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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
April 7, 2017 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
SUBJECT: General Information
Notable Items
After a late night session this week, the State Legislature approved a new 10-
year transportation package, which includes allocations of new revenues to
cities for local road maintenance. Under the plan, the City is estimated to
receive between $8 and $12 million annually for local road maintenance. In
addition, CalTrans is projected to receive funding which may be applicable to
the remaining TRIP projects. Staff is in the process of reviewing the details of the
bill language, which include some reporting requirements. More information will
be passed along as it is received.
Attached you will find the monthly Thomas Roads Improvement Program (TRIP)
Status Report for the month of April. The report gives a summary of each TRIP
project in construction, in design, and under review. Completion percentages
and pictures of projects are also included.
California Water Service Company (Cal Water) recently filed an application
with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for authority to establish its
Authorized Cost of Capital for the period from January 1st, 2018 through
December 31st, 2020. The filing (attached), which proposes to increase revenue
by 1.49% or $1,142,800 in the Bakersfield district, is estimated to increase a
typical customer bill by $0.65 in 2018. Due to the fact that this filing requires a
full review process by the CPUC and is not related to a previously approved
action, staff has requested Cal Water appear before the City Council and
provide additional information and comment, consistent with the provisions
included in Cal Water’s franchise agreement with the City. This presentation will
be included on the agenda for the April 19th, 2017 City Council meeting.
In early March, the City initiated the formal process of soliciting potential
bidders to purchase and relocate five homes located on the south side of 24th
Street. These houses, located at 2330 Elm Street, 2331 Beech Street, 2330 B
Street, 2318 B Street, and 2315 C Street, are within the future project area for the
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24th Street Widening Project. Unfortunately, no interested parties came forward
to participate in the auction that was to be held April 4th.
Moving forward, the City is working with the Caltrans District 6 Historian to
identify elements within the houses that may be deemed to have historic value.
These elements will be photographed and offered to architectural salvage and
Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Simultaneously, staff will begin the formal process
to solicit bids for the demolition of the structures and anticipate the bid award
will appear on the May 24th Council agenda.
Earlier this week, staff released the invitation to bid for the “speakeasy” home
located at 2312 24th Street. The goal of this process is for a private party to
purchase and relocate the house to an adjacent City-owned empty lot on Bay
Street. The existing location of the house is within the 24th Street Widening
Project area. Interested parties can purchase a bid number by contacting the
City’s Purchasing Division at (661) 326-3742. The deadline to purchase a bid
number is April 26th at 5:00 p.m. The auction is scheduled to be held on April 27th
at 10:00 a.m.
The Kern River Parkway between Manor Street and China Grade Loop is closed
until further notice due to recent mudslides in the area. Please avoid this area
until further notice. All other sections of the Kern River Parkway remain open for
use. The City will provide notice when the section of the path is reopened.
Council Referrals
• Councilmember Parlier:
o Mobile app reports by Ward Traffic Advisories
Reconstruction of Wilson Road from Wible Road to South H Street
Next week, the City will begin reconstruction of Wilson Road from Wible Road to
South H Street. During reconstruction, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each
direction. Access to side streets and driveways may be temporarily closed while
work is taking place. Detours and alternate access points will be provided that
may result in traffic delays. All work on this project is scheduled to be complete
by June, 2017.
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Reconstruction of Gosford Road from White Lane to Pacheco Road
Next week, the City will begin reconstruction of Wilson Road from Wible Road to
South H Street. During reconstruction, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each
direction. Access to side streets and driveways may be temporarily closed while
work is taking place. Detours and alternate access points will be provided that
may result in traffic delays. All work on this project is scheduled to be complete
by June, 2017.
Nighttime Lane and Ramp Closures Needed for Final Striping
Southbound State Route 99 and Rosedale Highway Off-ramp
Nighttime closures are scheduled for Tuesday, April 11th and Wednesday, April
12th, for the two outside lanes along southbound State Route 99, between
Gilmore Avenue and Rosedale Highway and the Rosedale Highway off-ramp,
to complete roadway striping. These closures are expected to be in place
between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
The new auxiliary lane and the entire off-ramp are expected to be fully open to
traffic by Tuesday. Crews will continue working in the area for a few more weeks
to complete punch list items.
Southbound State Route 99 motorists who want to access Rosedale Highway or
24th Street while this work is underway will need to continue southbound, exit at
California Avenue and then return via northbound State Route 99 to the
Rosedale Highway/24th Street exit.
Short traffic delays for paving on State Route 178
Paving and striping activities on State Route 178, between Canteria Drive and
Alfred Harrell Highway, will be underway during the next two weeks (April 10th -
21st). Cone-separated lanes will allow for two-way traffic along the highway
while operations are underway, but flagging personnel will also need to stop
traffic intermittently between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through
Friday, each week. Traffic will not be stopped for longer than 10 minutes.
