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WATER BOARD
Bob Smith, Chair
Bruce Freeman
Andrae Gonzales
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
WATER BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - 12:00 p.m.
Water Resources Building Conference Room
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
AGENDA
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 Special Water Board Meeting of April 17,
2024 - For Board Review and Action
5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT
b. REPORTS
A. Water Resources Monthly Report - July 2024 - For Board Information
B. Update on Water Conservation in the City's Domestic Water Service Area
- For Board Information
C. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report - For Board Information
Water Board Agenda
August 21.- 2024
7. HEARINGS
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Sewer Connection Fees for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 - Receive and File
9. WATER BOARD STATEMENTS
10. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legel Counsel -Potential litigation
Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 (d) (2).. (e) (1)
(One Matter)
11. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
12. ADJOURNMENT
POSTED: August 16, 2024
� ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
BAKERSFIELD WATER BOARD
MEETING DATE: August 21, 2024 AGENDA SECTION: Minutes
ITEM: 4. A.
TO: Bob Smith, Chairman
Bruce Freeman, Member
Andrae Gonzales, Member APPROVED
FROM. Krishna Budak, Water Resources Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: April 16, 2024
SUBJECT: Approval of the Minutes of the Special Water Board Meeting of April 17, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Minutes of the Special Water Board Meeting of
April 17, 2024.
BACKGROUND:
BAKERSFIELD
THE S0 U N D 0F�5ak24u�aei�a
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL
MEETING OF THE
WATER BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 9:00 a.m.
Water Resources Conference Room
1000 Buena Vista Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93311
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 9.01 a.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Smith, Member Freeman,
Absent: Member Gonzales
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS — Non -agenda item: Dennis Fox spoke regarding a proposal for a
water conservation ordinance for residential homes. A letter was also mailed to Water Board
Chairman, Water Board Members, and Staff from Mr. Fox regarding the same topic. The
letter was received via US Mail on April 18, 2024.
4. MINUTES
A. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 21, 2024.
Motion by Member Freeman to approve the Minutes of February 21,
2024.
APPROVED WITH MEMBER GONZALES ABSENT
5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT — Kristina Budak stated staff will give an update
regarding the Kern River Levee District at the June Water Board meeting. Including
projects completed and budget for upcoming fiscal year.
6. REPORTS
A. Water Resources Monthly Report — March 2024
Kristina Budak, Water Resources Director, displayed Water Resources
Monthly Newsletter on the conference room screen. Ms. Budak reviewed
residential water conservation graphs. March 2020 water usage was
significantly higher than in March of 2024, research found this was due to
Bakersfield, California, April 17, 2024 — Page 2
REPORTS (continued)
only one day of rain in 2020 vs periodic rain throughout March 2024.
Chairman Smith and Member Freeman asked for a long term — 3-5 year
conservation trend, showing gross and per capita and highlight the summer
months as those are the "real numbers" regarding conservation. Member
Freeman suggested Press Releases to the public. Ms. Budak highlighted
treatment plants operated by Cal Water completed annual maintenance,
clean up round Truxtun Lakes and Wilson Ditch. Next meeting in June staff
will have more information on PFAs to present to the Water Board. To date
only one City operated well exceeded the PFAs minimum contaminate level
(mcl) — Cl3K 25 which is currently offline. Ms. Budak gave a brief update on
the Water Resources Department Building landscape project.
B. Update on Maintenance Activities
Solomon Sackett, Water Planner, gave a presentation on the City's annual
Truxtun Lake Maintenance. Topics included annual maintenance performed
around Truxtun Lakes, storm damage on April 13, 2024, public feedback and
stakeholders' concerns, and a native vegetation rehabilitation project in the
future around Truxtun Lakes. On March 21, 2024, City staff started annual
maintenance around Truxtun Lake 1. Staff cleaned banks of dead
vegetation, cleared tules near water line, raised tree canopies 6 feet above
ground level, and removed several dead trees. Mr. Sackett displayed photos
of during and after the clean-up.
