AGENDA
City of Carlsbad | City of Del Mar | City of Escondido | City of San Marcos | City of Solana Beach Board of Directors Regular Meeting Agenda
June 30, 2022, 2:00 p.m.
City of Solana Beach|Virtual Meeting
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(3) (Assembly Bill 361), and in the interest of public health and safety, Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) is temporarily taking actions to prevent and mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic by holding CEA Joint Powers Authority meetings electronically or by teleconferencing. All public meetings will comply with public noticing requirements in the Brown Act and will be made accessible electronically to all members of the public seeking to observe and address the CEA Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors.
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AGENDA
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
FLAG SALUTE
BOARD COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
REPORT FROM COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR REGARDING JUNE 2, 2022, MEETING
PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 19, 2022, Special Meeting Minutes
May 26, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes
Consent Calendar
Item 1: Reconsideration of the Circumstances of the COVID-19 State of Emergency to Determine Whether the Legislative Bodies of Clean Energy Alliance will Continue to Hold Meetings Via Teleconferencing and Making Findings Pursuant to Government Code Section 54943(e)
RECOMMENDATION
Continue meetings by teleconferencing pursuant to Government Code Section 54943(e), finding that: (1) the Board has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency created by the COVID-19 pandemic; and (2) the state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members to meet safely in person.
Item 2: Clean Energy Alliance Treasurer’s Report
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file Clean Energy Alliance Treasurer’s Report for April 2022 activity.
Item 3: Approve Amendment of Bayshore Consulting Group, Inc. Agreement Revising Interim Board Clerk to Interim Secretary through June 30, 2023
RECOMMENDATION
Approve amendment of Bayshore Consulting Group, Inc. Agreement revising Interim Board Clerk to Interim Board Secretary and increase in not to exceed amount from $215,280 to $219,360 through June 30, 2023.
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Item 4: Consider Approval of Clean Energy Alliance Policy Regarding the Distribution of Complimentary Tickets or Passes Pursuant to FPPC Regulation 18944.1
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Clean Energy Alliance Policy Regarding the Distribution of Complimentary Tickets or Passes Pursuant to FPPC Regulation 18944.1
Item 5: Declare Community Advisory Committee Vacancies for City of Solana Beach and City of Del Mar
RECOMMENDATION
Declare Community Advisory Committee Vacancies for City of Solana Beach for term through 2023 and City of Del Mar for term through 2022 and direct application period to be open through August 1, 2022.
New Business
Item 6: Consider Approval of Agreement with Burke, Williams, & Sorensen, LLP to Provide General Counsel Services
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Agreement with Burke, Williams, & Sorensen, LLP to provide General Counsel services for an annual amount not to exceed $120,000, beginning July 1, 2022, and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all documents subject to General Counsel approval.
Item 7: Clean Energy Alliance Chief Executive Officer Operational, Administrative and Regulatory Affairs Update
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file Community Choice Aggregation Update Report from Chief Executive Officer and Regulatory Affairs Report from Special Counsel Tosdal APC.
Item 8: Consider Resolution 2022- 003 Approving Clean Energy Alliance Proposed Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget and Related Actions
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution 2022-003 Approving Clean Energy Alliance Proposed Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget.
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Item 9: Consider Authorization of Execution of Agreement with Resi Station, LLC for Resource Adequacy
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer to Execute Agreement with Resi Station, LLC for Resource Adequacy, for a Ten (10) Year Term with Deliveries Beginning January 2023 for an amount not to exceed $2.0MM in compliance with California Public Utilities Commission Mid-Term Reliability Procurement Mandate.
Item 10: Consider Authorization of Execution of Agreement with San Diego Gas & Electric for Renewable Energy through the Voluntary Allocation Market Offer Process
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer to Execute Agreement with San Diego Gas & Electric to Execute Agreement with San Diego Gas & Electric for Renewable Energy through the Voluntary Allocation Market Offer Process and Direct Staff to Return to Board for Ratification of the Final Agreement.
BOARD MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
NEXT MEETING: Regular Board Meeting July 28, 2022, 2pm, City of San Marcos, Virtual Clean Energy Alliance - Board of Directors
Special Meeting Minutes
May 19, 2022, 2:00 p.m.
Virtual Meeting
Teleconference Locations Per Government Code Section 54953(3) (Assembly Bill 361) CALL TO ORDER - Chair Becker called to order the special meeting of the Clean Energy Alliance at 2:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Board members: Inscoe, Musgrove, Acosta, Vice Chair Druker, Chair Becker BOARD COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS PRESENTATIONS: None
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Consent Calendar
Item 1: Reconsideration of the Circumstances of the COVID-19 State of Emergency to Determine Whether the Legislative Bodies of Clean Energy Alliance will Continue to Hold Meetings Via Teleconferencing and Making Findings Pursuant to Government Code Section 54943(e)
RECOMMENDATION
To continue meetings by teleconferencing pursuant to Government Code Section 54943(e), finding that: (1) the Board has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency created by the COVID-19 pandemic; and (2) the state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members to meet safely in person.
Motion by Vice Chair Druker, second by Board Member Musgrove, to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
ADJOURN: Chair Becker adjourned the meeting at 2:03 pm. ______________________________________
Susan Caputo, MMC
Interim Board Clerk
Clean Energy Alliance - Board of Directors
Regular Meeting Minutes
May 26, 2022, 2:00 p.m.
City of Del Mar|Virtual Meeting
Teleconference Locations Per Government Code Section 54953(3) (Assembly Bill 361) CALL TO ORDER: Chair Becker called to order the regular meeting of the Clean Energy Alliance at 2:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Board Members: Musgrove, Acosta, Inscoe, Vice Chair Druker, Chair Becker FLAG SALUTE: Board Member Musgrove led the flag salute.
BOARD COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Vice Chair Druker commented regarding the receipt of four responses to General Counsel RFP.
PRESENTATIONS: None
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 31, 2022, Regular Meeting
April 21, 2022, Special Meeting
Motion by Member Musgrove, second by Member Acosta, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held March 31, 2022, and the special meeting held April 21, 2022.
Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
Consent Calendar
Item 1: Reconsideration of the Circumstances of the COVID-19 State of Emergency to Determine Whether the Legislative Bodies of Clean Energy Alliance will Continue to Hold Meetings Via Teleconferencing and Making Findings Pursuant to Government Code Section 54943(e)
RECOMMENDATION
To continue meetings by teleconferencing pursuant to Government Code Section 54943(e), finding that: (1) the Board has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency created by the COVID-19 pandemic; and (2) the state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members to meet safely in person.
Item 2: Clean Energy Alliance Treasurer’s Report
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file Clean Energy Alliance Treasurer’s Report for February and March 2022 activity.
Item 3: Consider Resolution No. 2022-002 Setting Time and Place for Clean Energy Alliance Board Meetings July 2022 – June 2023
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-002 Setting Time and Place for Clean Energy Alliance Board Meetings July 2022 – June 2023.
Item 4: Approve Extension of Bayshore Consulting Group, Inc. Agreement through June 30, 2023, for Chief Executive Officer and Interim Board Clerk Services
RECOMMENDATION
Approve extension of Bayshore Consulting Group, Inc. Agreement through June 30, 2023, for Chief Executive Officer and Interim Board Clerk Services for a total not to exceed amount $200,000 and a one-time Bonus of $10,000; and authorize the Board Chair to execute the agreement, subject to General Counsel approval.
Item 5: Approve Extensions of Professional Services Agreements for Fiscal Year 2022/23
RECOMMENDATION
Approve extensions of professional services agreements for Fiscal Year 2022/23 and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the agreements, subject to General Counsel approval, for the following not to exceed amounts and terms:
Scope of Work Consultant Not to
Exceed
Term
Special Counsel – Regulatory Tosdal APC $120,000 6/30/2023 Special Counsel – Energy
Transactions
Hall Energy Law $50,000 6/30/2023
Special Counsel – CPUC
Proceedings
Keyes & Fox $50,000 6/30/2023
Interim Treasurer/CFO Marie Marron
Berkuti
$10,000 8/31/2022
Marketing & Communications Tripepi Smith $150,000 6/30/23
Item 6: Consider Approval of Letter Regarding AB 2838 Taking Position of Oppose Unless Amended Related to Program Closure Costs of San Diego Gas & Electric’s Green Tariff Shared Renewables (TSR) Known as EcoChoice
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Letter Regarding AB 2838 taking position of oppose unless amended related to program closure costs of San Diego Gas & Electric Green Tariff Shared Renewables (GTSR) program, known as EcoChoice.
