Scotts Valley public meetings in 2024

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Scotts Valley Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to approve the 2025 meeting schedule and receive staff updates on the Skypark Big Kid Playground replacement and the Parks Master Plan. The agenda also includes approval of the October 17, 2024 minutes and time for public comment on non-agenda items. No final decisions are expected on the playground or master plan, as these are listed as updates.

• 2025 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting schedule
• Skypark Big Kid Playground replacement update
• Parks Master Plan update
• Approval of 10-17-24 meeting minutes

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will certify the November 5, 2024 presidential general election results, honor outgoing Mayor Randy Johnson and Council Member Jack Dilles, and swear in re-elected Council Member Donna Lind along with new members Steve Clark and Krista Jett. The council will also nominate and appoint a new mayor and vice mayor. Consent items include approving minutes, a check register, a development impact fee report, the 2025 meeting schedule, and a special tax and bond accountability report.

• Resolution No. 2047.3 declaring results of Nov. 5, 2024 Presidential General Election
• Swearing in of re-elected Council Member Donna Lind and new Council Members Steve Clark and Krista Jett
• Nomination and motion for Mayor and Vice Mayor
• Approve FY 2023-24 Annual AB 1600 Development Impact Fee Report
• Approve Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Act for FY 2023-24 - CFD 97-1

The Council certified the November 5, 2024 election results, swore in re-elected Council Member Donna Lind and new members Steve Clark and Krista Jett, and unanimously elected Derek Timm as Mayor and Allan Timms as Vice Mayor. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, including minutes, check register, and several resolutions. The meeting also honored outgoing Mayor Randy Johnson and Council Member Jack Dilles.

• Approved Resolution No. 2047.3 declaring election results (5-0)
• Swore in Council Members Donna Lind, Steve Clark, and Krista Jett
• Elected Derek Timm as Mayor/Chair (5-0)
• Elected Allan Timms as Vice Mayor/Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with no alterations (5-0)
• Approved regular agenda with no alterations (5-0)

Successor Agency of the Scotts Valley Redevelopment Agency

The Scotts Valley Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency will meet to consider routine administrative items, including approving the prior meeting's minutes, the administration budget for fiscal year 2025-26, the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the same period, and a resolution for an enforceable obligation loan agreement with the City's Waste Water Enterprise Fund. All items are on the consent agenda, meaning they are expected to be non-controversial and approved without discussion unless moved to the regular agenda.

• Approve minutes of 12-20-2023
• Approve Administration Budget for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
• Approve Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
• Approve Resolution for Enforceable Obligation Loan Agreement with the City of Scotts Valley Waste Water Enterprise Fund

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold a special meeting to vote on Resolution No. 2058, which declares a local emergency due to a recent tornado and names the City Manager as Director of Civil Defense and Disaster. This is the only item on the regular agenda.

• Approve Resolution No. 2058 declaring local emergency for tornado impact
• Name City Manager Mali LaGoe as Director of Civil Defense and Disaster

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Scotts Valley Planning Commission on December 12, 2024, at 6:00 PM was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will consider a purchase and sale agreement for the Town Center land (APNs 022-721-07, -08, -09) and review the updated preferred vision for its future development. The consent agenda includes routine approvals, a T-Mobile lease, an ADU zoning ordinance, and a CDBG funding application. A closed session will discuss a liability claim (Toste Claim).

• Purchase and Sale Agreement for Town Center land (APNs 022-721-07, -08, -09)
• Review of updated preferred vision for Town Center development
• Site Lease and Settlement Agreement with T-Mobile West, LLC for 701 Lundy Lane
• Second reading of Ordinance 16.142 adding ADU chapters to zoning code
• Resolution 2055 for 2024 CDBG funding application

Successor Agency of the Scotts Valley Redevelopment Agency

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Successor Agency of the Scotts Valley Redevelopment Agency for December 4, 2024, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. No business items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Economic Development Committee

The Scotts Valley Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving prior meeting minutes, receiving updates on business outreach, the Measure X implementation schedule, the Holiday Shop Local campaign, banners, and a discussion on becoming an Autism Certified City. The agenda is largely procedural with updates and discussions rather than final decisions.

• Approval of 10-03-2024 meeting minutes
• Business Outreach Update
• Measure X Implementation Schedule
• Holiday Shop Local Campaign Update
• Autism Certified City Discussion

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will meet on November 20, 2024, to consider a public hearing on proposed amendments to the zoning code that would add two new chapters regulating Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and make other changes required by the 2023–2031 Housing Element. The meeting also includes routine approvals of prior meeting minutes and a check register, as well as a proclamation honoring Bruce McPherson.

