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McKinleyville CSD approves assessment levy, adopts ordinances and environmental clearance; OKs BMX MOU
Summary
At its May 6 meeting the McKinleyville Community Services District board adopted the annual Measure B assessment levy, approved multiple ordinances and resolutions including environmental clearance for the Highway Sewer Crossing project, authorized a memorandum of understanding with McKinleyville BMX, and approved a budget revision.
The McKinleyville Community Services District Board of Directors on May 6 adopted the annual levy for the Measure B Maintenance Assessment District, approved ordinances and resolutions, authorized a memorandum of understanding with McKinleyville BMX and adopted environmental clearance for the Highway Sewer Crossing project.
Finance Director Samantha Howard presented the final engineer's annual levy report for the Measure B Maintenance Assessment District for parks, open space and recreational facilities. Vice President David Couch opened the public hearing at 6:04 p.m.; there was no public comment. The board adopted Resolution 2026-16 (amending and/or approving the final engineer's annual levy report) and Resolution 2026-17 (ordering the levy and collection of assessments) on a roll-call vote.
The board approved the consent calendar (items D.1–D.8) and then considered a separate request to support Life Plan Humboldt's application to the Simpson Family Fund. Director Greg Orsini recused himself from that item because of his role on the Life Plan Humboldt board; General Manager Pat Kaspari presented the support request and the board directed the General Manager to authorize Life Plan Humboldt to list the District as a supporter.
The board adopted Resolution 2026-18 honoring employee Erik Jones for 23 years of service upon his retirement. Human Resources Director Frisbee read the resolution into the record and directors offered commendations.
On capital and regulatory matters, the board received an informational update from Finance Director Howard on proposed water and wastewater bond financing; no action was taken on the financing at the meeting. The board adopted Ordinance 2026-01 on second reading to amend rules governing the Community Forest Committee, and adopted Ordinance 2026-02 on second reading amending the District's rules regarding collection of delinquent charges. Both ordinances passed on roll-call votes.
The board authorized President Dennis Mayo to execute a memorandum of understanding with McKinleyville BMX after Parks & Recreation Director Kirsten Messmer presented the agreement and Jason Orlandi, McKinleyville BMX board president, thanked the board and staff for support of the project.
General Manager Pat Kaspari presented staff's recommendation to adopt the Amended Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Highway Sewer Crossing Project; the board adopted Resolution 2026-15 adopting those environmental documents.
Board Secretary Joey Blaine presented a recommendation for the District's preferences for the November 3, 2026 election. The board directed staff to return the County Office of Elections form selecting three options: require candidates to pay candidate statement costs, limit candidate statements to 200 words, and resolve election ties by lot.
The board approved a FY2025–26 budget revision on a roll-call vote. Directors discussed, asked clarifying questions and recorded their votes on the revision.
Other business included a motion to authorize the Board President and General Manager to sign a letter of support for AB 1866 (Rogers), which would adjust minimum damages thresholds under the California Disaster Assistance Act. The motion passed with Director Dennis Mayo recorded as the lone 'no.'
The meeting closed after committee reports, staff updates and brief announcements, including a May 14 fundraiser to support BMX park restrooms. The board adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
