MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER 1 SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER (SDCP)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
City of San Diego Metropolitan Operations Complex (MOC II) Auditorium 9192 Topaz Way
San Diego, CA 92123
MINUTES
April 27, 2023
The Board minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the Board Agenda. Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting.
The Agenda Items were considered in the order presented.
WELCOME
CALL TO ORDER
Chair LaCava (City of San Diego) called the SDCP Board of Directors meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chair LaCava (City of San Diego), Director McCann (Chula Vista), Director Aguirre (Imperial Beach), Director Parent (La Mesa), and Director Yamane (National City) ABSENT: Vice Chair Lawson-Remer (County of San Diego), Director Hinze (Encinitas) Also Present: Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) Burns, General Counsel Baron, Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer/ Board Clerk Isley
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair LaCava (City of San Diego) led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS
There were no special presentations.
MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER 2 REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION (IF HELD)
General Counsel Baron announced there were no reportable actions from Closed Session.
ITEMS TO BE ADDED, WITHDRAWN, OR REORDERED ON THE AGENDA There were no items added, withdrawn, or reordered on the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
David Peterson spoke on the benefits of repurposing EV batteries.
Theresa Acerro submitted a comment regarding SDG&E and how residents are charged for electricity.
Maria Cunningham submitted a comment regarding the increase of the electric bill.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 9)
1. Approval of October 27, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Approved.
2. Receive and File Treasurer’s Report for Period Ending February 28, 2023 Received and filed.
3. Receive and File Update on Back Office Operations
Received and filed.
4. Receive and File Update on Marketing and Public Relations Received and filed.
5. Receive and File Update on Regulatory and Legislative Affairs Received and filed.
6. Receive and File Update on Power Services
Received and filed.
7. Receive and File Update on Human Resources
Received and filed.
MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER 3 8. Approval of Third Amendment to Information Technology (IT) Agreement with Brentech Inc. for up to $77,380 for Computer-Related and Information Technology (IT) Related Services and Technical Labor Services to SDCP through June 30, 2024 Approved.
9. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with The Energy Coalition up to $350,000 for Consulting Services to support the formation of a Regional Energy Network through December 31, 2024
Approved.
ACTION: Motioned by Director McCann (Chula Vista) and seconded by Director Aguirre (Imperial Beach) to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 9. The motion carried by the following vote:
Vote: 5-0
Yes: Chair LaCava (City of San Diego), Director McCann (Chula Vista), Director Aguirre (Imperial Beach), Director Parent (La Mesa), and Director Yamane (National City) No: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
REGULAR AGENDA
10. Approval of Debt Policy
Director McCann (Chula Vista) said the Finance and Risk Management Committee supports the approval of the Debt Policy.
Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”)/Treasurer Washington provided an overview of the formation of the Debt Policy and said staff recommended the Board approve the Debt Policy.
Board questions and comments ensued.
ACTION: Motioned by Director McCann (Chula Vista) and seconded by Director Yamane (National City) to approve the Debt Policy. The motion carried by the following vote:
Vote: 5-0
Yes: Chair LaCava (City of San Diego), Director McCann (Chula Vista), Director Aguirre (Imperial Beach), Director Parent (La Mesa), and Director Yamane (National City) No: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER 4 11. Quarterly Report for the Community Advisory Committee Community Advisory Committee Chair Price provided an update on the CAC’s proceedings, efforts, and accomplishments for quarter ending March 31, 2023.
Following Board questions and comments, no action was taken.
12. Approval of Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Appointment for County of San Diego Public Outreach Associate Abrenica gave a presentation on the background of the CAC, shared her experience as a previous CAC member, and introduced and recommended for appointment Lea Nepomuceno for the County of San Diego representative seat on the CAC.
Lea Nepomuceno shared her excitement to be a part of the CAC and shared her admiration for the work SDCP is doing.
Board questions and comments ensued.
ACTION: Motioned by Director Parent (La Mesa) and seconded by Director Yamane (National City) to approve the appointment of Lea Nepomuceno as the County of San Diego representative on the CAC.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Vote: 5-0
Yes: Chair LaCava (City of San Diego), Director McCann (Chula Vista), Director Aguirre (Imperial Beach), Director Parent (La Mesa), and Director Yamane (National City) No: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
13. Approve Market Offer Confirmation Letter for Purchase of Long-Term Market Offer RPS Energy from PG&E and authorize CEO to execute the agreement Managing Director Power Services Vosburg gave a summary of the PG&E Market Offer Contract.
Board questions and comments ensued.
ACTION: Motioned by Director McCann (Chula Vista) and seconded by Director Parent (La Mesa) to approve and authorize CEO to enter into Renewables Portfolio Standard Energy Market Offer Confirmation Letter for purchase of long-term renewable energy from PG&E. The motion carried by the following vote:
Vote: 5-0
Yes: Chair LaCava (City of San Diego), Director McCann (Chula Vista), Director Aguirre (Imperial Beach), Director Parent (La Mesa), and Director Yamane (National City) No: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER 5 REPORTS BY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND GENERAL COUNSEL CEO Burns reported on SDCP’s ongoing efforts and recent activities and events.
DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Chair LaCava (City of San Diego) encouraged customers to power up to 100.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There were no public comments.
Chair LaCava (City of San Diego) adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:46 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Title: Chief Executive Officer
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
Agency designated representative(s): Ryan Baron, General Counsel Unrepresented employee: Chief Executive Officer
The meeting reconvened at 6:13 p.m. with all members present.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
General Counsel Baron announced there were no reportable actions from Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair LaCava (City of San Diego) adjourned the meeting at 6:14 p.m.
Kimberly Isley, Clerk of the Board
Prepared by:
Sandra Vences, Administrative Assistant