HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.12.2010 WB MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WATER BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Wednesday, May 12, 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 2:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Couch, Vice -Chair Hanson, Member Scrivner (seated
at 2:06 p.m,)
Absent: None
3. MINUTES
A. Minutes of the March 17, 2010 regular meeting.
Motion by Hanson to approve the minutes of March 17, 2010.
APPROVED ALL AYES, Scrivner absent.
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None,
A. Local Levee Assistance Program Status,
Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager, gave a brief update and
stated the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA)
is updating the flood insurance maps nationwide and FEMA is
requesting cities recertify the levees, Two engineering studies will be
conducted. Currently, the first study is the process of updating the
hydraulic model for the Kern River and the impact that the 100 year
flood will have on the existing levees, The second study is the
certification of the Kern River Levees, the pre -board study is
complete and a soil analysis will be received in approximately four
weeks for certification of the levees, A draft report for certification
of the levees will be complete in 4 weeks and will be presented to
the Water Board thereafter, No action taken.
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6. REPORTS
A. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report,
John Ryan, Hydrographic Supervisor, discussed graphs and stated
the Isabella storage is at 229,156 AF, Eighty -three percent of
snowpack still remains in the basins and the May runoff is 117
percent, The Lake Isabella storage peak is 333,000 AF and may be
reached in June, it is still below the 360,000 limit. Information only,
no action taken,
Member Scrivner seated at 2;06 p,m.
B. Kern River Diversion Structure at Mohawk Bridge
Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager, stated construction of
Mohawk bridge has proceeded. The bridge is being built in three
sections. There was a need to run a minimal amount of water
through the south one -third of the river to avoid delay of the
construction. On April 30th a dirt berm was built diverting the river to
the southern one -third section. On May 3rd water ran through the
southern one -third of the river keeping the north two- thirds dry so
construction could continue. The project is on schedule.
7. DEFERRED BUSINESS
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A. Quitclaim of Access Easement at 5901 Truxtun Avenue. (Ward 2)
Item 8,A, was removed from the agenda. No action taken.
B. Renew Domestic Water Operations Agreement No. 92 -250 with
California Water Service Company for Three (3) Years for Operations
and Maintenance Services to City's Domestic Water System,
Maurice Randall, Business Manager, stated the agreement currently
extends for three successful three -year periods from the prior time it
was reviewed, This is information only, no action is necessary. The
City system has exceed 40,000 connections and California Water
Service Company operates and maintains the water system, The
City continues to offer the lowest rates in the area. Staff
recommends the contract continue for an additional three years.
No action required,
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8. NEW BUSINESS continued
C. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No, WR07 -004 with Jones & Stokes
for Year 4 Environmental Mitigation Monitoring Services for the
Lower Kern River Mitigation Project.
Motion by Scrivner to approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No.
WR07 -004 with Jones & Stokes and recommend to City Council for
approval. APPROVED, ALL AYES.
9. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Information regarding US Army Corps of Engineers Isabella Lake
Dam Public Meetings
Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager, stated public scoping
meetings will be held on May 12 and 13, He will be attending the
meeting and will provide an update to the Water Board. No action
taken,
10. WATER BOARD STATEMENTS
None,
11, CLOSED SESSION
Chairman Couch recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 2:16 p.m.
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, a California Water District v.
NORTH KERN WATER STORAGE DISTRICT, a California Water
Storage District, CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, a municipal
corporation, and DOES 1 through XX, inclusive; Kern County
Superior Court Case No. S- 1500 -CV- 266459 -KCT
Chairman Couch adjourned the meeting from Closed Session at 3:06 p.m.
City Attorney Gennaro announced there was no reportable action from
Closed Session.
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13. ADJOURNMENT
Chair6n C,buch adjou d ,the meeting at 3:07 p.m.
David C "ch, Chairman
City of Bakersfield Water Board
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Bobbie ZaraoZ ' Se reta y
City of Bakersfield Water Board