(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, NOVEMBER 12, 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). Two potential cases. b. Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). One Case: City of Needles v. Adrian Chavez (Case No. CIVSB2431838) c. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Gov’t Code § 54956.9(d)(1)) In re: City of Needles v. Midnight Peak Solutions LLC, et al. – 209 Goodwill Street California Superior CourtCounty of San Bernardino (Case No. CIVSB2427887 d. Public employee appointment pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Title: Interim City Clerk 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.
PRESENTATION
(A ten-minute time limit per presentation has been established per Municipal Code Section 2-18.)
1. Captain Tarangle & Lieutenant Gault from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, Colorado River Station, will present a donation to Military Mom's.
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO THE NPUA/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 threeminute time limit per person applies. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Items 2 through 5 on the Consent Calendar by affirmative roll call vote. (ACT)
2. Approve the Warrants Register through November 12, 2024
3. Approve the Minutes of October 22, 2024
4. 668-AC ADU Ordinance 2nd read adopt
5. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-43 of the City Council of the City of Needles, Approving a Categorical Exemption for the Schools and Seniors’ Sidewalk Project; authorize staff to proceed with the implementation of the Schools and Seniors’ Sidewalk Project; and direct staff to file the Notice of Exemption (NOE) with the State of California, Office of Planning and research, State Clearinghouse, and the San Bernardino County Clerk.
END OF COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
REGULAR COUNCIL ITEMS
6. Authorize the City Clerk's Department to publish a notice of vacancies on the various Boards and Commissions due to the expiration of terms. (ACT)
7. Waive the reading and approve for introduction Ordinance 669-AC of the City Council of the City of Needles, California, Amending Chapter 15A, Recreation Area Use, of the Needles Municipal Code to Modify Section 15A-3 to Update Recreation Area Closing Hours and Add Section 15A-7.1, Entitled Pump Track Regulations
8. Waive the reading and approve for introduction Ordinance 670-AC of the City Council of the City of Needles, California, Amending Chapter 15A of the Needles Municipal Code to Add Section 15A-7.2, Entitled 'Splash Pad Area Regulations.
9. City Council Resolution 2024-44 of the City Council of the City of Needles Approving the First Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement with Patrick Martinez. (ACT)
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
CITY MANAGER REPORT
MANAGERS REPORT for the weeks of October 25 and November 1, 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 8th day of November 2024
/s/ Candace Clark, CPMC, Assistant City Clerk