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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/14/09 WB Minutes Regular MtgMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 2:00 p.m. Water Resources Building Conference Room 1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Couch called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Couch, Vice -Chair Hanson, Member Scrivner (seated at 2:03 p.m.) Absent: None 3. MINUTES A. Minutes of the June 17, 2009 and August 12, 2009 regular meetings. Motion by Hanson to approve the June 17, 2009 and August 12, 2009 regular meeting minutes. APPROVED, ALL AYES, SCRIVNER ABSENT 4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS A. Dennis Fox spoke regarding weeds growing at Hart Park and flowing down the river and the use of spray pesticides. 5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT A. Provisionally Accredited Levees. Mark Lambert, Water Resources Superintendent, stated the City has entered into an agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and has acquired a $200,000 grant to fund the hydraulic analysis study. Activity will take place along the Kern River Channel and on the levee as the study is completed. No action taken. 0. REPORTS A. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report. Steve Lafond, Hydrographic Supervisor, gave a brief update and provided a 24 hour precipitation summary. Mr. Lafond distributed the April /July 2009 Kern River snow melt and run -off report. A chart showing the depth to water in the City's 2800 acre municipal water bank reflects the low water level conditions the City is experiencing. The pumping has been lowered over a 100 feet. A good winter is needed. No action taken. Water Resources Manager Florn Core announced this may be Steve Lafond's last meeting. Mr. Lafond has announced his retirement will be on December 30, 2009. Bakersfield, California, October 14, 2009 — Page 2 7. DEFERRED BUSINESS A. Letter to Urban Water Purveyors within City on Availability of Kern River water. Florn Core, Water Resources Manager, stated the Ag water contracts will expire in December of 2011. This letter is to initiate negotiations between the City and the purveyors to determine when and the quantity of water the purveyors may need. Information only, no action taken. 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Participation in Kern River Weather Modification Program for 2009/2010 Season. Florn Core, Water Resources Manager, stated this is an annual contract between North Kern Water Storage District and RHS Consulting. The contract proposes changes in billing, reducing the monthly charge and an increase in flying time. The cost is shared with North Kern, Kern Delta and Buena Vista Water Districts and the City of Bakersfield. Motion by Scrivner to approve City participation in the Kern River Weather Modification Program for 200912010 Season in the amount of $50,000. B. Independent Contractor's Agreement with Trans -West Security to Provide Security Patrol Services for City Water Facilities. Maurice Randall, Business Manager, stated this agreement will enable Trans - West Security to continue to provide security patrol services in the City's 2800 Acres and other river facilities; and requested the Board approve the agreement for a two year period in the amount of $40,000. Motion by Hanson to approve Agreement No. 09 -05WB with Trans -West Security to provide Security Patrol Services for City Water Facilities. APPROVED ALL AYES C. Agreement with Live Oak Associates for biological services. Maurice Randall, Business Manager, stated this agreement is to complete the fifth year of Buena Vista Lake Shrew habitat monitoring report. Florn Core, Water Resources Manager, stated Live Oak is monitoring the designation of the Buena Vista Lake Shrew habitat. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have settled a lawsuit with the Center for Biological Diversity and will be re- designating five areas in Kern County on critical habitat for endangered species. The City's 2800 Acres will be one of the areas re- designated. If the area is designated as critical habitat for the Buena Vista Lake Shrew habitat the area would require federal rules and regulations. Motion by Hanson to approve Agreement No. 09 -04WB with Live Oak Associates in the amount of $12,000 for year five. APPROVED, ALL AYES. Bakersfield, California, October 14, 2009 — Page 3 8. NEW BUSINESS continued D. Domestic Water Mainline Extension Refund Agreement Assignment. Maurice Randall, Business Manager, stated one water mainline extension refund agreement assignment was received requesting the City assign the contract payment to another individual at no increase of cost to the City. Fifteen years remain on the agreement. Information only, no action taken. E. Agreement with California Water Service Company for Providing Emergency Residential Water Line Repairs. Florn Core, Water Resources Manager, stated Cal Water is offering homeowners insurance for waterline repairs from the curb to the house. Cal Water is requesting to use the City's data base. Cal Water will contact customers by letter. The City is not endorsing the process, other than allowing Cal Water the use of names and addresses. Cal Water will keep customer account information confidential. There is no privacy violation. Vice -Chair Hanson asked who should be called regarding repair of leaks in roadways. Water Resources Manager Core stated Cal Water was responsible for the repairs. Motion by Hanson to approve Agreement No. 09 -06WB with California Water Service Company. APPROVED, ALL AYES F. Amendment to Agreement No. 08 -18WB with Stetson Engineers, Inc. for Engineering Services related to Urban Water Planning and Water Needs Studies. Flom Core, Water Resources Manager, stated Stetson Engineers, Inc. is preparing the Water Determination Study, additional work is needed, and requested the Water Board amend the agreement in the amount of $2,000 to allow completion of the study. Motion by 08- 18WB with Stetson Engineers, In&. in the amount of $2,500. APPROVED, ALL AYES 9. MISCELLANEOUS A. Letter of Intent to Purchase Approximately 40 Acres of Property for Water Well Field, Tank Farm and Distribution Facilities. Mark Lambert, Water Resources Superintendent, stated a letter of intent to purchase property located at Old River and McCutchen Roads has been sent and staff is waiting for a response. No action taken. None. Bakersfield, California, October 14, 2009 — Page 4 11. CLOSED SESSION None. 12. CLOSED SESSION ACTION None. 13. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Couch adjourned the meeting at 2:36 p.m. David Couch, Chairman City of Bakersfield Water Board Bobbie Zarapp'za, ecr ar City of Bakery §field Wa r Board