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Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/23/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: 825 FIFTH STREET EUREKA, CA 95501 SUPERVISORS’ CHAMBER, FIRST FLOOR
Regular Meeting - Hybrid
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25-1082 123. Informational ReportSupplemental Budget for the Risk Management Budget Unit (3520-359) in the Amount of $18,745 (4/5 Vote Required)   Not available Not available
25-981 12. Informational ReportProclamation Recognizing September 28, 2025 as National Day of Service   Not available Video Video
25-1123 15. Informational ReportAppoint Barbara Nelson to Represent the Fifth District on the Humboldt County Human Rights Commission   Not available Not available
25-1064 16. Informational ReportQuarterly Report of Current Projected Vacancies on Humboldt County Board of Supervisors Appointed Boards, Committees and Commissions   Not available Not available
25-1114 17. Informational ReportHumboldt County Fish & Game Advisory Commission Funding Requests for 2025 Grant Awards   Not available Not available
25-1135 18. Informational ReportSubmittal of Supervisors’ Monthly Expense Report for August 2025, Pursuant to Government Code Section 53232.3(d)   Not available Not available
25-926 19. Informational ReportHeadwaters Fund Board Recommendation to Increase Funds Available to Arcata Economic Development Corporation to $6,000,000   Not available Not available
25-1018 110. Informational ReportProfessional Services Agreement with Development Group, Inc. Regarding the Provision of Technological Support Services in an Amount Not to Exceed Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars and Ninety-Two Cents ($328,885.92)   Not available Not available
25-1093 111. Informational ReportFiscal Year 2024-25 Grand Jury Responses: “Sempervirens Psychiatric Health Facility: A Key Support System for Humboldt County,” “Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office - Coroner: Serving the Community, Involving the Community,” “Humboldt County Animal Shelter: Animal Shelter + Animal Rescue = Lifesaving Paw-tnership,” “Locked Up But Not Locked Out: Inmate Voting Rights in Humboldt County,” and “Pension Tension Relieved?: An Investigation into the County’s Unfunded Accrued Pension Liabilities”   Not available Not available
25-1126 112. Informational ReportBid Award Authorization for the Fortuna Library Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Project (Project Number 2024-601) and Supplemental Budget for County Administrative Office - Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Budget Unit 3552-152 in the Amount of Two Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Dollars ($227,920.00) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (4/5 Vote Required)   Not available Not available
25-1151 113. Informational ReportAppropriation Transfer for County Administrative Office, ADA Compliance, 3552152, in the Amount of $81,604 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 (4/5 Vote Required)   Not available Not available
25-1143 114. Informational ReportDepartment of Health and Human Services – Behavioral Health (1170424) Appropriation Transfer in the Amount of $12,502 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (4/5 Vote Required)   Not available Not available
25-1046 115. Informational ReportProfessional Services Agreement with County of Shasta Regarding Laboratory Testing Services Provided by County of Humboldt in the Amount of $50,000   Not available Not available
25-1054 116. Informational ReportLocal Oral Health Program Surplus Dental Equipment Donation to Lassen County, Siskiyou County and Sierra County   Not available Not available
25-1058 117. Informational ReportAccept $1,000 Donation to Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health from the Center of Oral Health   Not available Not available
25-1036 118. Informational ReportProfessional Services Agreement with Chabot - Las Positas Community College District Regarding the Provision of Title IV-E Training and Educational Services in the Amount of $6,000,000   Not available Not available
25-1098 119. Informational ReportRenewal of the Professional Services Agreement with Redwood Community Services, Inc. Regarding the Provision of High-Fidelity Wraparound Services to Eligible Children and Youth in the Amount of $1,337,637   Not available Not available
25-1052 120. Informational ReportHumboldt County District Attorney’s Organized Retail Theft Vertical Prosecution (HCDA ORTVP) Grant Program Budget Appropriation Transfer for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in the Amount of $41,035 (4/5 Vote Required)   Not available Not available
25-1053 121. Informational ReportResolution Authorizing the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office to Apply for, Accept and Administer Funding Made Available by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services through the Victim Witness Assistance Program    Not available Not available
25-1043 122. Informational ReportAdoption of an Updated Harassment & Discrimination Policy   Not available Not available
25-1155 124. Informational ReportRe-approve the Side Letter of Agreement with the Law Enforcement Management (LEM) Unit to Clarify the Payment of Special Compensation and Recognize Dec. 24 as a County Holiday   Not available Not available
