BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
COUNTY STAFF  
ELISHIA HAYES  
County Administrative Officer  
SCOTT MILES  
REX BOHN  
Vice-Chair - First District  
MICHELLE BUSHNELL  
Second District  
Interim County Counsel  
KATHY HAYES  
MIKE WILSON  
Clerk of the Board  
Third District  
NATALIE ARROYO  
Fourth District  
STEVE MADRONE  
Chair - Fifth District  
COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
825 FIFTH STREET  
EUREKA, CA 95501  
SUPERVISORS’ CHAMBER, FIRST FLOOR  
AGENDA - Final-revised  
9:00 AM  
Tuesday, August 22, 2023  
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  
23-1128  
Approval of Cooperative Agreement No. 23-0446-000-SA, Nursery Inspection and Enforcement  
Program Contract in the Amount of $3,348.00 (4/5th Vote Required)  
1.  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
Recommendation:  
1. Approve Standard Agreement No. 23-0446-000-SA, known as the Nursery  
Inspection and Enforcement Program contract with the California Department  
of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) in the amount of $3,348.00;  
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 (4/5th  
Vote Required).  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
Cooperative Agreement No. 23-0446-000-SA.pdf  
Executed CoOp Agreement 23-0446-000-SA.pdf  
Auditor/Controller  
23-1145  
Final Distribution of Excess Proceeds from Tax Auction of February and March 2021  
2.  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
Recommendation:  
1. Approve the second and final distribution of excess proceeds resulting from  
the February and March 2021 public auction of parcels listed on Attachment 1  
to the claimants and in the amounts listed for each parcel; and  
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the Humboldt County  
Auditor-Controller's Office with one (1) fully executed certified copy of the  
Board Order related to this item.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
Excess Proceeds Claims - March 2021 Sale  
Aviation  
23-1074  
Professional Services Agreement with Civix for Agreement and Financial Management Software  
Installation and Support  
3.  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
Recommendation:  
1. Approve and authorize the Director of Aviation to execute the attached  
Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Civix for agreement and financial  
management software installation and support; and  
2. Authorize the Director of Aviation to execute any amendments and  
successor agreements, not to exceed $2,404, after the review by County  
Counsel, Risk Management, and County Administrative Office.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
Attachment 1: Software Analysis & Evaluations  
Attachment 2: Professional Services Agreement  
Attachment 3: Civix Software Proposal  
Board of Supervisors  
23-1108  
Reappoint Elizabeth Conner to the Humboldt County Housing Commission Representing the Third  
District (Supervisor Mike Wilson)  
4.  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
1. Receive and file the report.  
Staff Report  
Updated Roster.pdf  
23-1164  
Proclaim September 2023 as National Recovery Month (Supervisor Steve Madrone)  
5.  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
1. Adopt the proclamation.  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
National Recovery Month.pdf  
23-1166  
Appoint Dave Jackson to the Fortuna Fire Protection Board of Commissioners (Supervisor  
Michelle Bushnell)  
6.  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
1. Appoint Dave Jackson to the Fortuna Fire Protection Board of  
Commissioners.  
Staff Report  
Fortuna Fire Letter dated 81523.pdf  
Clerk of the Board  
23-1168  
Remove Madison Flynn from the Behavioral Health Board  
7.  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
1. Authorize the Chair to sign the Letter of Removal.  
Staff Report  
Exec Letter dated August 7, 2023.pdf  
Letter of Removal.pdf  
BHB signed bylaws 2.14.12.pdf  
23-1170  
Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of August 8, 2023  
8.  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
1. Approve the Action Summary for the meeting of August 8, 2023, 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  
Action Summary - August 08, 2023.pdf  
Minute Sheet.docx  
Executed Action Summary - August 8, 2023.pdf  
23-1171  
Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of August 15, 2023  
9.  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
1. Approve the Action Summary for the meeting of August 15, 2023, 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  
Action Summary - August 15, 2023.pdf  
Minute Sheet.docx  
Executed Action Summary - August 15, 2023.pdf  
County Administrative Office  
23-393  
Memorandum of Agreement Related to the Emergence of the Offshore Wind (OSW) Industry in  
Humboldt County and Supplemental Budgets (4/5 Vote Required)  
10.  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
Recommendation:  
1. Ratify the acceptance of $1.5 million in funds from the California  
Employment Development Department;  
2. Approve the attached supplemental budget in Fund 1120, Budget Unit 287  
for Fiscal Year 2022-23 in the amount of $210,000 (4/5 vote required;  
attachment 4);  
3. Approve the attached supplemental budget in Fund 1120, Budget Unit 287  
for Fiscal Year 2023-24 in the amount of $467,500 (4/5 vote required;  
attachment 5); and  
4. Direct the Chair of the Board, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of  
Agreement, on behalf of the County of Humboldt, with RWE and Vineyard  
Wind supporting Economic Development and Workforce planning activities and  
studies to help advance programs and services (attachment 2).  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
Humboldt-RWE-VO Memo of Agmt 080123 1740 EXECUTION VERSION.pdf  
Humboldt County offshore wind additional assistance grant application.pdf  
Humboldt County offshore wind additional assistance grant modification.pdf  
Hum OSW_ AA grant 22-23 supplemental budget.xlsx  
Hum OSW_ AA grant 23-24 supplemental budget.xlsx  
MOU - RWE Offshour Development and Vineyard Offshore.pdf  
23-1137  
Memorandum of Understanding between the County Administrative Office, Economic  
Development Division and the Department of Planning and Building for the Project Trellis Local  
Equity Program  
11.  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
Recommendation:  
1. Approve, and authorize the County Administrative Officer and Director of  
Planning and Building, or a designee thereof, to execute, the attached  
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (attachment 3) between the County  
Administrative Office, Economic Development Division and the Department of  
Planning and Building for the Project Trellis Local Equity Program in the  
amount of $300,000 for the period of Jan. 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024; and  
2. Authorize the County Administrative Officer and Director of Planning and  
Building, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments  
to the attached MOU, after review and approval by County Counsel and Risk  
Management.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
Memorandum of Understanding.pdf  
Restated Memorandum of Understanding.pdf  
EcDev and Planning MOU.docx  
Department of Health and Human Services: Administration  
23-1124  
Grant Agreement with the City of Eureka Regarding Renovation of the Emergency Shelter Facilities  
Known as the Blue Angel Village  
12.  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
Recommendation:  
1. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached grant  
agreement with the City of Eureka regarding renovation of the emergency  
shelter facilities known as the Blue Angel Village in an amount not to exceed  
One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($115,000.00) for the period of August  
1, 2023, through June 30, 2024;  
2. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services Director, or a  
designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the  
attached grant agreement with the City of Eureka, 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 original copy  
of the attached grant agreement with the City of Eureka to the Department of  
Health and Human Services - Contract Unit for further processing.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
Grant Agreement with the City of Eureka Regarding Renovation of the Emergency  
Executed Agreement with the City of Eureka.pdf  
23-1129  
Professional Services Agreement with Arcata House Partnership Regarding the Provision of  
Permanent Housing, Case Management and Supportive Services to Individuals and Families who  
are Experiencing Homelessness in Humboldt County  
13.  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
Recommendation:  
1. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached  
professional services agreement with Arcata House Partnership regarding the  
provision of permanent housing, case management and supportive services to  
individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness in Humboldt  
County in an amount not to exceed Seven Hundred Forty-Two Thousand One  
Hundred Fifty-Eight Dollars and Thirty-One Cents ($742,158.31) for the period  
of July 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024;  
2. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services Director, or a  
designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the  
attached professional services agreement with Arcata House Partnership, 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 original copy  
of the attached professional services agreement with Arcata House Partnership  
to the Department of Health and Human Services - Contract Unit for further  
processing.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
Professional Services Agreement with Arcata House Partnership Regarding the Pr  
Executed Agreement with Arcata House.pdf  
23-1139  
Authorize one-time payment for Shao-Lan Lew-Smith for Previous Time Volunteered for  
Additional Shifts for Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Child Welfare Services  
(CWS)  
14.  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
Recommendation:  
1. Authorize an exception to Humboldt County Compensation Plan for  
Designated Management & Confidential Employees (M&C), section 8, and the  
Humboldt County Salary Resolution, section 9A (11), by authorizing 27 hours of  
overtime pay for M&C employee Shao-Lan Lew-Smith.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
Department of Health and Human Services: Social Services  
23-1152  
Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Funding Made Available by the California Department of  
15.  
