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32 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.

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Bodies: Board of Supervisors (22) Planning Commission (10)

MeetingSep 17, 2026

Call Structure Protection Exemption Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit

Humboldt County, CA · Planning Commission · Item 1 · File 26-989

Decisionapproved

Item 1. Call Structure Protection Exemption Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit Action: approved - A motion was made by Commissioner Iver Skavdal, seconded by Commissioner Todd Fulton to adopt resolution 26-052 which finds the project complies with the Humboldt Bay Area Plan and the Zoning Ordinance; and finds the project exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 Existing Facilities and Section 15304 Minor Alterations to Land of the CEQA Guidelines, and that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; and approves the Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit, subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A) with modification to the resolution finding that approval is not president setting as the application was received before the Board of Supervisors gave direction to develop an ordinance regarding tree cutting, and to modify condition 1 to preclude removal of any large old trees and modify condition 2 to require all work to be consistent with the approved CALFire permits and under the direction of a Licensed Registered Professional Forester.

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MeetingSep 17, 2026

Maples Tree Removal Coastal Development Permit (CDP)

Humboldt County, CA · Planning Commission · Item 2 · File 26-990

Decisionapproved

Item 2. Maples Tree Removal Coastal Development Permit (CDP) Action: approved - A motion was made by Commissioner Todd Fulton, seconded by Commissioner Iver Skavdal to adopt resolution 26-053 which finds the project complies with the Humboldt Bay Area Plan and the Zoning Ordinance; and finds the project exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15304 Minor Alterations to Land of the CEQA Guidelines, and that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; and approves the Coastal Development Permit subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A) with modifications to the resolution finding that approval is not president setting as the application was received before the Board of Supervisors gave direction to develop an ordinance regarding tree cutting, and to remove condition #1 from the Conditions of Approval.

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MeetingSep 17, 2026

Amendments to Commercial Cannabis Indoor Cultivation Standards - Path to Enabling Indoor Cultivation in AE, AG, FR, and U zones to be permitted in newly constructed non-residential structures

Humboldt County, CA · Planning Commission · Item 3 · File 26-991

Decisionapproved

Item 3. Amendments to Commercial Cannabis Indoor Cultivation Standards - Path to Enabling Indoor Cultivation in AE, AG, FR, and U zones to be permitted in newly constructed non-residential structures Action: approved - A motion was made by Commissioner Lorna McFarlane, seconded by Commissioner Todd Fulton to adopt resolution 26-054 which finds the Planning Commission has considered the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) previously adopted for the Commercial Cannabis Land Use Ordinance as well as the Addendum to the EIR that was prepared for the Amendments to Indoor Cultivation Provisions project pursuant to Section 15164 of the CEQA guidelines; and finds the proposed project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt the amendment to the Commercial Cannabis Land Use Ordinance.

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MeetingSep 17, 2026

RPCA Solar 5, LLC, Conditional Use Permit Extension & Modification

Humboldt County, CA · Planning Commission · Item 2 · File 26-988

Decisionapproved

Item 2. RPCA Solar 5, LLC, Conditional Use Permit Extension & Modification Action: approved - A motion was made by Commissioner Lorna McFarlane, seconded by Commissioner Todd Fulton to adopt resolution 26-051 which finds the Planning Commission has considered the Mitigated Negative Declaration previously adopted in 2021 during initial approval of the Conditional Use Permit; and the project does not present substantial changes requiring revision to the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration; and finds the findings made when the permit or variance was originally granted can still be made; and finds the project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and approves the RPCA Solar 5, LLC Conditional Use Permit extension and modification subject to the Conditions of Approval, Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program, and modified site plan (Attachments 1A,1B & 1C).

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MeetingSep 17, 2026

Review and approval of the September 03, 2026, Action Summary.

Humboldt County, CA · Planning Commission · Item 1 · File 26-992

Decisionapproved

Item 1. Review and approval of the September 03, 2026, Action Summary. Action: approved - A motion by Commissioner Lorna McFarlane, seconded by Commissioner Todd Fulton approved the September 03, 2026, Action Summary.

