HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/16/2013 WB Agenda Packet Regular MtgWATER BOARD
Harold Hanson, Chair
Russell Johnson
Bob Smith
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
WATER BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 - 2:00 p.m.
Water Resources Building Conference Doom
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
AGENDA
1, CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3 . MINUTES
A. Minutes of the Special Meeting of November T2012 for approval - For Board
Review and Action
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT
A. Kern River Levee District Maintenance Update - For Board Information
6. REPORTS
A. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report - For Board Information
B. Report by RHS Consulting regarding Theory of Weather Modification - For
Board Information
C. Isabella Dam Safety Modification Project Update - For Board Information
7. DEFERRED BUSINESS
8. NEW BUSINESS
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WATER BOARD
Harold Hanson, Chair
Russell Johnson
Bob Smith
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
WATER BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 - 2:00 p.m.
Water Resources Building Conference Doom
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
AGENDA
1, CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3 . MINUTES
A. Minutes of the Special Meeting of November T2012 for approval - For Board
Review and Action
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT
A. Kern River Levee District Maintenance Update - For Board Information
6. REPORTS
A. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report - For Board Information
B. Report by RHS Consulting regarding Theory of Weather Modification - For
Board Information
C. Isabella Dam Safety Modification Project Update - For Board Information
7. DEFERRED BUSINESS
8. NEW BUSINESS
Water Board Agenda
January lb, 2013
Page 2
9. MISCELLANEOUS
A. 2013 Water Board Meeting Calendar - For Board Review and Action
10. WATER BOARD STATEMENTS
11. CLOSED SESSION
12. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
13, ADJOURNMENT
ART CHIANELLO, P.E.
Water Resources Manager
POSTED: January 11, 2013
Regular Water Board Mooting
3. Nom] � N U7ES
January 16, 2013
A. Minutes of the Special Meeting of November 7, 2012 for approval -- For Board
Review and Action
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEEVNG
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WATER BOARD - C7Y OF BAKERSFIELD
WE= ��•dne�. day Naverllbw 7 2(1 4-.00 p_m-
Water Resources B .III d g Conference Room
Vista � 000 Buena Bakersfield,
Chairman couch called the meeting to order of 4003 porgy,
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman couch, vice -Chair Hanson, Member Johnson
Absent: None
30 [V11]NU7ES
A. Minutes of the regular meeting of September 19, 2012 for approval.
m®fo®n by JohnSon �o approve the m§nu as c� the regu§ar mesfang ®Y
Sep§ tuber Y9. 2012. APPROVED Add AYES
4. PUBUC FAUEMC NUS
None
15. REPORUS
A. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report.
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WATER BOARD - C7Y OF BAKERSFIELD
WE= ��•dne�. day Naverllbw 7 2(1 4-.00 p_m-
Water Resources B .III d g Conference Room
Vista � 000 Buena Bakersfield,
Chairman couch called the meeting to order of 4003 porgy,
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman couch, vice -Chair Hanson, Member Johnson
Absent: None
30 [V11]NU7ES
A. Minutes of the regular meeting of September 19, 2012 for approval.
m®fo®n by JohnSon �o approve the m§nu as c� the regu§ar mesfang ®Y
Sep§ tuber Y9. 2012. APPROVED Add AYES
4. PUBUC FAUEMC NUS
None
15. REPORUS
A. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report.
Bakersfoe0d, California, November T2012 - Page 2
5. H-POFS c cnn 'Mued
A. Steve Lafond, retired water Resources H dro rap hic Supervisor, provided a
brief history of the I 0-year anniversary of the November 2002 rain flood water
conditions and events.
Bo Isabella Dam Safety Modification Project.
