Policy Board of Directors
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
9:00AM
Central Coast Community Energy
70 Garden Court, Suite 300
Monterey, CA 93940
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 9:00am with 1 member attending in person and 13 members attending via teleconference pursuant to AB 361 and a quorum established.
Directors Present in-person: Chair McShane
Directors Present via teleconference: Adams, Brooks, Kosmicki, Marx, McPherson, Meyers, Morales, Patino, Tomlinson, Velazquez, Waage, Vice Chair Williams
Directors Absent: Carbone, Nomura, Orona
The Chair opened the public comment period for items not listed on the agenda.
The following individual(s) addressed the Board.
Michael Saint
The Chair closed public comment period.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Chair opened the public comment period.
There were no public comments.
The Chair closed public comment period.
MOTION: Moved by Director McPherson, Seconded by Director Kosmicki to approve the Consent Agenda.
ACTION: The Motion Carried with a roll call vote: 14/0/3 AYES: Adams, Brooks, Kosmicki, Marx, McPherson, Meyers, Morales, Patino, Tomlinson, Velazquez, Waage, Vice Chair Williams, Chair McShane
NOES: None
ABSENT: Carbone, Nomura, Orona
1. Approved Minutes from the January 21, 2022, Meeting of the Policy Board of Directors.
2. Found, Pursuant to AB 361 and in order for the Policy Board of Directors to Continue Meeting Remotely, that the COVID-19 Pandemic State of Emergency Declared by Governor Newson is Still In Effect; The Policy Board of Directors has Reconsidered the Circumstances if the State of Emergency; and the Monterey County Health Officer Continues to Recommend Social Distancing Measures for Meetings of Legislative Bodies.
3. Approved Community Advisory Council’s Selection Committee’s Nomination for San Benito County Seat.
4. Approved Selection of General Counsel, Brian Kimball.
5. Regulatory and Legislative Quarterly Update (Information Only)
6. Treasurer Report (Information Only)
REGULAR AGENDA
7. Community Advisory Council Report
Chair opened public comment period.
There were no public comments.
Chair closed public comment period.
ACTION: Discussion Item; No Action Required
8. Operations Board Report
Chair opened public comment period.
There were no public comments.
Chair closed public comment period.
ACTION: Discussion Item; No Action Required
9. CEO’s Report
(a) Staff Updates
(b) 2021 Enrollment Updates
(c) Front of the Meter Energy Storage
(d) Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) Pilot
(e) Spring Workshop
Chair opened public comment period.
There were no public comments.
Chair closed public comment period.
ACTION: Discussion Item; No Action Required
10. Amendments to the Community Advisory Council Bylaws were not approved.
Chair opened public comment period.
The following individual(s) addressed the Board.
Seth Capron
Norm Groot
Rebecca Garcia
Chuck Huddleston
Alex Lantsberg
Michael Chiacos
Brett Garrett
Richard Stedman
Piet Canin
Carole Mintzer
Tim Frank
Heidi Harmon
Jill ZamEk
Ry Brennan
Michael Termini
John Freeman
Eric Veium
Benjamin Eichert
Michael Saint
Jim Lutz
John Smigelski
Beverly DesChaux
John Hughes
Leslie Austin
Rita Casaverde
Katie Davis
Bruce Severance
Woody Hastings
Chair closed public comment period.
MOTION: Moved by Director Adams, Seconded by Director Meyers to approve the substitute motion for the Board to take a one-month hiatus and reconvene after Staff meets with the CAC to resolve.
ACTION: The Motion Failed with a roll call vote: 8/8/1
AYES: Adams, Brooks, Kosmicki, Marx, Morales, Quiroz-Carter, Velazquez NOES: Carbone, McPherson, Orona, Patino, Tomlinson, Waage, Vice Chair Williams, Chair McShane ABSENT: Nomura
MOTION: Moved by Director McPherson, Seconded by Director Patino to approve Staff recommendation.
ACTION: The Motion Failed with a roll call vote: 8/8/1
AYES: Carbone, McPherson, Orona, Patino, Tomlinson, Waage, Vice Chair Williams, Chair McShane NOES: Adams, Brooks, Kosmicki, Marx, Morales, Quiroz-Carter, Velazquez ABSENT: Nomura
MOTION: Moved by Director Velazquez, Seconded by Director Marx to create an Ad Hoc committee consisting of the Policy Board Chair and Vice Chair, Operations Board Chair and Vice Chair, CAC Chair and Vice Chair with a mediator to resolve. Friendly Amendment accepted to recuse the Policy Board Chair and replace with Director Adams.
ACTION: The Motion carried with a roll call vote: 12/4/1 AYES: Adams, Carbone, Marx, McPherson, Meyers, Orona, Patino, Tomlinson, Velazquez, Waage, Vice Chair Williams, Chair McShane
NOES: Brooks, Kosmicki, Morales, Quiroz-Carter
ABSENT: Nomura
11. Received an Update Regarding FY 21-22 Energy Programs Portfolio and FY 20-21 Energy Programs Portfolio Evaluation and Report Development Process Chair opened public comment period.
There were no public comments.
Chair closed public comment period.
ACTION: Discussion Item; No Action Required
12. Received an Update Regarding Member Agency Services Chair opened public comment period.
There were no public comments.
Chair closed public comment period.
ACTION: Discussion Item; No Action Required
Recessed into closed session at 11:54 am; Counsel confirmed that there would be no reportable action taken.
CLOSED SESSION
13. Closed Session Under Government Code Section 54950, Relating to the following items (a) Conference with Real Property Negotiators Under Government Code Section 54956.8 Property:
1352 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 /CCCE Negotiator: Tom Habashi/ Negotiating Parties: U.S. General Services Administration, Office of Real Property Utilization and Disposal/ Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
(b) Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b), the Board will confer regarding performance evaluation for the Chief Executive Officer
Board Member Reports & Comments
Adjournment 12:33 pm