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August 18, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final ·Regular Meeting - Hybrid

825 FIFTH STREET EUREKA, CA 95501 SUPERVISORS’ CHAMBER, FIRST FLOOR

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Agenda — 56 items

  1. 1 The County of Humboldt is committed to providing equal access to all county programs, services and activities through the provision of accommodations for individuals with qualified disabilities as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act. With 72 hours prior notice, a request for reasonable accommodation or modification can be made. Please contact the Clerk of the Board Office at 707-476-2390 or by email cob@co.humboldt.ca.us or the ADA Coordinator at 844-365-0352 or by email at ada@co.humboldt.ca.us.
  2. 2 The Chamber is wheelchair accessible, the accessible entrance to the Courthouse is the 4th Street entrance. Accessible parking is available adjacent to the 4th Street entrance and on the 4th Street side of the K Street lot. If you are a person with a qualified disability, and need a modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting. REMOTE/TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION Conference Line: 720 707 2699 Meeting ID: 865 9733 9819
  3. 3 Please note: This meeting will be conducted in accordance with Assembly Bill 707. Those not able to attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in person will have the opportunity to provide public comment via Zoom. The County of Humboldt will comply with Assembly Bill 707 in the event technological problems are encountered with Zoom, which may involve a recess where a good faith effort will be made to remedy any technical issues. However, the County of Humboldt cannot guarantee that the Zoom system will be available for the entirety of every meeting. The only ways to guarantee that your comment is received and considered by the Board of Supervisors are to attend the meeting in person or submit your comment in writing in advance of the meeting.
  4. 4 Zoom Public Comment: When the Board of Supervisors announce the agenda item that you wish to comment on, call the conference line, enter Meeting ID and press star (*) 9 on your phone, this will raise your hand. You’ll continue to hear the Board meeting on the call. When it is time for public comment on the item you wish to speak on, you’ll hear a prompt that will indicate your phone is unmuted. Please state your name and the agenda item number you will be commenting on. You will have 3 minutes to comment. Please turn off your TV or live stream to avoid delays. Email Public Comment: To submit public comment to the Board please email cob@co.humboldt.ca.us, provide your name and the agenda item number(s) on which you wish to comment. All public comment submitted after the agenda has been published will be included with the administrative record after the fact.
  5. D. CONSENT CALENDAR approved Pass
  6. 5 Any written materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board of Supervisors less than 72 hours prior to the Board meeting, and that are public records subject to the Public Records Act, are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk of the Board at 825 5th Street, Suite 111, Eureka, during normal business hours.
  7. 6 Persons wishing to file documentation on any agenda item for the official record must submit an original and seven (7) copies of each document to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Room 111 of the County Courthouse, 825 5th Street in Eureka. Documentation includes, but is not limited to, written correspondence, audio and video tapes, maps, photographs, and petitions. Failure to submit the required number of copies will result in the document/s not being placed in the official record. (Per Board of Supervisors' policy adopted on March 21, 1995.) You may access the live stream of the meeting by using the following link: https://humboldt.legistar.com
  8. A. ROLL CALL
  9. B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
  10. C. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
  11. D. CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 1:49
  12. 11 Board of Supervisors
  13. 1. Proclaim September 17-23, 2026 as Constitution Week in Humboldt County 26-761 approved Pass
  14. 2. Proclamation Recognizing August 1-7, 2026 as Breastfeeding Awareness and Promotion Week 26-811 approved Pass
  15. 3. Retirement Resolution for Animal Control Officer Robert “Rob” Patton 26-831 approved Pass
  16. 4. Proclaim August 2026 as Child Support Awareness Month 26-839 approved Pass
  17. 16 County Administrative Office
  18. 5. Resolution to Establish Humboldt County Tourism Advisory Board 26-742 approved Pass
  19. 6. Update on Sheriff Oversight Committee Ad Hoc and Revised Timeline for Recommendations 26-776 approved Pass
  20. 7. Authorization of American Rescue Plan Act Child Care Loans to North Coast Children’s Services in the Amount of $350,000, and First 5 Humboldt in an Amount of Not Less Than $500,000 for Child Care Facility Projects 26-793 approved Pass
  21. 20 Department of Health and Human Services: Administration
  22. 8. Intergovernmental Agreement with the California Department of Health Care Services Regarding the Transfer of Public Funds in the Amount of $4,900,000 26-812 approved Pass
  23. 22 Department of Health and Human Services: Behavioral Health
  24. 9. Professional Services Agreement with Foothill Heights Care Center, LLC Regarding the Provision of Long-Term Residential Skilled Nursing and Mental Health Treatment Services to Adults with Severe and Persistent Physical and Mental Illnesses in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,254,000 for the Period of Jan. 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 26-766 approved Pass
  25. 24 Department of Health and Human Services: Public Health
  26. 10. Approval of transfer of 1991 Realignment from Public Health to Social Services for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 26-813 approved Pass
  27. 26 Human Resources
  28. 11. Corrected Personnel Actions for the County Administrative Office and the Department of Health & Human Services 26-779 approved Pass
  29. 28 Public Works
  30. 12. Approval to Merge Two County-Owned Parcels at 3007 and 3015 I Street, Eureka, California (Assessor Parcel Numbers 011-063-001 & 011-063-006) into a Single Parcel 26-499 approved Pass
  31. 13. Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Elaine Joyce Foote Revocable Trust Regarding the use of Office Space located at 404 H Street, Eureka, California 26-661 approved Pass
  32. 14. Second Amendment to Tower and Space License Agreement with the Hoopa Valley Tribe for the Big Hill Communications Site 26-746 approved Pass
  33. 15. Bid Award Authorization for Measure O - 2026 Road Maintenance Surfacing Project Bald Hills Road (Phase II) 26-747 approved Pass
  34. 16. Request for Proposals No. DPW2026-006 Regarding the Provision of Design Engineering and Environmental Services for Garberville Redwood Drive Complete Streets 26-756 approved Pass
  35. 17. Second Amendment to Tower and Space License Agreement with the Hoopa Valley Tribe for the Sugar Pine Mountain Communications Site 26-768 approved Pass
  36. 18. Accept Completed Contract for Storm Damage Repair to Alderpoint Road (F6B165) Post Miles 2.10, 2.70, and 2.98 26-815 approved Pass
  37. 19. Supplemental Budgets for Capital Projects, 3562-170, for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in the Amount of $495,00 and 2026-27 in the Amount of $1,971,707 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-832 approved Pass
  38. 20. Approve Appropriation Transfer for $4,000,000 to Increase Expenditures in Roads Maintenance Budget, 1200325, and Decrease Expenditures in Roads Engineering Budget, 1200321 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-858 approved Pass
  39. E. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
  40. F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
  41. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS (None Scheduled)
  42. H. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
  43. 43 County Administrative Office
  44. 1. Review and Adoption of Revisions to the Board of Supervisors Code of Conduct and Ethics and Rules of the Board of Supervisors 26-778 approved Pass ▶ jump to 2:35
  45. I. MATTERS INITIATED BY BOARD (None Scheduled)
  46. J. CLOSED SESSION
  47. 47 Board of Supervisors
  48. 1. Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54954.5 and 54957 to Consider a Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the Position of the Director of Health and Human Services 26-803 read into the record
  49. 2. Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to grant authority to its negotiators regarding the price and terms of payment for the purchase of real property located at 4325 Broadway, Eureka, California 95501 (Assessor Parcel Number 302-171-039).  The County’s negotiators are identified as: Tom Mattson, Humboldt County Public Works Director, and any duly authorized designees thereof.  The parties with whom the County may negotiate are identified as: John McNellis and any duly authorized designees thereof 26-809 read into the record
  50. 50 County Counsel
  51. 50 I, KALEIGH MAFFEI, Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County of Humboldt, State of California,do hereby certify the foregoing to be a full, true, and correct original record of the above-entitled meeting of the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors held in Eureka California. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Board of Supervisors. KALEIGH MAFFEI Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Humboldt, State of California. _______________________________________ 8/18/2026
  52. 3. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Allpoints Outdoor, Inc. v. County of Humboldt, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2601022 26-807 read into the record
  53. 4. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (two potential cases) 26-847 read into the record
  54. 5. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Joseph W. Doty v. Gabriel Frachon, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2601748 26-866 read into the record
  55. K. MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN (None Scheduled)
  56. L. ADJOURNMENT