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BAKER FIELD
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WATER BOARD
Bob Smith, Chair
Bruce Freeman
Chris Parlier
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
WATER BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 - 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.
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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 March 10, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. will have limited public access.
Water Board Agenda
March 10, 2021
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 waterOa 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 ,bakersfieldcit .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. MI N UTES
A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 9, 2020 - For
Board Review and Action
5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT
b. REPORTS
A. Update on Water Usage in the City's Domestic Water Service Area
cumulative 2020 - For Board Information
B. Initial Water Management for 2021 - For Board to Receive and File
Water Board Agenda
March 10, 2021
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Report on Proposed Domestic Water Rate Increase - For Board Information
8. WATER BOARD STATEMENTS
9. CLOSED SESSION
10. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
11. ADJOURNMENT
POSTED: March 5, 2020
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BAKERSFIELDTHE SOUND
WATER BOARD
MEETING DATE: March 10, 2021 AGENDA SECTION: Minutes
ITEM: 4. A.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Bob Smith, Chairman
Bruce Freeman, Member
Chris Parlier, Member
Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager
March 4, 2021
DEPARTMENT HEAD
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Water Board Meeting of December 9, 2020.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Minutes of the Regular Water Board Meeting of
December 9, 2020.
BACKGROUND:
BAKER FIELD
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
MEETING OF THE
WATER BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 - 12:00 p.m.
Water Resources Conference Room
1000 Buena Vista Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93311
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 COVI D-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.
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(cDbakersfieldcit�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 ,bakersfieldcits 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
Bakersfield, California, December 9, 2020 — Page 2
• 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.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 12:06 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Water Board Secretary, Kimberly Aleman: As you are aware on March 4, 2020
Governor Newsome declared a state of emergency in California due to the
threat of Covid-19. The governor also passed several executive orders,
including the suspension of some components of the Brown Act related to
public meetings like this one. As such Chairman Smith, Member, Parlier, and
Member Weir will be participating via Zoom.
Present: Chairman Smith, Member Parlier, Member
Weir Absent: None
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Dennis Fox submitted a voicemail message regarding COVID impact on Water.
Voicemail was transcribed by City Clerk's Office and read by Water Board
Secretary.
4. MINUTES
A. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 12, 2020 for
approval.
Motion by Member Weir to approve the Minutes of February 12, 2424.
APPROVED ALL AYES
5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT - None
6. REPORTS
A. 2020 Kern River Water Management
Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager, provided an overview and
presentation regarding City water management. Mr. Chianello discussed the
Kern River watershed, snow surveys, forecasts provided by Department of
Water Resources, the City's 2020 Water Supply and needs. Mr. Chianello
reported that the City's needs were greater than its supply. Chairman Smith
inquired to which areas in the city do each Water Treatment Facility service.
Kristina Budak, Water Resources Director provide the Water Board a map of
each treatment facility, water wells, and service area. Board information only,
no action taken.
Bakersfield, California, December 9, 2020 — Page 3
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Proposed 2021 Water Board Meeting Calendar
Motion by Member Weir to approve 2021 Water Board Meeting Calendar.
APPROVED ALL AYES
7. WATER BOARD STATEMENTS - None
8. CLOSED SESSION - None
9. CLOSED SESSION ACTION — None
10. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Smith adjourned the meeting at 12:31 p.m.
Bob Smith, Chairman
City of Bakersfield Water Board
Kimberly Aleman, Secretary
City of Bakersfield Water
Board
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MEETING DATE: March 10, 2021 AGENDA SECTION: Reports
ITEM: 6. A.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Bob Smith, Chairman
Bruce Freeman, Member
Chris Parlier, Member
APPROVED
Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD
March 4, 2021
Update on Water Usage in the City's Domestic Water Service Area
cumulative 2020
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 and the monthly percentage
reduction for the City's Domestic Water Service Area, by gallons per capita, for the past
12 months, as compared to the same period in 2013.
Over the past year, the City's Domestic Water Service Area has saved 1392.96 acre-feet
compared to 2013 quantities. The cumulative water savings over this time period is about
a 3.15% 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 seven
years. In 2013 the population served by the City's domestic water system in January was
approximately 134,578 residents and in January 2020, the population served was about
157,688 residents. This is a population increase of about 17.17% over the seven-year
period. Therefore, considering the population growth in the City's system and the
reduced amount of water used during the past 12 months, the average water use
reduction equates to approximately 13.85% per person per day.
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MEETING DATE: March 10, 2021 AGENDA SECTION: Reports
ITEM: 6. B.
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Chris Parlier, Member
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SUBJECT: Initial Water Management for 2021
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BACKGROUND: Preliminary Report on water supplies and uses for 2021.
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MEETING DATE: March 10, 2021 AGENDA SECTION: New Business
ITEM: 7. A.
TO: Bob Smith, Chairman
Bruce Freeman, Member
Chris Parlier, Member
FROM: Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: March 4, 2021
SUBJECT: Report on Proposed Domestic Water Rate Increase
RECOMMENDATION: For Board Information.
APPROVED
BACKGROUND: The City of Bakersfield's domestic water system has one of the lowest monthly
water rates in urban Bakersfield. Operation and maintenance costs and the implementation of
Capital Improvement Projects has resulted in increased annual costs to the domestic water
budget.
The report to the Water Board includes annual costs as well as a proposed rate increase for 2021.
The water rate increase process will include notification to residential and commercial water users
of a proposed rate increase and a Public Hearing as required by Proposition 218. A Resolution
for the rate increase will be presented to City Council for adoption.