchi, Public Works Director
Taylor Bateman, Community Development
Director
Sarah Wikle, Senior Planner
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
ELECTED OFFICIALS
PRESENT:
Derek Timm, Mayor
Steve Clark, Council Member
Krista Jett, Council Member
Donna Lind, Council Member
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT:
Allan Timms, Vice Mayor
COMMITTEE REPORTS
MINUTES
Meeting of the
Scotts Valley City Council
Date: February 19, 2025
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 2-14-2025 at City Scotts Valley, CA Scotts Valley, CA 95066 Hall, SV Senior Center, 95066 OR SV Public Works Building,
(831) 440-5600 Zoom Video Conference and on the Internet https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83295730901 at www.scottsvalley.gov.
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
CM Clark noted that the alternate representative, Gine Johnson, attended the Regional Transportation Commission meeting on February 6. At the meeting they voted on the non-discrimination plan and approved the final climate adaptation vulnerability assessment
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CM Clark, along with VM Timms and City Manager LaGoe, attended the Economic Development Committee meeting where discussions included opportunities surrounding Superbowl LX which will be in Santa Clara, the business outreach program, and the banner program.
CM Clark attended the Workforce Santa Cruz County meeting to explore how to assist Scotts Valley's businesses with filling employment vacancies.
CM Clark, along with City Manager LaGoe, attended the Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee meeting where they discussed a proposed new layout of the Art, Wine, and Beer Festival. Additional updates from the Chamber include: the Hitchcock Festival will be March 14-16, and a proclamation request may be forthcoming; the Chamber of Commerce Gala will be on May 9 and the theme is Passport Around the World.
CM Clark attended the Seniors Council Area Agency on Aging meeting and noted that the agency is currently accepting applications for area service providers. He also noted that the Live Oak School District will not be renewing the agency's lease, which will negatively impact their level of service to the community.
CM Jett announced that the Youth Action Network Leaders Unite 4 Youth workshop will be March 29 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and is geared towards people aged 14 through 18.
CM Lind attended a Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) finance board meeting where they authorized the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to enter into a shortterm line of credit.
CM Lind attended the Criminal Justice Council Board of Directors meeting and they approved the final report (year 4) regarding behavioral health services in the county.
CM Lind attended the Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors meeting where they continued to plan the Hitchcock Festival and the Chamber Gala.
Mayor Timm, along with City Manager LaGoe, participated in the onboarding process with Central Coast Community Energy (3CE).
Mayor Timm, along with VM Timms, City Manager LaGoe, and Director Hill, attended the Budget Subcommittee meeting where they reviewed the budget guiding principles and discussed the future meeting schedule.
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CITY MANAGER REPORT
PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
Mayor Timm attended the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) meeting where he was appointed to serve as president. They reviewed the 2025 Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan development process and the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy.
Storm Response: City Manager LaGoe thanked all staff who helped with storm preparations (vacuuming storm drains, trimming trees, etc.) as it truly made a difference during the recent atmospheric river event. Unfortunately, some concerning issues arose at the Wastewater Treatment Plant due to stormwater infiltration into the plant, and we also experienced leaks in some of the City buildings.
Summer Event Planning: This subject was discussed during the City Council Workshop earlier this month and our Recreation Division Manager has reached out to the event organizers for the signature events to determine how we can expand the event use into the new Town Center area to reduce the wear and tear on the fields.
We truly appreciate everyone's creativity and flexibility as we move forward with this exciting plan. This subject is also on the agenda for the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on Thursday, February 20.
Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) Operations Board: City Manager LaGoe was sworn in as a director on the 3CE Operations Board, which is a rotating seat with Capitola every two years. Mayor Timm has taken a seat on the Policy Board. At the first meeting of the Operations Board, they discussed power procurement contracts, renewable energy goals, and the fire at Moss Landing, which prompted a discussion of the safety issues and challenges of battery storage facilities. 4444 Scotts Valley Drive Project: Last week City staff sent an approval letter to the housing project at 4444 Scotts Valley Drive. This project consists of 24 affordable units and one manager’s unit. The City Council previously submitted a letter of funding support for this project, and this site is included in Scotts Valley’s Housing Element.
Community Grant Program: The application deadline for the community grant program is extended to February 27 and includes the autism certification grants for businesses. Both the City and the Chamber of Commerce have performed outreach to local businesses regarding the grant opportunity for autism certification.
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ALTERATIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ALTERATIONS TO REGULAR AGENDA
CM Lind announced that the Fallen Officers Ball will be held this Saturday, February 22, at the Coconut Grove in Santa Cruz.
Evan Siroky provided public comment on Consent Agenda Item 3 - 2025 Legislative Platform - and he noted his opposition to the local control item.
M/S: Lind/Clark
To approve the Consent Agenda with the inclusion of the public comment.
Carried 4/0/1 (AYES: Timm, Clark, Jett, Lind; NOES: None; ABSENT: Timms)
1. Approve City Council minutes of 02-05-2025 and Special Study Session minutes of 02-06-2025 & 02-07-2025
2. Approve check register dated 02-01-2025 through 02-14-2025
3. 2025 Legislative Platform
4. Biannual Strategic Goals for FY25/26 through FY26/27
5. Establish a Temporary Project Specific City Facilities Subcommittee
6. Appointment to the Measure Q Citizens Oversight Advisory Board (COAB)
1. Consideration of the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval of a Minor Land Division Application to subdivide an existing ±24,068 square foot parcel into two parcels in the R-1-10 Zoning District.
Senior Planner Sarah Wikle presented this item and responded to questions from the Council.
Mayor Timm opened the public hearing at 6:36 PM. No members of the public came forward to comment and Mayor Timm closed the public hearing at 6:36 PM.
M/S: Lind/Clark
To approve Minor Land Division No. MLD23-002 and EA23-006 by adoption of Resolution No. 2060.
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REGULAR AGENDA
CLOSED SESSION SUBJECT(S)
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
There were no alterations to the Regular Agenda, however, City Manager LaGoe announced an alteration to the Closed Session. The Closed Session is no longer needed and is therefore cancelled.
1. Future Council Agenda Items
None.
Closed session cancelled.
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Legal Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9
Number of Cases: 1 Case
Name of Case: Service Employees International Union Local 521 v. City of Scotts Valley, Public Employee Relations Board Case No. SF-CE-2172-M Staff Present: City Attorney, Administrative Services Director, Labor Counsel Closed session cancelled.
Closed session cancelled.
The meeting adjourned at 6:38 PM.
Attest:
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
Approved:
Derek Timm, Mayor
CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION
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