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The statement’s purpose, Human Rights Commission Chair Jim Glover said, is to publicly reaffirm the commitments of local agencies and elected officials to protect all residents and to ensure transparency around immigration enforcement actions. The Human Rights Commission circulated a draft that listed state laws (SB 54/California Values Act, the Truth Act, the Trust Act) and local protections and called for continued community outreach. The commission said its intent was to show community support and to encourage other agencies and elected officials to sign on.

Supervisors discussed wording changes during the meeting. The board and the commission agreed to replace the phrase “local agencies” with “county” in one sentence addressing cooperation with ICE to avoid excluding county signatories; they removed a specific paragraph referencing the California Education Code because school policy is set by independent school boards, and they added an explicit reaffirmation of Measure K, the county’s voter-approved sanctuary ordinance. Staff confirmed that the revised text will be issued as a public statement from the board; the board also authorized the chair to sign the statement.

Public comment included statements of support from Centro del Pueblo, English Express, League of Women Voters and First 5 Humboldt. Speakers urged multilingual outreach, clarity around what departmental policies mean in practice, and stronger community information so residents feel safe accessing schools, hospitals and other services.

The board voted to approve the amended statement and to authorize staff to distribute it (vote recorded as unanimous in the meeting). The County Administrative Office said staff will prepare and distribute a press release and will coordinate with community groups on translated versions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Humboldt County Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting, 2025-02-04","oneSentenceSummary","The Board of Supervisors adopted, with edits, a Human Rights Commission statement reaffirming support for immigrant residents and existing state and local legal protections; the board added an explicit reaffirmation of Measure K and asked staff to distribute the statement.","taxTitle","Humboldt County, California","taxId",12695,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6343845,"Board approves $6 million bid process for Garberville Veterans Hall despite objections about financing",456,274000,730000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2251668-c0b5f85f78539b07262eeeded22dc1a9&start=274&end=730","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2251668-c0b5f85f78539b07262eeeded22dc1a9/thumbnail_274000.jpg","/articles/6343845/Humboldt-County/California/Board-approves-6-million-bid-process-for-Garberville-Veterans-Hall-despite-objections-about-financing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6343845-6d67c9411a7db674060e417b94d1d73b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190307&Signature=jlrrWjButOESLOa~8dNqqR7qNN-0ifuUsnfBOtIURDH27u6ilxM~0yjzWDdI-3KXUVJ7Yz1kRyjph8ph17BkXEVEh9EN1Dg7hhArCAip4E~xIZ59mtMWShAHuCGwFTAO59xPBYFwPA4CeaaQ4v8k~xVMCG2qU4I1t1Cm6kOY6~ktw4e4jSQDOBcf8-n2Qzt1Ffn6Kx9VNcpgD1b~z7zVVv4StzNbSvuufurqQts6bgxRE4ImrIenBrU5sZQP-os4N3A6c~ky6C7ar9kpwUfGkgpJrK9kJxMhMmX76jX~Bj6-v-sjccPB0Pr-u69Z5wH5xtH9GwWvT4zkjOBVvIGB1A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 4 authorized staff to advertise a construction bid for a replacement or major renovation of the Garberville Veterans Hall, approving the move 3–2 amid questions about how the project will be funded.

The vote matters because it starts a formal procurement step that commits the county to a bid process for a roughly $6,000,000 project footprint discussed by supervisors and staff; opponents and some board members said the county does not yet have matching funds or a fully prioritized financing plan.

Supervisor Mike Wilson said he would vote no on the consent calendar overall because he was concerned about item 11, the Garberville Veterans Hall bid authorizing solicitation. Wilson said veterans in Garberville deserve a gathering hall but raised repeated concerns about the county’s long-term financing plan and the absence of matching funds. He noted the county’s capital financing plan has limited cash set aside for large projects and pointed to earlier estimates that had been much lower, arguing costs have escalated during repeated delays.

Supervisor Bone and others who supported the item said the community has been seeking this hall for years and that earlier opportunities to maintain or replace the facility were missed, increasing repair costs. Bone argued the county should “stop kicking the can down the road,” saying the community needs a functional veterans’ space and that construction costs are unlikely to decline. Another supervisor suggested the county add the project to its federal earmark list to seek outside funding.

County staff and other supervisors clarified the vote at this meeting merely authorized going out to bid to obtain contractors; it did not finalize matches or long‑term financing for the project. Roll call on the funding motion recorded a 3–2 result; Supervisor Madrone voted no, and the motion carried 3–2.

Key details captured in the meeting: the preliminary bid package was described at approximately $6,000,000; supervisors noted the county’s capital financing plan had earlier set aside modest amounts that do not fully match the project total; proponents said the veterans’ site had been donated and that community members expect a hall on that property.

The county will proceed to solicit bids as authorized. The financing plan and specific funding commitments were not finalized at this meeting and will return for future board consideration.","The Board approved sending the Garberville Veterans Hall project to bid, authorizing a solicitation for a roughly $6 million project; the motion passed 3–2 after supervisors debated funding and timing.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6343849,"Sheriff reports zero ICE transfers, 33 detainers in 2024; Board receives annual Measure K/SB 54 report",4786,884000,5670000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2251668-c0b5f85f78539b07262eeeded22dc1a9&start=884&end=5670","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2251668-c0b5f85f78539b07262eeeded22dc1a9/thumbnail_884000.jpg","/articles/6343849/Humboldt-County/California/Sheriff-reports-zero-ICE-transfers-33-detainers-in-2024-Board-receives-annual-Measure-KSB-54-report","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6343849-375bca8f6399ab2a7e6408d3cd30800a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190307&Signature=J092K7AT6e69S2JFxZv6SdcLF6Rwq2K1JSZYhqDwA3bo80bDRklnVB4ZxlSbqu3nysQlqYV0LOjzt9AZ~GfSOpXpXs-rWD1nsBpPMfobfR6wzIBC8GaNgX7VS1RnzyrG1kHJ5itbeSmroFK5nmZfxxCACXgRnjeEGExnSEiUyxJntGc47~ZnyF7o~fY-75tiHfvR~9WW-S44hTxwhQrE0KzPk9TLy2ZJ6jc4wussZ6cu0C~1HKGl0nvgVi4QEf8psIHezV5ackV8hmuzvp3k5qz71CC6vv2KNo~UeXSX36Bum3KKIUQUpzxxVQ72KrneSp8t~OSLO5GobyF9sUOwJg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sheriff William Hansel and Captain Christian, the jail commander, told the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 4 that the sheriff’s office complied with local Measure K and state law (SB 54) in 2024 and that ICE did not receive release dates or transfers from the county jail.

The report matters because it documents how the county handled ICE immigration detainer requests and confirms whether jail processing and county practices complied with state and local restrictions. The sheriff’s office said its policy is not to ask about or track immigration status during field contacts or booking, and that the jail does not honor ICE administrative detainers at face value.

Sheriff Hansel and Captain Christian walked supervisors through 2024 figures: the jail booked roughly 6,500 people last year; 33 administrative detainers were sent by ICE after fingerprints were checked, but the department honored none of those detainers. Of the 33, 16 detainers arrived after the individuals had already been released. Only four people matched qualifying convictions listed in state law that could make them eligible for transfer to ICE, but the sheriff’s office said none were transferred to ICE in 2024. Captain Christian said one person who had been turned over to ICE in recent years had been the subject of a federal judge-signed warrant rather than an administrative detainer.

The sheriff’s staff described the standard process for detainers and interviews: when an administrative detainer is received, the person in custody gets a copy and a form explaining that the interview or cooperation with ICE is voluntary and that they may refuse; the jail provides a form in other languages on request. Captain Christian said the jail provided zero ICE interview requests and zero release dates to ICE in 2024. He also summarized the statutory limits under the California Values Act and local Measure K: county personnel may not use county resources to investigate, detain or arrest people for civil immigration enforcement, and release decisions are governed by local policy and state law.

Supervisors and public commenters asked how the department documents and responds to alleged false reports and concerns about profiling. The sheriff said false reporting can be a misdemeanor and that the agency uses RIPA (Racial and Identity Profiling Act) data collection for stops; the jail also documents qualifying convictions and provides evidence supporting compliance. Several community organizations — including Centro del Pueblo, the Human Rights Commission, English Express and the League of Women Voters — urged continued transparency and outreach and asked for increased distribution of “know your rights” materials and multilingual communications. Members of the public asked the sheriff to work with community groups on outreach and to clarify the penalty for civil or administrative violations of Measure K.

After public comment, a supervisor moved that the board receive and file the sheriff’s annual report on immigration enforcement access and Measure K/SB 54 compliance. The Board voted 5–0 to receive and file the report.

