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July 14, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final ·Regular Meeting - Hybrid

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

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Agenda — 72 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: 853 9672 3089
  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. 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.
  6. 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
  7. A. ROLL CALL
  8. B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ▶ jump to 20:58
  9. C. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA ▶ jump to 21:44
  10. D. CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 24:10
  11. 11 Agricultural Commissioner
  12. 1. Approval of Cooperative Services Agreement (CSA) No. 26-7306-0254-RA Known as the Humboldt County Work and Financial Plan for the Wildlife Services Program Between Humboldt County and United States Department of Agriculture-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services-Wildlife Services in the Amount of $83,412.51 26-413 approved Pass
  13. 13 Aviation
  14. 2. Resolution Authorizing the Department of Aviation to Accept United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Airport Infrastructure Program (AIP) Grant Agreement 3-06-0010-064-2026 and Bid Award Authorization for Relocation of Taxiway A and Relocation of Taxiway A Lighting System at the California Redwood Coast - Humboldt County (ACV) Airport, Project Number AV-2024-05 26-569 approved Pass
  15. 3. Resolution Authorizing the Department of Aviation to Accept United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Airport Infrastructure Program (AIP) Grant Agreement 3-06-0072-022-2026 and Bid Award Authorization of the Murray Field Airport Install Runway 12/30 Vertical Guidance Systems Project, AV2024-01 26-613 approved Pass
  16. 4. Resolution Authorizing the Department of Aviation to Accept United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Infrastructure Program (AIP) Grant Offer 3-06-0083-15-2026 and Bid Award Authorization for Rohnerville Airport (FOT) Runway 11/29 Rehabilitation, Project Number AV-2024-07 26-630 approved Pass
  17. 17 Clerk of the Board
  18. 5. Quarterly Report of Current Projected Vacancies on Humboldt County Board of Supervisors Appointed Boards, Committees and Commissions 26-706 approved Pass
  19. 6. Approval of the Action Summary - Special Meeting of July 7, 2026 26-734 approved Pass
  20. 20 County Administrative Office
  21. 7. Resolution Supporting Application to the State for Consideration of Opportunity Zone Designation 26-693 approved Pass
  22. 22 County Clerk/Recorder/Registrar of Voters
  23. 8. Certification of the June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election Results 26-667 approved Pass
  24. 24 Department of Health and Human Services: Public Health
  25. 9. Software Agreement with Clinisys, Inc. Regarding Clinisys Laboratory Solution (CLS) Software as a Service (SaaS) Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Implementation and Services Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 in the Amount of $95,000 26-712 approved Pass
  26. 26 Human Resources
  27. 10. Personnel Actions for Multiple Departments and Transfer from Contingencies in the Amount of $102,563 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-525 approved Pass
  28. 11. Deallocation of the 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) SSB Secretary in Social Services, Allocation of 1.0 FTE Office Assistant in Social Services, and Reclassification of the Incumbent Employee 26-527 approved Pass
  29. 29 Planning and Building Department
  30. 12. Humboldt County 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report, LRP-2025-19452 26-608 approved Pass
  31. 13. Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $287,787 for CalHome Grant Expenses Incurred in Fiscal 2025-26 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-673 approved Pass
  32. 14. Continuation of the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance as Modified and Certified by the California Coastal Commission Adding Section 313-105.1 of the Humboldt County Code to Set Design Standards for Outdoor Lighting within the Coastal Unincorporated Areas of Humboldt County and Amending Sections 313-138, 313-141, 313-147 and 313-154 (Definitions) 26-735 approved Pass
  33. 33 Probation
  34. 15. Resolution Requesting for Authority to Apply for the Probation Specialized Units (PU) Program Grant in the Amount of $100,000 and Accept Grant Funds 26-697 approved Pass
  35. 35 Public Works
  36. 16. Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Real Property Located at 4325 Broadway Street, Eureka, California 26-621 approved Pass
  37. 17. 2026 Measure O Emergency Culvert Repair on Dows Prairie Road (4M220) at Post Mile 2.68 26-665 approved Pass
  38. 18. Award Authorization for Storm Damage Repair to Hidden Court (6B181) Post Miles 0.20 and 0.04 and East Branch Road (6B175) Post Mile 0.36 26-675 approved Pass
  39. 19. Authorization for Negotiation of Leases for Real Properties Located at 1425 J Street, Arcata, California, 1018 H Street, Eureka, California, 1100 Main Street, Ferndale, California, 1426 Main Street, Fortuna, California, and 483 Conger Street, Garberville, California 26-695 approved Pass
  40. 20. Service Agreement with the Gordian Group, Inc. for Providing Facility Condition Assessment Services and Supplement Budget for Public Works Capital Projects, 3562170, in the Amount of $163,262 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-698 approved Pass
  41. 21. Agreement with the Humboldt Transit Authority and the Humboldt County Association of Governments Regarding the Provision of Region-Wide Dial-A-Ride Services (4/5 Vote Required) 26-709 approved Pass
  42. 42 Sheriff
  43. 22. Supplemental Budget and Fixed Asset for the Humboldt County Correctional Facility (HCCF) for Upgrade of Soter RS Body Scanner in the Amount of $96,000 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-555 approved Pass
  44. 23. Accept a Donation to Support Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) - Special Services Division Search and Rescue (SAR) Program, Establish a Fixed Asset for a Swift Water Rescue Boat and Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $57,220 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-660 approved Pass
  45. 24. Governing Body Resolution for U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) School Violence Prevention Program 26-666 approved Pass
  46. E. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
  47. F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 32:25
  48. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  49. 49 Planning and Building Department
  50. 1. An Ordinance to Define Mixed Residential Density Provisions and Development Standards in Sections 314-56 and 314-6 of the Inland Zoning Regulations to Allow up to 25 Units Per Acre Within Residential One-Family (R-1) and Residential Two-Family (R-2) Zones Located in Housing Opportunity Zones 26-624 approved Pass ▶ jump to 122:37
  51. 2. A Zone Reclassification from Agriculture General (AG-B-5(5)) and Timberland Production (TPZ) to Residential One Family (R-1) and Agriculture Exclusive (AE) with a Qualifying (Q) Combining Zone 26-674 approved Pass ▶ jump to 163:57
  52. H. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
  53. 2. Petition to Consider Modifications to the Zoning Ordinance to Address Prohibition of Detention Facilities, Data Centers, Onshore Support Facilities for Offshore Oil, and Deep Sea Mining 26-724 approved Pass ▶ jump to 292:58
  54. 53 Department of Health and Human Services: Social Services
  55. 2. Petition to Consider Modifications to the Zoning Ordinance to Address Prohibition of Detention Facilities, Data Centers, Onshore Support Facilities for Offshore Oil, and Deep Sea Mining 26-724 approved Pass ▶ jump to 299:57
  56. 1. Approval of the Fixed Asset and Budget Adjustment for Electrical Improvements and Internet Connection at 2440 6th Street in the Amount of $62,500 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-509 approved Pass ▶ jump to 175:28
  57. 55 Planning and Building Department
  58. 2. Petition to Consider Modifications to the Zoning Ordinance to Address Prohibition of Detention Facilities, Data Centers, Onshore Support Facilities for Offshore Oil, and Deep Sea Mining 26-724 approved Pass ▶ jump to 277:43
  59. 1. Authorize the County of Humboldt to Join the Tort Reform Coalition 26-703 approved Pass ▶ jump to 187:41
  60. I. MATTERS INITIATED BY BOARD
  61. 58 Board of Supervisors
  62. 1. Authorize the County of Humboldt to Join the Tort Reform Coalition 26-703 ▶ jump to 177:28
  63. J. CLOSED SESSION (See Matters Set for Time Certain)
  64. K. MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN
  65. 62 Board of Supervisors (Closed Session)
  66. 1. 11:30 A.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) 26-707 ▶ jump to 170:14
  67. 2. 11:30 A.M. - Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54954.5 and 54957 to Consider a Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the Position of the Human Resource Director 26-726 ▶ jump to 170:31
  68. 3. 11:30 A.M. - Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54954.5 and 54957 to Consider a Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the Position of the Interim County Counsel 26-727 ▶ jump to 170:46
  69. 66 County Counsel (Closed Session)
  70. 66 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. _______________________________________ 7/14/2026
  71. 4. 11:30 A.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Lindsey Idler v. County of Humboldt, Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2201675 26-659 ▶ jump to 170:51
  72. L. ADJOURNMENT