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Home My WebLink About11/10/05 Ci.ty of Bakersfield Water Board -Special ~eeting of November 10, 2005 Water Resources File Packet B A K E R S F I E L D WATER BOARD David Couch, Chair Harold Hanson, Vice Chair Zack Scrivner NOTICE AND AGENDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Bakersfield Water Board will hold a special meeting as follows: CITY OF BAKERSFIELD WATER BOARD SPECIAL MEETING Thursday, November 10, 2005 - 1:30 p.m. Water Resources Building Conference Room 1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. MINUTES A. Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 24, 2005 for approval - For Board Review and Action 4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT A. Cross River Pipeline at Stockdale Highway/Calloway Drive - For Board Information 6. REPORTS A. Kern River Operations Report - For Board Information 7. OLD BUSINESS A. Kern River Recharge and Recreation Water Management Agreement (Kern River Parkway) with Kern County Water Agency For Board Approval and Recommendation to City Council WATER BOARD AGENDA PAGE 2 November 10, 2005 ~ 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Right of First Refusal for up to 16,000 acre-feet of State Project Water- For Board Action B. Participation in Kern River Weather Modification Program for 2005/2006 - For Board Action C. "Urban Water Management Plan" for Domestic Water System - For Board Review and Action D. Participation with Kern River Interests and Arts Council of Kern for Kern River Display at William Thomas Terminal at Meadows Field - For Board Action E. Domestic Water Availability Fees per Municipal Code 1~,.04.120 - For Board Information F. Kern River Association - For Board Information 9. MISCELLANEOUS A. Water Board meeting calendar for 2006 - For Board Information 10. ' WATER BOARD STATEMENTS 11. CLOSED SESSION None 12. ADJOURNMENT Florn Core Water Resources Manager POSTED: November 8~ 2005 S:\WB MINUTES 2005\WBAGENDANovemberl005.doc WATER BOARD MEETING November 10, 2005 3. MINUTES A. Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 24, 2005 for approval - For Board Review and Action MINUTES OFTHE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE WATER BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 4:00 p.m. Water Resources Building Conference Room 1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Couch at 4:03 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Couch, Members Hanson, $crivner Absent: None 3. MINUTES A. Minutes of the July 13, 2005 meeting for approval. Motion by Hanson to approve the minutes. APPROVED, ALL A YES 4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None. 5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT No Business. 6. REPORTS A. Kern River Operations Report. Steve Lafond, Hydrographic Supervisor, gave a brief update. No action taken. 7. OLD BUSINESS A. Agreement with Kern County Water Agency for a Water Supply (Northwest Feeder Pipeline Project). Florn Core, Water Resources Manager, stated this process was started nearly six years ago and we have concluded negotiations of an agreement. The City will receive 6500 acre-feet of treated water per year in the Northwest area, along Coffee Road. A new pipeline will be installed and expansion of the Ke~n County Water Agency's Water Treatment Plant will take place. Mark Lambert, Water Superintendent, stated the expected completion date of Phase 1, Northwest Pipeline, is December, 2006 and Phase 2, the Treatment Plant Expansion, is due to be completed in the Fall of 2008. Bakersfield, California, August 24, 2005 - Page 2 7. OLD BUSINESS continued Motion by Hanson to approve Agreement No. 05-21WB and recommend to City Council for approval. APPROVED, ALL A YES B. License Agreement with Kern County Water Agency. Florn Core, Water Resources Manager, stated as part of what is known as the Land Swap Agreement, the Water Agency will install extraction wells along and near the Kern River Canal. This allows for three additional wells to be piped tb the River Canal for water extraction and deliveries downstream. Minor modificationS have been made in the termination clause of the agreement. Motion by Hanson to approve License Agreement No. 05-22WB as amended and recommend to City Council for approval. APPROVED, ALL A YES 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Ditch Eradication and Pipeline Easement Agreement with Pavletich Electric Co. Motion by Scrivner to approve Ditch Eradication and Pipeline Easement Agreement No. 05-23WB and recommend to City Council for approval APPROVED ALL A YES B. Water Supply Agreement with'Kern River Valley Cemetery District. Motion by Hanson to approve Water Supply Agreement No. 05-24WB and recommend to City Council for approval. APPROVED, ALL A YES C. Resolution Supporting The Historic Operation of Friant Dam in Meeting Water Supply Needs. Motion by Hanson to adopt Resolution No. 03-05. APPROVED, ALL A YES D. Water Supply Assessment for Old River Ranch Development Project. Motion by Hanson. to accept Assessment Report and authorize staff to sign letter. APPROVED, ALL A YES E. Domestic Water Availability Fees per Municipal Code 14.0,:1..120. Maurice Randall, Business Manager, stated staff is currently conducting a water availability fees study and distributed a connection fee comparison chart. Fees have not been raised since 1983. Current fees are $2,000.00 per acre. Staff will bring this item back to the Board when the study is completed. No Action Taken. COuch requested staff review the possibility of using the construction cost index or establish a resolution to determine future fee increases. I Bakersfield, California, August 24, 2005 - Page 3 9. MISCELLANEOUS None. 10. WATER BOARD STATEMENTS None. 11. CLOSED SESSION None. 12. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Couch adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m. David Couch, Chairman Bobble Zaragoza, Secretary City of Bakersfield Water Board City of Bakersfield Water Board WATER BOARD MEETING November 10, 2005 5. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT A. Cross River Pipeline at Stockdale Highway/Calloway Drive - For Board Information KERN DELTA ~ATER D%STRZCT &T CROSS RZVER PZPELZNE 3 p~JECT S~TE PL~ RE~ 04/06/05 13~010 C: ~Cygnet~Cache~ 138010~F~gure 3, ~ ~4/081~005 14:34:37 WATER BOARD MEETING November 10, 2005 6. REPORTS A. Kern River Operations Report - For Board Information KERN RIVER NATURAL FLOW, REGULATED FLOW, & ISABELLA RESERVOIR STORAGE 2005 CALENDAR YEAR . . ~'~' ~' .: ~ 600,000 7500 ................ - 7000 ' ' ' '"' ' ~ ..... "? ' '~ '.~; 500,000 6500 " ~" " '" " ' ' .... ~ ' "" "~ '" ~? 2e~5 ~:--" . ~- ~ .,~ ,,,.,', . ISabella Storage''~ :~', .... 6000 .,.,: ,., ...... ,. 5500 - ~" : .... :_ ' ~, - _ ......... L__~:--~-- -~ -.- ~- ~---~ ~', 4500 ........ _'~ 4000 2500 :, .._ ~. _: _ _ ~ ~ ....: '-- ~ -'- ~: ........:: 2000 .~. '~ .~' ~. ~ , , . ~ , . . .' ............. F~.T ..... ~ ....... ~-- %'=-T .... T .... 0 Jan-05 Feb-05 Mar-05 Apr.05 May-05 Jun-05 Jul-05 Aug-05 Sep-05 Oct-05 Nov-05 Dec-05 ISABELLA RESERVOIR DALLY OPERATIONS REPORT (All readings are for date of report (MONDAY) as of 0001, except as noted.., cfs in italics) Date of Report: November 7, 2005 ISABELLA RESERVOIR 1 2572.75 Lake Elevation (ft.) 253877 Storage (AcFt) - 1066 Change (AcFt) 360 Inflowto Isabella (cfs) 2 568075 Storage Capacity 45% % of Capacity 152934 Normal Storage 166% % of Normal Storage For this Date 3 7618 Average Lake Area (Acres) 3913 Inflow (Month AcFt) 10687 Outflow (Month AcFt) 4 257 North Fork Mean 261 North Fork @ 0600 Hours 26564 Accumulative Inflow (2006 WaterYear) 5 851 Mean Outflow 549 Borel Canal 302 Main Dam Outlet 69576 Accum. Outflow (WY) 6 868 Outflow @ 0600 548 Borel Canal @ 0600 Hours 320 Main Dam Outlet @ 0600 Hours Hours 7 46 Lake Evap. (cfs) 0.15 Inches Evap. for24 Hours 595 Lake Evap. (Month AcFtto Date) 8 0 Spillway Discharge for 24 Hours 39 South Fork near Onyx @ 0600 Hours PRECIPITATION AND TEMPERATURE 9 0.00 Inches of Precipitation at Isabella for 24 Hours 0.00 Inches of Precipitation at Isabella for Month 10 1.11 Seasonal Precip. Isabella 0.57 Normal for 195% Isabella Precip. (Season: Oct 1 through Sep 30) this Date % of Normal 0.00 Inches of Precipitation at Pascoe for 24 Hours 0.00 Inches of Precipitation at Pascoe for Month 12 0.00 Seasonal Precip. Pascoe 2.26 Normal for 0% Pascoe Precip. this Date % of Normal 13 0.0 Upper Tyndall Creek 0.0 Pascoe 0.0 Wet Meadow 14 68 Isabella Maximum Temperature 2.63 Isabella Max. Precip. on Record For this Date 2002 Year of Occurrence 15 42 Isabella Minimum Temperature 66 24 Hour Wind Movement (Miles) NATURAL RIVER FLOW 16 343 Natural Flow (cfs) 4030 Natural Flow (Month to Date) 788500 2005 Apr-Jul Runoff 17 287 Mean Flow 120% Natural Flow 251 Median Flow 137% Natural Flow For this Date in % of Mean For this Date in % of Median 18 727 Max. on Record 132 Min. on Record 27818 Accum. Natural Flow (Water Year) 19 1982 Year of Occurrence 1931 Year of Occurrence 20 888 First Point Flow 10804 First Point (Month to Date) 70830 Accum. First Point (Water Year) KERN RIVER FACTS & FIGURES: Elevations within the Kern River basin range from slightly less than 1,000 feet at the intake of ~ · ,~I~G&E's power canal up to the highest elevation in the continental United States - the crest of l~lft. Whitney-14,494feetabovesealeveI. At least six peaks near Mt. Whitney exceed14,000 feet. By far the greatest part of the boundary of the Kern basin lies well above 7,000 feet, and Produced by City of Bakersfield much of it above 10, 000 feet. The highest point along the central ridge that divides the North Water Resources Department and South Forks of the Kern River is Kern Peak, at an elevation of 11,510 feet. (661) 326-3715 OFFICIAL Forecasts Nov-Dec-Jan 2005-06 [UPDATED MONTHLY FORECASTS SERVICE CHANGE NOTICE] [EXPERIMENTAL TWO-CLASS SEASONAL FORECASTS] Text-Format Discussions Honthly Lonq Lead 30-& 90-Day Hawaiian More Outlooks 0.Smn ND.] 2005-05 1.5mn D.]F 2005-06 2.5mn ]FM 2006 3.5mn FMA 2006 4.5mn MAM 2006 5.5mn AM_] 2006 6.5mn M_]_] 2006 7.5mn ]IA 2006 8.5mn ]AS 2006 9.5mn ASO 2006 ll.5mn OND 2006 TEHPERRTURE OUTLOOK~ 12.5mn ND3 2006-7 vnu=D, ND~ 2005 . .[R.~ ~o~' ' c Climatoloqical Values (1971-2000) for ND3 Time Series of Skill for all 0.Smn lead foreacsts Tools Used (see Discussion for explanation) Tools Discussion (updated as new tools are implimented) Canonical Correlation Analysis Optimal Climate Normals Coupled Atmosphere Hodel v~=o, ND~ ~OOS Soil-Hoisture Tools Probability of Exceedence WATER BOARD MEETING November 10, 2005 7. OLD BUSINESS A. Kern River Recharge and Recreation Water Management Agreement (Kern River Parkway) with Kern County Water Agency For Board Approval and Recommendation to City Council November 7, 2005 Mr. Florn Core, Water Resources Manager City of Bakersfield 1000 Buena Vista Road Bakersfield, CA 93311 Re: Extension of Kern River Parkway Water Management Agreement Dear Mr. Core: The Kern County Water Agency ("Agency") is committed to the principle of recharging in the Kern River channel during the recreation season and to negotiate in good faith an agreement(s) to achieve our mutual goals. Over the past few months, the Agency and City have held meetings to discuss the principles for another agreement or agreements with the City to provide flows in the River during the recreation season, develop a recharge operations plan for the Castle & Cooke property and address the Agency's rights in the 2800 Acres. In light of the progress made in those discussions and in recognition of the work remaining, the Agency shall extend the term of the current agreement from December 31, 2005 to June 30, 2006. If you have any questions, please telephone me or Eric Averett at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, James M. Beck General Manager WATER BOARD MEETING November 10, 2005 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Right of First Refusal for up to 16,000 acre-feet of State Project Water- For Board Action WatDistJGeneral October 18, 2005 SENT CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Directors: Kern County Water Districts (distribution list attached) Fred L. Starrh Division 1 Subject: Right of First Refusal regarding proposed permanent sale of up to Terry Rogers 16,000 acre-feet of State Water Project entitlement to out-of-county Division 2 interests. Peter Frick Division 3 Berrenda Mesa Water District (Berrenda Mesa), a ~nember unit of the Kern County Michael Radon Water Agency (Agency), has entered into an agreement to permanently sell up to President 16,000 acre-feet of the district's State Water Project (SWP) entitlement to Coachella Division 4 Valley Water District and Desert Water Agency. The price of the entitlement is a one- Adrienne J. Mathews ti~ne charge of $3,000 per acre-foot, plus fitture SWP costs. A copy of said agreement Division 5 is available upon request. Lawrence P. Gallaghcr Division 6 Pursuant to the Monterey Amendment to the SWP contracts, up to 130,000 acre-feet of SWP entitlement can be ~nade available for sale on a permanent basis by the SWP Gene A, Lundquist · Agricultural Contractors provided, however, that local interests be given a 90 day Vice President Division 7 right of first refusal to purchase at the price offered. This sale of 16,000 acre-feet from Berrenda Mesa will be considered as part of the 130,000 acre-feet, unless it is James M. Beck purchased by a local interest. If not purchased by a local interest, this 16,000 acre-feet General Manager sale, combined with previous sales, will total 130,000 acre-feet. Amelia T. Minaberrigarai General Counsel Please note that the Agency's final approval of this sale will not occur until after it is determined there are no local interests desiring to purchase this entitlement. If your district wishes to exercise this right it must notify the Agency, by certified letter on or before 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2006, that it will purchase all or a portion of this SWP entitlement under the same terms, conditions and price as set forth in this notice. If your district does not wish to exercise this right, please help us expedite this process by filling out, signing and dating the attached form and return it as soon as possible using the enclosed envelope. If you have questions or require further information, please contact Gary Bucher (661)-634-1418 of my staffor me. Sincerely, 661/634-1400 ~.,._ ~. ~ , Mailingp. o. BoxAddress58,~7~. James M. Beck lkersfield, CA 93302-00581 General Manager Street Address 3200 Rio Mirada Dr. Bakersfield, CA 93308 LOCAL RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL NOTICE OF REJECTION The , hereby rejects the right to purchase up to 16,000 acre-feet (Name of organization) of Berrenda Mesa Water District SWP entitlement at the price and terms provided for in the agreement entitled, "SALE AGREEMENT", between Berrenda Mesa Water District, Coachella Valley Water District and Desert Water Agency, dated October 4, 2005. By: Date: WATER BOARD MEETING November 10, 2005 8. NEW BUSINESS continued B. Participation in Kern River Weather Modification Program for 2005/2006- For Board Action CONTRACT This contract entered into this 13st day' of October 2005 by and between the NORTH KERN WATER. STORAGE DISTRICT, a Water Storage District organized and existing under and by' virtue of Division 14 of the California Water Code, hereinafter referred to as the "District" and, Atmospherics Incorporated, a California corporation hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor." WITNESSETH: WHEREAS: the Department of Water Resources, State of California, initially issued to the District a permit for Weather Resources Management (hereinafter referred to as the "permit"), dated July 2, 1980 (Permit #11), which authorizes the District to conduct a Weather Resources Management Program (hereinafter referred to as the "Program"); and WHEREAS: the Contractor has on its staff qualified and recognized weather resources management personnel and other professionals necessary to carry out and supervise the program and has at its disposal the equipment necessary to carry out the program; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED as follows: 1. Contractor shall engage in artificial cloud nucleation operations during the term of this contract, within the target area identified by and consistent with the INITIAL STUDY ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS 'OF KERN RIVER WEATHER MODIFICATION PROGRAM and the above referenced permit. The purpose of this cloud nucleation operation is to increase precipitation within the target area. 2. The term of this contract shall cover one seasonal operational period beginning on November 1, 2005 and ending on May 31, 2006. 