Agenda packet — Needles City Council, May 9, 2023

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A G E N D A

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

NEEDLES PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NEEDLES

CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2023
COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION – 5:00 P.M.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 P.M.

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1111 BAILEY AVENUE, NEEDLES

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ROLL CALL

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PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS (A three-minute time limit per person has been established.)

RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
a) NPUA/COUNCIL: Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Potential Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). One case b) COUNCIL: Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Potential Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). One case c) COUNCIL: Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property: 801 Third Street, Needles CA.. Agency Negotiator: City Manager Rick Daniels or his designee. Negotiating Parties: City of Needles as potential lessor and the Tri-State Alano Club as potential lessee. Under Negotiation: Price and terms EXECUTIVE SESSION – Report by City Attorney

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INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

CORRESPONDENCE

INTRODUCTIONS
CITY ATTORNEY Parliamentary procedures
As a courtesy to those in attendance, we would ask that cell phones be turned off or set in their silent mode. Thank you.

PUBLIC APPEARANCE – Persons wishing to address the City Council on subjects other than those scheduled are requested to do so at this time. When called by the Mayor, please announce your name and address for the record. In order to conduct a timely meeting, a three-minute time limit per person has been established by Municipal Code Section 2-18. Amendments to the California Government Code Section 54950 prohibits the City Council from taking action on a specific item until it appears on the agenda.

PRESENTATION
(A ten-minute time limit per presentation has been established per Municipal Code Section 2-18.) 1) The Needles High School Advisory Class will be giving a PowerPoint Presentation on homelessness as it pertains to the City of Needles (INF)

PUBLIC HEARING
2) Public Hearing noticed to consider all evidence and testimony for or against approval of amending Needles Municipal Code Section 13-33(d) by adding the placement of Stop Signs at the intersection of Vine Street & R Street
➢ Staff Report
➢ Council questions of staff
➢ Mayor to open the public hearing
➢ Public Comment
➢ Mayor to close the public hearing
➢ Council Discussion / Deliberation
➢ Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 661-AC amending Section 13-33(d) of the Needles Municipal Code to erect stop signs at the southwest and northeast corners of Vine and “R” Streets (1st reading – post) (ACT)

RECESS THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND CONVENE A JOINT COUNCIL / HOUSING

AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING (HACN)
CALL TO ORDER (Roll Call previously taken)
3) HACN / COUNCIL: Approve additional positions assumed from the Housing Authority and add Housing Manager and Housing Specialist to the Authorized Positions List (ACT)

ADJOURN THE JOINT COUNCIL / HACN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING AND

RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER (Roll Call previously taken)
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO THE COUNCIL ITEMS (A three-minute time limit per person has been established.)
CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. The Mayor or any member of the City Council may pull an item from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Prior to Council action, a member of the public may address the City Council on matters scheduled on the Consent Calendar. A three-minute time limit per person applies. Recommended Action: Approve Items 4 through 10 on the Consent Calendar by affirmative roll call vote. (ACT)
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4) Approve the warrants register through May 9, 2023
5) Approve the minutes of April 25, 2023
6) Authorize staff to retain Fechter & Company to perform the audit of fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 and for the upcoming fiscal year 2022-2023
7) Waive the reading and adopt Resolution No. 2023-29 receive and authorize submitting the City of Needles Housing Element Annual Progress Report for the 2023 calendar year to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research
8) Waive the reading and adopt Resolution No. 2023-30 approving an amendment to conditional use permit Resolution No. 2021-47 for a new outdoor advertising sign removing condition #16 allowing for the use of a water feature located at 429 N “K” street, also known as APN 0185-067-08-0000 9) Authorize Community Works Design Group to conduct a needs assessment and cost estimate for the Needles Municipal Aquatic Center not to exceed $7,400, utilizing $5,800 of general fund reserves and $1,600 from the Needles Sandshark Swim Team 10) Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter similar to the CalCities’ provided letter and advocate new laws addressing the Fentanyl Poisoning Crisis
End of Consent

CITY ATTORNEYS REPORT

CITY CLERK REPORT

CITY MANAGERS REPORT

COUNCIL REQUESTS
Councilmember Campbell
Councilmember McCorkle
Vice Mayor Merritt
Councilmember Pogue
Councilmember Belt
Councilmember Longbrake
Mayor Jernigan

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I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing Agenda was posted at the front entrance of City Hall not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.

Dated this 5th day of May 2023
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Dale Jones, CMC, City Clerk

1 RESOLUTION 2023-29

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEEDLES

RECEIVING AND SUBMITTING THE CITY OF NEEDLES HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR THE 2023 CALENDAR YEAR TO THE

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND TO THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65400(a)(2) requires each planning agency to provide an annual progress report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, and the California Department of Housing and Community Development regarding progress toward implementation of the General Plan; and WHEREAS, an annual progress report for the 2022 calendar year has been prepared by the City of Needles, utilizing prescribed forms and instructions provided by HCD; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Needles as follows:

SECTION 1. The City Council HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that the facts set forth in the above Recitals are true and correct.

SECTION 2. The City Council HEREBY RECEIVES AND SUBMITS the 2022 Annual Progress Report on the General Plan (“General Plan APR”) prepared for the City as set forth in the corresponding staff report.

SECTION 3. The City Council HEREBY RECEIVES AND SUBMITS the 2022 Annual Progress Report on the General Plan Housing Element (Housing Element Annual Progress Report Form 2022) (“Report”) prepared for the City as set forth in the corresponding staff report.

SECTION 4. The City Council HEREBY DIRECTS that the General Plan APR and Report be forwarded to the State Office of Planning Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development pursuant to California Government Code Section 65400(a)(2).

SECTION 5. The City Council HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that the action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3) Common Sense Exemption, where it can be determined that the action can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the action in question may have a significant effect on the environment and that the action is not subject to CEQA. 2 SECTION 5. The City Council HEREBY APPROVES Resolution 2023-29, receiving and submitting the City of Needles Annual Progress Report for the 2022 Calendar Year to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Needles, California, held on the 9th day of May 2023, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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Mayor
(Seal) Attest: _______________________
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
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City Attorney
Jurisdiction Needles
Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 1
1 2
Units by Structure Type Entitled Permitted Completed
SFA 0 0 0
SFD 0 1 0
2 to 4 0 0 0
5+ 0 0 0
ADU 0 0 0
MH 0 1 0
Total 0 2 0
5 79
2 0
0 0
0 0
Income Rental Ownership Total
Very Low 00 0
Low 0 00
Moderate 0 00
Above Moderate 0 00
Total 0 00
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Units Constructed - SB 35 Streamlining Permits
Number of Streamlining Applications Approved
Total Developments Approved with Streamlining
Total Units Constructed with Streamlining
Total Housing Applications Submitted:

Number of Proposed Units in All Applications Received:

Total Housing Units Approved:

Total Housing Units Disapproved:

Total Units
Housing Applications Summary
Use of SB 35 Streamlining Provisions
Note: Units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income permitted units totals Number of Applications for Streamlining
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
1 Title
Last NameFirst NameReporting Calendar YearJurisidiction Name Click here to download APR Instructions
ZipcodeCityStreet AddressPhoneEmail
3_6_23
type ctrl + d.you may select a cell in the row you wish to remove and Click here to add rows to a table. If you add too many rows, 817 Third Street Needles
92363
Martinez
Patrick
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director
[email protected]
9518096448
Mailing Address
Please Start Here
General Information
2022
Needles
Contact Information
Optional: Click here to import last year's data. This is best used and typing ctrl + d.activity, you may delete the project by selecting a cell in the row must be updated. If a project is no longer has any reportable will be copied exactly how it was entered in last year's form and pick an old workbook to import from. Project and program data when the workbook is new and empty. You will be prompted to Annual Progress Report
2 Jurisdiction Needles ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element ImplementationPlanning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 Date
Application
Submitted
Total
Approved
Units by
Project
Total
Disapproved
Units by
Project
Streamlining Application Status Notes
2 34 6 7 8 9 11 12
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+ Unit Category (SFA,SFD,2 to 4,5+,ADU,MH) Tenure R=Renter O=Owner Date Application Submitted+ (see instructions) Very Low- Income Deed Restricted Very Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Low-Income Deed Restricted Low-Income Non Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted Above Moderate- Income Total PROPOSED Units by Project Total APPROVED Units by project Total DISAPPROVED Units by Project Was APPLICATION SUBMITTED Pursuant to GC 65913.4(b)? (SB 35 Streamlining) Did the housing
development
application seek
incentives or
concessions
pursuant to
Government Code
section 65915?
Were incentives
or concessions
reqested
pursuant to
Government
Code section
65915 approved?
Please indicate
the status of the
application.

Notes+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 0 0 79 79 2 0 0660-261-36-0000 0660-261-36-0000 4790 My Place Road na SFD O 3/16/2022 1 1 1 No No No Approved 0660-293-09-0000 0660-293-09-0000 625 Lagoon na SFD O 2/7/2022 1 1 1 No No No Approved0185-107-32-0000 0185-107-32-0000 108/110 Chestnut na 2 to 4 R 8/12/2022 3 3 No No No Pending 0660-161-20-0000 0660-161-20-0000 3502 Needles Highway na SFD O 2/23/2022 1 1No No No Withdrawn 0186-095-03-0000 0186-095-03-0000 na Desintation 66 na 5+ R 4/8/2022 73 73 No No No Pending 00 Table A
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
1 5
Project Identifier Unit Types Proposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes Density Bonus Law Applications 10 Housing Development Applications Submitted
3 Jurisdiction Needles ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element ImplementationPlanning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 Table A2
23 56
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+ Unit Category (SFA,SFD,2 to 4,5+,ADU,MH) Tenure R=Renter O=Owner Very Low- Income Deed Restricted Very Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Low- Income Deed Restricted Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted Above Moderate- Income Entitlement Date Approved # of Units issued Entitlements Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 00 0 0 0
0660-261-36-0000 4800 My Place Rd. SFD O 0
0186-273-53-0000 1199 Marina Dr. MH O 0
1 Unit Types Affordability by Household Incomes - Completed Entitlement 4 Project Identifier
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units 4 Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
89 Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome Building Permits Date Issued # of Units Issued Building Permits 0 0000 1 1 2
1 11/18/2022 1
1 12/14/2022 1
Affordability by Household Incomes - Building Permits
7 Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Table A2
5 11 12
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Certificates of
Occupancy or other
forms of readiness
(see instructions) Date
Issued
# of Units issued
Certificates of Occupancy or
other forms of
readiness
0 0000 0 0 0
00 Affordability by Household Incomes - Certificates of Occupancy 10 Table A2
6 Streamlining Infill
Housing without Financial
Assistance or Deed
Restrictions
Term of Affordability
or Deed Restriction
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
How many of the
units were
Extremely Low
Income?
Was Project
APPROVED using
GC 65913.4(b)?
(SB 35 Streamlining)
Y/N
Infill Units?
Y/N+
Assistance Programs
for Each Development
(may select multiple -
see instructions)
Deed Restriction
Type
(may select multiple -
see instructions)
For units affordable without
financial assistance or deed
restrictions, explain how the locality determined the units were affordable
(see instructions)
Term of Affordability or
Deed Restriction (years)
(if affordable in perpetuity
enter 1000)+
Number of
Demolished/Dest
royed Units
Demolished or
Destroyed Units
Demolished/De
stroyed Units
Owner or
Renter
00 0
0N Y0N Y Mobile homes considered moderate income.

Housing with Financial Assistance
and/or Deed Restrictions Demolished/Destroyed Units
Table A2
7 Notes
21 22 23 24 25
Total Density Bonus Applied to
the Project (Percentage
Increase in Total Allowable
Units or Total Maximum
Allowable Residential Gross
Floor Area)
Number of Other
Incentives,
Concessions, Waivers,
or Other Modifications
Given to the Project
(Excluding Parking Waivers or Parking
Reductions)
List the incentives,
concessions,
waivers, and
modifications
(Excluding Parking Waivers or Parking
Modifications)
Did the project receive a
reduction or waiver of
parking standards? (Y/N)
Notes+
Density Bonus
Table A2
8 Jurisdiction Needles ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element ImplementationPlanning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 1 Projection Period 34
RHNA Allocation by
Income Level
Projection Period -
06/30/2021-
10/14/2021
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Total Units to Date (all years) Total Remaining RHNA by Income Level Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted - - 1 - - - - - - - Above Moderate 50 - 1 1 - - - - - - - 2 48
87 - 1 2 - - - - - - - 3 84
5 67
Extremely low-Income
Need 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Total Units to Date Total Units Remaining 5 - - - - - - - - - - 5
Please note: The APR form can only display data for one planning period. To view progress for a different planning period, you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at [email protected]. 15 -
This table is auto-populated once you enter your jurisdiction name and current year data. Past year information comes from previous APRs.
1 Moderate
10 11 16
Please contact HCD if your data is different than the material supplied here -
2 Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
10 11
Please note: For the last year of the 5th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted during the portion of the year that was in the 5th cycle. For the first year of the 6th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted since the start of the planning period. Projection Period units are in a separate column.

Total RHNA
Total Units
Income Level
Very LowLowExtremely Low-Income Units*
Note: units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income RHNA progress and must be reported as very low-income units in section 7 of Table A2. They must also be reported in the extremely low-income category (section 13) in Table A2 to be counted as progress toward meeting the extremely low-income housing need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1).*Extremely low-income houisng need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). Value in Section 5 is default value, assumed to be half of the very low-income RHNA. May be overwritten.

Progress toward extremely low-income housing need, as determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). 9 Jurisdiction Needles ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element ImplementationPlanning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 Date of Rezone Rezone Type
2 4 5 6 7 9 10 11
APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Date of Rezone Very Low- Income Low-Income Moderate-Income Above Moderate- Income Rezone Type Parcel Size (Acres) General Plan Designation Zoning Minimum Density Allowed Maximum Density Allowed Realistic Capacity Vacant/Nonvacant Description of Existing Uses Note: "+" indicates an optional fieldCells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
3 8
Project Identifier RHNA Shortfall by Household Income Category Sites Description 1 Sites Identified or Rezoned to Accommodate Shortfall Housing Need and No Net-Loss Law Table C
10 Jurisdiction Needles
Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
1 2 34
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation Incentives for Production those with special needs such as seniors and persons with disabilities. especially housing for extremely low-, very-low, and low-income households and Offer incentives aimed at production of new housing in the City of Needles, performance annually.available. Review incentive ongoing basis as funds are Incentives offered on an Continued
No Net Loss Monitoring Develop a procedure to monitor compliance with SB 166 (No Net Loss), and track unit counts, actual units, and net change in capacity Element adoption Within two years of Housing Not yet startedSurplus Lands/ Affordable Housing on City-Owned/Successor Agency Sites Assess City-owned properties for their potential redevelopment or development for disabilities. Implement the Surplus Lands Achouseholds and those with special needs such as seniors and persons with residential uses, including housing for extremely low-, very-low, and low-income t to annually review City-owned parcels
surplus lands.and provide affordable housing developers the first right of refusal for designated lands. with the review of surplus Annual review in conjunction Not yet started
Downtown Mixed-Use Development mixed uses both horizontally and vertically. Rezone the downtown area to allow for mixed uses and taller buildings. Permit Element adoption. Within four years of Housing Rezoned on March 16, 2023Minimum Density typologies.loss of any residential units and encourage higher density/more affordable building are developed close to their maximum densities (at 75%) to prevent substantial net Amend the zoning ordinance to establish minimum densities to ensure that parcels Element adoption.Within four years of Housing Due to be amended with the Objective Design Standards update (scheduled summer 2023) Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
developments reserve up to 15 percent of zoning ordinance to establish inclusionary housing requirements so that new requirements that will not constrain housing production. Develop and amend the Conduct an inclusionary zoning feasibility study to identify appropriate inclusionary the total units for lower- and moderateincome households. Element adoption.

Within two years of Housing Due to be amended with the Objective Design Standards update (scheduled summer 2023) ADU Tracking and Monitoring
additional strategies are necessary to increase ADU production.of ADUs built in the City. Within the Housing Element period, assess whether Continuously track the City's progress for ADUs. Track and analyze the affordability Element adoption.Within three years of Housing Not yet started Housing Programs Progress Report
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.

Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
11 Permit Streamlining
Establish and implement expedited permit processing for affordable housing circulate a notice with the Building Industry Association and Chamber of Commerce.35 and SB 330). Advertise the expedited permit process on the City’s website and projects, including projects that qualify for density bonuses (in compliance with SB Element adoption.Within two years of Housing Not yet started Density Bonus Updates requirements (AB 2345, SB 1763, SB 1227). Amend the zoning ordinance to update density bonuses to meet current state Element adoption. Within one year of Housing Due to be amended with the Objective Design Standards update (scheduled summer 2023)Objective Standards Pursuant to SB 330, review and amend the zoning ordinance and Design Review are objective and promote certainty in the planning and approval processes.Board handbooks to ensure development standards, design guidelines, and findings Element adoption. Within one year of Housing Due to be amended with the Objective Design Standards update (scheduled summer 2023) Development Standards Review and Revision development of properties at their maximum densities. Study and revise development standards in multifamily districts to facilitate the Element Adoption. Within three years of Housing Due to be amended with the Objective Design Standards update (scheduled summer 2023)Efficiency Units and Minimum Unit Sizes 352 (2017).multifamily units. Ensure that provisions for efficiency units are consistent with AB Amend the zoning ordinance to revise the minimum required unit area for Element adoption.Within three years of Housing Due to be amended with the Objective Design Standards update (scheduled summer 2023) ADU Ordinance Update to Meet State Law
basis and revise the zoning ordinance as appropriate.ADUs (including AB 587, AB 671, AB 68, and SB 13). Monitor state law on an annual Amend the zoning ordinance to address multiple changes to state law regarding annually thereafter.Element adoption, and Within one year of Housing Not yet started
Preapproved ADU Plans
costs to applicants.facilitate production and ADUs available to lower-income households by reducing Create and make available to the public a set of preapproved plans for ADUs to Element adoption.Within three years of Housing To be coordinated with SBCTA for utilization of the County's pre-approved ADU types.

Utility Availability Continue to expand the reach of water and wastewater services to North Needles. June 30, 2023. ContinuedPublic Fees, Standards, and Plans Online Pursuant to AB 1483, the City will compile all development standards, plans, fees, and nexus studies in an easily accessible online location. The City will update its zoning and general plan maps to provide a high-quality, parcel-specific reference. Housing Element adoption.

Within three months of Due to be amended with the Objective Design Standards update (scheduled summer 2023) By-Right Projects
lower-income units.cycles, the City will allow ministerial review for a project that provides 20 percent public and private agencies. For vacant sites used in two previous housing element distribute them to contractors, developers, real estate and contractors boards, and Disseminate brochures outlining information about available incentives and Advertise these sites to affordable housing developers at least once a year. discretionary review to meet the City’s RHNA for the different income categories. Encourage the construction of developments on sites that allow housing without Element.Upon adoption of the Housing Complete
Roadway Widening and Dedication Relief cause a development to be economically catch basins and similar impediments, the relocation of which would otherwise Identify which substandard streets and alleys contain fire hydrants, utility poles, infeasible, and prepare a code amendment
providing relief from dedication requirements under those situations.

