(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 AVE.
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 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). One potential case.
b. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and/or (3). One potential case.
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. Voter Survey Presentation to Fund City Projects
PUBLIC HEARING
2. Public Hearing on Vacancies to Comply with Assembly Bill 2561 Staff Report
Council questions of staff
Mayor to open the public hearing
Public Comment
Mayor to close the public hearing
Council Discussion / Deliberation
Receive and file this report in compliance with AB2561 (ACT)
3. Conduct the public hearing, receive public testimony, provide direction as appropriate, and introduce the proposed FY 2026-27 Annual Operating and Capital Budgets for adoption. Staff Report
Council questions of staff
Mayor to open the public hearing
Public Comment
Mayor to close the public hearing
Council Discussion / Deliberation (DIS)
NPUA / 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 NPUA / HACN / 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 / HACN / City Council on matters scheduled on the Consent Calendar. A three-minute time limit per person applies. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Items 4 through 6 on the Consent Calendar by affirmative roll call vote (ACT)
4. Authorize a Joint Use of Poles between the City of Needles and Citizen Utilities Rural Company DBA Frontier Communications
5. Ratify the Utility Manager's Signature dated May 12, 2026, for the California Energy Commission 2025 Power Source Disclosure Annual Report
6. Adopt Joint Resolution Nos. 2026-19, 6-9-2026-NPUA, and 2026-14-HACN approving the FY 2026- 27 LAIF Authorized Persons List.
END OF NPUA 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 7 through 10 on the Consent Calendar by affirmative roll call vote. (ACT)
7. Approve the Warrants Register through June 9, 2026
8. Approve the Minutes of May 26, 2026
9. Accept and file the May 2026 Treasurer’s Report
10. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-22 authorizing the submission of an Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 8 grant application for the Needles Multimodal Loop Project Phase 1.
END OF COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
REGULAR COUNCIL ITEMS
11. Accept Parcel Map No. 20989 located at 193 Morgan Drive and accept dedication of Public Utility Easements shown on the Final Map. (ACT)
12. Provide Direction Regarding the Preparation and Submittal of an Application to the CalRecycle Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program Cycle 9 for the Needles Pilot Reverse Vending Machine Project. (DIS)
13. Authorize those interested to attend the 2026 Operation Dry Water Press Conference in Lake Havasu City, AZ on June 29, 2026 and authorize reimbursement of approved travel related expenses in accordance with City policy. (ACT)
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
CITY CLERK REPORT
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Manager's Reports for the weeks of May 22 and 29, 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 5th day of June, 2026
/s/ Candace Clark, CPMC, CMC, City Clerk