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Mark Salvaggio, Chair
Randy Rowles
Patricia M. Smith
NOTICE OF A SPECIAL WATER BOARD MEETING
OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 1995 AT 4:30P.M.
WATER RESOURCES BUILDING
1000 BUENA VISTA RD, BAKERSFIELD, CA
AGENDA
1). CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
2). ROLL CALL - BOARD MEMBERS.
3). APPROVE MINUTES OF WATER BOARD MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 14, 1994.
4). PUBLIC STATEMENTS.
$). DEFERRED BUSINESS.
A. NORTHEAST WATER SUPPLY - PRESENTATION OF PHASE H REPORT.
B. SOUTHWEST WILLOW FLYCATCHER UPDATE.
C. KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT UPDATE.
D. KERN COUNTY WATER AGENCY / IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #4- REPORT
oN AmaNiSTRATn OVERHr . CHARGES.
6). NEW BUSINESS.
A. CALIFORNIA DENTAL ASSOCIATION . FLUORIDATION OF WATER
SUPPLY/DRAFt LEGISLATION BY CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY.
B. WATER BOARD APPOINTMENT/SELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR.
C. 199S WATER BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE.
D. KERN RIVER RUNOFF YIELD FORECAST.
1000 BUENA VISTA ROAD · BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93311 · (805) 326-3715
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD WATER BOARD
NOTICE AND AGENDA
MEETING OF MARCH 14, 199S
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AGENDA - SECTION 6. NEW BUSINESS. (CONTINUED)
E. AGRICULTURAL WATER DIVISION 1995 WATER PRICE AND SAND SALE
SCHEDULE.
F. AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH HATCH & PARENT.
G. DOMESTIC WATER MAINLINE EXTENSION CONTRACT AND RE-
ASSIGNMENTS.
7). CLOSED SESSION
A. GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9(b)(l); CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
...................... PURSUANT TO SUBDMSION (b) OF SECTION 54956.9 (TWO CASES).
8.) CLOSED SESSION ACTION.
9). ADJOVRNMENT.
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POSTED: March 10, 1995
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THE SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
OF
OF THE
WATER BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Held Wednesday, March 14, 1995, 4:30p.m., Water Resources Conference Room, 1000 Buena Vista
Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311.
1. The meeting was called to order by Boardmember Salvaggio at 4:45p.m.
2. Present: Mark Salvaggio, Chair
Randy Rowles
Patricia M. Smith
Absent: None
3. The minutes from the September 14, 1994 Water Board meeting were presented for
approval. Boardmember Rowles corrected the minutes to reflect that he had left the
....... _m. eeting at the conclusion of item 6B due to a conflict of interest with item 7A, the Closed
Session. With this amendment a motion was made by Boardmember Rowles to approve the
Water Board minutes of September 14, 1994. Motion carried.
4. There were no statements.
public
5A. Mr. Core introduced Mr. Morris Taylor of Ricks, Taylor & Associates to present the Phase
II Report of the Northeast Water Supply project. Mr. Taylor reported that there were three
potential diversion points from the river and two storage-treatment plant sites investigated
(1) the Pacific Gas & Electric tunnel near the mouth of the Kern Gorge, (2) the Rio Bravo
Hydro canal, and (3) from the Kern River west of Lake Ming. The PG&E site would have
the highest capital construction cost at $87,832,000, Rio Bravo Hydro at $81,010,000 and
Lake Ming at $74,442,000. By taking avoided pumping costs into effect at the three locations
the costs are adjusted to $9,529,000. for the PG&E site, $31,015,000 for Rio Bravo &
$50,726,000 for the Lake Ming site. At this point, the consulting engineers are
recommending that a refined combination of the PG&E and the Rio Bravo sites be pursued.
Mr. Taylor suggested that the owner/operators of those facilities be contacted regarding the
feasibility and potential additional costs involved. Mr. Core suggested there be a minimum
60 day review period in order to circulate the report to interested parties for their comments
and allow City staff to review and participate with other entities in their presentations to
their respective boards. Staff will bring the report back to the Board at the next Water
Board meeting with comments and review. A motion was made by Boardmember Smith to
follow staff recommendation for the review and comment period. Motion approved.
Boardmember Salvaggio motioned that items 6).A. and item 7)./7).A. on the agenda be
moved forward to accommodate public guests and the consulting attorney, then resume
agenda with Item 5).B. Motion approved.
6A. Legislation has been introduced by California Assembly Member Jackie Speier (D-
Burlingame) to require the California Department of Health Services to adopt regulations
for the fluoridation of water supply of any public water system of 10,000 service connections
i , or more. Mr. Core introduced Dr. Robert Reed, a local representative of the California
Dental Association to advise the Board on the benefits of fluoridation as well as answer any
questions. Dr. Reed was accompanied by Dr. Tom Armstrong and Dr. Alexander.
Boardmember Rowles asked of the costs to set-up equipment for the fluoride and the on-
going cost to operate, plus what effect would this have on our domestic water rates. Mr.
Core responded that the set-up costs would be about $2,000 per well, operating costs would
be a few dollars per well a month and the domestic water rates would have to be adjusted
upward approximately a few cents per month. Boardmember Smith asked of other
communities that currently add fluoride to their water. Dr. Reed responded that 62% of the
communities nation-wide fluoridate, however in California the rate is only 17%.
