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Santa Cruz County Grand Jury
• 2023-2024
• Agency Response
Response to:
Scotts Valley City Council
Grand Jury Scotts Valley Response Follow-up - Honoring Commitments to the Public Thu, Aug 17, 2023 at 8:28
Published: August 16, 2023
12 pages
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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F3, F4, F5, F7
Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
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The 2022-2023 Grand Jury reviewed responses to five of the 2019-2020 reports and found that, in general, commitments were kept. _X_ AGREE __ PARTIALLY DISAGREE __ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree):
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Page 5
The evident coordination of responses from agencies leaves the public without independent contributions across agencies. __ AGREE __ PARTIALLY DISAGREE _X_ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): The Scotts Valley City Council independently reviews Grand Jury reports and drafts responses to specific findings or recommendations as accurately as we can. Depending on the topic, coordination improves the response we are able to provide. In addition, the City Council approves responses at a public meeting where the public can weigh in on the City’s responses if they so choose to.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Page 6
Although the Cities of Capitola, Scotts Valley, and Watsonville agreed that there appear to be unused or underutilized parcels of land that could possibly be used for homeless services, it is not clear how this could be done. _X_ AGREE __ PARTIALLY DISAGREE __ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree):
No recommendations for this finding
F8
Page 7
Staffing shortages made automating the process for updating the website of the City of Santa Cruz and redesigning the website of the City of Scotts Valley more difficult. _X_ AGREE __ PARTIALLY DISAGREE __ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree):
No recommendations for this finding
Agency Responses 3
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.
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Scotts Valley City Council
August 16, 2023
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12 pages
• 7 responses
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7 responses to findings and recommendations
F2
The evident coordination of responses from agencies leaves the public without independent contributions across agencies. __ AGREE __ PARTIALLY DISAGREE _X_ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): The Scotts Valley City Council independently reviews Grand Jury reports and drafts responses to specific findings or recommendations as accurately as we can. Depending on the topic, coordination improves the response we are able to provide. In addition, the City Council...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
AGREE __ PARTIALLY DISAGREE __ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): Honoring Commitments to the Public Due by September 5, 2023 Page 3 of 11
F2.
R2
We continue to recommend that all organizations create and regularly update formal records of the actions they take to address Grand Jury recommendations, and to share those records with the public, in accordance with CA Penal Code Section 933(c). (F1, F2) _X_ HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED – summarize what has been done HAS NOT YET BEEN IMPLEMENTED BUT WILL BE IN THE FUTURE – __ summarize what will be done and the timeframe REQUIRES FURTHER ANALYSIS – explain the scope and timeframe __ (not to exceed six...
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
. We continue to recommend that all organizations create and regularly update formal records of the actions they take to address Grand Jury recommendations, and to share those records with the public, in accordance with CA Penal Code Section 933(c). (F1, F2) _X_ HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED - summarize what has been done HAS NOT YET BEEN IMPLEMENTED BUT WILL BE IN THE FUTURE - __ summarize what will be done and the timeframe REQUIRES FURTHER ANALYSIS - explain the scope and timeframe __ (not to exceed six months) __ WILL NOT BE IMPLEMENTED - explain why Required response explanation, summary, and time...
R5
As recommended in the 2022 “Homelessness Action Plan,” the Cities of Capitola, Scotts Valley, and Watsonville should collaborate with leaders from the County of Santa Cruz and the City of Santa Cruz to identify 20 new locations for shelters across the county. These cities should report on the status of this recommendation no later than December 31, 2023. (F6) __ HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED – summarize what has been done HAS NOT YET BEEN IMPLEMENTED BUT WILL BE IN THE FUTURE – __ summarize what will be ...
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
. As recommended in the 2022 "Homelessness Action Plan," the Cities of Capitola, Scotts Valley, and Watsonville should collaborate with leaders from the County of Santa Cruz and the City of Santa Cruz to identify 20 new locations for shelters across the county. These cities should report on the status of this recommendation no later than December 31, 2023. (F6) __ HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED - summarize what has been done HAS NOT YET BEEN IMPLEMENTED BUT WILL BE IN THE FUTURE - __ summarize what will be done and the timeframe REQUIRES FURTHER ANALYSIS - explain the scope and timeframe __ (not to exce...
F6
Although the Cities of Capitola, Scotts Valley, and Watsonville agreed that there appear to be unused or underutilized parcels of land that could possibly be used for homeless services, it is not clear how this could be done. _X_ AGREE __ PARTIALLY DISAGREE __ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree):
Response: Disagree Partially
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. Although the Cities of Capitola, Scotts Valley, and Watsonville agreed that there appear to be unused or underutilized parcels of land that could possibly be used for homeless services, it is not clear how this could be done. _X_ AGREE __ PARTIALLY DISAGREE __ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): Honoring Commitments to the Public Due by September 5, 2023 Page 5 of 11
F8. Staffing shortages made automating the process for updating the website of the City of Santa Cruz and redesigning the website of the City of Scotts Valley more difficult. _X_ AGREE __ P...
R6
The County of Santa Cruz and the four cities should plan to provide services for homeless persons at the sites identified in their plans, including but not limited to supportive housing, case management, and medical services. The County of Santa Cruz and the four cities should report to the Grand Jury on the status of providing homeless services at the sites identified no later than December 31, 2023. (F5, F6) __ HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED – summarize what has been done HAS NOT YET BEEN IMPLEMENTED BU...
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
. The County of Santa Cruz and the four cities should plan to provide services for homeless persons at the sites identified in their plans, including but not limited to supportive housing, case management, and medical services. The County of Santa Cruz and the four cities should report to the Grand Jury on the status of providing homeless services at the sites identified no later than December 31, 2023. (F5, F6) __ HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED - summarize what has been done HAS NOT YET BEEN IMPLEMENTED BUT WILL BE IN THE FUTURE - __ summarize what will be done and the timeframe REQUIRES FURTHER ANALYS...
