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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/15/95CITY OF '~2 -,r~. ~.~.. WATER BOARD Mark Salva~io, Chair Randy Rowles, Vice-Chair Patricia M. Smith NOTICE OF WATER BOARD MEETING OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 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 20, 1995. 4). PUBLIC STATEMENTS 5). DEFERRED BUSINESS A. KERN RIVER OPERATIONS UPDATE. B. NORTHEAST WATER SUPPLY PROJECT - AUTHORIZATION FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR NEXT PHASE OF INVESTIGATION. C. INTERFACE RESERVOIR (10 MILLION GALLON) RESOLUTION AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL. 6). NEW BUSINESS A. CONTINUATION OF DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH AMENDMENT. B. WATER MAINLINE EXTENSION CONTRACT RE-ASSIGNMENTS. C. URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN . 5 YEAR REVIEW REQUIREMENT 7.) ADJOURNMENT. E~~BOG~T, W G ATER MANAGER POSTED: November 9, 1995 $:WANO1595 FC:fc 1000 BUENA VISTA ROAD , BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93311 ., (805) 326-3715 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Held Wednesday, November 15, 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 4:35p.m. 2. Present: Mark Salvaggio, Chair Patricia M. Smith Absent: Randy Rowles, Vice-Chair 3. Boardmember Smith made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held September 20, 1995. Motion carried. 4. There were no Public Statements. 5. Deferred Business. 5A. The Kern River operations update was presented before the Board by Mr. Core. The Kern [' River watershed has been abnormally dry the last two months. Water in the river channel through Bakersfield is the result of required drawdown operations from Isabella Reservoir and groundwater recharge activities of local water districts. Expect flows to be reduced after December 1st. Isabella Reservoir is dropping and approaching the 245,000 AcFt point, however, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers has not approved this level of carryover through the winter period. The City's storage will not be affected as our share of storage is based on a 170,000 AcFt increment. The handling of Isabella Reservoir is being affected by decisions concerning the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher listing as an endangered species. Last year the City, Kern River Interests, State of California Department of Fish and Game and the Kern River Preserve funded a brown-headed cowbird trapping program and research to aid in the restoration of flycatcher pairs in the areas around the reservoir. Progress was made in the effort and it is recommended to continue with the trapping and research program in 1996. Staff recommends continued support and participation with the other Kern River Interests in a 1996 South Western Willow Flycatcher program, with the City's share of cost not to exceed $4,000. A motion was made by Boardmember Smith for approval of this request. Motion carried. 5B. Mr. Core presented the Northeast Water Supply Project - Participants in the "NE Water Supply Definition" report have indicated further investigation in the project is needed. The project definition report listed three alternative plant sites, but no final or permanent plant location. Additional investigation is needed on several items; availability ofP G & E tunnel, participants commitments, trunk line locations, financial feasibility, water supply and any alternatives. Staff requests, contingent upon participation of other interested parties, that .... request proposals from engineering/consulting firms to investigate and report on the next :. phase of the Northeast Water Supply project. City participation not to exceed $20,000 with ! "' $10,000 each from the Ag Water Fund and the Domestic Water Fund. Boardmember Smith made a motion to this effect. Motion carried. 5C. Mr. Hauptman presented before the Board the Interface Reservoir (10 million gallon) Resolution and notice of public hearing that will be before the City Council at the November 29t~, 1995 meeting. The State requires that a public hearing before the City Council be held to obtain the three million dollar ($3,000,000) loan for completion of the ten million gallon (10,000,000) water storage tank. Motion by Boardmember Salvaggio to recommend the City Council to hold the public hearing, adopt the Resolution and accept the contract with the State of California designating certain officers to accomplish designated acts and establishing dedicated source of revenue. Motion carried. 6. New Business: 6A. Mr. Hauptman presented before the Board the California Water Service Company Domestic Water System Operations and Maintenance Contract with amendment. Staff prepared a study depicting the costs for the City to operate the system versus continuation of the services contract with California Water Service Company. The study recommends that it is more feasible for the City to renew and continue the contract with Cal Water. An amendment to the contract is also in order to add the language necessary for payments of refunds, bad checks, deposi~ts disbursed and meter refund deposits. Boardmember Smith made a motion to renew the contract with amendment. Motion carried. 6B. Mr. Core presented several Domestic Water Mainline Extension Contract reassignments for Board information. No action taken or required. 6C. The Urban Water Management Plan-5 Year Review Requirement was presented before the Board by Mr. Hauptman. The California Water Code, Section 10610, requires a five year .... update for all domestic water systems by December 31, 1995. The update report includes a water shortage contingency plan, a memorandum of understanding on water conservation and discussions on supplemental water supplies be submitted in the report. All water purveyors in Bakersfield will jointly conduct a public hearing that will satisfy the Acts' requirements. Motion by Boardmember Salvaggio to concur with the Water Resources staff report on the Urban Water Management Plan and authorize staff participation in joint public hearing to be held the second week in December and contribute to costs, not to exceed $750. Motion carried. 7. The meeting adjourned at 4:58 p.m. Mark Salvaggio, Chair City of Bakersfield Water Board Sharon Robison, Secretary City of Bakersfield Water Board S:WBMINUTES;I 1-15-95