Needles City Council
June 24, 2025

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

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

NEEDLES PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY

HOUSING AUTHORITY CITY OF NEEDLES

CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA
EL GARCES - 950 FRONT STREET.

TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2025
COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION – 5:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 PM

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CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

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

RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to California Government Code §54957.6 - Personnel - Agency Representatives City Manager Patrick Martinez and Pamela Osteen - Employee Organization: Teamsters Local 1932-Unclassified b. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to California Government Code §54957.6 - Personnel - Agency Representatives City Manager Patrick Martinez and Pamela Osteen - Employee Organization: Teamsters Local 1932-Classified
c. 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) d. Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6. Agency designated representative: Patrick Martinez, City Manager Unrepresented employee(s): Human Resources Analyst and Human Resources Specialist e. Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to California Government Code §54956.8 Real Property: APN #0185-341-11 and 0185-341-10. Agency Negotiator: City Manager Patrick Martinez or his designee. Negotiating Parties: City of Needles as potential seller and Robert Owen as potential buyer. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORT - by City Attorney

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

CORRESPONDENCE

INTRODUCTIONS
CITY ATTORNEY – Parliamentary Procedures
As a courtesy to those in attendance, we would ask that cell phones be turned off or set in their silent mode. Thank you
PUBLIC APPEARANCE - Persons wishing to address the NPUA / City Council on subjects other than those scheduled are requested to do so at this time. When called by the Mayor, please announce your name and address for the record. In order to conduct a timely meeting, a three-minute time limit per person has been established by Municipal Code Section 2-18. Amendments to the California Government Code Section 54950 prohibits the City Council from taking action on a specific item until it appears on the agenda.

PRESENTATION
(A ten-minute time limit per presentation has been established per Municipal Code Section 2-18.)

1. Mayor Jernigan will present Certificates of Appreciation to the Needles Varsity Girls Softball Team in recognition for their outstanding performance.

2. Measure I Education Outreach Presentation will be given by representatives from SBCTA.

INTERVIEWS

3. Interview and appoint to fill the vacancy on City Council, with a term to expire December 12, 2028, and administer the Oath of Office and seat the newly appointed member. (ACT)

NPUA / COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the NPUA/Council 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 NPUA / City Council may pull an item from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Prior to NPUA / Council action, a member of the public may address the NPUA / City Council on matters scheduled on the Consent Calendar. A threeminute time limit per person applies. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Items 4 through 6 on the Consent Calendar by affirmative roll call vote (ACT)

4. Tasks No. 7, 8, 9 under the Electric Circuit Reliability Program to complete Electric System Improvements by Petrelli Electric with total work not to exceed $507,197 utilizing the Electric System Improvement Fund

5. Authorize the purchase of a CAT 265 Compact Track Loader from Empire Cat, not to exceed $107,829.94, utilizing Asset Replacement Funds.

6. Adopt the 2025 Needles Public Utility Authority Wildfire Mitigation Plan Version 6.0

END OF NPUA CONSENT CALENDAR
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 7 through 9 on the Consent Calendar by affirmative roll call vote. (ACT)

7. Approve the Warrants Register through June 24, 2025

8. Approve the Minutes of June 10, 2025.

9. Approve Resolution No. 2025-28 establishing the appropriations subject to limit for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

END OF COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR

REGULAR COUNCIL ITEMS

10. Authorize those interested to attend the ICSC Western Event at the Palm Springs Convention Center on September 28-30, 2025 (ACT)

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT

CITY CLERK REPORT

CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager's Reports for the weeks of June 6 and June 13, 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: June 20, 2025
SB 343-DOCUMENTS RELATED TO OPEN SESSION AGENDAS -- Any public record relating to an open session agenda item, which 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 20th day of June 2025
/s/        Candace Clark, CPMC, CMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item 2.

NEEDLES
 Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Projects:

Coronado Street
- J Street to Peru Street
Gates Community
Portion of Casa Linda Street
- San Clemente Street to La Cima Road
J Street/I-40 Connector
U.S. 95 Colorado River Bridge
Needles Highway
 River Road/River Street Rehabilitation
 Street Improvements - J Street
 Street Improvements - Broadway Avenue
 City Sidewalk/ADA Improvements

M E A S U R E I
Measure I Is a half-cent sales tax that supports transportation projects in San Bernardino County. This funding supports critical street, road and transit projects throughout Needles.

Agenda Item 2.

City of Needles, California
Request for City Council Action
CITY COUNCIL NPUA Regular Special
Meeting Date: June 24, 2025
Title: Interview and appoint to fill the vacancy on City Council, with a term to expire December 12, 2028
Background: At the May 27, 2025, City Council Meeting, Council formally accepted Zachery Longacre’s resignation and ordered the City Clerk to advertise the vacancy.

The City Clerk advertised to fill the current vacancy and a notice was placed in the Needles Desert Star on June 4 and June 11, 2025. Attached are applications received by the City Clerk in alphabetical order (by last name):

Wayne Colburn
Larry Ford
Jeff Williams
Michael Wright
Recommended Action: Interview and appoint an individual for the remainder of the term and administer the Oath of Office and seat the newly appointed member.

Submitted By: Candace Clark, CPMC, CMC, City Clerk
City Manager Approval: Date:

Other Department Approval (when required): Date:

Approved: Not Approved: Tabled: Other:
6/20/2025
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City of Needles, California
Request for City Council Action

CITY COUNCIL NPUA Regular Special
Meeting Date: June 24, 2025
Title: Approve Tasks No. 7, 8, 9 under the Electric Circuit Reliability Program to complete Electric System Improvements by Petrelli Electric with total work not to exceed $507,197 utilizing the Electric System Improvement Fund

Background: On March 10, 2021, an invitation to bid was published in the Needles Desert Star, for a 4-person electrical line crew, including equipment and electrical tools.

Petrelli Electric Co. was awarded a 3-year contract beginning November 2021 and expiring April 2028.

From 2021 to 2023, six (6) tasks have been completed of the pole changeouts. No poles were changed in 2024. Staff are requesting the approval of three tasks to be completed during FY26.

Task No. 7 – Lilly Hill Dr. – Replace 1 – 60 ft Pole (this pole is not accessible by utility equipment/crews) with two new transformers, install 2 60 ft poles
Task No. 8 – Bailey Dr. – Replace 5 deteriorated poles in the alley Task No. 9 – Valley at D Street – Replace 6 deteriorated poles The Board of Public Utilities approved the recommended action on June 17, 2025.

Fiscal Impact: The Electric System Improvement Fund has a balance of $1,414,370.06 as of 6/11/2025.

Environmental Impact: N/A
Recommended Action: Approve Tasks No. 7, 8, 9 under the Electric Circuit Reliability Program to complete Electric System Improvements by Petrelli Electric with total work not to exceed $507,197 utilizing the Electric System Improvement Fund Submitted By: Rainie Torrance, Utility Manager
Justin Scott, Linecrew Supervisor
City Manager Approval: Date:

Other Department Approval (when required): Date:

Approved: Not Approved: Tabled: Other:
6/20/2025
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City of Needles, California
Request for City Council Action

CITY COUNCIL NPUA Regular Special
Meeting Date: June 24, 2025
Title: Authorize the purchase of a CAT 265 Compact Track Loader from Empire Cat, not to exceed $107,829.94, utilizing Asset Replacement Funds Background: The Electric Department needs to purchase a compact track loader. The new compact track loader will be used for maintaining rights-of-way, vegetation clearing, and inventory management at pole and substation yards. The NPUA/City does not own a compact track loader, and it is difficult for the crew to complete tasks with a backhoe.

The Board of Public Utilities approved the recommended action on June 17, 2025.

Fiscal Impact: The Electric Department has an asset replacement fund balance of $3.6M as of 4/30/2025. The new CAT 265 unit is $103,946.96 plus the two additional buckets is $3,882.98, for a total cost of $107,829.94.

Environmental Impact: N/A
Recommended Action: Authorize the purchase of a CAT 265 Compact Track Loader from Empire Cat, not to exceed $107,829.94, utilizing Asset Replacement Funds Submitted By: Rainie Torrance, Utility Manager
Justin Scott, Linecrew Supervisor
City Manager Approval: Date:

Other Department Approval (when required): Date:

Approved: Not Approved: Tabled: Other:
6/20/2025
Agenda Item 5.

RAINEY TORRANCE 6/4/2025

CITY OF NEEDLES
817 3RD ST
NEEDLES, CA 92363-2933
Dear RAINEY, On behalf of Empire Machinery and Caterpillar Inc., we are pleased to quote the following. 2025 New Caterpillar 265 CAB w / AC and High Flow Hydraulics Standard Equipment
POWERTRAIN OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT (continued)
Cat C2.8TA turbocharged, aftercooled -Park brake engages diesel engine -Engine emission system
-Gross horsepower per ISO 14396 (where applicable)

74.2 hp (55.3 kW) Control interlock system, when operator -Glow plugs starting aid leaves seat or armrest raised:
-Liquid cooled, direct injection -Hydraulic system disables Air cleaner, dual element, radial seal -Hydrostatic transmission disables S-O-S sampling valve, hydraulic oil -Parking brake engages Ecology drain - coolant ROPS cab, tilt up
Filter, hydraulic supply, cartridge type FOPS, Level I
Filter, hydraulic return, cartridge type Color LCD monitor:

Filter, canister type, engine oil -Creep speed control
Filter, canister type, fuel -Drive response adjustment
and water separator -Implement response adjustment
Radiator / hydraulic oil -Drive Power Priority adjustment cooler (side-by-side) -Language selection (x32)
Spring applied, hydraulically released, -Date, Time, Units, and brightness parking brakes settings
Hydrostatic transmission -Multi-operator Anti-theft Security Lockable fuel cap System & Monitoring
Auto engine idle -Maintenance schedule and reminders
-Event and Diagnostic Code monitoring
UNDERCARRIAGE -Smart Technology, enables use of
Torsion Suspension (4 independent Smart Attachments
torsion axles) Gauges: fuel level, hour meter,
Two speed travel hydraulic temperature, battery
Integrated tie downs on track voltage, tachometer.
frame (4) Rear View Camera
Cell Phone Storage Pocket
Cup Holder
Agenda Item 5.

HYDRAULICS OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT (continued)
Selectable control pattern - ISO or H Ergonomic contoured armrest Electro/hydraulic implement control Top and rear windows Electro/hydraulic hydrostatic Floormat
transmission control Headliner
Speed sensor guarding Interior rear view mirror
Heavy duty flat faced quick disconnects Horn
with integrated pressure release lever Hand (dial) throttle, electronic 12 volt power port
ELECTRICAL Rear window breaker hammer
Work Tool Electrical Harness
Heavy duty battery FRAMES
-includes battery disconnect with Lift linkage, vertical path lockout feature Chassis, one piece welded
12 volt electrical system Machine tie down points (9)
85 ampere alternator Removable panels for machine
LED work lights frame cleanout
Auto reverse lights Support, lift arm
Switch backlighting Steel rear and front bumpers, welded Interior LED dome light Fuel fill, machine right hand side Backup alarm
Electrical outlet, beacon OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Courtesy lighting, exterior Steel engine door with replaceable louvers
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT Engine door - lockable
Operator warning system indicators: Extended life antifreeze (-37C, -34F) -Air filter restriction Work tool attachment coupler
-Alternator output Hydraulic oil level sight gauge
-Armrest raised / operator out of seat Radiator coolant level sight gauge -Engine coolant temperature Radiator expansion bottle
-Engine oil pressure Cat ToughGuard TM hose
-Glow plug activation Hydraulic demand cooling fan
-Hydraulic supply filter restriction
-Hydraulic oil temperature
Agenda Item 5.

Additional Configured Included in the Sales Price:

Ref # Description Price
5860268 CATERPILLAR 265 COMPACT TRACK LOADER $103,670
6615356 CAB PACKAGE, ULTRA $18,150
ULTRA PACKAGE INCLUDES $0
5860014 HYDRAULICS, PERFORMANCE, (HP3) $0
6423007 IDLER WHEELS, TRIPLE FLANGE $0
5792311 WORKLIGHTS,LED,FRONT/REAR/SIDE $0
6572195 COMFORT PKG, ENCLOSED CAB,HVAC $0
5859588 SEAT,AIR SUSPENSION,HEAT/VENT $0
6078408 PACKAGE, TECHNOLOGY (T5) $0
5860167 FAN, COOLING, DEMAND $0
5860041 COUPLER, HYDRAULIC, SELF LEVEL $0
6405405 HOSE GUIDE, ATTACHMENT $0
END OF ULTRA INCLUDES $0
5860093 GUARDING / SEALING PKG, (HD1) $675
5964438 TRACK,RUBBER,450MM(17.7 IN)BAR $955
5860028 RIDE CONTROL $975
5942212 HEATER, ENGINE COOLANT, 120V $260
6066585 FUEL, ELECTRIC PRIMING $630
5792312 REAR LIGHTS $0
6611438 AIR CONDITIONING, R134A REF $0
5937243 DOOR, CAB, GLASS $145
6131925 SEAT BELT, 3" $189
6518586 INTEGRATED RADIO $680
5792323 PRODUCT LINK, CELLULAR PL243 $0
5859676 COUNTERWEIGHT,MACHINE,EXTERNAL $1,365
CATERPILLAR LIST PRICE $127,694
Pricing Summary
Caterpillar List Price: $127,694.00
Less OMNIA Partners Cooperative Contract #212816 Discount (21%): ($26,815.74) Less Additional Empire Discount (4%): ($5,107.76)
Sub Total: $95,770.50
Delivery Freight: $700.00
Sales Price: $96,470.50
Sales Tax (7.75%): $7,476.46
Total Sales Price Including Sales Tax: $103,946.96
*The City of Needles OMNIA Partners member number is #2251947 Agenda Item 5.

Warranty: Standard Caterpillar Premier Warranty for Two (2) years or 2,000 hours. Includes travel time and milage cost for warrantable repairs for entire warranty period.

Training: Onsite operating and safety training provided by CAT Certified Product Specialist to ensure machine is run properly to reduce operating cost, reduce unnecessary machine wear and tear, maximize productivity, and increase safety awareness. We offer this at no charge to the City of Needles ($1,500.00 value) .

Freight: The sales price includes delivery to the City of Needles yard in Needles, CA.

Additional Options Not Included in the Sales Price:

List Price
5295791 COLD PLANER, PC306, 42 GAL TANK $28,236.00
Less OMNIA Partners Cooperative Contract #212816 Discount (15%): ($ 4,235.40) Less Additional Empire Discount (4%): ($ 1,129.44)
Sales Price: $22,871.16
Sales Tax (7.75%): $ 1,772.51
Total Sales Price Including Tax: $24,643.67
3519371 CARRIAGE, PALLET C2, 46”, SSL $ 701.00
1958545 FORK, PALLET C2, 48” x 4” x 1.6” $ 512.00
Total Skid Steer Fork List Price: $ 1,213.00
Less OMNIA Partners Cooperative Contract #212816 Discount (15%): ($ 181.95) Less Additional Empire Discount (4%): ($ 48.52)
Sales Price: $ 982.53
Sales Tax (7.75%): $ 76.15
Total Sales Price Including Tax: $ 1,058.68
6278798 BUCKET-SKELETON, 80” $ 3,236.00
Less OMNIA Partners Cooperative Contract #212816 Discount (15%): ($ 485.40) Less Additional Empire Discount (4%): ($ 129.44)
Sales Price: $ 2,621.16
Sales Tax (7.75%): $ 203.14
Total Sales Price Including Tax: $ 2,824.30
Agenda Item 5.

The machine price above does not include a GP Bucket. If you would like this shown as an option, please let me know and we can add it to our proposal.

If you have any questions regarding this information please let me know. Thank you for allowing Empire Machinery to assist with your Caterpillar equipment needs.

Sincerely,
Mark McGee Brian Havens
Empire Southwest Empire Southwest
Governmental Industry Manager Account Manager
(520) 240-8292 (cell) (760) 996-4881 (cell)
[email protected] [email protected]
Agenda Item 5.

Features:

The Cat® 265 Compact Track Loader, with its vertical lift design, delivers extended reach and lift height for quick and easy truck loading. Its standard torsion suspension undercarriage system provides superior traction, flotation, stability, and speed to work in a wide range of applications and underfoot conditions. The 265 features the following:
n Redesigned Operator Station delivers a larger operating environment, and combined with additional seat travel, the 265 provides more space for operators of any size. The optional one-piece, sealed, and pressurized cab offers a clean and quiet workspace with excellent air distribution through optimally placed vents throughout the cab.
n Available ventilated and heated high-back air ride seat with seatmounted adjustable joystick controls deliver industry-leading operator comfort.
n High-performance power train provides selectable settings for drive power priority and maximum travel speed (overdrive) to customize the machine performance to match the task.
n Three levels of auxiliary hydraulic performance available Standard Flow, High Flow, and High Flow XPS. Standard flow for attachments that require a base level of auxiliary flow and horsepower, High Flow boosts the auxiliary flow for applications that demand additional hydraulic flow for increased attachment performance, and the High Flow XPS hydraulic system provides maximum auxiliary hydraulic performance by delivering additional flow and additional pressure for the most demanding attachments and applications.
n Electronically controlled Cat C2.8TA (turbo after-cooled) engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards while delivering maximum horsepower across a wide RPM range and providing high torque for increased working performance, no matter the application. n Standard torsion suspension undercarriage and standard two-speed travel, combined with the optional Speed Sensitive Ride Control system improves operation on rough terrain, enabling better load retention, increased productivity, and greater operator comfort.
n Maximize machine capability and control with the Advanced Joysticks and Advanced Touchscreen Monitor. The 20.3 cm (8-inch) Advanced Touchscreen Monitor offers cutting-edge functionality and control that includes an integrated radio, Bluetooth® connectivity, and multi-camera (side-view) option, and supports 32 different language choices. The Advanced Joysticks provide unmatched control of machine functions and adjustments within the display without the operator having to remove his hands from the controls. This includes the on-joystick navigation of the Advanced Touchscreen Monitor, radio volume up/down/mute, creep activation, creep on/off, creep speed increment/decrement, one-button Smart Attachment control activation, and additional auxiliary control buttons that deliver single-button control of complex attachment functions. n Ground-level access to all daily service and routine maintenance points help reduce machine downtime for greater productivity. n Broad range of performance-matched Cat Attachments make the Cat Compact Track Loaders the most versatile machine on the job site.

Cat®
265
Compact Track Loader
Engine
Engine Model Cat® C2.8TA
(turbo after-cooled)
Gross Power SAE J1995 55.2 kW 74 hp
Net Power SAE 1349 54.9 kW 74 hp
Net Power ISO 9249 54.4 kW 73 hp
Peak Torque at 1,360 rpm SAE J1995 380 N·m 280 lbf-ft
Displacement 2.8 L 171 in3
Stroke 90 mm 3.5 in
Bore 110 mm 4.3 in
Weights*
Operating Weight 4759 kg 10,492 lb
Tip Load 3659 kg 8,066 lb
Rated Operating Capacity (ROC) (35%) 1280 kg 2,823 lb
ROC (50%) 1829 kg 4,033 lb
Weights* (continued)
Enclosed Cab Adds to Operating Weight +82 kg +180 lb
Tip Load +97 kg +214 lb
ROC (35%) +34 kg +75 lb
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight +125 kg +276 lb
Tip Load +224 kg +494 lb
ROC (35%) +78 kg +173 lb
*Operating Weight, Operating Specifications, and Dimensions are based on 2036 mm (80") low profile bucket with bolt on cutting edge, 450 mm (17.7") wide track, 75 kg (165 lb) operator, open canopy, mechanical suspension seat, HD battery with disconnect, standard flow hydraulics, manual coupler, and full fluids. No external counterweights, and no dual self-level/return-to-dig/work tool positioner.

Specifications
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2 265 Compact Track Loader
Power Train
Travel Speed (Forward or Reverse)
One Speed 8 km/h 5 mph
Two Speed 13 km/h 8.1 mph
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow – Standard:

Loader Hydraulic Pressure 24 130 kPa 3,500 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow 86 L/min 23 gal/min
Hydraulic Power (calculated) 34.6 kW 46.4 hp
Hydraulic Flow – High Flow:

Loader Hydraulic Pressure 24 130 kPa 3,500 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow 113 L/min 30 gal/min
Hydraulic Power (calculated) 45.4 kW 60.9 hp
Hydraulic Flow – High Flow XPS:

Loader Hydraulic Pressure 28 000 kPa 4,061 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow 129 L/min 34 gal/min
Hydraulic Power (calculated) 60.2 kW 80.7 hp
Operating Specifications*
Rated Operating Capacity:
35% Tipping Load 1280 kg 2,823 lb
50% Tipping Load 1829 kg 4,033 lb
Rated Operating Capacity
with Optional Counterweight (at 35%) 1359 kg 2,996 lb
Tipping Load 3659 kg 8,066 lb
Breakout Force, Tilt Cylinder 3937 kg 8,680 lb
Breakout Force, Lift Cylinder 3057 kg 6,739 lb
Ground Contact Area (450 mm/17.7 in track) 1.46 m2 2,268 in2 Ground Pressure (450 mm/17.7 in tracks) 31.9 kPa 4.6 psi Cab
Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) ISO 3471:2008
Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) ISO 3449:2005 Level I Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System 10.7 L 2.8 gal
Engine Crankcase 8.2 L 2.2 gal
Fuel Tank 120.0 L 31.7 gal
Hydraulic System 36.8 L 9.7 gal
Hydraulic Tank 26 L 6.9 gal
Dimensions*
1 Length of Track on Ground 1626 mm 64.0 in
2 Overall Length of Track 2126 mm 83.7 in
3 Length without Bucket 2950 mm 116.1 in
4 Length with Bucket on Ground 3580 mm 140.9 in
5 Height to Top of Cab 2115 mm 83.3 in
6 Maximum Overall Height 4173 mm 164.3 in
7 Bucket Pin Height at Maximum Lift 3354 mm 132.0 in
8 Bucket Pin Height at Carry Position 213 mm 8.4 in
9 Reach at Maximum Lift and Dump 638 mm 25.1 in
10 Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump 2655 mm 104.5 in
11 Ground Clearance 216 mm 8.5 in
12 Departure Angle 28.2°
13 Maximum Dump Angle 46.4°
14 Vehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks) 1925 mm 75.8 in 15 Turning Radius from Center – Machine Rear 1741 mm 68.5 in 16 Turning Radius from Center – Coupler 1436 mm 56.5 in 17 Turning Radius from Center – Bucket (racked) 2229 mm 87.8 in 18 Maximum Reach with Arms Parallel to Ground 1187 mm 46.7 in 19 Rack Back Angle at Maximum Height 85.3°
20 Bucket Pin Reach at Maximum Lift 249 mm 9.8 in
21 Bucket rollback angle (ground level) 27°
11 8
9 12
20 1
2 3
4 5
18 19
13 6
7 10
21 17
14 15
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3 265 Environmental Declaration
Engine
• The Cat® C2.8TA (turbo, after-cooled) engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
• Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to:
 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)
 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels
Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details.

Air Conditioning System
• The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430).

The system contains 0.85 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tonnes.

Paint
• Based on best available knowledge, the maximum allowable concentration, measured in parts per million (PPM), of the following heavy metals in paint are:
– Barium < 0.01%
– Cadmium < 0.01%
– Chromium < 0.01%
– Lead < 0.01%
Sound Performance
Inside Cab* – 80 dB(A)
Outside Cab** – 103 dB(A)
• Cab and ROPS are standard in North America and Europe. *The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6395:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum
engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds.
**The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC.

Oils and Fluids
• Caterpillar factory fills with ethylene glycol coolants. Cat Diesel Engine Antifreeze/Coolant (DEAC) and Cat Extended Life
Coolant (ELC) can be recycled. Consult your Cat dealer for more information.
• Cat Bio HYDO™ Advanced is an EU Ecolabel approved
biodegradable hydraulic oil.
• Additional fluids are likely to be present, please consult the Operations and Maintenance Manual or the Application and Installation guide for complete fluid recommendations and maintenance intervals.

Features and Technology
• The following features and technology may contribute to fuel savings and/or carbon reduction. Features may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
– Extended life coolant and long life hydraulic fluid extend maintenance intervals to reduce fluid consumption
– Boost productivity with Cat technologies like work tool positioner, return to dig and Cat Smart Attachments
– Save fuel with efficiency features such as foot throttle pedal and cooling system demand fan
– Remote machine monitoring through onboard Product Link telematics
The following information applies to the machine at the time of final manufacture as configured for sale in the regions covered in this document. The content of this declaration is valid as of the date issued; however, content related to machine features and specifications are subject to change without notice. For additional information, please see the machine’s Operation and Maintenance Manual.

For more information on sustainability in action and our progress, please visit https://www.caterpillar.com/en/company/sustainability.

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4 265 Compact Track Loader

ATTACHMENTS
Get more from your machine with Cat attachments. Choose from a wide variety of options and tailor your machine to different tasks and conditions.

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Backhoes
Bale Grabs
Bale Spears
Blades, Grader, Box, Angle and Dozer
Brooms, Angle, Pickup and Utility
Brushcutters
Buckets
Cold Planers
Compactors
Fork Tines and Carriages
Hammers
Material Handling Arm
Mulchers
Nursery Forks
Rakes, Grapple, Landscape
and Power Box
Shears
Snow Blowers
Snow Plows
Snow Pushes
Snow Wings
Stump Grinders
Tillers
Trenchers
Wheel Saws
Smart Backhoe
Smart Dozer Blade with Assist
Smart Grader Blade with Assist
Agenda Item 5.
5 265 Compact Track Loader

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
n Quick Coupler: Manual or Hydraulic
n High Visibility Seat Belt: 50 mm (2 in), 75 mm (3 in), or 3-point lap/shoulder
n Steel Imbed Rubber Track – 450 mm (17.7 in) bar tread, 450 mm (17.7 in) block tread
n Dual Flange Front Idler/Single Flange Rear Idler or Triple Flange Front/Rear Idlers

PERFORMANCE PACKAGES
n Performance Package HP1: Standard Flow Hydraulics
n Performance Package HP3: High Flow XPS Hydraulics

COMFORT PACKAGES
n Open canopy: Cup Holder, Cell Phone Pocket, choice of vinyl Seat (Mechanical Suspension, High Back/Heated/Air Ride Seat) n Enclosed Cab with heat and air conditioning: Side Windows, Cup Holder, Cell Phone Pocket, choice of Seat (Mechanical Suspension, High Back/Heated Air Ride Seat, High Back/Ventilated and Heated Air Ride Seat) and Door choice (Glass or Polycarbonate)

TECHNOLOGY PACKAGES
n T2 – Standard Display, Standard Joysticks, traditional Key Start switch, and Rear-view camera.
n T4 – Advanced Touchscreen Monitor, Advanced Joysticks, Push start, X-mount cell phone holder, and a Rear-view camera.
n T5 – T4 + 2 additional side view cameras.

RADIO
n Radio, none – for open canopy machines and countries not certified for Bluetooth® technology
n Integrated AM/FM radio with Bluetooth technology.

Includes USB port, 3.5 mm (0.13 in) AUX input, and BT microphone.

Only for use with enclosed cab. Availability varies by country. n Integrated DAB+/AM/FM radio with Bluetooth technology.

Includes USB port, 3.5 mm (0.13 in) AUX input, and BT microphone.

Only for use with enclosed cab. Availability varies by country.

