Agenda - Board of Supervisors

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

COUNTY STAFF

ELISHIA HAYES

County Administrative

Officer

REX BOHN

First District

MICHELLE BUSHNELL

Second District

MIKE WILSON

Chair – Third District

NATALIE ARROYO

Vice-Chair – Fourth

District

SCOTT MILES

Interim County Counsel

TRACY DAMICO

Clerk of the Board

COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

STEVE MADRONE

Fifth District

825 FIFTH STREET

EUREKA, CA 95501

SUPERVISORS’ CHAMBER, FIRST FLOOR

AGENDA - Final

9:00 AM

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Regular Meeting - Hybrid

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A. ROLL CALL

B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG

C. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA

D. CONSENT CALENDAR

Agricultural Commissioner

26-731

Approval of Cooperative Agreement No. 26-0148-000-SA, Nursery Inspection

Program Contract in the Amount of $1,210

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Approve Cooperative Agreement No. 26-0148-000-SA, known

as the Nursery Inspection Program contract with the California

Department of Food and Agriculture in the amount of $1,120 for

the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; and

2. Authorize the Chair to sign the original agreement, and direct

the Clerk of the Board to return all signed copies to the

Agricultural Commissioner's office for further processing; and

3. Grant a waiver from the provisions of the Nuclear Free

Ordinance.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Cooperative Agreement 26-0148-000-SA

26-736

Approval of Cooperative Agreement No. 26-0200-000-SA, Certified Farmer’s Market

Inspection Contract in the Amount of $440

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Approve Cooperative Agreement No. 26-0200-000-SA, known

as the Certified Farmer's Market Inspection Program contract

with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)

for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 in the

amount of $440; and

2. Authorize the Chair to sign the original agreement and direct

the Clerk of the Board to return all signed copies to the

Agricultural Commissioner's office for further processing; and

3. Grant a waiver from the provisions of the Nuclear Free

Ordinance.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Coopertive agreement 26-0200-000-SA

Aviation

26-764

Caltrans Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Matching Grant for Rohnerville

Airport Runway 11/29 Rehabilitation Project, AV-2024-07

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Approve the Resolution and authorize the Director of Aviation

or designee to file an application for a state AIP Matching grant

for the Rohnerville Airport Runway 11/29 Rehabilitation Project;

and

2. Authorize the Director of Aviation or designee to accept the

allocation of state AIP Matching funds for the Rohnerville

Airport Runway 11/29 Rehabilitation Project and sign any

related documents necessary to accept the allocation; and

3. Authorize the Director of Aviation or designee to execute the

AIP Matching Grant Agreement for the Rohnerville Airport

Runway 11/29 Rehabilitation Project, if awarded.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Caltrans Matching Grant Resolution FOT 1129

DOTDOA0012 - Caltrans Matching Grant Application FOT

26-767

Resolution to Apply for Caltrans Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Matching

Grant for the California Redwood Coast - Humboldt County Airport Taxiway A

Relocation Project, AV-2024-05

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Approve the resolution and authorize the Director of Aviation

or designee to file an application for a state AIP Matching grant

for the California Redwood Coast - Humboldt County Airport

Taxiway A Relocation Project; and

2. Authorize the Director of Aviation or designee to accept the

allocation of state AIP Matching funds for the California

Redwood Coast - Humboldt County Airport Taxiway A Relocation

Project; and

3. Authorize the Director of Aviation or designee to execute an

AIP Matching Grant Agreement for the California Redwood Coast

- Humboldt County Airport Taxiway A Relocation Project, if

awarded.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Resolution

DOTDOA0012 - Caltrans Matching Grant Application ACV

26-770

Resolution to Apply for Caltrans Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Matching

Grant for the Murray Field Airport Precision Path Approach Indicator (PAPI)

Project, AV-2024-01

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Approve the resolution and authorize the Director of Aviation

or designee to file an application for a state AIP Matching grant

for the Murray Field Airport PAPI Project; and

2. Authorize the Director of Aviation or designee to accept the

allocation of state AIP Matching funds for the Murray Field

Airport PAPI Project; and

3. Authorize the Director of Aviation or designee to execute an

AIP Matching Grant Agreement for the Murray Field Airport PAPI

Project, if awarded.

Staff Report

Attachments:

RESOLUTION

DOTDOA0012 - Caltrans Matching Grant Application EKA

26-795

Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $119,700 for Jet Fuel Expenses Incurred

and Appropriation Transfer from General Fund Contingencies and Supplemental

Budget in the Amount of $142,980 for Consultant Services to Resolve Passenger

Facilities Charges (PFCs) and Interim Aviation Director Travel Related Expenses in

Aviation Budget 3530-381 for Fiscal Year 2025-26; Supplemental Budget in the

Amount of $408,184 for the Maximum Revenue Guarantee (MRG), and

Appropriation Transfer from General Fund Contingencies and Supplemental

Budget in the amount of $5,671 for additional MRG Match in Aviation Budget

3530-381100 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (4/5 Vote Required)

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Approve the attached supplemental budget for fuel purchases

for resale for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 in the amount of $119,700

in Aviation Budget 3530-381 (4/5 Vote Required); and

2. Approve the attached appropriation transfer from General

Fund Contingencies and supplemental budget transfer for FY

2025-26 in the amount of $142,980 for consultant services to

resolve PFCs and Interim Aviation Director travel related

expenses in Aviation Budget 3530-381 for Fiscal Year 2025-26

(4/5 Vote Required); and

3. Approve the attached supplemental budget for the MRG for

FY 2025-26 in the amount of $408,184 in Aviation Budget

3530-381100 (4/5 Vote Required); and

4. Approve the attached appropriation transfer from General

Fund Contingencies and supplemental budget for MRG match

funding for FY 2025-26 in the amount of $5,671 in Aviation

Budget 3530-381100 (4/5 Vote Required).

Staff Report

Attachments:

Fuel Supplemental Budget 3530-381

PFC and Travel Supplemental Budget 3530-381

MRG FY 2025-26 Supplemental Budget 3530-381100

Budget Adjustment Form Contingencies

Board of Supervisors

26-758

Resolution Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the Benbow Inn

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Ratify the Chair's signature.

Sponsors:

Supervisor Bushnell

Staff Report

Resolution

Attachments:

26-759

Letter of Appreciation to Jeffery Stackhouse for Service on the Humboldt County

Fish & Game Advisory Commission

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Authorize the Chair to sign the letter of appreciation.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Letter of Appreciation

26-796

Resolution Authorizing Road Closure for the Southern Humboldt Classic Car Show

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Authorize the Chair to sign the resolution; and

2. Email a copy of the executed resolution to the Director of the

Southern Humboldt Business & Visitors Bureau at

laura@shbvb.org.

Sponsors:

Supervisor Bushnell

Staff Report

Attachments:

Resolution Authorizing Road Closure

26-820

Proclamation Designating the Veterans Transition Training Alliance and the Clarke

Historical Museum as Developers of Veterans Memorials for the California

Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport

10.

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation.

Sponsors:

Supervisor Bohn

Staff Report

Attachments:

Proclamation

26-838

Retirement Resolution for Child Welfare Services Social Services Aid Jane Baker

11.

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Authorize the Chair to sign the resolution; and

2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to send the resolution to CWS

Attn: Rachel Fuentes, 2440 Sixth St. Eureka, CA via interoffice

mail.

Sponsors:

Supervisor Wilson

Staff Report

Attachments:

Retirement Resolution

Clerk of the Board

26-755

Submittal of Supervisors’ Monthly Expense Report for May 2026

12.

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Receive and file the report.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Monthly Expense Reporting Forms

26-757

Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of July 7, 2026

Recommendation:

13.

