ALJ/GEW/sid Mailed 4/5/2002
Decision 02-04-006 April 4, 2002
BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of the Application of Cañada Woods Water Company for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Operate a Public Utility Water Service, Sewer Service, and Wastewater Reclamation Service in Monterey; to Acquire From and Operate the Facilities of Monterra Ranch Mutual Water Company and Cañada Woods Treatment Company; and to Establish Rates for Public Utility Water Service, Sewer Service and Reclaimed Water Service. |
Application 01-07-014 (Filed July 6, 2001) |
1. Summary
Cañada Woods Water Company, LLC (applicant, or Cañada Woods) seeks certificates of public convenience and necessity authorizing it to operate its facilities and facilities acquired from two other companies as public utility water, sewer and water reclamation systems. These companies now serve 62 customers and a golf course near Carmel Valley in Monterey County. Development plans call for the number of customers to increase to 365 by the year 2010. The Water Branch of the Office of Ratepayer Advocates (ORA) investigated the application and issued a report on January 4, 2002, generally supporting formation of the new utility operation. The application is approved, subject to the conditions set forth in the ordering paragraphs.
