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September 15, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final ·Regular Meeting - Hybrid

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

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Agenda — 84 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: 814 5395 3131
  3. 2 PLEASE NOTE:
  4. 3 Please note: This meeting will be conducted in accordance with Assembly Bill 707. Those not able to attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in person will have the opportunity to provide public comment via Zoom. The County of Humboldt will comply with Assembly Bill 707 in the event technological problems are encountered with Zoom, which may involve a recess where a good faith effort will be made to remedy any technical issues. 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 in person or submit your comment in writing in advance of the meeting.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. D. CONSENT CALENDAR approved Pass
  8. 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
  9. A. ROLL CALL
  10. B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
  11. C. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA (None)
  12. D. CONSENT CALENDAR
  13. 11 Agricultural Commissioner
  14. 1. Approval of Cooperative Agreement No. 26-0318-011-SF, Pest Detection Trapping Contract with the California Department of Food and Agriculture in the Amount of $18,969 26-864 approved Pass
  15. 2. Approval of Amendment 1 to Cooperative Agreement No. 24-0469-005-SF, Pierce’s Disease Control Program (PDCP) Contract with California Department of Food and Agriculture 26-923 approved Pass
  16. 14 Auditor/Controller
  17. 3. Resolution Setting Tax Rates for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 26-940 approved Pass
  18. 16 Aviation
  19. 4. Ratify Agreement with Turo Inc. for Non-Exclusive Peer-To-Peer Vehicle Sharing Operating Agreement 26-891 approved Pass
  20. 18 Board of Supervisors
  21. 5. Proclamation Recognizing September 2026 as PACE Month in Humboldt County 26-921 approved Pass
  22. 6. Proclaim September 2026 as Transit Month in Humboldt County 26-955 approved Pass
  23. 7. Proclaim 9-2-5, September 25, 2026 as Dolly Parton Day in Humboldt County 26-970 approved Pass
  24. 8. Proclaim September 2026 as Recovery Month in Humboldt County 26-971 approved Pass
  25. 23 Clerk of the Board
  26. 9. Approval of the Action Summary for the Meeting of August 25, 2026 26-941 approved Pass
  27. 10. Approval of the Action Summary for the Meeting of September 1, 2026 26-948 approved Pass
  28. 26 County Administrative Office
  29. 11. Bid Award Authorization for the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Main Station Office Remodel Project, Project Number 2026-501 and Related Supplemental Budget in the Amount of Four Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($452,750.00) for County Administrative Office - Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Team Budget Unit 3552152 and Three Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars ($359,695.00) for Sheriff Main Station Budget Unit 1100-221 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-773 approved Pass
  30. 12. Transfer from Contingencies in the Amount of $46,750 for Public Opinion Research on Resident Priorities of County Services in the County Administrative Office Budget 1100-103 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-966 approved Pass
  31. 29 Department of Health and Human Services: Behavioral Health
  32. 13. Intergovernmental Agreements with the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Regarding the Transfer of Public Funds for the Period of July 1, 2023 through Dec. 31, 2026 and Related Supplemental Budget in the Amount $16,602,644 for Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Behavioral Health Budget Unit 1170424 and $792,178 DHHS - Behavioral Health Budget Unit 1180-425 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-856 approved Pass
  33. 31 Department of Health and Human Services: Public Health
  34. 14. Appointment to the Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Branch, Division of Environmental Health, Local Enforcement Agency Independent Hearing Panel 26-853 approved Pass
  35. 15. California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Future of Public Health Allocation for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 in the Amount of $926,739 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-862 approved Pass
  36. 16. Approval of Final Transfer Amounts of 1991 Realignment from Public Health to Social Services for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 26-910 approved Pass
  37. 35 Human Resources
  38. 17. Transition of Clerk-Recorder Classifications to 40 Hours Per Week 26-865 approved Pass
  39. 37 Planning and Building Department
  40. 18. A Petition from Bear Clover Ranch to Amend the General Plan on 600 Acres from Residential Agriculture to Timberland. If Approved, this Amendment Would Allow for a Zone Reclassification on 600 Acres from Forestry Recreation [FR-B5(40)] And Agriculture Exclusive (AE) to Timber Production Zone 26-889 approved Pass
  41. 19. Budget Transfer in the Amount of $50,000 to Complete the Titlow Hill General Plan Amendment (GPA), Rezone and Associated Conditional Certificates of Compliance and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (4/5 Vote Required) 26-917 approved Pass
  42. 20. Rescind the Revocation Action of August 25, 2026, for Permit Numbers PLN-10508-CUP and PLN-10509-CUP, Panther Gap Farms 26-920 approved Pass
  43. 41 Probation
  44. 21. Agreement with Del Norte County Probation Department for the Placement of Juvenile Court Wards at Humboldt County Juvenile Hall with Maximum Payable of $600,000 26-909 approved Pass
  45. 43 Public Works
  46. 22. License Agreement with EarthScope Consortium Regarding the Continued Operation and Maintenance of a Global Position System Station Located at the Table Bluff Landfill for the Period of Sept. 15, 2026, through Sept. 14, 2036 26-837 approved Pass
  47. 23. Appropriation Transfer to Establish Equipment (8986) Fixed Asset Line for the Roads-Maintenance budget 1200325, in the amount of $19,292 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-873 approved Pass
  48. 24. Approve the Fixed Asset Purchase of One (1) 2027 Model 536 Single Axle Cab and Chassis Tire Service Truck for the Public Works Roads Heavy Equipment Budget, 3540330 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-875 approved Pass
  49. 25. Surplus Vehicles/Sale of Surplus Vehicles to the City of Ferndale Police Department 26-888 approved Pass
  50. 26. Accept Completed Contracts for Storm Damage Repair to Alderpoint Road (F6B165) Post Miles 7.37 and 7.58 26-919 approved Pass
  51. 27. Notice of Intention to Purchase Real Property Located at 1101, 1117, and 1119 4th, Eureka, California, Assessor Parcel Numbers 001-173-006, 001-173-007 and 001-173-010, and Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $550,000 for Public Works Capital Projects Budget Unit 3562-170 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-922 approved Pass
  52. 28. Appropriation Transfers to Establish Equipment Fixed Asset Lines for the Parks & Recreation Budget, 1100713, and the Bicycles & Trailways Program, 1710715 for fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-965 approved Pass
  53. 51 Sheriff
  54. 29. Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Sheriff Work Alternative Program (SWAP) Daily SWAP Standard Agreement 26-907 approved Pass
  55. E. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
  56. 1. Presentation on the County of Humboldt’s 2026 State Legislative Program 26-954 approved Pass
  57. F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
  58. 54 PLEASE NOTE:
  59. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS (None Scheduled)
  60. H. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
  61. 57 County Administrative Office
  62. 1. Presentation on the County of Humboldt’s 2026 State Legislative Program 26-954
  63. 59 Clerk of the Board
  64. 3. Approve a Supplemental Budget in the amount of ($858,163) for the District Attorney’s Office Budget (1100-205) and Transfer from General Fund Contingencies in the Amount of $1,298,694 to District Attorney’s Office Budget (1100-205) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-946 approved Fail
  65. 2. Receive an Update from the Surveillance Use Ad Hoc Group, End the Current Ad Hoc Group and Consider Creating a New Ad Hoc Group 26-944 approved Pass
  66. 3. Approve a Supplemental Budget in the amount of ($858,163) for the District Attorney’s Office Budget (1100-205) and Transfer from General Fund Contingencies in the Amount of $1,298,694 to District Attorney’s Office Budget (1100-205) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-946 approved Pass
  67. 61 District Attorney
  68. 3. Approve a Supplemental Budget in the amount of ($858,163) for the District Attorney’s Office Budget (1100-205) and Transfer from General Fund Contingencies in the Amount of $1,298,694 to District Attorney’s Office Budget (1100-205) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-946 approved Fail
  69. I. MATTERS INITIATED BY BOARD (None Scheduled)
  70. J. CLOSED SESSION (See Matters Set For Time Certain)
  71. K. MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN
  72. 66 Board of Supervisors (Closed Session)
  73. 1. 1:00 P.M. - 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) 26-959
  74. 2. 1:00 P.M. - Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to grant authority to its negotiators regarding the price and terms of payment for the purchase of real property located at 4325 Broadway, Eureka, California 95501 (Assessor Parcel Number 302-171-039).  The County’s negotiators are identified as: Tom Mattson, Humboldt County Public Works Director, and any duly authorized designees thereof.  The parties with whom the County may negotiate are identified as: John McNellis and any duly authorized designees thereof. 26-987
  75. 3. 1:00 P.M. - Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54954.5 and 54957 to Consider a Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the Position of the Public Works Director 26-528
  76. 70 County Counsel (Closed Session)
  77. 4. 1:00 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Jorden J. Place v. Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2601718 26-986
  78. 5. 1:00 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Jorden J. Place v. Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2601719 26-956
  79. 6. 1:00 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Melissa Sterling v. County of Humboldt, Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2601799 26-960
  80. 7. 1:00 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Melissa Sterling v. County of Humboldt, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2601800 26-984
  81. 8. 1:00 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Courtney McRae-Zanone v. Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2601721 26-985
  82. 9. 1:00 P.M. - 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 26-957
  83. 76 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. _______________________________________ 9/15/2026
  84. L. ADJOURNMENT

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