Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

ROLL CALL

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA

Proclaim the Third Week of May as Peer Support Appreciation Week

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

Proclaim May 2026 as Maternal Mental Health Month

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

Proclaim May as Mental Health Matters Month in Humboldt County

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

Proclaim May 2026 as CalFresh Awareness Month in Humboldt County

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

Proclaim May 2026 as Caregiver Appreciation Month

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

Support for Humboldt Arts Council and Renewal of Designation as the County's Official Local Arts Agency and State-Local Partner

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Authorize the Chair to sign the resolution supporting the Humboldt Arts Council.

Resolution Encouraging the State of California to Continue State Funding for the Market Match Program Supporting CalFresh Incentives at Farmers' Markets Across California

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adopt the attached resolution encouraging the State of California to continue state funding for the Market Match Program supporting CalFresh incentives at farmers' markets across California; and 2. Direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to send a copy of this resolution to the Governor of California and to County of Humboldt's State and Assembly Representatives.

Adjourn in Memory of Lindsey Day

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adjourn in the memory of Lindsey Day.

Amendment to Existing Professional Services Agreement with Maximus US Services Inc. from April 2026 Through September 2026

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve the attached amendment to the existing professional services agreement between Maximus US Services Inc. (Maximus) and Humboldt-Trinity Child Support Agency (HTCSA), formally known as North Coast Regional Department of Child Support Services (NCRDCSS) for Fiscal years (FY) 2025-26 through 2026-27; and 2. Authorize the Department of Child Support Services Director, or a designee thereof, to execute the attached amendment to the existing Professional Services Agreement by and between Maximus and HTCSA For FY 2025-26 through 2026-27; and 3. Authorize the Department of Child Support Services Director, or a designee thereof to execute any and all subsequent amendments, certifications, attestations, and documents directly associated with the attached Professional Services Agreement with Maximus; and 4. Direct the clerk of the Board to provide HTCSA with one certified copy of the Board Order pertaining to this item.

Letter of Appreciation to Peter Pennekamp for Service on the Humboldt County Human Rights Commission

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Authorize the Chair to sign the Letter of Appreciation.

Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of April 28, 2026

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve the Action Summary for the meeting of April 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.

Notice of Vacancy for At-Large Members on the Humboldt County Resource Conservation District Board

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

Letter of Appreciation to Lauri Barnwell for Her Service on the Humboldt County Resource Conservation District Board

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Authorize the Chair to sign the Letter of Appreciation.

Final Acceptance of the Fortuna Library Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Project, Project Number 2024-601

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Accept the completion of the Fortuna Library Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Project, Project Number 2024-601; and 2. Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or a designee thereof, to execute the attached Notice of Completion for Fortuna Library Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Project, Project Number 2024-601; and 3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the County Administrative Office - Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Team with one (1) fully executed certified copy of the Board order related to this item.

Attorney-Client Fee Agreement with Gordon-Creed, Kelley, Holl & Sugerman, LLP Regarding the Provision of Legal Services Related to Representation of the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services in Connection with Juvenile Dependency Appellate Litigation on an As-Needed Basis (4/5 Vote Required)

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve, and authorize the Interim County Counsel, or a designee thereof, to execute, the attached attorney-client fee agreement with Gordon-Creed, Kelley, Holl & Sugerman, LLP regarding the provision of legal services related to the representation of the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services in connection with juvenile dependency appellate litigation on an as-needed basis (4/5 Vote Required); and 2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the Humboldt County Counsel's Office with one (1) fully executed certified copy of the Board order related to this item.

Advanced Salary Step Request for Deputy County Counsel IV, Victoria Reierstad (4/5 Vote Required)

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve an advanced salary step increase for Deputy County Counsel IV, Victoria Reierstad (class 0600, salary range 599) from Step B to Step D, effective April 26, 2026, pursuant to Section 7 of the Humboldt County Salary Resolution (4/5 Vote Required).

Resolution Adopting a One-time Workforce Education and Training Funded Retention Bonus for Permanent Staff in Identified Job Classifications Assigned to the Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Branch

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) - Behavioral Health Branch to provide a list to the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) authorizing Workforce Education and Training (WET) funding for a one-time retention bonus for staff assigned to DHHS Behavioral Health that hold permanent status in the classifications listed below: a. Behavioral Health Case Manager I (classification 0907A, salary range 386) b. Child Care Worker (classification 1732, salary range 346) c. Discharge Planner (classification 0903, salary range 385) d. Mental Health Cook (classification 0434, salary range 366) e. Mental Health Maintenance Custodian (classification 0269, salary range 346) f. Mental Health Worker I/II (classification 0911A/B, salary range 348/358) g. Medical Office Assistant I/II (classification 0574A/B, salary range 346/366) h. Parent Partner I/II/III (classification 0578A/B/C, salary range 346/366/386) i. Peer Coach I/II/III (classification 0576A/B/C, salary range 346/366/386) j. Senior Mental Health Maintenance Custodian (classification 0270, salary range 375) k. Senior Medical Office Assistant (classification 0575, salary range 386) l. Senior Mental Health Worker (classification 0919, salary range 381)

