PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and MOMENT OF SILENCE
ROLL CALL
CITY STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mali LaGoe, City Manager
Kirsten Powell, City Attorney
Stephanie Hill, Administrative Services Director
Taylor Bateman, Community Development
Director
Rodolfo Onchi, Public Works Director
Scott Garner, Police Captain
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
COMMITTEE REPORTS
MINUTES
Meeting of the
Scotts Valley City Council
Date: August 19, 2026
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 8-13-2026 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 Timm attended the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority meeting. The purpose the Financing Authority is to generate revenue from future property taxes in Scotts Valley. They reviewed and discussed the draft of the financing plan, and they adopted the bylaws.
CM Timm attended a meeting of the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments City Council Meeting Minutes
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CITY MANAGER REPORT
(AMBAG) where they received the draft of the Monterey Bay Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2026-27 to 2029-30 which includes all the programs that have been funded in Santa Cruz County, Monterey County, and San Benito County.
CM Jett met with the new United Way Coordinator, Alana Martinez, who will be in charge of the Pathways to Possibility program at Scotts Valley High School and also will be running the new Scotts Valley Youth Liaison Program. They are currently working on meeting dates and recruiting activities. The application for the Youth Liaison Program is currently open and can be accessed on the United Way website and the application period closes August 28.
VM Clark attended the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) meeting where they approved the issuance of the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission Measure D Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, and they awarded a contract for the Coastal Rail Trail Southern Segments Project.
VM Clark attended an Area Agency on Aging (AAA) meeting and he noted that the State is changing the funding formula via the AB 1249 funding allocation. The AAA has published a Senior Resource Directory and it is posted on their website at seniornetworkservices.org.
Mayor Lind attended a CalCities divisional meeting which focused on 14 of the November ballot measures. Of particular interest are, 1) The Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond, 2) Prop 37 Homeowners Down Payment Assistance, 3) Prop 38 Immunology Bond, 4) Prop 44 Community Clinic Funding, and 5) Wildlife Recovery for Wildfires Caused by Utilities.
Thank you to the firefighters, our Police Department and Public Works teams who responded to the Glen Fire above Green Hills Road today. Due to their quick response, the quarter-acre fire was contained very quickly.
Work on Scotts Valley Drive continues, and we expect the striping to be completed early next week. Most of the remaining striping work consists of green bike lane treatments. Utility work will continue for the next couple of weeks.
Work on the Granite Creek culvert replacement is also continuing. Some additions to the scope have been necessary due to unexpected soil conditions.
On Bethany Drive, the contractor working to repair the water main break was directed to open one lane with temporary stop control. This will maintain access for all types of vehicles traveling on the road.
City Council Meeting Minutes
Date: August 19, 2026
PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
This week we welcomed our new Engineering Technician, Jordi, to the engineering team, so the city is once again fully staffed.
Town Center meetings continue as Swenson works on further details on the project design.
Staff posted the latest quarterly Strategic Plan report to the city’s website this week.
The report covers the progress made from April through June this year on the City Council's five strategic goals.
There’s a community survey out to gather input on the Skypark Master Plan. QR codes have been posted on social media and other outlets. Staff and the consultant team will also be at Music in Skypark on August 30th to collect community input and are scheduling stakeholder meetings for early September.
The City's Recreation Fall Activity Guide is live on our website. It includes our 2nd Annual Glenwood 5K, our Fall Festival, and many more events.
The Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority (EIFD PFA) meeting was last Monday where the Authority Members adopted bylaws and reviewed the proposed Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP). In September the IFP will be presented to the Fire Board, County BOS and City Council for approval.
The Police Department will be starting DUI saturation patrols today through September 7. These extra patrols are funded by an Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) grant.
I attended the Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) board meeting last week where standard business was discussed.
Chief Rutherford is excited to start Leadership Santa Cruz tomorrow! Follow the City on Social media and sign up to receive our newsletter through the City’s website.
Chuck Maffia spoke on behalf of Damians Ladder as the Chair of the Board of Directors. He thanked the City for the Community Grant award for Damians Ladder and gave examples of how the grant benefited not only Scotts Valley residents, but also the organization itself.
Matthew Hakimi spoke about his displeasure with the pickleball courts. He suggested restricting access while looking for a new location.
CM Timm thanked the Public Works team for the recent road improvements.
City Council Meeting Minutes
Date: August 19, 2026
ALTERATIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CM Jett attended a press conference hosted by Congressional Representative Panetta and the Monterey Bay Aquarium for the purpose of protecting the Central Coast from offshore drilling, particularly in and around the Monterey National Marine Sanctuary.
For anyone interested in learning more about this cause, please visit the Save Our Shores website to volunteer, or to sign up for their newsletter.
VM Clark and Mayor Lind both thanked City staff for their hard work on the Art, Wine, & Beer Festival.
VM Clark attended the FIFA World Cup debrief, called "the huddle" and shared some of the final numbers. He noted that the Women’s FIFA World Cup may be coming to our area in 2027.
M/S: Timm/Clark
To approve the Consent Agenda with no alterations.
Carried 5/0 (AYES: Lind, Clark, Jett, Timm, Wimp)
1. Approve City Council minutes of 08-05-2026
2. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 204 Modifying Scotts Valley Municipal Code Title 2 Regarding Administration and Personnel
3. Investment Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026
4. Monthly Treasurer's Report - May 2026
5. Annual Surplus Property Report – Fiscal Year 2025/26
1. Approval of rental fee of the Community Room
Administrative Services Director Hill presented this item.
Mayor Lind opened the public hearing at 6:32 PM. No members of the public provided comment, and Mayor Lind closed the public hearing at 6:32 PM.
M/S: Timm/Jett
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Date: August 19, 2026
ALTERATIONS TO REGULAR AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
CLOSED SESSION SUBJECT(S)
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
To approve Resolution 1198.82 for a rental fee of $22 per hour, with a two-hour minimum, for public use of the Community Meeting Room located in the Community Center Office Building.
Carried 5/0 (AYES: Lind, Clark, Jett, Timm, Wimp)
M/S: Timm/Clark
To approve the Regular Agenda with no alterations.
Carried 5/0 (AYES: Lind, Clark, Jett, Timm, Wimp)
1. Future Council Agenda Items
None.
The City Council convened to closed session at 6:35 PM to discuss the following items:
1. Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation Legal Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Number of Cases: 1
Staff Present: City Attorney, Administrative Services Director
2. Public Employment
Legal Authority: Government Code Section 54957
Position: City Manager
Staff Present: City Attorney, Administrative Services Director The City Council reconvened to open session at 7:52 PM.
City Attorney Powell announced that there was no report from the closed session meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:52 PM.
CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION
City Council Meeting Minutes
Date: August 19, 2026
Attest:
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
Approved:
Donna Lind, Mayor