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SUPES PREVIEW: Several Offshore Wind-Related Actions Up For Consideration During this Week’s Meeting

The two offshore lease areas sold at auction last December. | Map: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

After a period of relative quiet, conversations surrounding the emergence of the offshore wind industry in Humboldt County are picking back up. The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors will consider several offshore wind-related actions during tomorrow’s meeting. But first, here’s a little refresher:

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the provisional winners of the first-ever offshore wind energy lease auction on the West Coast at the end of last year. California North Floating, LLC, a subsidiary of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, and RWE Offshore Wind Holdings, LLC, a German multinational energy company, placed the winning bids for two lease areas in the Humboldt Wind Energy Area (WEA), located approximately 20 miles west of Eureka.

The lease sale included a 20 percent credit for bidders who committed to workforce and domestic supply chain investments, as well as a five percent credit for a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) for local communities that use or harvest resources from the geographic space of the lease area, such as fisheries. Communities and tribes that will be directly affected by the offshore wind development, including folks living on the Samoa Peninsula, will receive a five percent credit through the General CBA.

It remains to be seen exactly how much we’ll get out of the CBA. Those negotiations will begin when the lease agreement is finalized, which is expected to happen sometime next month, but there’s no telling how long the process will take or when the funding will be dispersed.

Once the lease agreement is executed, the developers will begin the arduous state and local permitting processes and submit design, construction and operations plans to BOEM. A rigorous environmental and public review process will follow.

It’s important to remember that we are still in the beginning stages of offshore wind development. Local agencies and stakeholders have been engaged in discussions about offshore wind for years, but now those conversations are starting to translate to action.

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors will consider several recommendations from staff during Tuesday’s meeting to “ensure that offshore wind development occurs in a sustainable manner, maximizes environmental and economic benefits to the region, and minimizes or mitigates unavoidable impacts.” The staff report includes the following recommendations:

  • Formation of two separate ad hoc committees, one for offshore wind workforce and supply chain development and another for offshore wind legislation, infrastructure development, stakeholder engagement and community benefits.
  • Authorize the County Administrative Officer (CAO), or designee, to execute a grant agreement with the State of California Employment Development Division (EDD) for $851,500 to fund phase one of the County of Humboldt’s Offshore Wind Supply Chain and Worker Readiness Program.
  • Provide direction and authorize staff to execute agreements with the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation, and Conservation District, City of Eureka other local governments and tribal agencies for collaboration on port and wind development.
  • Direct staff and ad hoc committees to expand on direction that was laid out in the recently approved resolution concerning offshore wind development and seek recommendations from communities that have not yet been included or represented in conversations related to offshore wind and port development.
  • Discuss ad hoc participation in the upcoming offshore wind International Partner Forum in Baltimore, MD at the end of March and consider canceling the Mar. 28 board meeting for lack of a quorum.

Keep scrolling for further analysis from our diligent AgendaBot, Gennie!

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. in board chambers at the Humboldt County Courthouse – 825 Fifth Street in Eureka. Want to attend/watch remotely? Instructions here.


Humboldt County Board of Supervisors
March 14, 2023, 9 a.m.

A. ROLL CALL

B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG

C. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA

D. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Amendment to the Record Retention Policy for the Humboldt County Auditor-Controller’s Office

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors is considering an amendment to the Record Retention Policy for the Auditor-Controller’s Office. The amendment includes disposing of Deposit Permits or Deposit Receipts older than five (5) years, Property Tax Apportionments after five (5) years or until audited and cleared without exception by the State Controller’s Office, and spoiled or damaged check stock until the fiscal year audit is complete.

— LoCOBot

… or, as a corrido!

Corrido

En el condado de Humboldt,
en una reunión de marzo de dos mil veintitrés
se acordó una enmienda para el retenimiento de documentos
en la oficina de auditor-contralor.

La vigente normativa de la SCO
debía aplicarse para la retención
de los depósitos y los cupones
que estaban más allá de los cinco años.

Las medidas en relación al tributo
según la ley de California estaban
en la estipulación de cinco años
una vez finalizado el año fiscal.

Los cheques mal impresos
debían mantenerse hasta el año fiscal auditado.

No hay costos directos
para la enmienda a la norma
y así no se afectará el presupuesto
ni la sostenibilidad de los servicios.

La Junta de Supervisores
fue en contra y no aprobó
la enmienda para el retenimiento
de documentos.

En el condado de Humboldt
se debe recordar la ley
para el retenimiento de documentos
en la oficina de auditor-contralor.

— LoCOBot

DOCUMENTS:

Staff ReportRecords Retention Policy for A-C Department


2. Approval of the Action Summary - Meeting of March 7, 2023

The Board of Supervisors for the County of Humboldt will consider approving the Action Summary for the meeting of March 7, 2023, which will document all the actions taken. It will not have an impact on the General Fund. It supports the Board’s Strategic Framework by providing community-appropriate levels of service. The Clerk of the Board will be authorized to edit it if necessary.

— LoCOBot

… or, as a Robert Burns poem!

O’er Humboldt’s fair county the bright stars shine
The Board of Supervisors set to meet on the line
For the meeting of 3/14/23, the agenda agreed
To approve the Action Summary for the seven’s deed

The clerk and the chair, their book shall sign
In accordance with code section twenty-five-one-three
The General Fund, no impact shall be
For community-appropriate levels of service, we see

Edit if necessary, and other agencies none
The Action Summary attached, the Board’s work is done
The bright stars, they shine o’er Humboldt’s fair county
For the meeting of 3/14/23, the agenda to be soundly.

— LoCOBot

DOCUMENTS:

Staff ReportAction Summary - March 7, 2023.pdfMINUTE SHEET.pdf


3. Bid Authorization for the Humboldt County Courthouse Restrooms Americans with Disabilities Act Modification Project, Project Number 2020-102

The Board of Supervisors is voting on a bid authorization for a project to modify the Humboldt County Courthouse Restrooms to make them compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The project will involve renovations and modernizations to all twenty restrooms in the courthouse, and will be split into three tiers. The project is funded by the County of Humboldt and the Judicial Council of California.

— LoCOBot

… or, as a nursery rhyme!

There once was a county named Humboldt,
Where a meeting was held on the date of the 14th.
The agenda was for the restroom ADA Modification,
To make it accessible for all, with great elation.

The bid was voted on with a majority,
To advertise the project with haste was a necessity.
For the courthouse restrooms, ADA requirements to meet,
For all citizens to have access, it was quite a feat.

Funding was from the 2020 plan and the Judicial Council,
And with CARES Act funds, the fixtures were special.
High/low drinking fountains with hydration stations too,
And baby changing tables, the project was overdue.

So on the 18th of April, the bids opened with glee,
To commence the renovations of all twenty (20) restrooms in Humboldt County.

— LoCOBot

DOCUMENTS:

Staff ReportArchitectural Plans for the Courthouse Restrooms ADA Modification ProjectTechnical Specifications for the Courthouse Restrooms ADA Modification Project


4. Bid Authorization for the Humboldt County Courthouse Fourth Street Americans with Disabilities Act Modification Project, Project Number 2020-101

The Board of Supervisors is considering authorizing a bid to make modifications to the Humboldt County Courthouse Fourth Street entrance to make it ADA compliant. If approved, the project will involve replacing the accessible parking stall, replacing the aging moisture barrier, replacing the accessible route linking the building entrance to the public right of way, replacing the entrance and exit doors, and more. The project is estimated to cost $480,000 and will be funded through the 2020 Finance Plan and the Judicial Council of California.

— LoCOBot

… or, as a bildungsroman!

It had been a long and difficult journey for young John Smith, but he finally had made it. After years of hard work, dedication, and a little luck, John had achieved his dream of becoming the County Administrator of Humboldt County. He had come a long way since he first entered the county office as a clerk many years ago.

John was proud of his accomplishments, but he also felt a great sense of responsibility. He was determined to make a difference in the county and to ensure it was a safe and welcoming place for all. One of his first tasks as County Administrator was to oversee the bid authorization for a project to bring the Humboldt County Courthouse into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

John worked with the Board of Supervisors, the County Public Works Department, the Sheriff’s Office, the Judicial Council of California, and the project’s architect, Nichols, Melburg, and Rossetto Architects, to develop the project’s plans and specifications. He also worked with the County Finance Plan to ensure the project would be funded adequately.

The project included replacing the accessible parking stall in the Fourth Street parking lot, replacing the aging moisture barrier located between the parking lot asphalt and the ceiling of the Office of Emergency Services, replacing the accessible route linking the building entrance to the public right of way on the Fourth Street side of the courthouse, and replacing the problematic outward swinging entrance and exit doors located in the Fourth Street security vestibule with electronic sliding doors.

John was proud to be part of this important project, and he took great satisfaction in seeing it come to fruition. He knew his work was making a difference in the lives of the people of the county, and that was all the reward he needed.

— LoCOBot

DOCUMENTS:

Staff ReportArchitectual Plans for the Courthouse 4th Street Entrance ADA Modification ProjectTechnical Spectifications for the Courthouse 4th Street Entrance ADA Modification Project


5. Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility COVID-19 Worker Retention Payments Application for Department of Health and Human Services Behavioral Health Sempervirens Employees

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors is considering a plan to provide workers in a psychiatric health facility run by the Department of Health and Human Services with retention payments of up to $1,000 for full-time employees and up to $750 for part-time employees. These payments would be funded by the Department of Health Care Services and would be issued to staff who worked at the facility between July 30, 2022 and October 28, 2022. Approximately 21 DHHS staff would be eligible for the payments if the Board of Supervisors authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to apply for and receive the funds.

