CC 2021-11-09_08f Appointment of CCCE Policy Board AlternateMEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: WHITNEY MCDONALD, CITY MANAGER
JESSICA MATSON, LEGISLATIVE & INFORMATION SERVICES
DIRECTOR/CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF AN ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER TO SERVE ON
THE CENTRAL COAST COMMUNITY ENERGY POLICY BOARD FOR
CALENDAR YEARS 2022-2024
DATE: NOVEMBER 9, 2021
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Appointment of the Mayor to serve as an alternate on the Central Coast Community
Energy (CCCE) Policy Board for a term of two years beginning January 1, 2022.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
There are no impacts to financial or personnel resources.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council appoint the Mayor to serve as an alternate on the
Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) Policy Board for a term of two years beginning
January 1, 2022.
BACKGROUND:
On August 13, 2019, City Council adopted Resolution 4940 requesting membership in
the Monterey Bay Community Power Joint Powers Authority (JPA). In November 2019, a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the cities of Arroyo Grande, Grover
Beach, and Pismo Beach regarding participation in Monterey Bay Community Power
(MBCP) was fully executed and implemented. In September 2020, MBCP rebranded and
changed their name to Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE).
The MOU lays out a foundation for how the cities will share seats on governing boards of
the JPA as follows:
The Policy Board is comprised of elected officials, and meets quarterly to decide
high level policy decisions.
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CITY COUNCIL
APPOINTMENT OF AN ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER TO SERVE ON THE
CENTRAL COAST COMMUNITY ENERGY POLICY BOARD FOR CALENDAR
YEARS 2022-2024
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
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The Operations Board is comprised of City Managers or their designees and meets
approximately eight times per year to decide finer-detailed operational decisions.
The Community Advisory Council is comprised of community members and serves
in an advisory role to the Policy Board and Operations Board.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
The Cities of Grover Beach, Pismo Beach, and Arroyo Grande share a seat on the Central
Coast Community Energy (CCCE) Policy and Operations Board. Terms are two years.
Grover Beach has been serving as the primary representative on the Operations and
Policy Boards, with Pismo Beach serving as the alternate. The current term on these two
Boards expires on December 31, 2021.
Per the MOU, Pismo Beach is next in line to serve as the primary representative on the
Operations and Policy Boards. Arroyo Grande is next in line to serve as alternate on both
Boards. It is recommended that the Council appoint the Mayor to serve as alternate on
the Policy Board for a term of two years beginning January 1, 2022. City Manager,
Whitney McDonald, will serve as alternate on the Operations Board. Arroyo Grande will
serve as primary representatives on the Boards in 2025.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council's consideration:
1. Appoint the Mayor to serve as the Alternate on the CCCE Policy Board; or
2. Appoint another Council member to serve as the Alternate on the CCCE Policy
Board; or
3. Provide other direction.
ADVANTAGES:
Appointing an alternate to the CCCE Policy Board enables the City to remain in
compliance with the MOU and to participate in the CCCE Policy and Operations Boards.
DISADVANTAGES:
No disadvantages have been identified.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
No environmental review is required for this item.
PUBLIC INFORMATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2.
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