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February 25, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final ·Regular Meeting - Hybrid

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

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Agenda — 73 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: 811 2878 7406
  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 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 6:23
  8. B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ▶ jump to 9:04
  9. C. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
  10. D. CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 24:06
  11. 11 Board of Supervisors
  12. 1. Resolution Recognizing Dr. Ruby Bayan 25-267 approved Pass ▶ jump to 44:59
  13. 2. Resolution Authorizing Road Closures for the 53rd Annual Avenue of the Giants Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Run on Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. 25-273 approved Pass
  14. 3. Adjourn in Memory of John Clark 25-281 approved Pass
  15. 4. Resolution to Honor of the Life and Legacy of Former Assemblymember Patty Berg and Adjourn in Berg’s Memory 25-282 approved Pass
  16. 5. Reappoint Jim Glover to the Humboldt County Human Rights Commission Representing the First District 25-285 approved Pass
  17. 6. Proclaim the Week of February 16 through February 22 as Engineer’s Week in Humboldt County 25-293 approved Pass
  18. 7. Proclaim February 2025 as Grand Jury Awareness Month in Humboldt County 25-305 approved Pass
  19. 19 Clerk of the Board
  20. 8. Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of January 28, 2025 25-253 approved Pass
  21. 9. Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of February 4, 2025 25-254 approved Pass
  22. 10. Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of February 7, 2025 25-268 approved Pass
  23. 11. Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of February 11, 2025 25-279 approved Pass
  24. 12. Submittal of Supervisors’ Monthly Expense Report on Meetings Pursuant to Government Code Section 53232.3(d) 25-288 approved Pass
  25. 25 County Counsel
  26. 13. Extension of Extra Help Employment Hours for County Counsel 1100-121 (4/5 Vote Required) 25-228 approved Pass
  27. 27 Department of Health and Human Services: Administration
  28. 14. Approval of an Exception to the Hiring Freeze to Hire Three Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Medical Office Assistant I/II, One FTE Services Support Assistant I/II and One FTE Senior Program Manager-Behavioral Health for the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) 25-256 approved Pass
  29. 29 Department of Health and Human Services: Behavioral Health
  30. 15. Application Process for Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Prevention and Early Intervention Program - Local Implementation Agreements Regarding the Provision of Professional Services Intended to Reduce the Impact of Mental Illness within Humboldt County 25-211 approved Pass
  31. 31 Department of Health and Human Services: Public Health
  32. 16. Accept Community Grant from Coast Central Credit Union and Supplemental Budget for the Department of Health Human Services (DHHS) - Public Health Maternal Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Program in the amount of $9,193 Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 (4/5 Vote Required) 25-216 approved Pass
  33. 17. Supplemental Budget for the Data Exchange Framework Technical Assistance Grant in the Amount of $75,000 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (4/5 Vote Required) 25-223 approved Pass
  34. 34 Planning and Building Department
  35. 18. Cleaning Up Defaulted Housing Loans 25-192 approved Pass
  36. 36 Public Works
  37. 19. Storm Damage Repairs to Kneeland Road (F6F060) Post Mile 37.09 25-242 approved Pass
  38. 37 Board of Supervisors
  39. 20. Consultant Services Agreement with GHD, Inc. Regarding the Provision of On-Call Design Engineering and/or Environmental Services 25-245 approved Pass
  40. 21. Accept Completed Contracts for Storm Damage Repair to Briceland Thorne Road (F5A010) Post Miles 3.08 and 5.67 25-251 approved Pass
  41. 40 Sheriff
  42. 22. Approval of an Exception to the Hiring Freeze to Hire 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) for the Sheriff’s Business Office 25-243 approved Pass
  43. E. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
  44. F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 48:27
  45. 44 Public Comment - Non Agenda Items 25-333
  46. G. MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN
  47. 46 Board of Supervisors (Closed Session) ▶ jump to 238:22
  48. 1. 1:00 PM - 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 25-265 ▶ jump to 238:00
  49. 48 County Counsel (Closed Session) ▶ jump to 238:25
  50. 2. 1:00 PM - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Yurok Indian Housing Authority v. County of Humboldt, Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2401392 25-230
  51. 3. 1:00 PM - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of City of Arcata v. Ao Kiriki Ben Tut Malik Silkiss, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2401719 25-231
  52. 4. 1:00 PM - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Eric Matilton, Jr. v. County of Humboldt, et al., Case No. 1:25-cv-1168 25-264
  53. 5. 1:00 PM - 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 25-292
  54. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  55. 54 Aviation
  56. 1. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of an Ordinance Amending and Updating the Humboldt County Schedule of Fees and Charges for Permits and Services of the Various Humboldt County Departments and Transfer from Contingencies and Approval of a Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $55,876 (4/5 Vote Required) 25-269 approved Pass ▶ jump to 136:46
  57. 4. Revocation of PLN-11065-CUP, Humboldt Emerald Triangle, LLC, a Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit for Failure to Pay Measure S Taxes. 25-266 approved Pass ▶ jump to 160:08
  58. 56 Planning and Building Department
  59. 2. The 2015 Sean O'Day and Kathryn O'Day Family Trust Agricultural Preserve and Land Conservation Contract (Freshwater Area) 25-233 continued Pass ▶ jump to 143:08
  60. 3. The 2015 Sean O'Day and Kathryn O'Day Family Trust Agricultural Preserve and Land Conservation Contract (Ferndale Area) 25-234 continued Pass ▶ jump to 143:47
  61. 4. Revocation of PLN-11065-CUP, Humboldt Emerald Triangle, LLC, a Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit for Failure to Pay Measure S Taxes. 25-266 ▶ jump to 143:58
  62. 5. Appeal of Suspension of a Conditional Use Permit and Revocation of a Conditional Use Permit for Cannabis Cultivation 25-274 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 235:15
  63. I. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
  64. 62 Clerk of the Board
  65. 1. Consider Making Two At-Large Appointments and an Alternate Member Appointment to the Humboldt County Citizen’s Advisory Committee on Measure Z Expenditures 25-287 approved Pass ▶ jump to 247:12
  66. 64 County Administrative Office (Presentation)
  67. 2. Presentation from Volaire Aviation, Inc. Regarding Local Travel Trends at the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV) 25-210 received and filed Pass ▶ jump to 100:21
  68. 66 Department of Health and Human Services: Behavioral Health (Presentation)
  69. 3. Presentation on the Department of Health & Human Services-Behavioral Health Branch Budget and Programs 25-244 received and filed Pass ▶ jump to 298:02
  70. 67 I, NIKKI TURNER, 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. NIKKI TURNER Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Humboldt, State of California ________________________________________ February 25, 2025
  71. J. MATTERS INITIATED BY BOARD (None Scheduled)
  72. K. CLOSED SESSION (See Matters Set for Time Certain)
  73. L. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 298:18