MEETING MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – COMMUNITY POWER – JANUARY 23, 2025
SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER (COMMUNITY POWER)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Don L. Nay Port Administration Boardroom
3165 Pacific Hwy.
San Diego, CA 92101
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
January 23, 2025
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WELCOME
CALL TO ORDER
Chair LaCava called the Community Power Board of Directors special meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chair LaCava, City of San Diego; Director Aguirre, City of Imperial Beach; Director Inzunza, City of Chula Vista; Director Shaffer, City of Encinitas; Director Suzuki; City of La Mesa; Director Yamane, City of National City; and Vice Chair Lawson-Remer (via Zoom Teleconference, AB 2449 exemption) Vice Chair Lawson-Remer read AB 2449 “Just Cause” exemption and confirmed that there was no one over 18 years of age present in the room with her.
ABSENT: None
Staff Present: Chief Executive Officer Burns; Chief Financial Officer Dr. Washington; Chief Operating Officer Clark; General Counsel Tyagi; Director of Programs Santulli; Associate Director of Programs Tran; Senior Local Development Manager Adam; Senior Manager Community Engagement Crespo; Senior Director of Data Analytics and Customer Operations Utouh; Rates and Strategy Manager Lu; Senior Policy Manager Cervantes-Cissna; Senior Legislative Manager Welch; Senior Program Manager Fisher; Clerk of the Board Hernandez; and Assistant Clerk of the Board Vences
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair LaCava led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS
Chair LaCava acknowledged the Kumeyaay Nation and all the original stewards of the land. • Introduction of New San Diego Community Power Staff
Chair LaCava welcomed new employees Amy Biltz, Information Technology System Analyst; Ruby Laity, Assistant General Counsel; and Bittany Smith, Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to introduce themselves.
• Introduction of newly appointed Board members
Chair LaCava welcomed Directors Luke Shaffer, City of Encinitas; Michael Inzunza, City of Chula Vista; and Genevieve Suzuki, City of La Mesa to introduce themselves. • Recognition to Director McCann and Chair LaCava for their Service to Community Power
Chair LaCava acknowledged departing Board member, Mayor McCann.
Ms. Burns and Board members recognized Community Power’s outgoing Chair Joe LaCava.
Chair LaCava expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve as Chair.
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
1. Approve December 12, 2024, Meeting Minutes
2. Receive and File Treasurer’s Report for Period Ending November 30, 2024
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
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8. Receive and File Update on Community Advisory Committee
9. Approve the 2025 Community Advisory Committee Work Plan There were no public comments on Consent Item Nos. 1-9.
Motioned by Director Yamane and seconded by Director Aguirre to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 9. The motion carried 7/0 by Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Chair LaCava, Vice Chair Lawson-Remer, Directors Aguirre, Inzunza, Shaffer, Suzuki, and Yamane
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR AGENDA
10. Election of Officers for Community Power for Calendar Year 2025 Chair LaCava presented the Election Officers for Calendar Year 2025.
There were no public comments on Item No. 10.
a) Election of Chair
Motioned by Vice Chair Lawson-Remer and seconded by Director Inzunza to approve the appointment of Director Aguirre as Chair of the Board of Directors. The motion carried 7/0 by Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Chair LaCava, Vice Chair Lawson-Remer, Directors Aguirre, Inzunza, Shaffer, Suzuki, and Yamane
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
b) Election of Vice Chair
Motioned by Director Aguirre and seconded by Director Yamane to approve the reappointment of Vice Chair Lawson-Remer as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors. The motion carried 7/0 by Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Chair Aguirre, Vice Chair Lawson-Remer, Directors, Inzunza, LaCava, Shaffer, Suzuki, and Yamane
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
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11. Appointment of a Member to the Finance and Risk Management Committee Chair Aguirre requested nominations for the Finance and Risk Management Committee.
Director Suzuki nominated herself for appointment to the Finance and Risk Management Committee.
There were no public comments on Item 11.
Motioned by Director Suzuki and seconded by Director Yamane to approve the appointment of Director Suzuki to the Finance and Risk Management Committee. The motion carried 7/0 by Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Chair Aguirre, Vice Chair Lawson-Remer, Directors LaCava, Inzunza, Shaffer, Suzuki, and Yamane
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
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
Mr. Santulli and Ms. Tran provided an overview of 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.