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Approve the Action Summary for the meeting of July 7, 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.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Action Summary - July 7, 2026

Minute Sheet

26-801

Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of July 14, 2026

14.

15.

16.

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Approve the Action Summary for the meeting of July 14, 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.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Action Summary - July 14, 2026

Minute Sheet

26-818

Approval of the Action Summary - Special Meeting of July 28, 2026

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Approve the Action Summary for the special meeting of July

28, 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.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Action Summary - July 28, 2026 - Special Meeting

Minute Sheet

26-840

Appoint New Members to the Humboldt County Fire Safe Council and Letters of

Appreciation for Outgoing Members

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.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Nomination Letter

Letter of Appreciation for Jason Butcher

Letter of Appreciation for Chris Ramey

County Administrative Office

25-597

America's Job Center of California Memorandum of Understanding for Fiscal Year

(FY) 2025-28

17.

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Approve the Humboldt County Workforce Innovation and

Opportunity Act (WIOA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

between the Humboldt County Workforce Development Board

(HCWDB) and America's Job Center of California (AJCC) partners

for FY 2025-28; and

2. Authorize county staff, identified in the MOU as

representatives of AJCC partners, to sign the MOU and any

amendments; and

3. Authorize the Chief Local Elected Official to sign the MOU and

any amendments, on behalf of the Board of Supervisors.

Staff Report

Attachments:

AJCC MOU 2025-2028 FINAL

26-515

Accept Award of $750,000 Regional Coordination Grant on behalf of the Humboldt

County Workforce Development Board (HCWDB) for Fiscal Years (FY) 2026-27 and

2027-28

18.

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Accept and approve modification to Workforce Innovation

and Opportunity Act Subgrant Agreement AA611007 with the

Employment Development Department for the Regional

Coordination Grant in the amount of $750,000 for FY 2026-27

and 2027-28; and

2. Approve and authorize the County Administrative Officer, or

designee, to execute any ancillary documentation, partner

agreements and modifications as related to this agreement,

subject to prior review and approval from County Counsel and

Risk.

Staff Report

Attachments:

e-signed HUM AA611007 Mod 2

Department of Health and Human Services: Behavioral Health

26-740

Professional Services Agreement with Windsor Sacramento Estates, LLC Regarding

the Provision of Various Long-Term Residential Mental Health Treatment Services

to Adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illnesses in an Amount of $5,090,000

for the Period of January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029

19.

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the

attached professional services agreement with Windsor

Sacramento Estates, LLC, regarding the provision of various

long-term residential mental health treatment services to adults

with severe and persistent mental illnesses in an amount not to

exceed Five Million Ninety Thousand Dollars ($5,090,000.00) for

the period of January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029; and

2. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services -

Behavioral Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any

and all subsequent amendments to the attached professional

services agreement with Windsor Sacramento Estates, LLC, after

review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and

the County Administrative Office; and

3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one (1) fully executed

electronic copy of the attached professional services agreement

with Windsor Sacramento Estates, LLC, Inc. to the Department of

Health and Human Services - Contract Unit for further

processing.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Professional Services Agreement with Windsor Sacramento

Estates, LLC Regarding the Provision of Various Long-Term

Residential Mental Health Treatment Services to Adults with

Severe and Persistent Mental Illnesses in an Amount Not to

Exceed $5,090,000 for

Department of Health and Human Services: Public Health

26-637

Arcata-Mad River Ambulance - Service Area/Zone I Ground Ambulance Permit for

20.

Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Authorize the Humboldt County Health Officer to renew

ambulance operating permit for Arcata-Mad River Ambulance

for Service Area I (Northwest - Arcata/McKinleyville) for FY

2026-27; and

2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to Provide the Department of

Health and Human Services (DHHS)- Public Health with one fully

executed certified copy of the Board order related to this item.

Staff Report

Attachments:

AMRA Application

26-702

Southern Trinity Area Rescue - Service Area/Zone IV Ground Ambulance Permit for

Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27

21.

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Authorize the Humboldt County Health Officer to renew the

ambulance operating permit for Southern Trinity Area Rescue for

Service Area IV (Southern Trinity/Eastern Humboldt - Highway

36) for FY 2026-27; and

2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to Provide the Department of

Health and Human Services (DHHS)- Public Health with one fully

executed certified copy of the Board order related to this item.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Application- Southern Trinity Area Rescue

26-705

K’ima:w Medical Center Rescue Ambulance - Service Area/Zone II Ground

Ambulance Permit for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27

22.

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Authorize the Health Officer to renew ambulance operating

permit for FY 2026-27 for the following ground ambulance

provider: K'ima:w Medical Center Rescue Ambulance - Service

Area/Zone II; and

2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to Provide the Department of

Health and Human Services (DHHS)- Public Health with one fully

executed certified copy of the Board order related to this item.

Staff Report

Attachments:

K'amaw Medical Center

26-741

City Ambulance of Eureka - Service Area III (Central - Eureka) and Service Area IV

(South - Fortuna and Garberville Sub-Zones) Ground Ambulance Permit for Fiscal

Year (FY) 2026-2027

23.

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Authorize the Humboldt County Health Officer to renew the

ambulance operating permit for City Ambulance of Eureka for

Service Area III (Central - Eureka) and Service Area IV (South -

Fortuna and Garberville Sub-Zones) for FY 2026-27.

Staff Report

Attachments:

City Ambulance of Eureka (1)

Department of Health and Human Services: Social Services

26-708

State Standard Agreement with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS)

Regarding the Provision of Local Agency Adoption and Resource Family Approval

Family Evaluation Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $4,591,235 for the Period

of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031

24.

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Waive the requirements of the Humboldt County Nuclear-Free

Ordinance with regard to the attached state standard agreement

with the CDSS; and

2. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the

attached state standard agreement with the CDSS regarding the

provision of local agency adoption and resource family approval

family evaluation services in an amount not to exceed

$4,591,235 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031;

and

3. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services

(DHHS) - Child Welfare Services Director, or a designee thereof,

to execute any and all subsequent amendments to, and any

other agreements, certifications, attestations and documents

directly associated with, the attached state standard agreement

with the CDSS, after review and approval by County Counsel,

Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and

4. Direct the Cler of the Board to return one fully executed

electronic copy of the attached state standard agreement with

the CDSS to the DHHS - Contract Unit for further processing.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Humboldt County - CDSS Adoptions & RFA SSA #26-5002

Human Resources

26-722

Delegate Authority to the Director of Human Resources and the County

Administrative Officer to Approve Extensions of Extra Help Appointments Past the

960 Hours (4/5 Vote Required)

25.

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Per Salary Resolution Section 7, agree to delegate the

authority to approve extensions of extra help appointments

past 960 hours to the Director of Human Resources and the

County Administrative Officer, or their designees (4/5 Vote

Required).

Staff Report

Attachments:

Salary Resolution Section 7

26-725

Humboldt County Student Placement Agreement with Cal Poly Humboldt

26.

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Approve and sign the Student Placement Agreement (SPA)

with Cal Poly Humboldt for student placements with various

Humboldt County departments; and

2. Authorize Human Resources Director to execute future

amendments to the Cal Poly SPA agreement, after review and

approval by County Counsel and the County Administrative

Office.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Cal Poly Humboldt Clinical Placement Agreement_jlo_amp

Staff Report Cal Poly SPA

26-760

Appropriations Transfer for the Risk Management Budget Unit (3520-359) for

Office Furniture in the Amount of $23,000 (4/5 Vote Required)

27.

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Approve the attached appropriations transfer form

(Attachment 1) in the Risk Management Budget (3520-359) in the

amount of $23,000 for the purchase of furniture in fiscal year

(FY) 2026-27 and establish the fixed asset for office desks and

acoustic panels (4/5 Vote Required); and

2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide Risk Management

office with one (1) fully executed certified copy of the attached

appropriations transfer form.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Appropriation Transfer Form Conference Room 2026

Probation

26-680

Multi-Agency Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council Recommendation Approving a

Professional Services Agreement with First 5 Humboldt Regarding the Expansion

and Continuation of the Positive Parenting Program in the Amount of $171,726 for

the Period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029

28.

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Approve the recommendation of the Multi-Agency Juvenile

Justice Coordinating Council (MAJJCC) to award First 5 Humboldt

the amount of $171,726, over three fiscal years, for the

expansion and continuation of the Positive Parenting Program;

and

2. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the

attached professional services agreement with First 5 Humboldt.

Staff Report

Attachments:

FY 26-27_FY7-28 First 5 Humboldt & Probation Professional

Services Agreement

04-02-2026 MAJJCC Minutes

26-737

Professional Services Agreement in the Amount of $225,000 with Track Group, Inc.

for Electronic Monitoring Services for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 through 2028-29

29.

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to sign, the

attached professional services agreement in the amount of

$225,000 with Track Group, Inc. for electronic monitoring

services for FY 2026-27 through 2028-29.

Staff Report

Attachments:

FY 26-27_FY28-29 Track Group Inc. Professional Services

Agreement

Public Works

26-605

Fifth Lease Amendment for the Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS)

Facility at 824 Harris, Suite B, Eureka

30.

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Approve the Fifth Amendment to Lease the office space

located at 824 Harris Street, Eureka, California; and

2. Authorize the Board Chair to execute the attached Fifth

Amendment.

Staff Report

Attachments:

5th Lease Amendment for 824 Harris

Original Lease 824 Harris

1st Lease Amendment for 824 Harris

2nd Lease Amendment for 824 Harris

3rd Lease Amendment for 824 Harris

4th Lease Amendment for 824 Harris

26-652

Approval of Beau Pre Heights Subdivision, APN 510-011-015, McKinleyville

31.

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Accept and approve the subdivision map (Attachment 1) for

filing with the County Recorder; and

2. Accept the dedication of Norton Road to the County of

Humboldt for public road purposes; and

3. Accept the dedication of Parcel B to the County of Humboldt

for storm drain purposes; and

4. Accept the dedication of Parcel F to the County of Humboldt

for public utility purposes; and

5. Accept the dedication of Parcel G to the County of Humboldt

for non-vehicular access purposes; and

6. Accept the dedication of Parcel H to the County of Humboldt

for slope purposes; and

7. Accept the dedication of Parcel J to the County of Humboldt

for open space purposes; and

8. Accept the dedication of Parcel M to the County of Humboldt

for public utility purposes; and

9. Accept the dedications to the County of Humboldt for Public

Utility Easement (PUE) over Ashlyn Street, Hunter Street, Joia

Street, Kinsey Street, Nicole Street and Talya Street; and

10. Acknowledge (not accept) the irrevocable offer of dedication

of Ashlyn Street, Hunter Street, Joia Street, Kinsey Street, Nicole

Street and Talya Street to the County of Humboldt for public

road purposes; and

11. Acknowledge (not accept) the irrevocable offer of dedication

of Parcel C to the County of Humboldt for storm drain purposes;

and

12. Acknowledge (not accept) the irrevocable offer of dedication

of Parcel I to the County of Humboldt for slope purposes; and

13. Acknowledge (not accept) the irrevocable offer of dedication

of Parcel K to the County of Humboldt for public trail purposes;

and

14. Acknowledge (not accept) the irrevocable offer of dedication

of Parcel L to the County of Humboldt for storm drain purposes;

and

15. Direct the Clerk of the Board to sign the subdivision map

(Attachment 1) on behalf of the Board of Supervisors; and

16. Authorize the Chair to execute the Final Map Subdivision

Agreement (Attachment 2) and the Covenant and Agreement to

Hold Property as One Parcel (Attachment 3); and

17. Direct the Clerk of the Board to transmit the subdivision map

(Attachment 1), the Covenant and Agreement to Hold Property

as One Parcel (Attachment 3), the Notice of Development Plan &

Notice of Geologic Report (Attachment 5), the Road

Maintenance Association (Attachment 6), the Avigation

Easement (Attachment 7), and the Conveyance and Agreement

(Attachment 8) to the County Recorder for filing and

recordation; and

18. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return the Subdivision

Agreement (Attachment 2) to Public Works for processing and

filing.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Attachment 1 - Tract Map [1.0 MB].pdf

