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Water Board
Special Meeting of
February 12, 2025
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BAKERSFIELD
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WATER BOARD
Bob Smith, Chair
Andrae Gonzales
Manpreet Kaur
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
WATER BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 -10:00 a.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 October
23, 2024 - For Board Review and Action
5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT
b. REPORTS
A. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report - For Board Information
B. Delta Conveyance Project Presentation - For Board Information
C. Update on the Kern River Canal Backup Weir Project- For Board Information
7. HEARINGS
Water Board Agenda
February 12,, 2025
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Proposed 2025 Water Board Meeting Calendar - For Board Review and
Action
9. WATER BOARD STATEMENTS
10. CLOSED SESSION
11. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
12. ADJOURNMENT
POSTED: February 10, 2025
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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MEETING DATE: February 12, 2025 AGENDA SECTION: Minutes
ITEM: 4. A.
TO: Bob Smith, Chairman
Andrae Gonzales, Member
Manpreet Kaur, Member
FROM: Kristina Budak, Water Director
DATE: February 7, 2025
DEPARTMENT HEAD °IkJk
SUBJECT: Approval of the Minutes of the Special Water Board Meeting of October 23, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Minutes of the Special Water Board Meeting of
October 23, 2024.
BACKGROUND:
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL
MEETING OF THE
WATER BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 10:00 a.m.
Water Resources Conference Room
1000 Buena Vista Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93311
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 10.02 a.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Smith, Member Gonzales (seated at 10:10 am)
Absent: Member Freeman
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS — Chairman Smith stated Dennis Fox recently passed away. Mr. Fox
consistently attended the Water Board meetings and will be missed.
4. MINUTES
A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Water Board Meeting of August 21,
2024.
Motion by Member Gonzales to approve the Minutes of August 21,
2024.
APPROVED WITH MEMBER FREEMAN ABSENT
5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT
A. Activities and Budget Update
Soloman Sackett, Water Resources Planner, provided an overview of the
Kern River Levee History, FEMA Accreditation, Sphere of Influence and
Maintenance and Operations. Robert Szilagyi, Budget Officer, presented the
Kern River Levee District Financial Summary. Chairman Smith inquired of
revenue source and when it began. In addition, staff explained boundaries,
responsible parties, and the biggest challenge concerning levees are
rodents.
Bakersfield, California, October 23, 2024 — Page 2
A. Bellevue River Weir Project
Solomon Sackett, Water Resources Planner, presented the Bellevue River
Weir Emergency Maintenance Project. Mr. Sacket reported due to heavy
flows in the Kern River in 2023 and 2024 the Bellevue Weir accumulated
heavy amounts of sediment and debris that requires removal to return the
channel to its original capacity. Beginning early September, staff conducted
inspections and assessments of the river and the weir to determine
maintenance requirements. QK biologist conducted biological surveys.
Permit applications submitted to the Army Corp of Engineers, Central Valley
Regional Water Quality Control Board, and submitted an Operation of Law
Construction Work Schedule to the CDFW. Mid -October Water Department
staff received authorization from regulatory agencies to perform maintenance
operations. On October 21, 2024, Water Department staff commenced
maintenance activities at the Bellevue River Weir. Maintenance included
removal of debris, reestablish rock protection, redistribute sediment, and
grading. Mr. Sacket provided photos and maps of before and after
maintenance. Staying within the primary flood channel approximately fifteen
trees will be removed from the downstream channel and three trees from the
upstream channel. Water Department worked closely with Recreation and
Parks Department to establish a Revegetation Plan. Recreation and Parks
will be planting four 48" box native trees and eighteen 24" box native trees at
The Park at Riverwalk to be planted within 6 months. Chairman Smith
inquired to the frequency of the sediment removal to which staff responded
approximately every 5 years. Member Gonzales directed staff to notify the
public of the revegetation with some signage near the area.
B. Update on Front Yard Landscape Project at the Water Department
Henry Kouyoumdjian, Engineer 11, reported on the purpose of the project,
and the problem and solution of the project. Mr. Kouyoumdjian displayed
before and after photos as well as during construction and discussed
construction methods used. Project consisted of utilizing 34 different species
of plants with future educational QR codes to educate the community and
bring awareness of drought tolerant plants and water conservation. Solar
lighting was installed as well. The project benefits the community by
providing an educational garden where residents and businesses can
explore and learn, demonstrating a variation of drought tolerant plants, trees,
DG combinations, for individuals to adapt sustainable practices at their
homes or workplaces, and improve and add value to the local community.
Chairman Smith inquired about the potential water savings to which staff
responded typically the savings when converting turf to garden yields 30-
50% water conservation. Member Gonzales is proud the City kept
conservations in place as a culture change. Member Gonzales also asked
staff to develop a plan to publicize this project.
7. HEARINGS — None
Bakersfield, California, October 23, 2024 — Page 3
REPORTS (continued)
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Update on Kern River Backup Weir
Daniel Maldonado, Assistant Director — Water Resources, reported on the
Kern River Backup Weir, which is located upstream of Coffee Road Bridge.
Mr. Maldonado displayed pictures and gave a timeline for the project. The
Kern River Backup Weir is undersized for flood management. In 2019, it was
determined that the weir is deteriorating, damaged, and needs to be
replaced. In 2020, the City began design work and consultations with
regulatory authorities. After receiving 90% design plans in 2022, the project
was eligible to be submitted as a candidate to receive integrated regional
water management program funding. In 2023, the City was awarded 1.3
million dollars in state funding for construction of the project with completion
required by March 2026. In 2024, the City received all necessary permits and
agreements to begin construction of the Kern River Backup Weir. Currently,
the City has completed the bidding process receiving bids from Nicholas
Construction, Granite Construction, and Griffith Construction, with Nicholas
Construction's proposal being the most favorable. Staff anticipate the
construction agreement to go before City Council for approval on November
6, 2024, with prep work to begin January 2025 and full reconstruction of the
weir to begin March 2025. Chairman Smith inquired how long construction is
expected to last. Staff replied approximately 5 1/2 months.
9. WATER BOARD STATEMENTS
Referring to the minutes from the August 21, 2024 Regular meeting, Member
Gonzales inquired about the Kern River winter outlook report. Staff explained there
is an annual snow conference being held in November and staff attending will
receive more information from expert forecasters and will be presented at an
upcoming Water Board meeting.
10. CLOSED SESSION — None
11. CLOSED SESSION ACTION — None
12. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Smith adjourned the meeting at 11: 10 a.m.
Bob Smith, Chairman
City of Bakersfield Water Board
Kimberly Aleman, Secretary
City of Bakersfield Water Board
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MEETING DATE: February 12, 2025 AGENDA SECTION: Reports
ITEM: 6. A.
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Manpreet Kaur, Member
FROM: Kristina Budak, Water Director
DATE: February 7, 2025
SUBJECT: Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report
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MEETING DATE: February 12, 2025 AGENDA SECTION: Reports
ITEM: 6. B.
TO: Bob Smith, Chairman
Andrae Gonzales, Member
Manpreet Kaur, Member
FROM: Kristina Budak, Water Director
DATE: February 7, 2025
SUBJECT: Delta Conveyance Project Presentation
RECOMMENDATION: For board information.
DEPARTMENT HEAD °fuJ�
BACKGROUND: The Department of Water Resources has identified the Delta Conveyance
Project as a solution to increase the reliability of State Water Project water, water quality
and seismic resilience. Kern County Water Agency, California Department of Water
Resources, and Delta Conveyance Design & Construction Authority staff will provide a
presentation on the Delta Conveyance Project.
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MEETING DATE: February 12, 2025 AGENDA SECTION: Reports
ITEM: 6. C.
TO: Bob Smith, Chairman
Andrae Gonzales, Member
Manpreet Kaur, Member
FROM: Kristina Budak, Water Director
DATE: February 7, 2025
DEPARTMENT HEAD 4uj�
SUBJECT: Update on the Kern River Canal Backup Weir Project
RECOMMENDATION: For Board Information
BACKGROUND:
During October 21, 2024, Special Water Board Meeting, Water Staff presented an update on the
Kern River Canal Backup Weir. In October 2024, the City Water Department awarded a contract
to Nicholas Construction to demolish and remove the existing weir and adjacent retaining and
construct a new reinforced concrete weir with wingwalls and abutment.
Staff will provide an update on the progress made to commence construction on February 18,
2025.
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WATER BOARD
MEETING DATE: February 12, 2025 AGENDA SECTION: New Business
ITEM: 8. A.
TO: Bob Smith, Chairman
Andrae Gonzales, Member
Manpreet Kaur, Member
FROM: Kristina Budak, Water Director
DATE: February 7, 2025
SUBJECT: Proposed 2025 Water Board Meeting Calendar
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval.
BACKGROUND:
DEPARTMENT HEAD
With a start time of 10 a.m. the following are proposed dates for 2025 Water Board
meetings:
March 12
April 16
June 18
August 20
October 29
December 3
SCHEDULED MEETINGS
WATER BOARD
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
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