— LoCOBot

… or, as Star Trek fan fiction!

It had been a long and difficult year since the pandemic had struck, and the feeling of darkness and despair had been thick in the air. The staff at DHHS: Behavioral Health’s Psychiatric Health Facility, Sempervirens, had been working tirelessly to keep the facility running, and the strain had been taking its toll.

Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the USS Enterprise had been sent to Humboldt County to observe the effects of the pandemic on the people there, and he had been impressed by the resilience of the people he had met. As he attended the Board of Supervisors meeting on 3/14/2023, he was pleased to hear that the Department of Health and Human Services were applying for Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility COVID-19 Worker Retention Payments to be issued to all eligible staff.

Captain Picard was even more delighted to learn that, should the application be successful, the Psychiatric Health Facility would be eligible for these retention payments. He knew that the staff at Sempervirens had worked so hard throughout the pandemic and he was pleased that they were being rewarded for their efforts.

He watched as the Board of Supervisors voted to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to apply for and receive the payments, and he felt a sense of pride in knowing that he was a part of making this happen. As the meeting ended, he thought to himself that even in dark times, there are still moments of light that bring hope.

— LoCOBot

DOCUMENTS:

Staff Report


6. Adoption of the Amended and Retitled Job Specifications for Behavioral Health Nurse I/II and Supervising Behavioral Health Nurse and Reallocation of All Allocations of the Psychiatric Nurse to Behavioral Health Nurse I/II as a Flexibly Allocated Classification and Reallocation of all Allocations of the Supervising Psychiatric Nurse to Supervising Behavioral Health Nurse

At the meeting of 3/14/2023, the Board of Supervisors will consider the adoption of amended and retitled job specifications for Behavioral Health Nurse I/II and Supervising Behavioral Health Nurse. This would include reallocating all allocations of the Psychiatric Nurse to the Behavioral Health Nurse I/II series and reallocating all allocations of the Supervising Psychiatric Nurse to Supervising Behavioral Health Nurse. This is to create opportunities for advancement for current incumbents meeting performance expectations and to reflect the name change of DHHS - Behavioral Health. It is projected to cost $36,967.79 for salary and benefits in FY 2022-23.

— LoCOBot

… or, as a Rodney Dangerfield joke!

Q: Why is the County of Humboldt changing the job specifications?

A: Because Rodney Dangerfield said “I don’t get no respect!”

— LoCOBot

DOCUMENTS:

Staff ReportBehavioral Health Nurse I-IISupervising Behavioral Health NurseResolutionComprehensive Compensation Schedule and Classification Summary


7. Professional Services Agreement with LACO Associates to Undertake Hydrologic Studies on Wells in Three to Five Sub Watersheds in the Amount of $289,500

The Board of Supervisors is being asked to approve a professional services agreement with LACO Associates to conduct hydrological studies on wells in three to five sub-watersheds. The agreement is for $289,500 and is funded by grant money from the Department of Cannabis Control. The goal is to develop a tool to better identify and streamline information needed for future well permits in the identified watersheds.

— LoCOBot

… or, as a Bruce Springsteen song!

Verse 1:
Oil, gas, and water are all in play
The Humboldt County line is where the work gets done today
To find out what is right and what is wrong
We need to study the wells three to five watersheds long

Chorus:
Time to take it to the Board of Supervisors
Gonna get the help of LACO Associates
Cannabis Control grant money will pay
For hydrologic studies in the County of Humboldt today

Verse 2:
Gonna look for the answers in the geology
We need to know if we’re impacting the ecology
To see if the groundwater’s running low
Gonna sign a professional services agreement with the grant in tow

Chorus:
Time to take it to the Board of Supervisors
Gonna get the help of LACO Associates
Cannabis Control grant money will pay
For hydrologic studies in the County of Humboldt today

Verse 3:
Environmental Health and Public Works will do their part
To make sure the implications of this don’t break the heart
We’ve got to do what’s right and what’s fair
To keep the county strong and the future bright and clear

Chorus:
Time to take it to the Board of Supervisors
Gonna get the help of LACO Associates
Cannabis Control grant money will pay
For hydrologic studies in the County of Humboldt today

— LoCOBot

DOCUMENTS:

Staff Report7451.40 Partially Signed Client Agreement 20230221 (002).pdfCOI - LACO AssociatesPSA signed by RM.pdf


8. Second Option to Extend the Lease Agreement with David G. Katz and Anne Braak-Katz Regarding the Use of Office Space Located at 3156 Redwood Drive, Redway, California

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors is considering extending the lease agreement with David G. Katz and Anne Braak-Katz regarding the use of office space located at 3156 Redwood Drive, Redway, California to March 15, 2024. The Board will authorize the Humboldt County Public Works Director to exercise the second option to extend the term of the lease agreement. The monthly rental cost for the period of March 16, 2023 through March 15, 2024 will be $1,700.00 per month. This supports the Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Framework by providing for and maintaining infrastructure.

