Board of Supervisors
825 FIFTH STREET EUREKA, CA 95501 SUPERVISORS’ CHAMBER, FIRST FLOOR
Agenda — 65 items
- 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 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: 881 0375 4331
- 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 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 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 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
- A. ROLL CALL
- B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
- C. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
- D. CONSENT CALENDAR
- 11 Board of Supervisors
- 1. Resolution Naming a Portion of Highway 101 in Fortuna in Memory of Deputy James (Jim) Mowrey
- 2. Proclaim April 2025 as Grange Month in Humboldt County
- 3. Proclamation Celebrating 29 Years of Service for the Child Abuse Services Team (CAST)
- 4. Proclaim April 7-11, 2025 as Week of the Young Child
- 5. Proclamation Recognizing Humboldt Sponsors for their $3 Million Total Grant Award Milestone
- 6. Proclaim the Week of April 6-12, 2025 as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Humboldt County
- 7. Reappoint Guy Aronoff to Represent the Third District on the Humboldt County Human Rights Commission
- 8. Proclaim April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Humboldt County
- 9. Resolution Authorizing Road Closures for the Garberville Rodeo Parade on June 14, 2025
- 10. Proclaim April 7-13, 2025 as National Public Health Week in Humboldt County
- 11. 2025 McKinleyville Chamber Member’s Choice Awards
- 12. Proclaim the Week of April 13-19, 2025 National Dispatcher Appreciation Week in Humboldt County
- 13. Letter of Appreciation to Ben McWhorter for Service on the Humboldt County Aviation Advisory Committee
- 14. Proclaim the Week of April 13-19, 2025 Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week in Humboldt County
- 15. Adjourn in Memory of William “Bill” Hummel
- 27 Clerk of the Board
- 16. Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of March 11, 2025
- 17. Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of March 25, 2025
- 18. Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of March 18, 2025
- 19. Letter of Appreciation to Tim Doty for Service on the Humboldt County Behavioral Health Board
- 32 County Clerk/Recorder/Registrar of Voters
- 20. Authorize the Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters to Execute Necessary Documents for Reimbursement through Help America Vote Act (HAVA)
- 34 Department of Health and Human Services: Administration
- 21. Memorandum of Understanding with the Housing Authority of the County of Humboldt Regarding the Implementation and Administration of the Foster Youth to Independence Initiative Voucher Program in Humboldt County
- 22. Authorize a Temporary Increase in Pay for Aaron Broughton, Social Worker III, Pursuant to Section 12.4.1 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
- 37 Department of Health and Human Services: Behavioral Health
- 23. Professional Services Agreement with Willow Glen Care Center Regarding the Provision of Crisis Residential Treatment Services to Individuals That are Not Enrolled in the Humboldt County Medi-Cal Program
- 39 Department of Health and Human Services: Public Health
- 24. Adoption of Resolution to Execute Agreements with the California State Water Resources Control Board Regarding the State Beach Safety Monitoring Program Grants for Fiscal Year 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28
- 41 Planning and Building Department
- 25. Resolution Authorizing the Signing and Submission of a HOME Investment Partnership Grant Application in the Amount of $1.25 Million for Continuation of the First-Time Home Buyer Deferred Loan Program and to Launch a Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Grant Program
- 43 Public Works
- 26. Consultant Services Agreement with Crawford & Associates, Inc. Regarding the Provision of On-Call Geotechnical Investigation and Engineering Services
- 45 Treasurer/Tax Collector
- 27. Software and Services Agreement with GovEase for Online Property Tax Auction
- E. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
- F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
- 49 Public Comment
- 1. Public Comment - Non Agenda items
- G. MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN
- H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 53 Planning and Building Department
- 1. Continuation of a Hearing for Revocation of a Conditional Use Permit for Kernan Construction for a Rock Aggregate Processing and Materials Storage and Handling Yard Facility.
- I. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
- 56 County Administrative Office
- 1. Update on Habitat for Humanity Dec. 20, 2022 Earthquake Recovery Effort
- J. MATTERS INITIATED BY BOARD
- K. CLOSED SESSION
- 60 Board of Supervisors
- 60 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. _____________________________________________ 4/8/2025
- 1. 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
- 62 County Counsel
- 2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Robin Heatherstorm v. County of Humboldt, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2500572
- L. ADJOURNMENT