Humboldt County, CA

Zoning Administrator

The Humboldt County Zoning Administrator will hold a regular meeting to consider several coastal development permits, including tree removal, home replacements, and a sewer force main replacement. Most items are on the consent calendar and are recommended for approval or continuation, with one item (McKinleyville sewer force main) recommended for approval with conditions.

• Maples Tree Removal CDP (PLN-2026-19577) - removal of 8 redwood trees, 12-40 inches DBH, at 5177 Woodland Way, Eureka; recommended to continue to date uncertain
• Hufford CDP and Special Permits (PLN-2025-19298) - modification for grading and retaining wall near Orick; recommended to continue
• Vero Fiber Networks CDP (PLN-2026-19547) - trenchless fiber optic cable installation in rights-of-way; recommended to continue
• McKinleyville Community Services District Force Main (PLN-2026-19557) - replace 10-inch sewer force main along Hammond Trail; recommended for approval with CEQA exemptions
• Abare CDP (PLN-2026-19578) - replace mobile home with manufactured home at 772 Eucalyptus, McKinleyville; recommended for approval with conditions

Planning Commission

The Humboldt County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permits: a cannabis cultivation operation in Whitethorn, a short-term rental in a tsunami hazard zone in Manila, and a firewood cutting business in Carlotta. They will also hold a workshop on a draft ordinance to allow low-impact camping on private rural lands, in line with Assembly Bill 518. One consent item, a special permit for a short-term rental in McKinleyville, has been cancelled.

• Cannabis CUP: 22,035 sq ft outdoor cultivation, 2,200 sq ft propagation, 250,000 gallons annual water use (APN 108-023-010-000, Whitethorn)
• Short-term rental CUP in Tsunami Hazard Zone, Manila (APN 400-112-007)
• Firewood cutting business CUP, Carlotta (APN 206-251-028)
• Workshop on Draft Inland Low-Impact Camping Area Ordinance (AB 518)
• Cancelled: Belcastro Special Permit, McKinleyville (APN 509-141-019)

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors will consider consent calendar items including a $4.9 million intergovernmental transfer to the California Department of Health Care Services, a $2.25 million contract with Foothill Heights Care Center for skilled nursing and mental health services, and $850,000 in ARPA child care facility loans. The board will also receive an update on the Sheriff Oversight Committee and consider a bid award for road maintenance on Bald Hills Road.

• Approve $4,900,000 transfer to California Department of Health Care Services (waiving Nuclear-Free Ordinance)
• Approve $2,254,000 contract with Foothill Heights Care Center for long-term residential skilled nursing and mental health treatment
• Authorize $350,000 ARPA loan to North Coast Children's Services and $500,000+ to First 5 Humboldt for child care facilities
• Award $1,168,584 contract to Kernen Construction for Measure O Bald Hills Road surfacing (Phase II)
• Establish Humboldt County Tourism Advisory Board and adopt bylaws

Board of Supervisors

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent calendar with routine items, including a $5.09 million contract for long-term residential mental health services, several airport grant applications, and ambulance permit renewals. The meeting also includes proclamations and resolutions for community events and recognitions.

• Approve $5,090,000 contract with Windsor Sacramento Estates for mental health services
• Apply for Caltrans grants for Rohnerville Airport runway and other airport projects
• Approve $750,000 Regional Coordination Grant for workforce development
• Renew ambulance permits for Arcata-Mad River, Southern Trinity, and K'ima:w Medical Center
• Approve supplemental budgets totaling over $670,000 for aviation fuel and consultant services

Planning Commission

The Humboldt County Planning Commission will hold a public workshop on the Humboldt Bay Area Plan (HBAP) draft, including land-use and zone changes. Commissioners will review the draft, hear public comment, and provide guidance to staff before a future public hearing. The meeting also includes procedural items and a non-agenda public comment on environmental concerns.

• Public workshop on Humboldt Bay Area Plan (HBAP) draft with land-use and zone changes
• Public comment on non-agenda item: environmental concern over Bridgeville Quarry CEQA compliance
• Review and approval of July 16, 2026 Action Summary

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to adopt a Coastal Outdoor Lighting Ordinance as modified by the California Coastal Commission. The meeting also includes votes on budget transfers for indigent defense and changes to employee health insurance groups.

