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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-10-28; Clean Energy Alliance JPA; MinutesDocuSign Envelope ID: A43954ED-813B-4CBB-9C73-FDA3CEE8F1 D6 Clean Energy Alliance -Board of Directors · Special Meeting Minutes October 28, 2021, 2:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Teleconference Locations Per Government Code Section 54953(3) (Assembly Bill 361) CALL TO ORDER: Chair Becker called to order the special meeting of the Clean Energy Alliance at 2:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Board member Druker, Vice-Chair Bhat-Patel, Chair Becker BOARD COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: None FLAG SALUTE: Board member Druker led the flag salute. PRESENTATIONS: None PUBLIC COMMENT: None New Business Item 1: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-013 Authorizing Public Meetings to be Held via Teleconferencing Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) and Making Findings and Determinations Regarding the Same RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution No. 2021-013 authorizing public meetings to be held via teleconferencing pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) and making findings and determinations regarding the same. General Counsel Greg Stepanicich presented the item commenting that on September 16, 2021, Governor Newsom signed AB 361 amending the Brown Act to allow local agencies to meet remotely during declared emergencies under certain conditions. To continue meeting remotely an agency must make periodic findings that: (1) the body has reconsidered the circumstances of the declared emergency; and (2) the emergency impacts the ability of the body's members to meet safely in person, or state or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing. These findings should be made not later than 30 days after teleconferencing for the first time pursuant to AB 361, and every 30 days thereafter. Motion by Board Member Druker, second by Vice Chair Bhat-Patel to adopt Resolution No. 2021-013 authorizing public meetings to be held via teleconferencing pursuant to DocuSign Envelope ID: A43954ED-813B-4CBB-9C73-FDA3CEE8F106 Government Code Section S49S3(e) and making findings and determinations regarding the same. Motion carried unanimously, 3/0. ADJOURN: Chair Becker adjourned to the CEA Special Meeting at 2:06 pm. Susan Caputo, MMC Interim Board Clerk