On the agenda: Humboldt County Board of Supervisors — Data Center (Oct 6)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REX BOHN
First District
MICHELLE BUSHNELL
Second District
MIKE WILSON
Chair – Third District
NATALIE ARROYO
Vice-Chair – Fourth
District
STEVE MADRONE
Fifth District

COUNTY STAFF
ELISHIA HAYES
County Administrative
Officer
SCOTT MILES
Interim County Counsel
TRACY DAMICO
Clerk of the Board

COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
825 FIFTH STREET
EUREKA, CA 95501
SUPERVISORS’ CHAMBER, FIRST FLOOR

AGENDA - Final
Tuesday, October 6, 2026

9:00 AM

Regular Meeting - Hybrid

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programs, services and activities through the provision of accommodations
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A. ROLL CALL
B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
C. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
Board of Supervisors
26-962
1.

Proclaim October 1-8, 2026 as Week Without Driving
Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation.

Sponsors:

Supervisor Arroyo

Attachments:

Staff Report
Week Without Driving Proclamation

26-1052
2.

Proclamation Recognizing October 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in
Humboldt County
Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the proclamation.

Sponsors:

Supervisor Bushnell

Attachments:

Staff Report
Proclamation

Clerk of the Board
26-1003
3.

Humboldt County Fire Safe Council Committee Five-Year Extension and
Membership Expansion
Recommendation:

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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Review a staff report and associated supporting documents
regarding a proposal to extend the Humboldt County Fire Safe
Council committee for five years and appoint new Humboldt
County Fire Safe Council members; and
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2. Adopt the attached resolution extending the Humboldt
County Fire Safe Council committee and expanding the
membership thereof.
Attachments:

Staff Report
Resolution Renewing the Humboldt County Fire Safe Council
Nomination Letters

26-1004
4.

Letter of Appreciation to Katrina Taylor for Service on the Humboldt County
McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee
Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the Chair to sign the Letter of Appreciation.

Attachments:

Staff Report
Letter of Appreciation

26-1013
5.

Submittal of Supervisors’ Monthly Expense Report for August 2026
Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive and file the report.

Attachments:

Staff Report
August 2026 Expense Reporting Forms

26-1022
6.

Approval of the Action Summary for the Meeting of September 15, 2026
Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the Action Summary for the meeting of Sept. 15,
2026, and authorize the Clerk of the Board and the Board Chair
to sign the Minute Book in accordance with California
Governmental Code Section 25103.

Attachments:

Staff Report
Action Summary
Minute Sheet

26-1051
7.

Letter of Appreciation to Bob Dougherty for Service on the Humboldt County
Behavioral Health Board
Recommendation:

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That the Board of Supervisors:
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1. Authorize the Chair to sign the Letter of Appreciation.
Attachments:

Staff Report
Letter of Appreciation
Curent Behavioral Health Board Roster

County Administrative Office
26-861
8.

Approve Pre-Qualification List for Architectural Design and Project Management
Services for ADA Projects And Authorize the Purchasing Agent to Execute
Professional Services Agreements Regarding the Provision of Consulting Services
Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive and accept the recommended pre-qualification list for
architectural design and project management services for
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Project; and
2. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute professional
services agreements with the pre-qualified architectural design
firms regarding the provision of consulting services, in a form
substantially similar to the professional services agreement
attached hereto as Attachment 1, after review by County
Counsel and Risk Management; and
3. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute any and all future
task orders to the professional services agreements attached
hereto as Attachment 2, after review by County Counsel and Risk
Management.

Attachments:

Staff Report
Sample Consultant Service Agreement
Sample Task Order

26-979
9.

Bid Award Authorization for the Humboldt County Animal Shelter Americans with
Disabilities Act Compliance Project, Project Number 2026-101
Recommendation:

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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive and file the bids for construction of the Humboldt
County Animal Shelter Americans with Disabilities Act
Compliance Project, Project Number 2026-101; and
2. Award the Humboldt County Animal Shelter Americans with
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Disabilities Act Compliance Project, Project Number 2026-101, to
the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, Sequoia
Construction Specialties, Inc. in the amount of $898,000; and
3. Authorize the Humboldt County Purchasing Agent, or a
designee thereof, to execute the attached construction
agreement with Sequoia Construction Specialties, Inc. regarding
completion of the Humboldt County Animal Shelter Americans
with Disabilities Act Compliance Project; and
4. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute contract change
orders for the Humboldt County Animal Shelter Americans with
Disabilities Act Compliance Project up to $89,800; and
5. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the County
Administrative Office with one (1) fully executed, certified copy
of the Board order related to this item.
Attachments:

Staff Report
Unofficial Bid Results
Construction Agreement

County Counsel
26-1020
10. Resolution Which Rescinds Resolution No. 24-107 and Amends the County of
Humboldt’s Current Conflict of Interest Code
Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the attached resolution which rescinds Resolution No.
24-107 and amends the County of Humboldt’s current Conflict of
Interest Code; and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to Provide the County Counsel’s
Office with one (1) fully executed certified copy of the attached
resolution.

Attachments:

Staff Report
Resolution Amending the Conflict of Interest Code
09302026.docx
Appendix A - Disclosure Categories.pdf
Appendix B - County Departments - List of Designated
Employees 2026.docx

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Department of Health and Human Services: Behavioral Health
26-950
11. Professional Clinical Education Affiliation Agreement with Capella University, LLC
Regarding the Placement of Student Interns at Various Department of Health and
Human Services (DHHS) – Behavioral Health Facilities
Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and authorize the DHHS – Behavioral Health
Director, or a designee thereof, to execute, the attached
professional clinical education affiliation agreement with the
Capella University, LLC regarding the placement of student
interns at various DHHS – Behavioral Health facilities for the
period of Oct. 6, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and any and all
subsequent amendments thereto, after review and approval by
County Counsel, Risk Management and the County
Administrative Office; and
2. Authorize the DHHS – Behavioral Health Director, or a
designee thereof, to execute student placement agreements that
are substantially similar to the attached professional clinical
education affiliation agreement with Capella University, LLC, and
any and all subsequent amendments thereto, after review and
approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County
Administrative Office; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the DHHS – Contract
Unit with one fully executed electronic copy of the certified
Board order related to this Item.

Attachments:

Staff Report
Professional Clinical Education Affiliation Agreement with
Capella University, LLC Regarding the Placement of Student
Interns at Various Department of Health and Human
Services – Behavioral Health Facilities

Department of Health and Human Services: Public Health
26-945
12. Acceptance of Award and Related Documentation with California Department of
Public Health (CDPH) Regarding Tuberculosis Base Funding Allotment in the
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Amount of $12,432
Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the attached Acceptance of Award for Tuberculosis
Control Local Assistance Funds for award numbers 2612BASE-F
and 2612BASE-S by and between the County of Humboldt and
CDPH in the amount of $12,432; and
2. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services
(DHHS) - Public Health Director, or a designee there of, to
execute the attached Acceptance of Award for Tuberculosis
Control Local Assistance Funds for award numbers 2612BASE-F
and 2612BASE-S by and between the County of Humboldt and
CDPH; and
3. Authorize the DHHS – Public Health Director, or a designee
thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments,
certifications, attestations and documents directly associated
with the CDPH Tuberculosis Base Funding fiscal year (FY) 2026-27
allotment after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk
Management and the County Administrative Office.

Attachments:

Staff Report
Acceptance of Award and Related Documentation with
California Department of Public Health Regarding
Tuberculosis Base Funding Allotment in the Amount of
$12,432.00

Planning and Building Department
26-963
13. Authorization to Submit Applications to the California Department of Housing and
Community Development to use $1,810,078 of HOME Investment Partnership
Program Income to Provide Additional Funding for the We Are Up project and to
Provide Loans for the Owner-Occupied Rehab Program
Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the Resolution (Attachment 1) to take the following
actions:
a. Approve an application for a contract to implement an
affordable housing rental project using HOME program income

