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, November 10, 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

The Commission Daily Calendar will not be published on November 11, 1999 due to a State Legal 
Holiday.
REGULAR COMMISSION BUSINESS MEETINGS

November 18, 1999
10 am
San Francisco



December 2, 1999
10 am
San Francisco



December 16, 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.

November 15, 1999
1:30 pm
San Francisco
November 29, 1999
1:30 pm
San Francisco
December 13, 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

11/12/99, 9am - 12 pm
Josiah L. Neeper
320 West Fourth Street, Suite 500
Los Angeles

11/24/99, 9am - 12 pm
Josiah L. Neeper
1350 Front Street, Room 4006
San Diego

12/14/99, 
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Henry M. Duque
320 West Fourth Street, Suite 500 
Los Angeles


PUBLIC MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS
Public Meetings - Low Income Governing Board
November 9, 1999
10 am - 4 pm

and

November 10, 1999
9 am- 3 pm

PG&E Stockton Training Center
1129 Enterprise Street
Stockton

The Board will meet to discuss the following topics:  Committee, Utility, and CPUC 
Updates.  Review recent Commission rulings.  Discuss any draft LIGB Compliance filings 
resulting from recent orders.  Discuss utility testimony and RFP submissions.  Discuss 
preparation of LIGB PY2001 program and policy recommendations.  Discuss status of 
nominees for Board.  Review and discuss Board expenditures.  Discuss and decide on pilot 
recommendations to CPUC.  Discuss pending Commission decisions or orders and 
potential LIGB comments on any draft orders.  Review critical path.  Review recent 
legislation.  Review Penetration Rates. Discuss Errors and Omission Insurance.
This location is wheelchair accessible.  The meeting is open to the public.  For more 
information, please contact Elizabeth Gunn at (415) 703-1956.
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).
Public Meeting
November 10, 1999
9 am - 3:30 pm

California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 3212
San Francisco

The ULTS Marketing Board (ULTSMB) will hold its regular meeting to discuss the 
following:  review/approve meeting minutes, review/approve administrative report, 
review/approve expenses, ULTSMB correspondences, meet with Commissioner Neeper to 
introduce the Board and discuss annual report issues, PUC report, meet with Deen & Black 
regarding Interim Marketing Program implementation, review previous studies and data, 
announcements, set agenda for next meeting, and hear public comments.  Executive/Closed 
Session:  The ULTSMB will meet in closed session from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and again 
in the afternoon session to review/approve executive session minutes, review/approve 
Market Research RFP and scoring criteria.  An overflow meeting will be held on 
November 17, 1999 to handle items not addressed and/or resolved by the ULTSMB on 
November 10th.  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
November 10, 1999
1:30 pm - 4 pm


California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 3209
(Corner of Van Ness and McAllister)
San Francisco

The Administrative Committee of the California High Cost Fund A (CHCF-A), the 
California High Cost Fund B (CHCF-B), and the California Teleconnect Fund (CTF) will 
hold a meeting.  Following is the agenda for the meeting:  1. Introduction; 2. Public 
Comments; 3. Review and Approval of 11/10/99 Public Meeting Minutes; 4. Status Report 
on Implementation of CHCF-B and CTF Trust Accounts; 5. Status Report on Remittance 
for CHCF-B and CTF; 6. Status Report on CTF Claims and Claim Process;                        
7. Status Report on CHCF-B Claims; 8. Status Report on CHCF-A Claims; 9. Review and 
Approval of CHCF-A, CHCF-B and CTF Expenses and Claims; 10. Review and 
Resolution of Disputed CHCF-A, CHCF-B, and CTF Claims (If Any); 11. Review 
Timeline for Claims and Payments for CHCF-B and CTF for the First Quarter of the Year 
2000; 12. Review and Approval of Public Meeting Dates for the First Quarter of the Year 
2000; and 13. Schedule for the Next Public Meeting.  The contact person for this meeting 
is Hassan Mirza at (415) 703-1638.
Public Meeting
November 17, 1999
9:30 am


California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 4206
(Corner of Van Ness and McAllister) 
San Francisco

The Administrative Committee of the Electric Education Trust (EET) will meet to discuss 
the EET Outreach Educational efforts and the Request for Grant Proposal program, 
selection of the advisory panels for Northern and Southern California, screening and 
scoring criteria's for grant applications received, introduction of a new EETAC member, 
Research Subcommittee's Report, Report by Research Manager, and updates on the 
appointment of a Fiscal Agent.  Contact person is William Schulte at (415) 703-2349.
Workshop Notice
November 18, 1999
9:30 am


California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 4211
(Corner of Van Ness and McAllister) 
San Francisco

The Administrative Committee of the Electric Education Trust (EET) will meet to discuss 
the EET Outreach Educational efforts and the Request for Grant Proposal program, 
selection of the advisory panels for Northern and Southern California, screening and 
scoring criteria's for grant applications received, introduction of a new EETAC member, 
Research Subcommittee's Report, Report by Research Manager and updates on the 
appointment of a Fiscal Agent.  Contact person is William Schulte at (415) 703-2349.
Public Meeting - Video Relay Service Task Force (VRS)
November 18, 1999
1 pm - 4 pm


Wyndham Emerald Plaza Hotel
400 W. Broadway, Diamond I Room
San Diego

The Video Relay Service Task Force (VRS) will hold a meeting to address the following:  
a) PUBLIC INPUT, b) REVIEW STATUS OF VRI TRIAL IMPLEMENTATION AT 
PUBLIC SITES, c) REPORT FROM THE SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRMAN,
 d) PLANNING FOR KICK-OFF MEETING WITH THE AGENCIES,
e) MISCELLANEOUS VRS-RELATED ISSUES, AND f) NEXT MEETING.
Public Meeting
November 18, 1999
1:30 pm - 4 pm


California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 3204
(Corner of Van Ness and McAllister)
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, SB 669 Update, Discuss ULTS Budget 
Resolution, Review/Approve Administrative Report and Action Items, Set Agenda for 
Future Meetings, Set 2000 meeting dates, 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 - (Corrected Meeting Date)
November 19, 1999
10 am - 1 pm

TDD Placement Interim Committee
505 Van Ness Avenue, Room:  TBA
San Francisco

The CPUC's TDD Placement Interim Committee (TPIC) will conduct a monthly meeting.
The TPIC will meet to discuss the following topics:  1) Meeting Overview -- Committee 
Chairperson; 2) Minutes from the October 19, 1999 TPIC Meeting -- All TPIC Memebers; 
3) Staff Reports -- including Financials and Staffing -- Program Director;
4) Review of RFP with CPUC Contracts Officer -- All TPIC Members; 5) Discussion of 
Meeting Attendance and Charter Amendment Procedures -- All TPIC Members; 6) Future 
of TPIC Program beyond December 31, 2000 -- All TPIC Members; 7) Public Input; and 8) 
New Items for Future Agenda.
For more information, please contact Adam J. Thaler at (415) 703-1157.  For directions to 
the meeting, or for additional information, please contact the PSPE Program Office at 
(925) 855-3890.
Public Meeting - California Relay Service Advisory Committee
November 19, 1999
10 am - 4 pm


Westin Horton Plaza Hotel
910 Broadway Circle, Imperial Room (2nd Floor)
San Diego

The California Relay Service Advisory Committee (CRSAC) will hold a meeting to 
address the following:  a) ROUTINE BUSINESS, b) PUBLIC INPUT, c) CRS 
PROVIDER'S REPORT ON OUTREACH FUND EXPENDITURE, d) OUTREACH 
REPORT FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SPECIALIST, e) REVIEW OF THE 
DRAFT REPORT ON THE MCI AUDIT, f) MCI, g) HOW TO DISCUSS 
PROPRIETARY ISSUES, h) RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NEW 
RFP, i) DISCUSSION OF YEAR 2000 BUDGET REPORTS, j) PROVIDER REPORT 
ON THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF SB 669 ON CRS SERVICES, k) CRSAC 
REPRESENTATION - DDTPAC, l) MEMBER REPORTS, and m) ADJOURNMENT.
Public Meeting - Equipment Program Advisory Committee
November 22, 1999
10 am - 4 pm


