California Choice Energy Authority
Board of Directors Regular Meeting Agenda
May 19, 2026, 1:00 p. m.
City of Lancaster, City Council Chambers
44933 Fern Ave, Lancaster, CA. 93534
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Meeting ID: 890 8092 9282
This meeting will be held in person. As a convenience for the public, the meeting may also be accessed by Zoom and will be available by computer or telephone audio as indicated above. Because this is an in-person meeting and the virtual component is not required, but rather is offered as a convenience, if there are any technical issues during the meeting, this meeting will continue and will not be suspended.
Members of the public may also participate in this meeting at the following locations:
Members of the public can provide public comments 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 up to 4 hours prior to 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 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.
If you desire to speak during Public Comment and are in person, please fill out a speaker card and submit it to CalChoice staff. If you are participating in a remote location, please identify yourself with a CalChoice representative. When you are called to speak, please come forward to the podium and state your name. 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.
City of Pico Rivera City Hall
Main Conference Room
6615 Passons Blvd.,
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
City of San Jacinto City Hall
595 S. San Jacinto Ave
San Jacinto, CA. 92583
City of Santa Barbara
801 Garden St, #200
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lancaster Energy
George Harris, Chair
Santa Barbara Clean Energy
Alelia Parenteau, Vice Chair
Apple Valley Choice Energy
Guy Eisenbrey
Energy for Palmdale’s
Independent Choice
Janelle Samson
Pico Rivera Innovative
Municipal Energy
Steve Carmona
Pomona Choice Energy
Chris Diggs
Rancho Mirage Energy Authority
Jessica Pulliam
San Jacinto Power
Tom Prill
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
FLAG SALUTE
BOARD COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT
PRESENTATIONS
Consent Calendar
Item 1: Approve Minutes from February 17, 2026 and April 29, 2026 Special Board Meetings
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Minutes of February 17, 2026 and April 29, 2026 Special Board Meetings.
Item 2: Receive Treasurer’s Report for period ending March 31, 2026
RECOMMENDATION
Receive Treasurer’s Report for period ending March 31, 2026.
Item 3: Consider Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Pacific Energy Advisors, Inc. for Comprehensive Operational Support Services, for an Amount Not to Exceed $2,280,000 Annually
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Professional Services Agreement with Pacific Energy Advisors, Inc. for comprehensive operational support services, for an amount not to exceed $2,280,000 annually, effective July 1, 2026 for an initial term of three (3) years, with an option to extend for an additional two (2) years and authorize the Interim Chief Executive, or his designee, to execute all documents in substantially the form presented, subject to approval by the General Counsel.
Item 4: Consider Approval of Professional Services Agreement with The Bayshore Consulting Group, Inc. for Member Operational Support Services, for an amount not to exceed $293,104 Annually
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Professional Services Agreement with The Bayshore Consulting Group, Inc. for member operational support services, for an amount not to exceed $293,104 annually, effective July 1, 2026 for an initial term of twelve (12) months, with two automatic one-year extensions and authorize the Interim Chief Executive, or his designee, to execute all documents in substantially the form presented, subject to approval by the General Counsel.
Public Hearing
Item 5: Receive Report on Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Efforts in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561
RECOMMENDATION
Conduct Public Hearing and receive Report on Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Efforts in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561.
New Business
Item 6: Receive California Choice Energy Authority Programs Update
RECOMMENDATION
Receive California Choice Energy Authority Programs update.
Item 7: Consider Approval of Agreement with Lunar Energy for a Distributed Energy Resources Management System (DERMS) for an amount not to exceed $120,000
RECOMMENDATION
Approve agreement with Lunar Energy for a Distributed Energy Resources Management System (DERMS) for an amount not to exceed $120,000, for a term of XX years, and authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer to execute all documents, subject to General Counsel approval.
Item 8: Consider Adoption of Resolution Approving Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution Approving Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget.
Item 9: Consider Adoption of Resolution Establishing the Regular Board Meeting Schedule
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution Establishing the Regular Board Meeting Schedule.
Item 10: Receive General Manager Update on Procurement and Regulatory
RECOMMENDATION
Receive General Manager update.
Item 11: Receive Interim Chief Executive Officer Update on CalChoice operations
RECOMMENDATION
Receive Interim Chief Executive Officer update.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Item 12: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Title: Chief Executive Officer
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
GENERAL COUNSEL ANNOUNCEMENT
BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS ON CALCHOICE RELATED TRAVEL
Lobby Day – Vice Chair Parenteau, Sacramento, CA
NRG Market & Industry Update – Chair Harris & Vice Chair Parenteau, Houston, TX
BOARD MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
See attached list
NEXT MEETING: Regular Board Meeting Tuesday August 18, 2026, 1:00 p.m., City of Santa Barbara 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.
CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTOR
LIST OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
New Member Policy
Travel Policy
Report on CalCCA Annual Conference
All Member Meeting Scholarship Policy
Request for Proposal – Marketing Support