HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/17/09 WB Minutes Regular MtgMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WATER BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 - 2:00 p.m.
Water Resources Building Conference Room
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Couch at 2:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Couch, Vice -Chair Hanson, Member Scrivner
Absent: None
3. MINUTES
A. Minutes of the April 15, 2009 regular meeting for approval.
Motion by Hanson to approve the minutes. APPROVED ALL AYES.
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None.
5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT
A. Cooperating Technical Partners Mapping Agreement with the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Mark Lambert, Water Resources Superintendent, gave a brief update and stated
staff has met with FEMA concerning the certification of levees, subsequently
FEMA has stated funding is available to begin the process of the hydraulic
analysis. Mr. Lambert requested the Board authorize staff to enter into a
cooperative technical partners agreement with FEMA.
Motion by Hanson to approve
Agreement z 09-01 s> with the Federal Emergency Agency.
APPROVED, ALL AYES
B. Authorization to enter into contract with the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) to receive $200,000 for Hydraulic Analysis of the Kern River
through Bakersfield.
Mark Lambert, Water Resources Superintendent, gave a brief update and stated
staff, FEMA representative and contractors have met to discuss the FEMA
requirements and the associated costs for the hydraulic analysis. Mr. Lambert
requested the Board authorize staff to enter into a mapping activity agreement
with FEMA for the hydraulic analysis segment.
Motion IJ Scrivner to ,l or _ Water Resources Manager to `ifs a
enter into Contract No. 09-02WB, with FEMA A to receive $200,000 for
Hydraulic Analysis of the Kern River channel through Bakersfield.
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6. REPORTS
A. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report.
Steve Lafond, Hydrographic Supervisor, gave a brief update and stated the snow
melt runoff season is past the mid point and water conditions continue to remain
below normal for the third consecutive year. No action taken.
7. DEFERRED BUSINESS
None.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Domestic Water Mainline Extension Refund Agreement Assignments.
Florn Core, Water Resources Manager, stated four mainline extension refund
agreement assignments were received requesting the city assign the contract
payment to another individual at no increase of cost to the City. No action taken.
9. MISCELLANEOUS
None.
10. WATER BOARD STATEMENTS
None.
11. CLOSED SESSION
At the request of the City Attorney, Closed Session 11.A. was removed from the agenda
by Chairman Couch.
A. Conference with Legal Counsel -- Potential Litigation
Closed session pursuant to subdivision (b)(1)(3)(A) of Government Code section
54956.9 (one issue)
12. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Chairrdan Coach adjo,u��he meeting at 2:15 p.m.
David Couch,, - Chairman
City of Bakersfield Water Board
Bobbie Zaragoza, Secretary
City of Bakersfield Water Board