Clean Energy Alliance - Board of Directors
Regular Meeting Minutes
January 26, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
City of San Marcos|Virtual Meeting
Teleconference Locations Per Government Code Section 54953(3) (Assembly Bill 361) CALL TO ORDER: Chair Druker called to order the regular meeting of the Clean Energy Alliance at 2:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Board Members: Garcia, Bhat-Patel, Becker, Sannella, Chair 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: Board Member Becker led the flag salute.
BOARD COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: In consideration of new members Chair Druker and Board Members 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
Motion by Board Member Becker, second by Board Member Bhat-Patel, to approve the minutes of the December 15, 2022, and January 12, 2023, Special Meetings.
Motion carried 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.
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Item 3: Consider Approval of Clean Energy Alliance Public Hearing Notice Policy
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Clean Energy Alliance Public Hearing Notice Policy.
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.
Motion by Vice Chair Musgrove, second by Member Sanchez, to approve the Consent Calendar Items 1-5.
Motion carried 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.
Chair Druker opened the public hearing and the Board secretary reported on the noticing.
CEO Boswell provided a presentation of the item and introduced John Dalessi of Pacific Energy Advisors who was available to answer questions of the Board.
Member Melendez inquired regarding procuring further renewable energy sources and how it could affect CEA rates and what defines long-term.
Mr. Dalessi responding noting that adding additional renewable power to the supply portfolio over the long-term can help to reduce costs as having that supply could shield CEA from continuing rise in conventional power prices; in the short-term, renewable power cost more than conventional power, typically the cost of conventional power plus a premium is DocuSign Envelope ID: 42112DC5-0BBD-4387-A9E8-DC67EA8C2C88
common. He noted that the industry standard contract term for a new renewable project is 10 to 25 years.
Following the Public Hearing, Motion by Board Member Becker, second by Board Member Melendez, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-001 Amending Resolution 2021-017, Setting Rates for Clean Energy Alliance Effective February 1, 2023.
Motion carried 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.
CEO Boswell presented the item and Board comments/inquiry included the benefits of a partnership with SDCP and the initial cost being borne by SDCP; the possibility of a weighted vote and a full account of all important details of a possible partnership prior to entering into any contract; and the timeline of the establishment of the partnership which CEO Boswell indicated could be up to a two year process.
Motion by Vice Chair Musgrove, second by Board Member Sanchez, to approve working with San Diego Community Power in exploring establishment of a Regional Energy Network and direct staff to return with more information.
Motion carried unanimously, 7/0
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.
Motion by Chair Druker, second by Board Member Becker, to approve the re-appointment of Clean Energy Alliance Community Advisory Committee Members Delores Davies Jamison for the City of Del Mar and Debra Schade for the City of Solana Beach for terms ending December 31, 2025.
Motion carried 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.
CEO Boswell provided an overview of the item noting that per the JPA agreement the date and place of regular Board meetings are set annually by resolution on a fiscal year basis.
The Board requested staff evaluate feasibility of Oceanside as physical meeting location.
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Based on that evaluation, staff noted that Oceanside can accommodate Zoom streaming and recording but is unable to accommodate YouTube at this time.
Motion by Board Member Sanchez, second by Vice Chair Musgrove, to approve the City of Oceanside as the physical location of Clean Energy Alliance Board and Community Advisory Committee meetings for the remainder of the fiscal year and return to the February 23, 2023, meeting with a resolution for Board consideration.
Motion carried 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.
CEO Boswell presented the item and the Board expressed gratitude to the CAC for their commitment and accomplishments.
Motion by Board Member Sanchez, second by Board Member Becker, to approve Clean Energy Alliance Advisory Committee 2023 Workplan and Meeting Schedule.
Motion carried Unanimously, 7/0
Board Member comments/inquiry regarding the current composition of the CAC included appreciation for the CAC as Member cities grew from three to seven; consideration for future to have a Board Member as CAC Vice Chair; to have current CAC Chair Dwight Worden continue for the next year; consideration of preventing a single member city from holding both Chair positions on CEA and CAC simultaneously and limiting term to two years; the possible interpretation of influence of a Board Member on the CAC and limits the independent voice of the CAC could experience.
Motion by Board Member Garcia, second by Vice Chair Musgrove, to continue with the appointment of CAC Chair Worden for the next year and have staff return with a policy for consideration prohibiting single member city from holding Chair position on both CEA and CAC simultaneously.
Motion carried Unanimously, 7/0
BOARD MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Chair Druker requested an item for 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.
ADJOURN: Chair Druker adjourned the meeting at 3:30 p.m. _______________________________________
Susan Caputo, MMC
Interim Board Secretary
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