Needles, CA

Tue Sep 1, 2026

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES OF THE CITY OF NEEDLES

Wed Sep 2, 2026

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA

Tue Sep 8, 2026

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NEEDLES PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY HOUSING AUTHORITY CITY OF NEEDLES CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA

Tue Sep 8, 2026

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NEEDLES PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY HOUSING AUTHORITY CITY OF NEEDLES CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA

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Mon Aug 17, 2026

CANCELLED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA

Needles Parks & Recreation Commission cancels Aug. 17 meeting

The Needles Park & Recreation Commission's regular meeting scheduled for August 17, 2026, is cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is set for September 14, 2026.

Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
Next regular meeting scheduled for September 14, 2026

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CITY OF NEEDLES Recreation & Parks Department 1705 J Street Needles California 92363 (760) 326-2814  Fax (760) 326-2815 [email protected] Patrick Martinez, City Manager Jennifer Valenzuela, Recreation Manager Recreation & Parks Commission: Manuel Calderon, Chair Suzanne Torres, Vice Chair Dr. Mary McNeil, Commissioner JR Rodriguez, Commissioner Casey Pletcher, Commissioner Lorie Long, Commissioner Maria Rodriguez-McAndrews, Commissioner NOTICE OF CANCELLATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the regularly scheduled meeting of the Needles Park & Recreation Commission of the City of Needles to be held on Monday, August 17, 2026, is hereby cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Monday, September 14, 2026. Jennifer Valenzuela Recreation Service Manager Posted: August 14, 2026

Tue Aug 11, 2026

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NEEDLES PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY HOUSING AUTHORITY CITY OF NEEDLES CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA

Council to consider adopting 2025 California Fire Code and kratom sales ban

The Needles City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session for real property and labor negotiations. In open session, they will consider adopting the 2025 California Fire Code via ordinance, approving a five-year street improvement plan, and introducing an ordinance to prohibit kratom sales. They will also receive updates on the Housing Authority recovery plan and routine financial reports.

Ordinance 685-AC adopting 2025 California Fire Code with San Bernardino County amendments (public hearing Sept 8, 2026)
Resolution 2026-34 approving Measure I Five Year Local Street Capital Improvement Plan FY 2026/27-2030/31
Resolution 2026-35 authorizing petition to USDOT for time zone boundary change
Ordinance 686-AC adding Section 14-21 to prohibit sale of kratom
Executive session on potential lease of Tri-State Alano Club at 801 Third Street

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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, AUGUST 11, 2026 COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION – 5:00 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 PM THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA TEAMS AND MAY SUBMIT ANY COMMENTS IN WRITING PRIOR TO NOON ON THE DAY OF THE MEETING BY EMAILING [email protected] TO JOIN THE LIVE TEAMS MEETING: log into the City of Needles website at www.cityofneedles.com to access the agenda and Click here to join the meeting If asked, enter the following: Meeting ID: 202 746 159# OR listen in and participate by calling Teams: 1-323-488-2227 - Meeting ID: 202 746 159# The meetings are being recorded. 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: Tri-State Alano Club located at 801 Third Street, Needles, CA. Agency Negotiator: City Manager Patrick Martinez or his designee. Negotiating Parties: City of Needles as potential lessor and Tri-State Alano Club as Potential tenant. Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Potential lease. b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency designated representatives: Mayor Janet Jernigan, Vice Mayor El …

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Wed Aug 5, 2026

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA

Needles Planning Commission reviews long-term growth blueprint in public workshop

The Needles Planning Commission holds a regular meeting to discuss city planning matters. A non-action educational presentation will review the City of Needles General Plan, its legal framework, required elements, and role in guiding land use and development decisions. No formal decisions will be made at this meeting.

General Plan overview presentation (no action taken)
Approval of June 3, 2026 meeting minutes

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AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 05, 2026 AT 4:00 PM EL GARCES, 950 FRONT ST., NEEDLES THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA TEAMS OR IN PERSON AND MAY SUBMIT ANY COMMENTS IN WRITING PRIOR TO NOON ON THE DAY OF THE MEETING BY EMAILING [email protected] TO JOIN THE LIVE TEAMS MEETING: log into the City of Needles website at www.cityofneedles.com to access the agenda and Click here to join the meeting If asked, enter the following: Meeting ID: 246 593 229# OR listen in and participate by calling Teams: 1-323-488-2227 - Meeting ID: 246 593 229# The meetings are being recorded. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA CONFLICT OF INTEREST CORRESPONDENCE INTRODUCTIONS AS A COURTESY TO THOSE IN ATTENDANCE, WE WOULD ASK THAT CELL PHONES BE TURNED OFF OR SET IN THEIR SILENT MODE. THANK YOU PRESENTATIONS (A ten-minute time limit per presentation has been established per Municipal Code Section 2-18.) 1. Planning will provide an overview of the City of Needles General Plan, the City's long-range blueprint for growth and development. The presentation will cover the purpose and legal framework of the General Plan, its required elements, how it guides land use and development decisions, its relationship to the Development Code, and the Planning Commission's responsibilities in ensuring that future planning decisions are consistent with the General Plan. The workshop is intended …

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Wed Aug 5, 2026

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA

Tue Aug 4, 2026

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES OF THE CITY OF NEEDLES

Tue Aug 4, 2026

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES OF THE CITY OF NEEDLES - CANCELED

Needles Board of Public Utilities meeting canceled for August 4, 2026

The regular meeting of the Needles Board of Public Utilities scheduled for August 4, 2026, has been canceled. The next meeting is set for September 1, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

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Mayor Janet Jernigan CITY OF NEEDLE S Vice Mayor Ellen Campbell Councilmember Tona Belt Councilmember Jamie McCorkle Councilmember JoAnne Pogue 817 Third Street e Needles, California 92363 Councilmember Henry Longbrake (760) 326-2113. © FAX (760) 326-6765 Cie tie nanne NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES OF THE CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA After consulting with Chairman Campbell, notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the Board to be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 is being canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 1111 Bailey Avenue, Needles. Utter Bare-t007 Chery K. Sallig) $) Secretary Board of Public Utilities Dated: July 27, 2026 Posted: July 27, 2026

Wed Jul 29, 2026

ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING

Administrative hearing regarding public nuisance at 250 Balboa Place

The City of Needles is holding an administrative hearing to discuss a public nuisance matter. This item is a continuation of a hearing from June 25, 2026.

Public nuisance hearing for 250 Balboa Place (Owner: Purest USA, LLC)

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AGENDA ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING PUBLIC NUISANCE CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 1111 BAILEY AVE JULY 29, 2026 - 9:00 A.M. PST YOU MAY ATTEND VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS AND MAY SUBMIT ANY COMMENTS IN WRITING PRIOR TO NOON ON THE DAY BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING BY EMAILING [email protected] TO JOIN THE LIVE TEAMS MEETING: log into the City of Needles website at www.cityofneedles.com to access the agenda and Click here to join the meeting If asked, enter the following: Meeting ID: 195 333 930# OR listen in and participate by calling Teams: 1-323-488-2227 - Meeting ID: 195 333 930# The meetings are being recorded. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CORRESPONDENCE REGULAR ITEMS - Members of the public may address the Hearing Officer on matters scheduled on the agenda. If you desire to be heard by the Hearing Officer on a matter, please come to the podium at the time the agenda item is announced. NEW BUSINESS: Continued from June 25, 2026 1. 250 Balboa Place, Needles, California 92363 Owner(s) Purest USA, LLC APN 0660-081-39-0000 ADJOURNMENT Posted: July 24, 2026 SB 343 - DOCUMENTS RELATED TO OPEN SESSION AGENDAS -Any public record, relating to an open session agenda item, that is distributed within 72 hours prior to a meeting is available for public inspection at the Needles Administrative Office, 817 Third Street, Needles, CA 92363. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance …

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Tue Jul 28, 2026

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NEEDLES PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY HOUSING AUTHORITY CITY OF NEEDLES CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA

Council to reconsider charter amendment on compensation, vote on bond measure for November election

The City Council will consider a consent calendar including approval of warrants, minutes, election sign regulations, a general obligation bond measure for the November election, and an Opportunity Zone application. The main regular item is a reconsideration of a charter amendment measure regarding city council compensation for the November ballot. Reports from the city attorney, clerk, and manager, as well as council member requests, are also scheduled.

Reconsideration of Resolution 2026-29 for a charter amendment on council compensation to be placed on the November 3, 2026 ballot
Adoption of Ordinance 684-AC ordering a General Obligation Bond Measure for the November 3, 2026 election
Adoption of Resolution 2026-33 supporting an Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation for Census Tract 06071010700
Approval of warrants register through July 28, 2026
Adoption of Resolution 2026-32 establishing temporary noncommercial election sign parameters

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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, JULY 28, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 PM THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA TEAMS AND MAY SUBMIT ANY COMMENTS IN WRITING PRIOR TO NOON ON THE DAY OF THE MEETING BY EMAILING [email protected] TO JOIN THE LIVE TEAMS MEETING: log into the City of Needles website at www.cityofneedles.com to access the agenda and Click here to join the meeting If asked, enter the following: Meeting ID: 480 703 240# OR listen in and participate by calling Teams: 1-323-488-2227 - Meeting ID: 480 703 240# The meetings are being recorded. VICE MAYOR CAMPBELL WILL BE PARTICIPATING REMOTELY FROM 1007 E. OAK, WILLIAMS, AZ 86046 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL 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 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 Governmen …

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Wed Jul 22, 2026

REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA

Housing Commission to review HACN budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027

The Housing Commission will receive an update from the Housing Authority of the City of Needles. The body will also review the HACN budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for City Council approval.

HACN budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027
Housing Authority of the City of Needles update
Appointment of a Chair and Vice Chair
Approval of March 25, 2026 minutes

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AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026 AT 4:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 1111 BAILEY AVE, NEEDLES THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA TEAMS OR IN PERSON AND MAY SUBMIT ANY COMMENTS IN WRITING PRIOR TO NOON ON THE DAY OF THE MEETING BY EMAILING [email protected] TO JOIN THE LIVE TEAMS MEETING: log into the City of Needles website at www.cityofneedles.com to access the agenda and Click here to join the meeting If asked, enter the following: Meeting ID: 510 644 426# OR listen in and participate by calling Teams: 1-323-488-2227 - Meeting ID: 510 644 426# The meetings are being recorded. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA CONFLICT OF INTEREST CORRESPONDENCE INTRODUCTIONS APPOINTMENT OF A CHAIR & VICE CHAIR 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 Commissioners on subjects other than those scheduled are requested to do so at this time. When called by the Chair, please announce your name and address for the record. In order to conduct a timely m eeting, 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 Commissioners from taking action on a specific item until it appears on the agenda. REGULAR ITEMS 1. Housing Authority of the C …

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Wed Jul 22, 2026

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

City Council to consider appeal of Purest USA LLC cultivation permit denial

The council will hear the appeal of a denied cultivation regulatory permit renewal submitted by Purest USA LLC, located at 250 Balboa Place (APN 0660-081-39-0000). After the public portion, the council will enter an executive session for a conference with legal counsel about a potential litigation case under California Government Code section 54956.9(4)(d)(1). The meeting also includes a brief public comment period.

Appeal of denial of cultivation regulatory permit renewal for Purest USA LLC, 250 Balboa Place, APN 0660-081-39-0000
Executive session conference with legal counsel on potential litigation under California Government Code section 54956.9(4)(d)(1)

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AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 1111 BAILEY AVENUE. WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026 – 5:00 PM THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA TEAMS AND MAY SUBMIT ANY COMMENTS IN WRITING PRIOR TO NOON ON THE DAY OF THE MEETING BY EMAILING [email protected] TO JOIN THE LIVE TEAMS MEETING: log into the City of Needles website at www.cityofneedles.com to access the agenda and Click here to join the meeting If asked, enter the following: Meeting ID: 224 315 679# OR listen in and participate by calling Teams: 1-323-488-2227 - Meeting ID: 224 315 679# The meetings are being recorded. Vice Mayor Campbell will be participating via Teams from 325 Descanso Ave., Ojai, CA 93023 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL 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 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. REGULAR ITEM 1. Appeal of Denial of Cultivation Regulatory Permit Renewal Application PUREST USA LLC 250 Balboa …

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Wed Jul 22, 2026

REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA

Mon Jul 20, 2026

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA

Mon Jul 20, 2026

CANCELLED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA

Regular Parks & Recreation Commission meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

The Needles Parks & Recreation Commission's regular meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for August 17, 2026.

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CITY OF NEEDLES Recreation & Parks Department 1705 J Street Needles California 92363 (760) 326-2814  Fax (760) 326-2815 [email protected] Patrick Martinez, City Manager Jennifer Valenzuela, Recreation Manager Recreation & Parks Commission: Manuel Calderon, Chair Suzanne Torres, Vice Chair Cindy DeLeon-Melvin, Commissioner JR Rodriguez, Commissioner Casey Pletcher, Commissioner Lorie Long, Commissioner Maria Rodriguez-McAndrews, Commissioner NOTICE OF CANCELLATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the regularly scheduled meeting of the Needles Park & Recreation Commission of the City of Needles to be held on Monday, July 20, 2026, is hereby cancelled due to lack of quorum. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Monday, August 17, 2026. Jennifer Valenzuela Recreation Service Manager Posted: July 17, 2026

Tue Jul 14, 2026

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NEEDLES PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY HOUSING AUTHORITY CITY OF NEEDLES CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA

Needles City Council considers tax increases and bond measures for November election

The City Council will discuss several ballot measures for the November 3, 2026, election, including a transient occupancy tax increase and a general obligation bond. Additionally, the council will consider a grant application for a truck parking project and a trailer purchase.

