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May 12, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final ·Regular Meeting - Hybrid

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

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Agenda — 92 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: 833 6625 6037
  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 2 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 17:56
  9. C. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA ▶ jump to 18:22
  10. D. CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 20:06
  11. 11 Board of Supervisors
  12. 1. Proclaim the Third Week of May as Peer Support Appreciation Week 26-168 approved Pass ▶ jump to 20:43
  13. 2. Proclaim May 2026 as Maternal Mental Health Month 26-335 approved Pass ▶ jump to 30:02
  14. 3. Proclaim May as Mental Health Matters Month in Humboldt County 26-391 approved Pass ▶ jump to 30:21
  15. 4. Proclaim May 2026 as CalFresh Awareness Month in Humboldt County 26-392 approved Pass ▶ jump to 39:56
  16. 5. Proclaim May 2026 as Caregiver Appreciation Month 26-451 approved Pass ▶ jump to 43:19
  17. 6. Support for Humboldt Arts Council and Renewal of Designation as the County’s Official Local Arts Agency and State-Local Partner 26-452 approved Pass
  18. 7. Resolution Encouraging the State of California to Continue State Funding for the Market Match Program Supporting CalFresh Incentives at Farmers’ Markets Across California 26-453 approved Pass
  19. 8. Adjourn in Memory of Lindsey Day 26-470 approved Pass ▶ jump to 109:29
  20. 20 Child Support Services
  21. 9. Amendment to Existing Professional Services Agreement with Maximus US Services Inc. from April 2026 Through September 2026 26-390 approved Pass
  22. 22 Clerk of the Board
  23. 10. Letter of Appreciation to Peter Pennekamp for Service on the Humboldt County Human Rights Commission 26-419 approved Pass
  24. 11. Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of April 28, 2026 26-426 approved Pass
  25. 12. Notice of Vacancy for At-Large Members on the Humboldt County Resource Conservation District Board 26-457 approved Pass
  26. 13. Letter of Appreciation to Lauri Barnwell for Her Service on the Humboldt County Resource Conservation District Board 26-460 approved Pass
  27. 27 County Administrative Office
  28. 14. Final Acceptance of the Fortuna Library Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Project, Project Number 2024-601 26-323 approved Pass
  29. 29 County Counsel
  30. 15. Attorney-Client Fee Agreement with Gordon-Creed, Kelley, Holl & Sugerman, LLP Regarding the Provision of Legal Services Related to Representation of the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services in Connection with Juvenile Dependency Appellate Litigation on an As-Needed Basis (4/5 Vote Required) 26-463 approved Pass
  31. 16. Advanced Salary Step Request for Deputy County Counsel IV, Victoria Reierstad (4/5 Vote Required) 26-467 approved Pass
  32. 32 Department of Health and Human Services: Behavioral Health
  33. 17. Resolution Adopting a One-time Workforce Education and Training Funded Retention Bonus for Permanent Staff in Identified Job Classifications Assigned to the Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Branch 26-384 approved Pass
  34. 34 Department of Health and Human Services: Public Health
  35. 18. Local Interagency Agreement by and between County of Humboldt and Humboldt County Office of Education 26-359 approved Pass
  36. 19. Accept a $1,000 Presentation Honorarium Donation to the Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Branch from the Clinton Foundation 26-380 approved Pass
  37. 20. Request for Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $121,250 to Purchase Equipment for Public Health Emergency Preparedness (4/5 Vote Required) 26-386 approved Pass
  38. 38 Department of Health and Human Services: Social Services
  39. 21. Grants to Community and Family Resource Centers Regarding the Provision of Community Outreach and Support Services Related to the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families and CalFresh Programs in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,116,463.00 26-334 approved Pass
  40. 22. Signature Authorization for Professional Services Agreements with Various Community-Based Organizations Regarding the Provision of Community Outreach and Support Services Related to the CalFresh Program 26-366 approved Pass
  41. 41 Human Resources
  42. 23. Adoption of amended Public Health Nurse, Environmental Health Specialist I/II, and Senior Environmental Health Specialist Classification Specifications 26-356 approved Pass
  43. 43 Libraries
  44. 24. Approve Grant Agreement in the Amount of $50,000 with First 5 Humboldt for Library Services to Young Children and Families throughout Humboldt County for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 25-1335 approved Pass
  45. 45 Planning and Building Department
  46. 25. Authorize a Joint Participation Agreement with the City of Fortuna to Accept Delegation of a Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Set-Aside, Designate the County as Applicant and Administrator, Approve Submission of the County’s PLHA Application to the State, and Authorize Budgeting and Administration of any Awarded Funds. 26-369 approved Pass
  47. 47 Public Works
  48. 26. First Amendment to Tower and Space License Agreement with the Hoopa Valley Tribe for the Big Hill Communications Site 26-252 approved Pass
  49. 27. First Amendment to Tower and Space License Agreement with the Hoopa Valley Tribe for the Sugar Pine Mountain Communications Site 26-309 approved Pass
  50. 28. Storm Damage Repair to Alderpoint Road (F6B165) Post Miles 7.90 and 8.15 26-355 approved Pass
  51. 29. Highway Safety Improvement Program Edgelines on Indian Reservation Road Systems 26-358 approved Pass
  52. 30. Final Acceptance for the Ferndale Veterans Memorial Building HVAC Upgrades Project, Project Number 170250 26-376 approved Pass
  53. 31. Award Authorization for Rehabilitation, Overlay and Bike Improvements on Myrtle Avenue (F3K300) Post Miles 1.55 to 3.77 26-382 approved Pass
  54. 32. Storm Damage Repair to Hidden Court (6B181) at Post Mile 0.20, Post Mile 0.04 and East Branch Road (6B175) Post Mile 0.36 26-383 approved Pass
  55. 33. Approve Appropriation Transfer for $1,000,000 to Increase Expenditures in Roads Maintenance Budget, 1200325, and Decrease Expenditures in Roads Engineering budget, 1200321 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-425 approved Pass
  56. 34. Notice of Intention to Purchase Real Property Located at 4325 Broadway, Eureka, California Assessor Parcel Number 302-171-039 26-430 approved Pass
  57. 57 Sheriff
  58. 35. Professional Services Agreement with Restoration First Responder Network, LLC for Employee Wellness and Mental Health Support Services for Fiscal Years 2026-27 through 2028-29 26-292 approved Pass
  59. 36. Approval of Second Amendment with Keefe Commissary Network LLC., and the County of Humboldt 26-294 approved Pass
  60. 59 Board of Supervisors
  61. 37. Authorization to Accept Donation of Restroom Trailer from Humboldt County Sheriffs Posse, Inc. 26-318 approved Pass
  62. 38. Approval of Professional Services Agreement between County of Humboldt and Beacon Software Solutions, INC. 26-326 approved Pass
  63. 39. Appropriation Transfer for Humboldt County Correctional Facility in the Amount of $20,267 and Coroner Office in the Amount of $47,500 (4/5th Vote Required) 26-396 approved Pass
  64. 40. Acceptance of California Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) Justice-Involved (JI) Planning and Capacity Building Program Grant Round 4 (CalAim Path 4 Grant) for the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (Sheriff’s Office) and Humboldt County Probation Department (Probation) 26-416 approved Pass
  65. E. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
  66. F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 120:38
  67. 66 Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items 26-614
  68. G. MATTERS INITIATED BY BOARD
  69. 68 Board of Supervisors
  70. 1. Consider the Establishment of an Independent Civilian-Led Oversight System for the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office 26-434 approved Pass ▶ jump to 298:05
  71. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  72. 71 Planning and Building Department
