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August 11, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final ·Regular Meeting - Hybrid

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

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Agenda — 98 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: 825 5836 3946
  3. 2 PLEASE NOTE:
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  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. D. CONSENT CALENDAR approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:35
  8. 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
  9. A. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 17:27
  10. B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ▶ jump to 18:00
  11. C. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA ▶ jump to 18:22
  12. D. CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 20:42
  13. 11 Agricultural Commissioner
  14. 1. Approval of Cooperative Agreement No. 26-0148-000-SA, Nursery Inspection Program Contract in the Amount of $1,210 26-731 approved Pass
  15. 2. Approval of Cooperative Agreement No. 26-0200-000-SA, Certified Farmer’s Market Inspection Contract in the Amount of $440 26-736 approved Pass
  16. 14 Aviation
  17. 3. Caltrans Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Matching Grant for Rohnerville Airport Runway 11/29 Rehabilitation Project, AV-2024-07 26-764 approved Pass
  18. 4. Resolution to Apply for Caltrans Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Matching Grant for the California Redwood Coast - Humboldt County Airport Taxiway A Relocation Project, AV-2024-05 26-767 approved Pass
  19. 5. Resolution to Apply for Caltrans Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Matching Grant for the Murray Field Airport Precision Path Approach Indicator (PAPI) Project, AV-2024-01 26-770 approved Pass
  20. 6. Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $119,700 for Jet Fuel Expenses Incurred and Appropriation Transfer from General Fund Contingencies and Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $142,980 for Consultant Services to Resolve Passenger Facilities Charges (PFCs) and Interim Aviation Director Travel Related Expenses in Aviation Budget 3530-381 for Fiscal Year 2025-26; Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $408,184 for the Maximum Revenue Guarantee (MRG), and Appropriation Transfer from General Fund Contingencies and Supplemental Budget in the amount of $5,671 for additional MRG Match in Aviation Budget 3530-381100 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-795 approved Pass
  21. 19 Board of Supervisors
  22. 7. Resolution Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the Benbow Inn 26-758 approved Pass
  23. 8. Letter of Appreciation to Jeffery Stackhouse for Service on the Humboldt County Fish & Game Advisory Commission 26-759 approved Pass
  24. 9. Resolution Authorizing Road Closure for the Southern Humboldt Classic Car Show 26-796 approved Pass
  25. 10. Proclamation Designating the Veterans Transition Training Alliance and the Clarke Historical Museum as Developers of Veterans Memorials for the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport 26-820 approved Pass ▶ jump to 21:03
  26. 11. Retirement Resolution for Child Welfare Services Social Services Aid Jane Baker 26-838 approved Pass
  27. 25 Clerk of the Board
  28. 12. Submittal of Supervisors’ Monthly Expense Report for May 2026 26-755 approved Pass
  29. 13. Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of July 7, 2026 26-757 approved Pass
  30. 14. Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of July 14, 2026 26-801 approved Pass
  31. 15. Approval of the Action Summary - Special Meeting of July 28, 2026 26-818 approved Pass
  32. 16. Appoint New Members to the Humboldt County Fire Safe Council and Letters of Appreciation for Outgoing Members 26-840 approved Pass
  33. 31 County Administrative Office
  34. 17. America's Job Center of California Memorandum of Understanding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-28 25-597 approved Pass
  35. 18. Accept Award of $750,000 Regional Coordination Grant on behalf of the Humboldt County Workforce Development Board (HCWDB) for Fiscal Years (FY) 2026-27 and 2027-28 26-515 approved Pass
  36. 34 Department of Health and Human Services: Behavioral Health
