Daily Calendar California Public Utilities Commission Wednesday, July 7, 1999 Page 22 Public Utilities Commission of the State of California Wesley M. Franklin, Executive Director Headquarters Southern California Office 505 Van Ness Avenue 320 West 4th Street, Suite 500 San Francisco, CA 94102 Los Angeles, CA 90013 (415) 703-2782 (213) 576-7000 Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov Daily Calendar Wednesday, July 7, 1999 ú Regular Commission Meetings ú Notices ú Subscription Information (Daily Calendar and Agenda) ú Commissioner Office Hours ú Public Meetings and Workshops ú Notice of Draft Resolutions (PU Code 311(g)) ú New Filings ú Petitions for Modification and Applications for Rehearing ú Draft Decisions/Proposed Decisions/Alternates/Presiding Officer's Decisions/ Arbitrator's Reports ú Advice Letter Filings ú Miscellaneous Transportation Items ú Miscellaneous Telecommunication Matters ú Adjournments/Resettings/Submissions ú Removals from Calendar ú New Settings ú Law and Motion Hearings ú Final Oral Argument ú Hearings ú Notice of Denial of Request for Ex Parte Meeting ú Notice of All-Party Meetings (PU Code 1701.3(c)) ú Notice of Ex Parte Communications ú REGULAR COMMISSION BUSINESS MEETINGS July 8, 1999 10 am San Francisco July 22, 1999 10 am San Francisco August 5, 1999 10 am San Francisco COMMISSION RATESETTING DELIBERATIVE MEETINGS (Not Open to the Public) Ratesetting Deliberative Meeting dates are reserved as noted but will only be held if there are ratesetting matters to be considered. 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NONE PUBLIC MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS Public Meeting July 8, 1999 1939 Harrison Street 10 am - 4 pm DDTP Conference Room, Suite 555 Oakland The Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program's Equipment Program Advisory Committee (EPAC) will hold its monthly meeting to address the following: (1) ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS (Strategies for Improving Meeting Effectiveness, Agenda Modification and Approval, Review of Minutes of Previous Meeting, Review of Action List Items, Report from the Chair, DDTP Staff Report, and Outreach Specialist Coordinator Report; (2) EQUIPMENT MANAGER'S REPORT; (3) PUBLIC INPUT [Public Input will always be held at 1:00 P.M.]; (4) CONSUMER AFFAIRS SPECIALIST REPORT; (5) APPROVAL OF NEW PACIFIC BELL REPRESENTATIVE [The committee will review Evelyn Hodges' nomination as the new Pacific Bell Representative to EPAC and vote whether to approve the nomination.]; (6) DISCUSSION OF LETTER REFERRED BY DDTPAC FROM CUSTOMER REQUESTING CELLULAR-COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT [The committee will discuss the letter from Wayne Lesser requesting cellular-compatible equipment that was referred by DDTPAC and take necessary action]; (7) PUBLICIZING NETWORK FEATURES [The committee will discuss ways to publicize three- way calling for two-line VCO users, as well as other network features available for other populations]; (8) ANSWERING MACHINES FOR VARIOUS CONSUMER GROUPS [The committee will discuss expanding the disability categories that would qualify to receive answering machines from the program]; (9) TELCO CUSTOMER CONTACT REPORTS [The committee will discuss whether to have the telcos submit monthly reports of the feedback they receive from customers in the walk-in centers and in the field]; (10) CPUC REPRESENTATION ON EPAC [The committee will discuss the need for a CPUC representative on EPAC and take necessary action]; (11) RESPONDING TO CONSUMERS WITH SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT NEEDS [The committee will discuss various methods of filling the needs of certain consumers for very specialized equipment]; (12) EXPANDING CONSUMER GROUPS REPRESENTED ON EPAC [The committee will discuss the need for more consumer groups to be represented on EPAC and take necessary action]; (13) REVIEW OF CONSUMER CONTACT LOGS [The committee may discuss the consumer contact logs.]; (14) REQUESTS FOR INVENTION - NEW TECHNOLOGY - MEMBER REPORTS [The committee will share information about new technology, which may be applicable to the program]; and (15) SUGGESTED ITEMS FOR NEXT MONTH'S AGENDA [The committee will review items for next month's agenda]. Public Meeting July 12, 1999 California Public Utilities 1 pm - 5 pm Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Auditorium (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street) San Francisco The California Public Utilities Commission will hold a roundtable discussion session on electricity demand price responsiveness. The purpose of the roundtable is to discuss market solutions to enhance customer response to varying electricity prices. The roundtable session is open to the public and is wheelchair accessible. For further information please contact Philippe Auclair at 415-703-1183. Public Meeting - California Board for Energy Efficiency July 13, 1999 Pacific Energy Center 10 am - 5 pm 851 Howard Street (1 block west of & the Moscone Center) July 14, 1999 San Francisco 9 am - 1 pm Teleconference Information: This meeting is accessible by teleconference. To call in, dial: 1-800-226-1024. After the prompt, enter the access code (566123) followed by the pound sign (#). Please contact Elizabeth Gunn, Board Coordinator, at (415) 703-1956, or by e-mail at egunn@cpuc.ca.gov with any questions regarding teleconferencing. The California Board for Energy Efficiency (CBEE) will meet to discuss the following topics: Program Year (PY) 1999 Programs and Priorities for PY 1999 and PY 2000/2001; Follow- up on Prior Briefings on Program Priorities, Including the June 30 Briefing on Emerging Technologies; Program Planning for PY 2000/2001, Including Utility Status Reports on Planning Workshops and Meetings, and Preliminary Funding and Budgets; Proposed Decision on the CBEE's Recommendations for PY2000/2001; Energy Division Workshop on Board Structure and Operating Procedures; CBEE Annual Report; Market Assessment and Evaluation (MA&E); Annual Earnings Assessment Proceeding (AEAP); CBEE Work Plan and Schedule for 1999; Organizational Planning and Staffing, Including the Recent ACR; Board Operations, Membership, and Terms; Board Compensation; CBEE Budget Compliance Filing; Reporting Requirements; Updates and Status Reports from Board Committees; and Scheduling and Agenda Planning for Future Meetings. The meeting is open to the public. The contact person is Mark Thayer (619) 594- 5510. For further information about the CBEE and the meeting consult the CBEE Web Page at www.cbee.org. Public Meeting July 13 and 14, 1999 Chicano Federation of San Diego 10 am - 5 pm 2414 Hoover Avenue (On Hoover Avenue at 24th Street) San Diego The ULTS Marketing Board (ULTSMB) will hold its regular meeting to discuss the following: Review/Approve Meeting Minutes, Review/Approve Administrative Report and Action Items, Review/Approve ULTSMB Expenses for June 1999, Review ULTSMB Correspondences, Low Income Governing Board Resolution Discussion, PUC Report and Action Items, Continue discussion of Year 2000 Plan, Review Previous Studies and Data, Announcements, Set Agenda Items for Future Discussion, and Hear Public Comments. Executive/Closed Session: Review and Approve Market Research RFP, and Finalize Interim Marketing Program Contract with Deen & Black Public Relations. This meeting is open to the public. The Board reserves the right to limit the time allocated to public comments and each speaker. If you would like to join the meeting by phone conference or in person, and/or receive a full meeting packet, please notify the ULTS Trust Office at (510) 452- 2757. Public Meeting - Low Income Governing Board July 14, 1999 Pacific Gas and Electric Company 10 am - 4 pm Energy Center & 851 Howard Street (1 block west of July 15, 1999 the Moscone Center) 9 am - 4 pm San Francisco The Board will meet to discuss the following topics: , Presentation of draft LIGB PY2000 Operating Budget for LIGB consideration , Discuss, deliberate and develop draft recommendations regarding utility competitive bid applications for submission to CPUC on July 15, Discuss and determine draft schedule for preparation of LIGB PY2001 program and policy recommendations, Request utilities to develop a joint proposal for uniform statewide implementation of CARE and LIEE programs for PY2001 program development, Update on pilot ideas, Update on AEAP testimony/comments following July 7 prehearing conference, Potential response to CPUC reaction to LIGB informational compliance filing pursuant to E-3601, and Potential comments on Draft Resolution concerning the needs assessment pursuant to E- 3601. This location is wheelchair accessible. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, please contact Janis Metoyer / Donna Wagoner at (415) 703-3175. Public Meeting July 19, 1999 California Public Utilities 10 am - 1 pm Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 3204 (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street) San Francisco The Universal Lifeline Telephone Service (ULTS) Administrative Committee will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to address the following: Review/Approve Meeting Minutes, Review/Approve Telephone Claims, Review/Approve ULTS/ULTSMB Expenses and Authorize Administrative Transfer, PUC Report and Action Items, Review/Acceptance of the Amervest Report and Recommendations, Review/Approve Administrative Report and Action Items, Review/Approve 1999 Budget Re-Allocation, Set Agenda for Future Meetings, and Hear Public Comments. This meeting is open to the public. The Board reserves the right to limit the time allocated for public comments and each speaker. If you would like to join the meeting by phone conference and/or receive a meeting packet please notify the ULTS Trust Office at (510) 452-2757 or e-mail at ultstrust@email.msn.com. NEW FILINGS 6/30/99 A99-06-051 Kertel Communications, Inc., for registration as an interexchange carrier telephone corporation pursuant to the provisions of Public Utilities Code Section 1013 6/30/99 A99-06-052 Pacific Bell, for authority pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 851 to lease space to affiliate 6/30/99 I95-04-044 Petition #150, Universal Access, Inc., for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide interLATA and intraLATA interexchange services and competitive local exchange services as a facilities- based carrier and a reseller PETITIONS FOR MODIFICATION AND APPLICATIONS FOR REHEARING 6/30/99 A97-09-028 Sierra Pacific Power Company, for an order authorizing it to issue unsecured promissory notes in an aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000,000 payable to banks and purchasers of commercial paper during 1998-2000; Petition for Modification of D97-12-111 by Sierra Pacific Power Company DRAFT DECISIONS * PROPOSED DECISIONS * ALTERNATES * PRESIDING OFFICER'S DECISION * ARBITRATOR'S REPORTS 7/6/99 A98-05-004 Pacific Gas and Electric Company, to establish the eligibility and seek recovery of certain electric industry restructuring implementation costs as A98-05-006 provided for in Public Utilities Code Section 376; San Diego Gas & Electric Company, for (1) a determination of eligibility for recovery under Public Utilities Code Section 376 of certain cost categories and activities, (2) a finding of A98-05-015 reasonableness of the costs incurred through 12/31/97, (3) approval of an audit methodology for verifying the eligibility of Section 376 costs for recovery from 1998 through 2001, and (4) approval of a section 376 balancing account mechanism to recover eligible costs; and Southern California Edison Company, to address restructuring implementation costs pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 376, in compliance with Ordering Paragraph 18 of D.97-11-074; Proposed decision of ALJ Minkin 7/6/99 A98-06-001 Application of Pacific Gas & Electric Company for a Permit to Construct an Electric Substation, the Nortech Substation, And Associated Power Lines, Known as the North San Jose Capacity Project; Alternate Draft Decision of Commissioner Duque ADVICE LETTER FILINGS NONE MISCELLANEOUS TRANSPORTATION ITEMS July 7, 1999 Filings with Rail Safety and Carriers Division 06/30/99 TCP 12704- Daniel E. Rodriguez and Guadalupe J. A Rodriguez, DBA Rolo Tours, Address: 862 S. Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, California 92805, Telephone: (714)758-3724; Terminal Address: same, Application filed for new Class A authority MISCELLANEOUS TELECOMMUNICATION MATTERS July 7, 1999 NONE TABLE OF SUBMISSION DATES FOR THE PRECEDING TWO WEEKS 6/23/99 A98-07-046 Weiss - Application of Sereno Del Mar Water Company doing business as Sereno Del Mar Water Company to sell and Russian River Utility, a California corporation to buy the water system in Sonoma County. ADJOURNMENTS * RESETTINGS * SUBMISSIONS A98-07-061 Rosenthal - Sonoma County Airport Express, Inc. dba Airport Express for amendment of certificate of public convenience and necessity to C98-08-044 obtain citywide authority for City of Santa Rosa, Rosenthal - Airporter, Inc., dba Santa Rosa Airporter vs. Sonoma County Airport Express, Inc., dba Airport Express for violations of the terms of its passenger stage certificate by serving a point in Santa Rosa without the Commission authority, Evidentiary Hearing set for July 6 postponed; to be rescheduled later A98-12-005 Mattson - In the matter of the joint application of GTE Corporation ("GTE") and Bell Atlantic 98-12-005 Control of GTE's California Utility Subsidiaries to Bell Atlantic, which will occur indirectly as a result of GTE's merger with Bell Atlantic, Prehearing Conference held and concluded C98-11-027 Correction to the Daily Calendar of July 1, 1999 DeUlloa - Reuben and Blanche Bercovitch vs. San Diego Gs & Electric Company and Sempra Energy, for cutting out electric poles to complainants' property, Evidentiary Hearing held and concluded REMOVALS FROM CALENDAR NONE NEW SETTINGS 10/4/99 10:00 a.m. (EH) - Order instituting rulemaking ALJ R.96-11-004 for electric distribution facility Malcolm standard setting, Comr Commission Courtroom, San Francisco Neeper (also October 5-8) 9/22/99 9:00 a.m. (EH)- Investigation on the ALJ I.99-04-020 Commission's own motion into the Bennett operations, practices, and conduct Comr of Vista Group International, Inc. Bilas (U-5650-C), doing business as Vista Communications (Vista), Thomas Coughlin, Chief Executive Officer of Vista, and Philip Bethune, President of Vista, to determine whether they have violated the laws, rules, and regulations governing the manner in which California consumers are switched from one long distance carrier to another, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also September 23-24; September 27- 29) LAW AND MOTION Law and Motion Hearings are held before Administrative Law Judge Steven Kotz at 9:30 am in one of the Commission's San Francisco Office Hearing Rooms, unless otherwise noted. Law and Motion procedures are governed by Resolution ALJ 164. Copies of Resolution ALJ 164 are available from the Commission's Documents Desk (415) 703-1713 or from Central Files (415) 703-2045. 