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January 28, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final ·Regular Meeting - Hybrid

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

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Agenda — 72 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: 874 0717 1216
  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
  8. B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ▶ jump to 12:05
  9. C. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA ▶ jump to 12:32
  10. D. CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 23:12
  11. 5. Adjourn in Memory of Chuck Leishman 25-167 approved Pass ▶ jump to 19:05
  12. 11 Board of Supervisors
  13. 1. Resolution Honoring Robert Lohn 25-118 approved Pass ▶ jump to 13:14
  14. 2. Retirement Resolution for Corporal Melissa Williams 25-143 approved Pass ▶ jump to 23:41
  15. 3. Adjourn in Memory of Genie Cancellier 25-160 approved Pass ▶ jump to 17:38
  16. 4. Resolution Naming the Alderpoint Bridge in Memory of Trevor John Earley 25-161 approved Pass ▶ jump to 18:39
  17. 5. Adjourn in Memory of Chuck Leishman 25-167 approved ▶ jump to 19:05
  18. 17 Clerk of the Board
  19. 6. Submittal of Supervisors’ Monthly Expense Report on Meetings Pursuant to Government Code Section 53232.3(d) 25-117 approved Pass
  20. 7. Notice of Vacancy for an At-Large Member of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Measure Z Expenditures 25-148 approved Pass
  21. 8. Reappoint Ginger Campbell as the Third District Representative and Darcy Miller as the Fifth District Representative to the Citizens' Advisory Committee on Measure Z Expenditures 25-154 approved Pass
  22. 9. Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of January 14, 2025 25-162 approved Pass
  23. 10. Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of January 17, 2025 25-177 approved Pass
  24. 11. Notice of Unscheduled At-Large Vacancy on the Humboldt County Headwaters Fund Board 25-180 approved Pass
  25. 24 County Administrative Office
  26. 12. Replacement of Sielox Pinnacle Door Access and Eagle Eye Security Camera Systems with Verkada Door Access Systems and Security Cameras at County Facilities and Supplemental Budget for the County Administrative Office - Information Technology Team (4/5 Vote Required) 24-1497 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 30:20
  27. 13. Extension of Extra-Help Hours Past the 960 Hour Limit for the County Administrative Office, Information Technology 3550-118 (4/5 Vote Required) 25-30 approved Pass
  28. 14. Supplemental Budget for the Radio Infrastructure Project in the County Administrative Office, Communications Division (3521151) in the Amount of $282,500 (4/5 Vote Required) 25-164 approved Pass
  29. 15. Approval of Advanced Step Request for Voluntary Demotion from Administrative Analyst I to Vocational Counselor I (Class 0768A, Salary Range 399) 25-166 approved Pass
  30. 29 Department of Health and Human Services: Administration
  31. 16. Authorize a Temporary Increase in Pay for Katie Slaughter, Senior Health Education Specialist, Pursuant to Section 12.4.1 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 25-119 approved Pass
  32. 31 Department of Health and Human Services: Behavioral Health
  33. 17. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Supplemental Budget for Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Budget Units 1170-424 and 1170-496 in the Amount of $7,781,774 (4/5 Vote Required) 25-123 approved Pass
  34. 33 Department of Health and Human Services: Public Health
  35. 18. Memorandum of Understanding with Planned Parenthood Northern California (PPNorCal) Regarding Gonorrhea (GC) Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) Services 25-65 approved Pass
  36. 35 Department of Health and Human Services: Social Services
  37. 19. Authorization for Binti Collaboration on Data Conversion Activities for the Child Welfare Services - California Automated Response and Engagement System 25-138 approved Pass
  38. 37 Human Resources
  39. 20. Reallocation of 1.0 full time equivalent (FTE) Legal Office Services Manager (AFSCME) to 1.0 FTE Legal Office Services Manager (M&C) 25-130 approved Pass
  40. 39 Probation
  41. 21. Authorize Temporary Pay Increase for Brian Corning, Senior Juvenile Corrections Officer, Pursuant to Section 12.4 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 25-104 approved Pass
  42. 41 Public Works
  43. 41 Board of Supervisors
  44. 22. Accept Completed Contract for Storm Damage Repair to Panther Gap Road (4D010) Post Mile 0.50 and Ratify Execution of Contract Change Order Number 8 (Supplement 1) (4/5 Vote Required) 25-126 approved Pass
  45. 43 Sheriff
  46. 43 County Administrative Office
  47. 23. Resolution and Supplemental Budget to Reduce to the Actual Award Amount of $18,792 for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Local Award 2024 (4/5 Vote Required) 25-69 approved Pass
  48. 24. Adoption of the Humboldt County Recovery Annex to the Emergency Operations Plan 25-94 approved Pass
  49. 25. Accept a Donation to Support the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office K9 Program and Supplemental Budget (4/5 Vote Required) 25-147 approved Pass
  50. E. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT ▶ jump to 23:34
  51. F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 127:16
  52. 1. Public Comment - Non Agenda items 25-212
  53. G. MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN
  54. 51 County Administrative Office (Presentation) ▶ jump to 80:48
  55. 1. 9:30 AM - Adoption of 2025 Legislative Platform 25-53 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 125:56
  56. 53 Board of Supervisors (Closed Session)
  57. 2. 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 25-181 ▶ jump to 213:33
  58. 55 County Counsel (Closed Session) ▶ jump to 217:44
  59. 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 Corrine Morgan Thomas and Doug Thomas, et al. v. County of Humboldt, et al., Case No. 1:22-cv-5725-RMI 25-136 ▶ jump to 214:37
  60. 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 Ryan Thomas Smith v. Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Correctional Facility, Case No. 24-cv-01035-PHK 25-157 ▶ jump to 214:50
  61. 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 Ryan Thomas Smith v. Sheriff Honsal, Case No. 24-cv-01417-PHK 25-158 ▶ jump to 215:07
  62. 6. 1:00 PM - 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 25-159 ▶ jump to 215:14
  63. 7. 1:00 PM - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the matter of Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project, FERC Project No. 77-285 25-187 ▶ jump to 215:24
  64. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS (None Scheduled)
  65. I. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
  66. 63 Human Resources
  67. 1. 2024 Appointed Department Head Reporting Structure Study 25-68 approved Pass ▶ jump to 183:28
  68. 2. 2024 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Assessment Results 25-139 approved Pass ▶ jump to 212:23
  69. J. MATTERS INITIATED BY BOARD (None Scheduled)
  70. 66 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. _____________________________________________ 1/28/2025
  71. K. CLOSED SESSION (See Matters Set for Time Certain)
  72. L. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 374:30