AGENDA – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of
San Diego Community Power (Community Power)
Thursday, August 22, 2024
5:00 p.m.
City of San Diego Metropolitan Operations Complex (MOC II) Auditorium 9192 Topaz Way, San Diego, CA 92123
Director McCann will participate in the meeting remotely from:
Courtyard Washington, DC/U.S. Capitol
1325 2nd Street NE
District of Columbia 20002
The meeting will be held in person at the above date, time and location. Member of the Board of Directors and members of the public may attend in person. Under certain circumstances, Directors may also attend and participate in the meeting virtually pursuant to the Brown Act (Gov.
Code § 54953). As a convenience to the public, Community Power provides a call-in option and internet-based option for members of the public to virtually observe and provide public comments at its meetings. Additional details on in-person and virtual public participation are below. Please note that, in the event of a technical issue causing a disruption in the call-in option or internet-based option, the meeting will continue unless otherwise required by law, such as when a Board Member is attending the meeting virtually pursuant to certain provisions of the Brown Act.
Note: Any member of the public may provide comments to the Board of Directors on any agenda item. When providing comments to the Board, it is requested that you provide your name and city of residence for the record. Commenters are requested to address their comments to the Board of Directors as a whole through the Chair. Comments may be provided in one of the following manners:
1. Providing oral comments during a meeting. Anyone attending in person desiring to address the Board of Directors is asked to fill out a speaker’s slip and present it to the Clerk of the Board. To provide remote comments during the meeting, join the Zoom meeting by computer, mobile phone, or dial-in number. On Zoom video conference by computer or mobile phone, use the “Raise Hand” feature. This will notify the moderator that you wish to speak during a specific item on the agenda or during non-agenda Public Comment. Members of the public will not be shown on video but will be able to speak when called upon. If joining the meeting using the Zoom dial-in number, you can raise your hand by pressing *9. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.
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2. Written Comments. Written public comments must be submitted prior to the start of the meeting by completing a Web Comment Form. Please indicate a specific agenda item when submitting your comment. All written comments received prior to the meeting will be provided to Members of the Board. In the discretion of the Chair, the first ten (10) submitted comments shall be stated into the record of the meeting.
Comments read at the meeting will be limited to the first 400 words. Comments received after the start of the meeting will be collected, sent to the Members of Board, and be part of the public record.
If you have anything that you wish to be distributed to the Board, please send it to [email protected].
The public may participate using the following remote options:
Teleconference Meeting Webinar https://zoom.us/j/94794075133 Telephone (Audio Only) (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 | Webinar ID: 947 9407 5133
WELCOME
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS
• Proclamation for outgoing Community Advisory Committee member Eddie Price
Recommendation: Present Proclamation to departing CAC member Eddie Price • Introduction of New Employees
ITEMS TO BE ADDED, WITHDRAWN, OR REORDERED ON THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Opportunity for members of the public to address the Board on any items not on the agenda but within the jurisdiction of the Board. Members of the public may provide a comment in either manner described above.
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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): General Counsel
Unrepresented employee: Chief Executive Officer
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters are approved by one motion without discussion unless a member of the Board of Directors requests a specific item to be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
A member of the public may comment on any item on the Consent Calendar in either manner described above.
1. Approve June 27, 2024, Meeting Minutes
2. Receive and File Treasurer’s Report for Period Ending May 31, 2024
3. Receive and File Update on Programs
4. Receive and File Community Advisory Committee Monthly Report
5. Receive and File Update on Human Resources
6. Receive and File Update on Customer Operations
7. Receive and File Update on Marketing, Public Relations, and Local Government Affairs
8. Receive and File Update on IT and Data Analytics
9. Receive and File Update on Regulatory and Legislative Affairs
10. Receive and File Update on Power Services
11. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-05, approving a revision to the San Diego Community Power’s Conflict of Interest Code
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REGULAR AGENDA
The following items call for discussion or action by the Board of Directors. The Board may discuss and/or take action on any item listed below if the Board is so inclined.
12. Approve Third Amendment to the Chief Executive Officer Employment Agreement Recommendation: Approve Third Amendment to Chief Executive Officer Employment Agreement
13. Approval of Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Appointment for the City of San Diego
Recommendation: Approve the Appointment of Luis Montero-Adams to the CAC for the City of San Diego
14. Quarterly Report on Community Advisory Committee
Recommendation: Receive and File Community Advisory Committee Quarterly Report
15. Approve Legal Counsel Agreement with Chapman and Cutler LLP Recommendation: Approve Legal Counsel Agreement with Chapman and Cutler LLP
16. Approve contracts for vendors selected in the 2024 Request for Proposals (RFP) for Professional Services for Energy Trading Risk Management Recommendation:
a. Approve a contract (Attachment A) with PCI Energy Solutions with a not-to-exceed amount of $4,354,549 over the initial term of five years, and a yearly automatic renewal after the initial term, until SDCP provides a notice of termination, for Energy Trading Risk Management Subscription Software, Update and Support Services, and Hosting Services, and authorize execution by the Chief Executive Officer. b. Approve a contract (Attachment B) with cQuant.IO Inc. with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,467,707 over three years and four months, and options for two one-year extensions, for an Energy Trading Risk Management analytics platform and associated implementation, training, and consulting, and authorize execution by the Chief Executive Officer.
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17. Board Consideration of Establishing an Ad Hoc Committee to Review Existing San Diego Community Power Board and Committee Compensation and Reimbursement Policy; and, if established, Chair Appointment of Members to the Committee
Recommendation: Board Consideration of Establishing an Ad Hoc Committee (Committee) Consisting of No More Than Three (3) Board Members, to Review and Recommend Possible Amendments to the Board and Committee Compensation and Reimbursement Policy; and Chair appointment of Members to such Committee.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REPORT
Community Power Management may briefly provide information to the Board and the public.
The Board may engage in discussion if the specific subject matter of the report is identified below, but the Board may not take any action other than to place the matter on a future agenda. Otherwise, there is to be no discussion or action taken unless authorized by law.
DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Board Members may briefly provide information to other members of the Board and the public, ask questions of staff, request an item to be placed on a future agenda, or report on conferences, events, or activities related to Community Power business. There is to be no discussion or action taken on comments made by Directors unless authorized by law.
ADJOURNMENT
The San Diego Community Power Board of Directors will adjourn to a regular meeting scheduled on Thursday, September 26, 2024.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
Community Power Board of Directors meetings comply with the protections and prohibitions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Individuals with a disability who require a modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meeting may contact (888) 382-0169 or [email protected]. Requests for disability-related modifications or accommodations require different lead times and should be provided at least 72-hours in advance of the public meeting.
Availability of Board Documents
Copies of the agenda and agenda packet are available at https://sdcommunitypower.org/resources/meeting-notes/. Late-arriving documents related to a Board meeting item which are distributed to a majority of the Members prior to or during the Board meeting are available for public review as required by law. Public records, including agenda-related documents, can be requested electronically at [email protected] or by mail to Community Power, PO BOX 12716, AGENDA – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER San Diego, CA 92112. The documents may also be posted on the Community Power’s website. Such public records are also available for inspection, by appointment, at San Diego Community Power by contacting [email protected] to arrange an appointment.