Agenda, first session — Blue Lake City Council, April 28, 2026

City of Blue Lake
Post Office Box 458 - 111 Greenwood Road
Blue Lake, CA 95525
Phone 707.668.5655
www.bluelake.ca.gov
City Council Agenda
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 ~ 6:30 p.m. ~ Regular Council Meeting Skinner Store-111 Greenwood Road, Blue Lake California
Unless Otherwise Noted, All Items on the Agenda are Subject to Action.

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1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM OF THE COUNCIL

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS – The Public is invited to present petitions, make announcements, or provide other information to the City Council that is relevant to the scope of authority of the City of Blue Lake that is not on the Agenda. The Council may provide up to 15 minutes for this public input session. To assure that each individual presentation is heard, the Council may uniformly impose time limitations of 3 minutes to each individual presentation. The public will be given the opportunity to address items that are on the agenda at the time the Council takes up each specific agenda item.

6. CONSENT AGENDA
a. City Council Minutes for March 3, 2026 – Special Meeting b. City Council Minutes for March 11, 2026- Special Meeting 1 c. City Council Minutes for March 24, 2026 – Regular Meeting d. City Council Minutes for April 7, 2026 – Special Meeting e. March Disbursements Report
f. Update Signatories on Tri Counties Bank Accounts [Resolution 1259] g. Authorize City Manager to execute Memorandum of Mutual Understandings with the North Coast Resource Partnership

ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION OR ACTION

7. Proclaim April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month

8. Proclaim May 2026 as Older Americans’ Month

9. Acceptance of Donation to Bike Park by RCMBA from “Mad Scramble”

10. Appointment to Public Safety Commission

11. Public Safety Commission: Update from the Chair

12. First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 550 Amending Chapter 13.12 of the Blue Lake Municipal Code Relating to Cross-Connection Control

13. First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 551 Amending Chapter 15.04 of the Blue Lake Municipal Code Relating to Building Permit and Inspection Fees

14. Fee Schedule Update – Parks & Recreation

15. Bill Nessler Car Show Parks & Recreation Donation Plan

16. Dell Arte Pre-Festival Report

17. Cal PERS Health Insurance [Resolution 1260]

18. Finance Department Restructure Phase 1

19. Authorize City Manager to Execute Contract with Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Law Enforcement Services

20. Authorize City Manager to Execute Contract with Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Animal Shelter Services

21.COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE

22.REPORTS OF COUNCIL AND STAFF
a. Ad hoc Committee Reports
b. Commission Updates
c. City Manager Report
2 23.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
a. Mid-May Special Council meeting for WWTP Tour
b. June 2 Special Council meeting for FY 2026-2027 Budget Presentation

24.CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
a. Public Comment on Closed Session agenda item(s).
b. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Approximately three (3) acres of land that is a portion of City owned Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 312-161-018-000 and 312-161-015-000 Agency Negotiator: John Sawatzky, Kat Napier, Jennie Short, City Manager; and Ethan Walsh (attorney for City) and Russ Gans (attorney for City) Negotiating parties: DANCO parties Chris Dart, McKenzie Dibble Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
c. Report Out of Closed Session

25.ADJOURN
A request for disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aid or services, may be made by a person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in the public meeting, by contacting the City Clerk at 707-668-5655, at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting. 3 This page intentionally left blank
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CITY OF BLUE LAKE

