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Public Utilities Commission of the State of California

Wesley M. Franklin, Executive Director

Daily CalendarWednesday, October 4, 2000

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 of 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 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

Commission Decision and Resolution Summaries for the Conference of September 13 and September 21, 2000, are included in this calendar.

REGULAR COMMISSION BUSINESS MEETINGS

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.

Headquarters Southern California Office505 Van Ness Avenue 320 West 4th Street, Suite 500San Francisco, CA 94102 Los Angeles, CA 90013(415) 703-2782 (213) 576-7000

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Daily CalendarCalifornia Public Utilities Commission Wednesday, October 4, 2000

October 5, 2000 10 am San Francisco

October 19, 2000 10 am Los Angeles

November 2, 2000 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.

October 16, 2000 1:30 pm San FranciscoOctober 30, 2000 1:30 pm San FranciscoNovember 16, 2000 1:30 pm San Francisco

NOTICES

Delivery of Formal Pleadings for FilingUnless 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 DocumentsTo 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 ItemsIn 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

Daily CalendarCalifornia Public Utilities Commission Wednesday, October 4, 2000photocopying (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 Sacramento field offices. 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 AgendaParties 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

NONE

PUBLIC MEETING & WORKSHOPS

Public Meeting - Low Income Advisory Board Technical Committee (LIAB TC)October 3, 200010 am – 5 pmandOctober 4, 20009 am – 3 pm

SMUD TECHNICAL CENTER6301 “S” StreetSacramento

The Low Income Advisory Board Technical Committee ( LIAB TC ) will meet to discuss, review or decide the following topics: Define a Weatherized house, Review definition of hardship, Review of RRM Draft Report, Phase II Utility Standardization Team report review, CARE cost per application, Commission Decision Review, Calendar and Membership.This location is wheelchair accessible. The meeting is open to the public.For more information, please contact Louise Perez at (916) 567-5220.

San Diego Gas & Electric Company Energy Efficiency Workshop

Daily CalendarCalifornia Public Utilities Commission Wednesday, October 4, 2000October 4, 200010 am – 4 pm(Residential Programs)

Sempra Energy101 Ash StreetSan Diego

Pursuant to the August 15, 2000 Ruling of Administrative Law Judge’s Ruling, SDG&E will be conducting a public workshop to discuss proposals and develop consensus positions on program year 2001 residential energy efficiency programs offered by SDG&E. The workshop will address residential in-home and mail-in audits, public input and promotion of the RCP program, potential changes to RCP program, definition of residential communities and customer groups, and guidelines governing utility administrator discretion and activities requiring Commission approval.Teleconference Information : The meeting is accessible through teleconference. To use this option, please call 1-800-394-0102 and enter the access code 20351#.Workshop participation is open to the public and the meeting is wheelchair accessible. For more information contact Joy Yamagata of Sempra Energy at (619) 696-4325 or by email: [email protected].

Southern California Gas Company and Southern California Edison Company Energy Efficiency Workshop Residential RCP ProgramOctober 4, 200010 am – 4 pm(Residential Programs)

Southern California Gas CompanyEnergy Resource Center9240 E. Firestone BoulevardDowney

Pursuant to the August 15, 2000 Ruling of Administrative Law Judge’s Ruling, SoCalGas and SCE will be jointly conducting a public workshop to discuss proposals and develop consensus positions on program year 2001 residential energy efficiency programs offered by SoCalGas and SCE. The workshop will address continuation of residential in-home and mail-in audits, public input and promotion of the Residential Contractor Program (RCP) program, potential changes to RCP program, definition of residential communities and customer groups, and guidelines governing utility administrator discretion and activities requiring Commission approval.A continuation meeting will be held on October 10, 2000 to discuss feedback gathered from the October 4 and 5 meetings held by San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Southern California Edison Company, Southern California Gas Company and Pacific Gas and Electric Company in their respective territories.Workshop participation is open to the public and the meeting is wheelchair accessible. For more information contact Cathy Moore of SoCalGas at (213) 244-3657 or by email [email protected].

Pacific Gas and Electric Company Energy Efficiency Workshop – Residential ProgramsOctober 4, 200010 am – 4 pm

Pacific Gas and Electric Company Pacific Energy Center851 Howard StreetSan Francisco

mailto:[email protected]

Daily CalendarCalifornia Public Utilities Commission Wednesday, October 4, 2000Pursuant to the August 15, 2000 Administrative Law Judge’s Ruling, PG&E will be conducting a public workshop to discuss proposals and develop consensus positions on program year 2001 residential energy efficiency programs offered by PG&E. The workshop will address residential in-home and mail-in audits, public input on the promotion of the RCP program, potential changes to the RCP program, definition of residential communities and customer groups, and guidelines governing utility administrator discretion and activities requiring Commission approval.Teleconference Information : The meeting is accessible through teleconference. To use this option, please call 1-800-816-3011 and enter the access code #18880.Workshop participation is open to the public and the meeting is wheelchair accessible. For more information contact Patricia Lawrence of PG&E at (415) 973-0178 or by e-mail at [email protected].

San Diego Gas & Electric Company Energy Efficiency WorkshopOctober 5, 200010 am – 4 pm(Nonresidential Programs)


Pursuant to the August 15, 2000 Ruling of Administrative Law Judge’s Ruling, SDG&E will be conducting a public workshop to discuss proposals and develop consensus positions on program year 2001 nonresidential energy efficiency programs offered by SDG&E. The workshop will address marketing techniques for nonresidential customers and identification of market barriers to participation, public input for large and small standard performance contract program revisions, Express Efficiency program standardization, and guidelines governing utility administrator discretion and activities requiring Commission approval.Teleconference Information : The meeting is accessible through teleconference. To use this option, please call 1-800-394-0102 and enter the access code 20351#.Workshop participation is open to the public and the meeting is wheelchair accessible. For more information contact Joy Yamagata of Sempra Energy at (619) 696-4325 or by email: [email protected].

Southern California Gas Company and Southern California Edison Company Energy Efficiency Workshop - Non-Residential ProgramsOctober 5, 200010 am – 4 pm(Nonresidential Programs)

Southern California Gas CompanyEnergy Resource Center9240 E. Firestone BoulevardDowney

Pursuant to the August 15, 2000 Ruling of Administrative Law Judge’s Ruling, SoCalGas and SCE will be jointly conducting a public workshop to discuss proposals and develop consensus positions on program year 2001 nonresidential energy efficiency programs offered by SoCalGas and SCE. The workshop will address marketing techniques for nonresidential customers and identification of market barriers to participation, public input for large and small standard performance contract program revisions, standardization of the Express Efficiency program, and guidelines governing utility administrator discretion and activities requiring Commission


Daily CalendarCalifornia Public Utilities Commission Wednesday, October 4, 2000approval.A continuation meeting will be held on October 10, 2000 to discuss feedback gathered from the October 4 and 5 meetings held by San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Southern California Edison Company, Southern California Gas Company and Pacific Gas and Electric Company in their respective territories.Workshop participation is open to the public and the meeting is wheelchair accessible. For more information contact Cathy Moore of SoCalGas at (213) 244-3657 or by email [email protected].

