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June 3, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final ·Regular Meeting - Hybrid

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

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Agenda — 94 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: 891 7182 8611
  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 34:18
  9. C. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA ▶ jump to 34:40
  10. D. CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 35:32
  11. 11 Agricultural Commissioner
  12. 1. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement No. 23-0282-000-SA, known as the Noxious Weed Grant Program with California Department of Food and Agriculture 25-626 approved Pass
  13. 2. Approval of Cooperative Agreement No. 25-0116-000-SA, Certified Farmer’s Market Inspection contract with the California Department of Food and Agriculture in the Amount of $440.00. 25-678 approved Pass
  14. 14 Aviation
  15. 3. Supplemental Budget for Fuel Purchases for Resale in the CA Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport (ACV) Budget, 3530381, in the Amount of $300,000 (4/5 Vote Required) 25-615 approved Pass
  16. 4. Bid Authorization for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Vehicle Acquisition 25-677 approved Pass
  17. 5. Bid Authorization for Garberville Airport (O16) Runway Safety Area Improvements; Replace Culvert Project 25-703 approved Pass
  18. 18 Board of Supervisors
  19. 6. Resolution Authorizing a Determination of Public Convenience Related to the Issuance of a Type 42 Alcoholic Beverage License to the Owner/Operator of a Bed and Breakfast Inn Located at 118 Dolphin Drive, Whitethorn, California 25-632 approved Pass
  20. 7. Resolution Opposing the Local Impacts to Forest Health and Wildfire Mitigation that will Result from Federal Funding and Staffing Cuts 25-663 approved Pass ▶ jump to 47:54
  21. 8. Proclamation for Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (2SLGBTQIA+) Pride Month 25-666 approved Pass ▶ jump to 48:53
  22. 9. Retirement Resolution for Sergeant Jamie Barney 25-675 approved Pass ▶ jump to 36:05
  23. 10. Proclamation Recognizing June 2025 as Men’s Health Month 25-685 approved Pass ▶ jump to 57:55
  24. 11. 2025 Operating Budget for the Humboldt County Fair Association 25-686 approved Pass
  25. 12. Resolution Authorizing Road Closures for the Benbow Fourth of July Event 25-693 approved Pass
  26. 13. Letter of Support for the Bureau of Land Management’s Proposed Acquisition of the Cooskie Mountain Property 25-712 approved Pass
  27. 27 Child Support Services
  28. 14. Professional Services Agreement with Maximus US Services Inc. from May 2025 Through June 2026 25-321 approved Pass
  29. 29 Clerk of the Board
  30. 15. Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of April 15, 2025 25-653 approved Pass
  31. 16. Submittal of Supervisors’ Monthly Expense Report on Meetings Pursuant to Government Code Section 53232.3(d) 25-687 approved Pass
  32. 17. Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of May 13, 2025 25-738 approved Pass
  33. 33 County Administrative Office
  34. 18. Appointment of the Humboldt County Director of Aviation and Approval of an Advanced Salary Step 25-727 approved Pass
  35. 35 Department of Health and Human Services: Administration
  36. 19. Authorize a Temporary Increase in Pay for Melody Soper, Social Worker IV-D, Pursuant to Section 12.4.1 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 25-721 approved Pass
  37. 37 Department of Health and Human Services: Behavioral Health
  38. 20. Participation Agreement with the California Mental Health Services Authority Regarding the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health’s Involvement in the Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement Analytics Program 25-568 approved Pass
  39. 21. Professional Services Agreement with Mental Health Management I, Inc. Regarding the Provision of Long-Term Residential Mental Health Treatment Services to Adults with Severe Mental Illnesses 25-622 approved Pass
  40. 22. Professional Services Agreement with Arcata House Partnership Regarding the Provision of Peer Coaching Services to Eligible Individuals Living at the Arcata Bay Crossing Apartment Complex 25-628 approved Pass
  41. 41 Department of Health and Human Services: Public Health
  42. 23. Professional Service Education Affiliation Agreement by and between the County of Humboldt and the Trustees of the California State University 25-509 approved Pass
  43. 24. Memorandum of Understanding by and Between the County of Humboldt and the Legal Services of Northern California 25-633 approved Pass
  44. 25. Acceptance of Award in the amount of $5,768 with California Department of Public Health Regarding Tuberculosis Food, Shelter, Incentives, and Enablers Funding Allotment 2412ADDF00 25-659 approved Pass
  45. 26. Adoption of a Comprehensive Nitrous Oxide Ordinance Adding Division 11 to Title V of the County Code 25-714 approved Pass
