Public Meetings

Regular Meeting
Agenda
[Minutes]
[Video]

Keywords

Advocacy, Customer Programs, EV, Finance, NREN, Procurement, Staff,

Agenda Items

4.1 Approve Minutes of April 24, 2025, Board Meeting.

4.2 Accept Disbursements and Financial Reports.

4.3 Approve 2025 RCEA Policy Platform.

4.4 Receive Federal Activity Report.

4.5 Approve Payment of California Community Power Annual Dues of Up to $175,000 and Joint Action Share of Up to $90,000 and Special Projects Participation Fees of Up to $300,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

4.6 Award Professional Services Agreement to kW Engineering to Perform Northern Rural Energy Network (NREN) Normalized Metered Energy Consumption Program Support Services for a Not to Exceed Value of $318,000 Through June 30, 2028, and Authorize the Executive Director to Execute all Applicable Documents.

4.7 Award Professional Services Agreement to Frontier Energy to Perform Design Services for the NREN Finance Equity Program for a Not to Exceed Value of $98,020 Through December 31, 2025, and Authorize the Executive Director to Execute All Applicable Documents.

4.8 Authorize the Purchase of ChargePoint Electric Vehicle CP6000 “Head Units” from Campton Electric at a Price Not to Exceed $71,177.40 and Authorize Executive Director to Execute All Applicable Documents in Fulfillment of California Energy Commission Rural Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Requirements.

4.9 Approve Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Gallagher Benefit Services to Include the Addition of an Organizational Assessment for a Total Not-to-Exceed Value of $83,600 and Authorize the Executive Director to Execute all Applicable Documents.

4.10 Approve Amendment No.3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Sierra Business Council in the Amount of $120,000 for RuralREN North Startup Activities and Authorize the Executive Director to Execute All Applicable Documents.

6.1 Financial Audit for Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2022, and 2023: Accept and approve Redwood Coast Energy Authority Financial Statements June 30, 2023, and 2022, Associated Independent Auditors’ Report, and Report on Federal Awards by Baker Tilly US, LLP.

7.1. Semiannual Energy Risk Management Report: Accept Energy Risk Management Semi-Annual Report.

8.1. Approve Community Choice Energy Funded Programs for Fiscal Year 2025-26: Approve the proposed programs funded by revenue generated from electricity sales and direct staff to include the programs in the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget for full Board adoption.

10.1 Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Introduction: Provide direction to staff on the draft Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget.

Regular Meeting
Agenda
Affordability Study Session Materials
Minutes
Video

Keywords

Advocacy, Customer Programs, Emergency, Energy Storage, Infrastructure, NREN, PG&E, Rates, Regulation, Solar Energy

Agenda Items

4.1 Approve Minutes of March 27, 2025, Board Meeting.

4.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

4.3 Accept Financial Reports.

4.4 Approve the following amendment to extend the Professional Service Agreements for RuralREN North startup activities through May 31, 2025:

1. Amendment No.2 with Sierra Business Council in the amount of $390,754,
2. Amendment No. 1 with Lake Area Planning Council in the amount of $88,884, and
3. Amendment No. 1 with Mendocino Council of Governments in the amount of $88,436,
   and authorize the Executive Director to execute all applicable documents.
   4.5 Award professional services agreement to Energy Resources Integration to perform the NREN commercial energy assessment for a not to exceed value of $200,000 and authorize the Executive Director to execute all applicable documents.

6.1. RCEA staff prepared this study session to help the Board and community better understand electricity rates, electricity bills and what drives electricity costs. Staff will also focus on what RCEA is doing about high electricity costs and how you can help.

Board and community members are invited to ask questions after the informational presentation.

9.1 Executive Director’s Report

Regular Meeting
Agenda + Supplemental Documents
Minutes
Video

Keywords

Advocacy, Customer Programs, Finance, NREN, Offshore Wind, Planning, Procurement, Regulation, Transportation

Agenda Items

4.1 Approve Minutes of February 27, 2025, Board Meeting.

4.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

4.3 Accept Financial Reports.

4.4 Reappoint Norman Bell to the Community Advisory Committee for a 2-Year Term Ending March 31, 2027.

4.5 Accept Community Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Report.

4.6 Accept RCEA’s 2024 Supplier Diversity Report and 2025 Annual Plan.

4.7 Accept Quarterly Regulatory & Legislative Policy Engagement Report.

4.8 Approve Payment of California Community Choice Association Annual Dues up to $131,835 for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

4.9 Hold Regular RCEA Board Meetings: With a Study Session on Affordability on April 24, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. at Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B Street, Eureka, and Beginning May 22, 2025, at Wharfinger Building Upstairs Great Room, 1 Marina Way, Eureka, at 3:30 p.m.

4.10 Approve Task Order Services Agreement with Schatz Energy Research Center for Programmatic Research and Development Technical Support Services For $250,000 Through June 2028 and Authorize the Executive Director to Execute All Applicable Documents.

6.1 Weighted CCE Voting:

• Accept updated and unchanged Community Choice Energy weighted Board vote distribution.
• Provide guidance and input to staff on the Board discussion items as outlined in the CCE program voting memo.

8.1 RePower Humboldt, RCEA Strategic Plan Update: Receive staff presentations.

8.2 Northern Rural Energy Network (NREN) Update Presentation: Receive an update on the NREN program and approve the addition of a Demand Side Management Program Specialist to the RCEA organizational chart.

9.1 Annual Regulatory & Legislative Policy Platform Review and Federal Activity Update: Approve 2025 RCEA Policy Platform.

9.2 Update on Offshore Wind: Receive staff presentation and provide feedback.

Regular Meeting
Agenda + Supplemental Documents
Public Comment
Minutes
Video

Keywords

Advocacy, Finance, Infrastructure, Microgrid, Resilience

Agenda Items

4.1 Approve Minutes of January 23, 2025, Board Meeting.

4.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

4.3 Accept Financial Reports.

4.4 Adjust RCEA Finance Committee Term Appointment Dates to End on February 28, 2026, to Simplify Mid-Year Budget Adjustment Meeting Scheduling.

6.1 Energy Risk Management Semi-Annual Report: Accept Energy Risk Management Semi-Annual Report.

9.1 Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Adjustment: Approve proposed changes to the RCEA Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget.

9.2 Federal Activity Update: Give guidance on level of engagement with Federal Government and how often staff should report back on federal developments.

Regular Meeting
Agenda + Supplemental Documents
Minutes
Video

Keywords

Biomass, NREN, EV, Finance, Infrastructure, Transportation, Rates

Agenda Items

2.1 Election of Officers and Community Advisory Committee Liaisons: Select the RCEA Board Chair and Vice Chair to serve through January 2026 and authorize them as signers on RCEA bank accounts. Appoint a Board Liaison, and an alternate liaison if desired, to the Community Advisory Committee to serve through January 2026.

2.2 Board Committee Member Assignment: Determine whether the standing Finance Committee should continue its work. Appoint up to five Directors to serve on the standing Finance Committee for one-year terms ending on the first regular Board meeting of 2026.

5.1 Approve Minutes of December 17, 2024, Board Special Meeting.

5.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

5.3 Accept Financial Reports.

5.4 Approve 2025 RCEA Board of Directors Meeting Calendar.

5.5 Approve Updated and Unchanged Community Choice Energy Weighted Board Vote Distribution.

5.6 Reappoint Deborah Dukes, Richard Johnson, Luna Latimer and Kit Mann to the Community Advisory Committee for Terms Ending March 31, 2027.

5.7 Approve Amendment No.1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Sierra Business Council in the amount of $413,628,59 for RuralREN North startup services and authorize the Executive Director to execute all applicable documents.

5.8 Approve engagement with Baker Tilly US, LLP for audit of the Redwood Coast Energy Authority financial statements for the years ended June 30, 2024 to 2026 and authorize the Executive Director to execute all applicable documents.

5.9 Approve the Memorandum of Understanding and the Ground Lease to Install, Operate, and Maintain Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment at Carlson Park Between RCEA and the City of Arcata and Authorize the Executive Director to execute all applicable documents.

7.1 Annual Humboldt Sawmill Company Alternative Biomass Use Report (Information only)

10.1 Approve Cost-of-Service Rate Setting Analysis Solicitation: Authorize staff to prepare and release a solicitation for cost-of-service analysis and rate design consulting, following review and approval by RCEA administrative staff and legal counsel.

10.2 Reserve Policy Adoption: Adopt Resolution 2025-1, Adopting a Redwood Coast Energy Authority Reserve Policy, and direct staff to draft a Dividend Program Proposal.

Special Meeting
Agenda + Supplemental Documents
RCEA Proforma Energy Storage Service Agreement
Minutes
Video

Keywords

Emergency, Energy Storage, Finance, Infrastructure, Microgrid, Ocean Energy, Resilience, Solar Energy

Agenda Items

4.1 Approve Minutes of November 20, 2024, Board Meeting.

4.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

4.3 Accept Financial Reports.

4.4 Adopt Resolution 2024-14 Adopting Updates to the Energy Risk Management Policy.

4.5 Accept RCEA Racial Justice Plan Progress Report.

4.6 Authorize RCEA Executive Director to Execute the Department of Energy Grid Resilience Innovation Partnership (GRIP) Program Funds for Tribal Energy Resilience and Sovereignty Project GD-0000967 Conditional Award Once Finalized and Reviewed by Special Counsel.

7.1. Local Distributed Energy Storage Request for Offers

1. Authorize staff to issue the Request for Offers for Local Distributed Energy
   Storage Resources.
2. Establish an ad hoc Board offer review committee and authorize it to take the following actions provided they are consistent with the RFO: (i) approve shortlisted offers, (ii) replace offers on the shortlist as needed, and (iii) approve continued negotiations with a shortlisted respondent in the event their offer materially changes.
3. Authorize staff to engage with the shortlisted respondents, including execution of exclusivity agreements, collection of shortlist deposits, and negotiation of contract terms, prior to full Board review and approval of resulting contracts.

7.2 Ocean Wave Energy Grant Proposal Letter of Intent: Authorize staff to develop and provide a letter of intent in support of CorPower Ocean’s proposal to the U.S. Department of Energy’s “Oceans of Opportunity: U.S. Wave Energy Open Water Testing” funding opportunity.

Regular Meeting
Agenda + Supplemental Documents
Minutes
Public Comment
Video

Keywords

EV, Finance, Infrastructure, NREN, Transportation

Agenda Items

4.1 Approve Minutes of October 24, 2024, Board Meeting.
4.2 Approve Disbursements Report.
4.3 Accept Financial Reports.
4.4 Accept Quarterly Budget Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Q1.
4.5 Take the following Rural Regional Energy Network North Administrative Actions:

• Award professional services agreement for RuralREN North regulatory and legal services to the Law Offices of Susie Berlin through December 2027 for a not to exceed value of $280,000 and authorize the Interim Executive Director to execute all applicable documents subject to RCEA General Counsel review.
• Award professional services agreement for RuralREN North marketing services to The Engine is Red through December 2027 for a not to exceed value of $115,500 and Authorize the Interim Executive Director to execute all applicable documents subject to RCEA General Counsel review.
• Approve Memorandum of Agreement between Redwood Coast Energy Authority, Lake Area Planning Council, Mendocino Council of Governments, and Sierra Business Council for Rural Regional Energy Network North; authorize the Executive Director to execute the Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto as Attachment D on behalf of RCEA; and, in consultation with legal counsel, authorize the Executive Director to approve any future amendments to the Agreement, provided that the amendments do not fundamentally change any material terms of the Agreement or measurably increase risk exposure for RCEA.

7.1 Presentation on RCEA’s Renewable Energy Vehicle Network (REVNet – Information only)

Regular Meeting
Agenda + Supplemental Documents
Diablo Canyon Nuclear Allocation Public Comment
Public Comment
Minutes
Video

Keywords

Advocacy, Finance, NREN, Nuclear Power, Planning, Solar Energy

Agenda Items

4.1 Approve Minutes of September 26, 2024, Board Meeting.

4.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

4.3 Accept Financial Reports.

4.4 Accept Quarterly Regulatory and Legislative Policy Engagement Report.

4.5 Appoint Elizabeth Burks as RCEA Executive Director, and Approve the Agreement for Employment of Executive Director.

4.6 Authorize the Executive Director to Execute the 2024-2027 PG&E Funding Agreement for $32,178,044 Upon Final Review and Approval by RCEA General Counsel; and, Upon Full Execution, Authorize the Executive Director to Issue Solicitations for Consultant and Subcontractor Services to Implement the Northern California RuralREN in Regions Covered by PG&E funding.

4.7 Approve Resolution 2024-14 Approving the Form of and Authorizing the Execution of the Hatchery Road Solar A Feed-In Tariff Power Purchase Agreement with RPCA Solar 5, LLC.

6.1. Energy Risk Management Quarterly Report Accept Energy Risk Management Quarterly Report.

6.2. Motion to Reconsider: Statewide Allocation of Carbon-Free Attributes from Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant

Consider whether to make a motion to reconsider the Diablo Canyon Power Plant nuclear allocation due to clarification of the CCE voting process required to pass a motion on CCE business.

(If motion passes, the Board may discuss the matter again:)

Direct staff on whether to accept the nuclear allocation, making a short-term exception to the RCEA Energy Risk Management Policy’s prohibition on nuclear power procurement, as allowed for in the Energy Risk Management Policy.

Provide guidance on strategic use of the nuclear allocation as a tool for cost savings or greenhouse reductions, should the Board elect to accept the allocation.

9.1 Summary of RCEA-related Climate Action Plan implementation measures (Information only)

Regular Meeting
Agenda + Supplemental Documents
Public Comment
EV Charging Station Arcata & McKinleyville Invitation for Bids
Frontier Energy Rural REN North Administrative Support Services RFP Response
Minutes
Video

Keywords

EV, Finance, Infrastructure, Microgrid, Nuclear Power, NREN, Planning, Procurement, Regulation, Resilience, Solar Energy, Transportation

Agenda Items

4.1 Approve Minutes of August 22, 2024, Board Meeting.

4.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

4.3 Accept Financial Reports.

4.4 Approve Resolution 2024-10, Approving and Attesting to the Veracity of the 2023 Power Source Disclosure Report.

4.5 Adopt Resolution 2024-11 adopting a Procurement Policy, Investment Policy and amending the Financial Management Policy.

4.6 Approve Resolution 2024-12 Approving the Form of and Authorizing the Execution of the First Amendment to the Resource Adequacy Agreement with the Regents of the University of California.

4.7 Approve Resolution 2024-13 Approving the Form of and Authorizing the Execution of the Second Amendment to the North Coast Highway Solar 1 Power Purchase Agreement and the Second Amendment to the North Coast Highway Solar 2 Power Purchase Agreement Reducing Delay Damages Rates for the Feed-In Tariff Projects.

4.8 For the North Coast Plug-In Electric Vehicle Charging Network Phase 2 Construction Contract Award:

1. Determine that the Hooven & Reese and A.T.C. bids are responsive to IFB24-505.
2. Reject the bid protest submitted by ACGC, inc. on September 20, 2024.
3. Award a contract for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations for the RCEA North Coast Plug-In Electric Vehicle Charging Network Expansion Project to Hooven & Reese Inc. in the amount of $142,414.30 for the McKinleyville and Arcata sites; and authorize the Executive Director to execute all applicable documents subject to RCEA General Counsel review.

7.1 Interconnection Process Enhancements Request for Information:

Authorize issuance of the Request for Information for CAISO Queue Cluster 15 Resources in accordance with the terms and conditions of the attached RFI Protocol and Commercial Interest Exclusivity Agreement.

7.2 Statewide Allocation of Carbon-Free Attributes from Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant

Direct staff on whether to accept the nuclear allocation, making a short-term exception to the RCEA Energy Risk Management Policy’s prohibition on nuclear power procurement, as allowed for in the Energy Risk Management Policy.

Provide guidance on strategic use of the nuclear allocation as a tool for cost savings or greenhouse reductions, should the Board elect to accept the allocation.

Direct staff to report back to the Board with options for Policy Platform updates related to nuclear energy.

9.1 Rural Regional Energy Network North Administrative Actions – Administrative Consultant Contract and Termination of Previous RuralREN Memoranda of Understanding

1. Award a contract with Frontier Energy for RuralREN North Administrative Services for a term of 2024-2027 and a not-to-exceed amount of $1,200,265 and Authorize the Interim Executive Director to execute all applicable documents subject to RCEA General Counsel review.
2. Authorize the Interim Executive Director to execute all documents to terminate the original RuralREN agreements subject to RCEA General Counsel review.

9.2 Addition and Reclassification of Staff Positions Approve:

1. Addition of an TERAS Project Analyst position,
2. Unfreezing a DSM Manager Position and Reclassify as DSM Technician contingent on final approval of RuralREN North by the CPUC,
3. Unfreezing a DSM Specialist Position and Reclassify as DSM Coordinator contingent on final approval of RuralREN North by the CPUC,
4. Reclassifying Power Resource Specialist to Power Resource Analyst, 5. RCEA Organization Chart with approved changes.

Regular Meeting
Agenda + Supplemental Documents
RCEA Proposed Revised Feed-In Tariff Power Purchase Agreement
Public Comment
Minutes
Video

Keywords

Energy Storage, Finance, Procurement, Solar Energy

Agenda Items

4.1 Approve Minutes of June 27, 2024, Board Meeting.

4.2 Approve Disbursements Reports.

4.3 Accept Financial Reports.

4.4 Accept Quarterly Budget Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Q4.

4.5 Authorize the Executive Director to Execute Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Aiqueous for Demand-Side Management Database Operation Services to Extend Services through June 2025 for a Total Amended Budget of $373,950.

4.6 Adopt Resolution 2024-09 of the Redwood Coast Energy Authority Authorizing Access to Summary Criminal History Information for Employment, Licensing or Certification Purposes.

4.7 Approve Revised Community Advisory Committee Charter.

4.8 Appoint Benjamin Fordham to the Community Advisory Committee County 3 Seat for a Term Ending on March 31, 2026.

6.1. Energy Risk Management Quarterly Report: Accept Energy Risk Management Quarterly Report and 2024 California Summer Market Conditions Assessment.

6.2. Feed-In Tariff Redesign:

1. Authorize issuance of the redesigned Feed-In Tariff Program with terms and conditions consistent with the revised Tariff Schedule and Power Purchase Agreement.
2. Authorize the Executive Director to approve administrative revisions to the Feed-In Tariff Schedule and Power Purchase Agreement, in consultation with legal counsel in the instance of the power Purchase Agreement, on condition that the revisions do not fundamentally change the terms and conditions of the program or measurably increase risk exposure for RCEA.

