(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, MAY 26, 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 Potential Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Cases: 1
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. Mayor Jernigan will present certificates of appreciation to Tumbleweed Market and vendors for their participation in the Needles Sunday Market.
2. NPUA / COUNCIL / HACN: Provide staff direction to proceed with the Budget process and schedule the matter for a public hearing on June 9 and a public hearing and action on June 23, 2026 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
INTERVIEWS
3. Conduct interviews and make appointments to fill two seats on the Planning Commission; one with a term to expire on December 31, 2027, and one with a term to expire December 31, 2029; and one seat on Housing Commission with a term to expire December 31, 2027.
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 4 through 8 on the Consent Calendar by affirmative roll call vote. (ACT)
4. Approve the Warrants Register through May 26, 2026
5. Approve the Minutes of May 12, 2026
6. Accept and file the April 2026 Treasurer’s Report.
7. Waive the reading and adopt Resolution No. 2026-17 approving an Eighteenth Amendment to and Extension of the License between the City of Needles and Bonnie Baker Senior Center for use of the kitchen and a portion of the dining area in the Needles Senior Citizens Center during the 2026-2027 fiscal year
8. Authorize a month-to-month contract extension to California Consulting for grant writing services and accept an increase from $110/hr to $125/hr
END OF COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
REGULAR COUNCIL ITEMS
9. Approve the Thirty First Amendment to Contract No. 99-376 with the County of San Bernardino providing for law enforcement services by amending Schedule A for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. (ACT)
10. Waive the reading and adopt Resolution 2026-18 approving an Agreement between the City of Needles and Needles Unified School District for a Sheriff's Service Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year. (ACT)
11. Accept Change Order No. 1 (Final) to the Public Works Agreement with Vance Corporation for the Phase V Street Paving Improvements Project and Accept the Work as Complete (ACT)
12. Authorize Mayor Jernigan and interested City Council Members to attend the Discover SoCal Empire Tourism & Investment Summit scheduled for July 7–9, 2026, in Ontario, California, and authorize reimbursement of approved travel, lodging, meals, and related expenses in accordance with City policy. (ACT)
13. Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for the California Joint Powers Insurance Agency (CJPIA) Coalition to Protect Community Services. (ACT)
14. Award the Base Bid for the Downtown Route 66 Monument Sign Project to MJB Power LLC in the amount NTE $50,000 and authorize staff to execute a Public Works Agreement with MJB Power LLC and move forward with the Notice of Award and Notice to Proceed for the project. (ACT)
15. Provide Staff Direction for Paint and Roofing Material Colors for City Hall (DIS)
16. Receive and file the report, discuss business license and event licensing requirements for vendors participating in community events, and provide staff direction regarding future licensing requirements.
If directed, staff will return with any necessary Municipal Code amendments, fee schedule amendments, or administrative procedures for Council consideration. (ACT)
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
CITY CLERK REPORT
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager's Report for the weeks of May 8 and 15, 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 22nd day of May 2026
/s/ Candace Clark, CPMC, CMC, City Clerk