Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
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- Government Body
- Board of Supervisors
- Meeting Type
- Board Of Supervisors
- Location
- Humboldt County, CA
- Meeting Date
- March 24, 2026
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Receive and approve the plans and specifications for the Rohnerville Airport (FOT) runway 11/29 rehabilitation project; and 2. Authorize the Department of Aviation to advertise the above-referenced project, pursuant to Section 22037 of the California Public Contract Code, with bids to be opened April 16, 2026, at 2:00PM; and 3. Find that the project is exempt from environmental review, pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
Notice of Vacancy for Two At-Large Appointments on the Great Redwood Trail Agency Board
Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Receive and file the vacancy notice.
Letter of Resignation from the Great Redwood Trail Agency Board for Supervisor Steve Madrone Effective April 12, 2026
Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Receive and file the Letter of Resignation.
Quarterly Report of Current Projected Vacancies on Humboldt County Board of Supervisors Appointed Boards, Committees and Commissions
Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Receive and file the report.
Submittal of Supervisors’ Monthly Expense Report for February 2026, Pursuant to Government Code Section 53232.3(d)
Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Receive and file the report.
Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of March 17, 2026
Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve the Action Summary for the meeting of March 17, 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.
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.
Accept $850,000 of Cannabis Equity Grant Funding from The State of California’s Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development for Project Trellis
Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Accept an award of $850,000 in Community Equity Grant (CEG) funds from the State of California's Governor's Office of Economic Development; 2. Authorize the County Administrative Officer, or designee, to execute the grant agreement, and any subsequent amendments after review by County Counsel and Risk Management with the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development; and 3. Authorize one time allocation of $100,000 in match from the General Fund to be included in the fiscal year (FY) 2026-27 budget.
Professional Services Agreement with St. Joseph Health Northern California for Incumbent Worker Training in the Amount of $16,750
Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with St. Joseph Health Northern California for Incumbent Worker Training for fiscal years (FY) 2025-26 and 2026-27 in the amount of $16,750; and 2. Authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute this agreement.
Update on the Southern Humboldt Business Improvement District Formation and Cease Financial Support
Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Receive an update on the Southern Humboldt Business Improvement District Formation (SHBID); and 2. Cease ongoing financial support, including staff time, to the SHBID formation effort.
Resolution to Authorizing Acceptance of a State General Fund Allocation in the Amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) for the McKinleyville Incorporation Initial Feasibility Analysis Project
Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing acceptance of a state general fund in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) for the McKinleyville Incorporation Initial Feasibility Analysis Project; and 2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one (1) fully executed certified copy of the attached resolution to the County Administrative Office for submission to the California Natural Resources Agency.
Approve Appropriation Transfer for the Elections Budget (1100140) in the amount of $257,850 and Approve and Authorize the Agreement with Provista for the ViBE Election Information Management System (4/5 Vote Required)
Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve and authorize entry into an agreement with Provista for the ViBE Election Information Management System; and 2. Authorize the Registrar of Voters, or a designee thereof, to execute the purchase agreement, and any amendments and/or change orders to the purchase agreement that do not exceed a cumulative amount of $50,000, subject to review by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and 3. Approve the attached Appropriation Transfer in the amount of $257,850 in Elections budget (1100140). (4/5 Vote Required)
Grant Amendment with the California Department of Public Health - Injury and Violence Prevention Branch Regarding Implementation of the Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program in the Amount of $80,000 and Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $21,100 (4/5 Vote Required)
Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve, and authorize the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)- Public Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute, the attached grant amendment with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) - Injury and Violence Prevention Program in Humboldt County for the period of Sept. 1, 2025, through Aug. 31, 2026; 2. Authorize the DHHS - Public Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments, and any other agreements, certifications, attestations and documents directly related, to the attached grant agreement with the CDPH - Injury and Violence Prevention Branch, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and 3. Approve the attached supplemental budget in the amount of $21,100 for DHHS - Public Health, Mental Health Services Act - Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) budget unit 1175-454 (4/5 Vote Required).
Resolution Designating Eligible Professional Persons Who Can Write and Rescind a Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5150 Hold
Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve the attached Resolution designating the eligible professional persons who can write and rescind Welfare and Institutions Code (W&I) section 5150 hold pursuant to the provisions of Welfare and Institutions Code section 5150(c) prior to transfer to a facility designated by the county for evaluation and treatment and approved by the State Department of Health Care Services.
Report on the Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Branch Community Health Assessment
Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Receive a report on the Department of Health and Human Services- Public Health Branch (DHHS-PHB) 2026 Community Health Assessment (CHA).
Public Works Department Classification and Compensation Modifications and Adoption of the Compensation Schedule
Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adopt the below new classifications into the classification system effective the pay period following board approval: * Environmental Program Manager (classification # 0273, bargaining unit 008, salary range 521) * Environmental Specialist (classification # 0274, bargaining unit 001, salary range 451) * Environmental Coordinator (classification # 0275, bargaining unit 001, salary range 471) * Environmental Project Manager (classification # 0277, bargaining unit 001, salary range 491); 2. Approve the following reallocations effective the pay period following board approval: * 1.0 full time equivalent (FTE) Environmental Permitting and Compliance Manager position (classification # 0341, position # 01, salary range 500) in Budget Unit 331, to 1.0 FTE Environmental Program Manager (classification # 0273, position # 01, salary range 521) in Budget Unit 331 * 1.0 full time equivalent (FTE) Natural Resources Planning Manager position (classification # 0309, position # 01, salary range 492) in Budget Unit 289, to 1.0 FTE Environmental Program Manager (classification # 0273, position # 01, salary range 521) in Budget Unit 289 * 2.0 full time equivalent (FTE) Senior Environmental Analyst positions (classification # 0520, position # 01 and 02, salary range 457) in Budget Unit 289, to 2.0 FTE Environmental Project Manager positions (classification # 0277, position # 01 and 02, salary range 491) in Budget Unit 289 * 2.0 full time equivalent (FTE) Senior Environmental Analyst positions (classification # 0520, position # 01 and 02, salary range 457) in Budget Unit 251, to 2.0 FTE Environmental Project Manager (classification # 0277, position # 01 and 02, salary range 491) in Budget Unit 251 * 1.0 full time equivalent (FTE) Senior Environmental Analyst position (classification # 0520, position # 01, salary range 457) in Budget Unit 331, to 1.0 FTE Environmental Coordinator (classification # 0275, position # 01, salary range 471) in Budget Unit 331 * 1.0 full time equivalent (FTE) Senior Environmental Analyst position (classification # 0520, position # 03, salary range 457) in Budget Unit 251, to 1.0 FTE Environmental Coordinator (classification # 0275, position # 01, salary range 471) in Budget Unit 251 * 1.0 full time equivalent (FTE) Environmental Analyst position (classification # 0208, position # 03, salary range 425) in Budget Unit 289, to 1.0 FTE Environmental Coordinator (classification # 0275, position # 01, salary range 471) in Budget Unit 289 * 1.0 full time equivalent (FTE) Environmental Analyst position (classification # 0208, position # 03, salary range 425) in Budget Unit 289, to 1.0 FTE Environmental Specialist (classification # 0274, position # 01, salary range 451) in Budget Unit 289; 3. Approve the reclassification and step hour reset for the following employees effective the pay period following board approval: * Reclassify Andrew Bundschuh from a 1.0 full time equivalent (FTE) Environmental Permitting and Compliance Manager (classification # 0341, position # 01, salary range 500) in Budget Unit 331, to a 1.0 FTE Environmental Program Manager (classification # 0273, position # 01, salary range 521) in Budget Unit 331 * Reclassify Cybelle Immitt from a 1.0 full time equivalent (FTE) Natural Resources Planning Manager (classification # 0309, position # 01, salary range 492) in Budget Unit 289, to a 1.0 FTE Environmental Program Manager (classification # 0273, position # 01, salary range 521) in Budget Unit 289 * Reclassify Denise Longueira-Monday and Serena Kuczmarski from 1.0 full time equivalent (FTE) Senior Environmental Analysts (classification # 0520, position # 01 and 02, salary range 457) in Budget Unit 289, to 1.0 FTE Environmental Project Managers (classification # 0277, position # 01 and 02, salary range 491) in Budget Unit 289 * Reclassify Danith Davis from a 1.0 full time equivalent (FTE) Senior Environmental Analyst (classification # 0520, position # 02, salary range 457) in Budget Unit 251, to a 1.0 FTE Environmental Project Manager (classification # 0277, position # 01, salary range 491) in Budget Unit 251 * Reclassify Mackenzie McNemar from a 1.0 full time equivalent (FTE) Senior Environmental Analyst (classification # 0520, position # 01, salary range 457) in Budget Unit 331, to a 1.0 FTE Environmental Coordinator (classification # 0275, position # 01, salary range 471) in Budget Unit 331 * Reclassify Lauren Rowan from a 1.0 full time equivalent (FTE) Environmental Analyst (classification # 0208, position # 01, salary range 425) in Budget