Scotts Valley City Council
December 20, 2023

AGENDA
Meeting of the
Scotts Valley City Council
In-Person and Remote Access
Date: December 20, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM

CONTACT

INFORMATION

MEETING LOCATION POSTING
City of Scotts Valley
1 Civic Center Drive
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 440-5600
City Council Chambers
1 Civic Center Drive
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
OR
Zoom Video Conference
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83295730901
Agenda posted on 12-15-
2023 at City Hall, SV
Senior Center, SV Public
Works Building, and on the
Internet
at: www.scottsvalley.gov

ELECTED OFFICIALS CITY STAFF MEMBERS
Jack Dilles, Mayor
Randy Johnson, Vice Mayor
Donna Lind, Council Member
Derek Timm, Council Member
Allan Timms, Council Member
Mali LaGoe, City Manager
Kirsten Powell, City Attorney
Steve Walpole, Chief of Police
Chris Lamm, Public Works Director
Jayson Rutherford, Police Captain
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
Lauren Lambert, Deputy City Clerk

MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA PACKET MATERIALS
Notice regarding City Council Meetings:

The City Council meets regularly on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 1 Civic Center Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066, and via Zoom Webinar remote access.

Agenda and Agenda Packet Materials:

The City Council agenda and the complete agenda packet are available for review by 5:00 PM the Friday before the Wednesday meeting on the Internet at the City’s website:
www.scottsvalley.gov and in the lobby of City Hall at 1 Civic Center Drive, Scotts Valley, CA.

Pursuant to Government Code §54957.5, materials related to an agenda item, submitted after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection in the lobby of City Hall during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, 8am-12 pm and 1-5 pm. In accordance with AB 1344, such documents will be posted on the City’s website at www.scottsvalley.gov.

Public Participation:

The meeting will be available on Zoom and livestreamed to the City of Scotts Valley’s

City Council Meeting Agenda Page 2
Date: December 20, 2023
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNTBScelB4wTfidYHrocWA For those wishing to participate via Zoom you can join the following ways:

Zoom Webinar meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83295730901 Or dial one of these numbers: (669) 900-9128 or (669) 444-9171 Webinar ID: 832 9573 0901
Whether attendance is in-person or remote, you will be given opportunities to provide public comment at the appropriate times throughout the meeting. The time limit is up to 3 minutes for an individual, or 5 minutes for someone who is representing a group of three or more, at the discretion of the Mayor. Please note that this is not a question-and-answer time, but simply a time to provide comments to the Council. At the appropriate times during the meeting for public comment, on items not on the agenda, and on specific agenda items, the Mayor will announce that public comment will be accepted.

How to comment via in-person attendance:

Please proceed to the public comment podium when the Mayor opens the item for public comment.

How to comment via Zoom Webinar:

Use the webinar attendee option to “raise hand” when the Mayor opens the item for public comment. The Clerk will unmute you when it is your turn. If you have joined via Zoom phone call, dial *9 or your phone to “raise your hand”, and the Clerk will unmute you when it is your turn.

CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and MOMENT OF SILENCE

ROLL CALL

SPECIAL SET MATTER

1. Nomination of Mayor

2. Nomination of Vice Mayor

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council members are appointed to committees which are either City committees or committees dealing with other jurisdictions. This portion of the agenda allows the committee member to present oral or written reports to the Council regarding their committee assignments. It also allows the Council to make comments and give the committee member direction, as required.

CITY MANAGER REPORT

City Council Meeting Agenda Page 3
Date: December 20, 2023

PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
This is the opportunity for individuals attending in person to make oral comments to the Council on any items within the purview of the Council, which are NOT part of the Agenda. No action on the item may be taken, but the Council may request the matter be placed on a future agenda. Written public comment may be emailed to the City Clerk by 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting at [email protected].

ALTERATIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA
Council can remove or add items to the Consent Agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda is comprised of items which are intended to be non-controversial and are approved without discussion. Persons wishing to speak on any item may request the item be moved to the Regular Agenda by raising their hand to be recognized by the Mayor. An item will only be moved from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda if a City Council Member requests it to be moved and a majority of the Council agrees.

1. Approve City Council minutes of 12-06-2023

2. Approve check registers dated 11-28-2023 through 12-07-2023 and 12-8- 2023 through 12-14-23

3. Approve Resolution Accepting the FY 2022-23 Annual and 5-Year AB 1600 Development Impact Fee Report

4. Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Act for Fiscal Year 2022- 23 - CFD 97-1

5. Appointment to Parks and Recreation Commission

PUBLIC HEARING

1. Adoption of the Housing Element of the City of Scotts Valley 2023-2031 Housing Element

ALTERATIONS TO REGULAR AGENDA
Council can remove or add items to the Regular Agenda.

REGULAR AGENDA
Persons wishing to speak on any item may do so by raising their hand to be recognized by the Mayor.

City Council Meeting Agenda Page 4
Date: December 20, 2023

1. Future Council Agenda Items

CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION

CLOSED SESSION SUBJECT(S)

1. Conference with legal counsel regarding liability claim Legal Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9
Name of Case : Dudrick Claim
Staff Present: City Manager, City Attorney

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

REPORT ON ACTION TAKE DURING CLOSED SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

ADA NOTICE
The City of Scotts Valley does not discriminate against persons with disabilities. The City Council Chambers is an accessible facility. If you wish to attend a City Council meeting and require assistance such as sign language, a translator, or other special assistance or devices in order to attend and participate at the meeting, please call the City Clerk's office at (831) 440-5600 five to seven days in advance of the meeting to make arrangements for assistance. If you require the agenda of a City Council meeting be available in an alternative format consistent with a specific disability, please call the City Clerk’s Office. The California State Relay Service (TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice: English 1-800-735-2929, Spanish 1-800-855-3000; or, Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO:

English 1-800-735-2922, Spanish 1-800-855-3000), provides Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf and Disabled and will provide a link between the TDD caller and users of telephone equipment.

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Date: December 20, 2023

PROCEDURAL INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC

THE FOLLOWING IS THE PROCEDURE COUNCIL SHOULD TAKE IN
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION:

1. Move the Resolution number for approval.

2. Second the motion.

3. Vote by body, a roll call vote is not required.

THE FOLLOWING IS THE PROCEDURE COUNCIL SHOULD TAKE IN
INTRODUCTION/ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE:

1. Move the Ordinance number for introduction (or adoption).

2. Move the Ordinance be introduced by title only and waive the reading of the text.

3. Read the Ordinance title.

4. Second the motion.

5. Vote by body, a roll call vote is not required.

THE FOLLOWING IS THE PROCEDURE COUNCIL SHOULD TAKE IN
PUBLIC COMMENT/PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Unless otherwise determined by the presiding officer of the meeting:

1. Three minutes allowed per individual to speak.

2. Five minutes allowed per individual representing a group of three or more. ❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖
The City of Scotts Valley does not discriminate against persons with disabilities. The City Council Chambers is an accessible facility. If you wish to attend a City Council meeting and require assistance such as sign language, a translator, or other special assistance or devices in order to attend and participate at the meeting, please call the City Clerk's office at (831) 440-5602 five to seven days in advance of the meeting to make arrangements for assistance. If you require the agenda of a City Council meeting be available in an alternative format consistent with a specific disability, please call the City Clerk’s Office. The California State Relay Service (TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice: English 1-800-735-2929, Spanish 1-800-855-3000; Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO: English 1- 800-735-2922, Spanish 1-800-855-3000; or, from or to Speech-to-Speech, English & Spanish 1- 800-854-7787), provides Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf and Disabled and will provide a link between the TDD caller and users of telephone equipment.

CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and MOMENT OF SILENCE

ROLL CALL
CITY STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:

Mali LaGoe, City Manager
Kirsten Powell, City Attorney
Stephanie Hill, Administrative Services Director
Bret Swain, Public Works Director
Scott Garner, Police Captain
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk

ELECTED OFFICIALS
PRESENT:

Jack Dilles, Mayor
Randy Johnson, Vice Mayor
Donna Lind, Council Member
Derek Timm, Council Member
Allan Timms, Council Member

SPECIAL SET MATTER

MINUTES
Meeting of the
Scotts Valley City Council
Date: December 6, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM

CONTACT

INFORMATION

MEETING LOCATION POSTING
City of Scotts Valley City Council Chambers The agenda was posted 1 Civic Center Drive 1 Civic Center Drive on 12-01-2023 at City Scotts Valley, CA Scotts Valley, CA 95066 Hall, SV Senior Center, 95066 OR SV Public Works
(831) 440-5600 Zoom Video Conference Building, and on the https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83295730901 Internet
at www.scottsvalley.gov.

The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:01 PM.

1. Mayor's Proclamation honoring Chuck Fetter for his community contributions Mayor Dilles presented a proclamation to honor Chuck Fetter for his many community contributions over the past 28 years. Mr. Fetter also said a few words.

City Council Meeting Minutes
Date: December 6, 2023

CITY MANAGER REPORT
CM Lind attended a Criminal Justice ad hoc committee meeting where they reviewed the annual report on behavioral health services. This report will be coming to the Criminal Justice Board on 12/14.

CM Lind thanked everyone who attended the tree lighting festival on 12/2. She recognized and thanked the following sponsors: Garrison Plumbing, Council Member Timm, the Exchange Club, the Police Department, the Fire Department, the City, Business with Pleasure, Erik's Deli, Lightspeed Martial Arts, Paul Buroughs, Valley Churches United, Scout Troop BSA 614, Cruise Coffee, the Rotary Club, the Moose Lodge, Bobby Ward, Ray Goerske, Otis Cohen, and Vineyard Church. The Council Members added a huge thank you to Council Member Lind for her exceptional work on the event.

CM Timm participated in the Visit Santa Cruz meeting, and they received an update on the hotels. The hotel bookings are back to pre-pandemic levels and the year ahead is looking favorable. He also noted that Visit Santa Cruz is searching for a new location for its office.

Mayor Dilles attended a meeting of the City Selection Committee, which consists of Mayors from across the county for the purpose of approving appointments under state law. The Mayor of Capitola was appointed as a representative to the Countywide Remote Access Network Committee.

Mayor Dilles, along with all other Council Members coordinated and attended the Civic Appreciation Lunch for the City's Commissioners, Board Members, and Committee Members.

Mayor Dilles attended the Employee Appreciation Lunch for the City's staff members.

Leadership Santa Cruz (Cohort 37): City Manager LaGoe attended the Leadership Santa Cruz Meeting last Friday where the topic was small business and tourism. Visit Santa Cruz provided an update on tourism, and they heard from several small businesses and the organizations that support small businesses.

Special Planning Commission Meeting: There will be a special meeting of the Planning Commission tomorrow evening, 12/7, regarding the Housing Element.

Development Impact Fee Report (DIF): The DIF is posted on the website and available for public viewing. This report will come to the City Council on 12/20.

Administrative Services Department: The department has been working with the auditors on the 2022/2023 audit and the expected completion in January 2024.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

City Council Meeting Minutes
Date: December 6, 2023

PUBLIC COMMENT TIME

ALTERATIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA
Public Works Updates: The permanent road repairs for the Green Hills Road mudslide from last winter will begin next week, with Granite Rock under contract to complete this work. The Bean Creek slide has been stabilized in preparation for the winter weather. The final design for the permanent repairs will be completed soon.

Social Media: Please follow the City on social media for updates on road closures, road construction, and more.

Town Center Project: City Manager LaGoe met with the Town Center architects and the Town Center planning consultants today. The next step will be to set up interviews with individual Council Members and the property owners in the Town Center area to receive input on the proposed design ideas.

Police Department Foot Patrols: The Police Department is increasing the foot patrols in the shopping areas of the City for the holiday shopping season.

New Public Works Director: City Manager LaGoe introduced the City's new Public Works Director, Bret Swain, to the Council and to the Community.

Public comment was received from Megan Carroll, the Volunteer Coordinator for the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. Ms. Caroll indicted that the shelter is facing an urgent crisis that is being blamed on animal overpopulation, but she feels the reason is internal disarray and lack of oversight. She noted that the shelter is understaffed and there is a lack of resources and management issue. She feels this impacts residents because it effects the level of service they are able to provide. She requested that people check in with their representative who sits on the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) board.

Public comment was received from David Alreck, a resident of Scotts Valley. Mr.

Alreck thanked the Council for all the recognition given through the various proclamations, and he thanked the staff for the response to his records request regarding an accounting of the Lennar funds. He feels that there should be some type of criteria in place for using the Lennar funds, and he feels that some of the funds should be earmarked for historical purposes. Mr. Alreck placed some articles regarding Polo Ranch on the back table for the Council Members to read.

M/S: Lind/Timms
To approve the Consent Agenda with no alterations.

Carried 5/0 (AYES: Dilles, Johnson, Lind, Timm, Timms)

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Date: December 6, 2023

CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION

REGULAR AGENDA

CLOSED SESSION SUBJECT(S)

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

REPORT ON ACTION TAKE DURING CLOSED SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

1. Approve City Council minutes of 11-15-2023 and Special Meeting minutes of 11-29-2023

2. Approve check register dated 11-10-2023 through 11-27-2023

3. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 170.1 amending Municipal Code Section 02.19.020 regarding the Arts Commission

4. Approve a resolution to give authority to add one Police Officer Trainee

1. Future Council Agenda Items
None.

The Council adjourned to closed session at 6:27 PM to discuss the matter below.

1. Conference with legal counsel regarding liability claim Legal Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9
Name of Case : Nordgreen Claim
Staff Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Police Captain The Council reconvened to open session at 6:39 PM.

City Attorney Powell reported that the Council voted unanimously to deny the claim based on untimeliness and to deny the request to file a late claim.

The meeting adjourned at 6:40 PM.

CONSENT AGENDA

City Council Meeting Minutes
Date: December 6, 2023

Attest:

Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
Approved:

Jack Dilles, Mayor

apadatecr2 City of Scotts Valley along 12/07/2023 11:58 Page 1 A/P Check Register Checks from 11/28/2023 to 12/07/2023
Check Check Vendor Name Net Check Check CheckNumber Date Amount Status Type Cash Account: 999-10100-000-000-000000
130613 11/30/23 A SIGN ASAP 212.50 O Regular
130614 11/30/23 AARON ROBERTS 90.00 O Regular130615 11/30/23 ADOBE ANIMAL HOSPITAL SOQUEL 239.87 O Regular130616 11/30/23 ALHAMBRA 409.07 O Regular130617 11/30/23 AT&T MOBILITY 1,226.18 O Regular130618 11/30/23 BATTERIES + BULBS #314 433.83 O Regular130619 11/30/23 BRIAN OGLE-YOUMANS 282.40 O Regular130620 11/30/23 COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ 910.00 O Regular130621 11/30/23 DEPT OF JUSTICE 132.00 O Regular130622 11/30/23 DREW DENTAL CORP 154.50 O Regular130623 11/30/23 DUNCAN AUTO TECH 806.37 O Regular130624 11/30/23 ERNIES AUTO CENTER 16.16 O Regular 130625 11/30/23 JESSE PIDCOCK 180.00 O Regular130626 11/30/23 JOHN A STEVENS DDS 89.50 O Regular130627 11/30/23 KEVIN C. MCWILLIAMS DDS 123.40 O Regular 130628 11/30/23 King, Kevin 1,080.00 O Regular130629 11/30/23 LC ACTION POLICE SUPPLY 387.51 O Regular130630 11/30/23 MAR-KEN INTERNATIONAL POLICE 260.00 O Regular130631 11/30/23 MEREDITH ROBERTS 90.00 O Regular130632 11/30/23 NANNETTE BENEDICT DDS 422.00 O Regular130633 11/30/23 REGIONAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES 1,195.50 O Regular130634 11/30/23 SAN JOSE BMW VESPA 822.69 O Regular130635 11/30/23 SANTA CRUZ CHILDRENS DENTAL 220.80 O Regular130636 11/30/23 SANTA CRUZ LIVE SCAN, INC. 90.00 O Regular130637 11/30/23 SETH REDER DDS 192.80 O Regular130638 11/30/23 SJON TOL 64.00 O Regular130639 11/30/23 STEVE KUEHL 150.00 O Regular130640 11/30/23 SUMMIT UNIFORMS 491.09 O Regular130641 11/30/23 TIRECHOICE AUTO SERVICE CENTER 202.34 O Regular130642 11/30/23 TYLER HEBARD 465.60 O Regular130643 11/30/23 WAGE WORKS 135.00 O Regular130644 11/30/23 Welsh, Derek 1,080.00 O Regular130645 11/30/23 WEX BANK 7,424.24 O Regular130646 12/07/23 A & S METALS 100.00 O Regular130647 12/07/23 A SIGN ASAP 119.33 O Regular130648 12/07/23 A-1 FENCE, INC. 20,750.00 O Regular130649 12/07/23 ACC BUSINESS 1,835.84 O Regular130650 12/07/23 ACCENT CLEAN & SWEEP INC 2,739.00 O Regular130651 12/07/23 ACCO ENGINEERED SYSTEMS 974.91 O Regular130652 12/07/23 ACE PORTABLE SERVICES 1,500.48 O Regular130653 12/07/23 AFLAC-FLEX ONE 639.54 O Regular130654 12/07/23 ALHAMBRA 406.77 O Regular130655 12/07/23 ALVAREZ IND INC CLEAN BLDG 256.00 O Regular130656 12/07/23 AMANDA ARMSTRONG 68.71 O Regular

apadatecr2 City of Scotts Valley along 12/07/2023 11:58 Page 2 A/P Check Register Checks from 11/28/2023 to 12/07/2023
Check Check Vendor Name Net Check Check CheckNumber Date Amount Status Type130657 12/07/23 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 2,091.15 O Regular130658 12/07/23 ASSOCIATED SERVICES CO. 204.23 O Regular130659 12/07/23 AT&T 1,379.96 O Regular130660 12/07/23 AT&T 308.73 O Regular130661 12/07/23 BATTERIES + BULBS #314 40.72 O Regular130662 12/07/23 BAY TREE, LLC 3,620.38 O Regular130663 12/07/23 BRINKS AWARDS & SIGNS 54.62 O Regular 130664 12/07/23 BRYCE HR CONSULTING, INC. 17,100.00 O Regular130665 12/07/23 BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE 19.76 O Regular130666 12/07/23 CAL-WEST 1,326.92 O Regular130667 12/07/23 COMCAST 664.30 O Regular130668 12/07/23 COMMUNITY TREE SERVICE, INC. 8,150.00 O Regular130669 12/07/23 CORIE L. ASCANI, PSY.D. 225.00 O Regular130670 12/07/23 COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ 41.00 O Regular130671 12/07/23 CSG CONSULTANTS, INC 18,424.00 O Regular130672 12/07/23 DEPT OF JUSTICE 96.00 O Regular130673 12/07/23 DUNCAN AUTO TECH 76.75 O Regular130674 12/07/23 FEDERAL EXPRESS 118.63 O Regular130675 12/07/23 INTERSTATE SALES 684.61 O Regular130676 12/07/23 K & D LANDSCAPING, INC. 75,903.00 O Regular130677 12/07/23 KADIJAH MEANS 1,000.00 O Regular130678 12/07/23 KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES INC 49,556.85 O Regular130679 12/07/23 KINGS PAINT & PAPER 125.67 O Regular 130680 12/07/23 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE 10,937.00 O Regular130681 12/07/23 METRO MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS 3,775.55 O Regular130682 12/07/23 MID VALLEY SUPPLY 1,932.50 O Regular130683 12/07/23 MIRACLE PLAYSYSTEMS, INC 133,707.67 O Regular130684 12/07/23 MONTEREY BAY ANALYTICAL SVCS 140.00 O Regular130685 12/07/23 NAPA AUTO PARTS 68.03 O Regular130686 12/07/23 OLIN CORPORATION AS SOLE 5,121.04 O Regular130687 12/07/23 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 48,038.71 O Regular130688 12/07/23 PASCALE DROZEK 1,000.00 O Regular130689 12/07/23 PHILLIP D NEUMAN 35,713.55 O Regular130690 12/07/23 PHOENIX GROUP 706.95 O Regular130691 12/07/23 PRIORITY 1 PUBLIC SAFETY 11,540.40 O Regular130692 12/07/23 PRODESSE PROPERTY GROUP 2,642.64 O Regular130693 12/07/23 RALEY S 58.00 O Regular
130694 12/07/23 RANDALL KRUSEE 306.64 O Regular130695 12/07/23 ROD MARKELL 1,974.00 O Regular130696 12/07/23 S.V. WATER DISTRICT - BULK 100.19 O Regular130697 12/07/23 SAN LORENZO VALLEY WATER DISTR 45.01 O Regular130698 12/07/23 SANTA CRUZ CO ENVIRONMENTAL 315.00 O Regular130699 12/07/23 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY 20,564.00 O Regular130700 12/07/23 SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL 134.40 O Regular130701 12/07/23 SCARBOROUGH LUMBER 1,564.38 O Regular

apadatecr2 City of Scotts Valley along 12/07/2023 11:58 Page 3 A/P Check Register Checks from 11/28/2023 to 12/07/2023
Check Check Vendor Name Net Check Check CheckNumber Date Amount Status Type130702 12/07/23 SCOTTS VALLEY HOTEL LP 107,552.29 O Regular130703 12/07/23 SOIL CONTROL LAB 204.00 O Regular130704 12/07/23 STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL 10,602.00 O Regular130705 12/07/23 STEPHANIE HILL 60.31 O Regular130706 12/07/23 SUMMIT UNIFORMS 1,735.78 O Regular130707 12/07/23 SYCAL ENGINEERING INC 5,271.29 O Regular130708 12/07/23 TORO PETROLEUM CORP 4,657.22 O Regular130709 12/07/23 TUBULAR FLOW, INC 1,295.25 O Regular130710 12/07/23 UNITED RENTALS 1,261.90 O Regular130711 12/07/23 URETSKY SECURITY 2,700.22 O Regular130712 12/07/23 USA BLUE BOOK 845.31 O Regular130713 12/07/23 VERIZON WIRELESS 177.97 O Regular130714 12/07/23 WAGE WORKS 125.00 O Regular130715 12/07/23 WATSONVILLE DIESEL 4,076.65 O Regularapadatecr2 City of Scotts Valley along 12/07/2023 11:58 Page 3 A/P Check Register Checks from 11/28/2023 to 12/07/2023
103 Checks total: 651,633.06
0 ACH total:0 EFTPS total:0 Wire transfer total:0 Payment Manager total:
103 GRAND TOTALS 651,633.06

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Check Check Vendor Name Net Check Check CheckNumber Date Amount Status Type Cash Account: 999-10100-000-000-000000
130716 12/14/23 A SIGN ASAP 487.12 O Regular
130717 12/14/23 ALLIANT 520.00 O Regular130718 12/14/23 ALVAREZ IND INC CLEAN BLDG 256.00 O Regular130719 12/14/23 AT&T 8.82 O Regular130720 12/14/23 AT&T 3,342.44 O Regular130721 12/14/23 BAKER TILLY US, LLP 1,190.00 O Regular130722 12/14/23 BATTERIES + BULBS #314 256.22 O Regular130723 12/14/23 BOWMAN & WILLIAMS 5,397.50 O Regular130724 12/14/23 BRYCE HR CONSULTING, INC. 2,375.00 O Regular130725 12/14/23 BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE 1,915.74 O Regular130726 12/14/23 CA DEPT OF TAX & FEE ADMIN 570.85 O Regular130727 12/14/23 CAL-WEST 1,015.00 O Regular130728 12/14/23 CALIFORNIA BUILDING 169.00 O Regular130729 12/14/23 CALIFORNIA COAST UNIFORM CO 464.29 O Regular130730 12/14/23 CENTRAL HOME SUPPLY 21.38 O Regular130731 12/14/23 COMCAST 323.27 O Regular130732 12/14/23 CRYSTAL SPRINGS WATER CO 132.00 O Regular130733 12/14/23 CSG CONSULTANTS, INC 10,000.00 O Regular130734 12/14/23 DEPT OF CONSERVATION 738.02 O Regular130735 12/14/23 ENTENMANN-ROVIN CO 228.94 O Regular130736 12/14/23 FEDERAL EXPRESS 29.96 O Regular130737 12/14/23 HACH COMPANY 415.96 O Regular 130738 12/14/23 Jon Wilcox 250.00 O Regular130739 12/14/23 LINCOLN FINANCIAL GROUP 1,675.64 O Regular130740 12/14/23 MAR-KEN INTERNATIONAL POLICE 260.00 O Regular130741 12/14/23 MID VALLEY SUPPLY 1,746.32 O Regular130742 12/14/23 MONTEREY REGIONAL 5,912.34 O Regular130743 12/14/23 NATIONAL COMTEL NETWORK INC. 17.51 O Regular130744 12/14/23 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 410.93 O Regular130745 12/14/23 PHILLIP D NEUMAN 15,598.64 O Regular130746 12/14/23 PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL 527.84 O Regular130747 12/14/23 RANDALL KRUSEE 137.94 O Regular130748 12/14/23 ROBERT N MATIASEVICH,JR 756.00 O Regular130749 12/14/23 ROBERT WILLIAM PAYNE JR. 560.00 O Regular130750 12/14/23 S.V. WATER DISTRICT - BULK 130.49 O Regular130751 12/14/23 SANTA CRUZ CHILDRENS DENTAL 678.50 O Regular130752 12/14/23 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CONFERENCE 26,571.60 O Regular130753 12/14/23 SCOTTS VALLEY HOTEL LP 22,915.22 O Regular130754 12/14/23 STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL 16,807.00 O Regular130755 12/14/23 STERICYCLE INC 240.53 O Regular130756 12/14/23 STERLING WATER TECHNOLOGIES 2,880.00 O Regular130757 12/14/23 SUMMIT UNIFORMS 369.68 O Regular130758 12/14/23 SYCAL ENGINEERING INC 30,351.31 O Regular130759 12/14/23 TIRECHOICE AUTO SERVICE CENTER 200.14 O Regular

apadatecr2 City of Scotts Valley along 12/15/2023 08:51 Page 2 A/P Check Register Checks from 12/08/2023 to 12/14/2023
Check Check Vendor Name Net Check Check CheckNumber Date Amount Status Type130760 12/14/23 TORO PETROLEUM CORP 9,506.50 O Regular130761 12/14/23 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE 1,263.15 O Regular130762 12/14/23 VISION SERVICE PLAN 1,316.70 O Regular130763 12/14/23 WAGE WORKS 11.69 O Regular130764 12/14/23 WATSONVILLE DIESEL 400.00 O Regular130765 12/14/23 WILLIAM C. KEMPF, ARCHITECT 11,846.63 O Regularapadatecr2 City of Scotts Valley along 12/15/2023 08:51 Page 2 A/P Check Register Checks from 12/08/2023 to 12/14/2023
50 Checks total: 183,199.81
0 ACH total:0 EFTPS total:0 Wire transfer total:0 Payment Manager total:
50 GRAND TOTALS 183,199.81

AGENDA ITEM 3.

DATE: 12/20/2023
City of Scotts Valley

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: 12/20/2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Stephanie Hill, Administrative Services Director
APPROVED: Mali LaGoe, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approve Resolution Accepting the FY 2022-23 Annual and 5-Year AB 1600 Development Impact Fee Report

SUMMARY OF ISSUE
Under the California Mitigation Fee Act (AB 1600), cities and counties have authority to implement development impact fees (DIF). The authority allows the City of Scotts Valley to collect funds for new development projects to cover public infrastructure, facilities, improvements, service, and community amenity costs related to the new development’s proportionate share on those facilities.

Ordinance 143 and a report prepared by the Management Services Institute (April 1990) established seven development impact mitigation fees on all development within the City. This ordinance and report continue to demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it is charged. The identified funds are storm drainage facilities, streets and thoroughfares, parks and recreation facilities, wastewater facilities, general facilities and equipment, law enforcement facilities and equipment, and the library facility.

Under AB1600, Government Code Section 66006 requires the City to produce an annual report on the status of each DIF, listing the following:

1. A brief description of the type of fee in the account/fund

2. The amount of the fee

3. Beginning and ending balance of the account/fund

4. Amount of fees collected and interest earned

5. Identification of each public improvement for which fees were spent

6. An approximate date by which construction of public improvements will commence if the City has determined that sufficient funds have been collected to complete the financing on an incomplete public improvement

7. Amount of refunds or re-allocations of development impact fees made pursuant to Government Code 66001
Section 66001(d) of the Government Code Section requires certain findings stated below to be made every five years after the first deposit of the fees.

1. Identify the purpose to which the fee is to be put.

2. Demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it is charged.

3. Identify all sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete financing in incomplete improvements.

4. Designate the approximate dates on which the funding is expected to be deposited into the appropriate account or fund.

These reports were made public on the City’s website on December 5, 2023, meeting the 15 day public posting requirements.

FISCAL IMPACT
The attached reports show that the ending fund balances for development impact fees total $3,961,628 on June 30, 2023, allocated as follows:

Development Impact Fee Ending Fund Balance at 06/30/2023 Storm Drainage Facilities $ 94,115
Streets and Thoroughfares $ 1,009,825
Parks and Recreation Facilities $ 1,625,680
Wastewater Facilities $ 278,957
General Facilities and Equipment $ 125,812
Law Enforcement Facilities and Equip $ 398,218
Library Facility $ 429,021
Total $ 3,961,628

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 1198.75, accepting the FY 2022- 2023 Annual and 5-Year AB 1600 Development Impact Fee Report and making certain findings related thereto.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. FY22-23 Annual and 5-Year Impact Fee Report

2. 2023.12.20 Res1198.75.AB1600Annual_5yrReport (1)

DEVELOPMENTAL IMPACT FEE

ANNUAL AND FIVE-YEAR
REPORT
City of Scots Valley
www.scottsvalley.gov
For the Fiscal Year and Five Years Ending June 30, 2023

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Contents
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND......................................................................................................................... 2 REQUIREMENTS OF THE MITIGATION FEE ACT (AB1600)............................................................................. 3 ANNUAL REPORT........................................................................................................................................... 4 FUND 007 – STORM DRAINAGE FACILITIES FEE ........................................................................................ 4 FUND 008 – STREETS & THOROUGHFARES FEE ........................................................................................ 5 FUND 009 – PARKS & RECREATION FACILITIES FEE ................................................................................... 6 FUND 012 – WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES FEE........................................................................... 7 FUND 021 – GENERAL FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT FEE............................................................................... 8 FUND 027 – LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT FEE............................................................. 9 FUND 068 – LIBRARY FACILITIES FEE ....................................................................................................... 10 FUND SUMMARY......................................................................................................................................... 11 FIVE-YEAR REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................... 12

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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND
Development Impact Fees are fees imposed by local governments on new development projects to finance the acquisi�on, construc�on, and improvement of public facili�es and infrastructure needed to serve those projects. California state law requires local agencies to prepare a report on the status of their Development Impact Fee (DIF) program on an annual basis and make addi�onal findings every fi�h year.

This report meets the legal requirements for Fiscal Year (FY) 22-23 (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023) as well as the five-year repor�ng requirements.

The City of Scots Valley (City) first established its DIF Program on January 16, 1991, with the adop�on of Ordinance No. 143. The following impact fees were established and to be imposed on the issuance of all building permits for development within the City of Scots Valley to finance the cost of the following categories of public facili�es and improvements required by new development:

Developmental
Impact Fee
Descrip�on Fund
Storm Drainage
Facili�es
For payment of the actual or es�mated costs of construc�ng and improving the storm drain facili�es within the city, including any required acquisi�on of land.
007
Streets &
Thoroughfares
For payment of the actual or es�mated costs of the design, upgrading or improvement of the traffic network, including any required acquisi�on of land.
008
Parks & Recrea�on For payment of the actual or es�mated costs of construc�ng and improving the park and recrea�on facili�es within the city, including any required acquisi�on of land, as well as grading, irriga�on, and turfing costs associated therewith.
009
Wastewater
Treatment Facili�es
For payment of the actual or es�mated costs of construc�ng and improving the sewage treatment facili�es within the city, including any required acquisi�on of land.
012
General Facili�es &
Equipment
For payment of the actual or es�mated costs of construc�ng and improving the general municipal facili�es within the city, including any required acquisi�on of land.
021
Law Enforcement
Facili�es &
Equipment
For payment of the actual or es�mated costs of law enforcement facili�es, equipment, and training, including any required acquisi�on of land.
027
Library Facili�es For payment of the actual or es�mated costs of construc�ng and improving the library facili�es within the city, including any required acquisi�on of land.
086

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REQUIREMENTS OF THE MITIGATION FEE ACT (AB1600)
Assembly Bill (AB) 1600, commonly known as the Mi�ga�on Fee Act, was enacted by the state of California in 1987 and created Sec�on 66000 et. seq. of the Government Code and was amended by AB518 and Senate Bill (SB) 1693. AB1600 requires the city to report fee informa�on annually and every fi�h year. Within 180 days a�er the last day of each fiscal year, the City must make available the following informa�on from the prior fiscal year:

1. Brief descrip�on of the type of fee in the account or fund.

2. Amount of the fee.

3. Beginning and ending balance in the account or fund.

4. Amount of fees collected, and the interest earned during the previous year.

5. Iden�fica�on of each public improvement for which fees were expended and the amount of expenditures, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with fees.

6. An iden�fica�on of an approximate date by which the construc�on of the public improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement and the public improvement remains incomplete.

7. Descrip�on of each interfund transfer or loan made from the account, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and when each loan will be repaid and the rate of interest the account will receive on the loan.

8. Iden�fica�on of any refunds made once determined that sufficient monies have been collected to fund fee-related projects.

For the fi�h fiscal year following the first deposit into the account or fund, and every five years therea�er, the City must make the following findings with respect to any remaining funds in the fee account, regardless of whether those funds are commited or uncommited:

1. Iden�fica�on of the purpose to which the fees are to be put.

2. Demonstrate a reasonable rela�onship between the fee and the purpose for which it is charged.

3. Iden�fica�on of all sources and amounts of funding an�cipated to complete financing in incomplete improvements iden�fied as part of the City’s annual report.

4. Iden�fica�on of the approximate dates on which the funding referred to in Requirement 3 is expected to be deposited into the appropriate account or fund.

The City must make this informa�on available for public review and must present it at the next regularly scheduled public mee�ng no less than 15 days a�er this informa�on is made available to the public. This report is intended to sa�sfy the annual repor�ng requirements for FY 22-23 as well as the five-year report. The City previously completed a five-year report in FY 16-17.

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ANNUAL REPORT
The following sec�on provides informa�on necessary to meet the annual repor�ng legal requirements for each impact fee fund. This includes a brief descrip�on of the fee, the amount of the fee, the beginning and ending balances, fee revenues collected, interest earned, and the expenditures on each project including the percentage that was funded with fees. It also includes a table summary of whether sufficient funds have been iden�fied to complete future projects and the approximate date by which the construc�on of the public improvement will commence if sufficient funds have been iden�fied. Any loans are also iden�fied as well as any refunds from the account.

FUND 007 – STORM DRAINAGE FACILITIES FEE
Residential or commercial per impervious square foot
Carbonero Creek $ 0.30
West Branch $ 0.27
Camp Evers Tributary $ 0.14
Bean Creek $ 0.19
Sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete financing of incomplete improvements:

Fund Balance at 7/1/2022 $ 76,090
Impact Fees Collected $ 16,026
Other Revenue/Transfers
Interest Earned 2,052
Total Source of Funds $ 18,078
Administrative (52)
Total Expenses $ (52)
Fund Balance at 6/30/2023 $ 94,115
Anticipated Capital Projects
Project Fiscal Year Projected Cost
Storm Drain Master Plan
Update FY 2024/25 $ 100,000
This fee is established for payment of the actual or estimated costs of constructing and improving the storm drainage, including acquisition of land. It assures that each new development or expansion of use pays its fair share of the West Branch-Carbonera Creek, Carbonera Creek, Camp Evers Tributary, and Bean Creek improvements needed to accommodate the cumulative impacts related to capital costs. The fees are as follows:

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FUND 008 – STREETS & THOROUGHFARES FEE
Residential or Commercial per unit
Mountain (R-MT-5) $ 6,961.00
Rural (R-R-2.5) $ 6,961.00
Estate (R-1-40) $ 6,961.00
Low Density (R-1-20) $ 6,961.00
Single Family (R-1-10) $ 6,961.00
Two Family (R-M-6 & R-M-8) $ 4,131.00
Multiple Family (R-H) $ 4,131.00
Commercial (per sq of $ 13.84
Industrial (per sq of $ 8.25
Hotel (per room) $ 4,175.00
Sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete financing of incomplete improvements:

Fund Balance at 7/1/2022 $ 903,467
Impact Fees $ 102,677
Other Revenue/Transfers
Interest 22,595
Total Revenue $ 125,272
Mt. Hermon Road Corridor Improvements $ (15,604)
Administrative (3,310)
Total Expenses $ (18,914)
Fund Balance at 6/30/2023 $ 1,009,825
Anticipated Capital Projects
Project Fiscal Year Projected Cost
Mt. Hermon Road Corridor
Improvements FY 2023/24 $ 349,396
Active Transportation Plan
Projects Unscheduled
Under
Development
This fee is established for payment of the actual or estimated costs of the design, upgrading or improvement of the traffic network, including any required acquisition of land. It assures that each new development or expansion of use pays its fair share of streets improvements needed to accommodate the cumulative impacts related to capital costs. The fees are as follows:

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FUND 009 – PARKS & RECREATION FACILITIES FEE
Residential per unit
Mountain (R-MT-5) $ 12,363.00
Rural (R-R-2.5) $ 12,363.00
Estate (R-1-40) $ 12,363.00
Low Density (R-1-20) $ 12,363.00
Single Family Detached (R-1-10) $ 12,363.00
Single Family Attached (R-1-10) $ 9,566.00
Two Family (R-M-6 & R-M-8) $ 9,626.00
Multiple Family (R-H) $ 6,179.00
Mobile Homes and
Second Unit $ 6,426.00
Sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete financing of incomplete improvements:

Fund Balance at 7/1/2022 $ 1,445,069
Impact Fees $ 150,393
Other Revenue/Transfers
Interest 36,770
Total Revenue $ 187,163
Skypark Tennis Area $ (5,596)
Parks System Master Plan $ (70,876)
Administrative (957)
Total Expenses $ (77,428)
Fund Balance at 6/30/2023 $ 1,554,805
Anticipated Capital Projects
Project Fiscal Year Projected Cost
Parks System Master Plan FY 2023/24 $ 106,070
Hocus Pocus Park Play
Structure Equipment FY 2025/26 $ 520,000
Skypark Tennis Area
Improvements FY 2023/24 $ 50,000
Al Shugart Park - Phase 1, 3,
and 4 Construction Unscheduled
Under
Development
This fee is established for payment of the actual or estimated costs of constructing and improving the park facilities within the City, including acquisition of land. It assures that each new development or expansion of use pays its fair share of park development and acquisition needed to accommodate the cumulative impacts related to capital costs. The fees are as follows:

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FUND 012 – WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES FEE
Residential per unit
Mountain (R-MT-5) $ 7,385.00
Rural (R-R-2.5) $ 7,385.00
Estate (R-1-40) $ 7,385.00
Low Density (R-1-20) $ 7,385.00
Single Family (R-1-10) $ 7,385.00
Two Family (R-M-6 & R-M-8) $ 5,343.00
Multiple Family (R-H) $ 5,343.00
Commercial (per gallon, per day) (C-S, C-SC) $ 31.00
Industrial (per gallon, per day) (I-L, I-RD) $ 31.00
Sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete financing of incomplete improvements:

Fund Balance at 7/1/2022 $ 192,428
Impact Fees $ 126,707
Other Revenue/Transfers
Interest 14,700
Total Revenue $ 141,407
Wastewater Aeration Basin Upgrades $ (15,768)
Wastewater Treatment Plan Master Plan $ (38,518)
Administrative $ (594)
Total Expenses $ (54,879)
Fund Balance at 6/30/2023 $ 278,957
Anticipated Capital Projects
Project Fiscal Year Projected Cost
Wastewater Treatment Plan
Master Plan FY 2023/24 $ 135,973
Stormwater LID
FY 2025/26 & FY
2026/27 $ 300,000
New Technology -
Identified in WW Rate Study
FY 2026/27 & FY
2027/28 $ 5,000,000
This fee is established is established for the actual or estimated costs of constructing or improving the sewage treatment facilities within the City, including any required acquisition of land. It assures that each new development or expansion of use pays its fair share of wastewater facility improvements needed to accommodate the cumulative impacts related to capital costs. The fees are as follows:

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FUND 021 – GENERAL FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT FEE
Residential or Commercial per unit
Mountain (R-MT-5) $ 529.00
Rural (R-R-2.5) $ 529.00
Estate (R-1-40) $ 529.00
Low Density (R-1-20) $ 529.00
Single Family (R-1-10) $ 529.00
Two Family (R-M-6 & R-M-8) $ 529.00
Multiple Family (R-H) $ 529.00
Commercial (per acre) (C-S, C-SC) $ 1,395.00
Industrial (per acre) (I-L, I-RD) $ 1,349.00
Sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete financing of incomplete improvements:

Fund Balance at 7/1/2022 $ 111,313
Impact Fees $ 11,782
Other Revenue/Transfers
Interest 2,789
Total Revenue $ 14,571
Administrative (72)
Total Expenses $ (72)
Fund Balance at 6/30/2023 $ 125,812
Anticipated Capital Projects
Project Fiscal Year Projected Cost
Building Improvements Unscheduled
Under
Development
This fee is established for payment of the actual or estimated costs of constructing or improving the general municipal facilities within the City, including any required acquisition of land. It assures that each new development or expansion of use pays its fair share of the corporation yard, renovation of Civic Center, City maintenance fleet expansion, and Scotts Valley Senior Center improvements needed to accommodate the cumulative impacts related to capital costs. The fees are as follows:

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FUND 027 – LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT FEE
Residential or Commercial per unit
Mountain (R-MT-5) $ 1,221.00
Rural (R-R-2.5) $ 1,221.00
Estate (R-1-40) $ 1,221.00
Low Density (R-1-20) $ 1,221.00
Single Family (R-1-10) $ 1,221.00
Two Family (R-M-6 & R-M-8) $ 1,221.00
Multiple Family (R-H) $ 1,221.00
Commercial (per acre) (C-S, C-SC) $ 28,041.00
Industrial (per Acre) (I-L, I-RD) $ 28,041.00
Sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete financing of incomplete improvements:

Fund Balance at 7/1/2022 $ 374,722
Impact Fees $ 27,201
Other Revenue/Transfers
Interest 8,977
Total Revenue $ 36,178
Police Department Locker Room $ (12,446)
Administrative (235)
Total Expenses $ (12,681)
Fund Balance at 6/30/2023 $ 398,218
Anticipated Capital Projects
Project Fiscal Year Projected Cost
Police Station Locker Room FY 2023/24 $ 233,648
Police Station Armory FY 2024/25 $ 70,000
Universal Power Supply FY 2023/24 $ 49,975
Dispatch Center Upgrade FY 2023/24 $ 270,000
The Law Enforcement Facilities & Equipment fee was established for payment of the actual or estimated costs of law enforcement facilities, equipment, and training, including any required acquisition of land. It assures that each new development or expansion of use pays its fair share of the construction of a new police facility, equipment, and training for additional officers and dispatchers, police fleet expansion, and records management upgrade needed to accommodate the

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FUND 068 – LIBRARY FACILITIES FEE
Residential per unit
Mountain (R-MT-5) $ 1,497.00
Rural (R-R-2.5) $ 1,405.00
Estate (R-1-40) $ 1,313.00
Low Density (R-1-20) $ 1,174.00
Single Family (R-1-10) $ 1,035.00
Two Family (R-M-6 & R-M-8) $ 1,035.00
Multiple Family (R-H) $ 899.00
Sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete financing of incomplete improvements:

Fund Balance at 7/1/2022 $ 399,275
Impact Fees $ 20,402
Other Revenue/Transfers
Interest 9,594
Total Revenue $ 29,997
Library Improvements $ (247,856)
Administrative (251)
Total Expenses $ (248,106)
Fund Balance at 6/30/2023 $ 181,165
Anticipated Capital Projects
Project Fiscal Year Projected Cost
Building Improvements Unscheduled
Under
Development
This fee is established for payment of the actual or estimated costs of constructing and improving the library facilities within the City, including any required acquisition of land. It assures that each new development or expansion of use pays its fair share of a tier II library upgrade needed to accommodate the cumulative impacts related to capital costs. The fees are as follows:

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FUND SUMMARY
The following table provides an accoun�ng of each impact fee and a total impact fee account balance. The table summarizes that star�ng fund balance, the amount of fees collected, the interest earned, the total expenditures, and the fiscal year ending fund balance.

Description Storm Drainage
Streets &
Thoroughfares Parks & Recreation
Wastewater
Treatment
General Facilities &
Equipment
Law Enforcement
Facilities &
Equipment Library Facilities
Fund No. 007 008 009 012 021 027 086
Starting Balance
As of July 1, 2022 $ 76,090 $ 903,467 $ 1,445,069 $ 192,428 $ 111,313 $ 374,722 $ 399,275

REVENUES
Impact Fees $ 16,026 $ 102,677 $ 150,393 $ 126,707 $ 11,782 $ 27,201 $ 20,402 Grants $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Other Revenue $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Interest Earnings $ 2,052 $ 22,595 $ 36,770 $ 14,700 $ 2,789 $ 8,977 $ 9,594 Total Revenues $ 18,078 $ 125,272 $ 187,163 $ 141,407 $ 14,571 $ 36,178 $ 29,997

EXPENDITURES
Project Expenditures $ - $ (15,604) $ (76,471) $ (54,285) $ - $ (12,446) $ (247,856) Adminstrative Expenditures $ (52) $ (3,310) $ (957) $ (594) $ (72) $ (235) $ (251) Total Expenditures $ (52) $ (18,914) $ (77,428) $ (54,879) $ (72) $ (12,681) $ (248,106) Transfers in $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Transfers Out $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Net Transfer $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Ending Balance
As of June 30, 2023 $ 94,115 $ 1,009,825 $ 1,554,805 $ 278,957 $ 125,812 $ 398,218 $ 181,165

DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND SUMMARY

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FIVE-YEAR REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
In accordance with Government Code Sec�on 66001, this sec�on addresses the five-year requirements with respect to any remaining funds in the DIF accounts, regardless of whether those funds are commited or uncommited. The City last completed the Five-Year Report in FY 16-17. The following sec�on provides informa�on necessary to meet the legal requirements for the Five-Year report for the DIF funds.

The City’s development impact fees set forth the rela�onship between new development, the needed public facili�es and the es�mated cost of them and the fact and evidence presented established that there is a reasonable rela�onship between the need for the described public facili�es and the impacts of the types of development projects for which the fees are to be charged.

There exists a reasonable rela�onship between the fees’ use and the type of development for which the fees are charged. The fees expected to be generated by new development will not exceed the total costs of construc�ng the facili�es or por�on of the facili�es to which they are atributable and there is reasonable rela�onship between the amount of the fees and the cost of the facili�es or por�on of the facili�es atributable to the development on which the fees are imposed.

Table 1 below summarizes the fund balance for each fund as of June 30, 2023, as well as the projected revenues and es�mated costs of the future projects currently iden�fied in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan. The future project costs by fund are shown in further detail in Table 2. Improvements are triggered based on the �ming and loca�on of the development and improvements will be included in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan as they are iden�fied, and when funding becomes available.

Table 1 - DIF Fund Balances & Future Project Costs
Fund
No. Fund
Fund Balance at
06/30/2023
Projected
Revenues [1]
Future Project
Costs
007 Storm Drainage Facilities $ 94,115 $ 13,445 $ 100,000 008 Streets and Thoroughfares $ 1,009,825 $ 199,983 $ 349,396 009 Parks and Recreation Facilities $ 1,554,805 $ 274,155 $ 676,070 012 Wastewater Facilities $ 278,957 $ 10,248 $ 5,435,973 021 General Facilities and Equipment $ 125,812 $ 16,326 $ - 027 Law Enforcement Facilities and Equipment $ 398,218 $ 41,845 $ 623,623 086 Library Facility $ 181,165 $ 34,172 $ -
Total $ 3,642,897 $ 590,175 $ 7,185,062
[1] Includes an assumed 1% interest earnings on fund balance

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Table 2 - Future DIF Projects by Fund with Anticipated Construction Date Fund
No. Project Budget DIF Portion
Estimated
Construction
Date
007 Storm Drain Master Plan Update $ 100,000 100% FY 2024/25 008 Mt. Hermon Road Corridor Improvements $ 349,396 100% FY 2023/24 009 Parks System Master Plan $ 106,070 100% FY 2023/24
009 Hocus Pocus Park Play Structure Equipment $ 520,000 100% FY 2025/26 009 Skypark Tennis Area Improvements $ 50,000 50% FY 2023/24 009 Al Shugart Park - Phase 1, 3, and 4 Construction TBD TBD TBD 012 Wastewater Treatment Plan Master Plan $ 135,973 50% FY 2023/24 012 Stormwater LID $ 300,000 50% FY 2025/26
012 New Technology - Identified in WW Rate Study $ 5,000,000 TBD FY 2026/27 021 Building Improvements TBD TBD TBD
027 Police Station Locker Room $ 233,648 100% FY 2023/24 027 Police Station Armory $ 70,000 100% FY 2024/25
027 Universal Power Supply $ 49,975 100% FY 2023/24
027 Dispatch Center Upgrade $ 270,000 80% FY 2023/24
086 Building Improvements TBD TBD TBD
Total $ 7,185,062

RESOLUTION NO. 1198.75

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY ACCEPTING THE FY 2022-23 ANNUAL AND 5-YEAR AB1600 DEVELOPMENT

IMPACT FEE REPORT AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS RELATED

THERETO
WHEREAS, on January 16, 1991, the City Council of the City of Scotts Valley approved Ordinance No. 143, an Ordinance of the City of Scotts Valley Establishing Development Impact Mitigation Fees on All New Development Within the City (the “Ordinance”); and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance and a report prepared by the Management Services Institute (the “Report”) on April 1990, established seven development impact mitigation fees on all development within the City and demonstrated a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it is charged; and WHEREAS, the Report analyzed the need for new public facilities required for new development and recommended the establishment of the seven development impact mitigation fees on all development within the City; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 66006 (“AB 1600”), the City is required to prepare an annual report providing the following information about those fees:
(1) A brief description of the type of fee in the account/fund; (2) The amount of the fee;
(3) Beginning and ending balances of the account/fund;
(4) Amount of fees collected and interest earned, if applicable; (5) Identification of each public improvement for which fees were spent; (6) An approximate date by which construction of public improvements will commence if the City has determined that sufficient funds have been collected to complete the financing on an incomplete public improvement; and
(7) Amount of refunds or re-allocations of development impact fees made pursuant to Government Code 66001, if applicable.

WHEREAS, Section 66001(d) of the Government Code requires that for the fifth fiscal year following the first deposit into the account or fund, and every five years thereafter, the local agency shall make certain findings with respect to that portion of the account or fund remaining unexpended, whether committed or uncommitted; and
WHEREAS, the City has prepared its annual and 5-year report for FY 2022-2023

which includes the required information; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Scotts Valley that the FY 2022-2023 Annual and 5-Year AB 1600 Development Impact Fee Report, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby accepted and determined to comply with the requirements of AB 1600.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Scotts Valley that any unexpended funds collected pursuant to the Ordinance were collected for the purposes outlined in the Ordinance and the Report and demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the fee and purpose for which it was charged as they will be used for those projects or related projects as outlined in the Ordinance and the Report.

The above and foregoing resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Scotts Valley at a regular meeting held on the 20th day of December, 2023 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Approved:____________________________
Jack Dilles, Mayor
Attest: ___________________________
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk

AGENDA ITEM 4.

