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Name: Humboldt County Board of Supervisors
Start: 2024-05-07
Location: 825 FIFTH STREET

May 7, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final ·Regular Meeting - Hybrid

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

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Agenda — 77 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 Fourth Street Courthouse entrance re-opened to the public on Monday, September 11, 2023; However, the Fourth Street parking lot will remain closed while exterior work is completed. ADA Accessible parking is available in the dirt parking lot on the north side of the jail, located on K and Fourth Streets If you are unable to access the courthouse due to the closure of the 4th Street entrances remote/teleconferencing, live viewing of meetings is available on Access Humboldt as well as streaming of the meeting. Public comment can be made through Zoom or email. REMOTE/TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION Conference Line: 720 707 2699 Meeting ID: 875 8349 3630
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.
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 5:33
B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ▶ jump to 6:00
C. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA ▶ jump to 6:22
D. CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 6:52
11 Board of Supervisors
1. Certificates of Appreciation to Operating Engineer Local 3, Mercer Fraser Company, Granite Construction and the County of Humboldt Public Works Department for Their Support of the Westhaven Community Safety Project 24-765 approved Pass ▶ jump to 7:18
2. Proclaim May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the County of Humboldt 24-766 approved Pass ▶ jump to 12:31
3. Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Week in Humboldt County 24-767 approved Pass ▶ jump to 22:50
4. Proclaim May 2024 as CalFresh Awareness Month in Humboldt County 24-768 approved Pass ▶ jump to 31:21
5. Proclaim June 1, 2024 as Lemonade Day in Humboldt County 24-792 approved Pass ▶ jump to 35:55
6. Retirement Resolution for John and Teresa Porter 24-808 approved Pass
7. Proclaim Saturday, May 11, 2024 as National Association of Letter Carriers’ Food Drive Day 24-833 approved Pass ▶ jump to 41:52
8. Proclaim May 2024 as Wildfire Awareness Month 24-835 approved Pass ▶ jump to 46:06
9. Resolution Authorizing Road Closures for the Benbow Fourth of July Event 24-841 approved Pass
10. Resolution Affirming Support for the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV) to Host the Rumble Over the Redwoods Airshow 24-865 approved Pass ▶ jump to 47:46
22 Clerk of the Board
11. Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of April 23, 2024 24-831 approved Pass
12. Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of April 09, 2024 24-832 approved Pass
25 County Clerk/Recorder/Registrar of Voters
13. Exception to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Hiring Freeze for Humboldt County Office of Elections 24-799 approved Pass
27 Department of Health and Human Services: Administration
14. Professional Services Agreement with the City of Eureka Regarding the Provision of Rental Assistance, Case Management and Supportive Services to Individuals and Families Who Are Experiencing Homelessness in Humboldt County 24-745 approved Pass
15. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Requests to Allocate One Program Coordinator Position 24-780 approved Pass
16. Authorize a Temporary and Retroactive Increase in Pay for Michael Weiss, Health and Human Services (HHS) - Program Service Coordinator, Pursuant to Section 12.4 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 24-781 approved Pass
31 Department of Health and Human Services: Behavioral Health
17. Health Information Exchange Participation Agreement with SacValley MedShare Regarding the Provision of Data Transmission Services 24-729 approved Pass
33 Department of Health and Human Services: Public Health
18. Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $139,987 in Department of Health & Human Services - Public Health (1175-400005) and California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Future of Public Health (FoPH) Grant Award for Fiscal Years (FY) 2022-2026 (4/5 Vote Required) 24-784 approved Pass
35 Department of Health and Human Services: Social Services
19. Memorandum of Understanding with the National Insurance Crime Bureau Regarding the Exchange of Information and Data for Purposes of Detecting and Preventing Insurance-Related Crime and Fraud in Humboldt County 24-764 approved Pass
37 Human Resources
20. Supplemental Budget for the Liability Budget Unit (3524-354) in the Amount of $1,047,289.90 (4/5 Vote Required) 24-735 approved Pass
39 Libraries
21. Assignment of Garberville Campus Complex Conference Room located at 715 Cedar Street, Garberville and Approve Rental Agreement and Rental Rates for Library Conference Room Space at 715 Cedar Street, Garberville and Large Meeting Room at the Eureka Main Library, 1313 Third Street, Eureka 24-81
41 Planning and Building Department
22. Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $8,450 for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Income in the Advanced Planning Budget Unit (4/5 Vote Required) 24-800 approved Pass
43 Public Works
23. Authorize the Humboldt County Department of Public Works to Accept and Administer $150,000 in Grant Funding Made Available through the California Fire Safe Council County Coordinator Grant Program and Authorization for the Auditor-Controller to Establish an Interest-Bearing Account 24-778 approved Pass
E. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT ▶ jump to 72:34
45 County Counsel ▶ jump to 131:55
F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 72:36
47 Public Comment on Non Agenda Items 24-891
G. MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN (Closed Session)
49 County Counsel ▶ jump to 131:55
1. 11:00 AM - Conference with Legal Counsel – pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Green Leaf Nurseries LLC, et al. v. County of Humboldt, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2300937 24-793
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 O.B. v. County of Humboldt, Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2200748 24-794
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 A.K. v. County of Humboldt, Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2200882 24-795
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 J.K. v. County of Humboldt, Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2201621 24-796
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 M.R. v. Humboldt County, Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2201622 24-797
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 Lindsey Idler v. County of Humboldt, Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2201675 24-798
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 Rory Kalin v. County of Humboldt, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2000902 24-834
8. 11:00 AM - Conference with Legal Counsel – pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Cole Hess v. County of Humboldt, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2100894 24-859
9. 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 P. Wilson, et al. v. County of Humboldt, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2300981 24-860
10. 11:00 AM - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1) to Discuss Exposure to Litigation in One (1) Potential Case 24-867
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
61 Planning and Building Department
1. The Marshall Ranch, LLC Agricultural Reserve, Zone Reclassification, Notice of Merger, and Land Conservation Contract Assessor Parcel Numbers: 215-062-003, 215-062-005, 215-062-007, 215-063-005, 215-063-006, 215-063-007, 215-064-001, 215-064-004, 215-064-005, 220-061-011, 222-081-001, 222-081-003, 222-081-005, 222-081-010, 222-081-012, 222-082-002, 222-083-002, 222-154-005, 222-154-006, 222-154-007 Record Number: PLN-2023-18106 Briceland area 24-837 approved Pass ▶ jump to 131:41
2. Presentation from Caltrans on the Clean California Local Grant Program and Projects 24-769 approved Pass ▶ jump to 184:09
I. MATTERS INITIATED BY BOARD
64 Board of Supervisors
1. Presentation from the Fish & Game Advisory Commission Discussing the Importance of a Fish Cleaning Station in Humboldt County 24-760 approved Pass ▶ jump to 157:42
2. Presentation from Caltrans on the Clean California Local Grant Program and Projects 24-769 ▶ jump to 158:03
J. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
68 Clerk of the Board
1. Consider Making an At Large Appointment to the Great Redwood Trail Agency 24-790 approved Pass ▶ jump to 227:34
70 County Administrative Office
2. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Measure Z Recommendations 24-377 approved Pass ▶ jump to 298:15
71 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. _____________________________________________ 05/07/2024
3. Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 and Future Years Funding Recommendations Related to Measure J 24-387 approved Pass ▶ jump to 367:05
K. CLOSED SESSION (See Matters Set for Time Certain)
L. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 367:29