Attachment 2 - Subdivision Agreement [14.6 MB].pdf

Attachment 3 - Covenant and Agreement to hold as one

parcel [0.6 MB].pdf

Attachment 4A - Subdivision Performance Bond [1.6 MB].pdf

Attachment 4B - Subdivision Payment Bond [1.6 MB].pdf

Attachment 4C - Maintenance Bond [1.8 MB].pdf

Attachment 4D - Expense Guarantee Bond [1.7 MB].pdf

Attachment 4E - Subdivision Monumentation Bond [1.7

MB].pdf

Attachment 5 - Notice of Development Plan and Notice of

Geologic Report [1.2 MB].pdf

Attachment 6 - Road Maintenance Association [0.6 MB].pdf

Attachment 7 - Avigation Easement [1.9 MB].pdf

Attachment 8 - Conveyance and Agreement [1.0 MB].pdf

26-744

Accept Completed Contract for Public Works Measure O - 2026 Road Maintenance

Surfacing Project Bald Hills Road (Phase 1)

32.

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Approve, and ratify the Director of Public Works' execution of,

Contract Change Order Number 1 for the total amount of

$138,514.80 (4/5 Vote Required); and

2. Accept the completed contract, including any and all approved

change orders, with Kernen Construction, regarding the

construction of Public Works Measure O - 2026 Road

Maintenance Surfacing Project Bald Hills Road (Phase 1); and

3. Approve the final claim for payment, to be submitted by the

Department of Public Works to the Auditor-Controller's Office, in

the amount of $100, which will bring the total amount paid to

100% of the contract; and

4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the Roads Division of

the Department of Public Works with one fully executed certified

copy of the Board order related to this item.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Executed Project Agreemnet and CCO 342033.pdf

Acceptance Statement 342033.pdf

26-745

Award Authorization for Storm Damage and Earthquake Repair to Shively Road

(C4F012) Post Mile 0.52 and Post Miles 3.00 to 3.25

33.

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Receive and file the bid proposals submitted for the Shively

Road (C4F012) Post Mile 0.52 and Post Miles 3.00 to 3.25 Storm

Damage and Earthquake Repair Project; and

2. Award the project agreement to Danielson Construction, Inc.,

for the total amount of $485,779.30; and

3. Authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the project

agreement upon submittal of the appropriate bonds and

insurance; and

4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute contract

change orders up to the amounts of $18,590.70 for Shively Road

Post Mile 0.52 and $30,000 for Shively Road Post Miles 3.00 to

3.25; and

5. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the Engineering

Division of the Department of Public Works with one (1) fully

executed certified copy of the Board order related to this item.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Bid Results for the Shively Road (C4F012) Post Mile 0.52 and

Post Miles 3.00 to 3.25 Storm Damage and Earthquake

Repair Project

Construction Agreement for the Shively Road (C4F012) Post

Mile 0.52 and Post Miles 3.00 to 3.25 Storm Damage and

Earthquake Repair Project

26-748

Bid Award Authorization for Measure O 2026 Road Maintenance Project - Central

Avenue Overlay (A4L800)

34.

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Receive and file the bid proposals submitted for the Public

Works Measure O 2026 Road Maintenance Project - Central

Avenue Overlay (A4L800); and

2. Award the project agreement to Mercer-Fraser Co. for the

total amount of $505,603; and

3. Authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the project

agreement upon submittal of the appropriate bonds and

insurance; and

4. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute contract

change orders up to the amount of $37,780.15.

