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Council Approves Park and Wastewater Projects

Scotts ValleySep 17, 20252 min read

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The Scotts Valley City Council unanimously approved a $443,854 contract for Al Shugart Park design and a $392,165 contract to develop a wastewater treatment plant master plan. The council also approved the Skypark playground replacement design and installation agreement.

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What this means

The Al Shugart Park contract moves the park’s design work forward, while the wastewater master plan will guide future improvements to the City’s treatment system. Construction preparation for upcoming slurry seal road work is scheduled to begin, with the work planned for October. Residents interested in filling the vacant Council seat must apply by September 24 at 5:00 PM.

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Approved the consent agenda 4-0, including the Skypark 6-12-year-old playground replacement design and installation agreement.
Awarded a $392,165 contract for development of the wastewater treatment plant master plan.
Adopted Resolution No. 2069 authorizing a $443,854 contract with Verde Design, Inc. for Al Shugart Park design.
Issued a proclamation recognizing September 29 through October 5 as Week Without Driving in Scotts Valley.

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City Council Meeting

Sep 17, 2025, 6:00 PMCity Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Drive, Scotts Valley CA 95066completed

Agenda

CALL TO ORDER [EVENT_TIME]
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and MOMENT OF SILENCE
ROLL CALL
SPECIAL SET MATTER
1. Mayor's Proclamation recognizing September 29—October 5 as the "Week Without Driving" in Scotts Valley
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Decision: SPECIAL SET MATTER
2. Lockhart Fuel Break project presentation
Decision: SPECIAL SET MATTER
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council members are appointed to committees which are either City committees or committees dealing with other jurisdictions. This portion of the agenda allows the committee member to present oral or written reports to the Council regarding their committee assignments. It also allows the Council to make comments and give the committee member direction, as required.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
This is the opportunity for individuals attending in person to make oral comments to the Council on any items within the purview of the Council, which are NOT part of the Agenda. No action on the item may be taken, but the Council may request the matter be placed on a future agenda. Written public comment may be emailed to the City Clerk by 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting at csimonovich@scottsvalley.gov.
ALTERATIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA
Council can remove or add items to the Consent Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda is comprised of items which are intended to be non-controversial and are approved without discussion. Persons wishing to speak on any item may request the item be moved to the Regular Agenda by raising their hand to be recognized by the Mayor. An item will only be moved from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda if a City Council Member requests it to be moved and a majority of the Council agrees.
1. Approve City Council regular meeting minutes of 09-04-2025 and special meeting minutes of 09-10-2025
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve check register dated 08-30-2025 through 09-12-2025
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
3. Approve the design of the Skypark 6-12 year old playground replacement and authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Ross Recreation Equipment, Inc. for the Skypark 6-12 year old play structure installation
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
4. Contract Award for Development of Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan in Amount of $392,165
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
ALTERATIONS TO REGULAR AGENDA
Council can remove or add items to the Regular Agenda.
REGULAR AGENDA
Persons wishing to speak on any item may do so by raising their hand to be recognized by the Mayor.
1. Contract Award for Al Shugart Park Design in Amount of $443,854
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Decision: REGULAR AGENDA
2. Future Council Agenda Items
Decision: REGULAR AGENDA
ADJOURNMENT