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Name: Humboldt County Board of Supervisors
Start: 2024-08-13
Location: 825 FIFTH STREET

August 13, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final ·Regular Meeting - Hybrid

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

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Agenda — 78 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: 882 9870 6168
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.
4 J. Public Works - DEPARTMENT REPORTS
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 18:20
B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ▶ jump to 27:02
C. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
D. CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 40:06
11 Agricultural Commissioner
1. Approval of Cooperative Agreement No. 24-0087-000-SA Known as the California Organic Inspection Program Contract with the California Department of Food and Agriculture in the Amount of $6,010.00 24-1066 approved Pass
2. Approval of Cooperative Agreement No. 24-0269-000-SA, Nursery Inspection Program Contract in the Amount of $2,003.00 24-1100 approved Pass
3. Approval of New Cooperative Agreement No. 23-0529-011-SF, Known as the Pierce’s Disease Control Program Contract in the Amount of $9,319.38 24-1187 approved Pass
15 Auditor/Controller
4. Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 73-108 to Eliminate the Revolving Petty Cash Fund for the Auditor-Controller’s Office 24-1138 approved Pass
17 Board of Supervisors
5. Proclaim August 2024 as Coast Guard Month in Humboldt County 24-1135 approved Pass
6. Resolution Authorizing Road Closures for the Inaugural Southern Humboldt Classic Car Show 24-1188 approved Pass
7. Letter of Appreciation to Loren Furber for His Service on the Humboldt County Fish and Game Advisory Commission 24-1189 approved Pass
21 Clerk of the Board
8. Approval of the Redwood Coast Energy Authority’s Amended Conflict of Interest Code 24-1091 approved Pass
9. Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of July 23, 2024 24-1211 approved Pass
24 County Administrative Office
10. Professional Services Agreement with Development Group, Inc. Regarding the Provision of Technological Support Services 24-1064 approved Pass
11. Adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Voluntary Separation Incentive Program and Designation List 24-1099 approved Pass
12. Renewal of Palo Alto Firewall Licensing 24-1165 approved Pass
28 County Clerk/Recorder/Registrar of Voters
13. Resolution for the Consolidation and Performance of Election Services by the Registrar of Voters of Humboldt County (4/5th Vote Required) 24-1173 approved Pass
30 Department of Health and Human Services: Administration
14. Professional Services Agreement with Arcata House Partnership Regarding the Provision of Drop-in Center, Case Management and Supportive Services to Individuals and Families Who Are Experiencing Homelessness in Humboldt County 24-1111 approved Pass
15. Professional Services Agreement with Redwood Community Action Agency Regarding the Provision of Rental Assistance, Case Management and Supportive Services to Youth Who Are Experiencing Homelessness in Humboldt County 24-1113 approved Pass
16. Authorize a Temporary Increase in Pay for Casey Gleason, Eligibility Specialist III, Pursuant to Section 12.4.1 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 24-1145 approved Pass
17. Approval of an Exception to the Hiring Freeze to hire 2.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) for the Behavioral Heath Branch of the Department of Health & Human Services 24-1190 approved Pass
18. Approval of Lease with Hoopa Valley Tribe at 68 Orchard Street, Hoopa 24-1203 approved Pass
36 Department of Health and Human Services: Public Health
19. Approval to Complete Agreement Funding Application for Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Core Funding and Title XIX Funding to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Mothers, Infants, Children, and Youth, Including Children with Special Health Care Needs and Their Families 24-1133 approved Pass
20. Grant Agreement between California Department of Public Health, Office of AIDS and the Public Health Communicable Disease Program for HIV/AIDS Surveillance in the Amount of $56,415 24-1140 approved Pass
39 Human Resources
21. Position Allocation Modifications for the Library 24-259 approved Pass
22. Abolish the 37.5-hour Laboratory Technician I/II (37.5 hour) (Class 0571A/B) from the Classification System, Allocate 1.0 FTE Laboratory Technician I/II (40 hour) (Class 1571A/B) and Transfer the Incumbents into the Newly Allocated Positions 24-1081 approved Pass
23. Supplemental Budget for the Liability Budget Unit (3524-354) in the Amount of $500,000 (4/5 Vote Required) 24-1175 approved Pass
43 Planning and Building Department
24. Summarily Approve Nuisance Abatement Assessment on Property Located at 2050 Simmons Rd, Eureka, CA 95503 24-1110 approved Pass
45 Public Works
25. Accept Completed Contract for Americans with Disabilities Act Curb Ramp Improvements Project (Phase 3) 24-1129 approved Pass
26. Bid Authorization for the Ferndale Veterans Memorial Building HVAC Upgrades Project, Project #170250 and Supplemental Budget for Capital Projects, 3562170, in the Amount of $373,208 (4/5 Vote Required) 24-1171 approved Pass
48 Sheriff
27. Resolution Terminating the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to the Failure of Centerville Road 24-1191 approved Pass
E. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 40:42
G. MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN ▶ jump to 139:24
53 Board of Supervisors (Closed Session) ▶ jump to 139:25
1. 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: 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 11:00 AM - Organization (Law Enforcement Non-Management Unit), Humboldt Deputy Sheriffs Organization (Law Enforcement Management Unit), Appointed Department Heads, and Management and Confidential employees 24-1065
55 County Counsel (Closed Session) ▶ jump to 139:31
2. 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 24-1144
3. 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 24-1147
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 Michael Glen Moss v. City of Eureka, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2400648 24-1192
59 County Administrative Office
5. 1:00 PM - City of Arcata Compensation Agreement for the Disposal of the Little Lake and Happy Valley Properties 24-1168 approved Pass ▶ jump to 159:19
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
62 Planning and Building Department
1. Zone Reclassification to Rezone Approximately 1,557 Acres on 14 Parcels from Agriculture Exclusive with a 160-acre Minimum Parcel Size (AE-B-5(160)) and Unclassified Zoning into Timberland Production Zone (TPZ) 24-1109 approved Pass ▶ jump to 92:22
I. MATTERS INITIATED BY BOARD
65 Board of Supervisors
1. Recognition of Humboldt County’s Information Technology Professionals for Exemplary Work and Dedication During the CrowdStrike Emergency 24-1176 approved Pass ▶ jump to 76:56
2. Letter Opposing Assembly Bill 2223 (Aguiar-Curry) Unless Amended 24-1212 approved Pass ▶ jump to 138:58
J. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
69 County Administrative Office
1. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Grand Jury Responses: “Humboldt County Facilities: Owning vs. Leasing” and “Humboldt County Custody & Corrections Facilities” and Formation of a Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Oversight Work Group 24-1170 approved Pass ▶ jump to 227:18
71 Planning and Building Department
2. Twinkle Acres General Plan Amendment and Zoning Reclassification Petition PLN-2024-18952 24-1102 approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:08
73 Public Works
73 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 ________________________________________ August 13, 2024
3. Local Road Safety Plan 24-1103 ▶ jump to 143:51
K. CLOSED SESSION (See Matters Set for Time Certain)
L. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 247:08