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Scotts Valley public meetings in 2021

88 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 16, 2021 · 18:00

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission to weigh new Tabor Drive trail access at Glenwood Preserve

The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive an update and public input on a proposed formal trail access point at the upper Tabor Drive entry to the Glenwood Open Space Preserve, which is currently used unofficially and causing damage. The Commission will provide a recommendation to the City Council. The agenda also includes routine items like approving prior meeting minutes and staff updates.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends opening Glenwood upper Tabor access with no advertising

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved its November 18, 2021 meeting minutes 5/0. On the Glenwood Open Space Upper Tabor access point, the Commission voted 5/0 to recommend that City Council open the upper Tabor Drive access with no advertising of the opening, after Land Trust representative Carie Thompson discussed access history and two residents raised traffic and parking concerns. Staff also reported the new City Manager starts January 10, that City Council accepted the recreation plan as recommended, and that the Prop 68 grant submission is close to submittal. Subcommittee assignments were reviewed and the meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm.

Wed Dec 15, 2021 · 18:00

Successor Agency of the Scotts Valley Redevelopment Agency

Successor Agency to approve 2022-23 budget and payment schedule

The Successor Agency of the Scotts Valley Redevelopment Agency will consider approving its administrative budget and Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for fiscal year 2022-23. These routine items are required by state law and will be forwarded to the Countywide Oversight Board for approval. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19.

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✓ Decided: Successor Agency approves 2022-2023 administrative budget and payment schedule

The Successor Agency of the Scotts Valley Redevelopment Agency approved its administrative budget and Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the fiscal period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. The agency also approved minutes from a 2015 meeting.

Wed Dec 15, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to hold closed session on property negotiations for 251 Kings Village Road

The Scotts Valley City Council is meeting in a special closed session to discuss real property negotiations for the property at 251 Kings Village Road, associated with the Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild. The agenda includes only this closed session item, followed by a report on any action taken. No other business is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley council closed session on 251 Kings Village Road property talks yields no report

The Scotts Valley City Council held a special closed session on December 15, 2021, to confer with legal counsel about real property negotiations at 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, involving the Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild. The council reconvened in open session and Mayor Timm announced there was nothing to report. No decisions, votes, or actions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

Wed Dec 15, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Council to discuss recreation services plan and electronic signatures ordinance

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold a remote meeting to discuss the Recreation Services Assessment and Restoration Draft Implementation Action Plan and consider the first reading of Ordinance No. 199 on electronic signatures. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving minutes, check registers, and several resolutions, plus a proclamation and nominations for Mayor and Vice Mayor.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley council picks Donna Lind as mayor for 2022 in a 4-1 vote

At its December 15, 2021 meeting, the Scotts Valley City Council appointed Council Member Donna Lind as Mayor/Chair for 2022 on a 4-1 vote (Johnson dissenting) and Council Member Jim Reed as Vice Mayor/Vice Chair 5-0. The council approved its consent agenda 5-0, including minutes, check registers, several resolutions, and an extension of virtual meetings under AB 361. It also approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 199 on electronic signatures and extended the related emergency order to February 19, 2022, both 5-0. The council received a draft Recreation Services Assessment and Restoration Implementation Action Plan and gave input; no decision on that plan is recorded.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Carried 4/1 (
4 yea
Dilles yea · Lind yea · Reed yea · Timm yea
Thu Dec 9, 2021 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to decide on fitness studio use permit at 262 Mount Hermon Road

The Scotts Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving Use Permit U21-003 for a fitness studio in a vacant tenant space at 262 Mount Hermon Road, Suite 101. The project is recommended for approval with conditions and is categorically exempt from CEQA. The meeting is remote-only due to COVID-19.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley Planning Commission approves fitness studio use permit at 262 Mount Hermon Road

The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 1767 for Use Permit U21-003, allowing a fitness studio at 262 Mount Hermon Road, Suite 101. The vote was 3-0-0, with Commissioners Hodgin, Horlock, and Maffia voting yes. The meeting was held remotely and adjourned at 6:30 PM. No other substantive decisions were made.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution No. 1767 for U21-003 for the fitness studio at 262 Mount Hermon Road, Suite 10. Carried: 3-0-0
3 yea
Hodgin yea · Horlock yea · Maffia yea
Wed Dec 1, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Council to decide on 1440 Multiversity land division into 18 parcels

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve a land division that reconfigures 23 existing parcels into 18 at 800 Bethany Drive. The 17.38-acre site is zoned P/QP Public/Quasi Public, with no new development proposed; required improvements were completed in 2018. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions.

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Wed Dec 1, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Council to consider 23-parcel reconfiguration at 1440 Multiversity Campus

The Scotts Valley City Council is meeting remotely to consider a public hearing on a subdivision that would reconfigure 23 existing parcels into 18 at the 1440 Multiversity Campus, 800 Bethany Drive. The consent agenda includes approval of a new city manager employment agreement, adoption of a solid waste ordinance, and several routine items. The meeting is held via Zoom due to COVID-19 under AB 361.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley council approves 1440 Multiversity subdivision, 23 parcels into 18

The Scotts Valley City Council approved Resolution No. 1895.24, allowing a land division at 800 Bethany Drive that reconfigures 23 existing parcels into 18 parcels totaling 17.38 acres as part of the 1440 Multiversity Campus. The council also approved its consent agenda 5-0, which included the employment agreement for incoming City Manager Mali LaGoe, an ordinance implementing SB 1383 waste rules, a records retention schedule, a $29,500 pavement project appropriation, and an environmental compliance services agreement. No one spoke during public comment or the public hearing on the subdivision. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 pm.

Wed Dec 1, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to hold closed session on City Manager employment

The Scotts Valley City Council is meeting in a special closed session to discuss the employment of the City Manager, as permitted by Government Code Section 54957. The meeting is scheduled for December 1, 2021, at 5:30 pm. After the closed session, the council will reconvene in open session to report any action taken.

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✓ Decided: City Council met in closed session regarding City Manager position

The City Council convened a special closed session to discuss public employment for the City Manager position. Upon reconvening to open session, the Mayor announced there was nothing to report.

Mon Nov 22, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

City Council workshop on council protocols and governance

This is a special workshop meeting of the Scotts Valley City Council, with the sole agenda item being a discussion on City Council Protocols and Governance. No formal action is scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and training purposes. Public comment is available for items not on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley council holds workshop on council protocols and governance, no votes taken

The Scotts Valley City Council held a special workshop on November 22, 2021, on City Council Protocols and Governance, facilitated by communications consultant Shawn Spano, PhD. All five council members were present, along with City Attorney Kirsten Powell. No one spoke during public comment, and the minutes record no decisions, votes, or formal actions. The meeting adjourned at 4:00 pm.

Mon Nov 22, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to hold closed session on City Manager employment

The Scotts Valley City Council is meeting in a special closed session to discuss the employment of the City Manager, as permitted by state law. The meeting will reconvene in open session to report any action taken, but no other business is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council names Casey Estorga Acting City Manager amid City Manager search

The Scotts Valley City Council held a special closed session on November 22, 2021 to discuss public employment for the City Manager position under Government Code Section 54957. After reconvening, Mayor Timm announced that the contract with Brian Haddix, Interim City Manager, will terminate upon execution of an employment agreement with the top City Manager candidate. Casey Estorga was named Acting City Manager until the permanent City Manager begins employment. No other decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 1:55 pm.

Thu Nov 18, 2021 · 18:00

Parks & Recreation Commission

Parks Commission to review recreation restoration plan and Prop 68 update

The Scotts Valley Parks and Recreation Commission will meet via Zoom to discuss a draft implementation plan for restoring recreation services, receive an update on Proposition 68 funding, and hear a subcommittee report on the annual parks walkthrough. The agenda also includes approval of the May 27, 2021 meeting minutes and public comment periods.

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Thu Nov 18, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to hold closed session on City Manager employment

The Scotts Valley City Council is meeting in a special closed session to discuss the employment of the City Manager, as permitted by Government Code Section 54957. The meeting is remote-only and includes a roll call, closed session, and a report on any action taken. No other business is on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley council closed session on city manager job ends with no report

The Scotts Valley City Council met in a special closed session on November 18, 2021, to discuss public employment for the position of City Manager under Government Code Section 54957. The council convened in closed session at 1:00 pm and reconvened in open session at 6:10 pm. Mayor Derek Timm announced there was nothing to report, and the meeting adjourned at 6:10 pm. No substantive decisions were recorded in these minutes.

Wed Nov 17, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to hold closed session on property negotiations

The Scotts Valley City Council is meeting in a special closed session to discuss real property negotiations for 251 Kings Village Road, involving the Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild. The meeting is remote-only due to the COVID-19 state of emergency, and no public comment or open-session action is expected beyond a report on any closed-session decisions.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley council closed session on city manager job ends with no report

The Scotts Valley City Council held a special closed session on November 17, 2021, to discuss public employment for the position of City Manager under Government Code Section 54957. The council convened in closed session at 7:40 pm and reconvened in open session at 8:05 pm. Mayor Derek Timm announced there was nothing to report, and the meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

Wed Nov 17, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Council to consider first reading of ordinance implementing SB 1383 organic waste recycling rules

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold a first reading of Ordinance No. 198, which repeals and replaces the city's refuse regulations to comply with SB 1383, a state law requiring organic waste recycling. The council will also discuss continuing virtual meetings and the future reopening of city facilities. The agenda includes consent items such as approving minutes and waiving fees for a community event.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved first reading of Ordinance No. 198 to implement SB 1383 solid waste rules

The Scotts Valley City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 198 to implement SB 1383 solid waste and organic material management regulations. The Council also approved waiving fees for the Exchange Club's upcoming Light Up the Night event and passed a resolution authorizing the continued use of teleconferenced meetings under AB 361. Additionally, staff was directed to research infrastructure and technology options for future hybrid council meetings.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
To approve the Consent Agenda. Carried 4/0/1 (
4 yea
Johnson yea · Lind yea · Reed yea · Timm yea
Wed Nov 3, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

City Council holds closed session on anticipated litigation

The Scotts Valley City Council is meeting in a special closed session to confer with legal counsel about one anticipated litigation case. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom due to the COVID-19 state of emergency, and public comments can be submitted by email. No other business is on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley council joins National Opioid Settlement, directs funds to Santa Cruz County

In a special closed session on November 3, 2021, the Scotts Valley City Council met with legal counsel to discuss one anticipated litigation case. After reconvening, Mayor Timm reported the council voted unanimously to participate in the National Opioid Settlement involving distributors McKesson, Cardinal Health, and AmerisourceBergen and manufacturer Janssen Pharma, and authorized the City Attorney to execute the needed documents. The council also voted unanimously to direct the settlement funds to the County of Santa Cruz to abate opioid crisis impacts in the county. No dollar amount was recorded in the minutes.

Wed Nov 3, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Council to approve $141,255.82 dump truck purchase and two new city positions

The Scotts Valley City Council will consider consent agenda items including a budget transfer and purchase of a dump truck for the Wastewater Division, and a resolution adding two new full-time positions (Maintenance Division Manager and Deputy City Clerk) to the FY 2021-22 budget. The meeting is remote-only due to COVID-19, with public comment via Zoom or email.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves dump truck purchase and two new staff positions

The Scotts Valley City Council approved the purchase of a dump truck for the Wastewater Division and authorized two new full-time positions during their November 3, 2021 meeting. The Council also approved the 2022 meeting schedule and discussed future agenda items before entering a closed session.

Tue Nov 2, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to hold closed session on City Manager employment

The Scotts Valley City Council is meeting in a special closed session to discuss the employment of the City Manager, as permitted under Government Code Section 54957. The meeting is held remotely due to the COVID-19 state of emergency, with public comment accepted via email. No other business is on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley council closed session on city manager job ends with no report

The Scotts Valley City Council held a special closed session on November 2, 2021, to discuss public employment for the position of City Manager. The council convened in closed session at 8:32 am and reconvened in open session at 4:45 pm. Mayor Derek Timm announced there was nothing to report. No substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 4:45 pm.

Tue Oct 26, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Council to vote on extending teleconference meetings under AB 361

The Scotts Valley City Council is holding a special meeting to consider adopting Resolution No. 2007, which would authorize continued use of teleconference meetings for the City Council and appointed boards under Assembly Bill 361. The resolution is needed because the state of emergency and social distancing recommendations remain in effect, and in-person meetings would pose health risks. The council will also convene in closed session to discuss the City Manager position.

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✓ Decided: City Council authorizes continued use of teleconference meetings

The City Council approved a resolution to allow the continued use of teleconference meetings under Assembly Bill 361. The Council also met in closed session to discuss public employment for the City Manager position, with no action reported.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
To approve the Consent Agenda. Carried 4/0/1 (
4 yea
Dilles yea · Johnson yea · Lind yea · Timm yea
Thu Oct 21, 2021 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Public hearing for parcel reconfiguration at 800 Bethany Drive

The Planning Commission will consider a Tentative Map application for the 1440 Multiversity Campus. The proposal seeks to reconfigure 23 existing parcels into 18 parcels. No new construction is proposed as previous improvements were completed in 2018.

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Thu Oct 21, 2021 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Scotts Valley Square remodel and sign program up for public hearing

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Planned Development and Design Review application for an exterior update to the Scotts Valley Square shopping center at 266-274 Mount Hermon Road. The project includes exterior modifications, an updated sign program, new landscaping, and amenities like bike parking, a kids play area, and outdoor seating. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom.

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Thu Oct 21, 2021 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider exterior remodel and sign program for Scotts Valley Square shopping center

The Scotts Valley Planning Commission will hold a special remote meeting to consider two public hearing items: a Planned Development and Design Review application for an exterior update to the Scotts Valley Square shopping center at 266-274 Mount Hermon Road, and a Tentative Map application to reconfigure 23 parcels into 18 at the 1440 Multiversity Campus at 800 Bethany Drive. The commission will also handle routine consent agenda items and public comments.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Scotts Valley Square updates and Bethany Drive map

The Planning Commission approved exterior updates for the Scotts Valley Square shopping center. The commission also approved a tentative map to reconfigure parcels at 800 Bethany Drive.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution No. 1765 for PD21-003 and DR21-003 for the Scotts Valley Square exterior update. Carried: 4-0-0
4 yea
Gentile yea · Hodgin yea · Maffia yea · Mosley yea
Resolution No. 1766 for LD21-002, the 800 Bethany Drive Tentative Map. Carried: 4-0-0
4 yea
Gentile yea · Hodgin yea · Maffia yea · Mosley yea
Thu Oct 21, 2021 · 18:00

Parks & Recreation Commission

Parks & Recreation Commission meets via Zoom with no substantive agenda items

The Scotts Valley Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting via videoconference. The agenda is largely procedural, including call to order, roll call, consent agenda, public comment, and future agenda items. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

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Wed Oct 20, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Council to consider $250K library renovation contingency and holiday tree lighting funding

The Scotts Valley City Council will meet remotely to approve routine consent items, including check registers, a salary schedule amendment, and record destruction, plus a $250,000 contingency for the library renovation and $78,139.54 in furniture purchases. The regular agenda includes a decision on funding for the Holiday Tree Lighting and discussion of future agenda items.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley council approves $6,000 for holiday tree lighting

The Scotts Valley City Council approved $6,000 from the General Fund for the Scotts Valley Holiday Tree Lighting and directed staff to coordinate the event at the King's Village Shopping Center. The council also approved its consent agenda, including $250,000 in project contingency with Patriot Contracting Inc. and $78,139.54 in purchase orders for library furniture. Mayor Derek Timm was absent; all votes carried 4/0/1. The council then entered closed session on existing litigation and adjourned at 6:35 pm.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
To approve the Consent Agenda. Carried 4/0/1 (
4 yea
Dilles yea · Johnson yea · Lind yea · Reed yea
To approve the Regular Agenda. Carried 4/0/1 (
4 yea
Dilles yea · Johnson yea · Lind yea · Reed yea
that the Exchange Club will be working on this community event. M/S: Lind/Dilles To appropriate funds in the amount of $6,000 from the General Fund and direct staff to coordinate the tree lighting at…
4 yea
Dilles yea · Johnson yea · Lind yea · Reed yea
Wed Oct 20, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to hold closed session on Beam lawsuit

The Scotts Valley City Council is meeting in a special closed session to discuss existing litigation, specifically the case Beam vs. City of Scotts Valley. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19. No other business is on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: City Council held special closed session regarding litigation

The City Council met in closed session to discuss the Beam vs. City of Scotts Valley and Janet Gluch litigation. Vice Mayor Reed reported that there was nothing to report following the session.

Wed Oct 6, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Council to consider $183K pavement contract and City Manager salary hike

The Scotts Valley City Council will meet remotely to consider consent items including a $183,385.01 budget appropriation and contract award for the 2021-2022 Pavement Preservation Project on Whispering Pines, and a resolution amending the City Manager salary schedule. The regular agenda includes an update on the Glenwood Preserve and a possible amendment to the maintenance MOU with the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County, plus a proclamation for College and Career Awareness Month.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley council approves Glenwood Preserve MOU amendment and budget change

The Scotts Valley City Council approved an amendment to its Memorandum of Understanding with the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County for maintenance of the Glenwood Preserve, along with a budget amendment for the partial-year maintenance payment. The council also directed public outreach and a Parks & Recreation Commission meeting on a possible new access point at the top of Tabor Drive. On consent, the council approved check registers, a City Manager salary schedule amendment, the Whispering Pines pavement project, and lot line adjustments. All votes recorded were 5-0.

Wed Sep 29, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Council reviews plan to restore Scotts Valley recreation services

The City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission are reviewing a report by Management Partners regarding the restoration of recreation services following COVID-19 shutdowns. The report proposes 24 recommendations to return services by late spring or early summer 2022, including potential partnerships with third-party providers. No formal action will be taken at this meeting; the Council will use this session to gather input before providing future policy direction.

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✓ Decided: Council and Parks Commission reviewed a recreation services report.

The City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission held a special joint study session to review a report on the Recreation Services Assessment and Restoration Plan prepared by Management Partners. Management Partners introduced the report, gave a presentation, and received input and feedback from the council and commissioners. No formal legislative decisions or votes were taken during this study session.

Wed Sep 29, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Council considers new waste services agreement and transportation grant

The City Council is reviewing an amended franchise agreement with Green Waste Recovery, Inc. to comply with SB 1383 organic waste mandates. The council is also considering a resolution to apply for grant funds for the Granite Creek Overpass project.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley City Council approved a waste services franchise agreement

The City Council approved an amended and restated waste services franchise agreement with Green Waste Recovery, Inc. They also approved a grant application for transportation improvements and discussed potential future agenda items.

Wed Sep 15, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Council to consider CDBG-CV grant application and $100K financial services contract

The Scotts Valley City Council will meet remotely to consider a resolution approving a grant application for the 2020 Community Development Block Grant Program-Coronavirus Response (CDBG-CV2 and CV3), and to discuss future agenda items. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, check registers, a Planning Commission appointment, and a contract amendment for financial services with Management Partners not to exceed $100,000. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves CDBG-CV grant application for coronavirus response

The City Council approved a resolution to apply for and execute grant agreements for the 2020 Community Development Block Grant Program-Coronavirus Response. The Council also authorized a contract amendment for financial services and ratified a Planning Commission appointment.

Wed Sep 15, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Council meets in closed session on liability claim and labor negotiations

The Scotts Valley City Council is holding a special closed session meeting to discuss a liability claim and labor negotiations with several employee groups. No public action is scheduled; the council will only report on any action taken during closed session after reconvening.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley council closed session ends with no reportable action

The Scotts Valley City Council met in a special closed session on September 15, 2021, to discuss a liability claim (David Ball) and employee negotiations with SEIU, the Mid-Management Association, the Management and Confidential Group, and the Scotts Valley Police Bargaining Unit and Supervisors Association. The council reconvened to open session at 7:45 pm, and Mayor Timm announced there was nothing to report. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

Thu Sep 9, 2021 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Proposed capacity increase for preschool at 123 S Navarra Drive

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a permit application to amend an existing use permit. The applicant seeks to increase the maximum capacity of the preschool and childcare facility from 88 to 110 students.

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Thu Sep 9, 2021 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to vote on expanding Montessori preschool capacity from 88 to 110 students

The Scotts Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide whether to approve Use Permit U21-002, which would amend the existing permit for the Montessori Community School at 123 S Navarra Drive to increase maximum enrollment from 88 to 110 students and remove the cap on students on site at one time. Staff recommends approval, citing underutilized facilities and a growing waitlist. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA and includes parking lot restriping and a new stop sign.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley Planning Commission approves Montessori preschool capacity increase to 110 students

The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 1764 for Use Permit U21-002, allowing the Montessori school at 123 S Navarra Drive to increase its maximum capacity from 88 to 110 full- and part-time students. The vote was 4-0-0, with all four present commissioners in favor. The meeting was held remotely and adjourned at 6:20pm.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution No.1764 for U21-002 for the Montessori School at 123 S Navarra Drive. Carried: 4-0-0
4 yea
Gentile yea · Hodgin yea · Horlock yea · Maffia yea
Wed Sep 1, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Council to decide on 16-unit condominium at 4104 Scotts Valley Drive

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve the Encore Condominium Project, a 16-unit condominium development on a vacant lot at 4104 Scotts Valley Drive. The project includes a single three-story building up to 35 feet tall, with grading of 2,137 cubic yards. The hearing will be conducted via Zoom videoconference only.

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Wed Sep 1, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Council to decide on subdividing 223 Sunset Terrace into two parcels

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve a minor land division at 223 Sunset Terrace. The project would subdivide a 21,857 square foot parcel into two parcels in the R-1-10 zoning district. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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Wed Sep 1, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Council to decide on 16-unit condo project and land split

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold public hearings on a minor land division at 223 Sunset Terrace and a 16-unit condominium project called 'Encore' at 4104 Scotts Valley Drive. The council will also consider consent items including a $60,000 contract for CDBG administration and a site rental agreement with The Vineyard Church. Two proclamations will be presented, and the council will discuss future agenda items.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Encore condominium project and dissolves Parks Advocates group

The City Council approved the 16-unit Encore condominium project at 4104 Scotts Valley Drive and a minor land division at 223 Sunset Terrace. Additionally, the Council voted to dissolve the Scotts Valley Parks and Recreation Advocates 501(c)3 and transfer its remaining $109,870 in donor funds to a restricted City account. The meeting also served as the final session for outgoing City Manager Tina Friend.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution No. 2004 approving Minor Land Division No. MLD21-002 to subdivide an existing 21,857 square foot lot into two parcels in the R-1-10 Zoning District located at 223 Sunset Terrace, APN…
4 yea
Johnson yea · Lind yea · Reed yea · Timm yea
Wed Sep 1, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to hold closed session on property negotiations and City Manager employment

The Scotts Valley City Council is meeting in a special closed session to discuss real property negotiations for a portion of 251 Kings Village Road and the employment of the City Manager. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted by email before 6:30 pm.

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✓ Decided: City Council reports no action taken during closed session

The City Council met in closed session to discuss real property negotiations and public employment. Upon reconvening to open session, Mayor Timm announced there was nothing to report regarding actions taken.

Wed Aug 18, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Council to approve interim city manager, raise city manager pay, and unfreeze police captain position

The Scotts Valley City Council is meeting remotely to handle routine approvals and several personnel actions. They will vote on consent items including approving check registers, ratifying a labor agreement with SEIU, increasing the City Manager's salary to $18,276 per month, appointing an interim City Manager, and unfreezing a Police Captain position. The regular agenda only includes future agenda items, so no major policy decisions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: City Council appoints interim City Manager and unfreezes police captain position

The City Council approved several administrative items via the consent agenda, including the appointment of an interim City Manager and the authorization of an additional police captain position. The council also ratified labor agreements with SEIU and adjusted the City Manager's salary.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
To approve Consent Agenda. Carried 4/0/1 (
4 yea
Dilles yea · Lind yea · Reed yea · Timm yea
To approve the Regular Agenda. Carried 4/0/1 (
4 yea
Dilles yea · Lind yea · Reed yea · Timm yea
Wed Aug 18, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to hold closed session on labor negotiations and city manager position

The Scotts Valley City Council is holding a special closed session meeting to discuss labor negotiations with several employee groups and to consider the city manager position. The meeting is remote-only due to COVID-19, and public comments can be submitted by email before 6:30 pm.

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✓ Decided: City Council reports no action taken during closed session

The City Council met in closed session to discuss labor negotiations and the City Manager position. Upon reconvening to open session, the Mayor announced there was nothing to report regarding actions taken.

Thu Aug 12, 2021 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider 16-unit Encore Condominium project

The Scotts Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the Encore Condominium Project, which proposes a 16-unit condominium building and subdivision at 4104 Scotts Valley Drive. The commission will review the tentative map, use permit, and design review applications, and may adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom.

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Thu Aug 12, 2021 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider subdividing 223 Sunset Terrace into two parcels

The Scotts Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Minor Land Division application to subdivide a 21,857 square foot parcel at 223 Sunset Terrace into two parcels in the R-1-10 zoning district. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom, and written comments are accepted.

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Thu Aug 12, 2021 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Commission to discuss condo construction and land subdivision in Scotts Valley

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a 16-unit condominium project and a minor land division. The Commission will also elect its Chair and Vice-Chair for the remainder of the calendar year.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley Planning Commission approves 16-unit Encore condominium project

The Scotts Valley Planning Commission elected Lori Gentile as Chair and Chuck Maffia as Vice Chair for the calendar year. It approved minutes from the May 5, 2021 meeting and approved two public hearing items: a minor land division at 223 Sunset Terrace and the Encore Condominium Project at 4104 Scotts Valley Drive, which allows a 16-unit condominium building and subdivision. All votes were unanimous among the four commissioners present.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Carried: 4/0/0
8 yea
Gentile yea · Hodgin yea · Horlock yea · Maffia yea · Gentile yea · Hodgin yea · Horlock yea · Maffia yea
To approve the minutes from the May 5, 2021 meeting. Carried: 5-0-0
4 yea
Gentile yea · Hodgin yea · Horlock yea · Maffia yea
Resolution No. 1762 for MLD21-002 for the 223 Sunset Terrace Minor Land Division. Carried: 4-0-0
4 yea
Gentile yea · Hodgin yea · Horlock yea · Maffia yea
Resolution No. 1763 for Tentative Map 21-001, U21-001, DR21-001 for the Encore Condominium Project. Carried: 4-0-0
4 yea
Gentile yea · Hodgin yea · Horlock yea · Maffia yea
Wed Aug 4, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Council to consider library renovation contracts and after-school childcare agreements

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold a remote meeting to consider several routine and policy items, including approving consent agenda items, hearing reports, and discussing partnerships for after-school childcare and library renovation contracts. The agenda also includes a presentation on the police department's annual report and a possible contribution to a public bank viability study.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves library renovation contracts and childcare partnership agreements.

