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Bob Smith, Chair
Chris Parlier
Ken Weir
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
WATER BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 - 12:00 p.m.
Water Resources Building Conference Room
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
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AGENDA
SPECIAL NOTICErZJ{
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Public Participation tY :.:
December 9, 2020 City of Bakersfield Water Board`s
On March 18, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-29-20, which includes a
waiver of Brown Act provisions requiring physical presence of the Council or the public in light of
the COVID-19 pandemic.
Based on guidance from the California Governor's Office and Department of Public Health, as
well as the County Health Officer, in order to minimize the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus,
the City of Bakersfield hereby provides notice that as a result of the declared federal, state, and
local health emergencies, and in light of the Governor's order, the following adjustments have
been made:
1. The meeting scheduled for December 9, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. will have limited public
access.
Water Board Agenda
December 9, 2020
2. Consistent with the Executive Order, Water Board members will attend the meeting via
_Zoom or telephonically and to participate in the meeting to the same extent as if they were
physically present.
3. The public may participate in each meeting and address the Water Board as follows:
• If you wish to comment on a specific agenda item, submit your comment via email to Water
Resources at water(abbakersfieldcity. us no later than 8:00 a.m. Wednesday the day of
the Water Board meeting. Please clearly indicate which agenda item number your
comment pertains to.
• If you wish to make a general public comment not related to a specific agenda item, submit
your comment via email to Water Resources at water(cr-bakersfieldcity. us no later than
8:00 a.m. Wednesday, day of the Water Board meeting.
• Alternatively, you may comment by calling (661) 326-3100 and leaving a voicemail of no
more than 3 minutes no later than 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, the day of the Water Board
meeting. Your message must clearly indicate whether your comment relates to a
particular agenda item, or is a general public comment. If your comment meets the
foregoing criteria, it will be transcribed as accurately as possible.
• If you wish to make a comment on a specific agenda item as it is being heard, please
email your written comment to Water Resources at water(a)-bakersfieldcity. us. All
comments received during the meeting may not be read, but will be provided to the
Committee and included as part of the permanent public record of the meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
4. MINUTES .
A. Approval of the Minutes of the Special -Meeting of February 12, 2020 — For
Board Review and Action
5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT
6. REPORTS
A. 2020 Kern River Water Management — For Board Information
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Proposed 202.1 Water Board Meeting Calendar — For Board Review and
Action
8. WATER BOARD STATEMENTS
Water Board Agenda
December 9, 2020
9. CLOSED SESSION
10. 'CLOSED SESSION ACTION
11. ADJOURNMENT
POSTED: December 4, 2020
City of Bakersfield
Water Board
Regular Meeting of
December 9, 2020
Park at Riverwalk
City Clerk's
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BAKERSFIELD
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WATER BOARD
Bob Smith, Chair
Chris Parlier
Ken Weir
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
WATER BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 -12:00 p.m.
Water Resources Building Conference Room
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Please join this meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
https:Hbakersfieldcit,.zoom.us/j/97051714764
You can also dial in using your phone.
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
Password:
299132
AGENDA
SPECIAL NOTICE
Public Participation and Accessibility
December 9, 2020 City of Bakersfield Water Board
On March 18, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-29-20, which includes a
waiver of Brown Act provisions requiring physical presence of the Council or the public in light of
the COVID-19 pandemic.
Based on guidance from the California Governor's Office and Department of Public Health, as
well as the County Health Officer, in order to minimize the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus,
the City of Bakersfield hereby provides notice that as a result of the declared federal, state, and
local health emergencies, and in light.of the Governor's order, the following adjustments have
been made:
1. The meeting .scheduled for December 9, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. will have limited public
access.
Water Board Agenda
December 9, 2020
2. Consistent with the Executive Order, Water Board members will attend the meeting via
Zoom or telephonically and to participate in the meeting to the same extent as if they were
physically present.
3. The public may participate in each meeting and address the Water Board as follows:
• If you wish to comment on a specific agenda item, submit your comment via email to Water
Resources at water@ bakersfieldcity.us no later than 8:00 a.m. Wednesday the day of
the Water Board meeting. Please clearly indicate which agenda item number your
comment pertains to.
• If you wish to make a general public comment not related to a specific agenda item, submit
your comment via email to Water Resources at water(a)-bakersfieldcity.us no later than
8:00 a.m. Wednesday, day of the Water Board meeting.
• Alternatively, you may comment by calling (661) 326-3100 and leaving a voicemail of no
more than 3 minutes no later than 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, the day of the Water Board
meeting. Your message must clearly indicate whether your comment relates to a
particular agenda item, or is a general public comment. If your comment meets the
foregoing criteria, it will be transcribed as accurately as possible.