PRODUCT LINK™
n Product Link™ Basic series PL243
n Product Link Elite series PLE643

COOLING FAN
n On-demand, variable speed hydraulic cooling fan
n On-demand, variable speed hydraulic cooling fan, with automatic and manual purge reversing operation

GUARDING AND SEALING PACKAGES
n HD0 – base guarding and sealing (engine air inlet rain cap, front cabto-frame sealing, and hydraulic fill access door) n HD1– intermediate guarding and sealing† (HD0 + cab-to-frame side sealing, lockable fuel fill access door, tilt cylinder guarding, and drive line bottom guarding.)
n HD2 – most comprehensive guarding and sealing† (HD1 + turbo guard, exhaust stack wrap, DPF wrap, quick disconnect guarding, fully enclosed drive line guarding, under step hydraulic lines guard cover, engine air inlet pre-cleaner.)
†Some equipment varies by region.

Agenda Item 5.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

ELECTRICAL
„ Work Tool Electrical Harness
„ Heavy duty battery
„ Battery disconnect with lockout feature
„ 12-volt Electrical System
„ 85 Ampere Alternator
„ LED Work Lights
„ Auto Reverse Lights
„ Switch Backlighting
„ Interior LED Dome Light
„ Backup Alarm
„ Electrical Outlet, Beacon
„ Exterior Courtesy Lighting
„ Automatic Work light notification flash when parking brake is released

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
„ Full color LCD monitor: Creep speed control, Drive response adjustment, Implement response adjustment, Drive Power Priority adjustment, Language selection (× 32), Multi-operator Anti-theft Security System and Monitoring, Maintenance schedule and reminders, Event and Diagnostic Code monitoring, Date /Time/ Units/Brightness settings, and Smart Technology for use with Smart Attachments.
„ Operator Warning System Indicators: Air Filter Restriction, Alternator Output, Armrest Raised/Operator Out of Seat, Engine Coolant Temperature, Engine Oil Pressure, Glow Plug Activation, Hydraulic Supply Filter Restriction, Hydraulic Oil Temperature, Park Brake Engaged, Engine Emission System (where applicable)
„ Gauges: Fuel Level, Hour Meter, Hydraulic Temperature, Hour Meter, Battery Voltage, Tachometer
„ Fold In Ergonomic Contoured Armrest
„ Control Interlock System, when operator leaves seat or armrest raised:

Hydraulic System Disables, Hydrostatic Transmission Disables, Parking Brake Engages
„ ROPS Cab, Tilt Up
„ FOPS, Level I
„ Top and Rear Windows
„ Floor Mat
„ Headliner
„ Interior Rearview Mirror
„ Horn
„ Hand (Dial) Throttle, Electronic
„ Seat Mounted Joystick Controls
„ Cell Phone Storage Pocket
„ Cup Holder
„ 12-volt power port
„ Foot Throttle

HYDRAULICS
„ Selectable control pattern – ISO or H
„ Electro/hydraulic implement control
„ Electro/hydraulic hydrostatic transmission control
„ Speed sensor guarding
„ Heavy duty flat faced quick disconnects with integrated pressure release lever
„ Hydraulic oil level sight gauge

POWER TRAIN
„ Cat C2.8TA turbocharged, after-cooled diesel engine, meeting Tier 4 Final and Stage V Emission Standards:
• Glow plugs starting aid
• Liquid cooled, direct injection
„ Extended life antifreeze (–37° C, –34° F)
„ Air cleaner, dual element, radial seal
„ Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·SSM) Valve, Hydraulic Oil „ Ecology drain – coolant
„ Radiator coolant level sight gauge
„ Radiator expansion bottle
„ Filter, hydraulic supply, cartridge type
„ Filter, hydraulic return, cartridge type
„ Filter, canister type, engine oil
„ Filter, canister type, fuel and water separator
„ Radiator/hydraulic oil
„ Cooler (side-by-side)
„ Spring applied, hydraulically released, parking brakes „ Hydrostatic transmission
„ Lockable fuel cap
„ Hydraulic demand cooling fan
„ Auto engine idle

UNDERCARRIAGE
„ Torsion Suspension (4 independent torsion axles)
„ Two speed travel
„ Integrated tie downs on track frame (4)
FRAME
„ Machine tie down points (9)
„ Removable panels for machine frame cleanout
„ Support, lift arm
„ Steel rear and front bumpers, welded
„ Fuel fill, machine right hand side
OTHER
„ Auxiliary Hydraulics, Continuous Flow
„ Telematics, Product Link, Cellular
„ Steel engine door with replaceable louvers
„ Engine door – lockable
„ Work tool attachment coupler
„ Cat ToughGuardTM hose
6 265 Compact Track Loader
Agenda Item 5.
7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
„ External Counterweights
„ Beacon, LED
„ Engine Block Heater – 120V
„ Oil, Hydraulic, Cold Operation
„ 4-point machine lifting eyes
„ Paint, Custom
„ Speed Sensitive Ride Control
„ Bluetooth Key Security
„ Attachment Hose Guide
„ Corrosion Inhibitor Coating
265 Compact Track Loader
Agenda Item 5.
265 Compact Track Loader
AEHQ8451-02 (11-2023)
Replaces AEHQ8451-01
Build Number: 05A
(N Am, EU, Chile, Turkey,
Columbia, S Korea)
For more complete information on Cat products, dealer services, and industry solutions, visit us on the web at www.cat.com
© 2023 Caterpillar
All rights reserved
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice. Featured machines in photos may include additional equipment. See your Cat dealer for available options.

CAT, CATERPILLAR, LET’S DO THE WORK, their respective logos, “Caterpillar Corporate Yellow,” the “Power Edge” and Cat “Modern Hex” trade dress as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission. Agenda Item 5.

City of Needles, California
Request for City Council Action

CITY COUNCIL NPUA Regular Special
Meeting Date: June 24, 2025
Title: Adopt the 2025 Needles Public Utility Authority Wildfire Mitigation Plan Version 6.0
Background: In 2008, the California Public Utilities Commission (“CPUC”) initiated a proceeding to address fires related to utility infrastructure, following a series of wildfires that occurred in 2007 and 2008. The goal of this proceeding was to establish new industry standards that would reduce the risk of electric line-ignited wildfires, with a focus on areas of the state were wildfire risks are elevated. In 2012, the CPUC adopted three interim fire maps that designated areas of the state where stricter inspection and vegetation clearance requirements would apply to overhead utility poles and equipment.1 These interim maps were based on generalized wildfire threat, rather than the areas that were at a unique risk of electric line-ignited fires. The CPUC acknowledged the need for a better map and, in the same 2012 Decision, the CPUC directed parties to develop a more precise statewide fire map that identified areas of the state at an elevated risk of electric line-ignited wildfires.2
In 2016, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill (“SB”) 1028 (stats. 2016), which required publicly owned utilities (“POUs”) to identify additional wildfire mitigation measures that the POU could take if the POU governing board first found that its overhead electric lines and equipment posed a significant risk of causing a catastrophic wildfire. SB 1028 required that the POU governing board must base this determination on “historical fires and local conditions,” and must consult with local fire departments and other entities with responsibilities for the control of wildfires within the relevant area3 These requirements were specified in the newly added Public Utilities Code Section 8387.

In 2018, the CPUC completed the development of the statewide Fire Threat Map that designates areas of the state at an elevated risk of electric line-ignited wildfires.4 This updated map incorporated historical fire data, fire-behavior modeling, assessments of fuel, weather modeling, and host of other factors. The map development and approval process involved detailed review by the relevant utility staff and local fire officials, a peer review process, and ultimate approval by a team of technical experts led by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (“CAL FIRE”). The CPUC’s Fire Threat Map includes three Tiers/Levels of fire threat risk. Tier 1 consists of areas that have the lowest hazards and risks. Tier 2 consists of areas where there is an elevated risk for destructive electric line-ignited wildfires. Finally, Tier 3 consists of areas where there is an extreme risk for destructive electric line-ignited wildfires.

NPUA Staff reviewed the CPUC’s Fire Threat Map and determined that no NPUA overhead electric lines or equipment are located in an area designated as either Tier 2 (elevated risk) or Tier 3 (extreme risk).

1 D.12-01-032.
2 D.12-01-032 at 146-147.
3 Cal. Pub. Util. Code § 8387(b).
4 PG&E Advice Letter 5211-E/3172-E, “Joint Filing – Adoption of Final California Public Utilities Commission FireThreat Map,” Jan. 5, 2018, available at https://www.pge.com/tariffs/assets/pdf/adviceletter/ELEC_5211-E.pdf; SED Disposition Letter Approving Advice Letter 5211-E/3172-E, January 19, 2018, available at https://www.pge.com/tariffs/assets/pdf/adviceletter/ELEC_5211-E.pdf.

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City of Needles, California
Request for City Council Action

Staff also reviewed historical fire data and local conditions. Based on this review, staff concluded NPUA’s overhead electric lines and equipment did not pose a significant wildfire risk.

In 2018, Governor Brown signed SB 901 (stats. 2018), which addressed a wide range of issues relating to wildfire prevention, response, and recovery. SB 901 substantially revised the Public Utilities Code Section 8387, eliminating the prior process established by SB 1028 and instead making it mandatory for all POUs (regardless of size or wildfire risk) to develop a wildfire mitigation plan. Pursuant to the amended Section 8387, all POUs must present a wildfire mitigation plan to its governing board prior to January 1, 2020, and annually thereafter. Section 8387(b)(2) specifies the topics that must be addressed in the POU wildfire mitigation plans, which includes: (a) the responsibilities of the persons tasked with executing the plan; (b) a description of the POU’s wildfire mitigation preventative strategies and programs; (c) a description of the metrics the POU will use to evaluate the wildfire mitigation plan’s performance and discussion of how those metrics informed the current wildfire mitigation plan; (d) protocols for disabling reclosers and deenergizing portions of the electrical system; and (e) identification, description, and prioritization of all wildfire risks within the POU’s service territory.

SB 901 requires that POUs must present their wildfire mitigation plan at an appropriately noticed public meeting and receive public comment. The POU must also verify that the wildfire mitigation plan complies with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards. POUs must also have their plan reviewed by a qualified independent evaluator to assess the comprehensiveness of the plan. The independent evaluator must then issue a report that the POU must make available on the POU’s website, and the POU must present the report at a public meeting of the POU’s governing board.

In 2019, two new bills (SB 1054 and SB 111) made additional major reforms relating to wildfires. As part of these reforms, SB 111 created a new state agency called the California Wildfire Safety Advisory Board (“Board”). The Board will be made up of seven members, five appointed by the Governor, one appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, and one appointed by the Senate Rules Committee. The members of the board must be selected from industry experts, academics, and people with labor and workforce safety experience. At least three members must be experienced in the safe operation, design, and engineering of electrical infrastructure. SB 1054 requires that all POUs must submit their wildfire mitigation plans to the Board by July 1 of each year, staring in 2020. The Board will then review the POU plans and will provide comments and advisory opinions on the content and sufficiency the plans.

Pursuant to Public Utilities Code, Section 8387, NPUA has prepared the required wildfire mitigation plan.

Staff has reviewed the NPUA’s wildfire mitigation plan and concluded that the plan meets all the required criteria as provided in Section 8387.

Following the adoption of the NPUA’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan an audit of the plan is expected to be review with the San Bernardino County Fire Department. The plan and audit findings will be published at a public meeting and received public comment.

The report and audit must be available on the NPUA’s electric department website.

WSAB’s specific guidance for the City of Needles (found in Appendix 3) is as follows:

The WSAB appreciates Needles including the context-setting template and statutory cross-reference table at the beginning of their 2022 WMP, as requested. The WSAB encourages Needles to continue this practice and to consider using appropriate parts of the proposed new 2023 comprehensive revision template in Appendix 1 as they prepare and file their next WMP.

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City of Needles, California
Request for City Council Action

The WSAB notes that Needles has not included any additional information about the adoption and public comment processes for WMPs in their 2022 document. The WSAB encourages Needles to include adoption information in future WMPs describing briefly the adoption and public comment processes Needles followed for the WMP being submitted, along with information about budget processes for any potential or expected mitigation expenses, per the proposed new 2023 comprehensive revision template.

The WSAB notes that Needles has not included updated information about their wildfire mitigation plans on their website. The WSAB can find a link to the initial WMP from 2019 and what appears to be a duplicate link pointing to the same WMP but suggesting that it is a “review” of the WMP, perhaps an independent evaluation report. The WSAB encourages Needles to provide a clear and prominent WMP page that includes older as well as current information to allow perusal of WMP history, that Is – public access to former WMPs and IE Reports. The WSAB also requests that Needles include information in their 2023 comprehensive revision WMP about where on their website such information can be found.

The WSAB notes that there were few if any substantive changes between Needles’ 2021 and 2022 WMPs, other than adding the context setting template and statutory cross-reference table as noted above. While the WSAB believes that minimal changes in an update year are reasonable given Needles’ low likelihood of catastrophic wildfire, the WSAB encourages Needles to look more substantively at changes for the 2023 comprehensive revision WMP. The WSAB notes that Needles may have intended to add 2021 metrics but left yellow highlighted number signs in the table instead, and that in the final section of the WMP Needles uses the word “part” when they appear to mean “party”. The WSAB suggests that these minor errors are an indication of lack of sufficient attention, and believes that Needles will clear them up when they file their 2023 comprehensive revision WMP. No additional changes were made in 2024 or 2025.

The Board of Public Utilities approved the recommended action on June 17, 2025.

Fiscal Impact: None
Environmental Impact: None
Recommended Action: Adopt the 2025 Needles Public Utility Authority Wildfire Mitigation Plan Version 6.0
Submitted By: Rainie Torrance, Utility Manager
City Manager Approval: Date:

Other Department Approval (when required): Date:

Approved: Not Approved: Tabled: Other:

Agenda Item 6.

NEEDLES PUBLIC

UTILITY AUTHORITY

WILDFIRE

MITIGATION
PLAN
Agenda Item 6.

VERSION 6.0 JUNE 2024
Agenda Item 6.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Overview…………………………………………………………………………..………………………………1
A. Policy Statement……………………………………………………………..…………………………………1 B. Utility Overview and Context-Setting Table…………………………..…………………………...……….1 C. Purpose of the Wildfire Mitigation Plan……………………………..……….……………………………..4 D. Wildfire Mitigation Plan Adoption and Submittal of Annual Plan and Opportunities for Public Comment……………………………………………………………………..……….……………………….……5
E. Wildfire Mitigation Plan Website Location…………………………………………………….……………5 II. Objectives of the Wildfire Mitigation Plan……………………………………………..……………………5 A. Minimizing Sources of Ignition………………………………………………………………………..……….5 B. Resiliency of the Electric Grid…………………………………………………………………………………5 C. Identifying Unnecessary or Ineffective Actions…………………………………………………...………6 III. Roles and Responsibilities……………………………………………………………………………...………6 A. Utility Governance Structure…………………………………………………………………………….……6 B. Wildfire Prevention……………………………………………………………………………..…………..……7 C. Wildfire Response and Recovery………………………………………………………………….…………8 D. Coordination with Water Utilities/Department……………………………………………………………8 E. Coordination with Communication Infrastructure Providers……………………………………………8 F. Standardized Emergency Management System……………………………………………….…………9 IV. Wildfire Risks and Drivers Associated with Topographic and Climatological Risk Factors...……10 A. Particular Risks and Risk Drivers Associated with Topographic and Climatological Risk Factors………………………………………………………………………………………………………………10
B. Enterprisewide Safety Risks…………………………………………………………………………...………10 C. CPUC Fire Threat Map…………………………………………………………………………………..……11 D. High Fire Threat District…………………………………………………………………………………..……11 E. Weather Monitoring………………………………………………………………………………………...…12 F. Design and Construction Standards……………………………………………………………….………12 Agenda Item 6.

G. Vegetation Management……………………………………………………………………..……………12 H. Inspections………………………………………………………………………………………………………14 I. Workforce Training………………………………………………………………………………………...……14 J. Reclosing Policy………………………………………………………………………………………...………14 K. Deenergization…………………………………………………………………………………………………14

1. Impacts to Public Safety………………………………………………………………………………...……15

2. Customer Notification Protocols……………………………………………………………………….……15 V. Community Outreach and Public Awareness………………………………………………………...…15 VI. Restoration of Service……………………………………………………………………………………..…16 VII. Evaluating the Plan…………………………………………………………………………………..………16 A. Metrics and Assumptions for Measuring Plan Performance…………………………..………………16 B. Metric for 2023 Plan……………………………………………………………………………………………17 C. Impact of Metrics on Plan…………………………………………………………………...………………18 D. Monitoring and Auditing the Plan………………………………………………………………….………18 E. Identifying and Correcting Deficiencies in the Plan…………………………………….………………18 F. Monitoring the Effectiveness of Inspections………………………………………………………………18 Appendix 1…………………………………………………………………………………………………………19
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I. OVERVIEW
A. POLICY STATEMENT
The Needles Public Utility Authority (NPUA) overarching goal is to provide safe, reliable, and economic electric service to its local community. In order to meet this goal, NPUA constructs, maintains, and operates its electrical lines and equipment in a manner that minimizes the risk of catastrophic wildfire posed by its electrical lines and equipment.

B. UTILITY OVERVIEW AND CONTEXT SETTING TABLE
The City, through the Needles Public Utility Authority (a Joint Powers Authority) owns and operates the electric utility. The electric system expands from the Nevada state line, south of Laughlin, Nevada, to the vicinity of Topock, Arizona.

Context Setting Table
Needles Public Utility Authority
Service Territory Size [110] square miles
Owned Assets X Transmission X Distribution ☐ Generation Number of Customers Served [ 3,000 ] customer accounts
Population Within Service Territory [5,200] people
Customer Class Makeup:

Number of Accounts
[55]% Residential; [5]% Government; [0]% Agricultural; [10]% Small/Medium Business; [30]% Commercial/Industrial
Share of Total Load (MWh)
[30]% Residential; [5]% Government; [0]% Agricultural; [20]% Small/Medium Business; [45]% Commercial/Industrial
Percent of Service Territory in CPUC High Fire Threat Districts (based on total area):

Tier 2: [0]% Tier 3: [0]%
See section IV. CPUC Fire Threat Map for the NPUA
Miles of Owned Lines Underground and/or Overhead
Overhead Dist.: [65] miles Overhead Trans.: [34] miles Underground Dist.: [12] miles Underground Trans.: [0] miles
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Percent of Owned Lines in CPUC High Fire Threat Districts Overhead Distribution Lines as % of Total Distribution System (Inside and Outside Service Territory) Tier 2: [0]% Tier 3: [0]%
Overhead Transmission Lines as % of Total Transmission System (Inside and Outside Service Territory)
Tier 2: [0]% Tier 3: [0]%
Table 2: Cross References to Statutory Requirements
Requirement Statutory Language Location in
WMP
Persons
Responsible
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(A): An accounting of the responsibilities of persons responsible for executing the plan.

Section III

Objectives of
the Plan
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(B): The objectives of the wildfire mitigation plan.

Section II
Page: 3
Preventive
Strategies
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(C): A description of the preventive strategies and programs to be adopted by the local publicly owned
electric utility or electrical cooperative to minimize the risk of its electrical lines and equipment causing catastrophic wildfires, including consideration of dynamic climate change risks.

Section VII.A

Evaluation
Metrics
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(D): A description of the metrics the local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative plans to use to evaluate the wildfire mitigation plan’s performance and the assumptions that underlie the use of those metrics.

Section VII.B

Impact of
Metrics
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(E): A discussion of how the application of previously identified metrics to previous wildfire mitigation plan performances has informed the wildfire mitigation plan.

Section IV.J

Deenergization
Protocols
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(F): Protocols for disabling reclosers and deenergizing portions of the electrical distribution system that consider the associated impacts on public safety, as well as protocols related to mitigating the public safety impacts of those protocols, including impacts on critical first responders and on health and communication infrastructure.

Section IV.J

Customer
Notification
Procedures
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(G): Appropriate and feasible procedures for notifying a customer who may be impacted by the
deenergizing of electrical lines. The procedures shall consider the need to notify, as a priority, critical first responders, health care facilities, and operators of telecommunications
infrastructure.

Section IV.K 1
& 2

Vegetation
Management
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(H): Plans for vegetation management. Section IV.G

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Inspections
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(I): Plans for inspections of the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s electrical infrastructure.

Section IV.H

Prioritization of
Wildfire Risks
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(J): A list that identifies, describes, and prioritizes all wildfire risks, and drivers for those risks, throughout the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s service territory. The list shall include, but not be limited to, both of the following:
(i) Risks and risk drivers associated with design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s equipment and facilities. (ii) Particular risks and risk drivers associated with topographic and climatological risk factors throughout the different parts of the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s service territory.

Section IV

CPUC Fire
Threat Map
Adjustments
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(K): Identification of any geographic area in the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s service territory that is a higher wildfire threat than is identified in a commission fire threat map, and identification of where the commission should expand a high fire threat district based on new information or changes to the environment.

Section IV.C

Enterprisewide
Risks
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(L): A methodology for identifying and
presenting enterprisewide safety risk and wildfire-related risk.

Section IV.B

Restoration of
Service
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(M): A statement of how the local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative will restore service after a wildfire.

Section IV

Monitor and
Audit
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(N): A description of the processes and procedures the local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative shall use to do all of the following
(i) Monitor and audit the implementation of the wildfire mitigation plan.
(ii) Identify any deficiencies in the wildfire mitigation plan or its implementation, and correct those deficiencies.
(iii) Monitor and audit the effectiveness of electrical line and equipment inspections, including inspections
performed by contractors, that are carried out under the plan, other applicable statutes, or commission rules.

Section VII.D

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Qualified
Independent
Evaluator
PUC § 8387(c): The local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative shall contract with a qualified
independent evaluator with experience in assessing the safe operation of electrical infrastructure to review and assess the comprehensiveness of its wildfire mitigation plan. The
independent evaluator shall issue a report that shall be made available on the Internet Web site of the local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative, and shall present the report at a public meeting of the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s governing board.

Section VII.D

C. PURPOSE OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN
This Wildfire Mitigation Plan describes the range of activities that the NPUA is taking to mitigate the threat of power-line ignited wildfires, including its various programs, policies, and procedures.

This plan is subject to direct supervision by the Board of Public Utilities and the Needles Public Utility Authority and is implemented by the NPUA’s Electric Supervisor. This plan complies with the requirements of Public Utilities Code section 8387 for publicly owned electric utilities to prepare a wildfire mitigation plan by January 1, 2020, and annually thereafter.

The NPUA is a department within the City of Needles. The NPUA Fire Prevention plan is focused on addressing and minimizing potential wildfire-related risks to public health, safety and welfare.

The Fire Prevention plan reflects a broad range of activities performed not only by the electric department by through the City of Needles organization. The NPUA’s Fire Prevention plan begins with operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair activities aimed at significantly reducing the potential for NPUA’s electric facilities to become a source of ignition for a fire. The electric department continues to;
 Clear transmission lines of all trees and vegetation;  Perform regular inspections all distribution and transmission lines;  Repair and replacement transformers that could potential cause a risk;  Coordinate vegetation removal through the City of Needles Parks and Recreation Department if an area is determined outside of the electric easements.

Through performing inspections and maintenance, the information gathered will be used to help fire agencies, and other fire-responders to determine the appropriate actions if a wildfire occurs by understanding the surround area.

The NPUA continues to monitor all fires within and surrounding its service territory both inside California and outside in Arizona and Nevada.

This Wildfire Mitigation Plan included the following elements:

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 Objectives of the plan;
 Roles and responsibilities for carrying out the plan;  Identification of key wildfire risks and risk drivers;  Description of wildfire prevention, mitigation, and response strategies and programs;  Community outreach and education;
 Metrics for evaluating the performance of the plan and identifying areas for improvement;
 Review and validation of the plan; and
Timelines
D. WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN ADOPTION AND SUBMITTAL OF ANNUAL PLAN

AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
NPUA’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan is presented to the Board of Public Utilities and makes a recommendation to the Needles Public Utility Authority/City Council at a public meeting to adopt a resolution (appendix 1) adopting the current version of the plan. Members from the public are able to provide comments when the plan is presented on the agenda for approval.

All adopted plans are submitted to the California Wildfire Safety Advisory Board (WSAB).

WSAB reviews all submitted plan and makes recommendations for improvement.

E. WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN WEBSITE LOCATION
II. NPUA’S WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLANS ARE POSTED ON THE CITY OF

NEEDLES WEBSITE AND CAN BE LOCATED AT
HTTPS://CITYOFNEEDLES.COM/SERVICES/ELECTRICDEPARTMENTOBJECTIVES OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN A. MINIMIZING SOURCES OF IGNITION
The primary goal of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan is to minimize the probability that NPUA’s transmission and distribution system may be the origin or contributing source for the ignition of a fire. The NPUA has evaluated the prudent and cost-effective improvements to its physical assets, operations, and training that can help to meet this objective. The NPUA has implemented those changes consistent with this evaluation.

B. RESILIENCY OF THE ELECTRIC GRID
The secondary goal of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan is to improve the resiliency of the electric grid.

As part of the development of this plan, NPUA assesses new industry practices and technologies that will reduce the likelihood of an interruption (frequency) in service and improve the restoration (duration) of service.

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C. IDENTIFYING UNNECESSARY OR INEFFECTIVE ACTIONS
The final goal for this Wildfire Mitigation Plan is to measure the effectiveness of specific wildfire mitigation strategies. Where a particular action, program component, or protocol is determined to be unnecessary or ineffective, the NPUA will assess whether a modification or replacement is merited. This plan will also help determine if more cost-effective measures would produce the same or improved results.

III. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. UTILITY GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
The City of Needles (Needles) is a charter city of the State of California located on the eastern border of California. Through the Needles Public Utilities Authority (NPUA), a component unit of the City, the City owns the Public Utilities Department. The Department consists of three Divisions Electric, Water, and Wastewater.

The electric distribution system serving the City was originally owned by the Needles Gas and Electric Company. The Needles Gas and Electric Company was purchased by the predecessor to CP National in 1930. On January 10, 1983, the City purchased the electric distribution system from CP National. However, pursuant to a management agreement, CP National continued to operate the system until July 1990. The City has operated the electric distribution system since that time.

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from federal projects. Under the revised regulations, inexpensive federal hydroelectricity power from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s Parker-Davis Project (Hoover Dam), located on the Colorado River, became available to municipally owned utilities. The City’s electorate authorized the issuance of revenue bonds to finance the acquisition of the electric distribution system from CP National.

The City provides electric service to the City and contiguous areas from the Nevada state line, south of Laughlin, Nevada, to the vicinity of Topock, Arizona. Needles’ peak electric demand is

22.41 MW (as of August 2018) and services approximately 3,000 customers.

B. WILDFIRE PREVENTION
The electric department is under direct supervision from the Assistant Utility Manager and City Manager, there is one Power Line Supervisor, three power line techs, two Apprentice Lineman and one Warehouse Manager. The electric department is responsible to:
 Operate system in a manner that will minimize potential wildfire risks.  Take all reasonable and practicable actions to minimize the risk of a catastrophic wildfire caused by NPU electric facilities.

City
Council/Needles
Public Utility
Authority
City Manager
Assistant Utility
Manager
Linecrew
Supervisor
Warehouse
Supervisor Line Tech Line Tech Line Tech
Apprentice
Apprentice
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 Coordinate with federal, state, and local fire management personnel as necessary or appropriate to implement NPUA’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan.  Immediately report fires, pursuant to existing POU practices and the requirements of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
 Take corrective action when the staff witnesses or is notified that fire protection measures have not been properly installed or maintained.
 Comply with relevant federal, state, and industry standard requirements, including the industry standards established by the California Public Utilities Commission.  Collect and maintain wildfire data necessary for the implementation of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
 Provide regular training programs for all employees having obligations for implementation of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan.

C. WILDFIRE RESPONSE AND RECOVERY
The City’s communication strategy is structured so that all stakeholders receive accurate, timely and consistent information, with the overall message of safety first, for the public, employees and contractors.

