HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02102015 - C.64RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2015/49 granting a pipeline franchise to Golden State Water Company pursuant to the terms
and conditions of County Ordinance No. 2013-19 and County Resolution No. 2013/305 for pipelines located in the
unincorporated area of the County, as recommended by the Public Works Director.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The pipeline franchise will generate approximately $70,000 per year in calendar year 2015. In each subsequent
calendar year the franchisee will pay the County two percent (2%) of the gross annual receipts of the grantee arising
from the use, operation or possession of the franchise; provided, however, that such payment shall in no event be less
than one percent (1%) of the grantee’s gross annual receipts derived from the sale within the limits of the County of
the utility service for which the franchise is awarded.
BACKGROUND:
On August 13, 2013, this Board adopted Ordinance No. 2013-19 (establishing regulations for granting pipeline
franchises in County rights-of-way), and Resolution No. 2013/305 (establishing pipeline franchise fee amounts).
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 02/10/2015 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Contact: Carrie Ricci, 925-313-2235
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: February 10, 2015
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stephanie L. Mello, Deputy
cc:
C. 64
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:February 10, 2015
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Granting of a Pipeline Franchise to Golden State Water Company
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Golden State Water Company has filed a written application with the County, dated January 13, 2014, wherein it
has requested the granting of a pipeline franchise for the transportation of water pursuant to the terms and
conditions of County Ordinance No. 2013-19. Golden State Water Company also provided the $5,000 deposit to
cover all administrative costs associated with the granting of this pipeline franchise, as required by Ordinance No.
2013-19 and Resolution No. 2013/305.
Approval of Resolution No. 2015/49 will grant a pipeline franchise to Golden State Water Company for the
pipelines located within the County’s rights of way for a term of ten years.
On December 14, 1965, the County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance 1953 which granted a pipeline
franchise to Bay Water Company for a period of 40 years. Bay Water Company provided potable water to
residents located with portions of the unincorporated County. On November 29, 1966, the County Board of
Supervisors adopted Resolution 5776 approving the assignment of the pipeline franchise from Bay Water
Company to Southern California Water Company. In 2005 Southern California Water Company changed its name
to Golden State Water Company. Golden State Water Company provides water service to Bay Point residents.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Golden State Water Company will not obtain the required authorization to operate and maintain their pipelines
within the County right-of-way.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2015/49