HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.17.2010 WB MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WATER BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Wednesday, March 17, 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 2:03 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Couch, Vice -Chair Hanson, Member Scrivner (seated at 2:05 p.m
Absent: None
MINUTES
A. Minutes of the January 20, 2010 regular meeting.
Motion by Hanson to approve the minutes of January 20, 2010. APPROVED
ALL AYES, Scrivner absent.
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
A. Alan Tandy, City Manager, announced due to staff turnover in the Water Resources
Department and water interest negotiations, Gene Bogart, former Water Resources
Manager, has been contracted on a part time basis to assist the City in water matters.
KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT .
A. Local Levee Assistance Program Status.
Mark Lambert, Water Resources Superintendent, stated on Monday, March 22nd the
State will be presenting the contract to staff for the grant award in the amount of
$225,000 in matching funds for the levee program. Staff will be giving State
representatives a tour of the levee system. Information only, no action taken.
Member Scrivner seated at 2:05 p.m.
6. REPORTS
A. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report.
John Ryan, Hydrographic Supervisor, gave a brief update and discussed the snow
accumulation graphs. Information only, no action taken.
Bakersfield California, March 17, 2010 — Page 2
7. DEFERRED BUSINESS
None.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Kern River Interests Cost Sharing Agreement for Costs Related to Restriction on use
of Isabella Lake Storage Space.
John Stinson, Interim Water Resources Manager, stated this agreement shares the
costs of hiring a consultant and conducting studies relative to the dam and Lake
Isabella. The Kern River Interest Group is still working with the Corps of Engineers
and is receiving good results and continues to move forward.
Motion by Scrivner to approve Agreement No. 10 -02WB with Kern River
Interests (Buena Vista Water Storage District, City of Bakersfield, Kern County
Water Agency, Kern Delta Water District and North Kern Water Storage
District) regarding Kern River Interests Cost Sharing Agreement for costs
relating to United States Army Corps of Engineers restriction on use of
Isabella Reservoir Storage Space. APPROVED, ALL AYES
B. Agricultural Water Price and Sand Sale Schedule for 2010/11.
Mark Lambert, Water Superintendent, stated the prices are adjusted on all
commodities price index on current conditions. Staff requested Water Board
approval.
Motion by Hanson to approve the Agricultural Water Price and Sand Sale
Schedule for 2010111. APPROVED, ALL AYES
C. Domestic Water Division Proposed 2010/11 Rate Schedule.
Maurice Randall, Business Manager, stated proposed changes include an
increase on the quantity rate from 88 to 91 cents per unit. The average
customer will have an increase of approximately 84 cents a month. A public
hearing is scheduled on June 9, 2010. California Water Service Company will
be sending the notice of hearing in the water bills beginning in March. The City
continues to have the lowest rates in the urban area. Staff requested Water
Board approve the rate increase, forward to City Council and recommend
approval.
Motion by Scrivner to approve the Domestic Water Division Proposed
2010111 Rate Schedule and forward to City Council for approval.
APPROVED, ALL AYES.
Bakersfield California, March 17, 2010 – Page 3
NEW BUSINESS continued
D. South Bakersfield Water Treatment Plant Water Use Agreement.
Mark Lambert, Water Superintendent, stated this agreement between the City
and California Water Service Company is for a water supply to the South
Bakersfield Water Treatment Plant. The City will supply surface water to the
plant and Cal Water will operate the plant and provide half of the 22,450 ac ft
capacity of treated water to the City domestic system. Staff requested Water
Board approve the agreement and forward to City Council and recommend
approval.
Motion by Hanson to approve Agreement No. 10 -03WB with California
Water Service Company regarding Use of South Bakersfield Water
Treatment Plant. APPROVED, ALL AYES
9. MISCELLANEOUS
None.
10. WATER BOARD STATEMENTS
None.
11. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation; Closed session pursuant to
subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54956.9. (Two Cases)
• State Water Resources Control Board Reference No. KMG:A31674
• Kern Delta Water District v. North Kern Water Storage District, and City of
Bakersfield (1952 CEQA action)
KCSC Case No. S- 1500 -CV- 266459 KCT
Chairman Couch recessed the regular meeting to Closed Session at 2:15 p.m.
Chairman Couch adjourned from Closed Session at 4:15 p.m.
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Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney, stated direction was given to staff and the City Attorney to
review the March 8, 2010 Kern Delta / North Kern proposed settlement principles and
directed staff to continue discussions with these entities.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Couch adjourned the. .meeting at 4
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David Couch, Chairman
City of Bakersfield Water Board
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Bobbie' Zaragoza, Secretary
City of Bakersfield Water Board