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WATER BOA
Mark C. Salvaggio, Chair
David Couch, Vice Chair
Harold Hanson
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
WATER BOARD MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2002 - 4:30pm
Water Resources Building Conference Room
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
AGENDA
1). CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2). ROLL CALL
3). APPROVAL OF MAY 15, 2002 MEETING MINUTES
4). PUBLIC STATEMENTS
5). KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT OPERATIONS REPORT
6). KERN RIVER OPERATIONS REPORT
7). OLD BUSINESS
A. NORTHEAST BAKERSFIELD WATER SUPPLY PROJECT - For Bo ,ard Information
B. KERN RIVER FLOW RESTORATION PROJECT UPDATE - For Board Discussion
C. UPDATE ON REQUEST TO KERN COUNTY WATER AGENCY FOR TREATED WATER
TO SERVE NORTHWEST BAKERSFIELD - For Board Information
D. DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE MAINLINE EXTENSION AGREEMENT REFUND
REASSIGNMENTS - For Board Approval
8). NEW BUSINESS
A. ELECTRICAL DEMAND RELIEF PROGRAM PARTICIPATION - For Board Review and
Approval
1000 BUENA VISTA ROAD · BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93311 ° (661) 326-3715
WATER BOARD
JULY 17, 2002
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B. KERN DELTA WATER DISTRICT BANKING PROJECT EIR - For Board Review and
Action
C. AGREEMENT BETWEEN DUANE MORRIS LLP AND CITY FOR LEGAL SERVICES
ASSOCIATED WITH KERN DELTA WATER DISTRICT EIR - For Board Review and
Recommendation to City Council
9). WATER BOARD STATEMENTS
10). ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WATER BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
City of Bakersfield Water Board meeting held its meeting on July 17, 2002, at the Water
Resources conference room, located at 1000 Buena Vista Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93311.
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Board Chair Salvaggio at 4:32 PM
2. ROLL CALL: Mark Salvaggio, Chair
David Couch, Vice-Chair
Harold Hanson
3. APPROVAL OF MAY 15TM, 2002 MEETING MINUTES
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Board member Couch made the motion for approval of the Regular Water Board
meeting minutes held on May 15th, 2002.
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
There were no public statements.
5.KERN RIVER LEVEE DISTRICT OPERATIONS REPORT:
No action required by the Board.
6. KERN RIVER OPERATIONS REPORT:
The 2001 Kern River Annual Report was introduced at this time and presented to
the Chairman of the Board. These reports will be made available to the Mayor and
the full council if so desired.
Action: The 2001 Kern River Annual Report along with a cover letter be sent
to Ginger Moorhouse of the Bakersfield Californian.
7. OLD BUSINESS:
7A. NORTHEAST BAKERSFIELD WATER SUPPLY PROJECT:
Project is still on target for an April 23, 2003, initial operation of the treatment
plant.
No action required by the Board.
7B. KERN RIVER FLOW RESTORATION PROJECT UPDATE - For
Board Information:
After a lengthy and thorough presentation by Gene Bogart, a Motion was
made to:
a.) Provide Renee Nelson and Arthur Unger copies of items 7A and 7B of the
Board Agenda.
b.) Bring back a draft from the Kern County Water Agency out-lining
how the flow restoration program would work.
7C. UPDATE ON REQUEST TO KERN COUNTY WATER AGENCY FOR
TREATED WATER TO SERVE NORTHWEST BAKERSFIELD - For
Board Information:
Florn Core stated that progress on the Northwest Pipeline from the Kern
County Water Agency Treatment Plant to serve Northwest Bakersfield is
being made. Next step is to enter into contract discussions for the water
supply.
No action required by the Board
7D. DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE MAINLINE EXTENSION AGREEMENT
REFUND RE-ASSIGNMENTS:
The re-assignment affects Contract No. 80--10. No change in payment
obligations by City. The Board requested Florn Core explain that within
certain areas of our domestic water service system, a contractor or developer
installs the water facilities and the City refunds the costs over a 40 year period
without interest.
Motion to approve by David Couch
Approved
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8. NEW BUSINESS:
8A. ELECTRICAL DEMAND RELIEF PROGRAM PARTICIPATION - For
Board Review and Approval:
Florn Core reviewed the operation and the contract.
Motion to approve by David Couch
Approved
8B. KERN DELTA WATER DISTRICT BANKING PROJECT EIR:
For Board Review and Action:
Staff reviewed and explained the Kern Delta Banking Project EIR. Staff
requested authorization to respond to the EIR.
Motion by Mark Salvaggio
Approved
8C. AGREEMENT BETWEEN DUANE MORRIS LLP AND CITY FOR
LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH KERN DELTA WATER
,. DISTRICT EIR - For Board Review and Recommendation to City Council
Alan Daniel introduced Colin Pearce who is representing the City on several
cases. Staff requested approval of contract and recommendation to City
Council.
Motion by Mark Salvaggio
Approved
9. WATER BOARD STATEMENTS:
David Couch stated "I just want to let you know that I feel good about the progress
on Rio Vista. I feel good about my trip. I'm going to a Southern
California Committee Meeting, I feel good about the board and actions we're taking
and I knew that I would. Thank you."
ADJOURNMENT
Water Board meeting held on July 17, 2002 adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
City of Bakersfield Water Board
Cyndee Hluza, Acting Secretary/ ........
City of Bakersfield Water Board