• If you wish to make a comment on a specific agenda item as it is being heard, please
email your written comment to Water Resources at water(a)-bakersfieldcity.us. All
comments received during the meeting may not be read, but will be provided to the
Committee and included as part of the permanent public record of the meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
4. MINUTES
A. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 12, 2020 - For
Board Review and Action
5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT
6. REPORTS
A. 2020 Kern River Water Management - For Board Information
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Proposed 2021 Water Board Meeting Calendar - For Board Review and
Action
8. WATER BOARD STATEMENTS
Water Board Agenda
December 9, 2020
CLOSED SESSION
10. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
11. ADJOURNMENT
ART CHIANELLO, P.E.
POSTED: December 4, 2020
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
. WATER BOARD .
MEETING DATE: December 9, 2020 AGENDA SECTION: Minutes
ITEM: 4. A.
TO: Bob Smith, Chairman
Chris Parlier, Member
Ken Weir, Member
FROM: Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager
DATE: December 4, 2020
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
SUBJECT: Approval of the Minutes of the. Special Water Board Meeting of February 12, 2020.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Minutes' of the Special Water Board Meeting of
February'l2, 2020.
BACKGROUND:
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
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WATER BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 -12:00 p.m.
Water Resources Conference Room
1000 Buena Vista Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93311
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 12:08 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Smith, Member Parlier, Member Weir
Absent: None
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Dennis Fox submitted a speaker card with subject being Item No. D. Mr. Foxasked
Chairman Smith if he could wait to make his statement after Reports Item D. on
the Agenda. Chairman Smith granted Mr. Fox's request.
4. MINUTES
A. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of September 18, 2019 for
approval.
Motion by Member Parlier to approve the Minutes of September 18, 2099.
APPROVED ALL AYES
5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT - None
Bakersfield, California, February 12, 2020 - Page 2
6. REPORTS
A. Update on Water Usage in the City's Domestic Water Service Area
cumulative 2019.
Tylor Hester, Domestic Water Supervisor, referenced graphs that show the
water usage for the City's Domestic Water Service Area from January 2019
through December 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 December 2019 the City's Domestic Water
Service Area saved 4200 acre feet compared to 2013 quantities with a
cumulative reduction of 9.50%.' With a population growth of 11.20%, the
cumulative water savings over this time period is about 14.20% reduction per
person per day from 2013 baseline. Discussion regarding data reported to
the State. Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager, stated the City of
Bakersfield has met and their 2020 goal of 20% reduction as mandated in
Senate Bill x77. Board information only, no action taken.
B. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report
Miguel Chavez, Hydrographic Supervisor, gave an overview of the current
Kern River Operations and Snow Pack Accumulation in the Kern Basin.
Referring to graphs, Mr. Chavez stated October started with storage levels
around 190,000 acre feet. Throughout the month of October, the Kern River
interest did a great job of bringing the storage down to the allowable
November 1St amount of 170,000 acre feet. Current inflow to Isabella Lake is
388 cubic feet per second (cfs), outflow from Isabella Lake is 322 cfs, and
storage is at 170,179 acre feet. Going forward outflow will remain around
325 cfs with both storage and inflow will gradually increasing. The City will
continue to make deliveries to our treatment plants and our 4 Truxtun Lakes.
Mr. Chavez explained the importance and why we forecast April- July runoff
(A -J) as it is commonly known. Snowmelt is at its peak during those months.
Historically on the Kern River 64% of the annual runoff occurs during those 4
months. A -J has been referenced in agreements, most notably in the 1962
water rights and storage agreement. A successful A -J means high irrigation
demands can be met and water can be used to replenish our ground water
table. For the majority of November, we had little to no snow in our basin but
on November 26-27 a strong storm formed off the Gulf of Alaska resulting in
an average of 2.5 ft. of snow across the kern river basin. December
produced multiple smaller storms to which snow pack continued to grow
through the end of December. January came with no snow fall but luckily
cold temperatures in January kept our snow pack intact. Currently, our snow
water content is a 61 % of the average for today. Department of Water
Resources is forecasting an April- July runoff of 300,000 -acre foot which is
66% of the long term average. With no storms forecasted we will be hoping
for a wet March. Board information only, no action taken.
Bakersfield, California, February 12, 2020 - Page 3
6. REPORTS (cont.)
C. Update on Truxtun Lakes
John Ryan, Water Resources Superintendent, referring to visual slide map,
reported on improvements made to Truxtun Lakes. In July 2018,
improvement to area next to Truxtun Lake Number Two by removing dead
trees and brush from the outlets and creeks to flow back to the river. In
October 2018, Truxtun Lake Number Three was created. In October 2019,
installed outlet weir on Truxtun Lake Number Three and started creating
Truxtun Lake Number Four. With CBK 13 and CBK 35 wells in the area it
will definitely help out our groundwater levels. Board information only, no
action taken.
D. Water Resources Mission Statement and Policies
Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager, report included the following
talking points: Mission Statement, Groundwater Conditions and Budgets,
SGMA, and Polices and Council Goals. Mr. Chianello read and explained the
six -point City of Bakersfield Mission Statement regarding water supply,
delivery, water rights, flood control management, maintenance, planning and
future growth to meet water demands. Mr. Chianello showed a hydrograph
of a well labeled CSUB Well. This particular monitoring well is a great
indicator well for groundwater levels on the west side of Bakersfield. It shows
the effects of surface water recharge and levels rise during wet years and
drop during times of drought. In 1980 the Kern Groundwater Sub basin was
identified by the Department of Water Resources as being in Critical
Overdraft. In 1980 the water level was 120 ft. below the surface. The lowest
measurement on record was at the end of the 5 -year drought in 2015 when
water depth was 225 ft. below the surface. An overview was given of the
City's Recharge Facilities. The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
(SGMA) was signed into law by Governor Brown in 2014. The City is part of
the Kern River Groundwater Sustainability Agency (KRGSA). The KRGSA
Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) was adopted on December 5, 2019
and was submitted to Department of Water Resources prior to the January
31, 2020 deadline. The KRGSA goal is to support beneficial uses of
groundwater, optimize conjunctive use, and avoid or eliminate undesirable
results. Mr. Chianello defined Conjunctive use and how it is applied in the
City of Bakersfield GSP which is a Conjunctive use program. GSP Projects
and Management Actions were highlighted. Water Board Report No. 2-01
dated December 12, 2001 which includes a fourteen -point City of Bakersfield
Water Resources Policy to which Mr. Chianello
Bakersfield, California, February 12, 2020 - Page 4
highlighted policy No. 8 as it directly related to a 2019 Council Goal to
Protect the Kern River and the City's Water Supply. The City's GSP, Water
Board Policies, and Council Goals are all very similar. Next Water Board
Meeting is scheduled for March 181h which at that time we will have better
idea of our Kern River water supply when the DWR forecast comes out.
Board information only, no action taken.
Mr. Dennis Fox commented on the Sites Reservoir Project. Member Weir
inquired what the State is looking for in the GSP the City submitted. Mr.
Chianello answered with additional information added from Ms. Virginia
Gennaro and Mr. Colin Pearce. Member Parlier inquired how deep the
groundwater pool is. Mr. Chianello explained the differences between
usable pool, undesirable pool, and bedrock.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Proposed 2020 Water Board Meeting Calendar
Calendar discussion amongst Water Board Members and staff:
Conflict April 15th - changed meeting to April 22nd.
Conflict May 13th- removed date from calendar.
Conflict June 17th - changed meeting to June 3rd -
Conflict October 14th -changed meeting to October 28th.
Secretary was instructed to make changes and send out an updated
calendar.
Motion by Member Weir to approve calendar with changes as discussed.
APPROVED ALL AYES
8. WATER BOARD STATEMENTS - None
9. CLOSED SESSION - None
10. CLOSED SESSION ACTION - None
11. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Smith adjourned the meeting at 1:02 p.m.
Bob Smith, Chairman
City of Bakersfield Water Board
Kimberly Aleman, Secretary
City of Bakersfield Water Board
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MEETING DATE: December 9, 2020 AGENDA SECTION: Reports
ITEM: 6.A.
TO: Bob Smith, Chairman
Chris Parlier, Member
Ken Weir, Member
FROM: Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager
DATE: December 4, 2020
SUBJECT: 2020 Kern River Water Management
RECOMMENDATION:
For Board Information
BACKGROUND:
Report on City Kern River water management.
APPROVED
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MEETING DATE: December..9, 2020 AGENDA SECTION: NeW Business
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TO: Bob Smith, Chairman
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Chris Parlier, Member APPROVED
FROM: Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: December.4, 2020
SUBJECT: Proposed.202-1 Water',Board Meeting Calendar--- -- - = --
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the 2021 Water Board Meeting Calendar.
BACKGROUND:
The following are proposed.dafes for 202-1 Water Board meetings:
February 10
March 10
May 12
June 9
July 21
August 11
September 8
October 13
November 10
December.8
SCHEDULED MEETINGS
WATER BOARD
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
JANUARY 2021 THROUGH DECEMBER 2021
APPROVED ON (tentative draft)
Bakersfield Water Board Meetings City Council Meetings
Begin @ 12:00 p.m. Begin @ 5:15 p.m.
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