(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
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 1111 BAILEY AVENUE.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026
COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION – NONE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
CORRESPONDENCE
INTRODUCTIONS
CITY ATTORNEY – Parliamentary Procedures
As a courtesy to those in attendance, we would ask that cell phones be turned off or set in their silent mode. Thank you
PUBLIC APPEARANCE - Persons wishing to address the NPUA / City Council on subjects other than those scheduled are requested to do so at this time. When called by the Mayor, please announce your name and address for the record. In order to conduct a timely meeting, a three-minute time limit per person has been established by Municipal Code Section 2-18. Amendments to the California Government Code Section 54950 prohibits the City Council from taking action on a specific item until it appears on the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. 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). ITEM CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 10, 2026.
NPUA / 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 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 three-minute time limit per person applies. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Items 2 through 3 on the Consent Calendar by affirmative roll call vote (ACT)
2. Approve Change Order No.1 to the Public Works Agreement with WEKA, Inc. for the Phase V Water Service Lateral Replacement Project resulting in an increase to the contract in the amount of $166,994.81 for a total contract amount of $555,933.81 and authorize staff to execute said Change Order.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the California River Contractors Forbearance Agreement for 2024 – 2026 Conservation Agreement under the Lower Colorado Conservation and Efficiency Program
END OF NPUA CONSENT CALENDAR
REGULAR NPUA / COUNCIL ITEMS
4. Accept and file the FY 24 NPUA Financial Statements Audit (ACT)
HACN/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 HACN / City Council may pull an item from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Prior to HACN / City Council action, a member of the public may address the HACN / City Council on matters scheduled on the Consent Calendar. A three-minute time limit per person applies. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Items 5 through 7 on the Consent Calendar by affirmative roll call vote. (ACT)
5. Accept the work by Golden West Fence for the Needles Housing Authority (NHA) Primary Fencing Project and Authorize Staff to Issue the Notice of Completion
6. Waive the formal bid requirement for collection services and approve the proposal and agreement with Sequoia Concepts, Inc., dba Sequoia Financial Services to provide third-party collection services for delinquent Housing Authority accounts receivable. Authorize the Executive Director to execute the agreement and make minor administrative modifications as needed, provided such changes do not affect the agreement’s intended purpose.
7. Housing Commission Update
END OF HACN / COUNCIL 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 three-minute time limit per person applies. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Items 8 through 12 on the Consent Calendar by affirmative roll call vote. (ACT)
8. Approve the Warrants Register through January 27, 2026
9. Approve the Minutes of January 13, 2026
10. Accept and file the December 2025 Treasurer’s Report
11. Adopt Resolution 2026-03 of the City Council, City of Needles, prioritizing and approving the dollar amount of Needles eligible projects for the Community Development Block Grant Funding in fiscal year 2026-2027.
12. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Informed Consent from Best Best and Krieger (BBK)
END OF COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
REGULAR COUNCIL ITEMS
13. Visitor Center Operating Hours (DIS)
14. Authorize the City of Needles to host the Route 66 Centennial Celebration on November 7, 2026, and approve an event budget in an amount not-to-exceed $7,500, funded from General Fund Reserves. (ACT)
15. Adopt Resolution 2026-04 of the City Council, City of Needles, Approving a Third Amendment to the Use Permit between the City of Needles and County of San Bernardino for the City-owned property located at 1111 Bailey Avenue (ACT)
16. Authorize the City cosponsor the Run for the Wall with an approximate amount of $2,500 for services. (ACT)
17. Authorize Mayor Jernigan’s travel reimbursement and continued participation in the Mohave County Economic Development and Tourism meetings. (ACT)
18. Authorize those interested to attend the 2026 City / County Conference scheduled for early May 2026, in Lake Arrowhead (ACT)
19. Authorize those interested to attend the League of California Cities (LCC) City Leaders Summit in Sacramento April 22-24, 2026. (ACT)
20. Authorize those interested to attend the ICSC Event at the Las Vegas Convention Center on May 18-20, 2026. (ACT)
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
CITY CLERK REPORT
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager's Report for the weeks of January 9 and 16, 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 23rd day of January 2026
/s/ Candace Clark, CPMC, CMC, City Clerk