FINDINGS Applying the methodology adopted in Resolution ALJ-303 to current indices results in a COLA of 2.14 percent. It is reasonable to allow individuals an annual “step increase” of five percent, twice within each experience level and capped at the maximum rate for that level, as authorized by D.07-01-009. It is reasonable to allow individuals with previously approved hourly rates to request a COLA, consistent with today’s resolution, for work performed in the 2017 calendar year. It is reasonable to restrict intervenor rates to the adopted range of rates for any given level of experience. It is reasonable to continue our policy that in no event shall any generally applicable increase in intervenor rates result in rates above the highest adopted rate for that individual’s level of experience, in a given year. The rate levels, procedures, and policies herein are consistent with the intervenor compensation statutes (Pub. Util. Code §§1801-1812). It is reasonable for intervenor work performed in 2016, and in subsequent years, to consider hourly rate adjustments by Commission resolution. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that: For work performed in 2017, intervenors are authorized an hourly rate cost-of-living adjustment of 2.14 percent and new hourly ranges are adopted for 2017. The five percent step increase authorized in Decision (D.) 07-11-009 shall continue in 2017. The step increase shall be administered as specified in D.08-04-010. This resolution is effective today. I certify that the foregoing resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted at a conference of the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California held on _______________, the following Commissioners voting favorably thereon:
FINDINGS Applying the methodology adopted in Resolution ALJ-303 to current indices results in a COLA of 2.14 percent. It is reasonable to allow individuals an annual “step increase” of five percent, twice within each experience level and capped at the maximum rate for that level, as authorized by D.07-01-009. It is reasonable to allow individuals with previously approved hourly rates to request a COLA, consistent with today’s resolution, for work performed in the 2017 calendar year. It is reasonable to restrict intervenor rates to the adopted range of rates for any given level of experience. It is reasonable to continue our policy that in no event shall any generally applicable increase in intervenor rates result in rates above the highest adopted rate for that individual’s level of experience, in a given year. The rate levels, procedures, and policies herein are consistent with the intervenor compensation statutes (Pub. Util. Code §§1801-1812). It is reasonable for intervenor work performed in 2016, and in subsequent years, to consider hourly rate adjustments by Commission resolution. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that: For work performed in 2017, intervenors are authorized an hourly rate cost-of-living adjustment of 2.14 percent and new hourly ranges are adopted for 2017. The five percent step increase authorized in Decision (D.) 07-11-009 shall continue in 2017. The step increase shall be administered as specified in D.08-04-010. This resolution is effective today. I certify that the foregoing resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted at a conference of the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California held on _______________, the following Commissioners voting favorably thereon: