CC SR 20150901 F - Letter CA Public UtilitiesCITY OF
MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CAROLYNN PETRO, AICP, DEPUTY CITY MANAGE
DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
SUBJECT: LETTER TO THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES
COMMISSION IN SUPPORT OF A RESIDENT'S
COMPLAINT REGARDING CALIFORNIA WATER
SERVICE COMPANY MONTHLY CHARGES FOR FIRE
SPRINKLER CONNECTION FEES
REVIEWED BY: DOUG WILLMORE, CITY MANAGER uA�A)
Project Manager: Kit Fox, AICP, Senior Administrative Analyst
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RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to the California Public Utilizes Commission (CPUC)
in support of a resident's complaint regarding California Water Service Company monthly
charges for fire sprinkler system connection fees.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with authorizing the Mayor to sign this letter.
BACKGROUND
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Rancho Palos Verdes resident Don Norton obtained
Planning entitlements and Building permits to construct 1- and 2 -story additions to his
home. Fire Department review of the project was required during Building & Safety plan
check because more than one thousand (1,000) square feet was added to the existing
home. The Fire Department determined that the project required residential fire sprinklers
and, in order to provide adequate flow for the fire sprinkler system, the water service for
the home was increased to a 1 Y2" -diameter connection. In Summer 2010, Mr. Norton
contacted Councilman Misetich expressing concern about the additional monthly fees that
California Water Service Company (CalWater) was charging for the I Y2 -inch connection.
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MEMORANDUM: Support Letter for Complaint to CPUC regarding CalWater Rates
September 1, 2015
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In the intervening years, Mr. Norton has discussed this issue several times with
Councilman Misetich and members of City Staff. It was all parties' understanding that
CalWater was pursuing an amendment to its tariffs to address this issue, and that this
amended tariff was pending before the CPUC. By July 2014, Mr. Norton reported that he
was paying $48.44/month for the 1Y2 -inch connection, a rate that then increased to
$91.49/month in September 2014. However, as described above, the only reason for
having the larger connection is to provide sufficient flow for the fire sprinkler system, not
for day-to-day domestic use.
Recently, Mr. Norton contacted Councilman Misetich again to advise him that he had filed
a complaint with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regarding this matter
in July 2015. Councilman Misetich has, in turn, asked the Mayor and City Council to
authorize sending a letter in support of Mr. Norton's complaint to the CPUC. Staff has
drafted such a letter for the City Council's review and approval this evening.
DISCUSSION
The narrative from the complaint that Mr. Norton filed on-line with the CPUC in July is
attached to tonight's report. Mr. Norton points out what appear to be inconsistencies in
the various rates and tariffs for residential metered service, private fire hydrants and
privately -owned fire protection systems (i.e. fire sprinklers) in CalWater's Palos Verdes
service area. For example, the monthly service charge for a 1 %2 -inch connection to a
"stand alone" fire sprinkler system only is $14.65 and the monthly charge for a 6 -inch
private fire hydrant is only $13.55. The metered residential service tariff for a 1 -inch
connection that includes a fire sprinkler system is $19.22/month. However, Mr. Norton is
paying $91.49/month for a 1 Y2 -inch connection, nearly five (5) times the rate for a 1 -inch
connection.
CalWater responded to Mr. Norton by letter on August 12, 2015 (see attachments).
CalWater notes that it offers a discount for a 1 -inch connection for homes equipped with
fire sprinklers. They suggest that Mr. Norton can investigate downsizing his existing
connection to take advantage of the discounted rate under the existing rate and tariff
structure. Staff understands that Mr. Norton is exploring the feasibility of downsizing the
connection. This will require the approval of the Fire Department and the issuance of a
plumbing permit by the City's Building & Safety Division. In the event that it is not feasible
to downsize the existing connection (due to fire flow requirements, etc.), another option
may be to install a separate connection that only serves the fire sprinkler system, and to
downsize the existing connection to serve only the domestic water needs of the home.