The Scotts Valley City Council approved a lease and gap funding agreement for 2021-2022 after-school childcare services and authorized over $3 million in expenditures and contracts for the Scotts Valley Branch Library Measure S renovation project. The Council also approved the consent agenda, which included zoning ordinances, appointments, and special tax levies, and postponed action on a viability study for a Central Coast Public Bank.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
To approve Consent Agenda as presented with CM Dilles voting No on Item D. Carried 5/0 (
5 yea
Dilles yea · Johnson yea · Lind yea · Reed yea · Timm yea
Wed Aug 4, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Scotts Valley City Council holds special closed session meeting

The City Council is meeting in a closed session to discuss labor negotiations, a liability claim, and public employment. These items are being discussed privately in accordance with Government Code sections.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley City Council held a closed session with nothing to report

The Scotts Valley City Council convened a special closed session meeting to discuss labor negotiations with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), a liability claim, and public employment for the position of City Manager. Mayor Derek Timm announced that there was nothing to report from the closed session, and the meeting adjourned.

Thu Jul 29, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to hold closed session on City Manager employment

The Scotts Valley City Council is meeting in a special closed session to discuss the employment of the City Manager, as permitted by Government Code Section 54957. The meeting is remote-only due to COVID-19, and public comments on the closed session item can be submitted by email. After the closed session, the council will reconvene in open session to report any actions taken.

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✓ Decided: City Council held a closed session regarding the City Manager position

The City Council met in a special closed session to discuss public employment for the City Manager position. Upon reconvening to open session, the Mayor reported that no action was taken.

Wed Jul 21, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

City Council holds special closed session regarding City Manager employment

The Scotts Valley City Council will meet in a special closed session via videoconference. The meeting is dedicated to discussing public employment matters specifically regarding the City Manager position.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley City Manager Tina Friend to leave post September 3, 2021

The Scotts Valley City Council held a special closed session on July 21, 2021, meeting privately under Government Code Section 54957 regarding public employment for the position of City Manager. After reconvening in open session, Mayor Derek Timm reported that the Council and City Manager Tina Friend agreed to September 3, 2021 as her last day of work with the City. Friend will also be available for some consultation hours after September 3rd to assist City staff. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm; no other decisions were recorded.

Thu Jul 15, 2021 · 18:00

Parks & Recreation Commission

Scotts Valley Parks and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for July 15

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting via videoconference. The agenda includes a staff update and a welcome to the Commission, but no specific projects or ordinances are listed for discussion.

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Thu Jul 1, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to hold closed session on labor negotiations with employee groups

The Scotts Valley City Council is holding a special closed session meeting to discuss negotiations with several employee bargaining units, including SEIU, mid-management, management/confidential, police, and police supervisors. No public decisions are expected; the meeting is limited to closed session discussions and a report on any actions taken.

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✓ Decided: City Council held a closed session meeting regarding labor negotiations

The City Council met in a special closed session to discuss labor negotiations with several employee groups. Following the session, the Mayor reported that no actions were taken.

Thu Jun 17, 2021 · 18:00

Parks & Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for June 17, 2021

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting via videoconference. The agenda includes a staff update and a welcome to the Commission, but no specific projects or ordinances are listed for discussion.

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Wed Jun 16, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to decide on 10-unit Bay Village subdivision on Erba Lane

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve a Planned Development Permit, Land Division, Design Review, and Environmental Review for a ten-lot subdivision on Erba Lane. The project would construct ten units: six detached single-family homes and two attached duet/duplexes. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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Wed Jun 16, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Council to decide on 10-lot Erba Lane subdivision and wastewater rate hikes

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold public hearings on two residential subdivisions (Erba Lane and 4303 B Scotts Valley Drive), wastewater rate increases for FY 2021/22–2025/26, and several consent items including the FY 2021-22 budget, a $85,609.62 NeoGov contract, and a $75,000 HouseKeys agreement. They will also discuss policy direction for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The meeting is remote-only via Zoom due to COVID-19.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley City Council approves FY 2021-22 budget and new wastewater rates

The Scotts Valley City Council adopted the final annual budget for fiscal year 2021-22, approved new multi-year wastewater rates, and authorized receipt of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The Council also approved development permits and subdivisions for the Bay Village project on Erba Lane and a project at 4303 B Scotts Valley Drive, alongside various consent items.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
To approve Consent Agenda Section 2. Carried 4/1 (
4 yea
Johnson yea · Lind yea · Reed yea · Timm yea
Resolution No. 1555-SP-033 ordering and authorizing the levy and collection of assessments therein pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 for the Skypark Open Space Maintenance…
4 yea
Dilles yea · Johnson yea · Lind yea · Timm yea
Wed Jun 16, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

City Council holds closed session on labor negotiations with employee groups

The Scotts Valley City Council is meeting in a special closed session to discuss negotiations with employee groups represented by SEIU, the Mid-Management Group, and the Management/Confidential Group. No public decisions are expected; the council will reconvene to report any action taken.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley council closed session on labor talks ends with no report

The Scotts Valley City Council held a special closed session on June 16, 2021, to meet with its labor negotiator about employee negotiations with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), the Mid-Management Group, and the Management/Confidential Group. The council convened in closed session at 11:10 pm and reconvened in open session at 11:45 pm. Mayor Derek Timm announced there was nothing to report, and the meeting adjourned at 11:45 pm. No substantive decisions were recorded in these minutes.

Wed Jun 16, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Council to decide on 3-lot subdivision at 4303 B Scotts Valley Drive

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve a Planned Development, Minor Land Division, Environmental Review, and Design Review for a three-lot subdivision and common parcel on a 0.43-acre site. The project includes two new single-family dwellings and a detached two-car garage for the existing home. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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Wed Jun 2, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Council to hold hearing on Measure D 5-year road plan for FY 2021-22

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider approving the Measure D 5-Year Plan for FY 2021-22, which allocates county-wide tax funds for local road, bicycle, and pedestrian infrastructure improvements. The plan is adjusted annually based on actual expenditures, updated revenue projections, and project schedules. Public comments will be accepted at the hearing or in writing before the close of the review period.

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Wed Jun 2, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Council to discuss Town Center retail market analysis and development best practices

The City Council will hold a special study session to review findings from a retail market analysis conducted by the Gibbs Planning Group. The session aims to provide background information on what retail uses are supportable at the proposed Town Center site to guide future development discussions.

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✓ Decided: City Council holds study session on Town Center retail market

The City Council conducted a special study session featuring a retail market analysis presentation by the Gibbs Planning Group. Residents expressed concerns regarding density and traffic while supporting a walkable Town Center. No formal actions or votes were taken.

