California Choice Energy Authority
Board of Directors Regular MeeƟng Minutes
February 18, 2025, 1:00 p.m.
City of Lancaster, Council Chamber
44933 Fern Ave., Lancaster CA 93534
Alternate LocaƟons:
City of Pico Rivera
Main Conference Room
6615 Passons Blvd
Pico Rivera, CA. 90660
City of Pomona
Green Conference Room
752 Commercial St
Pomona, CA 91768
City of Rancho Mirage
Conference Room 3
69-825 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270
City of San Jacinto
595 S. San Jacinto Ave
San Jacinto, CA 92583
City Manager’s Office
City of Santa Barbara
Mission Creek Conference Rm.
801 Garden St, Suite 200
Santa Barbara, CA. 93101
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeƟng of the California Choice Energy Authority was called to order by Chair Harris at 1:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL: All ciƟes were represented.
FLAG SALUTE: Board Member Samson led the flag salute.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Brad Anderson, a resident of the City of Rancho Mirage, commented on participating in the meeting from Rancho Mirage.
BOARD COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
PRESENTATIONS – None
Consent Calendar
Item 1: Approve Minutes from November 19, 2024, Board of Directors Regular Meeting
RECOMMENDATION
Approve November 19, 2024, Board MeeƟng Minutes.
Item 2: Receive and File Treasurer’s Report for Quarter Ended December 31, 2024
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file Treasurer’s Report.
Item 3: Receive California Choice Energy Authority Fiscal Year 2023/24 Audited Financial Statements
RECOMMENDATION
Receive California Choice Energy Authority Fiscal Year 2023/24 Audited Financial Statements Docusign Envelope ID: 3C7D7677-37F4-4D61-9EDC-B02811E1A925 No requests to speak on the Consent Calendar were received.
Motion by San Jacinto, second by Apple Valley, to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion approved unanimously on roll call vote.
New Business
Item 4: 2025 California Choice Energy Authority Lobby Days
RECOMMENDATION
Receive overview and provide input for planning 2025 California Choice Energy Authority Lobby Days from Andrea Deveau, Deveau Burr Group.
General Manager Cathy DeFalco introduced Andrea Deveau of the Deveau, Burr Group LLC, who gave an overview of potential legislative priorities for the coming year.
Chair Harris commented on prioritizing possible legislative changes to help CCAs with delinquencies similar to a public utility.
Board Member comments included energy affordability, protection of Grid Edge, and the ability for CCAs to have behind the meter opportunities to help lower rates and become more efficient for energy customers.
No requests to speak were received.
CalChoice Board received update.
Item 5: California Choice Energy Authority Energy Efficiency Program Update
RECOMMENDATION
Receive California Choice Energy Authority Energy Efficiency Program Update from Nancy Barba, Frontier Energy
General Manager Cathy DeFalco introduced Nance Barba of Frontier Energy who gave an update on the Energy Efficiency Program.
No requests to speak were received.
CalChoice Board received update.
Item 6: Consider Approval of Agreement Between California Choice Energy Authority and Calpine Community Energy, LLC for Data Management and Other Related Services
RECOMMENDATION
1) Approve agreement between California Choice Energy Authority and Calpine Community Energy, LLC for data management and related services effective April 1, 2025, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000 annually. 2) Authorize a one-time, automatic renewal term of three (3) years, unless CalChoice or Calpine provides written notice of non-renewal at least six months prior to the end of the initial term.
Docusign Envelope ID: 3C7D7677-37F4-4D61-9EDC-B02811E1A925 3) Authorize the Executive Director, or his designee, to sign all documents subject to General Counsel approval.
General Manager Cathy DeFalco presented the item highlighting the vital services covered under the agreement.
Board Member comments included ensuring contingency plans for staffing during power outages and clarification on the allocation of ad hoc hours.
No requests to speak were received.
Motion by Apple Valley, second by Santa Barbara, to approve the recommendation.
Motion approved unanimously on roll call vote.
Item 7: Consider Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Los Angeles County, through its Internal Service Department, for Regional Partnership and Implementation of the California Energy Commission Equitable Building Decarbonization Direct Install Grant Program
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Memorandum of Understanding between Los Angeles County, through its Internal Services Department, and California Choice Energy Authority, a member of the Southern California Equitable Building Decarbonization Coalition, relating to regional partnerships for the implementation of the California Energy Commission Equitable Building Decarbonization Direct Install Program, for a term effective March 1, 2025 through December 31, 2029, accept receipt of $379,919 in grant funds, and authorize the Executive Director, or his designee, to sign all documents subject to General Counsel approval.
General Manager Cathy DeFalco presented an overview of the MOU.
No requests to speak were received.
Motion by San Jacinto, second by Pico Rivera, to approve the recommendation.
Motion approved unanimously on roll call vote.
Item 8: Executive Director/General Manager/General Counsel Update
RECOMMENDATION
Receive update from the Executive Director/General Manager/General Counsel.
General Manager Cathy DeFalco updated the Board on plans for the 2025 All Member Meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
Docusign Envelope ID: 3C7D7677-37F4-4D61-9EDC-B02811E1A925
BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS
None
BOARD MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Chair Harris requested that an item be placed on the agenda for discussion of filling the roll of Chief Executive Officer.
Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at 1:56 pm.
NEXT MEETING: Regular Board Meeting May 20, 2025
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Susan Caputo, MMC
Board Secretary
Approved: May 20, 2025
Docusign Envelope ID: 3C7D7677-37F4-4D61-9EDC-B02811E1A925