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COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT REX BOHN First District MICHELLE BUSHNELL Chair - Second District MIKE WILSON Vice Chair - Third District NATALIE ARROYO Fourth District STEVE MADRONE Fifth District BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY STAFF ELISHIA HAYES County Administrative Officer SCOTT MILES Interim County Counsel TRACY DAMICO Clerk of the Board BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 825 FIFTH STREET EUREKA, CA 95501 SUPERVISORS’ CHAMBER, FIRST FLOOR 9:00 AMTuesday, January 28, 2025 Regular Meeting - Hybrid AGENDA - Final The County of Humboldt is committed to providing equal access to all county programs, services and activities through the provision of accommodations for individuals with qualified disabilities as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act. With 72 hours prior notice, a request for reasonable accommodation or modification can be made. Please contact the Clerk of the Board Office at 707-476-2390 or by email cob@co.humboldt.ca.us or the ADA Coordinator at 844-365-0352 or by email at ada@co.humboldt.ca.us. The Chamber is wheelchair accessible, the accessible entrance to the Courthouse is the 4th Street entrance. Accessible parking is available adjacent to the 4th Street entrance and on the 4th Street side of the K Street lot. If you are a person with a qualified disability, and need a modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting. REMOTE/TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION Conference Line: 720 707 2699 Meeting ID: 874 0717 1216 Please note: Those not able to attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in person will have the opportunity to provide public comment via Zoom; however, the County of Humboldt cannot guarantee that the Zoom system will be available for the entirety of every meeting. The only ways to guarantee that your comment is received and considered by the Board of Supervisors are to attend the meeting person or submit your comment in writing in advance of the meeting. Page 1COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

January 28, 2025Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final Zoom Public Comment: When the Board of Supervisors announce the agenda item that you wish to comment on, call the conference line, enter Meeting ID and press star (*) 9 on your phone, this will raise your hand. You’ll continue to hear the Board meeting on the call. When it is time for public comment on the item you wish to speak on, you’ll hear a prompt that will indicate your phone is unmuted. Please state your name and the agenda item number you will be commenting on. You will have 3 minutes to comment. Please turn off your TV or live stream to avoid delays. Email Public Comment: To submit public comment to the Board please email cob@co.humboldt.ca.us, provide your name and the agenda item number(s) on which you wish to comment. All public comment submitted after the agenda has been published will be included with the administrative record after the fact. Any written materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board of Supervisors less than 72 hours prior to the Board meeting, and that are public records subject to the Public Records Act, are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk of the Board at 825 5th Street, Suite 111, Eureka, during normal business hours. Persons wishing to file documentation on any agenda item for the official record must submit an original and seven (7) copies of each document to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Room 111 of the County Courthouse, 825 5th Street in Eureka. Documentation includes, but is not limited to, written correspondence, audio and video tapes, maps, photographs, and petitions. Failure to submit the required number of copies will result in the document/s not being placed in the official record. (Per Board of Supervisors' policy adopted on March 21, 1995.) You may access the live stream of the meeting by using the following link: https://humboldt.legistar.com A. ROLL CALL B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG C. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA D. CONSENT CALENDAR Board of Supervisors 25-118 Resolution Honoring Robert Lohn1. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adopt the resolution. Recommendation: Sponsors: Supervisor Arroyo Page 2COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

January 28, 2025Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final Staff Report Resolution - Robert Lohn Attachments: 25-143 Retirement Resolution for Corporal Melissa Williams2. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Authorize the Chair to sign the resolution. Recommendation: Sponsors: Supervisor Bohn Staff Report Retirement Resolution for Corporal Melissa Williams Attachments: 25-160 Adjourn in Memory of Genie Cancellier3. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adjourn in the memory of Genie Cancellier. Recommendation: Sponsors: Supervisor Arroyo Staff Report Certificate of Adjournment Attachments: 25-161 Resolution Naming the Alderpoint Bridge in Memory of Trevor John Earley4. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the resolution. Recommendation: Sponsors: Supervisor Bushnell Staff Report Letter of Support - Wailaki Letter for Trevor TE letter Trevor Earley Resolution Resolution No. 25-9 Attachments: 25-167 Adjourn in Memory of Chuck Leishman5. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adjourn in the memory of Chuck Leishman. Recommendation: Sponsors: Supervisor Bushnell Page 3COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

