Agenda packet — Needles City Council, March 11, 2025

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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, MARCH 11, 2025
COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION – 5:15 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 Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)) - Brian Brown v. City of Needles, Bernard Hatz, II, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Case No. 5:23-01118-MWC (SSC) b. Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Potential Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). One potential Case.

CALL TO ORDER
EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORT - by City Attorney

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 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.

OATH OF OFFICE
Interim City Clerk Candace Clark will administer the Oath of Office to Ray Bernasconi Code Enforcement Officer

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 threeminute time limit per person applies. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Items 1 through 3 on the Consent Calendar by affirmative roll call vote. (ACT)

1. Approve the Warrants Register through March 11, 2025

2. Approve the Minutes of February 25, 2025

3. Approve the Needles Rodeo Association Daily License Application for the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for their Needles Rodeo Association Rodeo, April 4 - 5, 2025. at the Needles Rodeo Grounds

END OF COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR

REGULAR COUNCIL ITEMS

4. Authorize the purchase of a Crafco Inc. EZ 1500 Crack Seal Trailer and an Empire Cat Sullair 375 Compressor, with a total cost not to exceed $184,972. (ACT)

5. Authorize an additional $9,500 to the FY 25 budget for the demolition of the building at 100 G Street, utilizing general fund reserves for a total project cost not to exceed $19,500. (ACT)

6. Authorize the City Manager to proceed with GPS Trackit for Fleet Management Services at an annual cost of $9,600 under a three-year contract. (ACT)

7. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-14 of the City Council of the City of Needles, Approving the City of Needles Naloxone Policy and Procedures and authorize staff to proceed with implementation of the policy and procedures. (ACT)

8. Authorize those interested to attend the League of California Cities (LCC) City Leaders Summit in Sacramento April 23-25, 2025. (ACT)

9. Authorize those interested to attend the ICSC Event at the Las Vegas Convention Center on May 18-20, 2025 (ACT)

10. Authorize the City Clerk’s Department to publish a notice of vacancy on the Board of Public Utilities due to the retirement of Mike Schneider (ACT)

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT

CITY CLERK REPORT

CITY MANAGER REPORT
MANAGERS REPORTS for the weeks of February 21, and 28, 2025

COUNCIL REQUESTS
Council Member Longacre
Council Member McCorkle
Vice Mayor Campbell
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: March 7, 2025
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 133. 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 7th day of March 2025
/s/        Candace Clark, CPMC, CMC Interim City Clerk
City of Needles, California
Request for City Council Action
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Meeting Date: MARCH 11, 2025
Title: Warrants
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Fiscal Impact: See attached Warrant Registers
Environmental Impact: n/a
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Recommended Action: Approve the Warrant Registers through MARCH 07, 2025.

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Agenda Item 1.

M I N U T E S

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, FEBRUARY 25, 2025 - COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION – 5:30 PM - CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Jernigan called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm

ROLL CALL

PRESENT
Council Member Jamie McCorkle
Vice Mayor Ellen Campbell
Mayor Janet Jernigan
Council Member Tona Belt
Council Member Henry Longbrake
ABSENT
Council Member JoAnne Pogue
Council Member Zachery Longacre

RECESSED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND CONVENED A JOINT COUNCIL MEETING PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION – None Council Member Longacre recused himself due to a conflict of interest, because he works in the cannabis industry. Vice Mayor Campbell, and Council Member Pogue recused themselves due to conflicts of interest because they both have close family members who work in the cannabis industry.

RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION - 5:32 PM

EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Potential Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). One potential Case.

No reportable action
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Jernigan called the meeting to order at 6:11 pm EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORT – Deputy City Attorney Wade gave report as noted above.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT
Council Member Zachery Longacre
Council Member Jamie McCorkle
Vice Mayor Ellen Campbell
Mayor Janet Jernigan
Council Member JoAnne Pogue
Council Member Tona Belt
Council Member Henry Longbrake
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - led by Mayor Jernigan
INVOCATION - led by Vice Mayor Campbell

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Vice Mayor Campbell made a motion, second by Council Member McCorkle to approve the agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Ayes: Council Member Longacre, McCorkle, Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Members Pogue, Belt, Longbrake
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
Agenda Item 2.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST - None
CORRESPONDENCE - None
INTRODUCTIONS - Mayor Jernigan acknowledged former Council Member Tim Terral in attendance Mayor Jernigan presented Mike Schneider with a plaque in recognition of his service on the Board of Public Utilities.

CITY ATTORNEY – Parliamentary Procedures Deputy City Attorney Wade will give at the next meeting.

PUBLIC APPEARANCE
Tim Terral asked staff to look into adding bus services to Bob Belt Beach Parks and Jack Smith Park Wayne Colburn reported the River Community Coalition is hosting a Chili Cook off on April 19 at Santa Fe Park and requested donations of time and services.

Palo Verde College representatives Jon McNeil and Jaclyn Randall reported on the upcoming 5k Color Run & Walk on Saturday April 12, 2025.

Jared Johnson commended City staff on the Cemetery clean up; reported that 3 Petes Ballfield needs an extension of the net / fence to prevent baseballs/softballs from going into the road.

PRESENTATION

1. Pastor James Jones gave a presentation - end of year report for Isabel's Pantry Food Bank

INTERVIEWS

2. Interview/Appoint Patrick McCaffrey to the Housing Commission, Tenant over 62 position, with a term to expire 12/31/2028
City Manager Martinez gave staff report.

Mr. McCaffrey addressed Council. Minimal discussion ensued.

Council Member McCorkle made a motion, second by Council Member Longbrake, to appoint Patrick McCaffrey to the Housing Commission, Tenant over 62 position, with a term to expire 12/31/2028. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Ayes: Council Member Longacre, McCorkle, Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Members Pogue, Belt, Longbrake
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

PUBLIC HEARING

3. Approval of Resolution 2025-13 recommending approval of a Conditional Use Permit, for the conversion of an existing motel to a multi-family residential complex comprised of 29 microapartments and 1 manager’s office unit at 1707 Needles Hwy, (APN 0185-048-09-0000) in the General Commercial (C-2) land use zoning designation.

City Planner Romero and City Manager Martinez gave staff report.

Council asked questions of staff and discussion ensued.

Mayor Jernigan opened the public hearing at 6:50 pm.

Applicant Armen Ghadimian spoke about the project and answered Council questions.

Tim Terral spoke in favor of the project, complimenting the applicant on transforming the property.

Mayor Jernigan spoke in favor of the project.

Mayor Jernigan closed the public hearing at 6:54 pm
Vice Mayor Campbell made a motion, second by Council Member McCorkle to adopt Resolution 2025-13 approving a Conditional Use Permit, for the conversion of an existing motel to a multi-family residential complex comprised of 29 micro-apartments and 1 manager’s office unit at 1707 Needles Hwy, (APN 0185-048-09-0000) in the General Commercial (C-2) land use zoning designation.

Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Ayes: Council Member Longacre, McCorkle, Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Members Pogue, Belt, Longbrake
Noes: None Agenda Item 2.

Absent: None
Abstain: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO THE NPUA/COUNCIL ITEMS - None

REGULAR NPUA / COUNCIL ITEMS

4. Approve City Council Resolution No. 2025-12 and NPUA Resolution No. 02- 25-2025-NPUA Amending Resolution No.’s 2024-27 and 06-11-2024- NPUA. Adopt the Proposed Revised Budgets for FY 2024-25 Mid-year Budget Revisions-City of Needles and NPUA.

City Manager Martinez gave staff report.

Vice Mayor Campbell made a motion, second by Council Member LongAcre to approve City Council Resolution No. 2025-12 and NPUA Resolution No. 02- 25-2025-NPUA Amending Resolution No.’s 2024-27 and 06-11-2024- NPUA. Adopt the Proposed Revised Budgets for FY 2024-25 Mid-year Budget RevisionsCity of Needles and NPUA.

Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Ayes: Council Member Longacre, McCorkle, Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Members Pogue, Belt, Longbrake
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
ADJOURNED THE JOINT NPUA/COUNCIL MEETING AND RECONVENED THE COUNCIL MEETING at 7:01 pm PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO THE COUNCIL ITEMS - None

COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Campbell made a motion, second by Council Member McCorkle to approve consent calendar items 5 through 7. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Ayes: Council Member Longacre, McCorkle, Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Members Pogue, Belt, Longbrake
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

5. Approved the Warrants Register through February 25, 2025

6. Approved the Minutes of February 11, 2025

7. Authorized the Mayor to execute contract number 20-212 A-1 with San Bernardino County Public Works for Emergency Response Mutual Aid

END OF COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR

REGULAR COUNCIL ITEMS

8. Staff seeks direction from the City Council on proceeding with the structural assessment, design, and bid process for the awning replacement.

Mayor Jernigan and City Manager Martinez gave staff report.

Council discussion ensued.

Vice Mayor Campbell made a motion, second by Council Member Pogue to proceed with the structural assessment, design, and bid process for the awning replacement.

Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Ayes: Council Member Longacre, McCorkle, Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Members Pogue, Belt, Longbrake
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
Agenda Item 2.

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT – given by Deputy City Attorney Wade CITY CLERK REPORT – given by Interim City Clerk Clark
CITY MANAGER REPORT – for the weeks of February 7 and 14, 2025 - Given by City Manager Martinez

COUNCIL REQUESTS
Council Member Longacre – Thanked Cal Trans for clean up efforts; requested illegal parking enforcement on Ice Plant road; asked for an update on splash pad; reported that overgrown palm trees in the spillway at the top of J Street need to be trimmed.

Council Member McCorkle – Asked about lighting along River Road – change lights to all white lights; requested staff look into repairing River Road prior to next year’s busy season; attended NHS Student Advisory Panel, requested students be informed about the NAT bus and promote Golf Course to students to get more involvement.

Vice Mayor Campbell – complimented cemetery improvements; thanked all who supported Women’s Club Golf Tournament; Expressed concern over the California Bear sign on Highway 40 – dangerous and illegal to pull over and get pictures – requested staff to look into a solution.

Council Member Pogue – thanked Public Works for clean up efforts around town.

Council Member Belt – reported on kids riding motorized bikes on the streets and expressed concern over safety; asked staff to look into getting pickleball courts and a walking path by new pump track.

Council Member Longbrake – Agreed with Council Member Belt on getting pickleball courts; asked staff to fix water fountainat Jack Smith Park; concerned about increasing cannabis odors in town; reported Santa Fe trash cans are still overloaded; reported a new Crispy Crunchy Chicken at Chevron is scheduled to open within a couple weeks.

Mayor Jernigan – attended Laughlin Economic Dinner with City Manager Martinez; coffee with a cop was nice but attendance was low, encouraged community to participate; attended Chamber breakfast; reported Resource Fair is finalized – this is the third year; attended Teamsters BBQ; attending SBCTA next week and after the meeting she will participate in a podcast hosted by Mark Orr of the Teamsters; encouraged everyone to support the sports tournaments happening in Needles this week; thanked Public Works for their efforts cleaning up around town ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Jernigan adjourned the meeting at 7:38 pm ________________________________________ _________________________________________ Mayor Janet Jernigan Interim City Clerk Candace Clark
Agenda Item 2.

City of Needles, California
Request for City Council Action
CITY COUNCIL NPUA Regular Special
Meeting Date: March 11, 2025
Title: Alcohol Beverage Control Permit for Needles Rodeo Association Background: Ordinance No. 514-AC was adopted in January 2010 and amended Section “15A-6 Possession and use of alcoholic beverages in city parks and/or city recreational facilities” which reads as follows: “No person shall possess or use any alcoholic beverages on the premises of any recreational area without the express written approval of the city council.” Prior to Ordinance 514-AC the city code included “or city manager.” The Needles Rodeo Association has provided city staff with the required documents including their ABC Permit.

Fiscal Impact: Not Applicable
Recommended Action: Approve the Needles Rodeo Association Daily License Application for the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for their Needles Rodeo Association Rodeo, April 4 - 5, 2025. at the Needles Rodeo Grounds.

Submitted By: Jennifer Valenzuela, Recreation Services Manager City Manager Approval: Date:

Other Department Approval (when required): Date:

Approved: Not Approved: Tabled: Other:
3/5/2025
Agenda Item 3.

City of Needles, California
Request for City Council Action
CITY COUNCIL NPUA Regular Special
Meeting Date: March 11, 2025
Title: Authorize the purchase of a Crafco Inc. EZ 1500 Crack Seal Trailer and an Empire Cat Sullair 375 Compressor not to exceed $184,972 Background: City Council included in the 2025 mid-year budget $200,000 for the purchase of a new crack seal trailer. Staff utilized the City Government procurement contract Sourcewell to obtain the following quotes for approval.

Crafco Inc. provided a quote for a new EZ 1500 double pumper with an autoloader function, squeegees, and three pallets of tar blocks for $154,583, including tax and shipping. Upon delivery of the unit, Crafco Inc. will provide a full day of training for operations, including maintenance of the unit, at no additional cost.

It was determined through the procurement process that City staff must clean all cracks of debris and foreign material before applying tar to the pavement. Crafco Inc. identified Empire Cat as the supplier for a new Sullair 375 air compressor, quoted at $30,389, including tax and shipping. This equipment is necessary to ensure the roadway is properly prepared before applying material. Empire Cat will provide training upon delivery for staff.

Fiscal Impact: The total project cost of $184,972 is within the existing budget appropriation for FY 2025-2026.

Environmental Impact: The new units are CARB compliant
Recommended Action: Authorize the purchase of a Crafco Inc. EZ 1500 Crack Seal Trailer and an Empire Cat Sullair 375 Compressor, with a total cost not to exceed $184,972.

Submitted By: Rainie Torrance, Utility Manager
City Manager Approval: Date:

Other Department Approval (when required): Date:

Approved: Not Approved: Tabled: Other:
3/5/2024
Agenda Item 4.

Agenda Item 4.

Empire Power Systems
840 N 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
840 N 43rd Ave Phoenix, AZ 85009
A Division of Empire Southwest LLC
PO Box 2985 Phoenix, AZ 85062-2985
www.empire-cat.com
Phone 602.333.5600 Fax 602.333.5618
AZ Contractors License ROC267407
Current Date: 3/4/25
Quotation Expires: subject to inventory at time of order Sullair 375 CFM Compressor
In accordance with your request, we are pleased to submit the following proposal for the abovementioned project. Empire Power Systems proposes to furnish this equipment at the below quoted price.

Year Built Current Hours Purchase Price Empire ID
2025 *6 $27,110 TBD
Price: $27,110.00
Delivery to Needles: $950.00
Total: $28,060.00
Tax: $2,328.98
Grand Total: $30,388.98
*Hours for startup/testing
FOB Empire Phx shop or Fisher yard, excludes taxes
Thank you for the opportunity to provide this proposal, we look forward to serving you.

Sincerely yours,
Brett Tolman
Account Manager
Empire Power Systems
Mobile: 602-622-5608
Email: [email protected]
Agenda Item 4.