Item 7: Consider Scheduling Special Meeting for June 23, 2022, for Purpose of Reconsideration of the Circumstances of the COVID-19 State of Emergency to Determine Whether the Legislative Bodies of Clean Energy Alliance will Continue to Hold Meetings Via Teleconferencing and Making Findings Pursuant to Government Code Section 54943(e)
RECOMMENDATION
Schedule Special Clean Energy Alliance Board Meeting on June 23, 2022, for purpose of reconsideration of the circumstances of the COVID-19 State of Emergency to determine whether the legislative bodies of Clean Energy Alliance will continue to hold meetings via teleconferencing and making findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54943(e).
Motion by Member Inscoe, second by Member Musgrove, to approve the consent calendar Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
New Business
Item 8: Clean Energy Alliance Chief Executive Officer Operational, Administrative and Regulatory Affairs Update
RECOMMENDATION
1) Receive and file Community Choice Aggregation Update Report from Chief Executive Officer.
2) Receive and file Community Choice Aggregation Regulatory Affairs Report from Special Counsel.
CEO Barbara Boswell updated the Board the with highlights from the CEO report including CEA Expansion into the cities of Escondido and San Marcos scheduled to launch in April 2023, commenting that the Implementation Plan Amendment Certified by the CPUC was received; that the CEA Year Ahead Resource Adequacy (RA) forecast was filed with the CPUC; and that CEA has entered into an Energy Hedge contract; and commented on the next steps. In addition, an update was provided on CEA Expansion into the cites of Oceanside, Vista, and San Clemente, indicating the results of the analysis assessments have been reported back to the cities and that in June the cities will consider a resolution to join CEA and an ordinance establishing a CCA. CEO Boswell reported on the RFQ for General Counsel Services commenting that four proposals were received, and that Subcommittee interviews are scheduled for May 31 with Board interviews and selection scheduled for June.
Chair Becker extended kudos to CEO Boswell regarding the Vista Workshop commenting that the questions were thoughtful and comprehensive, and CEO Boswell answered thoroughly and eloquently.
Regulatory Attorney Tosdal provided updates on the following regulatory items: Net Energy Metering (NEM) commenting that the CPUC has issued a new ruling seeking additional input on the Proposed Decision in three areas: transitional rates, applicability of non-bypassable charges, and adoption of a community solar tariff. Mr. Tosdal commented regarding the problems with the Decision that include a change in grandfathering rules to substantially reduce legacy periods and the grid participation charge for residential customers set at $8/kW, the adoption of the Market Transition Credit (MTC) to ensure growth of distributed resources and that NEM customers must enroll in a single TOU rate schedule per utility; commented regarding the Decision on Modified Cost Allocation Mechanism indicating that the CPUC approved a decision ordering utilities to contract with new CCA programs, including CEA, for Resource Adequacy (RA) for share of resources at the Market Price Benchmark which puts CEA in a stronger position to meet compliance requirements; and commented regarding Assembly Bill 2838 that would permit SDG&E to obtain recovery of excess costs related to its EcoChoice program from non-participating ratepayers, including CCA customers. The Bill passed the Assembly and is now referred to the Senate Energy, Utilities and Communication Committee.
Vice Chair Druker inquired if Senator Atkins might be able to assist with opposition. Board Member Acosta commented regarding her willingness to advocate for positions as needed.
CEA Board received and filed the report.
Item 9: Review Proposed Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget and Schedule Adoption for June 30, 2022, Regular Board Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
Review proposed Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget and schedule adoption for June 30, 2022, regular board meeting.
CEO Barbara Boswell presented the item reviewing the process and year end estimates, proposed budget assumptions, and priorities and goals. Ms. Boswell indicated an increase in revenue due to Escondido and San Marcos Expansion and an increase in expenditure due to energy purchases to serve Escondido, San Marcos and proposed positions and commented that the budget will be presented for adoption at the June 30, 2022, CEA Board meeting.
Board Member Musgrove commented regarding the possibility of considering a CEA physical location; Board Member Inscoe commented regarding the Board Secretary position and echoed Member Musgrove’s comments for consideration of CEA physical location, and inquired regarding the Account Services Program Manager and Procurement Manager positions and funding opportunities; Vice Chair Druker commented regarding a future CEA office, and Member Acosta commented regarding the lean approach and fiscal responsibility of CEA.
CEO Boswell expressed gratitude to founding member cities, the City of Carlsbad City Clerks Office, and Interim Treasurer Marie Berkuti for all the work contributing to the success of CEA.
CEA Board received and filed the report.
Item 10: Receive Update and Assessment Report Related to the cities of Oceanside, San Clemente, and Vista Joining Clean Energy Alliance
RECOMMENDATION
Receive update and assessment report related to the cities of Oceanside, San Clemente, and Vista joining Clean Energy Alliance.
CEO Barbara Boswell updated the CEA Board regarding the assessment report related to the cities of Oceanside, San Clemente, and Vista joining CEA. Commenting on the process used for the analysis and indicated that due to power supply cost rates would need to be increased 2.5% to achieve a minimum 5% reserve contribution each year 2024-2026. Bill Comparison rates indicate savings compared to SDG&E for all three cities. Procurement considerations include Resource Adequacy (RA) and Long-Term Renewable Energy which puts CEA at risk of non-compliance to CEA if unable to reach agreement with SDG&E and risk of non-compliance to CEA if unable to reach agreement with SDG&E regarding long-term renewable energy supply related to the departures of the new members. Ms. Boswell reviewed the next steps and activity timing through December 2022 and question of best launch date.
Vice Chair Druker commented regarding the possible postponement of implementation and associated ramifications. Member Musgrove inquired regarding subjectivity of CEA to Brown Outs and other energy issues. CEO Boswell responded that all load serving entities such as CEA and SDG&E are subject to the same supply constraints on the grid.
CEA Board received and filed the report.
Item 11: Authorize Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer to Execute Agreement with Pattern SC Holdings for Resource Adequacy, for a Fifteen (15) Year Term Beginning June 2023 for an amount not to exceed $6.5MM in compliance with California Public Utilities Commission Mid-Term Reliability Procurement Mandate.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer to Execute Agreement with Pattern SC Holdings for Resource Adequacy, for a Fifteen (15) Year Term Beginning June 2023 for an amount not to exceed $6.5MM in compliance with California Public Utilities Commission Mid-Term Reliability Procurement Mandate.
CEO Barbara Boswell presented the item commenting that all load serving entities need to procure additional resources to address reliability issues and that this project addresses this issue and that the project is a wind project.
Motion by Vice Chair Druker, second by Chair Becker, to approve the recommended action.
Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
BOARD MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None
ADJOURN: Chair Becker adjourned the meeting at 3:18 p.m. _______________________________________
Susan Caputo, MMC
Interim Board Clerk
Staff Report
DATE: June 30, 2022
TO: Clean Energy Alliance Board of Directors
FROM: Barbara Boswell, Chief Executive Officer
ITEM 1: Reconsideration of the circumstances of the COVID-19 state of emergency to determine whether the legislative bodies of Clean Energy Alliance will continue to hold meetings via teleconferencing and making findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)
RECOMMENDATION
Continue meetings by teleconferencing pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e), find that: (1) the Board has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency created by the COVID-19 pandemic; and (2) the state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members to meet safely in person.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
On September 16, 2021, Governor Newsom signed AB 361 amending the Brown Act to allow local agencies to meet remotely during declared emergencies under certain conditions. AB 361 authorizes local agencies to continue meeting remotely without following the Brown Act’s standard teleconferencing provisions, including the requirement that meetings be conducted in physical locations, under specified conditions. Namely, the meeting is held during a state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor and either of the following applies: (1) state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing; or (2) the agency has already determined or is determining whether, as a result of the emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
The Board of Directors and CEA’s other legislative bodies have met using teleconferencing throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to protect the health and safety of the public and staff. On October 28, 2021, the Board of Directors determined that the factual circumstances exist for CEA to continue to hold meetings pursuant to AB 361. Specifically, on March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom declared a State of Emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (the “Emergency”). The Emergency continues to exist. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to advise that COVID-19 spreads more easily indoors than outdoors and that people are more likely to be exposed to COVID-19 when they are closer than six feet apart from others for longer periods of time. Based on this advice and as a result of the emergency, the Board determined that meeting in person presents imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
To continue meeting remotely pursuant to AB 361, an agency must make periodic findings that: (1) the body has reconsidered the circumstances of the declared emergency; and (2) the emergency impacts the ability of the body’s members to meet safely in person, or state or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing. These findings should be made not later than 30 days after teleconferencing for the first time pursuant to AB 361, and every 30 days thereafter.
Due to the ongoing emergency, the need to promote social distancing to reduce the likelihood of exposure to COVID-19, and the imminent risks to the health or safety of meeting attendees, staff recommends that the legislative bodies of CEA hold public meetings via teleconferencing pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) and make the requisite findings to continue to do so.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact by this action.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
Staff Report
DATE: June 30, 2022
TO: Clean Energy Alliance Board of Directors
FROM: Marie Marron Berkuti, Interim Treasurer
ITEM 2: Clean Energy Alliance Treasurer’s Report
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and File Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) Interim Treasurer’s Report for April 2022.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
This report provides the Board with the following financial information through April 30, 2022:
• Statement of Financial Position (Unaudited) – Reports assets, liabilities, and financial position of the CEA as of April 30, 2022.
• Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position (Unaudited) for the ten months ended April 30, 2022.
• Budget to Actuals Comparison Schedule (Unaudited) – Reports actual revenues and expenditures compared to the annual amended budget as of April 30, 2022. • Budget Reconciliation to Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position
• List of Payments Issued – Reports payments issued for April 2022.
As of April 30, 2022, liabilities represent invoices and estimated accruals for energy and services received but not yet paid. The noncurrent liabilities relate to debt with JPMorgan as well as amounts due to the member cities of Carlsbad, Del Mar and Solana Beach. CEA is currently making interest only payments on the debt from JPMorgan. The amounts due to the member agency were for start-up costs and services provided to CEA for the period December 2019 to June 2020. These invoices are scheduled to be paid three years from the time CEA is operational.
June 30, 2022
CEA Treasurer’s Report
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,244,420
Accounts receivable, net 7,929,626
Accrued revenue 1,644,794
Other receivables 46,024
Prepaid expenses 261,479
Deposits 500,000
Total current assets 11,626,343
Noncurrent assets
Restricted cash 227,000
Deposits 877,000
Total noncurrent assets 1,104,000
Total assets 12,730,343
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Accrued cost of energy 6,722,641
Accounts payable 292,500
Other accrued liabilities 196,114
Interest payable 16,978
Total current liabilities 7,228,233
Noncurrent liabilities
Due to member agencies 504,017
Bank note payable 12,420,000
Total noncurrent liabilities 12,924,017
Total liabilities 20,152,250
NET POSITION
Unrestricted (deficit) (7,421,907)
Total net position $ (7,421,907)
These financial statements have not been subjected to an audit or review or compilation engagement, and no assurance is provided on them.
CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
As of April 30, 2022
June 30, 2022
CEA Treasurer’s Report
OPERATING REVENUES
Electricity sales, net $ 50,486,672
Miscellaneous income 10,706
Total operating revenues 50,497,378
OPERATING EXPENSES
Cost of electricity 53,040,925
Contract services 1,802,353
General and administration 118,168
Total operating expenses 54,961,446
Operating income (loss) (4,464,068)
NONOPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES)
Interest income 14,959
Interest expense (265,384)
Nonoperating revenues (expenses), net (250,425)
CHANGE IN NET POSITION (4,714,493)
Net position at beginning of period (2,707,414)
Net position at end of period $ (7,421,907)
CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES
AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION
Ten Months ended April 30, 2022
These financial statements have not been subjected to an audit or review or compilation engagement, and no assurance is provided on them.
June 30, 2022
CEA Treasurer’s Report
BUDGET TO ACTUALS COMPARISON SCHEDULE
At its February 24, 2022, board meeting, the CEA Board amended the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22 budget approving $61,055,025 in total operating expenses and uses of funds. For the year-to-date through April 30, 2022, $55,226,830 has been expended, leaving $5,828,195.
At its January 27, 2022, board meeting, the CEA Board approved a Credit Agreement Amendment with JPMorgan increasing the available line of credit to $15MM. Drawdowns through April 30, 2022, total $12,420,000, leaving $2,580,000 available.
The Budget to Actuals Comparison Schedules as of April 30, 2022, is shown on the next page.
June 30, 2022
CEA Treasurer’s Report
ANNUAL
AMENDED
BUDGET
ACTUAL YEAR-TO-DATE
BUDGET
VARIANCE
Operating Revenues
Energy Sales $ 57,282,755 $ 50,486,672 $ 6,796,083
Total Operating Revenue 57,282,755 50,486,672 6,796,083 Operating Expenses
Power Supply 58,222,525 53,040,925 5,181,600
Data Manager 840,000 701,153 138,847
Staffing/Consultants 235,700 155,194 80,506
Legal Services 375,000 259,301 115,699
Professional Services 883,600 629,533 254,067
Audit Services 41,000 8,240 32,760
Software & Licenses 9,100 7,779 1,321
Membership Dues 121,000 100,535 20,465
Print/Mail Services 48,100 48,025 75
Advertising 15,000 908 14,092
Insurance 32,000 5,619 26,381
Bank Fees 2,000 1,434 566
Telephone 5,000 2,800 2,200
Total Operating Expenses 60,830,025 54,961,446 5,868,579 Operating Income (Loss) (3,547,270) (4,474,774) 927,504 Non-Operating Revenues (Expenses)
Miscellaneous Income 10,706 - (10,706)
Interest Income 14,959 - (14,959)
Interest Expense (225,000) (265,384) 40,384
Total Non-Operating Expenses (225,000) (239,719) 14,719 Other Sources and Uses
Sources
JPMorgan Credit Agreement 6,000,000 7,420,000 (1,420,000) Total Other Sources and uses 6,000,000 7,420,000 (1,420,000) $ 2,227,730 $ 2,705,507 $ (477,777)
CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE
BUDGET TO ACTUALS COMPARISON SCHEDULE
Ten Months ended April 30, 2022
Net Increase (Decrease) in Available
Fund Balance
These financial statements have not been subjected to an audit or review or compilation engagement, and no assurance is provided on them.
June 30, 2022
CEA Treasurer’s Report
Net Increase (Decrease) in Available Fund Balance
per Budgetary Comparison Schedule $ 2,705,507
Adjustments needed to reconcile to the change
in Net Position in the Statement of Revenues,
Expenses, and Changes in Net Position
Subtract Advances-JPMorgan Revolving Credit Agreement (7,420,000) Change in Net Position $ (4,714,493)
For the Ten Months ended April 30, 2022
REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION
BUDGET RECONCILIATION TO STATEMENT OF
CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE
These financial statements have not been subjected to an audit or review or compilation engagement, and no assurance is provided on them.
June 30, 2022
CEA Treasurer’s Report
LIST OF PAYMENTS ISSUED
The report on the following page provides the detail of payments issued by CEA for April 2022.
All payments were within approved budget.
Date Type Vendor Description Amount
04/01/202 Wire THE ENERGY AUTHORITY June 2022 - Capacity Purchases 48,000.00 04/04/202 Wire THE ENERGY AUTHORITY March 2022 - CAISO Weekly Statement of Activity 161,212.02 04/04/202 Wire JPMorgan Interest Payments 32,465.00
04/04/202 Wire JPMorgan Interest Payments 1,729.09
04/08/202 Wire JPMorgan Interest Payments 20,915.07
04/11/202 Wire Pacific Gas & Electric Renewable Energy Certificates 980,000.00 04/11/202 Wire THE ENERGY AUTHORITY March 2022 - CAISO Weekly Statement of Activity 44,994.37 04/12/202 Wire USPS April 2022 - Postage Payment 59.68
04/13/202 Wire USPS April 2022 - Postage Payment 84.71
04/15/202 ACH California Choice Energy Authority December 2021 & January 2022 1,725.50 04/15/202 ACH Braun Blaising Smith Wynne October - December 2021 - Professional Services 1,185.77 04/15/202 ACH Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Membership Renewal (03/1/22-02/28/22) 319.00 04/15/202 ACH The Coast News Group April 2022 - Advertising - Spring Home & Garden 907.50 04/18/202 Wire Direct Energy March 2022 - Capacity SWAP 171,500.00 04/18/202 Wire EDF TRADING NORTH March 2022 - Capacity Purchase 208,500.00 04/18/202 Wire SDG&E (Procurement) March 2022 - RA Purchases 76,012.00 04/18/202 Wire SEMPRA March 2022 - Capacity Purchase 274,400.00 04/18/202 Wire THE ENERGY AUTHORITY March 2022 - CAISO Weekly Statement of Activity 36,655.13 04/18/202 Wire JPMorgan Interest Payments 8,966.55
04/25/202 Wire Powerex May 2022 - Energy Prepayment 144,479.17 04/25/202 Wire JPMorgan Interest Payments 22,827.05
04/25/202 Wire THE ENERGY AUTHORITY April 2022 - CAISO Weekly Statement of Activity 103,217.95 04/26/202 ACH Neyenesch Printers March 2022 - CEA New Move Letter and Postcards 505.35 04/26/202 ACH Bayshore Consulting Group, Inc March 2022 - CEO and Clerk Services 13,011.50 04/27/202 ACH Pacific Energy Advisors, Inc March 2022 - Technical Consulting and Expansion 28,118.75 04/27/202 ACH Richards, Watson & Gershon Jan 2022 - General Counsel Svcs 8,964.44 04/28/202 Wire USPS April 2022 - Postage Payment 64.26
04/28/202 ACH Hall Energy Law PC March 2022 - Energy Procurement Counsel Svcs 1,524.00 04/28/202 ACH Neyenesch Printers March 2022 - CEA New Move Letter and Postcards 554.36 04/28/202 ACH Tosdal APC March 2022 - Regulatory Services 8,655.50 04/29/202 ACH California Dept Tax & Fee Admin 2022-Q1 Electric Energy Surcharge 49,848.00 Total for Operating Account 2,451,401.72
04/25/202 Wire Shell Energy North America February 2022 - Energy purchase 434,626.40 04/25/202 Wire Exelon Generation Company,LLC February 2022 - Power Purchase 1,408,714.36 04/25/202 Wire Morgan Stanley Capital Group, Inc. 2021 (PCC1) Renewable Energy Certificates 1,750,501.74 Total forLockbox Account 3,593,842.50
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with these items.