6/15/99 9:30 a.m. NONE SCHEDULED 6/22/99 9:30 a.m. NONE SCHEDULED 6/29/99 9:30 a.m. NONE SCHEDULED FINAL ORAL ARGUMENTS NONE HEARINGS Dates in parentheses following the word "also" are subject to change without notice. The assigned Commissioner's name is listed next to the proceedings as matter of record; the assigned Commissioner may not be present at the hearing. (PHC) = Prehearing Conference (FOA) = Final Oral Argument (EH) = Evidentiary Hearing (WS) = Workshop (PPH) = Public Participation (FPH) = Full Panel Hearing Hearing (IAM) = Initial Arbitration (AH) = Arbitration Hearing Meeting (M) = Mediation (CA) = Closing Argument 7/7/99 10:00 a.m. (EH) - San Diego Gas and Electric ALJ A.98-07-005 Company and Southern California Gas Barnett Company for approval of a gas Comr A.98-10-012 transmission service tariff, Duque (EH) - Southern California Gas Company authority to revise its A.98-10-031 rates effective August 1, 1999 in its biennial cost allocation proceeding, (EH) - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company for authority to revise its gas rates effective August 1, 1999, in its biennial cost allocation proceeding, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also July 8) 7/7/99 1:30 p.m. (PHC) - In the matter of the ALJ A.99-05-002 application of San Diego Gas & Stalder Electric Company for authority to Comr increase its gas and electric Neeper revenue requirements to reflect its accomplishments for demand-side management program years 1994 and 1997, energy efficiency program year 1998, low income program year 1998, A.99-05-005 and to address policy and procedural A.99-05-007 issues for future program years 1999 A.99-05-008 through 2001 in the 1999 annual earning assessment proceeding ("AEAP"), (PHC) - and related matters, (PHC) - and related matters (PHC) - and related matters Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 7/12/99 10:00 a.m. (EH) - San Diego Gas & Electric ALJ A.97-12-039 Company for authority to sell Barnett electrical generation facilities and Comr power contracts, Bilas Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also July 13) 7/12/99 10:00 a.m. (EH) - In the matter of the joint ALJ A.98-12-005 application of GTE Corporation Mattson ("GTE") and Bell Atlantic 98-12-005 Comr Control of GTE's California Utility Neeper Subsidiaries to Bell Atlantic, which will occur indirectly as a result of GTE's merger with Bell Atlantic, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco, (also July 13-16, July 19-23, July 26-30, 10:00 a.m.) 7/12/99 10:00 a.m. (OA) - Application of Western Gas ALJ Biren A.99-04-010 Resources-California, Inc. for a Comr certificate of public convenience Bilas and necessity to provide public utility gas transmission and distribution services through the C.99-04-004 use of certain existing facilities and to construct additional interconnection facilities, (OA) - Western Gas Resources vs. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U- 39-G), Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 7/12/99 1:30 p.m. (PHC) - Application of the City of ALJ A.99-03-003 Richmond for an order granting a Ryerson variance to General Order No. 135 to Comr further limit the time permitted for Bilas blocking the public streets with crossings at Richmond Avenue and Marina Bay Parkway in the City of Richmond, Contra Costa County, California, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 7/13/99 10:00 a.m. (WS) - Order instituting rulemaking ALJ Reed R.97-10-016 on the Commission's own motion into Comr monitoring performance of operations Bilas I.97-10-017 support systems, (WS) - Order instituting investigation on the Commission's own motion into monitoring performance of operations support systems, Commission Auditorium, San Francisco (also July 14-16) 7/13/99 2:30 p.m. (PHC) - In the matter of the ALJ A.99-01-003 application of Hornblower Marine Ryerson Services East Bay Express, a Comr California corporation, for a Bilas certificate of public convenience and necessity to establish and operate a scheduled vessel common carrier service between Alameda and Oakland, on the one hand, and, on the other, San Francisco Ferry Terminal and Fisherman's Wharf Area, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 7/13/99 7:00-10:00 (PPH) - Application of Mountain ALJ p.m. Utilities (U 906-E) for authority, DeUlloa A.99-01-037 among other things, to more Comr precisely define its revenue Duque requirement and increase rates and charges for electric service, Commission Auditorium, San Francisco, (also (PPH) July 17, City Council Chambers, City of South Lake Tahoe, 1900 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) 7/13/99 10:00 a.m. (PHC) - Order to show cause why the ALJ I.99-06-005 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Ryerson Company and the Union Pacific Comr Wood Railroad Company should not be ordered to comply with California Labor code Section 6906, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 7/14/99 10:00 a.m. (PHC) - Big Bear Chamber of ALJ C.98-11-013 Commerce, a California non-profit Rosenthal corporation #223129 vs. GTE Comr California Incorporated (U 1002 C), Neeper Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 7/15/99 9:30 a.m. (PHC) - In the matter of the ALJ A.99-04-045 application of Southern California Econome Edison Company