California Choice Energy Authority
Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes
May 20, 2025, 1:00 p.m.
City of Lancaster, Council Chambers
44933 Fern Ave., Lancaster CA 93534
Alternate Locations:
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 San Jacinto
595 S. San Jacinto Ave
San Jacinto, CA 92583
Deputy City Manager’s Office
City of Rancho Mirage
Conference Room 3
69-825 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the California Choice Energy Authority was called to order by Chair Harris at 1:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL: All cities were represented with the exception of the City of Pomona. The City of Pomona representative entered the meeting at 1:21 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE: City of Palmdale Board Member Janelle Samson led the flag salute.
BOARD COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Santa Barbara Board Member Alelia Parenteau commented on the CalChoice Lobby Days and Chair Harris recognized outgoing CEO Jason Caudle and presented him with a certificate.
PRESENTATIONS
None
Consent Calendar
Item 1: Approve Minutes from February 18, 2025, Board of Directors Regular Meeting
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Minutes of February 18, 2025, Board Meeting.
Item 2: Receive and File Treasurer’s Report for Quarter Ended March 31, 2025
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file Treasurer’s Report for quarter ended March 31, 2025.
Item 3: Consider Approval of California Choice Energy Authority Energy Efficiency Program Plan for Submittal to California Public Utilities Commission Docusign Envelope ID: E0AEAADB-2B7B-4831-BF5C-D93A7457DC69
RECOMMENDATION
Approve California Choice Energy Authority (CalChoice) Energy Efficiency Program Plan for submittal to the California Public Utilities Commission requesting funding for administration of energy efficiency programs.
No requests to speak on the Consent Calendar were received.
Motion by Santa Barbara, second by Apple Valley, to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion approved unanimously on roll call vote.
New Business
Item 4: Consider Adoption of 2025 California Choice Energy Authority Legislative and Regulatory Policy Platform
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the 2025 California Choice Energy Authority Legislative and Regulatory Policy Platform and Return to the Board of Directors annually to adopt an updated Legislative and Regulatory Policy Platform.
General Manager Cathy DeFalco presented the item and introduced Andrea Deveau of the Deveau, Burr Group LLC, who commented on the Platform.
Board Member comments included ensuring that CalChoice has plenty of representation with CalCCA, the objective of legislative assistance with delinquency collection rates, and using a legislation tracking system.
No requests to speak were received.
Motion by Pico Rivera, second by Palmdale, to approve the recommendation.
Motion approved unanimously on roll call vote.
Item 5: Discuss Options and Provide Direction Regarding Chief Executive Officer Position
RECOMMENDATION
Discuss options and provide direction regarding the Chief Executive Officer position.
Treasurer Barbara Boswell presented the item noting that CEO Jason Caudle will be moving on as of July 1, 2025.
Following the exploration of a few potential options, the Board opted to fill the position on an interim basis and identify the priority objectives of CalChoice moving forward and the role of the CEO prior to filling the position on a permanent basis.
No requests to speak were received.
Docusign Envelope ID: E0AEAADB-2B7B-4831-BF5C-D93A7457DC69 Motion by Lancaster, second by Pico Rivera, to appoint current Alternate Board Member Robert Johnson of San Jacinto to the Interim Chief Executive Officer position as of July 1, pending Member Johnson’s discussion with San Jacinto City Council, and his resignation from the Board of Directors.
Motion approved unanimously on roll call vote.
Item 6: Consider Adoption of Resolution Approving California Choice Energy Authority Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution approving the California Choice Energy Authority Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget.
Treasurer Barbara Boswell presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget.
Board Member comments/requests included creating an ad hoc committee to develop a CalChoice Reserve Policy independent of Lancaster; how CalCCA dues are assigned and how CalCCA benefits CalChoice Members; possible travel reimbursement for Board Members representing CalChoice; and line-item detail for Bayshore contract.
Motion by San Jacinto, second by Apple Valley, to approve the recommendation.
Motion approved unanimously on roll call vote.
Item 7: Executive Director/General Manager/General Counsel Update
RECOMMENDATION
Receive update from the Executive Director/General Manager/General Counsel.
General Manager Cathy DeFalco commented that CalCCA CEO will be invited to attend a CalChoice meeting to address the Board, and updated the Board on the Financial Security Requirement (FSR) that CCAs must have in place to offset costs should the CCA cease to function and a mass return of customers to the incumbent utility.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (§ 54956.9) C.24-11-006, Clean Power Alliance, Central Coast Community Energy, California Choice Energy Authority, and Desert Community Energy, Complainants, v. Southern California Edison Company, Defendant.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION and RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The Board recessed to Closed Session at 2:09 p.m. and reconvened to open session at 2:55 p.m.
GENERAL COUNSEL ANNOUNCEMENT
General Counsel Allison Burns reported that no action was taken in Closed Session that was required to be reported.
Docusign Envelope ID: E0AEAADB-2B7B-4831-BF5C-D93A7457DC69
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS
None
BOARD MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Chair Harris requested a special meeting be schedule in June to address the following items:
• Bayshore Contract Amendment for Board Secretary
• Contract with San Jacinto for Interim CEO effective 7/1/2025 • Formation of Ad Hoc Committee to develop a Reserve Policy.
ADJOURNMENT: Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at 2:58 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: Regular Board Meeting August 19, 2025
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Susan Caputo, MMC
Board Secretary
Approved: June 10, 2026
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