ITEM 6A
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the DCE Board was called to order by Chair Geoff Kors, City of Palm Springs, at 3:30 p.m. via Zoom videoconferencing, pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.
2. ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken, and it was determined that a quorum was present.
Members Present Agency
Councilmember Geoff Kors, Chair City of Palm Springs
Mayor Pro Tem Sabby Jonathan, Vice Chair City of Palm Desert
3. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS (IF ANY)
Executive Director Tom Kirk noted that the next meeting, on October 17, would be starting at 2 p.m.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
5. BOARD MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Mr. Kirk noted the recent weather patterns and impact on energy prices and use. He also detailed a recent analysis of the impact DCE was having, noting that Southern California Edison has about 100 times more customers but that, through DCE, the City of Palm Springs has 10 times more Carbon Free customers than Edison. Members requested additional details be sent to Cities.
Mr. Kirk also introduced Kenyon Potter, new Director of Energy and Sustainability, who made brief remarks.
Noting the upcoming council elections will impact the representation on DCE’s Board, Vice Chair Jonathan inquired about how Board members are chosen. Mr. Kirk said correspondence would be sent to cities to clarify the process and timing.
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR
IT WAS MOVED BY VICE CHAIR JONATHAN AND SECONDED BY CHAIR KORS TO:
A. Approve Minutes from the July 18, 2022 Board Meeting
B. Reaffirm that findings still exist, pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, and authorize continuation of remote teleconference/virtual meetings of Desert Community Energy
C. Authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Implementation and Management Services Agreement with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments, extending the existing staffing arrangement until October 30, 2027
D. Authorize the updating of the signature cards and signatories for DCE investments and banking
E. Adopt Resolution 2022-06, approving the 2021 Power Content Label THE MOTION CARRIED WITH 2 AYES.
Mayor Pro Tem Jonathan Aye
Councilmember Kors Aye
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7. DISCUSSION / ACTION
A. Master Power Purchase and Sale Agreement with Southern California Edison and Resource Adequacy Confirmation – David Freedman
Program Manager David Freedman presented the staff report.
IT WAS MOVED BY VICE CHAIR JONATHAN AND SECONDED BY CHAIR KORS TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-07, APPROVING A MASTER POWER PURCHASE
AND SALE AGREEMENT AND CONFIRMATION LETTER FOR RESOURCE
ADEQUACY WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
THE MOTION CARRIED WITH 2 AYES.
Mayor Pro Tem Jonathan Aye
Councilmember Kors Aye
B. DCE Mid-term Reliability Procurement: Cape Generating Station 1 LLC Geothermal Project – David Freedman
Mr. Freedman presented the staff report. Member discussion ensued.
IT WAS MOVED BY VICE CHAIR JONATHAN AND SECONDED BY CHAIR KORS TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2022-08, APPROVING A 15-YEAR RENEWABLE POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH CAPE GENERATING STATION 1 LLC, AND Desert Community Energy Board of Directors
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AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND/OR LEGAL COUNSEL TO MAKE
MINOR MODIFICATIONS BEFORE EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT
THE MOTION CARRIED WITH 2 AYES.
Mayor Pro Tem Jonathan Aye
Councilmember Kors Aye
8. INFORMATION
The following items were included in the agenda packet for members’ information :
A. Attendance Record
B. Unaudited Financial Report as of June 30, 2022
C. Unaudited Year-to-Year Financial Report as of June 30, 2022
9. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next DCE meeting will be held October 17, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom webinar.
11. ADJOURNMENT – Chair Kors adjourned the meeting at 3:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Erica Felci, Assistant Executive Director