MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 10:30am with 15 members attending via teleconference pursuant to AB 361 and a quorum established.
Directors Present: Pia, Espinosa, Greene, Hill, Lewis, McKee, Mendez, Miller, Miyasato, Norgaard, Rerig, Stilwell, McCloud, Vice Chair Goldstein, Chair Palacios
Directors Absent: Bradford, Huffaker
The Chair opened the public comment period for items not listed on the agenda or public comments on the consent agenda.
No public comment received.
The Chair closed public comment period.
Clerk announced that there were no corrections or additions to the agenda
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Mendez Seconded by Lewis to approve the Consent Agenda.
ACTION: The Motion Carried with a roll call vote: 15/0/2 AYES: Pia, Espinosa, Greene, Hill, Lewis, McKee, Mendez, Miller, Miyasato, Norgaard, Rerig, Stilwell, McCloud, Vice Chair Goldstein, Chair Palacios
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bradford, Huffaker
1. Approved Minutes from the April 13, 2022, Meeting of the Operations Board with the addition of Member Norgaard’s Presence. Member Norgaard arrived at the April 13, 2022 meeting at 9:35am which is noted in the meeting minutes submitted in the packet.
2. Authorized CEO to Execute, in a Form Substantially Similar to the Attached and Approved by the CCCE General Counsel, 1) a Joint Community Choice Aggregation Cost-Sharing and Reimbursement Agreement Operations Board of Directors
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
10:30 AM
Central Coast Community Energy
70 Garden Court, Suite 300
Monterey, CA 93940
and 2) Addendum 1 for CCCE's Proportional Share of Joint Portfolio Management and Regulatory Services provided by The Energy Authority, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $60,450 per year for a Three-Year Term
3. Authorized the CEO to 1) Execute an Agreement a Two-Year Agreement with Frontier Energy Inc. to Provide Technical Assistance and Program Implementation Services to Support CCCE Transportation Electrification Programs in an Amount Not to Exceed $239,378, and 2) Execute up to One (1) One (1) Year Amendment that Does Not Substantially Change the Scope of Services or Increase the Not to Exceed Amount
4. Found, Pursuant to AB 361 and in order for the Operations Board of Directors to Continue Meeting Remotely, that the COVID-19 Pandemic State of Emergency Declared by Governor Newsom is Still In Effect; The Operations Board of Directors has Reconsidered the Circumstances of the State of Emergency; and the Monterey County Health Officer Continues to Recommend Social Distancing Measures for Meetings of Legislative Bodies
REGULAR AGENDA
5. CEO's Report
a) Potential Impacts of Market Volatility
b) Update on CAC Ad Hoc Committee
Chair opened public comment period.
The following individual(s) addressed the Board
Jill ZamEk
John Smigelski
Beverly DesChaux
Chair closed public comment period.
ACTION: Discussion Item; No Action Required
6. Authorized the CEO to Execute A Municipal Financial Consultant Agreement with PFM Financial Advisors, LLC for a Two-Year Term and a Not to Exceed Amount of $350,000 Chair opened public comment period.
There was no public comment.
Chair closed public comment period.
MOTION: Moved by Director Miyasato, Seconded by Director Lewis to approve ACTION: The Motion Carried with a roll call vote: 16/0/1 AYES: Bradford (arrived at 11:14 am), Pia, Espinosa, Greene, Hill, Lewis, McKee, Mendez, Miller, Miyasato, Norgaard, Rerig, Stilwell, McCloud, Vice Chair Goldstein, Chair Palacios NOES: None
ABSENT: Huffaker
7. Support Policy Board Approval of CCCE Turnkey Ownership Model for Front of the Meter Energy Storage Assets
Chair opened public comment period.
The following individual(s) addressed the Board
Beverly DesChaux
John Smigelski
Brett Garrett
Chair closed public comment period.
MOTION: Moved by Director Mendez, Seconded by Miyasato to approve ACTION: The Motion Carried with a roll call vote: 14/0/3 AYES: Pia, Espinosa, Greene, Hill, Lewis, McKee, Mendez, Miller, Miyasato, Norgaard, Rerig, Stilwell, McCloud, Vice Chair Goldstein, Chair Palacios
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bradford (left at 11:37am), Huffaker, McCloud (left at 11:28am)
8. Adopted Resolution No. OB-2022-01 Delegating to the CEO Certain Contract Administration Authority to Resolve Disputes and Potential Delays on Existing Power Purchase Agreement and to Enter Specialized Legal Services Agreements for Support
Chair opened public comment period.
There was no public comment.
Chair closed public comment period.
MOTION: Moved by Director Pia, Seconded by Director Norgaard to approve ACTION: The Motion Carried with a roll call vote: 14/0/3 AYES: Bradford (returned at 11:50am), Pia, Espinosa, Greene, Hill, Lewis, McKee, Mendez, Miller, Miyasato, Norgaard, Rerig, Stilwell, Vice Chair Goldstein, Chair Palacios NOES: None
ABSENT: Huffaker, Rerig (left at 11:40am), McCloud
Adjournment 11:52am