F8
Staffing shortages made automating the process for updating the website of the City of Santa Cruz and redesigning the website of the City of Scotts Valley more difficult. _X_ AGREE __ PARTIALLY DISAGREE __ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree):
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
AGREE __ PARTIALLY DISAGREE __ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): Honoring Commitments to the Public Due by September 5, 2023 Page 5 of 11
F8.
R9
The City of Scotts Valley should verify that their commitment to redesign their website to afford transparency, accessibility, and ease of use to all stakeholders has been completed by October 31, 2023. (F8) _X_ HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED – summarize what has been done HAS NOT YET BEEN IMPLEMENTED BUT WILL BE IN THE FUTURE – __ summarize what will be done and the timeframe REQUIRES FURTHER ANALYSIS – explain the scope and timeframe __ (not to exceed six months) __ WILL NOT BE IMPLEMENTED – explain why
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
. The City of Scotts Valley should verify that their commitment to redesign their website to afford transparency, accessibility, and ease of use to all stakeholders has been completed by October 31, 2023. (F8) _X_ HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED - summarize what has been done HAS NOT YET BEEN IMPLEMENTED BUT WILL BE IN THE FUTURE - __ summarize what will be done and the timeframe REQUIRES FURTHER ANALYSIS - explain the scope and timeframe __ (not to exceed six months) __ WILL NOT BE IMPLEMENTED - explain why Required response explanation, summary, and timeframe: The launch of the redesigned website occur...
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Scotts Valley City Council
August 16, 2023
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14 pages
• 9 responses
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9 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The 2022-2023 Grand Jury reviewed responses to five of the 2019-2020 reports and found that, in general, commitments were kept. _X_ AGREE __ PARTIALLY DISAGREE __ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree):
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
All agencies should provide their own independent responses to findings and recommendations instead of referring to the response of another agency. (F2) __ HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED – summarize what has been done HAS NOT YET BEEN IMPLEMENTED BUT WILL BE IN THE FUTURE – __ summarize what will be done and the timeframe REQUIRES FURTHER ANALYSIS – explain the scope and timeframe __ (not to exceed six months) _X_ WILL NOT BE IMPLEMENTED – explain why
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
The evident coordination of responses from agencies leaves the public without independent contributions across agencies. __ AGREE __ PARTIALLY DISAGREE _X_ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): The Scotts Valley City Council independently reviews Grand Jury reports and drafts responses to specific findings or recommendations as accurately as we can. Depending on the topic, coordination improves the response we are able to provide. In addition, the City Council...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
We continue to recommend that all organizations create and regularly update formal records of the actions they take to address Grand Jury recommendations, and to share those records with the public, in accordance with CA Penal Code Section 933(c). (F1, F2) _X_ HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED – summarize what has been done HAS NOT YET BEEN IMPLEMENTED BUT WILL BE IN THE FUTURE – __ summarize what will be done and the timeframe REQUIRES FURTHER ANALYSIS – explain the scope and timeframe __ (not to exceed six...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R5
As recommended in the 2022 “Homelessness Action Plan,” the Cities of Capitola, Scotts Valley, and Watsonville should collaborate with leaders from the County of Santa Cruz and the City of Santa Cruz to identify 20 new locations for shelters across the county. These cities should report on the status of this recommendation no later than December 31, 2023. (F6) __ HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED – summarize what has been done HAS NOT YET BEEN IMPLEMENTED BUT WILL BE IN THE FUTURE – __ summarize what will be ...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
Although the Cities of Capitola, Scotts Valley, and Watsonville agreed that there appear to be unused or underutilized parcels of land that could possibly be used for homeless services, it is not clear how this could be done. _X_ AGREE __ PARTIALLY DISAGREE __ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree):
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R6
The County of Santa Cruz and the four cities should plan to provide services for homeless persons at the sites identified in their plans, including but not limited to supportive housing, case management, and medical services. The County of Santa Cruz and the four cities should report to the Grand Jury on the status of providing homeless services at the sites identified no later than December 31, 2023. (F5, F6) __ HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED – summarize what has been done HAS NOT YET BEEN IMPLEMENTED BU...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
Staffing shortages made automating the process for updating the website of the City of Santa Cruz and redesigning the website of the City of Scotts Valley more difficult. _X_ AGREE __ PARTIALLY DISAGREE __ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree):
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R9
The City of Scotts Valley should verify that their commitment to redesign their website to afford transparency, accessibility, and ease of use to all stakeholders has been completed by October 31, 2023. (F8) _X_ HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED – summarize what has been done HAS NOT YET BEEN IMPLEMENTED BUT WILL BE IN THE FUTURE – __ summarize what will be done and the timeframe REQUIRES FURTHER ANALYSIS – explain the scope and timeframe __ (not to exceed six months) __ WILL NOT BE IMPLEMENTED – explain why
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
. By the end of 2023 the City of Scotts Valley should develop clear, measureable guidelines to ensure that local preference is given to local workers in the construction of low income housing. (F12) _X_ HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED - summarize what has been done HAS NOT YET BEEN IMPLEMENTED BUT WILL BE IN THE FUTURE - __ summarize what will be done and the timeframe REQUIRES FURTHER ANALYSIS - explain the scope and timeframe __ (not to exceed six months) __ WILL NOT BE IMPLEMENTED - explain why Required response explanation, summary, and timeframe: Note that the wording of this recommendation is a bit...
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Scotts Valley City Council
August 02, 2023
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11 pages
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