(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 24, 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8 Property within the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe California Village Agency Negotiator: Patrick Martinez, City Manager or designee Negotiating Parties: Fort Mohave Indian Tribe Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
b. Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) Jane Doe v. City of Needles, et al., Superior Court of the County of San Bernardino, Case No. CIVSB2603777
c. Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(1) Sylvia Miledi v. City of Needles, et al., Superior Court of the County of San Bernardino, Case No. CIVSB2510533
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.
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 1 through 3 on the Consent Calendar by affirmative roll call vote. (ACT)
1. Approve the Warrants Register through March 24, 2026
2. Approve the Minutes of March 10, 2026
3. Accept and File the Treasurer's Report for the month of February 2026
END OF COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
REGULAR COUNCIL ITEMS
4. Accept Change Order No. 3 to the Design-Build Contract with Pacific Hydrotech Corporation for the Well 11 Treatment Facility project resulting in an increase to the contract in the amount of $69,394.32 for a final contract amount of $6,330,480.22; and authorize staff to execute said Change Order and record the Notice of Completion for the work.
5. Appoint Three (3) Council Members to Serve on an Ad Hoc Committee to Evaluate Potential Ballot Measures for the November 3, 2026 General Election (Action)
6. Approve Agreement with Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates (HdL) for Sales and Use Tax Audit and Information Services and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement
7. Appoint a delegate to the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT) to serve as the City of Needles representative on the Board of Directors (ACT)
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
CITY CLERK REPORT
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager's Report for the weeks of March 6 and 13, 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 20th day of March 2026
/s/ Candace Clark, CPMC, CMC, City Clerk