There were no public comments on Item No. 12.
After Board member discussion, Director LaCava motioned and seconded by Director Yamane to 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. The motion carried 7/0 by Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Chair Aguirre, Vice Chair Lawson-Remer, Directors LaCava, Inzunza, Shaffer, Suzuki, and Yamane
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
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13. Approval of Power Purchase Agreement Portfolio with Luminia CA DevCo I, LLC Mr. Adam presented the Power Purchase Agreement Portfolio with Luminia CA DevCo I, LLC.
There were no public comments on Item No. 13.
After Board member discussion, Vice-Chair Lawson-Remer motioned and seconded by Director Yamane to 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. The motion carried 7/0 by Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Chair Aguirre, Vice Chair Lawson-Remer, Directors LaCava, Inzunza, Shaffer, Suzuki, and Yamane
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
14. Approve Approval of Power Purchase Agreement with Luminia CA DevCo 4, LLC Mr. Adam presented the Power Purchase Agreement with Luminia CA DevCo 4, LLC.
There were no public comments on Item No. 14.
After Board member comments and questions, Director Yamane motioned and seconded by Director Inzunza to 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. The motion carried 7/0 by Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Chair Aguirre, Vice Chair Lawson-Remer, Directors LaCava, Inzunza, Shaffer, Suzuki, and Yamane
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
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
Dr. Washington presented the Contract with Maher Accountancy for General Accounting Professional Services.
There were no public comments on Item No. 15.
MEETING MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – COMMUNITY POWER – JANUARY 23, 2025 After Board member discussion, Director Yamane motioned and seconded by Director Shaffer to 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. The motion carried 7/0 by Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Chair Aguirre, Vice Chair Lawson-Remer, Directors LaCava, Inzunza, Shaffer, Suzuki, and Yamane
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
16. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to Enter into a Sublease Agreement with CORELATION, INC. for Office Space
Dr. Washington presented the Sublease Agreement with CORELATION, INC. for Office Space.
After Board member comments and questions, Director Inzunza motioned and seconded by Vice-Chair Lawson-Remer to 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. The motion carried 7/0 by Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Chair Aguirre, Vice Chair Lawson-Remer, Directors LaCava, Inzunza, Shaffer, Suzuki, and Yamane
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
17. Approval of Community Advisory Committee Appointment for the County of San Diego (Unincorporated)
Ms. Crespo presented the Approval of Community Advisory Committee Appointment for the County of San Diego (Unincorporated).
Mr. Pike introduced himself and thanked Community Power for the consideration.
There were no public comments on Item No. 17.
Vice-Chair Lawson-Remer motioned and seconded by Director Suzuki to approve the appointment of Ross Pike to the Community Advisory Committee for the County of San Diego (Unincorporated). The motion carried 7/0 by Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Chair Aguirre, Vice Chair Lawson-Remer, Directors LaCava, Inzunza, Shaffer, Suzuki, and Yamane
NOES: None
MEETING MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – COMMUNITY POWER – JANUARY 23, 2025 ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
18. Update on 2025 Projected Rate Changes
Mr. Utouh and Mr. Lu provided an update on the 2025 Projected Rate Changes.
There were no public comments on Item No. 18.
The Board received and filed the 2025 Projected Rate Changes Update.
19. Update on Regulatory and Legislative Affairs
Ms. Cervantes-Cissna and Mr. Welch provided an update on Regulatory and Legislative Affairs.
There were no public comments on Item No. 19.
After Board member comments and questions, update on the Regulatory and Legislative Affairs was received and filed.
20. Update on Solar Battery Savings Program
Mr. Santulli and Ms. Fisher provided an update on Solar Battery Savings Program.
There were no public comments on Item No. 20.
After Board member comments and questions, update on the Solar Battery Savings Program Update was received and filed.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REPORT
CEO Burns reported on Community Power’s ongoing efforts and recent activities and events.
DIRECTOR COMMENTS
There were no comments from directors.
ADJOURNMENT
Community Power Board meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m. to the next special Board meeting scheduled on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 10 a.m.
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Maricela Hernandez, MMC, CPMC
Clerk of the Board