Westin Horton Plaza Hotel
910 Broadway Circle, Harbor Room (3rd Floor)
San Diego

The Equipment Program Advisory Committee (EPAC) will hold a meeting to address the 
following:  a) Administrative Business, b) Equipment Manager's Report, c) Public Input, 
d) Consumer Affairs Specialist's Report, e) Publicizing Network Features, f) Discussion of 
equipment loans to non-profit rehabilitative agencies, g) Customer feedback through telcos, 
h) Responding to consumers with specialized equipment needs, i) Policies and procedures 
for distributing fax machines, j) Defining scope of equipment loan program, k) Review of 
consumer contact logs, l) Requests for invention, New technology, and Member reports, m) 
Suggested items for next month's agenda, and n) Adjournment.
Workshop Notice
December 6, 1999
10 am - 3 pm

Hyatt Regency Monterey
One Golf Course Drive
Monterey

Application 97-03-052 California-American Water Company for a 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 therewith in rates.  This workshop is 
being held to discuss alternatives to the dam, including a long-term contingency plan 
("Plan B") as directed by Assembly Bill 1182.  The contact person is Fred L. Curry at (415) 
703-1739 or flc@cpuc.ca.gov


NOTICE OF DRAFT RESOLUTIONS
(Pursuant to PU Code  311(g))


Draft Resolution T-16363 will be placed on the Commission Agenda of 
December 2,1999.  This resolution proposes to adopt the year 2000 
budget amount of $1.1 million for the payphone Service Providers 
Enforcement (PSPE) Committee.  For a copy of the resolution, please 
contact Adam J. Thaler at 415-703-1157.  This resolution is also 
available on the Commission's web-site.  Anyone may file comments on 
this draft resolution.  All comments are due on or before November 17, 
1999 and should be mailed or delivered to:  California Public Utilities 
Commission, Telecommunications Division, Public Programs Branch, 
505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102.


Draft Resolution T-16365 will be placed on the Commission Agenda of 
December 2,1999.  This resolution proposes to adopt the year 2000 
budget amount of $448 million and a surcharge level of 2.4% for the 
California High Cost Fund-B.  For a copy of the resolution, please 
contact Hassan Mirza at 415-703-1638.  This resolution is also available 
on the Commission's web-site.  Anyone may file comments on this draft 
resolution.  All comments are due on or before November 17, 1999 and 
should be mailed or delivered to:  California Public Utilities 
Commission, Telecommunications Division, Public Programs Branch, 
505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102.


Draft Resolution T-16366 will be placed on the Commission Agenda of 
December 2,1999.  This resolution proposes to adopt the year 2000 
budget amount of $268.6 million and a surcharge level of 0.50% for the 
Universal Lifeline Telephone Service program.  For a copy of this 
resolution, please contact Joseph Abhulimen at 415-703-1458.  This 
resolution is also available on the Commission's web-site.  Anyone may 
file comments on this draft resolution.  All comments are due on or 
before November 17, 1999 and should be mailed or delivered to:  
California Public Utilities Commission, Telecommunications Division, 
Public Programs Branch, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 
94102.


NEW FILINGS

NONE




PETITIONS FOR MODIFICATION AND APPLICATIONS FOR REHEARING

NONE




DRAFT DECISIONS * PROPOSED DECISIONS * ALTERNATES * PRESIDING 
OFFICER'S DECISION * ARBITRATOR'S REPORTS

NONE


ADVICE LETTER FILINGS

To inquire about a filing, call the Energy Division (703-1093), Telecommunications 
Division (703-1889) or Water Division (703-2028).
To protest a filing, mail the original letter/telegram to the Chief of the appropriate 
division (i.e., "Chief, [Energy, Telecommunications or Water] Division"), to be 
received no later than 20 days after the date the Advice Letter was filed. 
"Effective TBD" means that the date is to be determined by further Commission action.  
A date listed as "anticipated effective" may be subject to change.  An Advice Letter 
Supplement is not a new filing, and there is no protest period unless indicated. 

