(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, APRIL 28, 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. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Title:
City Manager
b. Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Patrick Martinez, City Manager; Unrepresented Employee: Treasurer c. Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code §54957 - Title of position: City Clerk
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. Chamber of Commerce Update
INTERVIEWS
2. Interviews / appointments to fill vacancies on various Boards and Commissions. Provide staff direction - no applications have been received.
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 3 through 8 on the Consent Calendar by affirmative roll call vote. (ACT)
3. Approve the Warrants Register through April 28, 2026
4. Approve the Minutes of April 14, 2026
5. March 2026 Treasurers Report
6. Waive the reading and adopt Resolution No. 2026-9 authorizing filing of an application for federal funding under FTA Section 5311 (49 U.S.C. Section 5311), the federal program providing assistance to rural transit programs, with the California Department of Transportation.
7. Review and follow the League of California Cities advocacy on proposed legislation and authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for Proposition 36.
8. Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of opposition to AB 1678
END OF COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
REGULAR COUNCIL ITEMS
9. Adopt Ordinance 680-AC of the City Council of the City Of Needles, California, Amending Chapter 13, Article IV of the Needles Municipal Code to Prohibit Commercial Trucks Over 26,000 Pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) from Parking on Residential Streets and in City Parks (ACT)
10. Adopt Resolutions 2026-13 and 2026-14 establishing Public Outreach and Interpretation Assistance Practices and adopting the Technology Disruptions Policy to ensure compliance with SB 707 providing clear procedures for maintaining public access and participation during City Council and Brown Act meetings. (ACT)
11. Ratify the City Manager's execution of the Restricted Grant Agreement (RG) and Adjust the Adopted FY26 Budget for the Clean California Community Cleanup & Employment Pathway (CCEP) Grant Program award in the amount of $169,355 (ACT)
12. Authorize the City Manager to proceed with the Active Grant Transportation Cycle 8 Grant Application and authorize Kimly Horn to complete the professional service needed for the grant submission, not to exceed $19,000 (ACT)
13. Approve Change Order No. 1 to the Public Works Agreement with Rainy Day Roofing, Inc. for the Administration Building Façade Awning Project (ACT)
14. Adopt Ordinance 681-AC of the City Council of the City Of Needles, California, Adding Chapter 8, Article IV to the Needles Municipal Code Establishing a Cash Rounding Policy for City Payments (ACT)
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
CITY CLERK REPORT
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager's Report for the weeks of April 10 and 17, 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 24th day of April 2026
/s/ Candace Clark, CPMC, CMC, City Clerk