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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 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.
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
ollows:
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 waterCcDbakersfieldcity.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 , _bakersfieldcity.us. All
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® 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
VVeir 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, 2020.
APPROVED ALL AYES
5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT - None
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.
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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, 131 P.M.
Bob Srifith, Chairmen
City of Bakersfield Water Board
Kimberly Alem n, Secretary
City of Bakersfield Water
Board