10/26/99
Telecom 
20669
PACIFIC BELL, customer specific contract for DDD, 
VPP, Local & Zones 1, 2 & 3 Measured Usage service 
(effective TBD)



11/03/99
Telecom 9170
GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED, collocation 
exemption package for Downey (effective TBD)



11/04/99
Energy 1174G
SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, 
Revision of core and noncore procurement rates. 
(anticipated effective 11/09/99)
11/04/99
Energy 1198E
SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, 
Revision of Rule 1, applicable to interruptible tariffs. 
(anticipated effective 12/14/99)



11/04/99
Energy 1199E
SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, 
Demand responsiveness program, year 2000. 
(effective TBD)



11/04/99
Telecom 9171
GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED, collocation 
exemption package for Monrovia (effective TBD)



11/04/99
Telecom 9172
GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED, collocation 
exemption package for Diamond Bar (effective TBD)



11/05/99
Energy 1933E
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, Notice of 
the relocation of a power line in the county of Fresno 
to accommodate new state Highway 168. (anticipated 
effective 12/15/99)



11/05/99
Energy 1417E
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, 
Revision to CARE application forms. (anticipated 
effective 11/01/99)



11/05/99
Energy 2867G
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY, 
Meter and billing proposal for the Regatta 
Condominium development to meet gas Rule 13. 
(anticipated effective 12/16/99)



11/05/99
Telecom 27
BROOKS FIBER COMMS. OF BAKERSFIELD 
INC., promotion (effective TBD)



11/05/99
Telecom 27
BROOKS FIBER COMMS. OF FRESNO, INC., 
promotion (effective TBD)



11/05/99
Telecom 28
BROOKS FIBER COMMS. OF SACRAMENTO 
INC., promotion (effective TBD)



11/05/99
Telecom 38-A
COX CALIFORNIA TELCOM II, LLC., 
Supplements A.L.No.38, request for designation as 
carrier of last resort (COLR) (effective TBD)



11/05/99
Telecom 
20704
PACIFIC BELL, express contract for DDD & VPP 
service (effective TBD)




11/05/99
Telecom 
20705
PACIFIC BELL, express contract for DDD & VPP 
service (effective TBD)



11/05/99
Telecom 
20706
PACIFIC BELL, express contract for DDD, VPP, 
Calling Card, Custom 8, ADN, HICAP, FRS, Centrex 
& Super Trunk service (effective TBD)



11/05/99
Telecom 
20707
PACIFIC BELL, express contract for Centrex service 
(effective TBD)



11/05/99
Telecom 
20708
PACIFIC BELL, customer specific contract for Dial-
to-Frame service (effective TBD)



11/05/99
Telecom 
20709
PACIFIC BELL, customer specific contract for DDD, 
VPP, Local & Zones 1, 2 & 3, HICAP, ADN, FRS, 
DS3, Super Trunk, CTX, PRI & PBX service 
(effective TBD)



11/08/99
Energy 120E
SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, 
Compliance filing with Post-Transition Ratemaking 
Phase I Decision. (anticipated effective 12/15/99)



11/08/99
Telecom 27
BROOKS FIBER COMMS. OF SAN JOSE INC., 
promotion (effective TBD)



11/08/99
Telecom 27
BROOKS FIBER COMMS. OF STOCKTON, INC., 
promotion (effective TBD)



11/08/99
Telecom 66
FIRSTWORLD COMMUNICATIONS, INC, 
introduces new promotions (effective TBD)



11/08/99
Telecom 44
FIRSTWORLD SOCAL, introduces new promotions 
(effective TBD)



11/08/99
Telecom 9173
GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED, express 
contract (effective TBD)



11/08/99
Telecom 196
GTE COMMUNICATIONS CORP., add new 
language to the Application of Service Section 
(effective TBD)