  73. 1. Revocation of 62 Permits Due to Unpaid Measure S Taxes: PLN-2018-15205, PLN-2018-15279, PLN-2019-15630, PLN-2019-16090, PLN-2019-16103, PLN-2019-16104, PLN-2019-16106, PLN-2019-16115, PLN-2019-16116, PLN-2020-16618, PLN-2020-16842, PLN-2021-17050-MOD01, PLN-2021-17108, PLN-2021-17245, PLN-2021-17250, PLN-2022-17642, PLN-10820-CUP, PLN-10821-CUP, PLN-10883-ZCC, PLN-11042-SP, PLN-11059-SP, PLN-11183-CUP, PLN-11208-CUP, PLN-11351-SP, PLN-11428-ZCC, PLN-11545-ZCC, PLN-11547-CUP, PLN-11598-CUP, PLN-11646-CUP, PLN-11668-SP, PLN-11744-CUP, PLN-11780-SP, PLN-11789-ZCC, PLN-11923-CUP, PLN-11987-SP, PLN-12049-CUP, PLN-12072-CUP, PLN-12126-ZCC, PLN-12147-SP, PLN-12156-ZCC, PLN-12166-CUP, PLN-12169-SP, PLN-12170-ZCC, PLN-12175-ZCC, PLN-12292-CUP, PLN-12337-CUP, PLN-12572-SP, PLN-12574-ZCC, PLN-12611-ZCC, PLN-12645-CUP, PLN-12674-CUP, PLN-12812-CUP, PLN-12813-SP, PLN-12959-SP, PLN-13037-CUP, PLN-13088-ZCC, PLN-13094-ZCC, PLN-13105-ZCC, PLN-13107-CUP, PLN-13198-CUP, PLN-13281-ZCC, PLN-13292-ZCC 26-319 approved Pass ▶ jump to 418:34
  74. 2. Adoption of an Ordinance to Accept the Coastal Commission Changes to the Coastal Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance Adding Section 313-91.2 and Amending Sections 313-138 and 313-171 of the Humboldt County Code to Provide a Uniform Set of Standards for the Development, Siting, Size, Maintenance, and Installation of Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Within the Unincorporated Coastal Areas of Humboldt County and Repeal of Previously Adopted Coastal Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance (Ordinance 2704) 26-361 approved Pass ▶ jump to 424:17
  75. 3. Westfall General Plan Amendment, Zone Reclassification and Williamson Act Contract Partial Cancellation Assessor Parcel Numbers: 311-041-034 and 311-041-036 Record Number: PLN-2025-19187 Application Date: 03/05/2025 Elk River Area A General Plan Amendment (GPA) to change the Land Use Designation from Residential Agriculture (RA10) to Residential Agriculture (RA4), Zone Reclassification (ZR) from Agricultural Exclusive to Agriculture General (AG-B-5(4)and Williamson Act Contract Partial Cancellation on a 4.36-acre portion of the approximately 77-acre Westfall Agricultural Preserve property in Elk River.) 26-371 approved Pass ▶ jump to 453:16
  76. 75 Public Works
  77. 4. Amendments to the Solid Waste Container Sites and Redway Transfer Station for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 26-450 continued Pass ▶ jump to 455:39
  78. I. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (None Scheduled)
  79. J. CLOSED SESSION (See Matters Set For Time Certain)
  80. K. MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN
  81. 80 Board of Supervisors (Presentation)
  82. 1. 9:30 A.M. - Redwood Coast Montessori Civics Class Student Presentation to the Board of Supervisors 26-91 approved Pass ▶ jump to 73:03
  83. 82 Planning and Building Department (Public Hearing)
  84. 2. 11:00 A.M. - Appeal of the Planning Commission condition of approval for a Parcel Map Subdivision Application dividing a 14.59-acre parcel into two parcels of 12.63 acres (Parcel 1) and 1.96 acres (Parcel 2). The applicant requests an exception to specific roadway improvements. A Special Permit is also required for the relocation of existing wetlands to facilitate future development of the parcel with senior housing. 26-230 approved Pass ▶ jump to 226:18
  85. 84 Board of Supervisors (Presentation)
  86. 3. 1:30 P.M. - Older Americans Month Proclamation and Annual Update from the Area 1 Agency on Aging 26-364 approved Pass ▶ jump to 330:33
  87. 86 County Counsel (Closed Session)
  88. 4. 2:00 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Citizens Protecting Humboldt Bay v. County of Humboldt, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2201594 26-454 read into the record ▶ jump to 330:57
  89. 87 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. ______________________________________ 5/12/2026
  90. 5. 2:00 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (one potential case) 26-456 read into the record ▶ jump to 331:32
  91. 6. 2:00 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(3) regarding exposure to litigation in one potential case: claim for damages submitted by Dianna Rios 26-473 read into the record ▶ jump to 331:49
  92. L. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 456:24