pursuant to D.98-08- Comr 035 for authorization to allow non- Bilas discriminatory access to its customer communication center, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 7/15/99 2:00 p.m. (ECP) - Ron Baker vs. San Diego Gas ALJ C.99-06-024 & Electric Company, Barnett San Diego State Office Building, 1350 Front Street, Room B-102, San Diego 7/16/99 2:00 p.m. (ECP) - Steve Addor vs. Apple Valley ALJ C.99-06-026 Ranchos Water Company, Barnett City of San Bernardino Council Chambers, 300 North D Street, San Bernardino 7/20/99 10:00 a.m. (EH) - In the matter of the ALJ A.98-12-028 application of Elk Grove Water Works Walker (U 135-W) for an order authorizing Comr it to increase rates for water Duque service for its total service area, and approving its planned water filtration plant installation, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco, (also July 21-23) 7/20/99 10:00 a.m. (EH) - In the matter of the ALJ A.99-01-018 application of Antone Sylvester Tug McVicar Service, Inc. for a Certificate of Comr Public Convenience and Necessity as Bilas a common carrier of property by vessel between points in the Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Redondo Beach Harbor Areas, on the One Hand, and, on the other, Points on Santa Catalina Island, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 7/26/99 10:00 a.m. (EH) - In the matter of the ALJ A.97-12-039 application of San Diego Gas & Barnett Electric Company (U 902-E) for Comr authority to sell electrical Bilas generation facilities and power contracts (SONGS), Commission Courtroom, San Francisco, (also July 27-30) 7/26/99 1:30 p.m. (PHC) - In the matter of the ALJ Kotz A.97-03-052 application of California American Comr Water Company (U 210 W) for a Duque certificate that the present and future public convenience and necessity requires applicant to construct and operate the 24,000 acre foot Carmel River Dam and Reservoir in its Monterey Division and to recover all present and future costs in connection threwith in rates, Hyatt Regency, Spy Glass 2, Conference Center, One Old Golf Course Road, Monterey 7/27/99 7:00-10:00 (PPH) - Order instituting rulemaking ALJ p.m. on the Commission's own motion Kenney R.98-12-014 regarding commission policy on area Comr code relief, Neeper July 27, 1999, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. - Fresno Convention Center, Wine Room, 700 M Street, Fresno 8/2/99 10:00 a.m. (EH) - In the matter of the ALJ A.99-03-065 application of the Southern Patrick California Water Company (U 133 W) Comr for an Order Authorizing a General Neeper Rate increase in its Wrightwood Customer Service area to increase gross revenues by $5.98 or 13.065 in A.99-03-066 the year 2000; $7.04 or 13.59% in A.99-03-067 the year 2001; and $6.84 or 11.63% A.99-03-068 in the year 2002, (EH) - and related matters, (EH) - and related matters, (EH) - and related matters, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco, (also August 3-6) 8/2/99 7:00 p.m. (PPH) - In the matter of the ALJ A.99-02-032 application of Southwest Gas Malcolm Corporation (U 905 G) and Oneok, Comr Inc. for authorization to implement Bilas the agreement and plan of merger dated December 14, 1998, Truckee Donner Public Utility District Board Room, 11570 Donner Pass Road, Truckee 8/4/99 10:00 a.m. (PHC) - Application of Southern ALJ Bytof A.97-10-024 California Edison Company (U 338-E) Comr for authority to recover capital Bilas additions to its fossil generating facilities made between Januar 1, 1996 and December 31 1996 and related substantive and procedural relief, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also (EH) August 4; August 5-6, 9:00 a.m.) 8/9/99 10:00 a.m. (EH) - Application of Mountain ALJ A.99-01-037 Utilities (U 906-E) for authority, DeUlloa among other things, to more Comr precisely define its revenue Duque requirement and increase rates and charges for electric charges, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco, (also August 10-13) 8/9/99 10:00 a.m. (EH) - In the matter of the ALJ A.99-04-003 application of the California- McVicar American Water Company (U 210-W) for Comr an order authorizing it to increase Duque its rates for water service in its Monterey Division to increase revenues by $2,594,600 in the year 2000; $1,039,400 in the year 2001; and $893,300 in the year 2002, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also August 10-13) 8/17/99 9:00 a.m. (EH) - Application of Southern ALJ Hale A.99-03-062 California Edison (U 338-E) for an Comr order under Section 701 of the Bilas Public Utilities Code granting Southern California Edison Company authorization to establish a pilot program for reselling bilateral forward purchases into the PX and ISO, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also August 18, also (CA) August 19) 8/23/99 10:00 a.m. (EH) - In the matter of the ALJ Weiss A.98-11-03 application of Southern California Comr Water Company (U 133 W) for a Duque Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to California Public Utilities Code Section 1001 A.98-11-015 to extend its West Orange County System to the