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
May 25, 2023
This meeting was conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with Government Code Section 54953, as amended by Assembly Bill 361, in relation to the COVID-19 State of Emergency and recommended social distancing measures.
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 (San Diego) called the SDCP Board of Directors meeting to order at 5:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chair LaCava (San Diego), Director Hinze (Encinitas), Director McCann (Chula Vista), Director Parent (La Mesa) and Director Yamane (National City) ABSENT: Vice Chair Lawson-Remer (County of San Diego), Director Aguirre (Imperial Beach)
Also Present: Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) Burns, Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) Washington, General Counsel Baron
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair LaCava (San Diego) led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS
Chair LaCava (San Diego) introduced the following new SDCP staff member:
Xiomalys Crespo, Community Engagement Manager
MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER 2 ITEMS TO BE ADDED, WITHDRAWN, OR REORDERED ON THE AGENDA The agenda items were considered in the order presented.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any written comments submitted prior to the start of the meeting were distributed to the Board of Directors and posted on the SDCP website.
David Peterson made suggestions for modifications to projects to help meet the 100% renewable requirement.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 1-12.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no items removed from the Consent Calendar.
CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
1. Approval of November 17, 2022, December 6, 2022, December 15, 2022, January 18, 2023, January 23, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Approved
2. Receive and File Treasurer’s Report for Period Ending March 31, 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
8. Receive and File Update on Community Advisory Committee Received and Filed
MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER 3 9. Approval of 4th Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Neyenesch Printers for up to $1,228,218 for Printing Services through June of Fiscal Year 2025
Approved
10. Approval of First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Full Moon Strategies for up to $600,000 for Government Affairs Services through May 30, 2028.
Approved
11. Approval of Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Futura Energy Group, LLC for up to $520,000 for recruiting services through March 31, 2024.
Approved
12. Approval of Updated Voting Shares
Approved
ACTION: Motioned by Director McCann (Chula Vista) and seconded by Director Yamane (National City) to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 12.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Vote: 5-0
Yes: Chair LaCava (San Diego), Director Hinze (Encinitas), Director McCann (Chula Vista), Director Parent (La Mesa), and Director Yamane (National City) No: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Vice Chair Lawson-Remer (County of San Diego), Director Aguirre (Imperial Beach)
REGULAR AGENDA
Director Aguirre arrived at 5:27 PM
13. Approval of the Community Power Plan (CPP)
Director of Programs Santulli and Program Manager Lomeli provided a presentation on the Community Power Plan including background, timeline, progress and next steps.
Public Comment:
Serena Pelka with Climate Action Campaign spoke in support of the Community Power Plan.
MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER 4 Director questions and comments ensued.
ACTION: Motioned by Director McCann (Chula Vista) and seconded by Director Hinze (Encinitas) to approve the Community Power Plan
The motion carried by the following vote:
Vote: 6-0
Yes: Chair LaCava (San Diego), Director Aguirre (Imperial Beach), Director Hinze (Encinitas), Director McCann (Chula Vista), Director Parent (La Mesa), and Director Yamane (National City)
No: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Vice-Chair Lawson-Remer (County of San Diego)
14. Update on Pilot Programs
Director of Programs Santulli gave a presentation on pilot programs including Emergency Water Heater Loaner Program, 120V Induction Stove Incentive, Disadvantaged Communities Single-Family, Affordable Solar Homes (DAC-SASH) Roof Repair, Smart Thermostat Incentives, Energy Kits for kids, Energy Star Refrigerator/Freezer Swap-Out and Managed Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging.
Following Board questions and comments the update was received and filed.
Vice Chair Lawson-Remer arrived at 5:45 PM
15. Presentation on the FY 2023-24 Operating Budget
Chief Financial Officer Washington, Senior Finance Manager Manglicmot and Finance Analyst Do provided a presentation on the FY 2023-24 Operating Budget.
Following Board questions and comments the update was received and filed.
16. Approval of SDCP Investment Policy
Chief Financial Officer Washington provided a presentation on the development of the Investment Policy. Washington explained investment objectives and acceptable investment types and parameters.
Board questions and comments ensued.
ACTION: Motioned by Director McCann (Chula Vista) and seconded by Director Yamane (National City) to approve the SDCP Investment Policy.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Vote: 7-0
MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER 5 Yes: Chair LaCava (San Diego), Vice-Chair Lawson-Remer (County of San Diego), Director Aguirre (Imperial Beach), Director Hinze (Encinitas), Director McCann (Chula Vista), Director Parent (La Mesa), and Director Yamane (National City) No: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
17. Approval of the Interim Compliance Plan for the California Energy Commission’s (CEC) Load Management Standards
Senior Regulatory Analyst Gunther, provided background information on the Interim Compliance Plan for the California Energy Commission’s Load Management Standards. Gunther reviewed the implementation concerns and described coordination with CEC and the request for extension.
Board questions and comments ensued.
ACTION: Motioned by Director Yamane (National City) and seconded by Director Aguirre (Imperial Beach) to approve the Interim Compliance Plan for the California Energy Commission’s (CEC) Load Management Standards.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Vote: 7-0
Yes: Chair LaCava (San Diego), Vice-Chair Lawson-Remer (County of San Diego), Director Aguirre (Imperial Beach), Director Hinze (Encinitas), Director McCann (Chula Vista), Director Parent (La Mesa), and Director Yamane (National City) No: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
18. Approval of Long-Term Market Offer Sales Confirmation for Purchase of Long-Term, Bundled RPS Energy from SDG&E and authorize CEO to execute the agreement
Managing Director Power Services Vosburg provided background information on the voluntary allocation and market offer. Vosburg’s presentation included a summary of the 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 Long-Term Market Offer Sales Confirmation for purchase of long-term, bundled renewable energy from SDGE.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Vote: 7-0
MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER 6 Yes: Chair LaCava (San Diego), Vice-Chair Lawson-Remer (County of San Diego), Director Aguirre (Imperial Beach), Director Hinze (Encinitas), Director McCann (Chula Vista), Director Parent (La Mesa), and Director Yamane (National City) No: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
REPORTS BY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND GENERAL COUNSEL
Chief Executive Officer Burns provided an update on staff efforts and activities.
DIRECTOR COMMENTS
There were no director comments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There were no public comments.
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
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chair LaCava (San Diego), Vice Chair Lawson-Remer (County of San Diego), Director Aguirre (Imperial Beach), Director Hinze (Encinitas), Director McCann (Chula Vista), Director Parent (La Mesa) and Director Yamane (National City) Also Present: General Counsel Baron
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
General Counsel Ryan Baron reported there is no reportable actions from today’s closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair LaCava (San Diego) adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m.
Kimberly Isley, Clerk of the Board