Unit 289, to a 1.0 FTE Environmental Specialist (classification # 0274, position # 01, salary range 451) in Budget Unit 289; 4. Adopt the following amended classification specifications into the classification system effective the pay period following board approval: * Road Maintenance Worker I/II (classification # 0238A/B) * Traffic Control Maintenance Worker (classification # 0220) * Road Maintenance Supervisor (classification # 0204) * Tire Repair Specialist (classification # 0236) * Parts Storekeeper (classification # 0249) * Heavy Equipment Technician I/II (classification # 0224A/B) * Engineering Aide (classification # 0324) * Engineering Technician I/II (classification # 0322A/B) * Materials Testing Technician I/II (classification # 0312A/B) * Assistant Engineer I/II (classification # 0306A/B) * Assistant Materials Testing Engineer (classification # 0342) * Associate Civil Engineer (classification # 0304) * Deputy Public Works Director - Environmental Services (classification # 0307); 5. Adopt the following retitled and updated classifications into the classification system effective the pay period following board approval: * Automotive Mechanic I/II (classification # 0228A/B) retitled to Automotive Technician I/II (classification # 0228A/B) * Fabricator-Mechanic (classification # 0235) retitled to Fabricator-Technician (classification # 0235) * Automotive Service Technician (classification # 0246) retitled to Automotive Service Worker (classification # 0246) * Park Caretaker I/II (classification # 0272A/B) retitled to Parks Maintenance Technician I/II (classification # 0272A/B) * Senior Park Caretaker (classification # 0265) retitled to Senior Parks Maintenance Technician (classification # 0265) * Parks Supervisor (classification # 0219) retitled to Parks Maintenance Supervisor (classification # 0219) * Deputy Public Works Director (classification # 0300) retitled to Deputy Public Works Director - Engineering (classification # 0300) * Deputy Public Works Director - General Services (classification # 0301) retitled to Deputy Director of Public Works Administration (classification # 0301); 6. Approve the revised salary ranges for the following classifications effective the pay period following board approval: * Road Maintenance Worker I/II (classification # 0238A/B) from salary range 357/371 to salary range 365/385 * Traffic Control Maintenance Worker (classification # 0220) from salary range 379 to salary range 395 * Traffic Control Crew Supervisor (classification # 0215) from salary range 425 to salary range 463 * Road Maintenance Supervisor (classification # 0204) from salary range 425 to salary range 463 * Automotive Technician I/II (classification # 0228A/B) from salary range 375/393 to salary range 414/434 * Automotive Maintenance Supervisor (classification # 0218) from salary range 439 to salary range 464 * Fabricator-Technician (classification # 0235) from salary range 407 to salary range 451 * Tire Repair Specialist (classification # 0236) from salary range 395 to salary range 434 * Engineering Aide (classification # 0324) from salary range 373 to salary range 393 * Engineering Technician I/II (classification # 0322A/B) from salary range 421/445 to salary range 441/461 * Materials Testing Technician I/II (classification # 0312A/B) from salary range 421/445 to salary range 441/461 * Senior Engineering Technician (classification # 0313) from salary range 463 to salary range 481 * Survey Party Chief (classification # 0329) from salary range 463 to salary range 481 * Assistant Engineer I/II (classification # 0306A/B) from salary range 449/478 to salary range 501/521 * Assistant Materials Testing Engineer (classification # 0342) from salary range 478 to salary range 521 * Associate Engineer (classification # 0302) from salary range 498 to salary range 541 * Associate Civil Engineer (classification # 0304) from salary range 508 to salary range 561 * Associate Land Surveyor (classification # 0314) from salary range 508 to salary range 561 * Parks Maintenance Technician I/II (classification # 0272A/B) from salary range 346/366 to salary range 388/408 * Senior Parks Maintenance Technician (classification # 0265) from salary range 389 to salary range 428 * Parks Maintenance Supervisor (classification # 0219) from salary range 419 to salary range 458 * Roads Division Manager (classification # 0210) from salary range 531 to salary range 544 * Deputy Public Works Director - Engineering (classification # 0300) from salary range 556 to salary range 609 * Deputy Director of Public Works Administration (classification # 0301) from salary range 525 to salary range 557 * Deputy Public Works Director - Environmental Services (classification # 0307) from salary range 544 to salary range 561; * Permit Manager (classification # 0336) from salary range 492 to salary range 506; 7. Approve the revised salary range for Senior Building Maintenance Custodian (classification # 0263), from salary range 355 to salary range 366, effective retroactive to December 21, 2025; 8. Abolish the following classifications from the classification system effective the pay period following board approval: * Custodian (classification # 0276) * Senior Custodian (classification # 0280) * Environmental Permitting and Compliance Manager (classification # 0341) * Natural Resources Planning Manager (classification # 0309) * Senior Environmental Analyst (classification # 0520) * Environmental Analyst (classification # 0208) * Associate Engineer (M/C) (classification # 0303); * Assistant County Clerk (classification # 0109); * Geologist (classification # 0305); * Labor Market Information Specialist (classification # 0635); * Senior Microfilm Technician (classification # 0154); * Assistant County Clerk (classification # 0109); * Geologist (classification # 0305); * Labor Market Information Specialist (classification # 0635); * Senior Microfilm Technician (classification # 0154); 9. Adopt the Compensation Schedule effective March 29, 2026; 10. Adopt the amended Compensation Schedules effective December 21, 2025, February 1, 2026, and March 15, 2026; 11. Approve an ongoing increase in the fiscal year 2026-27 General Fund allocation for the Public Works Parks & Recreation budget 1100-713 in the amount of $80,000; 12. Adopt the Resolution approving the amendment of the 2024-2026 Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Humboldt and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees; and 13. Adopt the Resolution approving the amendment of the 2024-2026, Compensation Plan for Designated Management and Confidential Employees.
Approval of the 2026 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the County of Humboldt and the Law Enforcement Management (LEM) Representation Unit 7
Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with LEM (Attachment No. 1) for the term of 2026 for the MOU between the County of Humboldt and LEM Representation Unit 7; and 2. Adopt Resolution (Attachment No. 4) approving amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Humboldt and LEM Representation Unit effective March 29, 2025.
A Petition for a General Plan Amendment (GPA) and Zone Reclassification (ZR) Regarding a Portion of the Westfall Agricultural Preserve Property
Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Accept the petition and adopt the attached resolution (Attachment 1) based on the findings in the staff report; and 2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to give notice of the decision to the Planning Department and any other interested party.
Rehabilitation, Overlay and Bike Improvements on Myrtle Avenue (F3K300) Post Miles 1.55 to 3.77 Project
Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve the attached plans and specifications for the Rehabilitation, Overlay and Bike Improvements on Myrtle Avenue (F3K300) Post Miles 1.55 to 3.77 Project; and 2. Find that the Rehabilitation, Overlay and Bike Improvements on Myrtle Avenue (F3K300) Post Miles 1.55 to 3.77 Project is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15302 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and 3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to advertise the Rehabilitation, Overlay and Bike Improvements on Myrtle Avenue (F3K300) Post Miles 1.55 to 3.77 Project as required by Section 22037 of the California Public Contract Code, with bids to be opened on Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Approval of Town of Scotia Subdivision, Phase 4, APN 205-421-013, Scotia
Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Accept and approve the subdivision map (Attachment 1) for filing with the County Recorder; 2. Accept the dedications to the County of Humboldt of Bridge Street and Williams Street for public road purposes; 3. Accept the dedications to the County of Humboldt for Public Utility Easement (PUE) over Seventh Street, Eight Street, Pond Avenue, Pond Alley, Parcel F, Parcel G, Parcel H, Parcel I, Parcel J, Alley 13, Alley 14, Alley 15 and Alley 16; 4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to sign the subdivision map (Attachment 1) on behalf of the Board of Supervisors and further certify to the vacation of portions of those existing easements for public highways within Phase 4 of this subdivision, lying outside the areas dedicated by this map pursuant to Section 66434(g) of the Government Code. Reference is hereby made to the "Abandonment Note" on the subdivision map for particulars; 5. Authorize the Chair to execute the Conveyance and Agreement (Attachment 2); and 6. Direct the Clerk of the Board to transmit the subdivision map (Attachment 1), the Notice of Development Plan & Notice of Geologic Report (Attachment 2), the Quitclaim & Partial Reconveyance (Attachment 3), the Town of Scotia Easement Grant Deed (Attachment 4), and the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication and Grant of Easement Deed (Attachment 5) to the County Recorder for filing and recordation.
