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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 2:00 p.m.
Water Resources Building Conference Room
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
CALL To C�R�rER
Chairman Couch called the meeting to order at 2;00 p.m,
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Present; Chairman Couch, Vice -Chair Hanson
Absent; Member Johnson
3. MINUTES
A. Minutes of the regular meeting of January 18, 2012 for approval,
6 2612. APPROVED ALL AYES, JOHNSOiV ASSENT
None
b. DEPORTS
A. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report.
John Ryan, Hydrographic Supervisor, reviewed the graphs, gave a brief
update, and stated the State DWR snow survey forecast of May 1 It is 49 %; the
July runoff is 230,000 ac -ft, downgraded to 220,000 ac -ft the previous
Thursday, The runoff is coming off slower. Also, there will be water in the Kern
River in connection with the Amgen event. Board information only, no action
taken.
Bakersfield, California, May 16, 2012 - Page 2
6. REPORTS continued
B. Isabella Dam - Safety Modification Project
Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager, gave a brief oral status report of the
US Army Corps of Engineers (CORPs) safety modification project regarding
repairs of the Isabella Dam and studies completed as of 2006. The CORPs has
determined that the Isabella Dam facilities require structure improvements in
order to safely meet authorized project purposes and reduce the risks to the
public and property from dam safety issues posed by floods, earthquakes and
seepage. In 2003 the CORPs initiated safety studies to address three issues;
areas of deficiencies are Hydrologic, Seismic and Seepage. The primary
purpose of the dam is 79% for flood control and 21 % for irrigation purposes. As
a result of the three deficiencies found the dam is currently operating at 64%
capacity. The objective the CORPs is trying to achieve after repairs and
modification is to regain the storage that was lost since 2006. The CORPs has
a Draft Environmental Impact out for review. Public review comments will be
received up to May 22, 2012. Five active alternatives are being discussed.
The cost is 300 to 500 million dollars for the construction project. To date, the
CORPs has spent 38 million dollars on engineering studies alternatives. The
construction will begin approximately October 2015, and the completion
date, depending on the alternative chosen, is 2020 or 2021. The CORPs is
looking at the Kern River Interests group who has a contract for storage in
Isabella to possibly assist with a percentage of the construction costs. Board
information only, no action taken.
7. DEFERRED BUSINESS
None
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. 2012 Water Price and Sand Sale Schedule,
Jason Meadors, Water Resources Director, gave a brief update and stated
the 2012 Water Price and Sand Sale Schedule will be effective on June 1,
2012, if approved,
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APPROVED ALL AYES, JOHNSON ABSENT
B. Kern River Interest Cost Sharing Agreement.
Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager, gave a brief update and stated the
City's cost will be 14 9/o, approximately $42,000 over three years,
Motion by Hanson to forward the Kern River interest Cost Sharing Agreement
between Bums Vista Water Storage District, City of Bakersfield, Kern County
Water Agency, Korn Delta Wafer District and North Kern Wager Storage District
to the full City Council for approval. APPROVED ALL AYES, JOHNSON ABSENT
Bakersfield, California, May 16, 2012 - Page 3
9. MISCELLANEOUS
10, WATER BOARD STATEMENTS
11. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation
Closed session pursuant to subdivision (b)(3)(A) of Government Code Section
54956.9 (One matter)
Chairman Couch recessed to Closed Session at 2;28 p.m.
Chairman Couch adjourned from Closed Session at 2;52 p.m.
12. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney, announced there is no reportable action from
Closed Session,
13. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Couch adjourned the regular meeting at 2;53 p.m.
Da d Couch, Chairman
City of Bakersfield Water Board
Bobbie Zaragoza, C C
Secretary, City of Bakersfield Water Board