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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY
NOTICE OF MEETING
Board of Directors

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the undersigned, as the Executive Director of the Southern California Public Power Authority, that a regular meeting of the Board of Directors is to be held as follows:


Thursday, January 17, 2019

10:00 AM

SCPPA Glendora Office
1160 Nicole Court   |   Glendora, CA 91740

(626) 793-9364


The following matters are the business to be transacted and considered by the Board of Directors:

1.  NOTICE / AGENDA AND OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Members of the public may address the Board at this time on any item on today's agenda or any other item that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board. Comments from the members of the public shall be limited to three (3) minutes unless additional time is approved by the Board. Any member of the Board may request that items on the agenda be taken out of order, or that items be added to the agenda pursuant to the provisions of Section 54954.2(b) of the California Government Code. 


2.  ELECTION-APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS
Election/Appointment of SCPPA Officers by the Board.


3.  CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will all be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time the Board votes on the motion, unless one or more board members request that specific items be discussed or removed for separate discussion or action.

           A.          Minutes of the Board of Directors
For December 20, 2018


           B.           Monthly Investment Report
For November 2018

           C.           Resolution 2019-001
Approval of an Amendment to the existing Goods and Services Agreement with CLEAResult Consulting, Inc.

           D.           Resolution 2019-002
Approval of an Amendment to the existing Master Professional Services Agreement with Electric and Gas Industries Association.

           E.           Resolution 2019-003
Approval of an Amendment to the existing Goods and Services Agreement with Lime Energy Services Company.

           F.           Resolution 2019-005
Approval of a Participation Agreement with LADWP for Efficiency-Related Services and Products.


4.  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The Executive Director will report on activities since the last Board Meeting.

           -          Strategic Objectives
           -          Workforce Development Update


5.  DIRECTOR OF RESOURCE AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT'S REPORTS
The Director of Resource and Program Development will report on current activities, including renewable energy project development, resource planning issues, Public Benefits, and smart grid. Topics include:

           -          ASWB Engineering
           -          Reichman-Karten-Sword
           -          Rahus Institute

           A.           Resolution 2019-008
Approval of a Master Professional Services Agreement with ASWB Engineering.

           B.           Resolution 2019-009
Approval of a Master Professional Services Agreement with Reichman-Karten-Sword.

           C.           Resolution 2019-010
Approval of a Master Professional Services Agreement with The Rahus Institute.


6.  DIRECTOR OF ASSET MANAGEMENT AND SPECIAL PROJECTS' REPORTS
The Director of Asset Management and Special Projects will report on project-related staff and agent activities.

           -          Quarterly Budget Comparison Reports
           -          Quarterly Renewables Operations Report
           -          Heber South/Gould 2 Participation Percentages
           -          Pinedale Issues
           -          Meteologica Services

           A.          Project Reports
                               -          MPP Operations Report 12-2018
                               -          Palo Verde Status Report 01-2019

           B.           Resolution 2019-007
Professional Services Agreement with Meteologica for Forecasting Services.


7.  CHIEF FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S REPORT
The Interim Chief Financial & Administrative Officer will report on the status of current financing activities. Topics include:

           -          Natural Gas and Energy Prepayment Program Request for Proposal

           A.           Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
For December 3, 2018.

           B.           Resolution 2019-004
Resolution Authorizing Negotiations and Preparation of Financing Documents for the Pre-Pay Gas and Energy Project.


8.  DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS' REPORTS
The Director of Government Affairs will report on regional, state, and/or federal legislative and regulatory activities affecting Southern California public power utilities including: climate change and air quality, wildfires, renewable energy and traditional energy resources, transportation and building electrification, alternative energy supplies, resource planning, market and utility operations, and joint powers agreements.

           -          State Legislative Briefing - Tanya DeRivi, Amy Mmagu, Anthony Samson
           -          Federal Legislative Briefing - Tanya DeRivi, Amy Mmagu, Lori Pickford
           -          Regulatory Updates - State Renewable Portfolio Standard & Scoping Plan Updates

           A.          SCPPA Monthly Federal Legislative Report


9.  ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Opportunity for Board Members to bring up informational items or request that an item be added to a future Board Agenda.


10.  CLOSED SESSION
           -          Conference with Labor Negotiator: SCPPA designated representative: Michael S. Webster, Executive Director. Unrepresented employees: All SCPPA Staff (excluding Executive Director).
           -          Security: Consultation with Michael S. Webster, Executive Director, and Richard J. Morillo, General Counsel regarding security issues pertaining to the essential public services (water and electric service), pursuant to Section 54957 (a) of the California Government Code.
           -          Potential Litigation: Conference with legal counsel regarding the potential initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of section 54956.9 of the California Government Code (one potential case).
           -          Potential Litigation: Conference with legal counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of section 54956.9 of the California Government Code (one potential case).



The Authority upon request will provide reasonable accommodation to the disabled to ensure equal access to its meetings. To ensure availability, such request should be made 48 hours in advance by contacting the Authority at (626) 793-9364 during business hours.

Dated: January 10, 2019