HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.20.2010 WB MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WATER BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 2:00 p.m.
Water Resources Building Conference Room
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Couch called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Couch, Vice -Chair Hanson, Member Scrivner
Absent: None
3. MINUTES
A. Minutes of the October 14, 2009 regular meeting.
Motion by Scrivner to approve the minutes with a correction to the Roll Call to
reflect members Hanson and Scrivner were present at the meeting.
APPROVED ALL AYES
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Dennis Fox spoke regarding weeds in canals; the reservoir at Hart Park; and the possibility
of a water bank tour in July.
5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT
A. FEMA Levee Accreditation
Mark Lambert, Water Resources Superintendent, gave a brief update of the levee
work. He stated the geological field work is completed and additional survey field
work will be completed in February. A preliminary report will be provided in May; with
final completion evaluation report provided in early September. A grant up to
$225,000, in matching funds from the State will be received for the levee program.
Information only, no action taken.
6. REPORTS
A. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report.
John Stinson, Assistant City Manager, introduced John Ryan, Hydrographic
Supervisor.
John Ryan, Hydrographic Supervisor, gave a brief update, stating Isabella Dam is at
110,560 acre feet of storage ending 2009; with the recent storm activity, snow pack
is 84% of average for April -July. Information only, no action taken.
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DEFERRED BUSINESS
None
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Independent Contractor's Agreement with Stetson Engineers, Inc. for Engineering
Services related to Urban Water Planning and Water Needs Studies.
Motion by Hanson to approve Agreement No. 10 -01 with Stetson Engineers,
Inc., in the amount of $31,000, to update the Urban Water Management Plan.
APPROVED, ALL AYES.
9. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Tentative 2010 Water Board meeting schedule.
Motion by Hanson to approve the proposed 2010 Water Board meeting dates:
January 20; March 17; May 12; July 14; September 15; and November 10.
APPROVED, ALL AYES.
10. WATER BOARD STATEMENTS
None
11. CLOSED SESSION
None
12. ADJOURNMENT
Chairmaa,Couch adjourned the meeting at 2:20 p.m.
avid Couch, Chairman
City of Bakersfield Water Board
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City of Bakersfield Water Board