Three large trees removed during the annual maintenance were identified by
Conway Lopez, a certified arborist with General Tree, as dead cottonwoods.
The dead cottonwoods had large cavities and no trunk stability and could fall
on the bike path at any time, causing injury or fatality. Cottonwoods are
naturally brittle trees and very susceptible to wind damage. On Saturday,
April 13, 2024, there was a significant rain and wind event that took place
causing trees around Truxtun Lakes to be blown down, which impacted the
bike path. The trees had significant rot and lacked trunk stability. Water
Resources staff received both positive and negative feedback regarding
maintenance activities around the lakes. Bicyclist commented about how
aesthetically pleasing it looked after the clean-up and fishermen appreciated
being able to easily access the water to fish. Water Resources staff also
received negative feedback from stakeholders regarding the removal of trees
and native vegetation as well as intermittent delays of the bike path without
public notice. In response to the negative feedback, on April 9, 2024, Water
Resources staff meet with stakeholders to discuss future maintenance
activities around Truxtun Lakes and developed a plan to address concerns.
Also, Water Resources staff in conjunction with Recreation and Parks
Department will work to implement a plan to replant native vegetation around
Truxtun Lakes in the future. Ms. Budak added more detailed information on
island and slope maintenance, including addressing native vegetation.
Member Freeman inquired about when replant would take place, to which
staff replied Fall 2024. Chairman Smith stated the area looks much better
and reinforced that the bike path is a transportation corridor which needs a
Bakersfield, California, April 17, 2024 — Page 3
REPORTS (continued)
detour if closed. Member Freeman also asked staff to look at the missing
trees along the river where residents walk behind The Park at River Walk.
Motion by Member Freeman to Receive and File Report.
APPROVED WITH MEMBER GONZALES ABSENT
C. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report
Miguel Chavez, Hydrographic Supervisor, reported on Kern River basin
snowpack accumulation first. Since the last Water Board meeting there have
been below average temperatures and above average precipitation
increased snow water content across the basin. The most significant storm
occurred in early March which increased snow water content by
approximately four inches. Our snow accumulation is below average but with
carryover snow in high elevations from last year's historic year. On February
11 2024, Department of Water Resources (DWR) B120 report forecasted
78% of average. The latest April 1, 2024, DWR B120 report forecasts an
April through July runoff of 95%. What that means for the City of Bakersfield
is the City should receive approximately 158,000 acre feet (ac-ft) of supply.
Mr. Chavez reported on Kern River operations at Isabella with the current
inflow to Isabella at 1,556 cubic feet per second (cfs) and outflow from
Isabella at 985 cfs and storage is at 279,550 ac-ft. The City projects that
peak inflow to Isabella will reach approximately 3,300 cfs, peak storage
levels should reach approximately 405,000 ac-ft. , and peak outflow will range
between 2,800-3,000 cfs. Member Freeman inquired about the Isabella Dam
repairs, to which staff responded repairs are complete with some safety
aspects still being checked. To date the Army Corp has not enforced any
restrictions. Chairman Smith inquired to the anticipated date levels should
reach their peaks, to which Mr. Chavez responded end of June early July.
D. Water Conservation Presentation
Matthew Collom, Deputy City Attorney 1, discussed legislative developments
related to Water Conservation. SB 606 and AB 1668, collectively known as
"Making Conservation a California Way of Life and AB 1572, which prohibits
the use of potable water to irrigate nonfunctional turf. Mr. Collorn explained
the background information as to why the legislation came about. The
drought of 2012 to 2016 provided the impetus for the legislation. In May
2016, Governor Brown issued Executive Order B-37-16 which had four
goals: (1) to Use Water More Wisely, (2) to Eliminate Water Waste, (3) to
Strengthen Local Drought Resistance, (4) to Improve Agricultural Water Use
Efficiency and Drought Planning. The Executive Order also ordered the
creation of a framework to explore how to implement the four goals. In 2018,
because of the State's Framework Report's recommendations, the
Legislature drafted and passed SB 606 and AB 1668. On May 31, 2018,
Governor Brown signed the two bills into law. The purpose of SB 606 and
Bakersfield, California, April 17, 2024 — Page 4
REPORTS (continued)
AB 1668 to establish a new foundation for long-term improvements in water
conservation and drought planning to adapt to climate change and the
resulting longer and more intense droughts in California. These bills
established new requirements for Urban Retail Water Suppliers, (URWSs).
URWSs, like the City of Bakersfield, are required to determine Water Use
Objectives (WUOs). Beginning in 2027, the state could assess penalties
against a URWSs if actual water used exceeds their WUOs. The State Water
Resources Control Board is tasked with adopting regulations implementing
the framework by summer of 2024. Final regulation goes into effect on
January 1, 2025. Mr. Collorn discussed the rulemaking process and Public
Hearing & Comments — Timeline.
AB 1572 is a piece of legislation that was signed into law by Governor
Newsome on October 13, 2023. AB 1572 prohibits public agencies, such as
the City, from using potable water to irrigate nonfunctional turf. Mr. Collorn
explained the distinction between functional and nonfunctional turf. He also
explained the required compliance date by property type and gave an
example of who must comply. Several exceptions to AB 1572 include:
cemeteries, golf courses, parks, residential yards, and sports fields.
Nonfunctional turf may be watered with potable water providing that
nonfunctional turf protects a healthy tree. AB 1572 empowers the City to
enforce this legislation. City's Code Enforcement section is likely the best
option to enforce AB 1572. Current Municipal Codes already in place are
Chapter 14, titled Water Use Regulations and Chapter 17, titled Landscape
Standards. City Attorney's Office will continue to monitor developments and
will brief the City Council on any recommendations regarding amendments
to the City's Municipal Code. Member Freeman asked about dual pipes or
purple pipes to residential area, to which staff responded the only area within
the city with purple pipe infrastructure is at the Sports Village that uses
tertiary water from Wastewater Treatment Plant #3. Chairman Smith asked
what the radius around the tree is allowed to which staff replied no answer
has been forthcoming from the State Water Resources Control Board as of
yet. Kristina Budak, Water Resources Director, also mentioned the Turf to
Garden Rebate Program through the City of Bakerfield and Cal Water as a
resource to assist in complying with AB 1572.
E. Water Availability Fee comparison update
Daniel Maldonado, Assistant Water Resources Director, prepared and
presented a Memorandum in response to Water Board's request at the
February 21, 2024 Special Water Board Meeting for additional information
on how the proposed increase to the City's Water Availability Fee compared
to comparable cities and other water purveyors within the City of Bakersfield.
Mr. Maldonado explained the Water Availability Fee is calculated per the
Municipal Code using the Construction Cost Index for Los Angeles, CA. The
Water Availability Fee is a per gross acre fee. Historically for the City's
domestic water system, the calculation assumes four (4) residential homes
per gross acre. Compared to Local Water Purveyors of Oildale Mutual, Cal
Water, Vaugh Water, Greenfield, and East Niles CSD; the City of Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California, April 17, 2024 — Page 5
REPORTS (continued)
is the lowest connection fee for a 1 -inch meter connection. In addition to local
purveyors, data from comparable California cities of Fresno, Clovis,
Stockton, Sacramento, and Modesto were collected. Conclusion: when
compared to both local water purveyors and comparable cities, the City of
Bakersfield's Domestic Water Availability Fees are the least costly for
developers. Due to the change in development, more high -density
development, staff recommend a rate study to determine if we should switch
to a per meter charge. Member Freeman encouraged Water Resources staff
to proceed with analysis. Chairman Smith confirmed everyone else charges
per meter connection, to which staff stated the industry standard is a per
connection charge.
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 3.6% for 2024 (starting with January 2024) year,
increasing annual cost by an estimated $331,303
Kristina Budak, Water Resources Director, updated the Water Board
regarding the Operation and Maintenance Agreement with California Water
Service Co negotiated rate increase. City staff and Cal Water staff agreed
upon a 3.6 percent increase effective January 2024. Moving forward, any
rate increase to Agreement No. 92-250 will take effect in the month of March.
