AGENDA
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California Choice Energy Authority
Board of Directors Special Meeting Agenda
May 21, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
City of Lancaster, Council Chamber
44933 Fern Ave., Lancaster CA 93534
Members of the public can observe the livestream of the meeting via Zoom by clicking:
https://cityoflancasterca-gov.zoom.us/j/89080929282
or telephonically by dialing:
(253) 215-8782
Meeting ID: 89080929282
No oral comments may be made via Zoom or telephonically.
Alternate In Person Meeting Locations:
City of Pomona, Water Resources Yard, 752 W. Commercial St, Pomona, CA 91768 Business Center Room, 3730 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV. 89158 All documents available for public review are on file with the California Choice Energy Authority (CalChoice) Secretary located at 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534.
Members of the public can provide public comment in writing or orally in person as follows:
Written Comments: If you are unable to participate in person and you wish to make a comment, you may submit written comments by 9:00am on the day of the meeting via email to:
[email protected]. All written comments will be posted online and become part of the meeting record. Public comments received in writing will not be read aloud at the meeting.
Oral Comments: Members of the public can address the Board in person on items on the agenda at the time the item is being addressed or during Public Comments for topics that are not listed on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. In conformance with the Brown Act, no Board action can occur on items presented during Public Comment.
To address the Board regarding an item on the agenda, please fill out a speaker card and submit it to the Board Secretary before the Board Chair announces the item. If you desire to speak during Public Comment, please fill out a speaker card and submit it to the Board Secretary. When you are called to speak, please come forward to the podium and state your name. 2 California Choice Energy Authority Board Meeting Agenda May 21, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
FLAG SALUTE
OATH OF OFFICE – New Board Members & Alternates
ACTION ITEMS
Prior to action of the CalChoice Board, any member of the public will have the opportunity to address the CalChoice Board on any item listed on the agenda.
Item 1: California Choice Energy Authority Appointment of Officers
RECOMMENDATION
1) California Choice Energy Authority Board of Directors Appoint for a two-year term:
Chair – George Harris or other Board Member;
Vice Chair
2) California Choice Energy Authority Board of Directors Appoint:
Chief Executive – Jason Caudle
Board Secretary – Andrea Alexander
Treasurer – Barbara Boswell
BOARD COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS – Brown Act Primer – Allison Burns, General Counsel Consent Calendar
Item 2: Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2024- 002 Establishing Regular Board Meeting Schedule.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2024- 002 Establishing Regular Board Meeting Schedule.
Item 3: Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-003 Approving Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws of the California Choice Energy Authority
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2024- 003 Approving Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws of The California Choice Energy Authority.
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New Business
Item 4: Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2024- 004 Approving Fiscal Year 2024/25 California Choice Energy Authority Budget
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2024- 004 Approving Fiscal Year 2024/25 California Choice Energy Authority Budget.
Item 5: Chief Executive/General Manager/General Counsel Update
RECOMMENDATION
. Receive updates from the Chief Executive/General Manager/General Counsel
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public may address the Board of Directors on any item that is within the jurisdiction of California Choice Energy Authority; however, no action may be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda unless the action is otherwise authorized by Subdivision (b) of Section 54954.2 of the Government Code. Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the CalChoice Board is prohibited from taking action on non-agendized matters. However, Board Members may respond briefly or refer the communication to staff.
The CalChoice Board may also request the Secretary to calendar an item related to your communication at a future Board meeting.
BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS
BOARD REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
NEXT MEETING: Regular Board Meeting August 20, 2024, Contingent on Board Approval of Meeting Schedule
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable modification or accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), please contact [email protected] prior to the meeting for assistance.