ACTION AGENDA
City of Carlsbad | City of Del Mar | City of Escondido | City of Oceanside | City of San Marcos | City of Solana Beach | City of Vista Board of Directors Special Meeting Agenda
January 26, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
City of San Marcos|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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Meeting ID: 813 7641 0530
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If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable modification or accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), please contact [email protected] prior to the meeting for assistance.
CALL TO ORDER: 2:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Board Members: Garcia, Bhat-Patel, Becker, Sannella, Druker Vice Chair Musgrove joined at 2:04 p.m. and Alternate Member Sannella removed himself from participation. Board Members Sanchez and Melendez joined at 2:07 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE: Member Becker led the Flag Salute.
BOARD COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: In consideration of new members Chair Druker and Board introduced themselves.
PRESENTATIONS: None
PUBLIC COMMENT: CAC Member Paige DeCino addressed the Board regarding Preserve Calavera funding of a new program for low-income residents of Oceanside to upgrade to 100% clean energy once CEA launches in that area.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 15, 2022, Special Meeting
January 12, 2023, Special Meeting
ACTION: Approved Unanimously, 7/0
Consent Calendar
Item 1: Clean Energy Alliance Treasurer’s Report for November 2022
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file Clean Energy Alliance Treasurer’s Report for November 2022.
Item 2: Consider Approval of Clean Energy Alliance 2023 Legislative and Regulatory Policy Platform
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Clean Energy Alliance 2023 Legislative and Regulatory Policy Platform.
Item 3: Consider Approval of Clean Energy Alliance Public Hearing Notice Policy
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Clean Energy Alliance Public Hearing Notice Policy.
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Item 4: Consideration 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 considered 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 5: 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.
ACTION: Approved Unanimously, 7/0
Public Hearing
Item 6: Consider Adoption of Clean Energy Alliance Resolution No. 2023-001 Amending Resolution No. 2021-017, Setting Rates for Clean Energy Alliance Effective February 1, 2023
RECOMMENDATION
1. Conduct the Public Hearing: Open the Public Hearing, Receive Public Testimony, and Close the Public Hearing.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-001 Amending Resolution 2021-017, Setting Rates for Clean Energy Alliance Effective February 1, 2023.
ACTION: Approved Unanimously, 7/0
New Business
Item 7: Consider Approval of Clean Energy Alliance Working with San Diego Community Power in Exploring Establishment of a Regional Energy Network
RECOMMENDATION
Approve working with San Diego Community Power in exploring establishment of a Regional Energy Network and direct staff to return with more information.
ACTION: Approved Unanimously, 7/0
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Item 8: Consider Re-Appointment of Clean Energy Alliance Community Advisory Committee Members for Cities of Del Mar and Solana Beach for terms through December 2025
RECOMMENDATION
Re-Appoint Clean Energy Alliance Community Advisory Committee Members for cities of Del Mar and Solana Beach for terms ending December 31, 2025.
ACTION: Approved Unanimously, 7/0
Item 9: Receive Report and Provide Direction Regarding Physical Location of Clean Energy Alliance Board and Community Advisory Committee Meetings
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction regarding physical location of Clean Energy Alliance Board and Community Advisory Committee meetings.
ACTION: Approved Unanimously, 7/0
Item 10: Consider Approval of Clean Energy Alliance Community Advisory Committee 2023 Workplan and Meeting Schedule and Provide Direction Regarding the Community Advisory Committee Chair
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Clean Energy Alliance Advisory Committee 2023 Workplan and Meeting Schedule and provide direction regarding the Community Advisory Committee Chair.
ACTION: Approved Unanimously, 7/0
Board Direction to continue with the appointment of CAC Chair Worden for the next year and have staff return with a policy for consideration prohibiting one member city from holding Chair positions on both CEA and CAC simultaneously.
ACTION: Approved Unanimously, 7/0
BOARD MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: CEA Policy regarding the chair positions of Board of Directors and Community Advisory Committee and a review of all CEA policies that have been adopted by the Board.
NEXT MEETING: Regular Board Meeting February 23, 2023