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Home My WebLink About01.14.2015 WB Minutes Regular MtgMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - 2:00 p.m. Water Resources Building Conference Room 1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Hanson called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Hanson, Member Smith, Member Maxwell Absent: None 3. MINUTES A. Minutes of the Special Meeting of December 3, 2014 for approval. Motion by Smith to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of December 3, 2014. APPROVED, ALL AYES 4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS A. Dennis Fox spoke regarding weeds vs. water. B. Ted Page, Kern County Water Agency, spoke regarding meetings with the City regarding the new irrigation well located within the Pioneer Project and the City's request to bring its own water to the Henry Garnett Purification Plant. Mr. Page also requested the City immediately, due to the need for that pumped water, allow the Agency to hook -up the recovery well to the City's Kern River canal. C. Greg Hammett, General Manager, Belridge Water Storage District, spoke regarding the new irrigation well located within the Pioneer Project and requested the City allow Belridge Water Storage District to connect that well to the City's Kern River canal. B A K E R S F I E L D MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - 2:00 p.m. Water Resources Building Conference Room 1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Hanson called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Hanson, Member Smith, Member Maxwell Absent: None 3. MINUTES A. Minutes of the Special Meeting of December 3, 2014 for approval. Motion by Smith to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of December 3, 2014. APPROVED, ALL AYES 4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS A. Dennis Fox spoke regarding weeds vs. water. B. Ted Page, Kern County Water Agency, spoke regarding meetings with the City regarding the new irrigation well located within the Pioneer Project and the City's request to bring its own water to the Henry Garnett Purification Plant. Mr. Page also requested the City immediately, due to the need for that pumped water, allow the Agency to hook -up the recovery well to the City's Kern River canal. C. Greg Hammett, General Manager, Belridge Water Storage District, spoke regarding the new irrigation well located within the Pioneer Project and requested the City allow Belridge Water Storage District to connect that well to the City's Kern River canal. Bakersfield, California, January 14, 2015 - Page 2 5. REPORTS A. History and Overview of City of Bakersfield's Domestic /Agriculture Water Supply, Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager, gave a general overview and summary regarding the City of Bakersfield's water system and historical water rights. The City first became actively aware of its water needs and shortages in the mid 1960's, A study to determine the City's current and long term water needs and a report on alternative sources of water supply for the Bakersfield area was conducted by Consultant, Thomas M. Stetson, Engineering, The Kern River Rights were acquired in 1976. The Water Resources Department currently manages domestic and agricultural water systems, No action taken, for Board information. B. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report, John Ryan reviewed the charts and stated the Isabella storage is currently at 44,900 acre feet, not very good storage, but storage has been maintained between 44,900 and 45,200 acre feet since December. The Kern River Basin snow pack accumulation for the April -July runoff is projected to be 47 percent of normal. We are half way through the accumulation season, four good storms and we could be right back up to an average or medium flow by April. No action taken, for Board information. C. Update on Water Usage in the City's Domestic Water Service Area for November 2014 Jason Meadors, Water Resources Director, gave a brief update of the City's domestic water service area for November 2014. He stated the water productions for 2014 was reduced by 19,5% over November 2013, Approximately 1,011 new connections were added in the service area. Based on an estimated population of 140,600 in November 2014, the calculated residential use percentage was 72,42% in the City's water service area. The City's gallons per capita daily usage was a reduction of 21.8 %, down from 229 gallons per person per day to 179 gallons per capita per day. The December 2014 reduction was 12,3% from December 2013 and the gallons per capita per day was reduced to 138 gallons per capita per day. Staff answered questions. No action taken, for Board information. Bakersfield, California, January 14, 2015 - Page 3 5. REPORTS continued D. Report Regarding Enhanced Water Conservation Plan Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager, stated at the December 3, 2014 Water Board meeting, that staff was directed to report on a proposed water conservation program for even /odd day outdoor irrigation watering. Staff has been working with California Water Service Company, on this matter. After review, it was concluded that even /odd watering days may have short term benefits and may not have long term gains, Currently the City is implementing a conservation program parallel to Cal Water's Rebate Program on high efficiency toilets and appliances; a rebate smart irrigation controllers and free sprinkler nozzles, In addition, bill inserts and advertising on the web site is being utilized. The City recently implemented program parallel to Cal Water, free home conservation kits, The City will also be implementing the endorsement of the California HERO Program. Staff is recommending the City work with other urban water purveyors to implement water conservation efforts citywide Steve Teglia, Assistant to City Manager, stated that the California HERO program allows homeowners to fund home energy and water conservation projects through a special assessment on property taxes. Water Board Member Maxwell directed staff to investigate socio- economic factors affecting residential water use. Water Board Member Smith directed staff to investigate "smart irrigation controllers" and if they are required for new building construction in the City of Bakersfield. b. HEARINGS None 7. DEFERRED BUSINESS None Bakersfield, California, January 14, 2015 - Page 4 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Reimbursement Agreement between City of Bakersfield and North Kern Water Storage District for Weather Modification Program fora not to exceed amount of $53,776.50, Motion by Smith to approve and refer the Reimbursement Agreement to the full City Council for approval. APPROVED, ALL AYES 9. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT None 10. MISCELLANEOUS A. Approval of Proposed 2015 Water Board Meeting Calendar, The following are proposed dates for 2015 Water Board meetings; February 18; March 11; April 15; May 13; June 10; July 1; August 5; September 9; October 7; November 10; and December 16. Motion by Smith to approve the 2015 Water Board meeting calendar. APPROVED ALL AYES 11. WATER BOARD STATEMENTS Terry Maxwell stated he is excited to be on the Water Board and knows he is surrounded by very bright people who will help him learn the requirements of his position and hopes to do some good work. 12, CLOSED SESSION A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2),(e)(1) (One Matter) Recess to Closed Session at 2;50 p.m, Closed Session was adjourned at 4;03 p.m. 13. CLOSED SESSION ACTION Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney, stated by unanimous vote, staff was given direction on Closed Session Item 12. A. Bakersfield, California, January 14, 2015 - Page 5 14, ADJOURNMENT Chairman Hanson adjourned the meeting at 4;05 p,m. Harola Hanson, Chair City of Bakersfield W er Board Bobbie Zaragoza, C C Secretary, City df Bakersfielt Water Board