January 28, 2025Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final Staff Report Certificate of Adjournment in Memory of Chuck Leishman Attachments: Clerk of the Board 25-117 Submittal of Supervisors’ Monthly Expense Report on Meetings Pursuant to Government Code Section 53232.3(d) 6. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Receive and file the report. Recommendation: Staff Report Expense Reporting Forms Attachments: 25-148 Notice of Vacancy for an At-Large Member of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Measure Z Expenditures 7. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Receive and file the report. Recommendation: Staff Report Measure Z Citizens’ Advisory Committee At Large Vacancy Notice Attachments: 25-154 Reappoint Ginger Campbell as the Third District Representative and Darcy Miller as the Fifth District Representative to the Citizens' Advisory Committee on Measure Z Expenditures 8. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Ratify the reappointments of Ginger Campbell and Darcy Miller to the Citizens' Advisory Committee on Measure Z Expenditures. Recommendation: Staff ReportAttachments: 25-162 Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of January 14, 20259. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve the Action Summary for the meeting of January 14, 2025, and authorize the Clerk of the Board and the Board Chair to sign the Minute Book in accordance with California Governmental Code Section 25103. Recommendation: Page 4COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

January 28, 2025Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final Staff Report Action Summary - January 14, 2025 Minute Sheet Executed Action Summary - January 14, 2025 Attachments: 25-177 Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of January 17, 202510. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve the Action Summary for the meeting of January 17, 2025, and authorize the Clerk of the Board and the Board Chair to sign the Minute Book in accordance with California Governmental Code Section 25103. Recommendation: Staff Report Action Summary - January 17, 2025 Minute Sheet Executed Action Summary - January 17, 2025 Attachments: 25-180 Notice of Unscheduled At-Large Vacancy on the Humboldt County Headwaters Fund Board11. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Receive and file the vacancy notice. Recommendation: Staff Report Notice of Vacancy on the Headwaters Fund Board Attachments: County Administrative Office 24-1497 Replacement of Sielox Pinnacle Door Access and Eagle Eye Security Camera Systems with Verkada Door Access Systems and Security Cameras at County Facilities and Supplemental Budget for the County Administrative Office - Information Technology Team (4/5 Vote Required) 12. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve, and authorize the Humboldt County Purchasing Agent, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all purchase orders related to the acceptance of the attached quote in the amount of Four Hundred Ninety Thousand Five Hundred Eighteen Dollars and Seventeen Cents ($490,518.17) for the purchase of Verkada door access systems and security cameras to replace the existing Sielox Pinnacle and Eagle Eye systems at various County of Humboldt facilities; and 2. Approve the attached supplemental budget and appropriation transfer for the County Administrative Office - Information Technology Team and Recommendation: Page 5COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

