Needles City Council
May 28, 2024

(ACT) ACTION NEEDED
(INF) INFORMATION ONLY
(DIS) DISCRETIONARY
AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

NEEDLES PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY

HOUSING AUTHORITY CITY OF NEEDLES

CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1111 BAILEY AVENUE, NEEDLES
THE 5:00 P.M. PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE RECESSED BY THE CITY CLERK TO 5:30 P.M.

TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2024
COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION – 5:30 PM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 PM

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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL - Vice Mayor Merritt has requested an excused absence.

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

RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Title of Position:

Director of Development Services.

EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORT - by City Attorney

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

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 NPUA/HACN/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. Administer Oath of Office to Irene Romero, City Planner (INF)

2. NPUA / COUNCIL / HACN BUDGET WORKSHOP: Direction to proceed with the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025 budget process and schedule the matter for a public hearing and action on June 11, 2024. (DIS)

3. San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department will present a check to the Aquatic Center to help with updates to the pool. (INF)

PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO THE COUNCIL ITEMS
A three-minute time limit per person has been established.

COUNCIL 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)

4. Approve the Warrants Register through May 28, 2024

5. Approve the Minutes of May 14, 2024

6. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-23 approving an Agreement between the City of Needles and Needles Unified School District for a Sheriff's Service Specialist for the 2024-2025 school year

7. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-24 authorizing filing of an application for federal funding under FTA Section 5311 (49 U.S.C. Section 5311), the federal program providing assistance to rural transit programs, with the California Department of Transportation

8. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-25 accepting the purchase offer from Needles Church of Christ, Inc. for the City right-of-Way consisting of a portion of “0” Street south of Market Street terminating at the base of Interstate 40 and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and escrow documents for said sale of property to Needles Church of Christ, Inc.

9. Accept Proposal for Amendment No. 1 to the Scope of Work from TKE Engineering, Inc. to provide Professional Consulting Services for the Obernolte Water Service Replacement and Street Improvements Project with a not to exceed (NTE) amount of $12,288.75 for a new total cost of NTE $32,288.75 and authorize staff to execute an Amendment to the task between City and TKE Engineering for said work.

10. Approve the Twenty Eighth Amendment to Contract No. 99-376 with the County of San Bernardino providing for law enforcement services by amending Schedule A for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

END OF COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY MANAGER REPORT

MANAGERS REPORT

COUNCIL REQUESTS
Council Member Campbell
Council Member McCorkle
Vice Mayor Merritt
Council Member Pogue
Council Member Belt
Council Member Longbrake
Mayor Jernigan

ADJOURNMENT

INTERNET ACCESS TO CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS AND STAFF REPORT MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AT: http://www.cityofneedles.com Posted: May 24, 2024
SB 343-DOCUMENTS RELATED TO OPEN SESSION AGENDAS -- Any public record, relating to an open session agenda item, that is distributed within 72 hours prior to the meeting is available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office, 817 Third Street, Needles, CA 92363.

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 326-2113 ext 145. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102-104 ADA Title II).

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 24th day of May 2024
/s/        Dale Jones, CMC, City Clerk
City of Needles, California
Request for City Council Action
CITY COUNCIL NPUA HACN Regular Special
Meeting Date: 05/28/24
Title: BUDGET WORKSHOP: Presentation and discussion of the City Manager’s Proposed Budgets for the City of Needles, Cemetery, Grant Funds, Sanitation, Golf Course, Internal Service Funds, Transit Funds, Successor Agency to the Needles Redevelopment Agency, Housing (HACN), and NPUA for the fiscal year ending 06/30/25.

Background: The City Manager, Director of Finance and Department Managers developed the budget as required by the City Charter. The Proposed Budgets were reviewed by the Council Budget Committee on May 9, 2024.

General Fund Version 1 is attached. The second page of the General Fund budget lists the major changes in the General Fund. Included across department budgets are an estimated 10% increase in healthcare costs and a contractual 2% increase for salaries and related costs. Year 5 of the Pavement Project is included in the budget for $2,138,000.

A list of capital projects for FY 25-30 that will improve efficiency or level of services, or enhance the community’s visual condition is also included.

The projected cash reserves for June 30, 2025 are $1,224,428 which is approximately 10.8% of operating expenses.

The Utility Board discussed the attached NPUA draft preliminary budget at their May 21, 2024 meeting, and recommended the budget for NPUA approval. The NPUA budget is also attached for review.

Once Council has reviewed the proposed budget and provided direction, a public hearing will be scheduled for June 11, 2024. As per City Charter Section 1105, the budget shall be adopted on or before June 30 each year.

Fiscal Impact: See attached spreadsheets
Recommended Action: Direction to proceed with the Budget process and schedule the matter for a public hearing and action on June 11, 2024 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

Submitted By: Barbara DiLeo, Acting Director of Finance City Manager Approval: Date:

Other Department Approval (when required): Date:

Approved: Not Approved: Tabled: Other:

Agenda Item: ____________
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MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

NEEDLES PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY

HOUSING AUTHORITY CITY OF NEEDLES

CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1111 BAILEY AVENUE, NEEDLES
THE 5:00 P.M. PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED BY THE CITY CLERK TO 6:00 P.M.

TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024
COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION – None
CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Jernigan called the meeting to order at 6 pm

ROLL CALL

PRESENT
Council Member Ellen Campbell
Mayor Janet Jernigan
Council Member JoAnne Pogue
Council Member Tona Belt
Council Member Henry Longbrake
ABSENT
Council Member Jamie McCorkle
Vice Mayor Kirsten Merritt
Also in attendance were City Manager Patrick Martinez, City Attorney John Pinkney (via Teams), City Clerk Dale Jones, and Assistant City Clerk Candace Clark.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - led by Mayor Jernigan
INVOCATION - Given by Council Member Campbell

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council Member Campbell moved, second by Council Member Pogue to approve the agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Ayes: Council Members Campbell, Pogue, Belt, and Longbrake Noes: None

Absent: Council Member McCorkle and Vice Mayor Merritt
Abstain: None
CONFLICT OF INTEREST - None
CORRESPONDENCE - None
INTRODUCTIONS - Mayor Jernigan acknowledged Former Council Member Tim Terral in attendance CITY ATTORNEY – Parliamentary Procedures given by City Attorney Pinkney via Teams PUBLIC APPEARANCE - None

PRESENTATIONS

1. City Clerk Jones administered the Oath of Office to Pamela Osteen, Human Resource Specialist, and William Guzman, Building Inspector.

2. City Manager Martinez presented a Certificate of Congressional Recognition to the Mayor and City Council for Needles Behavior Health Clinic in celebration of the City of Needles Expansion Project Award Ceremony.

PUBLIC HEARING
Item 5.

3. Adopt Resolution 2024-22 Amended, finding that the abandonment of the road right-of-way consisting of an unused portion of right-of-way along “O” Street, South of Market Street, adjacent to Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 0185-046-13 and 0185-085-29, is in compliance with the General Plan.

Interim Development Director Kathy Raasch reported and presented a PowerPoint.

There were no council questions of staff.

Mayor Jernigan opened the public hearing at 6:15 pm
There was no public comment
Mayor Jernigan closed the public hearing.

Council Member Pogue moved, second by Council Member Campbell to adopt Resolution 2024-22 Amended, finding that the abandonment of the road right-of-way consisting of an unused portion of right-of-way along “O” Street, South of Market Street, adjacent to Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 0185-046-13 and 0185-085-29, is in compliance with the General Plan. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Ayes: Council Members Campbell, Pogue, Belt, and Longbrake Noes: None

Absent: Council Member McCorkle and Vice Mayor Merritt
Abstain: None

RECESSED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND CONVENED A JOINT COUNCIL / NPUA MEETING at 6:16 pm
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO THE NPUA/COUNCIL ITEMS - None

REGULAR NPUA / COUNCIL ITEMS

4. Accept Change Order #1 to the Design-Build Contract with Pacific Hydrotech Corporation for the Well 11 Treatment Facility project resulting in an increase to the contract in the amount of $338,607.66 for a new total contract amount of $6,098,007.66; and authorize staff to execute said Change Order.

Council Member Campbell moved, second by Council Member Pogue to accept Change Order #1 to the Design-Build Contract with Pacific Hydrotech Corporation for the Well 11 Treatment Facility project resulting in an increase to the contract in the amount of $338,607.66 for a new total contract amount of $6,098,007.66; and authorize staff to execute said Change Order.

Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Ayes: Council Members Campbell, Pogue, Belt, and Longbrake Noes: None

Absent: Council Member McCorkle and Vice Mayor Merritt
Abstain: None

ADJOURNED THE JOINT NPUA/COUNCIL MEETING & RECONVENED THE COUNCIL MEETING at 6:18 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO THE COUNCIL ITEMS - None

COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Campbell moved, second by Council Member Belt, to approve items 5 through 7 on the consent calendar. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Ayes: Council Members Campbell, Pogue, Belt, and Longbrake Noes: None

Absent: Council Member McCorkle and Vice Mayor Merritt
Abstain: None

5. Approved the Warrants Register through May 14, 2024
Item 5.

6. Approved the Minutes of April 23, 2024

7. Accepted Proposal for Contract Amendment No. 2 from TKE Engineering, Inc. to Provide Professional Consulting Services for the Development Impact Fee Update for an amount not to exceed $6,500 for a new total cost not to exceed $92,600 and authorized staff to execute an Amendment to the task between City and TKE Engineering for said work.

END OF COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR

REGULAR COUNCIL ITEMS

8. Adopt Resolution 2024-21, a list of Projects for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.

Council Member Campbell moved, second by Council Member Belt, to adopt Resolution 2024- 21, a list of Projects for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Ayes: Council Members Campbell, Pogue, Belt, and Longbrake Noes: None

Absent: Council Member McCorkle and Vice Mayor Merritt
Abstain: None

9. Award bid to Superior Paving Company, Inc. DBA United Paving Company for the Obernotle Street Improvement Project in the amount of $971,988.40 plus 5% contingency for a total project cost of $1,020,587.82 and authorize staff to execute a Public Works Agreement with United Paving Co. and move forward with the Notice of Award and Notice to Proceed.

Council Member Belt moved, second by Council Member Pogue, to award bid to Superior Paving Company, Inc. DBA United Paving Company for the Obernolte Street Improvement Project in the amount of $971,988.40 plus 5% contingency for a total project cost of $1,020,587.82 and authorized staff to execute a Public Works Agreement with United Paving Co. and move forward with the Notice of Award and Notice to Proceed. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Ayes: Council Members Campbell, Pogue, Belt, and Longbrake Noes: None

Absent: Council Member McCorkle and Vice Mayor Merritt
Abstain: None

10. Award bid to Vance Corporation for the Phase IV-A Street Improvements Project in the amount of $1,333,319.11 plus 5% contingency for a total project cost of $1,399,985.07 and authorize staff to execute a Public Works Agreement with Vance Corporation and move forward with the Notice of Award and Notice to Proceed.

Council Member Campbell moved, second by Council Member Belt, to award bid to Vance Corporation for the Phase IV-A Street Improvements Project in the amount of $1,333,319.11 plus 5% contingency for a total project cost of $1,399,985.07 and authorized staff to execute a Public Works Agreement with Vance Corporation and move forward with the Notice of Award and Notice to Proceed. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Ayes: Council Members Campbell, Pogue, Belt, and Longbrake Noes: None

Absent: Council Member McCorkle and Vice Mayor Merritt
Abstain: None
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT - Given by City Attorney Pinkney
CITY CLERK REPORT - Given by City Clerk Jones
CITY MANAGER REPORT - Given by City Manager Martinez

COUNCIL REQUESTS
Item 5.

Councilmember Campbell - had no requests
Councilmember Pogue - Commended City Manager Martinez for stepping up so quickly on the DMV issue, and asked about possible City help with the upcoming DMV temporary closure.

Councilmember Belt - had no requests
Councilmember Longbrake - reported that he has had several complaints about Set Free being overcrowded and having bed bugs.

Mayor Jernigan - reported on her attendance at the Golf Course Water groundbreaking, the upcoming week is National Police Week, she commended our local Sheriff's staff and their public outreach; attended Tri-State dedication for their Dentistry and spoke with the owner, who is working to get Children's Dentist at least two times a week, and they gave away bags of food and unlimited strawberries that same weekend; Pacific Clinics had a food drive last week at the Behavioral Health Clinic; reported on her attendance with City Manager at SCAG last week where there was a focus on downtown revitalization and business diversity; wished best of luck to Needles Baseball, Softball, and Golf teams, and to her 5 nephews on the Baseball team; reported Run for the Wall tomorrow will have Needles Mustang Band and Tribal Band performing.

ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Jernigan adjourned the meeting at 6:36 pm ATTEST:

Mayor Janet Jernigan City Clerk Dale Jones, CMC
Item 5.

City of Needles, California
Request for City Council Action
C:\Users\MeetingsOfficeUser7\AppData\Local\Temp\tmp37D6.tmp/cks CITY COUNCIL NPUA Regular Special
Meeting Date: May 28, 2024
Title: Resolution No. 2024-23 approving an Agreement between the City of Needles and Needles Unified School District for a Sheriff's Service Specialist for the 2024-2025 school year
Background: This Agreement will continue the cost sharing with the School District for the Sheriff's Service Specialist position for next school year.

Fiscal Impact: The City's share of this position is paid for with COPS grant funds and has been included in the 2024-2025 budget along with the reimbursement revenues from the School District. No financial impact on the general fund.

Environmental Impact:

Recommended Action: Waive the reading and adopt Resolution No. 2024-23 approving an Agreement between the City of Needles and Needles Unified School District for a Sheriff's Service Specialist for the 2024-2025 school year.

Submitted By: Cheryl Sallis, Community Services Manager City Manager Approval: Date:

Other Department Approval (when required): Date:

Approved: Not Approved: Tabled: Other:

Agenda Item: ____________
05/22/24
5/24/2024
Item 6.

C:\Users\MeetingsOfficeUser7\AppData\Local\Temp\tmpC3AF.tmp/cks RESOLUTION NO. 2024-23

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEEDLES AND

NEEDLES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR A SHERIFF'S
SERVICE SPECIALIST FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
WHEREAS, the City of Needles and Needles Unified School District have a cooperative need for a qualified Sheriff's Service Specialist to perform various functions and tasks beneficial to both agencies; and
WHEREAS, the County Sheriff's Department contributed 10% towards the position of Service Specialist and the City and School District agreed to share the remaining cost of the Service Specialist and equipment 50%-50% for the 2024-2025 school year; and WHEREAS, the City has funds available from a State COPS grant to pay its 50% share of the cost.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Needles, California, hereby approves an Agreement between the City of Needles and Needles Unified School District for a Sheriff's Service Specialist for the 2024-2025 school year and authorizes the Mayor to sign same.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Needles, California, held on the 28th day of May, 2024, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
________________________________________
Mayor
(SEAL)
ATTEST:________________________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________
City Attorney
Item 6.

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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of , 2024, by and between the CITY OF NEEDLES, hereinafter referred to as "CITY", and NEEDLES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, hereinafter referred to as “DISTRICT”.

WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, CITY and DISTRICT have a cooperative need for a qualified Sheriff's Service Specialist with applicable equipment (hereinafter referred to as Service Specialist) to perform the services as described in Attachment A of this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the County Sheriff's Department is willing to contribute 10% towards the position of Service Specialist; and
WHEREAS, after the 10% contribution from the Sheriff’s Department, the remaining cost of the Service Specialist will be $97,708 for the 2024-2025 school year. DISTRICT is willing to pay one-half of this cost for a total of $48,854 which includes the cost of personnel and equipment during the 2024-2025 school year and CITY is willing to pay one-half of the Service Specialist cost for a total of $48,854.

NOW, THEREFORE, DISTRICT and CITY mutually agree as follows:

CITY agrees to:
1) Contract with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department to provide a Sheriff's Service Specialist during the 2024-2025 school year; and 2) Pay the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department the contract amount for such services.

DISTRICT agrees to:
1) Pay CITY $48,854 as DISTRICT’s contribution for the services of the Service Specialist; and
2) Make full payment to CITY upon receipt of an invoice.

Duration of Agreement:

The term of this Agreement shall be for the 2024-2025 school year.

Item 6.

C:\Users\MeetingsOfficeUser7\AppData\Local\Temp\tmpD348.tmp/cks Page 2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and year first above written.

CITY OF NEEDLES NEEDLES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mayor Superintendent
Dated: Dated:

Item 6.

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ATTACHMENT A

TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE NEEDLES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

AND CITY OF NEEDLES

SHERIFF'S SERVICE SPECIALIST JOB EXPECTATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Expectations and responsibilities include but are not limited to representing the Sheriff’s Department / Needles Police in the community by managing and directing programs that promote crime prevention, drug prevention, public information, community involvement, and child safety.

The following is a list of duties:

Prepare weekly arrest log press release
Manage station social media
Monitor daily activities and prepare press releases
Handle press inquiries
Conduct drug prevention awareness in the Needles School District and Needles recreation center Coordinate Every 15 Minutes presentation at Needles High School Recruit Explorer Scouts
Assist with traffic control
Coordinate with school district for crime and drug prevention programs Network with school officials to develop school safety presentations for students and parents Coordinate Station Trunk or Treat event
Coordinate Shop with a first responder event for Needles youth during Christmas season Assist with Backpack Buddies event providing school supplies and clothing for Needles students Recruit USMC Devil Pup participants for Needles youth
Traffic control at Needles schools
Coordinate Red Ribbon Week at local schools
Assist with Needles Children’s Health Fair
Coordinate Elementary School Christmas bicycle giveaway Training:

Attend in service training related crime prevention, public affairs, and community relations.

Network with Department Public Affairs Division to maintain awareness of most recent practices Item 6.

City of Needles, California
Request for City Council Action
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Meeting Date: May 28, 2024
Title: Resolution No. 2024-24 authorizing filing of an application for federal funding under FTA Section 5311 (49 U.S.C. Section 5311), the federal program providing assistance to rural transit programs, with the California Department of Transportation
Background: Section 5311 provides a portion of the annual operating funds for the Needles Area Transit (NAT)
Fiscal Impact: $53,315 in revenue for NAT operations
Environmental Impact:

Recommended Action: Waive the reading and adopt Resolution No. 2024-24 authorizing filing of an application for federal funding under FTA Section 5311 (49 U.S.C. Section 5311), the federal program providing assistance to rural transit programs, with the California Department of Transportation
Submitted By: Cheryl Sallis, Community Services Manager City Manager Approval: Date:

Other Department Approval (when required): Date:

Approved: Not Approved: Tabled: Other:

Agenda Item: ____________
05/22/24
5/23/2024
Item 7.

C:\Users\MeetingsOfficeUser7\AppData\Local\Temp\tmp554F.tmp/cks RESOLUTION NO. 2024-24

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING

FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL FUNDING UNDER
FTA SECTION 5311 (49 U.S.C. SECTION 5311), THE FEDERAL

PROGRAM PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO RURAL TRANSIT PROGRAMS,

WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Transportation is authorized to make grants to states through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to support operating assistance projects for non-urbanized public transportation systems under Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act (FTA C 9040.1F); and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation (Department) has been designated by the Governor of the State of California to administer Section 5311 grants for transportation projects for the general public for the rural transit and intercity bus; and WHEREAS, the City of Needles desires to apply for said financial assistance to permit operation of service within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Needles has, to the maximum extent feasible, coordinated with other transportation providers and users in the region (including social service agencies).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Needles, California, does hereby authorize Patrick Martinez, City Manager, or his designee, Cheryl K.

Sallis, Community Services Manager, to file and execute applications on behalf of the City of Needles with the Department to aid in the financing of capital/operating assistance projects pursuant to Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act (FTA C 9040.1F), as amended.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Patrick Martinez, City Manager, or his designee, Cheryl K. Sallis, Community Services Manager, is authorized to execute and file all certification of assurances, contracts or agreements or any other document required by the Department.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Patrick Martinez, City Manager, or his designee, Cheryl K. Sallis, Community Services Manager, is authorized to provide additional information as the Department may require in connection with the application for the Section 5311 projects.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Patrick Martinez, City Manager, or his designee, Cheryl K. Sallis, Community Services Manager, is authorized to submit and approve request for reimbursement of funds from the Department for the Section 5311 project(s).

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Needles, California, held on the 28th day of May, 2024, by the following roll call vote:

Item 7.

C:\Users\MeetingsOfficeUser7\AppData\Local\Temp\tmp554F.tmp/cks RESOLUTION NO. 2024-24
(Page Two)
AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
________________________________________
Mayor
(SEAL)
ATTEST:________________________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________
City Attorney
Item 7.

City of Needles, California
Request for City Council Action
CITY COUNCIL NPUA Regular Special
Meeting Date: May 28, 2024
Title: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Needles, California Accepting the Purchase Offer from Needles Church of Christ, Inc. for the City Right-of-Way Consisting of a Portion of “O” Street South of Market Street Terminating at the Base of Interstate 40.

Background: "O” Street south of Market Street is a road that previously provided transportation through the City of Needles, which was separated into two sections with the construction of the I-40, with the highway in-between each section, making the section of “O” Street, South of Market Street and terminating at the I-40, an area of right-of-way that serves no purpose.

A public hearing notice was published in the Needles Desert Star newspaper on April 17, 2024, for the abandonment of the “O” Street Right-of-way and the Public Hearing was held at the City Council Meeting on May 14, 2024. Resolution No. 2024-22 approved the abandonment of said right- of-way.

The City received an offer to purchase the “O” street right-of-way from Needles Church of Christ, Inc. for fair market value on March 13, 2022.

Fiscal Impact: $5,156.00 less escrow fees to the General Fund Recommended Action: Approve Resolution No. 2024-25 accepting the purchase offer from Needles Church of Christ, Inc. for the City right-of-Way consisting of a portion of “O” Street south of Market Street terminating at the base of Interstate 40 and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and escrow documents for said sale of property to Needles Church of Christ, Inc.

Submitted By: Kathy Raasch, Interim Development Services Director City Manager Approval: Date:

Other Department Approval (when required): Date:

Approved: Not Approved: Tabled: Other:

Agenda Item: ____________
5/23/2024
Item 8.

RESOLUTION 2024-25

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEEDLES,

CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING THE PURCHASE OFFER FROM
NEEDLES CHURCH OF CHRIST, INC. FOR THE CITY RIGHT-OFWAY CONSISTING OF A PORTION OF “O” STREET SOUTH OF

MARKET STREET TERMINATING AT THE BASE OF
INTERSTATE-40
WHEREAS, The City of Needles is the owner of right-of-way consisting of a Portion of “O” Street, south of Market Street, terminating at the base of Interstate 40; and WHEREAS, On May 14, 2024, the City abandoned the City right-of-way because the street no longer was necessary for present or future purposes; and WHEREAS, On March 13, 2022, the City received the attached offer identified as “Exhibit A” from Needles Church of Christ, Inc. for the 5,156 square feet portion of right-of-way for an acquisition price at fair market value; and
WHEREAS, On March 22, 2022, the City Council directed the City Manager during executive session to enter negotiations with Needles Church of Christ, Inc. for the sale of City rightof-way; and WHEREAS, An appraisal report was prepared for the adjacent surplus city-owned parcel and determined the market price for the sale of right-of-way and identified its market value to be $1 per square foot; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the CITY COUNCIL of the City of Needles, California, finds and determines that it is in the best interest of the City to sell the city-owned rightof-way and hereby authorizes the acceptance of the agreement to purchase.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Needles, California held on the 28th day of May 2024 by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Mayor
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Attest
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
Item 8.
1 PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND

JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
This AGREEMENT is entered into this 28th day of May 2024 by and between THE CITY OF NEEDLES, a charter city (“Seller”), and Needles Church of Christ, Inc., a California non-profit religious corporation (“Buyer”), for acquisition by Buyer of certain real property hereinafter described.

RECITALS
WHEREAS, Buyer desires to acquire all of Seller’s right, interest, and title in and to Seller’s right of way adjacent to and over the real property of Buyer (“Property”) located in the City of Needles, California, and is further identified Exhibit “A” attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein; WHEREAS, the sale will be on an “as-is where-is” basis; WHEREAS, Seller desires to sell to Buyer said Property subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement;
WHEREAS, the Property is intersected and improved with an electrical utility line and pole(s) which are owned by Seller and/or the Needles Public Utility Authority and which shall be reserved from the title to Buyer at the Closing subject to Seller’s standard utility easements (“Utility Easement”) as further provided below; and
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows.

SECTION 1

PURCHASE AND SALE

1.1 Property; Agreement to Purchase Property. Seller agrees to sell to Buyer and Buyer agrees to purchase from Seller that certain Property in accordance with the terms, covenants and conditions set forth in this Agreement. At the Closing the Utility Easement shall be reserved and/or granted to Seller, on terms determined by Seller in its sole and absolute Discretion.

1.2 Purchase Price. The purchase price of the Property (“Purchase Price”) shall be the amount of Five Thousand One Hundred and Fifty-Six Dollars ($5,156.00).

1.3 Payment. The Purchase Price will be paid by federal wire transfer to Escrow Agent of immediately available funds in accordance with an estimated closing statement consistent with this Agreement, prepared by “Escrow Agent”, identified in Section 9.7.4 below, and executed by Buyer and Seller (“Closing Statement”).

1.4 Amount and Deposit of Earnest Money. Within 48 hours the Effective Date, Buyer deposited with Escrow, an earnest money deposit in the amount of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) (hereinafter the “Buyer’sInitial Deposit”). The Earnest Money shall be deposited in Escrow Agent’s non-interest bearing escrow/trust account pending disbursement pursuant to this Agreement. The sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall be nonrefundable and shall be paid to Seller in the event that Buyer cancels this Agreement in accordance with Section 4.

SECTION 2
ESCROW
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2 2.1 Establishment of the Escrow. An escrow for this transaction (“Escrow”) shall be established with Escrow Agent, and Escrow Agent shall be engaged to administer the Escrow. The Escrow shall continue in effect until the earlier of the date that (a) Buyer has purchased the Property or (b) this Agreement terminates.

2.2 Opening and Closing of Escrow. Immediately after the execution of this Agreement by both Buyer and Seller, Seller will deliver a fully executed copy of this Agreement to Escrow Agent. The Closing of Escrow shall take place on the date Escrow Agent (i) is irrevocably committed to issue the Title Policy to Buyer pursuant to Section 5.3, and (ii) disburses proceeds of the sale to Seller in accordance with the approved Closing Statement and any Buyer’s Closing instructions. The date for the Closing (“Closing Date”) shall be on the tenth day after the expiration of the Due Diligence Period.

2.3 Acceptance of Escrow. By accepting this Escrow, Escrow Agent agrees to the terms of this Agreement solely as they relate to the duties of Escrow Agent.

2.4 Escrow Instructions. This Agreement constitutes escrow instructions to Escrow Agent. If Escrow Agent requires the execution of its standard form printed escrow instructions, Buyer and Seller agree to execute those instructions; however, those instructions will be construed as applying only to Escrow Agent’s engagement. If there are conflicts between the terms of this Agreement and the terms of the Escrow Agent’s standard form printed escrow instructions, the terms of this Agreement will control.

2.5 Escrow Cancellation Charges. If Escrow fails to close because of Seller’s default, Seller will pay all customary escrow cancellation charges. If Escrow fails to close because of Buyer’s default, Buyer will pay all customary escrow cancellation charges. If Escrow fails to close for any other reason, Seller and Buyer will each pay one-half (1/2) of all customary escrow cancellation charges.

SECTION 3

INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED TO BUYER

3.1 Seller Deliverables. Within fifteen (15) days of the Effective Date, Seller shall provide, or cause to be provided to Buyer, only the following to Buyer:

3.1.1 Preliminary Title Report. A current preliminary title report (the “Title Report”) for the Property prepared by Escrow Agent. The Title Report will show the vesting title to the Property as of the date of the Title Report and will be accompanied by legible copies of all documents referred to in the Title Report.

SECTION 4

MATTERS RELATING TO THE ESCROW PERIOD

4.1 Title and Survey Review.

4.1.1 Survey. Buyer may obtain an ALTA survey of the Property (the “Survey”) at no cost to Seller provided that to do so does not delay the Closing. In the event Buyer obtains an ALTA survey, Buyer shall deliver a copy of the Survey to Seller and Escrow Agent promptly following its receipt of the same.

4.1.2 Title Review; Cure. Buyer will have ten (10) days from the later of the Effective Date and its receipt of the Title Report (the “Title Review Period”) to approve or disapprove any title matters disclosed by the Title Report. If Buyer is dissatisfied with any exception to title as disclosed in the Title Report, in Buyer’s sole and arbitrary discretion, then Buyer may, by giving notice to Seller and Escrow Agent within the Title Review Period (“Buyer’s Objection Notice”), either:

Item 8.
3 (a) Terminate this Agreement, in which case the Earnest Money shall be returned to Buyer; or
(b) Provisionally accept title subject to Seller’s removal of any disapproved matters, exceptions or objections (the “Disapproved Items”), in which case Seller may, within five (5) days following receipt of Buyer’s Objection Notice (the “Title Cure Period”), agree to remove some or all of the Disapproved Items prior to Closing or obtain endorsements to the Title Policy in form satisfactory to Buyer insuring against the Disapproved Items, by giving Buyer written notice (“Seller’s Cure Notice”) of the specific Disapproved Items which Seller agrees to so remove or endorse over (the “Cure Items”). If, during the Title Cure Period, Seller does not timely agree to remove or endorse over all of the Disapproved Items, then, at Buyer’s election by written notice given within five (5) days following expiration of the Title Cure Period (i) this Agreement will be terminated and the Earnest Money refunded to Buyer, or (ii) Buyer may waive the Disapproved Items that Seller elected not to agree to remove or endorse over, and such matters shall be deemed Approved Title Exceptions, as defined in Section 4.1.2(d) below. If, within such 5-day period, Buyer fails to waive in writing the Disapproved Items that Seller elected not to agree to remove or endorse over, Buyer will be deemed to have elected to terminate this Agreement. (c) Title to the Property will be conveyed to Buyer at the Closing subject only to the Approved Title Exceptions as defined below. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, Seller agrees that title to the Property shall, at Closing, be free and clear of all monetary liens and encumbrances (other than the lien for current real property taxes and assessments not yet due and payable), including, but not limited to, any deeds of trust or mechanics liens, and all of such liens and encumbrances are hereby deemed to be Cure Items for the purposes of this Section 4.1, and Buyer need not give any Buyer’s Objection Notice as to those items. Seller agrees that all such monetary liens and encumbrances, regardless of the amount, will be released from the Property by Seller at Seller’s sole expense on or before the Closing.
(d) If Buyer does not (1) accept in writing the condition of title in whole, or (2) accept title provisionally as set forth in in section 4.1.2(b), as disclosed by the Title Report within the Title Review Period, the Title Report shall be deemed disapproved by Buyer and this Agreement shall automatically terminate, and upon such termination, the Earnest Money shall be returned to Buyer. For purposes of this Agreement “Approved Title Exceptions” means:
(i) non-delinquent real property taxes and assessments due and payable in the fiscal tax year in which the Closing occurs (which shall be prorated at Closing pursuant to Section 6.2.4 below);
(ii) those matters approved or deemed approved by Buyer in accordance with this Section 4.1 which are disclosed in the Title Report (other than the “standard exceptions”) and the Survey, if obtained by Buyer; and
(iii) any other matters approved by Buyer in writing.
(e) Any requirements specified in the Title Report for the issuance of the Title Policy, together with any other requirements imposed by Escrow Agent on either or both Buyer or Seller for the issuance of the Title Policy, to the extent they are reasonable and customary in San Bernardino County, California, are referred to herein as the “Title Requirements”.

4.2 Buyer’s Right to Enter and Inspect the Property. From time to time following the Effective Date, Buyer and/or Buyer’s representatives, contractors, and agents may enter the Property to examine the Property, to conduct non-invasive tests, inspections, studies.

4.2.1 Buyer Restoration and Indemnity. Buyer will restore any physical damage to the Item 8.
4 Property caused by Buyer’s Studies, and will indemnify, defend and hold harmless Seller and Seller’s public officials, Council Members and employees (“Related Parties”) from, and against any Claims, damages, liens, stop notices, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs caused by Buyer’s Studies (unless resulting from Seller’s or its Related Parties’ negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct) and this indemnity will survive the Closing or the termination of this Agreement.

4.2.2 Investigation Contingency. Buyer shall have until thirty (30) days after the Effective Date to complete the Buyer’s inspections and approve or disapprove the Property (“Due Diligence Period”). Buyer’s failure to timely approve or disapprove shall be deemed approval. If Buyer disapproves the Property, this Agreement shall terminate, and upon such termination the Earnest Money shall be returned to Buyer.

SECTION 5
CLOSING DOCUMENTS; TITLE POLICY

5.1 Seller’s Closing Documents. On or before the Closing Date, Seller will deposit the following documents into the Escrow for delivery at the Closing, each of which will have been duly executed, endorsed and, where appropriate, acknowledged, and will be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Buyer, Buyer’s legal counsel and Escrow Agent:

5.1.1 Closing Statement. The estimated Closing Statement.

5.1.2 Quitclaim Deed Subject to Easement to City. A Quitclaim Deed conveying the Property to Buyer (“Quitclaim Deed”) and reservation or grant of the Utility Easement, in such form and content as determined by Seller in its sole and absolute discretion.

5.1.3 FIRPTA Affidavit. An affidavit, signed and acknowledged by Seller under penalty of perjury, certifying that Seller is not a nonresident alien, foreign corporation, foreign partnership, foreign trust, foreign estate, or other foreign person within the meaning of Section 1445 and 7701 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the associated Treasury Regulations.

5.1.4 California Withholding Certificate. A duly executed California Franchise Tax Board (“FTB”) Form 593-C Withholding Certificate and such other documents required by Escrow Agent in order to comply with California withholding requirements.

5.1.5 Additional Documents. Such other documents as may be necessary, appropriate or reasonably required by Escrow Agent to transfer and convey the Property to Buyer and to otherwise close this transaction and issue the Title Policy to Buyer in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

5.2 Buyer’s Closing Deliveries. On or before the Closing Date, Buyer will deposit into the Escrow the following funds and documents for delivery to Seller at the Closing, each of which, where appropriate, will have been duly executed and acknowledged and will be in form and substance satisfactory to Seller and Seller’s legal counsel and Escrow Agent:

5.2.1 Closing Statement. The estimated Closing Statement.

5.2.2 Preliminary Change of Ownership Report. A Preliminary Change of Ownership Report as required by law.

5.2.3 Documentary Transfer Tax Affidavit. A Documentary Transfer Tax Affidavit as required by law.

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5 5.2.4 Additional Documents. Reservation or grant of the Utility Easement, in such form and content as determined by Seller in its sole and absolute discretion, and such other documents as may be necessary, appropriate or reasonably required by Escrow Agent to close this transaction in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

5.2.5 Buyer’s Closing Funds. The cash portion of the Purchase Price, less the Earnest Money, plus Buyer’s Closing costs in accordance with the approved Closing Statement, will be paid at Closing by federal wire transfer to Escrow Agent in immediately available funds.

5.3 Title Policy. Closing is contingent upon Escrow Agent’s issuance of the Title Policy.

Seller, at Seller’s expense, will satisfy all of Escrow Agent’s Title Requirements (as defined in 4.1.2(e) above) for issuance of the Title Policy other than those, if any, within Buyer’s control or those which Buyer is obligated to satisfy under this Agreement. Buyer, at Buyer’s expense, will satisfy all of Escrow Agent’s Title Requirements for issuance of the Title Policy other than those, if any, within Seller’s control or those which Seller is obligated to satisfy under this Agreement.

SECTION 6

CLOSING THE TRANSACTION

6.1 Closing Deadline. The Closing shall occur on or before the Closing Date.

6.2 Closing Costs and Prorations.

6.2.1 Escrow Fees. Seller and Buyer will each pay one-half (1/2) of the Escrow fees.

6.2.2 Title Insurance Fees. Seller will pay for the Title Report and the premium for a ALTA standard coverage owners Title Policy and Buyer shall pay the portion of the Title Policy premium attributable to upgrading to ALTA extended coverage, the cost of any endorsements, if requested by Buyer and provided the closing is not delayed as a result.

6.2.3 Recording Fees. Seller will pay the recording fees for recording the Quitclaim Deed, the documentary transfer tax and any County or City transfer tax, and all title clearance costs to remove liens, encumbrances or other title matters which are Seller’s responsibility.

6.2.4 Prorations. Seller is responsible for paying all taxes, assessments, fees, and other charges for years prior to the year of Closing and any supplemental taxes attributable to periods prior to Closing. All such items due and payable in the year of the Closing will be prorated in Escrow as of Closing, based upon the most current information then available to Escrow Agent. If, at the Closing, actual tax or assessment information is not available, then, following the Closing and within thirty (30) days of receipt by either Buyer or Seller of the actual tax or assessment information, Buyer and Seller will re-prorate real estate taxes and assessments among themselves and make any necessary adjusting payments.

6.2.5 Miscellaneous Closing Costs. Any other closing costs not otherwise expressly provided for in this Agreement will be paid by Buyer and Seller as they shall mutually agree or, in the absence of such agreement, according to the usual and customary practice in San Bernardino County, California.

6.3 Seller’s Obligation to Deposit Additional Funds. Seller hereby authorizes Escrow Agent to use so much of proceeds otherwise payable to Seller at Closing as is necessary to pay all costs and other amounts payable by or otherwise chargeable to Seller pursuant to this Agreement.

6.4 Buyer’s Obligation to Deposit Additional Funds. On or before the Closing Date, Buyer Item 8.
6 will deposit with Escrow Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all costs and other amounts payable by or otherwise chargeable to Buyer pursuant to this Agreement.

SECTION 7

ADDITIONAL COVENANTS

7.1 Possession. At the Closing, Seller shall deliver possession of the Property to Buyer.

7.2 Risk of Loss. Except as to any matter caused by the act, omission, negligence or willful misconduct of a party hereunder, in which cases such party shall be responsible; except as provided in Section 4.2 and Section 7.5; and subject to the express indemnities contained in this Agreement with respect to the Property, the risk of loss or damage to the Property and all liability to a Third Party will be with the party that owns fee simple title to the Property at the time the loss, damage or liability is suffered or incurred.

In the event of loss or damage to the Property prior to the Closing, the parties agree that if such loss is greater than ten percent (10%) of the Purchase Price, Buyer shall have the right, but not the obligation, to terminate this Agreement in which event Buyer shall be entitled to a return of its Earnest Money. In the event the loss or damage to Property is less than ten percent (10%) of the Purchase Price, Seller may repair the damage prior to the Closing. In the event Seller does not make the repairs to Buyer’s reasonable satisfaction, Buyer shall be entitled to a reduction in the purchase price or an assignment of insurance proceeds, if any, in an amount equal to the loss or damage.

7.3 Condemnation. If all or any portion of the Property is condemned (or sold and conveyed in lieu of condemnation) prior to the Closing or if such a condemnation proceeding is commenced or threatened prior to Closing, Seller shall notify Buyer in writing (a “Condemnation Notice”) and Buyer may terminate this Agreement by giving written notice of termination to Seller within ten (10) days following receipt of a Condemnation Notice. If Buyer elects to terminate pursuant to this Section 7.3 the Earnest Money will be returned to Buyer and the Agreement will be canceled. If Buyer does not elect to terminate pursuant to this Section then (i) this Agreement shall continue in effect, (ii) Seller shall not settle or compromise any condemnation or convey any portion of the Property in lieu of condemnation without Buyer’s prior written consent, (iii) if Closing occurs Buyer will receive all awards or payments made by the condemning authority to which Seller would otherwise be entitled and (iv) to the extent Seller receives an award with respect to the Property prior to Closing, Seller shall pay the entire award to Escrow Agent to be held in Escrow pending (i) the Closing, in which case the award shall be credited against the Purchase Price due at Closing, or (ii) termination of this Agreement for any other reason, in which case the award shall be disbursed to Seller.

7.4 Brokerage. Buyer and Seller each represent and warrant that they have not engaged the services of any broker, agent or other Person entitled to receive a commission, finder’s fee or other such compensation in connection with the execution of this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. If any Person asserts a claim to a finder’s fee, brokerage commission or other compensation on account of alleged employment as a finder or broker or performance of services as a finder or broker in connection with this transaction, the party under whom the finder or broker is claiming will indemnify, defend and hold the other party and the other party’s Related Parties harmless for, from, and against any Claims related thereto. This indemnity will survive the Closing or the termination of this Agreement.

7.5 General Indemnity. Each party to this Agreement agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless each other party and that party’s Related Parties for, from and against all Claims caused by the breach by such indemnifying party of any obligation under this Agreement or the inaccuracy of any representation or warranty made by such indemnifying party in this Agreement or in any instrument delivered pursuant to this Agreement or in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

7.6 Property Sold “As Is”.

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7 7.6.1 Limitation of Seller Representations and Warranties. Except for Seller’s express representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement, Seller hereby specifically disclaims any warranty (oral or written) concerning: (i) the nature and condition of the Property and the suitability thereof for any and all activities and uses that Buyer elects to conduct thereon; (ii) the manner, construction, condition and state of repair or lack of repair of any improvements on the Property; (iii) the compliance of the Property with any laws, rules, ordinances or regulations of any government or other body; and (iv) the content or accuracy of any documents or materials delivered by Seller to Buyer. Buyer is relying solely upon, and will have conducted, its own, independent inspection, investigation and analysis of the Property as it deems necessary or appropriate in so acquiring the Property from Seller, including, without limitation, an analysis of any and all matters concerning the condition of the Property and its suitability for Buyer’s intended purposes, and a review of all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and governmental regulations (including, but not limited to, those relative to building, zoning and land use) affecting the development, use, occupancy or enjoyment of the Property. Except for Seller’s express representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement (i) the sale of the Property is made on a strictly “AS IS”, “WHERE IS”, “WITH ALL FAULTS” basis as of the date of Closing, and (ii) Seller makes no warranty or representation, express or implied, or arising by operation of law, including, but in no way limited to, any warranty of quantity, quality, condition, habitability, merchantability, suitability or fitness for a particular purpose of the Property, any improvements located thereon or any soil or environmental conditions related thereto.

7.6.2 Buyer Waiver and Release. Buyer specifically acknowledges that Buyer is not relying on (and Seller hereby disclaims and renounces) any representations or warranties made by or on behalf of Seller of any kind or nature whatsoever, except for those particular representations and warranties expressly provided in this Agreement. Except for Claims related to breach of Seller’s express representations and warranties in this Agreement. Buyer, for Buyer and Buyer’s successors and assigns, hereby releases Seller from, and waives any and all Claims and liabilities against Seller for, related to, or in connection with, any environmental or physical condition at the Property (or the presence of any matter or substance relating to the environmental condition of the Property), including, but not limited to, Claims and/or liabilities relating to (in any manner whatsoever) any Hazardous Substances, toxic or dangerous materials or substances located in, at, about or under the Property, or for any and all Claims or causes of action (actual or threatened) based upon, in connection with, or arising out of any Environmental Law, or any other claim or cause of action including any federal or state based statutory, regulatory or common law cause of action related to environmental matters or liability with respect to, or affecting, the Property. Buyer represents to Seller that Buyer has conducted, or will conduct prior to Closing, such investigations of the Property, including but not limited to, the physical and environmental conditions thereof, as Buyer deems necessary to satisfy itself as to the condition of the Property and the existence or nonexistence of, or curative action to be taken with respect to, any Hazardous Substances or toxic substances on or discharged from the Property, and will rely solely upon same and not upon any information provided by, or on behalf of, Seller, its agents and employees with respect thereto, other than such representations and warranties of Seller as are expressly set forth in this Agreement.

SECTION 8

REMEDIES

8.1 Seller’s Remedies. If the Closing does not occur due to any default by Buyer, then Seller shall provide Buyer and Escrow Agent with written notice specifying the nature of Buyer’s Default. If Buyer has not cured the default within five (5) days after receipt of Seller’s notice, then Seller shall have the right as Seller’s sole and exclusive remedy to terminate this Agreement by giving written notice of cancellation to Buyer and Escrow Agent and the Earnest Money shall be paid to Seller with no further instruction to Escrow Holder from Buyer.

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8 BUYER AND SELLER HEREBY AGREE THAT IF SELLER TERMINATES THIS AGREEMENT DUE TO BUYER’S DEFAULT, THEN IN SUCH EVENT THE EXACT AMOUNT OF SELLER’S

DAMAGES WOULD BE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO ASCERTAIN AND THEREFORE THE

EARNEST MONEY DEPOSITED INTO ESCROW SHALL BE DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE A REASONABLE ESTIMATE OF SELLER’S DAMAGES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 1671 OF THE CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE AND SELLER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IN THE EVENT OF BUYER’S DEFAULT SHALL BE LIMITED TO TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT AND COLLECTION OF SUCH LIQUIDATED DAMAGES.

BUYER’S INITIALS: __________ SELLER’S INITIALS: __________

8.2 Buyer’s Remedies. If Seller fails to perform when due any act required by this Agreement to be performed or otherwise breaches this Agreement and such failure or breach continues for a period of five (5) days after Seller receives written notice thereof, then, as an alternative to all other remedies that are available to Buyer at law or in equity, including the right to have specific performance of this Agreement, Buyer may terminate this Agreement and the Escrow, such cancellation to be effective immediately upon Buyer giving written notice of cancellation to Seller and Escrow Agent, and the Earnest Money shall be returned to Buyer and the parties shall have no further liability to one another.

SECTION 9

GENERAL PROVISIONS

9.1 Assignment. Buyer shall not have the right assign this Agreement, or any interest therein, or a controlling interest in Buyer.

9.2 Binding Effect. The provisions of this Agreement are binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors and permitted assigns, including, without limitation, all members of Seller irrespective of any dissolution of Seller after execution of this Agreement or after consummation of a Closing.

9.3 Attorneys’ Fees. If any action is brought by either party in respect to its rights under this Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs as determined by the court.

9.4 Waivers. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement will constitute a waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar, nor will any waiver be a continuing waiver. No waiver will be binding unless executed in writing by the party making the waiver. Either party may waive any provision of this Agreement intended for its benefit; provided, however, such waiver will in no way excuse the other party from the performance of any of its other obligations under this Agreement.

9.5 Construction. This Agreement will be construed according to the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to its conflict of laws principles. References in this Agreement to “Sections” are to the Sections in this Agreement, unless otherwise noted. This Agreement shall not be construed as if prepared by one of the parties, but rather according to its fair meaning as a whole, as if both parties had an equal role in its negotiation and preparation.

9.6 Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement.

9.7 Notices.

9.7.1 Any demand, notice or communication required or permitted to be given under this Agreement must be in writing and is deemed given on (a) the day personally delivered, (b) the third business Item 8.
9 day after the date of mailing by certified or registered first class mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or (c) one business day after accepted for next business day delivery by a national commercial delivery service which provides package tracking services (“Overnight Delivery”), or (d) when transmitted by e-mail or telephone facsimile (provided that such Notice is confirmed on the same day by sending a copy to the addressee(s) by Overnight Delivery), in each case addressed to the parties at their respective addresses set forth below (or to such other address as the Parties hereto may designate by notice in the manner set forth herein). Notices which are rejected or refused or which cannot be delivered because of changed address of which no notice was given shall be deemed delivered.

9.7.2 Notice to Seller shall be sent to:

City of Needles
Attn: City Manager
817 Third Street
Needles, CA 92363

9.7.3 Notice to Buyer shall be sent to:

Needles Church of Christ, Inc.

Attn: Board of Trustee
PO Box 203 Needles, CA 92363

9.7.4 Notice to Escrow Agent shall be sent to:

9.7.5 Each party may change their address for the purpose of this Section by giving written notice of such change to the other party in the manner provided in this Section.

9.8 Further Documentation. Each party agrees in good faith to execute such further or additional documents as may be necessary or appropriate to fully carry out the intent and purpose of this Agreement.

9.9 Time Periods. Except as expressly provided for in this Agreement, the time for performance of any obligation or taking any action under this Agreement will be deemed to expire at 5:00 p.m. (California time) on the last day of the applicable time period provided for in this Agreement. If the time for the performance of any obligation or taking any action under this Agreement expires on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the time for performance or taking such action will be extended to the next succeeding day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Any reference in this Agreement to “days” shall mean calendar days unless the Agreement expressly states “business” days.

9.10 No Third Party Beneficiary. No term or provision of this Agreement is intended to, or shall, be for the benefit of any Person not a party hereto and no such Person shall have any right or cause of action hereunder.

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10 9.11 Headings and Counterparts. The headings of this Agreement are for purposes of reference only and will not limit or define the meaning of any provision of this Agreement. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which will be an original but all of which will constitute one and the same instrument.

9.12 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, which includes the Exhibits constitutes the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to the subject matter contained in this Agreement. All prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations and understandings of the parties, oral or written, are superseded by and merged in this Agreement. No supplement, modification or amendment of this Agreement will be binding unless in writing and executed by Buyer and Seller.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date set forth above.

SELLER:

THE CITY OF NEEDLES, a charter city
By: _________________________________
Its: _________________________________
Date:________________________________
BUYER:

NEEDLES CHURCH OF CHRIST, INC., A

CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT RELIGIOUS

CORPORATION
By: _________________________________
Its: _________________________________
Date:________________________________
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Dale Jones
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

SBEMP LLP
______________________________

ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO SOLELY

FOR PURPOSES OF ACTING AS
ESCROW AGENT:

By: _________________________________
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11 EXHIBIT A

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY
That certain property situated in the County of San Bernardino, City of Needles, State of California, described as follows:

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FILE NAME SHEET NUMBER PLOT DATE SCALE P1 1"=80' 9/8/2023 MARKETST.DWG N 1"=80' 0' 40' 80' 20' Item 8.

City of Needles, California
Request for City Council Action
CITY COUNCIL NPUA Regular Special
Meeting Date: May 28, 2024
Title: Accept Proposal for Amendment No. 1 to the Scope of Work for TKE Engineering, Inc. to Provide Professional Engineering Consulting Services for the Obernolte Water Service Replacement and Street Improvements Project
Background: The City accepted a proposal from TKE Engineering on March 22, 2022, for engineering design services for the Obernolte Water Service Replacement and Street Improvements project for a Not to Exceed (NTE) amount of $26,000.

During design and bidding of the project, the scope of work changed to include the following services:
• Technical assistance and documentation required for submittals to Caltrans Local Assistance for approval to move forward with the project
• Additional design work to include the replacement of deteriorated water mains in 4th and 5th street • Additional design work to remove the water service lateral work after bidding the project in the fall Therefore, additional funds are needed to amend the agreement with TKE Engineering.

Fiscal Impact: Total Not to Exceed (NTE) $12,288.75 to be funded by $5,790 from the Water Asset Replacement fund and $6,568.75 from Public Works Professional Services fund.

Recommended Action: Accept Proposal for Amendment No. 1 to the Scope of Work from TKE Engineering, Inc. to Provide Professional Consulting Services for the Obernotle Water Service Replacement and Street Improvements Project a NTE amount of $12,288.75 for a new total cost of NTE $32,288.75 and authorize staff to execute an Amendment to the task between City & TKE Engineering for said work.

Submitted By: Kathy Raasch, Interim Development Services Director City Manager Approval: Date:

Other Department Approval (when required): Date:

Approved: Not Approved: Tabled: Other:

Agenda Item: ____________
5/23/2024
Item 9.

DRAFT
May 22, 2024
Ms. Kathy Raasch
Interim Development Services Director
City of Needles
817 Third Street
Needles CA 92363
Subject: Request for Contract Amendment for the Obernolte Water Service Replacement and Street Improvements Project
Dear Ms. Raasch:

TKE Engineering, Inc. (TKE) has provided engineering design services to the City for the Obernolte Water Service Replacement and Street Improvements Project.

However, as the project has developed, the scope of the design portion of the project exceeded our original scope of services. The following is a description of the additional scope of services provided to complete the project design and project approvals with Caltrans, as directed by City staff:
• Caltrans Local Assistance: TKE assisted with completing multiple exhibits, forms, and associated technical assistance to obtain approval from Caltrans Local Assistance to provide construction funding and approve the project for construction for the project. This work was not a part of our original scope. • Waterline Design: During design, the City elected to reconstruct the existing waterlines on Fourth Street and Fifth Street since they were undersized and in poor condition. As such, TKE completed design for replacement waterlines and appurtenances to be completed prior to the roadway improvements. This work was not a part of our original scope.
• Separate Plan Sets: The project was originally bid with the proposed street improvements, and waterline and service replacements as one project.

However, the bids received included elevated pricing for the waterline work.

As such, the City elected to bid the street and waterline work separately. TKE was directed to separate the street and waterline work into two separate plan and specification packages for bidding. This ultimately results in a significant cost savings to the City during the second round of bidding.

Item 9.

Obernolte Water and Street Project May 22, 2024
Request for Contract Amendment Page 2 of 2
The total budget increase to complete the additional services described above, based on actual time and materials and as directed by City staff, is $12,288.75. TKE is available to meet with City staff to discuss the requested extra work and budgets upon request. If you have any questions, please advise.

Sincerely,
Steven W. Ledbetter, P.E.

Vice President
TKE Engineering, Inc.

Item 9.

City of Needles, California
Request for City Council Action
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CITY COUNCIL NPUA Regular Special
Meeting Date: May 28, 2024
Title: Approve the Twenty Eighth Amendment to Contract No. 99-376 with the County of San Bernardino providing for law enforcement services by amending Schedule A for the 2024-2025 fiscal year
Background: Each year, the City Council must approve an amendment to the contract with the County to provide for a level of law enforcement services. The attached Schedule A reflects an amount of $3,710,173, a $91,141 increase over current year to maintain law enforcement services status quo. For purposes of budgeting, this amount has been included in the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget. As noted on Schedule A, personnel costs are subject to change by Board of Supervisors' action and any changes will be billed to the city on a quarterly basis.

Additionally, as of current fiscal year, a new cost has been added whereby the City will be billed quarterly for "services and supplies".

Fiscal Impact: To maintain status quo, general fund costs of $3,602,740. Not included are overtime costs, vehicle fuel and maintenance (city took over city assigned sheriff vehicle maintenance responsibilities as of May 15, 2024), and services and supplies which are billed quarterly.

COPS funding of $107,433 to cover the costs of the sheriff's service specialist which is shared 50/50 with the School District and the citizen patrol truck expenses
Environmental Impact: None
Recommended Action: Approve the Twenty Eighth Amendment to Contract No. 99-376 with the County of San Bernardino providing for law enforcement services by amending Schedule A for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

Submitted By: Patrick Martinez, City Manager
City Manager Approval: Date:

Other Department Approval (when required): Date:

Approved: Not Approved: Tabled: Other:

Agenda Item: ____________
5/24/2024
Item 10.

Item 10.

Item 10.

City of Needles 817 Third Street, Needles, California 92363 (760) 326-2113 • FAX (760) 326-6765
www.cityofneedles.com
Mayor, Janet Jernigan
Vice Mayor Kirsten Merritt
Councilmember Tona Belt
Councilmember Ellen Campbell
Councilmember Jamie McCorkle
Councilmember JoAnne Pogue
Councilmember Henry Longbrake
City Manager Patrick J. Martinez

MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PATRICK J. MARTINEZ, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: WEEKLY MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 10, 2024

1. The Needles Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Field Office will be temporarily closed from May 25, 2024, until mid-September 2024, for remodeling. During this period, residents are encouraged to utilize the DMV's extensive array of online services designed to facilitate efficient transactions. For more information, please visit the DMV website or contact DMV Customer Service at 800-777-0133.

In response to the temporary closure and to minimize inconvenience, the City of Needles has collaborated with the San Bernardino County Needles Branch Library at 1111 Bailey Avenue. The library will provide residents with access to computers for online DMV services with a library card. Library cards are free to residents; applications are attached; additional information can be obtained by calling 760- 326-9255.

Furthermore, the Needles Senior Citizen Center, located at 1699 Bailey Avenue, warmly welcomes all individuals aged 55 and older, offering a computer station for its members to access DMV services online. Membership is open, with a $20 annual fee. Application forms are available at the center, and further details can be reached at 760-326-4789.

2. On Wednesday May 8, 2024, City Staff had the privilege of attending the board of directors meeting of the Clean Colorado River Sustainability Coalition (CRRSCo).

Hosted by the Southern Nevada Water Authority at Hoover Dam, this event marked a significant collaborative effort. CRRSCo is a voluntary organization that includes local, state, tribal, and stakeholder representatives from Arizona, Nevada, and California.

CRRSCo's primary aim is to protect and enhance the Colorado River by monitoring and analyzing water quality. This endeavor supports our ultimate goal of ensuring the provision of high-quality water to all users of the Colorado River. For additional information, please refer to the attached image.

3. On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, a coordinated operation involving City Code Enforcement and law enforcement personnel from the Colorado River Sheriff’s Station/Needles Police was conducted at a residence in the 400 block of D Street.

An inspection warrant and a search warrant were executed as part of this operation.

During the search, significant evidence was discovered indicating that the property was being used as a site for the sale and consumption of drugs, constituting a violation of Health and Safety Code 11366. Additionally, the property was found to be in a severely dilapidated state, both inside and out, posing substantial health and safety risks.

4. City Public Works Staff has been actively implementing temporary repairs on deteriorated streets to ensure road safety until permanent solutions can be applied.

We are committed to maintaining and improving our infrastructure, as evidenced by the ongoing work highlighted in the attached photos. We encourage all residents to report any potholes or road issues by contacting the City of Needles billing office at 760-326-2115, pressing #9, or using the convenient Needles Connect app. Your feedback is invaluable as we work together to enhance the quality of our roads.

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any concerns or to report issues. Your involvement is crucial to our community's continuous improvement.

5. The City of Needles hit a significant milestone by commencing with the groundbreaking Phase 1 of the River's Edge Golf Course Irrigation Efficiency Project on May 7, 2024. This initiative, funded by a $715,538 grant from the California Department of Water Resources under the 2021 Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Grant Program, will replace 660 manual sprinkler heads with waterefficient models and implement a new automatic irrigation system. This project marks a significant step towards enhancing our community's water conservation efforts.

6. City officials and staff have recently collaborated with our Economic Development Consultant to prepare for the Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC) conference, which will take place from May 19-21. This conference presents a significant opportunity for our municipal leaders to showcase Needles to retailers, developers, and brokers as a prime location for investment. Please see the attached image for additional information and a visual preview of our conference booth.

7. We are delighted to announce two new additions to our City Staff. Pam Osteen has joined us as our new Human Resources Specialist. She will play a crucial role in supporting our staff and enhancing our workplace operations. William Guzman comes aboard as our new Building Inspector. In his role, William will assist residents, contractors, and developers, ensuring compliance and safety in building standards. We are excited to welcome both Pam and William to the team and look forward to the expertise they bring to their respective positions.

8. I am pleased to report that the City of Needles has successfully submitted appropriation requests totaling $10.3 million to Congressman Ruiz's office. I would

like to express my deep gratitude to our city staff for their exceptional dedication and efficiency, which were crucial in meeting this critical deadline.

With only $20 million available in Congressman Ruiz’s appropriations fund, the importance of our projects cannot be overstated—each one holds the potential to significantly benefit our community. As we await the decision, I encourage everyone to remain optimistic and engaged. Your continued support and positive thoughts are crucial as we strive to secure this funding to improve the lives of our residents.

9. I am thrilled to announce that the Needles High School boys golf team has won the 2024 Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) Class 2A Southern Regional Championship. The tournament was held at the River's Edge Golf Course, where several team members excelled in their performance and placed. Building on this success, the team is set to compete in the NIAA Class 2A State Boys Golf Championship. The state tournament is scheduled for May 14-15 at the Ruby View Golf Course in Elko. We wish our team the best of luck as they continue to showcase their skills and sportsmanship on a larger stage.

10.Needles Unified School District is proud to host the 2024 Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association Class 2A Southern League baseball and softball championships from May 9-11. The City of Needles takes pride in its status as a sports tourism destination, consistently hosting various sporting events throughout the year. The 2024 Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association Class 2A State baseball and softball championship is scheduled for May 16-18 at Durango High School. Located at 7100 West Dewey Drive in Las Vegas. Join us in celebrating the spirit of sports in our vibrant community! Refer to the attached brackets for additional information.

11.Run for the Wall (RFTW) is scheduled for next week May 15, 2024, at noon. RFTW is an annual procession of motorcyclists to honor Vietnam Veterans and call for an accounting of POW and MIA that starts in LA and crosses the country, gaining motorcyclists along the way, eventually gathering hundreds of thousands of participants as they enter Washington, D.C. City Staff, Chamber of Commerce, and Military Moms are working together to put on this annual event. The group will arrive at Needles around noon for lunch. Military moms will be serving approximately 350 lunches to RFTW participants.

12.With summer fast approaching, the Needles Recreation Center is thrilled to be in full swing, offering various programs designed to engage our Needles Youth and entertain all ages. Please see the attached flyers or call 760-326-3866 for more details on the following activities:
• Summer Day Camp: Running from June 10 to August 1, our day camp offers many activities to keep children active and learning throughout the summer. • Pee Wee Basketball: Available in June and July, this program introduces younger children to the fundamentals of basketball in a fun and supportive environment.
• Swim Lessons: From June 10 to August 1, participants can learn to swim or improve their swimming skills under the guidance of experienced instructors.

We look forward to your participation and are excited to provide these enriching opportunities this summer.

13. IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
• Decoration Day Friday May 24, 2024, at 7am, Needles Riverview Cemetery • Memorial Day Monday May 27, 2024, at 11am, Needles Riverview Cemetery • Palo Verde College Graduation, Thursday May 30, 2024 at 3pm. A pinning ceremony will take place for the phlebotomy students at 1pm. • Grand opening of the long-awaited second bridge connecting Laughlin and Bullhead City, Arizona is scheduled for Friday June 7, 2024 at 7am.

1. CRRSCO
1 Thursday May 9, 2024, 3:22 PM
SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
Advisory: Deputies Serve a Search Warrant at a Needles House Resulting in the Arrest of Five Individuals
Dear patrick martinez,
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 04:10 p.m.

INCIDENT: Health and Safety Code 11366 - Maintaining a drug house, Health and Safety Code 11365(a) - Visit or remain at a place were drugs are used, Health and Safety Code 11364(a) - Possession of drug paraphernalia, Health and Safety Code 11377(a) - Possession of a controlled substance
LOCATION: 400 block of D Street, Needles CA
SUSPECT(S): Hopper, Lexxus, 31-year-old, resident of Needles Michelle Glatz, 42-year-old, resident of Needles
Tuesday Gloyn, 46-year-old, resident of Needles
Bradford Schaffer, 45-year-old, resident of Needles
Joezetta Jackson, 44-year-old, resident of Needles
VICTIM(S): The State of California
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at about 4:10 p.m., detectives and deputies from the Colorado River Sheriff’s station / Needles Police served a search warrant at a residence in the 400 block of D Street. During the search, evidence was located indicating the residence was maintained as

2. WARRANT
2 a place where drugs were being sold and used, a violation of Health and Safety Code 11366.

Lexxus Hopper was arrested and booked at West Valley Detention Center for maintaining a drug house and is being held on $30,000 bail. Michelle Glatz, Tuesday Gloyn, Bradford Schaffer and Joezetta Jackson were all arrested and booked at the Colorado River Station jail for various misdemeanor narcotic related charges and warrants. They were later issued citations and released.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Detective John Gregory of the Colorado River Station at (760)326-9200. Callers who wish to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1800-78-CRIME(27463) or use the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com For press releases, news, and information, follow the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department on Facebook and Instagram @SBCSDColoradoRiverStation or Twitter at:
@CORiverStation.

