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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, February 4, 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: 864 6467 0228 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

February 4, 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 25-179 Letter of Appreciation to Matt Nannizzi for Service on the Humboldt County Fish & Game Advisory Commission 1. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Authorize the Chair to sign the Letter of Appreciation. Recommendation: Sponsors: Supervisor Wilson Page 2COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

February 4, 2025Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final Staff Report Letter of Appreciation to Matt Nannizzi Executed Letter of Appreciation - Matt Nannizzi Attachments: Clerk of the Board 25-172 Appointments to the Humboldt County Workforce Development Board2. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Review the attached applications from Amber Cavanaugh representing College of the Redwoods, Michelle Glancy representing Open Door Health Center and Danny Kelley representing Blue Lake Rancheria; and 2. Appoint Amber Cavanaugh, Michelle Glancy and Danny Kelley to the Humboldt County Workforce Development Board for a two-year term, effective immediately pursuant to Humboldt County Workforce Development Board Bylaws. Recommendation: Staff Report Workforce Development Board Applications for Amber Cavanaugh, Michelle Glancy and Danny Kelley Attachments: 25-220 Letter of Appreciation to Katherine Smith for Service on the Behavioral Health Board3. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Authorize the Chair to sign the Letter of Appreciation. Recommendation: Staff Report Letter of Appreciation to Katherine Smith Executed Letter of Appreciation - Katherine Smith Attachments: County Administrative Office 25-14 Final Acceptance of the Humboldt County Courthouse Fourth Street Americans with Disabilities Act Modification Project, Project Number 2020-101 4. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Accept the completion of the Humboldt County Courthouse Fourth Street Americans with Disabilities Act Modification Project, Project Number 2020-101; and 2. Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or a designee thereof, to execute the Notice of Completion for the Humboldt County Courthouse Fourth Street Americans with Disabilities Act Modification Project; and 3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the County Administrative Office - ADA Team with one (1) fully executed certified copy of the Board order related to this item. Recommendation: Staff Report Notice-of-Completion Attachments: Page 3COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

February 4, 2025Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final Department of Health and Human Services: Administration 25-156 Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Regarding Acceptance of Funding Made Available through the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program 5. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Waive the requirements of the Humboldt County Nuclear-Free Ordinance with regard to the attached grant agreement with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and 2. Approve, and authorize the Department of Health and Human Services Director, or a designee thereof, to execute, the attached grant agreement with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding acceptance of funding made available through the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program; and 3. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent applications, agreements, amendments, certifications, attestations and other documents required or deemed necessary for the Department of Health and Human Services to accept and secure funding made available through the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and 4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the Department of Health and Human Services - Contract Unit with one fully executed certified copy of the Board order related to this item. Recommendation: Staff Report Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Regarding Acceptance HUD YHDP Grant Application YHDP NOFO 2024 Attachments: 25-224 Resolution Regarding Changes in Public Office Hours for Eligibility and Employment Services, Social Services Branch, Department of Health & Human Services 6. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adopt the attached resolution regarding changes in Eligibility and Employment Services, Social Services Branch public office hours. Recommendation: Staff Report Resolution Establishing New Office Hours Resolution No. 24-127 Resolution No. 25-11 Attachments: Department of Health and Human Services: Public Health 25-113 Page 4COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

February 4, 2025Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final Renewal of California COVID Network of California Laboratories for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Whole Genome Sequencing (COVIDNet) Platform State Standard Agreement with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) 7. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve the State Standard Agreement with CDPH regarding access to the COVIDNet Platform; and 2. Authorize the Director of Public Health, or a designee thereof, to sign the State Standard Agreement; and 3. Authorize the Director of Public Health, or a designee thereof, to sign all future amendments and documents directly related to the State Standard Agreement upon review and approval of the County Administrative Office (CAO), County Counsel and Risk Management. Recommendation: Staff Report Renewal of California COVID Network of California Laboratories for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Attachments: 25-149 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Partnership HealthPlan of California Regarding the Coordination of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children program (WIC Program) 8. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached MOU with Partnership HealthPlan of California regarding the coordination of the WIC Program; and 2. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - Public Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached MOU with Partnership HealthPlan of California, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and 3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one fully executed copy of the attached MOU with Partnership HealthPlan of California to the DHHS - Contract Unit for further processing. Recommendation: Staff Report MOU Partnership Healthplan of CA Attachments: 25-150 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Partnership HealthPlan of California Regarding the Coordination of Public Health programs in Humboldt County 9. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached MOU with Partnership HealthPlan of California for the coordination of public health programs in Humboldt County; and 2. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - Public Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached MOU with Partnership HealthPlan of California, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and Recommendation: Page 5COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

February 4, 2025Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final 3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one fully executed original copy of the attached MOU with Partnership HealthPlan of California to the DHHS - Contract Unit for further processing. Staff Report MOU Partnership HealthPlan of CA Attachments: Human Resources 25-174 Adding Willow Creek Fire Safe Council to Humboldt Worker’s Compensation Coverage10. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adopt the Memorandum of Understanding (Attachment 1) for adding Willow Creek Fire Safe Council to the program and require that the Willow Creek Fire Safe Council join the program for at least 3 years; Recommendation: Staff Report Willow Creek Fire Safe Council Fire MOU - signed.pdf 2024-01-08 Application to Add Coverage.pdf BOS Approved Agenda 8-16-05.pdf BOS Approved 12-2011.pdf Executed - Willow Creek Fire Safe Council Fire MOU Attachments: Public Works 25-151 Bid Authorization for the John Haynes Veterans Memorial Building (Garberville Veterans Hall) Project, Project Number 162765 11. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Receive the plans and specifications pertaining to the John Haynes Veterans Memorial Building (Garberville Veterans Hall) Project, Project Number 162765; and 2. Authorize the Humboldt County Department of Public Works to advertise the above-referenced project, as required by Section 22037 of the California Public Contract Code, with bids to be opened on March 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM; and 3. Direct staff to return with a time certain presentation to further discuss the John Haynes Veterans Memorial Building (Garberville Veterans Hall) Project after bids have been received. Recommendation: Staff Report Exhibit 1 - 162765 John Haynes Veterans Memorial Building Bid Drawings.pdf Exhibit 2 - 162765 John Haynes Veterans Memorial Building Specifications.pdf Exhibit 3 - 162765 John Haynes Veterans Memorial Building Project Budget.pdf Attachments: Sheriff Page 6COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

February 4, 2025Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final 25-176 Governing Body Resolution for the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) and the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) for grant Fiscal Years 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027 12. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Authorize the Chair to sign the Governing Body Resolution (Attachment 1) for the EMPG and HSGP, and direct the Clerk of the Board to certify; and 2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return three (3) signed and certified copies, of the above-named resolution, to the Sheriff's Office, Attn: Julie Martin, for immediate submission to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services. Recommendation: Staff Report Governing Body Resolution - EMPG and HSGP 2024-2027.docx Resolution No.25-12 Attachments: Treasurer/Tax Collector 25-171 Appointment of Board of Directors - Humboldt County Public Property Leasing Corporation13. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Reappoint the following individuals as Directors of the Humboldt County Public Property Leasing Corporation (HCPPLC) effective this date for the 2025 calendar year: Bruce Rupp, President Daniel Sweet, Treasurer Greg Bowen, Secretary Recommendation: Staff ReportAttachments: E. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS 25-257 Public Comment - Non Agenda items Public CommentAttachments: G. MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN (None Scheduled) H. PUBLIC HEARINGS Aviation 25-185 Public Hearing to Consider Amending the 2025 Humboldt County Schedule of Fees and1. Page 7COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

February 4, 2025Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final Charges Related to the Department of Aviation’s Hangar Rates That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Open the public hearing; and 2. Receive the staff report and public comments; and 3. Consider amending the 2025 Humboldt County Schedule of Fees and Charges related to the Department of Aviation's Hangar Rates; and 4. Provide direction to staff as appropriate; and 5. Close the public hearing. Recommendation: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Public Hearing Notice Hangar Rates_ (002).pdf Attachment 1.a. - 2025 Fee Schedule Aviation Revised.pdf Attachment 1.b. 2025 Revised Fee Schedule Justifications.pdf Attachment 2 - AMCG Rate Study (EKA).pdf Attachment 3 - AMCG Rate Study (FOT).pdf Attachment 4 - AMCG Rate Study (ACV).pdf Attachment 5 - AMCG Rate Study (O16-D63-O19).pdf Attachment 6 - HCAAC Minutes - Feb. 23, 2021.pdf Attachment 7 - Sample Redacted Tenant Letter.pdf Attachment 8 - Land Use Compliance Inspection Letter.pdf Attachment 9 - Land Use Compliance Inspection Closeout Letter.pdf Attachment 10 - FAA Airport Rates and Charges Policy Public Comment - H.1 Attachments: Planning and Building Department 25-144 Continuation of Public Hearing to Consider Revocation of Conditional Use Permit for Kernan Construction which Authorized a Rock Aggregate Processing and Materials Storage and Handling Yard Facility 2. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Accept public comment on the continuation; and 2. Continue the hearing to the meeting of April 8, 2025. Recommendation: Staff ReportAttachments: Sheriff 25-84 Public Hearing to Provide the Annual Submission of Data Pertaining to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Access as Outlined in Government Code 7283.1 (d) (Information Only) and Semi-Annual Measure K Submission of Data 3. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Find the notice of public hearing was provided as required by law; and 2. Hold the public hearing; and Recommendation: Page 8COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

February 4, 2025Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final 3. Receive the Sheriff's Office 2024 data of ICE access as outlined in Government Code 7283.1 (d) and Measure K semi-annual data; and 4. Receive public comment. Staff Report 2024 Measure K Annual Data Report.docx Public Notice Confirmation.pdf 6871452 affidavit.pdf Lexipol Policy 416 Immigration Violations.pdf Public Comment - H.3 Attachments: I. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Clerk of the Board 25-218 Request from the Humboldt County Human Rights Commission to Sign a Letter of Support for All Humboldt County Community Members 1. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Authorize the Chair to sign the Letter of Support. Recommendation: Staff Report 2025 Humboldt County Support Letter.docx Public Comment - I.1 Attachments: County Administrative Office 25-133 Mid-Year Budget Review for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25, Budget Outlook for FY 2025-26 and Recommendations for Budget Adjustments (4/5 Vote Required) 2. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Receive and file a review of the current FY 2024-25 budget, including an update on the direction regarding reorganization that staff received from the Board on June 3, 2024, and the budget outlook for FY 2025-26; and 2. Direct the County Administrative Officer (CAO) to prepare the FY 2025-26 budget based on the following parameters: a. Set General Fund allocations as status quo to FY 2024-25 including the FY 2024-25 Board-approved additional requests for General Fund appropriations (ARGFA); and b. Approve the use of available fund balance in Fund 3250 - Employer Retirement contributions to smooth pension costs and salary increases in FY 2025-26; and c. Deallocate FY 2025-26 unbudgeted positions; and d. Suspend ARGFA submittals for FY 2025-26; and e. Set the annual departmental contributions to Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) to 2% of annual salaries; and f. Approve a contribution to the Deferred Maintenance Trust Fund (3464) as Recommendation: Page 9COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

February 4, 2025Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final determined by county policy; and g. Approve the transfer from the Tax Loss Reserve of $2 million for FY 2025-26, so long as the minimum reserve is retained; and h. Approve a contribution to the General Reserve to meet county policy requirements; and i. Approve Human Resources - Risk Management to increase the Self-Insured Retention (SIR) for liability insurance to $300,000; and j. Evaluate historical revenue estimates, with the Auditor-Controller, to ensure accuracy in the FY 2025-26 budget; and k. Provide additional direction to staff on actions to close the FY 2025-26 projected General Fund budget deficit; and 3. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to create a General Fund Sub-Fund for Measure Z expenditures effective in FY 2025-26; and 4. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to create a General Fund Sub-Fund for Measure O expenditures effective in FY 2025-26; and 5. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to close funds, without an associated legal mandate, that have not had activity, except interest apportionment, in 3 years and transfer those funds to the appropriate budgeted fund; and 6. Approve an exception to the Budget Adjustment Policy to the authorize the CAO to approve increases or decreases to intrafund transfer accounts for FY 2024-25; and 7. Approve the list of budget adjustments (Attachment 1) and authorize CAO staff to make any technical corrections necessary to effectuate the Board's direction (4/5 Vote Required); and 8. Direct staff to return at third quarter only if the budget parameters set forth for FY 2025-26 require substantial changes; and 9. Provide additional direction to staff as appropriate. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Budget Adjustments Attachment 2 - FY 2025-26 Budget Calendar with Measure Z Attachments: Planning and Building Department 24-1615 Appeal of Suspension of a Conditional Use Permit and Revocation of a Conditional Use Permit for Cannabis Cultivation. 3. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Adopt the resolution (Attachment 1) which does the following: a. Finds the permit has been exercised contrary to the terms and conditions of permit approval; and b. Finds the use for which the permit was granted has been conducted as to be a public nuisance; and c. Revokes the Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Section 312-14 of the Humboldt County Code. 2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to give notice of the decision to the permit holder, the Planning and Building Department, and any other interested party. Recommendation: Page 10COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

February 4, 2025Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft BOS Resolution and Findings PLN-12280-CUP Attachment 2 - PC Resolution 21-99_Rockaway Investments_12280 with Conditions of Approval Attachment 3A - PLN-12280 Inspection 9.9.22 AnnualComplianceInsp_V1_20220916_130844 Attachment 3B - PLN-12280 Inspection 8.2.23 AnnualComplianceInsp_V1_20230829_170420 Attachment 3C - PLN-12280 Inspection 7.26..24 AnnualComplianceInsp_V1_20240809_163603 Attachment 3D - PLN-12280 Inspection 10.24.24 AnnualComplianceInsp_V1_20241025_094800 Attachment 4 - PLN-12280 Mana Farm Agent Response (ETA Management Group) Attachment 5 - Letter of Suspension and Permit Revocation PLN-12280 Attachment 6 - Notice of Public Hearing to Consider Revocation Letter Attachment 7 - Photographic Evidence Attachment 8 - PLN-12280 CUP Suspension Letter Posting Photos Attachment 9 - PLN-12280 Notice of Appeal [11.15.24] (ETA Management Group) Attachment 10 - Kathy Hall, Rockaway Investments - Notice of Violation, North Coast Reginal Attachment 11 - Streambed Alteration Agreement – EMPIMS HUM-04338-R1 (1602) Attachment 12 - State of California Department of Fish and Wildlife Finding Report Nov 19 2024 Attachment 13 - January 29.2024 response and attachments Attachments: J. MATTERS INITIATED BY BOARD Board of Supervisors 25-227 Presentation on the Renaming Ceremony of the Alderpoint Bridge to the Trevor John Earley Memorial Bridge 1. That the Board of Supervisors: 1. Receive and file the presentation. Recommendation: Sponsors: Supervisor Bushnell Staff ReportAttachments: K. CLOSED SESSION 25-221 Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Erick Allen Battersby v. Iver Lien, et al., Case No. 20-cv-06561-EMC 1. 25-226 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 2. Page 11COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

February 4, 2025Board of Supervisors AGENDA - Final L. ADJOURNMENT Page 12COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT