Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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Government Body
Board of Supervisors
Meeting Type
Board Of Supervisors
Location
Humboldt County, CA
Meeting Date
April 14, 2026

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

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CONSENT CALENDARItem 26-228

Bid authorization for Murray Field Airport (EKA) Runway 12/30 Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) installation.

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Receive and approve the plans and specifications for the Murray Field Airport (EKA) Runway 12/30 Precision Approach Path Indicator installation 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 May 7th, 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.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 26-256

Bid authorization for California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport (ACV) Taxiway A Relocation

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Receive and approve the plans and specifications for the California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport Taxiway A relocation project; 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 May 14, 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.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 26-350

Approve Modifications to the 2026 Humboldt County Schedule of Fees and Charges for the Department of Aviation GA Airport Use Non-Emergency & Special Events Fee (4/5 Vote Required)

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve, and/or modify the request to amend the GA Airport Use Non-Emergency & Special Events fee from a daily rate of $1800 plus actual costs to a $75 hourly rate plus actual costs (4/5 Vote Required).

CONSENT CALENDARItem 26-93

Proclamation Honoring Gene and Betty Senestraro

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve the proclamation.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 26-225

Proclaim April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Humboldt County

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adopt the proclamation.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 26-273

Proclaim the Week of April 12-18, 2026 Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week in Humboldt County

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adopt the proclamation.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 26-275

Proclaim the Week of April 12-18, 2026 National Dispatcher Appreciation Week in Humboldt County

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adopt the proclamation.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 26-278

Resolution Authorizing Road Closures for Benbow’s 20th Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Event

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Authorize the Chair to sign the resolution; and 2. Send a fully executed resolution to the Executive Director of the Southern Humboldt Chamber and Visitors Center - chamber@garberville.org.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 26-280

Resolution Authorizing Road Closures for the 69th Annual Garberville Rodeo Parade on Saturday, June 27, 2026

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Authorize the Chair to sign the resolution; and 2. Send a fully executed resolution to the Executive Director of the Southern Humboldt Chamber and Visitors Center at chamber@garberville.org.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 26-311

Proclaim April 11-17, 2026 as Week of the Young Child

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adopt the proclamation.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 26-317

Proclaim April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Humboldt County

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adopt the proclamation.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 26-332

Proclaim April 2026 as Grange Month in Humboldt County

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adopt the proclamation.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 26-338

McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce Award Recognition Certificates

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Ratify the Chair's signature on the Certificates of Recognition.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 26-272

Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of March 24, 2026

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve the Action Summary for the meeting of March 24, 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.

MATTERS INITIATED BY BOARDItem 26-226

Consider Establishing a Humboldt County Universal Representation Fund

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Consider establishing a Humboldt County universal representation fund; and 2. Provide direction to staff, as appropriate.

MATTERS INITIATED BY BOARDItem 26-246

Discuss and Approve the Proposed Amendments to Redwood Region Economic Development Commissions' (RREDC) Joint Powers Agreement (JPA)

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Discuss and approve the attached amended and restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement of the Redwood Region Economic Development Commission (RREDC) 2. Authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the attached amended and restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement of RREDC pending approval from at least two-thirds of the JPA's current members; and 3. Direct the Clerk or the Board to return one fully executed original copy of the attached amended and restated JPA to RREDC for further processing.

MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAINItem 26-234

10:00 AM - Informational Presentation on the State of Education in Humboldt County

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Receive and file the report.

MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAINItem 26-306

10:30 AM - Conference with Real Property Negotiators

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to grant authority to its negotiators regarding the price and terms of payment for the purchase of real property located at 3300 Broadway Street, Eureka, California 95501 (Assessor Parcel Number 007-130-014). The County's negotiators are identified as: Tom Mattson, Humboldt County Public Works Director, and any duly authorized designees thereof. The parties with whom the County may negotiate are identified as: Bayshore Mall Partners, LP, and any duly authorized designees thereof.

MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAINItem 26-291

10:30 AM - Conference with Legal Counsel

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Kyra F. Kelly v. Humboldt County Sheriff's Department, Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2600104

MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAINItem 26-299

10:30 AM - 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