CITIZENS FOR FAIR REU RATES v. CITY OF REDDINGRespondent’s Supplemental BriefCal.June 26, 2017COLANTUONO 420 Sierra College Drive, Suite 140 Michael G. Colantono , 945-509 4 (530) 432-7359 Oroe30189.7807 H I G H S M J T H MColantuono@chwlaw.us Fax (530) 432-7356 WHATLEY, PC SUPREME COURT Our File Nash[oof D June 22, 2017 : JUN 2 6 2017 Hon.Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye and Associate Justices of the California Supreme Court __ dorge Navarrete Clerk 350 McAllister Street San Francisco, CA 94102-4797 _ Deputy Re: Citizens for Fair REU Rates v. City ofRedding (Case No. $224779): Notice of New Authority Honorable Chief Justice and Associate Justices: I represent the City of Redding (“City”) in the above-captioned matter. I write under California Rules of Court, rule 8.520(d), to inform the Court of a new authority that wasnot available in timeto be included in the City’s briefing on the merits: San Diego County Water Authority v. Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (June 21, 2017, A146901, A148266)___ Cal.App.5th __, 2017 WL 2665185 (SDCWA). SDCWA involved a challenge under Proposition 26 and other laws to the Metropolitan Water District’s charge for transporting water. The appellate court described the standard of review for a statutory challenge as: “[T]he courts do not weigh competing methodologies to determine the best water rates. We determine only whether substantial evidence supports the fair compensation determination made by the rate-setting agency.” (Slip Op., p.27.) The court further noted that, under Proposition 26, an appellate court “review[s] the trial court’s resolution of factual conflicts for substantial evidence.” (Slip Op., p. 31.) . _ SDCWA thus supports the City’s arguments regarding the standard of review and burdenof proof in a Proposition 26 dispute, set forth in the City’s Opening Brief to this Court at pages 12 to 15, and in its Answer to Amicus Curiae at pages 23 to 26. Respectfull ' Michael G. Colantuono SBN: 143551 __ MGC;rd RECEIVED Enclosure: Proof of Service JUN 2.62017 181368.1 GLERKSUPREME COURT PROOFOF SERVICE Citizens for Fair REU Ratesv. City OfRedding California Supreme Court Case No. $224779 Third District Court of Appeal Case No. C071906 Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 171377 (Consol. with Case No. 172960) I, Ashley A. Lloyd, declare: Tam employed in the County of Nevada,State of California. I am overthe age of 18 and nota party to the within action. My business addressis 420 Sierra College Drive, Suite 140, Grass Valley, California 95945-5091. On June 23, 2017 I served the document(s) described as LETTER REGARDING NEW AUTHORITYontheinterested parties in this action by placing a true copy thereof enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed as follows: SEE ATTACHEDLIST BY MAIL: The envelope was mailed with postage thereon fully prepaid. I am readily familiar with the firm’s practice of collection and processing correspondence for mailing. Under that practice it would be deposited with the U.S. Postal Service on that same day with postage thereon fully prepaid at Grass Valley, California in the ordinary courseof business. I am aware that on motion of the party served, service is presumed invalid if the postal cancellation date or postage meter date is more than one dayafter service of deposit for mailingin affidavit. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the aboveis true and correct. Executed on June 23, 2017 at Grass Valley, “/ Mu| j Ashley A. Lloyd (/ / 181368.2 SERVICE LIST Citizensfor Fair REU Rates v. City ofRedding California Supreme Court Case No. $224779 Third District Court of Appeal Case No. C071906 Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 171377 (Consol. with Case No. 172960) William P. McNeill McNeill Law Offices 280 Hemsted Drive, Suite E Redding, CA 96002 Telephone: (530) 222-8992 Facsimile: (530) 222-8892 Email: waltmcn@aol.com Attorneys for Plaintiffand Appellant Citizens for Fair REU Rates Rick W.Jarvis Jarvis Fay Doporto & Gibson 492 9th Street, Suite 310 Oakland, CA 94607 Attorneys for Leagueof California Cities, Pub/Depublication Requestor _ James R. Cogdill Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association 921 11" Street, Suite 1201 Sacramento, CA 95814 Attorneys for Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, Pub/Depublication Requestor 181368.2 Barry DeWalt, City Attorney City Of Redding 777 Cypress Avenue P.O. Box 49601 Redding, CA 96099 Telephone: (530) 225-4050 Facsimile: (530) 225-4362 Email: bdewalt@ci.redding.ca.us Attorneysfor Defendant and Respondent City ofRedding Daniel E. Griffiths Braun Blaising McLaughlin & Smith, PC 915 L Street, Suite 1480 Sacramento, CA 95814-3765 Attorneys for California Municipal Utilities Association, Pub/Depublication Requestor Clerk of the Court Shasta County Superior Court 1500 Court Street Redding, CA 96001-1686 Court of Appeal Third Appellate District 914 Capitol Mall Sacramento, CA 95814