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(PI); and
b. Authorize and direct the Planning & Building Department
Director to execute in the name of the County of Humboldt the
application, standard agreement, and all other documents
required for participation in HOME programs, and any
amendments thereto; and
2. Adopt the Resolution (Attachment 2) to take the following
actions:
a. Approve an application for a contract to implement an
Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Program using HOME
program income (PI); and
b. Authorize and direct the Planning & Building Department
Director to execute in the name of the County of Humboldt the
application, standard agreement, and all other documents
required for participation in HOME programs, and any
amendments thereto; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one fully executed and
certified copy of each Resolution to the Planning & Building
Department.
Attachments:

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution - We Are Up Project
Attachment 2 - Draft Resolution - OOR

26-964
14. Supplemental Budget to Move $560,078 from Special Revenue Fund 3960 to
Budget Unit 3960553201 to Pay HOME Program Expenses to Occur in Fiscal Year
2026-27 (4/5 Vote Required)
Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve a Supplemental Budget (Attachment 1) to Move $
560,078 from Special Revenue Fund 3960 to Budget Unit
3960553-201. (4/5 Vote Required)

Attachments:

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - HOME PI Supplemental Budget

26-996
15. Request to Close the Planning and Building Department Office to the Public From
Noon to 5 p.m. on Oct. 29, 2026, for Department Meeting and Training
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Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the Planning and Building Department office at
3015 H Street, Eureka, to close to the public from Noon to 5:00
PM on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.

Attachments:

Staff Report

26-1008
16. A Petition Requesting the Board Accept for Processing an Applicant-Initiated
General Plan Amendment to Change the General Plan Designation from
Residential Estates (RE) to Commercial Services (CS) to be Consistent with the
Current Community Commercial (C-2) Zoning
Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Accept the petition for processing and adopt the attached
resolution (Attachment 1) based on the findings in the staff
report; and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to give notice of the decision to
the applicant and any other interested party.

Attachments:

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution
Attachment 2- Applicant's Petition Letter
Attachment 3 - Dream Quest Letter of Support
Attachment 4 - Jones Family letter of support WCCSD
Attachment 5 - Letter in support of Jones Family Tree Service
R Brown Construction
Attachment 6 - LOR-JonesFamilyTree WC Chamber
Attachment 7 - Studio 299 Letter_of_Support_40 Enchanted
Springs C-2 GP
Attachment 8 - WCFSC Letter of Support

Probation
26-1011
17. Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $529,619 for Probation CalAIM (California
Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal) Services and Program Costs (Budget Unit
1100-490002) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 (4/5 Vote Required)
Recommendation:

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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the attached supplemental budget for budget unit
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1100-490002 in the amount of $529,619 for Probation CalAIM
services and program costs. (4/5 Vote Required)
Attachments:

Staff Report
490002-$529,619 CALAIM Program Expenses_9.01.26

Public Works
26-994
18. Approve Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $5,882 for Public Works County
Surveyor,1100168, for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (4/5 Vote Required)
Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the Supplemental Budget request for Public Works
County Surveyor, 1100168, in the amount of $5,882 for fiscal
year (FY) 2025-26. (4/5 Vote Required)

Attachments:

Staff Report
Supplemental FY 25-26 1100168.pdf

26-1012
19. Approve Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $38,000 for Roads Measure O,
1200342, for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 (4/5 Vote Required)
Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the Supplemental Budget request for Public Works’
Roads Measure O, 1200342 in the amount of $38,000 (4/5 Vote
Required); and
2. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to establish fixed asset line
8777 Vehicle-Auto in Roads Measure O budget, 1200342, for FY
2026-27; and
3. Request Clerk of the Board to send an certified copy of a
Board Order to the County Administrative Office – Purchasing
Team.

Attachments:

Staff Report
Supplemental 1200342 Measure O 8777.pdf

26-1034
20. Approve Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $73,152 for Public Works
Transportation Services, 1150910, for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (4/5 Vote Required)
Recommendation:
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That the Board of Supervisors:
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1. Approve the Supplemental Budget request for Public Works
Transportation Services, 1150910, in the amount of $73,152 for
fiscal year (FY) 2025-26. (4/5 Vote Required)
Attachments:

Staff Report
Supplemental 1150910.xlsx

Sheriff
26-854
21. Appropriation Transfer in the Amount of $90,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 and
$216,000 for FY 2026-27, and Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $144,000 for
FY 2026-27 for Court Security Screening Previously Paid by Humboldt County
Superior Court Now Paid by Humboldt County Community Corrections Partnership
(4/5 Vote Required)
Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve an appropriation transfer (Attachment 1) for Court
Security Screening budget unit 1100-221610, in the amount of
$90,000 to recognize the change in funding for court security
screening previously paid by Humboldt County Superior Court
now paid by Humboldt County Community Corrections
Partnership (CCP) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26; and
2. Approve an appropriation transfer (Attachment 2) for Court
Security Screening budget unit 1100-221610, in the amount of
$216,000 to recognize the change in funding for court security
screening previously paid by Humboldt County Superior Court
now paid by CCP for FY 2026-27; and
3. Approve a supplemental budget (Attachment 3) for Court
Security Screening budget unit 1100-221610, in the amount of
$144,000 for increased court security screening contract
expenses anticipated in FY 2026-27 to be paid for by CCP. (4/5
Vote Required)

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Attachments:

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Staff Report
FY2025-26 Court Screening App Transfer
FY2026-27 Court Screening App Transfer
FY2026-27 Court Screening Supp Budget
Courts Request for CCP Funding
CCP Minutes 1-21-2026
American Guard Services Agreement

26-968
22. Governing Body Resolution for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
(JAG) Program Local 2026 Award, and if Awarded, Authorization to Execute
Documents and Accept Grant Funds
Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution
(Attachment 1) authorizing the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office
(HCSO) to submit the governing body resolution for the Edward
Byrne Memorial JAG Program Local 2026 grant application; and
2. If awarded, authorize the County Administrative Officer, the
Sheriff, and the Sheriff’s Deputy Director of Financial and
Support Services to accept grant funds and sign any documents
required by the Department of Justice - Office of Justice
Programs for participation in the program; and
3. Authorize the County Administrative Officer to sign the
Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program Local 2026 Award
Solicitation Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive
of the Application Government (Attachment 2); and
4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return a completed and signed
copy of the resolution to the HCSO in email formats, Attention:
Lucinda Jackson, for submittal to the funding agency.

Attachments:

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - BOS Resolution No.
Attachment 2 - Certification & Assurances

26-969
23. Governing Body Resolution for U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice
Assistance Kevin and Avonte Program: Reducing Injury and Death of Missing
Individuals with Dementia and Developmental Disabilities Program Grant
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Application in the Amount of $53,314
Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution
(Attachment 1) authorizing the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office
(HCSO) to submit the governing body resolution for the U.S.
Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance Kevin and
Avonte Program: Reducing Injury and Death of Missing
Individuals with Dementia and Developmental Disabilities
FY2026 grant application in the amount of $53,314; and
2. If awarded, authorize the County Administrative Officer, the
Sheriff, and the Sheriff’s Deputy Director of Financial and
Support Services to accept grant funds and sign any documents
required by the Department of Justice – Office of Justice
Programs for participation in the program; and
3. Authorize the County Administrative Officer to sign the
Bureau of Justice Assistance Kevin and Avonte Program:
Reducing Injury and Death of Missing Individuals with Dementia
and Developmental Disabilities FY2026 Certification of Chief
Executive Officer (Attachment 2); and
4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return a completed and signed
copy of the Resolution to the HCSO in original and email
formats, Attention: Lucinda Jackson, for submittal to the funding
agency.

Attachments:

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - BOS Resolution No.
Attachment 2 - Certification of Chief Executive Officer

26-972
24. Governing Body Resolution for U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice
Assistance Crisis Response Training Program Grant Application in the Amount of
$647,500
Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution
(Attachment 1) authorizing the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office
(HCSO) to submit the governing body resolution for the U.S.
Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance Crisis

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Response Training Program FY2026 grant application; and
2. If awarded, authorize the County Administrative Officer, the
Sheriff, and the Sheriff’s Deputy Director of Financial and
Support Services to accept grant funds and sign any documents
required by the Department of Justice – Office of Justice
Programs for participation in the program; and
3. Authorize the County Administrative Officer to sign the
Bureau of Justice Assistance Crisis Response Training Program
FY2026 Certification of Chief Executive Officer (Attachment 2);
and
4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return a completed and signed
copy of the Resolution to the HCSO in original and email
formats, Attention: Lucinda Jackson, for submittal to the funding
agency.
Attachments:

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - BOS Resolution No.
Attachment 2 - Certification of Chief Executive Officer

26-974
25. Supplemental Budgets for Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) of the United
States Department of Justice Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program
(DCE/SP) Grant in the Amount of $62,261, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Administration (JAG) Equipment and Training Program Grant in the Amount of
$11,788, and the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) FY2024 in the Amount
of $6,513 (4/5 Vote Required)
Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the supplemental budget for DEA DCE/SP Grant
budget 1100-221931 in the amount of $62,261 for Fiscal Year (FY)
2026-27 (Attachment 1) (4/5 Vote Required); and
2. Approve the supplemental budget for JAG Equipment and
Training Program Grant budget 1100-221911 in the amount of
$11,788 for FY 2026-27 (Attachment 2) (4/5 Vote Required); and
3. Approve the supplemental budget for HSGP FY2024 Grant
budget 1100-274112 in the amount of $6,513 for FY 2026-27
(Attachment 3). (4/5 Vote Required)

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Attachments:

AGENDA - Final

October 6, 2026

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Supplemental Budget (1100221931)
Attachment 2 - Supplemental Budget (1100221911)
Attachment 3 - Supplemental Budget (1100274112)

Treasurer/Tax Collector
26-942
26. Addendum to the Professional Services Agreement with Linebarger Goggan Blair &
Sampson, LLP for Franchise Tax Board Interagency Intercept Collection Program
Services (4/5 Vote Required)
Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the
attached addendum to the Professional Services Agreement with
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP for Franchise Tax Board
Interagency Intercept Collection Program services (4/5 Vote
Required); and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to submit an executed original of
the addendum to the Humboldt County Treasurer-Tax
Collector’s Office’s Revenue Recovery Division.

Attachments:

Staff Report
Professional Services Agreement
Humbolt Contract Addendum 082026 LGBS signed.pdf
26-942 agreement_rm

E. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Works
26-884
1.

Approve the Renewal Agreement with Humboldt Sanitation for the Operation and
Maintenance of the Northern Container Sites and Recology Eel River for the
Redway Transfer Station
Recommendation:

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That the Board of Supervisors:
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1. Open the public hearing, receive the staff report and public
comment; and
2. Approve the operation and maintenance agreement with
Humboldt Sanitation Company, Inc. for the northern solid waste
container sites effective for fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 through June
30, 2027 (attachment 1); and
3. Approve the amendment to the operation and maintenance
agreement with Recology Eel River for the Redway Transfer
Station effective for FY 2025-26 through June 30, 2027
(attachment 2); and
4. Continue the hearing of the Southern Solid Waste Container
Sites and Redway Transfer Station to the meeting “date
uncertain”.
Attachments:

Staff Report
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT AND
HUMBOLDT SANITATION FOR THE NORTHERN CONTAINER
SITES 6226
Amendment to the operation and maintenance agreement
with Recology Eel River for the Redway Transfer Station

H. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Planning and Building Department
26-949
1.

Adoption of an Interim Urgency Ordinance Establishing a 45-day Moratorium on
the Acceptance of Applications to Permit Data Centers in Unincorporated
Humboldt County (4/5 Vote Required)
Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the Interim Urgency Ordinance: An Uncodified Interim
Urgency Ordinance of the County of Humboldt Establishing a
Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers to Prohibit Acceptance
and Processing of New Applications for Data Centers, Which
Shall Take Immediate Effect (Attachment 1), establishing a
45-day moratorium on all of the following: acceptance of
applications for, and issuance of any permit, license, or
entitlement for any data center within the unincorporated areas

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of Humboldt County based on the findings set forth in the
Interim Urgency Ordinance under the provisions contained in
California Government Code (GC) Sections 25123(d) and
65858(a) (4/5 Vote Required); and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to publish the Post-Adoption
Summary (Attachment 2) of the ordinance within 15 days of
adoption by the Board, and to post in the Office of the Clerk of
the Board of Supervisors a certified copy of the full text of the
adopted ordinance along with the names of those Supervisors
voting for and against the ordinance; and
3. Direct Planning and Building Department staff to bring
forward an item, if needed, to extend the moratorium prior to
the 45-day expiration date and to report on the measures taken
to alleviate the condition which led to the adoption of the
urgency ordinance per GC § 65858(d).
Attachments:

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft Ordinance
Attachment 2 - Post Adoption Summary

26-977
2.

Adoption of an Interim Urgency Ordinance Establishing a 45-day Moratorium on
the Acceptance of Applications and Issuance of Permits for Removal of Large
Redwood Trees Outside of Timberland Production and Agricultural Exclusive Zone
Areas in Unincorporated Humboldt County (4/5 Vote Required)
Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the Interim Urgency Ordinance, An Uncodified Interim
Urgency Ordinance of the County of Humboldt Establishing a
Temporary Moratorium On the Acceptance and Issuance of
Permits for the Removal of Large Redwood Trees, Which Shall
Take Immediate Effect, (Attachment 1), establishing a 45-day
moratorium on acceptance of applications for, and issuance of
any permit for removal of large redwood trees within the
unincorporated areas of Humboldt County based on the findings
set forth in the Interim Urgency Ordinance pursuant to California
Government Code (CGC) Sections 25123(d) and 65858(a) (4/5
Vote Required); and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to publish the post-adoption

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summary (Attachment 2) of the ordinance within 15 days of
adoption by the Board, and to post in the Office of the Clerk of
the Board of Supervisors a certified copy of the full text of the
adopted ordinance along with the names of those Supervisors
voting for and against the ordinance; and
3. Direct Planning and Building Department staff to bring
forward an item, if needed, to extend the moratorium prior to
the 45-day expiration date and reporting on the measures taken
to alleviate the condition which led to the adoption of the
urgency ordinance per CGC 65858(d).
Attachments:

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft Ordinance _______
Attachment 2 - Post Adoption Summary
Attachment 3 - Public Comment Prior to Board Meeting

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3.

Introduction of Ordinances Amending Various Sections of Chapters 1 and 2 of
Humboldt County Code Title III, Division 5 Related to Public Nuisances, Abatement
and Penalties to Clarify Definitions Related to Category 4 Violations and
Responsible Party, to Clarify Processing Permits on Properties with Violations, to
Require Issuance of a Warning Letter Prior to Issuing Notices, to Clarify When
Penalties Begin to Accrue, Addressing How Time Limits for New Property Owners,
to Set a Time Limit for Scheduling Appeal Hearings and to Address Information
Required in Both a Notice to Abate and Notice of Violation
Recommendation:

