To: Board of Supervisors
From: Planning and Building Department
Agenda Section: Departmental
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Redwood Coast Energy Authority (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
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Sustainable Natural Resources & Infrastructure Stewardship
Strategic Plan Category: 5001 - Enhance climate adaptation landscapes and communities
DISCUSSION:
Executive Summary
The Board of Supervisors is being asked to enter a Memorandum of Understanding with the Redwood Energy Coast Authority (RCEA) to appoint RCEA as the Regional Climate Committee (RCC) to implement the Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP). The MOU will also be signed by the cities in the county willing to participate in this process and will include a three-year funding commitment. Staff recommend that the Board of Supervisors Authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the MOU.
Background
After a very long process, the Board of Supervisors adopted the Regional Climate Action Plan on Dec. 16, 2025. This plan was designed to be a regional plan with participation from the cities of Arcata, Eureka, Blue Lake, Ferndale, Fortuna, Rio Dell, and Trinidad, and the Joint Powers Authorities (JPA) of RCEA, Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG), Humboldt Transit Authority (HTA), and Humboldt Waste M...
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