Element adoption.Within three years of Housing Not yet started Nongovernmental Constraints
nongovernmental constraints for project applicants.and zoning counter to provide additional clarity and certainty and mitigate Provide information and maps of known environmental constraints at the planning Element.Upon adoption of the Housing Complete
12 Diversity of Land Use Designation and Building Type
duplex/triplex/multiplex; courtyard apartmsmall-lot, single-family homes; tiny homes; detached condominiums; townhomes; that accommodate various building types and styles, including but not limited to Maintain a mixture of residential land use designations and development regulations ents; bungalow courts; live/work units;
Conditionally Permitted, etc.) and designations and amend as appropriate.City’s zoning ordinance by reviewing development designators (such as Permitted, innovative building types and housing options that can be implemented through the housing types that meet state and local building code standards. Continue to explore mixed-use projects; moveable tiny homes; 3D printed homes; and new prefab Element adoption. Within three years of Housing Due to be amended with the Objective Design Standards update (scheduled summer 2023) Alternative Energy and Resource Conservation Program Conservation Program Work to establish the Owner-of-Home Alternative Energy and Resource Element. Upon adoption of the Housing CompletePreservation of At-Risk HousingCalifornia Building Code Adopt the most recent version of the California Building Code. June 30, 2023. Complete Implement strategies to reduce the potential conversion to market rate of the 234 None of the assisted units are at risk. assisted affordable housing units in Needles during the current planning period. eligible potential purchasers.owners, service providers, and ongoing communication with consistent with state law; notification by owners June 2023 to require Revision of zoning code by Due to be amended with the Objective Design Standards update (scheduled summer 2023) CDBG Allocations · When allocating CDGB funding, will use the funds for at-risk units. Ongoing, annually allocate ContinuedDisplacement Prevention Ordinance Pursuant to SB 330, ensure that when existing housing is demolished, at least an equivalent number of units at the same affordability are created as replacements. compliance. Ongoing, review annually for Continued Enhanced Code Enforcement
violation.will notify them of tenants’ rights, and provide assistance in resolving the code As a part of the enhanced code enforcement program, community representatives violations, and work with property owners to resolve violations or unsafe conditions. The City’s Code Enforcement officials will continue to investigate potential code annually.Ongoing, review trends Continued
Neighborhood Preservation Program
wide, annually.preserve and improve the City’s environmental quality. Target 5% of population cityFocus CDBG funding on deteriorating or dilapidated areas throughout the City to Annually. Continued Preservation and Rehabilitation of Housing Stock Comprehensive Program leverage in the creation of new affordable housing.interest loans and grant assistance, and to act as a conduit for housing funds to Coordinate with the Housing Authority to develop guidelines for the funding of low2023. initiate outreach by December Establish the program and Not yet started Housing Choice Vouchers receiving Housing Choice Voucher assistan Continue to assist eligible, extremely low-,very low- and low-income households in ce. Market housing vouchers and inform
prohibited.landlords that discrimination based on source of income (including vouchers) is continuous and ongoing.Housing Element adoption; website within one year of Provide information on City Not yet started
Affordable Housing and Services Funds Issue Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) in an equitable manner for affordable Continuous and ongoing, as Continued 13 Landlord - Tenant Mediation
information on City website. Target 10% of population annually, city-wide.paper materials at the Civic Center. In coordination with Program G-1, provide tenants through a variety of media and online outlets, namely the City website and landlord/tenant mediation services. Distribute information about these services to Continue to contract with a fair housing specialist to provide fair housing and continuous and ongoing.Housing Element adoption; website within one year of Provide information on City Not yet started
Fair Housing Education and Counseling and Building referrals; and Housing Choice Provide education and literature on fair housing; dispute resolution; Health, Safety Voucher Assistance referrals. Distribute
counseling and resolution of housing discrimination complaints.landlord/tenant guidebooks printed by the Department of Consumer Affairs. Provide will be updated annually. ongoing basis. The literature Provide materials on an
Not yet started
Housing for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Program and welfare of the residents of these facilities.ensure that the standards are objective and focused on protecting the health, safety, adult care facilities by right. Review CUP standards for residential care facilities to and flexible development standards. Amend the zoning ordinance to allow licensed Allow housing for the elderly, disabled, and developmentally disabled with reduced Element adoption.Within one year of Housing Due to be amended with the Objective Design Standards update (scheduled summer 2023) Farmworker Housing
17021.6). The act calls for the zoning ordinawith the state Employee Housing Act (Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and Review the City zoning code to determine whether updates are needed to comply nce to treat employee housing (including
and permitted in the same manner as other sifarmworker housing) that serves six or fewer persons as a single-family structure ngle-family structures of the same type
permitted in the same manner as other agricuhousing consisting of no more than 12 units or 36 beds as an agricultural use and in the same zone (Section 17021.5). The zoning ordinance must also treat employee ltural uses in the same zone (Section
17021.6) in zones where agricultural uses are permitted.

Element Adoption.Within two years of Housing Due to be amended with the Objective Design Standards update (scheduled summer 2023) Emergency Shelters
residential buffer.not apply to other uses in the same zone, including but not limited to a 500-foot emergency shelters code to ensure that shelters are not subject to standards that do shelters to ensure that they are only based on the number of staff. Amend the Amend the zoning ordinance to modify the parking requirements for emergency Element adoption.Within one year of Housing Due to be amended with the Objective Design Standards update (scheduled summer 2023) Low Barrier Navigation Centers
by-right in areas zoned for mixed uses.barrier navigation centers. Allow centers that meet specific objective requirements Pursuant to SB 48, amend the zoning ordinance to establish provisions for lowElement adoption. Within one year of Housing Due to be amended with the Objective Design Standards update (scheduled summer 2023) Transitional and Supportive Housing be permitted by-right where residential us Pursuant to AB 2162 and AB 2988, supportive housing meeting certain criteria must es are permitted, including mixed-use and
compliance.nonresidential zones. Review AB 2162 and amend zoning ordinance to ensure Element adoption.

Within one year of Housing Due to be amended with the Objective Design Standards update (scheduled summer 2023) Residential Care
(6 or fewer residents) in reUpdate zoning code to expressly permit the development of residential care facilities sidential zones. Adopt objective standards for residential care homes with 7 or more individuals in residential zones consistent with occupancy standards. Initiate and complete a process in 2023 to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow group homes for seven or more in all residential zones.

Element adoption.Within one year of Housing Due to be amended with the Objective Design Standards update (scheduled summer 2023) 14 Priority Water and Sewer Service for Affordable Housing Developments households.to ensure prioritization of services to housing developments serving lower-income Pursuant to Government Code Section 65589.7, work with public service providers Element adoption.Within one year of Housing Not yet started Place-Based Community Improvements - Park Renovations
that is materially inconsistent with affirmatively furthering fair housing.Needles to facilitate revitalization and healthy living conditions, and take no action affirmatively furthering fair housing. Focus investments and programs in South services, etc. that contribute to community revitalization, with a focus on concentrated segregation and poverty, including investments in infrastructure, Develop programs and strategies to create place-based investments in areas of Element adoption.Within six years of Housing Not yet started Analysis of Impediments Programs
programs.throughout the year and annually evaluate the effectiveness and progress of investigate potential violations of fair housing law. Track each assistance category mortgage access. Provide fair housing services to tenants, and continually for affordable housing development, and coordinating with local lenders to expand housing. Improve housing mobility by providing homeowner assistance, incentives and take no action that is materially inconsistent with affirmatively furthering fair Implement programs identified in the 2020–2024 County Analysis of Impediments, annual reporting on progress.Continuous and ongoing with Not yet started Environmental Justice and Expanded Access to Opportunity Adopt and implement a new Environmental Justice Element in the General Plan in a Environmental Justice Element to create tafacilitate healthy living conditions for Needles residents. In particular, use the Element, address areas with disproportionate pollution and health impacts and manner to affirmatively further fair housing. Through the Environmental Justice rgeted investments and improve health in
furthering fair housing.South Needles, and take no action that is materially inconsistent with affirmatively Element adoption.Within two years of Housing Not yet started Fair Housing Outreach and Enforcement
information to residents and property owProvide fair housing enforcement, landlord-tenant mediation, and fair housing ners. Post information for fair housing
needs.outreach in east Needles, an area identified as having disproportionate housing specialist as a resource to resolve disputes and reports of discrimination. Increase provider on City website (see Program G-1). Advertise the City’s fair housing within one year of adoption.Post information on website Not yet started Transit Improvements Program continues to provide needed transportation Provide housing projections and other information so that Needles Area Transit services to Needles, especially with
regard to affirmatively furthering fair housing. period years throughout the planning provide information every two Continuous and on-going;
Not yet started
Housing Information
annually, city-wide.creating a dedicated webpage on the City’s website. Target 10% of population promote the use of Needles’ housing programs to its residents and developers by Continue to improve and expand the use of the various media to inform and magazine.information in the digital continuous publishing of adoption; ongoing and year of Housing Element Establish webpage within one Not yet started
15 ADU Education of homeowners to create ADUs. Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing program to advertise the ability adoption.years of Housing Element marketing program within two adoption; implement one year of Housing Element Develop marketing plan within Not yet started
Source of Income Protection
on City website.renter’s financial eligibility. In coordination with Program G-1, provide information Ensure that it is known that Housing Choice Vouchers are allowed to establish a tenants of recent changes to state law that prevent source of income discrimination. Coordinate with the Housing Authority to conduct outreach to inform landlords and Authority.coordination with Housing continuous and ongoing Housing Element adoption; website within one year of Provide information on City Not yet started
Energy Cost Savings that waste energy. Develop a program to assist residents in identifying areas in their home, or practices, 2023. Develop program by December Not yet startedIncentives to Build Housing have been implemented or are in the proc distributes information via flyers, pamphlets, and bound books on programs that as well as meetings with developers, construction vendors, and visitors, and public and private agencies. The City regularly participates at community meetings, distribute them to contractors, developers, real estate and contractors boards, and Disseminate brochures outlining information about available incentives and ess of being developed, properties that
anyone attending these events. The informatioeconomic development activity in the City and provides written information to rehabilitation, etc. City staff also participates in off-site meetings related to have completed the code abatement process and are available for receivership, n is also made available on the City’s
website, as well as in the lobby of City Hall.
period.twice during the planning will update brochures at least in the program per year and two of the meetings described The City will initiate at least Not yet started
16 Jurisdiction Needles ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Period 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element ImplementationPlanning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 Description of Commercial
Development Bonus
Commercial Development Bonus
Date Approved
34 APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+ Very Low Income Low Income Moderate Income Above Moderate Income Description of Commercial Development Bonus Commercial Development Bonus Date Approved Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Units Constructed as Part of Agreement
Commercial Development Bonus Approved pursuant to GC Section 65915.7 Table E
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Project Identifier
1 2
formulasCells in grey contain auto-calculation
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Annual Progress Report
17 Jurisdiction Needles ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Period 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulasPlanning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 The description should adequately document how each
Section 65583.1unit complies with subsection (c) of Government Code +
.
here: For detailed reporting requirements, see the chcklist Extremely LowIncome+ Very Low-Income+ Low-Income+ TOTAL UNITS+ Extremely Low- Income+ Very Low- Income+ Low-Income+ TOTAL UNITS+ development/docs/adequa https://www.hcd.ca.gov/community- te-sites-checklist.pdf Total Units by IncomeMobilehome Park PreservationAcquisition of UnitsPreservation of Units At-RiskRehabilitation Activity Table F
Please note this table is optional: The jurisdiction can use this table to report units that have been substantially rehabilitated, converted from non-affordable to affordable by acquisition, and preserved, including mobilehome park preservation, consistent with the standards set forth in Government Code section 65583.1, subdivision (c). Please note, motel, hotel, hostel rooms or other structures that are converted from non-residential to residential units pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c)(1)(D) are considered net-new housing units and must be reported in Table A2 and not reported in Table F.

Activity Type
Units that Do Not Count Towards RHNA+
Listed for Informational Purposes Only
Units that Count Towards RHNA +
Note - Because the statutory requirements severely limit what can be counted, please contact HCD at [email protected] and we will unlock the form which enable you to populate these fields.

Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired for Alternative Adequate Sites pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c) Annual Progress Report
18 Jurisdiction Needles ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Reporting Period 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulasPlanning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 Notes
23 6
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Unit Category
(2 to 4,5+)
Tenure
R=Renter
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate- Income
Deed Restricted
ModerateIncome Non Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Total Moderate Income Units
Converted from Above
Moderate
Date Converted Notes
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Table F2
Above Moderate Income Units Converted to Moderate Income Pursuant to Government Code section 65400.2 For up to 25 percent of a jurisdiction’s moderate-income regional housing need allocation, the planning agency may include the number of units in an existing multifamily building that were converted to deed-restricted rental housing for moderate-income households by the imposition of affordability covenants and restrictions for the unit. Before adding information to this table, please ensure housing developments meet the requirements described in Government Code 65400.2(b). 5 Project Identifier Unit Types
1 4
Affordability by Household Incomes After Conversion Units credited toward Above Moderate RHNA 19 Jurisdiction Needles
Reporting Period 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation
23 4
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+ Realistic Capacity Identified in the Housing Element Entity to whom the site transferred Intended Use for Site 1 Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Note: "+" indicates an optional fieldCells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Table G
Locally Owned Lands Included in the Housing Element Sites Inventory that have been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of Project Identifier
NOTE: This table must only be filled out if the housing element sites inventory contains a site which is or was owned by the reporting jurisdiction, and has been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of during the reporting year. 20 Jurisdiction Needles Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Period 2022
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31)
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Designation Size Notes
1 2 34 5 6 7
APN Street Address/Intersection Existing Use Number of Units Surplus Designation Parcel Size (in acres) Notes 0185-351-12-0000 SW Corner of San Clemente and Casa Linda Vacant 0 Surplus Land 1.01 Identified as Moderate Income site with 13 unit capacity. 0185-351-11-0000 SW Corner of San Clemente and Casa Linda Public Facilities 0 Surplus Land 1.04 Identified as Moderate Income site with 13 unit capacity.

NOTE: This table is meant to contain an invenory of
ALL surplus/excess lands the reporting jurisdiction
owns
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Parcel Identifier

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Table H
Locally Owned Surplus Sites
For San Bernardino County jurisdictions, please format the APN's as follows:9999-999-99-9999 21 Jurisdiction Needles ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Note: + indicates an
optional field
Reporting Period 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation formulas auto-calculation Cells in grey contain
Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Project Type Date Notes
23 APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+ Activity Date Very Low Income Low Income Moderate Income Above Moderate Income Notes Table I
Units Constructed Pursuant to Government Code 65852.21 and Applications for Lot Splits Pursuant to Government Code 66411.7 (SB9) units must be reported in Table A.be reported in Table A2. Applications for these Units entitled/permitted/constructed must also 65852.21. 66411.7 OR units constructed pursuant to applied for pursuant to Government Code needs to be completed if there were lot splits NOTE: SB 9 PROJECTS ONLY. This table only Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Project Identifier Unit Constructed
1 4
Annual Progress Report
22 Jurisdiction Needles ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Period 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element ImplementationPlanning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 Project Type Date
Units (Beds/Student
Capacity) Granted
Density Bonus
Notes
23 5 6
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+ Unit Category (SH - Student Housing) Date Very Low- Income Deed Restricted Very Low- Income Restricted Non Deed Low- Income Deed Restricted Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Restricted Non Deed Above Moderate- Income Total Additional Beds Created Due to Density Bonus Notes Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Table J
Student housing development for lower income students for which was granted a density bonus pursuant to subparagraph (F) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 65915 Project Identifier Units (Beds/Student Capacity) Approved 1 4
table only needs to be completed if there were student housing NOTE: STUDENT HOUSING WITH DENSITY BONUS ONLY. This
projects WITH a density bonus approved pursuant to
Government Code65915(b)(1)(F)
Annual Progress Report
23 CITY OF NEEDLES

GENERAL PLAN

ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
May 9, 2023
1 TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................... 2 General Plan Consistency Evaluation............................................................................................... 3 Measures of Implementation ..................................................................................................................... 3 Land Use ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 Circulation..................................................................................................................................................... 3 Safety ............................................................................................................................................................ 3 Housing......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Open Space and Recreation ..................................................................................................................... 4 Conservation and Historic Preservation .................................................................................................. 4 Air Quality ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 Noise ............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Environmental Justice................................................................................................................................. 4 2 INTRODUCTION
A general plan is each local government’s blueprint for meeting the community’s long-term vision for the future. The General Plan Guidelines serve as a resource to help jurisdictions draft and update their general plans. Technical advisory documents provide supplemental information about general plan topics in response to local needs around the state or changes in State law.

All jurisdictions are required to provide OPR and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) with separate General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports (APRs) by April 1 each year, per Government Code Sections 65400 and 65700.

The last comprehensive update to the General Plan was on February 18, 1986. In that time, multiple elements have been updated on an individual basis. The last elements to be updated have been the Housing Element (September 30, 2022), Land Use and Circulation Elements (February 28, 2023). 3 GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY EVALUATION
This introduction section will provide the date of last General Plan update. Priorities for land use decision making that have been established by the local legislative body (e.g., passage of moratoria or emergency ordinances) will also be included in this section. One or more lists of the following should be included, including reference to the specific general plan element or policy, status (i.e., approved/denied, initiated/ongoing/completed, etc.), and brief comment on how each advanced the implementation of the General Plan during the past year:
• Planning activities initiated – These may include, but are not limited to, master plans, specific plans, master environmental assessments, annexation studies, and other studies or plans. • General Plan amendments – These may include agency-driven as well as applicant-driven amendments.
• Major development applications processed
Measures of Implementation
Measures associated with the implementation of the general plan with specific reference to individual element.

Land Use
Throughout 2022, the City was in the process of updating its Land Use Element. This Element was last updated on February 28, 2023.

The City has since been awarded $65,000 in LEAP funding. The primary activity the City would like to undertake using these funds is updating the City’s development Zoning Ordinance. This update would be conducted to comply with new provisions in State law as identified in the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element, as well as amend development standards aimed at reducing constraints to development.

Circulation
Throughout 2022, the City was in the process of updating its Circulation Element. This Element was last updated on February 28, 2023.

Safety
The City to pursue an update of the Safety Element in 2023.

Housing
The City finished updating its 6th Cycle Housing Element on September 30, 2022 when the California Department of Housing and Community Development deemed the Housing Element to be in full compliance with State Housing Element law.

The goals, policies, and quantified objectives for the Housing Element have been developed recognizing the community needs and resources. Where appropriate, these key housing guidelines have been developed consistently with other elements of the General Plan, as well as other planning and policy documents for the City.

Conservation and Historic Preservation
The City has not amended the Conservation and Historic Preservation Element in 2022.

Air Quality
The City does not currently have an Air Quality Element.

Noise
The City has not amended the Noise Element in 2022.

Environmental Justice
The City does not currently have an Environmental Justice Element.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-30

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEEDLES, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2021-47 FOR A NEW OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN REMOVING CONDITION #16 ALLOWING FOR THE USE OF A WATER FEATURE LOCATED AT 429 N “K” STREET, ALSO KNOWN AS APN 0185-067-08-0000
WHEREAS, the city recently received an application from property owner, Michael Patrick West, for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow a new digital billboard sign, also known as an Outdoor Advertising Sign, at 429 N “K” Street, also known as APN 0185-067-08-0000; and WHEREAS, the proposed Conditional Use Permit is consistent with the General Plan to facilitate installation of new modern billboards to provide marketing opportunities within the city; and WHEREAS, the proposed project is determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to Article 19 Section 15302(c) and Section 15303 of CEQA for construction of a new billboard requiring only negligible improvements.

WHEREAS, a public hearing notice for the Needles Planning Commission meeting was published in the Needles Desert Star on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at least 10 days prior to said meeting, and notices were sent to property owners within a 300-foot radius of the subject property specifying the date, time and location of the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, on August 4, 2021, the Needles Planning Commission held a duly noticed and advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to RESOLUTION 08-04-2021 PC recommending Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a new outdoor advertising sign at 429 N “K” Street, also known as APN 0185-067-08-0000; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing notice for the Needles City Council meeting was published in the Needles Desert Star at least 10 days prior to said meeting, and notices were sent to property owners within a 300-foot radius of the subject property specifying the date, time and location of the public hearing; and WHEREAS, on August 10, 2021 the Needles City Council held a duly noticed and advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony for a Conditional Use Permit for a new outdoor advertising sign at 429 N “K” Street, also known as APN 0185-067-08-0000; and WHEREAS, Section 94.07(d) of the Needles City Code describes the findings required to approve a Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the Needles CITY COUNCIL has sufficiently considered all testimony and any documentary evidence presented to them in order to make the following determination.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the CITY COUNCIL of the City of Needles as follows:

SECTION 1. The City Council HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that this project is categorically exempt under California Environmental Quality Act, CEQA guidelines Class 3: New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. Class 3 consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure.

SECTION 2 The City Council HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES, with reports and findings, that facts do exist to approve a Conditional Use Permit for a digital Outdoor Advertising Sign, according to the criteria specified in Section 94.07(d) of the Needles City Code:

A. That the requested permit is within its jurisdiction according to the table of permissible uses.

FINDING: The project site is zoned General Commercial (C-2) and an Outdoor Advertising Sign is permitted in the C-2 Zone with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP); and B. The Application is Complete
FINDING: The applicant has submitted a complete application and has provided the required Site and Elevation plan drawings for the proposed sign.

B. The development is in general conformity with the Needles General Plan.

FINDING: The proposed project, a new outdoor advertising sign is consistent with uses identified in the General Plan for promotion of development and recreational activities.

C. The development is in harmony with the area in which it is located.

FINDING: The project site is located in a developed portion of the city, at the gateway into Needles, for the purpose of promoting development and other uses in the city.

North of the project is vacant land, proposed as part of a residential development that incorporates space for recreational vehicles and exterior living space, a Mobile home park, and a boat and RV storage. To the east is the municipal park with a boat launch and the Colorado River; to the south is residential housing and commercially zoned residential housing; to the west is a retail cannabis business, restaurant, and boat and RV storage.

D. The development will not materially endanger the public health or safety.

FINDING: The project site is at the corner of an intersection, with setbacks sufficient so that if it should fall, it will remain on the owner’s property.

E. The development will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting properties.

FINDING: The project site is zoned General Commercial (C-2). The area surrounding the site is also zoned General Commercial (C-2). The project site will be conditioned with a desert-themed landscape using low-volume water plants due to the drought conditions. This requirement will assist in maintaining the value of adjoining or abutting properties
F. The project overall is consistent with the preceding findings.

FINDING: The project, with findings discussed in detail regarding compatibility with other similar uses in the area, conditions of approval applied to the project for enhancements to the landscape and site to ensure the surrounding area’s adjoining or abutting property values are not substantially injured, places the overall project in consistency with the preceding findings.

SECTION 3. The City Council HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that facts do exist to approve RESOLUTION 2023-30.

SECTION 4. The City Council HEREBY APPROVES Resolution 2021-47 Approving a Conditional Use Permit for an Outdoor Advertising sign 429 N “K” Street, also known as APN 0185-067- 08-0000, according to the criteria specified in Section 94.07(d) of the Needles City Code with the following Conditions of Approval:

1. The approval for CUP No. 08-04-2021 PC is subject to the six (6) month expiration provisions of Section 94.13(a) of the City’s Zoning Code, and will expire on 02-04-2022.

2. The permit issuing authority may extend for a period of up to six (6) months, the date when the permit would otherwise expire pursuant to 94.13(a) if it concludes that: (1) the permit has not yet expired; (2) the permit recipient has proceeded with due diligence and in good faith; and (3) conditions have not changed so substantially as to warrant a new application.

3. The Applicant shall indemnify, protect, hold harmless and defend, with counsel selected by the City, the City and any agency or instrumentality thereof, and/or any of its officers, employees and agents from any and all claims, actions, or proceedings against the City to attack, set aside, void, annul and/or seek monetary damages resulting from an approval of the City; or any agency or instrumentality thereof, advisory commission; appeal board or legislative body including actions approved by the voters of the City, concerning Applicant’s project. The City shall promptly notify the Applicant of any claim, action; or proceeding to which this condition is applicable and shall reasonably cooperate in the defense of the action. The City reserves its right to take any and all action the City deems to be in the best interest of the City and its citizens in regard to such defense.

As a condition of this approval, the Applicant or its authorized representative shall:
(a) Execute an agreement to defend (with legal counsel of the City’s choice), indemnify and hold the City harmless from any and all claims, damages, legal or enforcement actions, including, but not limited to, any actions or claims associated with violation(s) of federal law associated with the permitting, licensing, approval, and/or operation of the Retail Cannabis Business; and
(b) Maintain insurance in the minimum amount of $1 million per claim and $2 million in the aggregate; and
(c) Name the City as an additional insured on all City required insurance policies; and (d) Agree to defend, at its sole expense, any action against the City, its agents, officers, and employees related to the approval of the Retail Cannabis Business.

4. All development on the project site shall be in compliance with all applicable provisions of the City’s Municipal Code and all applicable provisions of the adopted and applicable Building, Construction and Fire Codes, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all City building, zoning, business, and health regulations. All new construction shall obtain appropriate building permits and comply with the requirements of the Planning, Building, and Fire Departments.

5. With the exception for amendments and/or modifications that are consistent with Section 94.15 of the City’s Zoning Code, anything not shown on the CUP application or the Site Plan, or which is not specifically approved herein, or which is not in compliance with the CUP, is not approved. Any application and/or plans which are defective as to, but not limited to, omissions, dimensions, scale, use, colors, materials, encroachments, easements, etc., shall render any entitlements granted hereunder null and void. Construction (if any) shall cease until all requirements of this CUP are complied with, and development entitlements may be withheld until any Code violations are abated.

6. No Certificate of Occupancy shall be granted until all Conditions of Approval have been completed and approved by the City and Fire Department unless otherwise identified herein, and all offsite improvements have been completed and accepted by the City.

7. Within fifteen (15) days of final approval by the City Council, the Applicant shall submit a notarized affidavit acknowledging acceptance of the conditions of this CUP. This authorization shall become void, and any privilege, permit, or other authorization granted under these entitlements shall be deemed to have lapsed if compliance with this condition has not been undertaken within the specified time limits.

8. A scanned copy of the signed Conditions of Approval shall be included in the Building Construction Plans submitted for plan check.

9. The Applicant shall pay all established service, permit, impact, environmental, and other applicable fees required by the City as a condition of this CUP.

10. The Applicant must comply with the recommendations and conditions of the City Manager or his/her designee prior to issuance of any building permits. All development pursuant to this CUP must be kept in full compliance with the County Fire Code to the satisfaction of the County Fire Department.

11. No nuisance water shall escape the Project Site onto public streets or adjacent properties.

12. Applicant to provide a descriptive scope of work on the first page of the plans identifying work requiring a building permit. A licensed architect or engineer will need to stamp all pages of the plans.

13. On the site plan, add the existing sidewalks, pedestrian ramps, signs, signal lights, electric poles, curb and gutter, right of way dimensions, etc. in accordance with Section 107.2.6 of 2019 CBC.

14. Amend the site plan drawing placing all work to be done, including landscape, within property lines of parcel located at 429 “K” Street.