Public Works Measure O - 2026 Road Maintenance Surfacing Project Ball Hills Road (Phase 1)
Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve the attached plans and specifications for the Public Works Measure O - 2026 Road Maintenance Surfacing Project Ball Hills Road (Phase 1); and 2. Find that the project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 and Section 15302 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and 3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to advertise the above-mentioned project as required by Section 22037 of the California Public Contract Code, with bids to be opened on Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2026, at 2 p.m.
Public Works Measure O - 2026 Road Maintenance Surface Management Project, Multiple Locations
Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve the attached plans and specifications for the Public Works Measure O - 2026 Road Maintenance Surface Management Project, Multiple Locations; 2. Find that the project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 and 15302 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and 3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to advertise the above-mentioned project as required by Section 22037 of the California Public Contract Code, with bids to be opened on Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2026, at 2 p.m.
Contract Amendment between County of Humboldt and California Forensic Medical Group (CFMG) to Provide Mental Health Services to the Incarcerated Population in the Humboldt County Correctional Facility (HCCF), Supplemental Budgets, and Appropriation Transfer (4/5 Vote Required)
Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve the Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement (Attachment 1) adding mental health services in the Humboldt County Correctional Facility between the County of Humboldt and California Forensic Medical Group (CFMG) and authorize the Sheriff, or designee to sign the amendment; and 2. Approve a supplemental budget (Attachment 2) reducing County Mental Health's general fund contribution for jail mental health services in budget 1170-424 (4/5 Vote Required); and 3. Approve an appropriation transfer (Attachment 3) for general fund contribution from Contributions to Other Funds budget 1100-199 to the Jail Medical Care budget 1100-490 and an appropriation transfer of Community Corrections contribution from County Mental Health budget 1170-424 to the Jail Medical Care budget 1100-490 (4/5 Vote Required); and 4. Approve a supplemental budget (Attachment 4) for Jail Medical Care 1100-490 for Mental Health Services funded by Community Corrections (4/5 Vote Required).
Governing Body Resolution for the Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety Grant Program 2026-2031
Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Governing Body Resolution (Attachment 1) authorizing the County Administrative Officer, the Sheriff, the Sheriff's Deputy Director of Financial and Support Services, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director and/or the DHHS-Public Health (DHHS-PH) Director to submit the grant proposal for the Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety Grant program; 2. If awarded, authorize the County Administrative Officer, the Sheriff, the Sheriff's Deputy Director of Financial and Support Services, the DHHS Director and/or the DHHS-PH Director to accept grant funds and sign any documents required by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for participation in the program; and 3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return completed and signed copy of the Resolution to the Sheriff's Office in original and email formats to Lucinda Jackson for submittal to funding agency.
Appointment of Interim Director of Aviation
Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Accept the resignation of Justin Hopman, Director of Aviation, effective Friday, March 27, 2026; and 2. Appoint Justin Hopman as the part-time Interim Director of Aviation until the appointment of a permanent Director of Aviation is finalized.
Governing Board of the Humboldt County In-Home Supportive Services (IHHS) Public Authority to Receive Report from IHSS Advisory Committee Chairperson and Approve Recommendation to Appoint an IHSS Advisory Board Member
Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adjourn as the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors; and 2. Convene as the Governing Board of the Humboldt County IHHS Public Authority and consider the following agenda; and a. Receive report from IHSS Advisory Board Chairperson Margaret Lewis; and b. Approve the recommendation to appoint Miyiosha Aubrey to the Community Advocate Seat on the IHSS Advisory Board; and c. Remove Sarah Mixon from the roster as recommended; and 3. Reconvene as the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors.
Informational Report on Housing Authority Programs and Status Updates
Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Receive and file the report.
Renaming the County Holiday from Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day
Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adopt a resolution renaming the county-recognized observance of Cesar Chavez Day to "Farmworkers Day"; and 2. Direct staff to update all relevant county calendars, policies and communications to reflect this change.