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City Reports $682,000 Police Technology Funding

Scotts ValleyFeb 4, 20262 min read

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The city reported that a $682,000 federal earmark was funded to replace police dispatch consoles and upgrade technology for the countywide RING radio system. The Council also unanimously denied a liability claim and approved several consent items, including extending the library services agreement through June 30, 2032.

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What this means

The federal funding will support replacement of Scotts Valley’s police dispatch equipment and compatibility with a new interoperable radio system, whose construction is expected to take three years. The Council also ratified emergency actions for the Scotts Valley Drive sinkhole repair, while repair work continued. Separately, the city reported that the Glenwood Slide repair was expected to be completed the following week.

Key decisions

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Approved the consent agenda unanimously, 5-0.
Extended the joint powers agreement for library services through June 30, 2032, and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment.
Approved an update on emergency actions taken for the Scotts Valley Drive Sinkhole Repair Project.
Ratified the appointment of a Scotts Valley Senior Center Advisory Commission member.
Unanimously denied the liability claim filed by Tavare Harris.

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City Council Meeting

Feb 4, 2026, 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 celebrating Alfred Hitchcock Week March 2nd through March 8th, 2026
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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 Special meeting minutes of 01-16-2026 and Regular Meeting minutes of 01-21-2026
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve Fifth Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Santa Cruz and the County of Santa Cruz and the Cities of Capitola and Scotts Valley, relating to library services, to extend the term effective January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2032 and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Fifth Amendment
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
3. Update on emergency actions taken for the Scotts Valley Drive Sinkhole Repair Project
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
4. Ratify appointment of Scotts Valley Senior Center Advisory Commission Member
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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. Future Council Agenda Items
Decision: REGULAR AGENDA
CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION SUBJECT(S)
1. Conference with legal counsel regarding liability claim Legal Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9 Name of Case: Tavare Harris Claim Staff Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Interim Police Chief
Decision: CLOSED SESSION SUBJECT(S)
2. Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation Legal Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Cases: 1 Staff Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Public Works Director
Decision: CLOSED SESSION SUBJECT(S)
3. Conference with legal counsel regarding real property negotiations Legal Authority: Government Code Section 54956.8 Location: 2 lots between 201 and 241 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley; APNs 022-601-05 and 022-601-13 Staff Present: City Manager, City Attorney
Decision: CLOSED SESSION SUBJECT(S)
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT