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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
MEETING OF THE
WATER BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - 12:00 p.m.
Water Resources Conference Room
1000 Buena Vista Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93311
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Smith, Member Freeman, Member Parlier
Absent: None
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS - None
4. MINUTES
A. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 21, 2021.
Motion by Member Freeman to approve the Minutes of June 21, 2021.
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT - None
6. REPORTS
A. City's response to Governor's Drought Proclamation and Executive Order
Daniel Maldonado, Water Resources Planner, presented an overview of
the Governor's Proclamation and the City of Bakersfield's Domestic Water
Conservation plan. The Governor's Proclamation on October 19, 2021,
states: "To preserve the State's surface and groundwater supplies and
better prepare for the potential for continued dry conditions next year,
local water suppliers are directed to execute their urban Water Shortage
Contingency Plans at a level appropriate to local conditions that takes into
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account the possibility of a third consecutive dry year". Current shortage
level for City of Bakersfield is Level 2 — multi year drought. The
Governor's Executive Order on July 8, 2021, asks all Californians to
reduce water usage by 15% from 2020 water usage. Mr. Maldonado
provided current water usage and conservation data. The City of
Bakersfield (COB) Domestic Water System observed an 8% reduction per
capita in July 2021 and a 3% reduction per capita in August 2021.
September and October 2021 observed an increase per capita water
usage. Mandatory requirements for COB Domestic Water System Service
Area include prohibit the use of potable water for washing down hard -
surfaced areas such as sidewalks, driveways, buildings, patios, parking
lots, etc. Require shut-off nozzles on hoses for vehicle washing with
potable water. Limit outdoor landscape and turf water usage to three days
per week, during the watering times reflected in the Municipal Code. Odd
number addresses water on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, even
number addresses water on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday with no
watering on Monday. Prohibit outdoor water usage during and 48 hours
after a rain event resulting in measurable precipitation. The COB provided
a public information campaign and newsletter/bill insert to notify
customers of water shortage level, encourage water conservation and
information regarding implementation of water use restrictions. In addition,
Mr. Maldonado reminded all that Water Conservation Rebates and Kits
are available to the public via Cal Water's Website as well as City of
Bakersfield's Website and the City of Bakersfield's Mobile App.
Bakersfield Mobile is available to report a Service Request allowing
residents to submit Service Request regarding Water Waste.
Motion by Member Freeman to Receive and File Report
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
7. HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing to consider adoption of City's 2020 Urban Water Management
Plan (UWMP)
Samuel Blue, Engineer 111, presented an overview of the City's 2020 Urban
Water Management Plan (UWMP). The UWMP was prepared in accordance
with the California Urban Water Management Planning Act and the 2020
UWMP Guidebook provided by Department of Water Resources. Each urban
water supplier providing over 3,000 acre-feet of water or serving 3,000
customers or more is required to prepare an UWMP. The City's 2020 UWMP
combines both retail, which is the City's domestic water system, and
wholesale, which is the City's Kern River supplies designated for urban use. A
new requirement for the 2020 UWMP is that a Water Shortage Contingency
Plan (WSCP) must be prepared as a separate document that can be modified
and adopted more frequently than the UWMP. This hearing addresses both the
UWMP and the WSCP. Mr. Blue explained the UWMP consists of 10 chapters
with Chapter 8 providing a summary of the Water Shortage Contingency Plan,
which is included as an appendix to the UWMP which can be updated and
adopted more frequently than the UWMP. The City has coordinated with other
local water purveyors in preparing this Plan and has also made the final draft
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publicly available for review and comment. Staff recommends the Water Board
approve and recommend both the UWMP and the WSCP for formal adoption
at the December 15, 2021 City Council meeting via resolution.
Upon conclusion of Mr. Blue's report, Kimberly Aleman, Water Board
Secretary opened the public hearing. After receiving no person requesting to
speak in favor or in opposition of the item. Ms. Aleman closed the public
hearing and returned the item to the Water Board for comment and action.
Motion by Member Freeman to recommend adoption of the City's 2020
Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) to City Council via resolution.
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Proposed 2022 Water Board Meeting Calendar
Motion by Member Freeman to approve 2022 Water Board Meeting
Calendar
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
9. WATER BOARD STATEMENTS - None
10. CLOSED SESSION - None
11. CLOSED SESSION ACTION - None
12. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Smith adjourned the m eting at 12:27 p.m.
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Bob Smith, Chairman
City of Bakersfield Water Board
Kimberly Aleman, Secretary
City of Bakersfield Water
Board