Pacific Gas and Electric Company Energy Efficiency Workshop – Nonresidential ProgramsOctober 5, 200010 am – 4 pm

Pacific Gas and Electric Company Pacific Energy Center851 Howard StreetSan Francisco

Pursuant to the August 15, 2000 Administrative Law Judge’s Ruling, PG&E will be conducting a public workshop to discuss proposals and develop consensus positions on program year 2001 nonresidential energy efficiency programs offered by PG&E. The workshop will address current marketing techniques for nonresidential customers and identify market barriers to participation, public input for large and small standard performance contract program revisions, Express Efficiency program standardization, and guidelines governing utility administrator discretion and activities requiring Commission approval.Teleconference Information : The meeting is accessible through teleconference. To use this option, please call 1-800-816-3011 and enter the access code #18880.Workshop participation is open to the public and the meeting is wheelchair accessible. For more information contact Laureen Ilaban-Rojas of PG&E at (415) 973-4855 or by e-mail at [email protected].

Workshop Notice - I.98-12-013 (PG&E December 1998 Outage) - REVISED AS OF 9/19/00October 5, 20009 am - 5 pm

And

October 6, 20009 am – 5 pm

California Public Utilities Commission505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 3104(Corner of Van Ness and McAllister)San Francisco

Investigation 98-12-013 seeks information on the Pacific Gas and Electric Company power outage that occurred December 8, 1998. The investigation will consider whether the Commission should enter any orders to ensure that a similar outage does not occur again. Parties have agreed to a series of workshops to consider recommendations for the prevention of a future such outage. This workshop is an opportunity to discuss resolution of recommendations, identification of unresolved recommendations, and the process for preparation of a Final Workshop Report. The dates and times for subsequent workshops will be discussed and confirmed at each workshop. Workshop dates will also be listed in the Commission’s Daily Calendar to the extent possible. Issues might be transferred from one day or workshop to another, or workshops taken out of order. The contact person is Burton W. Mattson at (415) 703-2504 or [email protected].


Daily CalendarCalifornia Public Utilities Commission Wednesday, October 4, 2000Energy Efficiency Workshop(Continuation of October 4th and 5th meetings)October 10, 200010 am – 4 pm


The energy utilities will jointly conduct a statewide workshop to discuss feedback gathered from the October 4 and 5 meetings held by San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Southern California Edison Company, Southern California Gas Company and Pacific Gas and Electric Company in their respective service territories on program year 2001 residential and nonresidential programs.Teleconference Information : The meeting is accessible through teleconference. To use this option, please call 1-800-394-0102 and enter the access code 20742#.Workshop participation is open to the public and the meeting is wheelchair accessible. For more information contact Joy Yamagata of Sempra Energy at (619) 696-4325 or by email: [email protected].

Public Meeting – Low Income Measurement & Evaluation Committee (LIMEC)October 12, 200010 am – 3 pm

Pacific Gas and Electric Company77 Beale Street, Room 301BSan Francisco

The Low Income Measurement & Evaluation Committee of the California Advisory Council (CALMAC) will meet to discuss the following: PY 2000 Program Evaluation. Cost Effectiveness Test.For more information, please contact Mary O’Drain at (415) 973-2317 [email protected].

Public Meeting Notice – Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications ProgramEquipment Program Advisory Committee (EPAC)October 12, 200010 am - 4 pm

DDTP Offices505 14th Street, Suite 400Conference Room Oakland

The EPAC of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program will hold a meeting to address the following: I. Administrative Business, A.)Agenda Modification and Approval, B.)Review of Minutes from the Previous Meeting, C.)Review of Action List Items, D.)Report from the Chair, E.) DDTP Staff Report, F.)Outreach Report, G.) Consumer Affairs Report, II.) Equipment program manager's report, III.) Public input, IV.) Presentation of Ameriphone equipment, V.)Discussion about adding anti-stuttering telecommunications devices to the ddtp equipment list, VI. Discussion about placing video relay stations at walk-in centers, VII.) Report on augmentative communication devices trial, VIII.) Other business, and IX.) Adjournment.Meeting Information: For more information, please contact Laine Proctor, DDTP Committee Coordinator at (510) 302-1100 x109 voice or (510) 302-1117 TTY.Environmental Notice: People with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivities


Daily CalendarCalifornia Public Utilities Commission Wednesday, October 4, 2000must reduce their exposure in order to attend this meeting. Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings.

Public MeetingOctober 13, 20009:30 am - 12 pm


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. Introductions; 2. Public Comments; 3. Review and Approval of August 15 and September 14, 2000 Public Meeting Minutes; 4. CHCF-A: a. Review/Approval of Expenses and Claims,b. Review/Approval of Payment Letter(s), and c. Status Report on Financial Condition;5. CHCF-B: a. Review/Approval of Expenses and Claims, b. Review/Approval of Payment Letter(s), c. Status Report on Financial Condition and Investment Portfolio,d. Status Report of the Remittance Audit Contract, and e. Discussion on Carrier Claims Audit; 6. CTF: a. Review/Approval of Expenses and Claims, b. Review /Approval of Payment Letter(s), c. Status Report on Financial Condition and Investment Portfolio,d. Status Report of Remittance Audit Contract, and e. Discussion on Carrier Claims Audit; and 7. Schedule for the Next Public Meetings and Agenda. The contact person for this meeting is Hassan Mirza at 415.703.1638.

Public Meeting - Low Income Advisory BoardOctober 17, 200010 am – 4 pm

Pacific Gas and Electric Company Pacific Energy Center851 Howard Street(1 block west of Moscone Center)San Francisco

The Low Income Advisory Board (LIAB) will meet to discuss, review or decide the following topics: Board, Focus Group Sessions, Committee, Utility, Legal, and CPUC Updates; Critical Path, recent Legislation, CARE Penetration Rates; Board, CARE, and LIEE expenditures; Future Meeting Schedules; Recent Commission Rulings, pending Commission Decisions or Orders, LIAB comments on any draft orders, or draft LIAB compliance filings resulting from recent orders; WIS and PP&O manual standardization project; Needs Assessment Project and RRM Working Group Project.Teleconference Information : The meeting is accessible through teleconference. To use this option, please call: 1-888-452-3494. After hearing the prompt, enter the access code (22726) followed by the pound sign (#). This location is wheelchair accessible. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, please contact Zaida C. Amaya at (415) 703-1191 [email protected] Session: At a convenient time during, or at the conclusion of the meeting, the LIAB may have a closed session to discuss items of litigation. The LIAB is authorized to discuss these matters in a closed session pursuant to Government Code, Section 1126(e)(2)(b).

