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B A K E R S F I E L D
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE
WATER BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
NOTICE
Notice is given that a Special Meeting of the City of Bakersfield Water Board
will be held Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at 2:15 p.m. in the Water Resources
Building Conference Room, at 1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311,
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
WATER BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING
Wednesday, December 3, 2014 - 2:15 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 2:15 p.m,
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Hanson, Vice -Chair Johnson, Member Smith
Absent: None
3. MINUTES
A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 1, 2014 for approval.
Motion by Johnson to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October
1, 2014. APPROVED ALL AYES
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
A. Ted Page, Kern County Water Agency, spoke regarding City of Bakersfield
and Kern County Water Agency resolved and unresolved issues,
Art Chianello, stated the City and Kern County Water Agency have met and
will continue to meet to discuss these issues,
B. Gene Lundquist, Director of Kern County Water Agency, stated They
appreciate the meeting in October, two of the four issues have been resolved
and would like to see continued discussions and resolutions of the issues.
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5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT
None
6. REPORTS
A. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report
John Ryan, Hydrographic Supervisor, gave a brief update and stated current
storage is at 45,181 acre feet; the recent storm produced an average of one
inch of water content in the basins; and it looks promising for the future. Board
information, no action taken.
B. Oral Report regarding Comparison of Connection Fees between City and
California Water Service Company for a Specific Use
Maurice Randall, Business Manager, gave a brief report and reviewed the
estimated costs to install a domestic and fire protection service water
facilities at 2201 South Union to California Water's main line. The costs
options range from $99,252 to $101,517. Board information, no action
taken.
C. Oral Report regarding Potential Tiered Water Rates
Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager, gave a brief report regarding tiered
water rates and discussed issues that would need to be considered; costs of
delivering water to the property; and steps necessary to implement tiered
water rates.
Mr. Chianello also stated the current City water conservation structure meets
the conservation pricing criteria. The City is on schedule to meet the required
20 percent reduction by 2020. Additional water conservation efforts continue
to be encouraged. Board information.
Staff was directed to report back with a proposed tiered rates model, analysis
of positive and negative impacts on residential and business customers,
analysis of tiered rates per capita, and successful analysis of other cities that
have implemented tiered rates.
Board Member Hanson stated he will be making a referral at the next Council
meeting directing staff to provide a report regarding the possibility of
implementing mandatory water conservation utilizing odd /even watering
days and a report to the full Council.
D. Report regarding Drought Water Usage
Jason Meadors, Water Resources Director, gave a brief report and stated the
State now requires a report on water usage on the 15th of each month. The
September and October, 2014 monitoring report were presented. The actual
water usage reduction per meter was 9.78% in June; 1.04% in July; and 12.18%
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6. REPORTS continued
D. in August. These reductions are calculated on a per capita water usage
basis. September was approximately 277 gallons per person per day, with a
6.4% reduction. October was approximately 221 gallons per person per day,
with an 8.3 reduction. The reductions are not quite at 20 percent, but all
water conservation helps. Board information, no action taken.
E. Oral Report regarding City and California Water Service Company proposed
water conservation program for even /odd watering days - For Board
Information
Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager, gave a brief update and stated
California Water is interested in partnering with the City of Bakersfield to start a
voluntary even /odd watering conservation program. East Niles Water District
also expressed interest in participating in the voluntary conservation program
in spring. Staff will talk with California Water in more detail regarding the
possibility of implementing the program in 2015 as early as possible.
7. HEARINGS
8. DEFERRED BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
10. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Proposed Water Board meeting on January 14, 2015 - For Board Review and
Action
Motion by Smith to approve the proposed Water Board meeting date on
January 14, 2015. Approved, Johnson abstained
11. WATER BOARD STATEMENTS
Smith requested staff provide an update report regarding Kern County Water Agency
issues.
Smith requested staff provide a report regarding review of landscape standards to
include sprinkler systems in new development within the City to install more efficient
sprinkler systems for private residences.
Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager, recognized Russell Johnson and thanked
him for his assistance on the Water Board during his tenure from January 2011 to
December 2014,
Harold Hanson expressed his appreciation to Russell Johnson and thanked him for his
actions on the Water Board.
Russell Johnson thanked Art Chianello and Water Resources staff.
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CLOSED SESSION
A. 1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation
Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section
54956.9(d)(2),(e)(1)
(One matter)
Chairman Hanson recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 3:18 p.m.
Chairman Hanson adjourned Closed Session at 3:55 p,m.
CLOSED SESSION ACTION
City Attorney Gennaro stated staff was given direction on Closed Session Item A.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Hanson adjourned the meeting at 3:57 p.m.
Har Id Hansc , Choi man
City of Bakersfield Water Board
Bobbie Zaragoza,
Secretary, City of Bakersfield Water Board