DATE: 12/20/2023
City of Scotts Valley

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: 12/20/2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Stephanie Hill, Administrative Services Director
APPROVED: Mali LaGoe, City Manager
SUBJECT: Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Act for Fiscal Year 2022-23 - CFD 97-1

SUMMARY OF ISSUE
Senate Bill 165, filed with the Secretary of State on September 19, 2000, enacted the Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Act (Act) to provide accountability measures associated with a local agency’s adoption of voter approved special taxes and certain forms of bonded indebtedness. The Act requires that, on or after January 1, 2001, any local special tax or bond measure subject to voter approval shall provide accountability measures that include:

1. A statement indicating the purpose of the special tax or bond;

2. A requirement that proceeds of the special tax or bond be applied to those specific identified purposes;

3. The creation of an account into which the proceeds shall be deposited; and

4. An annual report containing specified information concerning the use of the proceeds.

At present, the City of Scotts Valley has one Community Facilities District (CFD) that falls under the provisions of the act, CFD 97-1. Previous council actions, public hearings, and elections have formally established the aforementioned district, authorized the levy of the special tax, and authorized the issuance of a special tax bond to finance the acquisition of certain necessary public improvements. The documents associated with those actions fulfill, or provide for, satisfaction of the first three requirements referenced above. The purpose of this report is to comply with the Annual Report requirements (No. 4, above) of the Act as they pertain to the above referenced CFD.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Act report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2023.

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1. CFD 97-1 SB165

SB 165: LOCAL AGENCY SPECIAL TAX AND BOND

ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
Senate Bill 165, filed with the Secretary of State on September 19, 2000, enacted the Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Act (the “Act”). This Act requires that any local special tax or local bond measure subject to voter approval contain a statement indicating the specific purposes of the special tax, require that the proceeds of the special tax be applied to those purposes, require the creation of an account into which the proceeds shall be deposited, and require an annual report containing specified information concerning the use of the proceeds. The Act only applies to any local special tax measure or local bond measure adopted on or after January 1, 2001, in accordance with Section 50075.1 or Section 53410 of the California Government Code.

Some of the requirements of the Act are handled at the formation of the Special Tax District and others are handled through annual reports. This Section of this report intends to comply with Sections 50075.3 and 53411 of the California Government Code that states:
“The chief fiscal officer of the issuing local agency shall file a report with its governing body no later than January 1, 2002, and at least once a year thereafter. The annual report shall contain both of the following:

1. The amount of funds collected and expended.

2. The status of any project required or authorized to be funded as identified in subdivision (a) of Sections 50075.1 [and] 53410.”
The requirements of the Act apply to the Funds for the following:

City of Scotts Valley
Community Facilities District 97-1
Formation March 1, 1998
Purpose of Special Tax
The special tax provides funding for arterial and frontage improvements to Scotts Valley Drive between the Granite Creek interchange with State Highway 17 and Mount Hermon Road. Collectively, the improvements included street improvements, utility undergrounding, professional services, and land acquisition.

The projects funded by the Bonds are complete.

Collections and Expenditures
Fund Name
06/30/2022
Balance
Amount
Collected
Amount
Expended
06/30/2023
Balance
Special Tax Fund $404,265.29 $407,605.05 $376,981.08 $434,889.26 (1) Amount based on budgeted expenses. Includes cumulative debt service payments and administrative expenses after the August 2012 Bonds were issued.

AGENDA ITEM 5.

DATE: 12/20/2023
City of Scotts Valley

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: 12/20/2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk
APPROVED: Mali LaGoe, City Manager
SUBJECT: Appointment to Parks and Recreation Commission

SUMMARY OF ISSUE
As vacancies occur, or due to an election or re-election of a Council Member, members of the Council may nominate new individuals to serve on a City Commission, Committee, or Board.

All appointments must be approved by the City Council.

There is a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission due to the resignation of Martin Spierings and an application has been submitted by Kate Kelsey. Mayor Jack Dilles has nominated Ms. Kelsey to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission and upon Council approval, Ms. Kelsey will fill the vacancy.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council ratify the appointment of Kate Kelsey to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission, with an effective date of December 20, 2023.

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1. K.Kelsey PandR app 12-7-23_Redacted

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CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY
City Council Staff Report
DATE: December 20, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Taylor Bateman, Community Development Director
APPROVED: Mali LaGoe, City Manager
SUBJECT: Adoption of the City of Scotts Valley 2023-2031 Housing Element Update

SUMMARY OF ISSUE

BACKGROUND
The Housing Element is one of seven mandated elements of the City’s General Plan. It identifies the current and future housing needs of the City with proposed actions to facilitate the provision of housing to meet those needs at all income levels. Updates to the Housing Element are required by State law every eight years and reflects the State’s housing goal of "attaining decent housing and a suitable living environment for every California family," as well as incorporating the unique concerns of the community.

The current Housing Element, which was adopted by the City Council in March 2016 and certified by the State, covers the planning period from 2015 to 2022 (the 5th Cycle). The next Housing Element Update (the 6th Cycle) must be adopted by December 2023, to address the period from 2023 to 2031. For the 6th Cycle, the City of Scotts Valley was allocated a total of 1,220 housing units (also known as the City’s Regional Housing Need (RHNA)). The Housing Element update is required to identify strategies and exact parcels to accommodate the entirety of RHNA.

To put this number into perspective, the total RHNA for Scotts Valley in the current 5th Cycle is 140 housing units. The increase in this housing target is the State recognizing the underproduction of housing statewide. The Housing Element update process does not require the City to construct affordable housing units. The purpose of the process is to rather ensure adequate opportunities existing for housing development through zoning and by removing regulatory impediments to housing production. For additional information on the Housing Element update and strategies to accommodate the City’s RHNA, see the Planning Commission Staff Report in Attachment 3.

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HCD REVIEW
On July 5, 2023, the City of Scotts Valley formally submitted the Housing Element Update for HCD Review. On September 19, 2023, the City revised and resubmitted the Housing Element Update to HCD based on preliminary comments received in mid-September.

The City received formal comments from HCD on October 3, 2023. HCD comments requested additional information on the following items: housing needs, resources, constraints, housing programs, and public participation. On October 20, 2023, the City resubmitted the revised Housing Element for review to HCD.

On October 20, 2023, the City formally submitted the 2nd HCD Submittal Draft to HCD.

Previous Housing Element drafts can be found on the City’s website:
https://scottsvalley.gov/447/Housing-Element-Drafts.

The timely development and implementation of a Housing Element is essential to avoid consequences that come from failing to do so. Among these could be the inability of the City to qualify for certain state or federal funding programs for transportation, infrastructure, and housing; shortened deadlines for completing any necessary rezones associated with Housing Element Law compliance; “Builder’s Remedy” projects 1; lawsuits from third party organizations or the State; suspension of local control on building matters; and fines. In a growing effort by the State to increase accountability and enforcement of new State housing laws and to better address the housing needs of Californians, HCD increased its accountability efforts and formed the Housing Accountability Unit (HAU). The HAU is in charge of holding jurisdictions accountable for their Housing Element commitments, as well as compliance with other State housing laws. Violations of these laws may lead to consequences including revocation of housing element certification and/or referral to the California Office of the Attorney General.

PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW
On December 7, 2023, the Planning Commission reviewed the 2023-2031 Housing Element update and recommended that the City Council adopt the Housing Element update and authorize staff to submit the Housing Element to HCD for certification. 1 Government Code section 65589.5(d)(5) prevents jurisdictions without a substantially compliant Housing Element from denying residential projects that meet specific requirements even if they do not comply with the Zoning Code or General Plan. These projects must be predominantly made up of residential uses and meet the affordability threshold.

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As part of the approval process, the Planning Commission authorized staff to continue to make changes to the Housing Element. The changes have included:
• Changes to Appendix G to note additional community outreach, engagement, and comments received since October 20 submission to HCD
• Changes to Appendix E: AFFH to provide additional information on how the Candidate Sites Inventory affirmatively furthers fair housing • Changes to Appendix C: Housing Constraints to elaborate on existing mixed-user requirements in Scotts Valley
• Changes to Chapter 2: Housing Plan to provide discrete timelines for existing programs and addition to AFFH programs
To review these changes and the City’s 2023-2031 Housing Element, see Attachment 2.

For additional information on the 6th Cycle Housing Element, see Attachment 3 for the Planning Commission Staff Report.

The City anticipates receiving formal comments on the 2nd HCD Submittal Draft (dated October 2023) on December 19, 2023. If changes or additions to the Housing Element are necessary to address the formal comments, staff will present those at the City Council meeting for consideration.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) REVIEW
The Housing Element is exempt from further CEQA review per Section 15061(b)(3), given this project consists of activities covered by the “common sense exemption” that CEQA allows when a project would not cause a significant effect on the environment.

As proposed, the Housing Element would not result in any direct or indirect physical changes to the environment. The Housing Element is a policy document and does not provide entitlements to any specific land use projects. It does not make any changes to the General Plan land use map and does not modify any land use designations, allowed densities, or land use intensities currently established in the General Plan. It neither entitles, proposes, or otherwise requires the construction of new development or rehabilitation of existing development, nor does it change the rate or location of new development.

Rather, the goals, policies, and programs established by the Housing Element only facilitate the development, preservation, and rehabilitation of housing consistent with existing and planned uses, as identified in the General Plan and as mandated under State law. As such, the impacts of the proposed 6th Cycle Housing Element are also covered by the Environmental Impact Report that was certified by the City Council for the General Plan. The proposed modifications to the Housing Element do not create any impacts on the environment that were not previously evaluated as part of the General Plan.

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All future proposed housing development projects submitted to the City will be reviewed pursuant to CEQA, when required, concurrent with other permitting and regulatory requirements. Similarly, any future policy changes will be evaluated for CEQA compliance prior to adoption of any such changes.

PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENT
On December 8, 2023, public hearing notices were posted at City Hall, the Scotts Valley Senior Center, and the Scotts Valley Public Works building, consistent with State law.

Staff also sent electronic (e-mail) notifications to all individuals that requested to receive notice of any actions related to the Housing Element update. The notice was also uploaded on the City’s website and published in the Santa Cruz Sentinel.

Throughout the Housing Element development process, the City has held a number of public meetings to keep the community informed and solicit feedback. Staff have also met with various stakeholders, including property owners, community-based organizations, community members, and local developers to discuss the Housing Element update. These discussions and feedback were considered when continuing to develop the Public Review Draft and subsequent Housing Element drafts. A full discussion of Community Outreach to date can be found in Attachment 3 PC Staff Report and on the City’s Housing Element Update website: https://scottsvalley.gov/445/HousingElement-Update

CONCLUSION
The proposed Housing Element is in substantial compliance with Housing Element Law as provided in Government Code section 65580 et seq. Staff will continue to work with HCD to finalize the document and address any outstanding issues.

RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the 2023-2031 Housing Element and authorize staff to submit the Housing Element to HCD for certification.

FISCAL IMPACTS
There are no additional financial impacts anticipated as a result of this action. The cost of the Housing Element Update is included as part of the contract agreement approved by City Council on October 5, 2022.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Resolution No. 1119.35
Attachment 2 – 2023-2031 Housing Element

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Attachment 3 – PC Staff Report (dated December 7, 2023)

RESOLUTION NO. 1119.35

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
ADOPTING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO REPEAL THE 2015-2023 SCOTTS VALLEY HOUSING ELEMENT AND ADOPT THE 2023-2031
HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE PERIOD OF 2023- 2031 AND ADOPTING FINDINGS THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM

THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), IN
COMPLIANCE WITH STATE HOUSING ELEMENT LAW.

WHEREAS, the California Legislature has found that “California has a housing supply and affordability crisis of historic proportions. The consequences of failing to effectively and aggressively confront this crisis are hurting millions of Californians, robbing future generations of the chance to call California home, stifling economic opportunities for workers and businesses, worsening poverty and homelessness, and undermining the state’s environmental and climate objectives” (Gov. Code Section 65589.5.); and
WHEREAS, the Legislature has further found that “Among the consequences of those actions are discrimination against low-income and minority households, lack of housing to support employment growth, imbalance in jobs and housing, reduced mobility, urban sprawl, excessive commuting, and air quality deterioration” (Gov.

Code Section 65589.5.); and
WHEREAS, the Legislature recently adopted the Housing Crisis Act of 2019 (SB 330) which states that “[i]n 2018, California ranked 49th out of the 50 states in housing units per capita… California needs an estimated 180,000 additional homes annually to keep up with population growth, and the Governor has called for 3.5 million new homes to be built over 7 years”; and WHEREAS, the State Housing Element Law (Government Code Sections 65580, et seq.) requires that the City Council adopt a Housing Element for the eight-year period 2023-2031 to accommodate the City of Scotts Valley (City) regional housing need allocation (RHNA) of 1,220 housing units, comprised of 392 very-low income units, 257 low-income units, 154 moderate-income units, and 417 above moderate-income units; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code section 65300.9 states that with respect to the adoption and administration of general plans, “[t]he Legislature recognizes that the capacity of California cities and counties to respond to state planning laws varies due to the legal differences between cities and counties, both charter and general law, and to differences among them in physical size and characteristics, population size and density, fiscal and administrative capabilities, land use and development issues, and human needs” and further states that “the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter [is] to provide an opportunity for each city and county to coordinate its local budget planning and local planning for federal and

2 state program activities, such as community development, with the local land use planning process, recognizing that each city and county is required to establish its own appropriate balance in the context of the local situation when allocating resources to meet these purposes”; and
WHEREAS, to comply with the State Housing Element Law, Scotts Valley has prepared the 2023-2031 Housing Element, dated December 2023, and incorporated herein by reference (the Housing Element) in compliance with the State Housing Element Law and has identified sites that can accommodate housing units meeting the City’s RHNA; and
WHEREAS, as provided in Government Code Section 65350, et. seq., adoption of the Housing Element constitutes a General Plan Amendment; and WHEREAS, as provided in Government Code Sections 65352 – 65352.5 the City mailed a public notice to all California Native American tribes provided by the Native American Heritage Commission and to other entities listed; and WHEREAS, the Housing Element must be adopted to comply with State law, accommodate the RHNA, affirmatively further fair housing, and facilitate and encourage a variety of housing types for all income levels, including multifamily housing (Gov. Code Sections 65583.2 and 65583(c)); and
WHEREAS, the preparation, adoption, and implementation of the Housing Element requires a diligent effort to include all economic segments of the community; and
WHEREAS, the City has conducted community outreach starting in early 2023, including two community workshops, one public meeting, two joint study sessions before the Planning Commission and City Council, and one-on-one meetings with property owners, developers, community members, and community-based organizations; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Government Code Section 65585 (b), on May 19, 2023, the City posted the draft Housing Element and requested public comment for a 30-day review period, and on July 5, 2023, after responding to public comments and meeting with City Council and Planning Commission, the City submitted the draft Housing Element to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for its review; and
WHEREAS, on September 19, 2023, the City resubmitted an updated Draft Housing Element addressing preliminary comments from HCD after completing a seven-day public review; and
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2023, the City received a letter from HCD providing its comments and findings on the draft Housing Element; and

3 WHEREAS, on October 20, 2023, the City resubmitted an updated Draft Housing Element addressing the comment letter received from HCD, after completing a seven-day public review; and
WHEREAS, on December 7, 2023, the Planning Commission conducted a duly and properly noticed public hearing to take public testimony and consider this Resolution regarding the 2023-2031 Housing Element, reviewed the Housing Element and all pertinent maps, documents and exhibits, the staff report and all attachments, and oral and written public comments; and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with its review of the 2023-2031 Housing Element, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 1790, recommending that the City Council adopt a General Plan Amendment to repeal the 2015-2023 Scotts Valley Housing Element and adopt the 2023-2031 Housing Element of the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, on December 19, 2023, the City received a letter from HCD providing its comments and findings on the draft Housing Element; and WHEREAS, the City has updated the Draft Housing Element to address the comment letter received from HCD; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section §15061(b)(3) and Section §15332 of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed 2023-2031 Housing Element Update would have a significant effect on the environment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Scotts Valley based on the entire record of proceedings, including the oral and written staff reports and all public comment and testimony:

1. Finds that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated by reference into this action; and

2. Finds that the 2023-2031 Housing Element substantially complies with Housing Element Law, as provided om Government Code section 65580 et seq., and contains all provisions required by Housing Element Law, including the City’s goals, quantifiable objectives, and policies to affirmatively further fair housing and the maintenance, preservation, improvement and development of housing per Government Code Section 65583(b), as shown in Exhibit A to this resolution; and

4 3. Adopts the 2023-2031 Housing Element, as shown in Attachment A to this Resolution, incorporated herein and repeals the 2015-2023 Housing Element.

4. Finds that the 2023-2031 Housing Element shall be incorporated into the City’s General Plan as an element required by Government Code section 65302 and is consistent and compatible with the rest of the General Plan; and

5. Finds, as required by Government Code Section 65585(e), that the City has considered the findings made by HCD included in their letter to the City dated October 3, 2023, (and December 19, 2023) consistent with Government Code Section 65585(f), and the City has modified the Housing Element in response to the findings of HCD to substantially comply with the requirements of State Housing Element Law.

6. Authorizes the Community Development Director to make changes to the Housing Element as required to make it internally consistent, or to address any changes or amendments requested by HCD to achieve a finding of conformance with State Housing Element Law; and

7. Authorizes the Community Development Director to distribute copies of the Housing Element in the manner provided in Government Code Sections 65357 and 65589.7.

8. Finds that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section §15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.

The above and foregoing resolution was duly and regularly adopted and passed by the City Council of the City of Scotts Valley at a regular meeting held on the 20th day of December 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

RECUSE:

Approved: _______________________
, Mayor
Attest: ___________________________
Cathie Simonovich, City Clerk

Scott Valley 6th Cycle Housing Element
2023 - 2031
December 2023

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The Housing Element identifies and plans for the City
of Scotts Valley’s existing and projected housing
needs for all economic segments of the community,
as well as maintains compliance with all State
housing laws. It contains a detailed work program of
the City’s goals, policies, programs, and objectives
that preserve, improve, and ensure housing for a
sustainable future. Each eight-year planning cycle,
the City is allocated a specific number of housing
units to plan for – the Regional Housing Needs
Allocation (RHNA) – and is determined by the
Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments
(AMBAG). The RHNA quantifies current and future
housing growth for all jurisdictions within the region.

Through research and analysis, the Housing Element
identifies available candidate housing sites and
establishes policies and programs to accommodate
the RHNA.

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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Chapter 1: Introduction
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................ 1-4 State Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 1-8 Regional Housing Needs Allocaiton .......................................................................................... 1-10 Relationship to Other General Plan Elements .......................................................................... 1-10 Public Participation ................................................................................................................... 1-11 Chapter 2: Housing Plan
Goals, Policies & Programs ......................................................................................................... 2-2 Quantified Objectives ................................................................................................................ 2-34 Housing Actions Implementation Summary ............................................................................. 2-35 Appendix A: Review of Past Performance
Program Evaluation for Households with Special Needs ........................................................... A-2

1. Seniors ............................................................................................................................ A-2

2. Persons with Disabilities ................................................................................................. A-3

3. Large Households ........................................................................................................... A-4

4. Single-Parent Households .............................................................................................. A-5

5. Persons Experiencing Homelessness .............................................................................. A-6

6. Farmworkers ................................................................................................................... A-7 2015-2023 Program Accomplishments ...................................................................................... A-9 Appendix B: Housing Needs Assessment
Population Characteristics .......................................................................................................... B-2

1. Population Growth ......................................................................................................... B-2

2. Age Characteristics ......................................................................................................... B-2

3. Race/Ethnicity Characteristics ........................................................................................ B-3 Economic Characteristics ............................................................................................................ B-5

1. Employment and Wage Scale ........................................................................................ B-5 Household Characteristics .......................................................................................................... B-8

1. Household Type ............................................................................................................. B-8

2. Household Size ............................................................................................................... B-9

3. Household Income .......................................................................................................... B-9 Housing Problems .................................................................................................................... B-12

1. Overcrowding .............................................................................................................. B-13

2. Overpayment (Cost Burden)......................................................................................... B-14 Special Needs Groups ............................................................................................................... B-15

1. Seniors ......................................................................................................................... B-15

2. Persons with Physical and Developmental Disabilities ................................................ B-17

3. Large Households ......................................................................................................... B-19

4. Single-Parent Households ........................................................................................... B-21

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5. Farmworkers ................................................................................................................. B-22

6. Extremely Low-Income (ELI) and Poverty Status ......................................................... B-23

7. Persons Experiencing Homelessness ........................................................................... B-25

8. Students ........................................................................................................................ B-27 Housing Stock Characteristics ................................................................................................... B-27

1. Housing Growth ........................................................................................................... B-27

2. Housing Types ............................................................................................................... B-28

3. Housing Availability and Tenure ................................................................................... B-28

4. Housing Age and Conditions........................................................................................ B-30

5. Housing Costs and Affordability ................................................................................... B-32 Appendix C: Housing Constraints
Non-Governmental Constraitns .................................................................................................. C-2

1. Land Costs and Constructions ....................................................................................... C-2

2. Availability of Financing .................................................................................................. C-4

3. Economic Constraints ..................................................................................................... C-6 Environmental Constraints ......................................................................................................... C-7

1. Geological and Seismic Hazards .................................................................................... C-7

2. Sensitive Species and Habitats ....................................................................................... C-8

3. Cultural Resources .......................................................................................................... C-8

4. Flood Hazards ............................................................................................................... C-10

5. Fire Hazards .................................................................................................................. C-12 Govnernmental Constraints ...................................................................................................... C-13

1. Land Use Controls ........................................................................................................ C-13

2. Zoning Districts ............................................................................................................. C-17

3. Variety of Housing Permitted ....................................................................................... C-16

4. Residential Development Standards ........................................................................... C-25

5. Mixed-Use Residential .................................................................................................. C-29

6. Housing for Persons with Disabilities ........................................................................... C-30

7. Planned Development Zones ....................................................................................... C-33

8. Local Ordinances ......................................................................................................... C-34

9. Specific Plans ................................................................................................................ C-40

10. Local Processing and Permit Procedures ..................................................................... C-45

11. Development Fees ....................................................................................................... C-51

12. On-/Off-Site Improvements ......................................................................................... C-54

13. Building Codes .............................................................................................................. C-55 Infrastructure Constraints ......................................................................................................... C-55

1. Dry Utilities .................................................................................................................. C-56

2. Water Supply ................................................................................................................ C-56

3. Fire and Emergency Services ........................................................................................ C-58

4. Police Services .............................................................................................................. C-58

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Appendix D: Housing Resources
Resources for Special Needs Groups .......................................................................................... D-2

1. Seniors ........................................................................................................................... D-2

2. Persons with Disabilities ................................................................................................ D-3

3. Persons Experiencing Homelessness ............................................................................. D-3 Financial Resources ..................................................................................................................... D-4

1. Section 8 Housing Vouchers .......................................................................................... D-4

2. Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) ........................................................... D-4

3. Home Investment Partnership Program ....................................................................... D-5

4. Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant ...................................................................... D-5

5. SB 2 Grant ...................................................................................................................... D-5

6. Affordable Housing Programs ....................................................................................... D-5 Opportunities for Energy Conservation ....................................................................................... D-6

1. Energy Use and Providers .............................................................................................. D-6

2. Energy Conservation ...................................................................................................... D-6 Appendix E: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
Assessment of Fair Housing Issues ............................................................................................. E-2

1. TCAC/HCD Opportunity Scores ...................................................................................... E-2

2. Patterns of Integration and Segregation ....................................................................... E-6

3. Access to Opportunities .............................................................................................. E-25

4. Disproportionate Housing Need and Displacement ................................................... E-36 Fair Housing Enforcement and Outreach Capacity................................................................... E-49

1. Fair Housing Enforcement and Outreach ..................................................................... E-49

2. Fair Housing Enforcement ............................................................................................ E-50 Contributing Factors ................................................................................................................. E-53 Historic Background ................................................................................................................... E-54

1. Affordable Housing ....................................................................................................... E-55 AFFH Summary ........................................................................................................................... E-55 Scotts Valley Drive Area ............................................................................................................. E-58 Mt. Hermon Road Area .............................................................................................................. E-60 Appendix F: Candidate Housing Sites
Candidate Sites Inventory ............................................................................................................ F-2

1. General Plan Consistency ............................................................................................... F-4

2. Zoning Consistency ......................................................................................................... F-4

3. CEQA Streamlining .......................................................................................................... F-4

4. Access to Transportation ................................................................................................ F-4

5. Infrastructure and Public Services Capacity ................................................................... F-4

6. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) ............................................................... F-4 Projected Development ............................................................................................................... F-5

1. Accessory Dwelling Units ................................................................................................ F-5

2. Pipeline Projects ............................................................................................................. F-7 Existing Residential Capacity ..................................................................................................... F-11

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1. Residentially Zoned Land ............................................................................................. F-11

2. Town Center Specific Plan ........................................................................................... F-13 Rezone Strategies ..................................................................................................................... F-18

1. Residential Rezones ..................................................................................................... F-18

2. Mixed-Use Rezones ..................................................................................................... F-20 Adequacy of Sites ...................................................................................................................... F-22

1. Availability of Water, Sewer, and Dry Utilities ............................................................ F-22

2. Larger and Smaller Parcels .......................................................................................... F-22

3. City-Owned Parcels...................................................................................................... F-23

4. Vacant Parcels ............................................................................................................. F-23

5. Non-Vacant Parcels ..................................................................................................... F-23

6. 5
th and 4th Cycle Housing Element Parcels .................................................................. F-27 Appendix G: Community Engagement
Summary of Community Engagement ........................................................................................ G-2

1. Community Workshop #1 .............................................................................................. G-2

2. Community Workshop #2 ............................................................................................... G-3

3. Joint City Council and Planning Commission Study Sessions ........................................ G-3

4. Engaging Special Housing Needs Populations ................................................................ G-3

5. Housing Element Webpage ........................................................................................... G-5 Public Comments ........................................................................................................................ G-6 Appendix H: Glossary of Terms
Glossary ....................................................................................................................................... H-2 Acronyms .................................................................................................................................. H-12

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S T A T E R E Q U I R E M E N T S
California State Housing Element Law (California Government Code Article 10.6) establishes requirements for the Housing Element. California Government Code Section 65588 also requires that local governments review and revise the Housing Element of their comprehensive General Plans not less than once every eight years.

Section 65580 of the California Government Code states:
a. The availability of housing is of vital statewide importance, and the early attainment of decent housing and a suitable living environment for every Californian, including farmworkers, is a priority of the highest order.
b. The successful development of housing requires cooperative participation of government and the private sector to expand housing opportunities and accommodate the housing needs of Californians in all economic levels.
c. The provisions of housing, affordable to low- and moderate-income households, requires the cooperation of all levels of the government.
d. Local and State governments have a responsibility to use the powers vested in them to facilitate the improvement and development of housing to make adequate provision for housing needs of all economic segments of the community. e. The Legislature recognizes that in carrying out this responsibility, each local government also has the responsibility to consider economic, environmental, and fiscal factors and community goals set forth in the general plan and to cooperate with other local governments and the state in addressing regional housing needs. f. Designating and maintaining a supply of land and adequate sites suitable, feasible, and available for the development of housing sufficient to meet the locality’s housing need for all income levels is essential to achieving the state’s housing goals and the purposes of this article.

Table 1-1 summarizes the Housing Element requirements and identifies where these requirements are addressed in this document.

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Table 1-1: Housing Element Requirements
Housing Element Requirement(s) Government Code
Chapter
Section
Reference
Analysis of employment trends. Section 65583.a Appendix B Projection and quantification of existing and projected housing needs for all income groups. Section 65583.a Appendix B
Analysis and documentation of the City’s housing characteristics, including cost for housing compared to ability to pay, overcrowding, and housing condition.

Section 65583.a Appendix B
An inventory of land suitable for residential development including vacant sites and sites having redevelopment potential. Section 65583.a Appendix F Analysis of existing and potential governmental constraints upon the maintenance, improvement or development of housing for all income levels.

Section 65583.a Appendix C
Analysis of existing and potential nongovernmental (private sector) constraints upon maintenance, improvement or development of housing for all income levels.

Section 65583.a Appendix C
Analysis concerning the needs of the homeless. Section 65583.a Appendix B Analysis of special housing needs: handicapped, elderly, large families, farm workers, and female-headed households. Section 65583.a Appendix B Analysis of opportunities for energy conservation with respect to residential development. Section 65583.a Appendix D
Identification of Publicly Assisted Housing Developments. Section 65583.a Appendix E Identification of Units at Risk of Conversion to Market Rate Housing. Section 65583.a Appendix E Identification of the City’s goal relative to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing. Section 65583.a Chapter 2
Analysis of quantified objectives and policies relative to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing. Section 65583.b Chapter 2 Identification of adequate sites that will be made available through appropriate action with required public services and facilities for a variety of housing types for all income levels.

Section 65583.c(1) Appendix F
Identification of strategies to assist in the development of adequate housing to meet the needs of low and moderate-income households. Section 65583.c(2) Chapter 2 Description of the Public Participation Program in the formulation of Housing Element Goals, Policies, and Programs. Section 65583.d Appendix G Description of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) prepared by the Association of Monterey Bay Area (AMBAG) Governments. Section 65583.e Chapter 1 Analysis of Fair Housing, including Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing. Section 8899.50 Appendix E Review of the effectiveness of the past Housing Element, including the City’s accomplishments during the previous planning period. Section 65583.f Appendix A Source: State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development.

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R E G I O N A L H O U S I N G N E E D S A L L O C A T I O N Government Code Section 65583 sets forth the requirements of local jurisdictions to provide their “fair share” of regional housing needs. RHNA is the methodology used for determining housing need by income category and is based on trends in population, households, and employment. The statewide determination is under the administration of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), who reviews, certifies, and enforces Housing Elements. The quantified housing need is then allocated among the State’s 18 Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) – AMBAG for the City of Scotts Valley.

In accordance with California Government Code Section 65583, AMBAG is tasked with creating a methodology for distributing the RHNA to its member jurisdiction. The City’s RHNA is divided into four income categories, which is based on the Santa Cruz County HUD Area Median Family Income (HAMFI) for an assumed family of four. Table 1-2 identifies the Scotts Valley’s RHNA by household income category for the 2023-2031 planning period.

Table 1-2: City of Scotts Valley 6th Cycle RHNA by Income Category Income Category
Percent of HUD Area
Median Family Income
(HAMFI)
RHNA
Very Low-Income 0-50% HAMFI 392
Low-Income 51-80% HAMFI 257
Moderate-Income 81-120% HAMFI 154
Above Moderate-Income >120% HAMFI 417
Total RHNA 1,220
*The Scotts Valley AMI is $119,300 for a family of four, according to the 2022 HCD Income Limits.

R E L A T I O N S H I P T O O T H E R G E N E R A L P L A N

E L E M E N T S
The Housing Element works in tandem with all Scotts Valley General Plan Elements. The General Plan was adopted in 1994. In 2012 the City began the process to update the Plan through 2040. The other Elements of the Scotts Valley General Plan include those listed below.

The Housing Element must remain consistent with each of these Element.  Land Use
 Circulation
 Open Space and Conservation
 Noise
 Safety
 Public Service and Facilities
 Parks and Recreations
The Land Use Element is the guide for decision makers on the pattern, distribution, density, and intensity of land uses that help the City achieve its vision for the future. By designating

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residential development, the Land Use Element establishes the densities and types of housing units constructed in the City. Land use patterns and decisions are influenced by:
 Population
 Economic growth (which create
market demand)
 Transportation access and
opportunities
 Availability of infrastructure
 Environmental constraints
 Quality of life reflected in parks
and recreational actives
 Look and feel of the City
 Cultural amenities
The presence and potential for jobs affects the current and future demand for housing at the various income levels in the City.

The Housing Element also works with the Circulation Element to connect housing, community resources and services, employment, and recreation. Scotts Valley’s Circulation Element supports continuing programs to improve travel by vehicles, bikes, and walking. It also provides guidance on expanding options for transit and active transportation. In conjunction with the Housing Element, the Circulation Element provides policies and incentives that consider the types of infrastructure essential for residential developments, in addition to mitigating the effects of growth in the City.

The Housing Element has been reviewed for consistency with the 1994 General Plan Elements; policies and programs are generally consistent with the policy direction contained in other parts of the Scotts Valley General Plan. The Land Use Element will need to be revised to include the rezones proposed in this Housing Element. As the General Plan is currently undergoing an update, it will need to consider the policies and programs included in the Housing Element for consistency.

P U B L I C P A R T I C I P A T I O N
Public participation is a vital component to the Housing Element update process. Public engagement creates opportunities for community members to provide their input and feedback, information which then directs the Housing Element’s goals, policies, and programs.

Section 65583 of the Government Code states, "local government[s] shall make diligent effort to achieve public participation of all economic segments of the community in the development of the housing element, and the program shall describe this effort." Community participation ensures that a variety of stakeholders and community members are offered a platform to engage in the City’s planning process.

As required by Government Code Section 65585(b)(2), all written comments regarding the Housing Element have been provided to each member of the City Council. Appendix G contains all outreach conducted and public comments received during the update process.

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The Housing Element’s fundamental priority is to
provide housing that fulfills the diverse needs of the
Scotts Valley community – the Housing Plan provides
the methodology to achieve that. The goals and
policies contained in this chapter address Scotts
Valley’s identified housing needs, which are
implemented by a series of housing programs.

Housing programs include current City efforts and
new initiatives that address the City’s unmet housing
needs and updates to State housing law.

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Goals, Policies & Programs
Goal H-1 Promote a balanced mix of housing types, prices, and opportunities by increasing the number of housing units to accommodate population and employment growth.

Policies
Policy H-1.1 Housing Variety
Encourage the production of new residential development which provides a choice of housing type, density, and cost to meet the housing needs of all segments of the community.

Policy H-1.2 Appropriate Infrastructure
Ensure that new residential sites have appropriate community services and public facilities, including streets and roadways, water, sewer, and other needed infrastructure.

Policy H-1.3 Mixed-Use Development
Facilitate and encourage the development of mixed-use residential and commercial projects at appropriate locations along major corridors, within established design guidelines.

Policy H-1.4 Affordable Housing Development Incentives and Concessions Offer regulatory incentives and concessions for affordable housing, such as modified development standards, density bonuses, or fee waivers where deemed to be appropriate.

Policy H-1.5 Town Center Specific Plan
Continue to support the development of Town Center to provide a range of housing types, retail, commercial uses, public facilities, and open space that serve as the focal point for the community.

Policy H-1.6 Quality Affordable Housing
Encourage density levels and incentives, for affordable housing, sufficient to facilitate the production of quality affordable housing.

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Programs
Program H-1.1 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Allocation The City has a total RHNA of 1,220. State law requires the City to identify sites to accommodate its fair share allocation for the 2023-2031 planning cycle. The City has identified housing unit capacity through projects in the pipeline, projected ADU development, and the Town Center Specific Plan. To meet the remaining RHNA need across all income categories, the City has identified the rezone actions listed below, including increased density residential rezones and mixed-use rezones with higher residential percentages at higher densities.

Additionally, the City shall continue to use the Town Center Specific Plan and appropriate zoning to ensure that adequate sites are available (as defined by Government Code section 65583) to accommodate the City’s RHNA for all income categories throughout the planning period.

The City shall also monitor housing development city-wide on an ongoing basis to ensure that the sites identified in Appendix F are developed at densities appropriate for fulfilling its RHNA requirement for the 6th Cycle.

Should a project be approved on a sites with a lower density than that identified in the 6th Cycle Housing Element, the City will assess its continued ability to accommodate the RHNA. Should the project result in a shortfall in sites, the City will address the “No Net Loss” requirements by identifying additional sites to replenish the candidate sites inventory in accordance with State law within 180 days.

Actions:
 Residential Rezones: Adopt a zoning ordinance and General Plan Land Use amendment to rezone 4.23 acres on 6 parcels (identified in Appendix F) to permit residential uses ranging up to a density of 40 dwelling units per acre. The rezoning would accommodate 168 units, including 65 lower income units.
 Mixed-Use Rezones: Adopt a zoning ordinance and General Plan Land Use amendment to rezone 36.6 acres on 29 parcels (identified in Appendix F) to permit mixed-use developments ranging up to a density of 40 dwelling units per acre with up to 70 percent residential.

The rezoning would accommodate 801 units, including 318 lower income units.
 Town Center Specific Plan: Adopt a Specific Plan amendment to allow for residential development at the scale established in Appendix F:

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 The City is in contract to remediate surface soil contamination by December 2023. Remediation efforts have begun as of October 2023.
 By December 2025, amend the Specific Plan to increase the density for residential uses on the City-owned sites identified in Appendix F.  By December 2026, complete the necessary rezonings to accommodate the increased density.
 Continue to implement appropriate zoning to ensure that adequate sites are available (as defined by Government Code section 65583) to accommodate the City’s RHNA for all income categories.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Adopt rezones within 3 years of the 6th Cycle Housing Element statutory deadline Program H-1.2 By-Right Development Program
AB 1398 states that a jurisdiction which cannot identify sufficient sites to adequately accommodate its regional housing need must commit to rezone properties within three years to allow “by-right” development of 20 percent Below Market Rate (BMR) projects.

Additionally, AB 1397 amended Housing Element Law to require that sites identified in prior Housing Elements must be allow residential developments “by-right” if they offer at least 20 percent affordable units and meet the standards established by the Government Code.

The City will establish a By-Right Development program to comply with State law and all requirements established in Government Code section 65583.2 (c), (h), and (i).

Actions:
 Adopts and implement a By-Right Development Program to comply with the AB 1398 and 1397 requirements, as well as requirements established in Government Code section 65583.2 (c), (h), and (i).

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: By January 2025
Program H-1.3 Sites Inventory Monitoring Program
Establish a Sites Inventory Monitoring Program consisting of an ongoing record of the number of units and income categories of the development

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approved on sites listed in the Housing Element, to ensure that the City at all times maintains an ongoing supply of available sites with appropriate densities to meet projected housing needs for all income categories. As part of the Annual Progress Report, the City will monitor the progress of pending projects, ADU projections, and development on City-owned parcels, parcels with existing residential capacity, and rezoned parcels. If residential development is not sufficiently progressing towards building permits or if the City is not meeting the pro-rated share of the RHNA at all income levels by midway through the planning period, the City will evaluate its sites inventory and capacity to maintain adequate sites throughout the planning period and, if necessary, identify strategies to streamline and/or assist projects through entitlement (including, but not limited to, technical assistance, expedited review, and/or support of funding applications), adopt amendments to the ADU development regulations, or implement other strategies, such as General Plan and zoning changes to allow for greater residential densities.

The City will also make findings required by ‘no net loss’ law (Section 65863) if projects are approved with fewer units or different income categories than shown in the Housing Element. If project approval results in fewer units in any income category to meet the City’s remaining RHNA, take action, including rezoning, within 180 days to make adequate sites available.

Actions:
 Establish and maintain a Sites Inventory Monitoring Program.  Adopt findings with each City approval for residential projects identifying the breakdown of units by income category and establish whether ‘no net loss’ findings to be made, if either fewer units are developed than shown in the housing element, or if the units are being developed in different income categories than projected. If ‘no net loss’ findings must be made, the City must either find that it is maintaining enough sites to accommodate the remaining RHNA, or if there are not enough sites to accommodate the remaining RHNA. If there are not enough sites, the City has 180 days to make adequate sites available.
 Annually monitor the progress of pending projects, ADU projections, and development on City-owned parcels, parcels with existing residential capacity, and rezoned parcels through the APR.  If residential development is not sufficiently progressing towards building permits or if the City is not meeting the pro-rated share of the RHNA at all income levels by December 2028, the City will identify strategies to maintain adequate sites throughout the planning period.

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Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Establish a Sites Inventory Monitoring Program by January 2025; adopt findings with each City-approval for residential projects on a Housing Element site; annually monitor development progress through the APR.

Program H-1.4 Planned Development
Provide development flexibility through the Planned Development District (PD). The PD District is designed to enable projects to modify specific development standards for a site that facilitate quality development and respond to unique site or environmental conditions. For example, a PD district allows for increased site intensities, location and height than normally allowed under the Zoning Code. In these cases, the PD district provides a means of flexibility to secure modifications to otherwise set development standards. PD districts are not pre-established throughout the City; rather, an applicant would apply for one if they were seeking to modify specific development standards.

Actions:
 Continue to provide flexible design through the PD zoning district.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: On a project-by-project basis.

Program H-1.5 Accessory Dwelling Unit Program
The City shall facilitate the development of Accessory dwelling units (ADUs; also referred to as secondary dwelling units or “granny units”) per State law requirements. ADUs are accessory to a primary residence and include complete independent living facilities. ADUs may be detached or attached to the primary structure; converted existing space, such as a garage, storage area, or similar use; or a Junior ADU (JADU) which is entirely contained within an existing or proposed single-family residence. Existing single-family parcels may provide a cost-effective solution for current housing needs through ADU development.

State law updates since 2016 have played an important role in facilitating ADU development. The City will modify its current “Secondary Dwelling Unit Program” from the 5th Cycle Housing Element to comply with changes in State law regarding ADUs. This will include updating the City’s “Secondary Dwelling Unit” to comply with State law.

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The City will establish an ADU monitoring program to track applications and affordability to ensure adequate ADU development is occurring to meet the 6th Cycle RHNA goals. The City will review ADU production and affordability levels annually to determine if assumptions made in the Housing Element are accurate. If assumptions are not met, and depending on the results of the survey, the City will take additional actions, which could include additional public outreach efforts, modifications to processes, further streamlining and incentivization, rezoning additional sites, or similar actions.

The City will also implement the actions listed in this Program as a means of promoting increased ADU development, as projected in Appendix F of this Housing Element, and facilitating the development of affordable ADUs.

Actions:
 Modify the current “Secondary Dwelling Unit Program” from the 5th Cycle Housing Element to comply with changes in State law regarding ADUs. This will include updating the City’s “Secondary Dwelling Unit” Ordinance in compliance with State ADU laws. Submit revised ordinance to HCD in compliance with State law.
 Establish and promote permit-ready ADU plans to minimize design costs, expedite permit processing, and provide development certainty.  Establish and maintain an ADU Manual guiding applicants through the permitting and construction of an ADU.
 Establish and maintain an ADU webpage informing the community on ADU related codes, processes, and incentives.
 Establish an incentive program for deed-restricted affordable ADUs such as waived permitting fees and/or priority processing.  Establish an ADU monitoring program, and by the mid-cycle point of the planning period, if assumptions for production and affordability are not meeting what was assumed, then the City will implement changes within one year. Changes include, but are not limited to, additional outreach and incentives. If the gap between assumptions and production is “large” then the City will identify additional capacity in the inventory and rezone, if applicable.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Amend the “Secondary Dwelling Unit Program” by January 2025; Establish permit-ready ADU plans, an ADU Manual, an ADU webpage, an incentives program by January 2026. Monitor ADUs annually through the APRs and if assumptions for production and affordability are not meeting what was assumed then the City will implement changes within one year.

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Program H-1.6 Removal of Residential Development Constraints The City shall facilitate housing development, particularly affordable housing, by reviewing residential development standards for possible constraints. The City will continue to monitor development trends and meet with the development community to discuss the permitting and development process.

As of May 2023, the City requires two parking spaces for each multi-family dwelling units, plus one space for each five units. Per HCD guidance, this requirement may create a constraint to the development of affordable housing units. The City will conduct research and adopt changes to the parking requirements to address this constraint, including, but not limited to, a sliding scale based on the number of bedrooms or a set reduced requirement no greater than 2 spaces per unit.

Through the rezoning process, the City shall review its applicable residential development standards and may amend or establish certain standards for the identified zones, including, but not limited to, height limits. The City will not establish more constrictive development standards during rezoning.

Actions:
 Conduct a comprehensive study of residential development standards applicable to developments in zones that permit residential uses to determine which standards are potential constraints to housing.  Adopt a Zoning Ordinance amendment to residential development standards to address and reduce constraints, including parking requirements for multi-family developments such as, but not limited to, a sliding scale based on the number of bedrooms or a set reduced requirement no greater than 2 spaces per unit.
 Annually review development trends and biennially meet with the development community to receive input and feedback. If constraints are identified that inhibit the development of affordable housing, adopt changes within two years.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Conduct a study of development standards by zoning designation within one year of the Housing Element Statutory deadline; Adopt an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance by January 2026; Annually review development trends and biennially meet with the development community; if constraints are identified throughout the Planning Period, adopt changes within two years.

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Program H-1.7 Mixed-Use Development
The City shall continue to allow for mixed-use developments along corridors to create opportunities for higher density residential paired with commercial uses that promote convenient access to jobs, shopping services, recreation, and multi-modal transportation. Residents in these developments and adjacent neighborhoods may benefit from less dependency on single-vehicle occupancy resulting in decreased congestion, reduced emissions, and decreased household expenses for vehicle use.

Through Program H-1.1, the City shall rezone 29 parcels to allow for a density of up to 40 dwelling units per acre and a residential component of 70 percent in order to facilitate the development of 801 possible units.

Actions:
 Conduct a comprehensive study on identified mixed-use development standards and requirements ahead of adopting rezones.
 Adopt development incentives, such as, but not limited to, decreasing the commercial component for projects that include a greater number of affordable units, for candidate sites identified for mixed-use rezoning.
 Annually meet with the development community and property owners to identify development opportunities and interest.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Conduct the study prior to adoption of the rezones; Adopt development incentives in conjunction with the rezones; annually meet with the development community and property owners Program H-1.8 Facilitation of Affordable Housing Development In addition to rezoning strategies to facilitate affordable housing development, the City shall expand the existing Inclusionary Housing Ordinance city-wide which require developers of housing units to restrict some units to moderate-, low-, very low-, and/or extremely low-income households. The City shall also collaborate with affordable housing developers to identify opportunities, incentives, and funding to facilitate affordable housing development.

Actions:
 Conduct a comprehensive study on expanding the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to establish standards and requirements that promote affordable housing development.
 Amend Adopt an amendment to the City’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to apply city-wide, restrict units based on affordability.

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 Annually meet with the development community and property owners.

Based on the feedback received, adopt changes, incentives, and seek funding to facilitate affordable housing development.
 Create and maintain information on the City’s website on the development of affordable housing.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Conduct the study by July 2026; Amend the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance by January 2027; Meet with the development community and property owners annually; create an informational webpage by January 2027
Program H-1.9 Senate Bill 330
The City shall continue to comply with SB 330 restrictions for residential developments. This includes: 1) suspending enactment of local downzoning and housing construction moratoriums; 2) requiring timely processing of housing permits following existing local zoning rules; 3) lifting required parking minimums; 4) eliminating certain fees on low income units; 5) postponing requirements for voter approval of zoning, general plan changes; 6) protecting rent controlled or Section 8 units from demolition; and 7) requiring resettlement benefits and first right of refusal in new units or compensation for rehousing for renters who may be displaced.

Actions:
 Continue to comply with SB 330 restrictions.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Through the end of the SB 330 10-year timeframe.

Program H-1.10 Surplus Land Act
The Surplus Lands Act (SLA) of California (Government Code Section 54220 et. seq.) and AB 1486 (2019) requires the City to declare property to be “surplus land” before the City can take any action (sale or lease) to dispose of the property. Surplus land is land deemed not necessary for a local agency’s use, including that according to a local agency’s plan, including but not limited to, utility sites or land used for conservation purposes. The City will maintain a list of all surplus City-owned lands, including identification of address, APN, General Plan land use designation, zoning, current use, parcel size, and status (surplus land or exempt surplus land), in accordance with State Housing Law. In accordance with State Housing Law, should surplus land be identified in the future, the City will work with non-profits and public

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agencies to evaluate the feasibility of transferring surplus city-owned lands not committed to other City purposes for development of affordable housing by the private sector. The inventory will be updated annually in conjunction with the Annual Progress Report program. Any disposition of future surplus lands shall be conducted consistent with the requirements of Government Code Section 54220 et. seq.

The City has identified sites in the Appendix F that are owned by the City and are planned to accommodate a portion of the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) during the Planning Period. In accordance with the Surplus Lands Act, these sites are planned to be put out to competitive bid and sold to a developer as part of a mixed use project. The project will be larger than one acre mixed use development with a minimum of 300 residential units, at least 25% of which are reserved for lower income households.

Actions:
 By December 2026, declare City-owned sites (APNs 022-721-06, 022- 212-19, 022-601-01) as surplus and approve a resolution making the findings that the project will be put out to competitive bid and will be larger than one acre mixed use development with a minimum of 300 residential units, at least 25% of which are reserved for lower income households as required by the Surplus Lands Act; however, the City intends for those parcels to be developed as 100% affordable. A successful bidder will be required to enter into a regulatory agreement establishing the minimum affordability requirements.
 The City shall provide assistance to a successful bidder by offering technical assistance; facilitating entitlements; assisting with funding, as available, and/or supporting funding applications.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: By December 2026, declare City-owned sites (APNs 022-721-06, 022-212-19, 022-601-01) as surplus and approve a resolution making the findings that the project will be put out to competitive bid and will be larger than one acre mixed use development with a minimum of 300 residential units, at least 25% of which are reserved for lower income households.

Program H-1.11 Non-Vacant Sites Development
The City has identified a number of non-vacant candidate sites to accommodate future potential housing development. These sites were assessed for their likelihood and potential for redevelopment. To facilitate the residential development of these non-vacant candidate sites, the City will provide additional incentives such as, but not limited to, technical assistance, support funding applications, and reduced development standards.

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Actions:
 Provide additional incentives on a project-by-project basis such as, but not limited to, technical assistance, support funding applications, and reduced development standards.
 Engage property owners annually to discuss development opportunities.
 See Program H-1.3 for additional actions should development not occur as anticipated in this Housing Element.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Provide incentives on a project-by-project basis; Engage property owners annually Goal H-2 Foster high-quality, safe, and livable housing and residential neighborhoods through the preservation of Scotts Valley’s current housing stock. Preserve the City’s supporting services and programs that are intended to maintain and preserve the quality, the continued availability, and the affordability of housing and the City’s residential neighborhoods.

Policies
Policy H-2.1 Property Maintenance Standards
Maintain the quality of ownership and rental housing through periodic revision and enforcement of housing and property maintenance standards.

Policy H-2.2 Access to Infrastructure
Continue to support the repair and upgrade of infrastructure, services, and public facilities in existing neighborhoods.

Policy H-2.3 High Quality Residential Design
Continue to ensure residential projects are of high quality and thoughtful design through the implementation of architectural and design standards.

Policy H-2.4 Preservation of Affordable Housing
Preserve the supply of affordable rental housing, including mobile home parks, and subsidized rental housing, and special needs housing.

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Programs
Program H-2.1 Code Enforcement
Continue to enforce City ordinances related to property maintenance, building conditions, and other issues through the City’s Building Department.

Zoning and building codes are designed to preserve housing in good condition and maintain the quality of neighborhoods.

Actions:
 Continue to implement an active code enforcement program through the Building Department and inform residents of rehabilitation assistance grants when available at City Hall and on the City’s website. Also continue to offer online and physical forms for residents to submit Code Enforcement complaints through.
 Conduct a biennial review of code enforcement cases to identify potential trends in the location or type of case. Adopt prevention and assistance programs if trends are identified to proactively decrease future issues.

Responsible Agency: Planning and Building Departments
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Implement an active code enforcement program throughout the Planning Period; provide information at City Hall and online by January 2027; Conduct a biennial review of cases – if trends are identified adopt prevention assistance programs within one year Program H-2.2 Design Review
Continue to require Design Review to ensure that new housing projects blend in with the character of the neighborhood, respect topographical and environmental features in Scotts Valley, and ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses. Design Review is required for mixed-use projects, multifamily residential projects, and projects located in the hillside combining district.

Actions:
 Continue to review projects to ensure consistency with the General Plan Zoning Ordinance and area design guidelines. Priority processing will go to affordable housing projects.
 Review the Residential Design Handbook and design review process for subjective language and adopt modifications.
 Adopt objective design standards for all residential uses.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund

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Timeframe: Review projects and provide priority to affordable housing projects as applications are submitted; Review the Residential Design Handbook and design review process and adopt modifications by January 2025; Adopt objective design standards by January 2025 Program H-2.3 Monitor and Preserve Affordable Housing
The City will inventory and gather information to proactively monitor publicly assisted housing units that have the potential to convert to market rate.