Daily CalendarCalifornia Public Utilities Commission Wednesday, October 4, 2000Workshop Notice / Public MeetingOctober 18, 20001:30 - 4 pm


The Universal Lifeline Telephone Service (ULTS) Administrative Committee will meet 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, SB 669 Transition Plan Update, Review/Acceptance of Amervest Report, 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 receive an agenda or meeting packet, please notify the ULTS Trust office at (510) 452-2757 or e-mail [email protected].

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

NONE

NEW FILINGS

9/20/00 A00-09-063 City of Roseville, for authority to install and maintain stationary horn warning systems at two public crossings over Union Pacific Railroad Company's main line, Yosemite Street and Tahoe Street, City of Roseville, as a pilot project as permitted by SB 1491 for the purpose of testing the utility and safety of stationary automated warning devices.

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.

09/22/00 Telecom 84 TCG LOS ANGELES, Customer specific contract. (effective TBD)

09/22/00 Telecom 85 TCG LOS ANGELES, Customer specific contract. (effective TBD)

09/25/00 Telecom 58 AFFINITY NETWORK INCORPORATED, Tariff revision. (effective TBD)

09/25/00 Telecom 40 EXCEL TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., To introduce a new service and a new directory assistance per call charge. (effective TBD)

09/25/00 Telecom 4 GLOBALCOM, INC., Note of Pro Forma Intracorporate Reorganization. (effective TBD)

09/25/00 Telecom 30 NOSVA, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, Tariff revision. (effective TBD)

09/25/00 Telecom 15 ROSEVILLE LONG DISTANCE COMPANY, Provide new service, "Direct Connect." (effective TBD)

09/25/00 Telecom 62 TELIGENT SERVICES, INC, Introduce 4Q2000 promotion. (effective TBD)

09/26/00 Telecom 2020 AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF CALIFORNIA, INC, End the current AT&T Green Option Promotion and offer a new AT&T Green Option A Promotion. (effective TBD)

09/26/00 Telecom 2021 AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF CALIFORNIA, INC, Contract for AT&T Uniplan One Rate. (effective TBD)

09/26/00 Telecom 39 BROOKS FIBER COMMS. OF BAKERSFIELD INC., To add additional annual commitments; grandfather the monthly volume commitments and extend Local Service


Exchange Install Waiver promotion. (effective TBD)

09/26/00 Telecom 39 BROOKS FIBER COMMS. OF FRESNO, INC., Add additional annual commitments, grandfather monthly volume commitments and extend promotions. (effective TBD)

09/26/00 Telecom 40 BROOKS FIBER COMMS. OF SACRAMENTO INC., Add additional annual commitments; grandfather monthly volume commitments and extend promotions. (effective TBD)

09/26/00 Telecom 39 BROOKS FIBER COMMS. OF SAN JOSE INC., Add additional annual commitments, grandfather monthly volume commitments and extend promotions. (effective TBD)

09/26/00 Telecom 36 BROOKS FIBER COMMS. OF STOCKTON, INC., Add additional annual commitments, grandfather monthly volume commitments and extend promotions. (effective TBD)

09/26/00 Telecom 6 CUSTOM TELECONNECT, INC., Change operator assisted service rate plans. (effective TBD)

09/26/00 Telecom 101 MCI WORLDCOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Add additional annual commitments, grandfather monthly volume commitments and extend promotions. (effective TBD)

09/26/00 Telecom 75 MGC COMMUNICATIONS INC, Reduction of Directory Listing nonrecurring charge. Increase of Non-published and Vanity numbers rate. (effective TBD)

09/26/00 Telecom 21398 PACIFIC BELL, Amendment No. 7 to the IC Agreement with Sprint Communications Company, L.P. (effective TBD)

09/26/00 Telecom 497 SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, L.P., Reduce the installation of service charge for xt2 Service, reduce the monthly recurring charge for xt4 Service, make text changes. (effective TBD)

09/26/00 Telecom 498 SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, L.P., Reduce the monthly recurring charge for xt4Service. Make text changes. (effective TBD)

09/27/00 Telecom 3 NEW EDGE NETWORK, INC, Adoption of Appendix


DSL between Pacific Bell and Covad Communications Company. (effective TBD)

09/27/00 Telecom 4 NEW EDGE NETWORK, INC, Notice of Adoption of the Line Sharing Amendment between Verizon California, Inc. and Covad Communications Company. (effective TBD)

09/27/00 Telecom 68 NOS COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Tariff revision. (effective TBD)

09/28/00 Energy 1258E SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, Removal of the Amortization of the $100 Million Transition Cost Balancing Account (TCBA) Overcollection (anticipated effective 10/05/00)

09/28/00 Telecom 11 GLOBAL CROSSING LOCAL SERVICES, INC, Customer specific contract. (effective TBD)

09/28/00 Telecom 9579 GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED, Telephone Directory Service. (effective TBD)

09/28/00 Telecom 9581 GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED, CLEC ICB Contract (effective TBD)

09/28/00 Telecom 9582 GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED, ICB Contract. (effective TBD)

09/28/00 Telecom 1 KMC TELECOM V, INC., Initial tariff filing applicable to intrastate competitive local exchange services. (effective TBD)

09/28/00 Telecom 21399 PACIFIC BELL, Customer specific contract for ADN service, Pacific Bell acting as a CLEC. (effective TBD)

09/28/00 Telecom 21401 PACIFIC BELL, category III contract for Centrex service (effective TBD)

09/28/00 Telecom 86 TCG LOS ANGELES, Contract for Prime services. (effective TBD)

09/29/00 Energy 2267G|2037E

PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, Agreement Between PG&E and Consolidated Housing Authority of Sutter County Regarding the Transfer of Ownership and Maintenance Responsibilities of Gas Utilities at the Master-Metered Premises in Yuba City and Transfer of Electric Utilities (anticipated effective 09/29/00)

09/29/00 Energy 1256E SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, Revision of


Electric Tariffs in Compliance with CPUC D.00-09-075 Related to Bilateral Contracts (anticipated effective 09/29/00)

09/29/00 Energy 1257E SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, Establishment of the Nuclear Claims Memorandum Account (anticipated effective 11/08/00)

09/29/00 Energy 1489E SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, Update of Various Tariffs and Filed Forms (anticipated effective 11/08/00)

09/29/00 Energy 2961G SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY, Revised retail core, noncore and wholesale standby procurement charges and buy-back rates for September 2000. (anticipated effective 09/30/00)

09/29/00 Energy 2962G SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY, Retail and wholesale core subscription procurement charges for October 2000. (anticipated effective 10/01/00)

09/29/00 Energy 2963G SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY, Core monthly pricing revision for October 2000. (anticipated effective 10/01/00)

09/29/00 Telecom 9577-A

GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED, Supplements A.L.No.9577, Promotional pricing - ISDN Single Line Service NRC waiver. (effective TBD)

09/29/00 Telecom 419 MCI WORLDCOM NETWORK SERVICES, INC., Introduce Savings Plan I to Metered Use Service Option AO, Option AP, and Option AQ; make textual changes to Metered Use Service Option AP. (effective TBD)

09/29/00 Telecom 21406 PACIFIC BELL, Express contract for HICAP service. (effective TBD)

09/29/00 Telecom 253 VERIZON SELECT SERVICES, INC., Make changes to Calling Card flat Rate Plan and Calling Card Surcharge Based Plan and make minor textual revisions. (effective TBD)

09/29/00 Telecom 19 Z-TEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Introduce free Directory Assistance to the handicapped, increase the per call rate for Directory Assistance Service, and increase the Direct Dial and travel access per minute rates for Z-Line Long Distance Edition service. (effective TBD)


09/29/00 Telecom 20 Z-TEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Revise Z-Line Home Edition Service, introduce Z-Tel's Referral Program and Intercept Referral Service, make textual changes. (effective TBD)

10/02/00 Water 27 CENTRAL VALLEY WATER COMPANY, Add a one-time surcharge to recover fees paid to the Dept. of Health Services. (effective TBD)

10/02/00 Water 334 CITIZENS UTILITIES COMPANY OF CALIF, [Sacramento District] To remove the Sierra Oaks service area from its Sacramento-Arden system map and tariffs. (effective TBD)

10/02/00 Water 85 PEERLESS WATER CO., Add a one-time surcharge to recover the fees paid to the Dept. of Health Services. (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.

09/19/00 Telecom 243 CAL-ORE TELEPHONE COMPANY, Comply with Decision 00-03-020 that the Company will not disconnect local service for nonpayment of interexchange service. Protest by Office of Ratepayer Advocate of CPUC.

09/19/00 Telecom 275 KERMAN TELEPHONE COMPANY, Comply with Decision 00-03-020 that the Company will not disconnect local service for nonpayment of interexchange service. Protest by Office of Ratepayer Advocate of CPUC.

09/19/00 Telecom 303 EVANS TELEPHONE COMPANY, Comply with Decision 00-03-020 that the Company will not disconnect local service for nonpayment of interexchange service. Protest by Office of Ratepayer Advocate of CPUC.

MISCELLANEOUS TRANSPORTATION ITEMS

NONE


MISCELLANEOUS TELECOMMUNICATION MATTERS

October 2, 2000 Notice of letter request by the Universal Lifeline Trust Service (ULTS) Marketing Board relating to the approval of Market Research Contract with Valdez and Associates. This contract is being resubmitted for Commission’s approval. Protests or comments should be made within 30 days from the date this notice first appearred in this Daily Calendar and should be sent to Telecommunications Division, Ravi Kumra, 3rd Floor, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102. To obtain a copy of this letter request and/or contract, please contact Micah Ra-Sun at the ULTS Trust Office at 510-452-2757.

TABLE OF SUBMISSION DATES FOR THE PRECEDING TWO WEEKS

9/22/00 C.00-08-025 Walker - Models, Inc. and Danny R. Watson vs. Pacific Bell Telephone Company.

ADJOURNMENTS * RESETTINGS * SUBMISSIONS

R.97-10-016 Walwyn - Order instituting rulemaking on the Commission’s own motion into monitoring performance of operations support systems,

I.97-10017 Walwyn - Order instituting investigation on the Commission’s own motion into monitoring performance of operations support systems,Prehearing Conference held and no report given

A.00-04-023 O’Donnell - 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 Los Angeles Division to increase revenues by $1,938,500 in the year 2001; $782,100 in the year 2002; and $642,800 in the year 2003,(San Marino & Duarte Service Area)Public Participation Hearing held and no report given

REMOVALS FROM CALENDAR

NONE


NEW SETTINGS

10/17/00ALJ WalkerComr Duque

1:30 p.m.C.00-05-055

(EH) - Flamingo Mobile Lodge vs. Pacific Bell,Council Chambers815 West Sixth StreetCorona, CA

10/25/00ALJ HaleComr Lynch

10:00 a.m.A.00-05-029

(PHC) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U 39 M), a California corporation, and the California Waterfowl Association, a California Public Benefit Corporation, for an order market valuing and authorizing the former to transfer to the latter certain land in Shasta County (McArthur Swamp) and related property pursuant to Public Utilities Code Sections 367(b) and 851,

A.00-05-030 (PHC) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U 39 M), a California corporation, the State of California, acting by and through its Department of Parks and Recreation, with the approval of its Department of General Services (DPR), and the California Waterfowl Association, a California Public Benefit Corporation (CWA), for orders pursuant to Public Utilities Code Sections 367(b) and 851 (1) establishing the market value of and authorizing Pacific Gas and Electric Company to transfer to DPR certain pieces of land in Shasta County (Burney Falls) in exchange for land currently owned by DPR (Ahjumawi), and (2) authorizing Pacific Gas and Electric Company to donate Ahjumawi to CWA,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

LAW AND MOTION

Law and Motion Hearings are held before Administrative Law Judge A. Kirk McKenzie at 9:30 a.m. 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.

9/19/00 9:30 a.m. NONE SCHEDULED

9/26/00 9:30 a.m. NONE SCHEDULED

Daily CalendarCalifornia Public Utilities Commission Wednesday, October 4, 200010/3/00 9:30 a.m. NONE SCHEDULED

FINAL ORAL ARGUMENTS

NONE

HEARINGS

Dates in parentheses following the word “also” are subject to change without notice. The assigned Commissioner’s name is listed next to the proceedings as matter of record; the assigned Commissioner may not be present at the hearing.

(PHC) = Prehearing Conference (FOA) = Final Oral Argument(EH) = Evidentiary Hearing (WS) = Workshop(PPH) = Public Participation Hearing (FPH) = Full Panel Hearing(IAM) = Initial Arbitration Meeting (AH) = Arbitration Hearing(M) = Mediation (CA) = Closing Argument

10/10/00ALJ O’DonnellComr Duque

10:00 a.m.A.00-04-023

(EH) - 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 Los Angeles Division to increase revenues by $1,938,500 in the year 2001; $782,100 in the year 2002; and $642,800 in the year 2003,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(also October 11 - 13 at 9:30 a.m.)

10/5/00ALJ McKenzieComr Wood

9:00 a.m.I.00-04-006

(EH) - Investigation into the operations and practices of ITT Powercom, a registered non-utility electric services provider No. 1115, doing business within California as a sole proprietorship, and of the sole proprietor/owner Michael Huang (aliases, “Kevin Tan” or “Alex lee”),Commission Conference Room A, State Office Building320 W. 4th StreetLos Angeles, CA(also October 6)


10:00 a.m.A.00-07-029

(PHC) - In the matter of the application of Mr. Omar Gene Buller, and Mrs. Kathryn L. Buller, the sole owners of Metropolitan Water Company, and Watertek, Inc., a California corporation, for the


following orders:

1. Authorizing O. Gene and Kathryn L. Buller to sell and transfer to Watertek, Inc. ownership of certain assets of Metropolitan Water Company, and

2. authorizing Metropolitan Water Company to withdraw from the water utility business; and

3. authorizing Watertek, Inc. to engage in and carry on the water utility service to the customers of Metropolitan Water Company,

State Office Building2550 Mariposa Street, Room 1027Fresno, CA

10/10/00ALJ ThomasComr Duque

9:30 a.m.A.99-09-029

(CA) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity authorizing the construction of the Northeast San Jose Transmission Reinforcement project,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

10/10/00ALJ BarnettComr Bilas

3:00 p.m.A.99-10-023

(LAW & MOTION) - In the matter of the application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) for authority to sell its interest in the Mohave Generating Station,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

10/10/00ALJ PatrickComr Duque

10:00 a.m.A.00-03-062

(EH) - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company for review of its Market Indexed Capital Adjustment Mechanism (MICAM),Commission Courtroom, San Francisco


2:00 p.m.A.00-05-025

(PHC) - In the matter of the application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) for authority to retain its Pebbly Beach generating station in the regulated utility corporation,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

10/11/00ALJ PrestidgeComr Bilas

10:00 a.m.A.00-01-036

(TELEPHONIC PHC) - Application of the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company for an order authorizing the construction of an additional lead track across Jack Tone Road in an unincorporated portion of San Joaquin County,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco


10/11/00ALJ WrightComr Duque

10:00 a.m.C.00-06-013

(EH) - Tim Garcia and Murlene Garcia vs. Pacific Gas & Electric Company,State Office Building2550 Mariposa Street, Room 1038Fresno, CA

10/12/00ALJ Barnett

11:00 a.m.C.00-08-051

(ECP) - Robert J. Nigg vs. GTE California Incorporated,The Village at Indian Hill1460 East Holt Boulevard, Suite 184Pomona, CA

10/13/00ALJ Barnett

11:00 a.m.C.00-08-023

(ECP) - Henry N. Addington vs. Pacific Bell Telephone Company,State Office BuildingRoom B-103, 1350 Front StreetSan Diego, CA

10/13/00ALJ Barnett

12:00 NoonC.00-08-029

(ECP) - David Mitchell vs. Pacific Bell Telephone Company,State Office BuildingRoom B-103, 1350 Front StreetSan Diego, CA

10/16/00ALJ ThomasComr Wood

1:00 p.m.A.99-10-036

(EH) - Application of Southern California Gas Company for authority pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 851 to sell certain intellectual property known as energy marketplace,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also October 17 at 9:30 a.m.)

10/16/00ALJ RyersonComr Bilas

10:00 a.m.C.00-05-039

(PHC) - Boston Properties, Inc. vs. Pacific Gas and Electric Company,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

10/16/00ALJ BusheyComr Bilas

9:00 a.m.A.00-06-032

(EH) - In the matter of the application of Southern California Gas Company for authority to implement a rate for peaking service as ordered by D.99-04-060,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also October 17 - 20)

10/17/00ALJ BrownComr Duque

10:00 a.m.A.00-05-026

(PHC) - In the matter of the application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) for authority to market value and retain the generation-related portions of SSID,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

10/17/00 11:00 a.m. (PHC) - In the matter of the application of Southern


ALJ BrownComr Duque

A.00-05-027 California Edison Company (U 338-E) for authority to divest its remaining SO2 allowances,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

10/17/00ALJ BennettComr Duque

6:00 p.m.A.00-05-043

(PPH) - Joint application of Southern California Water Company (U 133 W) and Peerless Water Company (U 335 W) for approval of a plan of merger of Southern California Water Company and Peerless Water Company,Simms Park Meeting Room16614 South Clark AvenueBellflower, CA

(also (EH) January 16 - 19, 2001 at 10:00 a.m.)


1:30 p.m.C.00-05-055

(EH) - Flamingo Mobile Lodge vs. Pacific Bell,Council Chambers815 West Sixth StreetCorona, CA


2:00 p.m.C.00-09-021

(PHC) - CPN Pipeline Company and CPN Gas Marketing Company vs. Pacific Gas and Electric Company,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

10/19/00ALJ ViethComr Wood

10:00 a.m.C.00-01-017

(EH) - Los Robles Mobile Home Park Chapter 393 of the Golden State Mobilehome Owners League vs. Hillsboro Properties and City of Novato Redevelopment Agency,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

10/23/00ALJ BrownComr Wood

10:00 a.m.C.97-04-025

(EH) - Arco Products Company, Mobil Oil Corporation, Texaco Refining and Marketing, Inc., and Equilon Enterprises, LLC vs. Santa Fe Pacific Pipeline, L.P.,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also October 24 - 27)


10:00 a.m.A.00-03-064

A.00-03-065A.00-03-066A.00-03-067A.00-03-068A.00.03-069A.00-03-070

(OA) - In the matter of the application of the Southern California Water Company (U 133 W) for an order authorizing it to increase rates for water service in its Arden-Cordova service area, and related matters,


Commission Courtroom, San Francisco


10:00 a.m.A.00-01-037

(EH) - In the matter of the application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) for authority to sell its fuel oil pipeline facilities,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(also October 26 - 27)

10/25/00ALJ HaleComr Lynch

10:00 a.m.A.00-05-029

(PHC) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U 39 M), a California corporation, and the California Waterfowl Association, a California Public Benefit Corporation, for an order market valuing and authorizing the former to transfer to the latter certain land in Shasta County (McArthur Swamp) and related property pursuant to Public Utilities Code Sections 367(b) and 851,

A.00-05-030 (PHC) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U 39 M), a California corporation, the State of California, acting by and through its Department of Parks and Recreation, with the approval of its Department of General Services (DPR), and the California Waterfowl Association, a California Public Benefit Corporation (CWA), for orders pursuant to Public Utilities Code Sections 367(b) and 851 (1) establishing the market value of and authorizing Pacific Gas and Electric Company to transfer to DPR certain pieces of land in Shasta County (Burney Falls) in exchange for land currently owned by DPR (Ahjumawi), and (2) authorizing Pacific Gas and Electric Company to donate Ahjumawi to CWA,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

10/25/00ALJ RosenthalComr Bilas

10:00 a.m.A.00-07-034

(EH) - Application of Red & White Ferries, Inc. to temporarily suspend scheduled weekday vessel common carrier service between Richmond and San Francisco,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also October 26 at 1:00 p.m.; October 27 at 10:00 a.m.)

10/30/00ALJ ViethComr Duque

10:00 a.m.A.00-04-031

(PHC) - In the matter of the application of Southern California Gas Company for authority pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 851 to sell its storage field in Montebello, California (U 904 G),Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

10/31/00 10:00 a.m. (EH) - Catellus Development Corporation, a Delaware


ALJ ViethComr Wood

C.00-04-012 corporation, and SF Pacific Properties, Inc., a Delaware corporation vs. Williams Communications, Inc., dba VYVX, Inc., a Delaware corporation,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also November 1)

11/2/00ALJ BarnettComr Wood

10:00 a.m.A.00-04-002

(EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for authority to revise its gas rates and tariffs to be effective January 1, 2001,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also November 3; November 6 - 10; November 13 - 14)

11/3/00ALJ EconomeComr Lynch

10:00 a.m.A.00-07-031

(PHC) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for certain findings regarding the settlement agreement and general release made May 1, 2000, by and between South San Joaquin Irrigation District and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U 39 E),Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

11/7/00ALJ PrestidgeComr Bilas

2:00 p.m.I.00-09-003

(PHC) - In the matter of the order instituting investigation on the Commission’s own motion into the operations and practices of Igor Unikov and Isay Radomyselsky, a partnership doing business as Ace of Bace Moving Co.,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

11/13/00ALJ GottsteinComr Bilas

10:00 a.m.A.99-03-014

(EH) – 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 Courtroom, San Francisco (also November 14 - 17; November 28 - December 1; December 4 - 8; December 12 - 14)Evidentiary Hearing will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Mondays, and from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday

11/13/00ALJ McVicarComr Wood

10:00 a.m.A.00-05-015

(EH) - Application of Citizens Utilities Company of California (U-87-W), a California corporation, and California-American Water Company, a California corporation, for each of the following orders:

1. Authorizing Citizens Utilities Company of California to sell and to transfer all of its water utility asets and indebtedness to California-American Water Company;


2. Authorizing California-American Water Company to acquire all of the water utilitiy assets and indebtedness of Citizens Utilities Company of California and thereafter to engage in and carry on the water utility business and service to the customers of Citizens Utilities Company of California;

3. Authorizing Citizens Utilities Company of California to withdraw from the water utility business; and

4. For related relief,

Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also November 14 - November 17)

11/20/00ALJ McVicarComr Wooc

10:00 a.m.A.00-05-016

(EH) - Application of SJW Corp., a California corporation, San Jose Water Company (U-168-W), a California corporation, SJW Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation, and California-American Water Company (U-210-W), a California corporation, for each of the following orders:

1. Authorizing SJW Acquisition Corp., to merge with and into SJW Corp., with SJW Corp. as the surviving corporation;

2. Authorizing SJW Corp. thereafter to merge San Jose Water Company with and into California-American Water Company, with California-American Water Company as the surviving corporation thereafter to carry on the water utility business and service to the customers of San Jose Water Company;

3. Authorizing San Jose Water Company to withdraw from the water utility business; and

4. For related relief,

Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also November 21 - November 22; November 27 - December 1)


10:00 a.m.A.99-08-021

(EH) - Application of Pacific Fiber Link, L.L.C. (U-6028-C) for modification of its Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (“CPCN”) to


review proponents’s environmental assessment for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”),Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also November 29 - December 1)

12/5/00ALJ WalkerComr Bilas

10:00 a.m.A.00-01-023

(EH) - In the matter of the application of Pacific Bell Telephone Company (U 1001 C) for authority pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 851 to lease space in administative buildings and central offices and to transfer assets to SBC Advanced Solutions, Inc.,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also December 6-8)

12/11/00ALJ BarnettComr Duque

10:00 a.m.A.00-05-024

(EH) - In the matter of the application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338) for approval of agreements to sell its interest in four corners generaitng station and Palo Verde generating station,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also December 12 - 13)


10:00 a.m.C.95-03-057

(EH) – Paula Karrison, an individual vs. A & P Moving, Inc.,Commission Offices707 “L” Street, Suite 1050Sacramento, CA (also January 10 – 11)

2/1/01ALJ BrownComr Wood

10:00 a.m.C.00-04-013

(EH) – Arco Products Company, a division of Atlantic Richfield Company (“ARCO”) and Mobil Oil Corporation (“MOBIL”) vs. SFPP, L.P.,

A.00-03-044 (EH) – In the matter of the application of SFPP, L.P. for authority to justify its rates for intrastate transportation of refined petroleum products on the basis of market factors,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also February 2 – 12 at 9:00 a.m.)

EXECUTIVE ORDERS SIGNED

9/8/00 D00-09-044 A00-05-009 - City of Oakdale. For alteration of existing at-grade crossing of the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad Company of Crane Road (2J-3.8). Dismissed.

Daily CalendarCalifornia Public Utilities Commission Wednesday, October 4, 20009/11 D00-09-045 A00-08-005 - Telmex USA, LLC. For a certificate of

public convenience and necessity to provide interLATA and intraLATA telecommunications service as a facilities-based carrier. Granted as set forth. This proceeding is closed.

D00-09-046 A00-08-004 - Emerson Tripoli dba Alta Networks. For a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide interLATA and intraLATA telecommunications service as a switchless reseller. Granted as set forth. This proceeding is closed.

D00-09-047 A00-07-057 - Far East Gateway, Inc. For a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide interLATA and intraLATA telecommunications service as a switchless reseller. Granted as set forth. This proceeding is closed.

D00-09-048 A00-08-008 - Utility.com, Inc. For a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide interLATA and intraLATA telecommunications service as a facilities-based carrier. Granted as set forth. This proceeding is closed.

9/13 D00-09-049 A99-05-002 - San Diego Gas & Electric Company. For authority to increase its gas and electric revenue requirements to reflect its accomplishments for demand-side management program years (PY) 1994 and 1997, energy efficiency PY 1998, low income PY 1998, and to address policy and procedural issues for future PY 1999 through 2001 in the 1999 annual earning assessment proceeding. A99-05-005, A99-05-007, A99-05-008 - Related matters. Corrects errors in D00-09-038. Corrected version of D00-09-038 is provided herewith.

9/15 D00-09-050 A00-07-041 - State of California, Department of Transportation. For authority to provide improvements to three grade crossings along the Mandela Parkway in Oakland. Dismissed.

D00-09-051 C00-07-019 - City of Madera vs. Union Pacific Railroad Company. Dismissed.

D00-09-052 A00-03-029 - Southern California Water Company. For a certificate of public convenience and necessity to add to its Santa Maria Customer Service Area the Community of Cypress Ridge. Dismissed.


9/18 D00-09-053 A00-05-060 - Southwest Gas Corporation. For authority to issue $136,000,000 debt obligations; $80,000,000 preferred securities; 4,234,800 shares of Common Stock; refinance short-term debt through the issue of debt securities; and evergreen long-term debt securities, preferred stock, and common stock subject to the Evergreening Guidelines. Corrects error in D00-09-009.

COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2000Commissioners Present:

Loretta M. Lynch, President Henry M. DuqueJosiah L. NeeperRichard A. BilasCarl W. Wood

9/21 D00-09-054 A99-08-037 - PCSTC, Inc., dba Pacific Coast Sightseeing Tours and Charters (Pacific). For modification of its passenger stage authority to add a shuttle service between Disneyland and a service territory made up of points in the Cities of Anaheim, garden Grove and Orange within a two-mile zone from Disneyland. Granted as set forth; requires Pacific to pay a filing fee of $75 under Public Utilities Code Section 1904(a) in lieu of a fee of $500 under Section 1036(a). This proceeding is closed.

D00-09-055 A00-06-024 - Sigma Networks Telecommunications, Inc. For a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide limited facilities-based local exchange and telecommunications services. Granted as set forth. This proceeding is closed.

D00-09-056 A00-06-036 - Birch Telecom of the West, Inc. For a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide facilities-based and resold local exchange and interexchange telecommunications services. Granted as set forth. This proceeding is closed.

D00-09-057 A00-05-049 - intraE. For a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide competitive local exchange services as a facilities-based carrier and a reseller. Granted as set forth. This proceeding is closed.


D00-09-058 A00-04-032 - Comm South Companies, Inc. For an amendment to its certificate of public convenience and necessity to operate as a reseller of local exchange services. Granted as set forth. This proceeding is closed.

D00-09-059 A00-05-037 - NorthPoint Communications, Inc. For a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide a competitive local exchange, access and non-dominant interexchange service. Granted as set forth; also grants limited facilities-based local exchange authority, restricted to the use of unbundled network elements and the placement of equipment within or on previously existing buildings and structures. This proceeding is closed.

D00-09-060 A00-05-042 - A.R.C. Networks, Inc., dba InfoHighway. For a certificate of public convenience and necessity to offer local exchange and interexchange services. Granted as set forth. This proceeding is closed.

D00-09-061 A00-06-025 - Tim Mesplou, dba Arrive Alive. For a certificate of public convenience and necessity to operate as a passenger stage corporation between Isla Vista and Santa Barbara. Granted as set forth. This proceeding is closed.

D00-09-062 A00-06-044 - Marjit Singh Gill, dba ABC Airporter. For a certificate of public convenience and necessity to operate as a passenger stage corporation between points in Alameda, Santa Clara, and San Mateo Counties, on one hand, Oakland, San Francisco and San Jose International Airports, on the other hand. Granted as set forth. This proceeding is closed.

D00-09-063 A00-06-037 - Fernando A. Ochoa, dba Mexican Super Shuttle. For a certificate of public convenience and necessity to operate as a passenger stage corporation between San Fernando Valley to San Ysidro. Granted as set forth. This proceeding is closed.

D00-09-064 A00-06-043 - ServiSense.com, Inc. For a certificate of public convenience and necessity to proovide local exchange service on a resale basis. Granted as set forth. This proceeding is closed.

D00-09-065 A00-04-047 - Incomnet Communications Corporation (Incomnet), Incomnet, Inc., and Ironwood Telecom


LLC. For authority to issue stock and evidences of indebtedness in reorganization of indebtedness and capitalization of Incomnet; and to reorganize and transfer control of Incomnet to Ironwood. Granted as set forth. The transfer and reorganization of Incomnet are made pursuant to a plan approved in a bankruptcy proceeding. Incomnet, previously operating as National Telephone Communications, Inc., would continue to be subject to restrictions imposed as part of a settlement of a 1997 Commission investigation of slamming and consumer fraud by the company’s agents. This proceeding is closed.

D00-09-066 C98-02-014 - James W. and Tammy M. McKenney vs. Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Denies the McKenney’s petition for modification of D99-02-083. This proceeding is closed.

D00-09-067 C99-08-047 - Tioga Pass Resort, Inc. vs. GTE California Incorporated (GTEC). Grants GTEC’s motion to dismiss this complaint for failure to state a violation of any provision of law or of any order or rule of the Commission, pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 1702. This proceeding is closed.

D00-09-068 A97-12-020 - Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). For authority, among other things, to increase rates and charges for electric and gas service effective January 1, 1999. I97-11-026, A94-12-005, I95-02-015 - Related matters. Awards intervenor compensation to the following their substantial contribution to D00-02-046, PG&E’s test year 1999 general rate case: $85,428.64 to the Agricultural Energy Consumers Association; $62,186.56 to Redwood Alliance; $406,938.70 to The Utility Reform Network; and $97,204.97 to James Weil.

D00-09-069 A00-01-039 – City of San Jose (City). For authority to construct Bailey avenue overhead over the tracks and right of way of the Union Pacific Railroad Company in the City, Santa Clara County. Granted as set forth. This proceeding is closed.

D00-09-070 C95-03-057 - Paula Karrison vs. A & P Moving, Inc. Denies complainant’s request for intervenor compensation under PUC Sections 1801-1802. Grants complainant’s supplemental request and is awarded $12,000 from the Advocates Trust Fund.


D00-09-071 C92-03-049 - Westcom Long Distance, Inc. (Westcom) vs. Citizens Utilities Company of California (Citizens). C92-09-006, C92-09-025 - Related matters. Denies Westcom’s requests in C92-03-049 for reparations and relief, except for a $20.00 credit; directs the Commission Fiscal Office to tender $12,608.79 Westcom deposit to Citizens. In C92-09-006, denies Westcom’s request for a permanent injunction, and its remaining request for reparations and relief; Denies Citizens’ request for a permanent injunction in C92-09-025; concludes that Westcom failed to comply with three Commission decisions, and slammed five of its former customers; Imposes suspended penalties in the total amount of $11,000 on Westcom on the conditions specified in this decision. Denies Westcom’s request for intervenor compensation. These proceedings are closed.

D00-09-072 A99-09-044 - Calaveras Telephone Company, Cal-Ore Telephone Co., Ducor Telephone Company, Evans Telephone Company, Foresthill Telephone Co., Happy Valley Telephone Company, Hornitos Telephone Company, Kerman Telephone Company, Pinnacles Telephone Co., The Ponderosa Telephone Co., Sierra Telephone Company Inc., The Siskiyou Telephone Company, and The Volcano Telephone Company. Grants the motion filed by applicants to reset the “waterfall” provision of the California High Cost Fund “A” to permit those small telephone companies to receive full funding from that source in 2001, without filing a General Rate Case in 2000. Opening comments due October 23,2000, reply comments due November 7, 2000.

D00-09-073 R95-04-043 - Order Instituting Rulemaking on the Commission’s own motion into competition for local exchange service. I95-04-044 - Related matter. Adopts Alternative 1A, the geographic split originally proposed by the industry as described in D98-05-021. As a back-up relief plan pursuant to Federal Communications Commission requirements. (Comr Neeper dissented; Comr Duque will file a concurrence and partial dissent).

D00-09-074 R93-04-003 - Rulemaking on the Commission’s own motion to govern open access to bottleneck services and establish a framework for network architecture


development of dominant carrier networks. I93-04-002 - Related matter. Affirms the results reached in the May 26, 2000, Final Arbitrator’s Report; approves Appendix DSL of Pacific Bell Telephone Company, the Line Sharing Amendment of GTE California, Incorporated, and the signed appendices and amendments filed June 2, 2000, and effective June 6, 2000, between incumbent and competitor companies.

D00-09-075 R94-04-031 - Order Instituting Rulemaking on the Commission’s proposed policies governing restructuring California’s electric services industry and reforming regulation. I94-04-032 - Related matter. Grants the emergency motion of San Diego Gas and Electric Company (SDG&E) as modified; authorizes SDG&E to enter into bilateral contracts that expire on or before December 31, 2005 as set forth. (Comr Duque will file a concurrence; Pres Lynch and Comr Wood will file a joint concurrence).

EXECUTIVE RESOLUTIONS SIGNED

9/13/2000 E-3713 Resolution correcting error in Resolution E-3531. Adopted as set forth in the appendix.

E-3714 Resolution correcting errors in Resolution E-3703. Adopted as set forth in the appendix.

RESOLUTIONS SIGNED ON

COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2000

Commissioners Present: Loretta M. Lynch, President

Henry M. DuqueJosiah L. NeeperRichard A. BilasCarl W. Wood

9/21/2000 ALJ-176-3047 Ratification of preliminary determinations of category for proceedings initiated by application. The preliminary determinations are pursuant to Article 2.5, Rules 4 and 6.1 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. Adopted.


E-3700 Advice Letter (AL) 2018-E of Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Requests approval to modify the Price Responsive Load Program (E-BID Program). Approved in part and denied in part. The changes proposed by the Office of Ratepayer Advocates are denied. The Energy Division Director’s suspension of the tariff sheets attached to AL 2018-E is ratified. (President Lynch dissented.)

E-3702 Advice Letter 1242-E of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E). Requests authorization to implement, on an experimental basis, a customer choice facilitation program. Approved with modifications. The protest of E-Mon is denied. With the exception of Strategic Energy’s objection to provision 1(f) of SDG&E’s proposed Implementation Methodology, the protest of Strategic Energy is denied.

T-16404 Resolution adopting a budget of $254,139 for the Public Policy Payphone Program for the time period from January 1, 2001 through June 30, 2001 and reducing the surcharge rate to 8 cents per month per pay telephone line. Adopted as set forth in the appendices.

T-16429 Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf Placement Interim Committee. Request for an operating budget of $464,179 for the fiscal year July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, and maintains the surcharge rate at 0.001%. Granted as set forth in the appendix.

T-16430 California High Cost Fund-B (CHCF-B) Administrative Committee. Requests approval of the fiscal year 2001-02 budget of $482.767 million and maintains the current surcharge rate of 2.6% for the CHCF-B program. Granted as set forth in the appendix.

T-16437 California Teleconnect Fund (CTF) Administrative Committee. Request for approval of its fiscal year 2001-02 budget of $35.442 million for the CTF and surcharge rate for the CTF program. Adopted as set forth in the appendix.

T-16441 Dobson Cellular of Imperial, Inc. Request for voluntary revocation of wireless identification number. Granted.

T-16454 Advice Letter 2 of PICK Communications Corporation. Request for voluntary revocation of the certificate of public convenience and necessity. Granted.


T-16455 Cannect Communications, Inc. Request for voluntary revocation of the certificate of public convenience and necessity. Granted.

T-16459 Advice Letter 21295 of Pacific Bell (Pacific). Request for approval of one Commercial Mobile Radio Service Interconnection Agreement between Pacific and Kcindur Communications, Inc., dba Advanced Paging, submitted under provisions of Resolution ALJ-178, and General Order 96-A. Granted as set forth.

T-16460 Advice Letter (AL) 9544 and AL 9554 of Verizon California, Inc. (Verizon). Request for approval of two Commercial Mobile Radio Service Interconnection Agreements between Verizon and GS Paging, and between Verizon and Metrocall, Inc., submitted under provisions of Resolution ALJ-178, and General Order 96-A. Granted as set froth.

T-16461 Advice Letter 9523 of GTE California, Incorporated (GTEC). Request for approval of one Commercial Mobile Radio Service Interconnection Agreement between GTEC and Pacific Bell Wireless, submitted under provisions of Resolution ALJ-178, and General Order 96-A. Granted as set forth.

TL-18942 Resolution approving issuance of charter-party carrier certificates pursuant to Section 5374(b) of the Public Utilities Code. Granted as set forth in the appendix.

W-4224 Advice Letter 84 of Peerless Water Company. Requests authority for an offset decrease of $58,942 or 6.87% in annual revenue. Granted.

W-4225 Central Camp Water Company. Request for authority to record in two memorandum accounts the costs of engineering expenses and legal expenses to file for recovery in 2000. Granted.

W-4226 Advice Letter 8 of Tahoe Swiss Village Utilities, Inc. Requests authority for an offset rate increase of $19,966 or 17.00% and a one-time increase of $1,427 for Department of Health Services fees. Granted as set forth.


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.

9/27/00 R93-04-003 Commission Order Instituting Rulemaking on Commission’s own motion to govern open access to bottleneck services and establish a framework for network architecture development of dominant carrier networks and

I93-04-002 Commission Order Instituting Investigation on the Commission’s own motion into open access and network architecture development of dominant carrier networks.

R95-04-043 Rulemaking on the Commission’s own motion into competition for local exchange service and

I95-04-044 Investigation on the Commission’s own motion into competition for local exchange service.

Summary: This is an Augmented Notice of an Ex Parte Communication that was filed on 9/21/00 and appeared in the Calendar of 9/28/00.On September 19, 2000, Nelsonya Causby, for Pacific Bell Telephone Company (“Pacific”), sent a letter (attached to the notice) to Cmmr. Lynch. Copies of the letter were also sent to Cmmr. Neeper, Cmmr. Bilas, Cmmr. Wood, and Cmmr. Duque. The

Daily CalendarCalifornia Public Utilities Commission Wednesday, October 4, 2000letter is a response to the letter dated 8-28-2000, sent by John Clark of Goodin, MacBride, Squeri, Ritchie and Day, LLP, on behalf of the Association of Communications Enterprises (“ASCENT”) and the California Association of Competitive Telecommunications Companies (“CALTEL”) regarding Pacific’s Accessible Letter EA00-007. In its letter, Pacific explains that the issues raised by ASCENT/CALTEL are not relevant to the 271 proceeding. Pacific also stated that toll competition is thriving in California and was not adversely affected by the actions described in the accessible letter. Pacific also clarifies that although some carriers were blocked from using online access to Pacific’s CESAR EARS system for part of August, full access has been restored and charges for such access have been suspended, and, during the period online access was blocked, other means of changing PICs remained available to interexchange carriers.Filer: Pacific Bell Telephone CompanyContact: Lila Tam Phone: (415) 542-9268

9/28/00 A00-07-034 Application of Red & White Ferries, Inc. to temporarily suspend scheduled weekday vessel common carrier service between Richmond and San Francisco.

Summary: On September 26, 2000, William Flenniken, Jr., attorney for the Friends of the Richmond Ferry, sent a letter (attached to the notice) to ALJ Rosenthal. A copy of the letter was also sent to Cmmr. Bilas, Lester Wong, advisor to Cmmr. Bilas, and Ken Koss, Director of Rail Safety and Carrier Division. Flenniken argued that the cessation of service will cause irreparable harm to the riders of the ferry and that the overall enterprise was not losing money; only the Richmond segment is presently unprofitable.Filer: Friends of the Richmond FerryContact: William Flenniken, Jr. Phone: (415) 398-1421