Scotts Valley public meetings in 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission's regular meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Successor Agency of the Scotts Valley Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency of the Scotts Valley Redevelopment Agency will meet to approve non-controversial items including past minutes, a budget for 2026-2027, and the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS). No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Approve Successor Agency minutes of 12-18-2024
• Approve Administration Budget for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
• Approve Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold a public hearing to consider certifying the 2025 Town Center Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report and adopting the plan, along with a statement of overriding considerations. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, financial reports, and adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code, as well as an ordinance clarifying ADU and SB 9 requirements. The regular agenda also includes nominations for Mayor and Vice Mayor.

• Public hearing on 2025 Town Center Specific Plan and EIR certification
• Adopt Resolution No. 2077 to ratify 2025 California Fire Code with amendments
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 16.143 amending Titles 16 and 17 for ADUs, JADUs, urban lot splits, SB 9, and ministerial design review
• Adopt resolution accepting FY 2024-25 AB 1600 Development Impact Fee Report
• Update on Emergency Actions for Glenwood Road Embankment Failure Project

The Council adopted Resolution No. 2081 certifying the 2025 Town Center Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report and Resolution No. 2081.1 approving the 2025 Town Center Specific Plan, with Council Member Wimp recused. The Council also approved the consent agenda, including the second reading of Ordinance No. 16.143 on ADUs and SB 9, and appointed Donna Lind as Mayor and Steve Clark as Vice Mayor.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2081 certifying the 2025 Town Center Specific Plan Final EIR (4-0, Wimp recused)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2081.1 approving the 2025 Town Center Specific Plan (4-0, Wimp recused)
• Approved consent agenda with no alterations (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 16.143 on ADUs, JADUs, urban lot splits, SB 9, and ministerial design review (consent)
• Appointed Donna Lind as Mayor/Chair (5-0)
• Appointed Steve Clark as Vice Mayor/Vice Chair (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Scotts Valley Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting to consider approving the conceptual design for the Al Shugart Dog Park, elect officers, and approve the consent agenda items including meeting minutes and the 2026 meeting schedule. Public comment will be accepted on non-agenda items and on agenda items.

• Approval of conceptual design for Al Shugart Dog Park
• Election of officers
• Approval of 11-10-25 special meeting minutes
• Approval of 2026 meeting schedule

Economic Development Committee

The Scotts Valley Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes from the previous meeting, receiving updates on business relations, the business license program, city/chamber activities, and the city branding project. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists of informational updates and a minutes approval.

• Approval of 11-19-2025 meeting minutes
• Business Relations update
• Business License Program update
• City/Chamber update
• City Branding Project update

Planning Commission

The Scotts Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution recommending that the City Council certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and adopt the 2025 Scotts Valley Town Center Specific Plan. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, alongside standard procedural items like call to order, public comment, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on resolution to recommend Council certification of FEIR and adoption of 2025 Scotts Valley Town Center Specific Plan

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to municipal codes for accessory dwelling units, urban lot splits, and SB 9 development, and will consider a resolution of intention to form an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD). The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, a check register, salary schedule resolutions, and a contract amendment for recreation equipment.

• Public hearing on amending Municipal Code Titles 16 and 17 for ADUs, JADUs, urban lot splits, SB 9, and ministerial design review
• Resolution of Intention to form an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD)
• Resolution No. 2076.1 continuing declared emergency for Glenwood Drive Slide and authorizing repair
• Contract amendment with Ross Recreation Equipment, Inc. adding 10% contingency and drainage work
• Closed session on real property negotiations for 2 lots between 201 and 241 Kings Village Road (APNs 022-601-05 and 022-601-13)

The Council introduced Ordinance No. 16.143 amending municipal codes for ADUs, junior ADUs, urban lot splits, SB 9 development, and ministerial design review, and directed staff to maintain a noticing policy for ministerial hearings. It also adopted Resolution No. 2080 declaring intent to form an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) and appointed board members. The consent agenda was approved with the removal of the 11-19-2025 special meeting minutes. No report was given from closed session.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 16.143 amending Title 16 and 17 for ADU, JADU, urban lot splits, SB 9, and ministerial design review (5-0)
• Directed staff to maintain a noticing policy for ministerial ADU and SB9 hearings (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2080 declaring intention to form the Scotts Valley EIFD (5-0)
• Appointed Mayor Timm and Councilmember Clark to the Public Financing Authority Board, with Councilmember Jett as alternate (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with removal of 11-19-2025 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1955.32 affirming salary schedules are monthly amounts (consent)
• Approved Resolution No. 2076.1 continuing the Glenwood Drive slide emergency and authorizing repair (consent)
• Approved contract amendment with Ross Recreation Equipment, Inc. for 10% contingency and drainage work (consent)

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold a special meeting to ratify a resolution declaring a local emergency for the Glenwood Drive slide. The meeting will be held in-person at City Council Chambers or remotely via Zoom. Public comment will be allowed during designated times.

• Resolution ratifying the proclamation of a local emergency for the Glenwood Drive slide

Planning Commission

The Scotts Valley Planning Commission will hold a study session to provide input on the Public Draft 2025 Town Center Specific Plan and its Draft Environmental Impact Report. The commission will also consider amendments to municipal codes Title 16 and Title 17 to clarify requirements for accessory dwelling units, junior accessory dwelling units, urban lot splits, SB 9 residential development, and ministerial design review. The agenda includes consent items such as approving the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Study session on Public Draft 2025 Scotts Valley Town Center Specific Plan and Draft EIR
• Amendment to Title 16 (Subdivisions) and Title 17 (Zoning) regarding ADUs, JADUs, urban lot splits, SB 9, and ministerial design review
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from 6-12-2025

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold a special meeting to vote on a resolution declaring an emergency for the Glenwood Drive slide. If approved, the City Manager will be authorized to repair the slide under state public contract codes.

• Resolution declaring Glenwood Drive slide emergency under Public Contract Code §1102
• Authorization for City Manager to repair slide under Public Contract Code §§22035 and 22050

The Scotts Valley City Council declared an emergency for the Glenwood Drive slide and authorized the City Manager to proceed with repairs, bypassing the normal competitive bidding process. The decision was made unanimously (5-0) after staff reported that a November 12 storm caused a mudslide, undermining the roadway and exposing a water main, creating immediate safety risks.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2076 declaring an emergency for the Glenwood Drive slide (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to cause repair of the slide under Public Contract Code §§22035 and 22050 (5-0)

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will consider a Master Governance and Service Agreement for the Regional Interoperable Next-Generation Radio System (RING), a regional radio communications project. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, a check register, a resolution delegating administrative policy authority, an investment report, and a resolution adding a Police Lieutenant position. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Consultant Steve Toler and public comment periods.

• Consideration of Master Governance and Service Agreement for RING
• Resolution No. 2073 delegating authority to City Manager for Administrative Policies
• Resolution No. 2074 approving 1 FTE Police Lieutenant position
• Approve check register dated 11-01-2025 through 11-14-2025
• Investment Report for Quarter Ended September 30, 2025

The Scotts Valley City Council approved a master governance and service agreement for the Regional Interoperable Next-Generation (RING) radio system, contingent on participation by Santa Cruz, Capitola, Watsonville, and UC Santa Cruz. The council also designated the City Manager as voting member of the RING Executive Committee. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Adopted Resolution No. 2075 approving RING radio system agreement (5-0)
• Designated City Manager as voting member of RING Executive Committee (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 discuss routine business, including approving prior meeting minutes, receiving updates on local businesses, discussing business support initiatives, hearing city and chamber updates, and reviewing the Q1 strategic workplan report. No major decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of 8-12-2025 meeting minutes
• Business Check In Update
• Business Support Discussion
• City/Chamber Updates
• Strategic Workplan Q1 Report

Senior Center Board

The Scotts Valley Senior Center Board is holding a special in-person meeting on November 18, 2025. The agenda includes staff updates, public comment, approval of prior meeting minutes, and two regular agenda items: a new hire for the Recreation Division and a proposed 2026 meeting schedule. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• New hire for the Recreation Division
• Proposed 2026 meeting schedule
• Approval of 09-09-25 Senior Center Board minutes
• Public comment period for non-agendized items

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Scotts Valley Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss two main items: creating an ad hoc committee for the Skypark Master Plan and reviewing the conceptual design for the Al Shugart Dog Park. The agenda also includes staff updates, public comment, and approval of the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Creation of Skypark Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee
• Al Shugart Dog Park Conceptual Design Review
• Approval of 08-21-25 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes
• Staff update from Recreation Division Manager Pfefferkorn

Arts Commission

The Scotts Valley Arts Commission will hold its regular meeting on November 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM in City Council Chambers. The agenda includes routine approval of past meeting minutes, updates on a 2026 art and poetry contest, a utility box painting program review, and proposed meeting schedules for 2026. No major decisions or contracts are listed.

• Approve 08-07-2025 Arts Commission Meeting Minutes
• 2026 Art & Poetry Contest discussion
• Utility Box Painting Program Update
• 2026 Proposed Meeting Schedule review

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The main discussion item is whether the City should support food security due to federal program impacts from the federal government shutdown. The Council will also consider adopting an ordinance to update building codes, approve minutes and checks, and hold a closed session on real property negotiations.

• Discussion on City support for food security due to federal shutdown impacts
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 102.18 to adopt 2025 Building Standards Codes
• Approve check register dated 10-11-2025 through 10-31-2025
• Closed session on real property negotiations for 2 lots between 201 and 241 Kings Village Road (APNs 022-601-05 and 022-601-13)
• Mayor's Proclamation honoring Chief Steve Walpole

The Scotts Valley City Council approved providing up to $10,000 from the General Fund, split 50-50 between Valley Churches United and the Second Harvest Food Bank, to address food security impacts from the federal government shutdown. The council also approved the consent agenda, including adoption of Ordinance No. 102.18 updating building standards codes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included informational presentations and committee reports.

• Approved $10K food security support split between Valley Churches United and Second Harvest Food Bank (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes, check register, and Ordinance No. 102.18 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 102.18 updating building standards codes
• Approved Regular Agenda with no alterations (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission's regularly scheduled meeting for October 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will consider introducing Ordinance No. 102.18 to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Codes (Title 24) and repeal an outdated code section. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, checks, rental agreements, appointments, and the 2026 meeting schedule. Public comment is invited on all items.

• Introduction of Ordinance No. 102.18 adopting 2025 Building Standards Codes
• Approve check register for 09-27-2025 through 10-10-2025
• Approve rental agreements with Scotts Valley Girls Softball League, Trouble League, and Little League
• Approve 2026 City Council meeting schedule
• Approve updates to interjurisdictional committee and liaison appointments

The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 102.18 to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Codes and repeal an outdated code section, with a 4-0-1 vote (Council Member Jett absent). The consent agenda, including meeting minutes, check register, rental agreements, appointments, and the 2026 meeting schedule, was approved 4-0-1. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 6:36 PM.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 102.18 adopting 2025 Building Standards Codes (4-0-1)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, check register, rental agreements, appointments, and 2026 meeting schedule (4-0-1)

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will appoint a member to a vacant council seat, hold a public hearing on a new user fee schedule effective 01-01-2026, and consider several consent items including a $242,711.68 dump truck purchase and a contract amendment for an environmental impact report. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, checks, and a senior center commission appointment.

• Appoint City Council Member to vacant seat
• Public hearing: new and updated User Fee Schedule effective 01-01-2026
• Approve purchase of replacement dump truck for Wastewater Division for $242,711.68
• Award contract for Copier Fleet Lease and Maintenance Agreements
• Approve contract amendment for David J. Powers & Associates for Environmental Impact Report for Updated Town Center Specific Plan

The Scotts Valley City Council appointed Greg Wimp to fill the vacant council seat, approved the consent agenda including a $242,711.68 dump truck purchase, and adopted a new user fee schedule effective January 1, 2026. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Appointed Greg Wimp to vacant City Council seat (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda with no alterations (4-0)
• Approved purchase of replacement dump truck for Wastewater Division for $242,711.68 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1198.80 for new User Fee Schedule effective 01-01-2026 (4-0)

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will meet on September 17, 2025, to approve routine minutes, financial reports, and two contracts totaling $836,019. The meeting includes a proclamation for 'Week Without Driving' and a presentation on the Lockhart Fuel Break project. No major policy decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve $392,165 contract for Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan
• Approve $443,854 contract for Al Shugart Park Design
• Approve Skypark 6-12 year old playground replacement with Ross Recreation Equipment, Inc.
• Mayor's proclamation for 'Week Without Driving' (Sept 29–Oct 5)
• Presentation on Lockhart Fuel Break project

The City Council approved the consent agenda and regular agenda without alterations, including a $392,165 contract for a wastewater treatment plant master plan and a $443,854 contract for Al Shugart Park design. The park design contract was awarded to Verde Design, Inc. via Resolution No. 2069. All votes were 4-0, with one council seat vacant.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0), including minutes, check register, Skypark playground design, and wastewater master plan contract
• Approved $392,165 contract for wastewater treatment plant master plan (4-0)
• Approved $443,854 Al Shugart Park design contract with Verde Design, Inc. (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2069 authorizing the Al Shugart Park design contract (4-0)

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council is holding a special meeting to appoint a Vice Mayor, consider an urgency ordinance to repeal Municipal Code section 2.23.030, and establish a process to fill a vacant City Council seat. The agenda contains only these three items, with no other substantive business.

• Appointment of Vice Mayor
• Consideration of urgency ordinance to repeal Scotts Valley Municipal Code section 2.23.030
• Process to fill vacant City Council seat

Senior Center Board

The Senior Center Board will convene for its regular monthly meeting to discuss internal procedures, committee follow-ups, membership punch passes, and future agenda items. No major decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 3, 2025, with a regular agenda item to vote on a resolution granting consent to Santa Cruz County to form the Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Improvement District. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, a check register, a sanitary sewer connection request, and a proclamation. The council will also convene in closed session to discuss a liability claim and existing litigation.

• Resolution granting consent to Santa Cruz County to form the Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Improvement District
• Sanitary Sewer Connection Request for APN 067-561-07 on Miraflores Road
• Approve check register dated 08-14-2025 through 08-29-2025
• Approve City Council minutes of 08-06-2025 (amended) and 08-20-2025
• Closed session: liability claim (Stribling Claim) and litigation (SEIU Local 521 v. City of Scotts Valley)

The Council approved Resolution No. 2070 granting consent to Santa Cruz County to form the Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Improvement District (5-0). It also approved the consent agenda, including minutes, check register, sewer connection request, and a statehood proclamation. In closed session, the Council voted unanimously to accept a liability claim filed on behalf of the Striblings. Vice Mayor Timms announced his resignation, effective September 4, 2025.

• Approved Resolution No. 2070 granting consent to form Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Improvement District (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, check register, sewer connection, and statehood proclamation (5-0)
• Accepted Stribling liability claim in closed session (unanimous)
• Added future agenda item to discuss process for filling Council vacancy

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Scotts Valley Parks and Recreation Commission will hear a staff update, receive public comment, and consider approval of the consent agenda (minutes from June 17, 2025). The main items are an update on the Parks Master Plan implementation and design approval for the Skypark playground for ages 6-12.

• Parks Master Plan Implementation Update
• Skypark 6-12 year old Playground Design Approval
• Approval of 06-17-25 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold a public hearing on the Ridgewood West development, which proposes demolishing a surface parking lot and building 19 townhome-style condominiums on a 1.04-acre site on Erba Lane. The council will also consider consent items including the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan update, a claim denial, and authorization for a Caltrans emergency repair agreement. Closed session will cover anticipated litigation and real property negotiations at two locations.

• Public hearing: Ridgewood West development, 19 townhome units, 1.04 acres, Erba Lane (APNs 022-481-18 & -22)
• Consent: Approve check register 08-02-2025 through 08-13-2025
• Consent: Denial of claim filed by Carlos Lopez
• Consent: Approval of 2025 Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) Update
• Closed session: Real property negotiations at 2 lots between 201 and 241 Kings Village Road and 1900 Green Hills Road

The Scotts Valley City Council approved the Ridgewood West development, a 19-unit townhome project on Erba Lane, by adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and related resolutions with conditions. The council also approved the consent agenda with an alteration to pull and revise the August 6 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and a closed session with no reportable action.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2068 (Mitigated Negative Declaration) for Ridgewood West (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2068.1 with conditions for Ridgewood West (4-0-1, Timms abstained)
• Adopted Resolution 2068.2 with additional conditions (3-1-1, Jett no, Timms abstained)
• Approved consent agenda with alteration to pull and revise August 6 minutes (5-0)
• Added future agenda item for parking mitigation plan (consensus)

Economic Development Committee

The Scotts Valley Economic Development Committee is meeting to review its June minutes and receive updates on the Residence Inn project, a possible Wine Improvement District, chamber and business outreach, and the Arts Commission. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion and updates.

• Update on Residence Inn Project
• Wine Improvement District Discussion
• Chamber Outreach Update
• Business Outreach Update
• Arts Commission Update

Arts Commission

The Scotts Valley Arts Commission is meeting in person to discuss the Utility Box Painting Program, its meeting schedule, and future agenda items. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment time. No formal votes on new items are listed beyond the consent agenda.

• Discussion of Utility Box Painting Program
• Discussion of meeting schedule
• Future agenda items
• Approve 05-08-2025 Arts Commission minutes

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will meet on August 6, 2025, to recognize Andrew Kim’s Eagle Scout Service Project with a proclamation and discuss routine approvals, including a professional services agreement and quarterly investment report. Two public hearings will be held on proposed landscape maintenance assessment districts for Pinewood Estates and Skypark Open Space.

• Mayor's Proclamation honoring Andrew Kim for Eagle Scout Service Project
• Professional Services Agreement with Environmental Innovations
• Public Hearing for Pinewood Estates Landscape Maintenance Assessment District; Resolution No. 1213.39.2
• Public Hearing for Skypark Open Space Maintenance Assessment District No. 1; Resolution No. 1555.SP.37.2
• Letter to Governor Newsom requesting EPA petition on microplastics

Senior Center Board

The Scotts Valley Senior Center Board is meeting to discuss forming committee teams, a staff update, and approving prior meeting minutes. The agenda is mostly routine, with the main substantive item being the consideration of committee teams.

• Consideration of forming committee teams
• Staff update from Recreation Division Manager Allison Pfefferkorn
• Approval of 05-13-25 board minutes

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, several resolutions for grants and assessments, and a second reading of an ordinance amending the municipal code to implement Housing Element Programs. The regular agenda includes a presentation on an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) feasibility analysis and discussion of future agenda items. Public comment is invited on both agenda and non-agenda items.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2064: submit grant application to State Water Resources Control Board for Water Recycling Funding Program
• Adopt Resolution No. 2065: apply for Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant
• Adopt Resolution No. 1596.49: levy annual special tax for Community Facilities District 97-1 (Scotts Valley Drive) FY 2025-26
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 16.142.1: amend Titles 16 (Subdivisions) and 17 (Zoning) for Housing Element Programs
• Approve agreement with Good City Company for Town Center Specific Plan update

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Scotts Valley Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on rules for dogs in city parks, with a public hearing scheduled. The agenda also includes a study session on a cost recovery policy. The meeting will begin with staff updates, public comment, and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Public hearing regarding rules for dogs in city parks
• Cost recovery policy study session
• Approval of April 17, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Scotts Valley Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two development proposals: a use permit and design review to replace a 39,808 sq ft building with a 125,050 sq ft ministorage facility at 10 Victor Square, and a land division and design review for the Ridgewood West project, which would build 19 townhome-style condominiums on a 1.04-acre site. The commission will also approve the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes standard procedural items like public comment and director updates.