A. Participation in Kern River weather Modification Program for 2012/2013
Season
M ofo®n by Johnson to an�er §n�c 29 §mbug'sernsn� Qgff'sernan� wRh Xor h Kern
Water S §orage rXS&Ccy nod f 0 exceed $53YOGOY and f o Yor ward �hq
APPROVED
ALL AYES
7. PvHSCELLANEOUS
A. Schedule a regular water Board meeting on January 16, 2013,
M ofo®n by Hansen to schadu §s a regu§ar meaffng on January Y6.9 20 Y 3a
APP20VED ALL A 1ZES
BakersfoeU, Californoa, November 7, 201 2 - Page
rtchianello, Water resources Manager, presented a Certificate of Appreciation to
airman David couch -For his tenure on the Water Board since 1999 and wished him
well in his new endeavors.
c riairman couch expressed his appreciation and stated he has enjoyed working with
Florn core, Gene Bogart, Steve Lafond, ArtChianello and all of the Water resources
Department staff.
9. CLOSED SESSS ON
A. I . conference with Legal counsel ® Potential Litigation
Closed session pursuant to subdivision b)( )( ) of Government code
Section 54956.9 (One matter)
Chairman couch recessed to closed Session at 4:15 p.m.
Chairman couch adjourned from closed Session at 4:25 p.m.
i1; ��l_C��SED SESSIC�)N AC:I�I�)
Virginia Gennaro, city Attorney, announced there is no reportable action from
Closed Session item 9. A, 1.
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Chairman couch adjourned the special meeting at 4:29 p.m.
David couch, chairman
City of Bakersfield Water Board
Bobbie Zaragoza, cMc
Secretary, city of Bakersfield Water Board
January 16, 2013
A. Kern Rover Levee "District Maintenance Update e For Board 9nformctoon
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WAUER RESOURCES DIEPARTMEN7
KERN REVER L:i YEE IINUPIk;C CEON
S➢ DL ]ERA'I'II?`G IPROCEDUREWGUHDIELi_NES
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Army Corps of Engineers (A.C.O.E.) — Levee Owner's Manual for Non-Federal Flood Control Works
State of C�alffornia -Levee flireat Monitorin(.Y Guidelines
2AD PUR70SE
This standard operating procedure/t> guideline addresses programs and procedures for inspecting and
maintaining the Kern River Levee System.
This procedure provides guidance for the inspection and maintenance of the Kern River Levee System
within the City of Bakersfield and to standardize levee threat monitoring procedures.
3.0 SC0PE
This SOP/SOG pertains to all City Wf,..Iter Resources Department personnel.
4.0 IPR0CEDURE S/G7U=FAIZNE8 & RNFURMATMN
4. I Pircwedures Toir REaspieefl ng the Neirn Rl vez- Ley2.e S -s r.
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SAYETY CDNSEDERAT0NS
City Water Resources personnel are .a great risk while operatimr L, vehicles in u
or arond the Kern River
Levee System. Always maintain an acute awareness of your surroundings when traveling on the Levee.
Vehicle warning lights shall be on when traveling on the levee. Never trust moving vehicles, bicycles, or
pedestrians while traveling on the Kern River Levee System.
City vehicles need to be positioned t(.-) allow on- coiling traffic when performing a levee inspection. City
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vehicles should be parked, with warn n 1-1-1 lights on, to protect employees who may be working on or near
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the levee. When inspections are Iocatod away from the main levee, it may be possible to park the vehicle
off the levee road/bike path.
Always took before you exit/enter the City vehicle and keep an eye on the traffic! City personnel should
exit cautiously or non-traffic side of the vehicle whenever possible.
Reflective vests shall be worn white i.nspectincr the Kern River Levee System.
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When inspecting the. Kern River Levee System be aware of uneven stirfaces and watch your step
:NSPECTEON / MAENTEII'NANCE SCHEDULE
City Water Resources Department personnel shall conduct Kern River Levee System inspections and
i-naintenance on a weekly basis, except during rain events. During rain events daily levee inspe-lions
shall be n q uired depending on size of event.
SAKJ�IRN RIVER LEVEE \LENEE-SOP-MANUAIAKERN --RIVER-I EVE, I,'I_INSPEICTI0N_,S0P
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WA7E1I8 RESOURCES IDEPAR7MEN7
KERN IUVER LEVEE ENSPECTEON
SrTANDARID O11 ERA7ENG PROCEDURES/GUEDELENES
Every effort should be made to inspect the Kern River Levee System weekly and complete the required
document'ation.
LEVEE RNSPEMMN PROCEDURE
A Kern River Levee System inspection involves checking the levee for any damage or issues that may
cause levee, failure. Kern River Levee System information shall be documented during- the inspection on
approved mspectionfornis.
The. following� items should be considered when inspecting the Kern River Levee System:
1. Erosion
2. Encroachments
3. Slope Instability
4. Debris Accumulation
5. Rodent "Animal Control
6. Riprap Placement/Condition
7. Vegetation
8. Crackino- of Levee
9. Ruts and Depressions
10. Seepage/Bolls/Sink Hole
1.1. Excavations
12. Utilities
13. Flood Control Structures
LEVEE IVEAENTENANCE PROCEDURES
LEVEA E REPAMS
City Water Resources Department inspection personnel shall utilize the levee inspection and maintenance
form for routine levee inspections and if they encounter any damage ®r issues to the levee. The approved
levee inspection form shall be used to complete all documentation. Completed .levee inspectiQn forms
shall be submitted to the Water Resources Department Superintendent on a weekly basis. The
Superintendent shall review the levee maintenance and inspection form for completeness, accuracy, and
problems. If an issue is noted, the superintendent will notify the appropriate personnel at City of
Bakersfield Water Resources Department regarding the defic1enr-.-,ies f(-.)r repairs. Notifications will then be
attached to the levee rnaintenance and inspection form. Con-ipleted forms shall be placed in the
appropricate Kern River Levee file for future reference and documentation.
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Maa ntenance Requo red:
Mahtenance Performed:
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Regular Water Board Meeting
Janjary 160 2013
B. Report by RHS Consulting regarding Theory of Weather Modification - For
Board lnformetuon
January 160 2013
C. Isabella Dam Safety Modification Project Update - For Board Information
Highlights (last 30 days)
• The Final Dam Safety Modification Report (DSMR), Record of Decision
(ROD) and supporting documentation were approved at the Corps of
Engineers Headquarters on 18 December 2012
• Independent External Peer Review (IEPR) was concluded and findings were
posted on the project web page as "USAGE Response to Independent
External Peer Review"
• Final Dam Safety Modification Report forwarded to the Assistant Secretary
of the Army for Civil Works (ASA(CW)) for use in budget preparation
• Coordination efforts continue with the U.S. Forest Service (USES) on real
estate and recreation actions. The Sacramento District is continuing
coordination efforts at all levels of the organization
• The Dam Safety Modification Project has officially transitioned into the
design phase and the team has begun work on several key exploration
contracts anticipated to be awarded early in the new year
• The district released an informational video about the planned project at
Lake Isabella, detailing the reasons for the work and the construction plan.
The video can be found by clicking the image below:
Lookinq Ahead (next 30 days)
• Preparation of key exploration contracts for the embankment and spillway
work
• Continued surveying and geotechnical investigations will be conducted at the
project site
• Coordination of oversight agreement for design of Caltrans Highway relocation
work
Current Lake Status (27December)
The current pool resides at 84,143 acre -ft, an elevation of 2542.53 feet (IPD) or
2546.29 (NAVD 88)which is 23% of the restricted pool. As part of our interim risk
reduction measures, Isabella Lake has a restricted elevation of 2585.5 feet
(361,250 acre -ft).
December 2012
UPCOMING
Pre - Construction, Engineering
and Design
2013-2016
Tiered NEPA Documents:
Recreation / Fisheries
Real Estate
Late 2013
Begin Highway Relocation
Construction
Fall 2014
Buttress & Spillway
Construction
2017 -2020
Project Schedule
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*All Dates Subject to Change - -click on link
above for current schedule
Project Web page:
http: / /www.spk.usace.army.mil/
Missions /CivilWorks/
IsabellaDam.aspx
Sacramento District Homepage:
www.spk.usace.army.mil
Phone:
916- 557 -5100
E -mail:
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