Staff Report

Attachments:

2026-08-11_342034 Bid Results

342034_Mercer-Fracer_Agmt_2026-08-11

26-762

Award Authorization for Highway Safety Improvement Program Hammond and

Mid-Town Crossings

35.

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Receive and file the bid proposals submitted for the Highway

Safety Improvement Program Hammond and Mid-Town

Crossings Project; and

2. Award the project agreement to Hooven & Co., Inc., for the

total amount of $459,633; and

3. Authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the project

agreement upon submittal of the appropriate bonds and

insurance; and

4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute contract

change orders up to the amount of $35,482; and

5. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the Engineering

Division of the Department of Public Works with one (1) fully

executed certified copy of the Board order related to this item.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Bid Results for HSIP Hammond and Mid-Town Crossings

Construction Agreement for HSIP Hammond and Mid-Town

Crossings

26-780

Award Authorization for Public Works Measure O - 2026 Cedar Street (3K280) Post

Miles 0.32 to 0.72 and Redwood Street (3K260) Post Miles 0.00 to 0.23

36.

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Receive and file the bid proposals submitted for the Public

Works Measure O - 2026 Cedar Street (3K280) Post Miles 0.32 to

0.72 and Redwood Street (3K260) Post Miles 0.00 to 0.23 Project;

and

2. Award the project agreement to GR Sundberg, Inc., for the

total amount of $1,128,123; and

3. Authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the project

agreement upon submittal of the appropriate bonds and

insurance; and

4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute contract

change orders up to the amount of $68,906; and

5. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the Engineering

Division of the Department of Public Works with one (1) fully

executed certified copy of the Board order related to this item.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Bid Results for the Public Works Measure O - 2026 Cedar

Street (3K280) Post Miles 0.32 to 0.72 and Redwood Street

(3K260) Post Miles 0.00 to 0.23 Project

Construction Agreement for the Public Works Measure O -

2026 Cedar Street (3K280) Post Miles 0.32 to 0.72 and

Redwood Street (3K260) Post Miles 0.00 to 0.23 Project

Sheriff

26-662

Appropriation Transfer Request from General Fund Contingencies for Coroner’s

Office Autopsy Services for Fiscal Year 2026-27 in the Amount of $72,872 (4/5 Vote

Required)

37.

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Approve an appropriation transfer from General Fund

contingencies to the Coroner's Office (1100-272) for Fiscal Year

(FY) 2026-27 in the amount of $72,872 for autopsy/pathology

services (4/5 Vote Required).

Staff Report

Attachments:

Appropriation Transfer for Coroner's Office

Treasurer/Tax Collector

26-713

Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Appropriations Transfer Request - Budget Unit 1100-114

Revenue Recovery and Budget Unit 1100-112 Treasurer-Tax Collector in the

amount of $3,798 (4/5 Vote Required)

38.

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Approve the attached Appropriations Transfer request

transferring appropriations totaling $3,798 from Budget Unit

1100-112 Treasurer-Tax Collector to Budget Unit 1100-114

Revenue Recovery (Attachment 1) (4/5 Vote Required).

Staff Report

Attachments:

Budget Adjustment Form 112-114.pdf

E. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT

F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

G. PUBLIC HEARINGS

Planning and Building Department

26-733

Adoption of an Ordinance Creating Density Bonus Regulations in Section 313-111

Sections 313-136 Through 313-157 (Definitions) of the Humboldt County Coastal

Zoning Regulations to Reflect Changes Required by the California Coastal

Commission

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Open the public hearing and receive the staff report and

public comment; and

2. Close the public hearing.

3. Adopt the resolution (Attachment 1) which does the

following:

a. Find that the proposed amendments to the Coastal Density

Bonus Ordinance are exempt from environmental review

pursuant to Section 15251(f), of the State CEQA Guidelines

(preparation and adoption of Local Coastal Plan; and

b. Find that the proposed amendments to the Coastal Density

Bonus Ordinance are in the public interest and comply with the

Coastal Act, local coastal program, and State Planning Law; and

4. Repeal Ordinance 2777 (Attachment 6); and

5. Adopt the ordinance (Attachment 2) which amends Title II,

Division 1, Chapter 3 of Humboldt County Code Sections

313-111.1 and 313-136 through 313-157 Creating Provisions to

Allow Density Bonus as modified by the Coastal Commission;

and

6. Direct the Planning and Building Department staff to notify

the Coastal Commission of the county's acceptance of the

Commission's suggested modifications; and

7. Direct the Clerk of the Board to publish the Post-Adoption

Summary of the Amendments to the Coastal Density Bonus

Ordinance (Attachment 3), 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.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution

Attachment 2 - Ordinance No. ___

Attachment 3 - Post-Adoption Summary

Attachment 4 - Coastal Commission Report

Attachment 5 - Notice of Coastal Commission Action

Attachment 6 - Ordinance No. 2777

H. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (None Scheduled)

I. MATTERS INITIATED BY BOARD (See Matters Set For Time Certain)

J. CLOSED SESSION (See Matters Set For Time Certain)

K. MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN

Board of Supervisors (Matters Initiated By Board)

26-469

9:45 A.M. - Update on the Status of County Jurisdiction to Enforce the Q-Zone in

Lower Redway and Provide Direction to Enhance County Ability to Minimize Loss of

Trees in the Future (LRP 2026-19528)

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Accept the update on county jurisdiction to enforce the

Q-Zone in lower Redway; and

2. Direct staff to commence work on updating the Q Zone in

lower Redway to achieve the following:

a. Define the meaning of imminent danger and immediate

hazard; and

b. Establish minimum contents for an arborists or forester's

report when evaluating the health and safety of a tree; and

c. Include regulations prohibiting activities which could damage

a tree; and

d. Expand notification requirements to all property owners in

the Q-Zone; and

e. Establish a means to notify the public and potential buyers of

the dangers of living in a forested environment; and

3. Direct staff to develop an ordinance based upon the Q-Zone

which protects old growth trees outside of the Lower Redway

Q-Zone.

Sponsors:

Supervisor Bushnell

Staff Report

Attachments:

Q-Zone Ordinance

2025 Forest Practice Rules and Forest Practice Act

Clerk of the Board (Presentation)

26-730

12:00 P.M. - Annual Report from the Humboldt County Fish & Game Advisory

Commission

Recommendation:

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Receive and file the annual report from the Humboldt County

Fish & Game Advisory Commission.

Staff Report

Attachments:

2025-2026 Fish & Game Advisory Commission Annual

Update Memorandum

2026 Executed By Laws

Board of Supervisors (Closed Session)

26-728

12:30 P.M. - Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54954.5 and 54957 to

Consider a Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the Position of the Chief

Probation Officer

26-800

12:30 P.M. - 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)

County Counsel (Closed Session)

26-729

12:30 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code

Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Corrine Morgan

Thomas and Doug Thomas, et al. v. County of Humboldt, et al., Case No.

1:22-cv-5725-RMI

26-782

12:30 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

26-783

12:30 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

26-806

12:30 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code

Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Eric J. Lively v.

County of Humboldt, et al., Case No. 3:25-cv-05134-JD

26-821

12:30 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code

Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Redwood Oil Co. v.

Board of Supervisors of the County of Humboldt, et al., Humboldt County Superior

Court Case No. CV2600683

26-822

12:30 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code

Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of County of

Humboldt, et al. v. County of Humboldt Division of Environmental Health,

Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2600705

10.

11.

26-844

12:30 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code

Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Kay Marie Gibbs v.

County of Humboldt, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2301390

26-845

12:30 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of

litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (one potential case)

12.

13.

26-851

12:30 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code

Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Jorden J. Place v.