• Use Permit, Design Review, Environmental Assessment for 125,050 sq ft ministorage at 10 Victor Square (demolish 39,808 sq ft building)
• Land Division, Design Review, SB330, Environmental Review, Cultural Resources for Ridgewood West: 19 townhome condos on 1.04 acres (APNs 022-481-18, -22)
• Consent agenda: approval of 5-15-2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

Economic Development Committee

The Scotts Valley Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss routine items including approval of prior meeting minutes, updates on chamber and business outreach, the 2025 CEDS report, and an Arts Commission update. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural and informational.

• Approval of 4-15-2025 meeting minutes
• Chamber Outreach Update
• Business Outreach Update
• 2025 CEDS Report
• Arts Commission Update

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will vote on the FY 2025-26 budget and related items, including the appropriations limit and investment policy. They will also consider awarding a $1,854,000 contract for street resurfacing and pavement repair. Public hearings are scheduled for SB 1 projects, the Measure D Five-Year Plan, and zoning code amendments to implement the 2023-2031 Housing Element.

• Adopt FY 2025-26 budget and annual budget items
• Award contract to Rapid Grading Services for street resurfacing, not to exceed $1,854,000
• Public hearing on Measure D Five-Year Plan (2025-2030)
• Public hearing on zoning code amendments for Housing Element implementation
• Approve check register for May 17-30, 2025

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2025/26 user fee schedule and consider the five-year Capital Improvement Plan and the proposed FY2025-26 budget with long-range financial forecast. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, check register, a road closure for the 4th of July parade, a final map for a nine-lot subdivision, and second readings of ordinances on military equipment use and graffiti abatement. The council will also meet in closed session for legal matters.

• Public hearing on Resolution 1198.79 adopting FY2025/26 User Fee Schedule
• Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY2025-26 to FY2029-2030
• Proposed FY2025-26 Budget, Long-Range Financial Forecast, and Fund Matrix
• Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Casa Way Residential Subdivision (nine lots, APN 023-113-36)
• Second reading of Ordinance 22-200.3 (AB 481 Military Equipment Use policy renewal) and Ordinance 7.8 (Graffiti Abatement)

The City Council adopted the FY2025/26 User Fee Schedule and approved the consent agenda, which included the final map for a nine-lot subdivision and two ordinance adoptions. The Council also reviewed the proposed FY2025/26 budget and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan, directing staff to include $50K for the Community Grant program but defer the RFP until mid-year. In closed session, the Council authorized a settlement in the Dudrick litigation with no cost to the City.

• Adopted Resolution 1198.79 for FY2025/26 User Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, check register, road closure, subdivision final map, and two ordinances (5-0)
• Directed staff to include $50K for Community Grant program in budget, defer RFP to mid-year review
• Authorized City Manager to enter settlement in Dudrick litigation, no cost to City

Planning Commission

The Scotts Valley Planning Commission will meet on May 15, 2025, to discuss and potentially vote on amendments to the Municipal Code, General Plan, and SB 9 Standards to implement Housing Element programs. The meeting will also include a review of the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2024/25 through 2029/30 for consistency with the General Plan.

• Consideration of amendments to Scotts Valley Municipal Code, General Plan, and SB 9 Standards to implement Housing Element programs
• Fiscal Year 2024/25 through 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program; Consistency with General Plan

The Scotts Valley Planning Commission voted to recommend City Council approval of amendments to the Municipal Code, General Plan, and SB 9 standards to implement 6th Cycle Housing Element programs, and also recommended adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024/25 through 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program. Both recommendations passed with votes of 3-0-1-1 and 4-0-1 respectively, with one commissioner absent and one recusal or abstention on the housing item. The commission also approved the consent agenda and meeting minutes.

• Adopted Resolution No. 1804 recommending City Council approve the Addendum to the General Plan EIR (3-0-1-1, Gentile recused)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1804.1 recommending City Council amend General Plan, Zoning Code, Subdivision Ordinance, and SB9 Standards for Housing Element programs (3-0-1-1, Hodgin abstained)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1805 recommending City Council adopt the Capital Improvement Program and find it consistent with the General Plan (4-0-1)
• Approved the Consent Agenda with no alterations (4-0-1)
• Approved the Public Hearing Agenda with alteration to move item after Regular Agenda (4-0-1)
• Approved the Regular Agenda with alteration to move it before the Public Hearing (4-0-1)

Economic Development Committee

The scheduled May 14, 2025 meeting of the Economic Development Committee in Scotts Valley has been cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Senior Center Board

The Scotts Valley Senior Center Board will meet to review the proposed FY 25/26 budget, re-elect an officer, and discuss donations and membership renewals. The agenda includes staff updates and public comment, but no major policy decisions are expected.

