HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.13.2018 WB Minutes Regular MtgMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WATER BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 - 2:00 p.m.
Water Resources Building Conference Room
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
1, CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 2:06 p.m.
2, ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Smith, Member Sullivan, Member Weir
Absent: None
3. MINUTES
A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 16, 2018 for approval,
Motion by Member Sullivan to approve the Minutes of May 16, 2018.
APPROVED ALL AYES
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
A. Dennis Fox spoke regarding water districts not receiving their water; State
Water Commission alternatives to the tunnels; and a funding bill from
Department of Interior to prohibit lawsuits on the environmental impacts,
5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT
A. Update on the Kern River North and South Levee Accreditation by the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA)
Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager, provided a slide presentation and a
brief update regarding the certification of the Kern River Levees, Mr,
Chianello stated the process to certify the levee system from Golden State
Avenue to Manor Street will be the same process that the City went through
with FEMA for the South Levee reach located downstream; Mr. Chianello
answered questions. Information only, no action taken,
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WATER BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 - 2:00 p.m.
Water Resources Building Conference Room
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
1, CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 2:06 p.m.
2, ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Smith, Member Sullivan, Member Weir
Absent: None
3. MINUTES
A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 16, 2018 for approval,
Motion by Member Sullivan to approve the Minutes of May 16, 2018.
APPROVED ALL AYES
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
A. Dennis Fox spoke regarding water districts not receiving their water; State
Water Commission alternatives to the tunnels; and a funding bill from
Department of Interior to prohibit lawsuits on the environmental impacts,
5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT
A. Update on the Kern River North and South Levee Accreditation by the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA)
Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager, provided a slide presentation and a
brief update regarding the certification of the Kern River Levees, Mr,
Chianello stated the process to certify the levee system from Golden State
Avenue to Manor Street will be the same process that the City went through
with FEMA for the South Levee reach located downstream; Mr. Chianello
answered questions. Information only, no action taken,
Bakersfield, California, June 13, 2018 - Page 2
6, REPORTS
A. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report
John Ryan, Superintendent, reviewed the graph and stated the natural flow
rate is slowly coming down; the regulated flow has increased due to the
irrigation season demands. Currently, Inflow is down to 931 cubic feet per
second; Outflow is at 1,275 cubic feet per second. Current storage is at
241,634 acre feet; and storage peaked on May 16th at 261,093 acre feet.
Board information only, no action taken.
B. Report on Isabella Dam and Spillway Construction Project
Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager, gave a brief update and slide
presentation regarding the construction project for repairs to Isabella dam
and gave a brief explanation of Lake Isabella storage rights. The Kern River
Interests will review and sign a reimbursement agreement to pay for a very
small percentage of costs associated with the repairs for Isabella Dam, The
City will participate in paying its share of a percentage of the repair costs. Mr,
Chianello answered questions. Board information only, no action taken.
7, NEW BUSINESS - None
8. WATER BOARD STATEMENTS - None
9. CLOSED SESSION - None
10, CLOSED SESSION ACTION - None
11, ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Smith adjourned the r eeting at 2:41 p.m.
Bob Smith, Chairman
City of Bakersfield Water Board
Bobbie Zarag*, CM Secr4t�ry
City of Bakers eld Water Bo rd)