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WATER BOARD
Bob Smith, Chair
Bruce Freeman
Andrae Gonzales
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
WATER BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - 10:00 a.m.
Water Resources Building Conference Room
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
AGENDA
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l . CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
A. Agenda Item Public Statements
B. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements
4. MINUTES
A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Water Board Meeting of June 21,
2023 - For Board Review and Action
5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT
6. REPORTS
A. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report - For Board Information
Water Board Agenda
August 16, 2023
B. Update on Water Conservation in the City's Domestic Water Service Area
- For Board Information
C. Report on the City's Landscaping Standards compared to California State
Landscaping Standards - For Board Information
D. Report on Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) within the City's
Domestic Service Area - For Board Information
7. HEARINGS
8. NEW BUSINESS
9. WATER BOARD STATEMENTS
10. CLOSED SESSION
11. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
12. ADJOURNMENT
POSTED: August 11, 2023
City of Bakersfield
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BAKERSFIELD
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WATER BOARD
Bob Smith, Chair
Bruce Freeman
Andrae Gonzales
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
WATER BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - 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
A. Agenda Item Public Statements
B. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements
4. MINUTES
A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Water Board Meeting of June 21,
2023 - For Board Review and Action
5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT
6. REPORTS
A. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report - For Board Information
Water Board Agenda
August 16, 2023
B. Update on Water Conservation in the City's Domestic Water Service Area
- For Board Information
C. Report on the City's Landscaping Standards compared to California State
Landscaping Standards - For Board Information
D. Report on Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) within the City's
Domestic Service Area - For Board Information
7. HEARINGS
8. NEW BUSINESS
9. WATER BOARD STATEMENTS
10. CLOSED SESSION
11. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
12. ADJOURNMENT
POSTED: August 11, 2023
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MEETING DATE: August 16, 2023 AGENDA SECTION: Minutes
ITEM: 4. A.
TO: Bob Smith, Chairman
Bruce Freeman, Member
Andrae Gonzales, Member APPROVED
FROM: Daniel Maldonado, Asst. Water Resources Director DEPARTMENT HEAD_,7�)Io_
DATE: August 11, 2023
SUBJECT: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Water Board Meeting of June 21, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Minutes of the Regular Water Board Meeting of
June 21, 2023.
BACKGROUND:
BAKERSFIELD
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MEETING OF THE
WATER BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 - 10:00 a.m.
Water Resources Conference Room
1000 Buena Vista Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93311
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Smith, Member Freeman, Member Gonzales
Absent: None
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS - None
4. MINUTES
A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 17, 2023.
Motion by Member Freeman to approve the Minutes of May 17, 2023.
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT - None
6. REPORTS
A. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report
Miguel Chavez, Hydrographic Supervisor, stated at the last Water Board
Meeting it was reported the Kern River and Kern River Interests were moving
water at a significant rate and amount in anticipation of the historic snowpack
and snowmelt this year, with concerns of flooding in Bakersfield. Conditions
have drastically changed since that last report. There has been a historic
cooling pattern that has entered the area which has slowed down the
snowmelt. Inflows into Isabella are at a much lower rate than anticipated. On
April 1st, DWR was projecting 1.83 million acre-feet (ac-ft) for the April -July
runoff period, 429% of normal. On June 13th, DWR updated their forecast to
Bakersfield, California, June 21, 2023 — Page 2
1.69 million ac-ft for the April -July runoff period, 396% of normal. Due to the
slower snowmelt, the Army Corp of Engineers and the Kern River Interests
have shifted their focus from a flood control operation to filling the reservoir
to capacity. Referring to a graph, Mr. Chavez stated based on the latest
forecast the reservoir is projected to be at full capacity of 568,000 ac-ft by
mid -July. Currently, storage at Isabella Reservoir is at 479,027 ac-ft which is
84% capacity. To date inflow to Isabella is 7,737 cfs and outflow release is
5,625 cfs. Water flow in the Kern River through Bakersfield is anticipated to
continue for the remainder of the year. Chairman Smith inquired to the
timeframe the siphons would stay in place at Coffee Road weir. Member
Freeman asked if more storage areas were created to retain all the water in
Kern County. Member Gonzales made the comment that the Water
Resources Department has done an excellent job throughout this
challenging time and to continue to provide the citizens of Bakersfield with
updates and data.
B. Update on Water Conservation in the City's Domestic Water Service Area
Tylor Hester, Domestic Supervisor, reported early this year the Governor
rescinded his call for a voluntary 15% reduction in water use to the water
providers along with rescinding an order requiring urban water suppliers to
activate Level 2 of their water shortage contingency plans. The City of
Bakersfield has chosen to keep their Level 2 in place for now. Referring to
graphs, Mr. Hester explained the monthly water usage and savings for 2023
compared to 2020. In 2023, the City's Domestic Water Service Area has
saved 1,658 ac-ft of water compared to the same period in 2020, which is a
savings of 14.40%. The City's Domestic Water Service Area has grown over
the past two years, the population has had an increase of over 6,100
residents with over 1,800 new service connections. Considering the
population growth in the City's system, the average water use reduction
equates to approximately 18% per person per day this year. Member
Freeman asked about data that an AMI meter could provide to assist in
conservation efforts. Tamara Johnson, California Water Service District
Manager gave insight and cost regarding the AMI meters. Daniel Maldonado,
Assistant Water Resources Director, stated that the City of Bakersfield Water
Resources Department received a grant to install 5,500 AMI meters in the
City's Domestic Water Service area.
7. HEARINGS - None
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Update on O&M Agreement No. 92-250 with California Water Service Co.,
to increase in the amount of 4.3% for year 2023 (starting with January
2023), increasing annual cost by an estimated $378,806.
Daniel Maldonado, Assistant Water Resources Director, states on November
4, 1992, the City of Bakersfield entered into Agreement No. 92-250 with
Bakersfield, California, May 17, 2023 — Page 3
California Water Service Co. (CWS) to operate and maintain the City's
Domestic Water System, to which includes the daily operation of the system
pumps, stations, water treating or disinfection, utilizing CWS equipment
operators, routine maintenance of the meters, meter reading, and water
quality sampling, inventory and warehouses supplies, customer service,
monthly billing and payment processing for our users on behalf of the City of
Bakersfield, in exchange for a set rate paid on each active City water
connection. Current number of active service connections in the City's
Domestic Water System is approximately 50,646 connections. Allowed
under the terms of the agreement there is a clause for an annual review and
CWS may request annual increases to this rate to ensure their costs are
covered. City Staff and CWS has agreed on the increase of 4.3% on each
active connection starting January 2023.
9. WATER BOARD STATEMENTS - None
10. CLOSED SESSION —None
11. CLOSED SESSION ACTION - None
12. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Smith adjourned the meeting at 10:39 a.m.
Bob Smith, Chairman
City of Bakersfield Water Board
Kimberly Aleman, Secretary
City of Bakersfield Water
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MEETING DATE: August 16, 2023 AGENDA SECTION: Reports
ITEM: 6. A.
TO: Bob Smith, Chairman
Bruce Freeman, Member
Andrae Gonzales, Member APPROVED
FROM: Daniel Maldonado, Asst. Water Resources Director DEPARTMENT HEAD D°oe
DATE: August 11, 2023
SUBJECT: Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report
RECOMMENDATION: For Board Information
BACKGROUND: Report on current Kern River flow and Isabella storage conditions.
