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Bob Smith, Chair
Chris Parlier
Ken Weir
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
WATER BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING
Wednesday, July 10, 2019 - 3:00 p.m.
City Hall North, Conference Room A
1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. MINUTES
A. Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 15, 2019 for approval - For Board
Review and Action
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT
6. REPORTS
A. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report - For Board Information
B. Update on Water Usage in the City's Domestic Water Service Area for June
2019 - For Board Information
7. 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.
B. Proposed increase to O&M Agreement No. 92-250 with California Water
Service Co., in the amount of 3.1 %, increasing annual costs by an estimated
$224,698.
- Staff recommends approval of proposed rate increase.
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WATER BOARD
Bob Smith, Chair
Chris Parlier
Ken Weir
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
WATER BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING
Wednesday, July 10, 2019 - 3:00 p.m.
City Hall North, Conference Room A
1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. MINUTES
A. Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 15, 2019 for approval - For Board
Review and Action
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT
6. REPORTS
A. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report - For Board Information
B. Update on Water Usage in the City's Domestic Water Service Area for June
2019 - For Board Information
7. 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.
B. Proposed increase to O&M Agreement No. 92-250 with California Water
Service Co., in the amount of 3.1 %, increasing annual costs by an estimated
$224,698.
- Staff recommends approval of proposed rate increase.
Water Board Agenda
July 10, 2019
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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.
8. WATER BOARD STATEMENTS
9. CLOSED SESSION
10. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
11. ADJOURNMENT
ART CHIANELLO, P.E.
POSTED: July 5, 2019
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MEETING DATE: July 10, 2019 AGENDA SECTION: Minutes
ITEM: 3. A.
TO: Bob Smith, Chairman
Chris Parlier, Member
Ken Weir, Member APPROVED
FROM: Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: July 5, 2019
SUBJECT: Approval of the Minutes of the Special Water Board Meeting of May 15, 2019.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Minutes of the Special Water Board Meeting of
May 15, 2019.
BACKGROUND:
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE
WATER BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 - 2:00 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 2:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Smith, Member Weir
Absent: Member Parlier
3. MINUTES
A. Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 13, 2019 for approval.
Motion by Member Weir to approve the Minutes of February 13, 2019.
APPROVED ALL AYES, PARLIER ABSENT.
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Dennis Fox spoke about three books regarding Water. Board information only, no
action taken.
Geoff Fulks, California Water Service Company (Cal Water) District Manager,
introduced new staff: Jim Green, Assistant Manager and Rafael Molina, Assistant
Manager. Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager spoke briefly regarding the
leadership change at Cal Water and acknowledged that Cal Water has been
doing a great job operating and maintaining the City of Bakersfield's domestic
water system. Cal Water played a major role in managing the well sites under
construction for the TCP mitigation project and performing all the testing and
sampling to get the granular activated carbon vessels online. Out of the 34 well
sites requiring treatment, 33 of the 34 are operational and the remaining one to
be operational soon. Board information only, no action taken.
5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT - None
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE
WATER BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 - 2:00 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 2:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Smith, Member Weir
Absent: Member Parlier
3. MINUTES
A. Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 13, 2019 for approval.
Motion by Member Weir to approve the Minutes of February 13, 2019.
APPROVED ALL AYES, PARLIER ABSENT.
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Dennis Fox spoke about three books regarding Water. Board information only, no
action taken.
Geoff Fulks, California Water Service Company (Cal Water) District Manager,
introduced new staff: Jim Green, Assistant Manager and Rafael Molina, Assistant
Manager. Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager spoke briefly regarding the
leadership change at Cal Water and acknowledged that Cal Water has been
doing a great job operating and maintaining the City of Bakersfield's domestic
water system. Cal Water played a major role in managing the well sites under
construction for the TCP mitigation project and performing all the testing and
sampling to get the granular activated carbon vessels online. Out of the 34 well
sites requiring treatment, 33 of the 34 are operational and the remaining one to
be operational soon. Board information only, no action taken.
5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT - None
Bakersfield, California, May 15, 2019 - Page 2
6. REPORTS
A. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report
Miguel Chavez, Hydrographic Supervisor, gave an overview of the Kern
River natural flow, regulated flow, Isabella Reservoir storage, and snow
pack accumulation. Mr. Chavez stated since our last meeting, the Kern
River Basin has received significant storms that have raised the Snowpack
to above normal levels for this water year. Snow accumulation escalated
quickly during the months of January through March. The most significant
storm occurred on March 5th -6th, which produced an average of 6.5 inches
of snow depth across the Kern River Basin over a 48-hour period. Currently
the Department of Water Resources is forecasting a 170% of normal water
yield during the peak snowmelt months of April thru July and 150% of
normal water year which dates from October 2018 thru September 2019.
