MEETING MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – COMMUNITY POWER – FEBRUARY 26, 2026
SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Special Meeting Minutes
February 26, 2026
Don L. Nay Port Administration Boardroom
3165 Pacific Hwy.
San Diego, CA 92101
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WELCOME
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Lawson-Remer called the Community Power Board of Directors regular meeting to order at 3:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chair Lawson-Remer, County of San Diego; Vice Chair Yamane, City of National City; 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; General Counsel Tyagi; Senior Director of People Operations and Administration Pugh; Senior Strategic Finance Manager Spengler; Director of Finance Manglicmot; Senior Financial Analyst Do; Director of Origination Torres; Associate Director of Legislative Affairs Welch; Senior Policy Manager Cissna; Senior Strategic Policy Manager Kinports; Regulatory Manager Gunther; Senior Community Engagement Manager Crespo; Clerk of the Board Hernandez; and Assistant Clerk of the Board Vences
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Lawson-Remer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Chair Lawson-Remer acknowledged the Kumeyaay Nation and all the original stewards of the land.
ITEMS TO BE ADDED, WITHDRAWN OR REORDERED ON THE AGENDA Chair Lawson-Remer noted that at the request of staff, Item No. 18; Adopt Resolution No. 2026-03, Authorizing Execution of an Energy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 would be reordered to go before Item No. 15.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve January 15, 2026, Meeting Minutes
2. Receive and File Update on Programs
3. Receive and File Update on Power Services
4. Receive and File Update on Customer Operations
5. Receive and File Update on IT and Data Analytics
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 Treasurer’s Report for Period Ending November 30, 2025
9. Receive and File Community Advisory Committee Monthly Update
10. Receive and File San Diego Regional Energy Network (SDREN) Update
11. Approve Appointment of the San Diego Community Power Alternate to the City of La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission
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12. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-01, Appointing Jeb Spengler as San Diego Community Power’s Interim Treasurer
13. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-02, Amending Teleconference Policy
14. Approve 2026 Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Work Plan There were no public comments on Consent Item Nos. 1-14.
Motioned by Vice Chair Yamane and seconded by Director Inzunza to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-14. 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
18. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-03, 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 Mr. Spengler provided an overview of the proposed Energy Prepayment Transaction.
There were no public comments on Item No. 18.
After Board member comments and questions, motioned by Vice Chair Yamane and seconded by Director Inzunza to adopt Resolution No. 2026-03, 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. 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
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15. Community Clean Energy Grants Update
Ms. Burns introduced the item.
Ms. Crespo provided a Community Clean Energy Grants update and invited previous grantees Kim Rivero Frink, representing SunCoast Market Co-op, and Frida Vergara representing SanDiego350’s South Bay Clean Energy Education Program, to share information about their projects.
There were no public comments on Item No. 15.
After Board member comments and questions, the Community Clean Energy Grants Update was received and filed.
16. Consider and Approve Appointment of Sorayda Santos to the Community Advisory Committee to Fill National City Vacancy
Ms. Crespo provided an overview of recommendation of appointment of Sorayda Santos to the Community Advisory Committee for the City of National City.
Ms. Santos introduced herself and thanked Community Power for the opportunity.
There were no public comments on Item No. 16.
After Board member comments and questions, motioned by Vice Chair Yamane and seconded by Director Suzuki to approve appointment of Sorayda Santos to the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) to fill a vacancy for the City of National City. 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
17. Amendment of the FY 2025-26 Operating Budget, the FY 2025-26 Capital Budget, and the FY 2026-30 Capital Investment Plan
Ms. Burns introduced the item and turned it over to Messrs. Manglicmot and Do to provide an overview of the prosed revisions to the FY 2025-26 Operating Budget, the FY 2025-26 Capital Budget, and the FY 2026-30 Capital Investment Plan.
There were no public comments on Item No. 17.
MEETING MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – COMMUNITY POWER – FEBRUARY 26, 2026 After Board member comments and questions, motioned by Director Inzunza and seconded by Director Suzuki to approve Amendment of the FY 2025-26 Operating Budget, the FY 2025-26 Capital Budget, and the FY 2026-30 Capital Investment Plan. 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
19. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-04, Authorizing Execution of the Application and Agreement for Social Security Coverage
Ms. Pugh provided an overview on the Application and Agreement for Social Security coverage for employees of the San Diego Community Power who are members of the San Diego Community Power Money Purchase Plan.
There were no public comments on Item No. 19.
Motioned by Director Suzuki and seconded by Director Fisher to adopt Resolution No. 2026- 04, authorizing execution of the Application and Agreement for Social Security coverage for employees of the San Diego Community Power who are members of the San Diego Community Power Money Purchase Plan. 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
20. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-05, Amending Inclusive and Sustainable Workforce Policy, and also Updating Energy Proposal Evaluation Criteria Ms. Burns introduced the item and turned it over to Ms. Torres to present the proposed revisions to the Inclusive and Sustainable Workforce Policy and the Energy Proposal Evaluation Criteria.
Cristina Marquez, IBEW 569; Matthew Leyba-Gonzalez and Carol Kim, SD Building and Construction Trades Council; Marco Briones, SD and Imperial Counties Labor Council; David Zepeda and Diego Espinoza, Local 1399; and Serena Pelka, Climate Action Campaign provided public comments.
MEETING MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – COMMUNITY POWER – FEBRUARY 26, 2026 After Board member questions, comments and discussion, motioned by Chair Lawson-Remer and seconded by Director Inzunza to adopt Resolution No. 2026-05 amending the Inclusive and Sustainable Workforce Policy, and also updating Energy Proposal Evaluation Criteria. Motion was amended by Director Fisher and seconded by Director San Antonio, to add the following language under Section 2. (a) (iii) of the Inclusive and Sustainable Workforce Policy:
7. Are proposed by contractors certified as disabled veteran business enterprises (“DVBE”) or businesses of Persons with Disabilities by the Supplier Clearinghouse, or certified as a small business by the California Department of General Services, or commits to including subcontracts with businesses meeting these criteria.
The amended 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
21. Update on Regulatory and Legislative Affairs
Ms. Burns introduced the item and turned it over to Messrs. Welch, Gunther, Kinports and Ms.
Cissna to provide the update on Regulatory and Legislative Affairs.
There was no public comment on Item No. 21.
After Board member comments and questions, the Regulatory and Legislative Affairs update was received and filed.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REPORT
Ms. Burns reported on Community Power’s recent activities and events and announced that on February 17, the Coronado City Council unanimously voted to become the newest member of San Diego Community Power and that more details will be shared in the upcoming months.
DIRECTOR COMMENTS
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:43 p.m. to the next regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 5 p.m.
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Maricela Hernandez, MMC, CPMC
Clerk of the Board