Procedural Summary

The application was filed on March 1, 2000, and was noticed in the Daily Calendar on March 22, 2000. The Office of Ratepayer Advocates (ORA) filed a response on April 10, 2000. The City filed a reply on April 20, 2000. No other comments were received.

In Resolution ALJ 176-3035, dated March 16, 2000, the Commission preliminarily categorized this proceeding as ratesetting, and preliminarily determined that hearings were not necessary. It is not necessary to alter the preliminary determinations made in Resolution ALJ 176-3035. While hearings are not necessary, certain aspects of the sales agreement are contested. Therefore, parties should have the opportunity to comment on the draft decision, pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 311(g)(1).