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 Thursday, September 2, 1999 ? Regular Commission Meetings ? Notices ? Subscription Information (Daily Calendar and Agenda) ? Commissioner Office Hours ? Public Meetings and Workshops ? Notice of Draft Resolutions (PU Code  311(g)) ? New Filings ? Petitions for Modification and Applications for Rehearing ? Draft Decisions/Proposed Decisions/Alternates/Presiding Officer's Decisions/ Arbitrator's Reports ? Advice Letter Filings ? Miscellaneous Transportation Items ? Miscellaneous Telecommunication Matters ? Adjournments/Resettings/Submissions ? Removals from Calendar ? New Settings ? Law and Motion Hearings ? Final Oral Argument ? Hearings ? Notice of Denial of Request for Ex Parte Meeting ? Notice of All-Party Meetings (PU Code 1701.3(c)) ? Notice of Ex Parte Communications REGULAR COMMISSION BUSINESS MEETINGS September 2, 1999 10 am San Francisco September 16, 1999 10 am San Francisco October 7, 1999 10 am Los Angeles 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. September 13, 1999 1:30 pm San Francisco October 4, 1999 1:30 pm San Francisco October 18, 1999 1:30 pm San Francisco NOTICES Delivery of Formal Pleadings for Filing Unless otherwise directed, all courier-delivered documents submitted for filing as part of the formal record in a proceeding should be hand-carried directly to the Commission's Docket Office, Room 2001, 505 Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco; Suite 500, 320 West 4th Street in Los Angeles; or Room 4006, 1350 Front Street in San Diego. All documents sent through the mail for formal filing should be addressed ONLY to the Commission's Docket Office, Room 2001, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102. Charge for Commission Documents To purchase Commission documents, there is a charge of 20 cents a printed page (postage prepaid) with a minimum purchase of $2.00. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Subscription Notice for Draft Agenda Items In compliance with Public Utilities Code Section 311.5, parties who wish to subscribe to receive draft agenda items may do so by writing to the Public Utilities Commission; Attention: Poly Arca, Room 1003, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102, or by calling (415) 703-1798. The cost for a one-year subscription to the entire public agenda package (which excludes Executive Session materials) is $1,000. You may also order a partial agenda package (energy agenda items only or telecommunication agenda items only) at the cost of $500 per year. The package you receive via mail will include only those agenda items available at the time of the agenda distribution date, which is usually 10 to 12 days prior to the Commission meeting. If agenda items (including revisions) are not ready on the distribution date, they will be made available at no charge in the lobby outside the Commission Auditorium at 9:00 a.m. on the morning of the Commission meeting, but not earlier. In addition, the Commission will make draft agenda items available for viewing and photocopying (at 20 cents per page) at the Commission's Central Files Office (Room 2002), 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, and in the Los Angeles, San Diego, and the following field offices: El Centro, Eureka, Sacramento and San Bernardino. Since the agenda package will be mailed to these locations, it will be available at these locations a day or two after the distribution date. These locations will not receive agenda items that are not ready on the distribution date. If an agenda item is held over to a subsequent Commission meeting, that agenda item and any revisions to that agenda item that were available on the morning of the initial Commission meeting (as well as any further available revisions) will be mailed in the Escutia package for the subsequent Commission meeting; the item and its revisions will also be available for viewing and photocopying in the Commission's Central Files Office and field offices as set forth above. Intervenors who have a financial hardship determination pending or granted shall be eligible to receive draft agenda item packets at no charge. The cost to receive the agenda only, without copies of draft agenda items, remains at $75 per year. Subscription Notice for Daily Calendar and/or Agenda Parties who wish to subscribe to the Daily Calendar and/or the Agenda may do so by writing to the Public Utilities Commission; Attention: Poly Arca, Room 1003, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102, or by calling (415) 703-1798. The subscription cost for the Daily Calendar is $225 per year. The Biweekly Daily Calendar is $50 per year. The Agenda is $75 per year. Checks are to be made payable to the Public Utilities Commission. COMMISSIONER OFFICE HOURS (For further information or to make an appointment, please contact Sandra Graham at (213) 576-7055. Date/Time Commissioner Location 9/3/99, 9 am - 12 pm Josiah L. Neeper 320 West Fourth Street, Suite. 500 Los Angeles 10/8/99, 9 am - 12 pm Josiah L. Neeper 1350 Front Street, Room 4000 San Diego TOWN HALL MEETINGS 10/6/99, 7 pm - 9 pm Torrance Cultural Arts Center, Meeting Hall 3330 Civic Center Drive Torrance 10/6/99,7 pm - 9 pm Inglewood Public Library 101 West Manchester Inglewood 10/7/99, 10 am - 11 am State Office Building, Auditorium 320 West Fourth Street Los Angeles PUBLIC MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS Public Meeting September 3, 1999 9:30 am - 12 noon California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 3204 San Francisco (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street) The Administrative Committee for CHCF-A, CHCF-B and the CTF will conduct its next monthly meeting on September 3, 1999. The agenda for this meeting is (1) Introductions; (2) Public Comments; (3) Review/adopt trust accounts with Bank of America and Union Bank; and (4) Review/clarification of the investment policy statement. For more information please contact Robert Weissman at 415-703-1989. Workshop Notice/Public Meeting September 7, 1999 - Finance Subcommittee 9 am - 10 am Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program - Finance Subcommittee DDTP Conference Room 505 14th Street, #400 Oakland September 7, 1999 - DDTPAC 10 am - 4 pm Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program - Administrative Committee DDTP Conference Room 505 14th Street, #400 Oakland The Finance Subcommittee will hold a meeting to address the following: (a) Public Input, (b) Review Financial Audit Proposals and Make Recommendation to DDTPAC, (c) Review of Miscellaneous Financial Matters, and (d) Next Meeting. The Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program Advisory Committee (DDTPAC) will hold a meeting to address the following: (a) Review of Minutes, (b) Agenda Approval, (c) Public Input, (d) Executive Director's Report, (e) Consumer Affairs Specialist's Report, (f) Report from CRSAC, (g) Review of 1999 Program Budget vs. Expenses, (h) Review and Reimbursement of Monthly Expenses, (i), Balance in the D.E.A.F. Trust - Bank Statement Reconciliation, (j) Presentation of D.E.A.F. Trust Quarterly