— LoCOBot

… or, as a romance story!

Title: Redwood Love

The sun shone brightly over the lush redwood forests of Humboldt County, California, a place of breathtaking beauty and serenity. It was the perfect setting for the beautiful love story between David G. Katz and Anne Braak-Katz.

David and Anne had been together for a few years and were deeply in love. When they had first met, they were both working in the Public Works Department of Humboldt County. They were passionate about their work, but their true passion was for each other. When they married, they decided to start their own business, and began to look for suitable office space.

After much searching, they found the perfect office space located at 3156 Redwood Drive, Redway, California. They were able to lease the space from the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors. It was a perfect fit for the couple and their business, and they were able to make it their own.

David and Anne quickly settled into their new office space, and their business began to flourish. They were able to work together and build a life for themselves. But, as their business continued to grow, they knew that they would need to extend the lease agreement. On March 14, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved their request to extend the lease agreement to March 15, 2024.

The couple was elated to have been granted the extension, and they knew that they would be able to continue to build a life together. They felt incredibly grateful to the Board of Supervisors for granting the extension, and they wanted to thank them for their kindness.

On the evening of the official lease extension, David and Anne decided to take a walk in the redwoods to celebrate their good fortune. As they walked, they talked about their plans for the future, and their dreams of continuing to build a life together.

As they reached the end of the path, they stopped and looked out over the redwood canopy. It was a beautiful sight, and the sun was setting, casting a golden hue over the trees. It was the perfect moment for David and Anne to express their gratitude, and to express their love for one another.

That day, David and Anne vowed to always remember the beauty and serenity of the redwood forests, and to always remember the love they shared. They knew that no matter what happened, they would always be together, and Redwood Drive would always be a

— LoCOBot

DOCUMENTS:

Staff ReportAttach 1 - 2019 3156 Redwood Dr Lease.pdfAttach 2 - First Lease Amendment.pdfAttach 3 - 1st Lease Option Letter.pdfAttach 5 - Second Option Letter 3156 Rewood Drive Lease Agreement.pdfAttach 4 - Correspondence with Lessor.pdf


9. Storm Damage Repair to Monument Road (3F020) at Post Mile 0.00

The County of Humboldt is proposing to repair Storm Damage to Monument Road (3F020) at Post Mile 0.00. The project includes constructing a soldier pile wall, installing sub-drainage and storm drainage systems, restoring the roadway to its original width, and adding sediment and erosion control items. It will be funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, the Humboldt County Road Fund, and the City of Rio Dell. The Board of Supervisors is meeting to vote on approving the plans and specifications for the project and to authorize the director of Public Works to execute a memorandum of understanding with the City of Rio Dell.

— LoCOBot

… or, as a science-fiction story!

It was a typical day in the County of Humboldt. The sun was shining, the birds were singing and the
people of Humboldt were going about their business. Little did they know that their lives were about to
change forever.

On the morning of March 14th, 2023, the Board of Supervisors held a meeting to discuss the Storm
Damage Repair to Monument Road (3F020) at Post Mile 0.00 project. This project was funded by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, and
the City of Rio Dell. The project was recommended for approval, and was expected to take about two
years to complete.

Little did the board members know that when they signed off on this project, they were about to
unlock a door to the unknown.

The construction crews were hard at work, and within no time, they had uncovered a strange metal
door beneath the ground. After some investigation, it was discovered that the door was actually an
entrance to a long-forgotten underground bunker.

The door was opened and the workers ventured inside, only to find a strange laboratory filled with
unfamiliar technology. After further exploration, they stumbled upon a mysterious chamber in the deepest
recesses of the bunker.

The workers cautiously opened the chamber and found a large, glowing orb in the center. They were
stunned to see that the orb was emitting a strange energy that seemed to be emanating from an
unknown source.

One of the workers stepped forward and touched the orb. Immediately, a bright light filled the room and
a booming voice filled the air. “Welcome,” the voice said. “I am the Guardian of the Orb. I have been
trapped here for centuries, waiting for the day when I would be freed. Now, I can finally fulfill my
purpose: to protect the County of Humboldt from any and all threats.”

With that, the Guardian of the Orb began to repair the damage caused by the storm. He quickly
restored the roads, repaired the buildings, and even created a force field around the entire county to
protect it from any further harm.

From that day forward, the County of Humboldt was safe and secure, all thanks to the mysterious
Guardian of the Orb that was uncovered during the

— LoCOBot

DOCUMENTS:

Staff ReportMonument Rd PM 0.00 Plans 1.23.23_v2-signed.pdfMonument Rd PM 0.0 Special Provisions-signed2.pdfMOU County City Rio Dell Monument Storm Damage 2017_RM Signed.pdf


10. Eleventh Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with Quincy Engineering, Inc. as Assigned to Consor North America, Inc. regarding the Provision of Design Engineering and Project Development Services Pertaining to the Replacement of the Pine Hill Road Bridge (04C-173) Over Swain Slough, Contract Number: 594020

The County of Humboldt is proposing an eleventh amendment to the agreement for professional services with a company called Quincy Engineering, Inc. as assigned to Consor North America, Inc. for the replacement of the Pine Hill Road Bridge. This amendment would extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2024, expand the scope of services, and increase the maximum amount to be paid by $81,100 for a total contract amount of $772,230. This amendment will provide for construction support services such as project coordination, construction staking, reviews and field reviews during bridge construction. The Federal Highway Administration Highway Bridge Program and Toll Credits will provide 100% of the funding needed to cover costs.

— LoCOBot

… or, as a high-energy radio advertisement!

Are you ready to take the next step in improving Humboldt County? The Board of Supervisors is meeting on 3/14/2023 to vote on the Eleventh Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with Quincy Engineering, Inc. as assigned to Consor North America, Inc. regarding the Provision of Design Engineering and Project Development Services Pertaining to the Replacement of the Pine Hill Road Bridge. This project is funded by the Humboldt County Road Fund, Federal Highway Administration Highway Bridge Program, and Toll Credit Bridge Replacement Fund. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to invest in Humboldt’s infrastructure! Be sure to attend the Board of Supervisors meeting on 3/14/2023 and support the Eleventh Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services. Together, we can make Humboldt County an even better place to live and work.

— LoCOBot

DOCUMENTS:

Staff ReportA1_2012-04-03_Consultant Services Agreement with Quincy for Pine Hill Road Bridge.pdfA2_2013-01-13_Quincy Time Extension.pdfA3_2014-06-25_Quincy Time Extension.pdfA4_2013-08-13_Quincy Terrestrial Agreement.pdfA5_2013-08-21_Quincy Aquatic Agreement.pdfA6_2014-04-18_Quincy Detailed Seismic Studies Agreement for PHRB.pdfA7_2015-07-21 Agenda Item RE Board Ratification for previous modifications for PHRB.pdfA8_2015-07-21 Amendment Additional Seismic Geotechnical studies for PHRB.pdfA9_2016-06-21_Qunicy Time Extension.pdfA10_2017-12-05 Eighth Amendment to PHRB Professional Services Agreement.pdfA11_2019-09-10 Ninth Amendment to PHRB Professional Services Agreement.pdfA12_2021-10-26 Tenth Amendment to PHRB Professional Services Agreement.pdfA13 Eleventh Amendment to PHRB Professional Services Agreement.pdfA14 Certificate of Insurance PHRB Consor North America.pdfA13 Eleventh Amendment to PHRB Professional Services Agreement_RM.pdfA13 Eleventh Amendment to PHRB Professional Services Agreement_RM.pdfA13 Eleventh Amendment to PHRB Professional Services Agreement_RM.pdf


11. Accept Completed Contract for Storm Damage Repair to Wilder Ridge Road (C5B010) Post Mile 6.11

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors is being asked to accept a completed contract for Storm Damage Repair to Wilder Ridge Road (C5B010) Post Mile 6.11. The project was funded by Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Funds (75%), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) (18.75%), and the Humboldt County Road Fund (6.25%). The total construction costs for the project are $684,149.29 and the final claim for payment in the amount of $625 is outstanding. Accepting this contract would support the Board’s Strategic Framework priority of providing for and maintaining infrastructure.

— LoCOBot

… or, as a detective story!

The Mystery of Wilder Ridge Road

The small town of Honeydew, nestled in the foothills of the Humboldt County Mountains, had been through a period of tumultuous weather over the past few years. Torrential rains had caused severe flooding and mudslides, and the Wilder Ridge Road was particularly hard hit. The road was completely closed off, and the residents of Honeydew were unable to access their properties. In response, the Humboldt County Department of Public Works had contracted with Mercer-Fraser Company to complete a repair of the Wilder Ridge Road.

Everything seemed to be going as planned until a series of suspicious incidents began occurring. Equipment was being vandalized and stolen, and the repair project was being delayed by weeks. The Public Works Department was in a quandary, and the Board of Supervisors was under increasing pressure to get the project finished. In desperation, they called in the local sheriff’s department to investigate the mysterious occurrences.

Sheriff John Smith was assigned the case. With the help of his deputies, he quickly determined that the vandalism and theft were the work of a local gang that was determined to disrupt the repair project. But why? After a long and arduous investigation, Sheriff Smith and his team were able to piece together the events leading up to the incidents.

It seemed that the gang had learned of a long-lost treasure buried somewhere near the Wilder Ridge Road. The gang had been scouring the area for months in search of the treasure, with no luck. Desperate, they had resorted to vandalizing and stealing equipment in the hopes of delaying the repair project and giving them more time to search.

Sheriff Smith and his team were able to locate and apprehend the gang, and the Wilder Ridge Road repair project was finally completed. But the mystery of the lost treasure remains to this day.

— LoCOBot

DOCUMENTS:

Staff ReportExecuted Project Agreement and Change OrdersAcceptance Statement


12. Accept Completed Contract for Storm Damage Repair to Patricks Point Drive (3N010) Post Mile 1.90

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors is voting on Accepting Completed Contract for Storm Damage Repair to Patricks Point Drive (3N010) Post Mile 1.90. The project is funded by Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Funds, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, and the Humboldt County Road Fund. The total cost of the project is $778,382, with progress payments totaling $778,132 already made and $250 left to pay. If accepted, the project will be completed.

— LoCOBot

… or, as a horror story!

The Board of Supervisors voted to accept the completed contract and approve the final payment for the Storm Damage Repair to Patricks Point Drive, unaware of the horrors that awaited them.

The work on this project had been grueling, and it was said that workers kept hearing strange noises coming from the depths of the creek bed. Some of the workers claimed to have seen a mysterious figure lurking in the shadows of the trees, but no one believed them.

Soon after the project was completed, strange reports began to surface throughout the area. People started to go missing, and the town of Trinidad was thrown into a state of panic.

The Board of Supervisors had no idea that the project had disturbed an ancient evil that had been buried deep within the bowels of the earth. The evil had been dormant for centuries, and it had been waiting for the perfect moment to emerge and wreak havoc upon the unsuspecting citizens of Humboldt County.

This evil force had been unleashed, and it would take all of the courage and strength of the Board of Supervisors to put a stop to it.

— LoCOBot

DOCUMENTS:

Staff ReportExecuted Project Agreement and Change OrderAcceptance Statement


13. Resolution to Auction Tax-Defaulted Properties

The County of Humboldt is considering a resolution that would allow the Treasurer/Tax Collector to sell tax-defaulted properties at public auction. The properties will be sold either by public auction or by sealed bid with a stated minimum price. This resolution will help the county by ensuring taxes become current and the county receives tax payments. The Board of Supervisors needs to approve the resolution for the sale to occur.

— LoCOBot

… or, as a Twitter thread!

Thread:
The County of Humboldt is considering a resolution to auction tax-defaulted properties for the meeting of 3/14/2023. The Board of Supervisors is being asked to approve the resolution, which will allow the Treasurer-Tax Collector to sell the properties at public auction. All costs of the sale will be reimbursed from sale proceeds. #HumboldtCounty #TaxAuction

— LoCOBot

DOCUMENTS:

Staff ReportResolution for 2022.2023 auctionAuthorization Internet 2023


E. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

F. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

G. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT

H. MATTERS INITIATED BY BOARD MEMBERS

1. Consider Supporting a Proposal to Apply the New Name of O’Haniel Creek to an Officially Unnamed Stream that Flows into Redwood Creek (Supervisor Steve Madrone)

The Board of Supervisors is considering a proposal to apply the name O’Haniel Creek to an officially unnamed stream that flows into Redwood Creek as a way to honor O’Haniel Bailey, a member of the Whikut Tribe. The U.S. Board of Geographic Names (BGN) is asking for local feedback before voting to approve or not approve the name for official Federal use. The BGN is responsible for standardizing geographic names for use by the Federal Government. If approved, the Board will direct the Clerk of the Board to return a fully executed U.S. Board of Geographic Names Geographic Name Proposal Recommendation to the U.S. Board of Geographic Names.

— LoCOBot

… or, as a town crier's speech!

Hear ye! Hear ye!

The Board of Supervisors of the County of Humboldt has been called to convene for the meeting of 3/14/2023.

The Board of Supervisors will consider a proposal to apply the new name of O’Haniel Creek to an officially unnamed stream that flows into Redwood Creek. This proposal is to honor O’Haniel Bailey, a member of the Whikut Tribe, a sheepherder who lived and worked in the area.

The Board of Supervisors will also consider directing the Clerk of the Board to return a fully executed U.S. Board of Geographic Names Geographic Name Proposal Recommendation to the U.S. Board of Geographic Names, if approved.

Come one, come all and join the Board of Supervisors of the County of Humboldt in discussion of this proposal at the meeting of 3/14/2023.

— LoCOBot

DOCUMENTS:

Staff ReportO'Haniel Creek Proposal.pdfU.S. Board of Geographic Names Geographic Name Proposal Recommendation Form.pdf


2. Consider Revisions to Ordinance 2520 Related to Campaign Finance (Supervisor Steve Madrone)

The Board of Supervisors in the County of Humboldt are considering making revisions to an existing ordinance (Ordinance 2520) related to campaign finance. The proposed revisions would reduce the amount a candidate can solicit or accept of campaign contributions from $1,500 to $500. If the Board decides to make changes to the ordinance, staff will be directed to return with proposed modifications. There is no new funding for this activity, and it could impact other existing projects and activities.

— LoCOBot

… or, as a fantasy story!

It was a pleasant spring morning in the County of Humboldt as the Board of Supervisors gathered to consider revisions to the Ordinance 2520 related to campaign finance. Supervisor Steve Madrone had been passionate about the subject, and had been pushing for changes to the existing ordinance, which would change the amount a candidate may solicit or accept of campaign contributions from $1,500 to $500 maximum contributions.

The Board unanimously agreed that changes to the ordinance were necessary to prevent the financial strength of certain individuals or organizations from exercising a disproportionate or controlling influence on the elections in Humboldt County.

As the Board discussed the proposal, an unexpected figure appeared in the room. He was a tall, dark-skinned man with a long, white beard and a pointed hat. He was dressed in a long, black cloak with a shimmering silver star embroidered on the front.

“Greetings!” he said in a loud, booming voice. “I am the wizard of finance, and I have come to grant your request!”

The Board was stunned, but Supervisor Madrone was the first to recover. “What do you mean?”

The wizard smiled. “It is simple. I will grant you the power to limit the amount of money that can be spent on campaigns in Humboldt County. From this day forward, no candidate may solicit or accept more than $500 in contributions. This will ensure that the elections in Humboldt County remain fair and balanced.”

The Board thanked the wizard for his generosity and immediately began making the necessary changes to Ordinance 2520. From that day forward, the County of Humboldt was the first in the nation to have such strict campaign finance regulations.

Thanks to the wizard’s help, the County of Humboldt was able to remain a beacon of democracy and fairness for many years to come.

— LoCOBot

DOCUMENTS:

Staff ReportOrdinance 2520 Re Campaign Finance.pdf


I. DEPARTMENT REPORTS

1. New Appointment to the Samoa Peninsula Enhanced Infrastructure and Financing District (EIFD) Authority Board

The Board of Supervisors of Humboldt County is considering appointing a member of the Board to the Samoa Peninsula Enhanced Infrastructure and Financing District (EIFD) Authority Board to replace former Chair, Virginia Bass. The EIFD is a special district that uses tax increment financing to aid communities in funding public capital improvement projects and other projects of community-wide significance. The county has committed 75% of its property tax increment for property within the district to meet the goals of the EIFD. Administrative costs of approximately $35,000 annually may be paid for through EIFD revenue.

— LoCOBot

… or, as a Dungeons & Dragons campaign!

Campaign Setup:

The campaign begins in the County of Humboldt, in the year 2023. The players are all members of the newly formed Samoa Peninsula Enhanced Infrastructure and Financing District (EIFD) Authority Board, appointed by the local Board of Supervisors. The mission of the EIFD is to improve the infrastructure on the Samoa Peninsula, and the Authority Board must find a way to finance these improvements.

The players must work together to find the necessary funds to finance the infrastructure improvements. Along the way, they will face obstacles and challenges from local gangs, monsters, and other obstacles. They will also need to work with local businesses and other stakeholders to find the necessary funds.

The players must use their wits, strength, and cunning to find the necessary funds and complete their mission. Along the way, they must find allies and develop relationships in order to succeed. They will also need to battle dangerous foes and overcome powerful obstacles to achieve their mission.

The ultimate goal of the campaign is for the players to use their resources and abilities to finance the infrastructure improvements on the Samoa Peninsula. They must find ways to raise the necessary funds and bring the development project to completion.

Good luck, and may the players have a successful campaign!

— LoCOBot

DOCUMENTS:

Staff ReportBOS Resolution No. 22-16Authority Board Resolution 22-01Authority Board First Amended BylawsSamoa Peninsula EIFD IFPAPPENDIX A - Legal DescriptionAPPENDIX B - Boundary MapAPPENDIX C - Projected Tax Increment Revenue AnalysisAPPENDIX D - Fiscal Impact AnalysisAPPENDIX E - General Plan EIR


2. Updates and Actions Related to the Emergence of the Offshore Wind (OSW) Industry in Humboldt County

At a meeting on 3/14/2023, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Humboldt discussed updates and actions related to the emergence of the offshore wind (OSW) industry in Humboldt County. They approved the formation of two separate ad hoc committees to work with staff and community stakeholders on matters related to offshore wind. They also authorized the County Administrative Office to execute on a grant agreement for $851,500 received by the State of California Employment Development Division for offshore wind related activity. They directed staff to execute agreements with certain local governments and tribal agencies for collaboration on port and wind development and to come back with specific action steps and a strategic plan for civic engagement and community outreach for offshore wind. They also want staff to return with expanded recommendations and a strategy for supporting a robust community benefit process and to explore opportunities and needs surrounding a workforce and supply chain community benefit agreement. The Board will also make a decision concerning ad hoc participation in the offshore wind International Partner Forum in Baltimore in March and consider cancelling the March 28 Board meeting for lack of a quorum.

— LoCOBot

… or, as a Brazilian carnival song!

Letra da música do carnaval:

Refrão:
O County of Humboldt vai se aventurar
Com o vento do mar se vamos ver
Vamos celebrar a união em 3/14/2023
Vamos festejar a onda da transformação

Verso 1:
Com o objetivo de ser neutro na emissão
O Bureau of Ocean Energy vai fazer o ação
Vamos nos preparar para o desenvolvimento
Com ações da comunidade, não vamos esquecer

Refrão:
O County of Humboldt vai se aventurar
Com o vento do mar se vamos ver
Vamos celebrar a união em 3/14/2023
Vamos festejar a onda da transformação

Verso 2:
As agências e stakeholders já trabalham com bastante
Com o calendário avançando, não paramos de dançar
Vamos aproveitar os recursos, fundos e interesses
Para um acordo de benefícios para todos os envolvidos

Refrão:
O County of Humboldt vai se aventurar
Com o vento do mar se vamos ver
Vamos celebrar a união em 3/14/2023
Vamos festejar a onda da transformação

Verso 3:
Vamos trabalhar juntos para lutar com garra
Por um mundo melhor e com mais energia
Vamos desenvolver força de trabalho e cadeia de suprimentos
Para ajudar a terra na proteção

Refrão:
O County of Humboldt vai se aventurar
Com o vento do mar se vamos ver
Vamos celebrar a união em 3/14/2023
Vamos festejar a onda da transformação

— LoCOBot

DOCUMENTS:

Staff ReportResolution No. 22-140.pdf


3. Ratification of Local Emergency Proclamation Due to Consecutive Major Winter Storm Events Commencing on March 1, 2023, Which Have Resulted in Large Accumulations of Snow, Impassable Roadways, Downed Trees, Disrupted Utility Services, Damaged and Flooded Roadways, Mudslides and Damaged Structures, and Dead Livestock, Such Damages Exceeding Available County Resources

The Sheriff of Humboldt County has declared a local emergency due to consecutive major winter storms commencing on March 1, 2023, which have caused large accumulations of snow, impassable roadways, downed trees, disrupted utility services, damaged and flooded roads, mudslides, damaged structures, and dead livestock. The Board of Supervisors must ratify this proclamation so the county can seek outside assistance from the state and federal government to provide funding for storm damage response efforts.

— LoCOBot

… or, as an episode of Scooby Doo!

Episode Summary:

The Scooby Doo gang are visiting the County of Humboldt, and they learn that a severe winter storm has caused significant damage to the area. Sheriff William Honsal has issued a proclamation declaring the existence of a local emergency. The gang notices that some of the damage is suspicious, and they decide to investigate.

The gang visits the local sheriff’s office to find out more information. They learn that the storm has caused large accumulations of snow, impassable roads, downed trees, disrupted utility services, damaged and flooded roads, mudslides, and damaged structures. The sheriff also tells them that there have been reports of dead livestock in the area, and that the damages exceed the county’s resources.

The gang visits some of the areas that have been affected by the storm and notices that some of the damage appears to be more than just from the storm. They investigate further and discover that the culprit is a local poacher who has been using the storm as an opportunity to illegally hunt for animals.

The poacher is arrested and the local emergency is resolved. The Scooby Doo gang is praised for their work and the sheriff ratifies the proclamation declaring the existence of a local emergency due to the consecutive major winter storm events.

— LoCOBot

DOCUMENTS:

Staff ReportProclamation of Local Emergency.pdf


J. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Davies Lot Line Adjustment and Zone Boundary Adjustment Continuance to March 21, 2023

The Planning Commission approved the Davies Lot Line Adjustment and Zone Boundary Adjustment on October 6, 2022.

A public hearing is scheduled for March 14, 2023 to consider a continuance of the lot line and zone boundary adjustment to March 21, 2023. The purpose of this continuance is to move the existing property line to match the current general plan boundary between the Timber and Residential Estates plan designation. The hearing will also consider the gifting of a conservation easement for forest management to the City of Arcata over the majority of the property.

— LoCOBot

… or, as a movie trailer!

From the acclaimed director of “The County of Humboldt” comes a captivating tale of land, love, and sacrifice.

“Davies” tells the story of two neighboring parcels of land, Parcel A (APN 500-011-008) and Parcel B (APN 500-011-007), and the lengths to which the people of the County of Humboldt are willing to go in order to protect their beloved hometown.

Follow the journey of a community as they work together to make the tough decisions necessary for the preservation of their home.

With an all-star cast including the County of Humboldt’s Board of Supervisors and Planning and Building Department, this heartwarming tale will make you laugh, cry, and question the power of community.

“Davies” - coming to a theater near you on March 21st, 2023.

— LoCOBot

DOCUMENTS:

Staff Report


K. DISCUSSION ITEMS

L. MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN

M. CLOSED SESSION

1. Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54954.5 and 54957 to Consider a Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the Position of the Director of Public Works


2. Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54954.5 and 54957 to Consider a Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the Position of the Director of Health and Human Services



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