AGENDA – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of
San Diego Community Power (Community Power)
Thursday, June 26, 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
CLOSED SESSION
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE(S) PERFORMANCE EVALUATION(S) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Title: General Counsel
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
Agency designated representative(s): Law Firm of Best, Best & Krieger LLP Unrepresented employee(s): Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel CALL TO ORDER – OPEN SESSION
ROLL CALL
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
AGENDA – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS
• Proclamation recognizing outgoing Community Advisory Committee member Gary Jahns
• Introduction of New Community Power Staff
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 May 22, 2025, Meeting Minutes
2. Receive and File Treasurer’s Report for Period Ending April 30, 2025
3. Receive and File Update on Programs
4. Receive and File Update on Power Services
5. Receive and File Update on Customer Operations
6. Receive and File Update on Marketing, Public Relations, and Local Government Affairs
7. Receive and File Community Advisory Committee Monthly Report
8. Receive and File Update on Regulatory and Legislative Affairs AGENDA – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER
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.
9. Approve Community Advisory Committee Member for City of Chula Vista Recommendation: Approve appointment of Alonso Gonzalez to the Community Advisory Committee for the City of Chula Vista.
10. Consider Amendments to Executive Employment Agreements a. Approve Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for Chief Executive Officer
Recommendation: Approve Amended and Restated Chief Executive Officer Employment Agreement.
b. Approve First Amendment to Employment Agreement for General Counsel Recommendation: Approve First Amendment to General Counsel Employment Agreement.
11. Tariffs, Tax Credits and Executive Orders: New-Build Market Outlook Update Recommendation: Receive and file the Community Power staff status report on federal policy and budget as it relates to clean energy procurement.
12. Public Hearing - AB 2561 - Status of vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts Recommendation: Hold a public hearing, receive comments, and accept report on the status of Community Power employee vacancy rates and recruitment and retention efforts.
13. Approve the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget, the FY 2025-2026 Capital Budget, and the FY 2026-2030 Capital Investment Plan
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-06, approving the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget, the FY 2025-2026 Capital Budget, and the FY 2026-2030 Capital Investment Plan.
14. Approve Update to San Diego Community Power’s Energy Risk Management Policy: California Carbon Allowance and Carbon Offset Transactions and Obligations
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-05 approving Addendum 2 to San Diego Community Power’s Energy Risk Management Policy: California Carbon Allowance and Carbon Offset Transactions and Obligations, to allow the CEO to approve procurement of California Carbon Allowance (CCA) and Carbon Offset (CO) to meet San Diego Community Power compliance obligations under California’s Cap-and-Trade Program.
AGENDA – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER
15. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-07, Authorizing Execution of an Energy Prepayment Transaction, Related Documents, and ‘Form of’ Documents Subject to Maximum Issuance Amount, Limitation on Fees, and Minimum Required Savings
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-07, approving parameters under which an energy prepayment transaction can be completed; authorizing and approving documents or “form of” documents supporting the prepay transaction; and directing California Community Choice Financing Authority (CCCFA) to make payments to service providers for issuance costs from prepay bond proceeds.
16. Approve Amended and Restated Energy Storage Service Agreement with Yellow Pine Solar III, LLC
Recommendation: Approve the proposed Amended and Restated Renewable Energy Storage Service Agreement with Yellow Pine Solar III, LLC to move the capacity between project sites, reduce the fixed capacity price, and make additional minor amendments, and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the agreement.
17. Approve Energy Storage Service Agreement for the North Johnson Energy Center Recommendation: Approve the proposed 15-year Energy Storage Service Agreement with North Johnson Energy Center, LLC for a 50 MW/200 MWh, 4-hour battery energy storage facility and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the agreement.
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, August 28, 2025, at 5 pm.
AGENDA – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER 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.