RESOLUTION NO. 2023-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
WITHDRAW FROM THE ORANGE COUNTY POWER AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach joined the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) as a founding member in February 2021; and
WHEREAS, January 17, 2023 the City Council approved switching the default plan selection for new OCPA customers in the City to Basic Choice Plan from the 100% Renewable Choice Plan; and
WHEREAS, on May 16, 2023, the City Council directed City staff and the City Attorney to provide notice to the OCPA of the intent of Huntington Beach to withdraw from the OCPA; WHEREAS, the City Council seeks an orderly withdrawal from the OCPA at the lowest cost to all parties involved; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of this objective, the City Council seeks to change all current OCPA customers at the OCPA 100% Renewable Choice Plan to the Basic Choice Plan to provide savings and reduce risks for the City and OCPA; and NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. That the City Council hereby approves and authorizes switching all of the City of Huntington Beach OCPA customers currently at the OCPA 100% Renewable Choice Plan to the OCPA Basic Choice Plan (at least 38% Renewable); and SECTION 2. The Huntington Beach appointed OCPA Board Member, Council Member McKeon or his alternate, is authorized to request on the City's Behalf that the OCPA expedite the requested default rate change for existing customer; and SECTION 3. That the City Manager is authorized to effectuate the City of Huntington Beach's withdrawal from the OCPA; and
SECTION 4. That the City Manager is authorized to notify the OCPA of the City Council's decision and work with OCPA to give notice to ail affected OCPA customers. 23-12919/321598
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-55
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a special meeting thereof held on the day of , 2023.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: Mayor
City Manager
foR City
INITIATED AND APPROVED:
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