Wed Jun 2, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Council to review FY 2021-22 preliminary budget and approve Measure D project list

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold a budget hearing to review the FY 2021-22 Preliminary Annual Budget and consider approving a proposed list of Measure D projects for FY 2021-22 through FY 2025-26. The council will also discuss CDBG-Program Income funding proposals and provide direction on activities and funding amounts. Consent agenda items include approving check registers, a fleet lease agreement, a wastewater options study contract, and a joint powers agreement extension.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves five-year Measure D project list

The City Council approved a five-year program of projects to be funded by Measure D revenues. The council also authorized a wastewater options study and made specific adjustments to the FY 2021-22 preliminary annual budget.

Wed Jun 2, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

City Council holds special closed session on labor and litigation

The Scotts Valley City Council will meet in a special closed session to discuss employee negotiations and existing legal cases. The meeting also includes annual performance evaluations for the City Manager and City Attorney.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley council raises city manager's salary to $18,276/month

The Scotts Valley City Council met in a special closed session on June 2, 2021, covering labor negotiations, two existing lawsuits, and annual performance evaluations for the City Manager and City Attorney. In open session, Mayor Timm reported that the council approved moving the City Manager from Step 5 ($16,577 per month) to Step 7 ($18,276 per month) on the salary schedule. No other actions were reported out of closed session, and no vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

Thu May 27, 2021 · 18:00

Parks & Recreation Commission

Parks Commission to discuss FY 2021/22 Capital Improvement Plan parks projects

The Scotts Valley Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting via Zoom to discuss the Parks Element of the proposed Capital Improvement Plan for the FY 2021/22 budget, as well as updates on recreation programming, Skypark, and staffing. The agenda also includes welcoming a new commissioner and committee updates. The meeting is largely procedural, with most time devoted to discussion rather than formal decisions.

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✓ Decided: Parks commission urges city to buy lawn mowers a year early

The Scotts Valley Parks & Recreation Commission approved its March 18 and April 15, 2021 minutes (5/0) and welcomed new Commissioner Gillian McGlaze. By consensus, the Commission recommended that the City Council move the purchase of new lawn mowers and equipment (CIP Project #29) up to FY 2021/22 instead of FY 2022/23. Commissioners discussed the parks element of the proposed FY 2021/22 Capital Improvement Plan and offered general support, and they received updates on Skypark field restoration, the Siltanen pool, and summer recreation programming without taking action.

Thu May 20, 2021 · 18:00

Parks & Recreation Commission

Parks & Recreation Commission meets via Zoom with no substantive agenda items

The Scotts Valley Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting via Zoom. The agenda is largely procedural, including roll call, consent agenda, public comment, and future agenda items. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.

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Thu May 20, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Discussion of State CDBG Program Income funding applications

The City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss potential applications for State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Income funds. The City is soliciting public input on which activities should be included in the application for three upcoming fiscal years.

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Wed May 19, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Council to review FY 2021-22 budget and homelessness framework

The Scotts Valley City Council will consider adopting the final version of the 'Housing for a Healthy Santa Cruz' homelessness framework, review the preliminary FY 2021-22 budget and financial plans, and discuss Assembly Bill 1344 on needle and syringe exchange services. The agenda also includes consent items such as approving minutes, check registers, and a professional services agreement with OpenGov, Inc. for software services not to exceed $191,825.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts strategic framework for addressing homelessness

The City Council adopted a strategic framework to address homelessness in coordination with Santa Cruz County through 2023. The Council also approved several administrative resolutions and a software services contract.

Thu May 13, 2021 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Public hearing for proposed Target remodel at Scotts Valley Square

The Planning Commission will consider a Planned Development and Design Review application for a Target store. The project involves exterior building modifications, new signage, and parking lot changes for ADA compliance and a drive-up program.

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Thu May 13, 2021 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Public hearing for residential subdivision at 4303 B Scotts Valley Drive

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a proposal to subdivide a 0.43-acre site into three lots. The project includes constructing two two-story single-family homes and a new 529 square foot garage. The Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council for final action.

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Thu May 13, 2021 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Public hearing for Bay Village ten-lot residential subdivision on Erba Lane

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review the Bay Village Planned Development project. The proposal involves subdividing a 1.04-acre site into ten residential lots. Following the hearing, the Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council for final action.

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Thu May 13, 2021 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews five-year capital improvement plan and development projects

The Planning Commission will review the FY 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Program for consistency with the City's General Plan. The meeting also includes public hearings for several residential and commercial development applications.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley Planning Commission approves Target remodel and two housing projects

The Scotts Valley Planning Commission approved a consistency report for the city's five-year Capital Improvement Program and three development applications. These included a Target store remodel at 270 Mount Hermon Road, a 10-unit Bay Village Planned Development on Erba Lane, and a three-lot subdivision at 4303-B Scotts Valley Drive. All votes were unanimous, and the meeting adjourned at 9:34 pm.

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
To approve the minutes from the February 18, 2021 meeting. Carried: 5-0-0
5 yea
Gentile yea · Herrera yea · Hodgin yea · Horlock yea · Maffia yea
Resolution No. 1757 for FY2021/2026 Consistency Report with the City’s General Plan. Carried: 5-0-0
5 yea
Gentile yea · Herrera yea · Hodgin yea · Horlock yea · Maffia yea
Resolution No. 1758 for CR20-001 for the Bay Village Planned Development. Carried: 6-0-0
6 yea
Gentile yea · Herrera yea · Hodgin yea · Horlock yea · Maffia yea · Taylor yea
Resolution No. 1759 for PD21-022 and DR21-022 for the Target Remodel. Carried: 5-0-0
5 yea
Gentile yea · Herrera yea · Hodgin yea · Horlock yea · Maffia yea
Resolution No. PD19-001, LD19-001, DR19-005 and EA19-003 for the Bay Village Planned Development. Carried: 5-0-0
5 yea
Gentile yea · Herrera yea · Hodgin yea · Horlock yea · Maffia yea
Resolution No. PD19-004, MLD19-002, DR19-014 and EA19-010 for the 4303-B Scotts Valley Drive Planned Development. Carried: 5-0-0
5 yea
Gentile yea · Herrera yea · Hodgin yea · Horlock yea · Maffia yea
Wed May 5, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to discuss police labor negotiations in closed session

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold a special closed session meeting via Zoom. The session involves a conference with a labor negotiator regarding employee negotiations with the Scotts Valley Police Bargaining Unit and the Scotts Valley Police Supervisors Association.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley council closed session on police labor talks ends with no report

The Scotts Valley City Council held a special closed session on May 5, 2021 to confer with its labor negotiator about employee negotiations with the Scotts Valley Police Bargaining Unit and the Scotts Valley Police Supervisors Association. The council convened in closed session at 7:55 pm and reconvened in open session at 8:35 pm. Mayor Timm announced there was nothing to report, and the meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm. No substantive decisions were recorded in these minutes.

Wed May 5, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to consider fee adjustments for fiscal year 2021-22

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold a public hearing regarding adjustments to various city fees. These changes are proposed for fiscal year 2021-22 and would take effect on July 7, 2021.

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Wed May 5, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Scotts Valley Council to discuss master fees and economic recovery committee

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2021/22 Master Fees and Charges. The meeting also includes discussions on economic recovery and interest in a Central Coast Public Bank viability study.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley council approves FY 2021/22 master fees and charges schedule

The Scotts Valley City Council approved the FY 2021/22 Master Fees and Charges Schedule for city planning, building, public works, police, administrative, parks and recreation, and senior center fees, effective 7/6/2021. The council also established a temporary project-specific Economic Recovery Committee and appointed Council Members Timm and Johnson to it, and approved a resolution expressing interest in a viability study for a Central Coast Public Bank. The council authorized the City Manager to enter a Grow Santa Cruz County Revolving Loan Program memorandum of understanding and approved routine consent items including minutes, check registers, a salary schedule change, and a parks commission appointment.

Wed Apr 21, 2021 · 14:30

Joint City of Scotts Valley/Scotts Valley Unified School District Committee

Joint City and School District Committee meeting scheduled for April 21

The City of Scotts Valley and Scotts Valley Unified School District Joint Committee will hold a virtual meeting via Zoom. The agenda consists of updates regarding current and future city operations and school district operations and budget.

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Wed Apr 21, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Scotts Valley City Council discusses recreation and five-year capital plans

The City Council will discuss the restoration of recreation programs and staff following COVID-19 restrictions. They will also review the Five-Year Capital Improvement Project and Capital Purchase Plan for fiscal years 2021-22 through 2025-26.

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✓ Decided: City Council restores recreation positions and expands summer childcare

The City Council approved the restoration of two Senior Recreation Leader/Site Director positions and authorized up to $40,000 for a joint summer camp expansion with the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Cruz County. The Council also approved several infrastructure contracts and a grant application for coronavirus response funding.

Wed Apr 21, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

City Council holds special closed session regarding police labor negotiations

The Scotts Valley City Council will meet in a special closed session via videoconference. The meeting focuses on employee negotiations with the Scotts Valley Police Bargaining Unit and Police Supervisors, as well as annual public employee performance evaluations.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley council closed session ends with no reportable action

The Scotts Valley City Council held a special closed session on April 21, 2021, to discuss labor negotiations with the police bargaining unit and supervisors association, and the City Manager's annual performance evaluation. Item (1), the labor negotiations item, was announced as cancelled. After reconvening in open session, Mayor Timm reported that there was nothing to report, and the meeting adjourned at 9:40 pm. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

Thu Apr 15, 2021 · 18:00

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission to discuss recreation service restoration and summer 2021 activities

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss the restoration plan for City recreation services. The discussion includes summer 2021 activities, community project funding requests for facilities, and Skypark Field.

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Wed Apr 7, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Scotts Valley Council discusses wastewater rates and master fees

The City Council will discuss proposed wastewater rates for 2021-2026 and the 2021/22 Master Fees and Charges Schedule. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus funds.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $394,456 CDBG-CV funding plan for businesses and childcare

The City Council approved a budget for Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus funds to support local businesses and the Boys and Girls Club. Council also authorized a specific wastewater rate model and added two parking lots to the vehicle code enforcement list.

Wed Mar 31, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

City Council holds special closed session regarding legal and labor matters

The Scotts Valley City Council will meet remotely for a special closed session. The meeting focuses on a liability claim and employee negotiations with the SEIU police bargaining unit and supervisors.

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✓ Decided: City Council held special closed session meeting

The City Council met in closed session to discuss a liability claim and labor negotiations. Mayor Timm announced there was nothing to report upon reconvening to open session.

Thu Mar 18, 2021 · 18:00

Parks & Recreation Commission

Parks Commission to discuss playground equipment and neighborhood trail openings

The Commission will revisit items from the February 18, 2021, meeting due to previous technical difficulties. Discussions include playground amenities at Polo Ranch and updates on Glenwood East trailhead openings.

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Wed Mar 17, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Council to consider Active Transportation Plan and climate waste mandates

The Scotts Valley City Council will consider accepting the City's Active Transportation Plan and hold a study session regarding Senate Bill 1383 organics recycling mandates. The meeting also includes a presentation on the hospitality and tourism industry.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley council accepts Active Transportation Plan and hires Kimley-Horn for Valley Gardens planning

The Scotts Valley City Council approved an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for planning services on the Valley Gardens Mixed-Use Commercial and Residential Project, and accepted the City of Scotts Valley Active Transportation Plan (Resolution No. 1994). Both votes were 5-0. A study session on Senate Bill 1383 organics recycling mandates was presented for information only, with no action taken. A scheduled closed session on a liability claim (Majid Yamin) was cancelled.

Wed Mar 17, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to discuss a liability claim in closed session

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold a special closed session meeting via videoconference. The council will meet with legal counsel to discuss a liability claim regarding the case of Majid Yamin.

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Wed Mar 3, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Scotts Valley Council to discuss 2021/22 strategic goals and various resolutions

The City Council will discuss draft strategic goals for the 2021/22 fiscal year. The meeting also includes several consent agenda items regarding land use, bail schedules, and staff salaries.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves 2020 Annual Progress Report for housing

The City Council approved the 2020 Annual Progress Report for submittal to state housing and planning agencies. The council also approved several resolutions regarding a bail schedule, a public trail easement, and a parcel map. Members discussed draft strategic goals for Fiscal Year 2021/22, requesting staff evaluate further items including development standards and recreation services.

Wed Mar 3, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Scotts Valley City Council holds special closed session meeting

The City Council will meet via videoconference for a special closed session. The meeting includes discussions regarding a liability claim, existing litigation, and public employee discipline.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley council settles Kenyon/Koronakos lawsuit for $250,000

The Scotts Valley City Council met in closed session on March 3, 2021, to discuss a liability claim and existing litigation. After reconvening, Vice Mayor Reed reported the City reached a settlement with Paula Kenyon, Peter Koronakos and Dough McPhie for $250,000. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 9:45 pm.

Thu Feb 18, 2021 · 18:00

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission discusses playground equipment and neighborhood trail openings

The Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss playground amenities for Polo Ranch and the timeline for Glenwood East neighborhood trailhead openings. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a frisbee golf donation for Hocus Pocus Park.

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Thu Feb 18, 2021 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Proposed specialty veterinary clinic for exotic pets at 5400 Scotts Valley Drive

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Use Permit application for a specialty veterinary clinic for exotic pets. The project is proposed for the Commercial Service zoning district at 5400 Scotts Valley Drive.