• Consideration of Planning Commission recommendation to amend Scotts Valley Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning) for ADU regulations and Housing Element updates
• Approval of City Council minutes from November 6, 2024
• Approval of check register dated November 2–15, 2024
• Mayor's proclamation for Bruce McPherson

Senior Center Board

The Scotts Valley Senior Center Board will meet to discuss staff updates, public comment, and several agenda items including a punch card introduction, a proposed dog policy, a CDBG grant update, and a fee update. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the September 11, 2024 meeting.

• Consideration of approving a Senior Center Dog Policy
• CDBG Grant Update
• Senior Center Fee Update
• Punch Card Introduction
• Approval of 09-11-24 Senior Board Minutes

Arts Commission

The Scotts Valley Arts Commission will hold its regular meeting on November 7, 2024, at 5:00 PM in City Council Chambers. The agenda includes staff updates, a public comment period, and discussions on the 2025 Poetry and Art Contest and a Chalk Art Event. No formal decisions are listed in the agenda.

• 2025 Poetry and Art Contest
• Chalk Art Event

The Scotts Valley Arts Commission approved the consent agenda and created two new ad hoc committees: one for the 2025 Poetry and Art Contest, and one for a Chalk Art Event partnering with the Kiwanis Club during Music at Skypark. Both motions carried 4-0-1 with Vice Chair Rebhahn absent. Staff also reported on the suspension of a wind sculpture donation and needed repairs to the Siltanen Park retaining wall before mural painting.

• Approved consent agenda including 05-02-24 minutes (4-0-1)
• Created ad hoc committee for 2025 Poetry and Art Contest (4-0-1)
• Created ad hoc committee for 2025 Chalk Art Event with Kiwanis Club (4-0-1)

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 6, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The main action item is a proposal to approve updated Recreation Fees and Charges. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, a check register, appointments, and a lease amendment. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Family Court Awareness Month and public comment periods.

• Consider approval of proposed Recreation Fees and Charges
• Approve check register dated 09-28-2024 through 11-01-2024
• Approve First Amendment to the Siltanen Family Swim Center Lease
• Approve resolution to add one Emergency Dispatch Clerk
• Appointments to Santa Cruz County Library Financing Authority and Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board

General

The Scotts Valley Affordable Housing Subcommittee is meeting to consider a proposed affordable housing development at Valley Gardens Planned Development, which includes 196 residential units. The committee will also approve minutes from its previous meeting. This is a regular working session, not a final decision-making body.

• Consideration of 196-unit affordable housing proposal at 263 Mount Herman Road and 475 Lockewood Lane
• Project includes 62 two-story single-family dwellings, 80 attached/detached 2-3 story single-family dwellings, and 54 multi-family apartments in two buildings
• Approval of meeting minutes from 10-09-2024

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Scotts Valley Parks and Recreation Commission will hear a staff update, consider approval of the August 15, 2024 meeting minutes, and discuss two regular agenda items: the Skypark Big Kid Playground Replacement Project and the Recreation Fee Schedule. Public comment will be accepted on non-agenda and agenda items.

• Skypark Big Kid Playground Replacement Project discussion
• Recreation Fee Schedule discussion
• Approval of 08-15-24 Parks and Recreation minutes

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously to recommend the 2025 proposed Recreation Fee Schedule to the City Council for approval. They also approved the creation of an ad hoc subcommittee to assist with public outreach and vendor evaluation for the Skypark Big Kid Playground replacement project. The minutes from the August 15, 2024 meeting were approved as well.

• Approved 08-15-24 Parks and Recreation Commission minutes (5-0)
• Created ad hoc subcommittee for Skypark Big Kid Playground outreach, assigning Commissioners Denger and Kelsey (5-0)
• Recommended 2025 Recreation Fee Schedule to City Council (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Scotts Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an amendment to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code to implement Housing Element programs. They will also receive an informational presentation on a use permit amendment for live music at 75 Mount Hermon Road, Unit C. The consent agenda includes approval of the August 8, 2024 minutes.

• Public hearing on zoning code amendment (Title 17) to implement Housing Element programs
• Informational presentation on Use Permit Amendment U22-004.1 for live music at 75 Mount Hermon Road, Unit C (APN 021-271-04)
• Consent agenda: approve Planning Commission minutes of 08-08-2024

General

The Scotts Valley Affordable Housing Subcommittee will consider a proposal for an affordable housing project at Valley Gardens Planned Development, located at 263 Mount Herman Road and 475 Lockewood Lane. The project includes 196 residential units, with a mix of single-family homes and apartments. The committee is discussing this item at the meeting.

• Consideration of affordable housing proposal for Valley Gardens Planned Development
• Project at 263 Mount Herman Road and 475 Lockewood Lane
• 196 residential units: 62 two-story single-family, 80 attached/detached single-family, 54 multi-family apartments
• All single-family homes have 3 bedrooms; apartments are 1- and 2-bedroom units

Economic Development Committee

The Scotts Valley Economic Development Committee is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and receive a business outreach update. The main discussion items are a banner policy and a Shop Local campaign, both of which are under consideration, not final decisions.

• Approve 09-05-2024 meeting minutes
• Business outreach update
• Banner policy discussion
• Shop Local campaign discussion

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed 52,250-square-foot, three-story development at 125 Bethany Drive, including 10,000 sq ft of office space and 42,250 sq ft of storage/mini-storage. The Planning Commission split with no recommendation, so the Council will decide on the Negative Declaration, General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and related permits. The Council will also consider consent items, including minutes, a check register, and a beverage container recycling grant application, and will meet in closed session to discuss potential litigation.

• Public hearing: 52,250 sq ft development at 125 Bethany Drive (office and storage/mini-storage)
• Negative Declaration, General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Planned Development, Design Review, Use Permit, Cultural Resources Alteration applications
• Approve City Council minutes of 09-18-2024
• Approve check register dated 09-14-2024 through 09-27-2024
• Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program Application Resolution

The City Council held a public hearing on a proposed 52,250 sq ft development at 125 Bethany Drive, which would include office and mini-storage space. After hearing public comments, the Council did not approve the project but gave direction to staff to work with the applicant on several conditions, including neighbor outreach, a deed restriction, and 100% storage for business tenants. The Council also approved the consent agenda and cancelled the closed session item.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Directed staff to work with applicant on 125 Bethany Drive project conditions
• Denied applicant's request for tentative approval
• Cancelled closed session item

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council is holding a special meeting that consists entirely of a closed session to discuss existing litigation with the Service Employees International Union Local 521. No public action or discussion is scheduled; the only public portion will be a report on any action taken in closed session.

• Closed session: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (1 case)
• Case: SEIU Local 521 v. City of Scotts Valley, PERB Case No. SF-CE-2172-M
• Staff present: City Manager, City Attorney, Administrative Services Director, Labor Counsel

The Scotts Valley City Council convened a special meeting on October 2, 2024, primarily to hold a closed session to discuss existing litigation involving the Service Employees International Union Local 521. After reconvening, the City Attorney reported no action was taken during the closed session. The meeting adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• Convened to closed session to discuss SEIU Local 521 v. City of Scotts Valley (1 case)
• Reconvened to open session with no reportable action from closed session
• Adjourned at 9:48 PM

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will hear a presentation on the Scotts Valley Drive Complete Street Improvements project and discuss future agenda items. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, a check register, and a resolution amending Senior Center Bylaws. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a liability claim.

• Scotts Valley Drive Complete Street Improvements presentation
• Approve check register dated 08-31-2024 through 9-13-2024
• Approve Resolution No. 1228.8 to amend Senior Center Bylaws
• Closed session: liability claim by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company a/s/o L. Dinos
• Bike study visit to the Netherlands (special set matter)

The City Council unanimously directed staff to pursue Option 1 for the Scotts Valley Drive Complete Street Improvements, with secondary consideration of Option 4 for future study. The project area is to include both the north and south ends of Scotts Valley Drive if possible. The council also approved the consent agenda and a liability claim in closed session.

• Directed staff to pursue Option 1 for Scotts Valley Drive improvements (unanimous)
• Requested further consideration of Option 4 for future study (Dilles, Timms)
• Requested project area include north and south ends of Scotts Valley Drive
• Approved consent agenda with no alterations (5-0)
• Approved liability claim by Nationwide Insurance Company (unanimous, closed session)

Planning Commission

The Scotts Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Cultural Resources Alteration Permit to demolish an existing commercial building and construct two new buildings totaling 52,250 square feet at 125 Bethany Drive, in areas of moderate and high cultural-resource sensitivity. The commission will also consider a use permit, design review, and environmental assessment to convert two buildings from manufacturing to mini storage at 440 Kings Village Drive. Public comment is invited on both items.

