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Water Bo, ard
Regular Meeting of
May 16,2012
Bald Mountain
Water Resources
File Packet
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C iMtes of recu'ar meeflrg of �anucry 18, 2012 for cppFovc'- For Boand
Review and Act, ion
4. POUBUC
5. XERM -:112WER IILI=Tv:=� Ml. p"'llcy
6. RE p 0 71 S
A. Kern River & Cs elf Reservocr Operaflons Repert - For Board infrormal�or
B. Lake �&.abeNa Dam - Salrety Mcd[fi ccj,*r,0n Pro;ect - For Bo d �7formcjtoL
7. IDEFIWQIII�ED 21RUI-SIL-]NM
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A, 2012 Water Prone and Sand Saie Schedule _. For Board Rev' " n At lion
B. Kern Rivssn Onferest Cost, S;� m'ng Ag7eement - For Board Review and of[ r1
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Water Board Meeting
3. MINUTES
May 16, 2012
A. Minutes of the regular meeting of January 18, 2012 for approval - For Board
Review and Action
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF'THE
WATER BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - 2:00 p.m.
Water Resources Building Conference Room
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Couch called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Couch, Member Johnson
Absent: Vice -Chair Hanson
3. MINUTES
A. Minutes of the special meeting of November 9, 2011 for approval.
Motion by Johnson to approve the minutes of the special meeting of
November 9, 2011. APPROVED ALL AYES, HANSON ABSENT
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
A. Terry Chicca, President, Buena Vista Water Storage District, introduced Roy
Pierucci, President, Rio Bravo Water Storage District; Dan Bartel, Engineer -
Manager, Buena Vista Water Storage District; Eric Averett, General Manager,
Rosedale -Rio Bravo Water Storage District; the "Districts" and submitted written
material. Mr. Chicca spoke regarding the purchase of McAllister Ranch and
their plans for the use of the property,
B. Eric Averett, General Manager, Rosedale Rio Bravo Water Storage District,
spoke regarding the Districts' perspective to issues raised by the City of
Bakersfield, shared their research and how they propose to proceed with the
McAllister property.
C. Dan Bartell, Engineer /Manager, Buena Vista Water Storage District, spoke
regarding zoning relative to water facilities in the City of Bakersfield and the
McAllister Ranch properties, and the concern of water sales out of the county,
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF'THE
WATER BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - 2:00 p.m.
Water Resources Building Conference Room
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Couch called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Couch, Member Johnson
Absent: Vice -Chair Hanson
3. MINUTES
A. Minutes of the special meeting of November 9, 2011 for approval.
Motion by Johnson to approve the minutes of the special meeting of
November 9, 2011. APPROVED ALL AYES, HANSON ABSENT
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
A. Terry Chicca, President, Buena Vista Water Storage District, introduced Roy
Pierucci, President, Rio Bravo Water Storage District; Dan Bartel, Engineer -
Manager, Buena Vista Water Storage District; Eric Averett, General Manager,
Rosedale -Rio Bravo Water Storage District; the "Districts" and submitted written
material. Mr. Chicca spoke regarding the purchase of McAllister Ranch and
their plans for the use of the property,
B. Eric Averett, General Manager, Rosedale Rio Bravo Water Storage District,
spoke regarding the Districts' perspective to issues raised by the City of
Bakersfield, shared their research and how they propose to proceed with the
McAllister property.
C. Dan Bartell, Engineer /Manager, Buena Vista Water Storage District, spoke
regarding zoning relative to water facilities in the City of Bakersfield and the
McAllister Ranch properties, and the concern of water sales out of the county,
Bakersfidd, Caffornia, January 18,, 2012 - Pa go 2
4. PUSLC SUAMMENUS continued
Alan Tandy, City Manager, stated staff will prepare a written report in response
at a later time.
A. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report
B. Capital Improvement Project Update of Block Pumphouses at Water Wells
CBK 53 and 55.
7. DEFERRED SUS�NESS
None.
8. NEW SU&NESS
A. Resolution No. 01 -1 2WB of the Water Board Recommending Adoption of the
Kern Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (RwlvlP).
irv'40t§0n by JOhnSOn �0 ac§op� Reso§ufion No. ® 7 - Y2WS approv§ng Far�jc§p,o�jon
Agreamsn� N ®a Y2 - ®T WE for Dqvq§qpmqff1� of an §n�qgra�qd Rqgj(3n0§ �qa�qr
L WMGgem ell L Xan fcr�he Tu§abre Lake 3031n 11 fi§on ol Xern Coun�y bq�ffqqn
iTern Coun y Wader Agency, Coun�y ®f Xarn, Cffy of Sak9rsf§9§d7 and �ha other
66po7goft§pafl�S. " APFROVED ALL A YES5, HANSON A05EXT
n -,kersfie0d Caffornia., January 18), 2012 - Page 3
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S. NEW BU&NESS can�nusd
B. Update on Ditch Eradication Agreement and Pipeline Easement with Kern
Delta Water District for Stine Branch Al Canal along Gosford Road.
C. Mainline Extension Refund Agreements,
MOff0fl by Couch �O OPP§'OVG �hG MC§§Tfifla EX�Gflsjofl Refund A gwaagiianr s.
APPROVED ALL AYES., HANSON ASSENT
D. 2012 Water Board Meeting Calendar.
MOff0fl by Johnson �o approve the 20Y2 Wader Board Meeffng7 caks)ndar.
APPROVED ALL AYES, HANSON A0SENT
9. M SCELLANEOUS
A. Discussion of City Annual Membership with Water Association of Kern County.
IFdOffOn by Johnson to approve a WA KC_ membersh' Yea of an(c§
,•§F(9CtGd StGff tO Y§fld OUt WhCI On CI•PYOVOd SGt FCtG is Wha C(nj§§j0)fn§a 0r(S)r.
S9FV§C(S) COMPMY-5S 999 will b9.9 M(C§ th6 C:7§y will then pay a Pf0p0d§on(,7§ Y (9 9
Founded d0Wn Icy the n9ares thousafld. APPROVE ALL AYES, HANSOMAWENF
Bak rsfidd, Caffornia, January 18, 2012 ® Page 4
��! WATEF E:�C�)AF`Z[i� STATEMENTS
None
11. CLOSED SESV ®N
None
12. CLOSED SEMON ACTON
None
13. A D O U R L! V M E LJ V 7
Chairman Couch adjourned the meeting of 2:35 p.m.
David Couch, Chairman
City of Bakersfield Water Board
Bobbie Zaragoza, CSC
Secretary, City of Bakersfield eater (hoard
Water Board Meeting
6. REPORTS
May 16, 2012
A. Kern River & Isabella Reservoir Operations Report - For Board Information
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Water Board Meeting
6. REPORTS
May 16, 2012
B. Lake Isabella Dam - Safety Modification Project - For Board Information
Water Board Meeting
8. NEW BUSINESS
May 16, 2012
A. 2012 Water Price and Sand Sale Schedule - For Board Review and Action
C.ffr]ry (�y HAKERSKELD WATER RESOURCES DZPAR7MENT
AGRI CULTURAL WATER ENTERPRRSE
'2012 WATER PRICE AND SAND SALE SCHEDULE
The followma recommended water prices reflect the current water supply conditions occurrIFIG
tIll-OLM11011t the San Joaquin Valley. The rate for Kern River Canal & Irrigating Co. imaation water (item 3) Is
established substantially in accordance with Public LJt1l1ty Commission guidelines. These water rates become
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effective on June I , 2012.
2012
Type of Water Water Year
Surphis Kern River Water
For irrigation or grOUndwater banking......... $110.00
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Kern River Canal &
Irrigating Company ............................... 0.4 3
*3) Use ol"C'Ity Water Wells in
2800 Acres ...................................................... $40.00
*Plus power costs associated with operation of 2800 Acre water wells when applicable.
Note: To encourage niaximum use within the Kern River grOUndwater basin, water prices i 'es number I and 2 n-my be
Z-n in categories —
reduced ClUring periods ot'niandatory flood control release and/or encroachment into the flood control storage space at Isabella
Reservoir.