Bolsa Chica Planned Community, (EH) - In the matter of the application of Southern California Water Company (U 133 W) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to California Public Utilities Code Section 1001 to operate and maintain a wastewater system to provide service to the Bolsa Chica Planned Community, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco, (also August 24-27) 8/23/99 10:00 a.m. (EH) - Pacific Gas and Electric ALJ A.99-01-016 Company for authority to establish Malcolm post-transition period electric ALJ A.99-01-019 ratemaking mechanisms, Minkin (EH) - San Diego Gas & Electric Comr Company for authority to implement Duque A.99-01-034 post rate freeze ratemaking mechanisms, (EH) - Southern California Edison Company (U-338-E) to: (1) propose a method to determine and implement A.99-02-029 the end of rate freeze; and (2) propose ratemaking which should be in place after the end of the rate freeze periods, (EH) - Application of San Diego Gas and Electric Company: (1) informing the Commission of the probable timing of the end of its electric rate freeze, (2) for authorization to change electric rates through implementation of interim ratemaking mechanisms concurrent with termination of the electric rate freeze, and (3) for authorization to change electric rates by adding, and revising or terminating existing, rate and revenue mechanisms and rate designs, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco, (also August 24-27, August 30- September 3, 9:00 a.m.) 8/24/99 10:00 a.m. (EH) - The Greenlining Institute and ALJ Vieth C.99-01-039 Latino Issues Forum vs. Pacific Bell Comr and Pacific Information Services, Neeper Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also August 25-26, 10:00 a.m.) 8/31/99 10:00 a.m. (PHC) - Application of Pacific Gas ALJ A.99-01-011 and Electric Company to recover Malcolm costs recorded in the catastrophic Comr event memorandum account (CEMA) Duque effective January 1, 2000 (U 39 M), Commission Courtroom, San Francisco, (also (EH) September 8-10, September 13-15, 10:00 a.m.) 8/31/99 2:00 p.m. (PHC) - Application of Pacific Gas ALJ A.98-11-023 and Electric Company to establish Barnett performance-based ratemaking for Comr electric and gas utility Duque distribution service effective January 1, 2000, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 9/7/99 10:00 a.m. (EH) - Application of Pacific Gas ALJ A.98-08-003 and Electric Company for review and Minkin recovery of the costs and revenues Comr A.98-09-008 in the transition cost balancing Duque account, (EH) - Application of Southern California Edison Company to review and recovery transition cost A.98-09-009 balancing account entries from January 1998 through June 30, 1998 and various generation-related memorandum account entries, (EH) - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company in the annual transition cost proceeding regarding the transition cost balancing account, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco, (also September 8-10, 9:00 a.m.) 9/8/99 10:00 a.m. (EH) - Application of Pacific Gas ALJ A.98-11-023 and Electric Company to establish Barnett performance-based ratemaking for Comr electric and gas utility Duque distribution service effective January 1, 2000, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also September 9; September 13-16; September 20-23; September 27-30; October 4-7, 10:00 a.m.) 9/20/99 9:00 a.m. (EH) - In the matter of the ALJ A.99-03-063 application of Southern California Stalder Edison Company (U 388-E) for a Comr finding of reasonableness for the Neeper ratepayer expenditures for the ENVEST pilot program, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also September 21-24) 9/22/99 9:00 a.m. (EH)- Investigation on the ALJ I.99-04-020 Commission's own motion into the Bennett operations, practices, and conduct Comr of Vista Group International, Inc. Bilas (U-5650-C), doing business as Vista Communications (Vista), Thomas Coughlin, Chief Executive Officer of Vista, and Philip Bethune, President of Vista, to determine whether they have violated the laws, rules, and regulations governing the manner in which California consumers are switched from one long distance carrier to another, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also September 23-24; September 27- 29) 10/4/99 10:00 a.m. (EH) - Order instituting rulemaking ALJ R.96-11-004 for electric distribution facility Malcolm standard setting, Comr Commission Courtroom, San Francisco Neeper (also October 5-8) 10/4/99 10:00 a.m. (EH) - In the matter of the ALJ A.99-03-025 application of Roseville Telephone O'Donnell Company (U-1015-C) to review its new Comr regulatory framework, Neeper Commission Courtroom, San Francisco, (also October 5-8, 9:30 a.m.) 10/7/99 9:30 a.m. (PHC) - Order instituting ALJ I.99-04-022 investigation into the operations Econome and practices of the Southern Comr California Gas Company, concerning Duque the accuracy of information supplied to the Commission in connection with its Montebello Gas Storage Facility, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also (EH) October 12 through 