15. Weed abatement to occur at site and be completed within 90 days of CUP approval.

16. Water feature to be plumbed for future use when drought declaration is withdrawn.

17. Add to plans the electric calculation and specify the required electric meter size.

SECTION 5. This action shall become final and effective fifteen (15) days after this decision by the CITY COUNCIL, unless within such period, a written appeal is filed with the City Clerk for consideration by the City Council as provided by the Needles City Code.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of May, 2023 by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
__________________
Mayor
(Seal) Attest: ___________________
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
_______________________________
City Attorney

CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA
Application For Use Permit
Nnme of Applicant:ll\1'c;.hae,I P4kl, k \liltO'honc:fil_ 5ZS• Z. lt5 (Applicant must be the owner of the land, the lessee having a lease~hold interest of not less than 5 years, or (he agent of any of the foregoing duly authorized in wiiting) __ , (I/We) the undersigned, ----------~(Owuer/Lessee/Agent) of the propeny listed below, hereby request that the following stated use be pennitted to be constructed and/or operated.

Project name and address: itz'I N K s±ree± )lee,tl\es
2, Legal Description of Parcel (attach ifnecessaty):.l\~N lit O 185• 0/o 1 - 08 • 0000 b. Population projection (project residents): _______________ _ c. Number of persons employed dming operation: full time, _ __.2.=-_ ____,pait titne. _____ ~ d. Will the Project require new utility services? Lyes --~no i. Water Service --~no. If so1 estimated peak water demand in gallons/minutes:
________ service requirement.
ii. Sewer Service ___ no. Any chemical wastc!i cxpe1led in sewers? __ _ lfyes, explain: __________________________ _ 111, Electt'ic Service: main size IDJi.c.-osingle phase ; three phase __ _ Attachment to existing electric facilities: load calculations ~H~l~A------ e. Estimated daily vehicula,· traffic generated by the operation:. _____ Comment; _____ _ f. Llst major machines - give horsepower and noise rating in decibels: ___________ _ g, Will the project require a pcnnit from the Air Pollution Control Districl, and if so, describe:. ___ _ h, Whal will be the hours ofoperation: 2.~ boutD---------- i, Describe matel'ials or machinery that will be stored or parked outside:~N04{_.A~-------- 4, Attached (,f. Site Plan ~Elevations (.(.Filing Fee (,If; Legal i,,f,(sitc plans folded 8 ½" x l l" reduction) CUP/SUP revised 2020 2
AUTHORIZA110N
Names and signatul'es of all persons having an interest in the property whose consent is required (by vfrtue of such interest) to authorize filing of application.

Name (print ortype) Address
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All signatures represent that they have full legal capacity to, and hereby do, authorize the filing of this application.

Leaseholds must be for at least five years or the owner shall be required to sigu this application.

Subscribed and sworn before me this ___ day of ________ ,, 20. __ _ ______________ s~---------------
My Commission Expires: Notary Public (or City Staff)
CERTIFI<;A TON
[ certify that the information and exhibits he1·ewilh submitted are true and correct to the best of my knowledge a1td that I am to file this application and act on behalf of the signatories of the above authorization.

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Date filed _________ .Rcc'd by ____________ Receipt No, ____ _ CUP/SUP revit.cd 2020 J
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City of Needles, California
Request for Council Action
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� CITY COUNCIL □ NPUA □ BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
� Regular D Special
Meeting Date: May 9, 2023
Title: Authorize Community Works Design Group to conduct a needs assessment and cost estimate for the Needles Municipal Aquatic Center not to exceed $7,400, utilizing $5,800 of general fund reseNes and $1,600 from the Needles Sandshark Swim Team.

Background: The current infrastructure at the Aquatic Center is aged and deteriorating. The existing slide is dilapidated, the existing play area is non-functional, and the main pool needs upgrades to be in compliance with California Building Codes and ADA regulations.

The Aquatic Center needs new plaster and tile in the main pool, new pool mechanical equipment (filter, pumps, floor inlets, cutter system, piping), renovate the existing bathroom, concrete coping repairs surrounding the pool for public safety and renovating the original 1990 pool slide.

In order to secure grant or loan funding for the needed improvements an assessment of the overall condition of the Aquatic Center and a cost estimate is needed.

Fiscal Impact: The Needles Sandshark Swim Team is contributing $1,600 and $5,800 to be funded utilizing general fund reseNes.
� fer S/'11 Sylvia Miledi
Recommended Action: Authorize Community Works Design Group to conduct a needs assessment and cost estimate for the Needles Municipal Aquatic Center not to exceed $7,400, utilizing $5,800 of general fund reseNes and $1,600 from the Needles Sandshark Swim Team
Submitted By: Rainie Torrance, Assistant Utility Manager City Management Revi� �:fl:]JJ ,I
Approved:□ Not Approved:□ Tabled:□ Other:□
Agenda Item: _C\__.___ __

City of Needles, California
Request for City Council Action

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CITY COUNCIL NPUA Regular Special
Meeting Date: May 9, 2023
Title: Support Legislation Which Encourages the Legislature to Pass Legislation to Strongly Address the Fentanyl Crisis
Background: The Legislature has failed to act on legislation to address the Fentanyl crisis that is poisoning California residents. This letter encourages strongly to address this crisis with strengthening the state’s illegal drug laws.

Fiscal Impact: Not known at this time.

Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter similar to the CalCities’ provided letter and advocate new Laws addressing the Fentanyl Poisoning Crisis.

Submitted By: Rick Daniels, City/Utility Manager
City Management Review: __________________ Date: ______________ Approved: Not Approved: Tabled: Other:

Agenda Item: ___10_________
1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org May XX, 2023
The Honorable Anthony Rendon
Speaker, California State Assembly
1021 O Street, Suite 8330
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Honorable James Gallagher
Republican Leader, State Assembly
1021 O Street, Suite 4740
Sacramento, CA 958
RE: Action Needed on Fentanyl and Substance Use-Related Legislation Dear Speaker Rendon and Assembly Republican Leader Gallagher, The League of California Cities (Cal Cities) requests to participate in the upcoming informational hearing on fentanyl and urges the Legislature to take further action this year to address the fentanyl crisis.

Cities are committed to enacting legislative solutions that strike an appropriate balance between community justice and public safety. However delaying additional legislative action another year will undoubtably result in many more preventable lives lost.

Constituents throughout California are relying on their legislators to act swiftly.

Fentanyl poisonings and the rising death toll illustrate a complex issue that requires a multi-faceted and collaborative approach. Cal Cities supports additional funding and resources to address the substance use crisis through appropriate prevention and intervention efforts, educational awareness campaigns, and increased access to lifesaving overdose treatment aids such as naloxone.

Cities not only welcome increased collaboration with our state and federal partners, but we truly require it in order to meaningfully address the fentanyl crisis facing our communities.

For these reasons, Cal Cities calls on the Legislature to thoughtfully deliberate on and provide solutions for one of the most pressing issues of our time. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Elisa Arcidiacono at [email protected] or Caroline Cirrincione at [email protected].

Sincerely,
Mayor, XXXX Mayor, XXXX

Needles City CouncilMay 9, 2023

Needles City Council
May 9, 2023