8.1 Tumbleweed Long Duration Energy Storage Amendment: Authorize RCEA’s continued participation in the Tumbleweed Energy Storage Services Agreement under the terms of the Second Amendment.

10.1 Interim Executive Director’s Report on Tribal Energy Resilience and Sovereignty Grant Award and Other Topics

Regular Meeting
Agenda + Supplemental Documents
Public Comment
Minutes
Video

Keywords

EV, Biomass, Finance, Infrastructure, Planning, Procurement, Transportation, Rates

Agenda Items

4.1 Approve Minutes of May 23, 2024, Board Meeting.

4.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

4.3 Accept Financial Reports.

4.4 Approve Resolution 2024-6 Approving the Form of and Authorizing the Execution of the Long-Term Portfolio Content Category 3 Purchase Agreement with Sol Systems, LLC.

4.5 Adopt Resolution 2024-7 Adopting Amended Board Operating Guidelines to Include Revised Meeting Procedures and Transparency Requirements and an Amended Conflict of Interest Code Due to Changed Board Membership. Authorize the Board Clerk to Submit the Amended Conflict of Interest Code to the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors as the Code Reviewing Body.

7.1 Income Graduated Fixed Charge Presentation (Information only)

7.2 Community Choice Energy Program Procurement Target Adjustment: Adopt Resolution 2024-8 Adopting the State Target for Renewable Electricity Procurement for Calendar Years 2024 and 2025.

8.1 Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget: Adopt proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget.

9.1 Rural Electric Vehicle Charging CEC Grant Construction Contracts Award:

Award contracts for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations for the RCEA North Coast Plug-In Electric Vehicle Charging Network Expansion Project to:

• Mobley Construction Inc. in the amount of $97,153 for the Orleans site;
• Hooven & Reese Inc. in the amount of $96,110 for the Redway and Garberville sites;
• and Hooven & Reese Inc. in the amount of $166,568.36 for the Fortuna and Eureka sites;
• and authorize the Executive Director to execute all applicable documents subject to RCEA General Counsel review.

Regular Meeting
Agenda + Supplemental Documents
Minutes
Video

Keywords

Advocacy, Finance, Procurement, Solar Energy

Agenda Items

4.1 Approve Minutes of April 22, 2024, Board Special Meeting.

4.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

4.3 Accept Financial Reports.

4.4 Authorize Amendment 2 to 2021 Task Order 1 for Operational Services with The Energy Authority, Inc., and Authorize the Interim Executive Director to Execute the Amendment and All Associated Documents.

4.5 Accept Quarterly Budget Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Q3.

4.6 Approve Resolution 2024-5 Approving the Form of and Authorizing the Execution of the Second Amendment to the Power Purchase Agreement with Foster Clean Power A LLC and the First Amendment to the Power Purchase Agreement with Foster Clean Power B LLC.

4.7 Accept Regulatory and Legislative Reports.

4.8 Approve Payment of California Community Power JPA Annual General and Administrative Dues up to $136,463.60 for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Approve Payment of California Community Choice Association Annual Dues up to $112,375 for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

7.1 Fiscal Year 2024-25 Preliminary Draft Budget: Provide guidance and input to staff on draft Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget.

7.2 Executive Director Recruitment Firm Selection:

1. Authorize the Executive Director to execute all applicable documents for recruitment serves associated with the Executive Director recruitment with Tripepi Smith for $20,500, subject to RCEA General Counsel review.
2. Authorize a contingency of up to $9,500 for additional or unanticipated costs associated with the executive recruitment.
3. Provide Board direction regarding key knowledge, skills, and abilities for the new Executive Director.
4. Authorize the Executive Director Recruitment Ad hoc Sub Committee to meet and communicate on behalf of the Board with the recruitment firm.

Special Meeting
Agenda + Supplemental Documents
Minutes
Video

Keywords

Finance, Procurement, Resilience, Solar Energy

Agenda Items

4.1 Approve Minutes of March 28, 2024, Board Meeting.

4.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

4.3 Accept Financial Reports.

6.1. Energy Risk Management Quarterly Report Accept Energy Risk Management Quarterly Report.

8.1 Executive Director Salary and Job Description:

1. Adopt RCEA staff salary schedule with the removal of the Executive Director classification.
2. Adopt an Executive Director Salary schedule and approve the initial Executive Director salary range.
3. Approve updated Executive Director job description.

9.1 Foster Clean Power B Power Purchase Agreement: Approve Resolution 2024-4 Approving the Form and Authorizing the Execution of the Power Purchase Agreement with Foster Clean Power B LLC.

9.2 Energy Resilient Fire Services in High-Threat Communities Grant:

• Authorize RCEA Interim Executive Director to execute the California Office of Planning and Research Regional Resilience Grant Program Grant Agreement once finalized and reviewed by General Counsel.
• Authorize RCEA Interim Executive Director to execute Partnership Agreement(s) with the RRGP fire station project partners.

Regular Meeting
Agenda + Supplemental Documents
Public Comment
Minutes
Video

Keywords

Advocacy, Biomass, Emissions, Energy Storage, Infrastructure, Microgrid, Resilience

Agenda Items

4.1 Approve Minutes of:

4.1.1 February 12, 2024, Board Special Meeting, and

4.1.2 February 22, 2024, Board Meeting.

4.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

4.3 Accept Financial Reports.

4.4 Approve 2024 RCEA Policy Platform.

4.5 Appoint Colin Fiske and Pliny McCovey to Fill the Two At-Large Community
Advisory Committee Seats for Two-Year Terms Expiring March 31, 2026, and
Appoint Michael Shackelford to the Community Advisory Committee Blue Lake
Rancheria Seat for a Term Ending March 31, 2026.

4.6 Approve Updated Account Services Manager Job Description

4.7 Authorize the Executive Director to Withdraw from Attorney-Client Representation
Agreement Between Redwood Coast Energy Authority and Law Office of David
Peffer, “PefferLegal.”

6.1 Sandrini Battery Energy Storage Service Agreement: Approve Resolution 2024-3 Approving the Form of and Authorizing the Execution of the Energy Storage Service Agreement with Sandrini BESS Storage LLC and the Third Amendment to the Power Purchase Agreement with EDPR CA Solar Park II LLC.

6.2 Grid Resilience Innovation Partnership Program Funding Opportunity:

• Approve Memorandum of Agreement Between Redwood Coast Energy Authority,
  Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe, Hoopa Valley Tribe, Karuk Tribe, Yurok Tribe and the
  Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation on behalf of Schatz Energy
  Research Center (Schatz) to Engage in Activities Regarding the Funding and
  Coordination of the GRIP 2 Funding Application and Authorize the Executive
  Director to execute said Memorandum of Agreement.
• Authorize Executive Director to Submit the GRIP 2 Funding Application for
  Approximately $80,000,000 in Federal Department of Energy Funding on Behalf
  of the Parties Listed in the MOA with RCEA Listed as the Lead Applicant.

• 6.3 Executive Director Recruitment:
  Approve Appointment of Deputy Executive Director Eileen Verbeck to Interim
  Executive Director, at Compensation Determined at the February 22, 2024 Board
  Meeting, Beginning April 1, 2024.
• Authorize staff to solicit quotes from qualified executive search firms to perform
  the Executive Director recruitment.
  Solicit Board of Director volunteers for an ad hoc Executive recruitment
  subcommittee.
• Authorize the ad hoc Executive Director recruitment subcommittee to act as a
  review committee and authorize it to take the following actions: (i) approve scope
  of work, (ii) approve evaluation criteria, (iii) approve selected proposal based on
  the selection criteria to bring to the full Board for review and approval of resulting
  contract, (iv) review Executive Director salary schedule and make
  recommendations to the Board for any proposed changes.

7.1 Humboldt Sawmill Company Biomass Emissions Biomass Technical Advisory
Group and Community Advisory Committee Report (Information only)

Regular Meeting
Agenda + Supplemental Documents
Public Comment
Minutes
Video

Keywords

Finance, Infrastructure, Microgrid, Procurement, Solar Energy

Agenda Items

4.1 Approve Minutes of January 25, 2024, Board Meeting.

4.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

4.3 Accept Financial Reports.

4.4 Approve Payment of California Community Power Agency Annual General and
Administrative Dues up to $85,000.

4.5 Approve the RCEA Net Billing Tariff Revisions Necessary to Incorporate Minor
PG&E Net Billing Tariff Revisions.

4.6 Approve Updated Community Strategies Manager Job Description.

4.7 Adopt Resolution 2024-2 of the Redwood Coast Energy Authority Authorizing
Certification and Submittal of Required Data to the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Rural Utilities Services Loan Program; and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign a USDA Rural Utilities Services Programs Certificate of Authority to Submit or Grant Access to Data Naming RCEA’s Deputy Executive Director as Certifier and Director of Business Development and Planning as Security Administrator.

6.1. Energy Risk Management Quarterly Report: Accept Energy Risk Management Quarterly Report.

7.1 California Community Power Build-Own-Transfer Agreement Solicitation:
Authorize participation in the first phase of California Community Power’s Build-
Own-Transfer Solicitation at a not-to exceed cost of $74,000.

8.1 Fiscal Year 2023-24 Draft Mid-Year Budget Adjustment: Approve proposed changes to the RCEA Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget.

8.2 Community Advisory Committee Annual Report and Work Goals, CAC At-Large
Member Recruitment:

• Accept Community Advisory Committee 2023 Annual Report and approve 2024-5 CAC work goals.
• Solicit up to 5 volunteers for an at-large CAC member recruitment subcommittee.