• Cultural Resources Alteration Permit (CRA23-001) for demolition and new construction totaling 52,250 sf at 125 Bethany Drive (APN 023-102-15)
• Use Permit (U24-001), Design Review (DR24-001), and Environmental Assessment (EA24-001) for manufacturing-to-mini-storage conversion at 440 Kings Village Drive (APNs 022-221-01 through -05, 033-611-01)
• Public hearing on both items with 3-minute individual comment limit (5 minutes for group representatives)

General

The Scotts Valley Senior Center Board is meeting to receive a staff update, hear public comments, and consider approving the prior meeting minutes and a bylaw update. The main agenda items are a financial presentation and a discussion of potential fee increases for Senior Center services.

• Senior Center Financial Presentation
• Senior Center Fee Increases
• Senior Center Bylaw Update
• Approval of 07-23-24 Senior Center Board Minutes

Economic Development Committee

The Scotts Valley Economic Development Committee is meeting to approve minutes from August 1, 2024, and to discuss updates on business outreach, review the economic development webpage, and check in on Strategic Plan Goals 9 and 10. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approve 08-01-2024 meeting minutes
• Business outreach update
• Economic development webpage review
• Strategic Plan Goals 9 & 10 check-in

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will consider a letter of support for a proposed 100% affordable housing project at 4444 Scotts Valley Drive, which seeks financing through the Disaster Recovery Multifamily Housing Program. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, check register, CDBG funding allocation, investment report, and second reading of an ordinance on council member benefits. A proclamation honors Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support Services and declares September 2024 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

• Letter of support for 100% affordable housing project at 4444 Scotts Valley Drive (APNs 022-491-04, &-06)
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 73.3 regarding City Council Member benefits
• Approve Community Development Block Grant - Program Income (CDBG-PI) Funding Allocation
• Approve check register dated 08-17-2024 through 08-30-2024
• Mayor's Proclamation declaring September 2024 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

The Scotts Valley City Council voted 5-0 to authorize the City Manager to sign a letter of support for CRP Affordable's funding application to the Disaster Recovery Multifamily Housing Program for a proposed 100% affordable housing project at 4444 Scotts Valley Drive. The council also approved the consent agenda and regular agenda, including the second reading of Ordinance No. 73.3 regarding council member benefits. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and proclamations.

• Authorized City Manager to sign letter of support for affordable housing project at 4444 Scotts Valley Drive (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, check register, and CDBG-PI funding allocation (5-0)
• Approved regular agenda including Ordinance No. 73.3 on council member benefits (5-0)

Senior Center Board

The regularly scheduled Senior Center Board meeting for Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 1:00 PM has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a notice of cancellation and no business items.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will consider adopting the City's Parks Master Plan, a key policy document guiding future park development. The agenda also includes routine consent items like approving minutes, a check register, and labor agreements, plus a special presentation on oral health access.

• Adoption of the City of Scotts Valley Parks Master Plan
• Approve check register dated 08-03-2024 through 08-16-2024
• Ratify FY 2024/25 - 2026/27 MOUs with PBU, PSA, Mid-Management, SEIU, and approve Management/Confidential Compensation Benefit Package
• Oral Health Access Santa Cruz County 2024-2028 Strategic Plan (special presentation)
• Ratify appointment of Scotts Valley Senior Center Advisory Commission Member

The Scotts Valley City Council approved Resolution No. 2050 adopting the 2024 Parks Master Plan, with a 4-0-1 vote (Vice Mayor Timm absent). The consent agenda, including approval of meeting minutes, check register, and Memoranda of Understanding with employee groups, was also approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only reports and presentations.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2050 approving the 2024 Parks Master Plan (4-0-1)
• Approved consent agenda with no alterations (4-0-1)
• Approved City Council minutes of 08-07-2024 (consent)
• Approved check register dated 08-03-2024 through 08-16-2024 (consent)
• Ratified appointment of Senior Center Advisory Commission member (consent)
• Approved FY 2024/25-2026/27 MOUs with PBU, PSA, Mid-Management, SEIU, and Management/Confidential compensation package (consent)
• Approved Local Assistance Procedures Manual compliance (consent)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will convene on August 15 at 6:00 PM in City Council Chambers or via Zoom. The meeting includes staff updates, public comment, and a consent agenda, followed by four discussion items: field conditions, a bike study visit to the Netherlands, the final draft of the Parks Master Plan, and the City of Scotts Valley Strategic Plan Update.