9. WATER BOARD STATEMENTS — None
10. CLOSED SESSION — None
11. CLOSED SESSION ACTION — None
12. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Smith adjourned the meeting at 10:17 a.m.
Bob Smith, Chairman
City of Bakersfield Water Board
Kimberly Aleman, Secretary
City of Bakersfield Water
Board
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
BAKERSFIELDTHE SOUND WATER BOARD
MEETING DATE: August 21, 2024 AGENDA SECTION: Reports
ITEM: 6. A.
TO: Bob Smith, Chairman
Bruce Freeman, Member
Andrae Gonzales, Member
FROM. Kristina Budak, Water Director
DATE: August 16, 2024
SUBJECT: Water Resources Monthly Report - July 2024
RECOMMENDATION: For Board Information
DEPARTMENT HEAD
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BACKGROUND: Monthly overview of the Water Department and divisions within the department.
WATER DEPARTMENT
JULY
2024
ADMINISTRATIVE
HIGHLIGHTS
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July 11th -Kern River Groundwater
Sustainability Agency Regular
meeting was cancelled.
Water Team Building Event
Calloway River
before sunrise
Water Department
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Conservation
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AGRICULTURE
• July 1 - outflow 2420 cfs.
• July 31 -outflow 1935 cfs.
• Cal Water Treatment Plants, North East and North West Treatment Plants were
active.
• Kern Delta was operating 4 canals: Kern Island, East Side, Stine, and Buena Vista.
• North Kern and CaweLo were operating in the Beardsley Canal.
• Calloway Canal supplied water to the Henry C. Garnett Purification Plant and to
North Kern.
• City utilized the Carrier Canal to redirect water to Truxtun Lakes and Park at River
Walk.
• River Canal delivered water to the Kern Water Bank and Buena Vista Water Storage
District.
• Maintained 25 recharge basins throughout the City.
• Maintenance work at 2800 Acres included South Levee maintenance near Basin 5
and North Levee maintenance on Basins 12 and 13.
• Crews continued pumping at Basins 212.
• July 22nd - began removing sediment from McClung Weir area and hauling it to
Highgate.
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ENGINEERING
CIP Projects:
• Water Masterplan study - Reviewed and discussed City's
comments on Chapters 2, 3, and interface assessment
submittal.
• Pioneer Weir Canal - provided comments on 70% submittal.
• CBK-83 - Provided comments on 90%. Received 100%
submittal.
• PFAS CBK-25 Project - Currently bidding. Multiple RFIs have
been received and responded to. Three addendums have been
issued addressing roof repairs, installing VFD, increasing
acceptable vessel height, etc. Another addendum pending to
be issued regarding electrical.
• Landscape Project - Received parts from Fonroche lighting.
• L-208 - Cal Water testing for elements.
• Kern River Back up Weir - Received 100% PSE submittal. RSQ
due August 13th. Project currently bidding, and bids are to
open September 17th. Job Walk scheduled for August 29th.
• Basin 1 to Basin 9 Turnout Reconstruction - Provide feedback
on the conceptual plans received from Meyer.
Domestic:
• Service line replacements, ongoing.
• GAC changeout - Coordinating with Cal Water to monitor lab
results. Both contracts with AV and Carbon Supply have been
extended for another year.
• Attended Cal Cities Water Group meetings, to discuss
Conservation is a Way of Life draft.
Agreements:
• Released RFQ for On -call construction management services.
• Drafted agreement with Delaney Manufacturing.
• Amended agreement with FGL to extend term.
Misc:
• Provide list of growth -related CIP projects for FY25/26 -
FY33/34 for Water Availability Fee Assessment.
• Attend Bakersfield Metro Area Monthly Utility Meetings.
• Coordinate engineering tasks with engineers at Wastewater
Division.