Appendix E of this Housing Element identifies 22 affordable units at-risk of conversion through 2033.

The City will continue to monitor the status of projects and provide technical and financial assistance as feasible to ensure the projects remain affordable for the long-term.

Actions:
 Continue to maintain the Affordable Housing Opportunities Database with detailed information on all subsidized units, including those that have affordability covenants.
 Pursue funding sources such as HUD Section 208/811 loans, HOPE II and II Homeownership Program funds, HOME funds, CDBG funds, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Programs, California Housing Finance Agency single-family and multi-family programs, and other similar programs to stimulate private developer and non-profit entity efforts in the development and financing of housing for lower and moderateincome households.  Pursue partnership opportunities with non-profits to preserve and expand affordable housing in the City, as well as to provide educational opportunities and assistance for tenants.
 Pursuant to Government Code sections 65583.2(g)(3), 65915(c)(3), and 66300(d), ensure that when existing housing is demolished, at least an equivalent number of units are created, and that lower income housing and relocation payments are required as specified by these statutes.
 Coordinate with property owners to preserve affordable units at risk to maintain and extend affordability. This may include technical assistance, funding application support, and/or recommending agencies or organizations that may provide additional assistance.  Comply with noticing requirements pursuant to Government Code section 65863.10.

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Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Maintain the Affordable Housing Opportunities Database throughout the Planning Period; Annually pursue funding sources and partnerships until at-risk units are maintained; Begin coordination with property owners upon adoption of the Housing Element and outreach annually until at-risk units are maintained
Program H-2.4 Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance
Continue to implement the City’s Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance which recognizes that the unrestricted conversion of mobile home parks to other uses can further diminish the availability of mobile home parks and rental space and can subject tenants to the costs and inconvenience of relocation. The Ordinance provides a formal application procedure for mobile home park conversion and requires approval by the Planning Commission or City Council.

Actions:
 Continue to implement the Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance in an effort to protect existing mobile home parks and the supply of affordable housing, subject to the limitations imposed by State law.  Provide information on the Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance and other fair housing information on the City’s website and at City Hall.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Implement the Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance throughout the Planning Period; Provide information at City Hall and online by January 2027 Program H-2.5 Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance Continue to implement the Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance which recognizes the need to protect the residents of mobile homes from unreasonable space rent increases, while at the same time recognizing the need for mobile home park owners to receive a reasonable income and return on investment. The City receives, investigates, and holds hearings on requests for rent adjustments through the City’s Mobile Home Rent Review Commission.

Actions:
 Continue to implement the Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance in an effort to promote and enhance fairness in the economic relationship between mobile home park owners and mobile homeowners.

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 Provide information on the Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance and other fair housing information on the City’s website and at City Hall.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Implement the Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance throughout the Planning Period; Provide information at City Hall and online by January 2027 Program H-2.6 Development of Large Lots
The City shall adopt a program to facilitate the development of lots larger than ten acres, particularly for the development of affordable housing units.

This includes, but is not limited to, streamlining parcelization of these large sites and providing technical assistance to property owners and developers seeking to develop a parcel over ten acres.

The City shall provide information on this program online and promote it as an option when meeting with potential developers and property owners.

Actions:
 Adopt and implement a program to facilitate the development of lots larger than ten acres.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Adopt and implement the program by January 2026 Program H-2.7 SB 35 Streamlining
The City shall establish written procedures to comply with California Government Code Section 65913.4 and publish those procedures for the public, as appropriate, to comply with the requirements of Senate Bill 35 (SB 35), Chapter 366 Statutes 2017. These requirements apply at any point in time when the City does not meet the State mandated requirements, based upon the SB 35 Statewide Determination Summary Report for Housing Element progress and reporting on Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). The City shall process development projects with at least 50 percent affordable units through a streamlined permit process set forth in State law.

All projects covered by SB 35 are still subject to the objective development standards of the Municipal Code, including the Building and Fire Codes.

However, qualifying projects cannot be subject to discretionary review or public hearings; and in many cases, the City cannot require parking. Reduced parking requirements would be established consistent with the requirements of SB 35 for qualified streamlining projects.

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Actions:
 Establish SB 35 procedures and provide information online.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Establish and implement the program by January 2026 Program H-2.8 Lot Consolidation
In its candidate sites inventory, the City has identified sites that are less than half-an-acre in size. The City will facilitate the consolidation of vacant and underutilized lots for residential development through incentives such as, but not limited to, technical assistance, reduction in lot size and setback requirements, and/or parking reductions. Consolidation will provide the opportunity to develop vacant and underutilized lots to their fullest potential. The City will evaluate the appropriateness of a variety of incentives and provide this information to the developers and other interested parties through the City’s website and at City Hall.

Actions:
 Facilitate the consolidation of vacant and underutilized lots or residential development.
 Adopt and promote incentives online and at City Hall.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Adopt and implement the program by January 2026 Program H-2.9 Transit Oriented Development
The City shall continue to work with AMBAG and Santa Cruz METRO to provide and, when possible, expand services throughout Scotts Valley and the region. This may include coordination and recommendations on various planning documents, such as the 2050 MTP/SCS.

Actions:
 Coordinate with AMBAG and Santa Cruz METRO to provide recommendations and input on service availability.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Throughout the planning period and when various transit-related planning documents are in-progress.

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Goal H-3 Expand and protect a range of housing opportunities for all demographic, economic, and special needs groups in the
community.

Policies
Policy H-3.1 Housing for Special Needs Groups
Encourage the provision of support and housing services for special needs groups, including seniors, large families, disabled persons, persons with developmental disabilities, single parents, college students, persons experiencing homelessness, farmworkers, and others.

Policy H-3.2 Partnerships with Nonprofit Housing and Service Providers Work with nonprofit housing and service providers to ensure that housing and supportive service needs of residents are met.

Policy H-3.3 Promote Equal Housing Opportunities
Promote equal housing opportunities and discourage discrimination in the sale, rental, or occupancy of housing.

Programs
Program H-3.1 Promoting Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program The City shall promote the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program which extends rental subsidies to very low-income households. The program offers a voucher that pays the difference between the current fair market rent established by the Santa Cruz County Housing Authority and what a tenant can afford to pay (i.e. 30 percent of household income).

The HCV Program also includes a homeownership opportunity – renters who have participated in the Program for a minimum of one year, are ready to buy a house, and are pre- qualified for a mortgage loan from a participating lender, may have their monthly housing assistance payment applied to a mortgage payment rather than rent. A three percent down-payment is required to be paid by the prospective homebuyer. As the City has little control over how the County’s programs are administered, the City will facilitate information sharing and coordination with the County.

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Actions:
 Continue to participate in the Housing Authority of Santa Cruz County Voucher Rental Assistance Program.
 Annually host an informational workshop with the Housing Authority of Santa Cruz County for renters, property owners, and prospective homeowners to provide information on the voucher program and source of income discrimination, as well as increase participating properties.
 Continue to refer residents to the County program and provide information at City Hall and on the City’s website.
 Biennially outreach to property owners and landlords to market the voucher program and enforce State law banning source of income discrimination.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department; Housing Authority of Santa Cruz County Funding Source: HUD HCD Fund
Timeframe: Continue to participate in the Housing Authority of Santa Cruz County Voucher Rental Assistance Program and refer residents throughout the Planning Period; Annually host a workshop; Biennially outreach to property owners
Program H-3.2 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 686 (AB 686), the City shall affirmatively further fair housing by taking meaningful actions that foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunities based on protected characteristics, as defined by State law.

Based on analysis in Appendix E, Scotts Valley is made up of high resource areas with high economic, education, and in proximity to employment sources. Scotts Valley households may currently be defined as mostly White, affluent, and with no risk of displacement. Residents in the City also benefit from very low environmental burdens. Given the City’s high quality level of living and access to resources, this program’s actions aim to create opportunities for increased diversity and access to a variety of affordable housing options. The actions also aim to protect the City’s existing lower income population from possible displacement. In the process, the City shall collaborate with the community, stakeholders, and appropriate organizations and agencies to address potential fair housing issues.

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Actions Geographic
Target Timeframe
Housing Mobility Strategies
Create and promote informational materials on the location of participating voucher properties and availability of voucher programs/financial assistance. See Action H-3.1.

City-wide. By January 2026;
throughout the Planning
Period
Annually outreach to landlords to expand the location of participating voucher properties.

Census tracts

12.08, 12.09,

12.12. Annually throughout the
Planning Period
Partner with the Santa Cruz Housing Authority to host an annual educational workshop on voucher programs and source of
income discrimination.

City-wide. Annually throughout the
Planning Period
Extend housing choice voucher search times for particular groups, such as larger families with children or persons with disabilities. Aim to assist 20 households with special needs access housing choice vouchers.

City-wide and
aimed at
special housing
needs
populations in
the City.

By January 2026
Affirmatively market government assistance and new affordable housing units, as available, to community organizations and agencies assisting lower income households in the region.

Promote the information in multiple languages on the City’s website and at City Hall.

City-wide with
a goal of
addressing
RCAAs.

As new units and
resources become
available; annually
throughout the Planning
Period
Affirmatively further fair housing for Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color, particularly those with disabilities by facilitating the development of extremely low-income units. Aim to develop 20 new extremely low-income units.

City-wide Throughout the Planning
Period
Implement a number of actions listed in Program H-1.5 to facilitate the development of at least 40 ADUs throughout the planning period, particularly in lower density areas as a method of providing “missing middle1” housing.

Lower density
and RCAA
neighborhoods
Throughout the Planning
Period – additional
actions and timeframes
established in Program H1.5
Create and promote an SB 9 factsheet with information on State law authorizing duplexes in single-family zones.

Single-family
zones
By January 2026
Adopt a Zoning Code amendment to facilitate SB 9
development, as permitted by State law, to facilitate the development of affordable housing opportunities in existing lower density neighborhoods.

Lower density
neighborhoods
By January 2026
Research and establish homesharing program(s), and coordinate with relevant organizations (such as Senior Network Services) and interested residents to annually present information to Lower density
neighborhoods
By January 2026 and
annually throughout the
Planning Period
1 “The Missing Middle Housing types provide diverse housing options, such as duplexes, fourplexes, cottage courts, and multiplexes. These house-scale buildings fit seamlessly into existing residential neighborhoods and support walkability, locally-serving retail, and public transportation options. They provide solutions along a spectrum of affordability to address the mismatch between the available U.S. housing stock and shifting demographics combined with the growing demand for walkability.” -Opticos Design, Inc.

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Actions Geographic
Target Timeframe
prospective homeowners – this may serve as an opportunity to create affordable housing options within existing single-family homes and in lower density neighborhoods.

New Housing Choices and Affordability in Areas of Opportunity Continue to implement the Inclusionary Housing Below Market Rate (BMR) Program. See Action H-1.8.

City-wide and
on candidate
sites.

Throughout the Planning
Period and as project
applications are
submitted
Facilitate the development of ADUs at affordable rates. See Action H-1.3.

City-wide and
with added
focus on singlefamily
neighborhoods.

Throughout the Planning
Period
Facilitate the development of affordable housing units for special housing needs population. This may include, but is not limited to, technical assistance, support for funding applications, permitting fee waivers, and development standards
concessions, and other similar actions.

Along Mount
Hermon Road
and Scotts
Valley Drive – in
close proximity
to community
resources and
services.

Throughout the Planning
Period and as project
applications are
submitted
Review future policies and programs for potentially restrictive practices that would limit diversity in the Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence (RCAAs).

Census tracts

12.08, 12.09,

12.12. Annually and as issues are
raised
Establish specific incentives for the development of affordable units in the RCAAs including, but not limited to, permit streamlining and reduced fees.

Census tracts

12.08, 12.09,

12.12. By January 2026
See Program H-1.1 for rezone strategies.

Place-Based Strategies to Encourage Community Conservation and Revitalization Create and promote informational materials on housing
accessibility, rehabilitation, and maintenance resources.

Materials to be distributed at the senior center, library, Civic Center, and at community events. Aim to provide home repair and rehabilitation assistance for at least 20 households.

City-wide By January 2026;
materials to be
distributed and promoted
annually
Annually hold a community workshop or webinar with relevant community organizations and agencies to discuss and promote available resources.

City-wide Annually throughout the
Planning Period
Protecting Existing Residents from Displacement
Annually hold a community workshop with relevant community organizations and agencies to discuss the needs of persons with disabilities and identify whether additional resources and development concessions are needed. If necessary changes are identified, adopt amendments within 6 months.

City-wide Annually; adopt
necessary changes within
6 months

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Actions Geographic
Target Timeframe
Continue to refer fair housing discrimination issues to the Civil Rights Department (CRD), including inquiries regarding landlordtenant mediation and tenant rights.

City-wide Annually throughout the
Planning Period
Establish an accessibility program to improve access to housing, transit, public buildings and facilities, sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and businesses for persons with disabilities.

City-wide By January 2026
Pursue at least 2 funding opportunities to address accessibility for persons with disabilities.

City-wide Annually throughout the
Planning Period
Provide information and educational materials on fair housing services for property owners, apartment managers, and tenants at City Hall and online.

City-wide Annually throughout the
Planning Period
Continue participation in the Community Grants Program as funding allows, with a focus on funding programs that continue to focus on maintaining the quality of life for residents of Scotts Valley and special needs populations.

City-wide with
a focus on
special needs
populations.

As funding allows
throughout the Planning
Period
Monitor and respond to complaints of discrimination and refer tenants to the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing for proper intake, investigation, and resolution of fair housing complaints.

City-wide As complaints are
submitted
Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: See individual actions
Program H-3.3 Childcare and Daycare Facilities
The City shall continue to support the availability of high quality childcare services available, affordable, and accessible to those persons who either live or work in the City and who desire or need such services. Scotts Valley recognizes that children represent our future community, but also recognizes that existing childcare services and facilities may not be adequate to meet today’s increasing demand. To ignore this fact jeopardizes the long-term quality of the City’s social, physical, and economic well-being.

Actions:
 Continue to work with childcare providers and the County to promote adequate childcare facilities within the community.

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 Provide information at City Hall and on the City’s website on current zoning regulations that apply to childcare and daycare facilities.  Encourage new development to provide childcare and daycare facilities through a variety of activities, including outreaching to developers; providing financial assistance, when available; providing expedited processing; identifying grant and funding opportunities; and providing information on the City’s Density Bonus Ordinance.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Continue to work with childcare providers and the County throughout the Planning Period; Provide information at City Hall and online by January 2027; Coordinate with developers on a project-by-project basis
Program H-3.4 Reasonable Accommodation
In compliance with Government Code Section 65583, the City shall remove potential and actual governmental constraints upon the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing for all income levels and for persons with disabilities. The Fair Housing Act, as amended in 1988, requires that cities and counties provide reasonable accommodation to rules, policies, practices, and procedures where such accommodation may be necessary to afford individuals with disabilities equal housing opportunities. Reasonable accommodation provides a basis for residents with disabilities to request flexibility in the application of land use and zoning regulations or, in some instances, even a waiver of certain restrictions or requirements from the local government to ensure equal access to housing opportunities. In general, City Staff takes into consideration the provisions of the California Americans with Disabilities Act (Cal ADA) in the review and approval of housing projects and grants modifications and deviations from the Municipal Code to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities. The City shall continue to implement the Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance adopted in 2014.

The City shall also amend its Reasonable Accommodations findings in accordance with applicable fair housing laws.

Actions:
 Maintain updated information online on the reasonable accommodation ordinance, including information on the application process, fees, and requirements.
 Revise reasonable accommodation process to ensure that reasonable accommodation requests may only be denied in accordance with findings required by applicable fair housing laws.

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 Amend the reasonable accommodations findings to remove subjective language.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: By January 2026
Program H-3.5 Housing for Persons with Developmental Disabilities The City shall promote and facilitate the development of housing for persons with developmental disabilities. The housing needs of persons with developmental disabilities are typically not addressed by Title 24 (California Building Standards Code) regulations or local zoning regulations and may require modifications to existing units and/or a varying range of supportive housing facilities. The design of housing accessibility modifications, the proximity to services and transit, and the availability of group living opportunities represent some of the types of considerations that are important in serving this population. Incorporating “barrier-free” design in all new multi-family housing (as required by California and Federal Fair Housing laws) is especially important to provide the widest range of choices for residents with disabilities.

Actions:
 Review and identify regulatory incentives that will encourage the construction or rehabilitation of housing for persons with developmental disabilities with necessary supportive services.  Seek and apply for State and Federal funding to support housing construction for persons with developmental disabilities.  Collaborate with housing developers and local organizations to identify the needs of local persons with developmental disabilities.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Review regulatory incentives by January 2027; Annually seek funding opportunities; Biennially collaborate with developers and organizations Program H-3.6 Housing for Lower Income Households
The City shall work with developers and property owners in identifying development options to create affordable housing units for extremely low-, very low-, and low-income households who may have limited housing options in Scotts Valley. The City will also seek out and encourage nonprofit organizations to sponsor affordable housing projects in the City. This may

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include agencies assisting lower income households, senior citizens, disabled persons, developmentally disabled persons, and other persons with special housing needs. The City will direct interested agencies/sponsors to potential sites and collaborate with them on applications for state and federal funding.

To further the efforts the Housing Authority of Santa Cruz County provides the Project-Based Voucher Program to achieve deeper affordability levels for more units in planned affordable housing developments.

Actions:
 Coordinate with housing developers, property owners, and local organizations to identify development opportunities, funding resources, and incentives.
 Meet with housing developers to discuss available programs and fundings sources to develop housing units affordable to lower income households.
 Continue to offer streamlining for affordable housing development.  City to maintain up-to-date information about financial resources on its website for residents and developers.
 The City is to investigate additional incentives and seek funding opportunities to encourage development of housing for extremely low-income households. The City will also support funding applications for affordable housing developments that include units affordable to extremely low-income households.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Annually coordinate and meet with developers, property owners, and local organizations Program H-3.7 Definition of Family
The City’s Municipal Code currently defines “Family” as “a person or persons related by blood, marriage or adoption or a group of not more than five persons, excluding servants, not related by blood, marriage or adoption, living together as a single housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit.” The City shall amend its definition of “Family” to remove limitations to the number of unrelated persons and differentiation between related and unrelated individuals living together.

Actions:
 Adopt a zoning ordinance amendment to update the definition of “family” in compliance with State law.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund

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Timeframe: In conjunction with the ongoing General Plan update, which will be completed by the end of 2024.

Program H-3.8 Agricultural and Employee Housing
The City shall adopt a zoning ordinance amendment consistent with the requirements of Health and Safety Codes Section 17021.5 and 17021.6.

Sections 17021.5 and 17021.6 of the State Health Safety Code are part of the Employee Housing Act, and it sets standards for the construction, maintenance, use, and occupancy of living quarters called “employee housing” as defined in Section 17008 of the Health and Safety Code. The intent of these two sections is to broaden opportunities for agricultural employee housing in single-family residential zoning districts.

Actions:
 Adopt a zoning ordinance amendment to permit employee housing in single-family residential zones, consistent with the requirements of Health and Safety Codes Section 17021.5 and 17021.6 as it relates to agricultural and employee housing.

Responsible Agency: Planning Departments
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: By January 2025
Program H-3.9 Emergency Shelters
The City shall facilitate the development of emergency shelters and similar housing types to address the needs of persons experiencing homelessness or those at-risk of homelessness. While persons experiencing homelessness represent a small percent of the Scotts Valley population, they represent an important segment of the regional population for whom housing and assistance must be addressed. No emergency shelters are currently located within the City’s boundaries; however, they are permitted without discretionary permits in the C-SC, P, and C-S districts.

Actions:
 Amend the City’s Zoning Ordinance for parking requirements for emergency shelters in compliance with AB 139.
 Within one year, identify a zone, and amend development standards as appropriate, that will allow emergency shelters by-right (without discretion). The City will ensure that zone also allows residential uses in compliance with AB 2339 (statutes of 2022).
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including, but not limited to, navigation centers, bridge housing, and respite or recuperative care.
 Create and monitor an inventory of sites appropriate to accommodate emergency shelters and work with the appropriate organizations to ensure the needs of homeless and extremely lowincome residents are addressed.  Prioritize available funding and other available incentives for projects that provide housing for homeless and extremely low-income residents.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Adopt amendments and create an inventory of sites to accommodate emergency shelters by December 2024; Prioritize funding and other incentives on a project-by-project basis Program H-3.10 Density Bonus Ordinance
The City shall update its Density Bonus Ordinance to comply with State law (Government Code Section 65915 et seq.), as well as promote the Program as a means of developing additional affordable housing units. State density bonus law (Government Code Section 65915 et seq.) requires a density bonus of up to 50 percent for mixed income projects when a qualifying percentage of Below Market Rate (BMR) units are proposed. Entirely affordable projects are entitled to unlimited bonuses in some cases and up to 80 percent bonuses in other cases. State density bonus law also authorizes an applicant to receive incentives/concessions, waivers, and parking reductions.

Actions:
 Adopt a Density Bonus Ordinance amendment to bring policies into compliance with State density bonus law (Gov Code Section 65915 et seq).
 Promote the Density Bonus Ordinance to multi-family developers on a project-by-project basis to promote affordable housing unit development.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: By January 2026; on a project-by-project basis Program H-3.11 Low Barrier Navigation Centers
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non-residential zones permitting multifamily uses. Low-barrier navigation centers are generally defined as service-enriched temporary living facilities focused on the transition of persons experiencing homelessness or at-risk of becoming homeless into permanent housing. Low-barrier navigation centers connect individuals to income, public benefits, health services, and housing.

Government Code section 65660 et seq. requires by-right approval of lowbarrier navigation centers that meet specified State requirements, including:
access to permanent housing, use of a coordinated entry system (i.e.

Homeless Management Information System), use of Housing First according to Welfare and Institutions Code section 8255 (Government Code section 65662).

Actions:
 Adopt a zoning ordinance amendment to approve low-barrier navigation centers that meet State requirements by-right in mixeduse and non-residential zones permitting multifamily uses.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: By January 2026
Program H-3.12 Condominium Conversion Ordinance
Rental housing units provide an important part of the City’s housing stock, particularly in providing housing affordable to a wider range of the community. The City shall adopt a Condominium Conversion Ordinance to preserve the existing, and future, rental housing stock by establishing a maximum percent of the City’s total housing stock that can be converted over a certain period of time. The Ordinance shall also establish tenant notification and relocation assistance requirements, limit rent increases once a notice of intent to convert has been filed and give tenants the priority to purchase units.

Actions:
 Adopt a Condominium Conversion Ordinance to preserve the existing, and future, rental housing stock by establishing a maximum percent of the City’s total housing stock that can be converted over a certain period of time.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: By January 2026
Program H-3.13 Single-Room Occupancy (SRO) Units

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Single-Room Occupancy (SRO) units may provide a valuable source of affordable housing for individuals and may serve as an entry point into the housing market for persons who previously experienced homelessness.

The City shall adopt a description of SRO units in its Municipal Code and adopt zoning and processing procedures for future projects.

Actions:
 Define SRO in the Municipal Code.
 Adopt zoning and processing procedures for SROs.
 Collaborate with local organizations and agencies to discuss the needs of persons who previously experienced homelessness.
 Support, and when possible, fund local and regional efforts to address the housing needs of persons in Scotts Valley who have or are experiencing homelessness.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Adopt a definition, zoning, and processing procedures for SROs by January 2026. Annually collaborate with organizations; annually seek funding opportunities.

Program H-3.14 Replacement Unit Program
The City shall adopt a policy and will require replacement housing units subject to the requirements of Government Code section 65915, subdivision (c)(3) on sites identified in the site inventory when any new development (residential, mixed-use or nonresidential) occurs on a site that is identified in the inventory meeting the following conditions:
 Currently has residential uses or within the past five years has had residential uses that have been vacated or demolished, and  Was subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of low or very lowincome, or  Subject to any other form of rent or price control through a public entity’s valid exercise of its police power, or
 Occupied by low or very low-income households.

Actions:
 In order to mitigate the loss of affordable housing units, require new housing developments to replace all affordable housing units lost due to new development.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund

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Timeframe: The replacement requirement will be implemented immediately and applied as applications on identified sites are received and processed, and local policy shall be adopted by January 2026.

Program H-3.15 Supportive Housing
The City shall adopt a zoning ordinance amendment to approve by-right supportive housing developments that meet State requirements. Supportive Housing development is generally defined as housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population, and that is linked to onsite or offsite services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community; as defined by Section 50675 of the California Health and Safety Code. Government Code section 65651 requires by-right approval of supportive housing in zones that allow for multi-family or mixed use residential if the proposed housing development meet specified State requirements: provision on onsite supportive services, affordability restrictions.

Action
 Adopt a Zoning Ordinance amendment to approve supportive housing developments that meet State requirements by-right in mixed use zones.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: By January 2026.

Program H-3.16 Group Homes
Group homes are currently permitted in all residential zoning districts for 6 or fewer occupants or with approval of a conditional use permit for 7 or more occupants. The City will adopt a Zoning Ordinance definition for “group home.” The City will also adopt revisions to its Zoning Ordinance to permit group homes, in compliance with State law, as detailed below:
 Allow group homes that operate as single-family residences and that do not provide licensable services to locate in single-family neighborhoods, subject only to the generally applicable, nondiscriminatory health, safety, and zoning laws that apply to all single-family residences.

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 Allow group homes that operate as single-family residences and that provide licensable services to six or fewer residents to locate in single-family neighborhoods, subject only to the generally applicable, nondiscriminatory health, safety, and zoning laws that apply to all single-family residences.
 Ensure that any permitting or approval requirements for group homes that provide licensable services to seven or more residents are consistent with state housing laws.

Action
 Adopt a Zoning Ordinance amendments and update applicable application procedures for group homes in compliance with state law and to promote objectivity and greater approval certainty similar to other residential uses.
 Adopt a Zoning Ordinance definition for “group home.” Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: By January 2026.

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Goal H-4 Protect its unique sensitive environmental, archaeological, and paleontological assets and encourage resource conservation measures in all new housing developments.

Policies
Policy H-4.1 Resource Conservation
Work with other local, State, and federal agencies, public utilities, and community organizations to implement resource conservation programs and ensure that adequate water remains available.

Policy H-4.2 New Development Impacts
Ensure that new development proposals are adequately evaluated for their impact upon cultural resources, sensitive habitats and species, environmental features, and other such factors.

Policy H-4.3 Development Integration into Natural Landscape Require that all residential developments be thoughtfully integrated into the natural environment, including woodlands, hillsides, viewsheds, wetlands, and other features of the natural terrain.

Programs
Program H-4.1 Hillside Development and Design
Scotts Valley is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains and has many areas with slopes of varying degrees of steepness. The City shall continue to protect environmental resources by implementing the City’s Zoning Code regulations and development standards for hillside development. For instance, the Code prohibits development on slopes with an average grade of more than 40 percent. For slopes where development is permitted, the City provides design guidelines to the project applicant(s) to ensure sensitivity to the steepness of the terrain in order to minimize grading, removal of vegetation, run-off erosion, geologic hazards and fire hazards. For slopes greater than 10 percent, the City has established a Hillside Residential Combining District, which requires a variety of development and design standards to help preserve and conserve natural vegetative and topographic features and open space. City staff and/or the Design Review Board (Planning Commission) are responsible to review the project to ensure that applicable standards have been fully addressed.

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Actions:
 Maintain information online and at City Hall on hillside development and design.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department; water and sewer service providers Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Provide information by January 2027; Coordinate with developers on a projectby-project basis Program H-4.2 Resource Conservation
The City shall continue to encourage the conservation of resources in the development and improvement of new housing. Buildings should be designed to minimize mechanical heating and cooling. Sunlight should be used for direct heating and illumination, whenever possible. Natural ventilation and shading should be used to cool a building. Active and passive solar heating is encouraged. Solar access shall be planned into the site design where possible. Solar access shall be reserved, where appropriate, through recorded easements or other devices or instruments. Climatic factors such as prevailing winds, shade trees, window and door orientation and the positioning of buildings on the site shall all be coordinated to maximize energy conservation.

Actions:
 Encourage energy conservation measures and devices to be incorporated in the development and improvement of housing. Review such requirements through the Design Review and Building Permit process.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: On a project-by-project basis
Program H-4.3 Water and Sewer Service Providers
Pursuant to Chapter 727, Statues of 2005 (SB 1087), the City shall deliver its adopted Housing Element, and any amendments thereto, to local water and sewer service providers. This legislation allows for coordination between the City, water, and sewer providers when considering approval of new residential projects, and to ensure that the providers have an opportunity to provide input on the Element. Additionally, review of the Housing Element ensures that priority for water and sewer services is granted to projects that include units affordable to lower-income households.

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Actions:
 Submit the adopted 6th Cycle Housing Element, and any subsequent amendments, to local water and sewer providers for their review and input.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department; water and sewer service providers Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Immediately upon adoption of the 6th Cycle Housing Element and any subsequent amendments
Program H-4.4 Cultural Resources
The City shall continue to protect sensitive cultural resources. Scotts Valley’s location on an ancient seabed has contributed to a wealth of archaeological and paleontological resources in the community today. In fact, the present City Hall site contains a 10,000- to 15,000-year old archaeological site. The General Plan designates various areas throughout the community as moderate or high cultural resource sensitivity zones. In these areas, development proposals must have appropriate environmental clearance pursuant to State and federal laws. Projects with potentially significant cultural resources require issuance of a Cultural Resources Alteration Permit from the City’s Cultural Resource Commission. Procedures and scope of authority of the City’s Cultural Resource Preservation and Cultural Resource Commission are set forth in Chapter 17.44 of the Scotts Valley Municipal Code. Projects with cultural resources require compliance with the City’s standard conditions of approval for historic/archaeological resources.

Actions:
 Continue to review cultural resources through the Cultural Resource Review process.

Responsible Agency: Planning Department; water and sewer service providers Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: On a project-by-project basis

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Quantified Objectives
Table 2-1 summarizes the City’s quantified objectives for the 6th planning cycle by income level.

Table 2-1: 6th Cycle Quantified Objectives
Objectives
Units by Income Level
Extremely/
Very Low Low Moderate Above Moderate Total
6 th Cycle RHNA 392 257 154 417 1,220
Residential Rezones 65 14 89 168
Mixed-Use Rezones 318 84 399 801
Accessory Dwelling Units 24 12 4 40
Surplus Land Act 309 39 191 539
Preservation of at-risk units 22 0 0 22
Units in need of
rehabilitation 5 0 0 5
Housing Choice Vouchers 20 0 0 0
Housing Mobility 20 0 0 0 0
Place-Based Strategy to
provide repair and
rehabilitation assistance
20 0 0 0

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Housing Actions Implementation Summary
Table 2-2: Housing Program Implementation Summary
Housing Program Actions Responsible
Agency
Funding
Source Timeframe
Goal 1
Program H-1.1
6 th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Allocation
Residential Rezones: Adopt a zoning ordinance and General Plan Land Use amendment to rezone 4.23 acres on 6
parcels (identified in Appendix F) to permit residential uses ranging up to assumed a density of 40 dwelling units per acre. The rezoning would accommodate 168 units,
including 65 lower income units.

Planning
Department
General Fund Adopt rezones within 3
years of the 6th Cycle
Housing Element statutory
deadline.

Mixed-Use Rezones: Adopt a zoning ordinance and General Plan Land Use amendment to rezone 36.6 acres on 29
parcels (identified in Appendix F) to permit mixed-use
developments ranging up to a density of 40 dwelling units per acre with up to 70 percent residential. The rezoning would accommodate 801 units, including 318 lower income units.

Town Center Specific Plan: Adopt a Specific Plan
amendment to allow for residential development at the
scale established in Appendix F:
 The City is in contract to remediate surface soil
contamination by December 2023. Remediation
efforts have begun as of October 2023.
 By December 2025, amend the Specific Plan to
increase the density for residential uses on the
City-owned sites identified in Appendix F.
 By December 2026, complete the necessary
rezonings to accommodate the increased density.

Continue to implement appropriate zoning to ensure that adequate sites are available (as defined by Government
Code section 65583) to accommodate the City’s RHNA for
all income categories.

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Housing Program Actions Responsible
Agency
Funding
Source Timeframe
Program H-1.2
By-Right Development Program
Adopts and implement a By-Right Development Program to
comply with the AB 1398 and 1397 requirements, as well
as requirements established in Government Code section
65583.2 (c), (h), and (i)..

Planning
Department
General Fund By January 2025
Program H-1.3
Sites Inventory Monitoring Program
Establish and maintain a Sites Inventory Monitoring
Program.

Planning
Department
General Fund Establish a Sites Inventory
Monitoring Program by
January 2025; adopt
findings with each Cityapproval for residential
projects on a Housing
Element site; annually
monitor development
progress through the APR.

Adopt findings with each City approval for residential
projects identifying the breakdown of units by income
category and establish whether ‘no net loss’ findings to be made, if either fewer units are developed than shown in the housing element, or if the units are being developed in different income categories than projected. If ‘no net loss’ findings must be made, the City must either find that it is maintaining enough sites to accommodate the remaining
RHNA, or if there are not enough sites to accommodate the remaining RHNA. If there are not enough sites, the City has 180 days to make adequate sites available.

Annually monitor the progress of pending projects, ADU
projections, and development on City-owned parcels,
parcels with existing residential capacity, and rezones parcels through the APR.

If residential development is not sufficiently progressing towards building permits or if the City is not meeting the pro-rated share of the RHNA at all income levels by
December 2028, the City will identify strategies to maintain adequate sites throughout the planning period.

Program H-1.4
Planned Development
Continue to provide flexible design through the PD zoning district.

Planning
Department
General Fund On a project-by-project
basis.

Program H-1.5
Accessory Dwelling Unit Program
Modify the current “Secondary Dwelling Unit Program”
from the 5th Cycle Housing Element to comply with changes in State law regarding ADUs. This will include updating the City’s “Secondary Dwelling Unit” Ordinance in compliance Planning
Department
General Fund Amend the “Secondary
Dwelling Unit Program” by
January 2025; Establish
permit-ready ADU plans,

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Housing Program Actions Responsible
Agency
Funding
Source Timeframe
with State ADU laws. Submit revised ordinance to HCD in compliance with State law.
an ADU Manual, an ADU
webpage, an incentives
program by January 2026.

Monitor ADUs annually
through the APRs and if
assumptions for
production and
affordability are not
meeting what was
assumed then the City will
implement changes within
one year.

Establish and promote permit-ready ADU plans to minimize design costs, expedite permit processing, and provide
development certainty.

Establish and maintain an ADU Manual guiding applicants through the permitting and construction of an ADU.

Establish and maintain an ADU webpage informing the
community on ADU related codes, processes, and
incentives.

Establish an incentive program for deed-restricted
affordable ADUs such as waived permitting fees and/or
priority processing.

Establish an ADU monitoring program, and by the midcycle point of the planning period, if assumptions for production and affordability are not meeting what was
assumed, then the City will implement changes within one year. Changes include, but are not limited to, additional outreach and incentives. If the gap between assumptions and production is “large” then the City will identify
additional capacity in the inventory and rezone, if
applicable.

Program H-1.6
Removal of Residential
Development Constraints
Conduct a comprehensive study of residential development standards applicable to developments in zones that permit residential uses to determine which standards are potential constraints to housing.

Planning
Department
General Fund Conduct a study of
development standards by
zoning designation within
one year of the Housing
Element Statutory
deadline; Adopt an
amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance by January
2026; Annually review
development trends and
Adopt a Zoning Ordinance amendment to residential
development standards to address and reduce constraints, including parking requirements for multi-family
developments such as, but not limited to, a sliding scale based on the number of bedrooms or a set reduced
requirement no greater than 2 spaces per unit.

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Housing Program Actions Responsible
Agency
Funding
Source Timeframe
Annually review development trends and biennially meet
with the development community to receive input and
feedback. If constraints are identified that inhibit the development of affordable housing, adopt changes with
two years.
biennially meet with the
development community;
if constraints are identified
throughout the Planning
Period, adopt changes
within two years.

Program H-1.7
Mixed-Use Development
Conduct a comprehensive study on identified mixed-use
development standards and requirements ahead of
adopting rezones
Planning
Department
General Fund Conduct the study prior to
adoption of the rezones;
Adopt development
incentives in conjunction
with the rezones; annually
meet with the
development community
and property owners.

Adopt development incentives, such as, but not limited to, decreasing the commercial component for projects that
include a greater number of affordable units, for candidate sites identified for mixed-use rezoning.

Annually meet with the development community and
property owners to identify development opportunities
and interest.

Program H-1.8
Facilitation of Affordable
Housing Development
Conduct a comprehensive study on expanding the
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to establish standards and requirements promote affordable housing development.

Planning
Department
General Fund Conduct the study by July
2026; Amend the
Inclusionary Housing
Ordinance by January
2027; Meet with the
development community
and property owners
annually; create an
informational webpage by
January 2027.

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Housing Program Actions Responsible
Agency
Funding
Source Timeframe
Adopt an amendment to the City’s Inclusionary Housing
Ordinance to apply city-wide, restrict units based on
affordability.

Annually meet with the development community and
property owners. Based on the feedback received, adopt
changes, incentives, and seek funding to facilitate
affordable housing development.

Create and maintain information on the City’s website on the development of affordable housing.

Program H-1.9
Senate Bill 330
Continue to comply with SB 330 restrictions. Planning
Department
General Fund Through the end of the SB
330 10-year timeframe.

Program H-1.10
Surplus Land Act
By December 2026, declare City-owned sites (APNs 022-
721-06, 022-212-19, 022-601-01) as surplus and approve a resolution making the findings that the project will be put out to competitive bid and will be larger than one acre mixed use development with a minimum of 300 residential units, at least 25% of which are reserved for lower income households. A successful bidder will be required to enter into a regulatory agreement establishing the minimum
affordability requirements.

Planning
Department
General Fund By December 2026,
declare City-owned sites
(APNs 022-721-06, 022-
212-19, 022-601-01) as
surplus and approve a
resolution making the
findings that the project
will be put out to
competitive bid and will be
larger than one acre mixed
use development with a
minimum of 300
residential units, at least
25% of which are reserved
for lower income
households.

The City shall provide assistance to a successful bidder by offering technical assistance; facilitating entitlements; assisting with funding, as available, and/or supporting funding applications.

Program H-1.11
Non-Vacant Sites Development
Provide additional incentives on a project-by-project basis such as, but not limited to, technical assistance, supporting funding applications, and reduced development standards.

Planning
Department
General Fund Provide incentives on a
project-by-project basis;
Engage property owners
Engage property owners annually to discuss development annually opportunities.

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Housing Program Actions Responsible
Agency
Funding
Source Timeframe
See Program H-1.3 for additional actions should
development not occur as anticipated in this Housing
Element.

Goal 2
Program H-2.1
Code Enforcement
Continue to implement an active code enforcement
program through the Building Department and inform
residents of rehabilitation assistance grants when available at City Hall and on the City’s website. Also continue to offer online and physical forms for residents to submit Code
Enforcement complaints through.

Planning and
Building
Departments
General Fund Implement an active code
enforcement program
throughout the Planning
Period; provide
information at City Hall
and online by January
2027; Conduct a biennial
review of cases – if trends
are identified adopt
prevention assistance
programs within one year.

Conduct a biennial review of code enforcement cases to
identify potential trends in the location or type of case.

Adopt prevention and assistance programs if trends are
identified to proactively decrease future issues.

Program H-2.2
Design Review
Continue to review projects to ensure consistency with the General Plan Zoning Ordinance and area design guidelines.

Priority processing will go to affordable housing projects.

Planning
Department
General Fund Review projects and
provide priority to
affordable housing
projects as applications
are submitted; Review the
Residential Design
Handbook and design
review process and adopt
modifications by January
2025; Adopt objective
design standards by
January 2025
Review the Residential Design Handbook and design review process for subjective language and adopt modifications.

Adopt objective design standards for all residential uses.

Program H-2.3
Monitor and Preserve
Affordable Housing
Continue to maintain the Affordable Housing Opportunities Database with detailed information on all subsidized units, including those that have affordability covenants.

Planning
Department
General Fund Maintain the Affordable
Housing Opportunities
Database throughout the
Planning Period; Annually
pursue funding sources
and partnerships until atPursue funding sources such as HUD Section 208/811 loans, HOPE II and II Homeownership Program funds,
HOME funds, CDBG funds, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit

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Housing Program Actions Responsible
Agency
Funding
Source Timeframe
Programs, California Housing Finance Agency single-family and multi-family programs, and other similar programs to stimulate private developer and non-profit entity efforts in the development and financing of housing for lower and
moderate-income households.
risk units are maintained;
Begin coordination with
property owners upon
adoption of the Housing
Element and outreach
annually until at-risk units
are maintained
Pursue partnership opportunities with non-profits to
preserve and expand affordable housing in the City, as well as provide educational opportunities and assistance for tenants.

Pursuant to Government Code sections 65583.2(g)(3) and, 65915(c)(3), and 66300(d3), ensure that when existing
housing is demolished, at least an equivalent number of units are created, and that lower income housing and
relocation payments are required as specified by these
statutes.

Coordinate with property owners to preserve affordable
units at risk to maintain and extend affordability. This may include technical assistance, funding application support, and/or recommending agencies or organizations that may
provide additional assistance.

Comply with noticing requirements pursuant to
Government Code section 65863.10.

Program H-2.4
Mobile Home Park Conversion
Ordinance
Continue to implement the Mobile Home Park Conversion
Ordinance in an effort to protect existing mobile home
parks and the supply of affordable housing, subject to the limitations imposed by State law.

Planning
Department
General Fund Implement the Mobile
Home Park Conversion
Ordinance throughout the
Planning Period; Provide
information at City Hall
and online by January
2027
Provide information on the Mobile Home Park Conversion
Ordinance and other fair housing information on the City’s website and at City Hall.

Program H-2.5
Mobile Home Park Rent
Stabilization Ordinance
Continue to implement the Mobile Home Park Rent
Stabilization Ordinance in an effort to promote and
enhance fairness in the economic relationship between
mobile home park owners and mobile homeowners.

Planning
Department
General Fund Implement the Mobile
Home Park Rent
Stabilization Ordinance
throughout the Planning

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Housing Program Actions Responsible
Agency
Funding
Source Timeframe
Provide information on the Mobile Home Park Conversion
Ordinance and other fair housing information on the City’s website and at City Hall.

Period; Provide
information at City Hall
and online by January
2027.

Program H-2.6
Development of Large Lots
Adopt and implement a program to facilitate the
development of lots larger than ten acres.

Planning
Department
General Fund Adopt and implement the
program by January 2026
Program H-2.7
SB 35 Streamlining
Establish SB 35 procedures and provide information online. Planning Department
General Fund Adopt and implement the
program by January 2026
Program H-2.8
Lot Consolidation
Facilitate the consolidation of vacant and underutilized lots or residential development.

Planning
Department
General Fund Establish and implement
the program by January
Adopt and promote incentives online and at City Hall. 2026 Program H-2.9
Transit Oriented Development
Coordinate with AMBAG and Santa Cruz METRO to provide
recommendations and input on service availability. Planning Department General Fund
Throughout the Planning
Period and when various
transit-related planning
documents are in
progress.

Goal 3
Program H-3.1
Promoting Housing Choice Voucher
(HCV) Program
Continue to participate in the Housing Authority of Santa Cruz County Voucher Rental Assistance Program.

Planning
Department;
Housing Authority
of Santa Cruz
County

HUD HCD
Fund
Continue to participate in
the Housing Authority of
Santa Cruz County
Voucher Rental Assistance
Program and refer
residents throughout the
Planning Period; Annually
host a workshop;
Biennially outreach to
property owners.

Annually host an informational workshop with the Housing Authority of Santa Cruz County for renters, property
owners, and prospective homeowners to provide
information on the voucher program and source of income discrimination, as well as increase participating properties.

Continue to refer residents to the County program and
provide information at City Hall and on the City’s website.

Biennially outreach to property owners and landlords to market the voucher program and enforce State law
banning source of income discrimination.

Program H-3.2
Affirmatively Furthering Fair
Housing
Housing Mobility Strategies
Create and promote informational materials on the
location of participating voucher properties and availability of voucher programs/financial assistance. See Action H-3.1.

Planning
Department
General Fund By January 2026;
throughout the Planning
Period

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Housing Program Actions Responsible
Agency
Funding
Source Timeframe
Annually outreach to landlords to expand the location of participating voucher properties.

Planning
Department
General Fund Annually throughout the
Planning Period
Partner with the Santa Cruz Housing Authority to host an annual educational workshop on voucher programs and
source of income discrimination.

Planning
Department
General Fund Annually throughout the
Planning Period
Extend housing choice voucher search times for particular groups, such as larger families with children or persons with disabilities. Aim to assist 20 households with special needs access housing choice vouchers.

Planning
Department
General Fund By January 2026
Affirmatively market government assistance and new
affordable housing units, as available, to community
organizations and agencies assisting lower income
households in the region. Promote the information in
multiple languages on the City’s website and at City Hall.

Planning
Department
General Fund As new units and
resources become
available; annually
throughout the Planning
Period
Affirmatively further fair housing for Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color, particularly those with disabilities by facilitating the development of extremely low-income
units. Aim to develop 20 new extremely low-income units.

Planning
Department
General Fund Throughout the Planning
Period
Implement a number of actions listed in Program H-1.5 to facilitate the development of at least 40 ADUs throughout the planning period, particularly in lower density areas as a method of providing “missing middle1” housing.

Planning
Department
General Fund Throughout the Planning
Period – additional actions
and timeframes are
established in Program H1.5
Create and promote an SB 9 factsheet with information on State law authorizing duplexes in single-family zones.

Planning
Department
General Fund By January 2026
Adopt a Zoning Code amendment to facilitate SB 9
development, as permitted by State law, to facilitate the development of affordable housing opportunities in
existing lower density neighborhoods.

Planning
Department
General Fund By January 2026
Research and establish homesharing program(s), and
coordinate with relevant organizations (such as Senior
Network Services) and interested residents to annually
Planning
Department
General Fund By January 2026 and
annually throughout the
Planning Period

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Housing Program Actions Responsible
Agency
Funding
Source Timeframe
present information to prospective homeowners – this may serve as an opportunity to create affordable housing
options within existing single-family homes and in lower density neighborhoods.

New Housing Choices and Affordability in Areas of Opportunity Continue to implement the Inclusionary Housing Below
Market Rate (BMR) Program. See Action H-1.8.

Planning
Department
General Fund Throughout the Planning
Period and as project
applications are submitted
Facilitate the development of ADUs at affordable rates. See Action H-1.3.

Planning
Department
General Fund Throughout the Planning
Period
Facilitate the development of affordable housing units for special housing needs population. This may include, but is not limited to, technical assistance, support for funding applications, permitting fee waivers, and development
standards concessions, and other similar actions.

Planning
Department
General Fund Throughout the Planning
Period and as project
applications are submitted
Review future policies and programs for potentially
restrictive practices that would limit diversity in the Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence (RCAAs).

Planning
Department
General Fund Annually and as issues are
raised.

Establish specific incentives for the development of
affordable units in the RCAAs including, but not limited to, permit streamlining and reduced fees.

Planning
Department
General Fund By January 2026
See Program H-1.1 for rezone strategies. Planning
Department
General Fund Adopt rezones within 3
years of the 6th Cycle
Housing Element statutory
deadline
Place-Based Strategies to Encourage Community Conservation and Revitalization Create and promote informational materials on housing
accessibility, rehabilitation, and maintenance resources.

Materials to be distributed at the senior center, library, Civic Center, and at community events. Aim to provide
home repair and rehabilitation assistance for at least 20 households.

Planning
Department
General Fund By January 2026; materials
to be distributed and
promoted annually

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Housing Program Actions Responsible
Agency
Funding
Source Timeframe
Annually hold a community workshop or webinar with
relevant community organizations and agencies to discuss and promote available resources.

Planning
Department
General Fund Annually throughout the
Planning Period
Protecting Existing Residents from Displacement
Annually hold a community workshop with relevant
community organizations and agencies to discuss the
needs of persons with disabilities and identify whether additional resources and development concessions are
needed. If necessary changes are identified, adopt
amendments within 6 months.

Planning
Department
General Fund Annually throughout the
Planning Period; adopt
necessary changes within
6 months
Continue to refer fair housing discrimination issues to the Civil Rights Department (CRD), including inquiries regarding landlord-tenant mediation and tenant rights.

Planning
Department
General Fund Annually throughout the
Planning Period
Establish an accessibility program to improve access to housing, transit, public buildings and facilities, sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and businesses for persons with
disabilities.

Planning
Department
General Fund By January 2026
Pursue at least 2 funding opportunities to address
accessibility for persons with disabilities.

Planning
Department
General Fund Annually throughout the
Planning Period
Provide information and educational materials on fair
housing services for property owners, apartment
managers, and tenants at City Hall and online.

Planning
Department
General Fund Annually throughout the
Planning Period
Monitor and respond to complaints of discrimination and refer tenants to the California Department of Fair
Employment and Housing for proper intake, investigation, and resolution of fair housing complaints.

Planning
Department
General Fund As complaints are
submitted
Program H-3.3
Childcare and Daycare Facilities
Continue to work with childcare providers and the County to promote adequate childcare facilities within the
community.

Planning
Department
General Fund Continue to work with
childcare providers and
the County throughout the
Planning Period; Provide
information at City Hall
and online by January
Provide information at City Hall and on the City’s website on current zoning regulations that apply to childcare and daycare facilities.

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Housing Program Actions Responsible
Agency
Funding
Source Timeframe
Encourage new development to provide childcare and
daycare facilities through a variety of activities, including outreaching to developers; providing financial assistance, when available; providing expedited processing; identifying grant and funding opportunities; and providing information on the City’s Density Bonus Ordinance.
2027; Coordinate with
developers on a projectby-project basis
Program H-3.4
Reasonable Accommodation
Maintain updated information online on the reasonable
accommodation ordinance, including information on the
application process, fees, and requirements.

Planning
Department
General Fund By January 2026
Revise reasonable accommodation process to ensure that
reasonable accommodation requests may only be denied
in accordance with findings required by applicable fair housing laws.

Amend the reasonable accommodations findings to
remove subjective language.

Program H-3.5
Housing for Persons with
Developmental Disabilities
Review and identify regulatory incentives that will
encourage the construction or rehabilitation of housing for persons with developmental disabilities with necessary
supportive services.

Planning
Department
General Fund Review regulatory
incentives by January
2027; Annually seek
funding opportunities;
Biennially collaborate with
developers and
organizations
Seek and apply for State and Federal funding to support housing construction for persons with developmental
disabilities.

Collaborate with housing developers and local
organizations to identify the needs of local persons with developmental disabilities.

Program H-3.6
Housing for Lower Income
Households
Coordinate with housing developers, property owners, and local organizations to identify development opportunities, funding resources, and incentives.

Planning
Department
General Fund Annually coordinate and
meet with developers,
property owners, and local
Meet with housing developers to discuss available organizations. programs and fundings sources to develop housing units
affordable to lower income households.

Continue to offer streamlining for affordable housing
development.

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Housing Program Actions Responsible
Agency
Funding
Source Timeframe
City to maintain up-to-date information about financial resources on its website for residents and developers.

The City is to investigate additional incentives and seek funding opportunities to encourage development of
housing for extremely low-income households. The City will also support funding applications for affordable housing developments that include units affordable to extremely low-income households.

Program H-3.7
Definition of Family
Adopt a zoning ordinance amendment to update the
definition of “family” in compliance with State law.

Planning
Department
General Fund In conjunction with the
ongoing General Plan
update, which will be
completed by the end of
2024.

Program H-3.8
Agricultural and Employee Housing
Adopt a zoning ordinance amendment to permit employee
housing in single-family residential zones, consistent with the requirements of Health and Safety Codes Section
17021.5 and 17021.6 as it relates to agricultural and
employee housing.

Planning
Department
General Fund By January 2025.

Program H-3.9
Emergency Shelters
Amend the City’s Zoning Ordinance for parking
requirements for emergency shelters in compliance with
AB 139.