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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Introduce the attached Ordinance (Attachment 1) Amending
Title III, Division 5, Chapter 1 of Humboldt County Code Section
351, Subsections 351-7 and 351-8; Amending Subsection 351-7 to
State that a Cannabis Violation Shall Not Be Issued to a New
Property Owner Unless the Cultivation Continues for More Than
30 Days, and Subsection 351-8 Requiring the Notice to Include
Language that the Ten-Day Period May Be Extended and The
Date Of Service, and waive the first reading; and
2. Introduce the attached Ordinance (Attachment 2) Ordinance
Amending Title III, Division 5, Chapter 2 of Humboldt County
Code Section 352; Amending Subsections 352-3(i) Regarding
Category 4 Cannabis Violations, 352-3(T) Regarding the
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Definition of Responsible Party, 352-5(b)(2) to Allow Responsible
Party to Request Extension of Time to Correct Violation, 352-5(f)
to Clarify Permits Unrelated to Cannabis Violation May Issue On
Property With Unresolved Cannabis Violation, 352-5(h) Allowing
Application for Corrective Permits When Unpermitted Cannabis
Activity Has Ceased, 352-6 Allowing Hearing Officer to Set
Administrative Civil Penalty, 352-7(a)-(c) Requirement for a
Warning Letter Prior to Issuance of Notice Of Violation, 352-8
Contents of Notice of Violation, and 352-9 Providing Notice of
Appeal Hearing Within 60 Days of Receipt of Appeal, and waive
the first reading; and
3. Set the ordinances for adoption on Oct. 27, 2026; and
4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to publish the required
pre-adoption summaries of the ordinances and to post a
certified copy of the full text of the proposed Ordinances in the
office of the Clerk of the Board, both the publication and posting
to be done at least five days prior to Board meeting at which the
Ordinance will be adopted [Government Code section 25124 (b)
(1)]; and
5. Direct the Clerk of the Board, within 15 days after the
adoption of the ordinance, to publish a post-adoption summary
of the ordinance with the names of the Supervisors voting for
and against the ordinance, and to post in the office of the Clerk
of the Board a certified copy of the full text of the adopted
ordinance and amendments along with the names of those
Supervisors voting for and against the ordinance [Government
Code Section 25124 (b)(1)].
Attachments:

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Ordinance Amendments, Section 351
Attachment 2 - Ordinance Amendments, Section 352
Attachment 3 - 351 Pre Adoption Summary
Attachment 4 - 352 Pre Adoption Summary
Attachment 5 - 351 Post Adoption Summary
Attachment 6 - 352 Post Adoption Summary

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4.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Redwood Coast Energy Authority

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(RCEA) to Establish RCEA as the Regional Climate Committee (RCC) Responsible for
Implementing the Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP), and County Contribution
in the Total Amount of $323,731.72 Through Dec. 31, 2030
Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the MOU with the
Redwood Coast Energy Authority to establish Redwood Coast
Energy Authority as the Regional Climate Committee and
commit the County of Humbold to annual contributions of
$80,932.93, or a total of $323,731.72 through Dec. 31, 2030.

Attachments:

Staff Report
RCAP MOU Draft 9-18-2026_clean
RCAP Funding Commitments 9-15-26

I. MATTERS INITIATED BY BOARD
Board of Supervisors
26-1053
1.

El Niño Emergency Preparedness: Funding for Sandbags, Sand and Additional
Resources
Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Direct the County Administrative Office, in coordination with
the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services and
Department of Public Works, to return to the Board with a
financial plan, not to exceed $25,000, for the purchase and
strategic placement of sand, sandbags and other emergency
preparedness resources in flood-prone and low-lying areas and
locations identified as appropriate based on historical flooding,
community need and emergency preparedness considerations.

Sponsors:

Supervisor Bohn

Attachments:

Staff Report
Sandbag Policy

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2.

Resolution from the County of Humboldt Board of Supervisors Opposing
Proposition 45 on the November 3, 2026 Statewide Ballot and Urging Humboldt
County Voters to Vote No

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Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the attached resolution opposing Proposition 45 on the
November 3, 2026 statewide ballot and urging Humboldt County
voters to vote no.

Sponsors:

Supervisor Wilson

Attachments:

Staff Report
Resolution dt 100626
Prop 45

J. CLOSED SESSION
Board of Supervisors
26-1031
1.

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), Teamsters Local 137, and
designated Management & Confidential Employees

County Counsel
26-1016
2.

Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)
(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Quentin Laone Bell v. County of
Humboldt, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2601783
26-1017

3.

Conference with Legal Counsel – pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)
(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Tobias Hafenecker-Dodge v. County
of Humboldt, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2601904
26-1018

4.

Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)
(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Paul Hills v. City of Eureka, et al.,

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Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2502761
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5.

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
26-1057

6.

Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (one potential case)

K. MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN (None Scheduled)
L. ADJOURNMENT

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