UCAN DATA REQUEST NUMBER 6 A.02-12-028 SDG&E ...UCAN DATA REQUEST NUMBER 6 A.02-12-028 SDG&E RESPONSE Regional Public Affairs 1. Please indicate whether SDG&E has provided any monies

UCAN DATA REQUEST NUMBER 6 A.02-12-028

SDG&E RESPONSE Regional Public Affairs 1. Please indicate whether SDG&E has provided any monies in support of an effort to compel a vote on

San Marcos’ plans for an city-run “energy delivery system” (as described at http://www.smrighttovote.org/). If SDG&E has provided monies in support of this, please indicate:

a. How much has been provided; b. To what account this cost has been allocated; c. The basis for SDG&E expending ratepayer monies in this effort.

SDG&E Response:

No ratepayer funds have been allocated for this initiative.


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2. Please indicate whether SDG&E has provided any monies in support of a San Diego County Valley Rainbow Alliance that was formally announced on June 21, 2001. If SDG&E has provided monies in support of this alliance, please indicate:

a. How much has been provided; b. To what account this cost has been allocated; c. The basis for SDG&E expending ratepayer monies in this effort.

SDG&E Response:

a) SDG&E objects to this question on the grounds, among others, that it exceeds the scope of this proceeding and is irrelevant because SDG&E does not seek to recover any costs associated with the Valley-Rainbow project in A.02-12-027/A.02-12-028. SDG&E is seeking to recover its costs associated with the Valley-Rainbow project in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Docket ER03-601-000, SDG&E’s electric transmission rate case, filed March 6, 2003. Without waiving any objections to UCAN’s request, however, SDG&E responds as follows. SDG&E is unaware of a group called the San Diego County Valley Rainbow Alliance. However, another group, called Southern Californians for Valley Rainbow, was formally announced on June 21, 2001. SDG&E responds to questions regarding Southern Californians for Valley Rainbow in the following question.


SDG&E RESPONSE 3. Please indicate whether SDG&E has provided any monies in support of an “Southern Californians For

Valley Rainbow” (found at http://www.supportvri.com/) in which SDG&E is listed as a supporter. If SDG&E has provided monies in support of this alliance, please indicate:

a. How much has been provided in total; b. An accounting of in-kind or staff commitments in support of the group’s activities; c. To what accounts these costs has been allocated; d. The basis for SDG&E expending ratepayer monies in this effort.

SDG&E Response: SDG&E objects to this question on the grounds, among others, that it exceeds the scope of this proceeding and is irrelevant because SDG&E does not seek to recover any costs associated with the Valley-Rainbow project in A.02-12-027/A.02-12-028. SDG&E is seeking to recover its costs associated with the Valley-Rainbow project in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Docket ER03-601-000, SDG&E’s electric transmission rate case, filed March 6, 2003. Without waiving any objections to UCAN’s request, however, SDG&E responds as follows.

a. Approximately $129,000 has been provided for support work by third party consultant(s), but no payments to the organization were made. Southern Californians for Valley Rainbow is a group of supporters formed by the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation and San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council to raise project awareness and educate business and community leaders. SDG&E was a member of this group. Other members of the group included 13 Mayors from the San Diego region, other elected officials, trade groups, economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, labor unions, businesses and individual customers.

b. Public Affairs used its personnel to communicate the benefits of the project to government officials, community organizations, customers and support groups, including Southern Californians for Valley Rainbow Interconnect. Public Affairs total labor charges allocated to the Transmission Project Capital Account for the Southern California for Valley Rainbow totaled $16,950.

c. Costs associated with Public Affairs activities related to the Valley Rainbow project were charged to the Transmission Project Capital Account and are not a part of the Cost of Service proceeding or under CPUC jurisdiction.

d. The Valley Rainbow Interconnect was proposed to meet reliability criteria as defined by the California Independent System Operator’s (CAISO) statewide grid planning standards. The CAISO Board on May 25, 2000 directed SDG&E to proceed with the design and licensing of the Valley Rainbow project. SDG&E is obligated to meet CAISO’s standards and pursue approval and licensing through the CPUC process. Public Affairs activities were conducted as part of the regular course of business and consistent with providing energy related information to its customers and affected stakeholders.


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4. Please indicate whether SDG&E has provided any monies in support of any other group of citizens or businesses who were advocating in support of the proposed Valley-Rainbow Transmission Project. If SDG&E has provided monies to such entities, please indicate:

a. The identities of the recipients; b. How much money was provided to each such recipient; c. An accounting detailing the dates and amounts of such payments, including the accounts to

which the cost was booked; d. Any written reports or materials in the possession of SDG&E that were developed by the

recipients; SDG&E Response: SDG&E objects to this question on the grounds, among others, that it exceeds the scope of this proceeding and is irrelevant because SDG&E does not seek to recover any costs associated with the Valley-Rainbow project in A.02-12-027/A.02-12-028. SDG&E is seeking to recover its costs associated with the Valley-Rainbow project in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Docket ER03-601-000, SDG&E’s electric transmission rate case, filed March 6, 2003. Without waiving any objections to UCAN’s request, however, SDG&E responds as follows.

a. Californians for Reliable Energy Solutions and Citizens Alliance for Reliable Enterprise. b. Approximately $1,800.00 has been provided for support work by third party consultant(s) for

Californians for Reliable Energy Solutions, but no payments to the organization were made. Approximately $36,000 has been provided for support work by third party consultant(s) for Citizens Alliance for Reliable Enterprise, but no payments to the organization were made.

c. The costs have been allocated to the Transmission Project Capital Account and are not part of the

Cost of Service proceeding or under CPUC jurisdiction.

d. No written reports or materials exist.


SDG&E RESPONSE 5. Please provide a detailed staffing breakdown (org chart) of all employees who work for or provide

services under the auspices of SDG&E’s Regional Public Affairs. This detailed breakdown should include a job description for each of the employees in this division.

SDG&E Response: Listing of Job Descriptions for all employees within the Regional Public Affairs Division at SDG&E

Title

Description of Duties

Number of Employees

Administrative Associate

Administrative support to Regional VP of Public Affairs and overall Regional Public Affairs staff.

3

Governmental Affairs Manager

Monitors the development of ordinances and regulations likely to impact company operations in SD City and SD County. Analyzes local ordinances and recommends and implements strategies to ensure company and ratepayer interests are not jeopardized. Represents the company with regional and state associations of local government and civic/community organizations. Provides information on company operations and the use of natural gas, electricity and related products.

1

Public Affairs Manager

Coordinates company relations with city councils and other elected and appointed officials for assigned areas of local/regional governmental bodies. Develops and promotes civic and community relations. Provides communications to key stakeholders on energy issues affecting customers and the region.

5

Regional Affairs Manager – Air Quality

Manages government and civic activities to address company and customer interests at regional and county air quality agencies. Responsible for the communications and liaison with state and federal agencies.

1

Air Quality Manager Regional Public Affairs

Coordinates for an assigned region the government and civic activities to address company and customer interests at regional and county air quality agencies. Responsible for the communications and liaison with state and federal agencies.

1


SDG&E RESPONSE Response to Question 5 (Continued) Regional Public Affairs Manager

Manages the public information and education function in an operating region. Directs regional planning that prioritizes and integrates public policy, education, community involvement, communications, and environmental plans to maximize available resources. Manages the public affairs activities to assist construction and operations activities to minimize government intervention and expense to customers. Manage operation issues, such as trench cut fees, storm water , street resurfacing, and traffic controls.