Regardless of whether or not Mr. Norton is able to modify his existing water service
connection in order to reduce his monthly service fee, Staff believes that there is merit in
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MEMORANDUM: Support Letter for Complaint to CPUC regarding CalWater Rates
September 1, 2015
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asking the CPUC to look into CalWater's rates and tariffs as they relate to fire sprinkler
connections. Staff is not aware of any other residents who are experiencing the same
fee issue that Mr. Norton is. However, as the City's building codes are periodically
updated to address fire safety, it seems likely that more and more City residents will be
required to install fire sprinklers in their homes when they propose major additions or
remodels. Furthermore, Staff believes that it would not be unreasonable for CalWater to
extend the discount that it already provides to customers with combination service on a
1 -inch connection to those with slightly larger connections such as Mr. Norton under the
same circumstances. Clarifying and updating CalWater's rates and tariffs related to fire
sprinklers now will benefit customers and avoid the inequitable application of monthly
connection fees in the future. The attached draft letter to the CPUC supports these
positions.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the
draft letter in support of Mr. Norton's complaint to the CPUC.
ALTERNATIVES
In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative action is available for
the City Council's consideration:
1. Do not authorize the Mayor to sign the letter to the CPUC.
Attachments:
• Draft letter to the CPUC (page 4)
• Summary of complaint to CPUC (submitted 7/16/15) (page 5)
• Response from CalWater (dated 8/12/15) (page 6)
• CalWater rates and tariffs for Palos Verdes service area (page 10)
MAMunicipal Services\Cal Water\20150901_StaffRpt_CC.docx
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1 September 2015
Robert Navarro
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94102
SUBJECT: Letter in Support of Complaint
2015
Dear Mr. Navarro:
by Don Norton on 15 July
On behalf of Rancho Palos Verdes resident Don 'Norton, my City Council colleagues and I wish
to state our support for the above -referenced complaint regarding the rates and tariffs imposed
by the California Water Service Company (CalWater) in the Palos Verdes service area of its
Rancho Dominguez district. We agree with Mr. Norton that there appear be disparities in the
various monthly charges imposed by CalWater related to residential fire sprinkler connections.
While we appreciate that CalWater now offers a di
for both residential potable water and fire sprinkle
unreasonable for CalWater to extend this discouril
larger connections, such as Mr. Norton, under
California's building codes are regularly updated to
and more homeowners will be required toinstall firs
major additions or remodels. Therefore, clarifyir
related to fire sprinklers now will .benefit custom
monthly connection fees in the future.,
;ounted monthly rate for a 1 -inch connection
> combined, we believe that it would not be
'or combination service to those with slightly
�e same circumstances. Furthermore, as
address fire safety, it seems likely that more
sprinklers in their homes when they propose
I and updating CalWater's rates and tariffs
rs' and avoid the inequitable application of
Thank you very much for any assistance that you can lend to Mr. Norton in this matter. If you
have any questions or need additional information, please contact Senior Administrative Analyst
Kit Fox in our City Manager's Office at (310) 544-5226 or kitf@rpvca.gov.
Sincerely yours,
Jim Knight
Mayor
cc: Rancho Palos Verdes City Council
Doug Willmore, City Manager
Paul Christman, Building Official
Justin Skarb, CalWater
Don Norton
MAMunicipal Services\Cal Water\Draft letter to CPUC.docx
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What's the issue?
I have a single 11/2 inch residential connection supplying domestic and home fire sprinklers. In the last
year the connection charge has gone from high to outrageous. In Jul 2014 it was $48.44 per month. By
Sep 2014 it had risen to $91.49 per month. This charge has nothing to do with how much water I use. I
am being punished for doing the right thing and installing fire sprinklers when I remodeled in 2003 and
the permit process required me to up the connection to 11/2 in. My connection charge is now half of
my monthly bill. The utility may say it's for "readiness for service" but if so why do they only charge
$39.04 for a 4 -inch private fire service connection?
Who have you contacted?
I repeatedly contacted both the City of RPV and the utility when the connection charge was "only"
$48.44 (as compared to about $12 for the typical home without fire sprinklers) and they repeatedly
failed to act, saying that some big pending rate case would fix the problem. Instead, recent rate
decisions have apparently made the connection charge into something truly ridiculous. When I called
the utility's customer service number today, they said they could not explain why my connection charge
had doubled other than it was an approved rate change and that I needed to contact the CPUC.