The signal at the new State Route 178/184 intersection is currently set to flashing
red. The signal is expected to become fully operational in about two weeks.
The old State Route 178/Kern Canyon Road intersection is temporarily closed
while the contractor completes work in this area. This closure is expected to
extend through mid-May. Motorists can still access the east side of the gas
station/mini mart and the mini storage via the new State Route 184 alignment
and Kern Canyon Road.
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Nighttime Lane and Ramp Closures on State Route 58
Nighttime closures are scheduled for the two outside lanes on eastbound State
Route 58, between Union Avenue and Cottonwood Road, from Sunday, April
9th through Thursday, April 13th. The eastbound off-ramp to Union Avenue will all
be closed during nighttime hours through this period. The closures are expected
to be in place between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. and are needed for wall
and barrier construction in this area.
Streets Division work schedule for the week of April 10th
Event Notifications
Event calendar for the Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center
AT:cb cc: Department Heads
Christopher Gerry, Acting City Clerk
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TRIP projects are moving rapidly through the various stages of project development. This
report is to provide a periodic up‐to‐date snapshot of each project’s recent major
activities and progress. If you have questions, or need additional information, please
contact Janet Wheeler at the TRIP office, (661) 326‐3491. Regular project updates are
also available on the TRIP website at BakersfieldFreeways.us
MILESTONES
The Southbound State Route 99 Auxiliary Lane/Rosedale Highway Off‐ramp Improvements is expected
to be fully opened by Tuesday, April 11. Crews will remain in the area for a few more weeks completing
punch list items. The project added an auxiliary lane for southbound State Route 99 from Gibson Street
to Rosedale Highway and widened the off‐ramp to accommodate two turning lanes in each direction at
Rosedale Highway.
The State Route 178 Widening Project is nearly complete. The final layer of asphalt is being placed along
State Route 178 and the intersection for the new State Route 184 alignment at State Route 178 opened
this past week. A ribbon cutting ceremony for the State Route 178 Widening Project is being planned for
early May.
The City plans to hold an auction on April 27th for the house located at 2312 24th Street, commonly
referred to as the “Speakeasy house”, and a new lot at 2405 Bay Street. The successful buyer will
relocate the house from its current location to the new lot fronting Bay Street. Eligible buyers must be a
State‐licensed contractor under Chapter 9, Division 3, of the Business and Professions Code, and must
have all appropriate licenses, which may include California B or C‐21 licenses. Additional information can
be found on Planet Bids and on the TRIP website: www.bakersfieldfreeways.us
PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Beltway Operational Improvements
Contractor: Security Paving Company
60% complete; anticipated completion: early 2018
This project includes various improvements along State Route 58, from State Route 99 to Cottonwood Road,
and on State Route 99, from north of Ming Avenue to Wilson Road.
Work on the pump plant on northbound State Route 99 near Ming Avenue continues. The waterproof
membrane on the lower portion was completed in March and the lower wet well top deck has been placed.
Work on the upper level control room will be underway during the month of April.
Multiple retaining walls and sound walls are being constructed along State Route 58 on both sides of the
freeway. Walls and barrier rails are also under construction along the Chester Avenue, H Street, and Union
Avenue on‐ and off‐ramps. Crews are working both day and night shifts. Night work often requires freeway lane
and ramp closures. Motorists should anticipate the potential of nighttime lane closures from Sunday through
Thursday nights between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
April 2017
TRIP Status Report
TRIP Status Report
April 2017
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Falsework for the new State Route 99 to eastbound State Route 58 Connector Bridge is nearly complete.
Crews will begin installing steel for the bridge stems and soffit in May. Work to widen the bridges at P Street,
Bakersfield Corral Overhead (railroad bridge), and Madison Street are also underway. Last month, the P Street
profile was temporarily lowered; abutments were completed at the railroad bridge; and abutments were placed
for the bridge widening at Madison Street.
In May, the contractor plans to begin placing falsework for the bridge widening at P Street; this will affect both
the eastbound and westbound directions. The bridge deck drain system and barrier rail are expected to be
completed at the railroad bridge in May.
State Route 178 Widening
Contractor: Granite Construction
85% complete; anticipated completion: May 2017
In March, the contractor completed the final lift of paving on State Route 178, between Canteria Drive and
Masterson Street and between Alfred Harrell Highway/Comanche Drive and Miramonte Drive. The final lift of
paving was also completed on State Route 184, between the new alignment and Chase Avenue. The contractor
plans to pave the section of State Route 178 between Masterson Street and Alfred Harrell Highway with
rubberized asphalt in April.
Barrier rail was installed alongside the Mesa Marin Sports Complex and the new median was completed on
State Route 178 between Valley Street and Alfred Harrell Highway/Comanche Drive and at Park Palisade Drive.
