PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and MOMENT OF SILENCE
ROLL CALL
CITY STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mali LaGoe, City Manager
Kirsten Powell, City Attorney (remote attendance)
Jayson Rutherford, Chief of Police
Taylor Bateman, Community Development
Director (remote attendance)
Stephanie Hill, Administrative Services Director
Rodolfo Onchi, Public Works Director
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT:
Donna Lind, Mayor
Steve Clark, Vice Mayor
Krista Jett, Council Member
Derek Timm, Council Member
Greg Wimp, Council Member
SPECIAL SET MATTER
MINUTES
CONTACT
INFORMATION
MEETING LOCATION POSTING
City of Scotts Valley Scotts Valley Water District The agenda was posted 1 Civic Center Drive Santa Margarita Community Room on 3-6-2026 at City Hall, Scotts Valley, CA 2 Civic Center Drive SV Senior Center, SV 95066 Scotts Valley, CA 95066 Public Works Building,
(831) 440-5600 and on the Internet
at www.scottsvalley.gov.
CALL TO ORDER 9:00 AM
The City Council two-day workshop was called to order at 9:00 AM on Thursday, March 12, 2026; and at 9:00 AM on Friday, March 13, 2026.
1. Study Session: Strategic Plan 2026
Strategic Planning Workshop 2026 summary of presentation/discussion items. • City Manager Overview
Special Study Session of the
Scotts Valley City Council
Date: March 12, 2026, 9:00 AM
March 13, 2026, 9:00 AM
Docusign Envelope ID: 833D8455-4FD7-43D1-8FFB-ED1F7B403590 City Council Special Study Session Minutes
Date: March 12, 2026, and March 13, 2026
ADJOURNMENT
• Review of Council-Manager Form of Government
Goal 1: Maximize citywide high performance through efficient use of resources, proactive revenue development, adaptability, and strategic thinking across all operational areas.
• Fiscal Overview
• Cost Saving Strategies
• Revenue Development Strategies
Goal 2: Promote safety across the City through improving road conditions, including safe routes for cyclists and pedestrians, preparing for and preventing wildfire impacts, and continuing proactive community-based policing. • Road and Infrastructure Projects Update
• EOC Update and Wildfire Community Event
• Community-Based Policing Initiatives
Goad 3: Support a thriving city through economic development, diverse and affordable housing, recreation programs, (protecting and) promoting the City's brand and supporting community building events.
• Development projects and affordable housing update
• Economic Development strategy
• Recreation Program updates
• Scotts Valley's brand
Goal 4: Improve City facilities to meet the needs of modern workforce and community services.
• Facilities Conditions Overview
• Wastewater Treatment Plant
• City Offices and Police Department Facility Needs and Options Goal 5: Invest in and continue planning the City's Town Center. • Town Center update (Mali LaGoe, City Manager)
Council Member requested items and extra topics included discussions about a youth liaison program, Arts Council funding, parking updates on Civic Center Drive, shortterm rentals, Brown Act updates, and inactive commissions.
The City Council two-day workshop was adjourned at 3:45 PM on Thursday, March 12, 2026; and at 3:30 PM on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Docusign Envelope ID: 833D8455-4FD7-43D1-8FFB-ED1F7B403590 City Council Special Study Session Minutes
Date: March 12, 2026, and March 13, 2026
Attest:
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
Approved:
Donna Lind, Mayor
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