MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ORANGE COUNTY POWER AUTHORITY
Monday, March 9, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Sonne called to order the Regular Meeting of the Orange County Authority Board of Directors at 2:08 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Director Grandis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Director Glenn Grandis City of Fountain Valley Director Fred Jung City of Fullerton
Director Kathleen Treseder City of Irvine
Vice Chair James Mai City of Irvine
Chair Susan Sonne City of Buena Park
Absent: None.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Mike Rough and Vicki Johnson commented on Regular Calendar item 8.1 and presented a flyer to the Board regarding the OCPA bill differences and budget projections.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Community Advisory Committee Chair Dominic Bendinelli introduced himself to the Board and said he is looking forward to serving another term as Chair and working with the Board.
6. DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Director Jung, seconded by Vice Chair Mai to:
Approve consent calendar 7.1 – 7.8.
The motion carried unanimously by the following 5-0-0 vote:
Ayes: Director Grandis, Director Jung, Director Treseder, Vice Chair Mai, Chair Sonne
Noes: None
Absent: None
1. MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 9, 2026
Action Taken:
Approved as submitted.
2. COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT
Action Taken:
Received and filed.
3. LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY UPDATE
Action Taken:
Received and filed.
4. STRATEGIC PLAN MONTHLY STATUS REPORT
Action Taken:
Received and filed.
5. PUBLIC OUTREACH UPDATE FOR JANUARY – FEBRUARY 2026
Action Taken:
Received and filed.
6. TREASURER’S REPORT – FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND Q4 2025 CHECK REGISTER
Action Taken:
Received and filed.
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7. APPROVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPENSATION /
REIMBURSEMENT POLICY UPDATE
Action Taken:
Approved amendments to Policy No. 5, Board of Directors and Community Advisory Committee Members Compensation and Expense Reimbursement Policy, to clarify that Board reimbursement may include mileage to and from Board meetings, committee meetings, and other compensable activities, and to simplify language relating to the amount of Board compensation.
8. PUBLIC RECORDS ACT QUARTERLY REPORT
Recommended Action:
Received and filed.
8. REGULAR CALENDAR
1. APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 MID-YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENT Chief Financial Officer Tiffany Law presented the item and began with the mid-year Budget timeline and said the mid-year update incorporates actual financials through December 2025, as well as an updated January through June 2026 forecast based on known costs and trends. She noted that on June 9, 2025, the Board approved the FY 2025-26 Operating Budget and voted to keep OCPA’s generation rates the same through 2026. Law presented a PowerPoint presentation which showcased the 2025/2026 mid-year budget versus approved budget comparison; OCPA electricity revenue; investment income; and cost of energy.
Moved by Director Jung, seconded by Vice Chair Mai to approve Fiscal Year 2025- 26 Mid-Year Operating Budget Amendment, as proposed in Attachment 1.
The motion carried unanimously by the following 5-0-0 vote:
Ayes: Director Grandis, Director Jung, Director Treseder, Vice Chair Mai, Chair Sonne,
Noes: None
Absent: None
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2. RENTER ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM
Energy Programs Manager Pranesh Venugopal presented the background of the Community Power Plan (CPP) and said the full plan is available on the OCPA website at ocpower.org/community-power-plan. He outlined the operating expenses, renter energy efficiency program, member city demographics, the application process, timeline, outreach and education, portable HVAC equipment features, and other direct-to-renter programs. Venugopal said this program is designed to address a gap in energy programs, program access across the OCPA service territory for renters.
The Board members discussed the budget, funding and reasons for specific timelines. They asked whether an audit of renters could be conducted to ensure those receiving the benefits are truly renters and not homeowners. There was a brief discussion on outreach to those that are on FERA and CARE.
Action Taken:
Received and filed.
No Motion Necessary.
9. STAFF REPORT
CEO Joe Mosca provided his full report in the agenda packet. He said he, along with Director of Power Resources Louis Ting and Regulatory Analyst Matt Chill, joined the staff of other CCAs, Board members from other CCAs, and staff from CalCCA to visit the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant last Friday. Mosca said the Diablo Power Plant is the last operational nuclear power plant in the state of California, which produces about eight to ten percent of the state’s electricity. He discussed the decommissioning timeline and said the visit leveled up our understanding of this facility. Mosca said we will be ready to engage to ensure our ratepayers are protected if legislation is introduced. Mosca said OCPA staff will not take a position on this, and he will bring the matter back to the Board's attention and discuss when necessary.
10. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Board, Chair Sonne adjourned the March 9, 2026, Orange County Power Authority Board Regular meeting at 3:12 p.m.
Chair Sonne noted that the next Orange County Power Authority Board of Directors Regular meeting will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Lisette Chel Walker, Interim Board Clerk
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