COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

County Manager’s Office

DATE:

August 18, 2008

BOARD MEETING DATE:

September 9, 2008

SPECIAL NOTICE:

None

VOTE REQUIRED:

None

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

John L. Maltbie, County Manager

SUBJECT:

2007-08 Grand Jury Response

Recommendation:

Accept this report containing the County’s responses to the following 2007-08 Grand Jury report: Energy Conservation in San Mateo County.

VISION ALIGNMENT:

Commitment: Responsive, effective and collaborative government.

Goal 20: Government decisions are based on careful consideration of future impact, rather than temporary relief or immediate gain.

This activity contributes to the goal by ensuring that all Grand Jury findings and recommendations are thoroughly reviewed by the appropriate County departments and that, when appropriate, process improvements are made to improve the quality and efficiency of services provided to the public and other agencies.

Discussion

The County is mandated to respond to the Grand Jury within 90 days from the date that reports are filed with the County Clerk and Elected Officials are mandated to respond within 60 days. To that end, attached is the County’s response to the Grand Jury report on Recycling Performance Measurements issued on June 18, 2008.

Energy Conservation Activities

Findings:

Staff agrees with the findings in the report relating to County operations and programs.

Recommendations:

The Grand Jury Recommends that the Board of Supervisors

Continue to support and recognize the efforts of County management through its Green Team initiatives to conserve energy and reduce carbon emissions.

Response:

Concur. The Board is very supportive of the efforts of all the departments and the County Green Team are taking to reduce carbon emissions from county activities.