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January 6, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final ·Regular Meeting - Hybrid

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

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Agenda — 64 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: 820 4034 8703
  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 43:42
  9. C. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA ▶ jump to 45:25
  10. D. CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 46:13
  11. 11 Board of Supervisors
  12. 1. Recognition of Tom Mattson as Recipient of the Ed Hanna Memorial Award for County Engineer of the Year 25-1479 approved Pass ▶ jump to 46:16
  13. 2. Certificate of Recognition for Hayle Gibson-Stillwell for Her 2025 National Finals Rodeo Debut 26-7 approved Pass ▶ jump to 50:54
  14. 14 Clerk of the Board
  15. 3. New Appointments to the Humboldt County Workforce Development Board 25-1463 approved Pass
  16. 4. Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of December 16, 2025 25-1474 approved Pass
  17. 5. Appointment of Board Members to Various Boards, Commissions and Committees for the 2026 Calendar Year and Review the Current Ad Hoc Committee List 26-3 approved Pass ▶ jump to 124:36
  18. 6. Letter of Appreciation to Erin Kelly for Service on the Humboldt County Forestry Review Committee 26-4 approved Pass ▶ jump to 61:21
  19. 7. Consider the Reappointments of Steven Loreus, Cyndy Day-Wilson and Dustin Owens to the Humboldt County Law Library Board of Trustees 26-5 approved Pass ▶ jump to 61:28
  20. 8. Submittal of Supervisors’ Monthly Expense Report for November 2025, Pursuant to Government Code Section 53232.3(d) 26-6 approved Pass
  21. 9. Letter of Appreciation to Larry Miller for Service on the Humboldt County Human Rights Commission 26-9 approved Pass ▶ jump to 61:33
  22. 10. Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of December 9, 2025 26-12 approved Pass
  23. 23 County Administrative Office
  24. 11. Bid Authorization for the Humboldt County Agricultural Building Americans with Disabilities Act Modification Project, Project Number 2024-101 25-1149 approved Pass
  25. 12. Resolution Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 82-170, and All Subsequent Amendments Thereto, and Establishing Standard Office Hours for All Departments of the County of Humboldt 25-1471 ▶ jump to 125:55
  26. 13. Ratification of December 26, 2025 as a Paid County Holiday 26-10 approved Pass
  27. 27 Department of Health and Human Services: Administration
  28. 14. Professional Services Agreement with City of Eureka Regarding the Provision of Rental Assistance, Case Management and Supportive Services to Individuals and Families Who Are Experiencing Homelessness in Humboldt County in an Amount Not to Exceed $568,253.84 25-1429 approved Pass
  29. 29 Department of Health and Human Services: Public Health
  30. 15. Professional Service Agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of the Redwoods to Provide Support for Outdoor Equity Trips for the Term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, for the Maximum Amount of $80,000 25-1460 approved Pass
  31. 31 Department of Health and Human Services: Social Services
  32. 16. First Amendment to the Software License and Support Services Agreement with CaseWorthy, Inc. Regarding the Provision of the ClientTrack Case Management System in an Amount Not to Exceed $101,157.08 25-1452 approved Pass
  33. 33 Public Works
  34. 17. Second and Final Option to Extend the License Agreement with Humboldt County Resource Conservation District Regarding Use of Real Property Located at 5630 South Broadway in Eureka, California 25-1145 approved Pass
  35. 34 Clerk of the Board
  36. 18. Award Authorization for Storm Damage Repair on Palmer Boulevard (3H065) Post Mile 0.33 25-1473 approved Pass
  37. 19. Extension of Extra Help Hours - Motor Pool 3500 350 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-8 approved Pass
  38. 36 County Administrative Office
  39. 37 Sheriff
  40. 12. Resolution Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 82-170, and All Subsequent Amendments Thereto, and Establishing Standard Office Hours for All Departments of the County of Humboldt 25-1471 approved Pass ▶ jump to 137:14
  41. 20. Sheriff’s Office Surplus Property Generator 25-1440 approved Pass
  42. 21. Resolution for the Temporary Employment of Retired Annuitant as Administrative Analyst II for the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) (4/5 Vote Required) 25-1475 approved Pass
  43. E. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
  44. F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 141:07
  45. G. MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN
  46. 1. 9:30 AM - Letter of Support for Senate Bill (SB) 684: Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act 25-1408 received and filed Pass ▶ jump to 112:00
  47. 43 Board of Supervisors (Matters Initiated By Board)
  48. 1. 9:30 AM - Letter of Support for Senate Bill (SB) 684: Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act 25-1408 approved Fail ▶ jump to 104:12
  49. 2. 12:00 PM - 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 25-1467 ▶ jump to 277:29
  50. 45 Board of Supervisors (Closed Session)
  51. 2. 12:00 PM - 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 25-1467 ▶ jump to 277:25
  52. 3. 12:00 PM - Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54954.5 and 54957 to Consider a Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the Position of the Director of Public Works 25-1469 ▶ jump to 277:41
  53. 48 County Counsel (Closed Session)
  54. 4. 12:00 PM - Conference with Legal Counsel – pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of S.N., et al. v. State of California, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2401970 26-2 ▶ jump to 277:44
  55. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS (None Scheduled)
  56. I. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
  57. 52 County Administrative Office
  58. 1. Recommendation to Cease Courthouse Security Screening Services Following Reduction in Court Funding 26-13 approved Pass ▶ jump to 201:58
  59. 54 Planning and Building Department
  60. 2. Request to Direct Staff to Initiate Changes on the Commercial Cannabis Land Use Ordinance to Address Hemp Cultivation, Indoor Cultivation in New Permitted Buildings, and to Allow the Use of Monofilament Netting 25-1373 approved Pass ▶ jump to 272:27
  61. J. MATTERS INITIATED BY BOARD (See Matters Set for Time Certain)
  62. K. CLOSED SESSION (See Matters Set for Time Certain)
  63. 57 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. _______________________________________ 1/6/2026
  64. L. ADJOURNMENT