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Thu Feb 18, 2021 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Public hearing for AT&T cell site modifications at 4623 Scotts Valley Drive

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Use Permit and Design Review application. The proposal involves modifying an existing cell site by replacing six panel antennas with six new antennas, three RRUs, and three battery strings.

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Thu Feb 18, 2021 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider new exotic pet clinic and cell tower modifications

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding a new specialty veterinary clinic at 5400 Scotts Valley Drive and antenna modifications for an AT&T wireless monopole. Additionally, the body will review a design application for a foyer expansion at Gateway Bible Church.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves use permits for vet clinic and cellular tower

The Planning Commission approved use permits for an exotic pet clinic and cellular monopole modifications. The commission also approved a design review for a church foyer expansion and elected new officers.

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Carried: 4-0-0
8 yea
Gentile yea · Herrera yea · Hodgins yea · Maffia yea · Gentile yea · Herrera yea · Hodgins yea · Maffia yea
To approve the minutes from the August 13, 2020 meeting. Carried: 4-0-0
4 yea
Gentile yea · Herrera yea · Hodgins yea · Maffia yea
Resolution No. 1754 approving Use Permit U20-003. Carried: 4-0-0
4 yea
Gentile yea · Herrera yea · Hodgin yea · Maffia yea
Resolution No.1755 approving Use Permit U20-001 and Design Review DR20-004. Carried: 4-0-0
4 yea
Gentile yea · Herrera yea · Hodgin yea · Maffia yea
Resolution No. 1756 approving Design Review DR20-007. Carried: 4-0-0
4 yea
Gentile yea · Herrera yea · Hodgin yea · Maffia yea
Wed Feb 17, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Scotts Valley City Council discusses 2021/22 budget and pension bond tools

The City Council will review the mid-year financial report and discuss guiding principles for the upcoming fiscal year budget. The meeting also includes an overview of pension obligation bonds as a fiscal sustainability tool.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley council amends budget, adopts FY 2021/22 budget principles

The Scotts Valley City Council accepted the FY 2021/22 Mid-Year Financial Report through December 31, 2020 and approved Resolution No. 630.40.1 amending the FY 2020/21 Annual Budget on a 5-0 vote. The council also approved Resolution No. 630.40.2 adopting Guiding Budget Principles, as amended, for preparing the FY 2021/22 Annual Budget, also 5-0. A majority agreed to unfreeze the Senior Planner position for FY 2020/21, to consider reinstating other frozen staff positions pending revenue projections and pandemic conditions, to review options for setting aside funds for unfunded liabilities, and to provide no Community Program (non-profit) funding this fiscal year. A pension obligation bond item was information only, with no action taken.

Wed Feb 3, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Scotts Valley Council to discuss active transportation and residential picketing

The City Council will review a draft Active Transportation Plan and consider an ordinance regarding targeted residential picketing. The meeting will also include a presentation from the Public Works Director and City Manager.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley council advances residential picketing ordinance, 5-0

The Scotts Valley City Council approved the first reading and introduction of Ordinance No. 197, which adds Chapter 9.06 to the Municipal Code regarding Targeted Residential Picketing, and waived further reading; the vote was 5-0. The council also approved its consent agenda (minutes and check registers) 5-0. A presentation on the Draft Active Transportation Plan was information only, with no action taken; council members asked staff to clarify Bluebonnet Lane recommendations and bring revised wording back for final approval. The meeting ended with an announced closed session on police labor negotiations.

Wed Feb 3, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to discuss police labor negotiations in closed session

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold a special closed session meeting via videoconference. The session involves a conference with a labor negotiator regarding employee negotiations with the Scotts Valley Police Bargaining Unit and the Scotts Valley Police Supervisors Association.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley council closed session on police labor talks yields no report

The Scotts Valley City Council held a special closed session on February 3, 2021, to meet with its labor negotiator about employee negotiations with the Scotts Valley Police Bargaining Unit and the Scotts Valley Police Supervisors Association. The council convened in closed session at 9:10 pm and reconvened in open session at 9:40 pm. Mayor Derek Timm announced there was nothing to report, and the meeting adjourned at 9:40 pm. No substantive decisions were recorded in these minutes.

Thu Jan 21, 2021 · 18:00

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission meeting for January 21, 2021, is cancelled.

The scheduled meeting of the Scotts Valley Parks & Recreation Commission has been cancelled. The agenda originally included discussions regarding Polo Ranch playground equipment and the Tabor Drive trailhead.

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Wed Jan 20, 2021 · 18:00

Successor Agency of the Scotts Valley Redevelopment Agency

Successor Agency reviews 2021-2022 administrative budget and payment schedule

The Successor Agency of the Scotts Valley Redevelopment Agency is considering the administrative budget and the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the upcoming fiscal year. These items outline the costs for administrative services and the schedule for paying enforceable obligations from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.

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✓ Decided: Successor Agency approves 2021-2022 administrative budget and payment schedule

The Successor Agency approved the administrative budget and the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the fiscal period from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022. The board also approved the minutes from the January 15, 2020, meeting.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
To approve the Consent Agenda. Carried 4/0/1 (
4 yea
Dilles yea · Lind yea · Timm yea · Reed yea
Wed Jan 20, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

Scotts Valley City Council to discuss committee appointments and environmental services

The City Council will consider appointments for 2021 interjurisdictional and local standing committees. The agenda also includes establishing project-specific subcommittees and reviewing environmental consultation for Skypark parcels.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley council approves 2021 committee appointments and two project subcommittees

The Scotts Valley City Council approved its consent agenda 5-0, including the fiscal year 2019-20 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, a tobacco law enforcement grant resolution, and a $60,000 environmental consulting agreement for undeveloped Skypark parcels. The council approved the 2021 interjurisdictional and standing local committee appointments with no changes from 2020, and created two temporary project-specific subcommittees for the FY 21/22 budget and Measure S renovations. All votes were 5-0. The meeting also included committee reports, a COVID-19 vaccine and power outage update, and a closed session announcement on police labor negotiations.

Wed Jan 20, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

City Council holds special closed session regarding labor and litigation

The Scotts Valley City Council will meet via videoconference for a special closed session. The meeting focuses on employee negotiations with police bargaining units and discussions regarding existing litigation.

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✓ Decided: Scotts Valley council closed session ends with no reportable action

The Scotts Valley City Council held a special closed session on January 20, 2021, meeting with its labor negotiator about employee negotiations with the Scotts Valley Police Bargaining Unit and the Scotts Valley Police Supervisors Association, and with legal counsel about existing litigation (Bean vs. City of Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz Superior Court 18CV01127; and Janet Gluch). The council reconvened to open session at 8:30 pm, and Mayor Timm announced there was nothing to report. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm. No substantive decisions were recorded in these minutes.