The Scotts Valley Parks and Recreation Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of the Parks Master Plan Final Draft to the City Council for final approval at the next Council meeting. The commission also approved the June 20, 2024 meeting minutes and received informational presentations on field conditions, a bike study trip to the Netherlands, and the City's Strategic Plan update.

• Approved June 20, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Parks Master Plan Final Draft to City Council (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Scotts Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a use permit amendment to allow live music at a wine tasting room, and a study session to gather input on accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations. The consent agenda includes approval of prior minutes and a determination that acquiring City of Santa Cruz property is consistent with the General Plan.

• Public hearing on Use Permit Amendment U22-004.1 to allow live music at a ±1,000 sq ft wine tasting room
• Study session on accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations
• Consent item: Approve minutes of 06-13-2024
• Consent item: General Plan consistency determination for acquisition of property at Mount Hermon Road and Kings Village Road (APNs 022-721-07, -08, -09)

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will hear a presentation from Central Coast Community Energy, consider consent items including contract approvals and lot line adjustments, and vote on a resolution to call a November 5, 2024 municipal election and place a business license tax modernization measure on the ballot. The meeting also includes routine reports and public comment.

• Resolution 2047.2 calling a municipal election for November 5, 2024, and submitting a business license tax modernization measure to voters
• Second Amendment to the Good City Company Agreement for Town Center development project
• Professional Services Agreement with Environmental Innovations
• Lot line adjustment between 317 Sherman Drive and 411 Sherman Drive
• Lot line adjustment between 235 Twin Pines Drive and 255 Twin Pines Drive

The City Council unanimously approved placing a measure to modernize the business license tax on the November 5, 2024 ballot, with a two-year phase-in option. The council also approved the consent agenda and regular agenda items, including lot line adjustments and a contract amendment for the Town Center project. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution 2047.2 calling for a Nov. 5, 2024 election on business license tax modernization (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes, check register, and 2024 Local Agency Biennial Report (5-0)
• Approved Regular Agenda including Town Center agreement amendment and lot line adjustments (5-0)

Arts Commission

The regularly scheduled Arts Commission meeting for August 1, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Senior Center Board

The Scotts Valley Senior Center Board is meeting in person to receive staff updates, hear public comments, and consider approval of the May 21, 2024 minutes. The regular agenda includes a boutique update and a discussion of Phase Two of the membership check-in process. No major decisions or financial items are listed.

• Staff update from Recreation Division Manager Allison Pfefferkorn
• Approval of 05-21-24 Senior Center Board minutes
• Boutique update
• Phase Two: Membership Check-In discussion

The Scotts Valley Senior Center Board approved the consent agenda, including the May 21, 2024 meeting minutes, with a 6-0 vote. The board also voted to reschedule the September meeting to September 10th due to the Labor Day holiday. Staff provided updates on facility improvements, volunteer training, a new line dancing class, membership renewals, and the boutique's new cash handling policy. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including May 21, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Rescheduled September board meeting to September 10th (6-0)

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council is holding a special meeting on July 10, 2024, to consider several items. The main action is the introduction of Ordinance No. 73.3, which would amend the municipal code regarding City Council member benefits. The council will also consider consent items including approval of a check register, a settlement agreement with employees, and participation in the National Opioid Settlement.

• Introduction of Ordinance No. 73.3 amending Municipal Code Section 2.24.020 on council member benefits
• Approve check register dated 6-7-2024 through 7-2-2024
• Approve settlement agreement with employees regarding payroll items
• Approve National Opioid Settlement participation

The Scotts Valley City Council held a special meeting on July 10, 2024, and approved the consent agenda with no alterations, including the check register, a settlement agreement on payroll items, and participation in the National Opioid Settlement. The council also introduced Ordinance No. 73.3, which amends the municipal code regarding Council Member medical and health insurance coverage, and waived its reading. All votes were 5-0-1, with Council Member Donna Lind absent.

