WATER/KPC/FLC/SNR/MXK/TKM/jlj Mailed 2/11/2005

Decision 05-02-012 February 10, 2005

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Joint Application of The Nelson E. and Winifred Bartoo Trust and Angelo L. Andreini, III, for Commission Authorization of the Transfer Ownership and Control from the Nelson E. and Winifred Bartoo Trust to Rentals Etc. of the B & W Riverview Estates Water Company, and the Water System (WTD 43).

Application 03-11-012 (Filed November 10, 2003)

O P I N I O N

Summary

In the joint sale application, The Nelson E. Bartoo & Winifred M. Bartoo Trust (Trust) seeks Commission authorization to sell and transfer ownership of the B & W Riverview Estates Water Company (B & W), and Angelo Louis Andreini, III, seeks to acquire B&W. The reasons for the proposed transfer are (1) the owners of record have passed away and the charitable trust cannot perform the functions of running a water company; (2) the buyer owns property in the subdivision; and (3) the buyer has passed the Grade I Water Distribution Operator Certification Examination and can provide proper service to the customers and can ensure an orderly ownership transfer.

The Commission's Water Division has investigated the proposed transfer and recommends approval. The application is granted.