Empire Power Systems
840 N 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
840 N 43rd Ave Phoenix, AZ 85009
A Division of Empire Southwest LLC
PO Box 2985 Phoenix, AZ 85062-2985
www.empire-cat.com
Phone 602.333.5600 Fax 602.333.5618
AZ Contractors License ROC267407
This Quote Specifically Excludes:
 Any applicable Taxes, Permits, Fees
 Installation
 Diesel Fuel
 Crane or Rigging at Job Site
Customer Delay
To the extent that the construction schedule is significantly delayed by customer for any reason, Empire reserves the right to remedy. This remedy could be in various forms, including invoice and payment prior to shipment, progress payments, and/or the accrual of interest charges on undelivered and unpaid goods. Additionally, Empire will also pass along costs of storage and other fees that may result due to the delay. Current tariffs on steel only allow for a 30 day hold on quotes.

Quote is subject to the attached terms and conditions.

The undersigned acknowledge that the preceding proposal has been read in its entirety, is understood and is hereby accepted:

Company: Empire Power Systems
Printed Name: Brett Tolman
Signature:

Date:

Company:

Printed Name:

Signature:

Date:

Purchase Order No:

Agenda Item 4.

TERMS & CONDITIONS
A) Customer is responsible for any and all installation of the equipment supplied by Empire Power Systems, unless otherwise specified in this quote. All equipment needed to perform any loading or unloading of the equipment supplied by Empire Power Systems is the responsibility of the buyer.

B) Empire Power Systems limits the scope of supply for this quotation to the equipment and services listed in our bill of material. Unless specifically listed in our bill of material, equipment not indicated is assumed to be supplied by others. We have detailed the equipment proposed in the bill of material. Please check it to be certain that it meets your requirements.

C) Empire Power Systems reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions. Standard warranty of the manufacturer applies. Copies are available upon request.

D) Contracts which include penalty or liquidated damage clauses, waivers of subrogation, or naming a third party additionally insured are not acceptable or binding on Empire Power Systems, unless accepted and confirmed in writing by an officer of Empire Power Systems at its Phoenix division office.

E) Unless agreed to in writing, Empire Power Systems will not accept purchase orders which:
 Require Empire Power Systems to pay any and all legal expenses for the purchaser in the event of a dispute
 Require that Empire Power Systems be responsible for design work and/or guarantee that a performance standard for a system be met
 Require completion and acceptance of the project by the owner before payment F) There will be a 25% of order cancellation fee for any orders cancelled, once placed and accepted by Empire Power Systems.

G) Empire Power Systems’ standard and extended terms and conditions are included in the quotation and hereby become part of this quotation. These same terms need to be noted on any purchase order received by Empire Power Systems in order to process your order.

H) Empire Power Systems will not be responsible for any labor or material charges by others associated with the start-up and installation of this equipment unless previously agreed upon, in writing by Empire Power Systems.

I) Empire Power Systems is a supplier of materials and related services and not a contractor. Retention is not acceptable.

Agenda Item 4.

Empire Power Systems
840 N 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
840 N 43rd Ave Phoenix, AZ 85009
A Division of Empire Southwest LLC
PO Box 2985 Phoenix, AZ 85062-2985
www.empire-cat.com
Phone 602.333.5600 Fax 602.333.5618
AZ Contractors License ROC267407
J) Credit is subject to Empire Power Systems, approval at its sole discretion. This quote in no way constitutes approval of credit.

K) Empire Southwest LLC has entered a like-kind exchange (LKE) program. If the equipment described herein qualifies and is purchased, notice is hereby given that Empire Southwest LLC will assign its rights under the sales contract to Empire Exchange LLC including, if applicable, the right to purchase any trade-in property. If this contract is assigned to Empire Exchange LLC sales proceeds must be remitted according to the invoice rendered.

L) Sales payments are due 100% prior to release of equipment. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by a corporate officer of Empire Southwest, LLC (“Empire”), the purchase of goods (including, but not limited to, new and used equipment, attachments, parts and technology) or services from Empire will be governed solely by Empire’s Terms and Conditions of Sales and Service (the “Terms”), which are available at www.empire-cat.com/termsandconditionsor such other successor website at which Empire posts its Terms from time to time. A hard copy of the Terms is available upon written request to [email protected]. Empire’s Terms are hereby incorporated by reference into this document and all other documents related to your purchase of goods or services from Empire. By purchasing goods or services from Empire, you agree to be bound by Empire’s Terms.

Terms and conditions of this quotation govern over any conflict between this document and customer’s purchase order or other document.

Agenda Item 4.

City of Needles, California
Request for City Council Action
CITY COUNCIL NPUA Regular Special
Meeting Date: March 11, 2025
Title: Additional Funding Authorization for 100 G Street Demolition & Asbestos Removal
Background: The City Council allocated $10,000 in the FY 25 mid-year budget for the demolition of the old Chamber of Commerce building located at 100 G Street. The contract for the building's demolition, required permits, and asbestos/lead survey was awarded to Phillips Construction. Phillips Construction subcontracted PSR Environmental Consulting to conduct the asbestos and lead survey. The summary report provided by PSR Environmental Consulting determined that the building’s roof mastic, penetration mastic, drywall, and floor under carpet all contain asbestos.

Phillips Construction obtained a quote from Najera Environmental Inc. for the proper and safe removal of all asbestos-containing materials identified by PSR Environmental Consulting. The additional cost for this work is $9,500. All asbestos-containing materials must be removed by an abatement contractor before the building can be demolished. This additional cost was not included in the mid-year budget.

Fiscal Impact: The total project cost is $19,500. Of this amount, $10,000 is allocated within the existing budget appropriation for FY 2025-2026, and the additional $9,500 will be funded through general fund reserves.

Environmental Impact: Current applicable Federal, State, and local statutes specify work practice requirements for demolition and/or renovation activities involving asbestos-containing materials. Proper notification, removal techniques, cleanup procedures, and waste storage/disposal are mandated for any renovation or demolition involving asbestos-containing materials.

Recommended Action: Authorize an additional $9,500 to the FY 25 budget for the demolition of the building at 100 G Street, utilizing general fund reserves for a total project cost not to exceed $19,500.

Submitted By: Rainie Torrance, Utility Manager
City Manager Approval: Date:

Other Department Approval (when required): Date:

Approved: Not Approved: Tabled: Other:
3/5/2025
Agenda Item 5.

CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED

ASBESTOS & LEAD SURVEYS SUMMARY
For the property located at:
100 G Street
Needles, CA 92363
Prepared by:

PSR Environmental Consulting Services
290 Mt. Vernon Way
Corona, California 92881
562-822-3655
February 28, 2025
____________
Paul Legerski
CAC #17-6025 expires 10-18-21
CDPH Lead Inspector/Assessor No. 20
Agenda Item 5.
2 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PSR's Paul Legerski (CAC #17-6025) conducted a comprehensive Asbestos & Lead Survey for the above-referenced property on February 28, 2025.

The purpose of the Asbestos Survey was to locate and identify suspect Asbestos-containing materials that may be impacted by a planned demolition project. Once a visual inspection was performed, representative asbestos bulk samples were obtained. The sample location, material type, friability, condition of material, and quantity were also documented.

Asbestos bulk sampling was obtained in accordance with the USEPA established guidelines document, “Guidance for Controlling Asbestos-Containing Materials in Buildings” (USEPA 560/5-85-024, 1985) and USEPA 40 CFR Part 763 “Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools, Final Rule” (AHERA). Each bulk sample was analyzed for Asbestos content by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM). ATEL Lab is the accredited laboratory that performed the analysis for Asbestos. A total of 28 asbestos bulk samples were obtained during the survey.

Asbestos-containing building materials not identified in this report may be present within hidden and/or concealed areas of the property.

Locations, amounts, and conditions of each building material assessed and sampled can be found in the inventory (Tables).

2.0 SURVEY PROCEDURES
Asbestos-containing building materials not identified in this report may be present within hidden or concealed areas of the property.

Asbestos-containing material identification was performed by entering each room. The physical conditions, friability, accessibility, activity and damage of suspect ACBM was also assessed and documented.

The following procedures were performed:

A visual assessment to identify the location, type and quantity of friable and non-friable Asbestos building materials.

1. Obtain representative bulk samples from the suspect Asbestos-containing materials.

2. Asbestos samples were analyzed by an independent accredited laboratory for the presence of Asbestos by PLM.

3. Present all survey results in a written report including locations, quantities, and laboratory results.

Agenda Item 5.
3 All findings and analytical data presented in this report are based on the information (assessment and sampling data) obtained by the inspector during the survey.

3.0 BULK SAMPLING PROCEDURES FOR ASBESTOS
Each suspect ACBM identified was sampled in accordance with sampling guidelines established by the USEPA. The following summarizes the sampling procedures utilized:

1. Building materials were categorized into homogeneous materials. A homogeneous material is defined as being uniform in texture, color, and date of application.

2. A sampling scheme was developed based upon the location and quantities of the various homogeneous materials.

3. Bulk samples were collected by extracting a representative section of the selected material, placing it in a sampling container and assigning a unique sample number. The samples were placed into a sealed shipping container for delivery to an accredited laboratory for analysis by PLM.

The personnel performed proper decontamination procedures to prevent the spread of secondary contamination.

Each bulk sample was recorded on a bulk sample log and possession of the samples was tracked by a chain of custody record.

The reported laboratory results in this report are a visual estimate by area of Asbestos concentration. Results for heterogeneous samples examined by component are reported as a composite. The lower limit of reliable detection for this method is 1%. Samples which contain Asbestos in a concentration lower than the limit of reliable detection (<1%) are considered “Trace.”
All bulk samples were analyzed by PLM in accordance with the “Interim Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Insulation Samples EPA – 600/M4-82-020” dated December 1982 and adopted by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) Title 15, part 7 of the Code of Federal Register as affiliated with the National Institute for Standards and Testing (NIST).
28 bulk samples were obtained at the property and analyzed for Asbestos content by ATEL Lab in California. ATEL Lab is accredited by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), National Institute of Standards and Testing (NIST), and is a successful participant in the Proficiency Analytical Testing Program (PAT).

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4 4.0 POSITIVE ASBESTOS SAMPLE RESULTS AND LOCATIONS
Material Sample
Number
Asbestos
Content
Location of
Material
Friable Damage
Roof Mastic 4b – 6b 2% Chrysotile Roof – 200 SF No No
Penetration Mastic 7 - 9 2% Chrysotile Roof – 20 SF No No Flooring 10c -12c 3% Chrysotile Under carpet –
200 SF
No No
Joint Compound 13b – 15b 2% Chrysotile Walls/Ceilings No No

5.0 NEGATIVE ASBESTOS SAMPLES
Material Sample Number
Stucco 1 - 3
Roof 4 - 6
Carpet Glue 10 - 12
Mastic under Floor 10b – 12b
12” Ceiling Tile 16 - 18

6.0 HAZARD ASSESSMENTS OF (ACM) MATERIALS
Material Sample
Number
Asbestos
Content
Location of
Material
Friable Hazard
Assessment
Roof Mastic 4b – 6b 2%
Chrysotile
Roof – 200 SF No Good
Penetration Mastic 7 - 9 2%
Chrysotile
Roof – 20 SF No Good
Flooring 10c -12c 3%
Chrysotile
Under carpet –
200 SF
No Good
Joint Compound 13b – 15b 2%
Chrysotile
Walls/Ceilings No Good
Good - Material shows little or no damage and requires no remedial action.

Moderate - Material is somewhat damaged and is in need of minor repairs.

Significantly Damaged - Material is in need of immediate remedial action.

7.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
Asbestos Materials
It is PSR’s professional opinion that the asbestos-containing material(s) must be removed by an abatement contractor if it will be impacted by the planned demolition project.

Agenda Item 5.
5 Construction personnel should be made aware of the presence of ACBM and instructed not to disturb or damage the ACBM. Current federal and state regulations require that any demolition of asbestos containing building materials be conducted only by workers and contractors who have been properly trained in the correct handling of asbestos.

Current applicable Federal, State, and local statutes specify work practice requirements for demolition and/or renovation activities, and the associated disturbance of ACMs/ACCMs, as well as the storage and disposal of asbestos-containing waste material. Proper notification, removal techniques, clean-up procedures, and waste storage and disposal requirements are mandated in connection with renovation or demolition activities. A mandatory 10 day (for nonemergency asbestos removal) notification is required by the US EPA and most local air quality pollution districts prior to the planned removal of 100 square feet or more ACM (greater than 1% asbestos).

Current Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), State (DOSH or Cal/OSHA), and additional local regulatory agencies mandate that ACM/ACCM (manufactured material containing greater than 1/10 of 1% asbestos), regardless of quantity, shall be handled during removal, repair, etcetera by asbestos trained and qualified individuals or contractors. Identified ACMs/ACCMs must also be removed by State licensed Asbestos Abatement Contractors prior to any demolition or construction activities if more than 100 square feet of ACMs/ACCMs will be disturbed or impacted.

All asbestos work should proceed under the guidance or direction of an independent State Certified Asbestos Consultant with oversight performed by a State Certified Site Surveillance Technician.

At the end of the abatement, PSR highly recommends an air clearance inspection be conducted to show that air levels are safe for reentry.

8.0 LIMITATIONS
PSR warrants that our services are performed within the limits prescribed by our client with the usual thoroughness and competence of the environmental profession.

Any recommendations in this report are professional opinions solely based on visual observations and analytical analyses, as described in this report.

Opinions and recommendations presented herein apply to site conditions existing at the time of our investigation and those reasonably foreseeable, cannot necessarily apply to site changes of which this office is not aware and has not had the opportunity to evaluate.

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APPENDIX A

ASBESTOS CHAIN OF CUSTODY

AND BULK SAMPLE LOG
Agenda Item 5.

Agenda Item 5.

PSR Environmental Consulting Services (PSR) conducted a lead survey at the above referenced facility. PSR’s representative Mr. Paul Legerski, who is a California Certified Department of Public Health (DPH) Lead Inspector/Assessor No. 20, conducted the survey. The purpose of the sampling was to determine the lead content of suspect materials that may be impacted by a planned remodeling project.

Lead Sampling and Analytical Methodology
PSR has utilized the testing and sampling procedures identified in the EPA/HUD funded Methodology for XRF Performance Characteristic Sheets, Document EPA 747-R-95-008, September 1997, which shows 0.0%* (in standard mode) Inconclusive Rate for the Niton XL Spectrum Analyzer, K-shell Spectrum analyzer as the representative testing methodology. As part of this testing procedure, X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) testing instruments must be utilized according to the procedures of the manufacturer-specific Performance Characteristic Sheet (PCS).

This document, included as an attachment, and identifies the proper use of the XRF instrument, calibration procedures using the NIST Lead Paint Film standards, and the classifications of “positive”, “inconclusive”, and “negative” XRF readings.

The Niton, Model XLp 300A, XRF Analyzer
The Niton XL Lead Paint Analyzer is a complete lead paint analysis system which quickly, accurately, and non-destructively measures the concentration of Lead-Based Paint (LBP) on surfaces. The Niton XL relies on the measurement of the K-shell X-rays to determine the amount of lead present in the painted surface. K-shell X-rays can penetrate many layers of paint and allow a good measurement of the lead content of paint to be made without being significantly affected by the thickness or number of layers of paint on the surface of the sample.

The Niton XL has the ability to analyze and compute corrections for the differences in the energy spectrums relating to different substrates. This analysis of the energy spectrum means that the lead paint reading displayed on the instrument already accounts for any substrate effects and no correction is required by the operator. The Niton XL's field of view is limited to a depth of 3/8", deep enough to handle virtually all painted surfaces, but not prone to detect lead objects located behind the surface.

Lead Testing Results
In the EPA/HUD and State of California Regulations, painted materials containing equal or greater than 1.0 milligrams per cubic centimeter (> 1.0 mg/cm3) of lead content (as determined by XRF Analysis) are regulated and considered a lead based paint containing material in this report. The State of California, Department of Public Health (DPH) considers Agenda Item 5.
materials containing equal or greater than 600 parts per million (ppm) lead containing materials.

Therefore, Federal and State regulatory agencies consider these components tested NOT to be lead-based paint containing

LIMITATIONS
Although reasonable effort is made by PSR personnel to locate and sample suspect materials. For any facility the existence of unique or concealed lead-containing materials and lead-based paint is a possibility. In addition, sampling constraints could typically hinder the investigation. PSR does not warrant, guarantee or profess to have the ability to locate or identify all lead-containing materials and lead-based paint in a facility. This report is intended to be used in planning for renovation or demolition. This report is not intended to be a construction document.

If you have any questions regarding this report or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me at (562) 822-3655.

Agenda Item 5.

Najera Environmental Inc. dba 1 Stop Restoration
14040 Katelyn Street Hesperia, CA 92345
O: 951-703-3852 F:951-344-8380
CSLB # 1069035
DOSH # 1223
Asbestos Abatement Proposal
Date: 3/5/2024
Proposal Submitted to
Melody Phillips
Phillips Excavating, Inc.
805 E. Broadway
Needles, CA 92363
760-326-2527
Melody 760-221-7015
Wade 760-221-8683
Bill To:

Melody Phillips
Phillips Excavating, Inc.
805 E. Broadway
Needles, CA 92363
760-326-2527
Melody 760-221-7015
Wade 760-221-8683
Job Site Address: 100 G Street Needles, CA 92363
Najera Environmental, Inc dba 1 Stop Restoration is pleased to provide the following proposal to furnish all supervision, labor, and materials to safely remove and dispose of ACM from the above referenced project, in accordance with all OSHA and EPA regulations.

SCOPE OF WORK:
• Removal and disposal of roof mastic on roof approx 200 Sqft • Removal and disposal of penetration mastic on roof approx 20 Sqft • Removal and disposal of flooring under carpet approx 200 Sqft • Removal and disposal of drywall
• Includes notification from Mojave Air District
• Includes OSHA notification
• Includes Proper waste disposal with Haz manifest
• Includes proper PPE
• Includes proper containment under negative air pressure Total price for all work in total listed above: $9,500.00 Exclusions & Conditions:

Water and power supplied by others.

Removal of any other hazardous materials not listed in scope of work.

Security, Fencing, Bonding, Utility safe off
Sanitary facilities and wash stations supplied by others., Union labor, City Permits, Scaffolding, third party air monitoring, Lead Related Work,or any other hazardous material &Shoring.

Agenda Item 5.

Recent lead laws require that any pre 1978 structure where lead paint will be disturbed must have the paint tested or presume that it is positive. Najera Environmental, Inc. strongly recommends that these painted surfaces be tested for lead content prior to performing work. If Najera Environmental, Inc. has not been provided with lead testing results, we will assume all painted surfaces to be lead containing. Najera Environmental, Inc will profile and characterize these materials for the proper handling and disposal.

Pending the results of the lead profile and characterization, additional disposal costs may be charged at a price to be determined.

General Items

1. Due to pre-existing conditions in home Najera Environmental, Inc., is not responsible for contamination of dwelling or contents in surrounding areas of home.

2. Removal of inaccessible asbestos, mold or lead containing materials is not covered in estimate. Additional charges will apply if materials have to be removed to uncover asbestos, mold or lead containing products.

3. Plumbing supply lines may be faulty and may need to be replaced. This cost is not covered in the removal estimate.

4. Doors, lights, ceiling fans, curtains and other items may need to be removed by Najera Environmental, Inc. to perform abatement work. Najera Environmental, Inc. will not re-install these items.

5. Contents and appliances need to be removed from work area prior to abatement. Additional costs will be applied if contents need to be removed unless otherwise stated in the Scope of Work in this contract.

6. Najera Environmental, Inc. is not responsible for damages of contents or personal items left in work area and or moved out of work area by Najera Environmental, Inc. employees, unless the moving of these items is included in the Scope of Work of this contract.

7. Due to odors caused by chemicals for mastic removal, the areas will be razor scraped to remove majority of mastic, but residual mastic will be left after scraping and will be sealed with an E.P.A. approved encapsulant.

8. Electrical wiring, telephone wiring, security wires and plumbing inside wall cavities may be damaged as a result of remediation activities. Repairs to these items are not the responsibility of Najera Environmental, Inc. and should be thoroughly checked by a licensed contractor before drywall is reinstalled.

9. Clearance testing in not included unless otherwise stated in the Scope of Work of this contract. Testing should be performed by an Independent Laboratory hired directly by the owner of the property or the owner’s representative.

10. Doors, door casings, windows, windowsills, baseboards, cabinets, walls, wallpaper and paneling may be damaged as a result of containment installation. These surfaces may or may not contain lead-based paint. Please make arrangements with the contractor for additional cost of repairs. This cost is not covered by Najera Environmental, Inc.

The State Board of Equalization will assess a fee for each generator that produces five tons or more of hazardous waste. This ASSESSED FEE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS CONTRACT. Please be aware that if you generate more than five tons of hazardous waste, the BOE will bill you the required fee.

The new generation and handling fee became effective January 1, 2022 due to Senate Bill 158. This new fee replaces the generator fee that was repealed.

Current fees are as follows:

Generator Size: Fees:

Less than 5 tons/year $0.00
5 tons or more $49.25 per ton
Contact your Najera Environmental, Inc. representative to help assist you in approximating your Generator Fee.

Agenda Item 5.

Personal Property and Content Waiver

11. Any and all contents and/or personal property left within the work area at the time Najera Environmental, Inc. begins its work will be considered abandoned by its owner. Najera Environmental, Inc., may conclude that these items are abandoned and are authorized to dispose of these items in a manner it deems advisable. By signing this document, the undersigned agrees to waive any and all claims against Najera Environmental, Inc. pertaining to the disposal of said property.

12. I may elect to keep selected contents from my home/unit. Najera Environmental, Inc. has advised me that these items should be disposed of as hazardous containing waste. I choose to keep them at my sole discretion. I understand Najera Environmental, Inc. will clean the contents using state of the art methodology (i.e. wet wiping and hepa vacuuming). I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Najera Environmental, Inc. their agents, employees, administrators, officers, directors, attorneys, insurers, and assignees, from any future claims or disputes for which I have executed this contract.

By initialing here, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the terms listed in items 11-12 above.

Please Initial
Mold Remediation Specific Items

13. Unless the source of water intrusion is promptly and adequately repaired, mold growth is likely to reoccur. Najera Environmental, Inc. is not responsible for identifying and/or repairing the source of the water intrusion, unless specifically stated so in the scope of work.

14. Should additional mold reservoirs be discovered, Najera Environmental, Inc. will communicate this to Insurance Company and the homeowner. This may affect final cost.

By initialing here, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the terms listed in items 13-14 above.

Please Initial
Conditions of the Proposal
• The project will be scheduled and worked on a straight time, normal working schedule of eight hours per day, Monday - Friday, excluding holidays.
• This proposal is based on private wage rates.
• The customer will provide all necessary water and usable electrical power. The customer will provide toilet facilities. • The customer is responsible for removing all movable objects and furniture from the abatement area. Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning equipment supplying the work area must be shut off. • Parking spaces for one (1) vehicle must be provided near the work area. • Najera Environmental, Inc. will supply project records, including air monitoring, employee training, medical certifications and waste disposal records upon request.
• This proposal includes all specified and reported asbestos, mold and lead containing materials identified in the scope of work.

It does not include any materials that are not subject to view and inspection. • All work to be performed by trained and accredited personnel. • Minor damage to walls, wallpaper, ceilings and floors, wood and all painted surfaces may occur as a result of containment installation. This is necessary to ensure the integrity of the containment. These surfaces may or may not contain lead-based paint. Every attempt will be made to keep such an occurrence to a minimum. This proposal does not include the cost of any repair which may be required as a result of our containment installation. • Access to the area inside containment will be limited to Najera Environmental, Inc.'s employees • Photo Documentation: Najera Environmental, Inc. routinely takes photos of our work site projects before, during and at the completion of our work. The photo documentation is done to assure that our crews are performing work in compliance with industry guidelines. These photos are saved for job performance documentation. Customer agrees to the release of photos, if Agenda Item 5.
requested by their insurance company or authorized agent. • All asbestos removal will be in accordance with federal, state and local regulations including 40 CFR, Part 61; 29 CFR, Part 1926.58; CCR Title 8, Section 1529; and local AQMD / APCD guidelines. • Lead abatement will be in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, including 40 CFR Part 745, Title 17, CCR, Division 1 Chapter 8, Title 8 Section 1532 and Federal OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62. • This proposal is based upon our terms and conditions as outlined in this proposal. • This proposal is subject to change and may be withdrawn if not accepted within sixty (60) days of this date. • The client is responsible for providing water and power. If water and power is not provided by the client, Najera Environmental, Inc dba 1 Stop Restoration will provide power for an additional cost of $125.00/day and water for an additional cost of $100.00/day.
• Unless stated otherwise, any insulation behind the walls and ceiling demoed or being worked on will also be removed in the process.
• Najera Environmental, Inc dba 1 Stop Restoration cannot be held responsible for any “L” stop leakage when removing anything that has a water connection. These “L” stops have been in the on position for years and may have mineral build up which it makes it impossible to shut the “L “stop valve completely off. If this is the case a bucket will be placed under the “L” stop to catch any dripping that may occur and the owner as well as the applicable contractor will be notified. • During ceiling removals/scrapings, a radiant heat coils may get damaged. Najera Environmental, Inc dba 1 Stop Restoration will put in the greatest efforts not to damage any of the radiant heat coils that may be present in the ceiling. However, by this contract Najera Environmental, Inc dba 1 Stop Restoration is released from all liability and will not be held responsible for any damages that may or may not occur.
• Determining flooring removal and finish is dependent on the subfloor in which it sits on. Flooring on a concrete subfloor can be either chemically removed or razor scraped and encapsulated. Flooring on wood subfloor can only be encapsulated. Upon arrival, if subfloor is found to be different than expected and other method is needed or chose by the owner, additional fees may apply.
• Najera Environmental Inc. dba 1 Stop Restoration will not charge for cancellation fee if work is cancelled before or during site visit to any removal or preparation. However, if project required notifications and pre-paid fees already submitted, customer understands that they will be responsible for reimbursing Najera Environmental Inc. dba 1 Stop Restoration in full for the notification fee(s) paid upfront and administration fee(s). Fee(s) is due upon cancellation.

Legal Terms and Conditions
The Work: Najera Environmental, Inc. will supply all work as described in the proposal, in accordance with the time schedule, if applicable.

Schedule Change: Where a schedule is applicable, NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC..'S obligation whereunder is based upon the Schedule, both as to duration and sequence. In the event of any significant change in Schedule, the bid price and Schedule shall be equitably adjusted. NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.. shall also receive an equitable adjustment of the bid price if this contract is terminated otherwise than for NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC..'S material breach.

Work Week: Unless otherwise stated, NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.. will supply labor for the Work on a regular 40-hour week without overtime.

If the Customer requires overtime in excess of that which has been included in the proposal, NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.. will be reimbursed for the premium portion of wages paid (including payroll taxes and insurance) plus a reasonable allowance for loss of productivity caused by the overtime.

Guarantee: NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.. warrants and guarantees that for a period of one year from date of completion of the Work, it will repair or replace any Work which is defective in materials or workmanship, or which does not conform to the specifications set forth in the Bid Documents.

NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC..'S liability is limited to the foregoing, and it shall not in any case be liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages of any kind. Additionally, NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.. does not guarantee the performance of any material for other than those used for which the material is intended. In no case shall NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC..'S liability exceed that of the product manufacturer's guarantee.

Insurance: NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.. will supply worker's compensation insurance for its employees in the forms and amounts required by law. In addition, NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.. will supply general liability and auto insurance described in a certificate of insurance (supplied to the customer on request) with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence (or higher if stated in the proposal) written on an occurrence form.

Site Access: Customer agrees to insure that prior to any abatement operations, the control area and/or storage area shall be vacated and shall remain closed to all persons (other than NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.. employees) for the duration of the project. In the event that any individual other Agenda Item 5.
than NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.. employees enter the control area, Customer agrees to indemnify, defend and hold NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.. harmless, including its officers, directors, employees, agents and related affiliated entities, from and against any and all claims, demands losses, liabilities, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys ’fees), fees, actions, suits, proceedings and judgments arising from or relative to asbestos, mold or lead exposure arising there from. If unauthorized visitors cannot be controlled by Customer, NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.., in its sole discretion, may terminate this contract and vacate the jobsite immediately. Customer shall be liable for the work performed by NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.. up to the date of termination, plus any losses incurred by NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.. as a result of said termination. Customer agrees to ensure that all authorized visitors shall read and sign NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC..’S visitor policy.

If an authorized visitor fails to read and sign NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC..’S visitor policy, customer agrees to indemnify, defend and hold NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.. harmless, including its officers, directors, employees, agents and relating affiliated entities, from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys ’fees), fees, actions, suits, proceedings and judgments arising from or relative to asbestos exposure arising there from.

Bonds: Upon request and at the expense of Customer, NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.. will furnish performance and payment bonds written by a corporate surety. The cost of any such bond is not included in the bid price unless specifically stated otherwise.

Cancellations: The owner may cancel this contract at any time prior to midnight of the third (3rd) day after signing this contract. Schedule changes must be made no later than 24 hours in advance. In the event our abatement crew shows up at the job site as scheduled, and are not able to start work, you agree to pay $125.00 for 2 hours show up time, per workman.

Changes and Extras: Customer may change the Work at any time and from time to time, including changes in scope, methods, scheduling or performance requirement, in which case the contract price and completion date will be equitably adjusted. All change orders must be acknowledged inwriting.

Supplied Property: Whenever the Customer, its employees, contractors (other than NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC..), use ladders, scaffolding, tools, vehicles, equipment or property of any kind either owned or rented by NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.., Customer shall indemnify and hold NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.. harmless from any and all claims, demands, damages, causes of action and suits of whatsoever nature and kind, arising out of or connected with the use of such ladders, scaffolding, tools, vehicles, equipment or property, except when caused by the sole active negligence of NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC...

Differing Site Conditions: If NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.. encounters subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site, differing materially from those indicated in the bid documents, or unknown physical conditions at the site, of any unusual nature, NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.. will promptly notify the Customer. If such conditions cause an increase or decrease in the cost of, or the time required for, performance of any part of the Work an equitable adjustment in price shall be made and the contract time modified accordingly.

Force Majeure: NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.. shall not be deemed in default nor be liable for damages for any failure or delay in performance of its Work which arise out of caused beyond its reasonable control. Such caused may include, without limitation, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes, material shortages, or unusually severe weather. In the event the Work is delayed by such causes, the time for performance will be extended accordingly.

Insurance Payment: Customer further agrees that upon receipt of any insurance check and/or draft for that portion of the work performed by NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.. for which the insurance Company is to pay or has paid under any insurance policy, that Customer will endorse and deliver said check/draft to NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.. within seven (7) days of receipt. Customer hereby assigns said insurance payment to NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.. By signing below, Customer further grants to NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.. a special irrevocable Power of Attorney giving NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.. the power and authority to endorse in the place and stead of Customer any check or draft from any such insurance company that is in payment or reimbursement for such work performed by NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC..

Litigation: In the event of any dispute based upon, arising out of, or related to the breach, enforcement or interpretation of any of the provisions of this Agreement and/or if any of the parties hereto fails to perform any of their obligations under this Agreement, then the prevailing party, as the case may be, shall be entitled to recover payment from the non-prevailing or defaulting party, of all of its actual costs and expenses reasonably incurred on account of such dispute or default, and/or enforcing its rights under this Agreement, including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses.

Legal Effect: This proposal offers to the Customer the terms and conditions upon which NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.. will perform the work described herein and is made without regard to any of the provisions in the Bid Documents not expressly incorporated herein by reference or otherwise agreed to in writing signed by NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.. Upon acceptance, the proposal will represent the entire agreement of the parties with regard to performance of and payment for the Work and supersedes any and all previous understandings, representations and agreements between the parties hereto, whether written or oral.

Governing Law, Venue and Jurisdiction: This agreement shall be construed, interpreted and enforce according to the laws of the State of California.

The parties agree that any and all disputes under this Agreement shall be brought in the state courts and/or the Federal courts located in the County in which the Customer signed this Agreement, or the County in which the Customer resides at the time a lawsuit is filed.

Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is deemed to be void and unenforceable, that provision shall be omitted only to the extent necessary to make this Agreement valid and enforceable, and the remainder shall remain in full force and effect.

No Implied Waiver: The failure to either party at any time to require performance by the other party of any provision hereof or to otherwise enforce any provisions hereof shall not affect in any way such party’s right to require such performance or to enforce such provisions at any later time, nor shall a party’s waiver of a breach by the other party of any provisions hereof be taken or held to be a waiver of such provision.

Additional Terms and Conditions Specific to Mold Remediation Protocol and/or Clearance Testing: If protocol and/or clearance testing is not included in the Scope of Work, Customer by and through his/her Agenda Item 5.
independent industrial hygienists and/or environmental consultants, represents that he/she has performed or will perform a thorough environmental investigation (including post-remediation/ clearance sampling) and will specify the methods and extent of remediation. Customer hereby releases NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.. and its employee, officers and successors from any liability for error or omission made in the preparation of the protocol and the remediation methods by the independent industrial hygienists and/or environmental consultants, Furthermore, should Customer elect not to hire independent industrial hygienists and/or environmental consultants to perform a thorough environmental investigation (including postremediation clearance sampling), Customer agrees to indemnify, defend and hold NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.. harmless, including its officers, directors, employees, agents and related affiliated entities, from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees), fees, actions, suits proceedings, and judgments arising from or relative to mold exposure arising from the Affected Areas and/or any mold regrowth in and around the Affected Areas including but not limited to: Toxic, allergic, infectious and/or inflammatory illnesses and structural damage including warp, decay and dry rot.

Disclaimer: If not promptly and properly addressed, the Property may become biologically contaminated causing substantial additional damage that may present health hazards. If the customers’ independent industrial hygienist’s and/or environmental consultant’s recommendations are refused, mold, fungi and/or bacteria could grow in or around carpet, padding, walls, cabinets and elsewhere within the structure, causing further property damage and/or resulting in a “sick” building– which may be a health hazard. Owner understands that problems may result including but not limited to: Toxic, allergic, infectious and/or inflammatory illnesses and structural damage including warp, decay, and dry rot.

Historical Properties
Disclaimer: I have researched and attest this property, site, structure, building, object is not deemed a historical site and is not listed on a city, county, unincorporated, state, federal or tribal district, preservation, or historic registry. If discovered to be historic at any time, I agree to hold Najera Environmental Inc harmless and accept full responsibility for all associated fees, including but not limited to, legal fees, repair costs, replacement costs, permits, fees and fines.

Standard Billing and Payment Terms
Billing: Final Payment is Due in Full Upon Completion of Work.

Interest at the rate of. 4% per month will be charged on all past due accounts. In the event of failure to pay any of the amount due on this contract, all collection cost and/or attorney fees in the collection of any such amount will be paid by the customer
These Billing and Payment Terms are a standard policy and cannot be changed without written agreement approved and signed by the Company’s President.

All Terms and Conditions are considered incorporated into any Purchase Order or Contract that is issued or signed by a Najera Environmental, Inc. authorized employee.

Insurance Authorization to Release Funds
Customer agrees to authorize payment for services rendered to be paid Directly to Najera Environmental, Inc. from my Insurance Company or Authorized Agent.

Name Phone Number
Address Claim Number
____
City/State/Zip Date:

Notice to Owner
Under California Mechanics Lien Law, any contractor, subcontractor, laborer, supplier or other person who helps improve your property, but is not paid for his/her work or supplies, has a right to enforce his/her claim against your property. This means that after a court hearing, your property could be sold by a court officer and the proceeds of the sale used to satisfy the indebtedness. This could happen even if you have paid your contractor in full if the subcontractor, laborers or suppliers remain unpaid.

NAJERA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. is authorized and requested to sign the Hazardous Waste Manifest on my behalf. _______ Please initial
Agenda Item 5.

Exhibit “B”
Contract Price: $ ___________
Schedule of Payments:

Goal Percentage (%) Amount ($)
___________ ________ ___% $__________
___________ ________ ___% $__________
___________ ________ ___% $__________
Certificate of Completion ___ % $__________
Agenda Item 5.

Sincerely,
Christopher Najera
President
951-502-6155

ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL:

The price, specifications, and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized to perform the work as specified.

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________ NAME: ______________________________________________
DATE: _______________________________________________
TITLE: ________________________________________________

UPON SIGNING AND RETURN OF THIS PROPOSAL WE WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATIONS TO BEGIN WORK. THIS PROPOSAL AND ALL OF ITS QUALIFICATIONS SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THEIR ENTIRETY AS PART OF

ANY MUTUALLY ACCEPTABLE CONTRACT DOCUMENT AND SHALL SUPERCEDE ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS Owner Information: Building Information:

Name: ___________________________, ________ Size: sq ft Address:_______________________ Age: ________________years ___________________________________________
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Agenda Item 5.

City of Needles, California
Request for City Council Action
CITY COUNCIL NPUA Regular Special
Meeting Date: March 11, 2025
Title: Authorize the City Manager to proceed with GPS Trackit for Fleet Management Services at an annual cost of $9,600 under a three-year contract.

Background: The City of Needles/NPUA owns and operates a fleet of 34 vehicles.

Currently, the city does not have a fleet management tracking system in place. The absence of a tracking system limits the city’s ability to monitor vehicle usage, enhance driver safety, optimize fleet operations, and reduce costs.

Implementing GPS Trackit will provide a comprehensive GPS-enabled vehicle tracking system that allows real-time fleet monitoring, improves driver accountability, enhances safety, and increases operational efficiency. The system offers:
• Real-time tracking of vehicle location, speed, and route history. • Driver behavior reports, including speeding, hard braking, rapid acceleration, and idling alerts. • Geofencing alerts to notify management when vehicles enter or leave designated areas. • Mileage tracking and fuel efficiency monitoring to reduce operational costs. • Security and loss prevention features, including stolen vehicle tracking and unauthorized use notifications.
• Vehicle diagnostic monitoring, which helps detect engine issues early to improve maintenance scheduling.

The plug-and-play vehicle tracking equipment is provided by GPS Trackit and will be installed by the Fleet Department. The proposed contract includes a three-year discounted rate for the service.

Fiscal Impact: The monthly cost for 34 fleet units is $800 plus tax, totaling an annual cost of $9,600. These costs will be divided among departments and funded through the adopted fiscal year budget.

Environmental Impact: N/A
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to proceed with GPS Trackit for Fleet Management Services at an annual cost of $9,600 under a three-year contract.

Submitted By: Rainie Torrance, Utility Manager
City Manager Approval: Date:

Other Department Approval (when required): Date:

Approved: Not Approved: Tabled: Other:
3/5/2025
Agenda Item 6.

Real Data, Real Decisions
GPS-Enabled Vehicle and Driver Behavior Reports
“I highly recommend GPS Trackit. Your fleet
management life will be simplified and the
data you can gather will help you make
informed decisions with predictable
Agenda Item 6.

GPS Fleet Management Reporting
Our reporting tools have been built to meet the
day-to-day intelligence needs of fleet-owning
businesses. You can schedule reports to deploy
automatically, making it easier than ever to get the
reports you need precisely when you need them.
✓ Monitor Fleet Activity
✓ Get Actionable Data
✓ View and Compare Trips
✓ Mileage Summaries
Idling reportedly costs long-haul
truck fleets nearly $8,050 a year per
truck. GPS Trackit customers have
been able to save an average of
Northside Plumbing was able to save
$600 in the first month of using GPS
Trackit when they saw that employees
were leaving the job site early on a
daily basis. Agenda Item 6.

Detailed Vehicle Reports
The Detailed Report provides information about events, date and time, the location, vehicle speed, posted speed limit (if available), and direction of travel associated with specified vehicles. The Detailed Report displays an entry for each of the following events:
✓ Ignition On, Ignition Off
✓ Travel Start/Stop
✓ Drive, Idle
✓ Geofence In/Out
✓ Rapid Acceleration
✓ Hard Brake, Hard Turn
✓ No GPS
✓ Driver Login/Logout
✓ Sudden Stop
“The best thing about GPS Trackit's system is the
peace of mind the management has by knowing
exactly where all of our assets are at all times. And
GPS Trackit provides clear and easy to use maps and
reports to accomplish that.” Agenda Item 6.

Driver Safety Reports
This report compiles and displays driving behaviors
that may indicate aggressive, distracted, or
otherwise unsafe driving. Driver Safety entries are
triggered upon the occurrence of rapid acceleration,
hard turning, hard braking, and sudden stops.
✓ Rapid Acceleration
✓ Exceeding Posted Speed
✓ Hard Braking
✓ Extended Idling Time
✓ Hard Turning
Commercial vehicle crashes cost the economy 87 billion
USD every year. The average cost per claim of a
commercial liability is around $10,000. GPS Trackit helps companies stay safe by minimizing the risk of accidents Agenda Item 6.

On-Demand Temperature Reports
With GPS Trackit Temperature Monitoring,
you can generate detailed temperature
reports for up to three separate trailer
zones. Track trailer temperature
fluctuations and verify compliance with
FDA safety regulations with regular
updates, GPS time stamps, demand
reports and location data.
✓ Monitor Up to 3 Temperature Zones
✓ Keep Practices Safe and Compliant
✓ On-Demand Temperature Reports
✓ Eliminate Loss of Perishable Goods
Agenda Item 6.

Landmark Reports
Landmarks are used to define strategic
locations on routes. These may be company
facilities, filling stations and supply depots,
customer locations or any combination
thereof. It displays the landmark, the time
and date entered, time and date left, the
distance travelled in proximity to the
landmark and the time spent there.
✓ Unlimited Landmarks
✓ Landmark Entered/Exited Alerts
✓ View Time Spent in Landmarks
✓ Track Driver Events with Landmarks
"Faster response time for customers by checking to
see closest technician and sending that one.

Following up on customer service by seeing where the
technicians are. Overall a great investment!”
- North American Refrigeration of South Florida Agenda Item 6.

Speed Reports + Driver Scorecard
Our speed report displays how fast the
vehicle was going, over the posted speed
if available, and where the speeding
incident occurred. This data can be used
to rank your drivers in the top or bottom of
their class. See the grades of your drivers
and compare performance to accurately
identify training opportunities.
✓ View Posted Speed Limits
✓ Set up Speed Alerts
✓ Identify Speeding Patterns and Risks
✓ Rate Performance Based on Events
✓ Graded Driver Scorecard
Speeding Creates Up to 28% Decrease in Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Statistically, for each 5 mph over 60 mph that is driven, vehicle fuel efficiency is reduced by at least 5% and as much as 33%. Improve dispatching and routing with speeding alerts and reports designed to reduce instances of speeding and excessive fuel usage. Agenda Item 6.

State Miles Reports
For fleets that do business in multiple
states, keeping track of fuel taxes can be
an overwhelming bookkeeping challenge.

Our State Miles Report shows the
distance travelled for a given vehicle
broken down by state, address, time and
date, driver and distance.
✓ Miles Driven by State
✓ Easily Calculate State Miles
✓ Simple Reporting
✓ Integrated Views
“We replaced the paper/email mileage reimbursement
system with a digital system, which freed up significant time for field personnel.”
- CareStar, Healthcare
Agenda Item 6.

Vehicle Diagnostic Indicators Reports
This reports displays engine diagnostic data,
including OBD-II Diagnostic Trouble Codes
(DTC) and indicators like ABS, Airbags,
brakes, coolant, cruise control, ignition, oil
pressure and the events. The nature of the
indicators displayed varies across vehicle
manufacturers, models and model years.
✓ Troubleshoot Engine Issues
✓ Detect Potential Hazards
✓ Optimize Fleet Health
✓ Schedule Reminders
GPS Trackit clients tend to see a 34% improvement in timely fleet maintenance and average vehicle lifespan. Ardent Construction Inc., a construction company with a fleet of three vehicles, was able to save $1,500 a year per vehicle by monitoring simple maintenance items. Agenda Item 6.

Vehicle Status
This chart shows all the vehicles in your fleet, divided into the groups you’ve configured.

It shows their current location, the driver, and displays the most recent event. It also provides the ability to create a new landmark at that vehicle’s present location. "Better and safer communication with our drivers, that
is key. There is no measurable cost savings to safety.

The slightest incident is too much.”
- Graftech, Manufacturing Agenda Item 6.

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Agenda Item 6.

GPS Trackit
1080 Holcomb Bridge Road
Building 200
Roswell,Georgia
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866-320-5810
Order Number: 0000206282
Prepared By: Matt Santos
Prepared For: Rainie Torrance at City Of Needles
Agreement Term: 36 Months
Agreement Start Date: Signing Date
Order Date: 03-04-2025
Recurring Charges Description Qty Unit Price Total Price Fleet Manager Bundle
- 3 Yr Contract
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Agenda Item 6.

Terms and Conditions:

The subtotal reflected on this agreement does not reflect the exact invoice amount. Taxes and surcharges are not included. Sales tax will be applied in accordance with state guidelines. Surcharges may be added or adjusted. Pro-rated charges may apply.

Any products purchased under our Included Device Program (IDP) are owned by GPS Trackit. The customer is responsible for all loss and damage to the products. If any devices are deactivated during or after the end of the term, they must be returned to GPS Trackit within 45 days of deactivation along with complete payment for remainder of term. If devices are not returned, a charge equal to the current catalog price for the devices will be invoiced to the customer. Detailed terms and conditions are provided in the link below.

This sale, and the use of the Products and Services, is subject in all respects to Global Tracking Communications, LLC’s Terms and Conditions (the “T&Cs”) effective on the date that Customer signs this Order Form. By signing this Order Form, the Customer agrees to be bound by the T&Cs. The T&C’s are available at https://gpstrackit.com/terms-and-conditions (Link). This Order Form, together with the T&Cs, constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the parties and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, negotiations, representations and warranties, and communications, both written and oral, with respect to the subject matter of this Order Form. The T&C’s take precedence of any signed agreement.

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Agenda Item 6.

City of Needles, California
Request for City Council Action
CITY COUNCIL NPUA Regular Special
Meeting Date: March 11, 2025
Title: Resolution No. 2025-14 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Needles, Adopting Naloxone Policy and Procedures for the City of Needles Background: The City of Needles prioritizes the safety and well-being of its employees and community members. With the rise of opioid-related emergencies, it is essential to equip City personnel with the necessary tools and training to respond effectively. Naloxone, an opioid antagonist, has been proven to reverse the effects of opioid overdoses and can be lifesaving when administered promptly.

The proposed policy establishes clear procedures for City employees to safely administer Naloxone while ensuring their protection. Training will be provided to authorized personnel to recognize the signs of an overdose, safely administer Naloxone, and follow necessary post-administration protocols. The policy aligns with California Department of Public Health regulations and California Civil Code section 1714.22, which provides liability protection for individuals administering Naloxone in good faith.

Additionally, secure storage and tracking of Naloxone kits will be implemented to ensure accessibility and accountability.

The City of Needles worked closely with the City Attorney and the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) to develop this comprehensive policy. Their guidance helped ensure that the policy includes best practices for risk mitigation, employee safety, and legal compliance, providing a sustainable framework for addressing opioid-related emergencies within the City.

Fiscal Impact: Minimal costs associated with the procurement of Naloxone kits and training for authorized personnel. The City may seek funding or grants to offset costs.

Environmental Impact: None
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-14 of the City Council of the City of Needles, Approving the City of Needles Naloxone Policy and Procedures and authorize staff to proceed with implementation of the policy and procedures.

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

Other Department Approval (when required): Date:

Approved: Not Approved: Tabled: Other:
3/5/2025
Agenda Item 7.
1 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

NEEDLES ADOPTING THE CITY OF NEEDLES

NALOXONE POLICY AND PROCEDURES
WHEREAS, in 2017, in an effort to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with opioid overdose, the California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) issued a statewide standing order permitting, through an application process, community organizations and other entities that are not currently working with a physician to obtain and distribute Naloxone to a person at risk of an opioid-related overdose; and WHEREAS, Naloxone is a medication that can reverse the effects of a fentanyl overdose if administered. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that works almost immediately to reverse an opiate overdose, including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications that can be administered through a nasal spray; and WHEREAS, the City of Needles (“City”), may an application to CDPH for a standing order which would authorize designated Needles who have completed an opioid overdose prevention and treatment training program to assist a person experiencing or reasonably suspected of experiencing an opioid overdose; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Civil Code section 1714.22(f), a person who possesses or distributes an opioid antagonist pursuant to a prescription or standing order shall not be subject to professional review, be liable in a civil action, or be subject to criminal prosecution for this possession or distribution. Notwithstanding any other law, a person not otherwise licensed to administer an opioid antagonist, but trained as required under paragraph (1) of subdivision (d), who acts with reasonable care in administering an opioid antagonist, in good faith and not for compensation, to a person who is experiencing or is suspected of experiencing an overdose shall not be subject to professional review, be liable in a civil action, or be subject to criminal prosecution for this administration; and WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code section 1799.113 provides qualified immunity to a person who, in good faith and not for compensation, renders emergency treatment at the scene of an opioid overdose or suspected opioid overdose by administering an opioid antagonist shall not be liable for civil damages resulting from an act or omission related to the rendering of the emergency treatment; and WHEREAS, the City now desires to adopt and approve the attached City of Needles Naloxone Policy and Procedures attached hereto as Exhibit “A.”

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEEDLES CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 2. Adoption of the City of Needles Naloxone Policy and Procedures. The City Council of the City of Needles hereby adopts the City of Needles Agenda Item 7.
2 Naloxone Policy and Procedures attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference.

Section 3. Delegation of Authority. The City Manager is hereby delegated all authority necessary to implement the City of Needles Naloxone Policy and Procedures.

Section 4. Effective Date of Resolution. This resolution shall become effective on its adoption.

Section 5. Severability. All portions of this resolution are severable. Should any individual provision or portion of a provision of this resolution be adjudged to be invalid and unenforceable, the remaining provisions and portions of provisions shall be and continue to be fully effective, except as to the provision(s) and/or portion(s) of provisions that have been judged to be invalid.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 11th day of March 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_______________________________________
Janet Jernigan, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Candace Clark, Interim City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
John O. Pinkney
City Attorney
Agenda Item 7.
3 EXHIBIT “A”
TO

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

NEEDLES APPROVING THE CITY OF NEEDLES

NALOXONE POLICY AND PROCEDURES
Agenda Item 7.
1 CITY OF NEEDLES

NALOXONE POLICY AND PROCEDURES
I. POLICY
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “The United States is experiencing an epidemic of drug overdose (poisoning) deaths. Since 2000, the rate of deaths from drug overdoses has increased 137 percent, including a 200 percent increase in the rate of overdose deaths involving opioids.” Naloxone hydrochloride (“Naloxone”) is an opioid antagonist designed to reverse the respiratory depression caused by an overdose of opioids.

In 2017, in an effort to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with opioid overdose, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a statewide standing order permitting, through an application process, community organizations and other entities that are not currently working with a physician to obtain and distribute Naloxone to a person at risk of an opioid-related overdose. According to the CDPH standing order, “Naloxone has very few negative effects, no effect if opioids are not in a person’s system, and no potential for abuse. Naloxone requires a prescription but is not a controlled substance.” California Civil Code 1714.22 (f) states:

Notwithstanding any other law, a person who possesses or distributes an opioid antagonist pursuant to a prescription or standing order shall not be subject to professional review, be liable in a civil action, or be subject to criminal prosecution for this possession or distribution. Notwithstanding any other law, a person not otherwise licensed to administer an opioid antagonist, but trained as required under paragraph (1) of subdivision (d), who acts with reasonable care in administering an opioid antagonist, in good faith and not for compensation, to a person who is experiencing or is suspected of experiencing an overdose shall not be subject to professional review, be liable in a civil action, or be subject to criminal prosecution for this administration.

Health and Safety Code 1799.113 provides qualified immunity and states:
(a) (1) A person who, in good faith and not for compensation, renders emergency treatment at the scene of an opioid overdose or suspected opioid overdose by administering an opioid antagonist shall not be liable for civil damages resulting from an act or omission related to the rendering of the emergency treatment. (2) A person who, in good faith and not for compensation, furnishes an opioid antagonist to a person for use at the scene of an opioid overdose or suspected opioid overdose shall not be liable for civil damages resulting from an act or omission related to the furnishing of the opioid antagonist.
(b) This section does not apply to an act or omission related to the rendering of emergency treatment at the scene of an opioid overdose or suspected opioid overdose by means of an opioid antagonist that constitutes gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.

The City of Needles (“City”) prioritizes the safety and welfare of our community and personnel.

The City will designate a coordinator responsible for administering established procedures to support this policy and will provide supplies and training on the administration and use of Naloxone.

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2 The City supports the overall objective to reduce the number of fatal opioid overdoses in the community and increase employee safety.

II. DEFINITIONS
A. Opioid Overdose. An Opioid Overdose is an acute, life-threatening medical condition caused by the excessive intake of opioids (e.g., heroin, morphine, fentanyl, tramadol, oxycodone). This serious medical condition causes the victim to suffer from symptoms including but not necessarily limited to an altered level of consciousness, pinpoint pupils, respiratory arrest, unresponsiveness to stimuli, shallow or stopped breathing, blue or gray skin color around lips and fingernails, and can lead to death.

B. Naloxone Hydrochloride. A medication used for the treatment of a known or suspected Opioid Overdose; a narcotic antagonist which works by affecting opiate receptor sites within the brain. Naloxone is commonly referred to by the brand name Narcan.

C. Authorized Employee. An individual employed by the City who has received training on Opioid Overdose prevention and the proper use and administration of Naloxone.

Authorized Employees are permitted to administer Naloxone without additional approval in cases where an Opioid Overdose is suspected.

D. Intranasal. Administered through the nose. The nasal cavity is covered by a thin mucosa, which is extremely vascular and provides a direct route into the bloodstream of the victim. Therefore, when Naloxone is administered via spray into the victim’s nose, it can be quickly effective.

E. Secure Storage Area. A climate-controlled location where access to Naloxone is restricted and controlled.

F. Naloxone Kit. A Naloxone Kit includes two nasal spray doses of Naloxone and may also include a zipper plastic bag, face mask, mouth shield/breathing mask, and medical-grade latex gloves.

G. Opioid Antagonist. Naloxone hydrochloride or any other opioid antagonist that is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of an opioid overdose.

III. PROCEDURES
A. Coordinator.

The City Manager or his designee will act as the City’s coordinator with the following responsibilities:

1. Completing training in Opioid Overdose prevention and the use and administration of Naloxone as approved by CDPH and in satisfaction of the prerequisite for submission of the Naloxone Standing Order Application required by CDPH.

2. Completing and submitting the Naloxone Standing Order Application as required by CDPH on behalf of the City.

3. Ensuring that the Standing Order issued to the City if current as the Standing Order automatically expires every two (2) from the date it is signed.

4. Identifying employees permitted to carry and administer Naloxone.

2. Maintaining a roster of employees trained in Opioid Overdose prevention and Naloxone administration. Training shall include techniques for recognizing symptoms of an opioid overdose, standards and procedures for the storage, restocking and emergency use of Naloxone, basic emergency follow-up procedures, and recommendations on the necessity of instruction and certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

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3 3. Maintaining records of Naloxone issuance and administration.

4. Establishing a Secure Storage Area and restricting and controlling access.

5. Maintaining Naloxone Kits and obtaining new kits prior to their expiration.

6. Coordinating new and continued training for Authorized Employees.

7. Retaining completed reports on Naloxone use.

B. Administration.

1. Only employees who have completed training in Opioid Overdose prevention and the use and administration of Naloxone are permitted to carry and administer it.

2. Authorized Employees should obtain Naloxone from the Secure Storage Area.

Upon collection and return, each employee should complete an inventory log (Appendix A), which includes the kit number, date, and time the medication is logged out and returned.

3. Upon receipt of a kit, Authorized Employees should conduct an inspection to confirm it is in good condition and unexpired. This should include an inspection of the kit’s exterior to ensure it is clean and undamaged. Expired or damaged kits should be immediately returned to the coordinator.

4. Authorized Employees should keep kits in a location easily accessible for use when needed, but out of direct sunlight. Lost kits must be reported immediately to the coordinator.

5. Naloxone should only be administered to adults and children older than one year.

The dose is the same for both adults and children. Naloxone should not be administered to infants under one year of age.

6. At least two unexpired doses of Naloxone hydrochloride or another FDA-approved opioid antagonist should be maintained on the premises at all times. There should always be at least one staff member present who knows the specific location of the Naloxone and has been trained in its administration. Proof of this training must be documented in the staff member’s personnel file.

C. Training.

Before being permitted to carry and administer Naloxone, Authorized Employees are required to complete Opioid Overdose prevention training.

Training should include the following:

1. How to prevent an overdose.

2. How to recognize an opioid overdose, including how to check responsiveness.

3. How to store Naloxone, including standards and procedures for restocking Naloxone.

4. How to administer Naloxone.

5. How to alert emergency medical services.

6. How to administer rescue breathing and the necessity of instruction and certification on cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

7. How to place the subject in the recovery position.

8. How to provide post-overdose care and basic emergency follow-up procedures.

This training may be completed virtually or in person.

For Authorized Employees who may be out in the field (e.g., code enforcement or animal control officers), a reminder about verifying scene safety is appropriate. This Agenda Item 7.
4 includes reviewing the surrounding area to confirm the scene is safe to prevent the employee from becoming a victim themselves. This step aligns with the American Heart Association’s basic life support training. Local law enforcement is recommended as a source to discuss verifying scene safety.

Training shall include training videos or programs approved by the City that trains Authorized Employees on bloodborne pathogens and CPR/First-Aid training.

Authorized Employees shall undergo continued education at least once every two years.

CDPH Administering Naloxone Training Video (You Tube)
D. Steps.

1. Assess the victim for lack of breathing, pulse, and unresponsiveness prior to administering Naloxone. If unresponsive, check the victim’s airway to ensure it is unobstructed. Ask bystanders if it is known if the victim is an opioid user. Conduct a brief visual survey of the victim and the immediate vicinity for any obvious evidence of drug use or exposure.

Characteristics that may indicate an Opioid Overdose include, but are not limited to:
 Falling asleep or loss of consciousness
 Constricted (pinpoint) pupils
 Unresponsive to verbal or physical stimulus
 Awake, but unable to speak
 Pulse (heartbeat) is slow, irregular, or not present
 Breathing is very slow and shallow, irregular, or has stopped  Choking sounds, or a snore-like gurgling noise
 Vomiting
 Body is very limp
 Face is very pale or clammy
 Fingernails and lips turn blue or purplish black

2. If another person is available, direct that person to call 911

3. Administer Naloxone intranasally in accordance with the mandatory training provided:
a. Gently tilt the victim’s head back and ensure the nasal cavity is clear b. Hold the nasal spray by placing your thumb on the bottom of the plunger and your first and middle fingers on either side of the nozzle c. Insert the nasal spray nozzle into one (1) nostril until your fingers, on either side of the nozzle, are against the bottom of the victim’s nose d. Press the plunger firmly to administer the full dose into the nostril e. Remove the nasal spray from the victim’s nostril after administering the dose

4. If 911 has not been called, call 911 and notify emergency medical services (EMS)/first responders

5. While waiting for EMS, initiate rescue breathing as needed until the victim can adequately breathe on their own. If the Authorized Employee is trained in CPR, this technique can also be used.

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5 6. Once the victim is breathing on their own, place them on their side in the recovery position to avoid aspiration.

7. Continue constant observation until first responders arrive Administration may result in immediate withdrawal symptoms in victims who are opioid dependent. Symptoms of withdrawal may include but are not limited to nausea/vomiting, cardiac arrest, nosebleeds, or in rare cases, aggressive behavior.

8. If the victim does not respond after 2 minutes, a second dose may be required. A second dose may also be required if the lifesaving effects wear off before EMS/first responders arrive and should be administered in the alternate nostril. Do not attempt to reuse the nasal spray. Each nasal spray contains a single dose and cannot be reused.

If the victim is unresponsive, do not try to shock them awake by exposing them to extreme temperatures (such as an ice bath). The bodies of individuals experiencing an Opioid Overdose are more susceptible to conditions such as hypothermia as their bodies are much weaker than normal.

9. Prior to administering a second dose, using a new nasal spray, confirm that first responders are en route to the location.

10. Defer to the authority of first responders once they arrive on the scene.

E. Disposal.

Ensure the used nasal spray device(s) is/are properly disposed of by surrendering it/them to on-scene first responders or by placing it/them into a hazardous materials disposal container. Hazardous materials shall be maintained in a manner to restrict access by unauthorized personnel. Any suspected or confirmed tampering of, unauthorized access to, or loss of this waste shall be reported to the appropriate authority.

F. Documentation and Reporting.

1. Verbally advise first responders of the approximate time Naloxone was administered and any change in the victim’s condition.

2. Complete a Naloxone Use Report (Appendix B), which should include all pertinent information related to the administration of Naloxone, including the location of the incident.

3. Complete additional reports that may be required, such as an City’s internal incident report, detailing all pertinent information, including observations and actions at the scene.

4. Upon completion, immediately submit all reports to the coordinator. All documentation should be securely filed and retained indefinitely Agenda Item 7.

Appendix A
Appendix A
Naloxone Inventory Log
Date Employee Name Kit # Expiration
Date
Log In/Out Signature
Agenda Item 7.

Appendix B
Appendix B
Naloxone Use Report
Reporting Employee: ______________________________________________ Employee’s Supervisor: ____________________________________________ Incident Location (address, if known): _________________________________ Date: ______________________ Time: ______________________________

1. How many overdose victims were treated? ☐ 1 ☐ 2

2. Were any children 12 years old or younger, who were associated with the overdose victim, present at the scene of the overdose?
☐ none ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 or more

3. Where did the drug overdose occur? ☐ Residence ☐ Business ☐ Office ☐ Street ☐ Parking Lot ☐ Open Space ☐ Other:

4. Perceived gender of the overdose victim: ☐ Male ☐ Female ☐ Unknown

5. Perceived age range of the overdose victim:
☐ 17 or less ☐ 18-29 ☐ 30-40 ☐ 41-60 ☐ 61 and over ☐ Unknown

6. Perceived race-ancestry of the overdose victim: ☐ Caucasian/White ☐ Hispanic/Latino ☐ African American/Black ☐ Asian/Pacific Islander ☐ Native American ☐ Unknown

7. Overdose symptoms (check all that apply): ☐ Awake, but unable to speak ☐ Breathing slow, shallow, irregular, stopped ☐ Unresponsive to stimuli ☐ Falling asleep or loss of consciousness ☐ Choking or gurgling sounds ☐ Fingernails and lips blue or purplish black ☐ Constricted (pinpoint) pupils ☐ Limp body ☐ Face pale or clammy ☐ Other:

8. What drugs were associated with the overdose? ☐ Heroin ☐ Morphine ☐ Fentanyl ☐ Oxycodone ☐ Codeine ☐ Methadone ☐ Cocaine/Crack ☐ Meth ☐ Alcohol ☐ Unknown ☐ Other:

9. How many doses of naloxone were administered to the victim? ☐ 1 ☐ 2

10. What was the overdose victim’s response to the naloxone treatment? ☐ Revived ☐ Died ☐ Undetermined

11. Did you experience any problems using the naloxone kit? ☐ No ☐ Yes If yes, please describe:

Agenda Item 7.

City of Needles, California
Request for City Council Action
CITY COUNCIL NPUA Regular Special
Meeting Date: March 11, 2025
Title: League of California Cities (LCC) City Leaders Summit Background: The League of California Cities (LCC) City Leaders Summit is in Sacramento April 23-25, 2025. Councilmembers Campbell,
McCorkle and Pogue, and Mayor Jernigan have previously attended.

Critical Timeline: Registration Deadline is April 16, 2025. Discounted hotel rate cut-off is April 1, however, rooms at this rate are limited and book up very quickly.

Fiscal Impact: Registration cost for the full conference is $650 Hotel accommodation is approximately $1000 for three nights plus travel expenses (flight, per diem, mileage - $650). Estimated cost per councilmember is approximately $2,400. General Fund travel per diem account 2024-2025 budget.

Recommendation: Authorize those interested to attend the League of California Cities (LCC) City Leaders Summit in Sacramento April 23-25, 2025.

Submitted By: Candace Clark, Interim City Clerk
City Manager Approval: Date:

Other Department Approval (when required): Date:

Approved: Not Approved: Tabled: Other:
3/5/2025
Agenda Item 8.

City of Needles, California
Request for City Council Action
CITY COUNCIL NPUA Regular Special
Meeting Date: March 11, 2025
Title: Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC)
Background: The ICSC Event is at the Las Vegas Convention Center May 18-20, 2025. We will have a booth to display information about our city and to meet with potential businesses interested in what our city has to offer.

Council Members Campbell, McCorkle, Pogue, Longbrake, and Mayor Jernigan previously attended.

Fiscal Impact: Cost for the full conference is $1050 per councilmember.

Hotel accommodation approximately $600 for two nights
plus travel expenses. Estimated cost per councilmember is approximately $1900. General Fund travel per diem account 2025-2026 budget.

Recommendation: Authorize those interested to attend the ICSC Event at the Las Vegas Convention Center on May 18-20, 2025
Submitted By: Candace Clark, Interim City Clerk
City Manager Approval: Date:

Other Department Approval (when required): Date:

Approved: Not Approved: Tabled: Other:
3/5/2025
Agenda Item 9.

City of Needles, California
Request for City Council Action
CITY COUNCIL NPUA Regular Special
Meeting Date: March 11, 2025
Title: Advertise to fill the vacancy on the Board of Public Utilities due to the retirement of Mike Schneider.

Background: Past practice has been to advertise to fill the vacancies and then interview at a council meeting to appoint.

Fiscal Impact: Cost of Publication
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Clerk’s Department to publish a notice of vacancy on the Board of Public Utilities
Submitted By: Candace Clark, Interim City Clerk
City Manager Approval: Date:

Other Department Approval (when required): Date:

Approved: Not Approved: Tabled: Other:
3/5/2025
Agenda Item 10.

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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 Ellen Campbell
Councilmember Tona Belt
Councilmember Jamie McCorkle
Councilmember JoAnne Pogue
Councilmember Henry Longbrake
Councilmember Zachery Longacre
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: February 21, 2025

1. Today, City staff met with the District Director and Deputy District Director – Design for Caltrans District 8 to discuss infrastructure projects, grant funding, and strategic partnerships. The meeting focused on Caltrans’ ongoing investments in Needles, which include:
• $5 million+ for off-ramp improvements (California Sign Project) • $2.17 million from the Clean California Grant Program (APWA Award) • $245,000 from the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant • $758,000 in federal funding for the Olbernolte Street Project • $2 million+ for the Active Transportation Plan
Discussions covered the City’s Off-Highway Motor Vehicle (OHMV) Pilot Program and its implementation. Additionally, the City highlighted Needles’ role as a BNSF railway hub and explored the potential for developing a vehicle charging hub to advance renewable energy and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. Safety and traffic flow improvements were key topics, particularly enhancements to Highway 95 and the need for improved lighting on the D Street Bridge. The meeting strengthened collaboration between the City and Caltrans, reinforcing the importance of state and federal investments in transportation infrastructure to support economic growth, mobility, and community development in Needles.

2. The Needles Pride Program is thriving, inspiring residents to take an active role in improving their neighborhoods, fostering community pride, maintaining properties, and ensuring compliance with city codes. One of the program’s greatest successes has been its ongoing community clean-up efforts, and the next event is set for tomorrow, February 22, 2025, at 9 AM. Councilmember Zachery Longacre will lead the charge to clean up J Street Hill, and all community members are invited to join. Volunteers should meet near Dollar General (Corner of J Street and Hospitality), where bags, gloves, and pickers will be provided—bring your enthusiasm and dedication to keeping Needles beautiful! At the same time, fire prevention remains a top priority for the city.

Many property owners have already stepped up to clear and maintain their lots,

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and our Public Works crew is actively trimming trees throughout the city this week to enhance safety and aesthetics. As we gear up for the season, take a sneak peek at the attached photo of our team hard at work at Jack Smith Park. Additionally, the swim area at Jack Smith park is now ready for the summer season. This work is being performed annually to ensure a better experience for everyone at our beaches. Let’s keep the momentum going and continue positively impacting our community! Refer to the attached flyer for more information.

3. The City of Needles is taking another significant step in improving essential infrastructure with the upcoming Water Service Lateral Replacement Project.

Phillips Excavating will begin work next week, launching a $500,000 investment to upgrade water service laterals across several key neighborhoods. The project will start on El Monte Street and extend to Carty Way, Carty Circle, Carty Place, Desoto Street, I Street, H Street, G Street, and Crestview Drive. Now entering the second half of its fourth year, the City has committed $3.6 million this fiscal year toward comprehensive waterline and street upgrades, ensuring residents receive reliable, modernized infrastructure. In addition, the city is preparing to go out to bid for the paving portion of the project, ensuring that once underground improvements are complete, the affected streets will be repaved for enhanced durability and safety. This initiative aligns with the City Council’s goal to enhance infrastructure and public spaces, reinforcing Needles’ dedication to creating a sustainable, functional, and attractive environment for residents and visitors. Investments like these improve essential services, increase long-term sustainability, and support economic growth by making Needles a more resilient and connected community. Refer to the attached exhibit for additional details on the Phase 4B project plan. We appreciate the community’s patience and support as we continue making Needles an even better place to live, work, and visit!

4. The Billet Health team comprises of professionals specializing in mobile physicians, remote patient monitoring, home health, hospice, and primary care. The City of Needles collaborates with Billet Health to support our Veterans Housing Program, ensuring that local veterans receive the necessary care and resources. Today, Billet Health launched its "Donuts and Coffee for Veterans" initiative to honor and thank our veterans for their service. This event will now be held monthly at the Sage Motel (1624 W Broadway Street, Needles, CA 92363), providing a welcoming space for veterans to connect and receive support. The next "Donuts and Coffee for Veterans" event will occur on March 21, 2025, at 9:00 AM. Please see the attached flyer for the full schedule and refer to the attached images for highlights from today's event. This initiative strengthens our ongoing commitment to supporting veterans in our community, and we appreciate Billet Health’s dedication to this effort.

5. City officials, business owners, community members, and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department - Colorado River Station came together on

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Tuesday for the Coffee with a Cop event. This initiative provided a valuable opportunity for residents to engage in open conversations with local law enforcement, fostering stronger relationships and reinforcing our shared commitment to public safety. As part of our ongoing efforts to protect the community, the City of Needles recently formed a multi-agency task force in partnership with SBCSD, Caltrans, and the Needles Unified School District to combat vandalism and graffiti. These acts will not be tolerated, and I want to personally commend SBCSD for their dedication to keeping our city safe. On Monday, February 17, 2025, at 6:44 p.m., Needles deputies responded to a report of a juvenile brandishing a firearm near Flip Mendez Parkway. When approached, two juveniles fled on foot but were quickly detained after a pursuit.

Deputies recovered a semi-automatic handgun in the area. A 16-year-old on probation was arrested and remains in custody without bail, while the second juvenile was released to a guardian, with a report submitted to the Juvenile District Attorney for review. Our commitment to public safety remains unwavering. Through continued collaboration with law enforcement, local agencies, and engaged community members, we will ensure that Needles remains a safe and welcoming place for all. For more details, please see the attached press release.

6. This week, City officials attended Pacific Clinics' SPIKES Clubhouse Member Appreciation Day, recognizing the vital services the center provides to the community. Since opening in November 2024, Pacific Clinics has served residents 18 and older, focusing on behavioral health recovery, peer support, and essential resources. Beyond mental health services, the center offers assistance for families, individuals affected by domestic violence, those facing food insecurity, and support for healthy living and community engagement. Pacific Clinics, a California non-profit public benefit corporation, operates under contract with the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health to provide mental health services statewide.

For a glimpse into the event, see the attached images, and for more information on available programs, refer to the attached flyer or contact Sonia Vicario at 626-753-8725 or [email protected].

7. The 47th Annual Colorado River Round-Up returns to Needles, California, on April 4-5, 2025, bringing a weekend full of rodeo action, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Hosted at the Needles Rodeo Grounds (1001 San Clemente Street), this Grand Canyon Professional Rodeo Association (GCPRA) sanctioned event highlights the tradition, skill, and excitement of rodeo competition. Attendees can enjoy rodeo performances, local vendors, a cornhole tournament, the Junior Barrel Race, Mutton Bustin', and live music, with a Rodeo Dance featuring "Littletown" each evening. Presale tickets are available March 31 - April 3, 2025, at the Rodeo Store (920 W. Broadway) from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Prices are $15 for a 2-day adult pass and $5 for kids. Regular admission is $10 for adults (18+), $5 for youth (6-17), and free for children 5 and under.

This premier rodeo event aligns with the City Council’s goals to enhance community engagement, promote public celebrations, and support

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tourism-driven economic growth. With a weekend full of rodeo action, live music, local vendors, and exciting competitions, this event is a must-see for residents and visitors alike. For more details, see the attached flyer, visit www.needlesrodeo.com, or contact Judy Thornton at 760-333-5255. Join us in celebrating the spirit of rodeo and community in Needles!

8. I am excited to announce that the Needles High School boys' and girls' basketball teams have won the 2025 Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) Class 2A Southern Regional Championship. Their outstanding performance has secured a place in the 2025 NIAA Class 2A State Basketball Championship semi-finals, which begin today, with the girls' team playing at 3:30 PM and the boys' team at 5:15 PM. The State Finals will take place tomorrow, Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Cox Pavilion (4505 S Maryland Pkwy #2022, Las Vegas, NV 89154), with the girls' championship game tipping off at 2:00 PM and the boys' game at 3:45 PM. This is a tremendous achievement for our student-athletes, and we encourage the community to rally behind them as they compete for the state title. Join us in celebrating their success and the spirit of sports in Needles! Refer to the attached brackets for additional tournament details.

9. The City continues working with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to develop a coordinated plan to relocate the four burros roaming Rivers Edge Golf Course safely. The Burro Extraction Team remains actively engaged, and a designated feeding area has been established— a critical first step in preparing a humane trapping method for relocation. BLM is still awaiting authorization from Washington, D.C., to proceed safely. This effort has been ongoing, and City staff continue to meet regularly with BLM to advance the process. With boating season approaching and the Jack Smith Boat Launch reopening for weekend use next month, public safety remains a top priority. The City will continue monitoring the situation to mitigate potential hazards for drivers and visitors. We appreciate BLM's collaboration and will provide updates as they become available.

10. Get ready for an action-packed week as Needles High School Spring sports kick off with two major tournaments, reinforcing the City's commitment to sports tourism and community engagement. The Needles High School Baseball and Softball Colorado River Invitational Tournament will run from February 27 through March 1, 2025, with games hosted at Needles High School Field and Nikki Bunch/Franz Flowers Ball Fields (refer to the attached brackets for more information). Donations for the snack shack are being accepted throughout the week, with baseball donations collected at the Eagles and softball donations collected at Nikki Bunch Ball Fields to support these events and our student-athletes. Rounding out the week, the 18th Annual Needles Spring Classic Basketball Tournament will occur on March 1-2, 2025, featuring 27 teams competing at the Needles Recreation Center.