January 28, 2025Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final other departments in the amount of Four Hundred Sixty-Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-One Dollars ($460,651.00) (4/5 Vote Required); and 3. Approve the donation of all department-purchased security equipment in the attached proposal to the County Administrative Office - Information Technology Team for capitalization, maintenance, and insurance purposes; and 4. Authorize the Auditor-Controller with approval from the County Administrative Office to make any needed budget adjustments to Fixed Asset accounts to facilitate the project in a manner that does not increase the overall budget of the project; and 5. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the County Administrative Office - Information Technology Team with one (1) fully executed certified copy of the Board order related to this item. Staff Report PROPOSAL-32518.pdf Supplemental Budget - Verkada Attachments: 25-30 Extension of Extra-Help Hours Past the 960 Hour Limit for the County Administrative Office, Information Technology 3550-118 (4/5 Vote Required) 13. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve a waiver of the 960 extra-help limitation for Bridget Acosta and an extension of 960 hours, to a maximum of 1,920 hours for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25, pursuant to Section 7 of the Humboldt County Salary Resolution (4/5 Vote Required). Recommendation: Staff ReportAttachments: 25-164 Supplemental Budget for the Radio Infrastructure Project in the County Administrative Office, Communications Division (3521151) in the Amount of $282,500 (4/5 Vote Required) 14. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve the attached supplemental budget in the amount of $282,500 for the Radio Infrastructure Project in County Administrative Office, Communications Division (3521151). (4/5 Vote Required) Recommendation: Staff Report 3521151-comm-supplemental.pdf Attachments: 25-166 Approval of Advanced Step Request for Voluntary Demotion from Administrative Analyst I to Vocational Counselor I (Class 0768A, Salary Range 399) 15. That the Board of Supervisors:Recommendation: Page 6COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

January 28, 2025Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final 1. Approve the advanced step request for, Shenaz Duarte, at step D (Salary Range 399), as a Vocational Counselor I (Class 0768A) retroactive to Jan. 19, 2025. Staff ReportAttachments: Department of Health and Human Services: Administration 25-119 Authorize a Temporary Increase in Pay for Katie Slaughter, Senior Health Education Specialist, Pursuant to Section 12.4.1 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 16. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Authorize a temporary increase in pay for Senior Health Education Specialist, Katie Jo Slaughter (Class 0582, Salary Range 445, Position 01) as though promoted to HHS Program Services Coordinator (Class 0517, Salary Range 480) beginning January 25, 2025, and continuing until the incumbent has returned to work. Recommendation: Staff Report Authorize a Temporary Increase in Pay for Katie Slaughter, Senior Health Education Specialist, Pursuant to Sectio Attachments: Department of Health and Human Services: Behavioral Health 25-123 Fiscal Year 2024-25 Supplemental Budget for Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Budget Units 1170-424 and 1170-496 in the Amount of $7,781,774 (4/5 Vote Required) 17. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve the attached Fiscal Year 2024-25 supplemental budget in the amount of $7,781,774 for Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health budget units 1170-424 and 1170-496 (4/5 Vote Required); and 2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health with one (1) fully executed certified copy of the Board order related to this item. Recommendation: Staff Report Supplemental Budget_MH 1170 for CFA-IGT_FY 2024-25 Attachments: Department of Health and Human Services: Public Health 25-65 Memorandum of Understanding with Planned Parenthood Northern California (PPNorCal) Regarding Gonorrhea (GC) Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) Services 18. Page 7COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

January 28, 2025Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve, and authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute, the attached memorandum of understanding (MOU) and business associate agreement with PPNorCal regarding GC AST services provided by the Humboldt County Public Health Laboratory (HCPHL); and 2. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments, and any other agreements, certifications, attestations and documents directly associated with, the attached memorandum of understanding and business associate agreement with PPNorCal, 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 - Public Health Contract Unit with one (1) fully executed, certified copy of the Board order related to this item. Recommendation: Staff Report Planned Parenthood Northern CA Memorandum of Understanding Planned Parenthood Northern CA Business Associate Agreement Exhibit A - Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Culture Collection Guidelines Exhibit B - Gonorrhea Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Lab Requisition Form Attachments: Department of Health and Human Services: Social Services 25-138 Authorization for Binti Collaboration on Data Conversion Activities for the Child Welfare Services - California Automated Response and Engagement System 19. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve, and authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Child Welfare Services Director, or a designee thereof, to execute the Authorization for Binti Collaboration on Data Conversion Activities form; and 2. 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. Recommendation: Staff Report Authorization for Binti Collaboration on Data Conversion Activities for the Child Welfare Services - California Aut EXECUTED Contract Binti Master Subscription Agreement FY 22-25 Attachments: Human Resources 25-130 Page 8COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