Signal poles and loop detectors were installed on State Route 178 at the new State Route 184 alignment and
the Masterson Street intersections. The new State Route 178/184 intersection opened on April 4th.
The old State Route 178/184 intersection is currently closed to allow the contractor to complete work in this
area. This closure is expected to extend through mid‐May. Motorists can access the east side of the gas
station/mini mart and the mini storage via the new State Route 184 alignment and Kern Canyon Road.
Southbound State Route 99 Auxiliary Lane/Rosedale Highway Off‐ramp Improvements
Contractor: Security Paving Company
95% complete; anticipated completion: April 2017
In March, the contractor completed concrete paving, storm drain, stamped concrete in the shoulder at
Rosedale Highway and barrier rail work. In addition, the contractor completed the stamped concrete paving in
the shoulder at Rosedale Highway. The Southbound State Route 99 Auxiliary Lane/Rosedale Highway Off‐ramp
Improvements is expected to be fully opened by Tuesday, April 11. Crews will remain in the area for a few more
weeks completing punch list items.
PROJECTS IN DESIGN AND RIGHT‐OF‐WAY
24th Street Improvement Project
Designer: TYLin International
Design 65% complete; Right‐of‐Way 100% complete (full acquisitions)
Design on all phases of the project is underway
The project designer is working to complete the sound wall construction plans. Sound walls for properties
on the north side of 24th Street could begin in summer 2017
Right‐of‐way activities for partial acquisitions are progressing
Demolition work is underway on the north side of 24th Street. Five houses have been removed; eight houses
are scheduled for demolition in April.
There were no bidders for the auction scheduled on April 4th for the five houses available for relocation on
the south side of 24th Street. These properties will be advertised for demolition in April.
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The City plans to hold an auction the house located at 2312 24th Street on April 27th. The successful buyer
will relocate the house from its current location to the new lot fronting Bay Street. Information can be found
on Planet Bids and on the TRIP website: www.bakersfieldfreeways.us
Hageman Flyover
Designer: Caltrans
Design 95% complete; Right‐of‐Way 0% complete
Caltrans Structures group is finalizing the Draft Plans, Specifications, & Estimate (PS&E) for the 95%
Caltrans Design group is finalizing the Draft PS&E for the 95% roadway submittal for circulation in April. The
95% Constructability Review Meeting to be scheduled in early May.
The City is working with San Joaquin Valley Railroad on a Construction and Maintenance Agreement and the
California Public Utilities Commission permit application
Right‐of‐way appraisals and acquisition will not begin until design has progressed to 100 percent
Truxtun/Oak Intersection Operational Improvements
Designer: Dokken Engineering
Design 100% complete; Right‐of‐Way 65% complete
Categorical Exemption for NEPA clearance has been sent to Caltrans for review
Permits from the California Department of Fish & Wildlife and Army Corps of Engineers are pending
Centennial Corridor
Designer: Parsons
Design: 65% complete; Right‐of‐Way 98% complete for full acquisitions of single‐family properties
Final design, right‐of‐way acquisition, and demolition activities are underway
The 100% Belle Terrace PS&E is considered complete and no further reviews are required
95% roadway and structure design is being prepared for mainline State Route 58
Sewer, local streets, screen wall and sound wall packages are being prepared for an early construction phase
Community feedback from neighborhood meetings held earlier this year is being incorporated in advance
packaging.
Certification for environmental completion has been approved
Environment revalidations are ongoing and are being submitted as design nears completion
City Council awarded the contract for the Kern River Bridge Improvements Project to Security Paving
Company on March 29th
Right‐of‐Way
Full acquisitions required for the project: 194 single family residences, 9 multi‐family ownerships
and 19 commercial/industrial ownerships
Purchase agreements approved by City Council:
o 192 single family properties (99%)
o 9 multi‐family properties (100%)
o 17 commercial/industrial properties (89%)
204 structures have been approved for demolition; 190 structures have been demolished
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April 2017
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PROJECT PHOTOS
Top left: Crews installed vehicle detector
loops at the new State Route 178/State
Route 184 intersection. The intersection is
now open to traffic.
Middle Left: Colored concrete was placed
for the new raised median on State Route
178 at Park Palisade Drive last month.
Middle Right: A concrete barrier was
constructed along State Route 178 adjacent
to the Mesa Marin Sports Complex. The
new homerun fence shown in photo was
placed in December.
Bottom: New signal poles were placed at
the State Route 178 and Masterson Street
intersection.
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Top left: The profile of P Street, underneath State
Route 58, was lowered and reconstructed in March.
Top right: Crews are setting falsework for the new
State Route 99 to eastbound State Route 58
Connector Bridge.
