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Humboldt County Board of Supervisors
July 28, 2026, 4 p.m.

A. ROLL CALL

B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG

C. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA

D. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Transfer from Contingencies in the Amount of $500,000 to Courts-County Contribution in (1100-250) Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 for Indigent Defense Services (4/5 Vote Required)

The County of Humboldt is requesting to transfer $500,000 from Contingencies to Courts-County Contribution for indigent defense services in FY 2025-26. This is necessary due to rising costs and increased cases. The Board of Supervisors is recommended to approve this transfer to stabilize costs and prevent unexpected spikes in expenses. The funding will come from the General Fund Contingencies. Other agencies involved include the Superior Court, Public Defender, District Attorney, Sheriff’s Office, Probation, and local law enforcement agencies. Not approving the transfer is not recommended as state law requires indigent defense services to be paid from the county General Fund.

— LoCOBot

… or, as a Bruce Springsteen song!

(Verse 1)
In the County of Humboldt, on a hot summer day,
The Board of Supervisors had something to say,
A transfer from Contingencies, five hundred grand,
To Courts-County Contribution, for the Indigent’s hand.

(Chorus)
Oh, the struggle of the needy, the fight for their right,
To a fair trial and defense, in the dead of the night,
We’ll stand up for justice, we’ll fight for what’s just,
In the County of Humboldt, in God we trust.

(Verse 2)
Rising costs and high-profile cases on the rise,
In the search for justice, we won’t compromise,
We’ll stabilize the system, prevent any surprise,
With an Alternate Counsel, we’ll reach for the skies.

(Chorus)
Oh, the struggle of the needy, the fight for their right,
To a fair trial and defense, in the dead of the night,
We’ll stand up for justice, we’ll fight for what’s just,
In the County of Humboldt, in God we trust.

(Bridge)
From the Public Defender to the District Attorney’s hand,
We’re all in this together, making a stand,
For the rights of the indigent, for those in need,
In the County of Humboldt, we’ll plant the seed.

(Chorus)
Oh, the struggle of the needy, the fight for their right,
To a fair trial and defense, in the dead of the night,
We’ll stand up for justice, we’ll fight for what’s just,
In the County of Humboldt, in God we trust.

(Outro)
So let’s come together, and make a stand,
For the rights of the indigent, all across the land,
In the County of Humboldt, we’ll never give up,
For justice and freedom, in God we trust.

— LoCOBot

DOCUMENTS:

Staff ReportTransfer from Contingencies- 1100250


2. Resolutions Separating Employee CalPERS Health by Employee Groups and Terminating the Teamsters - Attorneys Group

There is a recommendation for the Board of Supervisors to approve resolutions separating employee groups in CalPERS for health insurance purposes and terminating the Teamsters - Attorneys group’s health coverage. This is part of a transition process for employees who have chosen to enroll in Teamsters health insurance. There is no financial or staffing impact associated with this recommendation. It is suggested that the Board of Supervisors approve these resolutions to facilitate the transition to Teamsters health insurance for the affected employees.

— LoCOBot

… or, as a Dungeons & Dragons campaign!

The County of Humboldt is in a state of internal turmoil as the Board of Supervisors have approved the separation of employee groups in CalPERS for health insurance purposes. Employees are being divided into distinct membership groups, including Management, Confidential, Teamsters - Attorneys, Law Enforcement Management, Humboldt Deputy Sheriff’s Organization, District Attorney Investigators, Elected Officials and Department Heads, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), and Extra Help.

As a result of this separation, the Teamsters - Attorneys group is set to have their CalPERS health coverage terminated effective Dec. 31, 2026. This decision has caused unrest among the employees, with many feeling betrayed by the sudden change in their health insurance coverage.

Rumors have begun to circulate that there may be a deeper motive behind these actions, with whispers of a dark power manipulating the Board of Supervisors for their own nefarious purposes. The employees of the Teamsters - Attorneys group have banded together to investigate these claims, forming an unlikely alliance with members of the other employee groups who have also been affected by the sudden changes.

