MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 10:32 A.M. with 13 members attending via teleconference pursuant to AB 361 and a quorum established.
Directors Present: Espinosa, Greene, Johnson, McKee, McCloud, Miller, Miyasato, Norgaard, Pia, Rerig, Slama, Vice Chair Goldstein, Chair Palacios
Directors Absent: Bradford (arrived at 10:35 am), Huffaker (arrived at 10:36 am), Lewis, Stilwell (arrived at 10:36am)
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 Director Johnson seconded by Director Miller to approve the Consent Agenda.
ACTION: The Motion Carried with a roll call vote: 13/0/4 AYES: Espinosa, Greene, Johnson, McKee, McCloud, Miller, Miyasato, Norgaard, Pia, Rerig, Slama, Vice Chair Goldstein, Chair Palacios
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bradford, Huffaker, Lewis, Stilwell
1. Approved Minutes from the June 30, 2022 Meeting of the Operations Board as submitted
2. 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; Operations Board of Directors
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
10:30 AM
Central Coast Community Energy
70 Garden Court, Suite 300
Monterey, CA 93940
and the Monterey County Health Officer Continues to Recommend Social Distancing Measures for Meetings of Legislative Bodies.
3. Authorized the CEO to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Cohen Ventures, Inc. DBA Energy Solutions Extending Term of the Agreement by One (1) year to September 30, 2023 and to Reflect Adjusted Fees and Incentive Levels with no Change to the Not to Exceed Amount
4. Authorized CEO to Execute an Agreement with TRC Engineers, Inc. for Consulting Services In Support of Member Agency Reach Code Adoption in an Amount Not to Exceed $121,935 and a Term Ending September 30, 2023.
5. Authorized the CEO to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Aiqueous, LLC to Add $33,750 for Additional Energy Program Services for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $464,250.00 and No Additional Time.
6. Treasurer’s Report (Information Only)
REGULAR AGENDA
7. CEO's Report (Discussion Item)
a) Staffing Updates
b) Recruitment Updates
c) Impacts of PPA Deliverability and Market Volatility
d) Financial Security Requirement/ Provider of Last Resort e) Customer Arrearage Payment Plan Funding
f) Front Of The Meter Energy Storage
The Chair opened the public comment period.
The following individual(s) addressed the Board.
Brett Garrett
The Chair closed public comment period.
ACTION: Discussion Item; no action required
8. Authorized CEO to Execute Prepay Transaction Legal Services Agreement with Nixon Peabody in an Amount Not to Exceed $600k.
The Chair opened the public comment period.
No public comment received.
The Chair closed public comment period.
MOTION: Moved by Director McKee, seconded by Director Miyasato to approve.
ACTION: The Motion Carried with a roll call vote: 16/0/1 AYES: Bradford, Espinosa, Greene, Huffaker, Johnson, McKee, McCloud, Miller, Miyasato, Norgaard, Pia, Rerig, Slama, Stilwell, Vice Chair Goldstein, Chair Palacios
NOES: None
ABSENT: Lewis
9. Authorized the CEO to Execute Agreement with Capco Consulting Services LLC In a Form Substantially Similar to the Attached and Subject to Approval by CCCE General Counsel for a Term of 18 Months and a Not to Exceed Amount of $700, 000.
The Chair opened the public comment period.
No public comment received.
The Chair closed public comment period.
MOTION: Moved by Vice Chair Goldstein, seconded by Director Miyasato to approve.
ACTION: The Motion Carried with a roll call vote: 16/0/1 AYES: Bradford, Espinosa, Greene, Huffaker, Johnson, McKee, McCloud, Miller, Miyasato, Norgaard, Pia, Rerig, Slama, Stilwell, Vice Chair Goldstein, Chair Palacios
NOES: None
ABSENT: Lewis
10. Supports The Framework Of and Key Changes Proposed In The CCCE FY 2022-23 Operating Budget The Chair opened the public comment period.
No public comment received.
The Chair closed public comment period.
MOTION: Moved by Director Johnson, seconded Vice Chair Goldstein approve.
ACTION: The Motion Carried with a roll call vote: 16/0/1 AYES: Bradford, Espinosa, Greene, Huffaker, Johnson, McKee, McCloud, Miller, Miyasato, Norgaard, Pia, Rerig, Slama, Stilwell, Vice Chair Goldstein, Chair Palacios
NOES: None
ABSENT: Lewis
CLOSED SESSION
11. Closed session under Government Code 54950 relating to the following items a. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding one item of existing litigation: Castro v. Monterey Bay Community Power (Monterey County Superior Court case no. 20CV001540)
b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding one item of potential initiation of litigation
The Chair opened the public comment period on closed session items.
No public comment received.
The Chair closed public comment period.
General Counsel Announced that there will be no reportable action taken in closed session and the meeting will adjourn thereafter.
Recessed to closed session at 11:43am
Adjourned at 11:58am