Report, (k) Report and Recommendations from the Finance Subcommittee, (l) Recommendations from EPAC Regarding Hard-of- Hearing Community Representative, (m) Review of Previous Action Regarding the CRS Contract and Renewal Options, (n) Review of Staff Request to Add New Staff Positions, (o) Recommendations Voted on at CRSAC's August Meeting. For more information about the meeting, or if you plan to attend the meeting and need sign language interpretation or real-time captioning, contact Laine Proctor at (510) 302-1100 voice or (510) 302-1101 tty. ENVIRONMENTAL REMINDER: Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings, because people with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity must reduce their exposure in order to attend. Public Meeting September 8, 1999 9:30 am - 3:30 pm California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 3212 San Francisco (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street) 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 August 1999, Review ULTSMB Correspondences, Review/Discuss 1999 Annual Report, Review and Approve ULTSMB 2000 Budget, Update on Low Income Governing Board Activities, PUC Report and Action Items, Review Previous Studies and Data, Announcements, Set Agenda Items for Future Discussion, and Hear Public Comments. Executive/Closed Session: Review/Approve Executive/Closed Session Minutes From August 19, 1999 Meeting, Review and Approve Market Research RFP. 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 - California Board for Energy Efficiency - Time Change (Revised 8/31/99) September 8, 1999 CBEE Meeting 11 am - 5 pm California Energy Commission 1516 Ninth Street Sacramento CBEE Nonresidential Committee Meeting 9 am - 11 am 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 CBEE Non-Residential Committee meeting from 9 am to 11 am will cover the following discussion items: market objectives for the SPC elements and strategies; design criteria for the programs (pricing, lighting measures, measurement and verification requirements, and customer eligibility and project size); role of the SPC in the six non-residential programs; funding levels, floors, and caps; and follow-up on programs for small non-residential customers. The California Board for Energy Efficiency (CBEE) will meet to discuss the following topics: Program Planning for Program Year (PY) 2000/2001, Including Utility Program Descriptions, Funding and Budgets, Market Objectives, Performance Indicators, Performance Award Milestones, Program Changes, MA&E Plans, and Process and Procedural Schedule; Review of and Priorities for PY 1999 Programs; Follow-up on Prior Briefings on Program Priorities and Commission Objectives; Energy Division Workshop on Board Structure and Operating Procedures; Market Assessment and Evaluation (MA&E) Activities and Status Report; Annual Earnings Assessment Proceeding (AEAP); CBEE Work Plan and Schedule for 1999; Organizational Planning and Staffing, Including Support Resources for the CBEE and Energy Division Communications; Investigative Report of CBEE Contracting Procedures; Board Operations and Membership; CBEE Budget Compliance Filing; 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 http:// www.cbee.org. Closed Session: At a convenient time during, or at the conclusion of the meeting, the CBEE may have a closed session to discuss items of threatened litigation. The CBEE is authorized to discuss these matters in a closed session pursuant to Government Code, Section 1126(e)(2)(b). Public Meeting - Low Income Governing Board September 8, 1999 10 am - 4 pm September 9, 1999 9 am - 4 pm Pacific Gas and Electric's Pacific Energy Center 851 Howard Street (1 block west of the Moscone Center) San Francisco The Board will meet to discuss the following topics: Committee and CPUC Updates. Review recent Commission rulings. Review utility testimony and RFP submissions if available. Discuss and determine draft schedule for preparation of LIGB PY2001 program and policy recommendations. Request utility joint proposal for uniform statewide implementation of CARE and LIEE programs for PY2001 program development. Discuss new nominees for Board. Review and discuss Board expenditures. Discuss and decide on pilot recommendations to CPUC. Discuss pending Commission decisions or orders and potential comments on Draft Resolution concerning the needs assessment pursuant to E- 3601. Review critical path. Review recent legislation. Discuss specific issues to address at the October Fresno meeting that would be relevant to the community. Review 12/22/98 LIGB RFP filing to determine which items are still relevant. This location is wheelchair accessible. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, please contact Edna O'Leary at (415) 703-2626. Closed Session: At a convenient time during, or at the conclusion of the meeting, the LIGB may have a closed session to discuss items of litigation. The LIGB is authorized to discuss these matters in a closed session pursuant to Government Code, Section 1126(e)(2)(b). Workshop Notice/Public Meeting September 9, 1999 - EPAC 10 am - 4 pm Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program - Equipment Program Advisory Committee DDTP Conference Room 505 14th Street, #400 Oakland September 8, 1999 - day 1 9 am - 5 pm and September 10, 1999 - day 3 9 am - 5 pm Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program - Budget Task Force - 3 day meeting DDTP Conference Room 505 14th Street, #400 Oakland September 9, 1999 - day 2 9 am - 5 pm Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program - Budget Task Force Oakland Marriott Hotel 1001 Broadway @ 10th Street Oakland The Equipment Program Advisory Committee (EPAC) will hold a meeting to address the following: (a) Agenda Modification and Approval, (b) Review of Minutes, (c) Review of Action List Items, (d) Report from the Chair, (e) DDTP Staff Report, (f) Outreach Specialist Coordinator's Report, (g) Equipment Manager's Report, (h) Public Input, (i) Consumer Affairs Specialist's Report, (j) Publicizing Network Features, (k) CPUC Representation on EPAC, (l) Expanding Consumer Groups Represented on EPAC, (m) Discussion of Equipment Loans to Non-Profit Rehabilitative Agencies, (n) Customer Feedback Through Telcos, (o) Responding to Consumers with Specialized Equipment Needs, (p) Policies and Procedures for Distributing Fax Machines, (q) Defining Scope of Equipment Loan Program, (r) Review of Consumer Contact Logs, (s) Requests for Invention - New Technology - Member Reports, and (t) Items for Next Month's Agenda. The Budget Task Force will hold a three-day meeting to address the following: (a) DDTP SB 597 and SB 60 Budget, (b) Trust Administration, (c) DDTP Office Budget, (d) Outreach Media and Materials, (e) Outreach Specialists, (f) Centralization Database, (g) Call Centers, (h) Field Operations, (i) Pacific Bell (SB 597 and SB 60), (j) CTA and Independent Telcos Budgets (SB 597 and SB 60), (k) GTE (SB 597 and SB 60), (l) MCI (SB 244), (m) Sprint (SB 244), (n) DDTPAC committee budget, (o) CRSAC committee budget, (p) EPAC committee budget, and (q) Review. For more information about the meeting, or if