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MEETING DATE: August 16, 2023 AGENDA SECTION: Reports
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Bob Smith, Chairman
Bruce Freeman, Member
Andrae Gonzales, Member
APPROVED
Daniel Maldonado, Asst. Water Resources Director DEPARTMENT HEAD Z�)ioZ
August 11, 2023
SUBJECT: Update on Water Conservation in the City's Domestic Water Service Area
RECOMMENDATION: For Board Information
BACKGROUND: On March 24, 2023, the Governor rescinded his call for a voluntary 15% reduction
in water use. The Governor also rescinded a March 2022 order requiring urban water suppliers to
activate Level 2 of their water shortage contingency plans. Even with the recent significant rainfall
and snowpack, the Governor still has emergency drought orders in place, including certain
provisions around wasteful water use.
The graphs on the following page show the water usage and the monthly percentage reduction
for the City's Domestic Water Service Area in the past year, as compared to the same period in
2020, which was required during the latest drought proclamation.
So far in 2023, the City's Domestic Water Service Area has saved 2,540 acre-feet compared to
the same period in 2020, which equates to a savings of 1 1.84% for the year. These water savings
amounts are for the total water deliveries within the system.
It should be noted that the City's Domestic Water System has grown over the past two years. In
2020, the population served by the City's domestic water system was approximately 157,440
residents and the population currently serviced is about 163,937 residents, an increase of 6,500
residents with over 1,900 new service connections. Therefore, considering the population growth
in the City's system, the average water use reduction equates to approximately 15% per person
per day this year.
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MEETING DATE: August 16, 2023 AGENDA SECTION: Reports
ITEM: 6. C.
TO: Bob Smith, Chairman
Bruce Freeman, Member
Andrae Gonzales, Member APPROVED
FROM: Daniel Maldonado, Asst. Water Resources Director DEPARTMENT HEAD DIe
DATE: August 11, 2023
SUBJECT: Report on the City's Landscaping Standards compared to California State
Landscaping Standards.
RECOMMENDATION: For Board Information
BACKGROUND: The Water Board has referred staff to compare the current City landscaping
standards for residential and commercial customers with the California State Standards. Water
Staff has worked with Development Services to assist in providing background on the City's
standards. Chrisotpher Boyle, Development Services Director, will present on this topic.
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MEETING DATE: August 16, 2023 AGENDA SECTION: Reports
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Bob Smith, Chairman
Bruce Freeman, Member
Andrae Gonzales, Member
APPROVED
Daniel Maldonado, Asst. Water Resources Director DEPARTMENT HEAD_Z�>/e
August 11, 2023
SUBJECT: Report on Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) within the City's Domestic Service
Area
RECOMMENDATION: For Board Information
BACKGROUND: The Board has requested information about Advanced Metering Infrastructure
(AMI) options within the City's Domestic Water Service Area with the intent of incentivizing
customers or developers to conserve water. The City purchases and owns all water meters within
its system. This allows the City to obtain the most accurate and reliable meters available, along
with the ability to service or replace the meters. For example, when a new subdivision housing
tract is constructed, Water Resources will purchase new meters and have them installed as
needed through the California Water Service Company.
In 2021, Water Resources began exploring AMI technology with the intent of reducing system
costs and water losses. A table is shown below with the current cost of meters. In the older parts
of the City's system, the 5/8" meter is more common, while newer developments utilize a 1 " meter.
SMALL METER COSTS
Non-AMI
5/8" METERS
1" METERS
$ 55.07
$ 126.27
AMI
$ 185.79
$ 245.82
A "retrofit" involves installing a device on a non-AMI meter to enable the same abilities as an
AMI meter. There are currently no plans to utilize retrofit devices as the focus so far has been on
utilizing the grant funds and increasing water rates to cover the initial increased expense of AMI
metering.
Earlier this year, the City was awarded a federal grant in matching funds to begin installing
Advanced Metering Infrastructure. For this grant, an area was identified as having meters that
are at the end of their lifespan (approximately 20 years) within the Laurelglen, Sagepointe, and
Spice Tract areas, which is bounded by Gosford Road, New Stine Road, Ming Avenue, and
White Lane. Water Resources plans to begin AMI in this area and then continue to strategically
select areas to replace obsolete meters, along with installing AMI meters in new developments.