April 2020 Newsletter

Santa Cruz County Extends Shelter-In-Place Orders Thru May 3

City of Scotts Valley’s Response to Coronavirus

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ity Council declared a Local or email, rather than visiting in Health Emergency in the person.

City of Scotts Valley by adopting Resolution No. 1974. The The City is operating with the Declaration of a Local Emergency following essential functions: enables the City to obtain necessary • Police Dispatch and Patrol Serresources to effectively respond to vices will operate as normal. The COVID-19, seek and use mutual Police have special protocols in aid and potentially obtain reimplace to protect themselves and bursement. The Declaration does others such as the use of pernot mean that Scotts Valley has an sonal protective equipment. extraordinary health concern.

• Wastewater Treatment Facility The City of Scotts Valley will operate as normal changed operations to meet the • Essential City Maintenance crew requirements of the Shelter-in-Place will be on duty for response Order. By ceasing non-essential • Outdoor parks, open space, activities, we are meeting our duty playground and skate/dog to slow the spread of the virus. parks will be open as normal, The City has vigorous hygiene with requirements for social and personal health guidelines in distancing (6 feet) and frequent place for City employees and public handwashing. The City is work sites. The community is increasing its cleaning schedule encouraged to use alternate means for public bathrooms and playof contacting City Hall, by phone ground equipment.

• Closure of all public counters (City Hall, Police Department, Planning and Building, Public Works and Recreation) with limited essential services provided by appointment only.

• Closure of the Senior Center • Closure of the Community Center • Postponement of all event and facility rentals • Postponing all City Commission/Committee meetings • Providing alternative means of participation at City Council meetings. Members of the public are encouraged to view the meeting on Community TV or online (www. communityTV.org) and email comments to cityhall@scotts valley.org.

Scotts Valley City Council approved a temporary moratorium — Urgency Ordinance No. 194 on March 24 will prohibit evictions of commercial and residential tenants due to non-payment of rent when the inability to pay rent is caused by income or business losses, or substantial medical expenses, related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The moratorium was passed to protect safety, welfare and public health by reducing further economic destabilization, loss of housing, businesses and jobs opportunities in Scotts Valley from COVID-19. The City’s Urgency Ordinance No. 194, which established the moratorium, will run through May 31, 2020.

Open Letter from the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director

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Dear Business Community, uring these difficult times, we’d like to reach out to ALL Scotts Valley businesses to let you now that we are here for you and we are a resource and an ally for you.

If you are an existing Chamber member, please note that we have suspended all membership billing until further notice. If you received an email invoice prematurely or by mistake, please disregard. If you are not a Chamber member, it doesn’t matter. In fact, during

this crisis, we are going to consider dinating our efforts and sharing EVERY Scotts Valley business a the same information.

Chamber member.

If you haven’t done so already, We are blessed to live a in a we highly recommend that you very special community, bookmark the Chamber and I believe that one of of Commerce’s new our greatest strengths is webpage, — Coronavirus that we all come together Updates and Resources, when times are tough. which is updated daily.

We have been in conHere you can access stant communications the City of Scotts Valley’s with our City Manager, Essential Open Business Council members, and List as well as current press Danny Reber Santa Cruz County releases from City, County, officials to ensure that we are coor- State and Federal governments on

Support Local Businesses — Stay Well

news and recently passed ordinances and other legislation related to the COVID-19 crisis. In addition, small business owners can access the links to the SBA Disaster Loan Program, SBA required forms and a link to the streamlined process to apply.

Other opportunities for free assistance and guidance from the Small Business Development Center and the Santa Cruz County Economic Development Department are also listed.

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Calendar of Upcoming Community Events CANCELED / POSTPONED

Thursday April 23

All Chambers Mega Mixer — Santa Cruz & Santa Clara Counties Felton

CANCELED / POSTPONED

Wednesday May 6

Multi-Chamber Ribbon Cutting – 75th Anniversary Soquel

CANCELED / POSTPONED

Thursday May 28

Anniversary Red Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Scotts Valley

Thursday June 11

Business Networking Mixer 5:30-7:00pm

KISS Cafe 915 Disc Drive, Scotts Valley

Thursday June 25

Joint Networking Mixer with Boulder Creek Business Association & SLV Chamber 5:30-7:00pm Boulder Creek Golf & County Club 16901 Big Basin Hwy, Boulder Creek

Saturday August 15 Sunday August 16

Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival Sky Park 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley CA 95066

Call the Chamber Today or Visit www.scottsvalleychamber.com

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Scotts Valley Chamber News

Santa Cruz Farmers’ Markets Remain Open

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Westside, Downtown & Live-Oak Locations Only

s Santa Cruz County and the State of California move into the third week of the Shelter in Place Ordinance we continue to work hard, creatively and in an educated manner to keep our markets safe, functioning and available to you.