• Approved consent agenda with no alterations (5-0-1)
• Approved check register dated 6-7-2024 through 7-2-2024 (5-0-1)
• Approved settlement agreement with employees regarding payroll items (5-0-1)
• Approved National Opioid Settlement participation (5-0-1)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 73.3 amending Council Member benefits (5-0-1)
• Waived reading of Ordinance No. 73.3 (5-0-1)

Senior Center Board

The regularly scheduled Senior Center Board meeting for July 2, 2024, at 1:00 PM is cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Scotts Valley Parks and Recreation Commission will hear staff updates and receive reports on the Siltanen Pool, the Parks Master Plan 90% draft, mitigation of tennis and pickleball court concerns, and Al Shugart Park. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of prior minutes. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Siltanen Pool update
• Parks Master Plan 90% draft update
• Update on mitigation of tennis and pickleball court concerns
• Al Shugart Park update
• Approval of 02-15-24 meeting minutes

The Scotts Valley Parks and Recreation Commission approved the minutes from its February 15, 2024 meeting unanimously (5-0). The meeting also included updates on the reopening of the Siltanen Family Swim Center, the Parks Master Plan 90% draft, changes at the Skypark Tennis and Pickleball courts, and the 5-year plan for Al Shugart Park. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved 02-15-2024 Parks and Recreation Commission minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Scotts Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Use Permit, Design Review Permit, and Environmental Assessment for demolishing an existing 3,985 sq ft building and constructing a new 17,660 sq ft one-story building at 4860 Scotts Valley Drive. The new building would store private collector cars and host private events. The commission will also approve meeting minutes from December 2023 and May 2024.

• Public hearing for Use Permit, Design Review Permit, and Environmental Assessment at 4860 Scotts Valley Drive
• Demolition of existing 3,985 sq ft building and construction of new 17,660 sq ft building
• New building for private collector car storage and private events
• Consent agenda: approve minutes from 12-14-2023 and 05-09-2024 meetings

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold public hearings on two maintenance assessment districts and proposed user fees, and consider placing a business license tax ordinance change on the November 2024 ballot. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, checks, and fiscal year 2024-25 budget items.

• Public hearing for Pinewood Estates Maintenance Assessment District
• Public hearing for Skypark Open Space Maintenance Assessment District
• Consider approval of proposed FY2024/25 User Fees and Charges
• Consideration to proceed with a ballot measure for changes to the City's business license tax ordinance (SVMC Title 5, Chapter 5.04) for November 2024
• Adopt Resolution No. 1596.48 authorizing levy of annual special tax roll for Scotts Valley Drive Community Facilities District 97-1 for FY 2024-25

The City Council voted 5-0 to direct staff to prepare an ordinance, amendment, and resolution for Option B of a business license tax change, to be reviewed on August 7, 2024. The Council also approved the FY 2024-25 user fees and charges schedule, and approved annual assessments for the Pinewood Estates and Skypark maintenance districts, directing staff to begin Proposition 218 procedures to potentially increase those assessments. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Directed staff to prepare business license tax ordinance for Option B (5-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 user fees and charges schedule (5-0)
• Approved Pinewood Estates assessment and directed Prop 218 procedure (5-0)
• Approved Skypark assessment and directed Prop 218 procedure (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including FY 2024-25 budget items (5-0)

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold public hearings on SB 1 projects and the Measure D five-year plan, and will discuss the draft Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget with long-range financial forecasts. The agenda also includes public meetings on two landscape maintenance assessment districts and a closed session on real property negotiations at 251 Kings Village Road.

• Public Hearing: SB 1 Projects
• Public Hearing: Measure D Five-year Plan
• Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Draft Proposed Budget and Long-Range Financial Forecasts
• Public Meeting: Pinewood Estates Landscape Maintenance Assessment District
• Public Meeting: Skypark Open Space Maintenance Assessment District

The Scotts Valley City Council approved resolutions adopting the SB 1 project list and the Measure D five-year plan for road repairs, both by 5-0 votes. The council also approved the consent agenda and held public meetings on landscape maintenance assessment districts. No action was taken on the proposed FY 2024-25 budget, which was presented for discussion and direction.

• Adopted Resolution No. 1946.6 for SB 1 road projects FY 2024/25 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1923.7 for Measure D projects FY24-25 through FY28-29 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with no alterations (5-0)
• Approved regular agenda with no alterations (5-0)

Economic Development Committee

The Scotts Valley Economic Development Committee is meeting to approve minutes from its February 23, 2024 meeting, receive a business update, and hear a video project update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve meeting minutes from 02-23-2024
• Business update
• Video project update
• Future agenda items

Senior Center Board

The Scotts Valley Senior Center Board is meeting to receive staff updates, hear public comments, and consider approving the minutes from the March 5, 2024 meeting. The main agenda items are a presentation on the Green Business Network and a discussion of potential facility improvements funded by the city's CDBG Program Income available funds. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of potential Senior Center facility improvements funded by CDBG Program Income
• Green Business Network presentation
• Approval of March 5, 2024 meeting minutes

The Senior Center Board approved the minutes from the March 5, 2024 meeting with a unanimous 4-0 vote. Staff presented the Green Business Network program, and board members discussed potential facility improvements using $366,000 in available CDBG funds, including suggestions for ADA upgrades and recycling bins. No formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved Senior Center Board Meeting Minutes 03-05-24 (4-0)

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold a regular meeting with proclamations, consent items, and regular agenda items. Key actions include adopting ordinances for SB 9 residential development and urban lot splits, approving a military equipment use policy renewal, and reviewing the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2024-2025 to FY 2028-2029. The council will also receive the 2023 Police Department Annual Activity Report and discuss future agenda items. Closed session will address potential litigation and labor negotiations.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 22-200.2 (AB 481 Military Equipment Use policy renewal)
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 16.141 adding Chapter 17.55 (SB 9 Residential Development) and Chapter 16.78 (Urban Lot Splits)
• Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2024-2025 to FY 2028-2029
• 2023 Scotts Valley Police Department Annual Activity Report
• Aeration Basin System Upgrades Project and Wastewater Recycling Facility Membrane Bioreactor Preliminary Design Agreement

Planning Commission

The Scotts Valley Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 9, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The main item is a discussion of the Five Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and its consistency with the General Plan. The agenda also includes approval of the April 11, 2024 meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Discussion of Five Year CIP: General Plan Consistency
• Approval of meeting minutes for 4-11-2024
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

The Scotts Valley Planning Commission voted 3-0 to recommend that the City Council adopt the five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and find it consistent with the General Plan. The commission also approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the April 11, 2024 meeting. No public hearings or other substantive decisions were held.

• Adopted resolution recommending City Council adopt CIP and find it consistent with General Plan (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 4-11-2024 meeting minutes (3-0)

Arts Commission

The Scotts Valley Arts Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss staff updates, public comments, and consent agenda items. The main agenda includes recognizing the 2024 Poetry Contest winners and considering a donation request for a wind sculpture. No major policy decisions are expected.

• Poetry Contest 2024 Winners
• Donation Request of Wind Sculpture
• Approval of February 1, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission will hold a joint study session to review and discuss the 90% draft of the Parks Master Plan. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and no formal action is scheduled.

• Review of 90% draft Parks Master Plan

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to implement SB 9, which would amend the municipal code for subdivisions and zoning. The council will also consider renewing the military equipment use policy and hear the annual AB 481 report. Other items include approving meeting minutes, a check register, a sewer connection request, and an investment report.

• Public hearing on amending Title 16 (Subdivisions) and Title 17 (Zoning) to adopt SB 9 ordinance
• AB 481 Military Equipment Use Annual Report and ordinance renewing the Military Use Policy
• Sanitary sewer connection request for APN 067-103-17, 143 La Cuesta Drive
• Approve check register dated 04-12-2024 through 04-25-2024
• Investment report for quarter ended March 31, 2024

The Scotts Valley City Council unanimously introduced Ordinance No. 16.141 to implement SB 9, amending zoning and subdivision codes, and adopted Resolution No. 2046 for related health and safety standards. The council also introduced the renewal of Ordinance No. 22-200.2 for the military equipment use policy and approved the acquisition of new military equipment items. All votes were 5-0.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 16.141 for SB 9 implementation (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2046 for SB 9 health and safety standards (5-0)
• Introduced renewal of Ordinance No. 22-200.2 for military equipment policy (5-0)
• Approved acquisition of new military equipment items (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, check register, sewer connection, and investment report (5-0)

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold a public hearing on its application for Community Development Block Grant Program Income funds, and will consider a request to display the Pride flag from June 1-30, 2024. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, a check register, a change order for the Public Works Facility Improvement Project, and an amendment to a surface remediation agreement with Santa Cruz. The council will also meet in closed session for real property negotiations, a liability claim, and the City Manager's performance evaluation.

