CA AB1712

Authorizes the City of Santa Fe Springs to sell its municipal water utility for consolidation with another public water system until January 1, 2032

Requires a four-fifths vote of the city council and sale at no less than fair market value

Sale permitted only if the city's water supply is contaminated or presents health risks, and the city lacks capacity to address issues or continued operation would create unreasonable financial burden on ratepayers

Mandates 45-day protest period; if 10% of interested persons protest, a voter election is required; if 50% or more protest, sale is blocked for one year

Requires ratepayer notification of post-consolidation rates, phased-in rate increases, and continued uninterrupted service to all existing customers