Middle left: Wall construction continues along State
Route 58, between State Route 99 and Cottonwood
Road. This wall is located near the new State Route 99
to eastbound State Route 58 Connector Bridge.
Bottom left: Concrete paving for the southbound
State Route 99 auxiliary lane and the Rosedale
Highway off‐ramp was completed in March.
Bottom right: Colored stamped concrete pavement
was place at the base of the off‐ramp at Rosedale
Highway.
BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Application of CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE
COMPANY (U-60-W) for Authority to Establish its
Authorized Cost of Capital for the period from January
1, 2018 through December 31, 2020.
A.17-04-___
Filed: April 3, 2017
APPLICATION
PAUL G. TOWNSLEY
1720 North First Street
San Jose, California 95112
Phone: (408) 367-8223
ptownsley@calwater.com
Vice President, Regulatory Matters
California Water Service Company
NATALIE D. WALES
1720 North First Street
San Jose, California 95112
Phone: (408) 367-8566
nwales@calwater.com
Interim Director, Regulatory Matters
California Water Service Company
Dated: April 3, 2017
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BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Application of CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE
COMPANY (U-60-W) for Authority to Establish its
Authorized Cost of Capital for the period from January
1, 2018 through December 31, 2020.
A.17-03-___
Filed: April 3, 2017
APPLICATION
I. PURPOSE
Pursuant to Rule 2.1 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure
(“Rules”), California Public Utilities Code (“PU Code”) Sections 454, et. seq., and Decision
(“D.”) 07-05-062, California Water Service Company (“Cal Water” or “Applicant”)
respectfully submits this Application for Authority to Establish its Authorized Cost of
Capital for the period from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020 (“Application”).
Cal Water is authorized and required to make this filing by D.07-05-062, which
adopted the Commission’s Rate Case Plan (“RCP”) for Class A water utilities. 1
Specifically, this Application is filed in compliance with Ordering Paragraph 4, which
1 Under the RCP, Cal Water is required to file its cost of capital applications on a triennial basis starting in
2008. The Commission resolved Cal Water’s last cost of capital application, A.11-05-001, in D.12-07-009,
and also modified the deadline for Cal Water’s subsequent cost of capital application from May 1, 2014 to
March 31, 2014. D.12-07-009 at 21, Ordering Paragraph 3.
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states: “All Class A Water Utilities shall comply with the filing schedule and all other
general rate case (GRC) requirements as set forth in the RCP.”2
A. Cal Water’s Requested Cost of Capital
Cal Water is requesting a rate of return on rate base of 8.31% for the period
from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020. The proposed rate of return reflects
a fair return on equity of 10.75%.
Cal Water’s proposed capital structure is shown in Table 1, below:
Table 1
Estimated Average Rate of Return for January 2018 to December 2020
Capital
Structure Cost
Weighted
Cost
Common
Equity 53.40%10.75%5.74%
Debt 46.60%5.51%2.57%
8.31%
Cal Water’s current authorized rate of return is 7.94%. Under the proposal in
this Application, Cal Water’s revenue requirement will increase by $9,182,000, or 1.41%.
Table 2, below, shows the proposed increase in revenue requirement by ratemaking
district. Exhibit B to this Application provides the impact of these increases on a typical
residential bill in each district, as well as in the sub-areas in use prior to the
consolidations approved in D.16-12-042.
2 Beginning in 2014, Cal Water and other Class A water utilities requested and received one-year
extensions for filing their cost of capital applications until the filing due this year.
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Table 2
Proposed Revenue Increases Dollars
(in thousands)
Percentage
Bay Area Region Formerly Bayshore and
Redwood Valley $868.7 1.02%
Bakersfield $1,142.8 1.49%
Bear Gulch $710.9 1.30%
Chico $411.5 1.73%
Dixon $86.9 2.54%
Dominguez $568.4 0.79%
East Los Angeles $582.5 1.65%
Hermosa Redondo $320.0 1.07%
Kern River Valley $146.4 2.18%
Livermore $184.0 0.76%
Los Altos $406.8 1.14%
Los Angeles Region Formerly Antelope Valley
and Palos Verdes $380.4 0.76%
Marysville $81.1 2.05%
Monterey Region Formerly King City and
Salinas $756.6 2.01%
Oroville $88.8 1.70%
Selma $112.0 1.99%
Stockton $1,761.8 3.60%
Visalia $474.1 1.60%
Willows $48.5 1.96%
Westlake $164.0 0.89%
TOTAL $9,296.2 1.43%
B. Continuation of the Water Cost of Capital Mechanism (“WCCM”)
The RCP directed companies to include in their 2008 cost of capital applications a
proposal for adjusting the authorized cost of capital between cost of capital
applications.3 In D.09-07-051, the Commission approved a settlement agreement
among the parties in A.08-05-002 (including Cal Water and DRA) that proposed a Water
Cost of Capital Mechanism (“WCCM”) to adjust the base year 2009 return on common
equity to reflect any significant changes in interest rates that may occur in 2010 and
3 D.07-05-062, mimeo, at 15.
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2011.4 The WCCM was based on the mechanism adopted for large investor-owned
energy utilities to replace their annual cost of capital applications.5 The settlement
stated:
While this settlement does not bind the Commission in
future proceedings, the Parties agree that a similar
adjustment to the cost of capital should be made following
the adoption of a base year cost of capital in subsequent
cost of capital proceedings for CWS, California American,
and Golden State. In those future cases, the Parties
envision the Commission setting a base year cost of capital
and adopting a similar adjustment mechanism that would
be recalibrated to reflect the new cost of capital.6
In D.12-07-009, the Commission adopted a settlement continuing the WCCM.
The adopted base year return on equity for 2012 (9.99%) was therefore subject to
possible adjustment in 2013 and 2014 using the new benchmark period of October 1,
2010 through September 30, 2011.7 The WCCM was triggered in 2012, lowering Cal
Water’s rate of return from 8.24% to 7.94% due to a 56 basis point decrease in the
return on equity to 9.43%.8
Consistent with past settlements, Cal Water proposes to retain the WCCM for
years 2019 and 2020, using the base year 2018 that will be adopted in this proceeding,
with a new benchmark period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017.
4 D.09-07-051 at Ordering Paragraph 1.
5 D.12-07-009 at 12-13.
6 D.09-07-051, Attachment A (Settlement Agreement) at 3-4 (emphasis added).
7 D.12-07-009 at 13.
8 Cal Water Advice Letter 2088 (filed October 15, 2012).
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II. BASIS FOR REQUEST
Cal Water bases its request on the following testimony and analyses:
•Direct Testimony of Dr. Michael J. Vilbert: Report on the Financial
Requirements of the California Water Service Company (Exhibit E to this
Application)
•Direct Testimony of Thomas F. Smegal on behalf of California Water
Service Company (Exhibit F to this Application)
•Direct Testimony of Paul G. Townsley on behalf of California Water
Service Company (Exhibit G to this Application)
•Direct Testimony of Timothy Treloar on behalf of California Water
Service Company (Exhibit H to this Application)
For the reasons discussed in the above-identified testimony, Cal Water requests
a 10.75% return on common equity, as recommended by Dr. Michael J. Vilbert, in order
to ensure the financing necessary to maintain and develop Cal Water’s infrastructure for
the safe and reliable delivery of water over the period covered by this Application.
III. DESCRIPTION OF CAL WATER
In compliance with Rule 2.1(a), Cal Water states that its exact legal name is
California Water Service Company. Cal Water is a California corporation. In compliance
with Rule 2.2, Cal Water states that a copy of its Restated Articles of Incorporation has
been filed with the Public Utilities Commission in connection with Application 50350,
and reference is hereby made thereto. There have been no subsequent changes in the
Articles of Incorporation.
Cal Water’s principal place of business is 1720 North First Street, San Jose, CA
95112. Cal Water has been granted a certificate of public convenience and necessity
(“CPCN”) for service areas throughout the state of California. The maps for these
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service areas are filed with the Commission. This Application relates to all areas served.
Cal Water serves approximately 451,226 service connections, and has provided public
utility water service since 1926.
IV. CONTACT INFORMATION
In compliance with Rule 2.1(b), correspondence and communication concerning
the Application should be directed to:
Paul G. Townsley
Vice President of Regulatory Matters
California Water Service Company
1720 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: (408) 367-8200
Email: ptownsley@calwater.com
V. CATEGORY, HEARING, ISSUES, AND SCHEDULE (IN COMPLIANCE WITH RULE
2.1(C))
A. Category: Cal Water proposes that this proceeding be categorized as
ratesetting.
B. Hearing: Cal Water anticipates that this Application will require evidentiary
hearings.
C. Issues: Cal Water proposes that the issue in this proceeding is the
Commission’s adoption of a cost of capital for Cal Water for the proposed period,
including a fair return on common equity.
D. Schedule: Cal Water proposes the following schedule:
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Proposed Procedural Schedule
Monday, April 03, 2017 Application Filed
Monday, April 17, 2017 Prehearing Conference
Friday, June 16, 2017 ORA and Intervener Testimony Due
Monday, July 17, 2017 Rebuttal Testimony Due
Monday, August 07, 2017 Hearings Begin
Wednesday, September 06, 2017 Opening Briefs Due
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Reply Briefs Due
Friday, October 20, 2017 Proposed Decision
Thursday, November 09, 2017 Comments on Proposed Decision
Monday, November 20, 2017 Reply Comments on Proposed Decision
Tuesday, December 05, 2017 Final Decision
VI. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In compliance with Rule 3.2(a)(1), Cal Water’s latest available unaudited balance
sheets as of December 31, 2016 for the past two years, and Cal Water’s income
statement as of December 31, 2016, are attached as Exhibit A to this Application. Cal
Water is informed and believes, and therefore alleges, that the original cost of the
property equipment owned by it and the depreciation reserves applicable to such
property and equipment are as shown on the balance sheet as of December 31, 2016.
For more detailed information with respect to Cal Water’s financial position, property,
and equipment, reference is made to other reports and information previously filed
with the Commission which is incorporated in Cal Water’s prepared testimony.
VII. ACTION OF RATE PROPOSAL
In compliance with Rule 3.2(a)(2), Cal Water states that it proposes to
implement any revenue requirement change authorized by the Commission in this
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proceeding across all its Class A service areas beginning January 1, 2018.9 Copies of
these present rate tariffs are available at Cal Water’s headquarters, local offices, and
its website, www.calwater.com.
VIII. OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF RULE 3.2(A)
In compliance with Rule 3.2(a)(5) and (6), Cal Water is providing pro forma
summaries of earnings in total and for each of its ratemaking areas as last adopted by
the Commission and as proposed in this Application. These summaries of earnings are
provided in Exhibit C. In compliance with Rule 3.2(a)(10), Cal Water states that the
proposed increase reflects only increased costs to the corporation for the services or
commodities furnished by it.
IX. NOTICE
Within 20 days after filing the Application with the Commission, in compliance
with Rule 3.2(b), Cal Water will mail a notice to the following stating in general terms
the proposed increases in revenue requirements and how Cal Water proposes to
recover them: (1) the State, by mailing to the Attorney General and the Department of
General Services; (2) each county served, by mailing to the County Counsel and County
Clerk; (3) each city served by mailing to the City Attorney and City Clerk, and (4) any
other persons who have requested such notification.
Within 20 days following the filing of this Application, and in compliance with
Rule 3.2(c), Cal Water will publish a notice describing the proposed increases in revenue
9 In this proceeding, Cal Water does not propose to modify rates in Grand Oaks, a Class D water company
in California owned by Cal Water.
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requirements, in general terms, in a newspaper of general circulation in each county
served. Notice will also be posted in Cal Water’s local business offices. Within 45 days
following the filing of this Application, and in compliance with Rule 3.2(d), notices will be
included in customer bills or mailed postage prepaid to all of Cal Water’s service area
customers who receive monthly bills. Customers billed bimonthly will receive such
notices within 75 days following filing of the Application.
X. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED
The Exhibits to this Application are described in the table below. Consistent with
Rule 1.7, the Application being filed with the Commission’s Docket Office only includes
Exhibits A, B, and C, described below. The remaining exhibits (also identified with an
asterisk*) are being served on the Chief Administrative Law Judge and the Office of
Ratepayer Advocates (“ORA”), but will not be filed with the Docket Office.
Exhibit A Cal Water’s Balance Sheets and Income Statement
Exhibit B Proposed Revenue and Rate Increases
Exhibit C Summaries of Earnings and Recorded Rate Base
Exhibit D Proposed Customer Notice (Pending PAO Approval)
Exhibit E*
Direct Testimony of Michael J. Vilbert: Report on the Financial
Requirements of the California Water Service Company (with
supporting workpapers)
Exhibit F* Direct Testimony of Thomas F. Smegal on behalf of California
Water Service Company
Exhibit G* Direct Testimony of Paul G. Townsley on behalf of California
Water Service Company
Exhibit H* Direct Testimony of Tim Treloar on behalf of California Water
Service Company
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Exhibit I* Compliance with Minimum Data Requirements (MDRs)
XI. CONCLUSION
For reasons discussed above, Cal Water therefore requests a rate of return on
rate base of 8.31% for the period from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020,
which reflects a fair return on equity of 10.75%.
Respectfully submitted,
By: /s/ NATALIE D. WALES__
PAUL G. TOWNSLEY
1720 North First Street
San Jose, California 95112
Phone: (408) 367-8223
ptownsley@calwater.com
Vice President, Regulatory Matters
California Water Service Company
NATALIE D. WALES
1720 North First Street
San Jose, California 95112
Phone: (408) 367-8566
nwales@calwater.com
Interim Director, Regulatory Attorney
California Water Service Company
Dated: April 3, 2017
VERIFICATION
I, Paul G. Townsley, declare and say that I am an officer, Vice President of
California Water Service Company, a California corporation, making the foregoing
Application; that I make this verification on behalf of said corporation; that I have read
the Application and know the contents thereof; that the same is true of my own
knowledge except as to the matters that are therein stated on information or belief, and
as to those matters that I believe to be true.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on April 3, 2017, at San Jose, California.
/s/ PAUL G. TOWNSLEY
Paul G. Townsley
Exhibit B
2017 Cost of Capital Application of California Water Service Company
Ratemaking Districts
(in bold)
Current
Adopted
Revenue
Proposed
Revenue 2018
Revenue
$ Increase
(Thousands)
Revenue
% Increase
Ave. Monthly
Use (Ccf.)
Current
Typical Bill
Proposed
Typical Bill
2018
Incremental
Bill Increase
%
Change
in Bill
Bay Area Region $85,353.5 $86,222.2 $868.7 1.02%7 $59.16 $59.78 $0.61 1.04%
Bayshore 7 $60.07 $60.70 $0.62 1.04%
Coast Springs 2 $28.29 $28.58 $0.29 1.03%
Lucerne 4 $40.51 $40.93 $0.42 1.04%
Unified Area 5 $45.14 $45.61 $0.47 1.04%
Bakersfield $76,671.8 $77,814.6 $1,142.8 1.49%15 $43.76 $44.41 $0.65 1.49%
Bear Gulch $54,805.1 $55,516.0 $710.9 1.30%17 $137.38 $139.18 $1.79 1.31%
Chico $23,725.6 $24,137.0 $411.5 1.73%14 $35.75 $36.37 $0.62 1.74%
Dixon $3,427.0 $3,513.9 $86.9 2.54%10 $62.84 $64.43 $1.59 2.54%
Dominguez $71,732.8 $72,301.2 $568.4 0.79%10 $48.74 $49.14 $0.39 0.81%
East Los Angeles $35,310.4 $35,892.9 $582.5 1.65%12 $59.65 $60.63 $0.98 1.64%
Hermosa Redondo $30,034.0 $30,354.0 $320.0 1.07%9 $48.30 $48.82 $0.52 1.07%
Kern River Valley $6,717.6 $6,863.9 $146.4 2.18%5 $108.95 $111.32 $2.37 2.18%
Livermore $24,363.3 $24,547.4 $184.0 0.76%11 $56.87 $57.29 $0.42 0.74%
Los Altos $35,761.7 $36,168.5 $406.8 1.14%14 $79.73 $80.63 $0.91 1.14%
Los Angeles Region $50,359.6 $50,740.1 $380.4 0.76%18 $100.66 $101.42 $0.76 0.76%
Antelope Valley-Lancaster 17 $97.07 $97.81 $0.74 0.76%
Antelope Valley-Leona Valley 10 $65.18 $65.68 $0.49 0.76%
Antelope Valley-Fremont 6 $47.01 $47.37 $0.36 0.76%
Palos Verdes 18 $101.90 $102.67 $0.77 0.76%
Marysville $3,953.8 $4,034.9 $81.1 2.05%8 $42.79 $43.75 $0.97 2.26%
Monterey Region $37,623.9 $38,380.5 $756.6 2.01%9 $47.32 $48.29 $0.96 2.03%
King City 11 $50.91 $51.94 $1.04 2.03%
Salinas 9 $47.01 $47.96 $0.96 2.03%
Oroville $5,222.6 $5,311.4 $88.8 1.70%10 $52.22 $53.02 $0.80 1.54%
Selma $5,631.4 $5,743.4 $112.0 1.99%15 $47.35 $48.30 $0.95 2.01%
Stockton $48,888.2 $50,649.9 $1,761.8 3.60%10 $46.52 $48.21 $1.70 3.64%
Visalia $29,554.7 $30,028.8 $474.1 1.60%15 $31.36 $31.86 $0.50 1.61%
Willows $2,467.8 $2,516.3 $48.5 1.96%11 $67.77 $69.11 $1.34 1.97%
Westlake $18,380.7 $18,544.7 $164.0 0.89%22 $122.83 $123.67 $0.84 0.68%
TOTAL $649,985.5 $659,281.7 $9,296.2 1.43%
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM
April 5, 2017
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Chris Huot, Assistant City Manager CH
SUBJECT: Mobile App Reporting by Ward Council Referral No. 764
Councilmember Parlier requested staff determine if the developers of Bakersfield
Mobile, the City’s smartphone application, can generate reports by Ward.
During the March 8, 2017 City Council meeting, Councilmember Parlier requested
that staff determine if the developers of Bakersfield Mobile, the City’s smartphone
application, can generate reports by Ward.
Since that time, staff has engaged with the app developer CitySourced and
developed a report that provides monthly app usage by Ward. Attached is a
sample report for March 2017 for Ward 7. The report summarizes how many reports
were created, the type of reports submitted and additional data associated with
staff response for reports generate for the month.
Staff can provide these monthly reports to Councilmembers on request or at
regular intervals, as preferred by each Councilmember.
Attachment
cc: Dave Hecht, Director of Technology Services Greg Pronovost, Assistant Director of Technology Services
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Week of April 10_2017_Work Schedule
Page 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE Week of April 10, 2017 – April 14, 2017
Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Maintenance Grind & Pave on Harris Rd between Wible Rd and Gosford Rd (weather permitting)
Maintenance work on “H” St between 23rd St & 24th St (weather permitting)
Miscellaneous Streets Division projects:
Video inspection of City owned sewer and storm lines to evaluate condition of pipes
Repairing damaged sewer line found during video inspection
Miscellaneous concrete repairs throughout the City
Concrete repairs to various bus stops throughout City limits
Grading and pouring concrete sidewalks at Mesa Marin
Concrete work in the four HUD areas for curb and gutter, sidewalk, and handicap ramps prior to street
repairs; the four areas are (1) El Toro Dr Area (2) Oleander Ave Area (3) Castro Ln Area, (4) “P” St Area
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Week of April 10_2017_Work Schedule
Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, April 10, 2017
Between So. “H” St. & Union Avenue – Pacheco Rd. & Hosking Rd.
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Truxtun Ave. (ext.) – Coffee Rd & Partridge Ave.
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Between 99 Hwy. & So. “H” St. – Ming Ave. & Panama Ln.
Cul-De-Sacs on the north side of Magdelena Ave., west of So. “H” St.
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
City areas between Brundage Ln. & Ming Ave. – So. “H” St. & Union Ave.
City areas between Wilson Rd. & Pacheco Rd. – So. “H” St. & Union Ave.
Between Casa Loma Dr. & Planz Rd. – Madison Ave. & Cottonwood Dr.
Between Planz Rd. & Brook St. – Madison Ave. & Hale St.
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Between Carr St. & California Ave. – Mohawk St. & Stockdale Hwy.
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Marella Wy. – California Ave. & Montclair St.
Between La Mirada Dr. & Chester Ln. – Montclair St. & No. Stine Rd.
Between California Ave. (ext.) & Stockdale Hwy. – No. Stine Rd. & 99 Hwy.
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Ming Ave. – New Stine Rd. & Ashe Rd.
Between New Stine & Ashe Rd. – Taft Hwy. & Berkshire Rd. Friday, April 14, 2017 Between Ming Ave. & White Ln. – Buena Vista Rd & Old River Rd.
Between Stine Rd. & 99 Hwy. – Belle Terrace & Adidas.
Between Panama Ln. & Birkshire Rd. – Ashe Rd. & Stine Rd.
NOTE: If raining, there will be no street sweeping service and all street cleaning personnel will be
assigned to cleaning plugged drains and part circle culverts. This also applies when a large number
of street sweepers are in Fleet for repairs. Areas that have been missed during this time will be swept
at the end of the month only when possible.
BOX OFFICE HOURS
Mon-Fri 10 AM - 5 PM
(Excluding Event Days)
CHARGE-BY-PHONE
1-888-929-7849
GROUP SALES INFORMATION
661-852-7309
SEASON TICKET INFORMATION
Bakersfield Condors
661-324-PUCK (7825)
www.bakersfieldcondors.com
Bakersfield Symphony
661-323-7928
www.BSOnow.org
Broadway In Bakersfield
661-852-7308
Week of March 13th
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 14 – Condors vs San Jose 7:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
March 18 – Elton John 8:00 PM
$149.50, $79.50, $49.50 On Sale Now
March 24 – Condors vs San Diego 7:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
March 28 – Condors vs Manitoba 7:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
March 31 – Condors vs Ontario 7:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
April 1 – Condors vs Ontario 6:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
April 15 – Condors vs San Jose 6:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
May 6 – Freestyle Explosion 7:30 PM
$69.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50 On Sale Now
May 26 – Lady Antebellum 7:30 PM
$62.50, $42.50 On Sale Now
June 12 – Boston 8:00 PM
$68.50, $48.50, $38.50, $28.50 On Sale 3/17
September 30 – Tim McGraw/Faith Hill 7:30 PM
$129.50, $99.50, $69.50 On Sale Now
April 2 – La Arrolldora Banda El Limon 7:00 PM
$122, $82, $67, $52, $42, $32 On Sale Now
April 8 – Bakersfield Symphony 7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
May 13 – Bakersfield Symphony 7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
May 18 – Cinderella 7:30 PM
$65, $55, $35 On Sale Now
June 20 – Alice Cooper 8:00 PM
$87.50, $67.50, $47.50, $27.50, $17.50 On Sale Now
July 22 - Pepe Aguilar 8:00 PM
$199, $125, $95, $75, $60, $50 On Sale Now
June 24 – Adal Ramones 8:00 PM
$85, $70, $60, $50, $40, $30 On Sale 3/16
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