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MeetingSep 3, 2026

Review and approval of the August 6, 2026, Action Summary.

Humboldt County, CA · Planning Commission · Item 1 · File 26-927

Decisionapproved

Item 1. Review and approval of the August 6, 2026, Action Summary. Action: approved - A motion was made by Commissioner Iver Skavdal, seconded by Commissioner Jerome Qiriazi to approve the August 6, 2026, Action Summary.

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MeetingSep 3, 2026

A Public Workshop on the Humboldt Bay Area Plan (HBAP).

Humboldt County, CA · Planning Commission · Item 1 · File 26-931

Decisionreceived

Item 1. A Public Workshop on the Humboldt Bay Area Plan (HBAP). Action: received and filed - The Planning Department received direction and will bring the Humboldt Bay Area Plan (HBAP) back to the Planning Commission on October 15, 2026. Item 1. New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T Mobility) Conditional Use Permit, Coastal Development Permit, and Special Permit

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MeetingSep 3, 2026

New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T Mobility) Conditional Use Permit, Coastal Development Permit, and Special Permit

Humboldt County, CA · Planning Commission · Item 1 · File 26-930

Decisioncontinued

Action: continued - A motion was made by Commissioner Jerome Qiriazi, seconded by Commissioner Iver Skavdal to continue the New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T Mobility) Conditional Use Permit, Coastal Development Permit, and Special Permit to a date uncertain.

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MeetingSep 3, 2026

Humboldt Exotics, LLC Conditional Use Permit

Humboldt County, CA · Planning Commission · Item 3 · File 26-929

Decisionapproved

Item 3. Humboldt Exotics, LLC Conditional Use Permit Action: approved - A motion was made by Commissioner Iver Skavdal, seconded by Commissioner Jerome Qiriazi to adopt resolution 26-050 which finds the Planning Commission has considered the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Commercial Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and the Addendum that was prepared for the Humboldt Exotics, LLC project; and finds the proposed project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and approves the Humboldt Exotics, LLC Conditional Use Permit modification subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A).

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MeetingSep 3, 2026

Review and approval of the August 20, 2026, Action Summary.

Humboldt County, CA · Planning Commission · Item 2 · File 26-928

Decisionapproved

Item 2. Review and approval of the August 20, 2026, Action Summary. Action: approved - A motion was made by Commissioner Iver Skavdal, seconded by Commissioner Jerome Qiriazi to approve the August 20, 2026, Action Summary.

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Proclaim September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Humboldt County

Humboldt County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item 1 · File 26-886

Decisionapproved

Item 1. Proclaim September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Humboldt County Action: approved - A motion was made by Supervisor Madrone, seconded by Supervisor Bushnell, to approve staff recommendations. The motion carried with the following vote:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Resolution, and Letter of Support, Supporting the Renaming of the Ohman Creek Bridge on State Route 254 in Memory of Thomas Dale Sarver

Humboldt County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item 2 · File 26-895

Decisionapproved

Item 2. Resolution, and Letter of Support, Supporting the Renaming of the Ohman Creek Bridge on State Route 254 in Memory of Thomas Dale Sarver Action: approved - A motion was made by Supervisor Madrone, seconded by Supervisor Bushnell, to approve staff recommendations. The motion carried with the following vote:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Approval of Redwood Coast Energy Authority’s Amended Conflict-of Interest-Code

Humboldt County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item 4 · File 26-896

Decisionapproved

Item 4. Approval of Redwood Coast Energy Authority’s Amended Conflict-of Interest-Code Action: approved - A motion was made by Supervisor Madrone, seconded by Supervisor Bushnell, to approve staff recommendations. The motion carried with the following vote:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Authorize the County Administrative Officer (CAO) to Execute Agreement Releasing the Federal Interest in the Economic Development Administration Revolving Loan Fund

Humboldt County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item 5 · File 26-836

