MEETING MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – COMMUNITY POWER – OCTOBER 23, 2025
SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Regular Meeting Minutes
October 23, 2025
Don L. Nay Port Administration Boardroom
3165 Pacific Hwy.
San Diego, CA 92101
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WELCOME ANDCALL TO ORDER
Chair Lawson-Remer called the Community Power Board of Directors regular meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chair Lawson-Remer, County of San Diego; Vice Chair Yamane, City of National City (via Zoom Teleconference); Director Elo-Rivera, City of San Diego; Director Inzunza, City of Chula Vista; Director San Antonio, City of Encinitas; Director Fisher, City of Imperial Beach; and Director Suzuki, City of La Mesa
ABSENT: None
Staff Present: Chief Executive Officer Burns; Chief Financial Officer Washington; Chief Operations Officer Clark; General Counsel Tyagi; Senior Director of Programs Santulli; Associate Director of Programs Tran; Senior Manager Strategic Partnerships Friedman; Director of Power Contracts Key; Director of Portfolio Management Camara; Senior Strategic Finance Manager Spengler; Senior Program Managers Van Sant and Whitehouse; Senior Program Associate Scurlock; Clerk of the Board Hernandez; and Senior Executive Assistant Porras
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Lawson-Remer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Chair Lawson-Remer acknowledged the Kumeyaay Nation and all the original stewards of the land.
MEETING MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – COMMUNITY POWER – OCTOBER 23, 2025 Director Suzuki called for a moment of silence in honor of City of La Mesa fallen Officer Lauren Craven.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS
• Introduction of New Community Power Staff
Chair Lawson-Remer welcomed new employees Bianca Berron and Aoife Maxwell, Community Outreach Representatives, Carolina Heredia, Key Accounts Services Analyst and Jackson Welch, Portfolio Analyst to introduce themselves.
ITEMS TO BE ADDED, WITHDRAWN OR REORDERED ON THE AGENDA There were no items added, withdrawn, or reordered on the agenda.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 September 25, 2025, Meeting Minutes
2. Receive and File Treasurer’s Report for Period Ending July 31, 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 IT and Data Analytics
7. Receive and File Update on Human Resources
8. Receive and File Community Advisory Committee Monthly Update
9. Receive and File Update on Marketing, Public Relations, and Local Government Affairs
10. Receive and File Update on Regulatory and Legislative Affairs
11. Approve Annual Energy Usage and Voting Shares Update MEETING MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – COMMUNITY POWER – OCTOBER 23, 2025
12. Approve Amendment No. 5 to Agreement with Neyenesch Printers for Printing, Mailing and Postage Services to Extend the Term to December 31, 2026, and Increase the Contract Not-to-Exceed amount by $900,000 for a total Contract Not-To-Exceed amount of $2,128,218
13. Approve Non-Material Revisions to FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget, the FY 2025- 2026 Capital Budget, and the FY 2026-2030 Capital Investment Plan
14. Approve Updated 2026 Board Meeting Schedule
15. Receive and File Update on Pilot Projects
There were no public comments on Consent Item Nos. 1-15.
Motioned by Director Inzunza and seconded by Director Suzuki to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-15. The motion carried 7/0 as follows:
AYES: Chair Lawson-Remer, Vice Chair Yamane, Directors Elo-Rivera, Fisher, Inzunza, San Antonio, and Suzuki
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR AGENDA
16. San Diego Regional Energy Academy Update
Mr. Friedman introduced the item and turned it over to Darbi Berry, San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative representative, to provide the update on San Diego Regional Energy Academy.
There were no public comments on Item No. 16.
After Board member comments, the San Diego Regional Energy Academy Update was received and filed.
17. Fiscal Year End 2024-25 Financial Audit Progress Report Presentation Dr. Washington introduced the item and turned it over to Kellin Gilbert and Alauna Rico (via Zoom Teleconference), representatives from Sorren CPA, to present the progress report.
There were no public comments on Item No. 17.
MEETING MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – COMMUNITY POWER – OCTOBER 23, 2025 The Fiscal Year End 2024-25 Financial Audit Progress Report Presentation was received and filed.
18. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-20, Approving a Third Revision to the Financial Reserves Policy
Mr. Spengler provided an overview of the proposed revisions to the Financial Reserves Policy.