11/08/99
Telecom 385-
A
MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, 
Supplements A.L.No.385, contracts (effective TBD)




11/08/99
Water 113-W
APPLE VALLEY RANCHOS WATER COMPANY, 
Step rate increase for 2000 pursuant to Decision 99-
03-032, dated March 18, 1999. (anticipated effective 
01/01/00)



11/08/99
Water 178-W
PARK WATER COMPANY, Step rate increase for 
2000 pursuant to Decision 98-02-020, dated February 
4, 1998. (anticipated effective 01/01/00)



11/08/99
Water 16
SIERRA CITY WATER WORKS, INC., Offset 
increase in the 1998 Consumer Price Index. (effective 
TBD)



11/09/99
Telecom 388
MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, 
contract amendments (effective TBD




ADVICE LETTER PROTESTS

To inquire about a protest, call the Energy Division (703-1093), Telecommunications 
Division (703-1889) or Water Division (703-2028).  To obtain a copy of the protest, 
please direct your request to the protestor.

11/05/99
Energy 1409E
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, 
Modification to preliminary statements to reflect 
recovery of industry restructuring implementation 
costs and the tracking of displaced transition costs in 
compliance with Decision 99-09-064. Late filed 
protest by Encon Corporation.



11/08/99
Energy 1410E
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, 
Revision to Rule 21, Non-SCE Owned Generating 
Facilities interconnection Standars, and establishment 
of Schedule S-2 for Standby Service. Protest by 
California Cogeneration Council.



11/08/99
Energy 1410E
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, 
Revision to Rule 21, Non-SCE Owned Generating 
Facilities interconnection Standars, and establishment 
of Schedule S-2 for Standby Service. Protest by 
Independent Energy Producers Assn.




MISCELLANEOUS TRANSPORTATION ITEMS

November 10, 1999

Filings with Rail Safety and Carriers Division

11/05/99
TCP 12980-B
Inna Yakubbova, DBA Sanmo International Company; 
Address:  150 Font Blvd, #12H, San Francisco, 
California  94132; Telephone:  (415) 585-7078; 
Terminal Address:  Same; Application filed for new 
Class B authority


MISCELLANEOUS TELECOMMUNICATION MATTERS

November 10, 1999

Date
Subject


October 19, 1999
In a letter to the Commission's Executive Director, the Deaf 
and Disabled Telecommunications Administrative Committee 
(DDTPAC) sent two pages which represent revisions to the 
proposed annual budget for the year 2000.  The revision 
reduces the proposed Call Center budget from $7,627,008, as 
originally filed, to $5,384,295.  Those wishing to send written 
comments or a complaint should address them to Jack M. 
Leutza, Director, Telecommunications Division, California 
Public Utilities Commission, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San 
Francisco CA  94102.

To obtain a copy of the revised pages, please contact Shelley 
Bergum, Executive Director, DDTP, 505 Fourteenth Street, 
Suite 400, Oakland, CA  94612.


TABLE OF SUBMISSION DATES FOR THE PRECEDING TWO WEEKS

10/22/99
C.99-05-040
Wright - Fred G. Teixeira vs. Pacific Gas and Electric 
Company.





ADJOURNMENTS * RESETTINGS * SUBMISSIONS


C.99-04-046
O'Donnell - Pacific Bell vs. FirstWorld 
Communications, Inc., FirstWorld SoCal  (U 5733 C), 
FirstWorld Orange Coast  (U 5782 C), FirstWorld 
SGV  (U 5783 C),
Evidentiary Hearing held and continued to 
November 10


A.99-05-002








A.99-05-005
A.99-05-007
A.99-05-008
Stalder - 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 ("AEAP"),
Stalder - And related matters,
Stalder - And related matters,
Stalder - And related matters,
Evidentiary Hearing held and continued to 
November 10


A.99-03-064
Patrick - In the matter of the application of Southern 
California Water Company (U 133 W) for an order 
authorizing it to include the remaining $1,6000,000 of 
the cost of the Sonoma Treatment Plant in the utility 
plant in service for the Clearlake District,
Public Participation Hearing held and no report 
given




REMOVALS FROM CALENDAR

NONE







NEW SETTINGS

12/1/99
ALJ Barnett
Comr Bilas
1:00 p.m.
A.99-10-023
(PHC) - In the matter of the application of Southern 
California Edison Company (U 338-E) for authority to 
sell its interest in the Mohave Generation Station,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco




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.