  46. 27. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 817-13 of Humboldt County Code Title VIII, Division 1, Chapter 7, the Comprehensive Tobacco Retailer Licensing Ordinance 25-715 approved Pass ▶ jump to 161:22
  47. 47 Department of Health and Human Services: Social Services
  48. 28. Professional Services Agreement with Richard England Regarding the Provision of Expert Witness Services in Accordance with the Indian Child Welfare Act 25-647 withdrawn
  49. 49 Human Resources
  50. 29. Adopt an Ordinance to Amend the Contract Between the County of Humboldt and CalPERS Reinstating Benefits for Fire-Safety Member Group. 25-613 approved Pass
  51. 30. $30,000 Amendment increase to Professional Services Agreement with Municipal Resource Group for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Liability Fund 3524-354 25-624 approved Pass
  52. 52 Planning and Building Department
  53. 31. Strope General Plan Amendment Petition to change the designation of approximately 1.13 acres of Green Diamond Resource Company property from Residential Agriculture (RA 5-20) to Agricultural Exclusive (AE) 25-648 approved Pass
  54. 54 Probation
  55. 32. Multi-Agency Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council Appointments and Roster 25-629 approved Pass
  56. 56 Public Works
  57. 33. Adoption of Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Orleans Mutual Water Company Water Treatment System Upgrade and Authorization of Staff to Approve Encroachment Permit 25-590 approved Pass
  58. 34. Resolution Approving Annual Revisions to the County of Humboldt Maintained Road System for Fiscal Year 2023-24 25-621 approved Pass
  59. 58 Department of Health and Human Services: Public Health
  60. 35. Resolutions Approving Annual Revisions to the County of Humboldt Maintained Road System for Fiscal Year 2024-25 25-623 approved Pass
  61. 36. Authorization for the Humboldt County Department of Public Works to Accept and Administer $151,500 in Grant Funding Made Available through the California Fire Safe Council County Coordinator Grant Program and Authorization for the Auditor-Controller to Create an Interest-Bearing Account. 25-688 approved Pass
  62. 61 Sheriff
  63. 37. Approval of an Exception to the Hiring Freeze to Hire 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) for the Sheriff’s Business Office 25-720 approved Pass
  64. E. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
  65. F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 197:03
  66. 1. 9:30 A.M. - Human Resources’ Cohort 2 Supervisor Academy Recognition Presentation. 25-619 approved Pass ▶ jump to 99:50
  67. 1. Public Comment 25-783
  68. G. MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN
  69. 2. 9:45 A.M. - 2023 Humboldt County Fire Chiefs’ Association Annual Report 25-700 approved Pass ▶ jump to 124:02
  70. 67 Human Resources
  71. 1. 9:30 A.M. - Human Resources’ Cohort 2 Supervisor Academy Recognition Presentation. 25-619 ▶ jump to 86:56
  72. 69 Board of Supervisors
  73. 2. 9:45 A.M. - 2023 Humboldt County Fire Chiefs’ Association Annual Report 25-700 ▶ jump to 100:53
  74. 3. 10:30 A.M. - Presentation “Understanding the Civil Grand Jury” 25-683 approved Pass
  75. 72 Board of Supervisors (Closed Session)
  76. 6. 12:45 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 25-722 ▶ jump to 267:32
  77. 4. 12:45 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), Humboldt Deputy Sheriffs Organization (Law Enforcement Management Unit), Appointed Department Heads, and Management and Confidential employees 25-684 ▶ jump to 266:44
  78. 74 County Counsel (Closed Session)
  79. 5. 12:45 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Dana Rees v. County of Humboldt, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2402231 25-697 ▶ jump to 267:02
  80. 6. 12:45 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 25-722 ▶ jump to 267:26
  81. 7. 12:45 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 refund of property taxes submitted by Pacific Gas and Electric Company 25-740 ▶ jump to 267:28
  82. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS (None Scheduled)
  83. I. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
  84. 80 Clerk of the Board
  85. 1. Consider the Appointment to the Humboldt Waste Management Authority (HWMA) Board 25-649 approved Pass ▶ jump to 214:16
  86. 4. Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Budget 25-665 approved Pass ▶ jump to 345:58
  87. 2. Consider Making Three At-Large Appointments to the Humboldt County Audit Committee 25-699 approved Pass ▶ jump to 216:27
  88. 83 County Administrative Office
  89. 3. Update on Childcare Stabilization Fund Effort Financed by the American Rescue Plan Act 25-730 approved Pass ▶ jump to 266:07
  90. 4. Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Budget 25-665 approved ▶ jump to 345:03
  91. 85 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. _____________________________________________ 6/3/2025
  92. J. MATTERS INITIATED BY BOARD (None Scheduled)
  93. K. CLOSED SESSION (See Matters Set For Time Certain)
  94. L. ADJOURNMENT