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Matter 25-578

Amendment to City Council Policy 1-24, San José Clean Energy Financial Reserves Policy.

Utilities City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 20 May 2025
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File
25-578
Type
Consent Agenda
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
20 May 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 03:53

The papers

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Memorandum

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The memorandum discusses a recommendation to amend Council Policy 1-24, which pertains to the San José Clean Energy Financial Reserves Policy. The proposed amendment aims to increase the maximum contribution to the Rate Stabilization Reserve from 10% to 25% of total operating and non-operating revenues for the current year. This change is intended to enhance financial stability for the San José Clean Energy program in light of potential market volatility and regulatory changes. The memorandum outlines the background, analysis, and implications of the proposed amendment, including the need for adequate reserves to manage financial risks and maintain compliance with financial covenants.

Key points
  • The amendment seeks to increase the Rate Stabilization Reserve contribution limit to 25% of total revenues.
  • The Rate Stabilization Reserve is designed to support rate stability amid fluctuations in revenues and expenses.
  • The current policy caps contributions at 10% of total revenues.
  • The amendment aligns with best practices for financial management in Community Choice Aggregation programs.
  • The memorandum includes a cost summary indicating potential increases in the reserve due to deferred revenues.
Limitations
  • The text includes placeholders for dates and other specific details that are not filled in.
  • The document does not specify the exact outcomes of the proposed amendment.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW Approved 6/3/25 25-578 2.20 FROM: Maria Oberg Lori Mitchell DATE: May 12, 2025 Date: 5/19/25 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide SUBJECT: Amendment to Council Policy 1-24, San José Clean Energy Financial Reserves Policy RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution amending Council Policy 1-24, San José Clean Energy Financial Reserves Policy, to increase the maximum contribution amount to the Rate Stabilization Reserve for the San José Clean Energy program to 25% of the total operating and non-operating revenues reported for the current year. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME Approving the resolution results in amending Council Policy 1-24, San José Clean Energy’s (SJCE) Financial Reserves Policy (Policy), to increase the maximum contributions to the Rate Stabilization Reserve that supports rate stability when the program is faced with fluctuations in program revenues and power expense costs, in accordance with Section 26.30.010 of the San José Municipal Code. BACKGROUND On December 6, 2022, City Council approved Council Policy 1-24, which established an operational reserve for SJCE with the goal of building a budgeted reserve...
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Resolution

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This document is a draft resolution from the City Council of San José, proposing an amendment to Council Policy 1-24, which governs the San José Clean Energy Financial Reserves Policy. The amendment aims to increase the maximum contribution amount to the Rate Stabilization Reserve for the San José Clean Energy program to 25% of the total operating and non-operating revenues reported for the current year. The resolution outlines the purpose of the policy, the establishment of financial reserves, and the responsibilities of the Energy Department in managing these reserves.

Key points
  • The resolution amends Council Policy 1-24 to increase the maximum contribution to the Rate Stabilization Reserve.
  • The new maximum contribution amount is set at 25% of total operating and non-operating revenues for the current year.
  • The resolution reflects the City Council's desire to support financial stability and mitigate rate increases for customers.
  • The document includes references to previous resolutions and policies related to the San José Clean Energy program.
Limitations
  • The document is marked as a draft and may not reflect final decisions or policies.
  • There are unresolved placeholders for the adoption date and voting results.

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NVF:BCK:DJF 5/14/2025 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE AMENDING COUNCIL POLICY 1-24, SAN JOSÉ CLEAN ENERGY FINANCIAL RESERVES POLICY TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM CONTRIBUTION AMOUNT TO THE RATE STABILIZATION RESERVE FOR THE SAN JOSE CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAM TO 25% OF THE TOTAL OPERATING AND NON-OPERATING REVENUES REPORTED FOR THE CURRENT YEAR WHEREAS, on December 6, 2022, City Council of the City of San José (“City”) approved Council Policy 1-24 (“Council Policy 1-24”), which established an Operational Reserve for San José Clean Energy (“SJCE”) with the goal of building a budgeted reserve equal to 180 days of operating expenses to provide sufficient financial capacity to meet short-term obligations and advance SJCE’s strategic initiatives; and WHEREAS, Council Policy 1-24 also addressed the need to build “liquid” operating reserves and requires the Energy Department to perform an annual review to evaluate the Council Policy 1-24’s alignment with the SJCE program’s needs, with any proposed changes submitted to the City for review and approval; and WHEREAS, on August 13, 2024, the City adopted resolution RES2024-295 revising Council Policy...