Decisionapproved

Item 5. Authorize the County Administrative Officer (CAO) to Execute Agreement Releasing the Federal Interest in the Economic Development Administration Revolving Loan Fund Action: approved - A motion was made by Supervisor Madrone, seconded by Supervisor Bushnell, to approve staff recommendations. The motion carried with the following vote:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Fiscal Year 2025-26 Grand Jury Responses: “Emergency Preparedness: The Role of Local Law Enforcement Agencies” and “Friend of Foe? Struggling with Reputation at the Humboldt County Planning & Building Department”

Humboldt County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item 6 · File 26-859

Decisionapproved

Item 6. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Grand Jury Responses: “Emergency Preparedness: The Role of Local Law Enforcement Agencies” and “Friend of Foe? Struggling with Reputation at the Humboldt County Planning & Building 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:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Purchase of Fiber Optic Fusion Splicer Equipment from Cable & Wireless Technologies, Inc. in the Amount of Twelve Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Nine Dollars and Seventy-Seven Cents ($12,739.77)

Humboldt County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item 7 · File 26-906

Decisionapproved

Item 7. Purchase of Fiber Optic Fusion Splicer Equipment from Cable & Wireless Technologies, Inc. in the Amount of Twelve Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Nine Dollars and Seventy-Seven Cents ($12,739.77) Action: approved - A motion was made by Supervisor Madrone, seconded by Supervisor Bushnell, to approve staff recommendations. The motion carried with the following vote:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

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…

Humboldt County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item 10 · File 26-787

Decisionapproved

Item 10. 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 (D Action: approved - A motion was made by Supervisor Madrone, seconded by Supervisor Bushnell, to approve staff recommendations. The motion carried with the following vote:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Dimension Reports, LLC dated Sept. 1, 2020 Regarding the Provision of Reporting Services Related to Behavioral Health Claims Submitted to the California Department of Health Care…

Humboldt County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item 11 · File 26-850

Decisionapproved

Item 11. Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Dimension Reports, LLC dated Sept. 1, 2020 Regarding the Provision of Reporting Services Related to Behavioral Health Claims Submitted to the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) in an Amount Not to Exceed $140,600 for the P Action: approved - A motion was made by Supervisor Madrone, seconded by Supervisor Bushnell, to approve staff recommendations. The motion carried with the following vote:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Memorandum of Understanding with Partnership HealthPlan of California Regarding the Coordination of Child Welfare and Enhanced Managed Care Services Within Humboldt County

Humboldt County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item 12 · File 26-855

Decisionapproved

Item 12. Memorandum of Understanding with Partnership HealthPlan of California Regarding the Coordination of Child Welfare and Enhanced Managed Care Services Within Humboldt County Action: approved - A motion was made by Supervisor Madrone, seconded by Supervisor Bushnell, to approve staff recommendations. The motion carried with the following vote:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Adopt the Revised Drug-Free Workplace and Reasonable Suspicion Testing Policy

Humboldt County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item 13 · File 26-781

Decisionapproved

Item 13. Adopt the Revised Drug-Free Workplace and Reasonable Suspicion Testing Policy Action: approved - A motion was made by Supervisor Madrone, seconded by Supervisor Bushnell, to approve staff recommendations. The motion carried with the following vote:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Modification to the 2022-2024 and 2024-2026 Management & Confidential Compensation Plans

Humboldt County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item 14 · File 26-816

Decisionapproved

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:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Adoption of New and Retitled Classifications for Multiple Departments and Position Allocation for Elections

Humboldt County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item 15 · File 26-833

Decisionapproved

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:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

A Final Certificate of Cancellation on a 4.36-acre Portion of the Approximately 77-acre Westfall Agricultural Preserve Property in Elk River

Humboldt County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item 16 · File 26-817

Decisionapproved

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:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

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

Humboldt County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item 17 · File 26-848

Decisionapproved

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:

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MeetingSep 1, 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

Humboldt County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item 18 · File 26-819

Decisionapproved

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:

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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.