9.1 Annual Regulatory & Legislative Policy Platform Review: Approve 2024 RCEA Policy Platform.

9.2 Coordinator/Associate Job Description and Pay Schedule Update:

• Approve updated job description and salary schedule to establish the Coordinator
  job classification.
• Approve updated Associate/Intern job description.

Special Meeting
Agenda + Supplemental Documents
Minutes

Keywords

Staff

Agenda Items

3.1 Public Employee Performance Evaluation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1): Executive Director.

Regular Meeting
Agenda + Supplemental Documents
Public Comment
Minutes
Video

Keywords

Energy Storage, EV, Infrastructure, Procurement, Rates, Transportation

Agenda Items

2.1. Election of Officers and Community Advisory Committee Liaisons:

• Select the RCEA Board Chair and Vice Chair to serve through January 2025 and authorize them as signers on RCEA bank accounts.
• Appoint a Board Liaison, and an alternate liaison if desired, to the Community Advisory Committee to serve through January 2025.

2.2. Board Subcommittee Member Assignment:

• Determine whether the standing Finance Subcommittee should continue its work.
• Appoint up to five Directors to serve on the standing Finance Subcommittee for one-year terms ending on the first regular Board meeting of 2025.

5.1 Approve Minutes of December 21, 2023, Board Meeting.

5.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

5.3 Accept Financial Reports.

5.4 Approve 2024 RCEA Board of Directors Meeting Calendar.

8.1. Calpine Energy Solutions Data Manager Presentation (information only)

10.1 Community Advisory Committee Member Appointments

• Appoint Doris Deborah Duke to the Community Advisory Committee for a term ending March 31, 2025.
• Reappoint Elizabeth Burks, Ethan Lawton and Dennis Leonardi to the Community Advisory Committee for terms ending March 31, 2026.

10.2 Presentation on RCEA’s Transportation Program, with Information on EV and Hydrogen Charging Station Planning

10.3 Drifter Battery Energy Storage Services Agreement with Prologis: Approve Resolution 2024-1 Approving the Form of and Authorizing Execution of the Drifter Energy Storage Services Agreement with ESCA-PLD-RCEA1, LLC.

Regular Meeting
Agenda + Supplemental Documents
Minutes
Video

Keywords

Keyword, Keyword

Agenda Items

4.1 Approve Minutes of November 16, 2023, Board Meeting.

4.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

4.3 Accept Financial Reports.

4.4 Authorize an Increase in the Executive Director’s Spending Limit to $30,000 for Labor and Employment Matter Legal Services for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

4.5 Authorize the Executive Director to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Legal Services Agreement with PefferLegal for RuralREN Regulatory Support and Legal Services Through December 2026 for a Not to Exceed Value of $100,000 per Year, Subject to Sufficient Budgetary Allocations.

4.6 Authorize the Executive Director to Execute the $20,000 E-Bike Voucher Funding Agreement with the City of Arcata.

7.1 Presentation on January 2024 PG&E Rate Change (Information only)

7.2 Presentation on Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Readiness Blueprint (Information only)

8.1 Deputy Executive Director’s Report on Upcoming Community Advisory Committee Appointments and Other Topics as Needed

10.1 Conference with Legal Counsel: Anticipated litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2).

10.2 Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation, CPUC 22-02-005, Petition for Modification of D. 23-06-055, pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(1).

10.3 Public Employee Performance Evaluation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1): Executive Director.

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4.1 Approve Minutes of October 26, 2023, Board Meeting.

4.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

4.3 Accept Quarterly Budget Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Q1.

4.4 Accept Financial Reports.

4.5 Authorize Staff to Sign Check or Authorize ACH Payment for the Purchase of
ChargePoint Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment from Campton Electric at a Price
Not to Exceed $235,946 in Fulfillment of CEC Rural Electric Vehicle Charging
Grant Requirements.

7.1. Bioenergy Market Adjusting Tariff: Authorize the Executive Director to approve final RCEA BioMAT program documents for submission to the CPUC, consistent with the substantive terms and conditions of PG&E’s BioMAT program, with approval by RCEA General Counsel.

8.1 Sandrini Sol 1 Power Purchase Agreement Amendment 2:

Staff will recommend one of the following actions pending mutual agreement by parties on a finalized proposed agreement amendment by meeting time:

• Approve Resolution 2023-10 Approving the Form of and Authorizing the Execution of the Second Amendment to the Sandrini Power Purchase Agreement with EDPR CA Solar Park II LLC
• or
• Establish an ad hoc subcommittee to review and approve the Second Amendment to the Sandrini Power Purchase Agreement with EDPR CA Solar Park II LLC, including (1) extension of the Guaranteed Commercial Operation Date, (2) revision of the replacement product provisions, (3) revision of the financial settlement structure, and (4) any additional amendment that does not measurably increase risk exposure for RCEA.

NOTE: A staff report attachment for this agenda item was not available at the time of agenda publication. If finalized prior to the meeting, it will be published on https://redwoodenergy.org/board-of-directors by 3:30 p.m. Thursday, November 16, 2023.

8.2 RCEA New Office Building Development:

Authorize staff to issue the request for qualifications for architectural and engineering design work for new construction of RCEA office building at 805 Third Street Eureka, CA.

Authorize the ad hoc building relocation subcommittee to act as a review committee and authorize it to take the following actions: (i) approve evaluation criteria, (ii) approve selected proposal based on the selection criteria to bring to the full Board for review and approval of resulting contract.

9.1 Sonoma Clean Power Mid-Term Reliability Resource Adequacy Agreement: Approve Resolution 2023-11 Approving the Form of and Authorizing the Execution of the Resource Adequacy Agreement with Sonoma Clean Power Authority.

9.2 Rural REN Statewide Energy Efficiency Program Implementation: PG&E, Southern California Edison and SoCalGas Funding Contracts

Authorize the Executive Director to execute the 2024-2027 PG&E Funding Agreement for $40,420,550; and, upon full execution, authorize the Executive Director to issue solicitations and contracts for consultant and subcontractor services to implement the RuralREN in regions covered by PG&E funding.

Authorize the Executive Director to execute the 2024-2027 Southern California Edison Funding Agreement for $33,683,792 and SoCalGas Funding Agreement for $10,105,138 following the review and approval by RCEA staff and legal counsel; and upon full execution of each agreement, authorize the Executive Director to issue solicitations and contracts for consultant and subcontractor services to implement the RuralREN in the respective regions covered by Southern California Edison and SoCalGas funding.

12.1 Conference with Legal Counsel: Anticipated litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2).

12.2 Public Employee Performance Evaluation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1): Executive Director.

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4.1 Approve Minutes of August 24, 2023, Board Meeting.

4.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

4.3 Accept Financial Reports.

4.4 Approve Resolution 2023-8, Approving and Attesting to the Veracity of the 2022 Power Source Disclosure Report and Power Content Label.

4.5 Approve the Attached Update to the Executive Director Salary Range Based on a Midpoint of $267,000 Effective July 1, 2023.

6.1. Presentation on Public Health Impacts of Biomass Energy Plants on Nearby Populations, by Dr. Candy Stockton, Health Officer, Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services. (Information only)

6.2. Biannual RCEA Strategic Plan Update (Information only)

8.1 Foster Clean Power A Renewable America Solar Project Contract Amendment: Approve Amendment 1 to the Foster Clean Power A LLC Power Purchase Agreement and authorize the Executive Director to execute all applicable documents.

8.2 Electric Vehicle Charging Hub Project Design Contract: Authorize the Executive Director to execute all applicable documents for Professional Electrical Design and Engineering Services associated with the North Coast Plug-In Electric Vehicle Charging Network Phase 2 Project with Whitchurch Engineering, Inc. for a not to exceed value of $99,088, subject to RCEA General Counsel review.

9.1 RCEA Office Building Property Purchase and Development:

• Approve Resolution No 2023-07, Accepting Real Property Interests in Assessor’s Parcel Number 001-131-007, 805 3rd Street, Eureka CA.
• Approve the expenditure of $285,000 plus closing fees and costs estimated to be less than $5,000 for the acquisition of real property at 805 3rd Street, Eureka, CA, APN 001-131-007.

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4.1 Approve Minutes of July 27, 2023, Board Meeting.

4.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

4.3 Accept Financial Reports.

4.4 Approve:

• The Analyst Job Description as Provided.
• Adding the Analyst Job Description to the Salary Schedule at the Technician Position Classification.
• Reclassifying the Rural REN Technician Position to Analyst.
• The Revised Organizational Chart.

4.5 Authorize Staff to Prepare and Release Solicitations for RuralREN Administrative, Marketing, Legal, and Database Support Services Following Review and Approval by RCEA Administrative Staff and Legal Counsel.

4.6 Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between Redwood Coast Energy Authority and the County of Humboldt to Investigate Microgrid Development at County Airport Facilities and Authorize the Executive Director to Execute Said Memorandum of Understanding.

6.1 Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Fourth Quarter Budget Report: Accept Quarterly Budget Report (Q4).

7.1 Net Billing Tariff Implementation Update: Approve a Net Billing Tariff design that mirrors the PG&E Net Billing Tariff to be implemented on or after December 15, 2023, as determined by Calpine’s billing readiness.

