AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NEEDLES PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY CITY OF NEEDLES CITY
OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 1111 BAILEY AVENUE.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 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 real property negotiator pursuant to Government Code §54956.8: Agency negotiator City Manager Patrick Martinez or his designee. Negotiating Parties are the City of Needles as the potential lessor and San Bernardino County as the potential lessee for of a portion of the building located at 1111 Bailey Avenue, APN 0185-221-13-0000. Under negotiations are the price and terms. b. Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) City of Needles v. Rivera, et al., Superior Court of the County of San Bernardino, Case No.
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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. The Mayor will present a plaque to recent retiree Kathy Bernal.
2. Tri-State Community Healthcare Center - A Presentation will be given on Local Primary Care Services, Behavioral Health Programs, and Community Health Resources.
PUBLIC HEARING
3. Adopt Resolution 2025-49 Approving a Conditional Use Permit for a Licensed Retail Cannabis Dispensary and Related Tenant Improvements at 1611 Needles Highway, APN 0185-062-26-0000, within the General Commercial (C-2) Zoning District
Staff Report
Council questions of staff
Mayor to open the public hearing
Public Comment
Mayor to close the public hearing
Adopt Resolution 2025-49 Approving a Conditional Use Permit for a Licensed Retail Cannabis Dispensary and Related Tenant Improvements at 1611 Needles Highway, APN 0185-062-26-0000, within the General Commercial (C-2) Zoning District (ACT)
4. Adopt Resolution 2026-1 of the City Council of the City of Needles Approving a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to City Council Resolution 2017-114 for a Medical Marijuana Cultivation Facility Located at 204 Bazoobuth Street (APN 0186-154-13), Including Modification of Perimeter Wall Materials and Relocation of Parking and Trash Enclosure to Adjacent Parcels (APNS 0186-154-05 and 0186-154- 01). CONTINUED TO JANUARY 27, 2026
REGULAR NPUA / COUNCIL ITEMS
5. Approve Change Order 2 to the Public Works Agreement with Pyramid Building and Engineering, Inc. for the Water Main and Manifold Improvements Project resulting in an increase to the contract in the amount of $84,333.60 for a new total contract amount of $1,302,710.42; and authorize staff to execute said Change Order. (ACT)
6. Public Art Mural(s) to Be painted on Electrical Utility Boxes (DIS) COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. The Mayor or any member of the City Council may pull an item from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Prior to Council action, a member of the public may address the City Council on matters scheduled on the Consent Calendar. A three-minute time limit per person applies.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Items through on the Consent Calendar by affirmative roll call vote. (ACT)
7. Approve the Warrants Register through January 13, 2026
8. Approve the Minutes of December 9, 2025.
END OF COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
REGULAR COUNCIL ITEMS
9. Appoint a Council Member to the Budget Committee (replacing former Council Member Longacre) (ACT)
10. Visitor Center Operating Hours (DIS)
11. Adopt Resolution 2026-2 Approving the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle (OHMV) Designated Routes Signage Plan, Authorizing Implementation Including Signage, Public Education, and Coordination with Law Enforcement. (ACT)
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
CITY CLERK REPORT
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager's Report for the weeks of December 26, 2025, and January 2, 2026
COUNCIL REQUESTS
Council Member Ford
Council Member McCorkle
Vice Mayor Campbell
Council Member Pogue
Council Member Belt
Council Member Longbrake
Mayor Jernigan
ADJOURNMENT
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I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing Agenda was posted at the front entrance of City Hall not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Dated this 9th day of January, 2026
/s/ Candace Clark, CPMC, CMC, City Clerk