you plan to attend the meeting and need sign language interpretation or real-time captioning, contact Laine Proctor at (510) 302-1100 voice or (510) 302-1101 tty. ENVIRONMENTAL REMINDER: Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings, because people with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity must reduce their exposure in order to attend. Workshop Notice September 13, 1999 9 am - 4 pm Sempra Energy 101 Ash Street, Ground Floor San Diego The Administrative Committee of the Electric Education Trust (EET) meets to discuss and approve a request for proposals for the CBO Outreach program, discuss research and non- CBO educational efforts, and consider the progress of the CBO grant program, taking any necessary actions thereon. Other possible actions include approval of a selection panel to review CBO proposals, revision of a proposed budget, and election of officers. The contact person is William Schulte at (415) 703-2349. Public Meeting September 15, 1999 9 am - 2 pm Pacific Bell 2600 Camion Ramon San Ramon The California Number Pooling Task Force will be holding a public meeting. The Number Pooling Task Force was established by the California Public Utilities Commission to examine the efficient use of numbering resources, including the feasibility of developing improved tools for conserving central office codes. Please call Leticia Ramirez @ (925) 823-7442 for information and meeting details. Public Meeting September 16, 1999 1:30 pm - 4 pm California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 3204 San Francisco (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street) 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 ULTS Administrative Committee 2000 Budget, Review/Approve ULTS Administrative Committee 1999 Annual Report, Review/Approve ULTS Trust Financial Audit, 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. Public Meeting September 28, 1999 9:30 am - 12 pm California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 3204 San Francisco (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street) The Administrative Committee for CHCF-A, CHCF-B and the CTF will conduct its next monthly meeting on September 28, 1999. The agenda for this meeting is (1) Introductions; (2) Public Comments; (3) Review and Approval of 8/17/99 Public Meeting Minutes; (4) Status Report on CHCF-B and CTF Trust Account Contracts; (5) Adoption and Implementation of Trust Accounts with Bank of America and Union Bank; (6) Status Report on Remittance for CHCF-B and CTF; (7) Status Report on Interest on Claims for CTF; (8) Review and Approval on the Development of CHCF-A, CHCF-B and CTF Program Budgets for Year 2000; (9) Review and Approval of CHCF-A, CHCF-B and CTF expenses; (10) Status Report of the Development of CTF Claims Process; (11) Review and Approval of CHCF-B Claims; and (12) Schedule for the Next Public Meeting. The meeting is open to the public. For more information please contact Robert Weissman at 415-703-1989. Stakeholder Roundtable on CPUC Innovations October 12, 1999 1 pm California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue Auditorium San Francisco (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street) The Stakeholder Roundtable is a key element of our ongoing effort to assure that the way the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) conducts business is fully aligned with evolving publicly-valued needs and expectations. Federal and state utility deregulation, technological change, as well as other current issues with widespread impact including area code proliferation, local and long distance telephone competition, competition in electricity services, and the need for consumer education and protection in competitive industries. All of these make it imperative for the CPUC to continue to strive to address stakeholder and public needs in innovative and efficient ways. The goal of the Stakeholder Roundtable is to hear your suggestions for specific, feasible, needed innovations at the CPUC with respect to, for instance, changes in processes, rules, ways of conducting business, and ways we interact and communicate with the public and others. We also seek ideas from our employees on how we can make the Commission a more fulfilling place to work. Recently, the Commission issued its Draft 1999 - 2000 CPUC Business Plan for stakeholder review and comment (available at www.cpuc.ca.gov). Within it are ongoing process reform efforts, planned innovations in expanded electronic access to the CPUC, and additional planned streamlined procedures to benefit stakeholders and the public directly. The Draft Business Plan incorporates a set of eight good government initiatives I proposed this spring and the Directors' responses to an innovation survey conducted by the Governor's Office of Innovation in Government. These documents are available on the Commission website in association with this notice. The Stakeholder Roundtable is intended to go a step further by enabling us to hear firsthand from electric, telephone, and gas utilities and providers, rail, water, transportation, and other regulated entities. We also seek input from the public, consumer groups, industry labor representatives, legislators, the Administration, other government agencies, employee advocacy groups and employee union representatives about innovations or improvements you think we should make to better serve public and stakeholder interests, and how we should begin to implement them expeditiously. Contact Garret Shean at 415-703-1114; 916-327-1416, or GShean@cpuc.ca.gov by September 13th if you wish to be a Stakeholder Roundtable participant. Submission Instructions for Stakeholder Roundtable: As a starting point, the Roundtable will consider: Where are we now? Where should we be? How do we get there? In asking, "Where should we be?" the Commissioners seek constructive ideas on making the agency effective, efficient, and future-oriented. Areas for discussion might include, for example: New or evolving regulatory models for the Commission's regulatory, oversight, education, consumer protection, and enforcement roles; Communication, both to and from the Commission, and access to Commission information, focusing on ease of use, availability of information or employees, and the timeliness and value of available information; Electronic interfacing between the Commission and stakeholders, and e-business processes including the transferring information to and sharing of databases; The development of expert systems or automated processes for repetitive business processes; and Feedback mechanisms to continuously inform the Commission of a need to re-align its processes to address changing circumstances or enhanced technology. Responses: The Commission requests that stakeholder responses be submitted electronically at Gshean@cpuc.ca.gov. Internal PUC submissions are to GPS on Outlook. Hardcopy submissions may be mailed to Mr. Shean, Room 5119, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California 94102 The Commission requests that all potential participants provide on or before September 20, 1999, a one-page summary of their innovation suggestions so that they can be compiled into general topic areas for panel selection and circulated electronically to participants prior to the Roundtable to facilitate a valuable dialogue. An agenda, including a designation of topic panels, for the Roundtable will be returned to all respondents on October 5, 1999. Non-panel participants may address the Roundtable during a general comment period. Following the initial Roundtable, staff teams will review the replies, conduct any needed public workshops to discuss comments on stakeholder suggestions, and prepare an implementation plan for Commission consideration. NOTICE OF DRAFT RESOLUTIONS (Pursuant to PU Code  311(g)) Draft Resolution Approving Disclosure of Clarification to Staff Investigative Report and Supporting Records Concerning Explosion Occurring on February 17, 1998 at 2101 San Pablo Avenue, Pinole, California, Available For Public Review And Comment. A draft resolution (L-286) of the Legal Division approving the disclosure of information concerning the explosion occurring on February 17, 1998 at 2101 San Pablo Avenue, Pinole, California, will be on the September 2, 1999, Commission meeting agenda. The Commission may vote on this resolution at that time, or it may postpone a vote until later. When the Commission votes on L-286, it may adopt all or part of it as written, amend or modify it, or set it aside and prepare a different resolution. The draft resolution was circulated on August 3, 1999 to the attorneys of record for the parties in State Farm v. EBMUD, Contra Costa County Case No. 9805176, and to Pacific Gas & Electric Company, the utility whose facilities were involved in the explosion. Interested parties may obtain a copy of L-286 for review and submission of written comments. A copy of the draft resolution may be obtained from, and any subsequent written comments should be submitted to: Lynne McGhee Legal Division California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 5003 San Francisco, CA 94102 Telephone: (415) 703-2913 An original and 2 copies of comments must be received by the Legal Division no later than Thursday, August 26, 1999. Comments shall focus on factual, legal or technical error in the proposed resolution. Late filed comments will ordinarily be rejected. However, in extraordinary circumstances, a request for leave to submit comments late, CORRECTION The August 3, 1999, Daily Calendar indicated that a draft resolution (L-285) of the Legal Division approving disclosure of confidential records concerning direct access customers to the California State Board of Equalization pursuant to a confidentiality agreement will be on the September 2, 1999, Commission meeting agenda. The Daily Calendar invited comments on the draft resolution and also noted that this draft resolution has been circulated to the Electric Restructuring Service List, R.94-04-031/I.94-04-032, the Registered Electric Service Providers Service List, and the Inactive Electric Service Providers Service List. Due to changed circumstances, draft resolution L-285 will not be placed on the agenda for consideration at the Commission's September 2, 1999 meeting. Since the matter will require consideration by the Commission at a future business meeting, the Daily Calendar will provide notice and information about filing comments at a future time. If you have questions, you may contact Fred Harris at (415) 703-1557. NEW FILINGS NONE PETITIONS FOR MODIFICATION AND APPLICATIONS FOR REHEARING NONE DRAFT DECISIONS * PROPOSED DECISIONS * ALTERNATES * PRESIDING OFFICER'S DECISION * ARBITRATOR'S REPORTS 9/1/99 A98-12-028 In the matter of the application of Elk Grove Water Works (U 45-W) for an order authorizing it to increase rates for water service for its total service area, and approving its planned water filtration plant installation; Proposed Decision of ALJ Walker 9/1/99 A99-01-016 Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Authority to Establish Post-Transition Period Electric Ratemaking Mechanisms (U 39-E); and A99-01-019 Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company for Authority to Implement Post Rate Freeze Ratemaking Mechanics (U 902-E); and A99-01-034 Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) to: (1) Propose a Method to Determine and Implement the end of the Rate Freeze; and (2) Propose Ratemaking Mechanisms which would be in place after the end of the Rate Freeze Period; Proposed Decision of ALJ Malcolm 9/1/99 A.98-07-046 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; Proposed Decision of ALJ Weiss ADVICE LETTER FILINGS NONE MISCELLANEOUS TRANSPORTATION ITEMS September 2, 1999 Filings with Rail Safety and Carriers Division MISCELLANEOUS TELECOMMUNICATION MATTERS September 2, 1999 TABLE OF SUBMISSION DATES FOR THE PRECEDING TWO WEEKS 8/16/99 A.98-12-005 Mattson - In 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. ADJOURNMENTS * RESETTINGS * SUBMISSIONS A.99-01-016 A.99-01-019 A.99-01-034 A.99-02-029 Minkin - Pacific Gas and Electric Company for authority to establish post-transition period electric ratemaking mechanisms, Minkin - San Diego Gas & Electric Company for authority to implement post rate freeze ratemaking mechanisms, Minkin - Southern California Edison Company (U-338-E) to: (1) propose a method to determine and implement the end of rate freeze; and (2) propose ratemaking which should be in place after the end of the rate freeze periods, Minkin - 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, Evidentiary Hearing held and continued to September 2 C.99-01-039 Vieth - The Greenlining Institute and Latino Issues Forum vs. Pacific Bell and Pacific Information Services, Evidentiary Hearing held and continued to September 2 A.99-02-012 DeUlloa - Application of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District for authority to institute revenue passenger service utilizing the advanced automatic train control system for safety-critical motion control, Prehearing Conference held and concluded A.99-04-003 McVicar - In the matter of the application of the California-American Water Company (U 210-W) for an order authorizing it to increase 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, Evidentiary Hearing held and no report given I.99-07-003 Biren - Investigation on the Commission's Own Motion to Consider the Costs and Benefits of Various Promising Revisions to the Regulatory and Market Structure Governing California's Natural Gas Industry and to Report to the California Legislature on the Commission's Findings, Prehearing Conference held and no report given REMOVALS FROM CALENDAR NONE NEW SETTINGS 9/22/99 ALJ Walker Comr Hyatt 10:00 a.m. A.99-06-004 (PHC) - In the matter of the application of Pacific Bell (U 1001 C) for authority pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 851 to lease space and transfer assets to SBC Services, Inc., Commissison Courtroom, San Francisco 12/7/99 ALJ Walker Comr Neeper 9:00 a.m. C.99-05-014 (EH) - Rock Bottom Cellular, Inc. and Cellular for Less, Inc. vs. AT&T Wireless Services Commission Courtroom, Los Angeles State Office Building, 320 West 4th Street, Los Angeles (also December 8) LAW AND MOTION Law and Motion Hearings are held before Administrative Law Judge A. Kirk McKenzie 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. 8/17/99 C.99-01-039 NONE SCHEDULED 8/24/99 9:30 a.m. NONE SCHEDULED 8/31/99 9:30 a.m. NONE SCHEDULED FINAL ORAL ARGUMENTS 9/13/99 ALJ Barnett Comr Duque 10:00 a.m. A.98-07-005 A.98-10-012 A.98-10-031 (FOA) - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company and Southern California Gas Company for approval of a gas transmission service tariff, (FOA) - Southern California Gas Company for authority to revise its rates effective August 1, 1999, in its biennial cost allocation proceeding, (FOA) - In the matter of the application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company for authority to revise its gas rates effective August 1, 1999, in its biennial cost allocation proceeding (ROSARITO ISSUES ONLY), Commission Auditorium, San Francisco 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 Hearing (FPH) = Full Panel Hearing (IAM) = Initial Arbitration Meeting (AH) = Arbitration Hearing (M) = Mediation (CA) = Closing Argument 9/2/99 ALJ Minkin Comr Duque 9:00 a.m. A.99-01-016 A.99-01-019 A.99-01-034 A.99-02-029 (EH) - Pacific Gas and Electric Company for authority to establish post-transition period electric ratemaking mechanisms, (EH)- San Diego Gas & Electric Company for authority to implement post rate freeze ratemaking mechanisms, (EH) - Southern California Edison Company (U-338-E) to: (1) propose a method to determine and implement 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 September 3, September 16-17, September 20; also (CA) September 20, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) 9/2/99 ALJ Vieth Comr Neeper 9:00 a.m. C.99-01-039 (EH) - The Greenlining Institute and Latino Issues Forum vs. Pacific Bell and Pacific Information Services, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 9/3/99 ALJ DeUlloa Comr Bilas 11:00 a.m. I.99-04-023 (PHC) - Investigation into Accutel Communications, Inc., d.b.a. Florida Accutel Communications, Inc., Telephone Conference, Commission Room 5012, San Francisco 9/7/99 ALJ Stalder Comr Neeper 10:00 a.m. A.99-05-002 (EH) - In the matter of the application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company for authority to increase its gas and electric revenuerequirements to reflect its accomplishments for demand-side management program years 1994 and 1197, energy efficiency program year 1998, low income program year 1998, and to address policy and procedural issues for future program years 1999 through 2001 in the 1999 annual earning assessment proceeding ("EAAP), Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also November 8-12, November 15-19) 9/7/99 ALJ McVicar Comr Duque 3:00 p.m. C.99-07-031 (PHC) - Sacramento Tanglewood Homeowners Association vs. Citizens Utilities Company of California, Department of Education Building, 721 Capitol Mall, Room 312, Sacramento 9/8/99 ALJ Walwyn Comr Duque Comr Hyatt 10:00 a.m. A.97-03-004 A.99-01-025 (PHC) - In the matter of the application of Pacific Bell, a corporation, for approval of rate reductions to offset the explicit subsidy support ordered in Decision 96-10- 066, (PHC) - The Utility Reform Network, for rehearing of Resolution T-16260 apporoving Pacific Bell's re- estimate of the revenue effect of prices changes ordered in Decision 98-07-033, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 9/8/99 ALJ Barnett Comr Duque 10:00 a.m. A.98-11-023 (EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company to establish performance-based ratemaking for electric and gas utility 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.) 9/8/99 ALJ McVicar Comr Duque 10:00 a.m. A.99-05-020 A.99-05-023 A.99-05-024 (EH) - Kern River Valley Water Company, for Authority to Increase Rates Charged for Water Service to Increase Revenues by Approximately $609,700 (or 31.36%) in the Year 2000, and $2,200 (or 0.11%) in the Year 2002 (EH) - and related matters, (EH) - and related matters, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also September 9-10, September 13-14) 9/9/99 ALJ Ryerson Comr Neeper 10:00 a.m. C.99-02-011 (PHC) - Gene H. Whitmore vs. Pacific Bell, Telephone Conference, Commission Room 5012, San Francisco 9/9/99 ALJ McKenzie Comr Neeper 10:00 am. C.99-04-047 (PHC) - TVMAX Telecommunications dba OpTel, vs. Pacific Bell, et al., Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 9/9/99 ALJ O'Donnell Comr Hyatt 10:00 a.m. A.99-06-052 (PHC) - In the matter of the application of Pacific Bell (U 1001 C) for authority pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 851 to lease space to affiliates, Commission Courtroon, San Francisco 9/10/99 ALJ Ryerson Comr Duque 9:00 a.m. C.99-03-070 (EH) - Terril L. Graham vs. Atascadero Mutual Water Company, Atascadero City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Room 102, Atascadero 9/10/99 ALJ DeUlloa Comr Bilas 9:30 a.m. I.99-04-023 (EH) - Investigation into Accutel Communications, Inc., d.b.a. Florida Accutel Communications, Inc., Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 9/13/99 ALJ Gottstein Comr Bilas 10:00 a.m. A.99-03-014 (WS) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company to revise its electrical marginal costs, revenue allocation and rates at the end of the rate freeze, Commission Training Room, San Francisco 9/13/99 ALJ McVicar Comr Wood 3:00 p.m. A.99-07-048 (PHC) - In the matter of the application of Blue & Gold Fleet, L.P., a limited partnership to increase fate levels for the transportation of passengers in vessel common carrier service between the Alameda Gateway area and the Port of Oakland, on the one hand, and authorized points in San Francisco and Angel Island State Park o the other hand, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 9/14/99 ALJ Walker Comr Duque 10:00 a.m. A.98-09-040 (OA) - In the matter of the application of the Southern California Water Company (U 133 W) for authority pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 454 to restructure the water rates of its Barstow, Calipatria- Niland, Claremont, Desert, Orange County, San Dimas, San Gabriel and Wrightwood districts into region-wide tariffs, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 9/14/99 ALJ Pulsifer Comr Bilas 2:00 p.m. R.95-04-043 I.95-04-044 (OA) - Order instituting rulemaking on the Commission's own motion into competition for local exchange service, (OA) - Order instituting investigation on the Commission's own motion into competition for local exchange service, Commission Auditorium, San Francisco 9/14/99 ALJ Patrick Comr Duque 9:00 a.m. A.99-01-011 (EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company to recover costs recorded in the catastrophic event memorandum account (CEMA) effective January 1, 2000 (U 39 M), Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also September 15-17, 10:00 a.m.) 9/15/99 ALJ Vieth Comr Duque 10:00 a.m. I.98-12-012 (WS) - Order instituting investigation on the Commission's own motion into the rates, charges, and practices of water and sewer utilities providing service to mobilehome parks and multiple unit residential complexes and the circumstances under which those rates and charges can be passed to the end user, Commission Room 3104, San Francisco Contact person: Tatiana Cherkas, (415) 703-1942; tac@cpuc.ca.gov 9/15/99 ALJ Gottstein Comr Bilas 10:00 a.m. A.99-03-014 (PHC) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company to revise its electric marginal costs, revenue allocation, and rates at the end of the rate freeze, Commisson Courtroom, San Francisco 9/20/99 ALJ Bennett Comr Wood 1:00 p.m. I.99-07-001 (PHC) - Investigation for the purpose of establishing a list for the fiscal years 2000-2001-2002 of existing and proposed crossings at grade of city streets, county roads, or state highways in need of separation, or projects effecting the elimination of grade crossings by removal or relocation of streets or railroad tracks, or existing separations in need of alterations or reconstruction in accordance with Section 2452 of the streets and highway codes, Commission Courtroom, Los Angeles State Office Building, 320 West 4th Street, Los Angeles, (also September 21, 1:00 p.m., Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 9/21/99 ALJ Vieth Comr Hyatt 10:00 a.m. C.99-06-053 (PHC) - The Utility Consumers' Action Network (UCAN) vs. Pacific Bell (U-1001-C), Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 9/21/99 ALJ Bennett Comr Wood 3:00 p.m. A.99-07-022 (PHC) - In the matter of the application of California Moving and Storage Association for increases in MAX 4 rates for Item 340 packing containers and for packing and unpacking labor charges for mattress cartons and covers, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 9/22/99 ALJ Walker Comr Hyatt 10:00 a.m. A.99-06-004 (PHC) - In the matter of the application of Pacific Bell (U 1001 C) for authority pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 851 to lease space and transfer assets to SBC Services, Inc., Commissison Courtroom, San Francisco 9/23/99 ALJ Bushey Comr Wood 9:00 a.m. C.99-07-007 (PHC) - Wahrenbrock Capital Management vs. Southwest Gas Corporation for refusal to include complainant in investment program, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 9/23/99 ALJ Bushey Comr Wood 9:00 a.m. C.99-07-009 (PHC) - Wahrenbrock Capital Management vs. Pacific Bell for refusal to include complainant in investment program, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 9/23/99 ALJ Bushey Comr Wood 9:00 a.m. C.99-07-019 (PHC) - Wahrenbrock Capital Management vs. Sierra Pacific Power Company, for refusal to include complainant in the investment program, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 9/27/99 ALJ Ryerson Comr Neeper 10:00 a.m. C.99-02-011 (EH) - Gene H. Whitmore v. Pacific Bell, Commission Courtroom, Los Angeles State Office Building, 320 West 4th Street, Los Angeles 9/30/99 ALJ Pulsifer Comr Bilas 10:00 a.m. R.95-04-043 I.95-04-044 (PHC) - Order instituting rulemaking on the Commission's own motion into competition for local exchange service, (PHC) - Order instituting investigation on the Commission's own motion into competition for local exchange service, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 10/1/99 ALJ DeUlloa Comr Wood 10:00 a.m. I.99-06-035 (PHC) - Investigation on the Commission's own motion into the operations, practices and conduct of ACI Communications, Inc., and Larry Cornwell, in his capacity as receiver for ACI, to determine whether ACI has 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 10/4/99 ALJ Malcolm Comr Neeper 10:00 a.m. R.96-11-004 (EH) - Order instituting rulemaking for electric distribution facility standard setting, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also October 5-8) 10/7/99 ALJ Econome Comr Duque 9:30 a.m. I.99-04-022 (PHC) - Order instituting investigation into the operations and practices of the Southern California Gas Company, concerning 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.; also (CA) November 30, 9:30 a.m.) 10/12 & 15/99 ALJ O'Donnell Comr Neeper 10:00 a.m. A.99-03-027 (EH) - In the matter of application of Citizens Telecommunications Company of California, Inc. (U-1024-C) to review its new regulatory framework, 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 ALJ Bytof Comr Duque 10:00 a.m. A.99-03-049 (PHC) - Application of Southern California Gas Company (U 904 G) under the catastrophic event 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.) 10/12/99 ALJ Stalder Comr Neeper 9:00 a.m. A.99-03-063 (EH) - In the matter of the application of Southern California Edison Company (U 388-E) for a finding of reasonableness for the ratepayer expenditures for the ENVEST pilot program, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also October 13-15) 10/13/99 ALJ Gottstein Comr Neeper 10:00 a.m. R.98-07-037 (PHC) - Order instituting rulemaking on the Commission's proposed policies and programs governing energy efficiency, low income assistance, renewable energy and research development and demonstration, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 10/14/99 ALJ Wright Comr Bilas 10:00 a.m. C.99-05-035 (EH) - Mad River Community Hospital vs. Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District, 601 Startare Drive, Eureka, (also October 15) 10/15/99 ALJ O'Donnell Comr Bilas 9:00 a.m. A.99-04-017 (EH) - In the matter of the annual depreciation application of Citizens Telecommunications Company of California, Inc. (U-1024-C), Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 10/18/99 ALJ Hale Comr Duque 10:00 a.m. A.99-03-039 (EH) - Pacific Gas and Electric Company to consolidate the review of PG&E's expenditures in 1997 and 1998 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.) 10/18/99 ALJ Bennett Comr Bilas 9:00 a.m. I.99-04-020 (EH)- Investigation on the Commission's own motion into the operations, practices, and conduct of Vista Group International, Inc. (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 October 19-22) 10/18/99 ALJ Ryerson Comr Wood 10:00 a.m. I.99-06-038 (EH) - Order instituting investigation on the Commission's own motion into the operatons and practices of Nir Ven David and amit Mines, dba Right On Time Moving, Commission Courtroom, Los Angeles State Office Building 320 West 4th Street, Los Angeles (also October 19, 10:00 a.m.) 10/20/99 ALJ Ryerson Comr Wood 10:00 a.m. I.99-06-039 (EH) - Order instituting investigation on the Commission's own motion into the operations and practices of Mon-Van Moving Services, Inc. and its President, Gary R. Grubb, Commission Courtroom, Los Angeles State Office Building, 320 West 4th Street, Los Angels (also October 21-22, 10:00 a.m.) 11/1/99 ALJ Vieth Comr Duque 10:00 a.m. A.99-02-004 (EH) - Joint application of California Water Service Company (U-60-W), Dominguez Water Company (U-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) 11/1/99 ALJ O'Donnell Comr Neeper 10:00 a.m. A.99-03-025 (EH) - In the matter of the application of Roseville Telephone Company (U-1015-C) to review its new regulatory framework, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also November 2-5, 9:30 a.m.) 11/1/99 ALJ Econome Comr Bilas 9:30 a.m. A.99-04-045 (PHC) - In the matter of the application of Southern California Edison Company pursuant to D98-08-035 for authorization to allow non-disciminatory access to its customer communication center, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco ( also November 2-3, also (CA) November 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) 11/8/99 ALJ McVicar Comr Duque 10:00 a.m. C.97-09-023 (EH) - In the matter of TWEAN, a New York General Partnership, dba Time Warner Cable of Bakersfield vs. Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a California Corporation, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also November 9-10) 11/8/99 ALJ Wright Comr Neeper 10:00 a.m. A.99-04-009 (EH) - Application for expedited and ex parte approval of termination of standard offer No. 2 power purchase agreement between Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U 39 E) and San Joaquin Cogen Limited, L.P., Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also November 9) 11/8/99 ALJ O'Donnell Comr Neeper 10:00 a.m. C.99-04-046 (EH) - Pacific Bell vs. FirstWorld Communications, Inc., FirstWorld SoCal (U 5733 C), FirstWorld Orange Coast (U 5782 C), FirstWorld SGV (U 5783 C), Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also November 9, 10 and 12, 9:00 a.m.) 11/15/99 ALJ Bytof Comr Bilas 10:00 a.m. A.99-04-024 (PHC) - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) for authority to recover capital additions to its fossil generating facilities made between January 11, 1996 and December 31, 1996 and related substantive and procedural relief, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also (EH) will commence immediately, also (EH) November 16-19, 9:00 a.m.) 11/16/99 ALJ DeUlloa Comr Neeper 10:00 a.m. A.98-08-001 (EH) - In the matter of the application of Airporter, Inc., doing business as Santa Rosa Airporter, to amend and modify its 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 ALJ Hale Comr Neeper 10:00 a.m. A.99-03-013 A.99-03-019 A.99-03-024 (EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company submitting electric revenue cycle services cost and rate proposals in compliance with Decision 98-09-070, (EH) - Application for Commission consideration of post-transition proposals for long-run marginal cost 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 ALJ Walwyn Comr Bilas 10:00 a.m. A.99-03-014 (EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company to revise its electric marginal costs, revenue allocation, and rates at the end of the rate freeze, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also December 2-3; December 6-10; December 13- 14) 12/7/99 ALJ Walker Comr Neeper 9:00 a.m. C.99-05-014 (EH) - Rock Bottom Cellular, Inc. and Cellular for Less, Inc. vs. AT&T Wireless Services Commission Courtroom, Los Angeles State Office Building, 320 West 4th Street, Los Angeles (also December 8) 1/10/00 ALJ O'Donnell Comr Hyatt 10:00 a.m. I.99-06-036 (EH) - Investigation into Commonwealth Energy Corporation's operations and practices in connection with providing service as an Electricity Service Provider No. 1092, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also January 11-12, 9:30 a.m.) 2/16/00 ALJ Walwyn Comr Bilas 10:00 a.m. R.97-10-016 I.97-10-017 (PHC) - Order instituting rulemaking on the Commission's own motion into monitoring performance of operations support systems, (PHC) - Order instituting investigation on the Commission's own motion into monitoring performance of operations support systems, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 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. 8/26/99 A98-05-004 Pacific Gas and Electric Company, to establish the eligibility and seek recovery of certain electric industry restructuring implementation costs as provided for in Public Utilities Code Section 376, A98-05-006 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 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 A98-05-015 Southern California Edison Company, to address restructuring implementation costs pursuant to Public Utilities Code section 376, in compliance with Ordering Paragraph 18 of D97-11-074. Summary: On August 25, 1999, Jeanne M. Bennett, attorney for Enron Corp. (Enron), had a telephone conversation with Dorothy Duda, advisor to Cmmr. Bilas. Bennett discussed the revised Proposed Decision (PD) issued by ALJ Minkin on the settlement agreement between Southern California Edison Company (SCE) and certain Interested Parties regarding SCE's recovery of restructuring implementation costs. Bennett also discussed, specifically, the apparent discrepancy between the revised PD's requirement that SCE recover all non-Section 376 eligible restructuring implementation costs prior to the end of its rate freeze and the Commission's recent approval of a four-year amortization period for San Diego Gas & Electric Company's post-rate freeze recovery. In addition, the implications for an early end to SCE's rate freeze if the subject language in the revised PD is adopted was discussed. Filer: Enron Corp. Contact: Betsie Diamond Phone: (415) 392-7900 8/27/99 A98-04-016 Pacific Gas and Electric Company, for authorization to sell the El Dorado Hydroelectric Project to El Dorado Irrigation District. Summary: On August 24, 1999, Sabrina Miller, Senior Regulatory representative for Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), met with David Gamson, advisor to Cmmr. Neeper, in San Francisco. On the same day, Miller also met with Jullie Halligan, advisor to Cmmr. Bilas, and Kim Malcolm, advisor to Cmmr. Hyatt. Also present at both meetings were: Kim Malcolm, advisor to Cmmr. Hyatt; Sara Steck Myers, attorney, and John Kessler, Director, Hydroelectric Department, both for the El Dorado Irrigation District (EID); Les Guliasi, Manager for Regulatory Relations, Stephanie Maggard, Director of Strategic Planning, Richard Meiss, attorney, and Bob McLenna, attorney, all from PG&E. In both meetings, Myers and Miller stated that both EID and PG&E support the alternate pages of Cmmr. Duque incorporated in the Proposed Decision (PD) of ALJ Barnett. Myers and Miller also stated issuance of construction to restore water facilities. Myers opposed the ALJ's $2 million adjustment to the $17 million rate recovery. Meiss stated that the Commission has never decided whether to separate electric generating assets for California Transportation Commission from water utility assets for ratemaking purposes. Maggard noted that cost of the El Dorado Hydroelectric Project (Project) have been part of electric rates and water revenue considered as electric other operating revenues. Meiss stated that PG&E electric ratepayers would be advantaged by transferring the facilities to EID, rather than rebuilding the damaged Project. Miller asked that Ordering Paragraph 4, requiring PG&E's Board of Directors assure the Commission that PG&E will not ask for decommissioning costs be changed to a letter from PG&E's Chief Executive Officer. A one-page handout outlining the history of events related to the Project was used and it is attached to the notice. Filer: El Dorado Irrigation District Contact: Sara Steck Myers Phone: (415) 387-1904 