25-1100 125. Informational ReportSupplemental Budget in the Amount of $290,443 for Motor Pool-Reserve for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (4/5 Vote Required)   Not available Not available
25-1140 126. Informational ReportRequest a Transfer from Contingencies in the amount of $21,998 for Veterans Buildings Budget, 1100703, for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 (4/5 Vote Required)   Not available Not available
25-1141 127. Informational ReportAppropriation Transfer to Create a Fixed Asset Line in the Amount of $86,608 for the Public Works Solid Waste Budget 3691438 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 (4/5 Vote Required)   Not available Not available
25-1142 128. Informational ReportAppropriation Transfer for Public Works Bicycles & Trailways Budget (1710715) in the amount of $25,296 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (4/5 Vote Required)   Not available Not available
25-1111 129. Informational ReportAccept Donation of $19,000 to Support the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $125,000 for a 3D Scanner for the Major Crimes Division (4/5 Vote Required)   Not available Not available
25-1138 11. ResolutionResolution Setting Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2025-26   Not available Video Video
25-1103 13. Informational ReportCertificate of Commendation for Byrd Lochtie   Not available Video Video
25-1112 14. Informational ReportResolution Honoring the North Coast Stand Down   Not available Video Video
25-1109 11. Informational Report9:45 A.M. - Presentation on the County of Humboldt 2025 State Legislative Program   Not available Video Video
25-1044 12. Closed Session Item12:00 P.M. - Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54954.5 and 54957 to Consider a Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the Position of the Clerk of The Board   Not available Video Video
25-1104 13. Closed Session Item12:00 P.M. - Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54954.5 and 54957 to Consider a Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the Position of the Director of Planning and Building   Not available Video Video
25-1105 14. Closed Session Item12:00 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 to consider discipline, dismissal and/or release of a public employee   Not available Video Video
25-1030 15. Closed Session Item12:00 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of O.B. v. County of Humboldt, Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2200748   Not available Video Video
25-1031 16. Closed Session Item12:00 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of A.K. v. County of Humboldt, Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2200882   Not available Video Video
25-1032 17. Closed Session Item12:00 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of J.K. v. County of Humboldt, Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2201621   Not available Video Video
25-1033 18. Closed Session Item12:00 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of M.R. v. Humboldt County, Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2201622   Not available Video Video
25-1034 19. Closed Session Item12:00 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Lindsey Idler v. County of Humboldt, Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2201675   Not available Video Video
25-1035 110. Closed Session Item12:00 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of N.B. v. County of Humboldt, Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2402029   Not available Video Video
25-1108 111. Closed Session Item12:00 P.M. - 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. CV2501216   Not available Video Video
25-993 11. OrdinanceAmendments to the Zoning Ordinance Related to the Notice of Final Action Provisions by Amending Subsections 312-6.7.2 to Allow Electronic Delivery of the Notice of Final Action, 312-13.7 to Remove Its Dependency on Subsection 312-6.7 and Specify that Delivery of a Notice of Final Action on an Appeal Must be by First Class Mail, Sections 312-16.4 and 314-91.2 to Establish that they are Dependent of Subsection 312 6.7.2, Sections 312-6.7 et seq., 312-10.2.2.2, 312-11.3.1, 312-13.12, 312-16.4.6 et seq., and 314 91.2.8.5 to Adjust Language Associated with Notices and Actions to Reduce the Use of the Word Final and Establish Internal and External Consistency, to Amend Section 314-50.7.2.1 to Maintain Consistency with Government Code, and to Correct Grammatical Errors   Not available Video Video
25-1107 11. Informational ReportUpdate on Garth General Plan Amendment and Zone Reclassification Petition to Allow Permitting of Alternative Lodge Park on Property in the Trinidad Area; APN 515-172-010; PLN-2024-19111   Not available Video Video
25-1094 22. Informational ReportIntroduction of Ordinance Amending Sections 241-2 through 241-9 of Chapter 1 of Division 4 of Title II of the Humboldt County Code Relating to the Duties, Responsibilities and Authorities of the County Administrative Officer and Employment Agreement Regarding Appointment of the County Administrative Officer   Not available Video Video
25-1074 13. Special PresentationReport on the County of Humboldt Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Branch Syringe Services Program   Not available Video Video
25-1074 13. Special PresentationReport on the County of Humboldt Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Branch Syringe Services Program   Not available Video Video