The sheriff’s presentation and the public discussion left recordings and documents the county can use to update outreach and translation plans; the sheriff’s office and community groups said they will continue to coordinate on “know your rights” materials and hotline information.","Sheriff William Hansel and Captain Christian reported that Humboldt County received 33 administrative ICE detainers in 2024, honored none and transferred nobody to ICE; the County Board voted 5–0 to receive and file the annual Measure K/SB 54 report.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6343831,"Mid‑year budget: CAO reports improved 2024‑25 position but 2025‑26 structural deficit remains; Board approves CAO plan",5562,972000,6534000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2251668-c0b5f85f78539b07262eeeded22dc1a9&start=972&end=6534","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2251668-c0b5f85f78539b07262eeeded22dc1a9/thumbnail_972000.jpg","/articles/6343831/Humboldt-County/California/Midyear-budget-CAO-reports-improved-202425-position-but-202526-structural-deficit-remains-Board-approves-CAO-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6343831-4bf363c65aeada361236df0dc3ce3a82/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190307&Signature=YLGVWqzkAbcWfbF5lt596IyatGNno5gGBt1uok~MahFQxPFyQq7dvSN98rt-TEsGqzYeKL8nHMyy1MUuCA60TJ1-r56WVajGJh7ePWBX7FKAYnTWBYnYOe-QYPGXE5Oi~3AV-OKjP8PoPS4FhJbqjpK9U544n89uGwWP~0w7wK~xUXb6spDmBBjriNKl3CQEHukHz9zDfO-yxQv9Vy6ScCVvyRB0HCOpBptBBML3qAsWAplJmJ3TZtXw5f1xlFRF2PdnoJMwd1Q~2O5JExNuJeEincrefHpM4zI-L~AhLAQm~oSLL7wz11lksIFrDkfBI~pM~VIKsNsbGyPCMY-7ow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Humboldt County officials on Feb. 4 reviewed mid‑year fiscal results for 2024‑25 and an outlook for 2025‑26. Deputy CAO Jessica Maciel told the Board the county’s mid‑year view showed an improved 2024‑25 position compared with the adopted budget, but staff project a structural shortfall in 2025‑26 that requires constrained spending.

Why it matters: the mid‑year review sets assumptions for next year’s budget and identifies near‑term actions the county should take to avoid running out of general fund balance. The CAO recommended parameters that the board adopted in order to preserve fund balance for the 2025‑26 budget year.

Highlights from the CAO presentation and recommended package:
• Mid‑year improvement for 2024‑25. Staff reported that estimated net general fund expenditures exceed revenues by about $20.3 million through June 30, 2025, an improvement from earlier projections. The change reflected stronger-than-expected discretionary revenues (property tax and interest earnings), Measure Z receipts, and some departmental expenditure savings. After accounting for available fund balance, the estimated structural deficit for 2024‑25 was reduced to roughly $9.9 million.
• Outlook for 2025‑26. Under current assumptions and using available fund balance, the county faces an estimated structural shortfall of about $12.4 million for fiscal year 2025‑26. Staff stressed that ongoing cost pressures include salary and benefits (health insurance was highlighted, with a projected county increase of around 15.4%), and more modest increases in base salaries driven by tenure and step movements.
• Proposed balancing actions and contingencies. The CAO proposed status‑quo general fund allocations (i.e., setting department general fund allocations at current levels, including previously approved adjustments), restricting new requests for general‑fund allocations in the upcoming budget cycle, and using a portion of a retirement contribution fund (Fund 3250) to smooth pension payment increases. Staff recommended a $5 million contingency for ongoing labor negotiations and a modest $3 million contribution to the county’s general reserve to improve fiscal resiliency. Staff also recommended continuing a 2% Pars contribution and re‑establishing a deferred maintenance annual contribution (estimated roughly $700,000). A $2 million transfer from the tax loss reserve was recommended for one‑time use.
• Other fund conditions. Several internal and program funds remain negative or at risk — behavioral health, roads, economic development, and aviation enterprise funds were flagged. Staff said some negative balances reflect ongoing receivables (state or federal reimbursement) but noted persistent risk in several enterprise and program funds.

The board debated the package and the CAO’s recommendation not to accept additional general‑fund supplemental requests during the next budget cycle, which they said was intended to preserve limited fund balance. Supervisors recognized the pressure on departments and said they expect staff to return with proposals where outside funding is available or when urgent issues arise. After discussion the board approved the CAO recommendations (vote recorded 4–1). The CAO said staff will return with implementing ordinance items and supplemental budgets where required and will continue to track negative fund balances and grant receivables.","CAO staff reported a reduced 2024‑25 deficit but projected a $12.4 million structural shortfall in 2025‑26; the Board approved CAO budget parameters including status‑quo general fund allocations, a $5 million labor contingency and using retirement fund balance to smooth pension costs.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6343835,"Board moves to FAA‑approved hangar rates, removes CPI step; aviation stakeholders warn of affordability concerns",5340,908000,6248000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2251668-c0b5f85f78539b07262eeeded22dc1a9&start=908&end=6248","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2251668-c0b5f85f78539b07262eeeded22dc1a9/thumbnail_908000.jpg","/articles/6343835/Humboldt-County/California/Board-moves-to-FAAapproved-hangar-rates-removes-CPI-step-aviation-stakeholders-warn-of-affordability-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6343835-a3aca9db00e4fc0de64c100c2701b29c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190307&Signature=H~A~HfB-vzGOVNLbVUhCZRKgkCgisDVsktjFAH4mqP0ABhU-FYSLzE~5nF4Oxou71cuuS4egvClgzNIQjR5WzvMLLlE~tX137PUpLCGV2MLbAjOvFKTm1u-CJn1iuWbjuOEPnNROMAQ~eDx-TFe41jOMgAy~Sr~rxgTN4Rz87uWCx6cs5CjRKZA7P43w-9ntYO2bjtm8LmhzglC3ItvoO9cTt0IUWa0bZrGiWiVX0DxFT7Q3qtYC4ypSBjZiFh4Df2vxc7qCjdzncWw5Eo0lS6jU92ym~JfExWBjUQQidQQ-43bShYeIWsBG-feA7LG4Nqxx4rbcyOqqQ3OklR4hCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 4 amended the county’s 2025 fee schedule for airport hangar rents, directing staff to remove a planned CPI escalation and to set hangar rental rates at the levels recommended in the Aviation Management Consulting Group (AMCG) study that was reviewed with the FAA. The motion passed 4–1.

The move responds to sustained public comment from pilots, flight instructors and hangar tenants who said the AMCG study used comparables that do not reflect Humboldt County’s facilities and services, and that steep rent increases would threaten flight training, local aviation businesses and general aviation utilities the county relies on for disaster response.

County staff explained the background: an AMCG rate study completed in 2020 was reviewed and accepted by the FAA and formed the basis for a multi‑year, phased implementation of new aeronautical rates. The FAA previously found deficiencies in the county’s rate structure; staff negotiated incremental increases with the FAA. The current board action removes a CPI escalation clause and brings all hangar rates to the AMCG/FAA-approved amounts immediately, eliminating the CPI element the department had not implemented in earlier years. County staff said that choosing to set rates below the AMCG/FAA guidance could jeopardize entitlement and discretionary Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant funding (staff cited a potential $1.2 million exposure at ACV if rates were set below FAA‑approved levels).

Staff estimated the immediate revenue effect of the board’s amendment in the current fiscal year at a reduction of approximately $55,876 compared with the full CPI‑adjusted schedule; they proposed the county could backfill the difference with a general fund transfer and that a formal ordinance (requiring a four‑fifths vote) would follow with a supplemental budget request. Staff also noted that hangar facilities at some airports are in fair-to-poor condition and that the aviation department is assembling condition assessments and repair/replacement cost estimates (roof replacement and restroom work were cited as examples.)

More than a dozen pilots and flight trainers addressed the board in favor of a pause or a reduced approach to rate increases. Speakers said Humboldt’s airports lack many of the amenities used as comps in the AMCG study — pilot lounges, fixed‑base operators, towers — and that previous rate increases had already priced some aviation activity out of the county. Airport users urged the county to prioritize reinvesting rent revenue directly into hangar maintenance and to ensure rates support flight training and air ambulance access. The aviation advisory committee and multiple pilots asked that staff conduct additional, local comparables and that the county direct any required general fund offset to a short-term revenue gap rather than permanent subsidy.

After discussion the board voted 4–1 to amend the fee schedule as described and to direct staff to prepare the ordinance and a supplemental budget request to offset the one-year revenue loss; staff said they would return with the ordinance and supplemental budget (a four‑fifths vote will be required for the ordinance).","The Board voted 4–1 to amend the 2025 county fee schedule for airport hangar rents, moving to AMCG/FAA-approved rates and removing a CPI escalation; staff estimated a roughly $55,876 revenue shortfall this fiscal year and said an ordinance and supplemental budget will follow.","actionData","errors"]

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