These tournaments align with the City Council's goals to enhance public spaces, foster economic growth, and position Needles as a premier sports tourism destination. By hosting regional sporting events, the City attracts

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visitors, boosts local businesses, and strengthens community engagement, reinforcing Needles' identity as the Gateway to California on Route 66 and the Colorado River. We encourage residents and visitors to join us in celebrating the spirit of sports and supporting these exciting tournaments!

11.IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
• March 1, 2025 – Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event The event will take place at the Needles City Public Works Yard (112 Robuffa Street) from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Residents are encouraged to properly dispose of used motor oil, batteries, paint products, and household cleaners. For inquiries, contact the Household Hazardous Waste Program at 909-382-5401 or 1-800-OILY-CAT.
• March 11, 2025 – Well No. 11 Treatment Plant Project Ribbon Cutting The event will take place adjacent to the Needles Golf Course Maintenance Yard at 10 AM. This $8.9 million project is a major step in strengthening Needles’ water infrastructure, ensuring a long-term, reliable supply of high-quality drinking water.
• March 15, 2025 – Chamber Lucky Greens Tournament
Registration is open for the tournament. Reserve your spot today! Contact the Chamber for sponsorship opportunities 760-326-2050 or click on this link.
• March 19, 2025 – 3rd Annual Job and Resource Fair
Hosted by San Bernardino County Supervisor Dawn Rowe, this event at the El Garces Historic Train Depot (950 Front Street, Needles, CA) from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. will provide networking opportunities for residents, city staff, and public officials to connect with agencies and organizations offering job placement and essential services. • April 10-12, 2025 – Art in the Park Save the date! The second annual Art in the Park will showcase art pieces from across the Tri-State region in partnership with the River Valley Artist Guild. This event celebrates local creativity and community engagement. More information to come.
• April 19, 2025 – Needles’ 1st Annual World-Famous Chili Cookoff Hosted by The River Community Coalition & Firehouse Ministries, this exciting new event will take place at 10:00 a.m. Santa Fe Park (950 Front Street). Attendees can expect delicious chili, friendly competition, and a celebration of community spirit.
• April 21-27, 2025 – Route 66 Bike Week
This weeklong event celebrates the historic Route 66 with a scenic ride from Needles to Seligman, highlighting the spirit of the open road and motorcycle culture.
• April 24, 2025 – Needles Animal Shelter Spay/Neuter Clinic The Needles Animal Shelter will host a spay/neuter clinic to promote responsible pet ownership. Space is limited, and residents must RSVP by completing an application and providing proof of residency. A portion of the cost is subsidized to make the service more accessible. For more details or to schedule an appointment, call (760) 326-4952.

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• May 14, 2025 – Run for the Wall (RFTW)
This annual tribute honoring Vietnam Veterans will welcome over 300 motorcyclists passing through Needles. The riders will arrive at the historic El Garces at noon, offering a meaningful opportunity to honor their service.
• Community Calendar
Local organizations are encouraged to coordinate with the City Clerk’s Office to add or update events, keeping the calendar accurate and beneficial for the community. To submit an event or request changes, contact Candace Clark at [email protected].

1. CALTRANS SITE VISIT

2. COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP

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Full Notification
Advisory Two Juveniles Flee from Deputies After Brandishing a Firearm on Flip Mendez Parkway
DATE/TIME: Monday, February 17, 2025, at approximately 6:44 p.m.

INCIDENT: PC 417a (2) (A) - Brandishing a Firearm in Public and PC 148(A)(1)- Resist, Delay, or Obstructing an Officer
LOCATION: 1500 block of Flip Mendez Pkwy, Needles, CA
SUSPECT(S): Confidential Male Juvenile, 16 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA Confidential Male Juvenile, 15 Years Old, Resident of Mohave Valley, CA
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Monday, February 17, 2025, at approximately 6:44 p.m., deputies assigned to the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department responded to the 1500 block of Flip Mendez Pkwy, reference a juvenile brandishing a gun at people. When deputies arrived on scene they attempted to contact two juveniles who matched the description given in the call. The juveniles refused to follow the commands given and fled from deputies on foot. After a lenghty foot pursuit, both juveniles were detained. A search of the area of the foot pursuit resulted in the recovery of a semi-automatic handgun.

The 16-year-old juvenile was found to be on probation and was consequently arrested on the above mentioned charges and was transported and booked at the High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center. He remains in custody with no bail, awaiting a court hearing. The second juvenile was released to a gaurdian with a report prepared and forwarded to the Juvenile District Attorney for review.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy B. Moore of the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department at (760) 326-9200.

Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800- 78CRIME (27463) or can leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.

For press releases, news, and information, follow the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department on Facebook and Instagram @SBCSDColoradoRiverStation or X at: @CORiverStation.

Refer: Deputy B. Moore
Station: Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department Phone No. (760) 326-9200
Case No. 212500135
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
Tuesday February 18th, 2025 :: 07:27 a.m. PST

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Call Wade Evans at 760·220-1039
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# Mutton Bustin' - call Judy Thornton at 760-333-5255
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MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PATRICK J. MARTINEZ, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: WEEKLY MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 28, 2025

1. The City of Needles continues to enhance its reputation as a premier destination for sports tourism by hosting multiple high-profile tournaments this week. These events align with the City Council’s strategic goals to enhance public spaces, drive economic development, and solidify Needles as the Gateway to California on Route 66 and the Colorado River.
• Colorado River Invitational Baseball & Softball Tournament • Dates: February 27 – March 1, 2025
• Venues: Needles High School Field & Nikki Bunch/Franz Flowers Ball Fields
• Details: This tournament will welcome teams from across the region, bringing increased visitor activity and economic benefits to the community.
• 18th Annual Needles Spring Classic Basketball Tournament • Dates: March 1 – 2, 2025
• Venue: Needles Recreation Center
• Details: Featuring 24 teams, this event provides a competitive platform for young athletes and increases visitor engagement within the city.

These tournaments are expected to generate significant tourism activity, support local businesses, and enhance community involvement, reinforcing Needles’ commitment to sports and recreation. For complete tournament schedules, refer to the attached brackets.

2. Tomorrow, March 1, 2025, the City of Needles, in partnership with the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, will host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Needles City Yard (112 Robuffa Street, Needles, CA 92363). This event provides residents with a safe and responsible way to dispose of household hazardous waste, including used motor oil, batteries, paint products, medications, and electronic waste. Proper disposal helps protect our community and environment from harmful contaminants. For

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more details, contact the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District’s Household Hazardous Waste Program at 909-382-5401 or 1-800-OILY-CAT (1- 800-645-9228) or visit SBCfire.org/hhw. Refer to the attached flyer for full details on accepted and prohibited items.

3. The Needles Pride Program continues to thrive, empowering residents to take an active role in maintaining their neighborhoods, fostering community pride, and ensuring compliance with city codes. As our residents contribute to these efforts, the City of Needles remains committed to investing in critical infrastructure improvements that enhance service reliability and improve the overall quality of life.

This past weekend, our community came together for another neighborhood cleanup event, with a dozen dedicated volunteers participating. Organized by Councilmember Zachery Longacre, the effort focused on J Street (around Duke Watkins Park) and the I-40 J Street On and Off Ramps in preparation for an upcoming sports tourism weekend at the Jo Jo Garcia Memorial Sports Complex and the Needles Recreation Center. Volunteers removed over 20 bags of trash, cleared overgrown bushes, and eliminated sidewalk debris. This collective effort is a testament to the power of community engagement and civic pride. See the attached image for a glimpse of the incredible work accomplished.

Meanwhile, the City’s Wastewater Department began replacing two pumps at the Bazoobuth Lift Station, significantly improving system efficiency, extending its lifespan, and ensuring long-term reliability. See the attached image for a look at the new pumps. Additionally, the Electric Department assisted in unloading a new chemical storage tank that will be used at the Duke Watkins Splash Pad—the final component needed to complete the project and make the splash pad operational before it warms up. Our Public Works crews remained focused on roadway maintenance this week, making improvements along Parkway, Balboa, Peru, and Verde Shores, while also completing road striping on River Road. Their ongoing efforts are essential to ensuring our streets remain safe and functional, and we deeply appreciate their dedication to maintaining our city’s infrastructure.

Recognizing the need for long-term solutions, the City Council has allocated $3.6 million for street improvements this fiscal year. The second phase of these improvements began last week with the Water Service Lateral Replacement Project, which is currently underway on El Monte Street, Carty Way, Carty Circle, Carty Place, Desoto Street, I Street, H Street, G Street, and Crestview Drive. Now in the second half of its fourth year, the City’s comprehensive infrastructure investment initiative continues, modernizing streets and waterlines to enhance reliability and safety. The City is also preparing to bid on the paving portion of the project—once underground improvements are complete, repaving will follow to improve durability and road conditions for all residents.

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We encourage the community to stay engaged and report any road issues by contacting the City of Needles Billing Office at 760-326-2115 (press #9) or by downloading the Needles Connect app from the Google Play Store for Android or the Apple Store (iOS). Your input helps us build a stronger, safer, and more vibrant Needles—together.

4. Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez’s Field Representatives will host a mobile office in Needles on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM at the Needles Tourism Office (920 W Broadway). Residents are encouraged to stop by and connect with the team, who will be available to assist with state programs, resources, and other state-related matters. This is a valuable opportunity for community members to voice concerns, seek guidance, and engage directly with their legislative representatives. For more details about the event, refer to the attached flyer and visit Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez’s website to learn more about the services provided. After meeting with Assemblymember Gonzalez’s team, be sure to visit the 3rd Annual Job and Resource Fair hosted by San Bernardino County Supervisor Dawn Rowe at the El Garces Historic Train Depot (950 Front Street, Needles, CA), from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

5. Palo Verde College plays a vital role in the community, providing education, workforce training, and opportunities for residents to build successful careers.

This past week, the college hosted a Metropolitan Water District Apprenticeship Workshop at the Needles Educational Center, where 30 attendees learned about hands-on training and career pathways in mechanical and electrical trades.

Upcoming events include the CTE Advisory Meeting on March 26, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Palo Verde College Theater in Blythe, CA. Local businesses are encouraged to participate and discuss workforce needs in fields like Automotive, Business, Construction, Nursing, and Welding, ensuring education aligns with regional job demands.

On April 12, 2025, the Palo Verde College Foundation 5K Color Run & Walk will occur at the Needles Center, starting at 9:00 AM (check-in at 7:30 AM).

The $25 entry fee includes a T-shirt and meal, with proceeds benefiting Needles Center students. Register as a runner, walker, or volunteer (free) by clicking here. As a cornerstone of local education and workforce development, Palo Verde College continues to provide essential programs that strengthen the community. For event details, contact Shivam Bhakta at [email protected] or (760) 326-5056. Refer to the attached flyers for additional information.

6. The City of Needles sincerely thanks the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Needles office for their dedication and coordination in successfully relocating the burros from Rivers Edge Golf Course. Following final approval from Washington, D.C., the burros have been safely relocated to Ridgecrest, California, where they will be available for adoption. We also want to

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acknowledge the efforts of our City staff, particularly Animal Control and the staff at Rivers Edge Golf Course, who assisted in ensuring the safety and well-being of the burros throughout the process. This successful operation highlights the strong partnership between the City and BLM in managing local wildlife responsibly.

7. The City of Needles is pleased to introduce Raymond Bernasconi as the newest Code Enforcement Officer within our Development Services Department. Mr. Bernasconi brings 36 years of law enforcement experience with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, which will be invaluable in strengthening our Code Enforcement operations. His extensive background will ensure a smooth transition and enhance the department’s ability to serve our community effectively. He will be sworn in at our next City Council meeting on March 11, 2025. Please join me in congratulating him on his new role.

8. The Rivers Edge Golf Course remains the top destination for tournaments and community golf events. The Harvest Bible Church Golf Tournament will kick off March 8, 2025, featuring a 3-person scramble with a $75 per player / $225 per team entry fee. All proceeds benefit Harvest Bible Church. To register, call JJ DeLeon at (760) 326-3931. The following weekend, the Lucky Greens Golf Tournament, hosted by the Needles Area Chamber of Commerce, occurs on March 15, 2025. This 3-person scramble includes fun contests like Closest to the Pin and Long Drive, with registration at 7:30 AM, a shotgun start at 8:30 AM, and awards at 2:00 PM. Sponsorships are available (Refer to attached flyer)—contact the Needles Chamber at (760) 326-2050 or click on this link. Looking ahead, the Twilight League begins on April 1, 2025, featuring 12 weeks of tournament play, and JJ’s Golf Clinic is scheduled for March 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM (space is limited). For more details, to register, or to book a round, call JJ DeLeon at (760) 326-3931 or visit www.golfneedlesca.com.

9. On Monday, February 24, 2025, city staff attended the Rural Area Support Collaborative (RASC) meeting at the Hampton Inn, engaging with key stakeholders on health and wellness initiatives. Participants included Dan Gomez, VP of Provider Experience; Jannette Zito, Program Manager for Health Equity; representatives from the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health; Jaclyn Randall from Palo Verde College; and City Manager Patrick Martinez. Discussions focused on expanding provider networks, enhancing telehealth access, improving transportation solutions, and addressing social determinants of health. The latest Membership Profile Report shows IEHP enrollment in Needles at 1,775 members, reflecting steady healthcare coverage. IEHP remains a critical regional provider, offering essential services such as Medi-Cal enrollment assistance, primary and specialty care access, telehealth options, and transportation solutions to medical appointments. To maintain coverage, IEHP can help residents renew their Medi-Cal benefits, and they are encouraged to do so online, by mail, or in person. City staff continues to advocate for expanded healthcare resources to ensure Needles residents have access to necessary medical services.

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IEHP’s efforts to enhance provider availability and improve access to affordable healthcare are vital to the community's well-being. IEHP’s Healthcare Scholarship Fund will cover tuition costs for Needles medical students pursuing careers as Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) and specialty physicians, further strengthening the region’s healthcare workforce.

Click on this link for more information about scholarships. Refer to the attached information for further details.

10.The City is thrilled to welcome Patrick McCaffery as the newest member of the Housing Commission. The commission oversees the Needles Housing Authority and ensures ongoing compliance with all state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Additionally, it reviews and recommends new grant funding opportunities for housing programs and projects, advises the City Council on affordable housing issues, and serves as a forum for resolving tenant concerns at existing facilities. The commission meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 4 PM at El Garces. We are excited to have Patrick join the team and look forward to his contributions. Welcome aboard, Patrick!

11.On behalf of the City of Needles, I extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Needles Lady Stangs, the 2025 NIAA 2A State Champions, for their remarkable achievement in defending their title. Their dedication, teamwork, and perseverance exemplify the highest standards of excellence in athletics. We commend the Mustangs, this year’s state runner-up, for an outstanding season of hard-fought competition and commendable sportsmanship. Their commitment and resilience have brought great pride to our community. A victory parade welcomed both teams back home to celebrate their accomplishments, recognizing their hard work and dedication. Please refer to the attached photo for a glimpse of this special celebration honoring their achievements.