8.1 Procurement of Portfolio Content Category 3 Renewable Energy Certificates:

Authorize staff to seek procurement of Portfolio Content Category 3 Renewable Energy Certificates as needed for RPS compliance purposes, and to procure any contracts in accordance with the transaction authorization limits in the Energy Risk Management Policy.

8.2 Portfolio Content Category 3 Renewable Energy Certificate Purchase from Humboldt Sawmill Company:

Authorize staff to negotiate procurement of Portfolio Content Category 3 Renewable Energy Certificates for regulatory compliance purposes from Humboldt Sawmill Company, via either an amendment to the existing power purchase agreement between RCEA and Humboldt Sawmill Company or a new separate agreement, with the final amendment or agreement to be brought to the RCEA Board for approval at a later meeting.

9.1 Q2 CAPE Status Update (Information only.)

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4.1 Approve Minutes of June 22, 2023, Board Meeting.

4.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

4.3 Accept Financial Reports.

4.4 Approve Rural REN Portfolio Manager Job Description.

6.1 Solicitation for CPUC-Mandated 2023 Mid-Term Grid Reliability Requirements

• Authorize staff to issue the 2023 Mid-Term Reliability Request for Offers.
• Establish an ad hoc Board offer review committee and authorize it to take the following actions provided they are consistent with the RFO:
  • Approve shortlisted offers,
  • Replace offers on the shortlist as needed, and
  • Approve continued negotiations with a shortlisted respondent in the event their offer materially changes.
• Authorize staff to engage with the shortlisted respondents, including execution of exclusivity agreements, collection of shortlist deposits, and negotiation of contract terms, prior to full Board review and approval of resulting contracts.

7.1 Energy Risk Management Quarterly Report: Accept Quarterly Energy Risk Management Report.

7.2 Annual Report on Humboldt Sawmill Company Memorandum of Understanding (Information only)

7.3 Humboldt’s Electric Future Community Outreach Final Report: Accept final Humboldt’s Electric Future report.

8.1 RuralREN Statewide Rural and Hard-to-Reach Energy Efficiency Program Implementation:

Approve contract amendment No. 5 with Frontier Energy, Inc. for near-term Regional Energy Network launch regulatory and administrative services, with a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 and authorize the Executive Director to execute all applicable documents.

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4.1 Approve Minutes of May 25, 2023, Board Meeting.

4.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

4.3 Accept Financial Reports.

4.4 Authorize the Executive Director to Contact Any or All Banking Services that RCEA Currently Uses or Will Use in the Future and Request They Stop Funding Fossil Fuel Expansion and Support Transitioning to Clean, Efficient and Renewable Energy Sources.

6.1 Climate Action Plan Update (Information only)

6.2 Rural REN Update (Information only)

7.1 Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Proposed Budget: Adopt the proposed RCEA Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget.

10.1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8 in re: APN 001-131-007; RCEA negotiator: Executive Director; Owner’s negotiating party: Greg Casagrande; Under negotiation: price and terms.

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4.1 Approve Minutes of April 27, 2023, Board Meeting.

4.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

4.3 Accept Financial Reports.

4.4 Accept Fiscal Year 22-23 Budget Update and Quarterly Budget Report through Q3.

6.1 Hear a Presentation by Sharon Kramer, H.T. Harvey & Associates, on CStories: A Department of Energy-Funded Offshore Wind Community Engagement Project (Information only)

8.1 2023-2025 Power Portfolio Procurement Options: Approve a reduced renewable procurement target of 41% for 2023 with the option to backfill the 8% reduction with carbon-free energy at staff’s discretion depending on market availability.

10.1 Salary and Benefit Schedule Update
Approve the following:

1. Update to the RCEA salary schedule including a 14% salary adjustment effective July 1, 2023,
2. Addition of a 401(a) retirement plan and authorize the Executive Director to execute all applicable documents,
3. Increase of RCEA’s contribution to eligible employee’s retirement by $4,000/year effective July 1, 2023.
4. Adoption a longevity incentive payable once per calendar year of $1,000 per year for employees with 5-9 years of service, $2,500 per year for employees with 10-14 years of service, and $3,500 per year for employees with 15 or more years of service effective July 1, 2023.
5. Addition of Juneteenth to the paid holidays provided to RCEA staff, effective June 19, 2023.

10.2 Fiscal Year 2023-24 Preliminary Draft Budget and Addition of Staff Positions

Provide guidance and input to staff on draft FY23-24 budget.

Approve:

1. Addition of a Finance Specialist,
2. Addition of a Customer Service Associate,
3. Addition of a Rural REN Manager (starting October 2023),
4. Addition of a Rural REN Specialist (starting January 2024), and
5. Addition of an Infrastructure Program Manager (starting January 2024).

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4.1 Approve Minutes of March 23, 2023, Board Meeting.

4.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

4.3 Accept Financial Reports.

4.4 Accept Quarterly Legislative Report.

4.5 Authorize the ad hoc Office Relocation Subcommittee to review new property listings with the Executive Director and staff and approve the Executive Director entering into negotiations and/or making an offer on any suitable property contingent on full Board approval.

4.6 Approve the Updated Terms and Conditions for the Community Choice Energy Program.

7.1 Biennial Salary Survey Report: Accept 2023 Biennial Salary Survey Report.

7.2 Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe’s Interest in Joining RCEA: Adopt Resolution 2023-6 Approving the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe as a Member Agency of the Redwood Coast Energy Authority.

9.1 Quarterly Energy Risk Management Report: Accept Energy Risk Management Quarterly Report.

9.2 Humboldt’s Electric Future Planning Process Preview (Information only): Discuss and provide feedback to staff.

9.3 Biomass Technical Advisory Group Update (Information only): Discuss and provide feedback to staff.

10.1 Executive Director’s Report on Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program Grant Award, RCEA’s 20th Anniversary, Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Process and Other Topics as Needed.

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3.1 Approve Minutes of:

3.1.1 February 23, 2023, Board Meeting, and

3.1.2 March 9, 2023, Board Special Meeting.

3.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

3.3 Accept Financial Reports.

3.4 Reappoint Norman Bell, Catherine Gurin, Christopher Honar, Richard Johnson, Luna Latimer, and Kit Mann, to the Community Advisory Committee for Two-Year Terms Ending on March 31, 2025.

3.5 Accept RCEA Supplier Diversity 2022 Annual Report and Plan.

6.1 Update from the California Fishermen’s Resiliency Association (Information only)

6.2 RePower Humboldt Strategic Plan Overview of Agency Goals, Current and Upcoming Projects (Information only)

6.3 RCEA Community Advisory Committee Annual Report (information only)

6.4 Review Board Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Revise Membership:

• Determine whether the work of all active Board ad hoc subcommittees is still required.
• Appoint (for a total of up to five Directors) to serve on X ad hoc subcommittee through (sunset date/event).

7.1 Approve Addition of a Power Resources Specialist Position and Revised Organization Chart: Approve Addition of a Power Resources Specialist position and Revised Organizational Chart.

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3.1 RCEA Office Space Leases:

• Approve lease for office space at 917 Third Street, Eureka, for three years at $2,300/month rent the first year with a $75/month increase each subsequent year and authorize the Executive Director to execute all applicable documents pending review by RCEA Legal Counsel.
• Authorize the Executive Director to Execute an Amendment for an up to Four-Year Extension of the Commercial Office Lease for RCEA’s Existing Headquarters at 633 3rd Street, Eureka, CA.

4.1 Conference with real property negotiators pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8 in re: APN 001-011-021 and APNs 001-162-004, 001-162-005, 001-162-006, 001162-012, 001-162-007; RCEA negotiator: Executive Director; Owner’s negotiating party: City of Eureka and Clifford and Company; Under negotiation: price and terms.

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3.1 Approve Minutes of January 26, 2023, Board Meeting.

3.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

3.3 Accept Financial Reports.

5.1 Yurok Tribe Membership: Adopt Resolution 2023-4, Approving the Yurok Tribe as a Member Agency of the Redwood Coast Energy Authority.

5.2 Energy Independence and Resilience Project Financing Solicitation: Direct RCEA staff to issue a request for proposals for bond development and issuance services and federal tax law expertise to identify suitable financing mechanism(s) for one or more of the shortlisted projects.

6.1 New Director Orientation and Introductions (Information Only)

6.2 RePower Humboldt Strategic Plan Overview of Agency Goals, Current and Upcoming Projects (Information Only)

8.1 Quarterly Energy Risk Management Report: Accept Energy Risk Management Quarterly Report.

9.1 Budget Briefing and Mid-Year Budget Adjustment: Approve the proposed changes to the RCEA Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget.

9.2 In-Person/Virtual (Hybrid) Meeting Procedure Review for March Meetings: Approve Resolution No. 2023-5 Adopting the Redwood Coast Energy Authority Brown Act Meeting Teleconferencing Policy.

9.3 New RCEA Office Space Lease: Authorize the Board Office Relocation Ad Hoc Subcommittee to approve the final lease agreement at 1034 6th Street Eureka, CA, for an amount not to exceed a base rent of $1.25/SF/month and Triple Net Lease Cost (NNN) of $0.34/SF/month and lease term not to exceed 7 years and additional lease terms as described in the staff report and authorize the Executive Director to execute all applicable documents.

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1.1 Election of Officers and Community Advisory Committee Liaisons

• Select the RCEA Board Chair and Vice Chair to serve through January 2024 and authorize them as signers on RCEA bank accounts.
• Appoint a Board Liaison, and an alternate liaison if desired, to the Community Advisory Committee to serve through January 2024.