Purchase of one pole/reel/dump trailer from Brooks Brothers Trailers not to exceed $55,060
Application for the Safe Truck Parking Area Project through the U.S. DOT INFRA Program
Resolution calling for a four percentage point increase in Transient Occupancy Tax
Resolution of Necessity for a General Obligation Bond Measure
Charter Amendment Measure regarding City Council compensation

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✓ Decided: Council fails to approve compensation amendment; no other votes

The Needles City Council held a regular meeting on July 14, 2026, but the only substantive action was a failed motion to amend compensation from $250 to $150 per month, which was defeated by a roll call vote of 3-2. The rest of the meeting consisted of reports from the city attorney, clerk, and manager, plus council member requests and comments, with no other decisions made.

Compensation amendment from $250 to $150 per month failed (3-2; Ayes: Ford, Pogue, Longbrake; Noes: Campbell, Belt; Absent: Mccorkle)

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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, JULY 14, 2026 COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION – 5:00 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 PM THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA TEAMS AND MAY SUBMIT ANY COMMENTS IN WRITING PRIOR TO NOON ON THE DAY OF THE MEETING BY EMAILING [email protected] TO JOIN THE LIVE TEAMS MEETING: log into the City of Needles website at www.cityofneedles.com to access the agenda and Click here to join the meeting If asked, enter the following: Meeting ID: 202 746 159# OR listen in and participate by calling Teams: 1-323-488-2227 - Meeting ID: 202 746 159# The meetings are being recorded. 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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency designated representatives: Mayor Janet Jernigan, Vice Mayor Ellen Campbell, Councilman Henry Longbrake Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk b. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Title: 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 …

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The compensation amount was amended from $250 to $150 per month. Motion failed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Ford, Pogue, Longbrake Noes: Vice Mayor Campbe ll and Council Member Belt Absent: Council Member Mccorkle Abstain: None CITY ATTORNEY REPORT given by City Attorney Robert Patterson CITY CLERK REPORT - given by City Clerk Candace Clark CITY MANAGER REPORT - given by City Manager Patrick Martinez COUNCIL REQUESTS Council Member Ford • Stated we should have done more for the 250 th celebration and urged staff to plan for a big celebration honoring the 100th year of Route 66. • Asked about speed limit signs on Parkway Vice Mayor Campbell • Spoke about the upcoming 250th/100th Celebration on November 7, 2026 • Thanked Sheriff's department for the dry water event • Offered condolences to Dr. Mary McNeil on the passing of her sister-in-law Council Member Pogue • No Requests Council Member Belt • Asked about imposing a time limit or charge for the parking lot at Jack Smith park • Requested staff look into getting rinse stations at the beaches • Reminded staff to stay on top of keeping the beaches clean Council Member Longbrake • Agreed with Council Member Ford on the lack of celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States • Thanked staff for fixing the streetlights Mayor Jernigan • Reported on the upcoming Route 66 sign by the bridge • Reported that the Route 66 magazine printed an article featuring the Wagon Wheel and Needles …

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[context] Motion failed by the following roll call vote:

3 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent

Ford yea · Pogue yea · Longbrake yea · Belt nay · Mccorkle absent

Tue Jul 7, 2026

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES OF THE CITY OF NEEDLES

Board to consider MOU for ALERT California camera installation on upper tanks

The Board will vote on consent items including approval of minutes, an annual depository statement for fiscal year 2026-2027 transfers from NPUA to City accounts, and a purchase of a pole/reel/dump trailer not to exceed $55,060. A regular item authorizes the City Manager to execute a site access MOU with Scripps Institution for installing an ALERT California public safety camera on upper tanks. Reports include EUSI operational support for the wastewater facility and a perfected rights report for April and May 2026.

Approve minutes of June 2, 2026 regular meeting
Approve Annual Depository Statement for monthly NPUA transfers for bond debt service and other payments
Authorize purchase of pole/reel/dump trailer from Brooks Brothers Trailers not to exceed $55,060
Authorize MOU with Scripps Institution for ALERT California camera installation on upper tanks
Receive EUSI operational support services report for May 2026

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(ACT) ACTION NEEDED (INF) INFORMATION ONLY (DIS) DISCRETIONARY AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES OF THE CITY OF NEEDLES TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026 AT 4:00 PM 1111 BAILEY AVENUE, NEEDLES THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA TEAMS AND MAY SUBMIT ANY COMMENTS IN WRITING PRIOR TO NOON ON THE DAY OF THE MEETING BY EMAILING [email protected] TO JOIN THE LIVE TEAMS MEETING: log into the City of Needles website at www.cityofneedles.com to access the agenda and Click here to join the meeting If asked, enter the following: Meeting ID: 958 131 728# OR listen in and participate by calling Teams: 1-323-488-2227 - Meeting ID: 958 131 728# Meetings are being recorded CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL - Grant an excused absence to Commissioners Brown and Jones APPROVAL OF AGENDA (ACT) CORRESPONDENCE PUBLIC APPEARANCE: Persons wishing to address the Board on subjects other than those scheduled are requested to do so at this time. When called by the Chairman, please come to the podium and 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 California Government Code Sec. 54950 prohibits the Board from taking action on a specific item until it appears on the agenda. 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 Chai …

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Wed Jul 1, 2026

CANCELLED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA

Needles Planning Commission meeting cancelled

The Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for July 1, 2026 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on August 5, 2026.

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City of Needles 817 Third Street, Needles, California 92363 (760) 326-2113  FAX (760) 326-6765 www.cityofneedles.com NOTICE OF CANCELLATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Needles to be held on Wednesday, July 1 , 2026 , is hereby cancelled . The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Candace Clark City Clerk Posted: June 23, 2026 Mayor Janet Jernigan Vice Mayor Ellen Campbell Councilmember Jamie McCorkle Councilmember JoAnne Pogue Councilmember Tona Belt Councilmember Henry Longbrake Councilmember Larry Ford City Manager Patrick Martinez

Thu Jun 25, 2026

ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING

City holds public nuisance hearing on three properties

The City of Needles is holding an administrative hearing to address public nuisance complaints on three properties: a vacant lot at 608 W. Broadway, a property at 250 Balboa Place, and a property at 1195 Third Street. The hearing officer will take public comment and consider actions regarding the alleged nuisances.

608 W. Broadway – vacant lot, owner Stive Barrera-Arita, APN 0186-111-14-0000
250 Balboa Place – owner Purest USA LLC, APN 0660-081-39-0000
1195 Third Street – owner Lodging Ventures LLC, APN 0185-211-33-0000

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AGENDA ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING PUBLIC NUSIANCE CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 1111 BAILEY AVE JUNE 25, 2026 - 9:00 A.M. PST YOU MAY ATTEND VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS AND MAY SUBMIT ANY COMMENTS IN WRITING PRIOR TO NOON ON THE DAY BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING BY EMAILING [email protected] TO JOIN THE LIVE TEAMS MEETING: log into the City of Needles website at www.cityofneedles.com to access the agenda and Click here to join the meeting If asked, enter the following: Meeting ID: 659 464 581# OR listen in and participate by calling Teams: 1-323-488-2227 - Meeting ID: 659 464 581# The meetings are being recorded. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CORRESPONDENCE REGULAR ITEMS - Members of the public may address the Hearing Officer on matters scheduled on the agenda. If you desire to be heard by the Hearing Officer on a matter, please come to the podium at the time the agenda item is announced. NEW BUSINESS: 1. 608 W. Broadway, Needles, California 92363 – VACANT LOT Owner(s) Stive, Barrera-Arita APN 0186-111-14-0000 2. 250 Balboa Place, Needles, California 92363 Owner(s) Purest USA, LLC APN 0660-081-39-0000 3. 1195 Third Street, Needles, California 92363 Owner(s) Lodging Ventures LLC APN 0185-211-33-0000 ADJOURNMENT Posted: June 18, 2026 SB 343 - DOCUMENTS RELATED TO OPEN SESSION AGENDAS -Any public record, relating to an open session agenda item, that is distributed within 72 hours prior to a meeting is availabl …

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Wed Jun 24, 2026

CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM - REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA

Cancelled due to lack of quorum

This regular meeting of the Needles Housing Commission was cancelled because a quorum was not present. The agenda included informational updates on the Housing Authority and its budget for fiscal year 2026-27, as well as approval of prior meeting minutes.

