Title
Consider adoption of the Go Green! Monterey County Work Plan.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors consider adoption of the Go Green! Monterey County Work Plan.
SUMMARY
The Go Green! Monterey County (GGMC) Work Plan was created to help Monterey County achieve its sustainability goals, to support the existing sustainability initiatives already in place by the County, and to advance the County's sustainability efforts. The GGMC Work Plan (Attachment A) outlines the activities and roles of the GGMC Program for the next three fiscal years through FY 2018-19. In addition, the Work Plan provides information on sustainability efforts currently being undertaken by various departments throughout the County and projects that could be implemented in the future depending on resource availability. Under the guidance of the Alternative Energy and Environment Committee, the formation of the GGMC Work Plan has been made possible through the collaborative efforts of Monterey County staff members from various departments and with help from the Go Green! Technical Advisory Committee (GGTAC).
At its September 22, 2016 meeting, the Alternative Energy and Environment Committee received a presentation on the revised draft of the GGMC Work Plan. The Committee directed staff to bring the GGMC Work Plan to the Board of Supervisors for adoption.
DISCUSSION
The Go Green! Monterey County (GGMC) Work Plan is the result of a series of interviews, meetings, and research. The AEE Committee, the Go Green! Technical Advisory Committee (GGTAC), and various other County staff members have played a crucial role in the formation of the GGMC Work Plan. The GGMC Work Plan provides guidance and transparency to the GGMC Program's efforts; describes how the program will be structured; and outlines priority projects, on-going County department programs and future projects.
The Go Green! Program Areas outlined in the GGMC Work Plan are designed to categor...
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