• Set up monthly coordination meetings with Public Works to
discuss sewer related projects.
� ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
BAKERSFIELD WATER BOARD
MEETING DATE: August 21, 2024 AGENDA SECTION: Reports
ITEM: 6. B.
TO: Bob Smith, Chairman
Bruce Freeman, Member
Andrae Gonzales, Member
FROM: Kristina Budak, Water Director
DATE: August 16, 2024
DEPARTMENT HEAD
SUBJECT: Update on Water Conservation in the City's Municipal Water Service Area
RECOMMENDATION: For Board Information and Direction
APPROVFn
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 water shortage contingency plans. Even though these Orders have been
rescinded, City Municipal Water is still encouraging our customers to practice water conservation
measures.
The graphs shown on page 2 identify the water usage and the monthly percentage reduction
for the City's Municipal 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 2024, the City's Municipal Water Service Area has already saved over 841 acre-feet
compared to the same period in 2020, which equates to a savings of 5.33% for the year. These
water savings amounts are for the total water deliveries within the system.
It should be noted that the City's Municipal Water System has grown over the past four years. In
April 2020, the population served by the City's municipal water system was approximately 156,125
residents and the population currently serviced is about 166,307 residents, an increase of over
10,000 residents with over 3,000 new service connections.
Informational graphs, on pages 3 and 4, utilize data from 2017 through 2023 and include:
• Growth of the City's service area compared to overall water consumption
• Average daily gallons consumed per person per day
• Total water consumption during the peak summer months
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BAKERSFIELDTHE SO U ND OF- WATER BOARD
MEETING DATE: August 21, 2024 AGENDA SECTION: Reports
ITEM: 6. C.
TO: Bob Smith, Chairman
Bruce Freeman, Member
Andrae Gonzales, Member
FROM. Kristina Budak, Water Director
DATE: August 16, 2024
SUBJECT: Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report
RECOMMENDATION: For board information.
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BAKERSFIELD WATER BOARD
MEETING DATE: August 21, 2024 AGENDA SECTION: New Business
ITEM: 8. A.
TO: Bob Smith, Chairman
Bruce Freeman, Member
Andrae Gonzales, Member APPROVED
FROM. Knstina Budak, Water Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
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DATE: August 16, 2024
SUBJECT: Sewer Connection Fees for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file report.
BACKGROUND:
Per the Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 14.12.380, the City Council shall annually establish by
resolution, fees sufficient to recover the City's reasonable costs of providing sewer connection
services, which include the costs associated with and necessitated by the upgrading and
expansion of sewer facilities.
Connection fees are a one-time fee assessed by City and paid at the time a building permit fee
is paid. Connection fees were thoroughly evaluated as part of the Sewer Rates & Connection
Fees Study which was completed in March 2022. In line with the study recommendations and the
consumer price index from December 2022 and 2023, increases to the current connection fees
are needed.
The connection fee is comprised of three components which allocate a unit cost to convey and
treat gallons of wastewater, pounds of biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), and pounds of total
suspended solids (TSS). The proposed unit costs are: $27 per gallon of flow per day; $1,438 per
pound of BOD per day; and $737 per pound of TSS per day. These proposed unit costs will have
a net effect of increasing the connection fee for asingle-family residence from $5,000 to $6,947
and increasing the commercial connection fee from $227 to $278 per fixture unit. Significant
industrial users, as defined by the Code of Federal Regulations Title 40 § 403.3, will be charged
the per unit costs based on their specific wastewater characteristics.
Staff will be taking a resolution to Council on August 28t", 2024, for full consideration and proposed
adoption.
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MEETING DATE: August 21, 2024 AGENDA SECTION: Closed Session
ITEM: 10. A.
TO: Bob Smith, Chairman
Bruce Freeman, Member
Andrae Gonzales, Member
FROM: Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney
DATE: August 16, 2024
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SUBJECT: 1. Conference with Legal Counsel —Potential Litigation
Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d) (2),(e) (1)
re: one (1) matter.
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