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December 16, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final ·Regular Meeting - Hybrid

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

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Agenda — 88 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: 830 0299 6528
  3. 3 Please note: Those not able to attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in person will have the opportunity to provide public comment via Zoom; 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 45:46
  9. C. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
  10. D. CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 47:07
  11. 11 Aviation
  12. 1. Accept a Donation of Two ChargePoint CT4000, Dual-Port, Bollard Mounted Electric Vehicle Charging Stations from Redwood Coast Energy Authority for the California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport (ACV) Parking Lot 25-1407 approved Pass
  13. 2. Extension of Extra-Help Hours Past the 960-Hour Limit for the Department of Aviation 3530-381 (4/5 Vote Required) 25-1443 approved Pass
  14. 14 Board of Supervisors
  15. 3. Letter of Support for Senate Bill 694 (Archuleta) - Veterans Benefits Protection Act of 2025 25-1449 approved Pass ▶ jump to 49:19
  16. 4. Appoint Todd Fulton to Represent the Second District on the Humboldt County Planning Commission 25-1459 approved Pass
  17. 5. Appoint Katherine Stonecypher to the Humboldt County Fish and Game Advisory Commission Representing the Fifth District 25-1461 approved Pass ▶ jump to 49:21
  18. 18 Clerk of the Board
  19. 6. Local Appointment List for 2026 25-1320 approved Pass
  20. 7. Consider the Appointments of Dr. Michael Mangahas and Leah Lamattina and the Reappointments of Lorey Keele, Wendy Hill and Brian Davis to the Humboldt County Children and Families Commission (First 5 Humboldt Commission) 25-1340 approved Pass
  21. 8. Notice of Vacancy for At-Large Members on the Humboldt County Planning Commission 25-1375 approved Pass
  22. 9. Letter of Appreciation to Thomas Mulder for Service on the Humboldt County Planning Commission 25-1455 approved Pass
  23. 10. Consider the Reappointment of Sylvia DeRooy to the Humboldt County Housing Authority Commission Representing the Tenant Commissioner Membership 25-1456 approved Pass
  24. 24 County Administrative Office
  25. 11. Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with Dell, Inc. Regarding the Provision of Software Licenses and Support and Hosting Services Required for the Continued Use of Microsoft O365 Online Platform 25-1348 approved Pass
  26. 12. Bid Authorization for the Economic Development and Department of Child Support Services Tenant Improvement Project, Project Number 2025-601 25-1411 approved Pass
  27. 27 County Clerk/Recorder/Registrar of Voters
  28. 13. Certification of the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election Results 25-1441 approved Pass
  29. 29 County Counsel
  30. 14. Annual Resolutions Authorizing the New Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026 to Take Any and All Actions to Act as Chair and Vice-Chair of the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors 25-1388 approved Pass
  31. 31 Department of Health and Human Services: Administration
  32. 15. Authorize the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Services to Utilize Dedicated Funding in the Amount of $2,670,266.03 as the County of Humboldt’s Funding Match for the Sempervirens Addressing Crisis Care with Dignity: Psychiatric Health Facility and Crisis Stabilization Unit Project and Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $500,000 (4/5 Vote Required) 25-689 approved Pass
  33. 16. Resolution Regarding Changes in Public Office Hours for the Department of Health & Human Services 25-1417 approved Pass
  34. 34 Department of Health and Human Services: Behavioral Health
  35. 17. Recommendation for Licensure to the California Department of Health Care Services for Humboldt Addiction Recovery Treatment Program to Provide Driving Under the Influence Programs in Humboldt County 25-1424 approved Pass
  36. 18. Appointment to the Humboldt County Behavioral Health Board 25-1447 approved Pass
  37. 37 Department of Health and Human Services: Public Health
  38. 19. Grant Agreement 25-10593 awarded by the California Department of Public Health for Disease Intervention Specialist Workforce Development in the amount of $526,356.00 and Supplemental Budget for CARE NorCAP (1175437) in the amount of $58,484 (4/5 Vote Required) 25-1428 approved Pass
  39. 39 District Attorney
  40. 20. Adopt Resolution, Acceptance of Grant Funding From the California Department of Insurance through the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program and Supplemental Budget in the amount of $22,865 for the District Attorney Budget, 1100-205 (4/5 Vote Required) 25-1402 approved Pass
  41. 21. Adopt Resolution, Acceptance of Grant Funding From the California Department of Insurance through the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program and Supplemental Budget in the amount of $18,395 for the District Attorney Budget, 1100-205 (4/5 Vote Required) 25-1403 approved Pass
  42. 42 Human Resources
  43. 22. Adoption of the Compensation Schedule to Implement the 2026 California Minimum Wage and Resolution to Amend the 2024-2026 American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Memorandum of Understanding 25-1306 approved Pass
  44. 23. Adoption of the Updated Classification Specifications and Transfer of Employees within the Human Resources Department. 25-1397 approved Pass
  45. 24. Department of Aviation Department Staffing Changes and Adoption of the Compensation Schedule 25-1398 approved Pass
  46. 25. Compensation Plan for Designated Management and Confidential Employees (Units 8 and 9) for Jan. 1, 2025, though and inclusive of Dec. 31, 2026 25-1418 approved Pass
  47. 26. Humboldt County Learning Site Agreement Amendment with Cal Poly Humboldt 25-1450 approved Pass
  48. 48 Libraries
  49. 27. Accept Donations Support the Humboldt County Library in the Amount of $187,000 25-1409 approved Pass
  50. 28. Authorize an Increase of 5% Above Base Salary for Corin Balkovek Library Division Manager of Acquisitions and Technical Services While Performing the Principal Duties of Division Manager for Adult & Youth Services (4/5 Vote Required) 25-1414 approved Pass
  51. 51 Probation
  52. 29. Semi-Annual Humboldt County Sanctuary Ordinance Report - Probation Department 25-1420 approved Pass
  53. 30. Accelerated Salary Step Advancement Request for Probation Officer I, Desirae Hadley Cruz (4/5 Vote Required) 25-1421 approved Pass
  54. 54 Public Works
  55. 31. Lease Agreement with Humboldt Partners Regarding the Use of Real Property Located at 2420 Sixth Street, Eureka, California 25-1208 approved Pass
  56. 32. Accept Letter of Intent and Completed Contract for 2025 City of Arcata Joint Slurry Seal, Public Works Measure O Contract Number 342022 and Permanent Road Division (PRD) Numbers 1000-006, 1000-007 and Supplemental Budgets in the amount of $45,000 for PRD Funds 2306 and 2037 (4/5 Vote Required) 25-1415 approved Pass
  57. 33. Purchase of One (1) 2025 Caterpillar CS7 Paving and Compaction Roller to replace the existing 2005 Bomag Compaction Roller (4/5 Vote Required) 25-1419 approved Pass
  58. 34. Authorization for the Humboldt County Department of Public Works to Accept and Administer $167,900 in Grant Funding Made Available Through the California Fire Safe Council 2025 State Fire Capacity Program, Approval of the Associated Supplemental Budget and Authorization for the Auditor-Controller to Create an Interest-Bearing Account (4/5 Vote Required) 25-1423 approved Pass
  59. 35. Lease/Purchase Agreement for Four (4) Felling Model: FT 12 Trailers, Five (5) Caterpillar Model: CB4.0-MB Paving and Compaction Rollers and Two (2) John Deere 310 P-Tier Backhoe Loaders and Appropriation Transfer in the Amount of $85,050 in Roads Measure O, 1200342(4/5 Vote Required) 25-1426 approved Pass
  60. F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 57:46
  61. 36. Surplus Vehicle/Sale of Surplus Vehicle to the City of Ferndale Police Department 25-1442 approved Pass
  62. 37. Deferred Maintenance Fund Request in the Amount of $29,389 for Repairs and Improvements to Van Duzen County Park Water System and Approval of Supplemental Budget (4/5 Vote Required) 25-1445 approved Pass
  63. E. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
  64. F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 57:21
  65. 1. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items 25-1465
  66. G. MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN
  67. 66 Human Resources
  68. 1. 9:30 A.M. - Human Resources’ Cohort 3 Supervisor Academy Recognition Presentation 25-1354 approved Pass ▶ jump to 96:48
  69. 68 Planning and Building Department (Public Hearing)
  70. 2. 10:00 AM - Humboldt Regional Climate Action Plan and CEQA GHG Emissions Thresholds Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 000-000-000 Record No. LRP-2019-15593 Humboldt Countywide Approval of the Humboldt Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Thresholds. The RCAP includes strategies, measures, and actions addressing Countywide GHG emissions across Unincorporated and Incorporated Humboldt County and establishes a target of a 40% reduction in GHG emissions below 1990 levels by 2030 and an 85% reduction and carbon neutrality by 2045. CEQA GHG Emissions Thresholds will be applicable to new development projects that require CEQA review and with a pre-2030 buildout or operational year 25-1357 approved Pass ▶ jump to 319:59
  71. 70 Board of Supervisors
  72. 3. 2:00 PM - 2024 Humboldt County Fire Chiefs’ Association Annual Report 25-1376 approved Pass ▶ jump to 375:10
  73. H. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
  74. 73 Clerk of the Board
  75. 1. Appointment of Board Members to Various Boards, Commissions and Committees for the 2026 Calendar Year and Review the Current Ad Hoc Committee List 25-1296 approved Pass ▶ jump to 419:17
  76. 75 County Administrative Office
  77. 2. First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Update (4/5 Vote Required) 25-1334 approved Pass ▶ jump to 443:38
  78. I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  79. 78 County Administrative Office
  80. 1. Ordinance Amending and Updating the Humboldt County Schedule of Fees and Charges for Permits and Services of the Various Humboldt County Departments (4/5 Vote Required) 25-1406 approved Pass ▶ jump to 481:47
  81. 80 Planning and Building Department
  82. 2. Satterlee General Plan Amendment, Zone Reclassification and Agricultural Preserve Addition Assessor Parcel Numbers: 214-113-003, 214-254-004, 214-254-002, 214-253-002, 214-116-003, 214-116-004, 214-111-003, 214-221-001, 214-221-008, 214-153-003, 214-155-001, 214-245-005, 214-245-004, 214-245-003, 214-246-002, 216-301-006, 216-301-005, 216-301-011 and 216-186-002 A General Plan Amendment (GPA), Zone Reclassification (ZR) and Addition to an Existing Agricultural Preserve and Williamson Act Contract. The GPA is Requested on Four APNs to Change the Land Use Designation from Residential Agriculture (RA) and Commercial Recreation (CR) to Timberlands (T) and Agriculture Grazing (AG). The ZR is Requested on 16 APNs that will Result in Approximately 1,241-acres Rezoned to Timberland Production (TPZ) from Agriculture Exclusive (AE), Unclassified (U) and Agriculture General (AG). One APN, 216-186-002, is a 52-Acre Parcel that is Proposed to be Added to the Existing Fort Seward Ranch Agricultural Preserve Class B Williamson Act Contract. The General Plan Amendment, Zone Reclassification and Addition to the Agricultural Preserve Williamson Act Contract are Requested to Afford the Landowner the Reduced Tax Benefit of TPZ-Zoned Property and to Maintain Large-Scale Vacant Land for Commercial Timber Production and Open Space 25-1368 approved Pass ▶ jump to 493:17
  83. J. MATTERS INITIATED BY BOARD (None Scheduled)
  84. K. CLOSED SESSION
  85. 83 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. _______________________________________ 12/16/2025
  86. 84 Board of Supervisors
  87. 1. 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 exchange of real property involving a portion of Assessor Parcel Number 302-171-039 located at the east end of Manzanita Avenue southeast of the City of Eureka and County-owned property along Blue Lake Boulevard northeast of the City of Blue Lake near Highway 299. 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 Lizo Phillips, Green Diamond Real Property & Transaction Administrator, and any duly authorized designees thereof. 25-1462 ▶ jump to 332:28
  88. L. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 495:43