Clean Energy Alliance - Board of Directors
Regular Meeting Minutes
January 25, 2024, 2:00 p.m.
City of Oceanside, Council Chamber
300North Coast Hwy,Oceanside CA 92054
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Druker called to order the regular meeting of the Clean Energy Alliance at 2:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Board Members: Garcia, Becker, Sanchez, Vice Chair Musgrove, Chair Druker.
Board Member Bhat-Patel participated remotely under just cause of childcare.
Board Member Melendez arrived at 2:02 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE: Board Member Garcia led the flag salute.
Item 1: Clean Energy Alliance Board of Directors Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair for Calendar Year 2024
RECOMMENDATION
Clean Energy Alliance Board of Directors Appoint Chair and Vice Chair for calendar year 2024.
Motion by Vice Chair Musgrove, seconded by Board Member Becker, to appoint Chair Druker as Chair for calendar year 2024. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
Motion by Chair Druker, seconded by Vice Chair Musgrove, to appoint Board Member Melendez as Vice Chair for calendar year 2024. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
PRESENTATIONS: Introduction of new Clean Energy Alliance staff Interim Chief Executive Officer Barbara Boswell introduced the following CEA staff members:
Emily Fabick, Regulatory Analyst
Rob Howard, Key Accounts/Program Manager
Kaitlin McGee, Key Accounts/Program Manager
Kaylin McCauley, Board Secretary/Administrative Assistant Daniel Peckham, Power Procurement Manager
Greg Wade, Chief Executive Officer
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
Consent Calendar
Item 2: Clean Energy Alliance Treasurer’s Report for September 2023
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file Clean Energy Alliance Treasurer’s Report for September 2023.
Item 3: Clean Energy Alliance Treasurer’s Report for October 2023
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file Clean Energy Alliance Treasurer’s Report for October 2023.
Item 4: Clean Energy Alliance Treasurer’s Report for November 2023
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file Clean Energy Alliance Treasurer’s Report for November 2023.
Item 5: Consider Approval of 2024 Legislative and Regulatory Policy Platform
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Clean Energy Alliance 2024 Legislative and Regulatory Policy Platform.
Item 6: Re-appointment of Clean Energy Alliance City of Carlsbad Community Advisory Committee Member Paige DeCino for Term through December 31, 2024
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the re-appointment of Clean Energy Alliance City of Carlsbad Community Advisory Committee Member Paige DeCino for term through December 31, 2024.
Item 7: Receive Clean Energy Alliance Chief Executive Officer Operational Report
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file Clean Energy Alliance Chief Executive Officer Operational Report.
Motion by Board Member Becker, seconded by Board Member Musgrove, to approve the consent calendar. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
New Business
Item 8: Receive Regulatory Update from Keyes & Fox
RECOMMENDATION
Receive Regulatory Update from Keyes & Fox.
Keyes and Fox Partner and CEA Regulatory Counsel Tim Lindl presented the update.
CEA Board received report.
Item 9: Receive Reports from the Community Advisory Committee Subcommittees on 2023 Accomplishments.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive reports from the Community Advisory Committee Subcommittees on 2023 accomplishments.
Interim Chief Executive Officer Boswel introduced the item. Community Advisory Committee Member Paige DeCino provided a report on the Local Programs subcommittee. Community Advisory Committee Chair Dwight Worden provided a report on Outreach to Communities of Concern subcommittee. Community Advisory Committee Member Kevin Norris provided a report on the Electric Vehicles subcommittee.
Community Advisory Committee Member Debra Schade provided a report on the Schools Outreach subcommittee.
Kaylin McCauley
CEA Board received the reports.
Item 10: Provide Direction Related to Changes in Community Advisory Committee Structure, Consider Approval of 2024 Community Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule and Workplan, and Appoint Community Advisory Committee Chair
RECOMMENDATION
1) Provide direction related to changes in the Community Advisory Committee structure. 2) Approve 2024 Community Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule and Workplan. 3) Appoint Community Advisory Committee 2024 Chair.
Interim Chief Executive Officer Boswell presented a report and recommended that the Board maintain the current Community Advisory Committee structure.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dwight Worden expressed his support for maintaining the current structure of the Community Advisory Committee.
CEA Board concluded to maintain the current structure of the Community Advisory Committee.
Motion by Vice Chair Melendez, seconded by Board Member Musgrove, to approve the 2024 Community Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule and Workplan. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
Motion by Board Member Musgrove, seconded by Board Member Becker, to appoint Dwight Worden as Chair of the Community Advisory Community. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
BOARD MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Vice Chair Melendez requested an update on events and efforts regarding the launch in the City of Vista.
BOARD COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: CEA Board Members expressed their appreciation for Interim Chief Executive Officer Boswell. Board Member Sanchez shared that the City of Oceanside entered into an agreement with Engie Services for Energy Efficiency initiatives.
NEXT MEETING: Regular Board Meeting February 29, 2024, City of Oceanside, 300 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054
ADJOURN: Chair Druker adjourned the meeting at 3:16 p.m. _______________________________________
Kaylin McCauley
Board Secretary/Administrative Assistant