1.2 Board Subcommittee Member Assignment

• Determine whether the standing Finance Subcommittee should continue its work.
• Appoint up to four Directors to serve on the standing Finance Subcommittee for one-year terms ending on the first regular Board meeting of 2024.
• Recruit up to three additional Director-volunteers to serve on the ad hoc Building Subcommittee, which will be dissolved after a new office location is secured.

4.1 Approve Minutes of December 15, 2022, Board Meeting.

4.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

4.3 Accept Financial Reports.

4.4 Approve the 2023 RCEA Board of Directors Meeting Calendar.

4.5 Extend Resolution No. 2022-6 Ratifying Governor Newsom’s March 4, 2020, State of Emergency Proclamation and Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of RCEA’s Legislative Bodies, for the Period January 26, 2023, through February 25, 2023, Pursuant to Brown Act revisions of AB 361.

4.6 Approve Updated and Unchanged Community Choice Energy Weighted Board Vote Distribution.

4.7 Approve Amendment No. 8 to Agreement for Employment of Executive Director with Matthew Marshall.

6.1 Feed-In Tariff Projects Update (Information only.)

6.2 Net Energy Metering Successor Tariff Update Accept update on net billing tariff.

6.3 Energy Independence and Resilience Project Financing Solicitation: Direct RCEA staff to issue a request for proposals for bond development and issuance services and federal tax law expertise to identify suitable financing mechanism(s) for one or more of the shortlisted projects.

7.1 2023 Zero-Emission Resource Mid-Term Reliability Request for Offers:

1. Authorize staff to issue the 2023 Request for Offers for Zero-Emission Resources, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the August 26, 2022, Request for Offers for Zero-Emission Resources.
2. Establish an ad hoc Board offer review committee to review and approve the following actions provided they are consistent with the RFO: (i) the offer shortlist, (ii) replacement of offers on the shortlist if negotiations with a shortlisted respondent are discontinued, and (iii) continued negotiations with a shortlisted respondent whose offer changes during the negotiation process.
3. Authorize staff to engage with the shortlisted respondents, including execution of exclusivity agreements, collection of shortlist deposits, and negotiation of contract terms, prior to full Board review and approval of resulting contracts.

8.1 Revisions to California Community Power Project Participation Share Agreements & Tumbleweed Long-Duration Energy Storage Agreement Amendment: Approve Resolution 2023-1 Approving the Tumbleweed Energy Storage Services Agreement Amendment and Resolution 2023-2 Approving the Four CC Power Project Participation Share Agreement Amendments.

9.1 Yurok Tribe’s Interest in Joining RCEA: Provide direction to staff on next steps.

9.2 City of Blue Lake Memorandum of Understanding for Biomass Plant Site Energy Storage: Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between Redwood Coast Energy Authority and City of Blue Lake to Collaborate on Development of Energy Storage and authorize the Executive Director to execute said Memorandum of Understanding.

9.3 Resource Adequacy Swap Agreements with Valley Clean Energy for Mid-Term Reliability Compliance: Approve Resolution 2023-3 authorizing the Executive Director to execute the VCE-RCEA Mid-Term Reliability Resource Adequacy Agreement and the RCEAVCE System Resource Adequacy Agreement.

9.4 Financial Auditor Update:

1. Approve engagement with Baker Tilly US, LLP for independent accounting services and authorize the Executive Director to execute all applicable documents.
2. Approve replacing the annual audit with audits covering two-year periods for the years ended June 30, 2018, June 30, 2019, June 30, 2020, and June 30, 2021.

10.1 Executive Director’s Report on Airport Microgrid Disaster Performance, Offshore Wind Development and Other Subjects As Needed

12.1 Conference with real property negotiators pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8 in re: APNs 001-141-005 and 001-141-006; RCEA negotiator: Executive Director; Owner’s negotiating party: Wells Commercial; Under negotiation: price and terms.

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4.1 Approve Minutes of November 17, 2022, Board Meeting.

4.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

4.3 Accept Financial Reports.

4.4 Extend Resolution No. 2022-6 Ratifying Governor Newsom’s March 4, 2020, State of Emergency Proclamation and Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of RCEA’s Legislative Bodies, for the period December 15, 2022, through January 14, 2023, pursuant to Brown Act revisions of AB 361.

4.5 Adopt Resolution 2022-10 Adopting Updates to the Energy Risk Management Policy.

4.6 Adopt Proposed RCEA 2023 Policy Platform.

6.1 PG&E Local Government Partnership Contract Extension: Approve a Change Order to the PG&E Local Government Partnership Contract to extend the term through 2025, increase the budget by $1,000,000, and make minor revisions to the program design and authorize the Executive Director to execute all applicable documents after review and approval of RCEA General Counsel.

10.1 Conference with real property negotiators pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8 in re: APNs 001-141-005 and 001-141-006; RCEA negotiator: Executive Director; Owner’s negotiating party: Wells Commercial; Under negotiation: price and terms.

10.2 Public Employee Performance Evaluation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1): Executive Director.

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3.1 Approve Minutes of October 27, 2022, Board Meeting.

3.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

3.3 Accept Financial Reports.

3.4 Approve Resolution 2022-9, A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Redwood Coast Energy Authority Approving Amendment No. 1 to a Behind the Retail Meter Capacity Storage Agreement with Swell VPP Fund 2021-I LLC.

3.5 Accept Quarterly Budget Report (Q1).

5.1 Energy Risk Management Quarterly Report: Accept Energy Risk Management Quarterly Report.

7.1 Brown Act Open Meeting Law Changes and Meeting Options:

• Continue to conduct fully virtual meetings until February 28, 2023. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-6 Ratifying Governor Newsom’s March 4, 2020, State of Emergency Proclamation and Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of RCEA’s Legislative Bodies, for the period November 17, 2022, through December 15, 2022, pursuant to Brown Act revisions of AB 361.
• OR: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-6 Ratifying Governor Newsom’s March 4, 2020, State of Emergency Proclamation and Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of RCEA’s Legislative Bodies, for the period November 17, 2022, through December 15, 2022, pursuant to Brown Act revisions of AB 361, and approve conducting RCEA Board and Community Advisory Committee meetings in a hybrid in-person and teleconference format at the Jefferson Community Center auditorium beginning December 15, 2022, for the Board and January 10, 2023, for the Community Advisory Committee.
• OR: Approve conducting RCEA Board and Community Advisory Committee meetings in a hybrid in-person and teleconference format pursuant to AB 2449 at the Jefferson Community Center auditorium beginning December 15, 2022, for the Board and January 10, 2023, for the Community Advisory Committee.

11.1 Conference with real property negotiators pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8 in re: APNs 001-141-005 and 001-141-006; RCEA negotiator: Executive Director; Owner’s negotiating party: Wells Commercial; Under negotiation: price and terms.

11.2 Public Employee Performance Evaluation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1): Executive Director.

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3.1 Approve Minutes of September 22, 2022, Board Meeting.

3.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

3.3 Accept Financial Reports.

3.4 Accept Legislative Quarterly Report.

3.5 Extend Resolution No. 2022-6 Ratifying Governor Newsom’s March 4, 2020, State
of Emergency Proclamation and Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of
RCEA’s Legislative Bodies, for the period October 27, 2022, through November 25,
2022, pursuant to Brown Act revisions of AB 361.

5.1 Integrated Resource Plan Power Portfolio Approval:

• Adopt Resolution No. 2022-8 Approving the 2022 Integrated Resource Plan Portfolio.
• Delegate Authority to the Executive Director to Approve the Final Integrated Resource Plan For Submission to the California Public Utilities Commission.

7.1 Racial Justice Plan Progress Update:

• Accept Racial Justice Plan progress report.
• Adopt Racial Justice Plan.

8.1 Rural Regional Energy Network Regulatory and Legal Services Agreement with
PefferLegal: Authorize the Executive Director to execute a Legal Services Agreement with
PefferLegal for RuralREN regulatory support and legal services through
December 2023 for a not to exceed value of $90,000, subject to sufficient
budgetary allocations and pending RCEA General Counsel review.

8.2 PG&E Southern Humboldt Transmission Issues (Information only.)

8.3 Memorandum of Understanding with the California Fishermen’s Resiliency
Association: Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the California Fishermen’s
Resiliency Association and RCEA, and authorize the Executive Director to
execute the agreement contingent on final review and approval by RCEA Legal
Counsel.

11.1 Conference with real property negotiators pursuant to Government Code §
54956.8 in re: APNs 001-141-005 and 001-141-006; RCEA negotiator: Executive
Director; Owner’s negotiating party: Wells Commercial; Under negotiation: price
and terms.

11.2 Public Employee Performance Evaluation, pursuant to Government Code Section
54957(b)(1): Executive Director.

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3.1 Approve Minutes of August 25, 2022, Board Meeting.

3.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

3.3 Accept Financial Reports.

3.4 Extend Resolution No. 2022-6 Ratifying Governor Newsom’s March 4, 2020, State of Emergency Proclamation and Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of RCEA’s Legislative Bodies, for the period September 22, 2022, through October 21, 2022, pursuant to Brown Act revisions of AB 361.

5.1 Foster Clean Power A Solar Plus Storage Power Purchase Agreement – CPUC Mid-Term Reliability Procurement: Approve Power Purchase Agreement with Foster Clean Power A LLC and authorize the Executive Director to execute all applicable documents.

6.1 Rural Electric Vehicle Charging CEC Grant: Approve accepting CEC Rural Electric Vehicle Charging Grant in the amount of $700,000 and authorize $175,000 in RCEA match funds for a total project cost of $875,000 and authorize the Executive Director to execute the Grant Agreement and any associated documents necessary to secure the grant following review and approval by RCEA General Counsel.

7.1 Renewable America North Bank Road Projects Update – CPUC Mid-Term Reliability Procurement: Authorize staff to continue negotiations with Renewable America of a long-term power purchase agreement for the 5 MW North River Clean Power solar plus storage project.

8.1 2022 Integrated Resource Plan Portfolio Review: Provide feedback to staff on the proposed Integrated Resource Plan portfolio.

11.1 Conference with real property negotiators pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8 in re: APNs 001-141-005 and 001-141-006; RCEA negotiator: Executive Director; Owner’s negotiating party: Wells Commercial; Under negotiation: price and terms.

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3.1 Approve Minutes of July 28, 2022, Board Meeting.

3.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

3.3 Accept Financial Reports.

3.4 Extend Resolution No. 2022-6 Ratifying Governor Newsom’s March 4, 2020, State
of Emergency Proclamation and Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of
RCEA’s Legislative Bodies, for the Period August 27, 2022, Through September
25, 2022, Pursuant to Brown Act Revisions of AB 361.

3.5 Authorize the Executive Director to Execute an Amendment for a Six-Month
Extension of the Commercial Office Lease for RCEA’s Existing Headquarters at
633 3rd Street, Eureka, CA.

3.6 Approve Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Aiqueous for
Demand-Side Management Database Development and Operation Services,
Increasing the Not-to-Exceed Amount to $334,000 Through December 2023, and
Authorize the Executive Director to Prepare and Execute All Applicable
Documents, Including Contract Extension Provisions.

3.7 Approve Amendment to Master Services Agreement with Schatz Energy Research
Center for Programmatic Research and Development Technical Support Services,
Increasing the Not-to-Exceed Amount From $100,000 to $250,000 Through June
2025, and Authorize the Executive Director to Prepare and Execute All Applicable
Documents.

3.8 Authorize staff to Develop and Execute a Contract with the Bear River Band of the
Rohnerville Rancheria for the Reimbursement of Installing Mobile Home Solar at
Two Agreed Upon Locations Not to Exceed a Total Project Cost of $29,700.00,
Pending Final Contract Review and Approval by RCEA General Counsel Prior to
Execution.

3.9 Authorize Staff to Solicit Bids for Electrical Portions of Construction Work at the
Eureka 3rd and H Streets Electric Vehicle Charging Site for a Budget Not to
Exceed $56,000 and Authorize the Executive Director to Execute All Applicable
Documents With the Lowest Responsive Bidder.

3.10 Accept Quarterly Budget Report (Q4).

5.1 2021 Power Source Disclosure Attestation: Adopt Resolution 2022-7 Approving and Attesting to the Veracity of RCEA’s 2021 Power Source Disclosure Report and Power Content Label.

6.1 Zero-Emission Resource Mid-Term Reliability Request for Offers:

• Authorize staff to issue the Request for Offers for Zero-Emission Resources, in
  accordance with the terms provided.
• Establish an ad hoc Board offer review committee to review and approve the
  following actions provided they are consistent with the RFO: (i) the offer shortlist,
  (ii) replacement of offers on the shortlist if negotiations with a shortlisted
  respondent are discontinued, and (iii) continued negotiations with a shortlisted
  respondent whose offer changes during the negotiation process.
• Authorize staff to engage with the shortlisted respondents, including execution of
  exclusivity agreements, collection of shortlist deposits, and negotiation of contract
  terms, prior to full Board review and approval of resulting contracts.

7.1 Quarterly (Q2) CAPE/RePower Strategic Plan Status Update (Information only)

7.2 Offshore Wind Development Cooperative Agreement, Agreement in Principle:

1. Approve Third Amendment to Cooperation Agreement;
2. Approve Termination of Cooperation Agreement;
3. Approve Agreement in Principle;
4. Authorize the Executive Director to execute all such documents.

11.1 Conference with real property negotiators pursuant to Government Code §
54956.8 in re: APNs 001-141-005 and 001-141-006; RCEA negotiator: Executive
Director; Owner’s negotiating party: Wells Commercial; Under negotiation: price
and terms.

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3.1 Approve Minutes of June 23, 2022, Board Meeting.

3.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

3.3 Accept Financial Reports.

3.4 Accept Legislative Quarterly Report.

3.5 Extend Resolution No. 2022-6 Ratifying Governor Newsom’s March 4, 2020, State of Emergency Proclamation and Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of RCEA’s Legislative Bodies, for the period July 28, 2022, through August 26, 2022, pursuant to Brown Act revisions of AB 361.

3.6 Approve Amendment No. 3 Extending the Term of the Current Professional Services Agreement with Frontier Energy Inc. for Reporting and Technical Services in Support of the RCEA-Administered CPUC Energy Programs through December 2023 and Authorize the Executive Director to Execute All Applicable Documents.

5.1 Energy Risk Management Quarterly Report: Accept Energy Risk Management Quarterly Report.

7.1 CC Power Firm Clean Resources Agreements: Delegate authority to Executive Director to execute necessary Project Participation Share Agreements and Buyer’s Liability Pass Through Agreements with California Community Power and Participating Members for two new Geothermal Projects:

• Ormat Nevada Inc. Portfolio of Geothermal Projects
  • Expected Participation Share: 3.20% or 4.00 MW with quantity not to exceed 5.00 MW
  • Delivery term: 20 years starting on or about June 1, 2024
• Open Mountain Energy LLC., Fish Lake Geothermal
  • Expected Participation Share: 2.80% or 0.36 MW with quantity not to exceed 0.45 MW
  • Delivery term: 20 years starting on or about April 1, 2024.

7.2 Power Purchase Agreement for Renewable America Foster A Clean Power: Approve Power Purchase Agreement with Foster Clean Power A LLC and authorize the Executive Director to execute all applicable documents.

11.1 Conference with real property negotiators pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8 in re: APNs 001-141-005 and 001-141-006; RCEA negotiator: Executive Director; Owner’s negotiating party: Wells Commercial; Under negotiation: price and terms.

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3.1 Approve Minutes of May 26, 2022, Board Meeting.

3.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

3.3 Accept Financial Reports.

3.4 Accept Update on Net Energy Metering Successor Tariff Comment Letter
Submitted by RCEA Staff to the California Public Utilities Commission.

3.5 Adopt Resolution 2022-5 Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code and
Authorize the Board Clerk to Submit the Amended Conflict of Interest Code to the
Humboldt County Board of Supervisors as the Code Reviewing Body.

3.6 Adopt Resolution No. 2022-6 Ratifying Governor Newsom’s March 4, 2020, State
of Emergency Proclamation and Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of
RCEA’s Legislative Bodies, for the period June 27, 2022, through July 27, 2022,
pursuant to Brown Act revisions of AB 361, and Approve conducting RCEA Board and Community Advisory Committee meetings in a hybrid in-person and teleconference format at the Jefferson Community Center auditorium beginning July 28 for the Board and September 13, 2022, for the Community Advisory Committee.

5.1 Annual Report on Humboldt Sawmill Company Memorandum of Understanding
Regarding Biomass Plant Performance and Alternative Feedstock Uses
(Information only)

6.1 Procuring PG&E Renewable Portfolio Standard Voluntary Allocation to Meet
Compliance Requirements: Authorize the Executive Director to sign PG&E’s RPS Voluntary Allocation Attestation and execute the final Confirmation Agreement with PG&E, with changes from the Proforma Confirmation Agreement approved by Counsel.

7.1 Proposed Amendment to Sandrini Solar Power Purchase Agreement: Approve First Amendment to 15-year power purchase agreement with EDPR CA Solar Park II LLC for its Sandrini solar project and authorize RCEA’s Executive Director to execute all applicable documents.

7.2 Fairhaven Energy Storage Mid-Term Reliability Procurement: Approve Resource Adequacy Agreement with Fairhaven Energy Storage LLC and authorize the Executive Director to execute all applicable documents.

7.3 Fiscal Year 2022-23 Proposed Budget and Addition of Staff Positions: Approve:

1. Adoption of the proposed RCEA Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget,
2. Creation of an Infrastructure Programs Manager position,
3. Addition of a DSM Intake Coordinator position,
4. Addition of a Power Resources Specialist position,
5. Update to the RCEA Organization Chart, and
6. Revising the Assistant/Coordinator/Associate position to clarify the distinction between limited-term and permanent positions.

9.1 Update on RCEA’s Public Agency Solar Program and the California Schools Healthy Air and Plumbing Efficiency Program by Demand-Side Management Director Stephen Kullmann, Senior DSM Manager Patricia Terry and DSM Manager Mike Avcollie

11.1 Conference with real property negotiators pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8 in re: APNs 001-141-005 and 001-141-006; RCEA negotiator: Executive Director; Owner’s negotiating party: Wells Commercial; Under negotiation: price and terms.

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3.1 Approve Minutes of April 28, 2022, Board Meeting.

3.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

3.3 Accept Financial Reports.

5.1 Power Procurement Update (Information only)

6.1 North Coast Renewables Development Collaboration: Authorize the Executive Director to enter into the Memorandum of Understanding Between Redwood Coast Energy Authority and Sonoma Clean Power Authority to Collaborate on Enabling Transformative Renewable Energy Development Along the Northern California Coast.

