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
Taylor Bateman, Community Development
Director
Rodolfo Onchi, Public Works Director
Stephanie Hill, Administrative Services Director
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
ELECTED OFFICIALS
PRESENT:
Derek Timm, Mayor
Allan Timms, Vice Mayor
Steve Clark, Council Member
Krista Jett, Council Member
Donna Lind, Council Member
SPECIAL SET MATTER
MINUTES
Meeting of the
Scotts Valley City Council
Date: June 18, 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 6-13-2025 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.
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
1. Mayor's Proclamation - Honoring the Life of Milo Anima Mayor Timm presented the proclamation to honor the life of Milo Anima, a Scotts Valley High School student who passed away in May 2024. Milo's parents, Mario and Denise, accepted the proclamation.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
CITY MANAGER REPORT
2. Mayor's Proclamation - Elder Abuse Awareness Month July 2025 Mayor Timm presented the proclamation for Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Whitney Barnes, Social Work Supervisor with the Santa Cruz County Human Services Department’s Adult & Long Term Care Division, accepted the proclamation.
CM Lind attended a Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) meeting where they discussed budget issues, including the loss of a significant amount of grant funding.
VM Timms attended the League of California Cities (CalCities) Transportation, Communication and Public Works Committee meeting. They discussed potential grant funding that VM Timms will report on at a later date.
CM Clark attended a Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) meeting. CM Clark is working with the RTC staff to research funding opportunities to cover the shortfall for the Granite Creek overcrossing project. The RTC released the draft executive summary for the project concept report for the Zero Emissions Passenger Rail and Trail project. The California Transportation Commission (CTC) recommended funding for the RTC's Santa Cruz Multi-Modal Corridor Project. The GoBike application period is open for vouchers to be used towards the purchase of e-bikes in Santa Cruz County.
CM Clark attended the Economic Development Committee meeting where they reviewed the draft Santa Cruz County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
Mayor Timm attended a Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) Policy Board meeting where they reviewed reliable clean energy programs for the purpose of streamlining the process at the statewide level. Outreach efforts for underserved populations are being expanded. They reviewed the budget, and Mayor Timm noted the revenues are lower due to lower energy usage.
Autism Awareness Training: The autism training which occurred citywide was put into action recently by a Scotts Valley Police Officer. The City is excited to be able to serve the Community better due to this training.
City Budget 2025-26: The budget is now live on the City's website. City staff continue to add more details and reports to the portal.
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting: At the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on June 17, the agenda included an item regarding dogs in City parks. This was a good dialogue which included many members of the public, and we will continue the conversation. The Commissioners also reviewed a proposed cost recovery policy for Parks and Recreation and provided feedback. This policy will come to Council in the fall for consideration.
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PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
July is "Parks Make Life Better!" Month: Please check out the activities that the Recreation Division has planned for the month of July, as well as visit the City's website and read the Mayor's upcoming column.
July 4th Parade: The parade will take place at 11:00 AM on July 4th. The Kids Zone, co-hosted by Scotts Valley Recreation Division and the Boys and Girls Club, will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the parking lot of the Boys and Girls Club. There will be many kids' activities, food trucks, and Laughing Monk beer for the adults.
Intertie Project: The Santa Cruz Water District and the Scotts Valley Water District will be working on the Intertie Project in the City limits on La Madrona Drive from June 23 to July 23. There will be traffic controls in place between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM on work days. The public should expect traffic delays during this project period.
Water District Main Line Restoration: The Scotts Valley Water District is working on the Main Line Restoration Project on Granite Creek Road and has run into challenges due to groundwater issues. The Public Works Department is assisting with these issues.
Sports Fields: The Maintenance team is monitoring the sports fields closely, including watering and fertilizing to ensure the best quality grass for the field users.
Town Center: The progress on the Town Center continues. The City closed escrow and now owns the 8 acres of land that was previously owned by Santa Cruz. Work continues on the Specific Plan Update, the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and the site cleanup.
Santa Cruz County Grand Jury: The Grand Jury recently released their report which praised local government entities for their responsiveness, including Scotts Valley's implementation of the Grand Jury's recommendations on cybersecurity.
Next Council Meeting: the next City Council Meeting will be August 6.
City Offices Closed: The City offices will be closed on June 19 and July 4.
Reminders:
• Sign up to receive the City's newsletter
• Follow the City on social media
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ALTERATIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
The Public Comment Time agenda item was moved before Committee Reports, with the exception of the last comment which was heard after the City Manager Report.
Vice Mayor Timms spoke about Milo Anima and noted that he is committed to making sure that transgender care and transgender rights continue to be discussed.
CM Lind spoke about Milo Anima and thanked the group for attending and honoring his life.
Victor Alejandro congratulated the City on the purchase of the Town Center parcels.
M/S: Lind/Timms
To approve the Consent Agenda with no alterations.
Carried 5/0 (AYES: Timm, Timms, Clark, Jett, Lind)
1. Approve City Council minutes of 06-04-2025
2. Approve check register dated 05-31-2025 through 06-13-2025
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2063 Partial Road Closure for Art, Wine, and Beer Festival.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2064 Authorizing Submission of a Grant Application to the State Water Resources Control Board for the Water Recycling Funding Program
5. Adopt Resolution No. 2065 Authorizing Application for Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant
6. Adopt Resolution No. 1596.49 authorizing the levy of annual special tax roll for Scotts Valley Drive for Community Facilities District 97-1 for Fiscal Year 2025-26
7. Adopt Resolution No. 1213.39.1 approving the City’s Engineer Report for Pinewood Estates Maintenance Assessment District Fiscal Year 2025-2026, declaring its intent to impose the assessments and setting the public hearing to consider any objections to the imposition of the assessments.
8. Adopt Resolution No. 1555-SP-037.1 approving the City’s Engineer Report for Skypark Open Space Maintenance Assessment District Fiscal Year 2025- Docusign Envelope ID: 193E195E-E8BE-48B7-B3B8-F8D8260A5D6E City Council Meeting Minutes
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ALTERATIONS TO REGULAR AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
2026, declaring its intent to impose the assessments and setting the public hearing to consider any objections to the imposition of the assessments.
9. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 16.142.1 amending Scotts Valley Municipal Code Title 16 (Subdivisions) and Title 17 (Zoning) to implement Housing Element Programs
10. Approve agreement with Good City Company for Town Center Specific Plan update
M/S: Lind/Clark
To approve the Regular Agenda with no alterations.
Carried 5/0 (AYES: Timm, Timms, Clark, Jett, Lind)
1. Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) Feasibility Analysis Presentation
Joe Dieguez, from Kosmont Companies, presented this item and responded to questions from the Council Members.
Scotts Valley Fire Chief Mark Correria, Supervisor Monica Martinez, Assistant County Executive Officer Nicole Coburn, and Fire District Board Member Daron Piscoitta also asked questions and provided feedback.
The City Council unanimously gave direction to staff to move forward with the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) process.
2. Future Council Agenda Items
None.
The meeting adjourned at 7:37 PM.
Attest:
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
Approved:
Derek Timm, Mayor
ADJOURNMENT
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