_x_ Agree __ Partially Disagree __ Disagree Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): The City

above F12 below) 2022-2023 Consolidated Final Report with Responses 279

The City of Scotts Valley claims to have significantly fewer resources to attract housing planners and builders than do the bigger municipalities of Santa Cruz, Watsonville and the County of Santa Cruz, but that does not mean the City should be exempt from the need to construct housing for local low income workers. _X_ AGREE __ PARTIALLY DISAGREE __ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): The City agrees that smaller jurisdictions have fewer resources to attract affordable housing developers. Scotts Valley has never claimed to be exempt from the need for housing and continues to be committed to encouraging the construction of housing for local low income workers. However, the City does not construct housing nor can the City compel private property owners to develop properties. (Please see responses to

While all local municipalities have voiced support for prioritizing housing for local workers, only some of them have clear local preference guidelines that give some priority to local workers. Without clear guidelines and incentives, new housing is more likely to be purchased by those who do not live and work here. _X_ AGREE __ PARTIALLY DISAGREE __ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): The City agrees that clear local preference guidelines that give priority to local workers is important and thus has a preference system to ensure residents and workers are prioritized. Applicants are prioritized in the order listed below: 1. Live and work in Scotts Valley: A household which includes at least one adult whose primary work location is within the city limits of the City of Scotts Valley and they have been working in Scotts Valley for a minimum of six (6) months, and the household has resided in the City of Scotts Valley for a minimum of six (6) months prior to the date of application to purchase the unit. 2. Live in Scotts Valley: A household which has resided within the city limits of the City of Scotts Valley for a minimum of six (6) months prior to the date of application to purchase the unit. 3. Work in Scotts Valley: A household which includes at least one (1) adult who has worked within the city limits of the City of Scotts Valley for a minimum of one (1) year prior to the application to purchase the unit and at least one (1) adult shall be working in Scotts Valley at the time of occupancy of the unit. 4. Live and work in Santa Cruz County: A household which contains at least one (1) adult who works within the County of Santa Cruz and the household has resided in the County of Santa Cruz for a minimum of one (1) year prior to the date of application to purchase the unit. 5. Live in Santa Cruz County: A household which has resided in the County of Santa Cruz for a minimum of six (6) months prior to the date of application to purchase the unit. 6. Work in Santa Cruz County: A household which includes at least one (1) adult has worked in the County of Santa Cruz for a minimum of one (1) year prior to the date of application to rent the unit and at least one (1) adult shall be working in the county of Santa Cruz at the time of occupancy of the unit. 7. All Others: A household which does not meet any of the above listed Preference Criteria. Historically most affordable housing units are purchased or rented by persons in the top 3 ranking categories. Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury

All municipalities are trying to identify and facilitate the building of housing projects, but most of that is done independently of the other municipalities or with outside partners. Since workforce housing and transportation gridlock is a county-wide problem, all county municipalities need to work more closely together and with property owners to develop housing solutions. __ AGREE _X_ PARTIALLY DISAGREE __ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): Representatives from the different jurisdictions regularly learn from one another and collaborate on the best ways to grow across the region, particularly when it comes to planning for and requiring increased densities in areas close to transit and other daily needs. Individual projects are typically best handled by the jurisdiction in which they are located. Planning Directors throughout the County also meet at least five times per year to collaborate on housing and other related issues. The Planning Department staff from countywide jurisdictions also collaborate through AMBAG meetings, trainings, discussions of state legislation, joint presentations, and various other communication streams. 2022-2023 Consolidated Final Report with Responses 281