Staff Report
DATE: June 30, 2022
TO: Clean Energy Alliance Board of Directors
FROM: Marie Berkuti, Interim Treasurer
ITEM 3: Approve Amendment of Bayshore Consulting Group, Inc. Agreement Revising Interim Board Clerk to Interim Board Secretary through June 30, 2023
RECOMMENDATION
Approve amendment of Bayshore Consulting Group, Inc. agreement revising Interim Board Clerk to Interim Board Secretary and approve increase in not to exceed amount from $215,280 to $219,360 through June 30, 2023.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
At its regular meeting May 26, 2022, the Board reviewed the Proposed Fiscal Year 2022/23 budget. As a result of the review, the Board provided direction for staff to seek cost effective alternatives to hiring a full time Board Secretary.
Section 5.3 of the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) Joint Powers Agreement, states that the Board is to appoint a qualified person who is not on the Board to serve as Secretary. Since CEA’s formation, the City of Carlsbad has been providing Interim Secretary services through an Administrative Services Agreement, with Sheila Cobian serving in this role. Sheila’s service and commitment to CEA, along with Carlsbad City Clerk’s Office staff, has been invaluable to CEA over the past three years. Sheila has indicated that due to other responsibilities she is no longer able to provide these services beginning in Fiscal Year 2022/23.
In order to reduce the impact on workload to Carlsbad staff, CEA had previously amended the agreement with Bayshore Consulting Group to include Interim Board Clerk services. The scope of services being provided under the amendment include managing the Board Agenda, preparing meeting minutes, records management, and Form 700 processing. The Interim Board Clerk position is being provided by Susan Caputo. Susan has municipal City Clerk experience and holds a Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) certification, making her qualified to serve as CEA Interim Secretary. The change in workload from Interim Board Clerk to Interim Secretary is estimated to add approximately 5 hours per month.
June 30, 2022
Bayshore Consulting
The FY 2022/23 Agreement is proposed as follows:
Service Hours per month Rate Total
Interim Board Clerk 80 $68 $65,280
Interim Board Secretary 85 $68 $69,360
Increase to Bayshore Consulting
Agreement
$4,080
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed FY 22/23 budget had included $140,000 for a full-time Board Secretary. If the amendment is approved, the proposed FY 22/23 budget is reduced by $135,920.
ATTACHMENTS
None
Staff Report
DATE: June 30, 2022
TO: Clean Energy Alliance Board of Directors
FROM: Lindsay Thorson, General Counsel
ITEM 4: Consider Approval of Clean Energy Alliance Policy Regarding the Distribution of Complimentary Tickets or Passes Pursuant to FPPC Regulation 18944.1
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Clean Energy Alliance Policy regarding the distribution of complimentary tickets or passes pursuant to FPPC Regulation 18944.1.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
As a governmental entity subject to the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) regulations, it is considered a best practice for Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) to have in place a policy that establishes a fair and equitable process for the distribution of complimentary tickets or passes. The proposed Policy is in compliance with the requirements of FPPC Regulation Section 18944.1.
The proposed policy will be applicable to all officers, agents and employees of CEA who are obligated to file an annual Statement of Economic Interested (Form 700) under the Political Reform Act or CEA’s current conflict of interest code. The policy governs the distribution of tickets or passes that have been provided to CEA free of charge, purchased by CEA, acquired by CEA pursuant to a contract for the use of a CEA venue or acquired and distributed in any other manner. The policy does not apply to any other item of value provided to CEA or any CEA official, whether received free of charge or for which consideration is provided; tickets or passes provided by sources other than CEA; tickets or passes received by a CEA Official from CEA where both the CEA Official and CEA treat and report the value of the ticket or pass as taxable income; a ticket or pass that the CEA official reimburses to CEA the fair value of the ticket within 30 days of receipt; a ticket provided to a CEA Official so that the CEA Official may perform a ceremonial role on behalf of CEA or as part of his or her job duties to assist the official performing the ceremonial role and is not a gift as provided by Section 18942(a)(13) of the FPPC Regulations. Section 6 of the proposed Policy lists the conditions under which tickets or passes distributed to CEA officials are not considered gifts under the Political Reforms Act.
Tickets or passes distributed under this policy are subject to posting and disclosure as detailed in Section 9 of the proposed Policy. Specifically, within 45 days of distribution of a ticket or pass, CEA must report the distribution on FPPC Form 802 and post the Form 802 to CEA’s website and email a link to the website that displays the Form 802 to the FPPC for the FPPC to post the link on its website.
June 30, 2022
Ticket Distribution Policy
Once adopted, this policy is to be posted to CEA’s website within 30 days and a link to the website that displays the policy is to be emailed to the FPPC for the FPPC to post it to its website.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
ATTACHMENTS
Proposed Clean Energy Alliance Policy Regarding the Distribution of Complimentary Tickets or Passes Pursuant to FPPC Regulation 18944.1.
CEA-###
Ticket or Pass Distribution Policy
Proposed June 30, 2022
POLICY REGARDING THE DISTRIBUTION OF COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS OR PASSES PURSUANT TO FPPC REGULATION 18944.1
Section 1. Purpose of Policy
The purpose of this Policy is to establish a fair and equitable process for the distribution of complimentary tickets or passes to the Clean Energy Alliance (“CEA”) in compliance with the requirements of Section 18944.1 of the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Regulations. This Policy is subject to all applicable FPPC Regulations and the Political Reform Act, as now exist or may hereafter be added or amended.
Section 2. Definitions
Unless otherwise expressly provided herein, words and terms used in this Policy shall have the same meaning as that ascribed to such words and terms in the FPPC Regulations and the Political Reform Act.
A. “CEA” shall mean the Clean Energy Alliance, and any departments, boards, committees, and commissions thereof.
B. “CEA Official” shall mean every official, officer, agent and employee of CEA who is obligated to file an annual Statement of Economic Interests (FPPC Form 700) under the Political Reform Act or CEA’s current conflict of interest code.
C. “CEA Venue” shall mean and refer to any facility owned, controlled or operated by CEA.
D. “FPPC” shall mean and refer to the California Fair Political Practices Commission.
E. “FPPC Regulations” shall mean the Fair Political Practices Commission regulations contained in Title 2, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations, Sections 18110 et seq., as the same may be amended from time to time.
F. “Immediate Family” shall mean the spouse and dependent children of the CEA Official.
The term spouse includes registered domestic partners recognized by state law. The term dependent children shall mean a child, including an adoptive child or stepchild, of a CEA Official who is under 18 years old and who the CEA Official is entitled to claim as a dependent on his or her federal tax return.
G. “Pass” shall mean a Ticket that provides repeated access, entry, or admission to a facility or series of events and for which similar passes are sold to the public.
H. “Policy” shall mean and refer to this Policy Regarding the Distribution of Complimentary Tickets or Passes Pursuant to FPPC Regulation 18944.1
Item 4 Attachment A
Ticket or Pass Distribution Policy
Proposed June 30, 2022
2 I. “Political Reform Act” shall mean California Political Reform Act of 1974 (Government Code Sections 81000, et seq., as the same may be amended from time to time) and the FPPC Regulations.
J. “Ticket” shall mean anything that provides access, entry, or admission to a specific future event or function, and for which similar tickets are sold to the public to view, listen to, or otherwise take advantage of the attraction or activity for which the ticket is sold and includes any benefits that the ticket provides.