There were no public comments on Item No. 18.
After Board member comments and questions, motioned by Director Suzuki and seconded by Director Inzunza to adopt Resolution No. 2025-20, approving a Third Revision to the Financial Reserves Policy. The motion carried 7/0 as follows:
AYES: Chair Lawson-Remer, Vice Chair Yamane, Directors Elo-Rivera, Inzunza, San Antonio, Suzuki, and Fisher
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
19. Approve Agreement with Aspen Environmental Group for Long-Term Load Forecasting
Ms. Camara provided an overview of the proposed Agreement with Aspen Environmental Group for Long-Term Load Forecasting.
There were no public comments on Item No. 19.
After Board member comments and questions, motioned by Director Suzuki and seconded by Director San Antonio to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Aspen Environmental Group for a two-year Long-term Load Forecasting and Compliance services agreement including a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000.00 and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the contract. This agreement is to develop, test, and support implementation of a customized long-term model to forecast hourly and aggregate customer demand for use in Community Power’s financial and resource planning. The motion carried 7/0 as follows:
AYES: Chair Lawson-Remer, Vice Chair Yamane, Directors Elo-Rivera, Inzunza, San Antonio, Suzuki, and Fisher
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
MEETING MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – COMMUNITY POWER – OCTOBER 23, 2025
20. Approve Master Agreement with Yes Energy, LLC for Short-term Load Forecasting Services
Ms. Camara provided an overview of the proposed Master Agreement with Yes Energy, LLC for Short-term Load Forecasting Services.
There were no public comments on Item No. 20.
Motioned by Director Suzuki and seconded by Director San Antonio to approve the Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Yes Energy, LLC and service order for Short-term Load Forecasting services (“TESLA Custom Forecast”), for an initial 12-month term, and automatic annual renewals, not to exceed 5-years for Short-term Load Forecasting services; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the contract for a not to exceed amount of $422,935.00 over the maximum 5-year term The motion carried 7/0 as follows:
AYES: Chair Lawson-Remer, Vice Chair Yamane, Directors Elo-Rivera, Inzunza, San Antonio, Suzuki, and Fisher
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
21. Approve First Amendment to the Voluntary Allocation Market Offer confirmation with San Diego Gas and Electric Company
Mr. Key provided an overview of the proposed First Amendment to the Voluntary Allocation Market Offer confirmation with San Diego Gas and Electric Company.
There were no public comments on Item No. 21.
Motioned by Director Suzuki and seconded by Director Elo-Rivera to approve the proposed First Amendment to the Voluntary Allocation Market Offer confirmation with San Diego Gas and Electric Company and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the agreement.
The motion carried 7/0 as follows:
AYES: Chair Lawson-Remer, Vice Chair Yamane, Directors Elo-Rivera, Inzunza, San Antonio, Suzuki, and Fisher
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
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22. Approve Amended and Restated Energy Storage Service Agreement for the Chula Vista Energy Center 2
Mr. Key provided an overview of the proposed Amended and Restated Energy Storage Service Agreement for the Chula Vista Energy Center 2.
There were no public comments on Item No. 22.
Vice Chair Yamane left the meeting at 6:21 p.m.
Motioned by Director Inzunza and seconded by Director Elo-Rivera to approve the proposed Amended and Restated 15-year Energy Storage Service Agreement with Chula Vista Energy Center, LLC for a 49.7 MW/198.8 MWh, 4-hour battery energy storage facility and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the agreement. The motion carried 6/0 as follows:
AYES: Chair Lawson-Remer, Directors Elo-Rivera, Inzunza, San Antonio, Suzuki, and Fisher
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Vice Chair Yamane
23. San Diego Regional Energy Network (SDREN) Update
Ms. Tran introduced the item and turned it over to Ms. Scurlock, Ms. Whitehouse and Ms. Van Sant to provide the update on San Diego Regional Energy Network (SDREN).
There were no public comments on Item No. 23.
After Board member questions and comments, the update on San Diego Regional Energy Network (SDREN) was received and filed.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REPORT
Ms. Burns reported on Community Power’s recent activities and events.
DIRECTOR COMMENTS
None.
MEETING MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – COMMUNITY POWER – OCTOBER 23, 2025
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. to the next regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 5 p.m.
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Maricela Hernandez, MMC, CPMC
Clerk of the Board