8/27/99 A98-10-030 Pacific Gas and Electric Company and Mt. Poso Cogeneration Company, L.P., for order approving termination agreement of IS04 power purchase agreement between Pacific Gas and Electric Company and Mt. Poso Cogeneration Company, L.P. Summary: On August 24, 1999, Sabrina Miller, Senior Regulatory Representative of Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), initiated a communication with David Gamson, adv. To Cmmr. Neeper, in San Francisco. Also present were: Les Guliasi, Manager, Regulatory Relations, and Janos Laszlo, Director, Utility Electric Supply, of PG&E; Andrew Ulmer, Attorney, and Pearlie Sabino, Public Utility Regulatory Analyst, Office of Ratepayer Advocates; and Amy Spence, Attorney for Mt. Poso, Pillsbury, Madison, and Sutro. The parties stated that a settlement was reached when PG&E agreed to place the shareholder incentive at risk by making it contingent on whether PG&E's rate freeze ends before 12/31/01. This provision will apply to all future restructuring proposals. Filer: Pacific Gas and Electric Company Contact: Sandra Ciach Phone: (415) 972-5611 8/27/99 A98-05-038 Pacific Bell, for authority for pricing flexibility and to increase prices of certain operator services, to reduce the number of monthly directory assistance call allowances, and adjust prices for four centrex optional features. Summary: August 24, 1999, Paul Stein, Staff Attorney for Utility Reform Network (TURN) communicated with Cmmr. Wood by telephone. Others present were: Thomas Long, Senior Telecommunications Attorney and Terry Murray, consultant, TURN. TURN explained why the Proposed Decision (PD) should not be adopted and sent in a 15 pages hand-out (attached to the notice) summarizing its objections. Filer: The Utility Reform Network Contact: Hayley Goodson Phone: (415) 929-8876, ext. 307 8/30/99 A98-05-038 Pacific Bell, for authority for pricing flexibility and to increase prices of certain operator services, to reduce the number of monthly directory assistance call allowances, and adjust prices for four centrex optional features. Summary: On August 25, 1999, Thomas Long, Senior Telecommunications Attorney of The Utility Reform Network (TURN) telephoned Kim Malcolm, advisor to Cmmr. Hyatt. Long indicated there are many unestablised price floors for Category II services. TURN is concerned that the Proposed Decision will give Pacific an incentive to seek Category II rate increases which establishing floors. Filer: The Utility Reform Network Contact: Hayley Goodson Phone: (415) 929-8876 ext. 307 8/30/99 A98-04-016 Pacific Gas and Electric Company, for authorization to sell the El Dorado Hydroelectric Project to El Dorado Irrigation District. Summary: On August 25, 1999, A meeting was held at the Commission's offices in San Francisco. In attendance were Peter Fairchild of Office of Ratepayer Advocates (ORA); Cmmr. Wood; and Keven Coughlan, his advisor. Fairchild explained that the record established that the value of the Project is $150,000,000. Therefore, the Commission should deny the application or condition approval on removal of the net book value from rate base without adjustment to Transition cost Balancing Account. Filer: Pacific Gas and Electric Company Contact: Sandra Ciach Phone: (415) 972-5611 8/30/99 A93-12-025 Southern California Edison Company, for authority to increase its authorized level of base rate revenue approximately $153 million over the current ALBRR under the Electric Revenue Adjustment Mechanism for service rendered beginning 1/1/95 and to reflect this increase in rates and I94-02-002 Commission Order Instituting Investigation into the rates, charges, and practices of Southern California Edison Company, establishment of the utility's revenue requirement, and attrition request. Summary: On August 25, 1999, Philip A. Stohr, counsel for California Industrial users (CIU), met with Cmmr. Duque, in San Francisco. Also present were: Michelle Cooke, advisor to Cmmr. Duque; Bruce Foster and Mike Hoover, for Southern California Edison (Edison); Sean Casey and Sandy Yun, for the Office of Ratepayer Advocates; William Booth, for the California Large Energy Consumers Association (CLECA); Karen Mills, for California Farm Bureau Federation; Parviz Hassanzadeh, for Parter Medical; Matt Corman, for Johnson Controls Battery Group; and Jeanne Bennett, for Enron. Stohr stated that CIU supported Edison's Petition for Modification of D.96-08-025. Stohr discussed the importance of Sport Pricing Amendment (SPA) rates to three CIU companies. Stohr noted that SPA rates have been offered since the late 1980s and thus termination is not permitted, under Assembly Bill 1890, during the rate freeze period. Filer: California Industrial Users Contact: Sandi Lay Phone: (916) 441-0131 Summary: On August 25, 1999, William H. Booth, counsel for the California Large Energy Consumers Association (CLECA), met with Cmmr. Duque, in San Francisco. Also present were: Michelle Cooke, advisor to Cmmr. Duque; Karen Mills, for California Farm Bureau Federation; Bruce Foster, for Southern California Edison (Edison); Phil Stohr, for California Industrial Users; Jeanne Bennett, for ENRON; Mike Hoover, for Edison; Sean Casey, for Office of Ratepayer Advocates (ORA); Marviz-Hassanzadeh, for Parter Medical; Sandy Yun, for ORA; and Matt Corman, for Johnson Controls Battery Group. Booth stated that three CLECA members with a combined usage of 100 MW use Edison's Spot Pricing Amendment (SPA) rate of 7.5 cents/KwH for summer on-peak service, rather than the 15 cents/KwH rate in Schedule I-6. Booth explained that the SPA rate better reflects the fact that many on-peak hours are not expensive to serve. Booth asked the Commission that SPA rates be continued through the rate freeze period. Filer: California Large Energy Consumers Association Contact: Christie Dable Phone: (925) 296-2463 Summary: On August 25, 1999, Karen Norene Mills, attorney for California Farm Bureau Federation (Farm Bureau), met with Cmmr. Duque, in San Francisco. Also present were: Michelle Cooke, advisor to Cmmr. Duque; Bill Booth, for CLECA; Phil Stohr, for CIU; Jeanne Bennett, for ENRON; Bruce Foster, for Southern California Edison; Mike Hoover; for Southern California Edison; Sean Casey, for ORA; Sindy Yun, for ORA; Matt Corman, Johnson Controls; and P. Hassrixzadeh. Mills stated that the Farm Bureau wants amendments to ALJ Gottstein draft decision: 1) allow the economic development rate beyond December 31, 1999; and 2) allow continued availability of the agricultural bypass deferral. Filer: California Farm Bureau Federation Contact: Karen Norene Mills Phone: (916) 561-5655 Daily Calendar California Public Utilities Commission Thursday, September 2, 1999 Page 31 The Commission's policy is to schedule hearings (meetings, workshops, etc.) in locations that are accessible to people with disabilities. To verify that a particular location is accessible, call (415) 703-1203. If specialized accommodations for the disabled are needed, e.g., sign language interpreters, those making the arrangements must call the Public Advisor at (415) 703-2074 or TDD# (415) 703-2032 five working days in advance of the event.