Humboldt County schedules second readings for four moratorium ordinances and approves $373,964.95 in claims

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors opened first-reading public hearings on four moratorium ordinances during its May 26 meeting. Those items—Battery Energy Storage Ordinance #78, Data Center Projects Ordinance #80, Pipeline Transmission Systems Ordinance #81, and Solar Utility Systems Ordinance #82—were each opened, recorded as having received no public or written comments, and closed within minutes. The Board scheduled second-reading public hearings for all four ordinances on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the following times: #78 at 9:00 a.m., #80 at 9:05 a.m., #81 at 9:10 a.m., and #82 at 9:15 a.m.

The Board also approved claims totaling $373,964.95 and instructed the County Auditor to issue warrants on the several funds as allowed in the amounts specified. The claims docket includes an insurance premium payment of $147,504.75 (EBS BCBS & PSF), large materials and maintenance payments including Martin Marietta ($57,875.70), Stratford Gravel ($48,596.35), and Blacktop Service Company ($45,805.77), along with a range of smaller vendor and service payments.

Why it matters: The moratoria under first reading cover distinct categories of development and infrastructure; scheduling their second readings moves the items forward in the county’s legislative process. Approval of the claims docket authorizes payment for county operations and services noted on the attached schedule.

Next steps: The second readings of Ordinances #78, #80, #81 and #82 are set for June 22; the Auditor will process warrants for approved claims.