MINUTES
Board of Directors of the
Clean Power Alliance of Southern California
Regular Meeting
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
Meeting videos are available on CPA's YouTube Channel.
http://www.youtube.com/@CPApublicmeetings
Board members participated from the following locations:
Calabasas City Hall
Closed Session Room
100 Civic Center Way
Calabasas, CA 91301
Clean Power Alliance
Diana Mahmud Board Room
801 S. Grand Ave., Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90017
South Bay Cities Council of Governments
Conference Room
357 Van Ness Way, Suite 90
Torrance, CA 90501
Ventura County Government Center
CEO Point Mugu Meeting Room
Hall of Administration
800 South Victoria Avenue
Ventura, CA 93009
Whittier City Hall
Admin Conference Room
13230 Penn Street
Whittier, CA 90602
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Parkhurst called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. and Gabriela Monzon, Clerk of the Board, conducted roll call.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Director Klein Lopez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call
1 Agoura Hills Deborah Klein Lopez Director Remote
2 Alhambra Jeff Maloney Director Present
3 Arcadia David Fu Director Present
4 Beverly Hills Absent
5 Calabasas Ed Albrecht Director Remote
6 Camarillo Susan Santangelo Director Remote
7 Carson Reata Kulcsar Alternate Remote
8 Claremont Corey Calaycay Director Present
9 Culver City Joe Susca Alternate Remote
10 Downey Absent
11 Hawaiian Gardens Absent
12 Hawthorne Alex Monteiro Director Remote
13 Hermosa Beach Ray Jackson Director Remote
14 La Cañada Flintridge Stephanie Fossan Director Present 15 Los Angeles County Rita Kampalath Alternate Present
16 Lynwood Absent
17 Malibu Marianne Riggins Director Remote
18 Manhattan Beach Joe Franklin Director Remote
19 Monrovia Edward Belden Director Present
20 Moorpark Chris Barrett Director Remote
21 Ojai Absent
22 Oxnard Bert Perello Director Remote
23 Paramount Absent
24 Port Hueneme Laura Hernandez Director Present
25 Redondo Beach Brad Waller Director Present
26 Rolling Hills Estates Debby Stegura Director Remote
27 Santa Monica Pam O’Connor Alternate Present
28 Santa Paula Jenny Crosswhite Director Present
29 Sierra Madre Robert Parkhurst Chair Present
30 Simi Valley Rocky Rhodes Director Present
31 South Pasadena Omari Ferguson Director Present
32 Temple City Ed Chen Director Remote
33 Thousand Oaks David Newman Director Remote
34 City of Ventura Ryyn Schumacher Director Remote
35 Ventura County Vianey Lopez Vice Chair Remote
36 West Hollywood Absent
37 Westlake Village Kristopher Galvez Alternate Remote
38 Whittier Mary Ann Pacheco Director Remote
All votes are unanimous unless otherwise stated
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve Minutes from June 4, 2026, Board of Directors Meeting
2. Approve and Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Green Building Council California to Continue to Provide Sustainable Wildfire Recovery Resources and a Training Program for Building Contractors and Construction Workers in the Amount of $70,000 using Community Benefit Funds from Executed Power Purchase Agreements
3. Approve and Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to Execute an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Bloom Ads Global Media Group to Increase the Contract Value by $1,088,876 for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $3,744,203 for the Final Renewal Term (FY 2026/27) for Media Buying and Related Services
4. Approve and Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to Execute an Amendment to Increase the Contract Value of the Professional Service Agreement with Pastilla, Inc. by $2,251,707 for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $4,106,137 for the Final Renewal Term (FY 2026/27) for Creative, Web Development, and Web Maintenance Services
5. Adopt Resolution No. 26-07-109 to Approve Proposed Energy Risk Management Policy Amendments as Recommended by the Energy Planning & Resources Committee
6. Receive and File June 2026 Bill Positions Monthly Report
7. Receive and File Monthly Community Advisory Committee Report Motion: Director Calaycay, Claremont
Second: Director Rhodes, Simi Valley
Vote: The consent agenda was approved by roll call vote, with Director Fu abstaining on Item 1.
