AGENDA
Meeting of the
Scotts Valley City Council
In-Person and Remote Access
Date: November 5, 2025
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 10-31-
2025 at City Hall, SV
Senior Center, SV Public
Works Building, and on the
Internet
at: www.scottsvalley.gov
ELECTED OFFICIALS CITY STAFF MEMBERS
Derek Timm, Mayor
Donna Lind, Vice Mayor
Steve Clark, Council Member
Krista Jett, Council Member
Greg Wimp, 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/@cityofscottsvalley
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 Webinar ID: 832 9573 0901
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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
SPECIAL SET MATTER
1. Mayor's Proclamation honoring Chief Steve Walpole
2. Second Harvest Food Bank Presentation
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
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agenda. Written public comment may be emailed to the City Clerk by 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting at [email protected].
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 10-15-2025
2. Approve check register dated 10-11-2025 through 10-31-2025
3. Adoption of Ordinance No. 102.18, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Scotts Valley amending Title 15, Chapter 15.04 by amending Sections
15.04.060 and 15.04.120 to adopt the California Code of Regulations Title 24, 2025 Building Standards Codes and Other Codes and repealing 15.04.070 of the Scotts Valley Municipal Code
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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. Discussion regarding City support for food security due to federal program impacts of the federal government shutdown
2. Future Council Agenda Items
CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION SUBJECT(S)
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1. Conference with legal counsel regarding real property negotiations Legal Authority: Government Code Section 54956.8
Location: 2 lots between 201 and 241 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley; APNs 022-601-05 and 022-601-13
Staff Present: City Manager, City Attorney
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN 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.
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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.
Signed and sealed this 5th day of November 2025
Derek Timm, Mayor
WHEREAS, Chief Steve Walpole is a life-long resident of the City of Scotts Valley and a 30-year veteran in law enforcement. He has served the last eight years of his career with the Scotts Valley Police Department as the Chief of Police; and WHEREAS, Chief Walpole started his career in law enforcement in 1995, when he joined the police academy, and he was hired by the Watsonville Police Department later that same year. He left Watsonville as a Reserve Police Officer in 1997 to join the Los Gatos Police Department as a full-time Police Officer. While at Los Gatos, he served on multiple different specialty assignments before being promoted to Sergeant in 2009; and
WHEREAS, In 2014 Chief Walpole left Los Gatos and joined the Scotts Valley Police Department as a Lieutenant. While in that role he re-started the department’s Police K9 Program, which had been inactive for the past 30 years. He also started the Police Explorer Program and brought in high school aged teens interested in law enforcement into the department as volunteers. Both programs are still active today and continue to thrive under his leadership; and
WHEREAS, In 2017 Chief Walpole was promoted to the rank of Chief and has led the department ever since that time. During his time as Police Chief, he managed several unique challenges, which included the response to COVID-19, the evacuation of the city due to the CZU Fire, and the first ever recorded tornado touchdown in the city; and WHEREAS, While leading the department, Chief Walpole also served as the Chairperson for the Santa Cruz County Anti-Crime Team, the Chairperson for the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter, the Treasurer for the Santa Cruz County Police Chief’s Association, and was one of the founding members of the Santa Cruz County Police Chaplains Group. He is currently a member of the Scotts Valley Exchange Club and a past member of the Scotts Valley Rotary Club; and WHEREAS, As the Police Chief, he received the Special Olympics “Award of Excellence” in 2021 for his support of the Special Olympics of Northern California, and in 2025, Chief Walpole received the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce “Man of the Year Award”; and
WHEREAS, During Chief Walpole’s tenure as Chief of Police, he implemented the department’s first body camera and in-car camera system to provide better accountability with the public. He also upgraded the department’s website and social media presence to improve communication with the community; and WHEREAS, Chief Walpole is extremely proud of the men and women of the Scotts Valley Police Department and considers it a privilege to have served as their Chief of Police. After retirement, Chief Walpole plans to stay in the area and continue to volunteer in the community he has called home his entire life.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Derek Timm, as Mayor of the City of Scotts Valley, on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby thank Chief Steve Walpole for his 11 years of dedicated service to the City of Scotts Valley and wish him well in his retirement.
City of Scotts Valley
Mayor’s Proclamation
Honoring Chief Steve Walpole
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and MOMENT OF SILENCE
ROLL CALL
CITY STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mali LaGoe, City Manager
Kirsten Powell, City Attorney
Taylor Bateman, Community Development
Director
Stephanie Hill, Administrative Services Director
Rodolfo Onchi, Public Works Director
Scott Garner, Police Captain
Nelson Alfaro, Building Official
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
ELECTED OFFICIALS
PRESENT:
Derek Timm, Mayor
Donna Lind, Vice Mayor
Steve Clark, Council Member
Greg Wimp, Council Member
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT:
Krista Jett, Council Member
COMMITTEE REPORTS
MINUTES
Meeting of the
Scotts Valley City Council
Date: October 15, 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 10-10-2025 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.
CM Clark, as part of his work with the Seniors Council, announced that Santa Cruz County now has a fraud alert program, Fraud Notify, to help prevent home title theft.
Access the Santa Cruz County Recorder’s Office online at www.recorder.santacruzcountyca.gov to sign up for fraud alerts. He also cautioned the senior community to be aware of fraudulent Medicare solicitations. The Santa Cruz
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CITY MANAGER REPORT
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) office is available for free and unbiased counseling regarding Medicare and other health insurance options, as well as setting up online direct deposit for their social security checks.
CM Clark attended the Scotts Valley Drive Business Owners Meeting on October 6. He noted that he was impressed at how well Director Onchi handled this meeting, and he was pleased with the feedback that was received.
CM Clark, along with City Manager LaGoe, attended the Chamber's Economic Development meeting where they discussed strategies for coordination regarding the upcoming Superbowl and the FIFA World Cup Soccer event.
CM Clark met with the ad hoc committee of the Regional Transportation Committee (RTC) regarding the rail line encroachments on Segment 8 through Segment 12.
VM Lind, along with CM Clark, attended the City Facilities Subcommittee meeting.
VM Lind represented the City at the ribbon cutting for Santa Cruz Community Credit Union’s MobiBranch, the new full-service credit union on wheels.
VM Lind attended a Metro Advisory Committee (MAC) meeting. The application period for this committee is open and has been extended through November. Please contact VM Lind for more information.
VM Lind announced that tickets are available for the Saints and Sinners event at The Landing on October 18.
Mayor Timm noted that the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) meeting was cancelled.
Mayor Timm congratulated the Parks and Recreation Department on the success of the first annual Glenwood 5K event. He noted that it was a well-organized and wellattended event, and he congratulated CM Wimp on earning a medal.
Glenwood 5K Event: City Manager LaGoe noted that the 5K was a fun and successful event, and she thanked both Mayor Timm and Council Member Wimp for participating in the race.
Pavement Project: This project is nearing completion. This week the contractor is adjusting utility boxes to grade and also doing the permanent striping. The striping on Mount Hermon Road will be completed at night to minimize the impact on traffic.
Encroachment Permits: The Public Works Department has joined the City's online
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Date: October 15, 2025
PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
ALTERATIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
permitting platform and the Encroachment Permit applications are now available online through the City's OpenGov portal.
No Parking Signs: The Maintenance team finished installing 50 No Parking for Street Sweeping signs on El Pueblo, Victor Square and Technology Circle. The street sweeping will occur on Tuesdays from 5:00 AM to 7:00 AM and it is necessary to keep our streets and storm drains clean, so the creeks stay clear of waste.
Town Center Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR): The draft EIR was published on October 10 for the 45-day public review period. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 20 to hear public comments from the community.
Sales Tax Revenue Data: City staff met with our consultant today to review the sales tax data for the second quarter of 2025 (April through June). While our sales tax revenue remains flat, overall it is tracking with the current year's budget.
Strategic Plan First Quarter (Q1) Report: The Q1 report is being prepared and will be published in the next couple of weeks to kick off fiscal year 2025-2026, with activities from July through September.
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Audit: The Finance staff are working with the auditor firm this week to review the requested documents for the audit of fiscal year 2024-2025.
Open Enrollment: Human Resources is finalizing the Open Enrollment process for all staff.
Honoring Chief Steve Walpole: At the next City Council meeting on November 5 there will be a proclamation to honor Chief Walpole, who is retiring at the end of the month. Please join us in this celebration.
None.
M/S: Lind/Clark
To approve the Consent Agenda with no alterations.