2

Legislative Analysis Manager

Provided analysis of federal or state legislation impacts to SDG&E. Coordinated development of recommended positions on legislative issues across SDG&E. Prepared materials and assisted with the development of proposed legislation, and provided support to all areas of SDG&E governmental activity including environmental and other public policy issues. Provided support to SDG&E Washington, D.C. and Sacramento offices on legislative issues.

1

Regional VP – Public Affairs

Directs public affairs activities related to the operation of the San Diego Gas & Electric and Southern California Gas Company operations and its customers. Directs the development of local governmental policies and strategies in all service territories where SDG&E and SoCalGas conducts business; address energy–related issues with government leaders, chambers, civic and community organizations; testify in legislative committee hearings and before regulatory bodies; participate in the development of company policy; provide liaison and support to local government affairs activity; conduct analysis of legislation to determine impacts on SDG&E and SoCalGas and its customers and direct communication with key stakeholders.

1


SDG&E RESPONSE 6. Please indicate where, in your testimony and workpapers, the budget for all expenses relating to the

operations of the SDG&E Regional Public Affairs division are detailed. These expenses should include the monies available for any consulting or services provided by other Sempra affiliates, the parent company or any third-party vendors. To the extent that this information is not included in testimony or workpapers, please provide this information.

SDG&E Response:

The budget for all expenses relating to the operations of the SDG&E Regional Public Affairs division are detailed on pages DLG 123 and DLG 125-127 of the testimony. The expenses are detailed on pages WP DLG 123 and WP DLG 127 of the workpapers.


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7. Please provide an itemized breakdown (vendor name, project description, cost and date) of all third party vendor services conducted for the Regional Public Affairs division from 1999-present.

SDG&E Response: Attached is a document which lists third party vendor services conducted for the Regional Public Affairs division from 1999-present. SDG&E’s accounts payable data does not retain specific project description information with each invoice record, that process requires individual manual reconciliation. If you require itemized project detail, please indicate the specific vendor(s).


SDG&E RESPONSE 8. Please provide a list of all projects/activities worked on by the SDG&E Regional Public Affairs office

during the 1999-2003-time period. SDG&E Response: YEAR 1999

• CNG Fueling Station-Coronado

RPA worked with Navy, local residents and City of Coronado to allow for the installation of the CNG fueling station.

• Valley Center Substation Lead efforts to get community acceptance and worked with cross-departmental team to move this project application forward.

• City of El Cajon-Earth Day Provided support and coordination between SDG&E and the City of El Cajon for the City's Earth day activities.

• City of Carlsbad Worked closely with City staff toward the settlement of Encina East property issues.

• City of Poway Worked with City staff to address the City's concerns about providing adequate traffic control and notification prior to construction projects.

• Ash Substation Worked with surrounding community and City of Escondido to facilitate the expansion of this substation.

• National City Trench Cut Ordinance Worked with City officials to exempt SDG&E from proposed Trench Cut Ordinance.

• Harrison Avenue Extension project Responded to City of National City request to expedite this project's design and construction

• National City Tree Trimming Worked with Mayor Waters to get approval to move forward with needed tree trimming practices and replanting program.

• US Generating Assisted coordination between US Gen and SDG&E for a 500 mw power plant

• PICO Substation RPA provided support and local input to cross-departmental team to complete CPUC application for project.

• SANDAG Worked with SANDAG Power Pool Committee to successfully implement program, which achieved savings to the Cities.

• City Docket/Agenda Review RPA reviewed all Cities dockets and agendas for energy related issues.


SDG&E RESPONSE Response to Question 8 (Continued)

• Planned Outage Policy Prepared Planned outage policy and presented it to all cities to avoid future problems and establish clear responsibilities for all involved.

• Vegetation Management program Implementation RPA provided interface and support with local cities to ensure that the vegetation management program could be implemented successfully. RPA orchestrated tree-planting efforts in various cities.

• CNG Program funding support with Air pollution Control District Provided Marketing department support to gain additional funding for CNG vehicle program from APCD.

• San Diego County Water Authority Provided coordination on various construction projects

• City of Carlsbad Provided support in response to the City interest in an alternative fuels vehicle program.

• Rancho Santa Fe/Fairbanks Ranch Reliability Projects RPA coordinated communication efforts with the community to successfully complete several reliability projects.

• City of Carlsbad Gas Relocation project RPA handled a dispute between the City and SDG&E over the issuance of a permit to begin work on a gas relocation project.

• City of Poway Trench Cut Ordinance Worked with City staff to overturn a proposed trench cut ordinance saving our customers higher costs.

• Y2k Preparation with Cities Provided coordination and support to all local municipalities to ensure that anticipated Y2k problems could be mitigated.

• City of Santee Trench Cut Fee Ordinance Worked with City staff and Council to exempt SDG&E from proposed Trench Cut Ordinance. This resulted in savings to our customers.

• Mission-Murray Reconductor Provided property owners notifications and interface with community prior to starting construction.

• Caltrans Permit Fees Provided explanations to Caltrans to remove demands for new fees for construction permits.

• City of San Diego Parking Violations for SDG&E Construction Vehicles Worked with City of San Diego to relax unreasonable traffic control demands.

• Alternative Service-Lindbergh Field Renovation Rate Cap Ending Education Program • Telegraph Canyon Communications Facility • Reliability Issues -Mission Bay Hotels

Provided all communications between Hotel owners and SDG&E leading to adopted reliability project plans.

• Garfield Substation Project Responded to all community and City of El Cajon meetings and explanations leading to the site selection and City and community acceptance of this expanded substation.



• Commission Federal deElectricidad/SDG&E Interconnection Coordination Issues Orchestrated support and coordination between SDG&E and CFE transmission departments ensuring

• C&O Support Orchestrated Safety stand-downs and handled interface with cities and C&O centers.

• Valley Rainbow Interconnect – 500kV Transmission Line RPA provided outreach and communications to government officials, community leaders and customers.

• Electric Bus Assisted Capistrano Unified School District in obtaining grant and installing facilities for an electric school bus.

• City of Dana Point RPA Simultaneously coordinated several 20A undergrounding projects.

• County of Orange Worked with the County to insure appropriate handling of USA Alert mark-out programming.

• Automatic Meter Reading RPA communicated with customers impacted by this pilot program.

• Memorandum of Understanding Communicated to community leadership elements of the MOU.

• Cervaic vs. South Coast WD Provided testimony on case that named SDG&E

• Department of Water Resources Proposed Decision RPA provided information to community leadership on CPUC proposed decision.

• San Clemente Business of the Year RPA Accepted Award

• Distributed Generation for Reliability Worked with cities and impacted residents in areas were these facilities were used to minimized service impacts as we conducted work.

• Camp Pendleton RPA acted as liaison between utility and base command on electric utility infrastructure issues.

• Gas Locating RPA communicated with governmental leadership service now being conducted by SDG&E

• City of Mission Viejo RPA worked with the city regarding their eventual development of two NGV Fueling Stations

• County of Orange RPA provided liaison services between county and homeowners’ association on the siting of a regulator station along Oso Parkway.

• Speaking Requests RPA fulfilled speaking requests to address various utility issues to various groups including the Kiwanis, Dana Point Women, Rotary, Lions, etc.



YEAR 2000

• Transmission Underground Conversion (20A) Project (Rancho Santa Fe) RPA coordinated outreach activities with the staff from the RSF Association.

• Circuit 75 Reconductor Responding to citizen’s concerns over Circuit 75 Reconductor in Jamul

• Encroachment Ordinance Negotiations and interaction with City officials on National City’s proposed alteration of Encroachment Ordinance

• C&O Support Orchestrated Safety stand-downs and handled interface with cities and C&O centers. • Elected Officials Breakfast Briefings

Prepared and hosted industry briefings for groups of local elected officials. • Valley Rainbow Interconnect – 500kV Transmission Line RPA provided outreach and communications to government officials, community leaders and customers. • Energy Issues (Crisis)

Informed and educated local elected officials, community leaders and business leaders on statewide energy issues, including energy efficiency and demand reduction programs.

• Pala Substation Expansion Provided support and served as community liaison during the expansion of the Pala Substation.

• City of Escondido Christmas Parade Worked with internal staff, City of Escondido staff and community leaders to develop a plan to allow for the safe passage of holiday helium balloons under an energized transmission line

• City of Escondido/SDG&E Joint Water Meter Reading Program Worked with internal staff and City of Escondido staff to implement changes to an existing agreement

between SDG&E and the City of Escondido for water meter reading services. • City of Escondido Kit Carson Park Re-Conductor Project

Worked with City of Escondido staff and served as community liaison during the Kit Carson Park re-conductor project.

• County of Orange Fulfilled role as the business representative on interview panels for replacement of county department heads & hiring of management consultants.

• Transmission Relocation Provide liaison services between developer and utility on transmission line undergrounding project.

• City of San Juan Capistrano Worked with city officials on undergrounding project through their historic town center

• ISO – (Independent System Operator) Provided significant and ever changing service curtailment information and notification to government representatives and public safety officials.

• Orange County Fire Authority Negotiated with Fire Authority management revision to the “essential facilities” list so as to allow for a broader circuit curtailment options.



• County of Orange Worked with county staff on issues related to permits for utility work in the public right of way.

• City of Laguna Beach Provided liaison work for several 20B undergrounding projects sponsored by the city. This included significant discussion on CAIC charges.

• City of Dana Point Work closely with the city on sensitive tree (Canary Palm) trimming issues.

• North County Indian Casino Issues Provided support and served as community liaison during the construction of several new Indian casinos in San Diego North County.

• Garfield Substation Responded to all community and City of El Cajon meetings and explanations leading to the site selection and City and community acceptance of this expanded substation.

• Summer Price Bills and Briefings As the price for electricity hit records prices, RPA worked closely with all local municipalities and State local offices.

• Emergency Operations Support RPA served in the EOC regularly in 2000 in preparations for Stage 3 alerts being sent out.

• City of Encinitas RPA performed Gas system briefings for the City EOC plans

• City of Carlsbad RPA coordinated all Encina East property MOU negotiations

• Community Advisory Council Organized yearlong Community Advisory Council agendas and meetings.

• Mayor Golding's Energy Summit Organized preparations and assisted with testimony of CAC members Dan Guevarra and John Johnson.

• City of San Marcos Votes in August to form a municipal utility. RPA coordinates these matters.

• City of Oceanside RPA coordinated the community outreach plans for the environmental remediation of the Manufactured Gas Plant at 601Cleveland ave.

• Reconductor TL 610-616A (Rancho Santa Fe) RPA coordinated community outreach for the reconductor project.

• City of Lemon Grove 20A briefings Coordinated workshop for all City 20A projects

• City of Chula Vista Tree Trimming Responded to tree trimming complaints and response strategies in City of Chula Vista

• City of Poway Construction Restrictions Coordinated City's request for stricter construction standards successfully resulting in lower costs to our customers.

• City of Escondido Coordinated several water meter-reading issues with City Staff.



• City of National City

Worked to develop acceptable language for the proposed ordinance addressing encroachment permits. • San Diego Regional Energy Alliance

RPA worked with UCAN and others to promote energy saving measures and to call for solutions to the energy price crises.

• San Marcos Municipalization Efforts The City of San Marcos moved forward with a feasibility study regarding the municipalization of the electric and gas distribution systems in San Marcos. RPA is worked with City staff and concerned customers regarding this issue.

• San Diego County Water Authority RPA coordinated CIP budgets and schedules between SDCWA and SDG&E.

• City of Carlsbad RPA coordinated Cannon Road Bridge complaint issues.

• City of Chula Vista RPA coordinated proposed ordinance aimed at more stringent requirements for new utility facilities.

• Rancho Margarita Franchises RPA successfully coordinated the franchise negotiations with this newly formed City in Orange County.

• City of Poway RPA responded to the City's expectations to supply illuminating signage during a planned outage.

• City of El Cajon RPA managed City of El Cajon's new requirements to limit permits for work in the City's Right of way.

• City of Encinitas RPA responded to a customer complaint regarding pad-mounted transformer in their front yard.

• Valley Center Substation RPA coordinated the permit process for the Valley Center Substation project.

• City of Del Mar RPA responded to the mayor's statements concerning the 20A program funding.

• City of Carlsbad RPA responded to the City staff demands to impose permit and inspection fees on SDG&E.

• Transmission planning w/ CFE RPA coordinated transmission-planning discussions with CFE officials.

• City of Vista Redevelopment project RPA responded to City of Vista's expectations to change design plans and meet SDG&E construction deadlines.

• San Diego Regional Energy Pool Supported SANDAG's energy committee work in developing the SD Regional Energy Pool.

• City of Santee RPA successfully defeated the proposed trench tax.

• City of Lemon Grove Coordinated the removal of nine miles of natural gas pipes around the Encanto Gas Holder Station.

• City of La Mesa RPA successfully coordinated the permit to install two SCADA antennas.



• City of Poway

RPA successfully located an acceptable site to install a much needed capacitor station. • Speaking Requests

RPA fulfilled speaking requests to address various utility issues to various groups including the Kiwanis, Dana Point Women, Rotary, Lions, etc.

YEAR 2001

• Exemption from Minor Development Review Application (MDRA) (Poway) RPA, after many difficult months, gained an exemption from the Poway City Manager for the requirements proposed by the City's MDRA (9-page, $150) application allowing for a more fluid process in the project permitting by our Project Management team.

• 30th Street 20A Transmission Conversion RPA provided community outreach and San Diego City Council communication on this "city-driven" project.

• Franchise Policy Statements RPA participated in cooperative internal work on the development of Franchise Policy Statements.

• Calpeak Peaker Plant Interaction with the City of El Cajon for approval for the Calpeak peaker plant

• 13th Street Undergrounding Project Response and interaction with City of Imperial Beach officials regarding 20A funding on 13th Street undergrounding project.

• TL 13813 Capacity Increase RPA provided information to City of National City on TL 13813 Capacity Increase

• Summer Preparation RPA educated City officials from Imperial Beach, National City, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Santee and

El Cajon on summer preparation • C&O Support Orchestrated Safety stand-downs and handled interface with cities and C&O centers. • 20A Conversion deferrals

RPA communicated with City officials from Imperial Beach, National City, La Mesa, Lemon Grove and Santee on 20A Conversion deferrals.

• CPUC approval of Memorandum of Understanding RPA generated support for CPUC approval of Memorandum of Understanding between SDG&E and State of California by interaction with City officials from Imperial Beach, National City, Lemon Grove, La Mesa, Santee and El Cajon.