Social Services through the Community Care Expansion Preservation Program and Supplemental  
Budget Request (4/5 Vote Required)  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
Recommendation:  
1. Adopt the attached resolution which authorizes the Department of Health  
and Human Services Director, or a designee thereof, to execute and deliver  
Program Funding Agreement Number  
7480-CACCE-CP_2057_HUMBOLDT-01-G with HORNE as successor for  
Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. as the third-Party Administrator for the  
Community Care Expansion Preservation Program, along with any and all other  
agreements, certifications, attestations and documents, including, without  
limitation, any and all agreements with other entities, and any and all  
amendments thereto, that are required or deemed necessary or appropriate to  
evidence and secure funding made available by the California Department of  
Social Services through the Community Care Expansion Preservation Program  
and the County of Humboldt's obligations related thereto;  
2. Approve the attached supplemental budget request in the amount of Four  
Hundred Fifty Thousand Six Hundred Seven Dollars ($450,607.00) for  
Department of Health and Human Services - Social Services budget unit  
1160-511 (4/5 Vote Required); and  
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one (1) fully executed certified copy  
of the attached resolution to the Department of Health and Human Services -  
Contract Unit for further processing.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of CCE Preservation Program Funding (8-10-  
CCE Preservation PFA_Humboldt_2023_04_11 (003) Signed C.B_ (003)  
Supplemental Budget CCE  
Resolution No. 23-119.pdf  
Human Resources  
23-1068  
Amendments to the Board of Supervisors Code of Conduct  
16.  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
1. Approve amendments to the Board of Supervisors Code of Conduct and  
Ethics.  
Staff Report  
Redline Version - Amended Code of Conduct  
Clean Version - Amended Code of Conduct  
23-1105  
Policy Statement Resolution Encouraging and Supporting the Maximization of Telework  
17.  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
Recommendation:  
1. Adopt the attached resolution making a policy statement related to the use of  
Telework.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
Telework Resolution  
Resolution No. 23-120.pdf  
Planning and Building Department  
23-1107  
Request for Proposals No. PLN2023-03 regarding the McKinleyville Town Center Environmental  
Impact Report (EIR)  
18.  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
Recommendation:  
1. Approve and authorize the Humboldt County Planning and Building  
Department (HCPB) to advertise and distribute the attached request for  
proposal (RFP) soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to prepare an  
environmental impact report (EIR) in accordance with California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines for the next phase of the McKinleyville Town  
Center project; and  
2. Authorize staff to review the proposals in accordance with the criteria  
contained in the RFP, evaluate any proposal received, and select the proposal  
that best meets the needs of the county; and  
3. Direct staff to return to your Board for approval of award and execution of  
professional services agreement.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
1. RFP No. PLN2023-03 - McKinleyville Town Center EIR  
1.A - RFP Signature Affidavit  
1.B - Reference-Data-Sheet  
1.C Exhibit 1 Example of Standard Agreement Terms and Conditions  
23-1140  
Transfer from Contingencies to Code Enforcement Abatement Budget Unit 1100269101 for Fiscal  
Year (FY) 2022-23 and FY 2023-24 (4/5 Vote Required)  
19.  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
Recommendation:  
1. Approve the attached appropriation transfer (Attachment 1) to transfer  
General Fund contingencies in the amount of $190,000.00 to fund code  
enforcement abatement costs in FY 2022-23 in budget unit 1100-269101 (4/5  
Vote Required); and  
2. Approve the attached appropriation transfer (Attachment 2) to transfer  
General Fund contingencies in the amount of $310,000 to fund code  
enforcement abatement costs in FY 2023-24 in budget unit 1100-269401 (4/5  
Vote Required).  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
Attachment 1 - App Transfer FY22-23 Nuisance - Contingencies  
Attachment 2 - App Transfer FY23-24 Nuisance - Contingencies  
Probation  
23-854  
Professional Services Agreement with Fieldware, LLC. for Remote Check-In and Automated  
Notification Services  
20.  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
Recommendation:  
1. Approve, and authorize Interim Chief Probation Officer, Coral Sanders to  
execute, the attached professional services agreement with the Fieldware,  
LLC. regarding remote check-in and automated notification services not to  
exceed $150,000 for the period of fiscal years 2023-24 through 2025-26; and  
2. Authorize the Interim Chief Probation Officer, or Chief Probation Officer, to  
execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached professional  
services agreement with Fieldware, after review and approval by County  
Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