When an emergency occurs, the electric departments supervisor will be responsible for communicating with the City Manager/Utilities Manager, customers, employees and contractors to set expectation and address emergency issues. This information will be provided through various communication channels such as company phone(s) and radios.

If business operations or households are disrupted, customers expect to know how long they will be impacted. Thus, estimated restoration times will be developed, monitored, adjusted and communicated to all stokeholds as the information becomes available.

D. COORDINATION WITH WATER UTILITIES/DEPARTMENT
During declared emergencies, the electric department is responsible for coordinating efforts and sharing information with neighboring utilities relative to the out of service and damaged critical infrastructure.

During an event, the electric department will perform the following functions;  Share information and prioritize restoration efforts relative to utility critical infrastructure that is out of service.
 Notify the water department of the downed communication wires.

E. COORDINATION WITH COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE

PROVIDERS
During declared emergencies, the electric department is responsible for coordinating efforts and sharing information with neighboring telecommunications utilities relative to the out of service and damaged critical infrastructure.

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During an event, the electric department will perform the following functions;  Share information and prioritize restoration efforts relative to utility critical infrastructure that is out of service.
 Coordinate with the appropriate telephone and cable company to set poles; and  Notify the telephone and cable companies of downed communication wires.

F. STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
As a local governmental agency,
1 NPUA has planning, communication, and coordination
obligations pursuant to the California Office of Emergency Services’ Standardized Emergency Management System (“SEMS”) Regulations,2 adopted in accordance with Government Code section 8607. The SEMS Regulations specify roles, responsibilities, and structures of communications at five different levels: field response, local government, operational area, regional, and state.3 Pursuant to this structure, NPUA annually coordinates and communicates with the relevant safety agencies as well as other relevant local and state agencies.

Under the SEMS structure, a significant amount of preparation is done through advanced planning at the county level, including the coordination of effort of public, private, and nonprofit organizations.

NPUA is a member of the California Utility Emergency Association, which plays a key role in ensuring communications between utilities during emergencies.

1 As defined in Cal. Gov. Code § 8680.2.
2 19 CCR § 2407.
3 Cal. Gov. Code § 2403(b):
(1) “Field response level” commands emergency response personnel and resources to carry out tactical decisions and activities in direct response to an incident or threat. (2) “Local government level” manages and coordinates the overall emergency response and recovery activities within their jurisdiction.
(3) “Operational area level” manages and/or coordinates information, resources, and priorities among local governments within the operational area and serves as the coordination and communication link between the local government level and the regional level. (4) “Regional level” manages and coordinates information and resources among operational areas within the mutual aid region designated pursuant to Government Code §8600 and between the operational areas and the state level. This level along with the state level coordinates overall state agency support for emergency response activities. (5) “State level” manages state resources in response to the emergency needs of the other levels, manages and coordinates mutual aid among the mutual aid regions and between the regional level and state level, and serves as the coordination and communication link with the federal disaster response system.

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IV. WILDFIRE RISKS AND DRIVERS ASSOCIATED WITH DESIGN,

CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE
A. PARTICULAR RISKS AND RISK DRIVERS ASSOCIATED WITH

TOPOGRAPHIC AND CLIMATOLOGICAL RISK FACTORS
Within NPUA’s service territory and the surrounding areas, the primary risk drivers for wildfire are the following:
 Extended drought;
 Vegetation type;
 Weather;
 High winds;
 Changing Weather Patterns (Climate Change)
B. CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENTERPRISEWIDE SAFETY RISKS
Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) delivers energy to the City of Needles on a 69KVA transmission line. The distribution line crosses the river in town at 3240 Needles Hwy, the firehouse switchyard. The City of Needles also has a back 69KVA Line that comes from the Nora McDowell Substation located 15 miles north of Needles.

Electric energy is delivered to the City at two substations. Needles #1 Substation has two banks located on Eagle Pass Road in the downtown area of the City. Bank #1 has a base rating of

7.5MVA and a 65 foot rise and force air rating of 9.3MVA.

The second substation, Bush Street Substation, has a base rating of 10MVAand a 65 foot rise with a forced air rating of12MVA. The Bush Substation serves the west end of town.

The existing substations can handle current peak load requirements of 15,200 kilowatts. From the substations approximately 86 miles of distribution circuits deliver power at 12,000 volts to distribution transformers where the power is reduced to the voltages required by the individual customer’s needs. The City electric department provides single phase, 60 Hertz, at one standard voltage (120/240 or 120/208 as may be selected by customers subject to availability at the premises).

While the NPUA makes improvements to the system annually, the main focus for the utility is ground clearance.

NPUA recognizes that climate change is forecasted to increase the frequency and severity of catastrophic wildfires in California. Accordingly, NPUA has reviewed relevant sources of data showing wildfire-related climate change impacts in California and specifically in San Bernardino County through the Cal-Adapt enterprise collaboration. This review included data on forecasted acres burned and wildfire probability,4 as well as extreme heat days,5 and extended

4 The CalAdapt Wildfire Tool is available at https://cal-adapt.org/tools/wildfire. 5 The CalAdapt Extreme Heat Days Tool is available at https://cal-adapt.org/tools/extreme-heat.

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drought.6 As described below, NPUA has determined that NPUA’s service territory will remain a low risk for wildfires even when considering changes associated with wildfire risk. Further, no part of NPUA’s service territory will be disproportionately impacted by wildfire risks associated with climate changes in comparison to the other areas of NPUA’s service territory. Therefore, NPUA will continue to pursue the wildfire mitigation strategies described in the Wildfire Mitigation Plan, but will continue to monitor these risks as new information becomes available.

C. CPUC FIRE THREAT MAP
The NPUA is not located within the CPUC Fire Threat Map and therefor is not located within an elevated hazard for the ignition of potential wildfires.

D. HIGH FIRE THREAT DISTRICT

6 The CalAdapt Extended Drought Tool is available at https://cal-adapt.org/tools/extended-drought.

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NPUA directly participated in the development of the California Public Utilities Commission’ s (CPUC) Fire-Threat Map,7 which designates a High-Fire Threat District. In the map development process, NPUA served as a territory lead, and worked with utility staff and local fire & government officials to identify the areas of NPUA’s service territory that are at an elevated or extreme risk of power line ignited wildfire. NPUA has incorporated the High Fire Threat District into its construction, inspection, maintenance, repair, and clearance practices, where applicable.

E. WEATHER MONITORING
NPUA monitors current and forecasted weather data from a variety of sources including:
 United States National Weather Service
 United States Forest Service Wildland Fire Assessment System  National Fire Danger Rating System
 National Interagency Fire Center – Predictive Services for Northern and Southern California.

NPUA assigns one of four operating conditions based on the relevant weather data and knowledge of local conditions:
(1) Normal: During normal conditions, no changes are made to operations or work policy. (2) Elevated: During elevated fire-risk conditions; it must be determined by the Fire Coordinator and/or meteorologist that the burn environment has become conducive for wildfires within he NPUA service territory.
(3) Extreme: During extreme fire-risk conditions, it must be determined by the Fire Coordinator and/or meteorologist that due to the conditions of high winds, low relative humidity, and the burn environment will create critical fire weather conditions; (4) Red Flag: If the National Weather Service declares a Red Flag Warning for any portion of the NPUA’s Service.

F. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
NPUA’s electric facilities are designed and constructed to meet or exceed the relevant federal, state, or industry standard. The NPUA treats CPUC General Order (GO) 95 as a key industry standard for design and construction standards for overhead electrical facilities. NPUA meets or exceeds all standards in GO 95. Additionally, NPUA monitors and follows as appropriate the National Electric Safety Code.

G. VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
NPUA meets or exceeds the minimum industry standard vegetation management practices. For transmission-level facilities, NPUA complies with NERC FAC-003-4, where applicable. For both

7 Adopted by CPUC Decision 17-12-024.

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transmission and distribution level facilities, NPUA meets: (1) Public Resources Code section 4292; (2) Public Resources Code section 4293; (3) GO 95 Rule 35; and (4) the GO 95 Appendix E Guidelines to Rule 35. These standards require significantly increased clearances in the High Fire Threat District. However, as noted above, no part of NPUA’s service territory includes any part of the High Fire Threat District. The recommended time-of-trim guidelines do not establish a mandatory standard, but instead provide useful guidance to utilities. NPUA uses specific knowledge of growing conditions and tree species to determine the appropriate time of trim clearance in each circumstance.

GO 95, Rule 35, Table 1
Case Type of Clearance Trolley
Contact,
Feeder and
Span Wires,
0-5kv
Supply
Conductors
and Supply
Cables, 750 -
22,500 Volts
Supply
Conductors
and Supply
Cables, 22.5 -
300 kV
Supply
Conductors
and Supply
Cables, 300 -
550 kV (mm)
13 Radial clearance of
bare line conductors
from tree branches
or foliage
18 inches 18 inches ¼ Pin
Spacing
½ Pin
Spacing
14 Radial clearance of
bare line conductors
from vegetation in
the Fire-Threat District
18 inches 48 inches 48 inches 120 inches
Appendix E
Guidelines to Rule 35
The radial clearances shown below are recommended minimum clearances that should be established, at time of trimming, between the vegetation and the energized conductors and associated live parts where practicable. Reasonable vegetation management practices may make it advantageous for the purposes of public safety or service reliability to obtain greater clearances than those listed below to ensure compliance until the next scheduled maintenance. Each utility may determine and apply additional appropriate clearances beyond clearances listed below, which take into consideration various factors, including: line operating voltage, length of span, line sag, planned maintenance cycles, location of vegetation within the span, species type, experience with particular species, vegetation growth rate and characteristics, vegetation management standards and best practices, local climate, elevation, fire risk, and vegetation trimming requirements that are applicable to State Responsibility Area lands pursuant to Public Resource Code Sections 4102 and 4293.

Voltage of Lines Case 13 Case 14
Radial clearances for any conductor of a line
operating at 2,400 or more volts, but less than
72,000 volts
4 feet 12 feet
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Radial clearances for any conductor of a line
operating at 72,000 or more volts, but less than
110,000 volts
6 feet 20 feet
Radial clearances for any conductor of a line
operating at 110,000 or more volts, but less than
300,000 volts
10 feet 30 feet
Radial clearances for any conductor of a line
operating at 300,000 or more volts
15 feet 30 feet
H. INSPECTIONS
The NPUA meets or exceeds the minimum inspection requirements provided in CPUC GO 165 and CPUC GO 95, Rule 18. Pursuant to these rules, NPUA inspects electric facilities in the High Fire Threat District more frequently than the other areas of its service territory. Additionally, NPUA staff uses their knowledge of the specific environmental and geographical conditions to determine when areas outside of the High Fire Threat District require more frequent inspections.

If NPUA staff discovers a facility in need of repair that is owned by an entity other than NPUA, NPUA will issue a notice to repair to the facility owner and work to ensure that necessary repairs are completed promptly.

NPUA monitors drought conditions and other relevant factors throughout the year to determine if inspections should be completed on a shorter timeframe.

I. WORKFORCE TRAINING
NPUA has implemented work rules and complementary training programs for its workforce to help reduce the likelihood of the ignition of wildfires. The NPUA inspects power lines and other electrical equipment during potential risk times.

J. RECLOSING POLICY
The NPUA does not have SCADA controlled reclosers, two qualified linemen reclose or close the distribution system. Lockout, tagout safety procedures are followed.

K. DEENERGIZATION
The NPUA has the authority to preemptively shut off power due to fire-threat conditions; however, this option will only be used in extraordinary circumstances. The NPUA will make a case-by-case decision to shut off power based on the following considerations:
 Red Flag Warnings issued by the National Weather Service for fire weather zones that contain NPUA circuits;
 NPUA staff assessments of local conditions, including wind speed (sustained and gust), humidity and temperature, fuel moisture, fuel loading and data from weather stations;  Real-time information from staff located in areas identified as at risk of being subject to extreme weather conditions;
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 Input from San Bernardino County fire experts and vegetation experts;  Input from local and state fire authorities regarding the potential consequences of wildfires in select locations;
 Alternative ways to reroute power to affected areas;
 Awareness of mandatory or voluntary evacuation orders in place;  Expected impact of de-energizing circuits on essential services;  Other operational considerations to minimize potential wildfire ignitions, including the blocking of reclosers on the identified circuit(s);
 On-going fire activity throughout NPUA’s territory and California;  Ability to notify customers;
 Notifications to local governments and public officials; and  Potential impacts to communities and customers

1. IMPACTS TO PUBLIC SAFETY
The following is a listing off facilities which are special considerations of the public safety during a power outage;
 Hospitals and Emergency Medical Facilities (Colorado River Medical Center);  Emergency Shelters and Cooling Centers (Colorado River Medical Center, Needles Senior Center);
 Fire, Police, Paramedics and Rescue Facilities;
 Emergency Management Offices (CalOES);
 Water and Wastewater Facilities;
 Critical Utility and Communication Facilities (Frontier, Route 66 Broadband, Z Fiver, Fort Mojave Telecommunications Inc. etc.);
 Mass Transit (BNSF, Airport, Needles Area Transit);
 Critical Flood Control Structures; and
 Fort Mojave Indian Tribe Hazardous Mitigation Facility.

In the event of a wildfire and potential outages those accounts, the Priority Restoration Group will be notified of a potential impact first.

2. CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION PROTOCOLS
The NPUA takes priority in providing notification to all customers who are affected by a power outage. The NPUA will establish a dispatch center at City Hall offices to provide real time information to the customers such as;
 Effective area(s); and
 Estimated restoration time.

V. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PUBLIC AWARENESS
When a wildfire is mobilized, the City Manager/Utilities Manager branches to provide public awareness through the following;
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 Issuing a wildfire press release;
 Arranging media interviews and press conferences, as necessary.  Issuing a CodeRed Alert
 Issuing an alert through the City of Needles “Needles Connects” mobile app VI. RESTORATION OF SERVICE
Restoring power after a major storm or wildfire is a complex task that must be completed quickly and safely. A speedy restoration requires significant communication, along with skilled line workers. The process for restoration is:

1. The electric department establishes a command post at the nearest substation to the affected area

2. An inspection is conducted from the substation out to the affected area

3. Crews inspect the affected area and create a damage assessment

4. The restoration team ensures the line is deenergized and grounded

5. Replacement of damaged material such as conductors, transformers, insulators is the damaged area

6. The effected circuit is re-energized

7. Households in isolated are re-energized

8. Crews will remain at the command post for one-hour following the full restoration to ensure all circuits are on

9. Dispatch will call the crew is calls are reported for no power

10. Crews may be dispatched to individual homes to reset the breaker

11.EVALUATING OF THE PLAN
A. METRICS AND ASSUMPTIONS FOR MEASURING PLAN PERFORMANCE NPUA tracks external risk metrics, performance metrics, and outcome metrics to measure the effectiveness of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan. The external risk factors that NPUA tracks provides context regarding the relative risks that impact the utility that are outside of NPUA’s control, such as red flag days and high wind events. The performance metrics that NPUA tracks are leading indicators that describe actions that are intended to reduce the risk of utility caused wildfires, such as inspections and routine vegetation management. The outcome metrics tracked by NPUA are lagging indicators that measure outcomes that may be associated with an increased risk of utilitycaused wildfires. These outcome metrics include outages, ignitions, and level 1 safety hazards.

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B. METRICS FOR 2023 PLAN
Performance Metrics
(Actual) (Actual) (Forecast) (Forecast) (Forecast)
Metric type Progress Metric 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Unit(s) Comments

1. Substation Interconnection
(above-ground system components)
Routine Inspections 4 4 4 4 4 # inspections Inspections are conducted
quarterly
Outcome Metrics
(Actual) (Actual) (Actual) (Actual) (To Date)
Event Category Cause category 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Unit(s) Comments Outage Event Distribution 8 5 7 9 2 # outages Storm Related Ignitions* Distribution 0 0 0 0 0 # ignitions
Level 1 Safety Hazards** Distribution 0 0 0 0 0 # hazards discovered
Notes:
* An "ignition" is deemed to occur if each of the following conditions is met: (1) an IPU owned or controlled facility was associated with the fire; (2) the fire was self-propagating and of a material other than electrical and/or communication facilities; (3) the resulting fire traveled greater than one linear meter from the ignition point; and (4) IPU has knowledge that the fire occurred. ** A Level 1 Safety Hazard is defined as an immediate risk with a high potential impact to public or worker safety or to system reliability, where IPU will take corrective action immediately, either by fully repairing or by temporarily repairing and reclassifying to a lower priority.

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C. IMPACT OF METRICS ON PLAN
NPUA reviews these metrics to identify areas of its operations and service territory that are disproportionately impacted by outages, ignitions, or level 1 safety hazards. NPUA will then evaluate potential improvements to the plan or additional mitigation measures to address any such disproportionately affected areas.

D. MONITORING AND AUDI TING THE PLAN
This Wildfire Mitigation Plan will be presented to the Board of Public Utilities (BPU), Needles Public Utilities Authority (NPUA) and the City Council. BPU will present this plan to Needles Public Utility Authority on an annual basis. All presented plans will include recommendation for improvement as applicable to the NPUA from WSAB.

The NPUA will perform an annual audit which will review all parts of the Wildfire Mitigation Plan, as well as a review of both pending and completed maintenance work identified within the NPUA’s service territory. As well as verifying overhead and underground facilities that were inspected in the previous year.

E. IDENTIFYING AND CORRECTING DEFICIENCIES IN THE PLAN
Upon finding any deficiencies in performance against the plan or need for improvement in the Plan itself, the NPUA will be responsible for correcting the deficiencies.

F. MONITORING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INSPECTIONS
NPUA’s third party verifier will review various aspects of the risk reduction measure of party of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan. Depending on the quality of performance and value received from the third-party entity, the process may be expanded further to additional potential risk reduction measures.

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Appendix 1:

DRAFT RESOLUTION 2024-XX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE NEEDLES PUBLIC UTILITY WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN VERSION 4.0.

WHEREAS, the City of Needles/Needles Public Utility Authority is a general law municipality governed by elected city council members; and
WHEREAS, City of Needles owns and operates a retail electrical energy distribution system which serves load to end-use costumers in an assigned area of service (Needles Public Utility Authority); and
WHEREAS, SB 901, amending California Public Utilities Code (“CPUC”) Section 8387, requires all POUs to prepare a wildfire mitigation plan before January 1, 2020, and annually thereafter; and WHEREAS, SB 1054, amending CPUC Section 8387, requires each POU to submit its wildfire mitigation plan to the California Wildfire Safety Advisory Board (WSAB”) by July 1, 2020 and every annually thereafter; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Public Utilities Code Section 326.2, WSAB will review City of Needles/Needles Public Utility Authority’s Electric Utility’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan and will provide comments and advisory opinions on the content and sufficiency of each plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Needles, California, declares, determines, and orders as follows:

SECTION 1. Adopt Resolution, adopting City of Needles/Needles Public Utility Authority Electric Utility’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan (“WMP”) dated June 2023 and authorize the City Manager and his designees to implement the mitigation measures documented in the plan.

SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book for original resolutions.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Needles, California, held on the 13th day of June 2023, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

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ATTEST:________________________________________City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Recommended Action: Approve the Warrant Registers through JUNE 24, 2025.

Date:

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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, JUNE 10, 2025 - COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION – 5:00 PM - CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Jernigan called the meeting to order at 5:11 pm

ROLL CALL

PRESENT
Council Member McCorkle
Vice Mayor Ellen Campbell – due to an emergency, participated remotely.

Mayor Janet Jernigan
Council Member JoAnne Pogue
Council Member Tona Belt
Council Member Henry Longbrake
Also present were City Manager Patrick Martinez, Deputy City Attorney Lena Wade, Director of Development Services/Capital Projects Kathy Raasch, Utilities Manager Rainie Torrance, City Planner Irene Romero, Interim Finance Director Jill Taura, and City Clerk Candace Clark.

PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION - None RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION - 5:12 PM

EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to California Government Code §54957.6 - Personnel - Agency Representatives City Manager Patrick Martinez and Pamela Osteen - Employee Organization: Teamsters Local 1932-Unclassified No reportable action
b. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to California Government Code §54957.6 - Personnel - Agency Representatives City Manager Patrick Martinez and Pamela Osteen - Employee Organization: Teamsters Local 1932-Classified No reportable action
c. Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 – Sylvia Miledi v. City of Needles, et al., Superior Court of the County of San Bernardino, Case No. CIVSB2510533
No reportable action
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Jernigan called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm ROLL CALL (previously taken)
EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORT – Deputy City Attorney Lena Wade gave report as noted above.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - led by Mayor Jernigan
INVOCATION - led by Vice Mayor Campbell

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

Ayes: Council Member McCorkle, Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Members Pogue, Belt, Longbrake
Noes: None
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Absent: None
Abstain: None
CONFLICT OF INTEREST – None
CORRESPONDENCE – Council was provided with an email regarding item 10 (Naming of the Baseball Complex)
INTRODUCTIONS - Mayor Jernigan acknowledged former Council Member Tim Terral in attendance.

CITY ATTORNEY – Parliamentary Procedures given by Deputy City Attorney Lena Wade.

PUBLIC APPEARANCE - None

PRESENTATION

1. Mayor Jernigan presented Certificates of Appreciation to the Needles Varsity Boys Baseball Team in recognition for their outstanding performance.

INTERVIEWS

2. Interviews / appointment to fill the vacancies on the Board of Public Utilities and the Cemetery Advisory Board.

City Manager Patrick Martinez gave staff report.

City Council interviewed Keith Jones, sole applicant for the Board of Public Utilities.

Council Member Pogue made a motion, second by Council Member McCorkle to appoint Keith Jones to the Board of Public Utilities.

Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None

PUBLIC HEARING

3. Public Hearing on Vacancies to Comply with Assembly Bill 2561 City Manager Patrick Martinez gave staff report.

No Council Discussion
Mayor Jernigan opened public comment at 6:13 pm
No public comment
Mayor Jernigan closed public comment at 6:13 pm
Council Member Belt made a motion, second by Council Member Pogue to Receive and file this report in compliance with AB2561
Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None

4. City of Needles, NPUA, & Housing Authority of the City of Needles proposed budgets for FY 2026 Public Hearing and approval of Resolutions 2025-27, 06-10-2025-NPUA, and 2025-10-HACN adopting the Proposed Budgets for the fiscal year ending 06/30/25.

City Manager Patrick Martinez gave staff report.

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Mayor Jernigan opened public comment at 6:19 pm
No public comment
Mayor Jernigan closed public comment at 6:19 pm
Vice Mayor Campbell made a motion, second by Council Member McCorkle to Adopt Resolutions 2025-27, 06-10-2025-NPUA, and 2025-10-HACN adopting the Proposed Budgets for the fiscal year ending 06/30/25.

Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None

COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Jernigan pulled Item 7
Council Member McCorkle pulled Item 8
No Public Comment
Vice Mayor Campbell made a motion, second by Council Member McCorkle to approve consent calendar items 5, 6, and 9. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None

5. Approved the Warrants Register through June 10, 2025

6. Approved the Minutes of May 27, 2025

9. Adopted Resolution 2025-29 Amending Resolution No. 2025-11 Approving a First Amendment to the Affordable Housing Loan Agreement with 1707 Needles Highway LLC for the Rehabilitation of 1707 Needles Highway, Needles, CA 92363 (APN 0185-048- 09-0000)
PULLED ITEMS:

7. Approve Change Order No. 1 (Final) for the Duke Watkins Park Improvements increasing the contract with Three Peaks Corporation by $21,688.56 for total contract amount of $2,305,389.11; and authorize staff to execute said Change Order and issue the Notice of Completion for the work.

City Manager Patrick Martinez gave staff report.

No Council Discussion
No Public Comment
Council Member Pogue made a motion, second by Council Member Belt to Approve Change Order No. 1 (Final) for the Duke Watkins Park Improvements increasing the contract with Three Peaks Corporation by $21,688.56 for total contract amount of $2,305,389.11; and authorize staff to execute said Change Order and issue the Notice of Completion for the work.

Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Ayes: Council Member McCorkle, Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Members Pogue, Belt, Longbrake
Agenda Item 8.

Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

8. Approve Change Order No. 1 (Final) for the Phase IV-B Street Improvements Project increasing the contract with S. Christensen Engineering, Inc. by $530,722.44 for total contract amount of $1,687,123.04; and authorize staff to execute said Change Order and issue the Notice of Completion for the work.

City Manager Patrick Martinez gave staff report.

No Council Discussion
No Public Comment
Council Member McCorkle made a motion, second by Council Member Belt to Approve Change Order No. 1 (Final) for the Phase IV-B Street Improvements Project increasing the contract with S. Christensen Engineering, Inc. by $530,722.44 for total contract amount of $1,687,123.04; and authorize staff to execute said Change Order and issue the Notice of Completion for the work.

Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None

END OF COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR

REGULAR COUNCIL ITEMS

10. Provide staff direction on the proposed renaming of the complex consisting of Ed Parry Field and Phillips Field to " Ed Parry Baseball Complex".

City Manager Patrick Martinez gave staff report.

Josh Raley spoke about why he brought this item forward.

Considerable council discussion ensued.

Mayor opened public comment at 6:46 PM
Jared Johnson spoke about the field being a little league field and offered suggestions on naming the complex and expressed concern over cost and time involved in marketing and changing the name.

Keith Jones questioned this item, talked about naming options and concerns, and stated that more input from the public is needed.

More Council discussion ensued.

Josh Raley answered concerns and offered input on possible names.

City Manager Patrick Martinez suggested turning this item over to the Parks and Recreation Commission for further consideration.

Council suggested putting a survey out to the community.

Council Member Belt made a motion, second by Council Member Pogue to turn this item over to the Parks and Recreation Commission for further consideration.

Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Ayes: Council Member McCorkle, Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Members Pogue, Belt, Longbrake
Agenda Item 8.

Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

11. Authorize those interested to attend the League of California Cities 2025 Annual Conference and Expo scheduled for October 8-10, 2025, at the Long Beach Convention Center and designate a voting delegate and alternate (s) City Manager Patrick Martinez gave staff report.

Minimal Council Discussion ensued. Mayor Jernigan, Vice Mayor Campbell, and Council Member Pogue expressed interest in attending.

Vice Mayor Campbell volunteered to be the delegate, Mayor Jernigan volunteered to be the alternate.

No Public Comment
Council Member Belt made a motion, second by Council Member Pogue to Authorize those interested to attend the League of California Cities 2025 Annual Conference and Expo scheduled for October 8-10, 2025, at the Long Beach Convention Center and designate Vice Mayor Campbell to be the voting delegate, and Mayor Jernigan the alternate.

Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

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

Absent: Council Member McCorkle
Abstain: None
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT – given by Deputy City Attorney Lena Wade CITY CLERK REPORT – given by City Clerk Candace Clark
CITY MANAGER REPORT – for the weeks of May 23, and May 30, 2025, given by City Manager Patrick Martinez

COUNCIL REQUESTS
Council Member McCorkle
 Asked for an update on OHV and requested it be in place by winter  Commented on the website and suggested we market Needles outside our area to attract more tourism.

Vice Mayor Campbell
 Offered Condolences to Rainie and her family
Council Member Pogue
 Reported Dollar General coolers are out – asked staff for assistance  Asked about a golf clinic for Seniors.
 Complimented Krispy Krunchy
Council Member Belt
 Agreed with Council Member McCorkle on advertising outside our area.  Requested moving forward on California Welcome Center Council Member Longbrake
 Stated that the money donated to Animal Shelter should not be used for bathrooms and said that the City should pay for bathrooms
 Commented on travel by same council members and questioned how beneficial some events are
Agenda Item 8.
 Asked City Manager about following up on leads and guidance given to Council Members in decision making
 Stated Santa Fe Park should have restrooms and playground  Reminded City Council and Mayor that they all work for the Citizens Mayor Jernigan
 Reported that she participated in a radio show with City Manager  Reported SBCTA approved River Road widening
 Complimented the gas company tour she recently participated in.  Reported on Inland Empire Tourism efforts to promote tourism, “doors open” promotion of historic places in California, taking place in September, and historic route 66 bus tour ADJOURNMENT – Mayor Jernigan adjourned the meeting at 7:22 pm ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Mayor Janet Jernigan City Clerk Candace Clark
Agenda Item 8.

City of Needles, California
Request for City Council Action
CITY COUNCIL NPUA Regular Special
Meeting Date: June 24, 2025
Title: Adoption of Resolution Number 2025-28 establishing the annual appropriations subject to limit for fiscal year 2025-2026.

Background: The adoption of this resolution is a requirement of Article XIII B of the Constitution of the State of California, Section 7902 (a). Also known as the Gann Appropriations Limit, it was approved on November 6, 1979, by California voters. Under the Gann Limit, a maximum amount is established for tax-funded government services.

That amount is to be adjusted each year depending on changes in population, inflation, qualified capital outlay, and the transfer of financial responsibility for various government activities from one level of government to another. Any significant amount of state tax revenue received above that Gann Limit may lead to future tax rebates or tax cuts. The total annual budget appropriations subject to limitations shall not exceed the appropriations limit.

For fiscal year 2025-2026 the City of Needles is limited to $13,960,000 in tax revenue appropriations. The current budget appropriation is $9,136,000. The Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Annual Budget adopted by Council on June 10, 2025, is within the City’s Appropriations Limitation.

Fiscal Impact: None.

Environmental Impact: None.

Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution Number 2025-28 establishing the appropriations subject to the limit for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Submitted By: Jill Taura, Interim Finance Director
City Manager Approval: Date:

Other Department Approval: Date:
(when required)
Approved: Not Approved: Tabled: Other:
6/20/2025
Agenda Item 9.

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-28

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 - 2026 FOR THE CITY OF NEEDLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 9

OF TITLE I OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
WHEREAS, Article XIII B of the Constitution of the State of California as proposed by the Initiative Measure approved by the people at the special statewide election held on November 6, 1979, and amended in June 1990 by the People of the State of California (Proposition III), provides that the total annual appropriations subject to limitations of each local government shall not exceed the appropriations limit of such entity for the prior year, adjusted for changes in the cost of living and population, except as otherwise specifically provided for in said Article; and
WHEREAS, the State Legislature added Division 9 (commencing with Section 7900) to Title I of the Government Code of the State of California to implement Article XIII B of the California Constitution; and
WHEREAS, Section 7910 of the Government Code provides that each year the governing body of each local jurisdiction shall, by resolution, establish its appropriations limit for the following fiscal year pursuant to Article XIII B at a regularly scheduled meeting or a noticed special meeting; and
WHEREAS, Proposition III was approved by the voters of the State of California, and requires a recorded vote of the City Council regarding the annual adjustment factors which have been selected each year; and
WHEREAS, at the time of adoption of this Resolution, data necessary to calculate the increase in nonresidential assessed valuation was not available from the County Assessor’s office; and
WHEREAS, Section 7902 (a) of the Government Code sets forth the method for determining the appropriations limit for each local jurisdiction for the fiscal year 2025 - 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Needles wishes to establish the appropriations limit for the fiscal year 2025 – 2026 for the City of Needles; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Needles, California, as follows:

Section 1: That it is hereby found and determined that the documentation used in the determination of the appropriations limit for the City of Needles for the fiscal year 2025 – 2026 was available to the public in the Finance Department of said City at least fifteen days prior to this date.

Agenda Item 9.

Section 2: That the growth in California Per Capita Income and City Population were selected for the 2025 – 2026 fiscal year.

Section 3: That there may be a need to amend the inflation factor selected and adjust the Appropriations Limit once the nonresidential assessed valuation data becomes available from the County Assessor’s Office.

Section 4: That the appropriations limit for the City of Needles as established in accordance with section 7902 (a) of the California Government Code is: $13,960,654.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Needles, California, held on the 24th day of June 2025.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Janet Jernigan, Mayor
ATTEST:

Candace Clark, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Lena Wade, Deputy City Attorney
Agenda Item 9.

Agenda Item 9.

Agenda Item 9.

Agenda Item 9.

Agenda Item 9.

City of Needles, California
Request for City Council Action

CITY COUNCIL NPUA Regular Special
Meeting Date: June 24, 2025
Title: Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC) Western Background: The ICSC Western Event is at the Palm Springs Convention Center September 28-30, 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.

Critical Timeline: Advanced Rate Registration Deadline is July 28, 2025 Fiscal Impact: Cost for the full conference is $500
Hotel accommodation is approximately $600 for two nights plus travel expenses. Estimated cost per councilmember is approximately $1,600.

Recommendation: Authorize those interested to attend the ICSC Western Event at the Palm Springs Convention Center on September 28-30, 2025
Submitted By: Candace Clark, City Clerk
City Management Review: ____________ ______ Date: ______________ Other Department (when required) Date:

Approved: Not Approved: Tabled: Other:
6/20/2025
06/20/25
Agenda Item 10.

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

MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PATRICK J. MARTINEZ, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: WEEKLY MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 6, 2025

1. On June 3, 2025, Krispy Krunchy Chicken opened at West Side Chevron (2321 Needles Highway), adding a new dining option and contributing to the continued growth of Needles’ small business community. The opening aligns with Council’s goals to support business development and enhance local amenities. The event saw a line out the door and over 450 meals served the first two days, reflecting strong community interest. Councilmember Longbrake and the City Manager attended to show support for the new business. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is being planned to formally welcome Krispy Krunchy Chicken, with invitations to the City Council, Chamber of Commerce, and community to join in the celebration. Photos from the event are attached.

2. The City is proud to share a video showcasing the transformation of Duke Watkins Park, a $3.96 million investment funded through the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program. This revitalized community space now features a splash pad, pump track, small dog park, modern restrooms, resurfaced basketball court, lighting upgrades, a colorful expression wall, landscaping, shade structures, and enhanced playground equipment. The project reflects the City Council’s commitment to enhancing recreational spaces for families, youth, and visitors. It also highlights the dedication of City staff across multiple departments, whose coordination and hard work helped bring this project to life. Watch the video here.

3. The City of Needles Recreation Center is excited to announce two major additions that support City Council’s priorities to promote health, community engagement, and active use of public facilities. Indoor Pickleball is now available Monday through Thursday, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM during open gym hours. Equipment is provided on-site, and children must be accompanied by an adult. The pickleball program complements our existing open gym basketball, offering residents more indoor recreation options within the same space. The Needles Pool opens for the season this Saturday, June 7, with a community kickoff event from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Residents are invited to come out and

celebrate the start of summer. In addition, summer programs begin Monday, June 9, including Summer Day Camp (ages 5–12), Swim Lessons, and the Jr. & Pee Wee Basketball Program (ages 3–8),be sure to sign up today to reserve your spot. These efforts continue to enhance Needles’ reputation as a family-oriented city committed to accessible and engaging recreation. Flyers are attached.

4. Save the Date: The City of Needles will host its second annual Community Fall Festival on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 950 Front Street (El Garces). This free, family-friendly event reflects the City Council’s ongoing commitment to fostering community engagement, supporting local schools, and encouraging sustainable economic growth. In partnership with Vista Elementary School, the festival will include games, a cake walk, the annual kiddie parade, bounce houses, food and craft vendors, and live entertainment from DJ Southwest. With continued support from local vendors, the event remains low-cost to the City while delivering strong community impact. We’re proud to carry this tradition forward under the Council’s leadership. Please see the attached flyer for details and feel free to share with your networks. For questions or vendor applications, contact Jennifer Valenzuela at [email protected] or 760-326-2814.

5. Save the Date! On August 12, 2025, from 10 AM to Noon, the City of Needles, in partnership with Peanuts Worldwide, the Foundation for Hospital Art, CRMC, and local organizations, will host the Peanuts PaintFest at Colorado River Medical Center. This event celebrates the 75th Anniversary of Peanuts and the 50th Anniversary of Spike’s first comic strip appearance. CRMC was the only hospital in the country selected to receive a custom mural honoring the City of Needles. Community members are invited to help paint the mural featuring Snoopy and Spike—no experience needed.

Once completed, the mural will be permanently displayed at CRMC to create a more welcoming and uplifting environment. This unique event reflects Needles’ community pride and its special connection to the Peanuts legacy.

6. The Needles Pride Program continues to encourage residents to take pride in their neighborhoods, reinforcing the City’s commitment to community upkeep and quality of life. This week, Public Works crews focused on improving roadway safety by conducting pothole repairs along Lillyhill Drive between Coronado, Bailey, and Rio Vista. As resources allow, crews will continue citywide maintenance efforts to keep public spaces in top condition. At the Rivers Edge Golf Course, aeration supports turf health, drainage, and root growth. Though briefly disruptive, it’s critical to maintaining course quality and preparing for overseeding this fall. Check out the attached photos to see their hard work in action! Residents can report road or vegetation concerns by calling 760-326-2115 (press #9) or using the Needles Connect app on Google Play Store (Android) and Apple Store (iOS). Together, we’re building a safer, stronger Needles!

7. The restored 1938 Needles Fire Truck was seen around town this week as it underwent its first test drive since recent repairs—including a new clutch— were completed, marking an exciting step forward in preserving this historic community asset. Over the past year, critical components such as the radiator, water pump, and clutch were installed to make the vehicle operational. With just a few finishing touches remaining, approximately $15,000 is still needed to complete the restoration. This project reflects years of community support and volunteer dedication. Donations are welcome to help bring this effort across the finish line. To contribute, please contact Jesse Fragoso at [email protected].

8. On June 5, 2025, the City of Needles conducted State-mandated Sexual Harassment Prevention Training at El Garces, led by the City Attorney. The training was attended by City staff, elected officials, and commissioners to ensure compliance with state law and reinforce the City’s policies and expectations. This training reflects the City’s zero tolerance policy toward harassment and discrimination and demonstrates a continued commitment to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace. It also supports the City’s broader goals of professionalism, accountability, and ethical public service across all levels of the organization.

9. The City of Needles extends its appreciation to Tri-State Community Healthcare and community partners—especially Bienestar Wellbeing, Make Bullhead Better, and IEHP—for hosting a fresh produce giveaway at 820 W.

Broadway, where over 80,000 pounds of food were distributed. This marks their second distribution event in two weeks, directly supporting the City Council’s goals of improving health equity and food access. In a city where the nearest grocery store is over 20 miles away, these efforts have had a measurable impact by providing fresh, nutritious food, promoting community engagement, and demonstrating a strong model of collaborative, missiondriven service. The City looks forward to continuing this partnership to serve the residents of Needles. Refer to the attached image for a glimpse of the event.

10.Palo Verde College’s Needles Educational Center is now accepting registration for Summer and Fall 2025 classes. Summer classes begin next week on June 9, and Fall classes start August 11. PVC has been proudly serving the educational needs of Needles residents since 1998, offering a wide range of affordable courses that support transfer to four-year institutions, develop entry-level job skills, enhance vocational training, and provide non-credit community education opportunities. Students are encouraged to take advantage of these accessible local resources to begin or continue their educational and career journey. For more information, call 760-326-5033 or visit www.paloverde.edu. Refer to the attached flyer for details.

11.The City of Needles has been selected as one of only six municipalities to participate in the prestigious Urban Land Institute (ULI) California-Nevada Technical Assistance Exchange, a fully grant-funded program focused on advancing housing, land use, and sustainable community development. This

opportunity aligns with Council goals to attract investment, expand housing, and improve quality of life. As part of the program, City Planner Irene Romero attended the 2025 ULI Spring Meeting in Denver, gaining valuable insights into best practices, emerging trends, and innovative urban solutions. Special thanks to Kendra L. Chandler and ULI Orange County/Inland Empire for recognizing Needles' commitment to smart, sustainable growth.

12.Rivers Edge Golf Course has implemented its summer hours and rates, now open daily from dawn to 11:00 a.m., with all carts due back by 1:00 p.m.

Updated pricing is in effect — see the attached flyer for complete details.

Starting next Wednesday, June 11, the Annual Summer Youth Golf Camp kicks off and runs through August 6. Open to youth ages 5–17, the camp costs $60 and offers an excellent opportunity to learn the game, build skills, and enjoy the outdoors. Children ages 5–11 meet from 7:00–8:00 a.m., and ages 12–17 from 8:00–9:00 a.m. To register, contact JJ DeLeon at
[email protected] or call (760) 326-3931. Spots are limited, so early registration is encouraged. This is a great way to keep kids active this summer — and maybe even inspire the next Needles High School Boys State Champion.

13.The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (SBCFPD) successfully conducted the semi-annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection event in March 2025, resulting in the collection of 2,704 pounds of hazardous and electronic waste from 50 participants. This marks a significant increase from the October 2024 event, which collected 960 pounds from just 2 participants, demonstrating improved community engagement and awareness of safe disposal practices. The HHW Collection event is held twice a year—in March and October. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the next opportunity this fall. Full event data is attached for reference.

14.On June 6, 2025, the Needles underpass was closed to allow juniors from Needles High School to participate in their annual painting tradition, a cherished rite of passage. Juniors gathered with family and friends to leave their mark and celebrate this unique milestone. It was great to see the community come out in support, including a few City employees whose children will be seniors next year. Please refer to the attached pictures for highlights of this cherished community tradition.

15.The Needles Unified School District Graduation Ceremony will be held tonight, Friday, June 6, 2025, at 8:00 PM at Branigan Field. This event celebrates the hard work and achievements of our students, highlighting the strong partnership between families and schools that drives academic success. NUSD offers a safe, supportive, and enriching learning environment with dedicated staff, small class sizes, and strong community values. Families choose NUSD for its commitment to student growth, personalized support, and opportunities for parent involvement through campus events, committees, and volunteer programs. Registration is now

open for the 2025–26 school year—children who turn four (4) on or before September 1, 2025, are eligible for Transitional Kindergarten.