Section 3. Application of Policy
A. This Policy shall be applicable to every officer, agent and employee of CEA who is obligated to file an annual Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) under the Political Reform Act or CEA’s current conflict of interest code.
B. This Policy governs the distribution of Tickets or Passes by CEA to a CEA Official, or at the behest of a CEA Official, that are either:
1. Gratuitously provided to CEA by an outside source;
2. Acquired by CEA by purchase;
3. Acquired by CEA as consideration pursuant to the terms of a contract for the use of a CEA Venue; or
4. Acquired and distributed by CEA in any other manner.
C. This Policy does not apply to the following:
1. Other items of value. Any other item of value provided to CEA or any CEA Official, regardless of whether received gratuitously or for which consideration is provided.
2. Sources other than CEA. Tickets or Passes provided by sources other than CEA.
3. Taxable Income. A Ticket or Pass received by a CEA Official from CEA where both the CEA Official and CEA treat and report the value of the Ticket or Pass as taxable income consistent with applicable state and federal income tax laws and the Ticket is reported as income.
4. Reimbursement. A Ticket or Pass distributed by CEA to a CEA Official if such CEA Official pays to CEA the fair value of the ticket within 30 days of receipt.
5. Ceremonial Roles. A Ticket provided to a CEA Official so that the CEA Official may perform a ceremonial role on behalf of CEA or as part of his or her job duties to assist the official performing the ceremonial role, is not a gift as provided by Section 18942(a)(13) of the FPPC Regulations.
Ticket or Pass Distribution Policy
Proposed June 30, 2022
3 Section 4. General Provisions.
A. No Right to Tickets or Passes: The use of complimentary Tickets or Passes is a privilege extended by CEA and not the right of any person to which the privilege may from time to time be extended.
B. Limitation on Transfer of Tickets or Passes: Tickets or Passes distributed to a CEA Official pursuant to this Policy shall not be transferred to any other person, except to members of such CEA Official’s Immediate Family or no more than one guest solely for their attendance at the event. If a CEA Official transfers a Ticket or Pass he or she has received from CEA to another person, as opposed to returning the Ticket or Pass to CEA for redistribution, then the value of the Ticket or Pass he or she transfers shall constitute a gift to him or her and shall be reportable as provided by the FPPC Regulations.
C. Prohibition Against Sale of or Receiving Reimbursement for Tickets or Passes: No person who receives a Ticket or Pass pursuant to this Policy shall sell or receive reimbursement for the value of such Ticket or Pass.
D. No Disproportionate Use. There shall be no disproportionate use of Tickets or Passes by any CEA Board member, Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), political appointee or any department head.
Section 5. Ticket Administrator
A. The CEA Board delegates the authority to the CEO or his/her designee to be the Ticket Administrator for purposes of implementing the provisions of this Policy.
B. The Ticket Administrator shall have the authority, in his or her sole discretion, to establish procedures for the distribution of Tickets or Passes in accordance with this Policy. All requests for Tickets or Passes that fall within the scope of this Policy shall be made in accordance with the procedures established by the Ticket Administrator.
C. The Ticket Administrator shall determine the fair value of Tickets or Passes distributed by CEA for purposes of reporting pursuant to Section 9 of this Policy.
D. The Ticket Administrator, in his or her sole discretion, may revoke or suspend the Ticket privileges of any person who violates any provision of this Policy, or the procedures established by the Ticket Administrator for the distribution of Tickets or Passes.
E. For the purpose of implementing this Policy, and completing and posting the FPPC California Form 802, the Ticket Administrator shall be the “Agency Head.” The CEA Secretary is delegated responsibility for completing and posting the FPPC Form 802.
Section 6. Conditions Under Which Tickets or Passes Distributed to CEA Officials are not considered a Gift under the Political Reform Act
A. The Ticket Administrator must distribute complimentary Tickets or Passes to CEA Officials only pursuant to this Policy.
Ticket or Pass Distribution Policy
Proposed June 30, 2022
4 B. The Ticket or Pass is not earmarked by an outside source for use by specific CEA Official(s). The Ticket Administrator must determine, in its sole discretion, who uses the Ticket or Pass.
C. The Ticket or Pass must be reported pursuant to Section 9 of this Policy.
D. The distribution of the Ticket(s) to, or at the behest of, the CEA Official must accomplish or further one or more of the following governmental and/or public purposes:
1. Facilitating the performance of a ceremonial role or function by a CEA Official on behalf of CEA at an event, for which the CEA Official may receive enough Tickets or Passes for the CEA Official and each member of his or her Immediate Family.
2. Facilitating the attendance of a CEA Official at an event where the job duties of the CEA Official require his or her attendance at the event, for which the CEA Official may receive enough Tickets or Passes for each member of the CEA Official’s Immediate Family.
3. Promotion of intergovernmental relations and/or cooperation and coordination of resources with other governmental agencies, including, but not limited to, attendance at an event with or by elected or appointed public officials from other jurisdictions, their staff members and their guests.
4. Economic or business development purposes on behalf of CEA.
5. Promotion of CEA resources and/or facilities available to CEA customers.
6. Promotion of CEA-run, sponsored or supported community events, activities or programs.
7. To monitor and evaluate the value of CEA-run, sponsored or supported community events, activities or programs, including, but not limited to, evaluation of the venue, quality of performances and compliance with CEA policies, agreements and other requirements.
8. Promotion and evaluation of events, activities or programs at CEA venues, including but not limited to evaluation of the venue, quality of performances and compliance with CEA policies, agreements and other requirements.
9. Promoting, supporting and/or showing appreciation for programs or services rendered by charitable and non-profit organizations benefiting CEA customers.
10. Promotion of CEA on a local, state, national or worldwide scale.
11. Promotion of CEA recognition, visibility, and/or profile on a local, state, national or worldwide scale.
12. Encouraging CEA customer support for and attendance at local events.
14. Encouraging participants in CEA sponsored programs to attend local events.
15. Attracting or rewarding volunteer public service.
16. Encouraging or rewarding significant achievements of CEA customers.
Ticket or Pass Distribution Policy
Proposed June 30, 2022
5 17. Attracting and retaining highly qualified employees to CEA.
18. Recognizing or rewarding meritorious service by a CEA employee.
19. Promoting enhanced CEA employee performance or morale.
20. As an incident to the above public purposes, allowing for the Immediate Family of the CEA Official to accompany the CEA Official to events to accomplish any of the purposes listed in this Resolution.
E. The CEA Official receiving a Ticket or Pass shall prepare a written inspection report of findings and recommendations if part of the public purpose for which the Ticket or Pass was received was for the public oversight or inspection of facilities.
Section 7. Tickets or Passes Distributed at the Behest of a CEA Official.
A. Only the following CEA Officials shall have authority to behest Tickets or Passes: CEA Board Members, and the CEO.
B. Tickets or Passes shall be distributed at the behest of a CEA Official only for one or more public purposes set forth in Section 6.D. above.
C. If Tickets or Passes are distributed at the behest of a CEA Official, such CEA Official shall not use one of the Tickets or Passes so distributed to attend the event.
Section 8. Other Benefits
A. The distribution of Tickets or Passes pursuant to this Policy shall not constitute a "gift" to the CEA Official receiving the Ticket, however, other benefits, such as food or beverage or other gifts provided to the CEA Official that are not given to the general public as part of the Ticket or Pass admission, will need to be accounted for as gifts.
B. If CEA receives complimentary Tickets or Passes that are earmarked for particular CEA Officials, then the Tickets or Passes are considered gifts to that particular CEA Official. If these Tickets or Passes are not returned unused to the provider within thirty (30) days of receipt, then the CEA Official must comply with the applicable FPPC gift limit regulations and reporting regulations.
Section 9. Posting and Disclosure Requirements
A. Within 30 days of adoption or amendment of this Policy, the Policy shall be posted on CEA’s website and a link to the website that displays CEA’s Policy shall be e-mailed to the FPPC in order for the FPPC to post the link on its website.
B. Within 45 days of distribution of a Ticket or Pass, CEA must report the distribution on FPPC Form 802 containing the information required to be reported under Regulation 18944.1(d), and post the Form 802 on CEA’s website and a link to the website that displays CEA’s Form 802s shall be e-mailed to the FPPC in order for the FPPC to post the link on its website.
C. This Policy and CEA’s Form 802s are public records and are subject to inspection and copying under Government Code Section 81008.
