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WATER BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, March 9,2022 - 10:00 a.m.
Water Resources Building Conference Room
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
4. MINUTES
A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 8, 2021
For Board Review and Action
5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT
6. REPORTS
A. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report - For Board Information
B. Update on State Water Resources Control Board Matter- For Board
Information
7. HEARINGS
Water Board Agenda
March 9, 2022
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Report on Proposed Domestic Water Rate Increase - For Board Information
9. WATER BOARD STATEMENTS
10. CLOSED SESSION
11. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
12. ADJOURNMENT
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Bob Smith, Chair
Bruce Freeman
Chris Parlier
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
WATER BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 - 10:00 a.m.
Water Resources Building Conference Room
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
4. MINUTES
A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 8, 2021 For Board Review and Action
5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT
6. REPORTS
A. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report - For Board Information
B. Update on State Water Resources Control Board Matter- For Board
Information
7. HEARINGS
Water Board Agenda
March 9, 2022
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Report on Proposed Domestic Water Rate Increase - For Board Information
9. WATER BOARD STATEMENTS
10. CLOSED SESSION
11. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
12. ADJOURNMENT
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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MEETING DATE: March 9, 2022 AGENDA SECTION: Minutes
ITEM: 4. A.
TO: Bob Smith, Chairman
Bruce Freeman, Member
Chris Parlier, Member APPROVED
FROM: Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD _ ARC
DATE: March 4, 2022
SUBJECT: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Water Board Meeting of December 8, 2021.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Minutes of the Regular Water Board Meeting of
December 8, 2021.
BACKGROUND:
BAKERSFIELD
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
MEETING OF THE
WATER BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 - 12:00 p.m.
Water Resources Conference Room
1000 Buena Vista Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93311
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Smith, Member Freeman
Absent: Member Parlier
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS - None
4. MINUTES
A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 10, 2021.
Motion by Member Freeman to approve the Minutes of November 10,
2021.
APPROVED with Member Parlier absent.
5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT - None
6. REPORTS
A. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report
Miguel Chavez, Hydrographic Supervisor, gave an overview of the current
Kern River operations and snow conditions for the Kern Basin. Referring to
several graphs which showed regulated outflow, natural inflow, and Isabella
storage, Mr. Chavez stated that October started with all indicators well
below average. Current inflow to Isabella Lake is 182 cubic feet per second
(cfs), outflow from Isabella Lake is 155 cfs, and storage is at 49,639 acre
feet. The City's operation is normal for this time of year and will make
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deliveries to two treatment plants as well as contractual obligations to Kern
County amenities such as Lake Ming and Hart Park. In January there is
opportunity to also deliver water to the Henry C. Garnett Treatment Plant
for a treated water supply. Currently, there is a half inch of snow water
content across the basin. Average for this time of year is four and a half
inches. Current forecasted storm systems show some potential snow in the
upcoming days and week. Board information only, no action taken.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Agreement for a Dry Year Water Supply Between Kern County Water Agency
Improvement District No. 4 and the City of Bakersfield
Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager, explained the Dry Year Supply
Water Agreement between the City of Bakersfield and Kern County Water
Agency Improvement District No. 4 is a provision to put into place for 2022.
One of the potable sources for drinking water for the City of Bakersfield service
area is the Henry C. Garnett Treatment Plant operated by the Kern County
Water Agency and their water supply is from the State Water Project (SWP).
Currently the first forecast for the State Water Project is zero percent (0%)
supply of surface water. The new Agreement to pump a dry year supply will
provide for some state water to be pumped from the ground and be treated at
the Henry C. Garnett Treatment Plant. In addition, a letter agreement is in
place for 2022 to allow for City's Kern River supply, non-ID4 water, to be
delivered and treated at the water treatment plan. Both options are available
and may be used in 2022 to provide potable water to residences and
businesses within the City's Domestic Water Service Area.
Motion by Member Freeman to refer agreement to City Council for
approval.
APPROVED with Member Parlier absent.
8. WATER BOARD STATEMENTS
Member Freeman asked for confirmation of drought restrictions and when
watering days are to go into place, December 14, 2021. Discussion with staff
about water waste fines to residents and businesses, to which staff explained the
first response is education and outreach.
Mr. Chianello announced John Ryan, Water Resources Superintendent,
retirement on December 15, 2021. Mr. Chianello commended and thanked John
for 37.314 years of service all with the City of Bakersfield Water Resources
Department.
9. CLOSED SESSION - None
10. CLOSED SESSION ACTION -None
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11. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Smith adjourned the meeting at 12:24 p.m.
Bob Smith, Chairman
City of Bakersfield Water Board
Kimberly Aleman, Secretary
City of Bakersfield Water
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Bruce Freeman, Member APPROVED
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SUBJECT: Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report
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MEETING DATE: March 9, 2022 AGENDA SECTION: Reports
ITEM: 6. B.
TO: Bob Smith, Chairman
Chris Parlier, Member
Bruce Freeman, Member APPROVED
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FROM: Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD ARC
DATE: March 4, 2022
SUBJECT: Update on State Water Resources Control Board Matter
RECOMMENDATION: For Board Information
BACKGROUND: Staff will provide a report on City's involvement in the current pending State
Water Resources Control Board matter.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
BAKERSFIELD WATER BOARD
MEETING DATE: March 9, 2022 AGENDA SECTION: New Business
ITEM: 8. A.
TO: Bob Smith, Chairman
Bruce Freeman, Member
Chris Parlier, Member APPROVED
FROM: Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager DEPARTMENT HEADARC-
DATE: March 1, 2022
SUBJECT: Report on Proposed Domestic Water Rate Increase
RECOMMENDATION: For Board Information.
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
2022/23. 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.