(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, MARCH 10, 2026
COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION – 5:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS A three-minute time limit per person has been established.
RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) Sylvia Miledi v. City of Needles, et al., Superior Court of the County of San Bernardino, Case No. CIVSB2510533
b. Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) Hayley Dominguez v. City of Needles, et al., Superior Court of the County of San Bernardino, Case No. CIVSB2603518
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. Representative from Republic Services will give a presentation.
2. City Entitlement Process & Timeline: Planning staff will provide a workshop presentation outlining the City of Needles’ development entitlement process and typical project timeline. The presentation will review the key steps involved in processing development applications, including pre-application discussions, formal application submittal, environmental review, public hearing procedures, and the plan check and construction phases that follow project approval. The workshop is intended to provide the City Council and staff with a clear understanding of how development proposals move through the City’s review process, the roles of the various reviewing bodies, and the factors that may influence project timelines.
REGULAR NPUA / COUNCIL ITEMS
3. Authorize Reliable Pump to Repair one Hydromatic 40 HP Pump, not to exceed $20,383.39 Utilizing the Wastewater Asset Replacement Fund (ACT)
4. Accept the work completed by Phillips Excavating, Inc. for the Well 11 to Well 15 Intertie project and authorize a Notice of Completion to record with the San Bernardino County Recorder’s office. (ACT) 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 5 through 6 on the Consent Calendar by affirmative roll call vote. (ACT)
5. Approve the Warrants Register through March 10, 2026
6. Approve the Minutes of February 24, 2026
END OF COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
REGULAR COUNCIL ITEMS
7. Adopt Resolution 2026-7 Authorizing an Application for and Receipt of Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program Funds not to exceed $520,000 (ACT)
8. Accept proposal from Pacific Clinics to provide Homeless Services to Support Housing Access and Stability for a not-to-exceed contract amount of $50,000, and authorize staff to execute a Professional Services Agreement and Notice of Award for the work. (ACT)
9. Adopt Resolution 2026-6 approving the Measure I Continuation Expenditure Plan. (ACT)
10. Adopt Resolution 2026-8 Approving participation in the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) for the establishment of the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT). (ACT)
11. Authorize those interested to attend the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference and Expo scheduled for September 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center and designate a voting delegate and alternate (s). (ACT)
12. Authorize those interested to attend the ICSC Western Event at the San Diego Convention Center on September 14-16, 2026. (ACT)
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
CITY CLERK REPORT
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager's Report for the weeks of February 20, and 27, 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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Posted: March 6, 2026
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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 6
th day of March, 2026
/s/ Candace Clark, CPMC, CMC, City Clerk