For sand sales from ("Ity-owned river chaminel properties, the following rate would remain in effect until conditions warranted
changes:
ITEM
PRICT
1) Sand Removal Sales ..................................................... $ 0-50 1 er cubic yard (plus sales tax when ap,,)ficable
Water Board Meeting
8. NEW BUSINESS
May 16, 2012
B. Kern River Interest Cost Sharing Agreement - For Board Review and Action
AGREEMENT NO.
KERN RAVER DN7ERZFS COS7 SHAR�NO AGREFM ENV
RELAY N(� 70 UNffEDD FAVES ARMY CORPS OF ENGJNEEQS REFRQ CTONS ON
USE OF DSA o ELLA RESFRVOOR S70QAOE SPACE
QEC�7ALS
WHEQ7QS9 on ApN 20, 2006, the United States Army Ceres of Engineers
( "Corps ") convened a Seepage Advisory Pane0 for the purpose of eva�u fog
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information regarding seepage e cendutuon at Asabel0 a A uxiDiary Dam. and to
wake recommendations for short term measures to address the seepage
situation.: and
WHEREAS, on June 26., 2006, centred of operating storage and ebase of
water at OsabeO� a Dam and Reservoir was returned to the Kern River
Wctermastero and
Kern River Interests C ost sharing Agree, r7- ent for Isabella Reservoir aria Dam
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WHEREAS, as o resUt of the ordered restriction on storage of is beiio Donn
and Reservoir o substonfioi quantity of Kern, Son Joaquin, Kaweah, Tuie and
other water, was forover lost to the re iono and
WHERHAS9 the Corps has indicated that it intends to con du ct further
investigation, monitoring, study and pianning to devepop both short end ion -
term plans concerning seepage of Auxipiary Dana and related seismic and
spiop way issues associated with psi eiia Dona and reservoir ( "Structural
Investigations")- and
WHEREAS, the Corps has indicated that unfl the structural investigations
are comp ete it anticipates that the restrictions on fill storage at lsabello Dons
and Reservcir will continue; and
WHEREQS9 the Ponies have determined of necessary that the Cores commit
oil necessary resources (financial, manpower, tome, etc.) and take all necessary
action to minimize to the U est extent possUe., consistent with the puUic safety,
the extent and duration of any operation restriction at lsabella Dana and
Reservoir,- and
WHEREAS, the Parties have determined that it is imperative that certain
expert c nsUtants be retained to advise the Parties on issues regarding Isabella
Dam and reservoir and to ensure the Corps complete the necessary Structural
In esti afions expeditiously and with the least 'nm act on Isabella foam and
Reservoir; and
WHEREAS, the Parties previously entered into a cost sharing agreement on
August 1, 2006 for such purposes mentioned above and that agreement expired
in August 20070 and
WHEREAS, the Parties previously entered into a cost sharing agreement on
March 17, 2010 for such purposes mentioned above and that agreement
expired in April 201 20 and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to enter into a new cost sharing agreement to
address payment of the issues mentioned above.
NOW, 7HEREFOQE9 incorporating the foregoing recitals herein, it is agreed
as fo l lows:
Kern River Interests Cost shearing Agreement for Isabella Resc_,rvoir and Clam
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20 MANAGERS COo M K` EE.
2.2. Commffee Rssponsobo"HNaso The Committee shall have the
following responsibilities:
2.2.1. Make o nonbinding recommendation to the Parties
that certain Consultants be retained, including but not limited to, the following:
2.2. X14 Eng'Egw n An expert engineer qualified
to advise the Parties with regard to technical issues relating to seismology,
hydrology., seepage, dam safety, Corps rules, regulations and procedures, and
other matters as determined by the Committee will be selected and retained by
legal counsel for the Waterm ster on behalf of the Parties.
2.2. T .2. Gc vsmmenn a� RsOa cns: An expert in
government relations qualified to advise the Parties with regard to Corps rules
and regulations, le islofion, congressional funding and appropriations, and
other matters as determined by the Committee will be selected and re,tained by
legal counsel for the Watermaster on behalf of the Parties.
2.2.E oho La o An attorney advise the parties
with regard to various legal matters concerning lsa ella Dam and reservoir,
including but not limited to the corps restrictions on use of the conservation
storage space, and additional issues.
Kern River Interests Cost sharing Agreerrlent for Isabella Reservoir and [_horn
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2.2.x.4. 0�hwo Other such experts quaffieci to
advise the Parties on o difion 0 matters as determined by the c=ommittee
necessary to achieving the purpose of this Agreement wiH be addressed as
necessary by the Parties.
L7G Leo �O F mcV\iJuT C Any Y 1% proposes to retain Y oU ter Y IIin Y
specific oxpert advisor ( "Cons0ant") shall be decided by the Parties by
unanimous a reoment foHowing recommendation by the Committee.
2.2. 3. use Acccun�o The �`✓✓atermaster shall estab ash
2o2o6o Prepare and recommend to the Parties appropriate
written consu�t Pion agreements;
2.2.7. Determine the appropriate scope of work and budget
of any Consu0tant;
2.2.8. Supervise aH work of the Cons0ants;
2o2o90 Review and approve payment of Consu0tant invoices;
and
Kern River interests Cost sharing Agreement for Isabella Reservoir and Darn
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2.2.10° flake other reports and recommendations to the
Parties as appropriate. The Parties shall endeavor to reach a consensus on all
decisions.
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Z.3.T o CFundnng ConMbufi ons: The initial fundin( of the
Account, periodic replenishment of funds to the Account, and payment of all
tees, costs and expenses of the Consultants approved by the Committee., shall
be allocated between the Parties as folio s:
Buena Vista Water Storage District -- 2%
City of Bakersfield -- 14%
Kern County Water Agency 12%
Kern Delta Water District -- 14%
North Kern Water Storage District -- 28%
o IlJ V LJ�SCELLamANEOUS
4. � o Notices: Written Notices to Parties hereunder shall be
sufficient if delivered to the principle office of the respective Party.
Kern River Interests Cost sharing Agreement for Isabella Reservoir and Dam
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4.2. Amandman�s0 This Agreement may be amended, or
renewed, it writing at any time and from time tc time by unanimous - onsent of
aH the Parties.
4-3. CcooMQW8 meft The foregoing constitutes the fuH and
comp ete agreement of the Parties. There are no ora0 understandings or
agreements concerning the subject matter of this Agreement not ret forth in
writing here "ne
4.5. MURD�e Oro ona se This Agreement may be executed in
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an on inaL
4.7. FTeced1C n[ a. The terms and conditions of this Agreement do
net constitute and shaH net be construed to be any form of precedent with
regard to any future agreement among the Parties with regard to a Kern River
Association or any other subject. AH Parties express0y reserve aH c0aimso rights
and interest with rogard to any such subjects and future agreements.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties thereto have executed this Domestic
Water Service Agreement in the day and year first -above written.
"CITY" "CONTRACTOR"
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD BUENA VISTA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT
HARVEY L. HALL
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
WATER RESOURCE DEPARTMENT
By:
ART CH IAN E LLO
Water Resource Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
JDDI
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
COUNTERSIGNED:
in
NELSON SMITH
Finance Director
By:
Print Name:
Title:
KERN DELTA WATER DISTRICT
By:
Print Name:
Title:
NORTH KERN WATER STORAGE DISTRICT
By:
Print Name:
Title:
Kern River Interests Cost sharing Agreement for Isabella Reservoir and Liam
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Water Board Meeting
11. CLOSED SESSION
May 16, 2012
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation
Closed session pursuant to subdivision (b)(3)(A) of Government Code Section
54956.9 (One matter)
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MEETING DATE: May 16, 2012 AGENDA SECTION: Closed Session
ITEM: 11.A.
TO: David Couch, Chairman
Harold Hanson, Commissioner
Russell Johnson, Commissioner APPROVED
FROM: Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney DEPARTMENT HEAD vgf
DATE: April 26, 2012 CITY ATTORNEY ve-
SUBJECT: Conference with Legal Counsel — Potential Litigation
Closed session pursuant to subdivision (b) (3) (A) of Government Code section
54956.9 (One matter).
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