Housing Authority of the City of Needles Update (informational)
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Housing Authority Budget Update (informational)
Approve the Minutes of March 25, 2026

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AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026 AT 4:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 1111 BAILEY AVE, NEEDLES THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA TEAMS OR IN PERSON AND MAY SUBMIT ANY COMMENTS IN WRITING PRIOR TO NOON ON THE DAY OF THE MEETING BY EMAILING [email protected] TO JOIN THE LIVE TEAMS MEETING: log into the City of Needles website at www.cityofneedles.com to access the agenda and Click here to join the meeting If asked, enter the following: Meeting ID: 510 644 426# OR listen in and participate by calling Teams: 1-323-488-2227 - Meeting ID: 510 644 426# The meetings are being recorded. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA CONFLICT OF INTEREST CORRESPONDENCE INTRODUCTIONS AS A COURTESY TO THOSE IN ATTENDANCE, WE WOULD ASK THAT CELL PHONES BE TURNED OFF OR SET IN THEIR SILENT MODE. THANK YOU PRESENTATIONS (A ten-minute time limit per presentation has been established per Municipal Code Section 2-18.) PUBLIC APPEARANCE - Persons wishing to address the Commissioners on subjects other than those scheduled are requested to do so at this time. When called by the Chair, 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 Commissioners from taking action on a specific item unt …

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Tue Jun 23, 2026

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NEEDLES PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY HOUSING AUTHORITY CITY OF NEEDLES CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA

Council to adopt FY 2026-2027 budget, set election for November

The council will hold a public hearing and vote on the fiscal year 2026-2027 operating and capital budgets for the city, utility authority, and housing authority. It will also adopt a resolution calling for a general municipal election on November 3, 2026, consolidated with the state election. Other items include a first reading of an ordinance updating business license requirements for community event vendors and a resolution exempting the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Staging Area project from CEQA.

Public hearing and adoption of FY 2026-2027 budgets via Resolutions 2026-23, 06-23-2026-NPUA, and 2026-15-HACN
Resolution 2026-25 calling for a General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026, consolidated with the Statewide General Election
First reading of Ordinance 682-AC amending business license requirements for vendors at approved community events
Resolution 2026-26 determining the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Staging Area Project is exempt from CEQA
Receive and file presentation from Urban Futures, Inc. regarding potential ballot measures for the November election

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts FY 2026‑27 utility and housing budgets and sets 2026 election date

The council approved the 2026‑27 operating and capital budgets for the Needles Public Utility Authority and the Housing Authority. It also adopted a resolution to hold the General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026. Additional actions included approving consent‑calendar items, authorizing two letters of support, accepting a water‑main project completion notice, setting an appropriations limit, and passing an ordinance on vendor business licenses.

Approved FY 2026‑27 budgets for NPUA and HACN (Resolutions 2026‑23 & 2026‑15) – vote 6-0
Adopted Resolution 2026‑25 to hold General Municipal Election on Nov 3, 2026 – vote 6-0
Approved Consent Calendar items 4‑5 (Warrants Register and June 9 minutes) – vote 6-0
Authorized Mayor to execute Letter of Support for River Communities Coalition USDA grant – vote 6-0
Authorized Mayor to submit Letter of Support for Assembly Bill 1821 (California Public Records Act) – vote 6-0
Accepted Notice of Completion for Water Main and Manifold Improvements by Pyramid Building and Engineering, Inc. – vote 6-0
Adopted Resolution 2026‑20 establishing appropriations limit for FY 2026‑27 – vote 6-0
Approved Ordinance 682‑AC amending business‑license requirements for vendors at community events (First Read) – vote 6-0

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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, JUNE 23, 2026 COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION – 5:00 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 PM THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA TEAMS AND MAY SUBMIT ANY COMMENTS IN WRITING PRIOR TO NOON ON THE DAY OF THE MEETING BY EMAILING [email protected] TO JOIN THE LIVE TEAMS MEETING: log into the City of Needles website at www.cityofneedles.com to access the agenda and Click here to join the meeting If asked, enter the following: Meeting ID: 480 703 240# OR listen in and participate by calling Teams: 1-323-488-2227 - Meeting ID: 480 703 240# The meetings are being recorded. 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 Final Tract Map Rustic Acres #5 Negotiator: Patrick Martinez, City Manager or designee Negotiating Parties: Lane Stromberg; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment b. Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to government code section 54957.6. Agency designated representatives: Mayor Janet Jernigan, Vice Mayor Ellen Campbell, and Council Member Henry Longbrake. Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk c. Conference with labor neg …

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MINUTES 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, JUNE 23, 2026 - COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION – 5:00 PM - CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Jernigan called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM ROLL CALL PRESENT Council Member Larry Ford Council Member Jamie McCorkle Vice Mayor Ellen Campbell - arrived at 5:02 PM Mayor Janet Jernigan Council Member Tona Belt Council Member Henry Longbrake Council Member JoAnne Pogue PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION - None RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION - 5:01 pm EXECUTIVE SESSION a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8 Property within Final Tract Map Rustic Acres #5 Negotiator: Patrick Martinez, City Manager or designee Negotiating Parties: Lane Stromberg; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment No reportable action b. Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to government code section 54957.6. Agency designated representatives: Mayor Janet Jernigan, Vice Mayor Ellen Campbell, and Council Member Henry Longbrake. Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk No reportable action c. Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to government code section 54957.6. Agency designated representatives: Mayor Janet Jernigan, Vice Mayor Ellen Campbell, and Council Member Henry Longbrake. Unrepresented Employee: Cit …

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Named votes as recorded in the official record.

to approve the agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

4 yea

Ford yea · Campbell yea · Pogue Belt yea · Longbrake yea

to adopt City of Needles, Needles Public Utility Authority (NPUA), & Housing Authority of the City of Needles (HACN) Resolutions 2026-23, 06-23-2026- NPUA, and 2026-15-HACN adopting the Fiscal Year…

5 yea

Ford yea · Campbell yea · Pogue yea · Belt yea · Longbrake yea

Resolution 2026-25 calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the Charter…

