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

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 Required response explanation, summary, and timeframe: There are topics that it may be appropriate for the City to refer to other agencies where another agency has responsibility regarding the topic. 2022-2023 Consolidated Final Report with Responses 411

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 months) __ WILL NOT BE IMPLEMENTED – explain why Required response explanation, summary, and timeframe: The actions the City takes are already public records. The City’s responses are provided to the public within the timelines as required by the cited Penal Code. Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury

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 done and the timeframe REQUIRES FURTHER ANALYSIS – explain the scope and timeframe __ (not to exceed six months) _X_ WILL NOT BE IMPLEMENTED – explain why Required response explanation, summary, and timeframe: The 2022 Homeless Action Plan is not a Scotts Valley adopted plan, however the City is willing to collaborate and assist where possible. 2022-2023 Consolidated Final Report with Responses 413

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 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 Required response explanation, summary, and timeframe: The City of Scotts Valley does not have a homeless services plan. However, the City’s draft housing element includes a variety of action to address the needs of persons experiencing homelessness, or at risk for homelessness in Program H-3.9 Emergency Shelters. These programs are proposed to be implemented by January 2026. Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury

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 Required response explanation, summary, and timeframe: The launch of the redesigned website occurred on March 14, 2023. This redesign modernized the website layout and reorganized the homepage for transparency, accessibility, and ease of use for all stakeholders. Additionally, on May 17, 2023, a new agenda management platform was added to the website which offers significant improvements to the online processes of streamlining the meetings, agenda management, agenda publication and recording minutes. The new platform ensures transparency for residents and other stakeholders and ensures that all documents are ADA accessible.