County and city decisions, permits, hearings and contracts

57 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.

MeetingSep 1, 2026

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)

Humboldt County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item 1 · File 26-863

Decisionapproved

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:

Minutes → · Video at 54:11 → · Meeting page →

MeetingSep 1, 2026

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

Humboldt County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item 1 · File 26-908

Decision

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.

Minutes → · Video at 54:35 → · Meeting page →

MeetingSep 1, 2026

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

Humboldt County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item 2 · File 26-918

Decision

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.

Minutes → · Video at 55:06 → · Meeting page →

MeetingSep 1, 2026

CONSENT CALENDAR

Humboldt County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item D

Decisionapproved

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:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Humboldt Area Foundation: Provision of Consultation and Support Services to assist with development and implementation of an institutional process for advancing racial equity within DHHS

Humboldt County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contractapproved$173,985

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

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EffectiveSep 13, 2026

Effective: Compensation Schedule

Humboldt County, CA · Board of Supervisors · meeting of Sep 1, 2026

Hearing / deadlineeffective date

Adopt the Compensation Schedule (Attachment 5) effective Sept. 13, 2026;

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Fieldware, LLC: Remote Check-In and Automated Notification Services

Humboldt County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contractapproved$150,000

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

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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.