Local Interagency Agreement by and between County of Humboldt and Humboldt County Office of Education

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve the attached Local Interagency Agreement by and between the County of Humboldt and Humboldt County Office of Education; and 2. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute the attached Local Interagency Agreement by and between County of Humboldt and Humboldt County Office of Education; and 3. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments, certifications, attestations, and documents directly associated to the attached Local Interagency Agreement by and between County of Humboldt and Humboldt County Office of Education after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office.

Accept a $1,000 Presentation Honorarium Donation to the Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Branch from the Clinton Foundation

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Accept the donation of a $1,000 Presentation Honorarium; and 2. Direct the Auditor Controller to deposit the donation of $1,000 Presentation Honorarium into the Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Fund (1175), Budget Unit (452).

Request for Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $121,250 to Purchase Equipment for Public Health Emergency Preparedness (4/5 Vote Required)

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve Attached Supplemental Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in the amount of $121,250 for the Department of Health & Human Services - Public Health Branch, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program to purchase Public Health Laboratory equipment and local healthcare emergency response equipment (4/5 Vote Required); and 2. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to establish fixed asset account 1175455-8986 in Fiscal Year 2025-26.

Grants to Community and Family Resource Centers Regarding the Provision of Community Outreach and Support Services Related to the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families and CalFresh Programs in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,116,463.00

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve the proposed grant of One Million One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Three Dollars ($1,116,463.00) to the Humboldt Network of Family Resource Centers in order to allow for the provision of community outreach and support services related to the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families and CalFresh programs for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; and 2. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Social Services Director, or a designee thereof, to execute individual grant agreements with participating community and family resource centers, in the amounts set forth in the attached Humboldt Network of Family Resource Centers' funding request, that are substantially similar to the attached sample grant agreement template, and any and all subsequent amendments thereto, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and 3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the Department of Health and Human Services - Contract Unit with one (1) certified copy of the Board order related to this item.

Signature Authorization for Professional Services Agreements with Various Community-Based Organizations Regarding the Provision of Community Outreach and Support Services Related to the CalFresh Program

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve the attached professional services agreement template regarding the provision of community outreach and support services related to the CalFresh Program; and 2. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Social Services Director, or a designee thereof, to execute individual agreements with various community-based organizations regarding the provision of community outreach and support services related to the CalFresh program that are substantially similar to the attached professional services agreement template, and any and all subsequent amendments thereto, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and 3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the Department of Health and Human Services - Contract Unit with one (1) fully executed certified copy of the Board order related to this item.

Adoption of amended Public Health Nurse, Environmental Health Specialist I/II, and Senior Environmental Health Specialist Classification Specifications

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adopt the amended classification specification (Attachment 1) for Public Health Nurse (classification # 0528) into the classification system effective the pay period after approval; and 2. Adopt the amended classification specification (Attachment 2) for Environmental Health Specialist I/II (classification # 0535A/B) into the classification system effective the pay period after approval; and 3. Adopt the amended classification specification (Attachment 3) for Senior Environmental Health Specialist (classification # 0518) into the classification system effective the pay period after approval; and 4. Adopt the Resolution (Attachment 4) approving the amendment of the 2025-2026 Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Humboldt and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees.

Approve Grant Agreement in the Amount of $50,000 with First 5 Humboldt for Library Services to Young Children and Families throughout Humboldt County for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute, the attached grant agreement with First 5 Humboldt regarding library services in the amount of $50,000 for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and 2. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached grant agreement with First 5 Humboldt, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and 3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return three fully executed original copies of the attached grant agreement with First 5 Humboldt to the Humboldt County Library.

Authorize a Joint Participation Agreement with the City of Fortuna to Accept Delegation of a Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Set-Aside, Designate the County as Applicant and Administrator, Approve Submission of the County's PLHA Application to the State, and Authorize Budgeting and Administration of any Awarded Funds.

