PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and MOMENT OF SILENCE
ROLL CALL
CITY STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mali LaGoe, City Manager
Kirsten Powell, City Attorney
Jayson Rutherford, Chief of Police
Stephanie Hill, Administrative Services Director
Taylor Bateman, Community Development
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
Meeting of the
Scotts Valley City Council
Date: September 16, 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 9-11-2026 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 6:01 PM.
1. Mayor's Proclamation for the Week Without Driving October 1st through October 8th
Mayor Lind presented the proclamation to recognize October 1–8 as the Week Without Driving in the City of Scotts Valley. Rebecca Downing, Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) Board Member, accepted the proclamation. Ms. Downing gave the City Council Meeting Minutes
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history of the Week Without Driving and shared the benefits of participating in the Week Without Driving. Additionally, she encouraged people to sign up on the website.
2. City Council Proclamation to honor City Manager Mali LaGoe The City Council presented the proclamation to honor outgoing City Manager Mali LaGoe for her many accomplishments during her tenure as City Manager for the City of Scotts Valley. Additionally, Congressional Representative Panetta sent a certificate, Rae Spencer-Hill from 5th District Supervisor Monica Martinez’s office presented a proclamation, and a joint proclamation from Assemblymember Gail Peller and Senator John Laird was presented by Kristina Glavis (Pellerin) and Jonathan Aodaca (Laird).
The following people provided public comment to thank City Manager LaGoe for her service: Darshana Croskrey, Jack Dilles, Randy Johnson, and Chris Hofmann.
CM Timm attended an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority meeting, and he noted that more detail will be covered later in the meeting during the regular agenda.
CM Timm attended the first session of the Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) annual meeting where they discussed the challenge of not being able to control the rates due to wildfires and issues with PG&E. There is a bill on the Governor's desk which would force PG&E to be honest with consumers regarding the real cost of rates.
CM Wimp attended an Integrated Waste Management meeting where they discussed the City's agreements for disposal of sharps, particularly the sunset of the ordinances that cover those agreements. They also discussed the CRV redemption programs and the fact that the kiosks have been removed. Redemptions can be done in stores and he noted that the Costco in Santa Cruz is a convenient site.
CM Wimp attended an Association of Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) meeting.
VM Clark attended a Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) meeting where they approved the response to the Civil Grand Jury Report. He noted that most of the recommendations in the report had already been implemented by the RTC. This information is available on the RTC website. The Commission also accepted the resignation of the Director of Planning, Programming, and Transportation.
VM Clark attended an Area Agency on Agency (AAA) meeting, and he noted that the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County is hosting a Fall and Fire Safety Workshop on 9/23 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Twin Lakes Church and more information can be found on the Volunteer Center website. They also discussed an increase in the HICAP program funds for this year, and the fact that the City of Hollister has decided to leave the AAA creating a $10,000 shortfall. VM Clark highlighted Project Scout, which assists seniors with their tax returns.
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Mayor Lind attended a Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District meeting which included a listening session with employees.
Mayor Lind spoke at the Scotts Valley Police Department's annual inspection.
First, thank you to the City Council for the proclamation and recognition of my contributions to the city over the years. I also want to thank our former council members – Jack Dilles and Randy Johnson for coming, and our state and federal representatives for their recognition.
The Granite Creek Culvert Project is nearly complete, with only minor erosion control and planting work remaining. This work is expected to be completed by the end of the month.
On Scotts Valley Drive, the contractor is still awaiting materials to complete the utility work.
Work on the traffic detection cameras and controllers is expected to begin within the next couple of weeks. The community can expect short-term lane closures during offpeak hours to install the cameras. No significant delays are anticipated. This will happen at all intersections along SV drive.
The Lodato Trail has been closed this week for repairs.
We had a great family campout at Siltanen Park last weekend with about 30 families participating.
Glenwood 5K is coming up on October 17th – new this year, we’ll have a 1-mile kids race. Register soon!
The State of the City address is scheduled for September 24th at 5:30 PM at the Landing.
Police Officer Darden will be sworn in on Monday, and our Police Team is fully staffed.
The Police Department is also organizing e-bike safety presentations to be delivered to students at the middle school next week and future presentations are being planned at the High School and for parents.
Open enrollment has begun for the City's employee health insurance program, and we are seeing significant costs increasing on some plans.
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PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
ALTERATIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA
The Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority (EIFD PFA) met Monday and held a public hearing to review the Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP) that is also on your agenda tonight.
I attended the 3CE Operations Board and Joint session today in Seaside where we reviewed the 2026/2027 budget and discussed issuing tax-exempt bonds to help lower energy costs for 3CE customers.
Please sign up for the City’s newsletter and follow us on social media to stay informed of these and other important updates.
Ajita Patel, Secretary of the Santa Cruz County Hospitality & Lodging Association; Laura Waltz, owner of a hotel management company in Scotts Valley and a member of the Santa Cruz County Hospitality & Lodging Association; and Bijal Patel, President of the Santa Cruz County Hospitality & Lodging Association, all reported there was an inaccurate statement in the recent Mayor's Message which was published on September 12th in the Santa Cruz Sentinel. They believe that the statement “no local hoteliers objected to the increase” was inaccurate, and they respectfully requested the City correct the record. Other concerns include how the City responded to the hoteliers' concerns, the language in the argument for the Measure regarding the 2% increase, the possible misconception that a portion of the TOT goes to Visit Santa Cruz, and that the general public may be confused by the information presented.
Matthew Hakimi thanked the Council and the City Manager for their service, and he suggested that the pickleball courts be locked.
Mayor Lind recognized the 1440 Multiversity for hosting a gratitude event to recognize first responders, she participated in the 911 Stair Climb, and she attended a Women in Philanthropy meeting where they reviewed grant submissions and will award $10,000 each year for 2 years to Monarch and Food What. She also noted that she will clarify the statement that was published in the newspaper regarding Measure G.
VM Clark thanked the Police Department for another successful annual inspection.
M/S: Clark/Timm
To approve the Consent Agenda with no alterations.
Carried 5/0 (AYES: Lind, Clark, Jett, Timm, Wimp)
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REGULAR AGENDA
CLOSED SESSION SUBJECT(S)
1. Approve City Council minutes of 09-02-2026
2. Monthly Treasurer's Report - June 2026
3. Approve Designation of Voting Delegate for 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference
M/S: Timm/Clark
To approve the Regular Agenda with no alterations.
Carried 5/0 (AYES: Lind, Clark, Jett, Timm, Wimp)
1. Consideration of Resolution No. 2080.1, approving the Infrastructure Financing Plan for the Scotts Valley Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District and the allocation of the City's incremental property tax revenue within the Scotts Valley Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District pursuant to Government Code Sections 53398.68 and 53398.75
Joe Dieguez, Senior Vice President of Kosmont Companies, presented this item and responded to questions from the Council.
M/S: Timm/Jett
To adopt Resolution No. 2080.1 approving the Infrastructure Financing Plan for the Scotts Valley Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District and the allocation of the City's incremental property tax revenue within the Scotts Valley Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District pursuant to Government Code Sections 53398.68 and 53398.75.
Carried 5/0 (AYES: Lind, Clark, Jett, Timm, Wimp)
2. Future Council Agenda Items
None.
The City Council convened to closed session at 7:48 PM to discuss the following item:
CONSENT AGENDA
CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION
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RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
1. Conference with legal counsel regarding liability claim Legal Authority: Government Code Section 54956.95
Name of Case: James Ross
Staff Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Administrative Services Director The City Council reconvened to open session at 7:57 PM.
City Attorney Powell announced that there was no report from closed session.
The meeting adjourned at 7:58 PM.
Attest:
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
Approved:
Donna Lind, Mayor
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