Legislation Details

File #: 26-321    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 4/7/2026 In control: Clerk of the Board
On agenda: 4/21/2026 Final action: 4/21/2026
Title: Appoint New Members to the Humboldt County Fire Safe Council and Letters of Appreciation for Outgoing Members
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Attachment 1. Nomination Letter, 3. Letter of Appreciation - Sean Robertson, 4. Letter of Appreciation - Dale Unea, 5. Executed - Letter of Appreciation - Chief Dale Unea, 6. Executed - Letter of Appreciation - Chief Sean Robertson

To: Board of Supervisors

From: Clerk of the Board

Agenda Section: Consent

Vote Requirement: Majority

SUBJECT:
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Appoint New Members to the Humboldt County Fire Safe Council and Letters of Appreciation for Outgoing Members
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the recommended appointments to the Humboldt County Fire Safe Council; and
2. Authorize the Chair to sign letters of appreciation for the outgoing Humboldt County Fire Safe Council members.

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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.

Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1001 -Support and sustain partnerships between public safety and partner agencies to enhance public safety in our communities

DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County Fire Safe Council (HCFSC) was formed by the Board of Supervisors as a County committee in 2002. The committee is currently enabled through Oct. 5, 2026 by Resolution No. 21-101. Per the Board of Supervisors' updated Protocol for Board of Supervisors Appointments dated Jan. 30, 2024, the Fire Safe Council is listed on Exhibit 1 of Attachment B so therefore is excluded from the "at-large" appointment protocol.

The Humboldt County Fire Chiefs' Association nominates Humboldt Bay Fire Chief Tim Citro to replace Chief Sean Robertson as its primary representative, and Willow Creek Fire Chief Samantha Smith to replace Samoa Peninsula Fire Chief Dale Unea as its alternate representative. Chief Robertson was appointed in November 2023 and Chief Unea was appointed in April 2021. The county appreciates their service on this committee and looks forward to working with the new representatives.




SOURCE OF FUNDING:
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

FINANCIAL IMPACT
Coordination of the HCFSC committee is currently provided by Public Works Natural Resources Planning staff and a team of consultants; funded by a County Coordinator ...

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