5 yea

Ford yea · Campbell yea · Pogue yea · Belt yea · Longbrake yea

to approve Consent Calendar items 4 through 5 Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

4 yea

Ford yea · Campbell yea · Pogue Belt yea · Longbrake yea

to Authorize the Mayor to execute a Letter of Support for River Communities Coalition's USDA Rural Business Development Grant application Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

5 yea

Ford yea · Campbell yea · Pogue yea · Belt yea · Longbrake yea

to Authorize the Mayor to Submit a Letter of Support for Assembly Bill 1821 Regarding Updates to the California Public Records Act Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

5 yea

Ford yea · Campbell yea · Pogue yea · Belt yea · Longbrake yea

to Accept Notice of Completion for work completed by Pyramid Building and Engineering, Inc. for the Water Main and Manifold Improvements project and authorize a Notice of Completion to be recorded…

5 yea

Ford yea · Campbell yea · Pogue yea · Belt yea · Longbrake yea

Resolution 2026-20 establishing the appropriations subject to the limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

5 yea

Ford yea · Campbell yea · Pogue yea · Belt yea · Longbrake yea

Resolution 2025-31 Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

5 yea

Ford yea · Campbell yea · Pogue yea · Belt yea · Longbrake yea

Ordinance 682-AC Amending Chapter 12 of the Needles Municipal Code regarding business license requirements for vendors participating in approved community events (First Read) Motion carried by the…

5 yea

Ford yea · Campbell yea · Pogue yea · Belt yea · Longbrake yea

Resolution 2026 -26 Determining the Needles Off Highway Motor Vehicle (OHMV) Staging Area Project is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Directing Staff to File a Notice…

5 yea

Ford yea · Campbell yea · Pogue yea · Belt yea · Longbrake yea

Mon Jun 15, 2026

ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA

Commission to consider accepting preliminary 2026/27 budget

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting. They will consider accepting the preliminary fiscal year 2026/27 budget as presented (action item). They will also receive informational reports on Recreation, Aquatics, Jack Smith Park, and Golf Stats. Public comments are allowed.

Accept preliminary 2026/27 fiscal year budget (action item)
Informational reports on Recreation, Aquatics, Jack Smith Park and Golf Stats
Manager's reports for weeks of May 29 and June 5, 2026

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(ACT) ACTION NEEDED (INF) INFORMATION ONLY (DIS) DISCRETIONARY AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1111 BAILEY AVE., NEEDLES MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026, 4:00 PM THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA TEAMS AND MAY SUBMIT ANY COMMENTS IN WRITING PRIOR TO NOON ON THE DAY OF THE MEETING BY EMAILING [email protected] TO JOIN THE LIVE TEAMS MEETING: log into the City of Needles website at www.cityofneedles.com to access the agenda and Click here to join the meeting If asked, enter the following: Meeting ID: 815 619 084# OR listen in and participate by calling Teams: 1-323-488-2227 - Meeting ID: 815 619 084# The meetings are being recorded. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CORRESPONDENCE INTRODUCTIONS PUBLIC APPEARANCE: Persons wishing to address the Commission on subjects other than those scheduled are requested to do so at this time. When called by the Chairman, 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 California Governme nt Code Sec. 54950 prohibits the Commission from taking action on a specific item until it appears on the agenda. REGULAR ITEMS (A three minute time limit per person has been established per Municipal Code Section 2-18) 1. Accept the preliminary 2026/27 fiscal year budget as presented. (ACT) 2. Reports for Recreation, Aqua …

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Tue Jun 9, 2026

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NEEDLES PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY HOUSING AUTHORITY CITY OF NEEDLES CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA

Council to hold public hearing on proposed FY 2026-27 budgets

The Needles City Council, NPUA, and Housing Authority will hold public hearings on vacancies (AB2561) and the proposed FY 2026-27 operating and capital budgets. The consent calendar includes a joint-use poles agreement with Frontier Communications and an Active Transportation Program grant application for the Needles Multimodal Loop Phase 1. Regular items include accepting a parcel map at 193 Morgan Drive and discussing a CalRecycle grant for a reverse vending machine project.

Public hearing and introduction of FY 2026-27 Annual Operating and Capital Budgets
Authorize Joint Use of Poles agreement between City of Needles and Citizen Utilities Rural Company DBA Frontier Communications
Adopt Resolution 2026-22 to submit Active Transportation Program Cycle 8 grant for Needles Multimodal Loop Project Phase 1
Accept Parcel Map No. 20989 at 193 Morgan Drive with utility easements
Direction on CalRecycle Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant application for Needles Pilot Reverse Vending Machine Project

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✓ Decided: Council authorizes ATP grant application for multimodal loop project

The Council approved the consent calendar, including a resolution authorizing a grant application for the Needles Multimodal Loop Project Phase 1. It also accepted a parcel map at 193 Morgan Drive and authorized Mayor Jernigan and Vice Mayor Campbell to attend the Operation Dry Water conference with travel reimbursement. A public hearing on the FY 2026-27 budget was conducted but no adoption vote was taken. All votes were unanimous.

Approved NPUA/HACN/Council Consent Calendar items 4-6 (Joint Use of Poles, utility report ratification, LAIF authorized persons list)
Approved Council Consent Calendar items 7-10 (warrants, minutes, treasurer's report, ATP grant resolution)
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-22 authorizing ATP Cycle 8 grant application for Needles Multimodal Loop Project Phase 1
Accepted Parcel Map No. 20989 at 193 Morgan Drive with dedication of public utility easements
Authorized Mayor Jernigan and Vice Mayor Campbell to attend 2026 Operation Dry Water Press Conference with expense reimbursement

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(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 THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA TEAMS AND MAY SUBMIT ANY COMMENTS IN WRITING PRIOR TO NOON ON THE DAY OF THE MEETING BY EMAILING [email protected] TO JOIN THE LIVE TEAMS MEETING: log into the City of Needles website at www.cityofneedles.com to access the agenda and Click here to join the meeting If asked, enter the following: Meeting ID: 202 746 159# OR listen in and participate by calling Teams: 1-323-488-2227 - Meeting ID: 202 746 159# The meetings are being recorded. 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 CORRES …

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to approve the agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

4 yea

Ford yea · Campbell yea · Pogue Belt yea · Longbrake yea

[context] Public Hearing on Vacancies to Comply with Assembly Bill 2561 City Manager Martinez gave staff report Council had no questions Mayor Jernigan opened public comment at 6:12 pm No Public…

5 yea

Ford yea · Campbell yea · Pogue yea · Belt yea · Longbrake yea

to approve NPUA/HACN/Council Consent Calendar items 4 through 6. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

5 yea

Ford yea · Vice Mayor Campbell yea · Jernigan yea · Pogue Belt yea · Longbrake yea

to approve Consent Calendar items 7 through 10. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

4 yea

Ford yea · Campbell yea · Pogue Belt yea · Longbrake yea

to Accept Parcel Map No. 20989 located at 193 Morgan Drive and accept dedication of Public Utility Easements shown on the Final Map. Motion carried by the following vote:

5 yea

Ford yea · Campbell yea · Pogue yea · Belt yea · Longbrake yea

to Authorize Mayor Jernigan and Vice Mayor Campbell to attend the 2026 Operation Dry Water Press Conference in Lake Havasu City, AZ on June 29, 2026, and authorize reimbursement of approved travel…

5 yea

Ford yea · Campbell yea · Pogue yea · Belt yea · Longbrake yea

Wed Jun 3, 2026

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA

Planning Commission to recommend FY 2027 budget for City Council approval

The Planning Commission will consider approving the minutes from May 6, 2026, and will vote on a recommendation to the City Council for the Development Services Department's proposed budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The meeting also includes an oath of office for new commissioners and a city manager report.

Oath of Office for new Planning Commissioners Alisia Hernandez and Wendy Welt
Approve the Minutes of May 6, 2026
Recommend Development Services Department proposed budget for FY ending June 30, 2027 for City Council approval
City Manager's Reports for the weeks of May 15 and 22, 2026

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends FY 2026-27 Development Services budget

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the Development Services Department proposed budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, to the City Council for approval. Commissioner Beard was absent. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included a staff report, commissioner questions, and adjournment.

Recommended Development Services Department FY 2026-27 budget to City Council (5-0, Beard absent)

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(ACT) ACTION NEEDED (INF) INFORMATION ONLY (DIS) DISCRETIONARY AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 03, 2026 AT 4:00 PM EL GARCES – 950 FRONT STREET THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA TEAMS OR IN PERSON AND MAY SUBMIT ANY COMMENTS IN WRITING PRIOR TO NOON ON THE DAY OF THE MEETING BY EMAILING [email protected] TO JOIN THE LIVE TEAMS MEETING: log into the City of Needles website at www.cityofneedles.com to access the agenda and Click here to join the meeting If asked, enter the following: Meeting ID: 246 593 229# OR listen in and participate by calling Teams: 1-323-488-2227 - Meeting ID: 246 593 229# The meetings are being recorded. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA CONFLICT OF INTEREST CORRESPONDENCE INTRODUCTIONS AS A COURTESY TO THOSE IN ATTENDANCE, WE WOULD ASK THAT CELL PHONES BE TURNED OFF OR SET IN THEIR SILENT MODE. THANK YOU OATHS OF OFFICE 1. City Clerk will perform Oath of Office for new Planning Commissioners Alisia Hernandez and Wendy Welt PUBLIC APPEARANCE - Persons wishing to address the Commissioners on subjects other than those scheduled are requested to do so at this time. When called by the Chair, 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 Governmen t Code Section 54950 prohi …

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3. Recommend Development Services Department proposed budget for FY ending June 30, 2027 for City Council approval. City Manager Martinez gave staff report Commissioners asked questions and staff responded Commissioner Bosboom made a motion, second by Commissioner Payson, to recommend Development Services Department proposed budget for FY ending June 30, 2027 for City Council approval Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commissioners Long, Payson, Chair Wright, Commissioners Hernandez and Bosboom Noes: None Absent: Commissioner Beard Abstain: None COMMISSIONER REQUESTS - None CITY MANAGER REPORT given by City Manager Patrick Martinez ADJOURNMENT Chair Wright called for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Beard made a motion, second by Commissioner Payson. Motion passed by unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned at 4:46 PM City Clerk Candace Clark I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held on June 3rd, 2026, and approved by the Planning Commission of the City of NeedlesRQAugust 5. Candace Clark, CPMC, CMC City Clerk

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Long yea · Payson yea · Wright yea · Hernandez yea · Bosboom yea · Beard absent

Tue Jun 2, 2026

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES OF THE CITY OF NEEDLES

Needles Public Utility Authority budget for FY2026-2027 up for approval

The Board of Public Utilities will consider approving the proposed budget for water, wastewater, electric, and All American Canal operations for the next fiscal year. Consent items include a joint-use pole agreement with Frontier Communications and ratification of a state energy report. Reports cover Western Area Power Administration purchases and wastewater operational support services.

Review and approval of NPUA proposed budget for FY 2026-2027 (water, wastewater, electric, All American Canal)
Approve Joint Use of Poles with Frontier Communications for telecom attachments
Ratify Utility Manager's signature on CEC 2025 Power Source Disclosure Annual Report
Accept Colorado River Basin Water Quality Control Board compliance inspection for wastewater treatment plant
Western Area Power Administration FY27 Q1 term purchase report (informational)

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(ACT) ACTION NEEDED (INF) INFORMATION ONLY (DIS) DISCRETIONARY AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES OF THE CITY OF NEEDLES TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026 AT 4:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1111 BAILEY AVENUE, NEEDLES THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA TEAMS AND MAY SUBMIT ANY COMMENTS IN WRITING PRIOR TO NOON ON THE DAY OF THE MEETING BY EMAILING [email protected] TO JOIN THE LIVE TEAMS MEETING: log into the City of Needles website at www.cityofneedles.com to access the agenda and Click here to join the meeting If asked, enter the following: Meeting ID: 208 121 573# OR listen in and participate by calling Teams: 1-323-488-2227 - Meeting ID: 208 121 573# Meetings are being recorded CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL - Commissioner Brown request for excused absence APPROVAL OF AGENDA (ACT) CORRESPONDENCE PUBLIC APPEARANCE: Persons wishing to address the Board on subjects other than those scheduled are requested to do so at this time. When called by the Chairman, please come to the podium and 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 California Government Code Sec. 54950 prohibits the Board from taking action on a specific item until it appears on the agenda. 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 …

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Wed May 27, 2026

REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION ADJOURNED

Housing Commission to recommend FY 2027 budget for Council approval

The Housing Commission will consider recommending the proposed budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 to the City Council. They will also vote on approving the March 25, 2026 meeting minutes and receive an update from the Housing Authority of the City of Needles.

Recommend proposed FY 2027 budget to City Council (action item)
Approve minutes of March 25, 2026 (action item)
Housing Authority of the City of Needles update (information only)

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(ACT) ACTION NEEDED (INF) INFORMATION ONLY (DIS) DISCRETIONARY AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026 AT 4:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 1111 BAILEY AVE, NEEDLES THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA TEAMS OR IN PERSON AND MAY SUBMIT ANY COMMENTS IN WRITING PRIOR TO NOON ON THE DAY OF THE MEETING BY EMAILING [email protected] TO JOIN THE LIVE TEAMS MEETING: log into the City of Needles website at www.cityofneedles.com to access the agenda and Click here to join the meeting If asked, enter the following: Meeting ID: 510 644 426# OR listen in and participate by calling Teams: 1-323-488-2227 - Meeting ID: 510 644 426# The meetings are being recorded. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA CONFLICT OF INTEREST CORRESPONDENCE INTRODUCTIONS 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 Commissioners on subjects other than those scheduled are requested to do so at this time. When called by the Chair, 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 Commissioners from taking action on a specific item until it appears on the agenda. REGULAR ITEMS 1. …

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Wed May 27, 2026

CANCELLED - NO QUORUM REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION ADJOURNED

Needles Housing Commission meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

The regular meeting of the Housing Commission scheduled for May 27, 2026, was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made on the proposed agenda items.

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Tue May 26, 2026

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NEEDLES PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY HOUSING AUTHORITY CITY OF NEEDLES CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA

Council to approve law enforcement contract amendment with San Bernardino County

The City Council will vote on a 31st amendment to its law enforcement services contract with San Bernardino County for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Also on the agenda: an agreement with the school district for a Sheriff's Service Specialist, acceptance of final change order for the Phase V Street Paving project, and direction on the budget process for the upcoming fiscal year. Interviews for Planning Commission and Housing Commission seats will be conducted.

Approve 31st Amendment to law enforcement services contract with San Bernardino County (Item 9)
Adopt agreement with Needles Unified School District for a Sheriff's Service Specialist for 2026-2027 (Item 10)
Accept final Change Order No. 1 for Phase V Street Paving Improvements with Vance Corporation (Item 11)
Award Downtown Route 66 Monument Sign Project to MJB Power LLC not to exceed $50,000 (Item 14)
Provide staff direction to proceed with budget process and schedule public hearings on June 9 and June 23, 2026 (Item 2)

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✓ Decided: Council approved 31st amendment to law enforcement contract with county (7-0)

The City Council approved several items including a law enforcement contract amendment with San Bernardino County, a sheriff's service specialist agreement with the school district, and a $50,000 downtown Route 66 monument sign project (6-1). The council also directed staff to proceed with the budget process with public hearings on June 9 and 23, appointed members to the Planning and Housing Commissions, and waived a $46 business license processing fee for vendors earning under $15,000 annually. All other votes were unanimous.

Authorized city to enter tolling agreement with Landis and Gyr Technology and Master Meter, and to initiate litigation if needed (7-0)
Approved 31st amendment to law enforcement contract with San Bernardino County (7-0)
Approved agreement with Needles Unified School District for a Sheriff's Service Specialist for 2026-2027 (7-0)
Awarded Downtown Route 66 Monument Sign Project base bid to MJB Power LLC for $50,000 (6-1)
Accepted Change Order No. 1 (Final) and completion of Phase V Street Paving Improvement Project (7-0)
Appointed Alisia Hernandez to Planning Commission with term to December 31, 2029 (7-0)
Appointed Shivam Bhakta to Housing Commission with term to December 31, 2027 (7-0)
Waived $46 processing fee for vendors earning less than $15,000 per year (7-0)

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(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 THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA TEAMS AND MAY SUBMIT ANY COMMENTS IN WRITING PRIOR TO NOON ON THE DAY OF THE MEETING BY EMAILING [email protected] TO JOIN THE LIVE TEAMS MEETING: log into the City of Needles website at www.cityofneedles.com to access the agenda and Click here to join the meeting If asked, enter the following: Meeting ID: 480 703 240# OR listen in and participate by calling Teams: 1-323-488-2227 - Meeting ID: 480 703 240# The meetings are being recorded. 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. T …

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

to 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…

5 yea · 1 nay

Ford yea · Campbell yea · Jernigan yea · Pogue yea · Longbrake yea · Belt nay

The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Mon May 18, 2026

CANCELLED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA

May 18 parks meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

The regularly scheduled Needles Park & Recreation Commission meeting for May 18, 2026, has been cancelled because there were no items to discuss. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2026.

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CITY OF NEEDLES Recreation & Parks Department 1705 J Street Needles California 92363 (760) 326-2814  Fax (760) 326-2815 [email protected] Patrick Martinez, City Manager Jennifer Valenzuela, Recreation Manager Recreation & Parks Commission: Manuel Calderon, Chair Suzanne Torres, Vice Chair Cindy DeLeon-Melvin, Commissioner JR Rodriguez, Commissioner Casey Pletcher, Commissioner Lorie Long, Commissioner Maria Rodriguez-McAndrews, Commissioner NOTICE OF CANCELLATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the regularly scheduled meeting of the Needles Park & Recreation Commission of the City of Needles to be held on Monday, May 18 , 2026, is hereby cancelled due to lack of agenda items . The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Monday, June 15, 2026. Jennifer Valenzuela Recreation Service Manager Posted: May 15, 2026

Tue May 12, 2026

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NEEDLES PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY HOUSING AUTHORITY CITY OF NEEDLES CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA

Council to approve $196k change order for water main improvements

The City Council will meet to consider consent calendar items including adoption of ordinances banning heavy trucks on residential streets and establishing a cash rounding policy, as well as regular items such as change orders for capital projects. A $196,278.46 increase for the Water Main and Manifold Improvements Project brings the total to $1,498,988.88, and a final change order for the 19th Hole kitchen remodel adds $4,683.80. The council will also reject a bid for the Animal Control Restroom Addition and adopt the FY 2026-2027 SB1 road project list.

Second reading of Ordinance 680-AC prohibiting commercial trucks over 26,000 pounds GVWR from parking on residential streets and in city parks
Second reading of Ordinance 681-AC establishing a cash rounding policy for city payments
Change Order No. 3 for the Water Main and Manifold Improvements Project increasing the contract by $196,278.46 for a new total of $1,498,988.88
Final Change Order No. 1 for the 19th Hole Bar & Grill Kitchen Remodel increasing the budget by $4,683.80 to a total of $504,722.80
Resolution 2026-15 dissolving the Cemetery Advisory Commission

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✓ Decided: Needles City Council approves various ordinances, project changes, and resolutions

The Council approved several municipal ordinances regarding commercial truck parking and city payment policies. They also authorized multiple construction change orders for the 19th Hole Bar & Grill and water main improvements.

Approved second amendment for pole use with Fort Mojave Indian Tribe Telecommunications Inc.
Adopted ordinance prohibiting commercial trucks over 26,000 lbs GVWR from residential streets and parks
Adopted ordinance establishing a cash rounding policy for city payments
Authorized Mayor to sign letter of opposition to Senate Bill 1414
Rejected bid for Animal Control restroom addition to revise plans and resolicit bids
Adopted resolution for FY 2026-2027 SB1 road projects
Accepted $88,023.80 change order for 19th Hole Bar & Grill kitchen remodel
Appointed Vice Mayor Campbell as alternate to the SBRHT

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(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 12, 2026 COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION – 5:00 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 PM THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA TEAMS AND MAY SUBMIT ANY COMMENTS IN WRITING PRIOR TO NOON ON THE DAY OF THE MEETING BY EMAILING [email protected] TO JOIN THE LIVE TEAMS MEETING: log into the City of Needles website at www.cityofneedles.com to access the agenda and Click here to join the meeting If asked, enter the following: Meeting ID: 202 746 159# OR listen in and participate by calling Teams: 1-323-488-2227 - Meeting ID: 202 746 159# The meetings are being recorded. 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 §54957 - Title of position: City Clerk b. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8 Property within Final Tract Map Rustic Acres #5 Negotiator: Patrick Martinez, City Manager or designee Negotiating Parties: Lane Stromberg Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment c. Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.5 f …

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MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NEEDLES PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY HOUSING AUTHORITY CITY OF NEEDLES CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA COUNCIL CHAMBERES, 1111 BAILEY AVE, NEEDLES TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026 - COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION – 5:00 - CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Jernigan called the meeting to order at 5:03 pm ROLL CALL PRESENT Council Member Larry Ford Council Member Jamie McCorkle Vice Mayor Ellen Campbell arrived at 5:05 pm Mayor Janet Jernigan Council Member Tona Belt Council Member Henry Longbrake Council Member JoAnne Pogue PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION - None RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION - 5:04 pm EXECUTIVE SESSION a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code §54957 - Title of position: City Clerk No reportable action b. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8 Property within Final Tract Map Rustic Acres #5 Negotiator: Patrick Martinez, City Manager or designee Negotiating Parties: Lane Stromberg Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment No reportable action c. Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.5 for APN 0186-201-03. Negotiating Parties: The Lamar Companies and the City of Needles. (Negotiating Party for the City of Needles Patrick Martinez, City Manager). Under Negotiations: Price and Terms. No reportable action d. Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Potential Ini …

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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)

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to approve the agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

4 yea

Ford yea · Campbell yea · Pogue Belt yea · Longbrake yea

to approve item 3 on the NPUA/ Council consent calendar. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

6 yea

Ford yea · Campbell yea · Jernigan yea · Pogue yea · Belt yea · Longbrake yea

to approve Consent Calendar items 4 through 9, 11 through 13. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

4 yea

Ford yea · Campbell yea · Pogue Belt yea · Longbrake yea

to Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Letter of Opposition to Senate Bill 1414 Regarding County Redistricting Governance Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

4 yea

Ford yea · Campbell yea · Pogue Belt yea · Longbrake yea

[context] Reject Bid for the Animal Control Restroom Addition Project and Authorize Staff to Revise the Plans for the Building Addition and Resolicit Bids for Construction City Manager Martinez gave…

4 yea

Ford yea · Campbell yea · Pogue Belt yea · Longbrake yea

Resolution 2026-10, a list of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

4 yea

Ford yea · Campbell yea · Pogue Belt yea · Longbrake yea

to Accept Change Order No. 1 (Final) to the Agreement with Precise Builders, Inc. for the 19th Hole Bar & Grill Kitchen Remodel Project in the amount of $88,023.80 resulting in an increase to the…

4 yea

Ford yea · Campbell yea · Pogue Belt yea · Longbrake yea

[context] Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

4 yea

Ford yea · Campbell yea · Pogue Belt yea · Longbrake yea

to Approve Change Order 3 to the Public Works Agreement with Pyramid Building and Engineering, Inc. for the Water Main and Manifold Improvements Project resulting in an increase to the contract in…

4 yea

Ford yea · Campbell yea · Pogue Belt yea · Longbrake yea

to authorize staff to proceed with the revised quote and scope of work for the Administration Building Facade lattice and painting project. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

4 yea

Ford yea · Campbell yea · Pogue Belt yea · Longbrake yea

Wed May 6, 2026

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA

Planning Commission to review mobile food vendor permit guidance

The Needles Planning Commission will hear a presentation on newly developed informational handouts clarifying the City of Needles and San Bernardino County Environmental Health Services permitting processes for mobile food vendors and temporary food facilities. The commission will also vote to approve the minutes from the March 4, 2026 meeting. Other agenda items include commissioner requests and a city manager report.

Presentation on mobile food vendor process and permit guidance (information only)
Approval of minutes from March 4, 2026 meeting

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission holds procedural meeting, no decisions made

The Needles Planning Commission met on May 6, 2026, but took no substantive actions. Commissioners discussed a boat shop upgrade, inquired about a permit for a large aluminum building, and asked staff to streamline the permitting process. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous vote.

Adjourned meeting by unanimous vote

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(ACT) ACTION NEEDED (INF) INFORMATION ONLY (DIS) DISCRETIONARY AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026 AT 4:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 1111 BAILEY AVE., NEEDLES THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA TEAMS OR IN PERSON AND MAY SUBMIT ANY COMMENTS IN WRITING PRIOR TO NOON ON THE DAY OF THE MEETING BY EMAILING [email protected] TO JOIN THE LIVE TEAMS MEETING: log into the City of Needles website at www.cityofneedles.com to access the agenda and Click here to join the meeting If asked, enter the following: Meeting ID: : 246 593 229# OR listen in and participate by calling Teams: 1-323-488-2227 - Meeting ID: 246 593 229# The meetings are being recorded. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA CONFLICT OF INTEREST CORRESPONDENCE INTRODUCTIONS AS A COURTESY TO THOSE IN ATTENDANCE, WE WOULD ASK THAT CELL PHONES BE TURNED OFF OR SET IN THEIR SILENT MODE. THANK YOU PRESENTATIONS (A ten-minute time limit per presentation has been established per Municipal Code Section 2-18.) 1. Mobile Food Vendor Process & Permit Guidance - Planning presentation regarding new ly developed informational handouts intended to clarify the City of Needles and San Bernardino County Environmental Health Services (EHS) permitting processes for mobile food vendors and temporary food facilities. (INF) PUBLIC APPEARANCE - Persons wishing to address the Commissioners on subjects other than those schedule …

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Ayes: Commissioners Long, Beard, Payson, Chair Wright Noes: None Absent: Commissioner Bosboom Abstain: None COMMISSIONER REQUESTS Commissioner Long commented on the boat shop upgrades Commissioner Beard reported on a large aluminum building being constructed behind her and inquired as to whether or not a permit was issued. Commissioner Payson commented on the permitting process, asking that staff look at solutions to streamline and shorten the process. Chair Wright had no requests CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager's Report for the weeks of April 17 and 24, 2026 given by City Manager Martinez. ADJOURNMENT Chair Wright called for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Beard made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Payson. Motion passed by unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned at 4:38 PM PC050626 City Clerk Candace Clark 21Page I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held on May 6th, 2026, and approved by the Planning Commission of the City of Needles, on June 3, 2026. Candace Clark, CPMC, CMC City Clerk

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4 yea · 1 absent

Long yea · Beard yea · Payson yea · Wright yea · Bosboom absent

Tue May 5, 2026

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES OF THE CITY OF NEEDLES

Board to consider pole agreement with Fort Mojave Tribe

The Board of Public Utilities will vote on a consent calendar including approval of April 7 meeting minutes and a second amendment to a joint-use pole agreement with Fort Mojave Indian Tribe Telecommunications for seven new connections on E Broadway Street. Regular items include an informational update on city and utility authority inter-fund balances, a proposed letter of support to the California Air Resources Board on greenhouse gas cap amendments, and a discussion on a comment letter regarding Advanced Clean Fleet regulations. Reports on perfected water rights and unaudited income statements are also scheduled.

Approve second amendment to Joint Use of Poles with Fort Mojave Indian Tribe Telecommunications Inc. for 7 new connections on E Broadway Street
Accept and file Letter of Support to California Air Resources Board on proposed GHG cap amendments
Discuss California Municipal Utilities Association comment letter on Advanced Clean Fleet regulations
Present Perfected Rights Report for March 2026
Needles Public Utility Authority unaudited income statement through December 31, 2026

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