3. The Contractor shall furnish and have available for use during the operational period the following equipment and personnel: a) The Contractor agrees to have available on a 24-hour-per-day, 7-day-per-week basis the services of a competent staff to furnish full meteorological data. b) A complete radar system of the type designed to track precipitation areas within storms will be located at the vicinity of Porterville, California and shall be installed to. cover the target area to the best advantage. c) All basic weather data will be processed at the head office of the contractor in Fresno and will be available at the location of the radar s33stem. This information will be used to coordinat~ various phases of the field program. d) Telephone and power facilities will be maintained, at the location of the !radar System. : e) A weather radio receiver will be additionally maintained at tl/e locationi of the radar system for receiving hourly airway weather reports. F) Contractor will provide special photographic equipment designed roii furnish permanent records of the various phases of the program. These photographs will b~e used to study and analyze various storm situations and will be made available to the District upon request. g) A cloud seeding aircraft will be based at the Porterville MUnicipal Ai ort. This aircraft will be equipped for all-weather flying. It will be further equipped with facilities for dispensing silver iodide and other nucleating agents . I . .. for use ~n cloud, seeding acttwt~es throughout the target area. The contractor agrees that its aircraft ~a:ad equipment thereon will be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration, an agency of tlle United States of A~erica, and that any and all pilots operating aircraft for or on behalf of the Contractor shall be duly licensed by the said Federal Aviation Administrationl, h) Contractor will install, operate and'maintain five i5) silver iodide ground generators for use on the ,program during those periods when windflow d~recuons and velocities from southerly directions make airborne seeding impractical due to military restricted air space southeast of the target area. ' i) Contractor will provide a service vehicle for field work elated to all ground and air equipment utilized on the project. 'stationed .j) Contractor will furnish the following personnel Who will be within or near the project area during the contract period: 1) One radar meteorologist 2) One instrument rated cloud seeding pilot 3) One radar technician 4) One field serviceman and equipment technician k) Thomas J. Henderson ired David Newsom shall supervise the prggram and, act as Contractor. Representatives. 4. The primary nucleating agent will be silver iodide, which shall b~ dispensed from aircraft and ground generators. Other advanced nucleating agents may b.e utilized as special storm characteristics may suggest. 5. The Contractor shall prepare all repons pertaining to the program required to be filed by the Contractor and District to comply with Federal and State Law. The Contractor shall furnish monthly operational reports during the full course of the cloud nucleating operation. As soon as practical after the conclusion of' each yearly operational period, the Contractor will fi~mish the District a final operations report coveting the entire yearly operation. 6. The Contractor shall furnish and keep in force during the operational period the following insurance: comprehensive public liability and property damage insurance in the amount of not less than $2,000,000, coveting the operation of all its equipment owned or leased including aircr~ and workers compensation insurance. Such insurance shall be maintained at Contractor's cost. With respect to the above referenced insurance policies, the contractor shall deposit Certificates of Insurance with District prior to the commencement of the operational period reflecting the existence of' the required insurance. The certificates of' insurance for the comprehensive public liability and property damage insurance and the aviation bodily injury and property damage liability . insurance additionally shall name North Kern Water Storage District, Buena Vista Water Storage District, Kern Delta Water District, and the City of Bakersfield, and their officers, agents and employees, as additionally named insureds. Parties require a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation. 7. Contractor agrees to be responsible for, and to indemnify and hold the District harmless and fi-ee fi-om, all claims of damage to person or property of any kind or character whatsoever, caused by Contractor's acts of negligence of malpractice in its cloud seeding operations. 8. Contractor agrees to be bound by all the laWs of the State of California and the Federal Govenunent, and that prior to commencing the operation under the contract for the District, the Contractor shall have in force all necessary licenses and permits from the State of California to so operate. 9. This Contract may be canceled by the District for any of the following reasons upon five days · . written notice, sent by mail to the principal office of the Contractor. a) The issuance of any court of competent jurisdiction of any temporary or permanent injunction against all or m~y part of'the cloud nucleation operations undertaken by Contractor under this contract, whether the District is a part of said legal proceedings or not. It is understood that the issuance of any temporary restraining order, or any temporary injunction limited by its terms to a period of less than twenty (20) days in duration, shall not constitute a basis for cancellation under this para,graph. b) The passage of any overriding legislation by the State of Calif'omia which shall outlaw, limit, Void or alter in any substantial respect any provisions of this contract, Or shall make unlawfu. 1 or · improper in any substantial respects, any of the operations of' the Contractor under this contract. c) For any reason considered in the best interest of the District. In the.event of cancellation by the DistrM: under or pursuant to the terms of 9a through 9e' ' above, all monies already paid to the Contract°r by the District shall be retained by the Contractor as compensation for services already performed. If the District requests a summary report on the cloud seeding operatiorls for that Season up i to the time of such cancellation, Contractor will furnish such a repoa. 10. In the event the District decides that additional precipitation is not desir~ed for any portion of the operational period, the District may suspend aloud, seeding operatigns for any specified portion of such operational period by providing three (3) days notice to the Contractor. In the event the District suspends; operations under this', paragraph, Contractor will reimburse the District in the amount of $250.00 for each. day of the suspension. I 1. District agrees to pay the Contractor for the services rendered, as outline, in this contract, the total sum of ONE HUNDRED NINETEEN THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($119,750), PLUS AN AMOUNT OF THREE HUb[DRED DOLLARS ($300.00) PER HOUR OF AIRCRAFT SEEDING FLIGHT TIME PLUS THIRTY DOLLARS ($30.00) PER FLARE FOR SEEDING MATERIALS IN PAYMENTS AS SET FORTH BELOW. It is understood and. agreed that this sum includes the total fee for all aircraft flights and evaluations of the program. 12. SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS: PAYMENT DATE ' AMOUNT : 1 November 2005 20,000 1 December 2005 14,250. + November consumables 1 January 2006 14,250. + December consumables 1 February 2006 14,250 + January consumables 1 March 2006 14,2501 + Februar~ consumables 1 April 2006 14,250 + March consumables 1 May 2006 14,250,+ April consumables 1 June 2006 ' 14,250 + May consumables TOTAL: $119,750 + all co!sumables Consumables are considered to be aircraft flight time and seeding materials. 13. Any notice to be given hereunder may be served personally olr by depos?ing the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, and addressed to the party being notified at his address as set forth below, or at such other address as may be hereafter designated in writing. If served by mail, Service shall be conclusively deemed to have been made upon deposit in the United States mail. ' ~ : : [ IN WITNESS .WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals to this Contract the day and year first hereinabove written. ADDRESS: P.O. Box 81435 Bakersfield, California 93380-1435 NORTH KERN WATER sToRAGE DISTRICT By Engineer- Manager - "NKWSD" ATTEST: Secretary Date ADDRESS: 5652 E. Dayton Avenue 'Fresno, California 93727 ATMOSPHERICS INCORPORATED By:, President - "Contractor" ATTEST: Secretary Date 5 WATER'BOARD MEETING November 10, 2005 8. NEW BUSINESS continued C. "Urban Water Management Plan" for Domestic Water System - For Board Review and Action URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN REVIEW CITY of BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM PREPARED BY CITY of BAKERSFIELD WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT DOMESTIC WATER DIVISION October, 2005 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN REVIEW CITY of BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM IN RESPONSE TO THE URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLANNING ACT ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 797 ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 2661 DIVISION OF WATER CODE SECTION 10610 ET SEQ. PRESENTED TO CITY of BAKERSFIELD WATER BOARD NOVEMBER, 2005 PREPARED BY CITY of BAKERSFIELD WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT DOMESTIC WATER DIVISION October, 2005 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ............ · ................................................................................ Page 1 Service Area Map ............................................................................................... Page 2 WATER SOURCES AND SUPPLY OUTLOOK ....................................................................Page 3 General System Expansion .................................................................................. Page 3 Groundwater ..................................................................................................... Page 3 Groundwater Recharge ....................................................................................... Page 3 TABLE No. 1. 2800 Acre Recharge Facility Recapitulation of Spreading, Losses, Recovery and Storage ............................. Page 4 Future Supplies .................................................................................................. Page 4 Wastewater Recycling ......................................................................................... Page 4 Table No. 2. Historical quantities of recycled water from treatment plants 2 & 3 (Units in Acre-Feet) ............................................. Page 5 RELIABILITY OF SUPPLY .............................................................................................. Page 5 Historical Deficiencies ......................................................................................... Page 5 Graph No. 1. Average System Water Table Depths Depth to Water from Zero Ground Surface .................................................... Page 6 Future Deficiencies ............................................................................................. Page 6 Drought ............................................................................................................ Page 6 Emergency .......................................................... , ............................................ Page 6 PAST, PRESENT AND PROJECTED WATER USE ............................................................. Page 7 Past Water Use .................................................................................................. Page 7 Table No. 4 Water Use - City of Bakersfield Domestic Water System ...........................Page 7 Present Water Use .......................................................... ................................... Page 8 Graph No. 2. Average Residential Water Consumption for Ashe, Fairhaven and Riverlakes areas ......................................................... Page 8 Table No. 5 Percentage of Total Water Use by Category - 2001-2005 .......................... Page 8 Future Water Use ............................................................................................... Page 9 CONSERVATION MEASURES CURRENTLY ADOPTED AND BEING PRACTICED .................. Page 9 Metering ........................................................................................................... Page 9 Waste of Water Notices ....................................................................................... Page 9 Municipal Ordinances .......................................................................................... Page 9 Building Codes ................................................................................................... Page 10 Mainline Extension Contracts ................................................................................ Page 10 City Water Main Specifications .............................................................................. Page 10 Public Information Programs ................................................................................. Page 10 City Internal Water Conservation Measures ............................................................. Page 11 Ultra-low-flow water closets and associated flush valves ordinance for all new construction ............................................................... Page 11 ADDITIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT/CONSERVATION MEASURES TAKEN WITHIN LAST FIVE YEARS ................................................................................. Page 11 Water Meters ..................................................................................................... Page 11 Public Awareness/Education ................................................................................. Page 11 Water Wastage Patrol .......................................................................................... Page 11 SUMMARY AND DISCUSSION OF WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS TO IMPLEMENT IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS ............................................................... Page 12 Water Meters ..................................................................................................... Page 12 Public information and water education program ....................................................... Page 12 SUMMARY AND DISCUSSION OF ALTERNATIVE WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS NOT CHOSEN FOR IMPLEMENTATION .............................................. Page 12 Water Survey Programs ....................................................................................... Page 12 Residential plumbing retrofit ................................................................................. Page 13 System water audits, leak detection, and repair ........................................................ Page 13 Large landscape conservation programs ................................................................. Page 13 Ultra-low-flqw water closets and associated flush valves replacement program for existing units ........................................................................... Page 13 FIVE YEAR BUDGET AND IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE ................................................. Page 13 APPENDICES CONTENTS .................... , ........................................................................ Page 14 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA, DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM IN RESPONSE TO THE URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLANNING ACT DIVISION OF WATER CODE 10610 ET SEQ. GENERAL INFORMATION Bakersfield is the county seat and the principal metropolitan city of Kern County. Located near the geographical center of the county, Bakersfield is 110 miles north of Los Angeles, 271 miles south of Sacramento, the state capital,'286 miles south of San Francisco, 282 miles west of Las Vegas, and about 140 miles from the Pacific Coast. The climate of Bakersfield includes cloudless, warm, and dry summers with mild and semi-arid winters. Ninety percent of all precipitation falls from October through April with an average annual precipitation of 6", classifying the area as a desert. The Kern River is the only local usable source of water for the Bakersfield area and is fully used in supplying water for drinking, irrigation, and groundwater replenishment. Bakersfield is one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Current January 1, 2005 population figures place the population over 295,800 with metropolitan Bakersfield at 451,800 and the population of the county at 753,070. The City of Bakersfield Domestic water System is a municipally-owned system, acquired by the City of Bakersfield on December 22, 1976. The City operates under a council-manager form of government, with the Water Board of the City of Bakersfield recommending, administering and implementing domestic water policies set by the City Council. The Domestic Water System serves domestic, commercial, and industrial customers in and adjacent to the westerly portion of the City of Bakersfield. The original system was established in the early 1960's under California P. U. C. jurisdiction, and it grew steadily from about 300 customers in mid-1963 to 1,000 customers in mid-1969 and to about 3,300 customers at the beginning of 1977 at which time the City assumed ownership. The system presently has over 33,000 service connections representing a population of approximately 111,000. The City currently contracts to perform normal, daily operations and maintenance, and meter reading and billings with an investor-owned public utility who also furnishes public utility water service throughout the State of California, including service to customers in the Bakersfield area. The contractor acts as an agent for the city and is under supervision of the City. The Domestic Water System is operated under enterprise budgeting; thus, the water service rates must be adequate to operate the system without the use of general tax revenues or other tax supports. City Hall: Water Board: Alan Tandy, City Manager Councilmember David Couch, Chair City Hall, City of Bakersfield Councilmember Harold Hanson, Vice-Chair 1501 Truxtun Avenue Councilmember Zack Scrivner Bakersfield, CA 93301 City of Bakersfield Water Board 1000 Buena Vista Rd. Bakersfield, CA 93311 Water Resources Dept.: Flore Core, Manager Water Resources Department 1000 Buena Vista Rd. Bakersfield, CA 93311 DDIvlE~TI~ WATER DIVI~IDN SERVICE AREA MAP r January 3O. 19gO Service area established Resolution no $0 I WB Establishment ~o Fairhaven se~'ice area Resolution no 7584 S~'tionl4.04011 Relafivotoestablishment of Ashe Water Semite Area December IL 1985 Re~lunon no 179 85 A.gust 6,198G An.~xing ort. a~,o~ae area EXISTINg3 SERVICE AREA SERVICE AREA EXI~ANSlDN WATER SOURCES AND SUPPLY OUTLOOK General System Expansion Based on current growth rate and on-going development activity in the city and in Metropolitan Bakersfield, the growth projections for both have been revised. Growth has been occurring at a greater rate since the release of the 2002 General Plan. Based on information recently revealed by the Department of Finance, the population projections indicate the 2020 population forecast in the General Plan will be reached by 2010. As the City foresees a continued growth throughout the greater Bakersfield, the service area of the City water system is anticipated to expand as well. The 2005 service area population is 111,000 and this number is anticipated to increase by an average of 10% every five years to year 2030. The City also proposed its new focus of development in the southwestern and northwestern portions of Bakersfield area and anticipated the single-family residential densities extended beyond the western boundary of the present sphere of influence to correspond to the those boundaries in the General Plan. Additional water suppliers will be needed to meet the growth of the service area and population. These supplies will be met with additional groundwater wells along with future 10-20 MGD water purification plants. A 10 MGD micro-filtration membrane water purification plant is currently under construction and is scheduled to begin deliveries by the summer of 2006. The City's planned service area will be in areas that have been under general agricultural use; thus, a "trade" in the type of use of water will take place. The City owns Kern River water and Lake Isabella reservoir storage rights and presently has contractual commitments for this water. However, at the end of the contract periods, the City has an option on the use of this water. Present City policy is, at the end of the contract periods, that disposition of the water will be to the benefit of the citizens of the City of Bakersfield. Groundwater The City currently derives its delivered water supply solely from groundwater. Typically 4 water wells are located per section to adequately meet domestic service needs and provide redundancy should any well go out of service. The water supply is pumped and then delivered into the system. A small percentage of wells have passive treatment for taste and odor and all sources are disinfected with the use of chlorine. The local aquifer yields are good and can be readily recharged by percolation in the Kern River channel and other sites. As the Domestic System grows treated surface water supplies will be used to meet base demands and groundwater will transition to meet peeking and emergency demands. Groundwater Rechar,qe The groundwater aquifers in the City service area can readily be replenished through percolation operations. Kern River and other supplemental, imported water are used in recharge programs. The City owns and operates a groundwater recharge facility known as the "2800 Acres." Excess Kern River and other waters are introduced and allowed to percolate into the underground and stored for later extraction and use. Table No. 1 is an accounting of the water supply the City presently has in storage. This program has a balance of over 184,000 acre-feet of water available for extraction and use by the City. TABLE No. 1 2800 Acre Recharge Facility Recapitulation of Spreading, Losses, Recovery, and Storage Spreading Losses Recovery Groundwater Calendar Year (AF) (AF) (AF) Storage (AF) 1999 0 0 6,741 205,632 2000 0 0 3,426 202,206 2001 64 0 9,227 193,043 2002 156 0 14,084 179,115 2003 89 0 8,416 170,788 2004 144 0 14,092 156,840 2005 (thru 7/31) 32,573 1,953 2,860 (thru 6/30) 184,600 The Kern County Water Agency has implemented programs to bring imported California Aqueduct water to urban Bakersfield. The project is based on a fundamental concept of operation in which imported water is introduced annually in the underground aquifers for groundwater replenishment and in addition, a portion is treated and distributed in-lieu of pumping groundwater. This program is paid for through ad valorem taxes and a tax levied on all groundwater pumped and used in the urban Bakersfield area. The City's customers and most of the current City service area lie within the benefited urban area. Future Supplies The City will continue to use groundwater supplies for its service area along with treated surface water supplies. The replenishment programs, as described, will insure adequate groundwater to meet demands. Groundwater pumping stations will be sited, constructed, and operated within the City service area in conjunction with the "2800 Acres" program as demands are forecasted. The City has recently contracted with the Kern County Water Agency to receive 6,500 acre-feet annually from the Improvement District No. 4 Water Purification Plant. In addition, a new 10 MGD micro-filtration membrane water purification plant currently being constructed by California Water Service Company will add an additional 2 million gallons per day to