10/26/99
9:30 a.m.
NONE SCHEDULED 

11/2/99
9:30 a.m.
NONE SCHEDULED

11/9/99
9:30 a.m.
NONE SCHEDULED




FINAL ORAL ARGUMENTS

11/15/99
ALJ Wetzell
Comr Bilas
11:00 a.m.
A.97-12-020 et 
al.
(FOA) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric 
Company for authority, among other things, to 
increase its rates and charges for electric and gas 
service effective on January 1, 1999, 
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




11/10/99
ALJ O'Donnell
Comr Neeper
9:30 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  12, 9:00 a.m.)



11/10/99
ALJ Stalder
Comr Neeper
9:00 a.m.
A.99-05-002







A.99-05-005
A.99-05-007
A.99-05-008
(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 ("AEAP"),
(EH) - And related matters,
(EH) - And related matters,
(EH) - And related matters,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
(also November 12, November 15-19)



11/12/99
ALJ Barnett
Comr Duque
10:00 a.m.
A.98-11-023
(PHC) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric 
Company to establish performance-bsed ratemaking 
for electric and gas utility distibution service effective 
January 1, 2000,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco



11/15/99
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 Vallley 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, Kern River Valley Water Company, 
and Antelope Valley Water Company,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also 
November 16-19)



11/15/99
ALJ O'Donnell
Comr Neeper
10:00 a.m.
A.99-04-011
(PHC) - VarTec Telecom, Inc. for a certificate of 
Public Convenience and Necessity to offer local 
exchange and access services and to acquire the 
majority membership interest in, and the certificate of 
public convenience and necessity of Choctaw 
Communications, LLC,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco



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.)



11/15/99
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 
November 16-19)



11/16/99
ALJ Gottstein
Comr Neeper
10:00 a.m.
A.99-07-002


A.99-07-004


A.99-07-011


A.99-07-012
(EH) - Application of Southern California Gas 
Company (904-G) for authority to continue low 
income assistance programs and funding through 
2000,
(EH) - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric 
Company (U 902-E) authority to continue low income 
assistance programs and funding through 2000,
(EH) - Southern California Edison Company for 
approval of year 2000 low income energy efficiency 
program plans,
(EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric 
Company for approval of year 2000 low income 
programs (U 39M),
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also 
November 17, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)



11/16/99
ALJ Hale
Comr Hyatt
10:00 a.m.
A.99-09-053
(PHC) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric 
Company to market value hydroelectric generating 

plants and related assets pursuant to Public Utilities 
Code Section 367(b) and 851,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco



11/19/99
ALJ Wright
10:00 a.m.
C.99-10-032
(ECP) - Philip E. Jackson vs. Air Touch Cellular,
Commission Courtroom, Los Angeles
State Office Building, 320 W. 4th St., Los Angeles



11/22/99
ALJ Wright
Comr Duque
10:00 a.m.
A.99-05-029
(PHC) - In the matter of the application of Southern 
California Gas Company for authority pursuant to 
Public Utilities Code Section 851 to sell certain real 
property in Playa del Rey, California,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco



11/22/99
ALJ Wright
Comr Hyatt
1:30 p.m.
A.99-06-027
(PHC) - In the matter of the application of Southern 
California Gas Company regarding year five (1998-99) 
under its experimental gas cost incentive mechanism 
and related gas supply matters,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco



11/22/99
ALJ McVicar
Comr Wood
1:30 p.m.
A.99-08-040

(PHC) - In the matter of the application of Harbor Bay 
Maritime, Inc., a California Corporaiton, (VCC-69) for 
authorization to modify certain fare levels for 
passengers on vessel common carrier service on San 
Francisco Bay between the Harobr Bay Ferry Terminal 
in Alameda and authorized points in San Francisco,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco



11/23/99
ALJ Weiss
Comr Neeper
10:00 a.m.
A.99-08-025










A.99-08-027
(PHC) - In the matter of the application of Ms. Theta 
McComb, as the sole owner of Grand View Gardens 
Water Company, Inc., a California corporation, and 
AquaSource Utility, Inc., a Texas corporation, for the 
following orders:  1. Authorizing Theta McComb to 
sell and transfer to AquaSource, ownership of certain 
assets of Grand View Gardens Water Company, Inc., 
and  2.  Authorizing Grand View Gardens Water 
Company, Inc., to withdraw from the water utility 
business; and 3. Authorizing AquaSource to engage in 
and carry on the water utility service to the customers 
ofGrand View Gardens Water Company, Inc.,
(PHC) - In the matter of the application of Daryl E. 
Morrison, as the sole trustee of The Daryl Morrison 
Trust which is the sole shareholder of Hillcrest Water 
Co., Inc., a California corporation, and AquaSource 
Utility, Inc., a Texas corporation, for the following 
orders:  1.  Authorizing Daryl Morrison as sole trustee 
of The Daryl Morrison Trust to sell and transfer to 
AquaSource Utility, Inc., 100% of the ownership of 
the common stock of Hillcrest Water Co., Inc. and 2.  
Authorizing Daryl Morrison as sole trustee of the 
Daryl Morrison Trust and Hillcrest Water Co., Inc., to 
withdraw from the water utility business of Hillcrest 
Water Co.; and 3. Authorizing AquaSource Utility, 
Inc. to engage in and carry on the water utility business 
of Hillcrest Water Co., Inc.,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco



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)



12/1/99
ALJ Barnett
Comr Bilas
1:00 p.m.
A.99-10-023
(PHC) - In the matter of the application of Southern 
California Edison Company (U 338-E) for authority to 
sell its interest in the Mohave Generation Station,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco



12/1/99
ALJ Wong
Comr Bilas
10:00 a.m.
R.99-10-025
(PHC) - Order instituting rulemaking into distributed 
generation,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco



12/6/99
ALJ O'Donnell
Comr Bilas
1:00 p.m.
I.98-12-013
(PHC) - Order instituting investigation into the power 
outage which occurred on December 8, 1998 on 
Pacific Gas and Electric Company's electric system,
Commission Auditorium, San Francisco



12/6/99
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 December 7)



12/7/99
ALJ O'Donnell
Comr Neeper
10:00 a.m.
A.99-03-025
(PHC) - In the matter of the application of Roseville 
Telephone Company (U-1015-C) to review its new 
regulatory framework,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
12/9/99
ALJ Minkin
Comr Wood
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
A.99-08-036
(PPH) - Application of PacifiCorp (U 901-E) for 
authorization to sell electric distribution and related 
facilities and to transfer all authorization and 
obligations to serve to purchaser Nor-Cal Electric 
Authority,
Yreka Community Center, 810 North Oregon 
Street, Yreka
12/10/99 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Board of 
Supervisors Chamber, 583 G Street, Crescent City



12/13/99
ALJ Rosenthal
Comr Wood
10:30 a.m.
A.99-06-020

(EH) - In the matter of the application of Presidential 
Limousine LLC, a California Limited Liability 
Company, for authority to operate as a passenger 
service throughout San Diego County, Orange County, 
Riverside County, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles,
Kearny Mesa Lab Conference Room, 7177 
Opportunity Road, San Diego (also December 14-
16, 9:30 a.m.)



12/13/99
ALJ McVicar
Comr Duque
10:00 a.m.
C.99-07-031
(EH) - Sacramento Tanglewood Homeowners 
Association vs. Citizens Utilities Company of 
California, 
Department of Education Building, 721 Capitol 
Mall, Room 166-B, Sacramento



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.)



1/13/00
ALJ Bushey
Comr Neeper
1:30 p.m.
C.99-06-034
(PHC) - The Utility Consumers' Action Network 
(UCAN) vs. MCI Telecommunications Corporation,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco



1/18/00
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 
January 19-20)





1/19/00
ALJ Vieth
Comr Hyatt
10:00 a.m.
C.99-06-053
(EH) - The Utility Consumers' Action Network 
(UCAN) vs. Pacific Bell (U-1001-C),
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco



2/7/00
ALJ Econome
Comr Bilas
9:30 a.m.
A.99-04-045
(EH) - In the matter of the application of Southern 
California Edison Company pursuant to D.98-08-035 
for authorization to allow non-discriminatory access to 
its customer communication center,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also 
February 8-9, 9:00 a.m.; also (CA) February 9 from 
11:00 - 12:00 noon)



2/7/99
ALJ Biren
Comr Bilas
10:00 a.m.
I.99-07-003
(EH) - 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 andto 
report to the California Legislature on the 
Commission's findings,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also April 
24, May 3-5; May 8-12; May 15-17)



2/7/00
ALJ Barnett
Comr Neeper
10:00 a.m.
A.99-08-022








A.99-08-023

A.99-08-026
(EH) - Application of Southern California Edison 
Company (U 338-E) to:  (1) consolidate authorized 
rates and revenue requirements; (2) verify residual 
competition transition charge revenues; (3) review the 
disposition of balancing and memorandum accounts; 
(4) review generation cost jurisdictional cost 
allocation; (5) review the reasonableness of the 
administration of special contracts; and (7) present a 
proposal for the inclusion of long run marginal costs in 
the power exchange energy credit,
(EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric 
Company in the 1999 revenue adjustment proceeding,
(EH) - In the matter of the revenue adjustment 
proceeding (RAP) application of San Diego Gas & 
Electric Company (U 902-E) for approval of a PX 
credit and related computation,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also 
February 8-10)



2/8/00
ALJ Patrick
Comr Neeper
10:00 a.m.
A.99-03-064
(EH) - In the matter of the application of Southern 
California Water Company (U 133 W) for an order 
authorizing it to include the remaining $1,6000,000 of 
the cost of the Sonoma Treatment Plant in the utility 
plant in service for the Clearlake District,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also 
February 9)



2/14/00
ALJ O'Donnell
Comr Hyatt
10:00 a.m.
A.99-06-052
(EH) - In the matter of the application of Pacific Bell 
for authority pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 
851 to lease space to affiliates,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also 
February 15-18)



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



2/21/00
ALJ Bennett
Comr Wood
10:00 a.m.
I.99-07-001
(EH) - Investigation for the purpose of establishing a 
list for the fiscal years 2000-2001 and 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 Highways Code, 
Commission Courtroom, Los Angeles,
State Office Building, 320 W. 4th Street, Los 
Angeles  (also February 22-25; also February 28-
March 3 in San Francisco)



2/23/00
ALJ Hale
Comr Neeper
Comr Hyatt
10:00 a.m.
A.99-03-013


A.99-03-019



A.99-03-024


A.99-06-033


A.99-06-040


A.99-06-041
(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,
(EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric 
Company submitting electric rate proposal for direct 
access services described in Decision 97-10-087,
(EH) - Application of Southern California Edison 
Company for authority to establish direct access 
service fees for competitive and regulated services,
(EH) - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric 
Company for authority to implement discretionary, 
non-discretionary, and exception service fees,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also 
February 24 - 25; February 28 - March 3; 
March 6 - 8, 9:30 a.m.; also (CA) March 8)



3/2/00
ALJ O'Donnell
Comr Neeper
10:00 a.m.
A.99-03-027
(EH) - In the matter of the application of Citizens 
Telecommunications Company of California, Inc. (U-
1024-C) to review its new regulatory framework,
Department of Education, 721 Capitol Mall, Room 
166 A&B, Sacramento (also March 3)




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.
NONE
Daily Calendar
California Public Utilities Commission		Wednesday, November 10, 1999
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