• Proposed adoption of Coastal Outdoor Lighting Ordinance adding Section 313-105.1 to the County Code
• Transfer of $500,000 from General Fund Contingencies to Courts-County Contribution for indigent defense services
• Resolutions to separate CalPERS health insurance employee groups and terminate coverage for the Teamsters - Attorneys group
• Closed session to negotiate leases for properties at 1425 J Street (Arcata), 1018 H Street (Eureka), 1100 Main Street (Ferndale), 1426 Main Street (Fortuna), and 483 Conger Street (Garberville)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator holds a regular meeting with a single consent calendar item: a request to continue the Shepp-Cruz Family Farm's outdoor cannabis cultivation project (22,035 sq ft) to an uncertain date. The project involves a greenhouse, groundwater well, and solar power, with two seasonal employees. No other public hearings are scheduled.

• Shepp-Cruz Family Farm cannabis cultivation, 22,035 sq ft outdoor, 2,020 sq ft greenhouse, APN 108-023-010-000, Whitethorn area
• Recommendation to continue project PLN-12034-CUP to a date uncertain
• Irrigation from approved groundwater well, estimated 250,000 gallons/year, 23,150 gallons storage
• All power from solar PV system; two seasonal employees proposed

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public workshop regarding the Humboldt Bay Area Plan draft. The commission will also consider a parcel map subdivision for a property in the Blue Lake area.

• Siena Nelson Parcel Map Subdivision (PLN-2025-19465) to divide 2.51 acres into two parcels
• Public workshop on the Humboldt Bay Area Plan (LRP-2023-18700)
• Review and approval of the June 18, 2026, Action Summary

Board of Supervisors

The Board is reviewing several federal grant agreements and construction contracts related to county aviation. These items include taxiway relocation at the California Redwood Coast - Humboldt County Airport, vertical guidance systems at Murray Field Airport, and runway rehabilitation at Rohnerville Airport.

• Approval of $83,412.51 Wildlife Services Program agreement
• Acceptance of $12,827,980 FAA grant for California Redwood Coast - Humboldt County (ACV) Airport taxiway relocation
• Award of $12,384,494.82 contract to Granite Construction Company for ACV Airport project
• Acceptance of $586,132 FAA grant for Murray Field Airport vertical guidance systems
• Award of $417,700 contract to Cal Electro, Inc. for Murray Field Airport project

Board of Supervisors

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors will meet on July 7, 2026, for a special session. The agenda recommends continuing a public hearing on a proposed outdoor lighting ordinance to August 11, 2026. The proposed rules would establish design standards for outdoor lighting in unincorporated coastal areas and amend existing code definitions. The remainder of the agenda covers standard procedural items.

• Public hearing on Outdoor Lighting Ordinance (Item 26-723) continued to August 11, 2026
• Proposed addition of Section 313-105.1 to Humboldt County Code for coastal outdoor lighting standards
• Amendments to definitions in Sections 313-138, 313-141, 313-147, and 313-154

Board of Supervisors

The Board will vote on the FY 2026-27 county and special district budgets, which requires a four-fifths majority. Staff will also seek approval for a $72,000 contract with the Boys & Girls Club of the Redwoods to administer youth development programs. The meeting covers routine consent items including board reappointments, expense reports, and prior meeting approvals.

• Adoption of FY 2026-27 County and Special District budgets (4/5 vote required)
• $72,000 contract with Boys & Girls Club of the Redwoods for youth programs
• Reappointments to the Workforce Development Board and Headwaters Fund Board
• Approval of prior meeting action summaries and May 2026 supervisor expense reports

Board of Supervisors

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors will act on a consent calendar covering contracts, grants, and committee appointments. Major decisions include approving a $2.7 million multi-year contract for outpatient mental health therapy and accepting a $285,389 CalTrans grant for the Beautifying the Bay project. The board will also extend Headwaters Fund financing agreements and adopt a new policy for managing technical disruptions at meetings.

• Approve $2,714,400 contract with Thomas Milam MD, Inc. for outpatient mental health therapy (July 2026–June 2029)
• Accept $285,389 CalTrans grant and $256,850 contract with Redwood Community Action Agency for the Beautifying the Bay project
• Approve $142,980 budget transfer and $50,000 travel expense for the interim Aviation Director and PFC reconciliation with Ricondo
• Extend Headwaters Fund lender agreements with RREDC and North Edge Financing through June 30, 2027
• Adopt resolution establishing a policy for managing technical disruptions during public meetings

Board of Supervisors

The special meeting of the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors scheduled for June 18, 2026, has been cancelled. The budget item that was to be heard will be considered at the July 7, 2026 meeting.

• Fiscal Year 2026-27 County Budget and Special District Budget adoption (postponed to July 7)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will consider three items on the consent calendar: a modification for groundwater monitoring wells at the Manila wastewater treatment plant, a coastal development permit and special permit for a new home and vegetation removal near Eureka, and a special permit for a cannabis microbusiness in Briceland. All items are recommended for approval with conditions. No separate public hearings are scheduled.

• Installation of four groundwater monitoring wells at Manila CSD wastewater treatment plant (APNs 400-011-077, 400-171-008)
• Coastal Development Permit for new single-family residence and attached garage, plus Special Permit for vegetation removal, Eureka area (APN 403-051-032)
• Special Permit for Old Briceland Holding Co cannabis microbusiness – non-volatile manufacturing, distribution, and non-storefront retail (APN 220-241-017)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to expand cannabis operations at Emerald Dragonfly Farms in Carlotta. They will also consider a special permit for the removal of a hazardous, mature redwood tree in the Redway area.

• Emerald Dragonfly Farms: Conditional Use Permit modification for cannabis distribution and manufacturing (APN 206-191-019)
• Robert Scarlett: Special Permit for the removal of a hazardous old-growth redwood tree (APN 077-072-007)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will vote on a consent calendar including a $10.875 million amendment to a security and secure transportation contract with SVT Gruppe, a transitional rent agreement for Medi-Cal recipients facing homelessness, and a bid authorization for the Sheriff Patrol Office remodel. Other items include an $84,106 agreement with Area 1 Agency on Aging for older adult services and a $675,000 amendment for child abuse prevention with McKinleyville Community Collaborative.

• $10.875M amendment to SVT Gruppe security/transportation contract (July 1, 2016 – Aug. 31, 2026)
• Transitional rent provider agreement with Partnership HealthPlan of California for Medi-Cal recipients experiencing homelessness
• Bid authorization for Humboldt County Sheriff Patrol Office Remodel (project 2026-501, bids open July 14, 2026)
• $84,106 agreement with Area 1 Agency on Aging for administrative support services to older adults
• $675,000 second amendment with McKinleyville Community Collaborative for child abuse prevention services through 2030

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to receive testimony on the proposed County Budget and Special District Budgets for Fiscal Year 2026-27. They will also receive a presentation on the State Legislative Program. The hearing will continue to 5:30 PM, and the board plans to adopt the budgets on June 18, 2026.

• Public hearing on proposed county budget for FY 2026-27
• Public hearing on special district budgets
• Presentation on Humboldt County State Legislative Program
• Board to set June 18, 2026 as budget adoption date
• Additional funding requests considered

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review several administrative changes including interim appointments for Child Support and Library Services directors. Key actions include approving a large legal research subscription, various professional service agreements, and a general plan amendment request.

• Thomson Reuters West Publishing legal research contract up to $221,328
• Conduent Healthy Communities Corporation agreement not to exceed $76,306.25
• General Plan Amendment and Zone Reclassification petition for Mixed Use designation
• Redwood Gun Club license agreement for $3,294
• Final payment for Kneeland Road storm damage repairs

Planning Commission

The Humboldt County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on nine conditional use permits for short-term rentals in tsunami hazard zones, a coastal development permit for a new home, and a special permit for a short-term rental in Arcata. They will also consider a zone reclassification of 750 acres to Timberland Production Zone and review an annual report for the Mateel Community Center's events. The consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and the zone reclassification.

• Nine short-term rental CUPs in Samoa, Fairhaven, Manila, King Salmon (tsunami hazard zone)
• Walsh Coastal Development Permit: 3,519 sq ft residence on Humboldt Hill
• Arcata Forest Special Permit: short-term rental on 2.5-acre AG parcel near Arcata
• Dennis Grandy Zone Reclassification: 750 acres to TPZ near Rio Dell
• Mateel Community Center annual report: review of 2025 Reggae on the River and Summer Arts & Music Festival

Board of Supervisors

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors will review and approve several consent calendar items, including airport project completions, a temporary road closure for the Orleans parade, and the Humboldt County Fair Association budget. The board will also authorize a $905,758 professional services agreement with Arcata House Partnership to provide permanent housing and supportive services for unhoused residents. Additional items include appointments to local advisory boards, liquor license approvals, and routine administrative reports.

• Approve $905,758 contract with Arcata House Partnership for homeless housing and case management services.
• Approve $25,712 supplemental budget for Murray Field Airport (EKA) runway PAPI project.
• Final acceptance of completed rehabilitation work at Murray Field Airport and Garberville Airport (O16).
• Approve 2026 operating budget for the Humboldt County Fair Association.
• Authorize Type 20 liquor license for a new establishment at 44355 Mattole Rd., Honeydew.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting in closed session to consider a public employee appointment for the position of Aviation Director and to discuss three legal matters: two existing lawsuits (Donna Volpi v. County and Allpoints Outdoor v. County) and one potential case. No public action items are on the agenda.

• Closed session: appoint new Aviation Director
• Closed session: discuss Donna Volpi v. County (CV2502532)
• Closed session: discuss potential litigation (one case)
• Closed session: discuss Allpoints Outdoor v. County (CV2601022)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a new ordinance to permit higher residential densities (up to 25 units/acre) in designated Housing Opportunity Zones within R-1 and R-2 zones. They also have public hearings on a cannabis cultivation expansion and a zone reclassification. Consent items include routine approvals and a modification to a cannabis permit.

• Mixed Residential Density Ordinance: allows up to 25 units/acre in R-1/R-2 zones in Housing Opportunity Zones countywide
• Carlotta Gardens cannabis expansion: adds 20,000 sq ft outdoor cultivation for total 70,000 sq ft; 1.02M gallons/year water use
• Green Diamond Resource Company zone reclassification: from AG-B-5(5) and TPZ to R-1 and AE with Q combining zone in Eureka area
• Cisco Farms cannabis permit modification: adds existing groundwater well as irrigation source, replacing rainwater catchment
• General Plan Safety Element amendment to incorporate updated Hazard Mitigation Plan

Board of Supervisors

The Board will vote on a consent calendar with multiple proclamations and routine approvals. Notable items include a resolution supporting continued state funding for the Market Match program, an amendment to a professional services agreement with Maximus US Services for child support, approval of an attorney-client fee agreement for juvenile dependency litigation, and a resolution to provide retention bonuses for behavioral health staff.

• Resolution encouraging state to continue Market Match program funding for CalFresh incentives
• Amendment to professional services agreement with Maximus US Services Inc. through September 2026
• Attorney-client fee agreement with Gordon-Creed, Kelley, Holl & Sugerman for juvenile dependency litigation
• One-time retention bonus for behavioral health staff using Workforce Education and Training funds
• Final acceptance of Fortuna Library ADA Compliance Project

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors holds a special meeting to receive departmental budget reports for the upcoming fiscal year 2026-2027. They will also direct the Clerk to publish the required public hearing notice for the proposed county and special district budgets, with two publications at least five days apart.

• Receive budget reports from various departments
• Direct posting of public hearing notice for FY 2026-2027 budget
• Public hearing notice to be published at least 10 days before June 15, 2026
• Two publications required with at least five intervening days

Board of Supervisors

This is a special meeting of the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors with only closed session items on the agenda. The board will discuss the appointment of a new Director of Library Services and potential litigation related to a complaint from Allpoints Advertising. No public action items are scheduled.

• Closed session to consider appointment for Director of Library Services
• Closed session regarding anticipated litigation from Allpoints Advertising (email correspondence)

Zoning Administrator

The Humboldt County Zoning Administrator will consider approving a new home in Shelter Cove and denying 17 cannabis permit applications due to unpaid Measure S taxes. The consent calendar includes the home permit and the batch of cannabis denials; no items have been pulled for public hearing.

• Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit for a 2,704 sq ft home with attached garage at Shelter Cove (APN 111-121-007)
• Denial of 17 cannabis permits (10 Conditional Use Permits, 3 Special Permits, 4 Zoning Clearance Certificates) for failure to pay Measure S taxes or enter a payment plan by Dec 31, 2025

Planning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on several conditional use permits, including a major expansion of a cannabis cultivation site in Carlotta and a new mixed-use building with a short-term rental in the King Salmon tsunami hazard zone. An informational workshop on North Coast tsunami hazards is also scheduled. Consent items include zoning reclassification and continuations of previous projects.

• Carlotta Gardens, LLC seeks to add 20,000 sq ft outdoor cultivation, for a total 70,000 sq ft, with estimated annual water use of 1.76 million gallons
• Humboldt Farm, LLC requests CUP for 40,000 sq ft outdoor cannabis cultivation and 4,000 sq ft propagation in Miranda
• Bermers CUP for a 2,176 sq ft two-story building with fishing equipment rental and short-term rental in King Salmon tsunami zone
• North Coast Tsunami Hazards informational workshop
• Dennis Grandy zone reclassification in Rio Dell area continued to uncertain date

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider approving a $750,000 transfer from California Senate Bill 105 to Sorrel Leaf Healing Center for a children's crisis residential treatment center. Several large contracts are up for approval, including a $893,333 language translation services agreement and a $172,302 tax audit management contract. The board will also authorize bidding for ADA compliance improvements at the Humboldt County Animal Shelter.

• Approve $750,000 MOU with Sorrel Leaf Healing Center for children's crisis residential treatment center
• Approve $893,333 language translation and interpretation services contract with Language Line Services
• Approve $172,302 tax audit and management services agreement with Hinderliter, De Llamas & Associates
• Authorize bidding for Animal Shelter ADA compliance project (Project 2026-101)
• Accept $15,000 grant for Transition-Age Youth Collaboration Youth Advisory Board

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a public hearing on amending the Inland and Coastal Safe Parking-Safe Shelter Pilot Program ordinances to extend them until January 1, 2036, update building code references, and restrict greywater/blackwater disposal in coastal zones. The consent calendar includes approving a $25,000 MOU with Trinidad Rancheria for fire protection, a $30,000 supplemental budget for a carbon stock inventory study, and adopting the Child Welfare Services System Improvement Plan.

• Public hearing: Extend safe parking ordinances until 2036, update building codes, restrict greywater disposal in coastal zone
• Approve MOU with Trinidad Rancheria for fire protection contribution up to $25,000
• Supplemental budget increase of $30,000 for carbon stock inventory and sequestration feasibility study
• Adopt resolution for annual adjustment of financial assurances for reclamation of surface mining operations
• Approve appointments to Humboldt County Fire Safe Council

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a General Plan Amendment and Zone Reclassification for a 4.36-acre portion of the Westfall Agricultural Preserve, rezoning it to allow private sale, while dedicating the remaining 73 acres to the Bureau of Land Management for addition to Headwaters Forest Reserve. Other items include a cannabis cultivation permit, subdivisions, and extension approvals.

• Westfall Agricultural Preserve: rezone 4.36 acres to Agriculture General, donate 73 acres to Headwaters Forest Reserve
• Dane Valadao Subdivision Extension: two-year extension for 58 residential units on 2.47 acres in McKinleyville
• Humboldt Farm LLC: Conditional Use Permit for 40,000 sq ft outdoor cannabis cultivation in Miranda
• Pele Parcel Map Subdivision: split 2.01 acres into 4 parcels with Coastal Development Permit in McKinleyville (Alquist-Priolo zone)
• Plant Humboldt LLC: Special Permit for 10,000 sq ft cannabis nursery with zone reclassification in Briceland

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will consider three consent calendar items: a 15-year renewal of a surface mining permit for Mason Quarry near Blue Lake, a coastal development permit for a home remodel in Trinidad, and a follow-up coastal permit for Caltrans culvert repair near Big Lagoon. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Mason Materials LLC – 15-year renewal of surface mining and reclamation permit for Mason Quarry, max 65,000 cubic yards/year of rock extraction
• Espinoza Remodel/Addition – Coastal Development Permit for 711 sq ft third-floor addition and remodel on single-family home in Trinidad area
• Caltrans Culvert Repair – Coastal Development Permit for new stormwater drain inlet and 47 ft of pipe to fix road failure on Highway 101 near Big Lagoon

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider consent calendar items including a $1.6 million contract for ADA compliance at the Humboldt County Agricultural Building, bid authorizations for airport runway and taxiway projects, and fee changes for airport special events. Several proclamations and road closures for local events are also on the agenda.

• Award $1,599,000 contract to DGN Builds for Agricultural Building ADA compliance (Project 2024-101)
• Authorize bids for Murray Field Airport Runway 12/30 PAPI installation and ACV Taxiway A relocation
• Change GA airport non-emergency/special event fee from $1,800/day to $75/hour plus actual costs
• Approve 5% pay increase for CAO Project Manager Travis Smith while serving as Airport Operations Manager
• Authorize road closures for Benbow 4th of July Fireworks and Garberville Rodeo Parade