Carried 4/0/1 (AYES: Timm, Lind, Clark, Wimp; NOES: None; ABSENT: Jett)
1. Approve City Council minutes of 10-01-2025
City Council Meeting Minutes
Date: October 15, 2025
ALTERATIONS TO REGULAR AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
2. Approve check register dated 09-27-2025 through 10-10-2025
3. Approve Rental Use Agreements with Scotts Valley Girls Softball League, Scotts Valley Girls Softball Trouble League and the Scotts Valley Little League
4. Approve update to the 2025 Scotts Valley Interjurisdictional Committee, Commission, Board and Council appointments, Standing Committee and Liaison appointments
5. Approve 2026 Proposed City Council Meeting Schedule
M/S: Lind/Clark
To approve the Regular Agenda with no alterations.
Carried 4/0/1 (AYES: Timm, Lind, Clark, Wimp; NOES: None; ABSENT: Jett)
1. Introduction of Ordinance No.102.18, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Scotts Valley amending Title 15, Chapter 15.04 by amending Sections
15.04.060 and 15.04.120 to adopt the California Code of Regulations Title 24, 2025 Building Standards Codes and Other Codes and repealing 15.04.070 of the Scotts Valley Municipal Code
Building Official Nelson Alfaro presented this item and responded to questions from the Council.
Alex Titus, a resident of Scotts Valley, noted that he fully supports all fire hardening efforts, given that all of Scotts Valley lies within a high fire danger area.
M/S: Lind/Clark
To introduce Ordinance No.102.18, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Scotts Valley amending Title 15, Chapter 15.04 by amending Sections
15.04.060 and 15.04.120 to adopt the California Code of Regulations Title 24, 2025 Building Standards Codes and Other Codes and repealing 15.04.070 of the Scotts Valley Municipal Code, and waive the reading thereof.
Carried 4/0/1 (AYES: Timm, Lind, Clark, Wimp; NOES: None; ABSENT: Jett)
2. Future Council Agenda Items
None.
The meeting adjourned at 6:36 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
City Council Meeting Minutes
Date: October 15, 2025
Attest:
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
Approved:
Derek Timm, Mayor
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Check Check Vendor Name Net Check Check CheckNumber Date Amount Status Type Cash Account: 999-10100-000-000-000000
134895 10/17/25 AT&T 1,714.00 O Regular
134896 10/17/25 BKF ENGINEERS 2,240.20 O Regular134897 10/17/25 BKF ENGINEERS 16,474.10 O Regular134898 10/17/25 BRASS KEY LOCKSMITH 160.44 O Regular134899 10/17/25 BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE 34.24 O Regular134900 10/17/25 CAL-WEST 5,983.92 O Regular134901 10/17/25 CENTRAL HOME SUPPLY 570.23 O Regular134902 10/17/25 COMMUNITY PRINTERS INC. 591.29 O Payment Manager134903 10/17/25 EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS 717.58 O Payment Manager134904 10/17/25 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, LLC #795 178.45 O Regular134905 10/17/25 Foster & Foster Inc, 2,100.00 O Regular134906 10/17/25 GRAINGER 3,266.29 O Regular134907 10/17/25 ICONIX WATERWORKS US INC. 1,008.24 O Regular134908 10/17/25 INTERSTATE SALES 599.11 O Regular134909 10/17/25 INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP 9,224.26 O Regular134910 10/17/25 LLOYDS TIRE SERVICE INC. 115.60 O Regular 134911 10/17/25 LOGAN & POWELL, LLP 17,444.27 O Regular134912 10/17/25 PHILLIP D NEUMAN 1,547.08 O Regular134913 10/17/25 PLACEWORKS, INC. 495.00 O Regular134914 10/17/25 RANDALL KRUSEE 230.44 O Regular134915 10/17/25 RAPID GRADING SERVICES 637,356.66 O Regular134916 10/17/25 S.V. WATER DISTRICT - BULK 181.04 O Regular134917 10/17/25 SCARBOROUGH LUMBER 1,026.42 O Regular134918 10/17/25 SCOTTS VALLEY SPRINKLER 238.59 O Regular134919 10/17/25 SF BAY AUTOMATIC GATES 1,800.00 O Regular134920 10/17/25 SONSRAY MACHINERY 1,477.78 O Regular134921 10/17/25 SOUTHWEST VALVE & EQUIPMENT 8,625.00 O Regular134922 10/17/25 SUPERIOR ALARM COMPANY 96.00 O Regular134923 10/17/25 THE PIED PIPER INC. 152.00 O Payment Manager134924 10/17/25 THOMSON REUTERS-WEST 416.30 O Payment Manager134925 10/17/25 U.S. BANK CORPORATE 25,356.32 O Regular134926 10/17/25 URBAN FIELD STUDIO OAKLAND 2,925.00 O Regular134927 10/24/25 ACC BUSINESS 1,838.87 O Regular134928 10/24/25 AFLAC-FLEX ONE 688.11 O Regular134929 10/24/25 ALAMEDA CO SHERIFFS OFFICE 2,268.00 O Regular134931 10/24/25 Amee Sawhney 4,884.00 O Regular134932 10/24/25 AT&T 87.39 O Regular134933 10/24/25 AT&T 3,280.93 O Regular134934 10/24/25 AT&T MOBILITY 1,682.30 O Regular134935 10/24/25 AUTO CARE LIFESAVER TOWING 3,550.00 O Regular134936 10/24/25 BADAWI & ASSOCIATES 19,296.00 O Regular134937 10/24/25 BKF ENGINEERS 27,181.00 O Regular134938 10/24/25 BLUETRITON BRANDS INC 112.39 O Regular134939 10/24/25 BRINKS AWARDS & SIGNS 131.70 O Regular
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Check Check Vendor Name Net Check Check CheckNumber Date Amount Status Type134940 10/24/25 CALDER CONSULTING GROUP 4,300.00 O Regular134941 10/24/25 CALIFORNIA BUILDING 897.00 O Regular134942 10/24/25 CARMEL AREA WASTEWATER DIST 6,589.00 O Regular134943 10/24/25 COMCAST 777.08 O Payment Manager134944 10/24/25 ENTENMANN-ROVIN CO 255.73 O Regular134945 10/24/25 FRESH PULP HOLDINGS LLC 1,872.29 O Regular134946 10/24/25 GOOD CITY COMPANY 18,950.00 O Regular134947 10/24/25 HDL COREN & CONE 795.00 O Regular134948 10/24/25 HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS & ASSOC 2,239.35 O Regular134949 10/24/25 KIWANIS CLUB OF SCOTTS VALLEY 4,884.00 O Regular134950 10/24/25 KOSMONT COMPANIES, INC 3,746.50 O Regular134951 10/24/25 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE 1,316.00 O Regular134952 10/24/25 LLOYDS TIRE SERVICE INC. 905.44 O Regular 134953 10/24/25 MAR-KEN INTERNATIONAL POLICE 300.00 O Regular134954 10/24/25 MISCOWATER 873.23 O Regular134955 10/24/25 MISSION UNIFORM SERVICE 931.65 O Payment Manager134956 10/24/25 MONTEREY BAY ANALYTICAL SVCS 4,193.25 O Regular134957 10/24/25 MONTEREY REGIONAL 8,058.00 O Payment Manager134958 10/24/25 MUTUAL OF OMAHA 1,258.95 O Regular134959 10/24/25 NORTH BAY FORD-LINCOLN- 1,338.70 O Regular134960 10/24/25 PHILLIP D NEUMAN 620.04 O Regular134961 10/24/25 PRINICPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO 7,450.18 O Regular134962 10/24/25 SAN LORENZO VALLEY WATER DISTR 292.04 O Regular134963 10/24/25 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY 43,950.60 O Regular134964 10/24/25 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY INFORMATION 2,454.76 O Regular134965 10/24/25 SCARBOROUGH LUMBER 237.83 O Regular134966 10/24/25 SCOTTS VALLEY CAR WASH 351.76 O Regular134967 10/24/25 SRPSTC 190.00 O Regular134968 10/24/25 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY 944.40 O Regular134969 10/24/25 STERICYCLE INC 268.58 O Regular134970 10/24/25 TELECOMMUNICATIONS 6,666.24 O Regular134971 10/24/25 U.S. BANCORP OFFICE 1,300.62 O Regular134972 10/24/25 URETSKY SECURITY 1,667.00 O Regular134973 10/24/25 VISIT SANTA CRUZ COUNTY 12,638.49 O Regular134974 10/24/25 WIZIX TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC 1,016.27 O Payment Manager134975 10/24/25 YORK FRAMING 72.00 O Regular134976 10/31/25 A SIGN ASAP 164.93 O Regular134977 10/31/25 ACCENT CLEAN & SWEEP INC 2,739.00 O Regular134978 10/31/25 ACE PORTABLE SERVICES 1,837.67 O Payment Manager134979 10/31/25 ALAMEDA CO SHERIFFS OFFICE 3,240.00 O Regular134980 10/31/25 ALVAREZ IND INC CLEAN BLDG 2,461.00 O Regular134981 10/31/25 AT&T 166.59 O Regular134982 10/31/25 BATTERIES + BULBS #314 394.50 O Regular134983 10/31/25 BAY TREE, LLC 4,604.58 O Regular134984 10/31/25 BENJAMIN STANDEN 26.33 O Regular
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Check Check Vendor Name Net Check Check CheckNumber Date Amount Status Type134985 10/31/25 BRASS KEY LOCKSMITH 204.14 O Regular134986 10/31/25 BRINKS AWARDS & SIGNS 285.35 O Regular 134987 10/31/25 CAL-WEST 3,565.95 O Regular134988 10/31/25 COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ 159,425.86 O Regular134989 10/31/25 COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ 130.00 O Regular134990 10/31/25 CSG CONSULTANTS, INC 49,332.06 O Regular134991 10/31/25 DEPT OF CONSERVATION 3,032.64 O Regular134992 10/31/25 DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 3,145.46 O Regular134993 10/31/25 ENTENMANN-ROVIN CO 66.91 O Regular134994 10/31/25 EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS 2,516.90 O Payment Manager134995 10/31/25 FIRST ALARM 316.47 O Regular134996 10/31/25 GRAINGER 158.00 O Regular134997 10/31/25 HERC RENTALS 425.71 O Payment Manager134998 10/31/25 JEREMY LONG 96.00 O Regular134999 10/31/25 L & M FIRE PROTECTION 1,850.00 O Regular135000 10/31/25 M-GROUP 8,640.00 O Regular135001 10/31/25 MID VALLEY SUPPLY 428.80 O Payment Manager135002 10/31/25 NETFILE, INC. 1,400.00 O Regular135003 10/31/25 OREILLY AUTOMOTIVE,INC 297.29 O Payment Manager 135004 10/31/25 OPENGOV, INC. 36,540.00 O Regular135005 10/31/25 PALO ALTO RESTORATION INC 299.00 O Regular135006 10/31/25 PRESS BANNER 418.00 O Regular135007 10/31/25 PRODESSE PROPERTY GROUP 5,378.40 O Regular135008 10/31/25 RALEY S 30.80 O Regular
135009 10/31/25 RIVERSIDE LIGHTING INC 30.68 O Regular135010 10/31/25 ROD MARKELL 1,974.00 O Regular135011 10/31/25 S V CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 3,946.92 O Regular135012 10/31/25 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY 775.23 O Regular135013 10/31/25 SARAH JANE MCARTHUR 324.68 O Regular135014 10/31/25 SCOTTS VALLEY CAR WASH 114.97 O Regular135015 10/31/25 SPENCER MONTGOMERY 3,499.00 O Regular135016 10/31/25 SUMMIT UNIFORMS 514.06 O Regular135017 10/31/25 THE PIED PIPER INC. 155.50 O Payment Manager135018 10/31/25 TRIAD ELECTRIC 596.78 O Payment Manager135019 10/31/25 VERDE DESIGN 39,420.00 O Regular135020 10/31/25 WEX BANK 8,269.88 O Regular135021 10/31/25 YORK FRAMING 19.76 O Regular
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111 Checks total: 1,288,289.50
0 ACH total:0 EFTPS total:0 Wire transfer total:
15 Payment Manager total: 18,918.82
126 GRAND TOTALS 1,307,208.32
AGENDA ITEM 3.
DATE: 11/5/2025
City of Scotts Valley
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: 11/5/2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Nelson Alfaro, Building Official
APPROVED: Mali LaGoe, City Manager
SUBJECT: Adoption of Ordinance No. 102.18, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Scotts Valley amending Title 15, Chapter 15.04 by amending Sections 15.04.060 and 15.04.120 to adopt the California Code of Regulations Title 24, 2025 Building Standards Codes and Other Codes and repealing 15.04.070 of the Scotts Valley Municipal Code
SUMMARY OF ISSUE
On October 15th, 2025 the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 102.18, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Scotts Valley amending Title 15, Chapter 15.04 by amending Sections 15.04.060 and 15.04.120 to adopt the California Code of Regulations Title 24, 2025 Building Standards Codes and Other Codes and repealing 15.04.070 of the Scotts Valley Municipal Code.
The Building Codes proposed for adoption include the following:
• Part 1 2025 California Administrative Code
• Part 2 2025 California Building Code — Volumes 1 & 2
• Part 2.5 2025 California Residential Code
• Part 3 2025 California Electrical Code
• Part 4 2025 California Mechanical Code
• Part 5 2025 California Plumbing Code
• Part 6 2025 California Energy Code
• Part 7 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code
• Part 8 2025 California Historical Building Code
• Part 10 2025 California Existing Building Code
• Part 11 2025 California Green Building Standards Code • Part 12 2025 California Referenced Standards Code
• 2024 International Property Maintenance Code as published by the International Code Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City will be required to purchase new building code books for approximately $1,900.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 102.18, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Scotts Valley amending Title 15, Chapter 15.04 by amending Sections
15.04.060 and 15.04.120 to adopt the California Code of Regulations Title 24, 2025 Building Standards Codes and Other Codes and repealing 15.04.070 of the Scotts Valley Municipal Code.
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1. Ordinance No. 102.18 Code Adoption 2025KP
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ORDINANCE NO.102.18
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY AMENDING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 15.04 BY AMENDING SECTIONS 15.04.060 AND 15.04.120 TO ADOPT THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 24, 2025 BUILDING STANDARDS CODES AND OTHER CODES AND REPEALING 15.04.070 OF THE SCOTTSVALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHEREAS, approximately every three years, new model building code standards are reviewed, modified and approved by the California Building Standard Commission, and thenceforth mandated for local jurisdiction enforcement within 180 days of publication; and
WHEREAS, historically, pursuant to Sections 17922, 17958, 17958.5 and 17958.7 of the California Health and Safety Code, cities and counties were permitted to may make changes to the California Building Standards Code or the other regulations thereafter adopted upon; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has enacted Assembly Bill 130 (AB 130), which prohibits cities and counties from adopting or amending building standards for residential units from the period of October 1, 2025, through June 1, 2031.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 15.04.060 of Chapter 15.04, Title 15 is hereby amended to read as follows:
“15.04.060 Adoption of Codes
For the purpose of establishing proper regulations for building construction and for installation of mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems, the following codes or portions thereof hereinafter set forth are adopted and incorporated in this chapter by reference and made a part hereof as though fully set forth, without further publication or posting thereof:
A. California Code of Regulations (hereinafter to as “CCR”) TITLE 24, PART 1 2025 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
B. CCR TITLE 24, PART 2 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE- Volumes 1 & 2, including Appendices B, C, H, I and J
C CCR TITLE 24, PART 2.5 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, including Appendices AA, BF, CI
D. CCR TITLE 24, PART 3 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
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E. CCR TITLE 24, PART 4 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE F. CCR TITLE 24, PART 5 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, including appendices A, H, I and K
G. CCR TITLE 24, PART 6 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
H. CCR TITLE 24, PART 7 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN
INTERFACE CODE including Appendix I
I. CCR TITLE 24, PART 8 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
K. CCR TITLE 24, PART 10 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE including appendices Chapter A, D
L. CCR TITLE 24, PART 11 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE
M. CCR TITLE 24, PART 12 2025 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
N. 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, as published by the International Code Council.”
SECTION 2. Section 15.04.070 of Chapter 15.04, Title 15 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 3. Section 15.04.120 of Chapter 15.04, Title 15 is hereby amended to read as follows:
“15.04.120 – Board of appeals
A. Appeals for Commercial Projects.
Appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the Building Official regarding the application and interpretation of the California Building Code for commercial projects shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures set forth in Appendix B of the 2025 California Building Code, as adopted and amended by the City.
B. Appeals for Residential Projects.
Appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the Building Official regarding the application and interpretation of the California Residential Code for residential projects shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures set
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forth in Appendix AA of the 2025 California Residential Code, as adopted and amended by the City.
C. Appeals for California Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Standards.
Appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the Building Official regarding the application and interpretation of the WUI Standards shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures set forth in Appendix I of the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, as adopted and amended by the City.
D. Appeals for Existing Buildings.
Appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the Building Official regarding the application and interpretation of the California Existing Building Code shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures set forth in Appendix D of the 2025 California Existing Building Code, as adopted and amended by the City.
E. Judicial Review.
The decision of the appeals process under any of the above sections shall constitute the City’s final administrative decision. The time for seeking judicial review of such decisions shall be governed by California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6, as that section may be amended from time to time, which section is hereby adopted by reference.”
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision of such Ordinance and shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
SECTION 5. REPEALS CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. All other ordinances of the City of Scotts Valley or provisions of the Scotts Valley Municipal Code which are in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 6. CEQA COMPLIANCE. The City Council finds and determines that the enactment of this Ordinance is not a “project” as that term is used in the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), (Cal. Pub. Res. Code Section 21000 et seq.) or the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code of Regs., Title 14, Section 15000 et seq.). Therefore, no environmental assessment is required or necessary.
SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days after the date of its adoption. Prior to the expiration of fifteen days from the date of adoption, this Ordinance shall be published in at least three (3) public places.
This Ordinance is herein introduced on the 15th day of October, 2025 and adopted on the 5th day of November 2025 at a duly held meeting of the City Council of the City of
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Scotts Valley by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Approved: __________________________
Derek Timm, Mayor
Attest: ____________________________
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
_____________________________
Kirsten Powell, City Attorney
AGENDA ITEM 1.
DATE: 11/5/2025
City of Scotts Valley
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: 11/5/2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Mali LaGoe, City Manager
APPROVED: Mali LaGoe, City Manager
SUBJECT: Discussion regarding City support for food security due to federal program impacts of the federal government shutdown
SUMMARY OF ISSUE
The federal shutdown will impact the ability of CalFresh recipients to receive food benefits for the month of November, which will affect 40,000 people (equating to $6.5 million) in Santa Cruz County. CalFresh is the California implementation of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides financial assistance to low-income residents for purchasing food. This is the first time since the creation of the SNAP program in 1964 that these benefits are expected to lapse. During previous shutdowns, administrations have issued grace periods and special funding transfers to ensure uninterrupted benefits. As of October 31, twenty-four states have sued the Federal Department of Agriculture, to demand special funding be provided, and two judges have ruled against the Federal government on the issue.
However, it is unknown if these efforts will be successful and the food distribution organizations are preparing to provide food to families for an extended period of time.
In Scotts Valley, approximately 175 households are enrolled in the PG&E CARE program, which has similar eligibility for CalFRESH and may point to the number of households impacted by the program cuts. Given Scotts Valley's demographics, it's reasonable to assume that the majority of households receiving assistance are seniors.
Scotts Valley, along with the other cities in Santa Cruz County, have received a request for support from the Second Harvest Food Bank. Valley Church United, which serves Scotts Valley, the San Lorenzo Valley and Bonny Dune, is also working to collect extra donations.
Additionally, local churches and nonprofits are scaling up their operations to offer support.
Typically, social services are provided by counties in California, not cities, because counties receive state and federal funding for these programs. With the federal government shutdown, these funds are not flowing. Scotts Valley's budget is extremely tight. However, FY24/25 actuals concluded better than budget, so the City is entering FY25/26 in a stronger fiscal position. Staff estimate the City's general fund could absorb a $5,000-$10,000 unanticipated expense. Alternatively, the Council could direct staff to allocate a portion of the budgeted Community Grants fund of $50,000 for FY25/26 to this cause, to protect the general fund.
In light of this urgent need for community assistance, below are some proposed options for the
City of Scotts Valley to provide support.
1. Partner with Valley Churches United and/or other organizations to conduct an auxiliary food drive.
2. Provide financial support to Second Harvest, Valley Churches United or other organizations as a new general fund expense or as part of the Community Grants funding allocation.
3. Identify ways to partner with service organizations to provide congregate meals at the Senior Center. This would likely require funds for the meals.
4. Direct staff on another strategy as proposed by Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact is dependent on how the Council directs staff to proceed. The 2025-2026 adopted budget includes $50,000 for Community Grants, which has not yet been allocated.
Council may direct staff to utilize these funds or indicate other strategies to offer support.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Council discuss the options listed above, provide feedback, and direct staff on how the City may support food security for those in need.
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