Planning
Department
General Fund Adopt amendments and
create an inventory of
sites to accommodate
emergency shelters by
January 2024; Prioritize
funding and other
incentives on a project-byproject basis
Within one year, identify a zone, and amend development standards as appropriate, that will allow emergency
shelters by-right (without discretion). The City will ensure that zone also allows residential uses in compliance with AB 2339 (statutes of 2022).

Adopt a Zoning Ordinance amendment to expand the
definition of “emergency shelters” to include other interim interventions, including, but not limited to, navigation centers, bridge housing, and respite or recuperative care.

Create and monitor an inventory of sites appropriate to accommodate emergency shelters and work with the

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Housing Program Actions Responsible
Agency
Funding
Source Timeframe
appropriate organizations to ensure the needs of homeless and extremely low-income residents are addressed.

Prioritize available funding and other available incentives for projects that provide housing for homeless and
extremely low-income residents.

Program H-3.10
Density Bonus Ordinance
Adopt a Density Bonus Ordinance amendment to bring
polices into compliance with State density bonus law (Gov Code Section 65915 et seq).

Planning
Department
General Fund By January 2026; on a
project-by-project basis.

Promote the Density Bonus Ordinance to multi-family
developers on a project-by-project basis to promote
affordable housing unit development.

Program H-3.11
Low Barrier Navigation Centers
Adopt a zoning ordinance amendment to approve lowbarrier navigation centers that meet State requirements by-right in mixed-use and non-residential zones permitting multifamily uses.

Planning
Department
General Fund By January 2026.

Program H-3.12
Condominium Conversion
Ordinance
Adopt a Condominium Conversion Ordinance to preserve
the existing, and future, rental housing stock by
establishing a maximum percent of the City’s total housing stock that can be converted over a certain period of time.

Planning
Department
General Fund By January 2026.

Program H-3.13
Single-Room Occupancy (SRO) Units
Define SRO in the Municipal Code. Planning
Department
General Fund Adopt a definition, zoning,
and processing procedures
for SROs by January 2026.

Annually collaborate with
organizations; annually
seek funding
opportunities.

Adopt zoning and processing procedures for SROs.

Collaborate with local organizations and agencies to discuss the needs of persons who previously experienced
homelessness.

Support, and when possible, fund local and regional efforts to address the housing needs of persons in Scotts Valley who have or are experiencing homelessness.

Program H-3.14
Replacement Unit Program
In order to mitigate the loss of affordable housing units, require new housing developments to replace all
affordable housing units lost due to new development.

Planning
Department
General Fund The replacement
requirement will be
implemented immediately
and applied as applications
on identified sites are
received and processed,

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Agency
Funding
Source Timeframe
and local policy shall be
adopted by January 2026.

Program H-3.15
Supportive Housing
Adopt a Zoning Ordinance amendment to approve
supportive housing developments that meet State
requirements by-right in mixed use zones.

Planning
Department
General Fund By January 2026.

Program H-3.16
Group Homes
Adopt a Zoning Ordinance amendments and update
applicable application procedures for group homes in
compliance with state law and to promote objectivity and greater approval certainty similar to other residential uses.

Planning
Department
General Fund By January 2026.

Adopt a Zoning Ordinance definition for “group home.”
Goal 4
Program H-4.1
Hillside Development and Design
Maintain information online and at City Hall on hillside development and design.

Planning
Department;
water and sewer
service providers
General Fund Provide information by
January 2027; Coordinate
with developers on a
project-by-project basis
Program H-4.2
Resource Conservation
Encourage energy conservation measures and devices to
be incorporated in the development and improvement of
housing. Review such requirements through the Design
Review and Building Permit process.

Planning
Department
General Fund On a project-by-project
basis.

Program H-4.3
Water and Sewer Service Providers
Submit the adopted 6th Cycle Housing Element, and any
subsequent amendments, to local water and sewer
providers for their review and input.

Planning
Department;
water and sewer
service providers
General Fund Immediately upon
adoption of the 6th Cycle
Housing Element and any
subsequent amendments
Program H-4.4
Cultural Resources
Continue to review cultural resources through the Cultural Resource Review process.

Planning
Department;
water and sewer
service providers
General Fund On a project-by-project
basis

This Appendix provides a Review of Past
Performance for the 2015-2023 Housing Element. It
is an evaluation of the 5th Cycle’s Policy Program and
considers all current and existing programs and
projects, as well as the most effective and
appropriate policies and programs for the 2023-2031
6 th Cycle.

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P R O G R A M E V A L U A T I O N F O R H O U S E H O L D S

W I T H S P E C I A L N E E D S
As part of analyzing prior programs, this Appendix provides an outline of the effectiveness of goals, policies, programs, and objectives in meeting the housing needs of Scotts Valley’s special needs population. The following section identifies 5th Cycle accomplishments by special needs groups.

The City of Scotts Valley has demonstrated a significant effort in pursuit of accomplishing many of the objectives set for the programs of the 5th Cycle Housing Element. During the fifth cycle, the City completed a number of key programs to support housing opportunity and made substantial progress towards many of its programs. The City’s programs that have been effective at addressing Special Needs populations have been identified as continued for the sixth cycle, due to their success in the fifth cycle.

As a part of analyzing prior programs, the Housing Element must evaluate the effectiveness of goals, policies, and related action in meeting the housing needs of special needs populations.

The summary below provides an overview of the City’s 5th Cycle program accomplishments and achievements related to special needs populations. Individually and collectively, these programs have had a positive impact on the needs of special needs populations in Scotts Valley.

1. Seniors
The Housing Needs Assessment shows that 20.4 percent (2,463 residents) of Scotts Valley residents are over the age of 65. Over the years, the senior population has seen an increase from 2010 to 2020. In terms of household characteristics, from 2010 to 2020 householder ages 65 or above grew 4.4 percent.

The special needs of seniors can be met through a range of services, including congregate care, rent subsides, shared housing, and housing rehabilitation assistance. Affordable housing opportunities in Scotts Valley for seniors include:
 “Oak Tree Villa” (Brookdale Renaissance Senior Living Communities) at 100 Lockewood Lane – 204 units for active seniors and assisted living, approved in 1997.

Senior residents can benefit from various classes, activities, and programs offered at the Scotts Valley Senior Center. The Senior Center provides a place where seniors may find companionship, help and the opportunity to pursue their interests in educational, recreational and craft activities. Additionally, the Center assists in promoting the goodwill and public interests of the community.

The Scotts Valley Senior Life Association (SVSLA) also provides services and resources to seniors. SVSLA is a non-profit organization established to provide education and support

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relating to the health and welfare of senior citizens living in Scotts Valley. They seek to enhance and add enjoyment to lives of seniors in the community, provide educational opportunities with a focus on healthy living habits, and provide access to facilities that help seniors create their own healthy and fulfilling lives.

Table A-1 identifies 5th Cycle accomplishments for seniors.

Table A-1: 5th Planning Cycle Policies and Program Effectiveness, Seniors Accomplishments During the 5th Cycle Effectiveness of Programs Program 3.3 Fair Housing
Fair Housing information is provided on the City’s
web site and at City Hall as well as through the
Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz. This
information is available to property owners,
apartment managers, tenants and the general
public.

The City continues to promote fair housing practices,
provide the public with educational information on fair housing, and refer fair housing complaints to the
Department of Fair Employment and Housing. The City
has amended its Zoning Code to include formal
reasonable accommodation procedures and established
specific zoning districts to permit emergency shelters, transitional, and supportive housing as a matter of right.

The City continues to periodically evaluate the Zoning
Code to find whether any regulations constrain the
development of housing for persons with disabilities.

Fair housing counseling and assistance is currently
administered by the California Department of Fair
Employment (DFEH) and Housing.

2. Persons with Disabilities
Disability is a physical or mental condition that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Physical and mental disabilities can hinder access to traditionally designed housing units as well as potentially limit the ability to earn adequate income. The Housing Needs Assessment shows that 12.6 percent of Scotts Valley’s population has a disability. The most common disabilities in Scotts Valley are ambulatory difficulty, independent living difficulty, and vision difficulty.

There is a variety of organizations within and around Scotts Valley that serves individuals with disabilities. The San Andreas Regional Center is a non-profit that serves individuals with developmental disabilities and their families who reside within Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz Counties. The County of Santa Cruz Human Resources Agency coordinates federal, state, and county government funding for programs and services for disabled populations in the City of Scotts Valley. The Central Coast Center for Independent Living (CCCIL) is a community-based, cross-disability, non-profit organization that is designed and operated with people with disabilities. The organization provides a variety of programs from peer support, housing assistance, and independent living skills training.

Table A-2 below identifies 5th Cycle accomplishments for persons with disabilities.

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Table A-2: 5th Planning Cycle Policies and Program Effectiveness, Persons with Disabilities Accomplishments During the 5th Cycle Effectiveness of Programs Program 3.3 Fair Housing
Fair Housing information is provided on the City’s
web site and at City Hall as well as through the
Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz.

This information is available to property owners,
apartment managers, tenants and the general
public.

The City continues to promote fair housing practices,
provide the public with educational information on fair housing, and refer fair housing complaints to the
Department of Fair Employment and Housing. The City has amended its Zoning Code to include formal reasonable
accommodation procedures and established specific
zoning districts to permit emergency shelters, transitional, and supportive housing as a matter of right. The City
continues to periodically evaluate the Zoning Code to find whether any regulations constrain the development of
housing for persons with disabilities. Fair housing
counseling and assistance is currently administered by the California Department of Fair Employment (DFEH) and
Housing.

Program 3.5 Reasonable Accommodation
Chapter 17.60 of the City’s Municipal Code
provided Reasonable Accommodation standards
and procedures. The Municipal code is on the
City’s website as well as at City Hall.

The City established the ADA Committee to work with the City’s Building Official to develop programs to encourage new construction to be designed in a manner to
accommodate persons with disabilities. The ADA
Committee continues as a City Commission that identifies opportunities to increase ADA accessibility throughout the City.

Program 3.6 Housing for Persons with
Development Disabilities
The City continued to seek available funding and
provide regulatory incentives to assist projects for
persons with developmental disabilities. The City
also continued to work with nonprofit developers
who intend to provide housing for persons with
developmental disabilities. Information on housing
and services for persons with developmental
disabilities is available at City Hall and on the City’s web site.

The City’s accomplishment of seeking available funding
and providing incentives to assist projects for persons with developmental disabilities is an effective way to improve the lives of this population and make the community more inclusive.

3. Large Households
Appendix B shows that about 7 percent of Scotts Valley households have 5 or more members, this includes 5 percent 5-person households, 2 percent 6-person household, and less than one percent 7-or-more-person households. The percentage of owner-occupied households (288) and renter-occupied households (48) that are large households is approximately 8.3 percent and 3.7 percent, respectively.

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current fair market rental pricing. The City encourages affordable housing development for large households through partnerships with developers and entities and providing a homebuyer assistance program.

Table A-3 below identifies 5th Cycle accomplishments for large households.

Table A-3: 5th Planning Cycle Policies and Program Effectiveness, Large Households Accomplishments During the 5th Cycle Effectiveness of Programs Program 3.3 Fair Housing
Fair Housing information is provided on the City’s
web site and at City Hall as well as through the
Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz.

This information is available to property owners,
apartment managers, tenants and the general
public.

The City continues to promote fair housing practices,
provide the public with educational information on fair housing, and refer fair housing complaints to the
Department of Fair Employment and Housing. The City has amended its Zoning Code to include formal reasonable
accommodation procedures and established specific
zoning districts to permit emergency shelters, transitional, and supportive housing as a matter of right. The City
continues to periodically evaluate the Zoning Code to find whether any regulations constrain the development of
housing for persons with disabilities. Fair housing
counseling and assistance is currently administered by the California Department of Fair Employment (DFEH) and
Housing.

Program 3.4 Child and Day Care Facilities
The City continues to provide information at City
Hall and on the City’s web site regarding current
zoning regulations that apply to child care and day
care facilities. In addition, the City continued to
encourage the provision of child care and day care
facilities in all new proposed development
activities.

The City’s accomplishment of providing information on
zoning regulations and encouraging the provision of child care and day care facilities in new development activities can be beneficial for large households. Female-headed
households, comprised largely of female, single-parents with children, may benefit from child care services and affordable housing.

4. Single-Parent Households
Single-parent households often require special consideration and assistance due to their greater need for affordable and accessible day care, health care, and other supportive services.

Single parents make up 10 percent of Scotts Valley households. The Scotts Valley Unified School District (SVUD) offers a variety of community resources for children and single parents in the community. For instance, Vine Hill and Brook Knoll Elementary School provides after school care programs to residents with children and the SVUD provides free and reduced-price meals.

SVUD serves over 2,000 students from preschool through twelfth grade. SVUD includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The Joe and Linda Aliberti Clubhouse, run by the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Cruz County, offers affordable after school and day programing for local children. Their programming includes homework help, art, reading, physical activities and various specialty season programs such as summer camp programs.

Table A-4 below identifies the 5th Cycle accomplishments for single-parent households.

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Table A-4: 5th Planning Cycle Policies and Program Effectiveness, Single-Parent Households Accomplishments During the 5th Cycle Effectiveness of Programs Program 3.3 Fair Housing
Fair Housing information is provided on the City’s web
site and at City Hall as well as through the Housing
Authority of the County of Santa Cruz. This
information is available to property owners,
apartment managers, tenants and the general public.

The City continues to promote fair housing practices,
provide the public with educational information on fair housing, and refer fair housing complaints to the
Department of Fair Employment and Housing. The City
has amended its Zoning Code to include formal
reasonable accommodation procedures and
established specific zoning districts to permit
emergency shelters, transitional, and supportive
housing as a matter of right. The City continues to
periodically evaluate the Zoning Code to find whether
any regulations constrain the development of housing
for persons with disabilities. Fair housing counseling
and assistance is currently administered by the
California Department of Fair Employment (DFEH) and
Housing.

Program 3.4 Child and Day Care Facilities
The City continues to provide information at City Hall
and on the City’s web site regarding current zoning
regulations that apply to child care and day care
facilities. In addition, the City continued to encourage the provision of child care and day care facilities in all new proposed development activities.

The City’s accomplishment of providing information on
zoning regulations and encouraging the provision of
child care and day care facilities in new development
activities can be beneficial for single-parent
households.

5. Persons Experiencing Homelessness
Homelessness has become an increasingly important issue in the region and throughout California. Homelessness is the result of expensive housing or an insufficient income to pay for housing. Other possible contributing factors include mental disabilities, domestic violence, and alcohol and drug addiction. The 2022 Santa Cruz County Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count and Survey identifies where homeless individuals are living in the County. Of the responses collected, the top two primary conditions that led to homelessness in Scotts Valley were eviction and employment loss; Scotts Valley had a homeless population of 48 in 2022.

Scotts Valley works to meet the homeless needs through a variety of programs. The City permits emergency shelters in Service Commercial districts (C-S) and Shopping Center Commercial districts (C-SC); and permits them with a conditional use permit in the Public/Quasi-public districts (P). These zoning districts are located along the City’s main thoroughfares. Transitional and supportive housing are permitted by-right in all residential zones; and permits transitional housing with a conditional use permit in the Light Industrial district (I-L).

The PIT Count and Survey reported the top six services being accessed in Santa Cruz County were free meals (64 percent), bus passes (46 percent), health services (46 percent), shelter day services (36 percent), mental health services (30 percent), and legal services (27 percent).

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problems specialized detox, residential, outpatient and aftercare treatment programs. San Augustine and St. Philips church have food pantries. AFC Faith Community Shelter rotates its shelter program with different churches in Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, and Aptos.

Table A-5 below identifies 5th Cycle accomplishments for persons experiencing homelessness.

Table A-5: 5th Planning Cycle Policies and Program Effectiveness, Persons Experiencing Homelessness Accomplishments During the 5th Cycle Effectiveness of Programs Program 1.4 Emergency Shelters
On July 15, 2015, the City Council of Scotts Valley adopted Ordinance No. 16-138, continuing to allow emergency
shelters by-right in the C-S, C-SC, and P Zoning Districts and amending the definition of an emergency shelter in
compliance with SB 2. The City continued to monitor the inventory of sites appropriate to accommodate emergency shelters and worked with appropriate organizations.

Persons experiencing homelessness may benefit
from this ordinance as it would make it easier for
persons experiencing homelessness with a place
to stay, as well as access to other essential
services such as food, clothing, and medical care.

Program 1.5 Transitional and Supportive Housing
On July 15, 2015, the City Council of Scotts Valley adopted Ordinance No. 16-138, permitting transitional and
supportive housing by-right in all residential zoning
districts, in compliance with SB 2.

Persons Experiencing Homelessness benefit from
this adopted ordinance will increase the number
of transitional and supportive housing in all
residential zoning districts.

Program 3.3 Fair Housing
Fair Housing information is provided on the City’s web site and at City Hall as well as through the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz. This information is available to property owners, apartment managers, tenants and the general public.

The City continues to promote fair housing
practices, provide the public with educational
information on fair housing, and refer fair housing
complaints to the Department of Fair Employment
and Housing. The City has amended its Zoning
Code to include formal reasonable
accommodation procedures and established
specific zoning districts to permit emergency
shelters, transitional, and supportive housing as a
matter of right. The City continues to periodically
evaluate the Zoning Code to find whether any
regulations constrain the development of housing
for persons with disabilities. Fair housing
counseling and assistance is currently
administered by the California Department of Fair
Employment (DFEH) and Housing.

6. Farmworkers
Agricultural operations in the City are limited, with lands zoned for Residential Mountain (RMT-5) allowing for crop or tree farming. Lands zoned R-MT-5 account for a fraction of land zoned for residential development in the city. A query of business licensing records indicated that no crop or tree farming operations are active in the City. As such, no specific resources are currently available for farmworkers.

A program is included to revise the Zoning Ordinance to allow for farmworker housing by-right in zones allowing single family residential development, in accordance with State law.

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Table A-6 below identifies 5th Cycle accomplishments for farmworkers.

Table A-6: 5th Planning Cycle Policies and Program Effectiveness, Farmworkers Accomplishments During the 5th Cycle Effectiveness of Programs Program 3.3 Fair Housing
Fair Housing information is provided on
the City’s web site and at City Hall as well
as through the Housing Authority of the
County of Santa Cruz. This information is
available to property owners, apartment
managers, tenants and the general
public.

The City continues to promote fair housing practices, provide the public with educational information on fair housing, and refer fair housing complaints to the Department of Fair Employment and Housing. The City has amended its Zoning Code to include formal reasonable accommodation procedures and established specific zoning districts to permit emergency shelters, transitional, and supportive housing as a matter of right. The City continues to periodically evaluate the Zoning Code to find whether any regulations constrain the development of housing for persons with disabilities. Fair housing counseling and assistance is currently administered by the California Department of Fair Employment (DFEH) and Housing.

Program 3.9 Agricultural Employee
Housing
The city continued to review Health and
Safety Codes as they relate to agricultural
employee housing in order to amend the
Zoning Ordinance if necessary.

The City’s review of Health and Safety Code is an important step towards improving the lives of farmworkers. By ensuring that farmworkers have safe and healthy housing, the City can help improve their well-being, and quality of life.

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2 0 1 5 - 2 0 2 3 P R O G R A M A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S As required in Government Code 65588, local governments are to review its housing element as frequently to evaluate the appropriateness of the housing goals, objectives, and policies in contributing to the attainment of the state housing goal. Table A-7 provides detailed, program-specific accomplishments for 2015-2023. The City of Scotts Valley has demonstrated significant effort in working towards accomplishing many of the objectives established in the 5th Planning Cycle Housing Element. The City’s successful programs have been identified as on-going for the 6th Planning Cycle. Various programs have been modified in the 6th Cycle Housing Plan to account for new requirements and changes in State Law.

Table A-7: 5th Planning Cycle Program Accomplishments
Goals and Programs Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle GOAL 1. It is the goal of the City of Scotts Valley to promote a balanced mix of housing types, prices, and opportunities by increasing the number of housing units to accommodate population and employment growth.

Program 1.1 The City Council rezoned 11 acres of residential and commercial land to very high density residential,
allowing densities from 15 to 20 units per acre during the 2009-2014 planning period. including an additional 12 acres was rezoned for mixed residential and commercial uses
along major corridors. The City has determined that the sites inventory previously identified has remaining capacity to meet the 2015-2023 RHNA. As discussed in Chapter 4 and outlined in Chart 4-4, these sites are located along Scotts Valley Drive, Mt. Hermon Road, and specific plan locations, such as the Gateway Specific Plan. To ensure sufficient residential capacity to accommodate the identified regional need for lower income households is maintained, the City will develop and implement a formal monitoring program.

The program will track development approvals on identified sites and ensure that no net loss occurs. This means that if any of the identified sites are not developed in accordance with the development requirements outlined in the Zoning Code, an alternative site or sites must be identified and rezoned to maintain overall affordable unit capacity.

Report on the progress of
development in the identified
sites inventory in the Annual
Progress Report to HCD as
required pursuant to
Government Code Section
65400 and due April 1 of each
year.

The City monitored the development
approvals on identified sites, as detailed
below.
2015:

Scotts Valley was preparing its 2015-2016
Housing Element.
2016:

Two developments were approved on -
opportunity sites, The Cove and The Grove.

The approvals entitled 75 housing units, with
10 units deed restricted affordable housing
as required by the City’s Inclusionary
Ordinance.
2017:

Thee construction of The Grove was ongoing.

Building permits were issued for 3 deed
restricted lower income units and 4 deed
restricted moderate income inclusionary
units.
2018:

Building permits issued for The Cove and The
Terrace, to allow for the construction of 43
Modify.

The program is modified to
meet the 6th Cycle RHNA
through a variety of
strategies established in
Appendix F.

Monitor development
approvals on identified sites
and ensure that no net loss
occurs.

Continue to implement the
City’s 15% inclusionary
housing requirement and Title
14 Affordable Housing
Production requirements.

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Goals and Programs Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle units, 9 of which were deed restricted
affordable housing units as required by the
City’s Inclusionary Ordinance. An application
was submitted for the Oak Creek Park
opportunity site.
2019:

Building permits issued for 12 residential
units on scattered sites throughout Scotts
Valley. These sites were not included in the
sites inventory. Certificates of Occupancy for
The Grove was issued.
2020:

Building permits issued for 10 residential
units. Nine building permits were issued for
the Terrace, one of which was a low-income
inclusionary unit. The construction of 25
housing units with three inclusionary
moderate-income units (The Cove) was
completed.
2021 - 2022:

The City monitored the remaining sites in the
2016 inventory to assure that land at
appropriate densities is available to meet any
unmet RHNA needs. The Town Center
Specific Plan as listed in the 2016 site
inventory represented a significant site for
additional housing opportunities. The City
continues to implement the 15% Inclusionary
Housing requirement and is planning to
evaluate the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
and to propose changes as needed to
increase its effectiveness in producing
affordable housing. The City has also been
awarded SB2, LEAP, and REAP funds for

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Goals and Programs Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle improved permit processing, updating the
City’s Housing Element, and revisions to the
ADU/Second Dwelling Unit Ordinance. In
2021, the City also approved the Bay Village
Planned Development (10 total units,2
affordable inclusionary units), The Hoechler
project (2 units) and The Encore Project (16
total units, 2 low income inclusionary units).

In 2022, the City approved the Oak Creek
Park (52 total units with 2 very-low, 4 low,
and 2 moderate income inclusionary units)
and three units on Blue Bonnet Lane.

Program 1.2 The Planned Development District (PD) is
designed to enable projects to create specific development standards for a site that facilitate quality development and responds to unique site or environmental conditions. For example, a PD district allows smaller lots than normally allowed under the Zoning Code to preserve trees and sloped areas. In these cases, the Planned Development district provides a means of flexibility other than a variance to secure modifications to otherwise set development
standards. A Planned Development district is approved by the Planning Commission and City Council. The City has
successfully used PD districts in recent years to facilitate affordable projects including the Baytree Apartments,
Bluebonnet Condominiums, and Windward single-family
homes.

Continue providing flexible
design through the PD zoning
district.
2015:

The City was preparing the 2015/2016
Housing Element, which included
implementation of flexible design standards
through a PD Zoning District.
2016 - 2022:

The City worked with the development
community by encouraging and supporting
flexible design standards in the PD Zoning
District. The following projects were
approved with a PD Zoning District – The
Grove, The Terrace, The Cove, Erba Lane and
Oak Creek Park, for a total of 156 units.

Ongoing.

The efforts for Program 1.2
will continue to provide
flexible design throughout
the PD Zoning District.

Program 1.3 The City of Scotts Valley could also
accommodate a significant number of secondary dwelling
units and guest houses. Since 2000, the City has facilitated the development of secondary dwelling units by reducing development standards, permitting them by right in
residential zoning districts, and providing a means to
address illegal conversion.

Continue to publicize its
secondary dwelling unit
program by developing
brochures, updating its web
site, and making available
brochures available at the
public counter.
2015:

The City was preparing the development and
implementation of this program.
2016:

This City program was still in progress.
2017:

The City issued 3 building permits for two
dwelling units.
2019 - 2022:

Modify.

The program is modified to
amend its current
“Secondary Dwelling Unit -
Ordinance” to comply with
State law requirements and
imitations on required
Periodically review program development standards.
and make adjustments as

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Goals and Programs Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle feasible to facilitate the
development of secondary
dwelling units.

The City received SB2 grant funds that will be
used to update the City’s Secondary Dwelling
Unit Ordinance so that it reflects all of the
recent legislative changes as mandated by
the State of California. These include
Assembly Bill 68, Assembly Bill 881 and
Senate Bill 13, all of which became effective
as of January 1, 2020.

Program 1.4 In compliance with Senate Bill 2, the City of Scotts Valley amended the Zoning Code to allow emergency shelters by-right in the Service Commercial (C-S), Shopping Center Commercial (C-SC), and Public/Quasi-Public (P)
zoning districts. These zoning districts were selected due to multiple opportunities of underutilized and vacant sites for the development of new emergency shelters.

Continue to monitor the
inventory of sites appropriate
to accommodate emergency
shelters and work with the
appropriate organizations to
ensure the needs of homeless
and extremely low-income
residents are met.
2015:

The City was preparing the development and
implementation of this program. On July 15,
2015, the City Council of Scotts Valley
adopted Ordinance No. 16-138, continuing to
allow emergency shelters by-right in the C-S,
C-SC, and P Zoning Districts and amending
the definition of an emergency shelter in
compliance with SB 2.
2016:

In Progress.
2017:

This City program was still in progress
2018 – 2022:

The City continued to monitor the inventory
of sites appropriate to accommodate
emergency shelters and worked with
appropriate organizations.

Modify.

The program is modified for
the 6th Cycle to meet the
requirements of AB 139.

Prioritize available funding
and other available incentives
for projects that provide
housing for homeless and
extremely low-income
residents whenever possible.

Program 1.5 In compliance with Senate Bill 2, the City of Scotts Valley amended the Zoning Code to allow transitional and supportive housing by-right in all residential zones, subject to only those regulations that apply to other
residential uses of the same type in the same zone. These types of housing provide important housing opportunities Continue to monitor the
inventory of sites appropriate
to accommodate transitional
and supportive housing and
work with the appropriate
organizations to ensure the
needs of homeless and
2015:

The City was preparing the development and
implementation of this program. On July 15,
2015, the City Council of Scotts Valley
adopted Ordinance No. 16-138, permitting
transitional and supportive housing by-right
Completed.

The Program objectives were
completed in 2015.

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households.
extremely low-income
residents are met.
in all residential zoning districts, in
compliance with SB 2.
2018 – 2022:

Transitional and Supportive housing are
permitted by-right in all residential zones.

Prioritize available funding
and other available incentives
for projects that provide
housing for homeless and
extremely low-income
residents whenever possible.

Program 1.6 To facilitate development, the City offers
developers the opportunity to participate in a Density Bonus Program which provides a density increase of 35 percent plus development incentives for qualified affordable
projects to be eligible for the program, the affordable project must contain: (1) at least 10 percent of the units reserved for low-income households; (2) at least 5 percent reserved for low-income households; or (3) an entire
development reserved for senior households. The unit must remain affordable for at least 55 years if the density bonus is granted.

Provide information on the
Density Bonus Program at City
Hall and on the City’s website.
2015:

The City was preparing the development and
implementation of this program.
2018:

Density Bonus Program information is
included on page 4 of the City’s 2018
“Affordable Housing Action Plan Brochure.”
2019:

Density Bonus Program information is
included on page 4 of the City’s 2019
“Affordable Housing Action Plan Brochure.”
2020:

Density Bonus Program information is
included on page 4 of the City’s 2020
“Affordable Housing Action Plan Brochure.”
2021 - 2022:

The Density Bonus Program information is
included in Section 17.62 of the SVMC. In
2021, the City approved a Density Bonus
application for The Encore project. The
project consists of 16 ownership units, 2 of
which are deed restricted to affordable
households as required by the City’s
inclusionary ordinance. Building permits for
The Encore were issued in 2022.

Modify.

The program is modified to
include an update of the
Density Bonus Ordinance in
compliance with State law
requirements.

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Goals and Programs Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle GOAL 2. It is the goal of the City of Scotts Valley to foster high-quality, safe and livable housing and residential neighborhoods through the preservation of Scotts Valley’s current housing stock that meets the needs of all income segments of Scotts Valley’s community and through the preservation of the City’s supporting services and programs that are intended to maintain and preserve the quality, the continued availability and the affordability of that housing and the City’s residential neighborhoods, as deemed appropriate by the City.

Program 2.1 Zoning and building codes are designed to
preserve housing in good condition and maintain the quality of neighborhoods. The City’s Code Enforcement staff
enforces City ordinances related to property maintenance, building conditions, and other issues.

Continue to implement a
proactive code enforcement
program through the Building
Department and inform
residents of rehabilitation
assistance grants when
available at City Hall and on
the City’s website.
2018 - 2022:

The City continued to implement a proactive
code enforcement program.

Ongoing.

The efforts of program 2.1
will continue to implement
an active code enforcement
program. Conduct a biennial
review of code enforcement
cases to identify potential
trends in the location or type
of case.

Program 2.2 Design review ensures that new housing
projects are designed to blend in with the character of the neighborhood, respect topographical and environmental
features in Scotts Valley, and ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses. Design review is required for
projects at the tentative map stage and for apartment
projects and for projects in hillside combining districts and other sensitive areas. The City has streamlined the design review process in recent years. Design review is presently conducted by the City staff and reviewed by the Planning Commission, rather than separate commissions in the
community. City staff assists developers by providing a booklet with design guidelines.

Continue to review projects to
ensure consistency with the
General Plan, Zoning
Ordinance and area Design
Guidelines. The City will give
processing priority to
affordable housing projects.
2015:

The City was preparing the development and
implementation of this program.
2018 - 2019:

The City continued to conduct project
reviews to ensure consistency with the
General Plan and Zoning Ordinance and
provided priority process to affordable
housing projects.
2020 - 2022:

The City continued to conduct project
reviews to ensure consistency with the
General Plan and Zoning Ordinance and
provided priority process to affordable
housing projects as allowed by recent State
of California legislation.

Modify.

The program is modified to
reflect updates in the design
review processes.

Program 2.3 The City will inventory and gather information to proactively monitor publicly assisted housing units that have the potential to convert to market rate. This will include an annual review of the conversion status of all Develop and maintain an AB
987 database to include
detailed information on all
subsidized units, including
2015:

The City was preparing the development and
implementation of this program.
2018 – 2020:

Ongoing.

The efforts for Program 2.3
will continue through the
next cycle. Develop AB 987

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technical and financial assistance as feasible to ensure the projects remain affordable for the long-term.
those that have affordability
covenants.

The City maintained a data base and annually
publishes an inventory of affordable housing
opportunities entitled the “Affordable
Housing Action Plan Brochure.” The most
recent brochure was distributed in May 2020.

The City continues to explore available
federal and state funding resources that
would assist private and non-profit
developers in producing affordable housing.

The City had an on-going contractual
relationship with the Housing Authority of
Santa Cruz County to provide eligibility and
monitoring assistance of affordable units.
2021 - 2022:

The City maintained a data base and annually
published an inventory of affordable housing
opportunities
(https://www.housekeys15.com). The City
continued to explore available federal and
state funding resources that would assist
private and non-profit developers in
producing affordable housing. The City had
an on-going contractual relationship with
HouseKeys to provide eligibility and
monitoring assistance of affordable units.
database within one-year of
Housing Element adoption
and update annually.

Explore funding sources such
as HUD Section 208/811
loans, HOPE II and II
Homeownership Program
funds, HOME funds, CDBG
funds, Low-Income Housing
Tax Credit Programs,
California Housing Finance
Agency single-family and
multi-family programs, and
other programs to stimulate
private developer and nonprofit entity efforts in the
development and financing of
housing for lower and
moderate-income
households.

Continue to monitor at-risk
developments throughout the
planning period and pursue
partnership opportunities
with non-profits to preserve
and expand affordable
housing in the City.

Programs 2.4 The City’s Mobile Home Park Conversion
Ordinance recognizes that the unrestricted conversion of mobile home parks to other uses can further diminish the availability of mobile home parks and rental space and can subject tenants to the costs and inconvenience of
relocation. The ordinance provides a formal application procedure for mobile home park conversion and requires
approval by the Planning Commission or City Council. The City will continue to implement the ordinance in an effort to protect the community’s existing mobile home parks.

Continue to implement the
mobile home park conversion
ordinance in an effort to
protect existing mobile home
parks and the supply of
affordable housing.
2018 – 2022:

The City continued to implement the Mobile
Home Park Conversion Ordinance to protect
existing mobile home parks. Information
about the ordinance and other fair housing
information was available at City Hall and on
the City’s web site.

Ongoing.

The efforts for Program 2.4
will continue through the
next cycle.

Provide information on the
mobile home park conversion
ordinance and other fair

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City’s website and at City hall.

Program 2.5 The Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization
Ordinance recognizes the need to protect the residents of mobile homes from unreasonable space rent increases,
while at the same time recognizing the need for mobile
home park owners to receive a reasonable income and
return on investment. The City receives, investigates, and holds hearings on requests for rent adjustments through the City’s Rent Review Commission. To ensure that conditions are preserved to promote and enhance fairness in the
economic relationship between mobile home park owners
and mobile home owners the City will continue to
implement the Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization
Ordinance.

Continue to implement the
mobile home park rent
stabilization ordinance to
ensure that mobile home
owners and residents are
protected from unreasonable
space rental increases while
recognizing the need of
mobile home park owners to
receive a just and reasonable
return on their investment.
2018 – 2022:

The City continued to implement the Mobile
Home Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance to
protect existing mobile home parks.

Information about the ordinance and other
fair housing information was available at City
hall and on the City’s web site. In addition,
the City’s Mobile Home Park Rent Review
Commission receives, investigates and can
hold hearings as needed on proposed rent
adjustments. As there has not been a recent
need, the Commission is inactive and some
seat are vacant.

Ongoing.

The efforts for Program 2.5
will continue to implement
and monitor the Mobile
Home Park Rent Stabilization
Ordinance throughout the 6th
Planning Cycle. Provide
information at City Hall and
on the City’s website within
one-year of Housing Element
adoption.

Provide information on the
mobile home park rent
stabilization ordinance and
other fair housing information
on the City’s website and at
City Hall.

GOAL 3. It is the goal of the City of Scotts Valley to expand and protect a range of housing opportunities for all demographic, economic, and special needs groups in the community.

Program 3.1 The Section 8 Rental Assistance Program
extends rental subsidies to very low-income households.

The program offers a voucher that pays the difference
between the current fair market rent established by the Housing Authority and what a tenant can afford to pay (i.e. 30 percent of household income). The voucher allows a
tenant to choose housing that costs above the payment
standard, provided the tenant pays the extra rent above the payment standard.

The Housing Choice Voucher Program has recently been
expanded to include a homeownership opportunity. Under
the new program, renters who have participated in the
Housing Choice Voucher program for a minimum of one
Continue to participate with
the Housing Authority of
Santa Cruz County Section 8
Certificate/Voucher Rental
Assistance Program.
2018 - 2020:

The City continued to participate with the
Housing Authority of Santa Cruz County and
provided information about the Housing
Authority’s services in the City’s 2020
“Affordable Housing Action Plan Brochure.”
2021 – 2022:

The City continued to participate with the
Housing Authority of Santa Cruz County and
provides information about the Housing
Authority’s services.

Modify.

The program is modified for
the 6th Cycle to include
information on
homeownership
opportunities through the
Housing Choice Voucher
Program.

Continue to refer residents to
the County program and
provide information at City
hall and on the City’s website.

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Program 3.2 Since 1992, Scotts Valley has participated in the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) program through the Housing Authority of the County Santa Cruz. The MCC
program provides a tax credit of up to 20 percent of the annual interest paid on the applicant’s mortgage, reducing the amount of Federal income tax the homeowner pays and freeing more income to qualify and pay for a loan. The
Housing Authority also offers a specialized MCC program for teachers and principals of eligible schools. Currently the schools located in Scotts Valley are not eligible for the program. As the City has little control over how the County’s programs are administered, the City will be responsible for providing information to residents.

Continue to refer residents to
the County program and
provide information at City
Hall and on the City’s website.
2017:

The Mortgage Credit Certificates are no
longer issued in Santa Cruz County.
2018 – 2022:

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa
Cruz no longer administers a Mortgage Credit
Certificate (MCC) Program. They continued
the administration of the Reissued Mortgage
Credit Certificate (RMCC) program for those
MCC’s issued by the Housing Authority.

Modify.

The program is modified to
refer residents who were on
the MCC program to the
RMCC program.

Program 3.3 Fair housing is a broad topic that covers topics ranging from fair housing services to providing sufficient housing opportunities. For fair housing services, the City currently refers fair housing discrimination activities to the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing
(DFEH). The mission of the DFEH it to protect Californians from employment, housing, and public accommodation
discrimination.

Continue to provide
informational and educational
materials on fair housing
services for property owners,
apartment managers, and
tenants at City Hall and on the
City’s website.
2018 – 2022:

Fair Housing information is provided on the
City’s web site and at City Hall as well as
through the Housing Authority of the County
of Santa Cruz. This information is available to
property owners, apartment managers,
tenants and the general public.

Ongoing.

The efforts for Program 3.3
will continue to monitor and
respond to fair housing
discrimination activities
throughout the 6th planning
cycle.

Continue to monitor and
respond, as appropriate, to
complaints of discrimination,
and continue to refer tenants
to the California Department
of Fair Employment and
Housing for proper intake,

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Program 3.4 Scotts Valley recognizes that children represent our future community, but also recognizes that existing childcare services and facilities may not be adequate to meet today’s demand and that this demand is increasing. To ignore this fact jeopardizes the long-term of the City’s social, physical, and economic well-being. Thus, the City is committed to making high quality childcare services
available, affordable, and accessible to those persons who either live or work in the City and who desire or need such services.

Continue to work with child
care providers and the County
to promote adequate child
care facilities within the
community.
2018 – 2022:

The City continues to provide information at
City Hall and on the City’s web site regarding
current zoning regulations that apply to child
care and day care facilities. In addition, the
City continued to encourage the provision of
child care and day care facilities in all new
proposed development activities.

Ongoing.

The efforts for Program 3.4
will continue to develop new
child care facilities within the
community.

Provide information at City
Hall and the City’s website on
current zoning regulations
that apply to child care and
day care facilities.

Continue to encourage new
development to provide child
care and day care facilities
through a variety of activities,
including outreaching to
developers; providing
financial or in-kind technical
assistance, when available;
providing expedited
processing; identifying grant
and funding opportunities;
and providing information on
the City’s Density Bonus
Ordinance.

Program 3.5 Pursuant to Government Code Section 65583,
the City of Scotts Valley is obligated to remove potential and actual governmental constraints upon the maintenance,
improvement, or development of housing for all income
levels and for persons with disabilities. The Fair Housing Act, as amended in 1988, requires that cities and counties
provide reasonable accommodation to rules, policies,
practices, and procedures where such 5-13 accommodation Provide informational
handouts and information at
City Hall and on the City’s
website about reasonable
accommodation procedures.
2018 – 2022:

Chapter 17.60 of the City’s Municipal Code
provided Reasonable Accommodation
standards and procedures. The Municipal
code is on the City’s website as well as at City
Hall.

Modify.

The program is modified to
continue reviewing
reasonable accommodation
procedures to remove
Continue to work with potential constraints.
developers and individual
home owners to encourage

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provides a basis for residents with disabilities to request flexibility in the application of land use and zoning
regulations or, in some instances, even a waiver of certain restrictions or requirements from the local government to ensure equal access to housing opportunities. The ADA
Committee continues as a City Commission that identifies opportunities to increase ADA accessibility throughout the City. In general, City Staff takes into consideration the provisions of the California Americans with Disabilities Act (Cal ADA) in the review and approval of housing projects and grants modifications and deviations from the Municipal Code to accommodate the needs of persons with
disabilities. In 2014, the City adopted a reasonable
accommodation ordinance per requirements of State law.
design and construction of
projects that include features
to make the units usable for
persons with disabilities.

Program 3.6 The housing needs of persons with
developmental disabilities are typically not addressed by Title 24 Regulations, and requires, in addition to basic affordability, slight modifications to existing units, and in some instances, a varying range of supportive housing
facilities. The design of housing accessibility modifications, the proximity to services and transit, and the availability of group living opportunities represent some of the types of considerations that are important in serving this need
group. Incorporating “barrier-free” design in all new multifamily housing (as required by California and Federal Fair Housing laws) is especially important to provide the widest range of choices for residents with disabilities.

Seek State and Federal
monies, as funding becomes
available, in support of
housing construction and
rehabilitation targeted for
persons with developmental
disabilities.
2018 – 2022:

The City continued to seek available funding
and provide regulatory incentives to assist
projects for persons with developmental
disabilities. The City also continued to work
with nonprofit developers who intend to
provide housing for persons with
developmental disabilities. Information on
housing and services for persons with
developmental disabilities is available at City
Hall and on the City’s web site.

Modify.

The program is modified to
amend the Zoning Code to
permit large Community Care
Residential Facilities in all
residential zones to remove
constraints for persons with
Provide regulatory incentives, disabilities.
such as expedited permit
processing, and fee waivers
and deferrals, to projects
targeted for persons with
developmental disabilities.

Work with the San Andreas
Regional Center to implement
an outreach program
informing households within
the City of housing and
services available for persons

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disabilities.

Provide information on
housing and services available
for persons with
developmental disabilities at
City Hall and on the City’s
website.

Program 3.7 Extremely low-, and low-income households
have limited housing options in Scotts Valley. Housing types appropriate for these groups include: emergency shelters, and transitional and supportive housing. To accommodate this population group the City amended the Zoning Code to address these housing types per requirements of Senate Bill

2. The City has amended the City’s Zoning Code to allow emergency shelters by-right in at least one zoning district, and to permit transitional and supportive housing in all residential zones by-right without any discretionary action, subject only to those regulations that apply to other
residential dwelling units of the same type in the same zone.

Encourage the development
of housing for lower income
households, including
extremely low-, very low-, and
low-income, through a variety
of activities, such as
outreaching to housing
developers; providing
financial or in-kind technical
assistance, when available;
providing expedited
processing; identifying grant
and funding opportunities;
and offering additional
incentives beyond density
bonus provisions.
2018:

The City encouraged lower income housing
(including low, very low and extremely low
income) by providing information and
assistance to both private and non-profit
developers. In 2018, the City continued
discussions with the developer of a proposed
19 unit project (Bay Photo) to designating 2
rental units for lower income households.

Building permits for The Cove were issued,
including 3 building permits to construct
moderate income inclusionary units.
2019 – 2022:

The City encouraged lower income housing
(including low, very low and extremely low
income) by providing information and
assistance to both private and non-profit
developers. The City also approved the
Encore and Erba Lane projects during these
years, with each providing 2 rental units
affordable to lower income households.

Ongoing.

The efforts for Program 3.7
will continue to encourage
the development of lowerincome housing and provide
assistance to developers.

Program 3.8 The City’s Municipal Code currently defines a family as “a person or persons related by blood, marriage or Amend, as appropriate, the
definition of “family” to be
2018 – 2022: Ongoing.

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excluding servants, not related by blood, marriage or
adoption, living together as a single housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit.” The City evaluated the current definition and found that revisions are necessary to be consistent with State and federal fair housing laws.
consistent with State and
federal fair housing laws.

An updated definition of “family” is
scheduled to be reviewed at the time of the
General Plan Update.

The efforts for Program 3.8
will adopt the General Plan
Update that includes an
updated definition of
“family” that complies with
state and federal fair housing
laws.

Program 3.9 Sections 17021.5 and 17021.6 of the State
Health Safety Code are within part of the Employee Housing Act. The act sets standards for the construction,
maintenance, use, and occupancy of living quarters called “employee housing” as defined in Section 17008 of the
Health and Safety Code. The intent of these two sections is to broaden opportunities for agricultural employee housing in single-family residential districts and agricultural districts.

The City will amend the Zoning Ordinance and meet the
requirements of Health and Safety Codes Section 17021.5 and 17021.6 as it relates to agricultural employee housing.

Amend the Zoning Ordinance
to meet the requirements of
Health and Safety Codes
Section 17021.5 and 17021.6
as it relates to agricultural
employee housing.
2018 – 2022:

The City continued to review Health and
Safety Codes as they relate to agricultural
employee housing in order to amend the
Zoning Ordinance if necessary.

Ongoing.

The efforts for Program 3.9
will continue to amend the
Zoning Ordinance necessary
to broaden opportunities for
agricultural housing in singlefamily residential districts.

GOAL 4. It is the goal of the City of Scotts Valley to protect its unique sensitive environmental, archaeological, and paleontological assets and encourage resource conservation measures in all new housing developments.

Programs 4.1 The City’s Zoning Code enforces certain
regulations and development standards to ensure that its environmental resources are protected. For instance, the Code prohibits development on slopes with an average
grade of more than 40 percent. For slopes where
development is permitted, the City provides design
guidelines to the project applicant(s) to ensure that hillsides are preserved. For slopes greater than 10 percent, the City has established a Hillside Residential Combining District, which requires a variety of development and design
standards to help preserve and conserve natural vegetative and topographic features and open space. City staff and the Design Review Board (Planning Commission are responsible to review the project to ensure that applicable standards have been fully addressed.

Continue to enforce the
setback, height, and density
standards identified in the
Hillside Residential Combining
District.
2018 – 2022:

The City continued to enforce the various
standards as identified in the Hillside
Residential Combining District.

Ongoing.

The efforts for Program 4.1
will ensure sensitivity to the
steepness of the terrain in
order to minimize grading,
removal of vegetation, runoff erosion, geologic hazards and fire hazards through
implementation of the
standards established in the
Hillside Residential
Combining District.

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Goals and Programs Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle Program 4.2 The City encourages the conservation of
resources in the development and improvement of new
housing throughout the City. Buildings should be designed to minimize mechanical heating and cooling. Sunlight should be used for direct heating and illumination whenever
possible. Natural ventilation and shading should be used to cool a building. Active and passive solar heating is
encouraged. Solar access shall be planned into the site design where possible. Solar access shall be reserved, where appropriate, through recorded easements or other devices or instruments. Climatic factors such as prevailing winds, shade trees, window and door orientation and the
positioning of buildings on the site shall all be coordinated to maximize energy conservation.

Encourage energy
conservation measures and
devices to be incorporated in
the development and
improvement of housing.

Review such requirements
through the Design Review
and Building Permit process.
2018 – 2022:

The City reviewed energy conservation
measures and devices through the Design
Review and the building permit process.

Ongoing.

The efforts for Program 4.2
will continue to review
requirements to incorporate
resource conservation into
new residential projects
through the Design Review
and the building permit
process.

Program 4.3 Pursuant to Chapter 727, Statues of 2005 (SB 1087), the City of Scotts Valley is required to deliver its adopted Housing Element and any amendments thereto to
local water and sewer service providers. This legislation allows for coordination between the City, water, and sewer providers when considering approval of new residential
projects, and to ensure that the providers have an
opportunity to provide input on the Element. Additionally, review of the Housing Element ensures that priority for water and sewer services is granted to projects that include units affordable to lower-income households.

Submit the adopted Housing
Element, and any subsequent
amendments, to local water
and sewer providers for their
review and input.
2018 – 2022:

The 2016 Housing Element had been
submitted to local water and sewer
providers. Future amendments to the 2016
Housing Element will also be submitted to
local water and sewer providers. No
amendments were made to the Housing
Element during the 5th Cycle.

Ongoing.

The efforts for Program 4.3
will continue to provide the
Housing Element to the local
water and sewer service
providers.

Program 4.4 Scotts Valley’s location on an ancient seabed has contributed to a wealth of archaeological and
paleontological resources in the community today. In fact, the present City Hall site contains a 10,000- to 15,000- yearold archaeological site. The General Plan designates various areas throughout the community as moderate or
high cultural resource sensitivity zones. In these areas, development proposals must have appropriate
environmental clearance pursuant to state and federal laws, Continue to review proposals
for new housing to ensure
that the City’s cultural
resources are adequately
protected.
2018 – 2022:

The City continued to monitor proposed
development activity in areas designed as
“moderate or high cultural resource
sensitivity zones” in the General Plan.

Ongoing.

The efforts for Program 4.4
will continue to monitor
proposed development
activity in areas designated
as “moderate or high cultural
resource sensitivity zones” in
the 6th Cycle.

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Commission. Procedures and scope of authority of the
Commission is set forth in Chapter 17.44 of the Scotts Valley Municipal Code.

The Housing Needs Assessment provides an
overview of the City’s housing and population
characteristics and evaluates the factors that
contribute to the supply and demand of housing in
Scotts Valley. To create a comprehensive evaluation
of Scotts Valley’s housing needs, the housing needs
assessment discusses population, household,
economic and housing stock characteristics, and
presents each of these components in a regional
context. This assessment serves as the basis for
identifying the appropriate goals, policies, programs,
and quantified objectives for the City to implement
during the 2023-2031 Housing Element Cycle.

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P O P U L A T I O N C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S
Understanding the characteristics of a population is critical to plan for the needs of a community. Population growth, age composition, race, and ethnicity, and employment trends influence the type and extent of housing needs and the ability of the local population to afford housing costs. The following describes and analyzes the various population characteristics and trends that affect housing need.

1. Population Growth
Table B-1 displays the forecasted population growth for Scotts Valley in comparison to Santa Cruz County and surrounding communities. According to the U.S. Census and AMBAG Projections, the Santa Cruz County population is forecasted to increase by 8.1 percent through 2040. From 2015 to 2020, the County experienced a 0.9 percent drop in population. The City’s population decreased by 2.1 percent between 2015 and 2020 and is forecasted to increase by

1.5 percent between 2020 and 2040.

Table B-1: Population Growth (2010-2040)
Source: 2022 Regional Growth Forecast AMBAG, Table 8

2. Age Characteristics
Housing choices may differ based on the age of residents. Young adults (18 to 30 years old) and seniors (65 years or older) typically favor apartments, low- to moderate-cost condominiums, and smaller or more affordable single-family residences as they tend to have limited incomes or smaller families. As a community’s population ages, housing must also accommodate new or adjusted needs. A variety of housing options is needed to accommodate all stages of life to produce a well-balanced and healthy community.

Figure B-1 below displays ACS data for age distribution in Scotts Valley. Age groups from 5 to 9 years old, 10 to 14 years old, 35 to 44 years old, and 45 to 54 years old saw a decrease from 2010 to 2020. Older adults 65 years and older saw the most amount of growth with a 7.5 percent increase from 2010 to 2020; this age group had the largest population increase between 2010 and 2020 in Scotts Valley. This is an indication of an aging population. The population between the ages of 55- to 59-year-old experienced the most fluctuation between Jurisdictions
Population Percent Change
2015
Actual
2020
Actual
2030
Projected*
2040
Projected* 2015-2020 2020-2040
Santa Cruz County 273,793 271,233 284,146 293,156 -0.9% 8.1% Capitola 10,224 10,108 10,794 11,049 -1.1% 9.3%
Santa Cruz 64,223 64,424 72,218 78,828 0.3% 22.4%
Scotts Valley 11,946 11,693 11,837 11,868 -2.1% 1.5%
Watsonville 52,410 51,515 54,270 55,786 -1.7% 8.3%