7.1 Board and Community Advisory Committee Meeting Method Options: Extend Resolution No. 2022-4 Ratifying Governor Newsom’s March 4, 2020, State of Emergency Proclamation and Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of RCEA’s Legislative Bodies, for the period May 28, 2022, through June 26, 2022, pursuant to Brown Act revisions of AB 361, and direct staff to:

1. Make arrangements for socially-distanced, in-person RCEA public meetings beginning July 2022,
2. Make arrangements for hybrid, socially-distanced, in-person public meetings beginning July 2022, or
3. Continue conducting RCEA public meetings virtually until the Governor rescinds the COVID-19 public health state of emergency.

7.2 Net Energy Metering Successor Tariff Proceeding Update:

• Discuss, and potentially direct, RCEA action on next steps regarding advocacy in forthcoming NEM successor tariff policy development.
• Discuss, and potentially solicit new volunteers for the RCEA Board Ad Hoc Net Energy Metering Subcommittee.

8.1 Proposed Agency Position Additions and Revisions: Approve:

1. Creation of an Infrastructure Programs Manager position,
2. Addition of a DSM Intake Coordinator position,
3. Addition of a Power Resources Specialist position,
4. Update to the RCEA Organization Chart, and
5. Revising the Assistant/Coordinator/Associate position to clarify the distinction between limited-term and permanent positions.

8.2 FY 2022-2023 Preliminary Draft Budget: Provide guidance and input to staff on draft FY22-23 budget.

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3.1 Approve Minutes of March 24, 2022, Board Meeting.

3.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

3.3 Accept Financial Reports.

3.4 Adopt RCEA Resolution 2022-4 Ratifying Governor Newsom’s March 4, 2020, State of Emergency Proclamation and Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of RCEA’s Legislative Bodies for the Period April 28, 2022, through May 27, 2022, Pursuant to Brown Act Revisions.

3.5 Accept Annual RCEA Supplier Diversity Report and Plan.

5.1 Energy Risk Management Quarterly Report: Accept Energy Risk Management Quarterly Report.

7.1 CPUC-Mandated Long-Duration Storage Procurement: Delegate authority to the Executive Director to execute on behalf of Redwood Coast Energy Authority as a member of California Community Power the following agreements and any necessary ancillary documents for the Goal Line Long Duration Storage project with a delivery term of 15 years starting at the Commercial Operation Date on or about June 1, 2025, for an RCEA share not to exceed 3.21 MW:

• Project Participation Share Agreement by and among Redwood Coast Energy Authority, California Community Power and participating community choice aggregators
• Energy Storage Service Agreement – Buyer Liability Pass Through Agreement by and among Redwood Coast Energy Authority, California Community Power and Goal Line BESS 1, LLC
• Operations Agreement by and among Redwood Coast Energy Authority, California Community Power and participating CCAs for Goal Line (agreement to be developed, not attached).

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3.1 Approve Minutes of February 24, 2022, Board Meeting.

3.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

3.3 Accept Financial Reports.

3.4 Authorize extension of Resolution No. 2022-2 Ratifying Governor Newsom’s March 4, 2020, State of Emergency Proclamation and Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of RCEA’s Legislative Bodies, for the Extension Period March 27, 2022, Through April 25, 2022, Pursuant to Brown Act Revisions of AB 361.

3.5 Approve Selection of Caselle Hosted Software to Provide Financial and Payroll Software to RCEA for an Amount Not to Exceed $22,045 for Purchase and Implementation and $23,868 Annually for Maintenance and Support. Authorize the Executive Director to Prepare and Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Caselle for These Services.

5.1 Demand Reduction Incentive Program (DRIP) Pilot Program Summary – Information only

8.1 Regulatory and Legislative Policy Platform Adoption: Approve 2022 RCEA Policy Platform.

11.1 Conference with real property negotiators pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8 in re: APN 001-115-007; RCEA negotiator: Executive Director; Owner’s negotiating party: Disiere & Associates and Harris Plaza Properties; Under negotiation: price and terms.

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3.1 Approve Minutes of January 27, 2022, Board Meeting.

3.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

3.3 Accept Financial Reports.

3.4 Adopt Resolution 2022-2 Ratifying Governor Newsom’s March 4, 2021, State of Emergency Proclamation and Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of RCEA’s Legislative Bodies for the Period February 24, 2022, through March 26, 2022, Pursuant to Brown Act Revisions.

3.5 Adopt Resolution 2022-3 Approving Updates to the Energy Risk Management Policy.

3.6 Approve Information Technology Technician Job Description and Revised Organizational Chart.

5.1 Community Advisory Committee Member Appointments: Reappoint Elizabeth Burks, Roger Hess, Ethan Lawton, Dennis Leonardi, and appoint or reappoint up to four other community members (to be named at this meeting), to the Community Advisory Committee for Two-Year Terms Ending on April 9, 2024.

5.2 RePower Humboldt Strategic Plan Status Update (Information only)

5.3 California Community Power Long-Duration Storage Agreement with LS Power (Tumbleweed): Delegate authority to the Executive Director to execute on behalf of Redwood Coast Energy Authority as a member of California Community Power (“CC Power”) the following agreements and any necessary ancillary documents for the Tumbleweed Energy Storage for Long Duration Storage (LDS) with a delivery term of 15 years starting at the Commercial Operation Date on or about June 1, 2026, for an RCEA share not to exceed 3.82 MW:

• Project Participation Share Agreement (PPSA) by and among Redwood Coast Energy Authority, California Community Power and participating community choice aggregators (CCAs)
• Energy Storage Service Agreement (ESSA) – Buyer Liability Pass Through Agreement (BLPTA) by and among Redwood Coast Energy Authority, California Community Power and Tumbleweed Energy Storage, LLC
• Operations Agreement (COA) by and among Redwood Coast Energy Authority, California Community Power and participating CCAs for Tumbleweed (agreement to be developed).

6.1 Community Advisory Committee Annual Report to the RCEA Board

7.1 Report from Executive Director on Offshore Wind, RCEA Work and Other Topics

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4.1 Approve Minutes of December 16, 2021, Board Meeting.

4.2 Approve Disbursements Report.

4.3 Accept Financial Reports.

4.4 Authorize Extension of RCEA Resolution 2021-7 Ratifying Governor Newsom’s March 4, 2021, State of Emergency Proclamation and Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of RCEA’s Legislative Bodies for the Period January 28, 2022, through February 26, 2022, Pursuant to Brown Act Revisions.

4.5 Approve the 2022 RCEA Board of Directors Meeting Calendar.

4.6 Approve Reinstatement of the Late Payment Notice Policy for the RCEA CCE Program, Aligning with PG&E’s Resumption of Account Shutoffs for Customer NonPayment, Starting in Q1 2022.

4.7 Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement Between Redwood Coast Energy Authority and Calpine Energy Solutions, LLC Providing RCEA Staff with Access to the Recurve Analytics Platform, and Authorize the Executive Director to Execute the Amendment and All Associated Documents.

4.8 Approve Amendment No. 7 to Agreement for Employment of Executive Director with Matthew Marshall.

6.1 Mid-Term Reliability Solicitation Shortlist:

• Approve the proposed shortlist for the RFQ-RFO for Long-Term Reliability Resources and authorize staff to commence negotiations with the shortlisted parties.
• Authorize the Executive Director to replace individual projects on the shortlist with other offers received under the RFO Track if the price or availability of the shortlisted projects materially changes prior to the February RCEA Board meeting and commence negotiations with the new offeror.
• Authorize the Executive Director to shortlist a forthcoming offer from EDP Renewables for Sandrini energy storage and additional generating capacity and commence negotiations, if the offer meets RCEA’s eligibility criteria stated in its RFQ-RFO and is price-competitive with the other short-listed offers.

6.2 Energy Risk Management Quarterly Report: Accept Energy Risk Management Quarterly Report.

8.1 Mitigation of 2022 Cashflow Constraints:

• For the proposed Blue Lake Rancheria loan
  • Approve $2,000,000 unsecured loan from the Blue Lake Rancheria with 8% interest rate and 7-month term and authorize the Executive Director to execute any associated documents and agreements.
• For the proposed transaction with MCE
  • Authorize the sale of up to $5 million of energy and/or renewable energy credits from existing RCEA long-term power purchase agreements to MCE (and/or another buyer) with a delivery term not to exceed 10 years and authorize Executive Director to execute any associated documents and agreements; and
  • Authorize the Executive Director and General Counsel to negotiate and execute transaction terms and/or a supplemental agreement enabling RCEA to buy back at the same price (not including any agreed-to transaction or processing fees) any undelivered energy and/or renewable energy credits prior to or during the delivery term.

8.2 Rural Regional Energy Network Business Plan:

• Adopt Resolution 2022-01: A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Redwood Coast Energy Authority Authorizing Submission of a Business Plan to the California Public Utility Commission for the Formation of a Rural Regional Energy Network.
• Authorize Executive Director to execute, after final review and approval by RCEA Legal Counsel, the Memorandum of Understanding between Mendocino Council of Governments, Lake Area Planning Council, and Redwood Coast Energy Authority to provide Regional Energy Network programs, and all applicable documents.

9.1 Net Energy Metering Successor Tariff Updates: Discuss, and potentially direct, RCEA action on next steps regarding advocacy in forthcoming NEM successor tariff policy development.

10.1 Report from Executive Director Matthew Marshall: 2021-2011 Community REport

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