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Authorize the Director of Planning and Building to execute the Joint Participation Agreement between County of Humboldt and City of Fortuna (Attachment 1), accepting delegation of Fortuna's PLHA allocation set-aside; and 2. Adopt the resolution (Attachment 2) to take the following actions: a. Authorize submission of an application to the PLHA Program for the delegated funds in the amount of $149,869 to be used for First Time Home Buyer loans; and b. Authorize the Director of Planning and Building to execute, on behalf of the County of Humboldt, the PLHA application, standard agreement, and all related documents required for participation in the program, including any subsequent amendments with the State of California; and 3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one fully executed and certified copy of the Resolution to the Planning and Building Department for inclusion with the application.

First Amendment to Tower and Space License Agreement with the Hoopa Valley Tribe for the Big Hill Communications Site

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the attached first amendment to tower and space license agreement with the Hoopa Valley Tribe for the Big Hill communications site for the period of May 18, 2026, through Aug. 17, 2026; and 2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one (1) fully executed original copy of the attached first amendment to tower and space license agreement with the Hoopa Valley Tribe for the Big Hill communication site to the Department of Public Works, Real Property for further processing.

First Amendment to Tower and Space License Agreement with the Hoopa Valley Tribe for the Sugar Pine Mountain Communications Site

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the attached first amendment to tower and space license agreement with the Hoopa Valley Tribe for the Sugar Pine Mountain communications site for the period of May 18, 2026, through Aug. 17, 2026; and 2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one (1) fully executed original copy of the attached first amendment to tower and space license agreement with the Hoopa Valley Tribe for the Sugar Pine communication site to the Department of Public Works - Real Property for further processing.

Storm Damage Repair to Alderpoint Road (F6B165) Post Miles 7.90 and 8.15

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve the attached plans and specifications for the Alderpoint Road (F6B165) Post Mile 7.90 and 8.15 Storm Damage Repair Project; and 2. Find that the Alderpoint Road (F6B165) Post Mile 7.90 and 8.15 Storm Damage Repair Project is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15269(a) and 15302 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and 3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to advertise the Alderpoint Road (F6B165) Post Mile 7.90 and 8.15 Storm Damage Repair Project as required by Section 22037 of the California Public Contract Code, with bids to be opened on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

Highway Safety Improvement Program Edgelines on Indian Reservation Road Systems

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve the attached plans and specifications for the Highway Safety Improvement Program Edgelines on Indian Reservation Road Systems Project; and 2. Find that the Highway Safety Improvement Program Edgelines on Indian Reservation Road Systems Project is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15269(a) and 15302 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and 3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to advertise the Highway Safety Improvement Program Edgelines on Indian Reservation Road Systems Project as required by Section 22037 of the California Public Contract Code, with bids to be opened on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

Final Acceptance for the Ferndale Veterans Memorial Building HVAC Upgrades Project, Project Number 170250

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Accept the work of DCI Builders as substantially complete for the Ferndale Veterans Memorial Building HVAC Upgrades Project #170250; and 2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to file a Notice of Completion for the project as required.

Award Authorization for Rehabilitation, Overlay and Bike Improvements on Myrtle Avenue (F3K300) Post Miles 1.55 to 3.77

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Receive and file the bid proposals submitted for the Rehabilitation, Overlay and Bike Improvements on Myrtle Avenue (F3K300) Post Miles 1.55 to 3.77 Project; and 2. Award the project agreement to Mercer-Fraser Company for the total amount of $2,190,190; 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 $122,010; 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.

Storm Damage Repair to Hidden Court (6B181) at Post Mile 0.20, Post Mile 0.04 and East Branch Road (6B175) Post Mile 0.36

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve the attached plans and specifications for the Hidden Court (6B181) at Post Mile 0.20, Post Mile 0.04 and East Branch Road (6B175) Post Mile 0.36 Project; and 2. Find that the Hidden Court (6B181) at Post Mile 0.20, Post Mile 0.04 and East Branch Road (6B175) Post Mile 0.36 Storm Damage Repair Project is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15269(a) and 15302 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and 3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to advertise the Hidden Court (6B181) at Post Mile 0.20, Post Mile 0.04 and East Branch Road (6B175) Post Mile 0.36 Project as required by Section 22037 of the California Public Contract Code, with bids to be opened on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

Approve Appropriation Transfer for $1,000,000 to Increase Expenditures in Roads Maintenance Budget, 1200325, and Decrease Expenditures in Roads Engineering budget, 1200321 (4/5 Vote Required)

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve the appropriation transfer (Attachment 1) in the amount of $1,000,000 to increase Rents & Leases - Equipment LT in fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 in the Roads Maintenance budget, 1200325 and reduce Infrastructure in FY 2025-26 in the Roads Engineering budget, 1200321. (4/5th Vote Required)

Notice of Intention to Purchase Real Property Located at 4325 Broadway, Eureka, California Assessor Parcel Number 302-171-039

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the Notice of Intention to Purchase Real Property located at 4325 Broadway, Eureka, California Assessor Parcel Number 302-171-039 (Attachment 1) in accordance with California Government Code Section 25350; and 2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to publish the attached Notice of Intention to Purchase Real Property located at 4325 Broadway, Eureka, California once a week for three (3) successive weeks in accordance with California Government Code Section 6063.

Professional Services Agreement with Restoration First Responder Network, LLC for Employee Wellness and Mental Health Support Services for Fiscal Years 2026-27 through 2028-29

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the attached Professional Services Agreement with Restoration First Responder Network, LLC for employee wellness and mental health support services for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, in an estimated annual amount of $114,976; and 2. Authorize the Sheriff, Undersheriff or Deputy Director of Financial and Support Services to execute any necessary amendments, extensions, or modifications to the agreement with approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office.

Approval of Second Amendment with Keefe Commissary Network LLC., and the County of Humboldt

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. The Board of Supervisors approve the Amendment to the Commissary Services Agreement between Keefe Commissary Network LLC and the County of Humboldt; and 2. Authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the Amendment to the Commissary Services Agreement between Keefe Commissary Network LLC and the County of Humboldt; and 3. Authorize the Sheriff, Correctional Captain or Deputy Director to sign extensions or amendments with the approval of County Counsel, County Administrative Office and Risk Management.

Authorization to Accept Donation of Restroom Trailer from Humboldt County Sheriffs Posse, Inc.

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Authorize the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) to accept the donation of a VIP Restroom Trailer from the Humboldt County Sheriffs Posse, Inc.

Approval of Professional Services Agreement between County of Humboldt and Beacon Software Solutions, INC.

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the Professional Services Agreement and Exhibit D, Annual Product Maintenance and Support Agreement with Beacon Software Solutions, INC. for the use of handheld technology to enhance the jail management system; and 2. Authorize the Sheriff, Correctional Captain or Deputy Director Financial and Support Services to sign all extensions or amendments to the Agreement with the approval of County Counsel, CAO Office, and Risk Management.

Appropriation Transfer for Humboldt County Correctional Facility in the Amount of $20,267 and Coroner Office in the Amount of $47,500 (4/5th Vote Required)

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve an appropriation transfer (Attachment 1) for the Humboldt County Correctional Facility (HCCF), budget unit 1100-243, in the amount of $20,267 for increased food costs and for the Coroner Office, budget unit 1100-272, in the amount of $47,500 for increase forensic autopsy costs for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (4/5th Vote Required).

Acceptance of California Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) Justice-Involved (JI) Planning and Capacity Building Program Grant Round 4 (CalAim Path 4 Grant) for the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (Sheriff's Office) and Humboldt County Probation Department (Probation)

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve and ratify Correctional Lieutenant Chelsey Camilli's signature to accept the CalAim Path 4 Grant for the Sheriff's Office in the amount of $300,000 (Attachment 1), such authorization shall be retroactive to April 23, 2026; and 2. Approve and ratify the Chief Probation Officer Coral Sanders' signature to accept the CalAim Path 4 Grant for Probation in the amount of $300,000 (Attachment 2), such authorization shall be retroactive to April 23, 2026; and 3. Authorize the Chair of the Board, Sheriff, Correctional Captain, Correctional Lieutenant, and Deputy Director of Financial and Support Services to execute all other certifications, assurances, or documents required by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) that are necessary for the acceptance and management of the Sheriff's Office CalAim Path 4 Grant; and 4. Authorize the Chair of the Board and Chief Probation Officer to execute all other certifications, assurances, or documents required by the DHCS that are necessary for the acceptance and management of Probation's CalAim Path 4 Grant.

ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT

PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

Consider the Establishment of an Independent Civilian-Led Oversight System for the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Form an ad hoc committee regarding the establishment of an independent civilian-led oversight system consisting of Supervisor Arroyo, Supervisor Bushnell and other County of Humboldt staff, as appropriate; and 2. Direct the newly formed ad hoc committee to prepare a draft ordinance regarding the creation of an independent civilian-led oversight system and bring it back to the Board in September 2026; and 3. Provide other direction, as appropriate.

Revocation of 62 Permits Due to Unpaid Measure S Taxes

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Open the public hearing, receive, and consider the staff report and accept public comment; 2. Close the public hearing; 3. Adopt the resolution (Attachment 1) which does the following: a. Finds the permits have been exercised contrary to the terms and conditions of approval; and b. Revoke the 62 Permits per Section 312-14 of the Humboldt County Code. 4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide a certified Board order to the Planning and Building staff to be included with the notification of decision to the appropriate parties.

Adoption of an Ordinance to Accept the Coastal Commission Changes to the Coastal Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance Adding Section 313-91.2 and Amending Sections 313-138 and 313-171 of the Humboldt County Code to Provide a Uniform Set of Standards for the Development, Siting, Size, Maintenance, and Installation of Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Within the Unincorporated Coastal Areas of Humboldt County and Repeal of Previously Adopted Coastal Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance (Ordinance 2704)

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adopt the resolution (Attachment 1) to take the following actions: a. Find that the proposed Coastal Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15251(f), Exemption for Certified State Regulatory Programs, of the State CEQA Guidelines; and b. Find that the proposed Coastal Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance is in the public interest and is consistent with the General Plan, the Coastal Act, and State Housing Law; 2. Repeal Ordinance 2704; 3. Adopt the ordinance (Attachment 2), Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance - Coastal. Adding Section 313-91.2 and Amending Sections 313-138, and 313-171 of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title III of the Humboldt County Code, Establishing Uniform Regulations for Wireless Communications Facilities Within the Unincorporated Coastal Areas of Humboldt County, as modified by the California Coastal Commission; 4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to publish the Post-Adoption Summary of the Coastal Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance (Attachment 3) within 15 days after adoption by the Board, 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.

Westfall General Plan Amendment, Zone Reclassification and Williamson Act Contract Partial Cancellation

Assessor Parcel Numbers: 311-041-034 and 311-041-036 Record Number: PLN-2025-19187 Application Date: 03/05/2025 Elk River Area A General Plan Amendment (GPA) to change the Land Use Designation from Residential Agriculture (RA10) to Residential Agriculture (RA4), Zone Reclassification (ZR) from Agricultural Exclusive to Agriculture General (AG-B-5(4) and Williamson Act Contract Partial Cancellation on a 4.36-acre portion of the approximately 77-acre Westfall Agricultural Preserve property in Elk River.) Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adopt the resolution (Attachment 1) which does the following: a. Make the required findings for approval; and b. Approve the General Plan Amendment; and c. Approve the partial cancellation of the Westfall Agricultural Preserve Williamson Act Contract on a 4.36-acre portion of APN 311-041-034. 2. Adopt the ordinance (Attachment 2) to approve the Zone Reclassification; 3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to record a certificate of tentative cancellation and send a copy to the Department of Conservation (Attachment 4); 4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to give notice of the decision to Save the Redwoods League, the Planning & Building Department, and any other interested party.

Amendments to the Solid Waste Container Sites and Redway Transfer Station for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Continue the hearing of the Solid Waste Container Sites and Redway Transfer Station to the meeting of June 2, 2026.

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (None Scheduled)

CLOSED SESSION (See Matters Set For Time Certain)

9:30 A.M. - Redwood Coast Montessori Civics Class Student Presentation to the Board of Supervisors

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Welcome the class and hear their presentation; and 2. Receive and file the presentation.

11:00 A.M. - Appeal of the Planning Commission condition of approval for a Parcel Map Subdivision Application dividing a 14.59-acre parcel into two parcels of 12.63 acres (Parcel 1) and 1.96 acres (Parcel 2). The applicant requests an exception to specific roadway improvements. A Special Permit is also required for the relocation of existing wetlands to facilitate future development of the parcel with senior housing.

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Open the public hearing and receive the staff report, testimony by appellant, and testimony from the public; and 2. Close the public comment portion of the public hearing; and 3. Adopt the resolution (Attachment 1), which does the following: a. Finds the Programmatic EIR prepared for the McKinleyville Town Center which envisioned Life Plan Humboldt adequately addresses all potential environmental effects, and no further environmental review is required; and b. Finds the proposed project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and c. Denies the Appeal submitted by Humboldt Commons; and d. Denies the exception requests to roadway improvements; and e. Approves the Life Plan of Humboldt Subdivision and Special Permit for Wetland relocation, subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A); 4. Directs the Clerk of the Board to provide a certified Board Order and executed resolution to the Planning and Building Department to be included with the notification of decision to the appropriate parties; and 5. Close the public hearing.

1:30 P.M. - Older Americans Month Proclamation and Annual Update from the Area 1 Agency on Aging

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation; and 2. Receive and file the annual update.

2:00 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Citizens Protecting Humboldt Bay v. County of Humboldt, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2201594

2:00 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (one potential case)

2:00 P.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(3) regarding exposure to litigation in one potential case: claim for damages submitted by Dianna Rios

ADJOURNMENT