22; October 12 & 18 at 10:00 a.m.; October 13- 15, October 19-22 at 9:00 a.m. 10/12 & 10:00 a.m. (EH) - In the matter of application 15/99 A.99-03-027 of Citizens Telecommunications ALJ Company of California, Inc. (U-1024- O'Donnell C) to review its new regulatory Comr framework, Neeper Planning and Development Services Dept., 1231 "I" Street, 1st floor, Sacramento (also October 13 & 14, 10:00 a.m., Dept. of Education Bldg., 721 Capitol Mall, Room 166-B, Sacramento 10/12/99 10:00 a.m. (PHC) - Application of Southern ALJ Bytof A.99-03-049 California Gas Company (U 904 G) Comr under the catastrophic event Duque memorandum account (CEMA) for recovery of costs related to the El Nino storms, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (to be followed by (EH); also (EH) October 13-15, 9:00 a.m.) 10/18/99 10:00 a.m. (EH) - Pacific Gas and Electric ALJ Hale A.99-03-039 Company to consolidate the review of Comr PG&E's expenditures in 1997 and 1998 Duque to enhance transmission and distribution system safety and reliability pursuant to Section 368(e) of the California Public Utilities Code, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also October 19-21, 9:00 a.m., also (CA), 3:00 p.m.) 11/1/99 10:00 a.m. (EH) - Joint application of ALJ Vieth A.99-02-004 California Water Service Company (U- Comr 60-W), Dominguez Water Company (U- Duque 330_W), Kern River Valley Water Company (U-295-W), and Antelope Valley Water Company (U-281-U) for approval of a plan of merger of California Water Service Company, Dominguez Water Company, Kern River Valley Water Company, and Antelope Valley Water Company, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco, (also November 2-5) 11/16/99 10:00 a.m. (EH) - In the matter of the ALJ A.98-08-001 application of Airporter, Inc., DeUlloa doing business as Santa Rosa Comr Airporter, to amend and modify its Neeper passenger stage certificate #9023, by removing the "reservation only restrictions" for five listed cities in Marin County, and to expand its authorized service to all points in the cities of Novato, Marinwood, Terra Linda, San Rafael, Corte Madera, and Mill Valley for both routes 1 (SFO) and 2 (OAK), with retention of the current "Half-Mile proximity restriction" within these cities, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 11/16/99 10:00 a.m. (EH) - Application of Pacific Gas ALJ Hale A.99-03-013 and Electric Company submitting Comr electric revenue cycle services cost Neeper and rate proposals in compliance A.99-03-019 with Decision 98-09-070, (EH) - Application for Commission consideration of post-transition proposals for long-run marginal cost A.99-03-024 pricing and geographic de-averaging of revenue cycle services, (EH) - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) relating to long-run marginal costs for unbundled metering and billing services, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco, (also November 17-19, November 22- 24, also (CA) November 24) 12/1/99 10:00 a.m. (EH) - Application of Pacific Gas ALJ A.99-03-014 and Electric Company to revise its Malcolm electric marginal costs, revenue Comr allocation, and rates at the end of Bilas the rate freeze, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also December 2-3; December 6-10; December 13-14) NOTICE OF DENIAL OF REQUEST FOR EX PARTE MEETING On September 20, 1996, the Commission adopted Resolution ALJ 169 regarding the "Filing of Notice of Denial of Request for Ex Parte Meeting." The resolution implements an interim procedure whereby a party whose written request for an ex parte meeting with a Commissioner has been denied will be allowed to file a notice of such denial. Copies of Resolution ALJ 169 are available from the Commission's Central Files Office at 505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 2002, San Francisco; telephone (415) 703-2045. Copies of tendered notices are available in the Central Files Office for review and/or reproduction under existing procedures. They are also available from the filing party who is under the obligation to provide copies of the notice without delay. NONE FILED NOTICE OF ALL-PARTY MEETINGS (PU Code 1701.3(c)) NONE NOTICE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS Copies of tendered notices are available in the Central Files Office for review and/or reproduction under existing procedures. They are also available from the filing party who is under the obligation to provide copies of the notice without delay. 6/25/99 A98-11-024 Pacific Bell, for arbitration of an interconnection agreement with Pac- West Telecomm, Inc., pursuant to section 256(b) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Summary: On June 23, 1999, Dan Jacobsen, Executive Director Regulatory of Pacific Bell (PacBell), met with Lester Wong, advisor to Cmmr Bilas in San Francisco. Also present was Dorothy Duda, advisor to Cmmr. Bilas. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. Jacobsen made the following points: PacBell charges consumers below-cost rates for monthly service with no per minute charges for Internet calls; PacBell provides free switching and transport to Pac- West Telecomm Inc. allowing them to serve broad geographic areas with minimal facilities and minimal costs; PacBell is paying reciprocal compensation on traffic that is truly local, i.e. terminates within the 12 mile local calling area; and that the alternate order is responsive to the letter from Senator Bowen calling for delay and a broader rulemaking. Filer: Pacific Bell Contact: Lila Tam Phone: (415) 542-3820 6/28/99 A98-11-024 Pacific Bell, for arbitration of an interconnection agreement with Pac- West Telecomm, Inc., pursuant to section 256(b) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Summary: LATE FILED: On June 22, 1999, Jim Callaway, President of Pacific Telesis met with Cmmr. Hyatt in San Francisco. Also present were: Bill Blase, Vice President Regulatory of Pacific Bell (PacBell); Jim Young, General Attorney and Assistant General Counsel, Pacific Telesis; and Dan Jacobsen, Executive Director Regulatory of PacBell. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. Representatives of PacBell made the following points: PacBell charges consumers below-cost rates for monthly service with no per minute charges for Internet calls; PacBell provides free switching and transport to Pac-West Telecomm Inc. allowing them to serve broad geographic areas with minimal facilities and minimal costs; the alternate order should be approved because it allows for a broad proceeding involving all parties; and that the Federal Communications Commission has ruled that Internet traffic is interstate and that states are not required to mandate reciprocal compensation for this traffic. Filer: Pacific Bell Contact: Lila Tam Phone: (415) 542-3820 7/2/99 R93-04-003 Commission Order Instituting Rulemaking on Commission's own motion to govern open access to bottleneck services and establish a framework for network architecture development of dominant carrier networks and I93-04-002 Commission Order Instituting Investigation on the Commission's own motion into open access and network architecture development of dominant carrier networks. Summary: On June 30, 1999, Peter Casciato, attorney for NorthPoint Communications, Inc. (NorthPoint), met with Cmmr. Wood in San Francisco. Also present were: Norman Low, interim advisor to Cmmr. Wood; and Christine Mailloux, Assistant Counsel-Regulatory, and Michael Olsen, Deputy General Counsel, for NorthPoint. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. Mailloux and Olsen provided an overview of the concerns of NorthPoint. Mailloux expressed NorthPoint's support for the Integrated Services Digital Network loop pricing portion of the draft decision on Pacific Bell pricing in this proceeding. Filer: North Point Communications, Inc. Contact: Allen Lee Phone: (415) 291-8661 Summary: On July 1, 1999, Cynthia Walker, Regulatory Director for the California Cable Television Association (CCTA), met with Cmmr. Duque in San Francisco. Also present were: Timothy Sullivan, advisor to Cmmr. Duque; Peter Casciato, counsel for CCTA; and Zachary Casciato, Peter Casciato's son. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. Referring to the legal error contained in the proposed decision (PD), Peter Casciato noted that the decision's determination that UNEs are not essential facilities is a violation of due process as the Commission did not provide notice that the issue is to be heard. Walker noted the importance of getting the retail price floors right and that in order to do so, the Commission should have further proceedings, though interim price floors could be adopted. Walker summarized the problems with the PD's price floor calculations, including the lack of sufficient data and the reliance on non-record evidence to produce the price floors. Walker explained how the PD's adoption of contribution imputation fails to acknowledge that the Commission was compelled to use contribution imputation in the Implementation Rate Design proceeding due to deficiencies in the cost studies submitted there. Finally, Walker noted that the PD acknowledges the need to recover volume insensitive costs but fails to adopt an adequate solution. Filer: California Cable Television Association Contact: Patricia Navarro Phone: (510) 428-2225 7/2/99 A98-11-024 Pacific Bell, for arbitration of an interconnection agreement with Pac- West Telecomm, Inc., pursuant to section 256(b) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Summary: THIS IS AN AUGMENTED NOTICE OF AN EX PARTE COMMUNICATION WHICH WAS FILED ON 6/25/99 AND APPEARED IN THE CALENDAR OF 6/30/99: On June 22, 1999, Jim Callaway, President of Pacific Telesis met with Cmmr. Bilas in San Francisco. Also present were Bill Blase, Vice President, Pacific Bell (PacBell), and Mitch Wilk, President and CEO of Wilk & Associates. Representatives of PacBell explained that alternate decision 5A is consistent with the approach that members of the legislature requested, and that the alternate would allow the Commission to obtain input from all interested parties before establishing a policy for prospective treatment of Internet traffic. Filer: Pacific Bell Contact: Lila Tam Phone: (415) 542-3820