As of midnight, the Kern River inflow was at 4,883 cubic feet per second
(cfs), regulated outflow was 2,912 cfs and storage level at Lake Isabella
was 323,830 acre feet (af). The Kern River has had a continuous flow from
Golden State Highway to the City's 2800 acres' spreading facility since
February 2019. During the months of February and March, the flows seen
in the river were a combination of Friant and State water supply. Kern River
Supply took over as the main source of water for the river on April 11t,
however Friant supply also was included for a period of time during April.
Currently, water can be seen flowing from Manor Street all the way out to
the City's 2800 acres spreading facility with the source of this water being
95% Kern River supply and 5% Friant supply. Looking ahead, we can
expect more of the same as the river should continue flowing through
August of this year. Mr. Chavez presented a slide regarding Lake Isabella
storage capacity comparison between February 1 It and May 1 It. The City
on May l It was utilizing 26% of total storage compared to 12% of storage
on February 1 It, more than doubling storage in Lake Isabella. Also, Mr.
Chavez presented a slide showing how the City plans on utilizing its
estimated 225,000 af. water for the 2019 calendar year. Board information
only, no action taken.
B. Update on Water Usage in the City's Domestic Water Service Area for
March 2019
Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager, referenced graphs that show
the water usage for the City's Domestic Water Service Area from January
2019 through March 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 March 2019 the City's Domestic
Water Service Area saved 695 acre feet compared to 2013 quantities. The
cumulative water savings over this time period is about 12% reduction from
2013 baseline. The water savings amounts stated are for total water
deliveries in the system. It should be noted that the City's Domestic Water
System has
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MEETING DATE: July 10, 2019 AGENDA SECTION: Reports
ITEM: 6. A.
TO: Bob Smith, Chairman
Chris Parlier, Member
Ken Weir, Member APPROVED
FROM: Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: July 5, 2019
SUBJECT: Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report
RECOMMENDATION: For Board Information
BACKGROUND: Report on current Kern River flow and Isabella storage conditions.
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MEETING DATE: July 10, 2019 AGENDA SECTION: Reports
ITEM: 6. B.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Bob Smith, Chairman
Chris Parlier, Member
Ken Weir, Member
Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager
July 5, 2019
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD C,
Update on Water Usage in the City's Domestic Water Service Area June
2019
RECOMMENDATION: For Board information
BACKGROUND: On April 7, 2017, the Governor ended the Drought State of Emergency
for California's water purveyors. Even though there is no longer a conservation target for
the City's Domestic Water Service Area, the City is still recommending that conservation
efforts by our residents continue due to historically low groundwater levels.
The graphs on the following page show the water usage for the City's Domestic Water
Service Area for 2019 to -date and the monthly percentage reduction for the service area
for the same period compared to 2013.
So far in 2019, the City's Domestic Water Service Area has saved 2,354 acre feet
compared to 2013 quantities. The cumulative water savings over this time period is about
13.75% reduction from 2013 quantities. The water savings amounts stated are for total
water deliveries in the system.
It should be noted that the City's Domestic Water System has grown over the past six
years. In 2013 the population served by the City domestic water system in June was
approximately 135,757 residents and in June 2019, the population served is about 153,358
residents. This is a population increase of about 11.5% over the six-year period. Therefore,
considering the population growth in the City's system and the reduced amount of water
used during the month of June, water use reduction equates to approximately 25.8% per
person per day.
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ITEM: 7. A.
TO: Bob Smith, Chairman
Chris Parlier, Member
Ken Weir, Member
FROM: Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager
DATE: July 1, 2019
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
SUBJECT: 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.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Water Board refer the change order to City Council for
approval.
BACKGROUND: On July 18, 2017, the State Water Board adopted a new maximum contaminant level
(MCL) for the contaminant 1,2,3 - Trichloropropane (TCP) in groundwater. This new regulation
is applicable to drinking water served by public water systems, including the City's domestic water
system, and became effective January 1, 2018. In order to be in compliance with the new MCL, the City
began the TCP Mitigation Project June 28, 2017 by entering into a design/build contract (Agreement No.
17-084) with W.M. Lyles. The construction project was planned and sequenced so that water demands
and water quality compliance standards would always be met. As of June 26, 2019 the project was
deemed complete.
The project consisted of design and construction of treatment infrastructure for certain impacted wells
and also consisted of various critical improvements made to the domestic water system. The project
brought thirty-four (34) wells into compliance, converted an existing City owned agriculture well into a
domestic water well, added emergency generators to several well sites, and added electronic control
systems which improves operability of the wells.
During this project multiple changes to the original scope of work were needed. A detail description of
the changes made can be found in the attached Water Resources memo date June 14, 2019. A total of
twenty-one (21) extra work changes were made for an amount of $686,990.02 and a total of five (5)
adjustment of compensation changes (credits) were made for an amount of $441,394.02, making the net
change order amount $245,596.00. This final change order amount is less than 1 % of the construction
contract value. No General Fund dollars will be expended for this change order.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Memorandum
TO:
FROM:
CCO NO:
ART CHIANELLO
SAMUEL BLUE
1 SUP NO. N/A
$ 245,596.00 INCREASE
THIS CHANGE ORDER PROVIDES FOR:
DATE: June 14, 2019
FILE: TCP Mitigation Project
Original Contract Amount
$ 28,878,335.00
Is this in accordance with Environmental documents?
YES XX NO
City Council approval required?
YES XX NO
The following work is to be added to the scope of work defined in the contract:
In order to continue the capability for the well at well site CBK-13 to fill Truxtun Lake, additional valves and
piping need to be installed at this well site. The contractor has agreed to do this work for the lump sum price
of $8,819.45.
At well site CBK-26, a tree needs to be removed in order to provide access to the new maintenance gate used
by cranes to pull the well head. The contractor has agreed to remove this tree for the lump sum price of
$4,581.36
The SCADA system at well site L-207 need to be upgraded to the latest model in order for it to be compatible
with the rest of the system and so that the automatic controls installed on this project can be utilized. The
contractor has agreed to do this work for the lump sum price of $18,378.89.
In order for the system at the Olcese 3 well site to operate properly, an additional "duck bill" valve needs to be
installed. The contractor has agreed to furnish and install this valve for the lump sum price of $3,950.07.
Work for this project needed to be done within the Union Pacific Railroad's (UPRR)right-of-way. During this
work, UPRR is requiring that additional safety flagging be done by their staff. The contractor has agreed to
accept a lump sum of $3,149.69 as reimbursement for this unforeseen expense.
During construction at well site CBK-14, it was discovered that the flow meter at this site was non-functional
and needs to be replaced. The vault housing this meter is also in disrepair and needs to be replaced. The
contractor has agreed to replace these facilities for the lump sum price of $21,845.31.
During construction, it was discovered that the 5 inch readout screens on the specified SCADA system are too
small for the maintenance crews to properly read and record data. As such, these screens need to be changed
to a 10 inch Graphite HMI screen. The contractor has agreed to do this upgrade for the lump sum price of
$29,370.29.
The conversion of the existing analog chart recorders to a digital recorder with HMI screen began during the
project which is an addition to the scope of work on this project. Several HMI screens were purchased for this
conversion and the recorders were converted at 3 sites when it was discovered that the new SCADA system
will perform this monitoring and recording function. As such, the HMI screens that were purchased (and can
not be returned) were given to City Water Resources for use in future chart recorder conversions or for
SCADA installations that may become necessary. The contractor has agreed to accept a lump sum of
$90,270.24 for the 3 site conversions and for the additional HMI screens provided to the City.
Due to the configuration of the new piping on the project well sites, the water lubrication system for the well
heads at the various well sites had to be modified so that the water source for this system provided constant
water pressure. The contractor has agreed to make these modifications for the lump sum price of $103,255.81.
During construction, it was discovered that the existing Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) vessels at well site
L-205 (which were originally to be removed) need to stay in place as part of the new system, thereby
necessitating a change in the piping and valving system at this site. This work also included the provision and
installation of several automated valves. The contractor has agreed to perform these modifications for the
lump sum price of $17,258.73.
During construction, it was discovered that at well site CBK-16, a new flow meter was needed to help monitor
the water flows at this well site. The contractor has agreed to provide and install the flow meter and the vault
needed to house the flow meter for the lump sum price of $25,157.99.
The station isolation water valve at well site CBK-23 was discovered to be significantly leaking thereby not
allowing the well site to be isolated from the water system. The contractor has agreed to remove and replace
this water valve for the lump sum price of $11,603.00.
During construction, it was requested that 3/4 inch crushed gravel be placed as site surfacing on the dirt
surfaces of well sites being constructed for this project. The contractor has agreed to place this gravel
surfacing for the lump sum price of $172,504.00.
Due to several delays on this project (7 month total delay), the time needed for quality control engineering
being supplied by the contractor as well as the total cost for this service increased. The contractor has agreed
to accept a lump sum of $76,356.00 to cover these quality control cost increases.