• Price Caps on Interstate Natural Gas Delivery to CA Border Generated support letters to FERC for SDG&E request for price caps on interstate natural gas delivery to CA border with interaction with City officials from La Mesa, National City, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove and Santee.

• Elected Officials Breakfast Briefings Prepared and hosted industry briefings for groups of local elected officials.




• Otay Mesa Power Plant RPA participated in internal discussions regarding planning for Otay Mesa Power Plant.

• Encroachment Ordinance Negotiations and interaction with City officials on National City’s proposed alteration of Encroachment Ordinance

• Transmission Reconductor (TL610-616) (Rancho Santa Fe) RPA was instrumental in the communication aspects of this very sensitive project, much of which traversed across private property. Working with the RSF Association, a few businesses and property owners, the project was successfully completed without incident.

• Encanto Gas Holding Facility Negotiations, outreach, response to questions regarding Encanto Gas Holding facility with citizens and public officials from Lemon Grove, City of San Diego, County of San Diego and the State of California.

• Energy Issues (Crisis) Informed and educated local elected officials, community leaders and business leaders on statewide

energy issues, including energy efficiency and demand reduction programs. • Pala Substation Expansion

Provided support and served as community liaison during the expansion of the Pala Substation. • City of San Marcos Substation

Worked on site selection and served as community liaison during initial phase of the proposed San Marcos Substation.

• City of San Marcos Trench Cut Ordinance Worked with internal staff and City of San Marcos staff during initial phase of proposed trench cut ordinance to minimize financial impacts to SDG&E customers.

• San Marcos Boulevard Construction Moratorium Worked with internal staff and City of San Marcos staff on ordinance to limit hours of operation and

scope of work on San Marcos Boulevard. • Power Plant Development in the City of Escondido

Worked with internal staff and City of Escondido staff to provide technical support during the siting and construction of two peaker plants in the City of Escondido.

• City of Escondido Christmas Parade Worked with internal staff, City of Escondido staff, community leaders and the ISO to allow SDG&E to de-energize a transmission line to allow the use of holiday helium balloons.

• City of Escondido Permit Fee Increase Proposal Worked with internal staff and City of Escondido staff on a proposal to increase various permit fees. • Ramona Construction and Operations Center Expansion Worked with County of San Diego staff and served as community liaison during the expansion of

SDG&E’s Construction and Operations Center in Ramona. • North County Indian Casino Issues

Provided support and served as community liaison during the construction of several new Indian casinos in San Diego North County.



• San Marcos Municipalization Efforts The City of San Marcos moved forward with a feasibility study regarding the municipalization of the electric and gas distribution systems in San Marcos. RPA is worked with City staff and concerned customers regarding this issue.

• City of Dana Point RPA negotiated exemption for Traffic Control Plans w/Civil Engineer stamp requirement.

• City Of San Clemente RPA worked with City staff and impacted businesses on undergrounding project in main business district.

• Aliso Viejo Incorporation RPA completed franchise negotiations.

• Regional Emergency Contact Distribution RPA coordinated the development of a regional emergency contact list for use by the utility and local agencies.

• County of Orange RPA worked with county and impacted residents impacted by undergrounding project.

• Rancho Mission Viejo RPA acted as liaison between utility and developer/landowner on current and future projects.

• Cities of San Clemente, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, Mission Viejo and San Juan Capistrano RPA coordinated the placement of several new SCADA facilities.


YEAR 2002

• Stormwater The Regional Water Quality Control Board put in place new regulations regarding storm water runoff that each municipality had to adopt. RPA coordinated meetings with each jurisdiction to understand how the new regulations would apply to SDG&E’s work.

• E Street Fee Property Clean Up SDG&E received multiple complaints regarding the growth on the fee property on E Street in Chula Vista. Homeless people were sleeping under growth and creating safety concerns. RPA assisted Land Management by facilitating the permitting process and working with community activists on this project.

• Intermediate Term Contracts RPA briefed customers and interested parties on the Intermediate Term Contracts.

• Possible purchase of Turbines by San Diego County Water Authority RPA worked with the San Diego County Water Authority to determine what the agency was interested in and to assess the need for SDG&E involvement.



• Qunitard Street 20A project, Chula Vista At the request of Council Member Mary Salas, RPA briefed residents in Chula Vista regarding the 20A process and timing of this project. SDG&E agreed to include this project in Chula Vista’s 20A schedule in conjunction with sidewalks that the City will be installing at Quintard Street.

• C&O Support Orchestrated Safety stand-downs and handled interface with cities and C&O centers.

• SB 1828 (BURTON) RPA provided communications and outreach in support of the Sacramento office.

• Meter & Regulator Station Regulator Station Soil Remediation Project RPA assisted in the permitting and notification of both the Oceanside City Council and area residents of this project resulting in a successful project without incident.

• Pine Valley Fire Served as liaison between SDG&E and the communities impacted by the Pines Fire.

• Vulcan Mountain Underground Worked with Pine Valley Community and Supervisor Dianne Jacob to examine plans to underground transmission lines on Vulcan Mountain.

• Stowe Road Gas Line Extension Worked with City of Poway staff and area businesses in support of the Stowe Rd. gas line extension.

• New Pole Delivery Police Helped to create a new utility pole delivery policy in the City of Poway in response to new storm water requirements.

• Electricity Bill Credit Secured electricity bill credit, via the Farm Bureau, for avocado farmers in Fallbrook who could not sell product due to the North County quarantine area because of insect infestation.

• Storm Water Permit Requirements Worked to help implement new storm water permit requirements and structure local ordinances to reflect SDG&E’s rights and responsibilities in Poway, Escondido and San Marcos.

• Silvergate Power Plant Demolition RPA participated in internal discussions regarding Silvergate Power Plant Demolition, which is an issue affecting the Port District.

• Eastern Administration Building RPA gained approval for plans to construct Eastern Administration Building by interacting with City officials from El Cajon.

• Circuit 407 Reconductor Outreach to citizens and public officials of the City of La Mesa on Circuit 407 reconductor (out of Garfield Sub) due to concerns over visual impact.

• SDG&E Easement for Horse Trail Responsed to request from Santee City Council Member regarding use of SDG&E Easement for Horse Trail.

• TL 622 Reconductor Information provided to City of Lemon Grove on the TL 622 Reconductor.



• PUC Rate Allocation

RPA generated support for SDG&E position on PUC Rate allocation by interacting with City officials from National City, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove, La Mesa, Santee and El Cajon.


• Otay Mesa Power Plant RPA participated in internal discussions regarding planning for Otay Mesa Power Plant.

• Transmission Reconductor (TL610-616) (Rancho Santa Fe) RPA was instrumental in the communication aspects of this very sensitive project, much of which traversed across private property. Working with the RSF Association, a few businesses and property owners, the project was successfully completed without incident.

• Encanto Gas Holding Facility Negotiations, outreach, response to questions regarding Encanto Gas Holding facility with citizens and public officials from Lemon Grove, City of San Diego, County of San Diego and the State of California.

• Relocation of the 69kv Line Under San Diego Bay As part of the Port’s Bay Dredging project, SDG&E is required to relocate a transmission line under San Diego Bay. RPA has briefed the neighboring businesses and residents in Coronado as well as City officials. The City has requested additional outreach from RPA.

• Chula Vista Municipalization Efforts The City of Chula Vista is moving forward with a feasibility study regarding the municipalization of the electric and gas distribution systems in Chula Vista. RPA is working with City staff and concerned customers regarding this issue.

• Chula Vista Franchise Negotiations The gas and electric franchises with the City of Chula Vista will expire on June 30. RPA and Legal have been the lead in negotiations.

• Chula Vista Resurfacing The City of Chula Vista has proposed a resurfacing standard that will increase the cost of resurfacing by an estimated 150% and put upward pressure on rates. RPA has been working closely with City staff to identify new technology and alternate solutions that will accomplish the City’s goals and spare ratepayers.

• Otay Ranch Substations SDG&E will need to build two substations in the Otay Ranch. RPA has been working to get these substations included in the City’s General Plan Update and guide planners in finding a location that is conducive to the planned land use.

• REPAC's Regional Energy Strategy RPA has been participating in the REPAC process as an advisory member.

• National City Resurfacing The City of National City has proposed a street cut moratorium that would require more stringent resurfacing requirements on newly resurfaced streets. These requirements would have an impact on SDG&E ratepayers. RPA and Legal have tentatively negotiated a MOU with the City (to be adopted in July) that will exempt SDG&E from this requirement.



• Mira-Sorrento Sub-Station (Formerly Known as Torrey Pines-Sorrento Mesa) RPA was instrumental in the identification of the parcel ultimately chosen for this site resulting in a potential cost savings of $2 million over the original #1 site. RPA was successful in gaining the local Planning Group's approval of the site.

• Los Pinos SCADA Antenna RPA led effort to seek project approval from the US Forest Service for installation of a SCADA antenna on federal land for public safety purposes.

• Santee Transmission Reconductor Project RPA interacted with the citizen of the City of Santee regarding concerns over EMF.

• Miguel/Mission Transmission Line Proposal RPA provided community outreach in support of Miguel/Mission Transmission line proposal with the City of Santee and the citizens of Lakeside.

• Jamul Casino RPA participated in internal discussions and interacted with Jamul citizens regarding load planning for Jamul Casino.

• Stormwater Ordinances and Issues RPA expressed SDG&E’s position on stormwater ordinances and issues with La Mesa, El Cajon, Lemon Grove and Santee.

• Negotiations on Campbell Shipyard remediation RPA interacted with Port District Commissioners and staff.

• City of Vista Permit Fees Worked with the City of Vista on a proposal to increase permit fees. • City of San Marcos Substation

Worked on site selection and served as community liaison during initial phase of the proposed San Marcos Substation.

• City of San Marcos Trench Cut Ordinance Worked with internal staff and City of San Marcos staff during on proposed trench cut ordinance to minimize financial impact to SDG&E customers.

• North County Indian Casino Issues Provided support and served as community liaison during the construction of several new Indian casinos in San Diego North County.

• City of Escondido Rincon Issue Worked with internal staff and City of Escondido staff to resolve transmission and distribution service billing issues

• Main Street Substation Expansion Provided support and served as community liaison during the initial phase of the Main Street Substation

expansion. • Mission Control Road Widening Project Worked with internal staff and City of San Diego staff, and served as community liaison during the road

widening construction project at the entrance to SDG&E’s Mission Control facility.



• City of San Diego Franchise Agreement (Undergrounding Surcharge) Worked with internal staff and City of San Diego staff to begin planning and implementing the

underground surcharge portion of the franchise agreement following CPUC approval. • City of San Diego/Del Mar Heights Underground Conversion Project

Worked with internal staff and City of San Diego staff to schedule and coordinate the completion of the first “Underground Assessment District” in the City of San Diego.

• County of San Diego Power Pole Relocation in Goodan Ranch Worked with internal staff and County of San Diego staff to replace and relocate a power pole at the

entrance to Gooden Ranch in Poway. • County of San Diego Power Pole Relocation in Sweetwater Regional Park Worked with internal staff and County of San Diego staff to remove an unused power pole in

Sweetwater Regional Park. • San Marcos Municipalization Efforts

The City of San Marcos moved forward with a feasibility study regarding the municipalization of the electric and gas distribution systems in San Marcos. RPA is worked with City staff and concerned customers regarding this issue.

• Dana Point RPA worked with City staff and impacted businesses on undergrounding project in business district.

• San Clemente RPA worked with City staff and impacted businesses on undergrounding project in main business district.

• Customer Complaints RPA coordinated customer complaint regarding radio interference • County of Orange

RPA negotiated revisions to county permitting requirements and procedures • Rancho Mission Viejo

RPA acted as liaison between utility and developer/landowner on current and future projects. • Speaking Requests

RPA fulfilled speaking requests to address various utility issues to various groups including the Kiwanis, Dana Point Women, Rotary, Lions, etc.

YEAR 2003 • Silver Strand 20A Project

At the request of the City, RPA is working to determine which costs associated with this project are reimbursable by 20A funds and which are the City’s responsibility.

• Seaworld 69KV Project RPA provided support to operations for installation of a new 69kv line serving Seaworld and beach communities.



• Uptown Substation RPA is currently closing in on gaining the local Planning Group's acceptance of the team's #1 site for this City of San Diego project. In an area of few alternatives, RPA along with our Right-of-Way representative has gained significant support from property owners willing to sell.

• Highland Avenue 20A project At the request of Mayor Nick Inzunza, RPA is working with the City of National City to identify funding sources to underground the transmission lines on Highland Avenue.

• Tree Clearance Issues on the Silver Strand There are over 50 palm trees on the Silver Strand that regularly fall out of compliance with CPUC clearance regulations. Vegetation Management would like to remove the trees. RPA is working with the community to identify a solution that addresses both SDG&E’s safety concerns and the community’s environmental concerns.

• Reconfiguration of the Transmissions Lines from South Bay to Main Street SDG&E needs to increase transmission capacity from South Bay to the Main Street substation. RPA is working to determine how the community will be impacted.

• Otay Lakes Rd in Chula Visa 20A project The City of Chula Vista shut down this 20A project in mid-construction. RPA worked with City staff to find a solution that would get the project back on track.

• Possible Relocation of Facilities at Marina Parkway, Chula Vista The City of Chula Vista has requested that the facilities at Marina Parkway be relocated under the terms of the current franchise agreement. RPA requested that Legal analyze the City’s request.

• Reconductoring of TL 603 SDG&E will be reconductoring TL 603 through much of National City. RPA is identifying how the community will be impacted.

• Utility Box Painting Program in Chula Vista's Redevelopment Area The City’s Community Development Office contacted RPA to establish a public art program on SDG&E’s utility boxes in the City’s redevelopment area. RPA worked to establish the parameters of the program and identify which boxes could be used in the program.

• 20-Year Resource Plan RPA is making presentations to City Councils regarding SDG&E’s 20-Year Resource Plan in an effort to seek broad input.

• Sustainable Cities Contest RPA provided support for the International Competition for Sustainable Urban System Design.

• Trench Cut Ordinance/Moratorium – City of San Diego RPA provided support to operations group and provided evaluation and feedback to the City of San Diego.

• San Marcos Municipalization Efforts The City of San Marcos is moving forward with a feasibility study regarding the municipalization of the electric and gas distribution systems in San Marcos. RPA is working with City staff and concerned customers regarding this issue.



• IDEC Pharmaceutical 6" HP Gas Extension After Oceanside City staff delays for the permits for this "time-sensitive" project, RPA intervened via the Mayor and City Manager to gain release of the job. Successful negotiations resulted in more favorable working hours on busy streets plus the waiver of $45,000 in the initial fees quoted by staff, the bulk of which was for an on-site inspector. RPA established a toll-free hot line for area residents to voice concerns throughout the project and provide written notification along the route to some 850 residences.

• Graffiti Abatement Plan RPA created a graffiti abatement plan for pad-mounted equipment in Escondido.

• Bear Valley Parkway RPA served as community liaison for Bear Valley Parkway gas line extension project in Escondido.

• Pole Relocation Issues RPA provided support and served as community liaison for utility pole relocation issues in Ramona.

• Mass Transit Project RPA served as liaison for the utilities on the relocation of the North County Transit District’s Sprinter mass transit project in North County.

• Street Excavation Ordinance Worked with City of San Marcos staff on proposed street excavation ordinance.

• National City Tank Farm Interacted with the Port District staff on decommissioning of National City Tank farm.

• Joint Powers Authority/Regional Energy Authority Generated support for SDG&E position opposing establishment of Joint Powers Authority/Regional Energy Authority with City officials.

• Generating Letters of Support for AB 1378 Interacted with City officials to generate letters of support for AB 1378.

• C&O Support Orchestrated Safety stand-downs and handled interface with cities and C&O centers. • Elected Officials Breakfast Briefings Prepared and hosted industry briefings for all local elected officials. • Valley Rainbow Interconnect – 500kV Transmission Line RPA provided outreach and communications to government officials, community leaders and customers. • Otay Mesa Power Plant

RPA participated in internal discussions regarding planning for Otay Mesa Power Plant. • Relocation of the 69kv Line Under San Diego Bay

As part of the Port’s Bay Dredging project, SDG&E is required to relocate a transmission line under San Diego Bay. RPA has briefed the neighboring businesses and residents in Coronado as well as City officials. The City has requested additional outreach from RPA.

• Chula Vista Municipalization Efforts The City of Chula Vista is moving forward with a feasibility study regarding the municipalization of the electric and gas distribution systems in Chula Vista. RPA is working with City staff and concerned customers regarding this issue.



• Chula Vista Franchise Negotiations The gas and electric franchises with the City of Chula Vista will expire on June 30. RPA and Legal have been the lead in negotiations.

• Chula Vista Resurfacing The City of Chula Vista has proposed a resurfacing standard that will increase the cost of resurfacing by an estimated 150% and put upward pressure on rates. RPA has been working closely with City staff to identify new technology and alternate solutions that will accomplish the City’s goals and spare ratepayers.

• Otay Ranch Substations SDG&E will need to build two substations in the Otay Ranch. RPA has been working to get these substations included in the City’s General Plan Update and guide planners in finding a location that is conducive to the planned land use.

• REPAC's Regional Energy Strategy RPA has been participating in the REPAC process as an advisory member.

• National City Resurfacing The City of National City has proposed a street cut moratorium that would require more stringent resurfacing requirements on newly resurfaced streets. These requirements would have an impact on SDG&E ratepayers. RPA and Legal have tentatively negotiated a MOU with the City (to be adopted in July) that will exempt SDG&E from this requirement.

• Mira-Sorrento Sub-Station (Formerly Known as Torrey Pines-Sorrento Mesa) RPA was instrumental in the identification of the parcel ultimately chosen for this site resulting in a potential cost savings of $2 million over the original #1 site. RPA was successful in gaining the local Planning Group's approval of the site.

• Los Pinos SCADA Antenna RPA led effort to seek project approval from the US Forest Service for installation of a SCADA antenna on federal land for public safety purposes.

• Santee Transmission Reconductor Project RPA interacted with the citizen of the City of Santee regarding concerns over EMF.

• Miguel/Mission Transmission Line Proposal RPA provided community outreach in support of Miguel/Mission Transmission line proposal with the City of Santee and the citizens of Lakeside.

• Jamul Casino RPA participated in internal discussions and interacted with Jamul citizens regarding load planning for Jamul Casino.

• Stormwater Ordinances and Issues RPA explained SDG&E’s position on stormwater ordinances and issues with La Mesa, El Cajon, Lemon Grove and Santee.

• Negotiations on Campbell Shipyard remediation RPA interacted with Port District Commissioners and staff.

• Municipalization RPA coordinated request for information on utility municipalization in the City of Mission Viejo.



• City of Aliso Viejo RPA addressed issues regarding encroachment permit procedures and a Trench Tax proposal.

• City of Dana Point RPA addressed issues with city regarding moratorium issues


• Antenna Placements RPA negotiated with the appropriate local agency and area residents and business for the placement of radio antennas.

• League of Cities RPA provided information and or coordinated efforts with statewide associations.

• Fee Increase Attempts RPA negotiated appropriate and reasonable permit fees in City of Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel and Laguna Hills.

• Electric Circuit Projects RPA communicated with various agencies and impacted customers on numerous new and upgrade electric circuit projects such as Laguna Niguel – 1070 and 1071


SDG&E RESPONSE 9. Please provide a breakdown, by time and employee, of any activities by the SDG&E Regional Public

Affairs division on the following matters during the period of 1999-present:

a. Valley Rainbow transmission line b. Otay Mesa power plant construction proposed by Calpine c. San Diego Regional Energy Policy Advisory Council (REPAC) d. San Diego Regional Energy Infrastructure Study e. San Diego Chamber of Commerce energy committee f. City of San Diego Mayor Murphy’s March 13, 2003 proposal for the creation of a San Diego

Regional Energy Authority. g. City of El Cajon (during 2003 only) h. City of La Mesa (during 2003 only)

SDG&E Response:

9a. SDG&E objects to this question on the grounds, among others, that it exceeds the scope of this

proceeding and is irrelevant because SDG&E does not seek to recover any costs associated with the Valley-Rainbow project in A.02-12-027/A.02-12-028. SDG&E is seeking to recover its costs associated with the Valley-Rainbow project in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Docket ER03-601-000, SDG&E’s electric transmission rate case, filed March 6, 2003. Without waiving any objections to UCAN’s request, however, SDG&E responds as follows:

• Full time Public Affairs Manager from August 8, 2000 – November 30, 2002 • Regional VP – Public Affairs – Approximately 20 hours per month during public hearings (January 2000 – September 2000); 10 hours per month as a supervisor (October 2000 – December 2002)

9b. Otay Mesa power plant construction proposed by Calpine • Regional Public Affairs Manager – 32 hours (2001)

9c. San Diego Regional Energy Policy Advisory Council (REPAC) • Regional Public Affairs Manager - 28 hours (2002); 57 hours (2003) • Public Affairs Manager – 8 hours (2002); 15 hours (2003)

9d. San Diego Regional Energy Infrastructure Study • Regional Public Affairs Manager - 23 hours (2002); 25 hours (2003)

9e. San Diego Chamber of Commerce energy committee • Regional VP of Public Affairs – 10 hours (1999); 10 hours (2000); 10 hours (2001) • Regional Public Affairs Manager - 8 hours (2002); 21 hours (2003) • Public Affairs Manager – 2 hours (2002); 8 hours (2003)

9f. City of San Diego Mayor Murphy’s March 13, 2003 proposal for the creation of a San Diego Regional Energy Authority.

1. Governmental Affairs Manager – 15 hours (2003) 2. Regional Public Affairs Manager – 8 hours (2003) 3. VP of Public Affairs – 4 hours (2003) 4. Public Affairs Managers cumulatively during normal business dealings with their Cities – 4 hour

(2003)



9g. City of El Cajon

• Public Affairs Manager – 7 hours (2003) 9h. City of La Mesa

• Public Affairs Manager – 5.25 hours (2003)


SDG&E RESPONSE 10. Please provide any and all materials that were given by SDG&E or Sempra to San Diego City

employees or elected officials that pertain to Mayor Murphy’s March 13, 2003 proposal for the creation of a San Diego Regional Energy Authority.

SDG&E Response: Items provided to San Diego City employees or elected officials that pertain to Mayor Murphy’s March 13, 2003 proposal for the creation of a San Diego Regional Energy Authority:

• 20-Year Resource Plan Fact Sheet (2 copies – March 14, 2003 and March 24, 2003) • Letter to John Kern, Chief of Staff to Mayor of San Diego • Working Together to Meet Our Energy Needs – January 22, 2003 • Regional Energy Outlook – April 3, 2003 • ELetter – Regional Public Affairs Energy News – Meeting Our Region’s Energy Needs – 2003 and

Beyond, released on March 3, 2003 • ELetter – Regional Public Affairs Energy News – CPUC Extends Filing Date for 20-year Electric

Resource Plan, released on March 24, 2003 See Attachments


SDG&E RESPONSE

11. Please provide any and all materials that were prepared by and/given by SDG&E or Sempra to La Mesa City employees or elected officials that pertain to any energy policy matters during 2003.

SDG&E Response:

Materials Provided to La Mesa City Officials in 2003:

• January 28, Regional Public Affairs provided information to Mayor Art Madrid to assist in his preparation of a correspondence to Mayor Dick Murphy on JPA/REA issue.

• Feb. 19 memo sent to each member of City Council providing overview of issues regarding REA or JPA.

• Copy of El Cajon resolution opposing JPA or other like entity provided to Council Member Ernie Ewin for submittal as resolution to be considered by City of La Mesa on February 25.

• Regional Public Affairs provided information to assist in the preparation of a correspondence for Mayor Art Madrid and Council Member Barry Jantz to send to State Assemblyman Jerome Horton regarding AB 1378.

Please see four (4) attachments in response to this question. See Attachments


SDG&E RESPONSE

12. Please provide any and all materials that were prepared by and/given by SDG&E or Sempra to El Cajon City employees or elected officials that pertain to any energy policy matters during 2003.

SDG&E Response:

Materials Provided to El Cajon City Officials in 2003: • January 28, Regional Public Affairs provided information to Mayor Mark Lewis to assist in

his preparation of a correspondence to Mayor Dick Murphy on JPA/REA issue. • Overview memorandum of issues regarding REA or JPA, provided to each member of City

Council at meetings in advance of February 11 consideration of resolution. • Regional Public Affairs provided information to assist in the preparation of a correspondence

for Mayor Mark Lewis to send to State Assemblyman Jerome Horton regarding AB 1378. • Suggested questions for Mark Lewis in advance of 5/24 SANDAG meeting.

Please see four (4) attachments in response to this question. See Attachments


SDG&E RESPONSE

13. Please provide any and all materials that were prepared by and/or given by SDG&E or Sempra to SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) employees or elected officials that pertain to any energy policy matters during 2003.

SDG&E Response: Please see three (3) attachments in response to this question.

• Presentation- Update: SDG&E’s Electric Resource Planning for our Region ( Made on 2/28/03) • E-mail note • Presentation- Planning for the future (Made on 5/2003)

See Attachments


SDG&E RESPONSE 14. Please provide a listing (by year) of all monies paid to and description of work provided by a San

Diego-based consulting group known as Southwest Strategies LCC for SDG&E and/or Sempra Corporate Parent during 1999-present.

SDG&E Response: Monies paid by SDG&E to Southwest Strategies LLC, which are part of the Cost of Service and ratepayer funds are as follows:

1999 $ 0 2000 $ 38,965 2001 $ 225,966 2002 $ 32,631 2003 $ 27,364 (as of June 15, 2003) Total $ 324, 926

Description of work performed:

• 2000 1. Approximately $ 21,820 of the monies paid to Southwest Strategies LLC by SDG&E was for the

assessment of proposed governmental actions that impact SDG&E customers and the reliability of service.

2. Approximately $ 14,027 of the monies paid to Southwest Strategies LLC by SDG&E was for services provided for production and input on SDG&E advertisements.

3. Approximately $ 3,118 of the monies paid to Southwest Strategies LLC by SDG&E was for normal business conduct, i.e. conference calls, meetings, faxing, copies and mail services, etc.

• 2001

1. Approximately $112,982 of the monies paid to Southwest Strategies LLC by SDG&E was for analysis and implementing an action plan for a community coalition, San Diego Regional Energy Alliance, comprised of SDG&E, UCAN, Economic Development Corporation (EDC), San Diego Chamber of Commerce, Labor, and other civic organizations. Work performed included, development and placement of newspaper ads, website updates, printing and postage for mass mailings and development of action plans. Additionally, a “Light Up Event” occurred in various cities within San Diego County. Work performed on this event included, touring event sites, creating ads and flyers, distributing news releases related to the event and overall coordination and site management during the event

2. Approximately $ 56,492 of the monies paid to Southwest Strategies LLC by SDG&E was for developing and coordinating strategic plans, performing economic studies, planning and coordinating workshops, developing advertisements and drafting Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

3. Approximately $ 42,934 of the monies paid to Southwest Strategies LLC by SDG&E was for normal business conduct, i.e. conference calls, meetings, faxing, copies and mail services, etc.


SDG&E RESPONSE Response to Question 14 (Continued) 4. Approximately $ 13,558 of the monies paid to Southwest Strategies LLC by SDG&E was for

coordinating and drafting a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding SDG&E’s balancing account, preparations for PUC hearings and mass mailings.

• 2002

1. The monies paid to Southwest Strategies, LLC by SDG&E was for analysis and implementation of a message platform that was comprised of a consistent and clear communication to SDG&E’s customers regarding reliability and customer services.

• 2003

1. The monies paid to Southwest Strategies, LLC by SDG&E was for analysis and implementation of a message platform that was comprised of a consistent and clear communication to SDG&E’s customers regarding reliability and customer services.

No monies paid to Southwest Strategies, LLC by Sempra Corporate Center or any of its affiliates were allocated to SDG&E.


SDG&E RESPONSE 15. Please provide a listing (by year) of all monies paid to and description of work provided by a San

Diego-based consulting group Stoorza, Ziegaus & Metzger, Inc. and/or Stoorza Communications during 1999-present.

SDG&E Response: Monies paid by SDG&E to Stoorza Communications formerly known as Stoorza, Zeigaus & Metzger, Inc., which are part of the Cost of Service and ratepayer funds are as follows:

1999 $ 13,427 2000 $ 8,284 2001 $ 0 2002 $ 0 2003 $ 0 (as of June 15, 2003) Total $21,711

Description of work performed:

The monies paid to Stoorza Communications, formerly known as Stoorza, Zeigaus & Metzger, Inc. by SDG&E in both 1999 and 2000 were for civic communications to assess potential feasibility of various possible transmission projects. Once the decision was made to proceed with an application for the Valley-Rainbow interconnect project, future expenditures for that project were allocated to capital accounts which are not part of this proceeding.

No monies paid to Stoorza Communications by Sempra Corporate Center or any of its affiliates were allocated to SDG&E.


SDG&E RESPONSE

16. Please provide a listing (by year) of all monies paid to and description of work provided by a San Diego-based consulting group known as The Monger Company for SDG&E and/or Sempra Corporate Parent during 1999-present.

SDG&E Response: No money has been provided by SDG&E to this vendor from 1999-present.


SDG&E RESPONSE 17. Please provide a listing (by year) of all monies paid by SDG&E and/or Sempra to the San Diego County

Taxpayers Association during the 1999-present time period. SDG&E Response: Monies paid by SDG&E to the San Diego County Taxpayers Association, which are part of the Cost of Service and ratepayer funds are as follows:

1999 $ 1,892 2000 $ 73,000 2001 $ 0 2002 $ 0 2003 $ 0 (as of June 15, 2003)

Total: $74,892

No monies paid to San Diego Taxpayers Association by Sempra Corporate Center or any of its affiliates were allocated to SDG&E.


SDG&E RESPONSE 18. Please provide a listing (by year) of all monies paid by SDG&E and/or Sempra to the San Diego

Regional Economic Development Corporation during the 1999-present time period. SDG&E Response: Please see the attached reports for all monies paid by SDG&E and/or Sempra to the San Diego Regional

Economic Development Corporation during the 1999-present time.


SDG&E RESPONSE 19. Please provide a listing (by year) of all monies paid by SDG&E and/or Sempra to the Greater San Diego

Regional Chamber of Commerce during the 1999-present time period. SDG&E Response: Please see the attached reports listing (by year) of all monies paid by SDG&E and/or Sempra to the

Greater San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce during the 1999-present time


SDG&E RESPONSE Sempra External Affairs 20. Please provide a detailed staffing breakdown (org chart) of all employees who work for or provide

services under the auspices of Sempra’s External Affairs division. This detailed breakdown should include a job description for each of the employees in this division.

SDG&E Response:

Organization charts for the positions in External Affairs are provided in the attached document (UCAN6 Q20.1 Attachment).

Job descriptions are contained in numerous documents and Acrobat files within the attached zip

file (DR_UCAN_20).


SDG&E RESPONSE

21. Please indicate where, in your testimony and workpapers, the budget for all expenses relating to the operations of the External Affairs division are detailed. These expenses should include the monies available for any consulting or services provided by other Sempra affiliates, or any third-party vendors. To the extent that this information is not included in testimony or workpapers, please provide this information.

SDG&E Response:

The External Affairs division is covered in testimony sections A-1 through A-7, pages FHA-17 through FHA30. Tables at the front of each section show the total 2004 expense budget for each department, as well as the portion allocated to the Utilities. Only Utility allocations are being requested in this application.

Workpapers FHA-12 through FHA-37 provide more detail of each department, including a breakdown of Labor and Non-Labor, and the allocations by department. Expense for third-party consultants are included in the non-labor totals. Below is a summary of expenses for the External Affairs division, with workpaper references. Please also see our response to Question 22 of this Data Request for an itemized breakdown of Consultants expense. ($ - 000’s)

External Affairs Division: 2001 2002 2003 2004 A-1 - Senior VP & Staff 1,014$ 1,227$ 1,301$ 1,312$ Workpaper FHA-12 A-2 - Governmental Affairs 2,081 2,768 3,096 3,102 Workpaper FHA-15 A-3 - Legislative/Governmental 1,571 2,039 2,096 2,105 Workpaper FHA-18 A-4 - Affiliate Compliance 707 1,009 1,097 1,098 Workpaper FHA-24 A-5 - Environmental & Safety 1,384 862 843 853 Workpaper FHA-27 A-6 - Community Affairs 682 836 955 960 Workpaper FHA-30 A-7 - Contributions/Memberships 3,796 3,799 3,763 3,775 Workpaper FHA-35

Total External Affairs 11,235$ 12,540$ 13,151$ 13,205$

Allocation:SDG&E 3,436$ 1,964$ 1,807$ 1,785$ SoCalGas 2,878 1,692 1,611 1,598

Total Utility Allocation 6,314 3,656 3,418 3,383 Global/Retained 4,921 8,884 9,733 9,822

Total External Affairs 11,235$ 12,540$ 13,151$ 13,205$

Labor 3,851$ 4,294$ 4,475$ 4,475$ Non-Labor

Consultants (See Question 22) 689 1,026 1,438 1,417 Charitable & Political Contributions 4,085 4,697 4,663 4,675 Other Non-Labor 2,610 2,523 2,575 2,638

Total Non-Labor 7,384 8,246 8,676 8,730

Total Labor and Non-Labor 11,235$ 12,540$ 13,151$ 13,205$


SDG&E RESPONSE 22. Please provide a itemized breakdown (vendor name, project description, cost and date) of all third party

vendor services conducted for the External Affairs division from 1999-present. SDG&E Response:

Attached is a chart that reflects all third-party consultant services for External Affairs from 1999 – present (May, 2003).


SDG&E RESPONSE

23. Please provide answers to Questions 1-4 above, to the extent that they apply to Sempra Energy Corporate Center or any Sempra affiliates.

SDG&E Response:

Questions 1-4 do not apply to Sempra Energy Corporate Center or any Sempra affiliates. Neither the Corporate Center nor any non-utility affiliate funded any of the issues from those questions.


SDG&E RESPONSE 24. Please indicate whether Sempra Energy or any of its affiliates have provided monies to or have pledged

monies to the La Jolla YMCA located on Cliffridge Ave. in La Jolla, CA. If so, please indicate whether any Sempra officers or their spouses serve in any official capacity with that YMCA in La Jolla or any other YMCA organization in San Diego.

SDG&E Response: SDG&E objects to this question on the grounds, among others, that it exceeds the scope of this proceeding and is irrelevant because SDG&E does not seek to recover any of its philanthropic contributions in this proceeding. As stated on page 7 of ALJ Long's Ruling of June 18, 2003, "Shareholder financed philanthropy is not within the scope of these proceedings."


SDG&E RESPONSE Legal 25. Please provide a copy of the settlement agreement approved by the Court in Colo v. SDG&E,

referenced in your response to UCAN1 Q5. Please also indicate whether and to what extent any insurance policies were applied in the payment of the settlement.

SDG&E Response: There were a multitude of plaintiffs in the Colo v. SDGE (aka Guejito Fire cases) lawsuit(s). There were various settlements in this matter. The court approved none of the settlement agreements. After the settlement agreements were signed, each plaintiff dismissed, with prejudice, San Diego Gas & Electric from their lawsuit. San Diego Gas & Electric was insured through AEGIS and had a self-insured retention of $250,000. Other than this deductible, insurance covered the settlement payments.


SDG&E RESPONSE 26. Please provide copies of any pleadings filed by SDG&E in response to a lawsuit or administrative

action by the County of San Diego concerning gas pipe lines in Encanto. SDG&E Response: SDG&E is unaware of any lawsuit or administrative action filed by the County of San Diego concerning its gas pipe lines in Encanto.

Documents

UCAN DATA REQUEST NUMBER 6 A.02-12-028 SDG&E ...UCAN DATA REQUEST NUMBER 6 A.02-12-028 SDG&E RESPONSE Regional Public Affairs 1. Please indicate whether SDG&E has provided any monies