the City's system supply, using the City's Kern River water. The City will be incorporating both treated surface water as a base supply utilizing wells to meet peeking demands. This dual system will help maintain groundwater levels and provide emergency and dry weather back-up delivery supplies. Wastewater Recycling The City of Bakersfield recycles all of the wastewater from both of its sewage treatment plants. This reclaimed water is used in agricultural crops on the City's farm properties. These agricultural crops would otherwise require the pumping of groundwater to sustain the farm lands. Table No. 2 summarizes the total effluent recycled from both of the City's plants: TABLE No. 2 Historical Quantities of Recycled Water Treatment Plants 2 & 3 (Units in Acre-Feet) Year Total Effluent 1995 30,763 1996 31,239 1997 29,963 1998 29,708 1999 30,135 2000 30,974 2001 31,207 2002 31,720 2003 33,045 2004 33,508 2005 33,511 The City is currently studying feasibility of the expansion of Wastewater Plant #3 using Tertiary Treatment, meeting Title 22 standards that would allow this treated effluent to be used for landscape irrigation, lakes and swimming 3ools. RELIABILITY OF SUPPLY Historical Deficiencies The City's Domestic Water System has not experienced a supply deficiency. The system relies on local groundwater supplies, produced from 58 wells, to maintain water service. A groundwater level histograph, Graph No. 1 has been prepared showing the water levels, both static and pumping in City- owned water wells. As the graph shows, water level since the City assumed ownership of the system in 1977, increased substantially through 1986. Several consecutive drought years on Kern River and statewide drought effecting State Water Project ID #4 deliveries resulted in a decline of water levels from 1987 through 1992 due to lack of full supplies from recharge water. Increased ~Nater supplies since 1993 have improved groundwater levels dramatically throughout the service area and especially in the City's "2800 Acres." The recent six year drought on Kern River again is illustrated by a drop in groundwater levels. Beginning in 2005, the end of the latest drought period, depth to water levels are beginning to show the effects of the spreading and recharge operations associated with a wet year. 5 Graph No. 1 Average System Water Table Depths Depth to Water from Zero Ground Surfa(~e -100 -120 - -140 ~- 160 -.,,,/ -180 -200 -2201 ...... Years - Spring and Fall Measurements Future Deficiencies The City will continue to expand s'ervice area and use the groundwater basin to re-regulate the City's supplies. The City will meet the water demands for the next 20 years with both treated surface water as a base supply and groundwater wells to meet peeking demands. This dual system will help maintain groundwater levels and provide emergency and dry weather back-up delivery supplies. Pumping from the aquifer underlying the City water service area in conjunction with the extraction of City stored groundwater in the "2800 Acres" and treated surface water deliveries will be adequate to meet foreseeable demands. Drought Drought will not affect the ability to meet demands for water service to the City service area. The groundwater replenishment and storage programs have stored adequate supplies, although the effect of a prolonged drought would lower water levels, thereby causing a financial impact to the City and its water customers. Adding a base surface treated water supply could diminish these cost swings by minimizing the impact of groundwater fluctuations. Emergency Water availability in emergency situations is uncertain to estimate, depending on the type and magnitude of the emergency. Emergencies involving natural disaster, such as massive earthquake or flooding are most likely to cause short term disruption of service, until damages can be evaluated. However, the water supply will still 6 be intact, as the effects of earthquakes or floods on the groundwater will more than likely be minor. Most disruptions of this type occur due to damages to facilities and equipment. Emergencies involving water quantity or quality can be remedied by direct exchange or transfer of City water system production with other water system operators. This can and has been done on several occasions through metered inter-connections between adjacent water purveyors. However, on an expanded plan, the water service companies and districts derive their sources of water from the same groundwater aquifers; therefore, no "new" water is created. A hydraulic model is currently being developed to increase the efficiency and dependability of the City's current Domestic Water System. This model will include evaluating the system storage and pump station capacity and recommend the necessary addition of capital facilities to meet current and projected demands. PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE WATER USE Past Waster Use The City system derives 100% of its water supply from groundwater wells located throughout the service area. Presently, there are 58 wells in production with three more planned by Spring, 2006. Records of production and water use have been compiled and maintained by the City since 1977. The system is 100% metered, therefore, complete and accurate records of water use are available from the time the City assumed control of the water service. TABLE No. 4. Water Use - City of Bakersfield Domestic Water System YEAR I TOTAL USE (Acre feet) 1977 5,591 1978 5,076 1979 6,141 1980 6,835 1981 7,805 1982 8,177 1983 10,147 1,984 12,527 1985 13,810 1986 14,659 1987 14,766 1988 16,009 1989 17,62O 1990 18,862 1991 17,523 1992 19,901 1993 22,040 1994 23,008 1995 23,271 1996 24,948 1997 24,939 1998 24,361 1999 30,599 2000 27,406 2001 33,629 2002 33,707 2003 36,367 20O4 35,197 2005 35,668 7 Present Water Use Graph No. 2 depicts the average daily consumption of water per residential customer per month for the previous six years. The graph shows a typical pattern for our climate, Iow winter and higher summer use. The peak usage year on the City water system was 2004. Current records and estimates reflect similar water use. Graph No. 2 Average Residential Water Consumption Ashe, Fairhaven and Riverlakes Areas 400 t 3~o ~ r'l 200 , 150 ~ 1 O0 5O Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Month Records of metered deliveries to all customers in 2004-2005 (July 2004 through June 2005) show the following percentage of use by category of consumer: TABLE NO, 5, Percentage of Total Water Use by Category - 2004-2005 TYPE OF SERVICE PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL USE Residential 71.62% Business/Commercial 14.77% Industrial 1,75% Public Authorities 7.66% Temporary Service (Construction) 2.40% Unaccountable 1.80% TOTAL 100,00% Future Water Use Future water use patterns are anticipated to show an increase in total consumption of water in all categories of service, however, no increase is projected for amount consumed per customer. The projected increase in demand or the use of water through 2015 is to be met with both treated surface water and groundwater wells. Treated surface water will be used as a base supply allowing a percentage of groundwater wells to remain idle unless needed to meet peeking demands. In some areas increased demand will be met by increased groundwater withdrawals through deep well pumping. The City has constructed pipelines, water wells and storage reservoirs to deliver stored groundwater to its service area from the "2800 Acres". CONSERVATION MEARSURES CURRENTLY ADOPTED AND BEING PRACTICED Meterin.q The City system is metered to 100% of its service connections, exclusive of public fire protection services (public fire hydrants). This method of service provides accurate detail to the City and the customer of quantities used in particular situations, so both City and customers are aware of amounts of water consumed. The metering method allows the customer to reward himself for practicing water conservation methods, through a lower monthly water bill. The Public Utilities Commission of the State of California, General Order No. 103 encourages metered volume sales unless specific authorization has been granted otherwise. Although not under the CPUC, the City has adopted service standards patterned after General Order No. 103. A comparison of water use in the Bakersfield area for the annual period of 1999 shows that the average residential metered customer in the City's system used 37,726 cubic feet (372.76 ccf) of water, while major water utility records show for the same period, that similar flat rate service in other areas of Bakersfield shows consumption was 45,190 cubic feet (451.9 ccf). This supports the metering effort for conservation purposes in this particular case. Waste of Water Notices The City's continuing policy of using the "Waste of Water Notice" doorknob hangers are used when there is a display of outside waste of water. The notices also include a review of ways to conserve water inside, as well as outside the home. Municipal Ordinances The City has adopted varying ordinances relating to water wastage. The ordinances apply to service areas of all utilities who supply water to the incorporated City boundaries, as well as the City-owned water system. A listing of these ordinances is provided and described below. Municipal Code ordinances: 12.28.010 Hose or water pipe on public way unlawful. Any person leaving or permitting to be left any hose or water pipe upon or across any sidewalk, sidewalk space or any public passageway, within the city, between the hours of nine p.m. and six a.m., shall be punished as set forth in general penalty provision Section 1.40.010. (Ord. 3434 § 1, 1992: prior code § 10.07.090) 12.28.020 Water on sidewalks unlawful-- Exception. Any person owning or having in his possession any water pipe, drain or hose and who permits the water therefrom to run across any sidewalk, public street or alleyway, so as to injure the same or obstruct or interfere with the free travel thereon, or who permits said water to run into or upon the surface of the street, shall be punished as set forth in general penalty provision Section 1.40.010, excepting, however, that it is not unlawful to use a reasonable amount of water to clean any sidewalk or portion thereof within the city. (Ord. 3434 § 2, 1992: prior code § 10.07.070) 12.28.030 Allowing irrigation water to overflow into gutters unlawful. It is unlawful for the owner, agent or tenant of any dwelling house, apartment house, flat building or any building or premises in the city where water is used to irrigate or sprinkle the lawn or plants on or about said premises to allow the water so being used to run, or for such person to sprinkle said premises until the water floods the parking space between the sidewalk and the curb and overflows into the gutter and street. (Prior code § 8.56.010) ' 12.28.040 Duty to turn off water before it overflows into gutters. It shall be the duty of all owners, agents or tenants of dwelling houses, apartment houses, flat buildings and all such premiSes where water is used to irrigate or sprinkle the lawn and plants on or about said premises, to shut or turn off all water before the same runs over the curb in front of said premises and into the gutter and street. (Prior code § 8.56.020) 14.04.300 Service connections, meters and customers' facilities-Water Wastage. Where negligent or wasteful use of water exists on a customer's premises, seriously affecting the general service, the city may discontinue the service if such conditions are not corrected within five days after giving customer written notice of intent to do so. (Prior code § 1.46.150(g)) Building Codes The City has adopted the California Administrative Code, Title 24 (State Building Standards Code) relating to Energy Conservation in new building construction. The code specifically relates to energy conservation, but some provisions apply to the use of Iow-flow showerheads, lavatory faucets and sink faucets. Mainline Extension Contracts The City can offer Mainline Extension Contracts to developers for extending City facilities to new developments. The contracts are patterned after Rule 15 of California Public Utilities Commission. The City's contract rule provides for water conservation provisions. City Water Main Specifications City standards for water main installations on its system require pressure and leak testing before acceptance by the City. The standards for pressure and leak testing are patterned after the American Water Works Association, Specification C600 and Specification C603-78. Public Information Proqrams The City's billing contractor has continued with a variety of billing stuffers that constantly remind customers to conserve water. Brochures and water saving kits have been available at the business office and have been distributed to schools and government offices. Publicity releases on water and water conservation are routinely distributed to the media. The billing format for customers shows a detailed summary of water use for the current month and gives a consumption history for the previous 12 months. l0 City Internal Water Conservation Measures The City system has incorporated procedures and Practices to achieve water conservation and manage the water supply. Extensive records on consumption, production and use histories are maintained. New water system installations are constructed under strict standards for pressure and leak detection. A leak detection and repair program is ongoing. The City system is 100% metered, allowing the customer knowledge of their water use, who may then adjust their consumption accordingly. Ultra-Low-Flow Water Closets and Associated Flush Valves Ordinance for All New Construction The City has adopted, by reference, the Uniform Building Code sections relating to Iow water use plumbing fixtures installed in new construction. The City periodically evaluates changes in the Code and updates City standards to reflect changes in the law. Assembly Bill No. 2355 has been incorporated into the Building and Plumbing code standards as required. ADDITIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT/CONSERVATION MEASURES TAKEN WITHIN LAST FIVE YEARS Water Meters The City Domestic Water System continues its program of 100% metering of all domestic services. A meter change-out program has been initiated to systematically replace older meters. A sampling of the old meters are then tested for accuracy to evaluate the unaccounted for losses in the system. This program has helped reduce unaccounted for losses. Public Awareness/Education The City has financially participated in a television advertising campaign whose purpose is to inform the public in the event of a drought and to offer suggestions in ways to save water around the home. The campaign, over the last several years, has been continually revised and updated and has been slotted in over 500 television "spots" around the clock. The Kern County Water Agency is providing a program of classroom education, water facility tours, and radio and television ads, with these programs funded from general tax revenues derived in part from customers of the City Water System. City staffs have made presentations to various groups of City employees, concerning water conservation and water awareness. At the conclusion of the presentations, "Water Saving Kits" have been distributed to the employees. Other public forums used to promote water awareness and conservation have been manned information booths at the Kern County Fair and monthly Downtown "Street Faires", where literature and "Water Saving Kits" have been distributed. The City participates in "Water Awareness Month" each May, in co. njunction with the Water Association of Kern County and the American Water Works Association. This program has local governments proclaiming water conservation and sets up displays in local government offices and libraries. The City's billing contractor has included "envelope stuffers" on water conservation and water saving tips in each month's bill. Special emphasis is being placed on outdoor water use, and as such use is especially high in the summer months in this area. Water Wastaqe Patrol The City operations contractor has initiated a water wastage patrol program, sometimes called a "water cop". This program not only fields personnel on the look out for waste of water but also investigates ]! complaints received from the public on wasting water. Procedures to stop the waste of water are followed, including visiting the premises to talk to the offender and offer assistance or advice all the way to cessation of service for non-c,ompliance of water waste ordinances, if needed. Ultra-Low-Flow Water Closets and Associated Flush Valves Ordinance for All New Construction The City has adopted, by reference, the Uniform Building Code sections relating to Iow water use plumbing fixtures installed in new construction. The City periodically evaluates changes in the Code and updates City standards to reflect changes in the law. Assembly Bill No. 2355 has been incorporated into the Building and Plumbing code st~.ndards as required. SUMMARY AND DISCUSSION OF WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS TO IMPLEMENT IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS * Water metering * Public information and water education program Water Meters The City Domestic Water System continues its program of 100% metering of all domestic services. A meter change-out program has been initiated to systematically replace older meters. A sampling of the old meters are then tested for accuracy to evaluate the unaccounted for losses in the system. This program helps reduce unaccounted for losses. Public information and water education pro.qram The current programs described earlier in this report will continue, throughout the drought and beyond. A continual education and awareness policy will be adhered to by the City. Opportunities to be involved in awareness and publicity campaigns will continue. SUMMARY AND DISCUSSION OF ALTERNATIVE WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS NOT CHOSEN FOR IMPLEMENTAITON * Water Survey Programs * Residential Plumbing Retrofit * System Water Audits, Leak Detection, and Repair * Large Landscape Conservation Programs * Ultra-Low-Flow Water Closets and Associated Flush Valves Replacement Program for Existing Units Water Survey Programs At this time it is not cost effective to conduct water survey programs. The City cooperates with and contributes to other agencies which implement water conservation techniques, materials and methods. ]2 Residential Plumbing Retrofit The City has adopted, by reference, the Uniform Building Code sections relating to Iow water use plumbing fixtures installed in new construction. The City periodically evaluates changes in the Code and updates City standards to reflect changes in the law. Assembly Bill No. 2355 has been incorporated into the Building and Plumbing code standards as required. System Water Audits, Leak Detection, and Repair The City's domestic water system is relatively new with most residences being built within the last twenty years. Repairs to water main leaks are conducted as necessary. Previous water audits have proven to be costly with.little or no benefit to the City. Lar.qe Landscape Conservation Proqrams The majority of large landscapes are maintained by the City Parks Department. Parks evaluates and re-adjusts irrigation meters seasonally to avoid water wastage. Drought tolerant tress and shrubs are planted in parks. The Parks Department benefits and rewards themselves from water conservation efforts in having lower water bills. Ultra-Low-Flow Water Closets and Associated Flush Valves Replacement Program for Existing Units At this time it is not cost effective to offer incentives for change out of these devices. However, the customer may make the decision to replace an existing unit "in the spirit of water conservation" and in doing so may enjoy some savings on their water bill. A majority of the City's 35,000 plus service connections came on in the last twenty years, with benefits of the latest in water plumbing technology, including Iow flow toilets and fixtures. FIVE YEAR BUDGET AND IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE Program name Implementation Budqet Summa~ WATER METERS Current and continuing Approximately system standard. $125,000 annually PUBLIC INFORMATION & Current, continuing & Approximately WATER EDUCATION expanding. In-house, $25,000 annually contractor, and local water associations APPENDICES I. CONTACT PEOPLE II. WATERSHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN III. WATER USE PROJECTION WORKSHEETS IV. DEMAND MANAGEMENT MEASURES WORKSHEETS V. WATER BALANCE REPORT VI. WATER SUPPLY/CONSUMPTION DATA (1996-2003) VII. BAKERSFIELD CLIMATOLOGY VIII. ADVERTISEMENTS 14 WATER BOARD MEETING November 10, 2005 8. NEW BUSINESS continued D. Participation with Kern River Interests and Arts Council of Kern for Kern River Display at William Thomas Terminal at Meadows Field - For Board Action 2000 K Street, Suite 110 Bakersfield, CA 93301 661.324.9000 Fax 661.324.1136 www. KernArts.org September 12, 2005 Attention: Florin Core Re: Joint Water Agency For Kern River - Airport Art Project Dear Florin: I am writing to you On behalf of the Airport Art Project at the William M. Thomas Terminal at Meadows Field. The terminal is nearing completion and will be considered the "Gateway" into the valley for visitors and business travelers between the Grapevine and Tulare County. On November 12th the new terminal will be opened for a gala reception and it is anticipated that 1,000 people will come to celebrate this long awaited advancement in travel for Kern County. We are hoping to have 3 or more art pieces and arts display cases created by the opening date. The Arts Council of Kern has been asked to procure the art and the funds to purchase the art to make our airport the airport of the future it is intended to be. Please note the article written in July 5, 2005 USA TODAY and the Arts Council Newsletter for July. You will note that airports are quickly becoming arts venues. As the water agencies are known for being community minded in Kern County as evidenced by the water wall in Rabobank arena, we are hoping that you will consider being a sponsor and participating in the celebration of the new terminal. We would like for you to consider a wonderful photographic display of the Kern River to be prominently shown in the terminal and in so doing be a sponsor for the gala and donor wall for the new airport terminal. All donors at $25,000 and above are listed on the print materials, on the donor wall and on the art work itselfi Thank you for your kind consideration of this project. All donations are received by the Arts Council of Kern a 501c3 non profit corporation Sincerely, I ' J~anette Richardson Executive Director WATER BOARD MEETING November i0, 2005 8. NEW BUSINESS continued E. Domestic Water Availability Fees per Municipal Code la,.04.120 - For Board Information 14.04.120 Rates and charges. A. Effective Rates. A complete schedule of all effective rates authorized to be charged for water service shall be kept in the city's local offices where they will be available for public inspecti'on. B. Availability Rates and Charges. The city water board, with concurrence of the city council, shall establish availability (standby) fees and charges for water service facilities for all areas except those described in Exhibit C-1 of the City Agreement No. .76-36, which fees and charges are hereby declared to be necessary to compensate the city for the expense incurred in furnishing source, storage, and water distribution facilities, and related capital project expenses, including but not limited to costs of acquisition and financing and necessary costs of operation, maintenance, replacement, improvement and extension of the water system. C. All applicants for stand-by service, or service where availability fees are to be paid, shall pay the required fee, or sign a contract guaranteeing payment, prior to city issuance of a written commitment to service water to any area. No final map allowing construction shall be given approval prior to payment of proper fees for water service. (Ord. 3504 § 3, 1992: Ord. 2660 § 3, 1981: prior code § 1.46.120) WATER BOARD MEETING November 10, 2005 8. NEW BUSINESS continued F. Kern River Association - For Board Information WATER BOARD MEETING November 10, 2005 9. MISCELLANEOUS A. Water Board meeting calendar for 2006 - For Board Information WATER BOARD MEETING November 10, 2005 11. CLOSED SESSION None