CITY COUNCIL: Authorize Mayor to Submit Responses to Grand Jury Report

Meeting Date: April 5, 2011
Prepared by: Heidi Burch

City Council
Agenda Item Summary

Name: Authorize the Mayor to submit responses to the Grand Jury report on behalf of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Description: On January 10, 2011 the Monterey County Civil Grand Jury released a report that included findings and recommendations concerning, among other topics, retirement systems and participation in CalPERS for the cities in the county and the Monterey County Regional Water Project. Each of the cities is required to provide a written response by April 11, 2011.

The Carmel CalPERS Pension Committee was appointed by the Mayor in October, 2010 to investigate conditions concerning the city’s retirement systems and its participation in the CalPERS retirement system. The CalPERS Pension Committee drafted the attached responses to the Grand Jury report. Responses regarding the Monterey County Regional Water Project were drafted by City Planning staff.

Overall Cost:
City Funds: N/A
Grant Funds: N/A

Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to respond to the Grand Jury by the April 11, 2011 deadline.

Important Considerations: Upon completion of its term, the Monterey County Civil Grand Jury prepares a report that highlights issues of concern. Cities and agencies within the County are asked to prepare responses to these issues.

Decision Record: The City prepares responses to the Grand Jury’s Annual Report each year.

Reviewed by:

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Heidi Burch, Asst. City Administrator Date