Boardmember Salvaggio asked of other groups that Dr. Reed has approached in the Kern
County area. Dr. Armstrong replied that he had spoken to County Health Officer, Dr.
Jinadu and received a positive reaction. Dr. Reed also answered that the City Water Board
was the first local public agency that they had spoken to on this. Ms. Waiters, Assistant City
Manager suggested research into the status of the bill in order to plan time for poss~le
Board action. Boardmember Salvaggio requested that staff monitor the bill and keep the
Board informed of the status of the legislation and look at local options in case the bill did
not pass. No action by Board.
Boardmember Rowles left the meeting at the conclusion of item 6A due to a conflict of
interest with agenda item 7)./7).A.
f., 7A. At 5:30p.m. the Board adjourned to Closed Session per Government Code 54956.9(b)(1);
.~- conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation. Significant exposure to litigation
I ' pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9 (two cases).
Board Chair Salvaggio reconvened the meeting at 5:50p.m. Mr. Salvaggio stated that during
the Closed Session the Board was updated on litigation activities and no Board action was
taken.
Boardmember Rowles returned to the meeting.
5B. An update on the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher (SWWF) was presented to the Board by
Mr. Core. In February the bird was listed as an endangered species by the U.S. Fish &
Wildlife Service. The SWWF intended critical habitat which included the area around the
shoreline of Lake Isabella, was left open to a 60 day review and comment period. A
legislative amendment to the Endangered Species Act has been introduced by California
Congressman Gary Condit (D-Ceres) which would delist species listed after November 20,
1994 and place a two year moratorium on any further listings under the ESA. This
amendment is in the hearing stage in the House of Representatives. The Kern River
Research Center, a private reserve in the Kern River South Fork Valley has requested
continued financial support from the Kern River Interests for the SWWF/Brownheaded
Cowbird project for 1995. The City's cost to participate in this successful program would be
is approximately $3,000. Boardmember Salvaggio made a motion to continue to support and
participate with the other Kern River Interests on the SWWF project for 1995. Motion
approved.
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~ 5C. Mr. Bogart updated the Board on the City's assuming the responsibilities of operating the
~ Kern River Levee District. Staff has been attending the Levee District meetings monthly to
provide updates on Kern River forecasts and Isabella Reservoir operations. The Levee
District informed the City that at this time the District wishes to continue the operations of
the Levee District. The District has indicated a willingness to engage in talks with the City
sometime in the future. No Board action on this item.
5D. City water staff, purveyors and the Urban Bakersfield Advisory Committee (UBAC) began
an audit in November 1993 of administrative overhead charges levied by the Kern County
Water Agency (KCWA) against Improvement District #4 (ID#4). An independent auditor,
Dale Piner CPA, was hired by the purveyors within ID4 to examine KCWA accounting
procedures for overhead allocation to investigate how the charges are generated. The UBAC
prepared a report, dated February 7, 1995 and forwarded it to KCWA, as of this date no
response has been received. Boardmember Rowles requested staff to continue participation
in the audit, as needed with the sharing costs of the auditor with the other participants and
purveyors. No action taken by the Board.
6B. The election of the Water Board Vice-Chair was brought before the Board for action.
Boardmember Smith made a motion to appoint Boardmember Rowles as Vice-Chair.
Motion carried.
6C. '~'he Board discussed the proposed meeting schedule for 1995 and the meeting dates were
suggested to be May 10th; July 12th; September 20th and November 15th. All meeting times
will be at 4:30p.m.. Motion to approve these dates was made by Boardmember Salvaggio.
_. Motion approved.
At 6:17p.m. the meeting was adjourned for a dinner break.
The meeting reconvened at 6:43p.m.
6D. Mr. Core presented the current 1995 Kern River runoff yield forecast before the Board for
information. The water supply picture changed dramatically over the past weekend. The
official State generated forecast as of March 1, 1995 for the Kern River was 106% of normal.
The recent storm event has revised the forecast upward to 160% of normal. This anticipated
supply will allow the City to meet all Basic Contract deliveries including prior year
deficiendes and may allow spreading and banking of Kern River water in the "2800 Acres".
No Board action taken.
6E. Mr. Bogart presented the 1995-96 Agricultural Water Price and Sand Sale Schedule, for
review and recommendation for City Manager to sign Executive Order. The recommended
rates reflect water availability and demands projected for the 1995 season. Boardmember
Salvaggio made a motion to recommend City Manager sign the Executive Order setting the
Agricultural Water rates for 1995. Motion carried.
6F. Mr. Daniel, Assistant City Attorney, has negotiated with Hatch and Parent to updated their
contract for legal services. He has reviewed the contract and with suggested changes finds
i it satisfactory. Boardmember Salvaggio made a motion to recommend approval by the City
1~.~i Council. Motion carried.
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6G. Mr. Core presented one Domestic Water Mainline Extension Contract and several
reassignments for Board information. No action taken or required.
A motion to adjourn was made by Boardmember Rowles at 7:02pm.
Mark Salvaggio, Chair
City of Bakersfield Water Board
Sharon Robison, Secretary
City of Bakersfield Water Board