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Home My WebLink About03.13.2013 WB MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Wednesday, March 13, 2013 - 2:00 p.m. Water Resources Building Conference Room 1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311 1, CALL TO ORDER Chairman Hanson called the meeting to order at 2:04 p.m, 2, ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Hanson, Member Johnson (seated at 2:06), Member Smith Absent: None 3. MINUTES A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 16, 2013 for approval. Motion by Smith to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 16, 2013. APPROVED ALL AYES, ABSENT JOHNSON 4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None FolMiNNI None 6, REPORTS A. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report John Ryan, Hydrographic Supervisor, reviewed the graphs and stated the Kern River natural flow, regulated flow and Isabella Reservoir storage are low for the year. The Kern River Basin Snowpack Accumulation is at 41 percent, higher than last year, but below normal. Board information, no action taken. • B A K E R S F I E L D MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Wednesday, March 13, 2013 - 2:00 p.m. Water Resources Building Conference Room 1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311 1, CALL TO ORDER Chairman Hanson called the meeting to order at 2:04 p.m, 2, ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Hanson, Member Johnson (seated at 2:06), Member Smith Absent: None 3. MINUTES A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 16, 2013 for approval. Motion by Smith to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 16, 2013. APPROVED ALL AYES, ABSENT JOHNSON 4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None FolMiNNI None 6, REPORTS A. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report John Ryan, Hydrographic Supervisor, reviewed the graphs and stated the Kern River natural flow, regulated flow and Isabella Reservoir storage are low for the year. The Kern River Basin Snowpack Accumulation is at 41 percent, higher than last year, but below normal. Board information, no action taken. Bakersfield, California, March 13, 2013 - Page 2 A. 2013 Water Price and Sand Sale Schedule, Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager, stated there are minor changes in the schedule, including the increase per the all commodities price index, of irrigation water to $30,77 per acre foot, Surplus water sales are not anticipated for this year. �4fofi.n byJohnson t+ f�prove the 2013 l'��ter Price ornd od S• � Sc' �dul- • PPRO`'ED ALL ,� r'E B. A Resolution of the Council of the City of Bakersfield setting Domestic Water Availability Fees, Maurice Randall, Business Manager, stated the fees are increased according to the Construction Cost Index and are consistent with the Municipal Code, The increase is for undeveloped areas for new construction only. Staff request the Board approve the resolution and forward to the full City Council for review at the public hearing to be held on April 17, 2013. Motion by Johnson t0 forward the Resolution setting Do% es %IC L��i Availability Fees the full Cif/ Council for " n approval. `" •I, -A ALL AYES C. Integrated Regional Water Management Program Water Conservation Grant Application, Jason Meadors, Water Resources Director, stated staff is requesting entering into a reimbursement agreement with the Kern County Water Agency Improvement District 4 (04) to share the cost of a grant application for the Integrated Regional Water Management Program, The City proposed a Water Conservation Project in cooperation with other urban water purveyors for the Metropolitan Bakersfield Area, The City and IN have agreed to participate in a joint application to request grant funding to meet the Project objectives. r�'lotio� byJol�n�on to •ut!a�i ._, t,?e �'oler "'esourues c.�r to enerrn,`o c• •rO�iO tlonC�ltely 'ol C� COnSI:itC7nt to Con "7'�l ='te � )�� 't�fr ?.1 hta `''ote� Conservation GrantAF!ptICCMn on APPROVED ALL • YES D. Motion to Elect a Water Board Vice - Chairperson per Municipal Code 2.18.011, Motion by Smith to elect Russell Johnson as later Board Vice-Chair. APPROVED ALL AYES Im 12. Bakersfield, California, March 13, 2013 - Page 3 WATER BOARD STATEMENTS Member Smith asked if there will be water in the river this year. Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager, stated this has been a dry year and most likely there will not be any water this year with possibly the exception of a few holidays, CLOSED SESSION A. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing litigation Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54956,9(d)(1) (Two cases) • City of Bakersfield v, Buena Vista Water Storage District, Rosedale - Rio Bravo Water Storage District (CEQA) Kern County Superior Court Case No. S- 1500 -CV- 274238 • City of Bakersfield v, Buena Vista Water Storage District, Rosedale -Rio Bravo Water Storage District (Breach of Contract) Kern County Superior Court Case No. S- 1500 -CV- 278634 Chairman Hanson recessed to Closed Session at 2:35 p.m, Chairman Hanson adjourned from Closed Session at 2:59 p.m, CLOSED SESSION ACTION Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney, announced there is no reportable action from Closed Session. 13. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Hanson adjourned the meeting at 3:00 p,m, 6 v Har d Hanson, Phairman City of Bakersfieb Water Board Bobbie Zarago , CMC Secretary, City of Bake fielc Water Board