The COVID-19 pandemic is pushing all of us to our edges and we are responding with increased staffing and significant systems change so that local residents can access the fresh, healthy food needed for general wellness and healthy immune systems.

We are also focused on keeping small, regional farms viable. Farmers are a scarce resource in modern times and we cannot bear to lose them under the weight of this economic hardship.

Certified farmers’ markets are considered essential food outlets and fall under the same category as grocery stores in the Shelter in Place order instated by Santa Cruz County on March 17th.

Westside, Saturday 9a–1p address: Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr. Eastside, Live Oak, Sunday 9a-1p 15th Avenue & Eastcliff Dr Downtown, Wednesday, 1p-5p Cedar St & Lincoln Street We ask for your support as we continue to implement and enforce the following changes: • All vendors are to use gloves and hand washing stations.

• All sampling of fruits, vegetables and other foods is suspended.

• No seating or tables are offered.

• No bike valet offered.

• Music area and kids zone are suspended.

• Additional hand washing stations are provided at all markets.

• Limiting interaction between customers and produce to minimize cross contamination.

• Mandated social distancing: • Spacing out vendor stands.

• Marking official entrances and exits for each vendor stand.

• Establishing customer ques/

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lines that visually illustrate six feet of distance between customers.

often and ALWAYS before touching your face.

We ask that customers: • Please stay home if you aren’t feeling well.

• Avoid touching your face, nose and mouth (especially after handling money).

• Practice social distancing of six feet from any other person in the market space - respect the infrastructure we have created.

• Only touch what you purchase.

• Wash your hands often and for a minimum of 20 seconds. Wash “Letter” from page 11 Because of the “Shelter in Place” ordinance set forth by the County, our Chamber office will be closed to the public until further notice. However, we are working remotely to meet your needs. If you need assistance with anything, have questions or need a certificate of origin, please feel free to contact me directly at dreber@scottsvalleychamber. com.

Also please note that all Chamber events, mixers, and ribbon cuttings have

been canceled or postponed through at least June for now. It is worth stating that we are hopeful that we will still be able to hold the Art Wine & Beer Festival in August, but we will of course monitor the situation as we go.

We truly are all in this together and together we WILL get through this. For now, we want to wish all of you well and please stay safe and healthy!

Sincerely, Danny Reber Executive Director Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce

Scotts Valley Chamber News

VCU Kicks Off 2020 Bucks For Hunger Drive V assistance to local qualified residents in need.

Valley Churches United is a donor-supported, volunteerpowered nonprofit organization, not a church, which serves low-income households in San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley and Bonny Doon.

“The wonderful generosity of our local community will help us keep the food pantry and other client programs going strong, especially during this very uncertain times with COVID-19”, said Executive Director Lynn Robinson. “As we know, hunger never takes a holiday, and we don’t receive government funding. This fundraising drive is an extremely important opportunity for our amazing community to step up and give what they can. We are seeing many new clients who never thought they would be in a position to ask for help and we can help lift them back up with the help of this financial support.”

Tax deductible donations may be sent to the Valley Churches United, PO Box 367, Ben Lomond, CA 95005, on Facebook or online at vcum. org, or donate in person at 9400 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, Monday through Friday from 9am until 4pm.

Cheryl D Rebottaro, AAMS®, CRPC® Financial Advisor

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alley Churches United is kicking off their 30th annual spring Bucks For Hunger fundraising drive with a mailing that community residents have received recently.

The year-round food pantry is looking forward to the community support that helps fill the pantry shelves and provides

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Dear Scotts Valley & San Lorenzo Valley Readers

We at SVPM understand the trying times when you are away from family, friends, and co-workers. We, too, are living different lives, and remain hopeful for our new future. We are thinking of you and are grateful for you. We are seeing so many people helping each other and it is inspiring! Please take good care of yourself and each other. We are here for you and look forward to connecting with you soon.

Our best wishes to you, Jeanne, Gigi and Terra

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