The City Council is the governing body of the City of Scotts Valley, composed of five Council Members directly elected at-large to four-year staggered terms. The Mayor and Vice Mayor are appointed annually by the Council. The Council establishes local laws, sets policy, approves or rejects programs, allocates funds, and provides direction through the City Manager to City staff. As a General Law City, the Council acts within the framework of limitations and procedures established by State Law.
City Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM
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CDBGCity Council6d agoOctober 22, 2026
Scotts Valley Wins Full $300,000 CDBG Grant for Senior Center
Staff announced a full $300,000 CDBG award that funds two permanent full-time positions, longer hours and returning Meals on Wheels meals, with Resolution 2106 moved for approval.
Why it matters: The grant is good for three years and covers added personnel costs, but a commenter's oversight concerns and a councilmember's question about future budget impact highlight what comes next.
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Meals On WheelsCity Council7d agoOctober 22, 2026
Meals on Wheels Pitches Friendly-Call Pilot for Isolated Scotts Valley Seniors
Meals on Wheels described a weekly social-call pilot for homebound Scotts Valley seniors, and councilmembers voiced strong support and offered to follow its progress.
Why it matters: Isolation among older adults drives health costs, and Scotts Valley is positioned as a possible model for other county jurisdictions.
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Community GrantsCity Council7d agoOctober 22, 2026
Council Funds Eight Nonprofits and One Business From Oversubscribed Grant Pool
Council unanimously approved the review committee's grant recommendations unchanged despite requests more than three times the $45,000 available for nonprofits.
Why it matters: The $50,000 pool covered only a fraction of $145,000 in requests, so scoring decisions determine which youth, senior and health programs survive without city help.
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Recreation User FeesCity Council7d agoOctober 22, 2026
Council Approves Recreation Fee Update; Park Access Concerns Raised
Council approved a resolution updating recreation fees effective January 1, 2027, after a member questioned fees applied to groups using city parks.
Why it matters: Fees stay modest, but the exchange signals council interest in welcoming families and school groups to parks while managing gazebo rentals.
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PickleballCity Council7d agoOctober 22, 2026
Resident Demands Closure and Relocation of Sky Park Pickleball Court
A Sky Park neighbor said a February petition has brought little relief and asked the council to direct the Park Commission to act on noise, traffic and safety concerns.
Why it matters: The complaint raises child-safety and police-response allegations and tests how quickly the council and Park Commission respond to neighborhood petitions.
Scotts Valley Sets Up County's First Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District
Councilmember Timm reported the financing district was fully approved, giving Scotts Valley a tool for roads, the town center and a future firehouse without a new tax.
Why it matters: Described as the first of its kind in the county, the district can leverage future development to issue bonds and strengthen grant competitiveness.
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