What do you want the PUC to do?
Fix this rate disparity. Homes that have a single connection for domestic and fire sprinklers, as opposed
to businesses that have daily usage requiring larger connections, shouldn't be penalized for having a
larger connection that will probably never be used at capacity (because the fire sprinklers will hopefully
never be activated). The fact that I could have 4 -inch private fire service for less than half of the cost of
my 11/2 inch residential connection is highly inconsistent. I have heard that some time ago certain
cities (Redondo Beach and others) secured fire sprinkler exceptions for residents. These should be
statewide, since under UBC changes residential fire sprinklers are now mandatory for new construction.
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9 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE
Rancho Dominguez District 2632 West 237th Street, Torrance, CA 90505
4r�R ER�•`� I Tel: (310) 257-1400
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August 12, 2015
Mr. Donald Norton
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Re: CPUC Complaint � CWS Account
Dear Mr. Norton,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the service charge connection authorized by the California
Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). This letter is in response to the complaint filed on July 16,
2015 with the CPUC.
The CPUC is responsible for setting our rates. The CPUC has designed the rate structure to include
both a service charge and a quantity charge, which together are intended to enable the utility to
recover the costs of providing water service and earn a reasonable return of the capital it has
invested in water system infrastructure.
Before the CPUC grants a water rate increase, it conducts a thorough review of our finances,
operations, and costs to determine whether an increase is justified. The rate increase reflects the
costs of necessary water system improvements and increases in costs of providing water service.
The service charge increased by a much larger percentage in 2014. The reason behind this is that
there is a conversion guideline that recommends we recover 30% from the service charge and 70%
from the quantity rates. To move towards collecting 30% of the revenue from the service charge
piece, we needed to shift more revenue to the service charge component. In the Palos Verdes
area, the quantity rates decreased while the service charge increased.
The service charge reflects fixed costs of providing service. Fixed costs are those that the utility
incurs even if the customer uses no water, such as system maintenance costs, transmission and
distribution expenses, and water quality testing. We recognize that rate increases are never
welcome, and we work hard to provide a reliable supply of high-quality water at the lowest
possible cost. Enclosed is a copy of our tariffs.
Quality. Service. Value.
calwater.com
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CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE
9"o SERy`
There is a discount available on a 1" service charge for residences equipped with domestic fire
sprinklers. This discount does not apply for services larger than 1" therefore I would recommend
possibly downsizing the meter to a 1".
If you would like to have your meter downsized to a 1", please fill out the enclosed 1318 form.
We will also need hydraulic calculations for the fire sprinkler system. Once I receive the data
requested, I will have our engineering department recalculate the flow requirements to determine
if the meter can be downsized. If the meter can be downsized you will then need to get a permit
from the city and approval from the fire department for that area.
If we can be of further assistance, please call me at 310-257-1400. More information about rates
can be found on our website at www.calwater.com.
Sincerely,
Lisa Mann
Customer Service Manager
Cc: California Public Utilities Commission
Quality. Service. Value.
calwater.com
FORM 1318-B for Res/Multi-Unit CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY
REV. MAR 15 NEW CUSTOMER INFORMATION FOR METER LARGER THAN V
Residential / Multi -Unit
Property Owner (Name): Telephone number:
Service address:
Mailing address:
Contact:
Date service needed:
General information:
For single family residence, lot size in square ft.
For multi -family unit, number of apts. or condos on a single meter:
Number of floors for single family residence or multi -family units
Approximate elevation difference from meter location to residence.
Customer's proposed pipe size where meter is to be installed:
Demand - Domestic:
Supply the information below from the plumbing plans:
Fixture Number
Baths and/or showers
Wash basins/sinks
Tank toilets
Hose connections
Other water demand facilities such as pool, spa, jacuzzi:
Facility GPM
Telephone number:
Structure size in sgft
M
Fixture
Clothes washers
Dishwashers
Kitchen sinks
Facili
Number
GPM
Indicate the calculated maximum flow demand excluding irrigation (if available): gpm
Maximum flow demand above based on (check one): _Calculated per plumbing plans Estimated
Demand - Irrigation:
Maximum irrigation flow*: gpm Irrigation to be done between 9 p.m. & 6 a.m.? (Yes/No)
*If irrigation demand exceeds domestic demands, provide backup calculations to support.
Demand - Residential Fire Sprinkler System:
Sprinkler system design: Flow-through? or Closed?
Flow requirement*: gpm Include the hydraulic calculations from the fire sprinkler
Pressure requirement*: psi I company.
*Flow and pressure requirement to be at a point just downstream of proposed meter / at transition to customer piping
and for worst case flow and pressure scenario and should account for elevation differences between meter location
and residence.
Additional customer comments:
Customer signature:
Date:
ifornia Water Service Company
1318 File No.:
Service Order:
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CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY
1720 North First Street, San lose, CA 95112
(408)367-8200
APPLICABILITY
Revised Cal. P.U.C. Sheet No.
Canceling Cal. P.U.C. Sheet No.
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10570 -W
Schedule No. PV -1 -R This tariff has been filed with the California
Palos Verdes Tariff Area Public Utilities Commission and is effective
RESIDENTIAL METERED SERVICE 7/1/15, subject to refund until fins!
Commission approval.
Applicable to all metered water service provided to single-family residential customers.
TERRITORY
Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Lomita, Rancho Palos Verdes,
and vicinity, Los Angeles County.
RATES
Quantity Rates:
For the fust 1,500 cubic feet, per 100 cubic feet ..........................................
$3.8311 (I )
For the next 2,000 cubic feet, per 100 cubic feet ..........................................
(T)
$4.0981
For all over 3,500 cubic feet, per 100 cubic feet ...........................................
applicable surcharges and surcredits on Schedule RSF (Rate Support Fund), Schedule LIRA
$4.9178 (I )
(Low -Income Ratepayer Assistance), and Schedule AS (Additional Surcharges and Surcredits). (L)
Per Meter Per
Service Charge:
(T)
Month
For...................................................................
5/8 x 3/4 - inch meter
$18.30
For..........................................................................
3/4 - inch meter
$27.45
For .................................................
Fire Sprinkler with 1 - inch meter $
19.22
For............................................................................
1 - inch meter
$45.75
For.......................................................................
1-1/2 - inch meter
$91.49
For............................................................................
2 - inch meter
$146.39
For............................................................................
3 - inch meter
$274.48
For............................................................................
4 - inch meter
$457.47
For............................................................................
6 - inch meter
$876.22
For............................................................................
8 - inch meter
$1,372.80
For...........................................................................
10 - inch meter
$2,104.38
For...........................................................................
12 - inch meter
$3,019.32
For...........................................................................
14 - inch meter
$4,117.26
The service charge is a readiness -to -serve charge which is applicable to all metered service and to
which is added the charge for water used computed at the quantity rates.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. Qualifying low-income individually metered residential customers are eligible for credits as shown (L)
(T)
on Schedule LIRA. (L)
(T)
2. All bills are subject to the following tariff schedules: Schedule OF (CPUC reimbursement fee) and (L)
(T)
applicable surcharges and surcredits on Schedule RSF (Rate Support Fund), Schedule LIRA
(Low -Income Ratepayer Assistance), and Schedule AS (Additional Surcharges and Surcredits). (L)
(T)
3. A WRAM-MCBA true -up surcharge of $0.3078 per 100 cu. 8. of water used is to be applied to the
(T)
quantity rates for 18 months beginning April 15, 2014, the effective date of Advice Letter 2119.
4. Beginning July 1, 2015, as required by Section 792.5 of the Public Utilities Code, an increase in purchased
(N)
water and pump tax costs of $0.1167 per Ccf for Tier 1 usage, $0.1249 per Ccf for Tier 2 usage, and $0.1498
(N)
per Ccf for Tier 3 usage, relative to the costs adopted in D.14-08-011, and an associated revenue
(N)
increase of 2.5%, are being tracked in a balancing account.
(N)
5. Fire sprinkler rates: A single-family residence with a meter size that has a "fire sprinkler" rate
(N)
(listed above) is eligible for that rate if- (a) the customer is paying for service wbere a residential
ti
fire sprinkler system is required/requested to be installed by local fire or building codes; (b) a smaller
meter would be large enough to provide adequate service in the absence of the additional demand
needed to supply water to the system; (c) the sprinkler system is served through the meter providing
residential water service; and (d) the customer requests the "fire sprinkler" rate. The Company may
seek verification that the above criteria are met. This service will be considered a general metered
service, and not a fire service, so the rules and conditions for general metered service shall apply.
(N)
(To be isened by.tiliry) 1—d fy (To be inserted by Cal. P.U.C.)
Advice Letter No. 2185-A PAUL O. TOWNSLEY Date Filed
N.'s
Decision No. - Vice President Effective
rate
Resolution No.
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY
1720 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95112
(408)367-8200
Revised Cal. P.U.C. Sheet No.
Canceling Revised Cal. P.U.C. Sheet No.
Schedule No. PV -6
Palos Verdes Tariff Area
RECLAIMED METERED SERVICE
APPLICABILITY
Applicable to all metered reclaimed water service
Kill
This tariff has been filed
with the California Public
Utilities Commission and is
effective 7/1/15, subject to
refund until final
Commission approval.
TERRITORY
Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates. Lomita, Rancho Palos Verdes and vicinity,
Los Angeles County.
RATES
Quantity Rates:
Per100 Cu. ft.................................................................................... $2.9918
The service charge is a readiness -to -serve charge which is applicable to all metered service and to
which is added the charge for water used computed at the quantity rate.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. Recycled water will be supplied only as available from West Basin Municipal Water District.
2. As a condition of service under this schedule, all customers are required to comply with the
Company's Rule 16, Section D, Reclaimed Water Service.
3. All bills are subject to the following tariff schedules: Schedule OF (CPUC reimbursement fee) and (L) (T)
applicable surcharges and surcredits on Schedule RSF (Rate Support Fund), Schedule LIRA
(Low -Income Ratepayer Assistance), and Schedule AS (Additional Surcharges and Surcredits). (L) (T)
(D)
(D)
(D)
4. Beginning July 1, 2015, as required by Section 792.5 of the Public Utilities Code, an increase in (N)
purchased water of $0.0.0911 per Ccf, relative to the purchased water costs adopted by Decision
No. 14-08-011, and an associated revenue increase of 2.5%, are being tracked in a balancing account. (N)
*Reclaimed water customers that have signed a contract with the West Basin Municipal Water District
(West Basin) for repayment of the conversion costs from potable to reclaimed water service will be
charged the potable quantity rates while the contract is in effect. The Company Will pay West Basin a
percentage of the quantity rate revenues collected from reclaimed water customers billed at potable water
rates. The percentage refunded represents the difference between the current West Basin wholesale
potable water rate and the wholesale reclaimed water rate.
(To be inserted by utility) Issued by (To be inserted by Cel. P.U.C.)
Advice Letter No. 2185 PAUL G. TOWNSLEY Date Filed
NMR
Decision No. - Vice President Effective
TITLE
Resolution No. �l %i
Per Meter
Service Change:
Per Month
For.................................................................5/8
x 3/4
- inch meter
$22.37
For.......................................................................3/4
- inch meter
$33.55
For..........................................................................1
-
inch meter
$55.92
For.......................................................................1-1/2
- inch meter
$111.84
For...........................................................................2
-
inch meter
$178.94
For..........................................................................3
-
inch meter
$335.51
For..........................................................................4
-
inch meter
$559.18
For..........................................................................6
-
inch meter
$1,071.37
For.........................................................................8
-
inch meter
$1,678.53
For........................................................................10
-
inch meter
$2,572.22
For........................................................................12
-
inch meter
$3,690.58
For........................................................................14
-
inch meter
$5,032.61
The service charge is a readiness -to -serve charge which is applicable to all metered service and to
which is added the charge for water used computed at the quantity rate.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. Recycled water will be supplied only as available from West Basin Municipal Water District.
2. As a condition of service under this schedule, all customers are required to comply with the
Company's Rule 16, Section D, Reclaimed Water Service.
3. All bills are subject to the following tariff schedules: Schedule OF (CPUC reimbursement fee) and (L) (T)
applicable surcharges and surcredits on Schedule RSF (Rate Support Fund), Schedule LIRA
(Low -Income Ratepayer Assistance), and Schedule AS (Additional Surcharges and Surcredits). (L) (T)
(D)
(D)
(D)
4. Beginning July 1, 2015, as required by Section 792.5 of the Public Utilities Code, an increase in (N)
purchased water of $0.0.0911 per Ccf, relative to the purchased water costs adopted by Decision
No. 14-08-011, and an associated revenue increase of 2.5%, are being tracked in a balancing account. (N)
*Reclaimed water customers that have signed a contract with the West Basin Municipal Water District
(West Basin) for repayment of the conversion costs from potable to reclaimed water service will be
charged the potable quantity rates while the contract is in effect. The Company Will pay West Basin a
percentage of the quantity rate revenues collected from reclaimed water customers billed at potable water
rates. The percentage refunded represents the difference between the current West Basin wholesale
potable water rate and the wholesale reclaimed water rate.
(To be inserted by utility) Issued by (To be inserted by Cel. P.U.C.)
Advice Letter No. 2185 PAUL G. TOWNSLEY Date Filed
NMR
Decision No. - Vice President Effective
TITLE
Resolution No. �l %i
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY Revised Cal, P,U.C. Sheet No. 10330-W
1720 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 367-8200 Canceling Revised Cal. P.U.C. Sheet No. 9610-W
Schedule No. PV -4
Palos Verdes Tariff Area
SERVICE TO PRIVATELY OWNED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
APPLICABILITY
Applicable to all water service furnished for privately owned fire protection systems.
TERRITORY
Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates. Lomita, Rancho Palos Verdes and vicinity,
Los Angeles County.
Per
RATES Month
For..................................................................... 1-1/2 - inch connection $14.65
(1)
For.......................................................................... 2 - inch connection $19.53
For.......................................................................... 3 - inch connection $29.30
For.......................................................................... 4 - inch connection $39.07
For.......................................................................... 6 - inch connection $58.60
For.......................................................................... 8 - inch connection $78.13
For......................................................................... 10 - inch connection $97.67
( 1 )
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. The facilities for service to a privately owned fire protection system will be installed by the Utility
at the cost of the applicant. Such cost shall not be subject to refund.
2. If a distribution main of adequate size to serve a private fire protection system in addition to all
other normal service does not exist in the street or alley adjacent to the premises to be served, then
a service main from the nearest existing main of adequate capacity will be installed by the Utility at
the cost of the applicant. Such cost shall not be subject to refund.
3. Service hereunder is for private fire protection systems to which no connections for other than fire
protection purposes are allowed and which are regularly inspected by the underwriters having
jurisdiction, are installed according to specifications of the Utility, and are maintained to the
satisfaction of the Utility. The Utility may require the installation of a detector check valve with
meter for protection against theft, leakage, or waste of water.
4. For water delivered for other than service to privately owned fire protection systems, charges
will be made therefor under one of the following schedules: PV- 1-R or PV -1 -NR.
5. The Utility will supply only such water at such pressure as may be available from time to time
as a result of normal operation of Utility's system.
6. All bills are subject to the reimbursement fees set forth on Schedule UF.
(D)
(D)
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Advice Letter No. 2136 PAUL G. TOWNSLEY Date Filed
nn.m
Decision No. 14-08-011 Vice President Effective
Resolution No.�
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY Revised Cal. P.U.C. Sheet No. -W
1720 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 367-8200 Canceling Cal. P.U.C. Sheet No. 10569 -W
Schedule No. PV -1 -NR This tariff has been filed
Palos Verdes Tariff Area with the California Public
Utilities Commission and is
NONRESIDENTIAL METERED SERVICE effective 7/1/15, subject to
refund until final
APPLICABILITY lCommission approval.
Applicable to all metered water service except that provided to single-family residential customers.
TERRITORY
Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Lomita, Rancho Palos Verdes,
and vicinity, Los Angeles County.
RATES
Quantity Rates:
For all meter sizes, per 100 cubic feet ................................................... $4.1359 (1 )
Per Meter Per
Service Charge: Month
For................................................................... 5/8 x 3/4 - inch meter $16.77
For.......................................................................... 3/4 - inch meter $25.16
For............................................................................ 1 - inch meter $41.93
For....................................................................... 1-1/2 - inch meter $83.85
For............................................................................ 2 - inch meter $134.16
For............................................................................ 3 - inch meter $251.55
For............................................................................ 4 - inch meter $419.25
For............................................................................ 6 - inch meter $803.52
For............................................................................ 8 - inch meter $1,258.91
For........................................................................... 10 - inch meter $1,928.57
For........................................................................... 12 - inch meter $2,767.08
For........................................................................... 14 - inch meter $3,773.29
The service charge is a readiness -to -serve charge which is applicable to all metered service and to
which is added the charge for water used computed at the quantity rate.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. All bills are subject to the following tariff schedules: Schedule OF (CPUC reimbursement fee) and (L) (T)
applicable surcharges and surcredits on Schedule RSF (Rate Support Fund), Schedule LIRA
(Low -Income Ratepayer Assistance), and Schedule AS (Additional Surcharges and Surcredits). (L) (T)
2. Qualifying non-profit group living facilities, agricultural employee housing facilities, and migrant farm
worker housing centers are eligible for credits as shown on Schedule LIRA.
(D)
3. Beginning July 1, 2015, as required by Section 792.5 of the Public Utilities Code, an increase in (N)
purchased water and pump tax costs of $0.1260 per Ccf, relative to the costs adopted by Decision
No. 14-08-011, and an associated revenue increase of 2.5%, are being tracked in a balancing account. (N)
(To be inserted by utility) Issued bP (To be inserted by Cal. P.U.C.)
Advice Letter No. 2185 PAUL G. TOWNSLEY Date Filed
Nr IE
Decision No. - Vice President Effective
MLE
Resolution No.
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CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY Revised Cal. P.U.C. Sheet No. 10331-W
1720 North First Street, San Jose,. CA 95112
(408) 367-8200 Canceling Revised Cal. P.U.C. Sheet No. 9611-W
Schedule No. PV -4A This tariff has been filed
with the California Public
Utilities Commission and
Palos VerdesTariff Area is effective 8/29/14, subject
to refund, until final
SERVICE TO PRIVATE FIRE HYDRANTS ON PRIVATE PROPERTtommission approval
APPLICABILITY
Applicable to all water service furnished to privately -owned fire hydrants located on
private property that are connected to company-owned mains.
TERRITORY
Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates. Lomita, Rancho Palos Verdes and vicinity,
Los Angeles County.
RATES Per Month*
4" Riser type fire hydrant with single 2-2-1/2" outlet ......................................... $9.78 (1)
6" Standard type fire hydrant.................................................................... $13.55 (1)
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. The fire hydrant service will be installed by the utility or by a construction agency
acceptable to it at the cost of the applicant. The cost will not be subject to refund.
2. The relocation, replacement, or enlargement of any hydrant shall be at the expense of
the party making such request.
3. The cost of maintenance and repair of hydrants will be bome by the utility.
4. The utility or its authorized agents shall have at all reasonable times the right of
ingress to and egress from the customer's premises for any purpose connected with private fire
hydrants.
5. The customer shall indemnify the utility and save it harmless against any and all claims
arising out of service under this schedule and shall further agree to make no claims against the
utility for any loss or damage resulting from service hereunder.
6. The fire hydrant shall be used for fire fighting purposes and fire drills only. Any
unauthorized use will be charged at the regular established rates for general metered service
and may be grounds for the utility to discontinue the fire hydrant service without liability to
the utility.
7. The utility will supply to the hydrant only such water at such pressures as may be
available from time to time in the operation of Utility's system.
8. Service under this schedule is limited to those services being furnished as of January 1, 1986.
(D)
(D)
*All rates are subject to the reimbursement fee set forth on Schedule No. OF
(To be,n,,A d by utility) lxsaedby (T" b, msened by (7nl. P.U.C.)
Advice Letter No. 2136 PAUL G. TOWNSLEY Date Filed
Decision No. 14-08-011 Vice President Effective
rtrLE Resolution No. -
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CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY
1720 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 367-8200
APPLICABILITY
Revised Cal. P.U.C. Sheet No. -W
Canceling Cal. P.U.C. Sheet No. 10570 -W
Schedule No. PV -I -R This tariff has been filed with the California
Palos Verdes Tariff Area Public Utilities Commission and is effective
RESIDENTIAL METERED SERVICE 7/1/15, subject to refund until final
Commission approval.
Applicable to all metered water service provided to single-family residential customers.
TERRITORY
Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Lomita, Rancho Palos Verdes,
and vicinity, Los Angeles County.
RATES
Quantity Rates:
For the first 1,500 cubic feet, per 100 cubic feet ..........................................
(T)
$3.8317 ( I )
For the next 2,000 cubic feet, per 100 cubic feet ..........................................
2. All bills are subject to the following tariff schedules: Schedule OF (CPUC reimbursement fee) and (L)
$4.0981 I
For all over 3,500 cubic feet, per 100 cubic feet ...........................................
I
$4.9178 ( I )
(T)
3. A WRAM-MCBA true -up surcharge of $0.3078 per 100 cu. ft. of water used is to be applied to the
Per Meter Per
Service Charge:
Month
For...................................................................
5/8 x 3/4 - inch meter
$18.30
For ................_........................................................
3/4 - inch meter
$27.45
For ................................................. Fire Sprinkler
with 1 - inch meter
$ 19.22
For............................................................................
I - inch meter
$45.75
For.......................................................................
1-1/2 - inch meter
$91.49
For............................................................................
2 - inch meter
$146.39
For............................................................................
3 - inch meter
$274.48
For............................................................................
4 - inch meter
$457.47
For............................................................................
6 - inch meter
$876.22
For............................................................................
8 -inch meter
$1,372.80
For...........................................................................
10 - inch meter
$2,104.38
For...........................................................................
12 - inch meter
$3,019.32
For...........................................................................
14 - inch meter
$4,117.26
The service charge is a readiness -to -serve charge which is applicable to all metered service and to
which is added the charge for water used computed at the quantity rates.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. Qualifying low-income individually metered residential customers are eligible for credits as shown (L)
(T)
on Schedule LIRA, (L)
(T)
2. All bills are subject to the following tariff schedules: Schedule OF (CPUC reimbursement fee) and (L)
(T)
applicable surcharges and surcredits on Schedule RSF (Rate Support Fund), Schedule LIRA I
I
(Low -Income Ratepayer Assistance), and Schedule AS (Additional Surcharges and Surcredits). (L)
(T)
3. A WRAM-MCBA true -up surcharge of $0.3078 per 100 cu. ft. of water used is to be applied to the
(T)
quantity rates for 18 months beginning April 15, 2014, the effective date of Advice Letter 2119.
4. Beginning July 1, 2015, as required by Section 792.5 of the Public Utilities Code, an increase in purchased
(N)
water and pump tax costs of $0.1167 per Ccf for Tier 1 usage, $0.1249 per Ccf for Tier 2 usage, and $0.1498
(N)
per Ccf for Tier 3 usage, relative to the costs adopted in D.14-08-011, and an associated revenue
(N)
increase of 2.5%, are being tracked in a balancing account.
(N)
5. Fire sprinkler rates: A single-family residence with a meter size that has a "fire sprinkler" rate
(N)
(listed above) is eligible for that rate if: (a) the customer is paying for service where a residential
fire sprinkler system is required/requested to be installed by local fire or building codes; (b) a smaller
meter would be large enough to provide adequate service in the absence of the additional demand
needed to supply water to the system; (c) the sprinkler system is served through the meter providing
residential water service; and (d) the customer requests the "fire sprinkler" rate. The Company may
seek verification that the above criteria are met. This service will be considered a general metered
service, and not a fire service, so the rules and conditions for general metered service shall apply.
(N)
(Ta be inserted by wili,y) Issued by (To be ias..tcd by Cal. P.U.C.)
Advice Letter No. 2185-A PAUL G. TOWNSLEY Date Filed
Decision No. - Vice President Effective
r Resolution No. 14