Refer: Detective Gregory
Station: Colorado River Station
Phone No. (760) 326-9200
Case No. 212400380
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
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City of Needles 817 Third Street, Needles, California 92363 (760) 326-2113 • FAX (760) 326-6765
www.cityofneedles.com
Mayor, Janet Jernigan
Vice Mayor Kirsten Merritt
Councilmember Tona Belt
Councilmember Ellen Campbell
Councilmember Jamie McCorkle
Councilmember JoAnne Pogue
Councilmember Henry Longbrake
City Manager Patrick J. Martinez

MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PATRICK J. MARTINEZ, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: WEEKLY MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 17, 2024

1. The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (SBCFPD) remains dedicated to providing secure and efficient hazardous waste management services for the residents of Needles, aiming to safeguard public health and the environment. City staff is pleased to announce that the SBCFPD successfully conducted a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event last March. The event engaged 36 participants and collected 2,035 pounds of household hazardous waste and e-waste. Please refer to the attached report for more details.

2. City officials and staff met with King of the Hammers Off-Highway Motor Vehicle race organizers on Monday, May 13, 2024. The King of Hammers event in Johnson Valley draws over 530 teams and garners the attendance of over 80,000 fans in person, with an additional 2 million viewers tuning in online. The organizers are currently exploring opportunities to expand a similar chance in Needles. 2022 AB-2152 was enacted by the California legislature, updating the California Vehicle Code to launch a pilot program in Needles, slated to run until January 1, 2028. The initiative is designed to integrate off-highway motor vehicles (OHMV) into the city's transportation framework by permitting use on specific road segments in and surrounding Needles.

3. The new Needles Area Transit (NAT) website launched on Monday, May 13, 2024.

The updated site provides riders with the latest route information, a "Plan Your Trip on NAT" tool, and details on various programs such as Medical Transportation, Shopper Shuttle, Dial-A-Ride, and NAT Deviated Fixed Route. For more information, visit the Needles Area Transit website.

4. On May 15, 2024, the annual Run for the Wall procession honoring Vietnam Veterans made its yearly stop in Needles. Over 300 motorcyclists gathered at El Garces in Downtown Needles, where they were warmly welcomed by community members, city officials, city staff, the Needles Chamber of Commerce, Needles Tourism, the Needles High School Band, the Fort Mojave Tribal Band, Teamsters Local 1932, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Honor Guard, the San Bernardino

County Sheriff's Department, Set Free Church, and the California Highway Patrol.

The Needles Military Moms provided lunch, while the Daughters of the American Revolution served ice cream to the participants.

5. On May 18, 2024, the City of Needles Animal Shelter staff held a vaccination and licensing clinic for dogs and cats. Pets received various vaccinations, including rabies, Bordetella, microchips, and rattlesnake shots. The clinic issued 99 city dog licenses, administered 240 vaccinations, and implanted 13 microchips. According to Needles City ordinances, dogs over six months of age must have a city license and valid rabies vaccination. These clinics help dog owners comply with these requirements by offering special rates on dog licenses. Held bi-annually, these events have proven successful in promoting compliance. Please refer to the attached photos for a look into the clinic.

6. This upcoming Friday has been declared "Decoration Day" at the Needles Riverview Cemetery. This year is the 13th Annual Decoration Day, which will be held on May 24. It will be an opportunity for the community to come out to tend to the gravesites of family members and friends. In addition, Veterans' gravesites will be decorated with the traditional white cross and American flag to honor them for their service to our country.

If you're interested in participating in the 13th Annual Decoration Day, we welcome you to the Needles Riverview Cemetery at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, May 2024. Please bring your hand-tools such as a shovel, clippers, and gas-powered weed eaters, as well as garbage bags and water for hydration. Garbage receptacles will be available on-site for disposal of trash.

A Memorial Day service will be held at the cemetery on Monday, May 27, at 11:00 a.m. We kindly ask for your help decorating and removing flags and crosses from the grounds. Your participation is crucial in making this event a success. And remember to join us for the service at 11:00 a.m. on Monday! The Needles Riverview Cemetery welcomes all tax-exempt donations to help support either the Riverview or Old Pioneer Cemeteries. Donations are being sought to replace the American flags that previously lined the cemetery roads.

Anyone interested in donating is encouraged to contact Cheryl Sallis, Community Services Manager, at (760) 326-2113 Ext. 115.

7. Congratulations to the Needles High School Golf Team for placing third in the 2024 Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) Class 2A State Golf Championship last Wednesday. The tournament was held at the Ruby View Golf Course in Elko, Nevada.

8. Congratulations to the Needles High School boys' baseball and girls' softball teams for their impressive victories in securing the NIAA 2A State Championships on Saturday. A triumphant victory parade welcomed the State Champions back home after their success. Additionally, the girls' softball team received the state academic title with All-State honors. This marks four state titles this year and the 29th NIAA

State Title overall for Needles High School. Attached are photos capturing the highlights of this remarkable achievement and celebration.

9. Needles Desert Star is our community's weekly newspaper, published every Wednesday in print and online at www.needlesdesertstar.com. For less than $5 per month, subscribers get full digital and print access. Visit www.needlesdesertstar.com/subscribe or call 928-296-8455 for more details. You'll find photo galleries, stories, sports updates, and more online, which are also shared on our Facebook page. Needles Desert Star is part of River City Newspapers, alongside Mohave Valley Daily News, The Laughlin Times, Kingman Miner, Parker Pioneer, Wickenburg Sun, and Today's News-Herald in Havasu. The Needles Desert Star team covers the Colorado River Valley, with Jeni Henderson dedicated to Needles community news. They aim to cover as much local news as possible and encourage local organizations, churches, businesses, and residents to share photos and information with them. This can include donation photos, ribbon cuttings, grand openings, breaking news, nature/wildlife photos, local sports, or school news.

Send your news to [email protected] or
[email protected]. For questions or concerns, contact Editor Daisy Nelson at [email protected].

10. The San Bernardino County Needles Branch Library, located at 1111 Bailey Avenue, offers residents access to a variety of resources with a library card. The Kids Zone, designed for children ages 6-11, features programs including story time and craft activities. Check out the attached May program and explore additional resources in the digital library materials. Library cards are free to residents. For more information, call 760-326-9255.

11.The City of Needles is pleased to announce the hiring of Irene Romero as the new City Planner for our Development Services Department. In this role, Ms. Romero will work closely with stakeholders to enhance our city's growth and development initiatives.

12. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department (SBCSO) is hiring now! SBCSO offers sworn law enforcement and non-sworn professional positions, including Deputy Sheriff, Dispatcher, Culinary, Information Technology, Nursing, Scientific Investigations, and more.

San Bernardino County, the most significant geographical county in the nation, spans over 20,000 square miles from mountains to the high desert and valley. With over 3,300 employees serving over two million residents, the department operates 15 patrol stations (including one in Needles) and responds to approximately 725,000 calls annually.

13. IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
• Palo Verde College Graduation, Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 3pm. A pinning ceremony will take place for the phlebotomy students at 1pm. • Grand opening of the long-awaited second bridge connecting Laughlin and Bullhead City, Arizona is scheduled for Friday, June 7, 2024 at 7am. 2824 “W” Street Bldg. 302 ● San Bernardino, CA 92415-0799 ● (909) 382-5401 ● Fax (909) 382-5413

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Col. Paul Cook (Ret.) Jesse Armendarez Dawn Rowe Curt Hagman Joe Baca, Jr. Luther Snoke Vice Chairman, First District Second District Chair, Third District Fourth District Fifth District Chief Executive Officer

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Office of the Fire Marshal
Household Hazardous Waste Section
sbcfire.org
Daniel R. Munsey
Fire Chief/Fire Warden
Monica S. Ronchetti
Fire Marshal March 28, 2024
Rainie Torrance, Finance Assistant
City of Needles
817 3rd. St.

Needles, CA 92363
Dear Rainie,
Subject: Household Hazardous Waste Collection
The data listed below can be used to fulfill the reporting requirements of the city’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Element of the city’s Solid Waste Management Plan. During fiscal year 2023, 36 Needles residents used the HHW collection facilities and 1 Very Small Quantity Generator. Residents of Needles visited the following permanent household hazardous waste facilities:

Sites Visited Total Participants
NEEDLES 36
Total 36
The following table lists the calculated waste averages collected. The amounts of waste per individual participant are not tracked.

Please call me at (909) 382-5401 or e-mail [email protected], if you have questions. Thank you.

Waste Amounts
(lbs.) Waste Amounts (lbs.)
Latex Paint 242.17 Household Batteries 76.11
Oil Base Paints 67.16 NiCad Batteries 32.56
Flammable Liquids/Solids 56.98 Motor Oil/Oil Products 172.98 Bulked Flammable Liquids 10.18 Oil Filters 750.92
Poison (excluding aerosols) 16.28 Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT) 240.13 Corrosive Acids 8.14 Electronic Waste 221.82
Corrosive Bases 6.11 Fluorescent Tubes 18.32
Oxidizers 8.14 Compressed Gas Cylinders 6.11
Aerosols 10.18 Cooking Oil 8.14
Home Generated Sharps 0.20 Pharmaceuticals 15.26
Antifreeze 12.21 Waste Exchange Materials 8.14
Lead/Acid Batteries 42.74 Other 4.07
TOTAL: 2,035.00

1. SBCFPD HAZARDOUS WASTE EVENT
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Sincerely,
Alejandra Rojas, REHS
Assistant Fire Marshal

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