Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, March 3, 2026
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Government Body
Board of Supervisors
Meeting Type
Board Of Supervisors
Location
Humboldt County, CA
Meeting Date
March 3, 2026

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Tuesday, March 3, 2026

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CONSENT CALENDARItem 26-132

Arcata Chamber of Commerce Award Recognition Certificates

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Ratify the Chair's signature on the Certificates of Recognition. Sponsors: Supervisor Wilson Attachments: Staff Report Certificates of Recognition

CONSENT CALENDARItem 26-161

Proclaim March 2026 as Social Worker Appreciation Month in Humboldt County

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adopt the proclamation. Sponsors: Supervisor Wilson Attachments: Staff Report Social Worker Appreciation Month Proclamation

CONSENT CALENDARItem 26-127

Submittal of Supervisors' Monthly Expense Report for January 2026, Pursuant to Government Code Section 53232.3(d)

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Receive and file the report. Attachments: Staff Report January 2026 Monthly Expense Reporting Forms

CONSENT CALENDARItem 26-140

Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of February 10, 2026

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve the Action Summary for the meeting of February 10, 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. Attachments: Staff Report, Minute Sheet, Action Summary - February 10, 2026

MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAINItem 26-126

11:30 AM - Consider Making an At-Large Appointment to the Humboldt County McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Consider making an at-large appointment to the Humboldt County McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee. Attachments: Staff Report Heather Bergen MMAC Application Asia Brunell MMAC Application Paul Chamberlain MMAC Application Clancy DeSmet MMAC Application Samuel Gregorio MMAC Application Tere Hicks MMAC Application Linda Holland MMAC Application Cassandra Kemic MMAC Application Gordon Leppig MMAC Application Suzanne Lippre MMAC Application Carol Schmitt MMAC Application Michael Smith MMAC Application

MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAINItem 26-139

1:30 PM - 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), Humboldt Deputy Sheriffs Organization (Law Enforcement Management Unit), Appointed Department Heads, and Management and Confidential employees

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 25-1472

Appeal of the Department of Aviation’s denial of an Aviation Permit to Allow a Two-Story Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Open public hearing. 2. Receive staff report, Appellant testimony, and public comment; and 3. Close public comment portion of the public hearing: and 4. Adopt Resolution (Attachment 1), which does the following: a. Makes findings that the proposed development conflicts with Humboldt County Code, and the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP) and supporting denial of the Appeal; and b. Denies the appeal submitted by Joseph Doty; and c. Denies the Aviation Permit for a two-story ADU above a new garage with a height of 24 feet for APN 511-131-031; and 5. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide a certified Board Order and executed resolution to the Department of Aviation to be included with the notification of decision to the appropriate parties. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution - Final Attachment 2 - 2021 ALUCP Maps Attachment 3 - AV Determination Attachment 4 - Notice of Appeal Attachment 5 -- Caltrans Handbook Attachment 6 - Compatibility Criteria Attachment 7 - Location in Zone 1

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTSItem 26-152

Introduction of an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Humboldt Amending Sections 817-1, 817-5, 817-14, and 817-15 of Chapter 7 of Title VIII, Division 1 of the Humboldt County Code "Tobacco Retailer Licensing" Regulating Tobacco Product Sales and Requiring the Licensure of Tobacco Retailers

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Introduce the attached ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Humboldt amending Sections 817-1, 817-5, 817-14, and 817-15 of Chapter 7 of Title VIII, Division 1 of the Humboldt County Code "Tobacco Retailer Licensing" regulating tobacco product sales and requiring the licensure of tobacco retailers and waive first reading thereof; and 2. Set the attached ordinance for adoption on March 10, 2026, or at least five days after the date of introduction, to take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from the date of its adoption; and 3. Direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to publish the pre-adoption summary of the attached ordinance and to post a certified copy of the full text of the ordinance in the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at least five (5) days prior to the Board of Supervisors meeting at which the ordinance will be adopted [California Government Code Section 25124(b)(1)]; and 4. Direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, within fifteen (15) days after adoption of the attached ordinance, to publish a post-adoption summary of the ordinance with the names of the Supervisors voting for and against the ordinance, 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 and amendments along with the names of those Supervisors voting for and against the ordinance [California Government Code Section 25124(b)(1)]. Attachments: Staff Report Proposed Third Amendment to Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Humboldt C Pre Adoption Summary Post Adoption Summary Senate Bill No. 793 Board of Supervisors Approval Timeline Support for Tobacco/Vaping Product Enforcement