40 items from public meetings in Humboldt County (meetings in the last 90 days and upcoming agendas), newest meeting first. Each item quotes the official agenda or minutes and links to the record.
What: Decisions and votes (20) Hearings and deadlines (4) County contracts (15) Grants and funding (1)
Item 14. Modification to the 2022-2024 and 2024-2026 Management & Confidential Compensation Plans Action: approved - A motion was made by Supervisor Madrone, seconded by Supervisor Bushnell, to approve staff recommendations. The motion carried with the following vote:
Item 15. Adoption of New and Retitled Classifications for Multiple Departments and Position Allocation for Elections Action: approved - A motion was made by Supervisor Madrone, seconded by Supervisor Bushnell, to approve staff recommendations. The motion carried with the following vote:
Item 16. A Final Certificate of Cancellation on a 4.36-acre Portion of the Approximately 77-acre Westfall Agricultural Preserve Property in Elk River Action: approved - A motion was made by Supervisor Madrone, seconded by Supervisor Bushnell, to approve staff recommendations. The motion carried with the following vote:
Item 17. Approval of a Revised Resolution to Receive a $1.0 Million HOME Investment Partnership Program Award to Fund Assistance for First Time Home Buyers and Provide Rental Assistance Action: approved - A motion was made by Supervisor Madrone, seconded by Supervisor Bushnell, to approve staff recommendations. The motion carried with the following vote:
Item 18. Professional Services Agreement Renewal in the Amount of $150,000 with Fieldware, LLC for Remote Check-In and Automated Notification Services for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 through 2028-29 Action: approved - A motion was made by Supervisor Madrone, seconded by Supervisor Bushnell, to approve staff recommendations. The motion carried with the following vote:
Item 19. Sale of Surplus Vehicle to the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribal Police Department Action: approved - A motion was made by Supervisor Madrone, seconded by Supervisor Bushnell, to approve staff recommendations. The motion carried with the following vote:
Item 20. Governing Body Resolution for U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes Program Action: approved - A motion was made by Supervisor Madrone, seconded by Supervisor Bushnell, to approve staff recommendations. The motion carried with the following vote:
Item 21. Appropriation Transfer to Establish the Fixed Asset for Correctional Facility Beacon Handheld Scanners in the Amount of $61,500 (4/5 Vote Required) Action: approved - A motion was made by Supervisor Madrone, seconded by Supervisor Bushnell, to approve staff recommendations. The motion carried with the following vote:
Item 1. A Zone Reclassification (ZR) to Rezone Approximately 750 Acres of Land Zoned Agriculture Exclusive with a 160-Acre Minimum Parcel Size (AE-B-5(160)) and Unclassified (U) to Timberland Production Zone (TPZ) Action: approved - A motion was made by Supervisor Bohn, seconded by Supervisor Bushnell, to approve staff recommendations. The motion carried by the following vote:
Item 1. Conference with Legal Counsel – pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Melissa Sterling v. County of Humboldt, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2601800 Action: read into the record - With regard to item J.1, the Board voted 4-0 with Supervisors Bohn, Madrone, Bushnell and Arroyo voting yes, and Supervisor Wilson absent to authorize the Humboldt County County Counsel’s office to defend the County of Humboldt in the case of Melissa Sterling v. County of Humboldt, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2601800.
Item 2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1) to discuss exposure to litigation in one (1) potential case Action: read into the record - No reportable actions taken.
Item D. CONSENT CALENDAR Action: approved - A motion was made by Supervisor Madrone, seconded by Supervisor Bushnell, to approve Consent Calendar. The motion carried with the following vote:
Professional Services Agreement with Humboldt Area Foundation Regarding the Provision of Consultation and Support Services that are Designed to Assist with the Development and Implementation of an Institutional Process for Advancing Racial Equity within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in an Amount Not to Exceed $173,985 for the Period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
Adopt the Compensation Schedule (Attachment 5) effective Sept. 13, 2026;
Professional Services Agreement Renewal in the Amount of $150,000 with Fieldware, LLC for Remote Check-In and Automated Notification Services for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 through 2028-29
Also as JSON. Procedural items (approving the agenda or minutes, ceremonial resolutions) are left out. Video links open the county's own player at the agenda item when its agenda system publishes the time.