Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

ROLL CALL

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA

License Agreement with EarthScope Consortium Regarding the Continued Operation and Maintenance of a Global Position System Station Located at the Rohnerville Airport for the Period of Oct. 20, 2026, through Oct. 20, 2036

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached license agreement with EarthScope Consortium regarding the continued operation and maintenance of the Global Position System located at Rohnerville Airport for the period of Oct. 20, 2026, through Oct. 20, 2036; and 2. Authorize the Director of Aviation, or designee, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached license agreement with EarthScope Consortium, after review and approval by the County Administrative Office, County Counsel and Risk Management; and 3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one (1) fully executed electronic copy of the attached license agreement with EarthScope Consortium to the Department of Aviation for further processing.

Retirement Resolution for Thomas Wattle

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

Proclaim October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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

Proclamation Recognizing the 25th Anniversary of Providence St. Joseph Hospital's Paso a Paso Program

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

Letter of Support for the Trinity Resilience Center

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support.

Certificate of Recognition for Erik Terkelsen for His Service and Selection for an Honor Flight

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

Certificates of Recognition for Kiwanis Club of Fortuna Women in Business Award Winners

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Ratify the Chair's signature on the certificates of recognition.

Notice of At-Large Vacancy on the Countywide Redevelopment Oversight Board

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

Appointment to the Access Humboldt Board Representing the County of Humboldt

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Appoint Director of Library Services Jeff Scott to the Access Humbolt Board representing the County of Humboldt.

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.

Approval of the Action Summary for the Meeting of October 6, 2026

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve the Action Summary for the meeting of Oct. 6, 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.

Bid Award Authorization for the Economic Development and Department of Child Support Services Tenant Improvement Project, Project Number 2025-601

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Receive and file the bids for construction of the Economic Development and Department of Child Support Services Tenant Improvement Project, Project Number 2025-601; and 2. Award the Economic Development and Department of Child Support Services Tenant Improvement Project, Project No. 2025-601, to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, Adams Commercial General Contracting, Inc., in the amount of Eight Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($875,125); and 3. Authorize the Humboldt County Purchasing Agent, or a designee thereof, to execute the attached construction agreement with Adams Commercial General Contracting, Inc. regarding completion of the Economic Development and Department of Child Support Services Tenant Improvement Project, Project Number 2025-601; and 4. Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or a designee thereof, to execute contract change orders for the Economic Development and Department of Child Support Services Tenant Improvement Project up to Eighty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Twelve Dollars and Fifty-Cents ($87,512.50); and 5. Authorize the Risk Manager to sign the agreement upon review and approval of all required insurance documentation and required project bonds; and 6. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached first amendment to the lease agreement at 2420 Sixth Street, Eureka, California; and 7. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one (1) fully executed original copy of the attached first amendment to the Real Property Division of the Humboldt County Department of Public Works for further processing; and 8. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the County Administrative Office with one (1) fully executed certified copy of the Board order related to this item.

Secured Property Tax Revenue Exchange Agreements with the Kneeland Fire Protection District and the Ferndale Fire Protection District

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve the attached tax exchange agreement proposal submitted by the Kneeland Fire Protection District (Attachment 2); and 2. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing a secured property tax revenue exchange between the County of Humboldt and the Kneeland Fire Protection District (Attachment 4); and 3. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, a secured property tax revenue exchange agreement with Kneeland Fire Protection District that is substantially similar to the attached (Attachment 5); and 4. Approve the attached tax exchange agreement proposal submitted by the Ferndale Fire Protection District (Attachment 6); and 5. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing a secured property tax revenue exchange between the County of Humboldt and the Ferndale Fire Protection District (Attachment 8); and 6. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, a secured property tax revenue exchange agreement with Ferndale Fire Protection District that is substantially similar to the attached (Attachment 9); and 7. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to administer the exchange of secured property tax revenues between the County of Humboldt and all applicable entities, and make technical corrections as needed.

Final Acceptance for the Big Lagoon County Park Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Project, Project Number 2023-801, and Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Supplemental Budget in the Amount of Fifty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Seventeen Dollars ($54,217) for Americans with Disabilities Compliance Budget Unit 3552-152 (4/5 Vote Required)

Recommendation: That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Accept the completion of the Big Lagoon County Park Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Project, Project Number 2023-801; and 2. Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or a designee thereof, to execute the attached Notice of Completion for Big Lagoon County Park Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Project, Project Number 2023-801; and 3. Approve the attached fiscal year 2026-2027 supplemental budget in the amount of Fifty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Seventeen Dollars ($54,217) for Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance budget unit 3552-152 (4/5 Vote Required); and 4. Direct the Auditor-Controller to establish