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WATER BOA
Mark C. Salvaggio, Chair
David Couch, Vice Chair
Irma Carson
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
WATER BOARD MEETING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1999 - 4:30pm
Water Resources Building Conference Room
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA
AGENDA
1). CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2). ROLL CALL
3). APPROVAL OF AUGUST 18, 1999 MEETING MINUTES
4). PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Dr. Robert Reed - Fluoridation of public water supply
5). KERN RIVER OPERATIONS REPORT
6). OLD BUSINESS
A. NORTHEAST BAKERSFIELD WATER SUPPLY PROJECT - For Board information
B. KERN RIVER PARKWAY WATER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT - For Board Approval and
recommendation to City Council
7). NEW BUSINESS
A. WATER BOND (ABI584) & PARK BOND (ABI8) MEASURES - For Board information
8). WATER BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
9). CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO
SUBDIVISION (A) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9. CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, ETC. V. KERN
DELTA, ET,IL.; VENTURA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. CIV 191554
10). CLOSED SESSION ACTION
1 I) ADJOURNMENT
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POSTED: October 8, 1999
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WATER BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Held Wednesday, October 13, 1999, Water Resources Conference Room, 1000 Buena Vista Road,
Bakersfield, CA 93311.
!. The meeting was called to order by Board Chair Salvaggio at 4:36 P.M.
2. Present: Mark Salvaggio, Chair
David Couch, Vice-Chair
Irma Carson
3. Board Member Carson made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Water Board meeting
held August 18, 1999. Motion carried.
4. Public statements:
Mr. Core introduced to the Board, Dr. Robert Reed, a local dentist representing the California
Dental Association who spoke on behalf of the organization in support of fluoridation of the public
water supply in Bakersfield. The California Dental Association is optimistic that funds will become
available through Proposition 10 (Tobacco Initiative) for fluoridation of the City of Bakersfield
water supply. The Water Board asked staffto prepare a report of costs associated with a fluoridation
program, the monthly operating cost once the system is online and forward a copy to the City
Council and to Dr. Reed for their information. For Board information, no action required.
5. An update on the Kern River Operations was given by Hydrographic Supervisor Steve Lafond. The
water year began October !, 1998 with 365,000 acre-feet of Isabella storage and ended September
30, 1999 with 200,000 acre-feet. Storage withdrawals from Lake Isabella have been reduced to 400-
500 acre-foot per day, this will continue into early November when the lake will settle for the winter
carryover of approximately 175,000 acre-feet.
6. Old Business:
6A. Mr. Bogart gave an update on the Northeast Bakersfield Water Supply project. California Water
Service Company (Cai Water) and Olcese Water District (Olcese) closed escrow today on the
acquisition of Olcese by Califomia Water Service Company. As of October 13, 1999 Cai Water is
buying water from the City of Bakersfield to serve the residents in the Olcese area, this means that
residents formerly served by Olcese will see a reduction in their water costs and will become
comparable to other water purveyors in the Bakersfield area. The Board asked staff to prepare an
informational memo to the full Council explaining the projects specific points and progress, this will
be an item included in the "General Information" memo to the City Council members. For Board
information, no action required.
6B. The Kern River Parkway Water Supply Management Agreement was brought before the Board by
Mr. Bogart. This Agreement went before the Water Board in final draft at its last meeting, it has
been approved by the Kern County Water Agency Board of Directors and is now ready for
consideration by the Water Board. Water Board Chair Mark Salvaggio requested that a Water Board
Report also be prepared to advise the Mayor and City Council of the Agreement and its importance
to the Kern River Parkway and the community. A motion for approval and recommendation to City
Council was made by Board Member Salvaggio. Motion carried.
7A. Mr. Core presented Water Bond AB 1584 and Park Bond AB ! 8 to the Board. Both legislative Bills
have been approved by a two-thirds majority of the Legislators, signed by the Governor and
scheduled to be on the ballot for the March, 2000 general election. The City of Bakersfield could
receive $2.5 million specifically designated for the Kem River Parkway and other funding based on
a competitive basis for additional water programs in Assembly Bill 1584. The City could also
receive funds in the amount of $2.5 million specifically designated for the Kern River Parkway from
AB18 also. The City may be eligible as well for another $2 million for development of local parks
under AB18. Overall, a total of $8 million may be available for several worthwhile projects to
enhance Parkway and park programs within our community if these Bonds are passed. For Board
information, no action required.
8. Water Board Member comments.
Board Member Carson asked staff to prepare a report comparing the advantages/disadvantages of
fluoridating the public water supply along with any recommendation they may have.
9. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation. Closed session pursuant to subdivision (A) of
Government Code Section 54956.9. City of Bakersfield, etc. v. Kern Delta, Et Al; Ventura County
Superior Court Case No. CIV 191554.
10. No action taken, update by legal Counsel.
11. Meeting adjourned at 5:46 P.M.
Mark Salvaggio, Chair
City of Bakersfield Water Board
Sharon Robison, Secretary
City of Bakersfield Water Board
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