16.The Needles Women’s Club will host a Pork Loin Luncheon on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at their clubhouse located at 305 W. Broadway Street. This fundraiser supports the club’s ongoing efforts to promote women’s empowerment, youth activities, educational scholarships, and civic responsibility. For just $10, each meal includes pork loin, pasta with Tuscan cream sauce, and a side of glazed carrots. Delivery is available for orders of three or more within the Needles area. Orders must be placed online by 5:30 PM on Monday, June 9 by clicking this link. For assistance, residents can contact Karrie at (928) 201-1836. This monthly effort highlights the important role local service organizations play in supporting Needles residents and strengthening our community.

17.IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:

City staff have carefully curated a comprehensive community events calendar to inform residents about Needles' diverse activities and happenings. The community events calendar can now be found on the Needles Connect App! Organizations are encouraged to collaborate with the City Clerk's Office to add or update events, ensuring a vibrant and inclusive calendar. For contributions or modifications, please get in touch with Candace Clark at [email protected]. Your active participation helps strengthen our community and enrich local experiences. Check the attached calendar for the remaining 2025 events and stay engaged with all Needles offers!

1. GRAND OPENING

2. DUKE WATKINS VIDEO

3. SUMMER REC. PROGRAMS

5. RECREATION CENTER

4. FALL FESTIVAL

5. PEANUTS WORLDWIDE PAINTFEST

6. NEEDLES PRIDE PROGRAM

6. NEEDLES PRIDE PROGRAM

7. 1938 NEEDLES FIRE TRUCK

9. TRI-STATE COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE

10. PALO VERDE SUMMER CLASSES

11. ULI CALIFORNIA-NEVADA TA

12. RIVERS EDGE GOLF COURSE

13. HHWC SBCFIRE

14. NUSD UNDERPASS TRADITION
June 2025
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CLUB LUNCH

BOARD OF
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UTILITIES
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NEEDLES

POOL OPENS
2PM - 6PM

AQUATIC
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START
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4 PM
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COMMISSION
4 PM
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TRAINING
10AM-12PM &
1PM - 3PM

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RIVERS
EDGE

GOLF COURSE
SUMMER

GOLF CAMP
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CLUB LUNCH
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BOARD OF
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UTILITIES
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COMMISSION
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PEANUTS GANG
75TH ANNIVERSARY

MUSEUM & CRMC

MURAL PROJECT

BOARD OF
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UTILITIES
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17 18
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COMMISSION
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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
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: June 13, 2025

1. The City of Needles Recreation Center is proud to offer its Summer Day Camp completely free for all participants, thanks to the generous support of The Legacy Foundation and SBCSD’s River Daze. The program runs from Monday through Thursday, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, now through July 31, 2025, and is open to children aged 5–12. Campers enjoy a safe, fun, and educational environment with daily activities such as team games, pool time, arts and crafts, and themed weeks, including Family Feud, Top Chef, and End-of-Summer celebrations. This initiative supports the City Council’s ongoing commitment to youth programming and family-friendly services.

Space is limited, and families are encouraged to reserve a spot by calling (760) 326-3866. Please refer to the attached flyer for program details.

2. SoCalGas has maintained compressor station operations in Needles for over 65 years, making the city a critical interconnection point between the SoCalGas transmission system and the El Paso Natural Gas pipeline at the Colorado River. The North and South Needles stations move a combined 2.8 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, underscoring Needles’ strategic importance in regional energy delivery. This infrastructure investment has supported the creation of 31 local jobs and aligns with City Council goals to strengthen regional partnerships, expand economic development, and attract infrastructure investment. A recent tour, coordinated by Public Affairs Manager Janel Ruiz, provided Mayor Jernigan, Board of Public Utilities Chair Campbell, Commissioner Cairns, and City staff with an opportunity to understand better the facility’s operations, safety systems, and its regional impact. We thank SoCalGas for their ongoing partnership and commitment to Needles.

3. After the incredible success of last week’s food distribution, over 80,000 pounds of fresh produce were given away—Tri-State Community Healthcare and its partners are back at it! Tomorrow, Saturday, June 14, at 7:00 a.m., head to 820 W. Broadway for another free mixed fruits and

vegetables giveaway. This event is open to everyone—no sign-up or clinic affiliation is needed. It’s a great way to start your weekend with healthy, highquality produce while supporting wellness in our community. Special thanks to Bienestar Wellbeing, Make Bullhead Better, IEHP, and Needles Unified School District for making this possible once again. Let’s keep the momentum going—spread the word and join us!

4. The City of Needles extends its congratulations to the Needles High School Class of 2025, marking a proud milestone for the community. A total of 100 seniors received diplomas during the 119th annual commencement ceremony held at Branigan Field, reflecting the students’ hard work, resilience, and determination. Collectively, the Class of 2025 earned more than $1.8 million in scholarships and financial aid, which will support their academic and career goals over the next four years. During the ceremony, Needles High School Counselor Kimberly Breaux awarded 30 scholarships on behalf of the Needles Scholarship Committee, demonstrating the community’s strong commitment to supporting local youth. The City commends the graduates for their accomplishments and wishes them continued success in the years to come. Appreciation is also extended to the families, educators, and community members who played a vital role in their journey. Refer to the attached images of the event.

5. On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Needles Area Transit (NAT) will participate in “Dump the Pump Day,” a San Bernardino County-wide initiative encouraging public transit use to reduce fuel consumption and support environmental sustainability. All NAT rides will be free for the day—no reservations required. NAT offers deviated fixed-route service Monday– Friday (7:00 AM–6:55 PM) and Saturday (10:00 AM–4:55 PM), including deviation service to the new park behind Rivers Edge Golf Course. Students ride free year-round, and curb-to-curb service is available for seniors and individuals with mobility disabilities. NAT also provides medical and transportation services for shoppers in Arizona.This event supports the City Council’s goals to expand mobility options and promote sustainability. For more information, visit needlestransit.com or call 760-326-2113 ext. 115

6. As part of the City’s ongoing efforts to expand economic opportunity and promote Needles as a business-friendly destination, we continue to actively market key development sites and retail demand data through updated economic tools. In collaboration with the Development Management Group (DMG), the City has released the 2025 Economic Development Map and Data Sheet, highlighting available commercial properties, retail spending potential, infrastructure investments, and traffic volumes along the I-40 corridor, which sees over 8 million vehicles annually. These tools directly support the City Council’s goals to attract private investment, diversify the tax base, and generate new employment opportunities. The material is used for outreach to developers, brokers, and prospective investors and is available upon request.

For project development assistance or to share with potential investors, please

get in touch with our City’s economic consultant, Michael Bracken, at 760-272- 9136 or [email protected].

7. This week, the City of Needles convened its multi-agency task force, including representatives from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department (SBCSD) and the Needles Unified School District, to strengthen efforts in addressing the community’s ongoing issues with graffiti and vandalism. The City is taking a proactive approach by expanding surveillance coverage at public and recreational facilities, improving incident coordination, and reinforcing a message of zero tolerance and accountability. Surveillance cameras have been installed in key locations, with additional upgrades underway. These actions align with the City’s commitment to keeping Needles clean, safe, and welcoming for residents and visitors. Community involvement is also essential—residents are encouraged to report graffiti or vandalism to SBCSD’s non-emergency line at 909-387-8313.

8. The City of Needles has opened the 30-day public review period for the Draft 2025 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), a FEMA-funded, five-year strategic initiative focused on reducing the impacts of natural and humancaused hazards. The LHMP enhances community preparedness, safeguards lives, property, and infrastructure, and ensures continued eligibility for federal and state disaster mitigation funding. The public review period runs from June 11 to July 11, 2025, with the draft plan available at cityofneedles.com and in person at City Hall (817 Third Street). Community members, business owners, and stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback. This initiative reflects the City Council’s commitment to long-term public safety and resilience. Comments can be submitted to City Planner Irene Romero at [email protected] or delivered to the Planning Department.

9. Arrowhead Credit Union is hosting On The Money, an interactive financial literacy game for youth ages 12–18, on Friday, July 12, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Needles Recreation Center. Students will explore real-world financial decisions, including managing credit, budgeting, paying bills, and responding to unexpected expenses and income fluctuations while working with peers in a simulated environment. Space is limited to the first 30 registrants, with a waitlist available. Parents are welcome to observe. This program supports the City Council's goals to promote youth development and financial education. The City of Needles thanks Arrowhead Credit Union for their continued investment in our youth and commitment to preparing them for future success. Register by July 7: Registration Link

10.Following necessary access work along the I-40 off-ramp corridor, where a vehicle damaged the fence line, Caltrans crews completed a significant brush and debris removal effort. This cleanup involved clearing overgrown vegetation and restoring the area’s appearance, improving visibility, safety, and aesthetics at one of the City’s key entry points. The City of Needles thanks Caltrans for its continued attention to maintenance and fire prevention

along the state highway system, which directly supports the City’s efforts to create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents and visitors.

Residents can report Caltrans-related concerns at csr.dot.ca.gov. For local issues, call (760) 326-2115 or use the Needles Connect app. Refer to the attached images for a glimpse of their hard work.

11.As part of our ongoing efforts to support the City Council’s priorities on tourism promotion and public relations, the City of Needles was recently featured in San Bernardino County’s official newsletter. The article spotlighted Needles as a premier destination along the Colorado River, emphasizing our natural landscape, outdoor recreation, and small-town charm. This recognition directly supports the Council’s goal to enhance the city’s visibility, attract visitors, and reinforce our image as a vibrant, familyfriendly community. We appreciate the County’s acknowledgment and will continue to pursue opportunities that align with our economic development and tourism objectives. To view the article, click on this link: San Bernardino County Destinations – Colorado River in Needles

12.The San Bernardino County Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Program, Tales of Enchantment, is currently underway and runs through August 3.

Hosted locally at the Needles Branch Library (1111 Bailey Avenue), the program promotes literacy and lifelong reading through engaging, educational activities suitable for all ages. As part of the program, the library is offering a series of live performances every Tuesday at 1:00 PM, featuring entertainers such as Joe Gandelman (June 17 and July 29), Chazz (June 24), Full Spectrum Planetarium (July 8), and California Joe (July 22), with one date still to be announced (July 15). These events align with the City Council’s goals to promote youth engagement, literacy, and community enrichment.

Residents are encouraged to participate and can contact the library at (760) 326-9219 or visit library.sbcounty.gov/summer-reading-program for more information.

13.An updated flyer has been distributed for the Peanuts PaintFest, scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 10:00 AM to Noon at Colorado River Medical Center (1401 Bailey Ave, Needles, CA 92363). This special event celebrates the 75th Anniversary of Peanuts and the 50th Anniversary of Spike’s first comic appearance. CRMC is the only hospital in the U.S. selected to receive a custom mural featuring Snoopy and Spike, which will be painted by community members and permanently displayed at the hospital.

Additional activities, beginning at noon, include a Kids' Art Show, Cakewalk, and Ice Cream Social. Event partners and sponsors include Peanuts Worldwide, the Foundation for Hospital Art, CRMC, the City of Needles, the River Valley Artists Guild, and the River Communities Coalition. Refer to the attached image.

14.City Hall will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federally recognized holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Regular business

hours will resume on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 8:30 AM. For urgent matters during the closure, residents may call 760-326-5700, where our after-hours answering service will promptly route calls to the appropriate City personnel. A notice has been posted at the entrance of City Hall to inform the public.

15.IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:

City staff have carefully curated a comprehensive community events calendar to inform residents about Needles' diverse activities and happenings. The community events calendar can now be found on the Needles Connect App! Organizations are encouraged to collaborate with the City Clerk's Office to add or update events, ensuring a vibrant and inclusive calendar. For contributions or modifications, please get in touch with Candace Clark at [email protected]. Your active participation helps strengthen our community and enrich local experiences. Check the attached calendar for the remaining 2025 events and stay engaged with all Needles offers!

1. FREE SUMMER CAMP

2. SO CAL GAS

2. SO CAL GAS

2. SO CAL GAS

3. FRESH FOOD DISTRIBUTION

4. NUSD GRADUATION

4. NUSD GRADUATION

5. FREE RIDES NEEDLES AREA TRANSIT

6. 2025 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DATA
SHEET

6. 2025 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DATA SHEET

10. CALTRANS ASSISTANCE

10. CALTRANS ASSISTANCE

11. SB COUNTY NEWSLETTER

13. PEANUTS WORLDWIDE PAINTFEST
June 2025
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15 1722 24
29 Sunday Monday Tuesday Friday Saturday

WOMEN'S

CLUB LUNCH

BOARD OF
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UTILITIES
4 PM
GOOD

MORNING

NEEDLES

POOL OPENS
2PM - 6PM

AQUATIC
CENTER

SWIM LESSONS
START
2 PARKS &

RECREATION
4 PM
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30 Wednesday4
11 18
25 12
26 19
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COMMISSION
4 PM
1 3 6 7
Thursday
5 HARASSMENT

PREVENTION

TRAINING
10AM-12PM &
1PM - 3PM

EL GARCES
RIVERS
EDGE

GOLF COURSE
SUMMER

GOLF CAMP
STARTS
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RECREATION
4 PM
July 2025
Sunday Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

WOMEN'S

CLUB LUNCH
Tuesday
CEMETERY COMM. - 3 PM

BOARD OF
PUBLIC

UTILITIES
4 PM
6 7
13 14
20 21
27 28
1 8
15 22
29 2
9 16
23 30 31
3 1024
17 4
11 18
25 5
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PLANNING

COMMISSION
4 PM
UPDATED 5/14/2025

PARKS &

RECREATION
4 PM
August 2025
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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CLUB LUNCH
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PALO VERDE

COLLEGE
SPIKE'S 50TH

BIRTHDAY &

PEANUTS GANG
75TH ANNIVERSARY

MUSEUM & CRMC

MURAL PROJECT

BOARD OF
PUBLIC

UTILITIES
4 PM
3 4
10 11
17 18
24 25
31 5
12 19
26 6
13 20
27 28
7 14
21 1
8 15
22 29
2 9
16 23
30 PLANNING

COMMISSION
4 PM
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