HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.10.2019 WB Minutes Special MtgMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
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Wednesday, July 10, 2019 - 3:00 p.m.
City Hall North Conference Room A
1600 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
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Present: Chairman Smith, Member Parlier, Member Weir
Absent: None
MINUTES
A. Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 15, 2019 for approval.
Motion by Member Weir to approve the Minutes of May 15, 2019.
APPROVED ALL AYES
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Dennis Fox spoke about two books regarding Water. Mr. Fox also submitted to
each Water Board Member a copy of a letter he wrote to the California Fish and
Game Commission with the subject: Negative Aspects of Transfers and other
Water Subsidies which Mr. Fox will be submitting August 8, 2019. Mr. Fox ask the
Board to review and offer suggestions. Board information only, no action taken.
KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT - None
REPORTS
A. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report
Miguel Chavez, Hydrographic Supervisor, gave an overview of the current
and future Kern River Operations. Mr. Chavez stated that we are currently
on tract to finish off the April thru July runoff period at 198% of normal. Since
our last meeting, the Kern River has been very active. In June, regulated
outflow peaked at 5,400 cubic feet per second (cfs) and inflow to Lake
Isabella peaked at 6,701 cfs. Looking ahead, the city will continue to
maintain flows in the river from Manor Street to the City's 2800 Acre
spreading Facility through August. Board information only, no action
taken.
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6. REPORTS (cont.)
B. Update on Water Usage in the City's Domestic Water Service Area for June
2019
Kristina Budak, Water Resources Director, referenced graphs that show the
water usage for the City's Domestic Water Service Area from January 2019
through June 2019 and the monthly percentage reduction (or increase)
for the service area for the same period compared to the 2013 baseline.
From January 2019 through June 2019 the City's Domestic Water Service
Area saved 2354 acre feet compared to 2013 quantities. The cumulative
water savings over this time period is about 13.75% reduction from 2013
baseline. Board information only, no action taken.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 17-084 with W.M. Lyles
($245,596; revised not to exceed $29,123,931) for the Construction and
Design of TCP Project - Staff recommends the Water Board refer the
change order to City Council for approval.
Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager, stated this is regarding the City's
TCP Project which I am happy to report is complete. Construction is
finished. The construction contract was a progressive design/build
contract with W.M. Lyles. Total contract amount $29,123,931 with a total
of twenty-six (26) change orders. A total of twenty-one (21) extra changes
in the amount of $686,990.02 and a total of five (5) adjustment of
compensation changes (credits) in the amount of $441,394.02 making a
net change order amount of $245,596. Total cost was $46,600,000 with
$29,129,931 paid to W.M. Lyles and the remainder used for purchase of
equipment, supplies, and other agreements.
Motion by Weir to refer change order to City Council for approval.
APPROVED ALL AYES
B. Proposed increase to O&M Agreement No. 92-250 with California Water
Service Co. in the amount of 3.1%, increasing annual cost by an estimated
$224,698. - Staff recommends approval of proposed rate increase.
Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager, explained Agreement No. 92-
250 is an operations and maintenance agreement between California
Water Service Co. (Cal Water) and the City of Bakersfield for Cal Water to
operate and maintain the City of Bakersfield's domestic water system.
There is a provision in the agreement for annual adjustment of the rate for
increased cost of operation and maintenance of our system. Cal Water
and City staff look at previous year cost and negotiate an increase for the
year. Mr. Chianello referred to the Administrative Report chart for the past
5 years of California Water Service Co. (CWS) negotiated increase
compared to the CPI. With increase operation and maintenance costs
due to the installation of 110 new granular activated carbon vessels staff
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7. NEW BUSINESS (continued)
recommends a monthly per meter fee increase from $12.86 to $13.26
(3.10%). Geoff Fulks, California Water Service Company District Manager,
explained escalation of chemical cost, system growth, and new demands.
Motion by Parlier to approve proposed rate increase.
APPROVED ALL AYES
C. Approval of a resolution is required to utilize the design/build construction
procurement process. - Staff recommends the Water Board refer the
resolution to City Council for approval.
Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager, stated the purpose of the
resolution is to authorize the design/build construction procurement
process to install water flow monitoring devices at 20 locations along the
Kern River. Currently at those locations we have ink chart recorders that
measure flows but under new State guidelines digital measuring is
required. On May 23, 2018 council approved a resolution authorizing the
Water Resources Manager to apply for the Water and Energy Efficiency
WaterSMART Program administered by the United States Bureau of
Reclamation for a SCADA Project grant. The City received the grant for
approximately $763,000 with City matching funds. With the funds included
in this fiscal year's budget, the most efficient and cost effective approach
for design and construction to install the SCADA system due to the
uniqueness of each diversion point and each weir is the design/build
project delivery method. Prior to starting the RFQ/RFP process, Municipal
Code 3.20.060 D. requires that a resolution be approved by City Council
prior to utilizing the design/build construction process. Staff recommends
the City Council adopt the resolution. Staff concurred data would be
better, more timely, and more accurate.
Motion by Weir to refer the resolution to City Council for approval.
APPROVED ALL AYES
8. WATER BOARD STATEMENTS
Chairman Smith stated he observed city staff working on the Coffee Rd
weir at 11:00 pm. Mr. Chianello responded Water Resources has a swing
shift canal tender monitoring flows and cleaning out debris as needed.
Chairman Smith inquired to additional items Water Resources is working
on. Mr. Tandy responded City reviewing the possibility of increased winter
carryover storage, and the potential for Kern River interests to have
discussions with the Army Corp of Engineers. This is significant because
considering all of the Isabella Lake dam improvements under construction,
a study may show that an increase in winter carryover storage is feasible
and will result in many benefits.
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CLOSED SESSION - None
10. CLOSED SESSION ACTION - None
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Smith adjourned the
Bob Smith, Chairman
City of Bakersfield Water Board
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Kim erly Alem , Secretary
City of Bakersfield Water Board