January 28, 2025Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final Reallocation of 1.0 full time equivalent (FTE) Legal Office Services Manager (AFSCME) to 1.0 FTE Legal Office Services Manager (M&C) 20. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve the reallocation of the Legal Office Services Manager ( Job Class 0133, Salary Range 429, 1.0 FTE, Position 01, Bargaining Unit 003) in, Budget Unit (BU) 221, occupied by Veronnica Dellis, to a Legal Office Services Manager (M&C) (Job Class 0143, Salary Range 463, FTE 1.0, Position 01, Bargaining Unit 008) in BU 221, (Attachment #1) effective the first full pay period following board approval; and 2. Reclassify Veronnica Dellis from a 1.0 full time equivalent (FTE) Legal Office Services Manager (AFSCME) (Classification # 0133, Position # 01, Salary Range 429) in Budget Unit 221, to a 1.0 FTE Legal Office Services Manager (M&C) (Classification # 0143, Position # 01, Salary Range 463) in Budget Unit 221, effective the pay period following board approval. Recommendation: Staff Report Legal Office Services Manager Attachments: Probation 25-104 Authorize Temporary Pay Increase for Brian Corning, Senior Juvenile Corrections Officer, Pursuant to Section 12.4 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 21. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Authorize temporary pay increase for Brian Corning (Class 0487, Range 435) as though promoted to Supervising Juvenile Correction Officer (Class 0485, Range 455) beginning on the 21st consecutive workday after the assignment began Jan. 5, 2025, and continuing until such time as the position is filled. Recommendation: Staff ReportAttachments: Public Works 25-126 Accept Completed Contract for Storm Damage Repair to Panther Gap Road (4D010) Post Mile 0.50 and Ratify Execution of Contract Change Order Number 8 (Supplement 1) (4/5 Vote Required) 22. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve, and ratify the Director of Public Works' execution of, Contract Change Order Number 8 (Supplement 1) for the total amount of Thirty-One Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Three Dollars and Forty-Eight Cents ($31,553.48) (4/5 Vote Required); and Recommendation: Page 9COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

January 28, 2025Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final 2. Accept the completed contract, including any and all approved change orders, with Wahlund Construction, Inc., regarding the construction of Storm Damage Repair to Panther Gap Road (4D010) Post Mile 0.50; and 3. Approve the final claim for payment, to be submitted by the Department of Public Works to the Auditor-Controller's Office, in the amount of Two Hundred Thirty-Five Dollars ($235.00), which will bring the total amount paid to 100% of the contract; and 4. 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. Staff Report Contract Change Order Number 8 (Supplement 1) Executed Project Agreement and Change Orders Acceptance Statement Attachments: Sheriff 25-69 Resolution and Supplemental Budget to Reduce to the Actual Award Amount of $18,792 for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Local Award 2024 (4/5 Vote Required) 23. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve acceptance of the Byrne JAG Local Award for 2024 in the amount of $18,792; and 2. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution (Attachment 1) authorizing the Sheriff's Office to submit the governing body resolution for the Byrne JAG 2024 program, accept grant funds, and sign any documents required for participation in the grant program; and 3. Approve the Supplemental Budget (Attachment 2) for Budget Unit 1100- 221910 - Byrne JAG Local 2024 Grant to decrease the budget by $6,802 based on the actual award (4/5 Vote Required); and 4. Authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to sign the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Local Solicitation Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government (Attachment 3); and 5. Authorize the Sheriff, Undersheriff or Sheriff's Deputy Director of Financial and Support Services to sign all future amendments, terminations, extensions, and documents directly related to the Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program Local Award 2024 upon review of County Counsel, Risk Management, and the County Administrative Office; and 6. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return completed and signed copy of the Resolution and Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive to the Sheriff's Office, Attention: Julie Martin for submittal to funding agency. Recommendation: Page 10COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

January 28, 2025Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final Staff Report Bryne JAG Local 2024 - Grant Acceptance Resolution Bryne JAG Local 2024 - Grant Acceptance Supplemental Budget Byrne JAG Local 2024 - Grant Certification and Assurances Resolution No. 25-10 Attachments: 25-94 Adoption of the Humboldt County Recovery Annex to the Emergency Operations Plan24. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adopt the Humboldt County Recovery Annex to the Emergency Operations Plan; and 2. Authorize the Sheriff and Emergency Services Program Manager to approve future substantive changes to the Annex; and 3. Authorize the Emergency Services Program Manager to conduct annual reviews and make non-substantive changes to the Annex and any appendices or attachments to the Annex. Recommendation: Staff Report Humboldt County Recovery Annex Promulgation Statement adopting the Annex Approval and Implementation Letter Promulgation Statement Attachments: 25-147 Accept a Donation to Support the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office K9 Program and Supplemental Budget (4/5 Vote Required) 25. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Accept a donation in the amount of $53,021.00 from the Humboldt Deputy Sheriff's Organization; and 2. Approve a supplemental budget for the donation amount in Budget Unit 1100-221110 - K9 Program. (Attachment 1) (4/5 Vote Required) Recommendation: Staff Report Supplemental Budget Donation Letter Attachments: E. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS 25-212 Public Comment - Non Agenda items1. Page 11COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

January 28, 2025Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final Public CommentAttachments: G. MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN County Administrative Office (Presentation) 25-53 9:30 AM - Adoption of 2025 Legislative Platform1. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Provide input and direction to staff as desired regarding the proposed state and federal legislative platforms for 2025; and 2. Provide input and direction as desired on state and federal policy issues to receive priority advocacy services; and 3. Prioritize congressional and state direct funding requests; and 4. Adopt the proposed state and federal legislative platforms, incorporating any changes desired by the Board, as the final platforms for 2025; and 5. Direct the County Administrative Officer to submit the final version of the legislative platform to the state and federal officials, county-related associations and others, as appropriate; and 6. Authorize and direct the County Administrative Officer to advocate as needed to support the county's legislative platform, and resolutions adopted by the Board. Recommendation: Staff Report 2025 Legislative Platform - Clean 2025 Legislative Platform - Redlined Earmark Request Form - DHHS - Humboldt County Public Health Laboratory - 1-2025 Earmark Request - Humboldt County - PW Projects - Garberville Earmark Request Form - CAO - Offshore Wind Capacity Building Earmark Request Form - Trinidad Scenic Drive Public Comment - G.1 Attachments: Board of Supervisors (Closed Session) 25-181 1:00 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 2. Page 12COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

January 28, 2025Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final County Counsel (Closed Session) 25-136 1:00 PM - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Corrine Morgan Thomas and Doug Thomas, et al. v. County of Humboldt, et al., Case No. 1:22-cv-5725-RMI 3. 25-157 1:00 PM - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Ryan Thomas Smith v. Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Correctional Facility, Case No. 24-cv-01035-PHK 4. 25-158 1:00 PM - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Ryan Thomas Smith v. Sheriff Honsal, Case No. 24-cv-01417-PHK 5. 25-159 1:00 PM - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Dana Rees v. County of Humboldt, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2402231 6. 25-187 1:00 PM - Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the matter of Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project, FERC Project No. 77-285 7. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS (None Scheduled) I. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Human Resources 25-68 2024 Appointed Department Head Reporting Structure Study1. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Accept the 2024 Appointed Department Head Reporting Structure Study and provide direction to staff as appropriate. Recommendation: Staff Report 2024 Appointed Department Head Reporting Structure Study Attachments: 25-139 2024 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Assessment Results2. That the Board of Supervisors:Recommendation: Page 13COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

January 28, 2025Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final 1. Receive and file the results of the 2024 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Organizational Assessment. Staff Report Humboldt County DEI Report by Coaching Imperative 2024 Attachments: J. MATTERS INITIATED BY BOARD (None Scheduled) K. CLOSED SESSION (See Matters Set for Time Certain) L. ADJOURNMENT Page 14COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT