CITY COUNCIL Staff Report
Meeting: February 21, 2023
Subject
Consider approval of response to the 2022 Civil Grand Jury of Santa Clara County Report entitled “A House Divided: Cupertino City Council and City Staff” Recommended Action
Approve the response to the 2022 Civil Grand Jury of Santa Clara County Report entitled “A House Divided: Cupertino City Council and City Staff” Reasons for Recommendation
On February 7, 2023, the City Council received a staff report (Attachment A) and presentation regarding the 2022 Civil Grand Jury of Santa Clara County Report entitled “A House Divided: Cupertino City Council and City Staff” (Attachment B) and deliberated regarding the City’s response to the report. A draft response is provided for Council’s further consideration (Attachment C). The draft response has been revised to reflect the fact that the last of nine financial policies listed in the high-risk category for review by the internal auditor was provided to the internal auditor for review in January 2023. No other revisions to the proposed response have been made since the February 7 meeting.
Pursuant to California Penal Code section 933(c), the City must respond to the Grand Jury Report’s findings and recommendations by March 20, 2023. If approved by the City Council, the response to the Grand Jury Report will be submitted to the Presiding Judge of the Santa Clara County Superior Court before the response deadline.
Sustainability Impact
No sustainability impact.
Fiscal Impact
No fiscal impact.
California Environmental Quality Act
Not applicable.
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Prepared by: Christopher D. Jensen, City Attorney
Approved for Submission by: Pamela Wu, City Manager
Attachments:
A – February 7, 2023 Staff Report
B – Civil Grand Jury of Santa Clara County Report
C – Draft Response to Civil Grand Jury of Santa Clara County 2 2
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