Staff Report
DATE: June 30, 2022
TO: Clean Energy Alliance Board of Directors
FROM: Barbara Boswell, Chief Executive Officer
ITEM 5: Declare Community Advisory Committee Vacancies for the City of Solana Beach and City of Del Mar
RECOMMENDATION
Declare Community Advisory Committee Vacancies for the City of Solana Beach for Term through December 2023 and City of Del Mar for Term through December 2022 and Direct Period to be Open through August 1, 2022.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Clean Energy Alliance’s (CEA) Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Policy (Attachment A) establishes that the CAC shall consist of two (2) appointees from each CEA member agency as well as 1 CEA Board Alternate to serve as CAC Chair, to serve three (3) year staggered terms.
CEA received resignations from the appointee for Solana Beach whose term was through December 2023 and for Del Mar whose term was through December 2022. It is recommended the Board declare the vacancies and direct that applications be accepted through August 1, 2022.
CAC members shall be residents (property owners or renters) or business owners within the service territory for the city which the CAC member is representing and are subject to all applicable conflict of interest laws and may be required to disclose potential conflicts by filing a Form 700. The CAC Policy further states that CAC applicants that have a relevant background in, or expertise related to, one of the following fields: electricity, community outreach or engagement, or policy advocacy will be considered.
CAC appointees must be committed to serving on the CAC and attend regular CAC meetings and occasional CEA Board meetings, with CAC meetings occurring bi-monthly on the first Thursday of each month. CAC members are expected to maintain a good attendance record and will be removed from the CAC after two consecutive unexcused absences from CAC meetings or have unexcused absence for more than 25% of the CAC meetings in a calendar year. Meetings for the remainder of 2022 are scheduled for August 4, October 6, and December 1. The annual workplan for the CAC is set by the Board and the 2022 Workplan is attached (Attachment B).
The CAC is subject to the Brown Act and all meetings are publicly noticed and held in public settings pursuant to requirements of the Brown Act.
June 30, 2022
CAC Member Vacancies
CEA will advertise the openings on its social media, post a notice along with the application on its website, and will work with staff of the cities of Solana Beach and Del Mar to advertise the vacancies.
Applications will be accepted through August 1, 2022 and will be provided to the appropriate Board Members the week of August 1 for review and consideration. The Board Member will nominate the replacement CAC member from their respective pool of applicants for full CEA Board approval at the August 25, 2022, CEA Board meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact as a result of this action.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Clean Energy Alliance Community Advisory Committee Policy Attachment B - 2022 Community Advisory Committee Workplan City of Carlsbad | City of Del Mar | City of Escondido | City of San Marcos | City of Solana Beach
COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Authorization
Section 5.9 of the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Agreement provides the authority for the CEA Board to establish an advisory committee to assist the Board in implementing and operating its CCA program. Pursuant to the JPA Agreement, the committee should have equal representation from the member agencies. The Board may establish criteria to qualify for appointment to the committee, and establish rules, regulations, policies or procedures to govern the committee.
CAC Membership Criteria
• The CAC membership shall consist of two (2) appointees from each CEA member agency and 1 Board Alternate. CAC committee members shall serve staggered three (3) year terms with a two-term limit. In the inaugural year, one appointee seat from each member agency shall serve two (2) years.
• Board Alternate will serve as CAC Chair and provide regular reports to the CEA Board. • Committee members serve at the pleasure of the Board. • CAC members will be subject to all applicable conflict of interest laws and may be required to disclose potential conflicts by filing a Form 700. (Information about conflicts of interest and Form 700 can be found here: http://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html. • Members shall be residents (property owners or renters) or business owners within the service territory of CEA.
• CAC membership will be considered for those that have a relevant background in or expertise related to one or more of the following fields: electricity, community outreach or engagement, or policy advocacy.
• Applicants must be committed to serving on the CAC and attending regular committee meetings, and occasional CEA Board meetings. Committee meetings will be held quarterly unless additional meetings are directed by the Board. Members are expected to maintain a good attendance record. A committee member will be removed from the Item 5 Attachment A
Clean Energy Alliance CAC
July 16, 2020
2 CAC if the member has two consecutive unexcused absences from CAC meetings or has unexcused absences from more than 25% of the CAC meetings in a calendar year. • The CAC is subject to Brown Act and all meetings will be publicly noticed and held in public settings pursuant to requirements of the Brown Act. • CAC meetings, times and location will be determined by the CEA Board.
CAC Purpose & Objectives
The purpose of the CAC is to advise the CEA Board of Directors on those matters concerning the operation of its Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program as directed by the Board of Directors in an annual workplan for the CAC that is adopted by the Board The objectives of the CAC are to provide feedback to the Board, act as a liaison between the Board and the community and serve as a forum for community input on those matters assigned to the CAC in the annual workplan. The CAC shall not have any decision-making authority but will serve as an advisory body to the Board of Directors.
CAC Member Selection Process
Applicants must complete and submit the Clean Energy Alliance Community Advisory Committee Application (Attachment A). Board Members will nominate two applicants from their respective communities to the full Board for approval. In addition, the full Board will select one Board Alternate to participate on the CAC.
Clean Energy Alliance CAC
July 16, 2020
3 Attachment A
Clean Energy Alliance
Community Advisory Committee Application
CAC Purpose & Objectives
The purpose of the CAC is to advise the CEA Board of Directors on those matters concerning the operation of its Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program as directed by the Board of Directors in an annual workplan for the CAC that is adopted by the Board. The objectives of the CAC are to provide feedback to the Board, act as a liaison between the Board and the community and serve as a forum for community input on those matters assigned to the CAC in the annual workplan. The CAC shall not have any decision-making authority but will serve as an advisory body to the Board of Directors.
NAME: ______________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________ PHONE: ___________________________ EMAIL:_____________________________________ Are you a resident/business owner of one of the CEA member cities? If yes, which city: ___________________________________ Please attach a current resume and respond to the following questions. Please attach a separate sheet if additional space is needed.
What experience/perspective will you bring to the committee? Clean Energy Alliance CAC
July 16, 2020
4 Describe any relevant background in or expertise related to one or more of the following fields:
electricity, community outreach or engagement, or policy advocacy.
Do you have any interests or associations that might present a conflict of interest? If yes, please explain:
What do you hope to accomplish as a member of the Clean Energy Alliance Community Advisory Committee?
Please provide three references
NAME Phone Number Relationship
Clean Energy Alliance CAC
July 16, 2020
5 By signing below I acknowledge that I have sufficient time to actively participate in the Clean Energy Alliance Community Advisory Committee for the benefit of the program and the communities it serves. I understand that committee members are subject to conflict of interest laws and required to disclose potential conflicts by filing Form 700.
Signature: _________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________________________________ Completed applications should be emailed to: [email protected] 2022 Community Advisory Workplan and Schedule
MEETING DATE WORK PLAN/TOPICS
February 3, 2022 Review CEA Website & Provide input for Update April 7, 2022 Receive report from CEA Board Budget Workshop June 2, 2022 Review CEA Draft FY 2022/23 Budget
August 4, 2022 Marketing and Outreach Strategy for Escondido & San Marcos Launch October 6, 2022 Education, Outreach and Training Plan re: GHG Emissions Reductions Strategies
December 1, 2022 2022 Achievements and 2023 Workplan Suggestions for Board Consideration
Item 5 Attachment B
Staff Report
DATE: June 30, 2022
TO: Clean Energy Alliance Board of Directors
FROM: Barbara Boswell, Chief Executive Officer
ITEM 6: Consider Approval of Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP to Provide General Counsel Services
RECOMMENDATION
Approve agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP to provide General Counsel services for an annual not to exceed $120,000 beginning July 1, 2022 and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all documents subject to General Counsel approval.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
At its regular meeting March 31, 2022, the Board directed staff to issue a Request for Qualifications for General Counsel services. The RFQ was issued April 18, 2022, with responses due May 16, 2022. At its special meeting April 21, 2022, the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) Board appointed Vice Chair Druker and Board Member Acosta to serve on an ad-hoc Subcommittee to review the RFQ responses and make a recommendation to the Board for consideration. The RFQ was posted to CEA’s website and sent directly to nine firms.
The following firms submitted responses to the RFQ:
• Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
• Duncan, Weinberg, Genzer, Pembroke
• Procopio
• Richards Watson Gershon
The Board Subcommittee reviewed the four responses and selected Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, Procopio, and Richards Watson Gershon to interview which were held on May 31, 2022. Based on the interviews, the Board Subcommittee selected Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP to meet with the full Board, which occurred at a closed session held June 23, 2022.
Based on the results of the selection process, Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP is recommended as the firm that best meets the needs of CEA in the coming years.
June 30, 2022
General Counsel
Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP was founded in 1927, has over 130 attorneys and specializes in public entity administration and municipal law, land use and environmental law, and public sector labor and employment law. CEA will be supported by a team located in their San Diego office and includes:
• Johanna Canlas, Lead Attorney
• Elizabeth Mitchell, Assistant Lead Attorney
• Gena Burns, Public Sector and Employment Attorney
The proposed team has a deep breadth of experience and expertise to support CEA as it continues to expand and moves towards in-house staff in the coming years.
FISCAL IMPACT
The annual not to exceed amount of $120,000 has been included in the Proposed Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget.
ATTACHMENTS
None
Staff Report
DATE: June 30, 2022
TO: Clean Energy Alliance Board of Directors
FROM: Barbara Boswell, Chief Executive Officer
ITEM 7: Clean Energy Alliance Operational, Administrative and Regulatory Affairs Update
RECOMMENDATION
1) Receive and File Operational and Administrative Update Report from Chief Executive Officer. 2) Receive Community Choice Aggregation Regulatory Affairs Report from Special Counsel.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
This report provides an update to the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) Board regarding the status of operational, administrative, and regulatory affairs activities.
OPERATIONAL UPDATE
Expansion of Clean Energy Alliance
Progress continues to be made related to the expansion to the cities of Oceanside, San Clemente, and Vista.
City of Oceanside
The City of Oceanside adopted its resolution to join Clean Energy Alliance and the first reading of the ordinance to establish a Community Choice Aggregation at its June 8 meeting and the second reading and adoption of the ordinance was held at the June 22, 2022, meeting. The ordinance will be effective on July 22, 2022. The Oceanside City Council appointed Deputy Mayor Ryan Keim as primary CEA Board Member and City Council Member Kori Jensen as alternate.
City of San Clemente
The City of San Clemente is scheduling a community workshop for July 12, 2022, and the resolution to join CEA and first reading of an ordinance establishing a Community Choice Aggregation for July 19, 2022.
City of Vista
The City of Vista is considering the resolution to Join CEA and first reading of an ordinance establishing a Community Choice Aggregation at its City Council meeting June 28, 2022.
June 30, 2022
Admin & Regulatory Update
The current timeline related to the expansion is as follows:
ACTIVITY TIMING STATUS
Assessment Report Results to
CEA Board and Oceanside, Vista
and San Clemente City Councils May 26, 2022 Complete
Oceanside: Resolution to Join
CEA and Adoption of Ordinance
to Establish a CCA June 8 & 22, 2022 Complete
San Clemente: Resolution to Join
CEA and Adoption of Ordinance
to Establish a CCA
Community Workshop July 12, 2022
Council Consideration July 19, 2022
Vista: Resolution to Join CEA and
Adoption of Ordinance to
Establish a CCA Council Consideration June 28, 2022
CEA: Resolution approving new
cities joining CEA/Direct
preparation of Implementation
Plan Amendment July 28, 2022
CEA: Draft Implementation Plan
Amendment to CEA Board October 27, 2022
CEA: File Implementation Plan
Amendment By December 31, 2022
Risk Oversight Committee
Pursuant to CEA’s Energy Risk Management Policy the Risk Oversight Committee (Committee) met May 31, 2022. The Committee reviewed recent CEA procurement activity, current portfolio positions and planning for future procurements, and portfolio mark to market and counterparty exposure. The Committee determined that CEA is in compliance with its Energy Risk Management Policy.
Call Center Activity
The chart below reflects call activity to CEA’s call center through May 31, 2022:
June 30, 2022
Admin & Regulatory Update
The chart below reflects call center average seconds to answer and average call duration:
June 30, 2022
Admin & Regulatory Update
The following chart reflects the monthly and cumulative opt-outs for CEA.
CEA realized a net increase in opt outs in May of 43 service accounts with an overall participation rate of
92.29%.
Enrollments in CEA’s power supply products are:
POWER SUPPLY PRODUCT APRIL 2022 MAY 2022
Clean Impact – 50% Renewable 132 136
Clean ImpactPlus - 75% Carbon Free 59,415 59,378
Green Impact – 100% Renewable 395 398
Resource Adequacy Compliance
The Year-Ahead Resource Adequacy (RA) has begun for calendar year 2023, with the initial forecast filed in April 2022. CEA is coordinating with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) for its 2023 forecast related to accounting for Escondido and San Marcos customers transferring from SDG&E to CEA in 2023. CEA anticipates receiving its final RA obligation in July 2022.
June 30, 2022
Admin & Regulatory Update
Contracts $50,000 - $100,000 entered into by Chief Executive Officer
VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
NONE
REGULATORY UPDATE
CEA’s Regulatory Attorney, Ty Tosdal, will provide an update to the Board on current regulatory activities (Attachment A).
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact by this action.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A – Tosdal APC Regulatory Update Report
Tosdal APC
CEA Regulatory Update
June 30, 2022
Item 7 Attachment A
Overview
SDG&E General Rate Case (A. 22-05-016)
Resource Adequacy Proposed Decision (R. 21-10-002)
Legislative Update: AB 2838
SDG&E Application to Terminate GTSR and DAC-GT (A. 22-05-023) Clean Energy Financing (R. 20-08-022)
SDG&E GRC
Summary
• SDG&E seeks $286 million, or 6.7%, increase in its annual revenue requirement for electric beginning January 1, 2024, based on a 2024 Test Year.
• SDG&E utilized the currently approved 10.2% ROE and 7.55% rate of return to calculate the requested revenue requirement increase.
• Typical residential electric customer using 400 kWh/month would see a bill increase of $9.00 per month (5.6%). • SDG&E also proposes significant post-test year revenue hikes that would increase the system-wide revenue requirement for combined electric and gas by an additional 30.2% cumulatively from 2025-2027, beyond the 6.7% increase proposed for the 2024 Test Year.
SDG&E GRC Contd.
Major Issues
1. Test Year Increases
2. RAMP Request
3. Depreciation Rates
4. Grid Modernization
5. Clean Energy Innovations
6. Company-Owned DER Facilities
7. Wildfire and Vegetation Management
8. Smart Meters
9. CCAs
10.Electric Vehicles
Resource Adequacy Proposed Decision
CPUC issued a Proposed Decision adopting SCE’s 24-hour proposal. • Energy providers required to have capacity to satisfy gross load profile including PRM in all 24 hours of CAISO’s worst day of the month. • Worst day defined as the single day in the month that contains the hour with the highest coincident peak load forecast. • No unbundling of RA attributes.
• PG&E exceedance methodology will be used to capture wind and solar values. • Current penalties, including point system adopted in D. 21-07-014, will apply to 24-hour framework.
Rationale:
• SCE’s 24-hour proposal received greatest support from parties. • Proposal requires energy providers to maintain energy sufficiency for charging energy storage. • Restricts use-limited resources by linking resource value to its physical limitations:
Confirmation available through public RA Resource Master Database, cross-referenced with CAISO Master File.
Inclusion of resource in database renders values binding.
Resource Adequacy PD Contd.
Increases to Planning Reserve Margin
• 16% PRM for 2023
• 17% PRM for 2024 (subject to further revision in June 2023) Additional Measures
• Local and flexible requirements adopted.
• ELCC values for 2023 adopted.
Outstanding Issues
• Transactions
• Unforced capacity evaluation (UCAP)
• Hedging requirement
• Demand response qualifying capacity methodology
Legislative Update: AB 2838
AB 2838 would have (1) clarified the Commission’s right to terminate Green Tariff Shared Renewables (GTSR) programs, e.g., EcoChoice, and (2) permitted the Commission to charge non-participant ratepayers for costs associated with the program. • SDCP and CEA opposed the bill unless amended to remove the cost recovery language. • Existing statute states that non-participants shall not pay the costs of the program. • Lobby effort focused costs and violation of the ratepayer indifference principle.
SDG&E agreed to drop the cost recovery language.
• Bill moves forward with termination language.
SDG&E Application to Terminate GTSR and DAC-GT
SDG&E’s application describes the history, implementation, results, and new proposals regarding its three GAP programs:
GTSR, DAC-GT, and CSGT.
SDG&E is seeking authorization to terminate its allocated MW portion of CSGT and DAC-GT programs. • Guidelines and geographical constraints of SDG&E’s territory make projects unworkable. • CCA load departure caused customers to be ineligible or opt out.
SDG&E is also seeking to recover uncollected GTSR, or EcoChoice, costs. • The application includes a request for expedited consideration to avoid ratepayer harm for the portion concerning SDG&E’s GTSR program.
• GTSR rates that are expected to be more than 20 times higher due to recent CCA departures leading to the costs of renewable procurement being spread over a small and shrinking number of customers.
Clean Energy Financing
Customer financing proposals for clean energy devices and equipment are under consideration.
Eg) Electric heat pump
Updated proposals were submitted June 15, 2022.
• Proposals were submitted by LGSEG/SB Clean Energy, PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, SVCE and SoCal Gas. • Proposals are diverse and target different customer segments. • Financing proposals include on bill financing (OBF), rebates, energy efficiency funding, utility rates.
Staff Report
DATE: June 30, 2022
TO: Clean Energy Alliance Board of Directors
FROM: Barbara Boswell, Interim Chief Executive Officer
ITEM 8: Consider Resolution 2022-003 Approving Clean Energy Alliance Proposed Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution 2022-003 approving Clean Energy Alliance Proposed Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
At its May 26, 2022, regular meeting, the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) Board reviewed the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/23 Budget and provided input. Based on the input from the CEA Board, staff has revised the proposed budget as reflected below.
The proposed FY 22/23 budget (detail below) reflects service expansion into the cities of Escondido and San Marcos, addition of new positions, projected power supply costs based on current forward price curves and existing contracts, on-going regulatory compliance requirements and professional and legal services required to support operations.
The following assumptions were used to develop the proposed budget:
● Revenue based on current adopted rates;
● Power supply costs based on actual executed contracts and May forward price curves; ● Consulting services based on approved contracts.
The FY 22/23 proposed budget was based on the following priorities and goals:
⮚ Financial Stability
⮚ Meeting Regulatory Compliance
⮚ Successful Expansion to Escondido and San Marcos
The chart below compares the initial Proposed FY 22/23 Budget to the updated Proposed FY 22/23 Budget:
June 30, 2022
Proposed FY 22/23 Budget
Initial Proposed FY
22/23 Budget
Updated Proposed
FY 22/23 Budget Variance
Projected Revenue $80,791,405 $80,791,405 $0
Projected Expenditures $78,383,015 $76,745,240 ($1,637,775) Net Results $2,408,390 $4,046,165 $1,637,775
The updated Proposed FY 22/23 reduces expenditures by $1,637,775 resulting in an increase to net results to $4,046,165, meeting CEA’s reserve policy of an annual 5% contribution.
Changes to the proposed expenditures include:
Initial
Proposed FY
22/23 Budget
Updated
Proposed FY
22/23 Budget
Notes
Power Supply $74,134,855 $73,000,000
Reduction based on FY 21/22
actuals compared to forward
price curves
Staffing/Consultants $985,280 $529,360
Reduction based on maintaining
Interim CFO and Interim
Secretary and partial year
funding of remaining new
positions
Legal Services $390,000 $335,000
Reduction based on year-to-date
FY 21/22 Actuals
Professional
Services $963,600 $981,600
Increase for funding of contract
Interim CFO
Audit Services $15,000 $10,000
Reduction based on year-to-date
FY 21/22 Actuals
Insurance $35,000 $30,000
Reduction based on year-to-date
FY 21/22 Actuals
New positions included in Proposed FY 22/23 Budget:
● Account Services/Programs Manager
● Procurement Manager
● Regulatory Analyst
A further description of the proposed positions and responsibilities follows:
June 30, 2022
Proposed FY 22/23 Budget
Account Services/Program Manager
The Account Services/Program Manager position will be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with key accounts, managing the service expansion efforts, and coordinating marketing and outreach, researching, and pursuing funding opportunities and developing CEA programs.
Procurement Manager
The Procurement Manager position will be responsible for energy and non-energy procurements, establishing and monitoring CEA’s Supplier Diversity program to ensure compliance with requirements and contracts administration.
Regulatory Analyst
The Regulatory Analyst position will be responsible for legislative and regulatory advocacy, monitoring legislation and developing positions related to proposed legislation and intergovernmental relations.
FISCAL IMPACT
Revenue from energy sales to customers provides sufficient funds for the proposed expenditures with excess going into reserves.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 2022-003 approving Clean Energy Alliance Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget 1 CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE ESTABLISHING FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 BUDGET
WHEREAS, the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) is a joint powers agency, formed in November 2019; and
WHEREAS, Section 4.6.1 of the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Agreement establishes the specific responsibility of the CEA Board of Directors to adopt an annual budget prior to commencement of the fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the CEA Board desires to establish the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Directors of the Clean Energy Alliance, as follows:
Section 1. The Board of Directors of the Clean Energy Alliance hereby sets the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget detailed in Exhibit A.
Item 8 Attachment
2 The foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this ________ day of ________________, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
________________________________________
Kristi Becker, Chair
ATTEST:
____________________________
Sheila Cobian, Board Secretary
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Resolution 2022-03
Exhibit A
Staff Report
DATE: June 30, 2022
TO: Clean Energy Alliance Board of Directors
FROM: Barbara Boswell, Chief Executive Officer
ITEM 9: Consider Authorization of Execution of Agreement with Resi Station, LLC for Resource Adequacy
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer to Execute an Agreement with Resi Station, LLC for Resource Adequacy, for a Ten (10) Year Term for deliveries beginning January 2023, for an amount not to exceed $2.0MM in compliance with California Public Utilities Commission Mid-Term Reliability Mandate, subject to Special Transactions Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Decision 21-06-035 required all load serving entities (LSE), including community choice aggregators, to procure addition resources for replacement of, among other requirements, replacement of Diablo Canyon. The CPUC Decision requires:
• Project online by 8/1/2023, 6/1/2024 or 6/1/2025, with a preference for an earlier COD; • Available for a term of at least 10 years;
• Must be non-fossil fueled.
Pursuant to the Decision, Clean Energy Alliance joined with Desert Community Energy and California Choice Energy Authority in issuing a joint solicitation in December 2021. The solicitation garnered responses representing over 80 projects. The responses were further refined based on price, location, and eligibility (short-list). Due to the competition that was created by the requirement of all LSEs, many of the short-listed projects either withdrew from the procurement process or changed the terms of their proposal.
One of the short-listed projects is a project proposed by Resi Station, LLC. The project meets the procurement requirements as established by the CPUC. The terms of the proposed agreement are for a period of ten years at a not to exceed amount of $2.0MM.
Staff recommends the Board authorize the Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer to execute the final agreement, subject to the Special Transactions Attorney approval.
June 30, 2022
Mid-Term Reliability
FISCAL IMPACT
The costs related to the procurement have been factored into the financial pro-forma.
ATTACHMENTS
None
Staff Report
DATE: June 30, 2022
TO: Clean Energy Alliance Board of Directors
FROM: Barbara Boswell, Chief Executive Officer
ITEM 10: Consider Authorization of Execution of Agreement with San Diego Gas & Electric for Renewable Energy through the Voluntary Allocation Market Offer Process
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer to Execute an Agreement with San Diego Gas & Electric for Renewable Energy through the Voluntary Allocation Market Offer Process and direct staff to return to the Board for ratification of the final agreement.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Decision 21-05-030 requires San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) to offer voluntary allocations of its Renewables Portfolio Standards resources to Community Choice Aggregators and Energy Service Providers that are serving SDG&E’s departed customers.
Voluntary Allocation deliveries of renewable energy are expected to begin January 1, 2023.
As a load serving entity (LSE), Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) is required to meet the CPUC’s minimum renewable energy standards for both short-term and long-term renewable energy procurements.
Participating in the Voluntary Allocation Market Offer (VAMO) process through SDG&E positions CEA to meet its requirements since the facilities are already online and delivering energy. In addition, the resources allocated to CEA will be removed from the Power Charge Indifference Adjustment (PCIA) portfolio and will mitigate the impact of the PCIA charge to CEA’s customers.
The Voluntary Allocation process must follow the schedule as determined in the CPUC decision, which is outlined below.
VOLUNTARY ALLOCATION ACTIVITIES DUE DATES
Meet and Confer(s) Ongoing as needed
LSE notifies SDG&E of its intent to take a
Voluntary Allocation No later than July 1, 2022
Contracting for Voluntary Allocation
commences July 1, 2022
LSE’s notify SDG&E of Voluntary Allocation
Election percentage July 15 – 22, 2022
June 30, 2022
Mid-Term Reliability
Deadline for LSEs to execute and return
Voluntary Allocation Agreement July 29, 2022
As demonstrated in the schedule above, the process for entering into the agreement is quite compressed. CEA’s desired allocation quantities will be determined in coordination with CEA’s portfolio managers and the CPUC decision requires that the pricing will be set based on current market pricing.
CEA’s actual allocation will be determined after all LSE’s submit their elections and SDG&E determines the quantities available for each LSE participating.
Staff recommends the Board authorize the Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer to execute the agreement with SDG&E and return to the Board after the agreement is finalized for ratification.
FISCAL IMPACT
The anticipated costs related to the Voluntary Allocation procurement have been factored into the financial pro-forma.
ATTACHMENTS
None