7. Comments on the Proposed Decision

The proposed decision of the ALJ in this matter was mailed to the parties in accordance with Section 311(d) of the Public Utilities Code and Rule 77.1 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure. In comments, La Canada Flintridge Country Club and Kristine Blom urge that approval of the proposed sale of the water system be conditioned on approval of the utility's upcoming general rate case. In this way, they say, a public agency interested in acquiring the system will be apprised of the extent of capital improvements planned by Mesa Crest. Mesa Crest points out, however, that the planned capital improvements have been set forth in detail both in an advice letter filing available to the public and in a public meeting conducted by the utility. In view of this, we see no need to condition our approval of the proposed sale on the outcome of the general rate case