Board of Supervisors

COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT REX BOHN First District MICHELLE BUSHNELL Second District MIKE WILSON Chair – Third District NATALIE ARROYO Vice-Chair – 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 13, 2026 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. Page 1COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

January 13, 2026Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final 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: 850 8642 0915 Please note: This meeting will be conducted in accordance with Assembly Bill 707. Those not able to attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in person will have the opportunity to provide public comment via Zoom. The County of Humboldt will comply with Assembly Bill 707 in the event technological problems are encountered with Zoom, which may involve a recess where a good faith effort will be made to remedy any technical issues. 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 in person or submit your comment in writing in advance of the meeting. Page 2COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

January 13, 2026Board 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 Page 3COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

January 13, 2026Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG C. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA D. CONSENT CALENDAR Board of Supervisors 26-11 Proclamation in Recognition of the Sheriff’s Citizens on Patrol Program1. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adopt the proclamation. Recommendation: Sponsors: Supervisor Wilson Proclamation Staff Report Attachments: 26-21 Adjourn in Memory of Anna Sparks2. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adjourn in memory of Anna Sparks and; 2. Chair of the Board direct staff to fly county flags at half-staff from Tuesday, Jan. 13 until sunset on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 in Sparks' honor. Recommendation: Sponsors: Supervisor Bohn Staff Report Certificate of Adjournment in Memory of Anna Sparks Attachments: 26-39 Adjourn in Memory of John Corbett3. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adjourn in the memory of John Corbett. Recommendation: Sponsors: Supervisor Madrone Staff Report Certificate of Adjournment in Memory of John Corbett Attachments: 26-42 Letter of Support - Fortuna 2026 BUILD Grant Application4. Page 4COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

January 13, 2026Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Authorize the Chair to sign the Letter of Support; and 2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to email the executed letter to Brian Issa, Public Works Director - City of Fortuna at bissa@ci.fortuna.ca.us. Recommendation: Sponsors: Supervisor Bushnell Staff Report Letter of Support Attachments: Clerk of the Board 26-20 Quarterly Report of Current Projected Vacancies on Humboldt County Board of Supervisors Appointed Boards, Committees and Commissions 5. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Receive and file the report. Recommendation: Staff Report Quarterly Appointment Vacancy Report Attachments: 26-38 Letter of Appreciation to Maya Conrad for Service on the Humboldt County McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee 6. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Authorize the Chair to sign the Letter of Appreciation. Recommendation: Staff Report Letter of Appreciation to Maya Conrad Attachments: 26-41 Notice of Vacancy for an At-Large Member of the Humboldt County McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee 7. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Receive and file the report. Recommendation: Staff Report MMAC Notice of Vacancy Attachments: 26-43 Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of January 6, 2026, Special Meeting8. That the Board of Supervisors:Recommendation: Page 5COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

January 13, 2026Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final 1. Approve the Action Summary for the meeting of January 6, 2026, Special Meeting, and authorize the Clerk of the Board and the Board Chair to sign the Minute Book in accordance with California Governmental Code Section 25103. Staff Report Action Summary - January 6, 2026 - Special Minute Sheet Attachments: 26-44 Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of January 6, 20269. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve the Action Summary for the meeting of January 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. Recommendation: Staff Report Action Summary - January 6, 2026 Minute Sheet Attachments: Planning and Building Department 25-1359 Adoption of a Resolution Supporting Fair Housing10. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adopt the resolution (Attachment 1) asserting the county's commitment to fair housing; and 2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to deliver a certified copy of the resolution to the Planning and Building Department. Recommendation: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution Attachments: Public Works 26-14 Purchase of One (1) 2024 Ford F-450 4x2 Cab and Chassis to Fit the Newly Purchased Stencil Bed (4/5 Vote Required) 11. That the Board of Supervisors 1. Authorize the purchase of One (1) 2024 Ford F-450 4x2 Cab and Recommendation: Page 6COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

January 13, 2026Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final Chassis. (4/5 Vote Required) Staff Report Ford Quote.pdf Capital Assets water tanks.pdf Attachments: Sheriff 25-1356 Agreement with the Wiyot Tribe for Law Enforcement Services in the Amount of $170,000 Annually 12. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Retroactively approve and authorize the Sheriff to execute the Provision of Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Wiyot Tribe for the period of Dec. 1, 2025 to Oct. 30, 2028 in the amount of $170,000 annually and pro-rated in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 (Attachment 1); and 2. Authorize the Sheriff to execute any and all subsequent amendments or extensions to the attached Agreement with Wiyot Tribe after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office. Recommendation: Staff Report Agreement with Wiyot Tribe Resolution of the Wiyot Tribe No. 25-44 Attachments: E. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS G. MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN Planning and Building Department 25-1213 12:00 PM - An Amendment to the Inland and Coastal Zoning Regulations to Add Sections 313-47.3 and 314-47.3 to Implement Employee Housing Regulations in a Manner Consistent with the Current State Requirements as Established within California Health and Safety Code Sections 17008, 17021, 17021.5, 17021.6, and 17021.8. Additional Changes are Made to Amend the Regulations for Zoning Districts in Sections 313-7, 314-5, and 314-7, the Glossary of Use Types in Sections 313-170, 1. Page 7COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

January 13, 2026Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final 313-177, 314-170, and 314-177, and the Definitions in Sections 314-136 and 314-147 in Order to Maintain Consistency Both Externally with California Health and Safety Code and Internally with the Proposed Employee Housing Regulations That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adopt the resolutions (Attachments 1 and 2) which do the following: a. Find the Amendments to the Zoning Regulations are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15265 (Coastal version) of the State CEQA Guidelines; and b. Find the Employee Housing Ordinance complies with the General Plan, local coastal program, and Coastal Act; and c. Find the Employee Housing Ordinance is in the public interest; and d. Find the Employee Housing Ordinance is consistent with the purpose of the ordinance. 2. Adopt the Ordinance Amending Title III, Division 1, Chapter 3 of Humboldt County Code, Sections 313-47.3, 313-7, 313-170, 313-177 Relating to Employee Housing; and 3. Adopt the Ordinance Amending Title III, Division 1, Chapter 4 of Humboldt County Code, Sections 314-47.3, 314-5, 314-7, 314-170, 314-177, 314-136, and 314-147 Relating to Employee Housing and transmit to the Coastal Commission for certification; and 4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to publish a post-adoption summary of the inland version of the Employee Housing Ordinance 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. Recommendation: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft Inland Resolution Attachment 2 - Draft Coastal Resolution Attachment 3.A - Inland Ordinance No. ___ Attachment 3.B - Coastal Ordinance No. ___ Attachment 4 - Inland Post-Adoption Summary Attachment 5 - PC Resolution 25-067 Attachments: H. PUBLIC HEARINGS (See Matters Set For Time Certain) Page 8COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

January 13, 2026Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final I. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Department of Health and Human Services: Administration 25-1446 Presentation on Housing and Homelessness1. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Receive and file a presentation on housing and homelessness funding. Recommendation: Staff ReportAttachments: J. MATTERS INITIATED BY BOARD Board of Supervisors 26-18 A Presentation and Update Regarding Broadband in Humboldt County1. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Hear the presentation and file the report. Recommendation: Sponsors: Supervisor Madrone Staff ReportAttachments: K. CLOSED SESSION (None Scheduled) L. ADJOURNMENT Page 9COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT