MEETING MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER – MAY 23, 2024 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
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 23, 2024
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 regular meeting to order at 5:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chair LaCava (City of San Diego), Director McCann (City of Chula Vista), Director Hinze (City of Encinitas), Director Aguirre (City of Imperial Beach), Director Parent (City of La Mesa), and Director Yamane (City of National City) ABSENT: Vice Chair Lawson-Remer (County of San Diego)
Also Present: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Burns, Chief Financial Officer, (CFO) Dr.
Washington (virtual), Chief Operating Officer (COO) Clark, General Counsel Tyagi, La Mesa City Clerk Wiegelman, Assistant Clerk of the Board Vences
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair LaCava (City of San Diego) led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MEETING MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER – MAY 23, 2024 2 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS
Chair LaCava (City of San Diego) acknowledged the Kumeyaay Nation and all the original stewards of the land.
• Proclamation for outgoing Community Advisory Committee member Anna Webb Chair LaCava (City of San Diego) presented a proclamation recognizing and thanking former Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Member Anna Webb (Imperial Beach).
Director Aguirre (City of Imperial Beach) thanked former CAC Member Anna Webb for her dedication and service to the CAC, SDCP, and community.
ITEMS TO BE ADDED, WITHDRAWN, OR REORDERED ON THE AGENDA There were no items added, withdrawn, or reordered on the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 9)
Motioned by Director McCann (City of Chula Vista) and seconded by Director Aguirre (City of Imperial Beach) to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 9. The motion carried by 6/0 as follows:
YES: Chair LaCava (City of San Diego), Director McCann (City of Chula Vista), Director Hinze (City of Encinitas), Director Aguirre (City of Imperial Beach), Director Parent (City of La Mesa), and Director Yamane (City of National City) NO: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Vice Chair Lawson-Remer (County of San Diego)
1. Approve April 25, 2024, Meeting Minutes
Approved.
2. Receive and File Treasurer’s Report for Period Ending March 31, 2024 Received and filed.
3. Receive and File Update on Programs
Received and filed.
MEETING MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER – MAY 23, 2024 3 4. Receive and File Update on Power Services
Received and filed.
5. Receive and File Update on Human Resources
Received and filed.
6. Receive and File Update on Customer Operations
Received and filed.
7. Receive and File Update on Marketing, Public Relations, and Local Government Affairs
Received and filed.
8. Receive and File Update on Regulatory and Legislative Affairs Received and filed.
9. Receive and File Update on Community Advisory Committee Received and filed.
REGULAR AGENDA
10. Consideration and Approval of Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Appointment for the City of Imperial Beach
COO Clark provided a brief overview of the purpose of the CAC and described the application and appointment process. COO Clark introduced City of Imperial Beach CAC applicant, Kenneth Charles Hoyt.
Kenneth Charles Hoyt gave a brief overview of his professional background and expressed his desire to serve the community.
Board questions and comments ensued.
Motioned by Director Aguirre (City of Imperial Beach) and seconded by Director Yamane (City of National City) to approve the appointment of Kenneth Charles Hoyt to the CAC for the City of Imperial Beach. The motion carried 6/0 as follows:
YES: Chair LaCava (City of San Diego), Director McCann (City of Chula Vista), Director Hinze (City of Encinitas), Director Aguirre (City of Imperial Beach), Director Parent (City of La Mesa), and Director Yamane (City of National City) NO: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Vice Chair Lawson-Remer (County of San Diego)
MEETING MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER – MAY 23, 2024 4 11. Receive and File Update on IT and Data Analytics
Director of Data Analytics and IT Singh, provided an overview on the discovery and assessment of SDCP’s current state of IT and data analytics. The overview highlighted the discovery process, key systems, and essential capabilities that SDCP staff needs to succeed and deliver on clean energy goals. It also addressed issues impacting strategic value, and issues affecting operations and efficiencies. Director of Analytics and IT Sing reviewed the opportunities, technology strategies, solutions, and roadmap to enable SDCP to deliver on its commitment to the SDCP Board of Directors and to its communities
Following Board questions and comments, no action was taken.
12. Presentation of Draft FY2024-25 Budget
Senior Finance Manager Manglicmot provided an overview on the draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Budget, highlighting the budget development schedule, budget principles, draft FY 2025-29 Capital Investment Plan (CIP), reserves, budget changes by category, personnel budget, and comparison to other Community Choice Aggregations.
Following Board questions and comments, no action was taken.
13. Approve the Contract for Professional Services for Marketing, Communications, Website Redesign and Website Maintenance with JSR Strategies in the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $500,000 Over Two Years with Options for Two, One-Year Extensions with Not-to-Exceed Amounts of $200,000 for Each Subsequent Year Senior Manager Marketing and Communications Monroe provided an overview of the professional services contract for marketing, communications, website redesign and website maintenance with JSR strategies, including the Request for Proposals (RFP) design and timeline.
Jessica Rhoades, JSR Strategies, shared information on JSR Strategies.
Board questions and comments ensued.
Motioned by Director McCann (City of Chula Vista) and seconded by Director Aguirre (City of Imperial Beach) to approve the contract for professional services for Marketing, Communications, Website Redesign and Website Maintenance with JSR Strategies in the not-to-exceed amount of $500,000 over two years with options for two, one-year extensions with not-to-exceed amounts of $200,000 for each subsequent year. The motion carried 6/0 as follows:
YES: Chair LaCava (City of San Diego), Director McCann (City of Chula Vista), Director Hinze (City of Encinitas), Director Aguirre (City of Imperial Beach), Director Parent (City of La Mesa), and Director Yamane (City of National City) NO: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Vice Chair Lawson-Remer (County of San Diego)
MEETING MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER – MAY 23, 2024 5 14. Approve Energy Storage Service Agreement with Euismod Project I, LLC Managing Director Power Services Vosburg provided an overview of the Energy Storage Service Agreement with Euismod Project I, LLC, including the project type, staff’s analysis of the project, and the project’s location, product, pricing timeline, deliverability, workforce development, and community benefits.
Board questions and comments ensued.
Motioned by Director McCann (City of Chula Vista) and seconded by Director Parent (City of La Mesa) to approve the Energy Storage Service Agreement with Euismod Project I, LLC for a 200 MW (4-hour) Battery Energy System Storage (BESS) facility. The motion carried 6/0 as follows:
YES: Chair LaCava (City of San Diego), Director McCann (City of Chula Vista), Director Hinze (City of Encinitas), Director Aguirre (City of Imperial Beach), Director Parent (City of La Mesa), and Director Yamane (City of National City) NO: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Vice Chair Lawson-Remer (County of San Diego)
15. Approve Financially Settled Toll and Energy Storage Agreement with MRP Pacifica Marketing LLC for Hybridization of Border Facility
Portfolio Manager Kanu provided an overview of the proposed Financially Settled Toll and Energy Storage Agreement with MRP Pacifica Marketing LLC, including the project type, staff’s analysis of the project, and the project’s location, product, pricing timeline, deliverability, workforce development, and community benefits.
Cristina Marquez, IBEW Local 569, spoke in support of the Financially Settled Toll and Energy Storage Agreement with MRP Pacifica Marketing LLC for hybridization of Border Facility.
Board questions and comments ensued.
Motioned by Director McCann (City of Chula Vista) and seconded by Director Parent (City of La Mesa) to approve the Financially Settled Toll and Energy Storage Agreement with MRP Pacifica Marketing LLC for a thermal resource including 51.25 MW of Resource Adequacy and a co-located 52 MWh Battery Storage (“Border Project”) and authorize execution by CEO. The motion carried 6/0 as follows:
YES: Chair LaCava (City of San Diego), Director McCann (City of Chula Vista), Director Hinze (City of Encinitas), Director Aguirre (City of Imperial Beach), Director Parent (City of La Mesa), and Director Yamane (City of National City) NO: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Vice Chair Lawson-Remer (County of San Diego)
MEETING MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER – MAY 23, 2024 6 16. Approve Financially Settled Toll and Energy Storage Agreement with MRP Pacifica Marketing II LLC for Hybridization of Enterprise Facility Portfolio Manager Kanu provided an overview of the proposed Financially Settled Toll and Energy Storage Agreement with MRP Pacifica Marketing II LLC, including the project type, staff’s analysis of the project, and the project’s location, product, pricing timeline, deliverability, workforce development, and community benefits.
Cristina Marquez, IBEW Local 569, spoke in support of the Financially Settled Toll and Energy Storage Agreement with MRP Pacifica Marketing II LLC for hybridization of Enterprise Facility.
Board questions and comments ensued.
Motioned by Director McCann (City of Chula Vista) and seconded by Director Parent (City of La Mesa) to approve the Financially Settled Toll and Energy Storage Agreement with MRP Pacifica Marketing II LLC for a thermal resource including 48.04 MW of Resource Adequacy and a co-located 52 MWh Battery Storage (“Enterprise Project”) and authorize execution by CEO. The motion carried 6/0 as follows:
YES: Chair LaCava (City of San Diego), Director McCann (City of Chula Vista), Director Hinze (City of Encinitas), Director Aguirre (City of Imperial Beach), Director Parent (City of La Mesa), and Director Yamane (City of National City) NO: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Vice Chair Lawson-Remer (County of San Diego)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REPORT
CEO Burns reported on SDCP’s ongoing efforts and recent activities and events.
DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Director Aguirre (City of Imperial Beach) and Director Hinze (City of Encinitas) requested that a workshop on Understanding Your Energy Bill be held in their respective cities.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair LaCava (City of San Diego) adjourned the meeting at 6:24 p.m. to a special meeting scheduled on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
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Maricela Hernandez, MMC, CPMC
Clerk of the Board