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April 22, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final ·Regular Meeting - Hybrid

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

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Agenda — 66 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 6615 6254
  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 ▶ jump to 44:25
  8. B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ▶ jump to 44:27
  9. C. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
  10. D. CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 62:01
  11. 11 Agricultural Commissioner
  12. 3. Retirement Resolution for Tami Hunter 25-513 approved Pass ▶ jump to 49:54
  13. 1. Approval of Cooperative Services Agreement No. 25-7306-0254-RA Known as the Humboldt County 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 $80,173 25-504 approved Pass
  14. 13 Auditor/Controller
  15. 2. Approve a Transfer from General Fund Contingencies to the Auditor-Controller in the Amount of $276,280 (4/5 Vote Required) 25-541 approved Pass
  16. 15 Board of Supervisors
  17. 3. Retirement Resolution for Tami Hunter 25-513 approved ▶ jump to 46:01
  18. 4. Certificates of Recognition for Fortuna Union High School Head Football Coach Mike Benbow and Fortuna Union High School Superintendent Clint Duey 25-531 approved Pass ▶ jump to 46:07
  19. 5. Adjourn in Memory of Robert “Bob” Pryor 25-549 approved Pass
  20. 6. Resolution in Honor and Celebration of the 100th Birthday of George K. Mullins 25-550 approved Pass
  21. 7. Letter of Opposition to Assembly Bill 770 (Assembly Members Mark Gonzalez and Pacheco) - Outdoor Advertising 25-553 approved Pass ▶ jump to 62:32
  22. 21 Clerk of the Board
  23. 8. Notice of an Unscheduled Vacancy on the Humboldt County Behavioral Health Board 25-492 approved Pass
  24. 9. Notice of Vacancy for At-Large Members on the Humboldt County Audit Committee 25-539 approved Pass
  25. 10. Consider the Reappointment of Megan Blanchard to the Humboldt County Children and Families Commission (First 5 Humboldt Commission) 25-544 approved Pass
  26. 11. Submittal of Supervisors’ Monthly Expense Report on Meetings Pursuant to Government Code Section 53232.3(d) 25-552 approved Pass
  27. 26 County Clerk/Recorder/Registrar of Voters
  28. 12. Appropriation Transfer for Elections, 1100140, in the amount of $314,489 25-461 approved Pass
  29. 28 County Counsel
  30. 13. Advanced Salary Step Increase for Acting Assistant County Counsel, Natalie Duke (4/5 Vote Required) 25-554 approved Pass
  31. 30 Department of Health and Human Services: Administration
  32. 14. Approval of an Exception to the Hiring Freeze to Hire One Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Senior Medical Office Assistant for the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) - Behavioral Health (BH) 25-524 approved Pass
  33. 32 Human Resources
  34. 15. Supplemental Budget for the Dental Budget Unit (3526-356) in the Amount of $200,000 (4/5 Vote Required) 25-532 approved Pass
  35. 16. Accept a $3,500 Funding from Humboldt Health Foundation, a Humboldt Area Foundation Partner through Human Resources/Risk Management and Supplemental Budget (4/5 Vote Required) 25-543 approved Pass
  36. 35 Public Works
  37. 35 Board of Supervisors
  38. 17. Third and Final Option to Extend the Lease Agreement with Elaine Joyce Foote Revocable Trust Regarding the use of Office Space located at 404 H Street, Eureka, California 25-326 approved Pass
  39. 18. Supplemental Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 in the Amount of $21,500 for the Department of Public Works Bicycles & Trailways Program Budget 1710715 (4/5th Vote Required) 25-464 approved Pass
  40. 19. Storm Damage Repairs to Central Avenue (A4L800) Post Mile 4.30 25-488 approved Pass
  41. 20. Report of Pacific Gas and Electric Rule 20A Work Credits and Status of Undergrounding Projects 25-501 approved Pass
  42. E. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
  43. F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 85:05
  44. 1. Revocation of 24 Cannabis Permit Applications Due to Failure to Pay Outstanding Balances to the County Planning and Building Department (PLN-10243-ZR, PLN-10654-ZCC, PLN-11258-ZCC, PLN-11426-CUP, PLN-11553-CUP, PLN-11632-CUP, PLN-11919-CUP, PLN-11952-CUP, PLN-12031-ZCC, PLN-12081-CUP, PLN-12084-SP, PLN-12264-SP, PLN-12628-SP, PLN-12733-SP, PLN-12747-SP, PLN-12926-SP, PLN-12986-CUP, PLN-13081-SP, PLN-13117-SP, PLN-13340-SP, PLN-13349-CUP, PLN-13352-ZCC, PLN-2021-17253, PLN-12187-ZCC) 25-522 approved Pass ▶ jump to 121:11
  45. G. MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN (None Scheduled)
  46. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  47. 44 Planning and Building Department
  48. 1. Revocation of 24 Cannabis Permit Applications Due to Failure to Pay Outstanding Balances to the County Planning and Building Department (PLN-10243-ZR, PLN-10654-ZCC, PLN-11258-ZCC, PLN-11426-CUP, PLN-11553-CUP, PLN-11632-CUP, PLN-11919-CUP, PLN-11952-CUP, PLN-12031-ZCC, PLN-12081-CUP, PLN-12084-SP, PLN-12264-SP, PLN-12628-SP, PLN-12733-SP, PLN-12747-SP, PLN-12926-SP, PLN-12986-CUP, PLN-13081-SP, PLN-13117-SP, PLN-13340-SP, PLN-13349-CUP, PLN-13352-ZCC, PLN-2021-17253, PLN-12187-ZCC) 25-522 ▶ jump to 95:37
  49. I. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
  50. 47 County Administrative Office
  51. 4. Transient Occupancy Tax Fiscal Year 2025-26 Funding Recommendations (4/5 Vote Required) 25-502 approved Pass
  52. 1. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Measure Z Recommendations (4/5 Vote Required) 25-373 approved Pass ▶ jump to 179:43
  53. 2. Receive Annual Reports from Travel, Tourism and Arts Partners 25-471 approved Pass ▶ jump to 326:01
  54. 5. Resolution of Intention to Introduce an Ordinance to Amend the Contract Between the County of Humboldt and CalPERS 25-499 approved Pass ▶ jump to 242:25
  55. 3. Resolution Adopting a Measure O Spending Plan, Establishing Citizens’ Oversight Committee (4/5 Vote Required) 25-498 approved Pass ▶ jump to 448:19
  56. 4. Transient Occupancy Tax Fiscal Year 2025-26 Funding Recommendations (4/5 Vote Required) 25-502 approved ▶ jump to 377:45
  57. 52 Human Resources
  58. 5. Resolution of Intention to Introduce an Ordinance to Amend the Contract Between the County of Humboldt and CalPERS 25-499 ▶ jump to 238:30
  59. J. MATTERS INITIATED BY BOARD (None Scheduled)
  60. K. CLOSED SESSION ▶ jump to 188:04
  61. 56 Board of Supervisors
  62. 1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54954.5 and 54957 to consider Public Employee Appointment for the position of the Aviation Director 25-561 ▶ jump to 188:06
  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. _____________________________________________ 4/22/2025
  64. 58 County Counsel
  65. 2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Patrick Flavin v. Jim Allen Hogan, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2500684 25-514 ▶ jump to 189:27
  66. L. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 517:16