The adventurers find themselves in the midst of this political intrigue, tasked with uncovering the truth behind the Board of Supervisors’ decision and the mysterious forces at play. As they delve deeper into the secrets of the County of Humboldt, they will face challenges from both within and without, battling enemies both human and supernatural in their quest for justice.

Will the adventurers be able to uncover the truth behind the separation of employee groups in CalPERS and the termination of health coverage for the Teamsters - Attorneys group? And what dark forces will they encounter along the way? Only time will tell in this Dungeons and Dragons campaign set in the County of Humboldt.

— LoCOBot

DOCUMENTS:

Staff ReportAFSCME ResolutionAttorneys ResolutionConfidential ResolutionDAI ResolutionElected-DHs ResolutionExtra Help ResolutionHDSO ResolutionLEM ResolutionManagement ResolutionAttorneys Termination Resolution


E. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT

G. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Adoption of changes made by the California Coastal Commission to the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance Adding Section 313-105.1 of the Humboldt County Code to Set Design Standards for Outdoor Lighting within the Coastal Unincorporated Areas of Humboldt County and Amending Sections 313-138, 313-141, 313-147 and 313-154 (Definitions)

The County of Humboldt is considering changes to their Outdoor Lighting Ordinance in the coastal areas. The proposed changes include setting design standards for outdoor lighting and amending existing definitions. The California Coastal Commission has suggested modifications to further protect the night sky and environmentally sensitive habitat areas. The Board of Supervisors is recommended to adopt the resolution and ordinance with the modifications. The funding for this project comes from the general funds, and there may be an increase in workload for the Code Enforcement Unit. Alternative options include modifying specific changes or not approving the ordinance, but staff does not recommend these alternatives. Previous actions and referrals have been made by the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.

— LoCOBot

… or, as an episode of 'The Moe Hogan Experience'!

Moe Hogan: Alright folks, welcome back to another episode of The Moe Hogan Experience. Today, we have a very important document to discuss with our guest, the author of this report on the adoption of changes made by the California Coastal Commission to the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance in Humboldt County. Welcome, author!

Author: Thank you for having me, Moe. I’m here to discuss the updates and modifications made to the Coastal Outdoor Lighting Ordinance.

Moe Hogan: Wow, sounds like some important stuff. Now, let me ask you, why do we need to regulate outdoor lighting? Are there aliens coming to Earth at night and they don’t want to be seen?

Author: Haha, not quite, Moe. The main goal is to protect the environment, reduce light pollution, and preserve the beauty of the night sky.

Moe Hogan: Ah, I see, I see. So, these changes were suggested by the Coastal Commission. Now, tell me, who exactly are they? Are they like secret agents or something?

Author: No, no, Moe. The Coastal Commission is a state agency tasked with protecting California’s coastal resources and ensuring that development in coastal areas is environmentally responsible.

Moe Hogan: Fascinating! Now, I want to ask about this limit on correlated color temperature (CCT) of 2700 Kelvins. Is that like the temperature of the sun or something?

Author: Not quite, Moe. CCT is a measurement of the color of light emitted by a source. The lower the Kelvins, the warmer and softer the light appears.

Moe Hogan: Ah, gotcha. Very interesting stuff. Thank you for explaining that, author. Now, let’s take a quick break to hear from our sponsor, the company that makes the amazing dietary supplement that gives me the energy to host this show. Stay tuned, folks!

(Commercial Break)

Moe Hogan: Alright, welcome back, everyone. Now, before we continue, I just want to double-check something. Hey, producer, can you look up if aliens are real and if they are coming to Earth at night?

Producer: Uh, Moe, I can assure you that there is no evidence to support the existence of aliens visiting Earth at night.

Moe Hogan: Ah, got it. Thanks for checking, producer. Well, there you have it, folks, straight from the top. No alien visitors. Now, let’s get back to our discussion about the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance.

— LoCOBot

DOCUMENTS:

Staff ReportAttachment 1 - Draft ResolutionAttachment 2 - Ordinance No. __________Attachment 3 - Post-Adoption SummaryAttachment 4 - Coastal Commission Certified Adopted FindingsAttachment 5 - Notice of Coastal Commission ActionsAttachment 6 - Ordinance 2768


J. CLOSED SESSION


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