• Consider request to display Pride flag June 1-30, 2024
• Public hearing on CDBG Program Income funds application
• Change Order No. 1 for Public Works Facility Improvement Project (Project No. 24-002)
• Amendment to surface remediation agreement with City of Santa Cruz
• Closed session: real property negotiations at Town Center (APNs 022-721-07, 022-721-08, 022-721-09)

The Scotts Valley City Council approved a request to display the Pride flag from June 1-30, 2024, and approved using Community Development Block Grant Program Income funds for ADA improvements to the Senior Center and city parks. The council also approved the consent agenda, including meeting minutes and the check register. No action was taken on the Public Works Facility Improvement Project change order or the surface remediation agreement amendment, as these items were not discussed in the regular agenda. The council entered closed session for property negotiations, a liability claim, and a performance evaluation, with no reportable action.

• Approved Pride flag display for June 1-30, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved CDBG-PI funds for Senior Center ADA improvements and park path improvements (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and check register (5-0)
• Held public hearing after regular agenda (5-0)

Economic Development Committee

The Scotts Valley Economic Development Committee is meeting to approve minutes from its February 23, 2024 meeting and receive updates on local business and a video project. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approve meeting minutes from 02-23-2024
• Business update
• Video project update
• Future agenda items

General

The Scotts Valley City/School District Joint Committee is meeting to approve past meeting minutes, receive an update on the Vine Hill Childcare project, and discuss future facility needs and opportunities. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comment and agenda alterations.

• Approve March 6, 2023 and June 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Vine Hill Childcare project update
• Future facility needs and opportunities discussion

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will discuss and potentially adopt a Children's Bill of Rights and set strategic goals for fiscal year 2024-25. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, a check register, and change orders for wastewater and paving contracts. The meeting is largely procedural with regular public comment periods.

• Approve City Council minutes of 03-06-2024
• Approve check register dated 03-01-2024 through 03-14-2024
• Wastewater Shaftless Screw Conveyor Project Change Orders No. 1 and No. 2
• On-Call Paving and Concrete Repairs Contract Change Orders No. 2 and No. 3
• Children's Bill of Rights and Strategic Goals for Fiscal Year 2024-25

The Scotts Valley City Council approved the Children's Bill of Rights with two added statements about play and safe pathways, and adopted the 2024-2025 Strategic Goals. The consent agenda, including minutes and change orders, was also approved. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Children's Bill of Rights with added statements (5-0)
• Adopted 2024-2025 Strategic Goals (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, check register, and change orders (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Scotts Valley Planning Commission will hold a study session to provide input on a local ordinance implementing Senate Bill (SB) 9, which relates to housing development. The commission will also consider approving minutes from its January 25, 2024 meeting. Public comment will be accepted on items not on the agenda and on specific agenda items.

• Study session on local ordinance implementing Senate Bill (SB) 9
• Approve minutes for the 01-25-2024 Planning Commission meeting

Senior Center Board

The Scotts Valley Senior Center Board is meeting to receive staff updates, hear public comment, and discuss regular agenda items including the Year Event Schedule, an update on Active Net for membership and future implementation, and the Parks Master Plan Update. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Year Event Schedule discussion
• Update on Active Net for membership and future implementation
• Parks Master Plan Update
• Approval of 11-07-2023 Senior Center Board Minutes

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council is holding a special study session to discuss the Strategic Plan for 2024. The agenda includes public comment time for items not on the agenda, but no formal action is expected.

• Study Session: Strategic Plan 2024
• Public comment time for non-agenda items

Economic Development Committee

The Scotts Valley Economic Development Committee is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, receive a business update, and discuss the City Council's Strategic Planning Workshop. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed.

• Approve meeting minutes of 12-08-2023
• Business update
• City Council Strategic Planning Workshop discussion
• Future agenda items

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 21, 2024, with a consent agenda and several regular agenda items. Key items include discussing the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission's Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail Project, considering a Permanent Local Housing Allocation Resolution, and receiving a Mid-Year Strategic Plan Update. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, checks, and an appointment.

• Consider Permanent Local Housing Allocation Resolution
• Discuss Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail Project Preliminary Purpose and Need
• Mid-Year Strategic Plan Update
• Amend agreement with Kimley-Horn & Associates for 6th Cycle Housing Element Update
• Approve check register dated 02-02-2024 through 02-15-2024

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for February 8, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Economic Development Committee

The Scotts Valley Economic Development Committee is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, receive a business update, and discuss the City Council's Strategic Planning Workshop. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve meeting minutes of 12-08-2023
• Business update
• City Council Strategic Planning Workshop discussion
• Future agenda items

Senior Center Board

The regularly scheduled Senior Center Board meeting for January 9, 2024, at 1:00 PM has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled