AGENDA – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of
San Diego Community Power (Community Power)
Thursday, January 23, 2025
5:00 p.m.
Don L. Nay Port Administration Boardroom
3165 Pacific Hwy.
San Diego, CA 92101
The meeting will be held in person at the above date, time and location(s). Members 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.
2. Written Comments. Written public comments must be submitted prior to the start of the meeting to [email protected]. 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.
AGENDA – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER 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://sdcommunitypower-org.zoom.us/j/94274587066 Telephone (Audio Only) (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 | Webinar ID: 94274587066
WELCOME
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS
• Introduction of New Community Power Staff
• Introduction of Newly Appointed Board Members
• Recognition to Director McCann and Chair LaCava for their Service to Community Power
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.
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 December 12, 2024, Meeting Minutes
2. Receive and File Treasurer’s Report for Period Ending November 30, 2024 AGENDA – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER
3. Receive and File Update on Programs
4. Receive and File Update on Power Resources
5. Receive and File Update on Customer Operations
6. Receive and File Update on Human Resources
7. Receive and File Update on Marketing, Public Relations, and Local Government Affairs
8. Receive and File Update on Community Advisory Committee
9. Approve the 2025 Community Advisory Committee Work Plan
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.
10. Election of Officers for Community Power for Calendar Year 2025 Recommendation: Elect a Chair and Vice Chair for Calendar Year 2025.
11. Appointment of a Member to the Finance and Risk Management Committee
Recommendation: Approve the Chair’s Nomination of a New Member to the Finance and Risk Management Committee.
12. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-01 Approving the San Diego Regional Energy Network (SDREN) Energy Efficiency Programs and Budget Agreement with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) for Years 2024-2027 and Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to Accept, Appropriate and Expend the SDREN Funds in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $124,274,206 in the FY 2024-25 Capital Budget and FY 2025-29 Capital Investment Plan, and Related Actions
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-01 (Attachment A) approving and authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to: (1) execute the San Diego Regional Energy Network (SDREN) Energy Efficiency Programs and Budget Agreement with SDG&E and to negotiate and execute any amendments, extensions, or renewals of such agreement (Attachment B); and (2) accept, appropriate, and expend the SDREN funds in an amount not to exceed $124,274,206 in the FY 2024-25 Capital Budget and FY 2025-29 Capital Investment Plan; and (3) take all necessary action to administer, monitor, manage, and ensure compliance with the agreement and to negotiate and execute contracts with third parties to implement the agreement or use of funds.
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13. Approval of Power Purchase Agreement Portfolio with Luminia CA DevCo I, LLC Recommendation: Approve Power Purchase Agreements and a Framework Agreement, in substantially final forms, for a Local RFO portfolio with Luminia CA DevCo I, LLC, for up to
3.7 MW of rooftop(s) photovoltaic (PV) generation for twenty years and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the agreements.
14. Approval of Power Purchase Agreement with Luminia CA DevCo 4, LLC Recommendation: Approve Power Purchase Agreement, in substantially final form, with Luminia CA DevCo 4, LLC, for 1.7 MW of rooftop and carport canopy photovoltaic (PV) generation for twenty years and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the agreement.
15. Approve a Contract with Maher Accountancy for General Accounting Professional Services in an Up-to-Amount, Not-to-Exceed $1,185,000 from February 1, 2025, Through January 31, 2028, and for Two Optional One-Year Extensions for a Total Up-to-Amount, Not-to-Exceed $2,069,700, and Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to Execute the Contract
Recommendation: Approve a Contract with Maher Accountancy for General Accounting Professional Services in an Up-to-Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,185,000 from February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2028, and for Two Optional One-Year Extensions for a total up-to-amount, not-to-exceed $2,069,700, and Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to Execute the Contract.
16. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to Enter into a Sublease Agreement with CORELATION, INC. for Office Space
Recommendation: Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a sublease agreement with CORELATION, INC., for office space located at 2305 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, CA, in the amount of $638,208, plus utilities, for 24 months, with a potential option to extend for an additional year, and related documents.
17. Approval of Community Advisory Committee Appointment for the County of San Diego (Unincorporated)
Recommendation: Approve the Appointment of Ross Pike to the Community Advisory Committee for the County of San Diego (Unincorporated).
18. Update on 2025 Projected Rate Changes
Recommendation: Receive and File Update on 2025 Projected Rate Changes
19. Update on Regulatory and Legislative Affairs
Recommendation: Receive and File Update on Regulatory and Legislative Affairs AGENDA – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER
20. Update on Solar Battery Savings Program
Recommendation: Receive and File Update on Solar Battery Savings Program.
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 special meeting scheduled on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 10 am.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
San Diego 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 San Diego Community Power, P.O.
BOX 12716, San Diego, CA 92112. The documents may also be posted on Community Power’s website. Such public records are also available for inspection, by contacting [email protected] to arrange an appointment.