(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
EL GARCES – 950 FRONT STREET, NEEDLES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024
COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION – 5:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
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. Conference with legal counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and/or (3). One potential case. b. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property: 19th Hole Bar & Grill located at 144 Marina drive Needles, CA. Agency Negotiator: City Manager Patrick Martinez or his designee. Negotiating Parties: City of Needles as potential lessor and Kristin Baran dba 19th Hole Bar & Grill as Potential tenant. Under negotiation:
Price and Terms of Potential lease.
c. Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Potential Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(4). One potential case.
d. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property: Tri-State Alano Club located at 801 Third Street, Needles, CA. Agency Negotiator: City Manager Patrick Martinez or his designee. Negotiating Parties: City of Needles as potential lessor and Tri-State Alano Club as Potential tenant. Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Potential lease.
e. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to California Government Code §54957.6-Personnel - Agency Representative City Manager Patrick Martinez or his designee - Employee Organizations Teamsters Local 1932
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 / 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.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public hearing noticed to consider all evidence and testimony for or against approval of Ordinance 666-AC Amending Article 13-IV “Operation of Vehicles” Section 13-29 “Decrease of Prima Facie Speed Limits”, of the Needles Municipal Code to include the Prima Facie Speed Limit for Clary Drive between San Clemente Street and Lillyhill Drive and authorize Public Works to implement the signing and striping plan. (ACT)
Staff Report
Council questions of staff
Mayor to open the public hearing
Public Comment
Mayor to close the public hearing
Council Discussion / Deliberation
Adopt Ordinance 666-AC Amending Article 13-IV “Operation of Vehicles” Section 13-29 “Decrease of Prima Facie Speed Limits”, of the Needles Municipal Code to include the Prima Facie Speed Limit for Clary Drive between San Clemente Street and Lillyhill Drive and authorize Public Works to implement the signing and striping plan. (1st Read)
2. Public hearing noticed to consider all evidence and testimony for or against approval of City Council Resolution No. 2024-32, approving the abandonment of the 8’ wide sewer easement located along the south property line of Parcel A of Parcel Map 14798 generally located at 2701 Columbus Drive. (ACT)
Staff Report
Council questions of staff
Mayor to open the public hearing
Public Comment
Mayor to close the public hearing
Council Discussion / Deliberation
Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2024-32, approving the abandonment of the 8’ wide sewer easement located along the south property line of Parcel A of Parcel Map 14798 generally located at 2701 Columbus Drive
3. Public hearing noticed to consider all evidence and testimony for or against approval of City Council Ordinance No. 667-AC Adopting the California Building Standards Code 2022 Edition; Rescinding Ordinance No. 635-AC adopting the California Building Stands Code 2019 Edition; Amending Municipal Code Article IV "Uniform Administrative Code" and Section 2-10 "Adopted by Reference Where Filed" has been continued to September 10, 2024.
RECESS THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND CONVENE A JOINT COUNCIL / NPUA MEETING
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO THE NPUA/COUNCIL ITEMS
A three-minute time limit per person has been established.
REGULAR NPUA / COUNCIL ITEMS
4. NPUA: Waive the reading and adopt Resolution Number 08-13-2024-NPUA authorizing the transfers of money to and from the NPUA account at Wells Fargo Bank to the State of California's Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) and updating the authorized staff list. (ACT) and
COUNCIL: Waive the reading and adopt Resolution Number 2024-33 authorizing the transfers of money to and from the NPUA account at Wells Fargo Bank to the State of California's Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) and updating the authorized staff list. (ACT)
ADJOURN THE JOINT NPUA / COUNCIL MEETING AND RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING (Roll Call previously taken)
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 5 through 11 on the Consent Calendar by affirmative roll call vote. (ACT)
5. Approve the Warrants Register through August 13, 2024
6. Approve the Minutes of July 9, 2024
7. Approve Resolution No. 2024-31 establishing the appropriations subject to limit for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
8. Approve Subgrant Agreement with International City/County Management Association (ICMA), COP Network Partner with the Gates Foundation for the “Gates Economic Mobility Project” and authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement.
9. Accept Change Order #2 (final) to the Public Works Agreement with Three Peaks Corp. for the Marina Park First Beach Improvements Project in the amount of $58,541.81 and Authorize Staff to Issue the Notice of Completion
10. Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for Tri-State Community Healthcare in their application for a New Access Point to expand primary care, behavioral health and homeless services.
11. Accept the 2025 Employee Medical Benefits Plan
END OF COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
REGULAR COUNCIL ITEMS
12. Research on Ordinance for Feeding Feral Cats (DIS)
13. Approve Tenant Improvements of the River’s Edge Golf Course, Golf Concession and Pro Shop Building – Kitchen Remodel (ACT)
14. Authorize the City Clerk to publish a notice of vacancies on the various Boards and Commissions due to the expiration of terms and resignations. (ACT)
15. Approve Fifth Amendment to On-Call Consulting Services Agreement Between the City of Needles and Development Management Group, Inc. For Economic Development Consulting Services in the amount not to exceed $70,000 and extend the term of the Agreement until June 30, 2025. (ACT)
16. Accept proposal from The Concord Group to provide Professional Services for a Housing Market Demand Assessment for a Not to Exceed amount of $20,000 and authorize staff to execute a Professional Services Agreement and Notice of Award for the work. (ACT)
17. Cancel the September 24, 2024 regular City Council / NPUA / HACN meeting. (ACT)
18. Authorize those interested to attend the 2024 San Bernardino County State of the County Conference on September 18, 2024, at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, CA (ACT)
19. Approve Resolution 2024-34 Approving an Employment Agreement with Kathy Raasch for Director of Development Services / Capital Projects effective August 13, 2024, setting a salary of $151,715 in compliance with SB 1436 and incorporate into the salary schedule FY 2024-2025. (ACT)
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
CITY CLERK REPORT
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Manager’s Report for the weeks of July 26 and August 2, 2024.
COUNCIL REQUESTS
Council Member Campbell
Council Member McCorkle
Vice Mayor Merritt
Council Member Pogue
Council Member Belt
Council Member Longbrake
Mayor Jernigan
ADJOURNMENT
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I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing Agenda was posted at the front entrance of City Hall not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Dated this 9th day of August 2024
/s/ Dale Jones, CMC, City Clerk