REGULAR AGENDA
8. Approve and Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to Execute a 20-Year 200 MW Solar + 200 MW Storage Renewable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with 22SV 8me LLC for the Rexford II Project
John McNamara, Senior Director of Structured Contracts, provided background on the 2025 Clean Energy and Reliability Request for Offers (RFO), aimed to solicit offers for renewable energy generation, energy storage and other energy resources with reduced GHG emissions in order to meet CPA’s energy and Resource Adequacy (RA) procurement obligations, environmental objectives, and to offer customers cost-competitive clean energy options. Staff reviewed available proposals, with the majority of proposals being for standalone storage followed by renewable generation plus storage. The Energy Committee approved a shortlist authorizing staff to proceed with negotiations with those shortlisted projects. Mr. McNamara provided details about the RFO shortlist, four projects were shortlisted and eight were waitlisted. The Rexford II project was one of the projects shortlisted. Staff do not anticipate entering into negotiations with any of the waitlisted projects. The presentation included details about Rexford II, including location, online date, and evaluation criteria. CPA is an offtaker from a neighboring project, Rexford I.
Staff clarified for Director Waller that Board members may review unredacted contracts; Director Rhodes noted that the process has been helpful and complimented CPA staff for providing briefings on the unredacted contracts.
Director Ferguson inquired about system degradation and how that is addressed in the contract. Staff responded that CPA pays for the energy produced, and the operator will replace batteries, panels, or other equipment as needed. Director Belden asked about ownership opportunities, specifically if Rexford II could be purchased by CPA. Staff responded that there is no buyout provision in this contract, but there is ongoing in-house analysis about adding a buy-out option in future RFOs.
Motion: Director Rhodes, Simi Valley
Second: Director Calaycay, Claremont
Vote: Item 8 was approved by roll call vote.
9. (A) Adopt Resolution No. 26-07-110 Approving the Customer Contract Pricing Policy; and, (B) Approve and Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to Execute an Electricity Services Agreement with The Claremont Colleges, Inc., Consistent with the Policy
Matt Langer, Chief Operating Officer, presented a proposed Customer Contract Pricing Policy designed to help CPA retain and attract large commercial customers amid growing interest in Direct Access. The policy would allow eligible customers to enter into customized two- to 10-year contracts offering renewable or carbon-free energy and flexible pricing structures, while requiring recovery of CPA’s cost of service and a minimum 2% contribution to margin. Key provisions include customer eligibility requirements, feasibility studies, early termination damages, a 400 GWh program cap, a 100 GWh customer load cap, confidentiality protections, annual policy review, and quarterly Board reporting, all vetted by the Executive Committee. Mr. Langer also presented the first proposed contract under the policy with The Claremont Colleges, which would provide 100% renewable energy for an initial three-year term, with two optional three-year renewals, at a fixed premium to SCE generation rates and a forecasted 2% contribution to CPA’s margin. Staff requested that the Board approve both the policy and the Claremont Colleges contract.
Hope Dragseth provided public comment.
Director Rhodes asked about the DA lottery process, and Mr. Langer explained SCE’s multi-month selection process. Customers are chosen for DA subject to a cap, and customers have 30 days to accept. Staff clarified for Director Rhodes that CPA’s cap of 400 GWh for the contract pricing program is a good place to start, but adjustments can be made. Director Waller congratulated staff and the Claremont Colleges students for their success and inquired about CPA having a list of targeted customers and whether Board members could help with outreach.
Ted Bardacke, Chief Executive Officer, stated there is a short list of possible participants in the program, and staff is planning meetings already. Board members could help identify potential customers. Director Calaycay, representing City of Claremont, acknowledged the work of the student activists and of Jennifer Giles, CPA’s Strategic Accounts Executive, who remained engaged with Claremont Colleges over the years. He recounted his work as mayor setting up meetings with the college’s presidents and community leaders, and said that Mr.
Bardacke, a former professor at Pomona, was also part of making those connections happen.
Director Stegura asked why staff chose the three-year timeframe for eligibility; staff responded that it was a judgment call to prevent customers from opting out for six months or a year, then coming back to CPA to take advantage of the contract pricing. Staff prefer having customers who are genuinely attracted to the new policy. Staff confirmed for Director Monteiro that 400 GWh is 3.5% of CPA’s capacity. Director Newman expressed satisfaction that the policy is not negatively impacting current customers or existing products, and he appreciated the policy’s flexibility to take on customers who are working towards 100% renewable energy.
Motion: Director Calaycay, Claremont
Second: Director Ferguson, South Pasadena
Vote: Item 9 was approved by roll call vote.