12.The City of Needles is committed to fostering a connected and engaged community through open communication and active public participation. To enhance citizen involvement, the City launched the “Needles Connect” mobile app, which now boasts over 500 users and continues to grow. Through Needles Connect, residents have direct access to real-time city news, events, and important updates—empowering residents to stay informed and engaged. The app also provides a convenient way to report issues such as streetlights, utility breaks, power outages, graffiti, potholes, and cannabis odors. We encourage all residents to download the Needles Connect app today on the Apple App or Google Play Store. Check out the attached flyer and scan the QR code to download or learn more!

13.IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
• Date Postponed Well No. 11 Treatment Plant Project Ribbon Cutting City staff are working with the state agency to finalize a new date. We will keep the community informed as soon as a new date is scheduled.
• April 4-5, 2025 – 47th Annual Colorado River Round-Up

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A full weekend of rodeo activities Presale tickets are available March 31 - April 3, 2025, at the Rodeo Store (920 W. Broadway). For more details visit www.needlesrodeo.com, or contact Judy Thornton at 760- 333-5255.
• April 10-12, 2025 – Art in the Park Save the date! The second annual Art in the Park will showcase art pieces from across the Tri-State region in partnership with the River Valley Artist Guild. This event celebrates local creativity and community engagement. More information to come.
• April 19, 2025 – Needles’ 1st Annual World-Famous Chili Cookoff Join The River Community Coalition & Firehouse Ministries at 10:00 a.m. in Santa Fe Park (950 Front Street) for a day of delicious chili, friendly competition, and community spirit. Sponsorship, vendor, and participant opportunities are available: Sponsor, Compete, Vendor Registration.
• April 21-27, 2025 – Route 66 Bike Week
This weeklong event celebrates the historic Route 66 with a scenic ride from Needles to Seligman, highlighting the spirit of the open road and motorcycle culture.
• April 24, 2025 – Needles Animal Shelter Spay/Neuter Clinic The Needles Animal Shelter will host a spay/neuter clinic to promote responsible pet ownership. Space is limited, and residents must RSVP by completing an application and providing proof of residency. A portion of the cost is subsidized to make the service more accessible. For more details or to schedule an appointment, call (760) 326-4952. • May 14, 2025 – Run for the Wall (RFTW)
This annual tribute honoring Vietnam Veterans will welcome over 300 motorcyclists passing through Needles. The riders will arrive at the historic El Garces at noon, offering a meaningful opportunity to honor their service.
• Community Calendar
Local organizations are encouraged to coordinate with the City Clerk’s Office to add or update events, keeping the calendar accurate and beneficial for the community. To submit an event or request changes, contact Candace Clark at [email protected].
8:00 AM 3/4G #1 8:00 AM 7/8 G #1 8:00 AM 3/4 B #1
9:00 AM 5/6 B #1 9:00 AM 7/8 B #1 9:00 AM 5/6 G #1
10:00 AM 5/6 G #2 10:00 AM 7/8 G #2 10:00 AM 5/6 B #2
11:00 AM 3/4 B #2 11:00 AM 7/8 B #2 11:00 AM 3/4G #2
12:00 PM 5/6 B #3 12:00 PM 7/8 B #3 12:00 PM 5/6 B #4
1:00 PM 3/4G #3 1:00 PM 7/8 B #4 1:00 PM 3/4 B #3
2:00 PM 7/8 G #3 2:00 PM 7/8 G #4 2:00 PM 5/6 G #3
3:00 PM 5/6 B #5 3:00 PM 7/8 B #5 3:00 PM 5/6 G #4
4:00 PM 5/6 B #6 4:00 PM 7/8 B #6 4:00 PM 3/4 B #4
5:00 PM 3/4 B #5 5:00 PM 7/8 B #7 5:00 PM 3/4G #4
6:00 PM 5/6 B #7 6:00 PM 7/8 G #5 6:00 PM 5/6 G #5
7:00 PM 3/4 B #6 7:00 PM 7/8 B #8
8:00 PM 5/6 B #8 8:00 PM
7:30 AM 3/4 B #7 7:30 AM 7/8 G #6
8:15 AM 5/6 B #10 8:15 AM 5/6 B #9
9:00 AM 5/6 G #6 9:15 AM 7/8 B #9
9:45 AM 3/4 B #8 10:15 AM 7/8 B #10
10:45 AM 3/4 G #5 11:15 AM 5/6 G (Championship)
11:45 AM 3/4 B (Championship) 12:15 PM 5/6 B (Championship) 12:45 PM 3/4 G (Championship) 1:15 PM 7/8 G (Championship) 2:15 PM 7/8 B (Championship)
SUNDAY
Needles Recreation Center
Needles Recreation Center Needles High School Wellness Center Needles High School

SATURDAY
2025 Spring Classic
Tournament Gym Schedule
Tournament Gym Schedule 2025.xls
12:43 PM 2/27/2025

1. SPORTS TOURISM
Beaumont
Bullhead Gorillas
29 Palms
Needles Game #3
WC
Sat. 1:00 PM
Winner
CNLV
Loser 1 Loser 5
Game #4
WC
Sat. 4:00 PM
Game #8
NRC
Sun. 9:45 AM
Loser 2
Game # 6
NRC
Sat. 7:00 PM
Loser 3
Loser 6
Game #7
NRC
Sun. 7:30 AM
Loser 4

NEEDLES SPRING CLASSIC

YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Game # 5
NRC
Sat. 5:00 PM
MARCH 1 ~ 2, 2025
3rd ~ 4th GRADE BOYS
Game #1
WC
Sat. 8:00 AM
Game #2
NRC
Sat. 11:00 AM
Team #1 CNLV
Team #2 Bullhead Gorillas
Team #3 Beaumont
Team #4 Needles
AWARD CEREMONIES WILL BE @ 3:15PM

AT NEEDLES HIGH SCHOOL IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING THE 8TH GRADE BOYS
CHAMPIONSHIP GAME ON SUNDAY.

NRC- Needles Recreation Center
WC - Wellness Center

ALL TIMES LISTED ARE CALIFORNIA
Team #5 29 Palms
Game # 9
NRC
Sun. 11:45 AM
Day & Time Teams Site
Game #1 Sat. 8:00 AM 1 VS 2 NRC
Game #2 Sat. 11:00 AM 2 VS 3 WC
Game #3 Sat. 1:00 PM 3 VS 1 NRC
Seed #3
Seed #1
WINNER
Loser 4
Seed # 2

NRC - Needles Rec. Center
WC - Wellness Center

NEEDLES SPRING CLASSIC

YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
3rd ~ 4th GRADE GIRLS
MARCH 1 ~ 2, 2025

ALL TIMES LISTED ARE CALIFORNIA
Team #1 Needles
Team #2 Beaumont
Team #3 29 Palms
Game #4
Sat. 5:00 PM
WC
Game # 5
Sun. 10:45 AM
NRC
Game #6
Sun. 12:45 PM
NRC

AWARD CEREMONIES WILL BE
@ 3:15 PM AT NEEDLES HIGH

SCHOOL IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING THE 8TH GRADE

BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

ON SUNDAY
CNLV
Needles Game #3
NRC
Game #1 Sat. 12:00 PM
NRC
Sat. 9:00 AM
29 Palms Game #7
Bullhead Gorillas NRC
Sat. 6:00 PM
Game #2
WC
Sat. 10:00 AM
Game #4
Tri-State Heat WC Game #11
Sat. 12:00 PM NHS Winner
Sun. 12:15 PM
Loser 1 Beaumont
Game #5
NRC Loser 7
Sat. 3:00 PM Game #9
NHS
Loser 4 Game #8 Sun. 8:15 AM
NRC
Loser 2 Sat. 8:00 PM
Game #6 Loser 5
NRC Game #10
Sat. 4:00 PM NRC
Sun. 8:15 AM
Loser 3
Loser 6

NEEDLES SPRING CLASSIC

YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
MARCH 1 ~ 2, 2025
Team #6 29 Palms
NHS - Needles High School

AWARD CEREMONIES WILL BE
@ 3:15PM AT NEEDLES HIGH

SCHOOL IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING THE 8TH GRADE

BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

ON SUNDAY
WC - Wellness Center

ALL TIMES LISTED ARE CALIFORNIA
Team #5 Tri State Heat
5th ~ 6th GRADE BOYS
Team #1 CNLV
Team #2 Beaumont
Team #3 Needles
Team #4 Bullhead Gorillas
NRC - Needles Recreation Center
Team #1
Team #2
Team #3
Team #4
Needles
Game #1
WC
Sat. 9:00 AM
CNLV
Beaumont
Game #2
NRC
Sat. 10:00 AM
Game #7
NHS
Sun. 11:15 PM
Winner
29 Palms
Loser 4
Loser 1
Game #3
WC
Sat. 2:00 PM
Loser 2
Loser 5
Loser 3
Needles
NRC - Needles Recreation Center
AWARD CEREMONIES WILL BE @ 3:15PM AT

NEEDLES HIGH SCHOOL IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING THE 8TH GRADE BOYS

CHAMPIONSHIP GAME ON SUNDAY

NEEDLES SPRING CLASSIC

YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Game #4
WC
Sat. 3:00 PM
Beaumont
29 Palms
March 1 ~ 2, 2025
CNLV
5th ~ 6th GRADE GIRLS
Game #5
WC
Sat. 6:00 PM

ALL TIMES LISTED ARE CALIFORNIA
WC - Wellness Center
NHS - Needles High School
Game #6
NRC
Sun. 9:00 AM
Team #1
Team #2
Team #3
Team #4
FMIT
Game #1
NHS
Sat. 8:00 AM
29 Palms
Needles
Game #2
NHS
Sat. 10:00 AM
Game #7
NHS
Sun. 1:15 PM
Winner
Beaumont
Loser 4
Loser 1
Game #3
NRC
Sat. 2:00 PM
Loser 2
Loser 5
Loser 3

ALL TIMES LISTED ARE CALIFORNIA
NHS - Needles High School
Game #6
NHS
Sun 7:30 AM
March 1 ~ 2, 2025
29 Palms
7th ~ 8th GRADE GIRLS
Game #5
NHS
Sat. 6:00 PM
FMIT
AWARD CEREMONIES WILL BE @ 3:15PM AT

NEEDLES HIGH SCHOOL IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING THE 8TH GRADE BOYS

CHAMPIONSHIP GAME ON SUNDAY

NEEDLES SPRING CLASSIC

YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Game #4
NHS
Sat. 2:00 PM
Needles
Beaumont
Needles
Parker Boyz Game #3
NHS
Game #1 Sat. 12:00 PM
NHS
Sat. 9:00 AM
Monument Peak Game #7
29 Palms NHS
Sat. 5:00 PM
Game #2
NHS
Sat. 11:00 AM
Game #4
Beaumont NHS Game #11
Sat. 1:00 PM NHS Winner
Sun. 2:15 PM
Loser 1 P-Town
Game #5
NHS Loser 7
Sat. 3:00 PM Game #10
NHS
Loser 4 Game #8 Sun. 10:15 AM
NHS
Loser 2 Sat. 7:00 PM
Game #6 Loser 5
NHS Game #9
Sat. 4:00 PM NHS
Sun. 9:15 AM
Loser 3
Loser 6

ALL TIMES LISTED ARE CALIFORNIA
Team #5 Beaumont
7th ~ 8th GRADE BOYS
Team #1 Needles
Team #2 P-Town
Team #3 29 Palms
Team #4 Parker Boyz

NEEDLES SPRING CLASSIC

YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
MARCH 1 ~ 2, 2025
Team #6 Monument Peak
NHS - Needles High School

AWARD CEREMONIES WILL BE
@ 3:15PM AT NEEDLES HIGH

SCHOOL IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING THE 8TH GRADE

BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

ON SUNDAY
Cosponsored by San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, City of Needles, and San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Take the last step! Recycle your
USED MOTOR OIL and OIL FILTERS! • Dumping used oil (or any chemical) is a crime – legally and environmentally
• Dumped oil contaminates ground water – our drinking
water source
• Used oil is insoluble and can contain toxic chemicals • Used oil kills plant and aquatic life
• One pint of used oil can create an acre-sized oil slick on surface waters
Remember when recycling oil to...
• Drain your oil from cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, lawnmowers, etc., into a reusable, sealable container.
• Do not dump oil on the ground, in the gutter or storm drain, or throw in the trash • Do not mix anything with the oil (water, paint, pesticides, diesel, antifreeze or gasoline) Before transporting, be sure that...
• Waste is properly labeled or in its original container • The container is no larger than 5 gallons. Transport no more than 15 gallons or 125 lbs. • Containers are sound and not leaking
• Sharps/needles must be in approved biohazard container. Sharps will not be accepted in plastic bags, coffee cans, milk jugs, or soda cans
• Waste is securely placed in the back of the vehicle for safe transport The following guidelines apply:
• Household Hazardous Waste ONLY. No Business-Generated Waste Accepted • San Bernardino County Residents ONLY. Identification will be required • No Early Birds (waste brought before 7:00a.m. will not be accepted) • Waste must be accepted by County Fire Protection District personnel. • Remain in vehicle at all times
For questions or more information, contact:

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District,
Household Hazardous Waste Program
909.382.5401 or

1.800.OILY.CAT (1.800.645.9228)
Visit Sbcfire.org/hhw
Needles Residents:

2. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
March 01, 2025 | 7a.m. to 11a.m.

Needles City Yard, 112 Robuffa Street, Needles, CA 92363 We Accept...
• Antifreeze
• Auto & Household Batteries
• Computer Monitors, TVs
• CPUs, Printers
• Fluorescent Tubes
• Home-Generated Sharps/Needles in
approved container
• Household Cleaners
• Medications – separate liquids from
solids (excluding controlled substances)
• Microwave Ovens
• Motor Oil/Used Filters
• Musical Cards, Clothes Irons
• Paint Products
• Pesticides & Fertilizers
• Space Heaters, Stereos, Radios
• Telephones
• VCRs/DVD Players
We Do NOT Accept...
• Asbestos
• Business/Commercial Wastes
• Explosives
• Medical Wastes other than sharps
• Radioactive Wastes
• Reactives
• Tire, Appliances, Furniture,
Air Conditioner, etc.
• Wastes from foreclosed properties
& non-profit organizations

3. COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP

3. COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION

MOBILE OF FICE HOURS IN NEEDLES WITH ASSEMB LYMAN

GONZALEZ'S FIELD REPRESENTATIVES
10:00AM • 5:10PM
NEEDLES TOURISM OFFICE I 9i1O W BROADWAY ST, NEEDLES, CA 9ill&I

4. ASSEMBLYMAN VISIT

PALO VERDE COLLEGE

WHERE KNOWLEDGE TAKES ROOT AND OPPORTUNITY GROWS
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Come Learn About Their Apprentice
DATE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025
LOCATION: NEEDLES EDUC AL CENTER
725 W. BROAD , EEDLES, CA 92363
$ COST:

RKSHOP TIME:
♦ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
About the Program:

The Metropolitan Water District Apprenticeship Program
offers hands-on training and structured coursework to
develop journey-level skills for mechanical and electrical technicians. The program combines on-the-job
experience, lectures, and labs to prepare apprentices for a successful career in the field.
f I DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN MORE AND
KICKSTART YOUR CAREER!

5. PALO VERDE COLLEGE

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11. NIAA 2A STATE CHAMPS
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