Fieldware 2023-2026 (vendor signed)_RM.pdf  
23-24 COI - Humboldt County Probation Department.pdf  
CERT22-23_2768639_Humboldt County Pr_3571195.pdf  
23-856  
Professional Services Agreement with Boys and Girls Club of the Redwoods, Teen Court for  
Juvenile Diversion Services and associated Supplemental Budget (4/5ths Vote Required)  
21.  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
Recommendation:  
1. Approve and authorize Interim Chief Probation Officer, Coral Sanders, to  
execute the attached professional services agreement with the Boys and Girls  
Club, Teen Court regarding juvenile diversion services in the amount of  
$232,619 for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026;  
2. Authorize the Interim Chief Probation Officer, Coral Sanders, to execute any  
and all subsequent amendments to the attached professional services  
agreement with Boys and Girls Club of the Redwoods, Teen court after review  
and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County  
Administrative Office;  
3. Approve the attached supplemental budget for Probation Budget Unit 202 in  
the amount of $75,180.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
1100-202 TC Exp-75K.xlsx  
Revised Contract.pdf  
Probation Contract_$75K-8.4.23.pdf  
812022-23 GLIABACUMBDO 712022 -23 WC Certificate Master - County of H  
Sheriff  
23-814  
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Equitable Sharing Agreements and Certifications (ESAC)  
22.  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
Recommendation:  
1. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff to sign the  
ESAC for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 for CA0120000 Humboldt County  
Sheriff's Office and any revisions to the ESAC for FY 2022-23 to account for  
year-end interest postings or adjustments; and  
2. Authorize the Deputy Director of Sheriff's Administration or their designee  
to submit the ESAC and any revisions to the ESAC electronically to the  
Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Treasury (DOT) on behalf of  
the Chair of the Board and Sheriff.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
HCSO FY 2022-23 ESAC  
Executed Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification.pdf  
23-1138  
Agreement for Autopsy Services with Neil Kushner, M.D.  
23.  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
Recommendation:  
1. Approve the Personal Services Agreement between Neil Kushner, M.D. and  
the County of Humboldt (Attachment 1) to provide autopsy services for fiscal  
year (FY) 2023-24; and Authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the agreement  
and all amendments, extensions or revisions for the term of the agreement.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
Personal Services Agreement.pdf  
Executed PSA - Neil Kushner, MD.pdf  
23-1148  
Termination of Local Emergency: 2022 December Ferndale Earthquake  
24.  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
1. Pass the attached resolution and terminate the local emergency proclaimed  
for the 2022 December Ferndale Earthquake.  
Staff Report  
Termination of Local Emergency- 2022 December Ferndale Earthquake.docx  
Resolution No. 23-121.pdf  
23-1154  
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Local Award 2023 Application  
Review and Authorization of the Chair to Sign the Certifications and Assurances by the Chief  
Executive of the Applicant Unit of Local Government  
25.  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
Recommendation:  
1. Review application and attachments for the JAG Program Local Award  
2023 (Attachments 1-3);  
2. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Certifications and Assurances  
by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Unit of Local Government  
(Attachment 4); and  
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return completed and signed copy of the  
Certifications and Assurances by the Chief of the Applicant Unit of Local  
Government (Attachment 4) to the Sheriff's Office, Attention: Julie Martin, for  
submittal to funding agency.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
HCSO FY23 Byrne JAG Local Budget for Agenda  
HCSO FY23 Byrne JAG Local Certifications and Assurances  
HCSO FY23 Byrne JAG Local Grant Package Application  
HCSO FY23 Byrne JAG Local Proposal Narrative  
Executed Certifications and Assurances.pdf  
E. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT  
F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS  
G. MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN  
Public Works  
23-1151  
11:00 AM - McKinleyville Multimodal Connections Project Report  
1.  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
Recommendation:  
1. Receive a staff report and consultant presentation on the completed  
McKinleyville Multimodal Connections Project (MMCP);  
2. Accept and File the Report; and  
3. Direct Public Works to incorporate the recommendations in the report on  
future projects withing the MMCP planning area.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
MMCP Report 2023-3-25  
MMCP Appendices 2023-3-25  
MMCP 2023-8-22 Slides  
County Counsel  
23-1172  
12:00 PM - Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of  
litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (3 potential case)”  
2.  
3.  
23-1175  
12:00 PM - Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - pursuant to Government Code  
Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Cathie Childs v. County of  
Humboldt, et al., Case No. 1:23-cv-02836-RMI  
23-1176  
12:00 PM - Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - pursuant to Government Code  
Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of County of Humboldt v Cathie  
Childs, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2300847  
4.  
5.  
23-1183  
12:00 PM - Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel – pursuant to Government Code  
Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Southern Humboldt Community  
Healthcare District v. County of Humboldt, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No.  
CV2201351  
H. MATTERS INITIATED BY BOARD MEMBERS  
I. DEPARTMENT REPORTS  
County Administrative Office  
23-1089  
Project Trellis Local Equity Program Update Regarding Program Modifications Mandated by The  
Governor’s Office of Economic Development  
1.  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
Recommendation:  
1. Approve and direct staff to modify the Humboldt County Local Equity  
Program Manual V2.1 (Attachment 1) to replace current eligibility  
requirements with those required by the Governor's Office of Economic  
Development;  
2. Authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the 2022 grant  
award contract (Attachment 3); and  
3. Provide direction to staff on how to proceed with regard to applying for  
Project Trellis LEP funding in Fall 2023 considering modifications needed to  
sustain state funding.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
2022 Local Equity Program (LEP) Manual V2.1 amendment.pdf  
5-5-23 Local Equity Program Review Memo-Humboldt County.pdf  
5-31-23 CEG-2023-556-County of Humboldt.pdf  
Human Resources  
23-1012  
Adopt the Resolution to Initiate a Conversion Process from an Interagency Merit System (IMS) to  
an Approved Local Merit System (ALMS) for Merit System Services (MSS)  
2.  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
Recommendation:  
1. Adopt the resolution (Attachment #5) to initiate the conversion process for  
the County of Humboldt from an Interagency Merit System to an Approved  
Local Merit System for Merit System Services (MSS) positions;  
2. Authorize the Director of Human Resources to finalize all documents  
required by the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) to  
advance the Approved Local Merit System (ALMS) County Conversion  
process;  
3. Allocate a 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) Human Resources Analyst I/II (BU  
130, Job Class #0684A/B) position in the Human Resources department; and  
4. Approve the Board Chairperson to sign a letter of concern to the California  
Department of Human Resources (CalHR) regarding Merit System Services  
(MSS) recruitment process changes that took effect January 1, 2023, and  
request the Clerk of the Board mail this letter once approved. (Attachment #4)  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
CalHR MSS County Conversion Process from Interagency Merit System to Appro  
CalHR Material Request Form (MRF) Local Agency Personnel System Review  
Overview of CalHR Recruitment Timeframes  
BOS Letter of Concern To Director of CalHR.pdf  
Resolution  
Resolution No. 23-122.pdf  
Executed letter of Concern.pdf  
Planning and Building Department  
23-1072  
Allocation of Water Quality Improvement Grant Funds from the Friends of the Eel River Mitigation  
and Remediation Grant Fund and Supplemental Budget in FY 2023/2024 (4/5 Vote Required)  
3.  
That the Board of Supervisors:  
Recommendation:  
1. Receive and consider the staff report and grant applications (Attachment 1),  
and accept public comment; and  
2. Approve the attached supplemental budget for budget unit 1200-325, Public  
Works Road Maintenance for $287,008 (Attachment 2) (4/5 Vote Required);  
and  
3. Approve the allocation to the Department of Public Works Road  
Maintenance by approving the attached resolution (Attachment 3).  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
ATTACHMENT 1a Delaney  
ATTACHMENT 1b Sprowl Creek  
ATTACHMENT 1c Aldebaran's Gaze  
ATTACHMENT 1d Eagle Creek  
ATTACHMENT 2 - Supplemental Budget for Staff Recommendation  
ATTACHMENT 3 - Board Resolution Staff Recommensation  
ATTACHMENT 4 - Supplemental Budget for Alternative Recommendation No.1  
ATTACHMENT 5 - Board Resolution Alternative Recommendation Number 1  
Resolution No. 23-123.pdf  
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS  
K. CLOSED SESSION (See Matters set for Time Certain)  
L. ADJOURNMENT