10. Receive Presentation on the 2026 Integrated Resources Plan (IRP) and Provide Feedback; and, Delegate Authority to the Energy Planning & Resources Committee to Approve the 2026 IRP for Filing with the California Public Utilities Commission
Anthony Boukarim, Resource Planner, presented CPA’s proposed 2026 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which must be filed with the CPUC by August 10, 2026, and demonstrates how CPA will meet long-term reliability and greenhouse gas reduction requirements through 2045. CPA’s targets—90% GHG-free energy by 2031 and 100% by 2041—are more aggressive than state requirements and staff used conservative, market-based assumptions for power prices, resource costs, availability, load, reliability, and emissions to identify a least-cost portfolio. The proposed portfolio includes a diverse mix of solar, onshore wind, geothermal, biomass, storage, and short-term purchases, while excluding nuclear power from Diablo Canyon and Palo Verde. Existing power purchase agreements are expected to meet CPA’s near-term needs, with additional resources needed beginning in the mid-2030s. Staff will continue monitoring legislative and regulatory developments affecting renewable energy requirements, long lead-time resources, nuclear allocations, and resource adequacy accounting. Mr. Boukarim emphasized that the IRP is a directional planning guide rather than a binding procurement obligation and requested Board feedback and delegation of final IRP approval to the Energy Committee.
Director Perello asked if CPA can refuse power from Diablo Canyon and ensuring CPA does not have liability; and inquired about the negative air quality impacts of biomass energy. Staff noted that Diablo Canyon currently slated to shut down in 2030, is prohibited by law from being included in statewide planning analyses and the ability to receive, refuse, and/or sell energy from Diablo Canyon post-2030 would depend on the details of any legislative effort to keep the plant open past 2023. With regard to liability, PG&E maintains responsibility if there is an accident at Diablo Canyon. Regarding biomass, the process of burning agricultural waste to produce energy now has more strict air quality regulations, and new technologies are being used to capture the particulate matter and turn it into fertilizer.
Director Belden asked about CPA’s long-term portfolio mix and Mr. Boukarim said the state projects a load forecast for CPA into 2045; CPA’s internal forecast is slightly different and staff is anticipating the need to add more resources. Staff also clarified for Director Belden that Slide 17 shows the revenues from the contracted resources and takes into accounts payments to developers and the CAISO.
Director Ferguson asked if the CPUC’s growth targets were localized, and if any of the growth could be countered with energy efficiency efforts. Staff responded that forecasts come from the California Energy Commission (CEC) and reflect CPA’s share of the system. Director Ferguson also asked if hydroelectric power could be increased, and how the deliverability of power, specifically for RA, is assured. Mr. Boukarim stated that no new large-scale hydro projects are being developed in California; CPA has two small hydro-source PPAs that are set to expire in the early 2030s. Regarding deliverability, staff explained the difference between compliance for the IRP and other regulatory compliance obligations. For the IRP, the CPUC and the CAISO determine a reliability percentage, based on technologies and other factors. Director Fossan asked about the load capacity increase CPA is expecting on a percentage basis. Staff responded that the CPUC is projecting 3.5% over time, adding that growth comes primarily from electrification. The percentage may be higher than 3.5% but it is offset by home rooftop solar. As for efficiency strategies requested by Director Ferguson, most of them have maxed out, and now the focus is on load shifting to times of day when solar can be used.
Motion: Director Waller, Redondo Beach
Second: Director Hernandez, Port Hueneme
Vote: Item 10 was approved by roll call vote.
COMMITTEE CHAIR UPDATES
Director Maloney, Chair of the Energy Committee, reported that the Committee reviewed amendments to the Energy Risk Management Policy and reported that along, with Mr.
Bardacke, he attended the opening of the Sunzia Wind Project in New Mexico, which connects that state with the Western grid. He noted Sunzia is the largest renewable energy project in the history of the U.S. and that CPA is its largest customer.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr. Bardacke, informed the Board that CPA will be employing a new electronic voting system that will debut at the September meeting. CPA has also released a new ‘explainer’ video, produced to educate customers on what CPA does and an EV SmartCharge ad is running during sports games, such as the NBA and PGA tour. Mr. Bardacke announced that the TOU-SMART Pilot Program notices will go out on August 1, 2026, and will focus either on cost-savings or environmental benefits. Customer reaction will be analyzed by CPA’s research partners at UCLA.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Director Calaycay reported that he and other CPA board members serve on SCE’s Government and Community Affairs Panel, and he urged his colleagues and staff to suggest topics for the panel.
Director Rhodes issued an invitation for everyone to attend a special exhibit at the Ronald Reagan Library commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
REPORT FROM THE CHAIR
Chair Parkhurst encouraged Board members to contact him with questions, comments, or suggestions related to CPA and mentioned the Board retreat on September 18, 2026, at the USC campus.
ADJOURN
Chair Parkhurst adjourned the meeting at 3:49 p.m.