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Name: Humboldt County Board of Supervisors
Start: 2024-12-10
Location: 825 FIFTH STREET

December 10, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final ·Regular Meeting - Hybrid

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

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Agenda — 75 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: 865 3080 4006
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 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.
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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 ▶ jump to 40:51
B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ▶ jump to 44:28
C. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA ▶ jump to 44:54
D. CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 45:57
11 Board of Supervisors
1. Retirement Resolution for Trevlene Blood from the Department of Health & Human Services’ Child Welfare Services Division 24-1565 approved Pass ▶ jump to 46:10
2. Letter of Appreciation to Nazanin Szanto for Service on the Human Rights Commission 24-1641 approved Pass ▶ jump to 58:06
14 Clerk of the Board
3. Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of November 12, 2024 24-1629 approved Pass
4. Letter of Appreciation to Oscar Mogollon for Service on the Behavioral Health Board 24-1651 approved Pass ▶ jump to 58:43
5. Notice of Vacancy on the Behavioral Health Board 24-1667 approved Pass
6. Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of December 3, 2024 25-10 approved Pass
19 Clerk/Recorder
7. Certification of the November 5, 2024, General Election Results 24-1635 approved Pass
21 County Administrative Office
8. Secured Property Tax Revenue Exchange Agreement with the Arcata Fire Protection District 24-1419 approved Pass
9. Accept the Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Funding Through the Humboldt County Workforce Development Board for Fiscal Years (FY) 2024-25 and 2025-26 and Supplemental Budget for Economic Development 1120-287 in the Amount of $250,000 (4/5 Vote Required) 24-1428 approved Pass
10. Award of the Request for Proposal (RFP) #EDD-2024-01 for the Provision of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) and Supplemental Budget in Economic Development Budget 1120-275 in the Amount of $68,000 (4/5 Vote Required) 24-1582 approved Pass
11. Authorize Staff to Apply for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Community Equity Grant through the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development for the Project Trellis Local Equity Program 24-1597 approved Pass
12. Extension of Extra-Help Hours for the County Administrative Office, ADA Compliance Team 3552152 (4/5 Vote Required) 24-1610 approved Pass
13. Resolution Regarding Changes in County of Humboldt Public Office Hours for the County Administrative Office, Economic Development Job Market Program 24-1669 approved Pass
28 DHHS:Administrative
14. Authorize a temporary increase in pay for Christina Reiman, Eligibility Specialist III, pursuant to Section 12.4.1 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 24-1596 approved Pass
15. Approval of an Exception to the Hiring Freeze to Hire Six Total Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) in the Administrative Analyst I/II, Budget Specialist, Accounting System Analyst, Mental Health Maintenance Custodian, and Payroll/Personnel Supervisor job classifications for the Behavioral Health (BH) and Social Services (SS) branches of the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) 24-1605 approved Pass
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16. Authorization to Apply for and Accept Funding Made Available through the California Department of State Hospitals’ Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) Diversion and Community-Based Restoration Infrastructure Project 24-1601 approved Pass
33 Planning and Building
17. Loleta Community Services District Petition for Local Coastal Plan Amendment and Zone Reclassification to Change the Land Use and Zoning from Agriculture Exclusive (AE) to Public Facilities (PF) of Several Properties in the Loleta Area, to Allow Construction of a New Wastewater Treatment Facility Adjacent to Where the Existing Facility Currently Operates; Identified as APN’s 309-191-012 & 309-211-006; PLN-2024-19034 24-1613 approved Pass
18. Precision Cannabis Company, LLC Zoning Reclassification Petition to Change the Parcel’s Zoning from Unclassified (U) to Agriculture Exclusive (AE); PLN-2021-17549 24-1614 approved Pass
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19. Formation of Permanent Road Division (PRD) 1000, Zone No. 010 and Imposition of Parcel Charges for Washington Terrace Subdivision, McKinleyville (4/5 Vote Required) 24-1006 continued Pass
20. Lease Agreements with Rynecki and Rynecki, LLC and 2nd and H Street, LLC Regarding the Use of Real Property, and the Associated Parking Lot Located at 100 H Street and the Corner of H and Second Streets in Eureka, California 24-1539 approved Pass
21. Authorize a Retroactive and Temporary Increase in Pay for Mike Astry, Automotive Maintenance Supervisor, Pursuant to Section 12.4 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (4/5th Vote Required) 24-1599 approved Pass
22. Accept Completed Contract for Road Maintenance on Bald Hills Road (F4R300) Post Miles 16.05 to 19.04 24-1603 approved Pass
23. Request to Use Humboldt County Department of Public Works, Roads’ Equipment in the 36th Annual Truckers’ Christmas Parade 24-1620 approved Pass
24. Extension of Extra Help Hours for Public Works Motor Pool 3500-350 (4/5 Vote Required) 24-1622 approved Pass
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25. Supplemental Budget for Carryforward of the Bullet Proof Vest Grant in the Amount of $7,842 (1100-221970) - FY2024-25 (4/5 Vote Required) 24-1559 approved Pass
26. Deputization Agreement between the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe, the County of Humboldt, and the Sheriff of Humboldt County for the Deputization of Qualified Blue Lake Tribal Police Officers 24-1577 approved Pass
27. Resolution for the Boating Safety and Enforcement (BS&E) Financial Aid 2025-26 Program 24-1598 approved Pass
E. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
G. MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN
49 Clerk of the Board
1. 9:30 AM - Appointment of Board Members to Various Boards, Commissions and Committees for the 2025 Calendar Year and Review the Current Ad Hoc Committee List 24-1521 approved Pass ▶ jump to 138:50
51 Sheriff (Presentation)
2. 10:30 AM - Overview of the Humboldt County Recovery Annex to the Emergency Operations Plan 24-1581 approved Pass ▶ jump to 187:39
53 Board of Supervisors (Closed Session)
3. 11:00 AM - 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: Tabatha Miller, Paige Plummer, 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 24-1625 ▶ jump to 188:16
55 County Counsel (Closed Session) ▶ jump to 190:13
4. 11:00 AM - Conference with Legal Counsel – pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Christopher Mitchell v. County of Humboldt, Case No. 3:24-cv-03845-RFL 24-1633 ▶ jump to 188:51
5. 11:00 AM - 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 24-1578 ▶ jump to 188:57
6. 11:00 AM - Conference with Legal Counsel – pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of John Forest v. County of Humboldt, Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2301916 24-1632 ▶ jump to 189:01
7. 11:00 AM - 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 24-1634 ▶ jump to 189:16
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. Formation of Permanent Road Division (PRD) 1000, Zone No. 009 and Imposition of Parcel Charges for Morgan Subdivision, McKinleyville (4/5 Vote Required) 24-1007 continued Pass ▶ jump to 68:49
1. Introduction of an Ordinance Adding Sections 431-23.5 and 431-61.0.4 to Chapter 1 of Division 3 of Title IV of the Humboldt County Code Relating to Parking Restrictions in the Orick and Arcata Areas 24-1617 approved Pass ▶ jump to 71:26
I. MATTERS INITIATED BY BOARD (None Scheduled)
2. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Section 431-92 of Chapter 1 of Division 3 of Title IV of the Humboldt County Code Relating to Parking Restrictions on Railroad Avenue in the Fields Landing Area 24-1616 approved Pass ▶ jump to 72:44
J. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
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1. Introduction of an Ordinance Adding Sections 431-23.5 and 431-61.0.4 to Chapter 1 of Division 3 of Title IV of the Humboldt County Code Relating to Parking Restrictions in the Orick and Arcata Areas 24-1617 ▶ jump to 66:32
2. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Section 431-92 of Chapter 1 of Division 3 of Title IV of the Humboldt County Code Relating to Parking Restrictions on Railroad Avenue in the Fields Landing Area 24-1616 ▶ jump to 71:48
K. CLOSED SESSION (See Matters Set For Time Certain)
68 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. _____________________________________________ 12/10/2024
F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 73:20
1. Public Comment - Non Agenda items 25-54
L. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 190:08