City Manager's Weekly Update

Week Ending February 22, 2019

Today, Scotts Valley Police Officers were “Celebrity Waiters” at Bruno's Bar and Grill, assisting servers with drinks and meals to spread awareness and raise money for Special Olympics of Northern California. Special Customers are asked to support the event by placing a special “tip” for Special Olympics in the envelope on their table. The Special Olympics is an amazing program that empowers individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition. Special thanks to the Scotts Valley Police Department and community for supporting this worthwhile cause!

Jenny Haruyama, City Manager

Four Points Sheraton Grand Opening

What a great turnout we had for last night's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Four Points Sheraton! Congratulations!

New Gazebo at Skypark

A new gazebo is being installed at Skypark! It is anticipated that the project should be completed early next week.

Fire Safety Workshop & Tour

The Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County will be hosting a free workshop and tour on Sunday, March 10, 2019 from 1 pm – 3 :30 pm at the Graham Hill Showgrounds to help residents protect their home, property, family and animals in the event of a fire. The workshop also includes a tour of fuel break work along Graham Hill Road and information on adapting these practices to a homeowner's property.

Legislative Update

Interested in what's happening at the State Legislature? Check out the City's sales tax consultant's legislative summary of the Governor’s proposed budget and updates for 2019 legislative statuses on bills related to sales and use tax, medical and adult use cannabis taxation and regulation, property taxation and economic development.

Legislative Action Day

Hundreds of city officials will be traveling to Sacramento to lobby their senators and assembly members on bills affecting California cities as part of the Wednesday, April 24, 2019 League of California Cities Legislative Action Day. The City of Scotts Valley along with many other municipalities are members of the League of California Cities.