Legislation Details

File #: 26-695    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 6/26/2026 In control: Public Works
On agenda: 7/14/2026 Final action: 7/14/2026
Title: Authorization for Negotiation of Leases for Real Properties Located at 1425 J Street, Arcata, California, 1018 H Street, Eureka, California, 1100 Main Street, Ferndale, California, 1426 Main Street, Fortuna, California, and 483 Conger Street, Garberville, California
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Arcata Veterans Memorial Agreement for Use of Real Property Located at 1425 J Street, Arcata, California, 3. Eureka Veterans Memorial Agreement for Use of Real Property Located at 1018 H Street, Eureka, California, 4. Ferndale Veterans Memorial Agreement for Use of Real Property Located at 1100 Main Street, Ferndale, California, 5. Fortuna Veterans Memorial Agreement for Use of Real Property Located at 1426 Main Street, Fortuna, California, 6. Garberville Veterans Memorial License Agreement Healy Senior Center

 

To:                                                               Board of Supervisors

 

From:                                          Public Works                                          

 

Agenda Section:                     Consent                     

 

Vote Requirement:                     Majority

 

SUBJECT:

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Authorization for Negotiation of Leases for Real Properties Located at 1425 J Street, Arcata, California, 1018 H Street, Eureka, California, 1100 Main Street, Ferndale, California, 1426 Main Street, Fortuna, California, and 483 Conger Street, Garberville, California 

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RECOMMENDATION(S):

Recommendation

That the Board of Supervisors:

1.                     Approve and authorize the Humboldt County Public Works Director, and designees thereof, to negotiate the lease agreements for real properties located at 1425 J Street, Arcata, California, 1018 H Street, Eureka, California, 1100 Main Street, Ferndale, California, 1426 Main Street, Fortuna, California, and 483 Conger Street, Garberville, California, with American Legion Posts 274, 212, 559, 205, 494 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts 1872, 6353, 2207, 6354, and any duly authorized designees thereof; and

2.                     Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the Real Property Division of the Department of Public Works with one fully certified copy of the Board order related to this item.

 

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STRATEGIC PLAN:

This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.

 

Area of Focus:  Workforce & Operational Excellence                     

Strategic Plan Category:  3002 - Invest in county facilities

 

DISCUSSION:

The County owns properties located at 1425 J Street, Arcata, California; 1018 H Street, Eureka, California; 1100 Main Street, Ferndale, California; 1426 Main Street, Fortuna, California; and 483 Conger Street, Garberville, California, known as the Veterans Memorial Halls. The properties are currently leased to each Veterans associated within the County, American Legion Posts 274, 212, 559, 205, 494 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts 1872, 6353, 2207 and 6354.

 

The County is working with the Veterans to negotiate the terms of a new lease agreement. The negotiations of the lease terms will allow both parties to address current needs and conditions for continued use of the property.

 

Accordingly, staff recommends that your Board approve and authorize the Public Works Director, and designees thereof to negotiate the lease for the real properties located at 1425 J Street, Arcata, California; 1018 H Street, Eureka, California; 1100 Main Street, Ferndale, California; 1426 Main Street, Fortuna, California; and 483 Conger Street, Garberville, California.

 

SOURCE OF FUNDING: 

General Fund (1100)

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:

No financial impact with the lease negotiations

 

STAFFING IMPACT:

Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impact:

No impact on staffing.

 

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:

None

 

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:

The Board may choose not to authorize the Public Works Director, and designees thereof, to negotiate the leases for real properties located at 1425 J Street, Arcata, California; 1018 H Street, Eureka, California; 1100 Main Street, Ferndale, California; 1426 Main Street, Fortuna, California; and 483 Conger Street, Garberville, California with American Legion Posts 274, 212, 559, 205 and 494 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts 1872, 6353, 2207 and 6354. However, this is not recommended, as the current leases are in holdover.

 

ATTACHMENTS:

1.                     Arcata Veterans Memorial Agreement for Use of Real Property Located at 1425 J Street, Arcata, California

2.                     Eureka Veterans Memorial Agreement for Use of Real Property Located at 1018 H Street, Eureka, California

3.                     Ferndale Veterans Memorial Agreement for Use of Real Property Located at 1100 Main Street, Ferndale, California

4.                     Fortuna Veterans Memorial Agreement for Use of Real Property Located at 1426 Main Street, Fortuna, California

5.                     Garberville Veterans Memorial License Agreement Healy Senior Center

 

PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:

Meeting of: None

File No.: None