At the start of the meeting several residents used the public‑comment period to urge the council to delay or reject joining the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA).

Vicky Johnson said OCPA recently raised electricity rates by 13 percent (she said last month) and alleged OCPA has experienced heavy monthly losses and has been drawing down reserves, potentially putting member cities at financial risk. Johnson recommended the council put consideration of OCPA off for another couple of years.

Mike Rao said he provided a greenhouse‑gas emissions handout and pointed to California Energy Commission data comparing 2024 emissions for OCPA plans with Southern California Edison. Rao said the basic OCPA plan’s 2024 emissions were 942 units versus 515 for Edison’s basic plan and argued that OCPA’s basic choice is therefore 'dirtier' than Edison. He also said the 'smart choice' plan cost an average resident about $40 more per year yet had only modest emissions benefits in 2024.

Council members thanked the speakers and noted the council had previously tabled OCPA consideration; no formal council action was taken during this meeting on the topic.