After the vessels arrived from Evoqua, it was discovered that the interior coating of most of the vessels was
damaged. As such, these vessels needed to be inspected and repaired by the manufacturer. During this
process, the contractor provided manpower for logistical support so these repairs could be done. The
contractor has agreed to accept a lump sum of $22,591.57 to supply this needed logistical support.
After the vessels supplied by Evoqua arrived and were installed, it was discovered that several small pipe
fittings and valves were broken or non-functional and need to be replaced. The contractor has agreed to
remove and replace these fittings for the lump sun price of $256.64.
During construction, the need for additional piping at well sites CBK-1.4 and L-201 was identified. This
additional piping is needed to in order to provide the capability of sending treated water to waste during the
sampling and testing to identify levels of TCP and other substances in the fully treated water. The contractor
has agreed to do this additional work for the lump sum price of $43,431.48
After the HPC carbon was instaled at well sites CBK-14, 21, 41, and 47, it was discovered that the post treated
water contained high levels of iron oxide. An investigation of this issue showed the source of this iron oxide
to be the HPC carbon installed in the vessels at these sites. Consequently, this carbon was removed and
replaced with different carbon by the manufacturer. This operation also required logistical support from the
contractor. The contractor has agreed to accept a lump sum of $20,276.58 for providing the needed logistical
support.
After the chlorine feeds were installed at the various well sites as part of the new system, it was discovered that
these feeds needed to be relocated at the sites with existing arsenic treatment vessels so that the chlorine would
not damage the carbon in the arsenic vessels. The contractor has agreed to relocated the carbon feeds at these
sites for the lump sum of $10,337.64.
After installation of the generator at well site CBK-46, investigation of an electrical issue preventing the
variable frequency drive from properly working was performed. This issue was discovered to be an existing
problem with the site. The contractor has agreed to accept a lump sum of $1,636.20 for troubleshooting this
electrical issue.
While trying to wire in the new Generator Controls at well site CBK-30, it was discovered that the some of the
existing wiring needed to perform this operation was deficient and needed to be repaired and reconfigured.
The contractor has agreed to correct this deficient wiring for the lump sum price of $1,959.08
The following work is to be deleted from the scope of work defined in the contract:
The original scope of work called for the contractor to finish the construction of the arsenic treatment system
at well site CBK-26. This work was ultimately completed by others. As such, the contractor has agreed to
provide a credit in the amount of ($173,750.00) for deletion of this item from the scope of work.
The original scope of work required the installation of a SCADA system at well site CBK-26. This work will
now be completed by others. As such, the contractor has agreed to provide a credit in the amount of
($37,960.00) for deletion of this item from the scope of work.
The original plan called for the provision and installation of a bolted steel tank at well site CBK-19 for storage
of water used for backwashing the new GAC vessels. A redesign of this site was done and this bolted steel
tank is no longer required. As such, the contractor has agreed to provide a credit in the amount of
($92,675.84) for deletion of this item from the scope of work.
The original plan called for the provision and installation of a bolted steel tank at well site CBK-43 for storage
of water used for backwashing the new GAC vessels. A redesign of this site was done and this bolted steel
tank is no longer required. As such, the contractor has agreed to provide a credit in the amount of
($92,675.84) for deletion of this item from the scope of work.
The original contract called for the procurement and installation of a SCADA system (SCADA Pack 32) at the
various well sites being modified. During construction, it was discovered that a newer model of SCADA
system was needed and this system will be now provided by the City of Bakersfield for installation by the
contractor. As such, the contractor has agreed to provide a credit in the amount of ($44,332.34) for deletion of
the SCADA procurement from the scope of work.
CCO DISCUSSED WITH:
Name
Name
Name
Name
Name
Name
Prior Approval By: Date
Prior Approval By: Date
Suppl. Funds Provided $
ESTIMATE OF COST
This CCO Total to Date
Items $0.00
Force Amount $0.00
Agreed Price $686,990.02 $686,990.02
Adjustment ($441,394.02) ($441,394.02)
Total $245,596.00 $245,596.00
Fund Segregation:
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MEETING DATE: July 10, 2019 AGENDA SECTION: New Business
ITEM: 7. B.
TO: Bob Smith, Chairman
Chris Parlier, Member
Ken Weir, Member APPROVED
FROM: Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: May 9, 2019
SUBJECT: Proposed increase to O&M Agreement No. 92-250 with California Water Service
Co., in the amount of 3.1 %, increasing annual costs by an estimated $224,698.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of proposed rate increase
BACKGROUND: On November 4, 1992, the City entered into Agreement No. 92-250 with California
Water Service Co. (CWS) whereby CWS would operate and maintain the City's water system in
exchange for a set rate paid on each active City water connection. As allowed under terms of
the agreement, CWS may request annual increases to this rate.
The recent annual CWS increases are as follows.
YEAR
Cost $/meter
% Increase
Reference CPI, January 2019 Los
An eles Area over last 12 months
2014
$12.38
2015
$12.38
0.00%
-0.10
2016
$12.60
1.80%
3.10%
2017
$12.86
2.10%
2.10%
2018
$12.86
0.00%
3.50%
2019
$13.26
3.10%
3.20%
CWS and the City have been in discussions to negotiate a rate adjustment to be effective
January 2019. After considering CPI and increased operation and maintenance costs associated
with City's installation of 110 new granular activated carbon vessels required to remove 1,2,3-
Trichloropropane (TCP) from the groundwater, staff recommends a monthly per meter fee
increase from $12.86 to $13.26 (3.10%).
CWS currently maintains approximately 46,812 active water connections. This rate adjustment
would increase annual O&M costs paid to CWS by approximately $224,698. Staff recommends
Water Board approve this rate increase. Payment would be made out of Water Resources
Department's FY 2018-19 and FY 2019-20 Operating Budget. The proposed increase to this
operations and maintenance contract will not change the water user rates for the City of
Bakersfield's domestic water system
March 26, 2019
Art Chianello
Water Resources Manager
City Of Bakersfield
1000 Buena Vista Road
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Dear Art:
This letter represents California Water Service Company's (CWS) request of a fee
increase of 3.2% from 2018 to 2019 between CWS and the City of Bakersfield (City).
Effective January 1, 2019, the fee will increase from $12.86 to $13.27 per service
connection per month.
We appreciate and greatly value our longstanding relationship we've enjoyed with the
City of Bakersfield. Should you have any questions or require any additional information
regarding this request, please call me or contact me by e-mail.
To confirm our agreement with the fee for 2018-2019 of $13.27 per service connection
per month effectiv� January 1, 2019, please sign below and email me a copy of this
letter.
SincerYMares
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VP, Operations
Acknowledged by:
Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager
cc: Geoff Fulks, Henry Wind
NEWS RELEASE
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For Release: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 19 -262 -SAN
WESTERN INFORMATION OFFICE: San Francisco, Calif.
Technical information: (415) 625-2270 BLSinfoSF@bls.gov www.bls.gov/regions/west
Media contact: (415) 625-2270
Consumer Price Index, Los Angeles area —January 2019
Area prices were up 0.7 percent over the past month, up 3.2 percent from a year alto
Prices in the Los Angeles area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI -
U), advanced 0.7 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table A.)
Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Richard Holden noted that the January increase was
influenced by higher prices for shelter and apparel. (Data in this report are not seasonally adjusted.
Accordingly, month-to-month changes may reflect seasonal influences.)
Over the last 12 months, the CPI -U rose 3.2 percent. (See chart I and table A.) Energy prices advanced 2.5
percent, largely the result of an increase in the price of natural gas service. The index for all items less food
and energy advanced 3.4 percent over the year. (See tahle 1.)
Chart 1. Gver-the-year percent change in CPI -U, Los Angeles -Long Beach-Anaheirn, CA,
January 2016–January 2019 AJI items
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Food prices advanced 0.4 percent for the month of January. (See table I .) Prices for food away from home
rose 1.1 percent, but prices for food at home declined 0.2 percent for the same period.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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MEETING DATE: July 10, 2019 AGENDA SECTION: New Business
ITEM: 7. C.
TO: Bob Smith, Chairman
Chris Parlier, Member
Ken Weir, Member APPROVED
FROM: Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: July 3, 2019
SUBJECT: Approval of a resolution is required to utilize the design/build construction
procurement process.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Water Board refer the Resolution to City Council for
approval.
BACKGROUND: On May 23rd, 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. Water
Department has applied and has received confirmation of grant funds.
The proposed SCADA system will provide real-time continuous monitoring of river water flows and
allows for data to be archived. This project would install SCADA at approximately 20 points along
the Kern River. This will allow for remote monitoring of water delivery conditions (flow rates, water
elevations, control device openings, etc.). Furthermore, it should be noted that a state mandate
(SB 88) requires SCADA installation by the end of calendar year 2020.
The most efficient and cost effective approach for design and construction to install the SCADA
system is the design/build project delivery method (Similar to the recent TCP mitigation project).
Approval of a resolution is required to utilize the design/build construction procurement process.
Municipal Code 3.20.060 D. 5 requires that a resolution be approved by City Council prior to utilizing
the design/build process. Staff recommends the City Council adopt the resolution. There will be
no General Fund associated with this resolution.