SPECIAL SET MATTER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and MOMENT OF SILENCE
ROLL CALL
CITY STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mali LaGoe, City Manager (virtual
attendance )
Kirsten Powell, City Attorney
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
Rodolfo Onchi, Public Works Director
Stephanie Hill, Administrative Services Director
Steve Walpole, Police Chief
Allison Pfefferkorn, Recreation Division Manager
ELECTED OFFICIALS
PRESENT:
Derek Timm, Mayor (virtual
attendance — pursuant to AB
2449-traveling on City business)
Donna Lind, Vice Mayor
Steve Clark, Council Member
Krista Jett, Council Member
VACANT, Council Member
MINUTES
Meeting of the
Scotts Valley City Council
Date: September 17, 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 9-12-2025 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.
Mayor Timm announced during roll call that he is attending this meeting virtually while traveling on City business, and he noted that he is alone in the room.
1. Mayor's Proclamation recognizing September 29—October 5 as the "Week Without Driving" in Scotts Valley
Vice Mayor Lind presented the proclamation and Rebecca Downing, Board Member and current Chair for the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO), accepted the proclamation.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
2. Lockhart Fuel Break project presentation
Laurel Bard with the Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County presented this item and responded to questions from the Council Members.
Matthew Hakimi, a resident of Scotts Valley, inquired if there was any relationship between this fuel break work and homeowner insurance premiums.
CM Clark attended a Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) meeting where they discussed the Measure D active transportation expenses.
CM Clark, along with City Manager LaGoe, attended the Santa Cruz Area Chamber’s community leadership visit to San Jose and Santa Clara County, to collaborate on upcoming economic opportunities such as Superbowl LX and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
CM Clark continues to be involved in the meetings with the developer of the proposed Residence Inn.
CM Clark continues his outreach to business owners as part of the Economic Development Committee and noted that he met with four additional business owners.
CM Clark noted that the Senior Council is navigating SB 1249, which restructures the Area Agency on Aging, and will likely penalize the smaller agencies. Advocacy efforts are underway so that this will not happen.
CM Clark urged residents to complete the broadband survey located on the County's website at santacruzcountyca.gov.
CM Jett, along with Mayor Timm and City Manager LaGoe, attended the Joint City/School District meeting where they discussed the Measure O project plans and the Multicultural Fair.
Mayor Timm added that at the Joint City/School District meeting they also discussed a potential joint facilities use agreement between the City and the School District, and funding options for the School Resource Officer (SRO).
Mayor Timm is currently attending the 2-day Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) annual meeting in San Luis Obispo. The 3CE serves 30 cities and 5 counties, and at the annual meeting they are diving deep into the intricacies of the power they are supplying and their strategies for sourcing renewable energy.
Mayor Timm attended the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) Executive Board Meeting where they received an update on the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy. They also administered a performance evaluation for the Executive Director.
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CITY MANAGER REPORT
Mayor Timm thanked everyone who attended the State of the City at The Landing on September 16.
VM Lind attended the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Seacliff, which was sponsored by the Central Fire District benefits the Fallen Officers Foundation and the San Jose Burn Center.
VM Lind attended the Multicultural Fair and noted that it is an all-volunteer effort and to please consider volunteering next year.
VM Lind noted that the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) received the 2025 AdWheel Grand Award for best marketing and communications educational initiative for the One Ride at a Time campaign.
VM Lind attended the celebration of life for Mike Rotkin, who had served on the Santa Cruz City Council and many different commissions and committees.
City Council Vacancy: The application for the City Council vacancy is posted to the City's website, and the applications are due September 24 at 5:00 PM. Interested residents can apply online or obtain a paper copy from the City Clerk.
Pavement Project: Next week the pavement contractor will begin striping removal work on several roads (including Glenwood, Hacienda, Navarra, El Pueblo, Mt.
Hermon, and a few other areas) in preparation for the slurry seal work that is scheduled to begin in October. Similarly, the City’s Maintenance team members have been restriping parking lots, including the Senior Center, Skypark, and the Police Department, and also refreshing the red curbs in many parts of the City.
Rain Delays for Infrastructure Projects: While we welcome the rain, it has caused some delays in projects, particularly the tennis/pickleball court resurfacing at Skypark which should now be completed this Friday; however, it may need to continue into the weekend depending on the weather.
Police Department Annual Inspection: The Scotts Valley Police Department's Annual Inspection will be on Wednesday, September 24 at 8:00 AM. The guest inspector this year is Santa Cruz County Sheriff Chris Clark.
Family Campout: City Manager LaGoe congratulated and thanked the Recreation Team for a successful Second Annual Family Campout last weekend.
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PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
ALTERATIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
ALTERATIONS TO REGULAR AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
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Matthew Hakimi, a resident of Scotts Valley, noted that he is urging his neighbors to write letters to the Council, and he expressed concern about alcohol use in City parks.
M/S: Clark/Jett
To approve the Consent Agenda with no alterations.
Carried 4/0 (AYES: Timm, Clark, Jett, Lind)
1. Approve City Council regular meeting minutes of 09-04-2025 and special meeting minutes of 09-10-2025
2. Approve check register dated 08-30-2025 through 09-12-2025
3. Approve the design of the Skypark 6-12 year old playground replacement and authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Ross Recreation Equipment, Inc. for the Skypark 6-12 year old play structure installation
4. Contract Award for Development of Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan in Amount of $392,165
M/S: Clark/Jett
To approve the Regular Agenda with no alterations.
Carried 4/0 (AYES: Timm, Clark, Jett, Lind)
1. Contract Award for Al Shugart Park Design in Amount of $443,854 Recreation Division Manager Pfefferkorn presented this item and responded to questions from the Council Members.
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Matthew Hakimi, a resident of Scotts Valley, suggested installing pickleball courts instead of creating a dog park, and he expressed concern over what he considers “rubber stamping” projects.
M/S: Clark/Jett
To adopt Resolution No. 2069 authorizing the contract award of the Al Shugart Park Design to Verde Design, Inc. and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract.
Carried 4/0 (AYES: Timm, Clark, Jett, Lind)
2. Future Council Agenda Items
None.
The meeting adjourned at 7:07 PM.
Attest:
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
Approved:
Derek Timm, Mayor
ADJOURNMENT
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