  37. 19. Professional Services Agreement with Windsor Sacramento Estates, LLC Regarding the Provision of Various Long-Term Residential Mental Health Treatment Services to Adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illnesses in an Amount of $5,090,000 for the Period of January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 26-740 approved Pass
  38. 36 Department of Health and Human Services: Public Health
  39. 20. Arcata-Mad River Ambulance - Service Area/Zone I Ground Ambulance Permit for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 26-637 approved Pass
  40. 21. Southern Trinity Area Rescue - Service Area/Zone IV Ground Ambulance Permit for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 26-702 approved Pass
  41. 22. K’ima:w Medical Center Rescue Ambulance - Service Area/Zone II Ground Ambulance Permit for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 26-705 approved Pass
  42. 23. City Ambulance of Eureka - Service Area III (Central - Eureka) and Service Area IV (South - Fortuna and Garberville Sub-Zones) Ground Ambulance Permit for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 26-741 approved Pass
  43. 41 Department of Health and Human Services: Social Services
  44. 24. State Standard Agreement with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Regarding the Provision of Local Agency Adoption and Resource Family Approval Family Evaluation Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $4,591,235 for the Period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031 26-708 approved Pass
  45. 43 Human Resources
  46. 25. Delegate Authority to the Director of Human Resources and the County Administrative Officer to Approve Extensions of Extra Help Appointments Past the 960 Hours (4/5 Vote Required) 26-722 approved Pass
  47. 26. Humboldt County Student Placement Agreement with Cal Poly Humboldt 26-725 approved Pass
  48. 27. Appropriations Transfer for the Risk Management Budget Unit (3520-359) for Office Furniture in the Amount of $23,000 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-760 approved Pass
  49. 47 Probation
  50. 28. Multi-Agency Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council Recommendation Approving a Professional Services Agreement with First 5 Humboldt Regarding the Expansion and Continuation of the Positive Parenting Program in the Amount of $171,726 for the Period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 26-680 approved Pass
  51. 29. Professional Services Agreement in the Amount of $225,000 with Track Group, Inc. for Electronic Monitoring Services for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 through 2028-29 26-737 approved Pass
  52. 50 Public Works
  53. 30. Fifth Lease Amendment for the Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) Facility at 824 Harris, Suite B, Eureka 26-605 approved Pass
  54. 31. Approval of Beau Pre Heights Subdivision, APN 510-011-015, McKinleyville 26-652 ▶ jump to 148:37
  55. 32. Accept Completed Contract for Public Works Measure O - 2026 Road Maintenance Surfacing Project Bald Hills Road (Phase 1) 26-744 approved Pass
  56. 33. Award Authorization for Storm Damage and Earthquake Repair to Shively Road (C4F012) Post Mile 0.52 and Post Miles 3.00 to 3.25 26-745 approved Pass
  57. 34. Bid Award Authorization for Measure O 2026 Road Maintenance Project - Central Avenue Overlay (A4L800) 26-748 approved Pass
  58. 35. Award Authorization for Highway Safety Improvement Program Hammond and Mid-Town Crossings 26-762 approved Pass
  59. 36. Award Authorization for Public Works Measure O - 2026 Cedar Street (3K280) Post Miles 0.32 to 0.72 and Redwood Street (3K260) Post Miles 0.00 to 0.23 26-780 approved Pass
  60. 57 Public Works
  61. 58 Sheriff
  62. 31. Approval of Beau Pre Heights Subdivision, APN 510-011-015, McKinleyville 26-652 approved Pass ▶ jump to 207:06
  63. 37. Appropriation Transfer Request from General Fund Contingencies for Coroner’s Office Autopsy Services for Fiscal Year 2026-27 in the Amount of $72,872 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-662 approved Pass
  64. 60 Treasurer/Tax Collector
  65. 60 PLEASE NOTE:
  66. 38. Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Appropriations Transfer Request - Budget Unit 1100-114 Revenue Recovery and Budget Unit 1100-112 Treasurer-Tax Collector in the amount of $3,798 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-713 approved Pass
  67. E. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
  68. F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 37:53
  69. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  70. 66 Planning and Building Department
  71. 1. Adoption of an Ordinance Creating Density Bonus Regulations in Section 313-111 Sections 313-136 Through 313-157 (Definitions) of the Humboldt County Coastal Zoning Regulations to Reflect Changes Required by the California Coastal Commission 26-733 approved Pass ▶ jump to 148:11
  72. H. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (None Scheduled)
  73. I. MATTERS INITIATED BY BOARD (See Matters Set For Time Certain)
  74. J. CLOSED SESSION (See Matters Set For Time Certain)
  75. K. MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN
  76. 1. 9:45 A.M. - Update on the Status of County Jurisdiction to Enforce the Q-Zone in Lower Redway and Provide Direction to Enhance County Ability to Minimize Loss of Trees in the Future (LRP 2026-19528) 26-469 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 142:16
  77. 72 Board of Supervisors (Matters Initiated By Board)
  78. 1. 9:45 A.M. - Update on the Status of County Jurisdiction to Enforce the Q-Zone in Lower Redway and Provide Direction to Enhance County Ability to Minimize Loss of Trees in the Future (LRP 2026-19528) 26-469 approved Pass ▶ jump to 135:13
  79. 73 PLEASE NOTE:
  80. 74 Clerk of the Board (Presentation)
  81. 2. 12:00 P.M. - Annual Report from the Humboldt County Fish & Game Advisory Commission 26-730 approved Pass ▶ jump to 219:17
  82. 76 Board of Supervisors (Closed Session)
  83. 76 PLEASE NOTE:
  84. 3. 12:30 P.M. - Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54954.5 and 54957 to Consider a Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the Position of the Chief Probation Officer 26-728 read into the record ▶ jump to 226:17
  85. 4. 12:30 P.M. - Conference with Labor Negotiator - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 it is the Intention of the Board of Supervisors to Meet in Closed Session to Review the County's Position and Instruct its Designated Labor Negotiator. Labor Negotiators: Elishia Hayes, Zachary O’Hanen, and Jack Hughes. Employee Organizations (Represented and Unrepresented): SEIU/In-Home Support Services, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME local 1684), Humboldt County Attorneys Association, Humboldt Deputy Sheriffs Organization (Law Enforcement Non-Management Unit) 26-800 read into the record ▶ jump to 226:33
  86. 79 County Counsel (Closed Session)
  87. 5. 12:30 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Corrine Morgan Thomas and Doug Thomas, et al. v. County of Humboldt, et al., Case No. 1:22-cv-5725-RMI 26-729 read into the record ▶ jump to 226:47
  88. 6. 12:30 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of O.B. v. County of Humboldt, Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2200748 26-782 read into the record ▶ jump to 227:16
  89. 7. 12:30 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of A.K. v. County of Humboldt, Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2200882 26-783 read into the record ▶ jump to 227:23
  90. 8. 12:30 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Eric J. Lively v. County of Humboldt, et al., Case No. 3:25-cv-05134-JD 26-806 read into the record ▶ jump to 227:32
  91. 9. 12:30 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Redwood Oil Co. v. Board of Supervisors of the County of Humboldt, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2600683 26-821 read into the record ▶ jump to 227:36
  92. 10. 12:30 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of County of Humboldt, et al. v. County of Humboldt Division of Environmental Health, Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2600705 26-822 read into the record ▶ jump to 227:56
  93. 11. 12:30 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Kay Marie Gibbs v. County of Humboldt, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2301390 26-844 read into the record ▶ jump to 228:12
  94. 12. 12:30 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (one potential case) 26-845 read into the record ▶ jump to 228:17
  95. 13. 12:30 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Jorden J. Place v. Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2601718 26-851 read into the record ▶ jump to 228:39
  96. 14. 12:30 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Courtney McRae-Zanone v. Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2601721 26-852 read into the record ▶ jump to 228:48
  97. L. ADJOURNMENT
  98. 91 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. _______________________________________ 8/11/2026