• FY 25/26 Senior Center Budget Review
• Re-Election of Officer
• Senior Center Donation List
• Membership Renewals
• Approval of 01-14-25 Board Minutes

Arts Commission

The Scotts Valley Arts Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 8, 2025, to receive staff updates, hear public comment, and consider approval of the February 13, 2025 meeting minutes. The main agenda items are the presentation of the 2025 Poetry and Art Contest winners and a discussion on realigning the Arts Commission with the city's economic development goals and activities.

• Approve 2-13-2025 Arts Commission Minutes
• 2025 Poetry and Art Contest Winners
• Realignment of Arts Commission with Economic Development goals and activities

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold a public hearing on vacancies per AB 2561, consider a request to display the Pride flag for Pride Month, review the Police Annual Activity Report and the AB 481 Military Equipment Use Annual Report, and introduce an ordinance to update graffiti abatement rules. Consent items include approving minutes, a check register, an investment report, and selecting an auditor.

• Public hearing on vacancies to comply with Assembly Bill 2561
• Request to display Pride flag June 1-30, 2025
• Scotts Valley Police Annual Activity Report
• AB 481 Military Equipment Use Annual Report and ordinance renewal
• Introduction of Ordinance 7.8 amending Title 8 (graffiti abatement)

The Scotts Valley City Council approved displaying the Pride flag from June 1-30, 2025, renewed the military equipment use ordinance (Ordinance No. 22.200.3) and approved acquiring three Colt rifles, and introduced a new graffiti abatement ordinance. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes, check register, investment report, and auditing services agreement.

• Approved Pride flag display June 1-30, 2025 (5-0)
• Renewed military equipment use ordinance (Ordinance No. 22.200.3) (5-0)
• Approved acquisition of three Colt rifles (5-0)
• Introduced graffiti abatement ordinance (Ordinance 7.8) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with no alterations (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Scotts Valley Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including staff updates, approval of prior meeting minutes, and re-election of officers. The commission will also discuss a donation of portable pickleball nets. Public comment is invited on non-agenda items and specific agenda items.

• Re-election of officers
• Donation of portable pickleball nets
• Approval of 02-20-25 meeting minutes

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including amendments to contracts for the Aeration Basin System Upgrades Project and the Wastewater Recycling Facility Membrane Bioreactor Preliminary Design, as well as an amendment to the City Manager's employment contract. The council will also consider a resolution designating no parking on El Pueblo, Carbonero Way, Victor Square Extension, and Technology Drive on Tuesdays from 5:00am to 7:00am. A closed session is scheduled to discuss existing litigation in the case of Justin Nordgreen vs. City of Scotts Valley.

• Aeration Basin System Upgrades Project - Cushman Contracting Agreement Amendment
• Wastewater Recycling Facility Membrane Bioreactor Preliminary Design Agreement Amendment
• Amendment to Employment Contract between the City of Scotts Valley and Mali LaGoe
• Resolution designating no parking on El Pueblo, Carbonero Way, Victor Square Extension and Technology Drive on Tuesdays from 5:00am to 7:00am
• Closed session on litigation: Justin Nordgreen vs. City of Scotts Valley, et al., Case 5:25-cv-02574-NW

Economic Development Committee

The Scotts Valley Economic Development Committee is meeting to approve minutes from its March 20, 2025 meeting and receive updates on chamber outreach, Town Center temporary activation, business outreach, autism certification, and the Arts Commission. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of 3-20-2025 meeting minutes
• Chamber Outreach Update
• Town Center Temporary Activation Update
• Business Outreach Update
• Autism Certification Update

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for April 10, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Scotts Valley City Council with a single agenda item: City Council Team Building. The agenda contains no substantive decisions or public hearings, only the team-building session, so it is largely procedural in nature.

• City Council Team Building session

The Scotts Valley City Council convened a special meeting on April 2, 2025, solely for a team-building exercise facilitated by Rob Dayton from Strategic Culture. No substantive decisions, approvals, or discussions of city business occurred. The meeting was adjourned at 5:08 PM.

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will consider recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Community Grant Program, which allocates funds to local organizations. The agenda also includes routine consent items (approval of minutes and check register) and a closed session for the City Manager's annual performance evaluation. Proclamations for Arts, Culture & Creativity Month and Autism Awareness Month will be presented.

• Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Community Grant Program Recommendations
• Approve City Council minutes of 03-19-2025
• Approve check register dated 03-15-2025 through 03-28-2025
• Closed session: Public Employee Annual Performance Evaluation (City Manager)
• Proclamations: April 2025 as Arts, Culture & Creativity Month and Autism Awareness Month

Economic Development Committee

The Scotts Valley Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss routine updates on chamber activities, business outreach, and business license tax outreach, as well as the Town Center temporary activation, city branding, and autism certification. The agenda is largely informational with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of meeting minutes from 2-12-2025
• Chamber updates
• Business outreach update
• Business license tax outreach update
• Town Center temporary activation update

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will meet on March 19, 2025, to consider approving the Housing Element Annual Progress Report and authorize its submittal to the state Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The agenda also includes several consent items, such as approving meeting minutes, a check register, a supplemental agreement for the Town Center land purchase, a JPA amendment for library financing, and a resolution to add a Police Officer Trainee. A written communication from the Health Services Agency on cannabis access expansion is also listed.

• Housing Element Annual Progress Report approval and submittal to HCD
• Town Center Land Purchase Supplemental Agreement
• Second Supplement to JPA for Santa Cruz Libraries Facilities Financing Authority to increase member allocations
• Resolution to authorize adding one Police Officer Trainee
• Approve check register dated 03-01-2025 through 03-14-2025

The Scotts Valley City Council voted 4-0-1 to direct the Mayor to submit a letter opposing the County's proposed ordinance to permit cannabis lounges in unincorporated Santa Cruz County. The Council also approved the Consent Agenda (5-0), which included the Town Center Land Purchase Supplemental Agreement and authorization to add one Police Officer Trainee, and accepted the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (5-0).

• Directed Mayor to submit letter opposing county cannabis lounge ordinance (4-0-1, Timms abstained)
• Approved Consent Agenda with no alterations (5-0)
• Approved Town Center Land Purchase Supplemental Agreement (part of consent agenda)
• Authorized adding one Police Officer Trainee (part of consent agenda)
• Accepted 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and authorized submittal to HCD/OPR (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Scotts Valley Planning Commission will hold a study session to provide input on Zoning Ordinance amendments that implement Housing Element programs. The agenda also includes approval of the January 23, 2025 meeting minutes and routine procedural items.

• Study session on Zoning Ordinance amendments for Housing Element programs
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from 01-23-2025

Senior Center Board

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Scotts Valley Senior Center Board on March 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will discuss and potentially adopt guiding budget principles for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26, along with considering future agenda items. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Alfred Hitchcock Week and routine consent items such as approving minutes and the check register.

• Guiding Budget Principles for Fiscal Year 2025-26
• Mayor's proclamation for Alfred Hitchcock Week (March 10-16)
• Approve City Council minutes of 02-19-2025
• Approve check register dated 02-15-2025 through 02-28-2025
• Future Council Agenda Items

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Scotts Valley Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss a potential grant for Al Shugart Park, elect officers, and plan 2025 special events. The agenda also includes routine items like approving prior meeting minutes and the 2025 meeting schedule. Public comment is invited on both agenda and non-agenda items.

• Election of officers for the commission
• Discussion of Al Shugart Park grant opportunity
• Planning for 2025 special events logistics
• Approval of 12-19-24 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2025 meeting schedule

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the consent agenda and elected new officers for a one-year term. Commissioner Heidi Denger was elected Chairperson and David Sanguinetti was elected Vice-Chairperson, both by unanimous 5-0 votes. Staff also presented updates on recreation programs, a grant opportunity for Al Shugart Park, and special event logistics for 2025, but no formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved consent agenda including Dec 19, 2024 minutes and 2025 meeting schedule (5-0)
• Elected Heidi Denger as Chairperson (5-0)
• Elected David Sanguinetti as Vice-Chairperson (5-0)

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will hold a public hearing on a Planning Commission recommendation to approve a Minor Land Division Application subdividing an existing ±24,068 square foot parcel into two parcels in the R-1-10 Zoning District. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, a check register, the 2025 Legislative Platform, biannual strategic goals, establishing a temporary subcommittee, and an appointment to the Measure Q Citizens Oversight Advisory Board. The council will also convene in closed session for existing litigation with SEIU Local 521.

• Public hearing: Minor Land Division Application to subdivide ±24,068 sq ft parcel into two parcels in R-1-10 Zoning District
• Approve check register dated 02-01-2025 through 02-14-2025
• 2025 Legislative Platform
• Biannual Strategic Goals for FY25/26 through FY26/27
• Closed session: SEIU Local 521 v. City of Scotts Valley, PERB Case No. SF-CE-2172-M

The Scotts Valley City Council approved a minor land division application (MLD23-002) to subdivide a 24,068 square foot parcel into two parcels in the R-1-10 Zoning District, adopting Resolution No. 2060. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included the 2025 Legislative Platform, check registers, and other routine items. No public comments were made during the public hearing, and the closed session was cancelled.

• Approved Minor Land Division No. MLD23-002 and EA23-006 by Resolution No. 2060 (4-0-1)
• Approved consent agenda including 2025 Legislative Platform, check register, and other items (4-0-1)
• Approved City Council minutes of 02-05-2025 and Special Study Session minutes of 02-06-2025 & 02-07-2025
• Approved check register dated 02-01-2025 through 02-14-2025
• Approved 2025 Legislative Platform
• Approved Biannual Strategic Goals for FY25/26 through FY26/27
• Established a Temporary Project Specific City Facilities Subcommittee
• Appointed to the Measure Q Citizens Oversight Advisory Board (COAB)

Arts Commission

The Scotts Valley Arts Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as approving prior minutes and a staff update, followed by public comment. The main business is electing officers for the commission and receiving updates on the 2025 Poetry and Art Contest and the Chalk Art Event, including appointing a new ad hoc subcommittee.

• Election of officers
• 2025 Poetry and Art Contest update
• Chalk Art Event update and new ad hoc subcommittee appointment
• Approval of November 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of 2025 Commission meeting calendar

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for February 13, 2025, 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 discuss several items, including approving minutes from a previous meeting, receiving updates from the Chamber, and planning business outreach efforts. They will also discuss the Arts Commission and set their meeting schedule for 2025. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-focused, with no major decisions or contracts listed.

• Approval of meeting minutes from 11-25-2024
• Chamber updates
• Business outreach discussion
• Arts Commission discussion
• 2025 meeting schedule

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council is holding a special study session to discuss the 2024 Strategic Plan. The agenda includes only this study session and public comment time, with no other action items listed.

• Study session on the 2024 Strategic Plan
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

The Scotts Valley City Council held a two-day study session on February 6-7, 2025, to discuss the 2025 Strategic Plan. The workshop covered a wide range of topics including the year in review, long-range budget forecast, wildfire preparedness, community development projects, public works, recreation, Town Center workplan, e-bike safety, legislative issues, and 2025-2027 strategic goals. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the session; it was a discussion-only workshop.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the workshop

Arts Commission

The regularly scheduled Arts Commission meeting for February 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council will receive the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Mid-Year Report with proposed budget amendments, and consider consent items including a contract for an Environmental Impact Report for the Updated Town Center Specific Plan and termination of the local emergency declaration related to the tornado. The council will also hold a closed session on real property negotiations at 360 Kings Village Road.

• Receive Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Mid-Year Report, including proposed budget amendments
• Contract with David J Powers for Environmental Impact Report for the Updated Town Center Specific Plan
• Termination of City's Declaration of Local Emergency related to the tornado
• Professional Services Agreement Amendment: Cloud-Based Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) System
• Closed session: real property negotiations at 360 Kings Village Road

The Scotts Valley City Council approved the consent agenda, including a contract for an Environmental Impact Report for the Town Center Specific Plan, and accepted the mid-year financial report with budget amendments. The council also recognized Reserve Police Officer Don Murray for 30 years of service and held a closed session on property negotiations with no reportable action.

• Approved consent agenda with amended staff report for Item 4 (5-0)
• Approved contract with David J Powers for EIR for Updated Town Center Specific Plan (consent)
• Accepted mid-year financial report and approved Resolution No. 630.44.1 amending FY 24/25 budget (5-0)
• Ratified appointments to Arts Commission (consent)
• Approved check register for 1-11-2025 to 1-31-2025 (consent)
• Approved termination of local emergency declaration related to tornado (consent)
• Approved professional services agreement amendment for CMMS software (consent)
• Held closed session on real property negotiations at 360 Kings Village Road; nothing to report

Planning Commission

The Scotts Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Minor Land Division application (MLD23-002) to split an existing approximately 24,068 square foot parcel into two parcels in the R-1-10 zoning district. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes from September and October 2024, plus routine procedural items. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Public hearing on Minor Land Division application MLD23-002 to subdivide a ±24,068 sq ft parcel into two parcels in R-1-10 zoning
• Approve Planning Commission/Cultural Resources Preservation Commission meeting minutes of 9-12-2024
• Approve Planning Commission meeting minutes of 10-10-2024

City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council is meeting to handle routine administrative matters and discuss two regular agenda items: the Community Grant Program and future Council agenda items. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, a check register, and committee appointments. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approve City Council minutes of 12-18-2024
• Approve check register dated 11-13-2024 through 1-10-2025
• Approve 2025 interjurisdictional committee, commission, board, and council appointments
• Discuss Community Grant Program
• Discuss future Council agenda items

The Scotts Valley City Council approved the consent agenda and regular agenda unanimously (5-0), including minutes, check register, and appointments. On the Community Grant Program, the Council directed staff to allocate $10,000 of the $50,000 available to help local businesses become autism certified. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved consent agenda with no alterations (5-0)
• Approved regular agenda with no alterations (5-0)
• Directed staff to allocate $10K of $50K grant funds for autism certification of businesses

Senior Center Board

The Scotts Valley Senior Center Board is meeting to hear a staff update, elect officers for the coming term, and review a recap of 2024 activities. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed. Public comment is allowed on non-agendized items.

• Staff update from Recreation Division Manager Allison Pfefferkorn
• Election of officers for the board
• 2024 recap discussion
• Approval of 11-12-24 meeting minutes
• Yearly meeting calendar approval