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Needles council introduces pump‑track and splash‑pad ordinances tied to $4 million park project
Summary
Council waived reading and introduced two ordinances to codify new park rules: one setting pump‑track regulations and park hours (5 a.m.–10 p.m.) and another to add splash‑pad-area rules aimed at children 12 and under; officials said the project is part of a roughly $4 million grant with about $500,000 allocated to the pump track.
The City Council of Needles voted to waive further reading and introduce two ordinances to incorporate park rules into the Needles Municipal Code: Ordinance 669‑AC would amend chapter 15A to add pump‑track regulations and update park closing hours to 10 p.m.; Ordinance 670‑AC would codify splash‑pad area regulations, with an intended age guideline of 12 and under.
City Manager described the measures as formalizing rules the council previously approved on Oct. 8 so they can be enforceable as municipal code. Manager noted the park project was supported by a roughly $4,000,000 grant and that approximately $500,000 of that grant was applied to the pump track.
Council approved motions to waive reading and introduce both ordinances by roll call. The manager announced a ribbon cutting for Dec. 3 and encouraged public attendance.
Next steps: ordinances were introduced for formal adoption in a subsequent meeting; the city will publish the required notices and schedule the public hearings necessary to adopt the code changes into the municipal code.