CALIFORNIA
111 Greenwood Road
P.O. Box 458
Blue Lake, CA 95525
(707) 668-5655
Fax: (707) 668-5916
www.bluelake.ca.gov
Blue Lake City Council Minutes
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 ~ 8:00pm ~ Special Council Meeting Skinner Store Building ~ 111 Greenwood Rd., Blue Lake ~ Behind City Hall 1 Before the meeting was called to order, Mayor John Sawatzky noted for the record that 2 Council Member Napier would be participating in tonight's meeting remotely 3 4 Council Member Napier notified the city at the earliest opportunity that she has a 5 contagious illness that prevents in-person attendance. Her remote participation is 6 authorized under the just cause exception pursuant to Government Code Section 7 54953.8.3, subdivision (c)(2).
8 9 Council Member Napier was asked to briefly describe the circumstances requiring your 10 remote participation tonight for the record. Council Member Napier stated that she was 11 still experiencing symptoms and contagious did not want to expose council or any 12 attendees Before proceeding, Mayor Sawatzky asked if any individuals 18 years of age 13 or older were present in the room with her at the remote location and to state the general 14 nature of the relationship if so. Council Member Napier indicated that there were no 15 individuals 18 years or older present with her in the room. 16 17 The record will reflect that Council Members Sawatzky, Scafani, Lewis-Lusso, and 18 Bayles are physically present here at Council Chambers, constituting a quorum. 19 Council Member Napier is participating remotely pursuant to Government Code 20 Section 54953.8.3(c)(2).
21 22 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
23 24 2. ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM OF THE COUNCIL 25 26 COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: City Manager Short established a quorum of council 27 members: Present: Mayor John Sawatzky, Mayor Pro Tem Elise Scafani, Council Member 28 Kat Napier (on zoom), Council Member Terri Bayles, Council Member Michelle Lewis-Lusso 29 30 COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None
31 STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Jennie Short, City Attorney Ryan Plotz, and 32 Videographer Justin Goad.
33 34 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA – Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scafani to approve the 35 agenda. Second by Council Member Lewis Lusso.
36 37 Roll Call Vote:
38 Aye: Sawatzky, Scafani, Lewis-Lusso, Bayles, Napier
39 Motion passed unanimously
40 41 4. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None received 2 CITY OF BLUE LAKE

CALIFORNIA
111 Greenwood Road
P.O. Box 458
Blue Lake, CA 95525
(707) 668-5655
Fax: (707) 668-5916
www.bluelake.ca.gov
Blue Lake City Council Minutes
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 ~ 8:00pm ~ Special Council Meeting Skinner Store Building ~ 111 Greenwood Rd., Blue Lake ~ Behind City Hall 42 43 ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION OR ACTION
44 45 5. ADOPT RESOLUTION 1256 ACCEPTING TREASURY MANAGEMENT SERVICES 46 WITH TRI COUNTIES BANK
47 The City currently has a Treasury Management Services Agreement with Tri Counties Bank. As 48 part of the annual account relationship review, updates were much needed due to the changes 49 in staffing. Also, previously excluded services that allow the City to scan checks at City Hall and 50 deposit them electronically are available. Instead, staff has been bringing the deposit to the 51 bank and wait, often for an hour, while bank staff scanned all the checks before being allowed 52 to deposit them.
53 54 Public Comment: None received
55 56 Motion by Council Member Lewis-Lusso to approve Resolution 1256 for Acceptance of 57 Treasury Management Services with Tri Counties Bank Second by Council Member 58 Bayles.
59 60 Roll Call Vote:
61 Aye: Sawatzky, Scafani, Lewis-Lusso, Bayles, Napier
62 Motion passed unanimously
63 64 6. APPROVAL OF REDWOOD REGION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 65 AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
66 The Redwood Region Economic Development Commission’s Executive Director has 67 supplied the attached memo requesting that the City process the draft Amended and Restated 68 Joint Powers Agreement. The JPA was provided to the City Attorney, Ryan Plotz, who had a 69 conflict due to his representation of other agencies. He has forwarded the JPA to special 70 counsel for review. A response from special counsel is anticipated prior to the meeting but is 71 not available as of the posting of the Council packet. An update will be given during the staff 72 report at the meeting.
73 74 Public Comment: None received
75 76 Motion by Council Member Bayles to Approve the Redwood Region Economic 77 Development Commission Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement, Second by 78 Council Member Lewis-Lusso.
79 80 Roll Call Vote:
81 Aye: Sawatzky, Scafani, Lewis-Lusso, Bayles, Napier
82 Motion passed unanimously
3 CITY OF BLUE LAKE

CALIFORNIA
111 Greenwood Road
P.O. Box 458
Blue Lake, CA 95525
(707) 668-5655
Fax: (707) 668-5916
www.bluelake.ca.gov
Blue Lake City Council Minutes
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 ~ 6pm ~ Special Council Meeting Skinner Store Building ~ 111 Greenwood Rd., Blue Lake ~ Behind City Hall 1 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Sawatzky called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m 2 3 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4 5 3. ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM OF THE COUNCIL
6 7 COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: City Clerk Green established a quorum of council 8 members: Present: Mayor John Sawatzky, Mayor Pro Tem Elise Scafani, Council 9 Member Kat Napier, Council Member Terri Bayles, Council Member Michelle Lewis10 Lusso 11 12 COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None
13 STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Jennie Short, City Clerk Samantha Green, and 14 Videographer Justin Goad.
15 16 4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA – Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scafani to approve the 17 agenda. Second by Council Member Lewis-Lusso
18 Voice Vote: Motion passed unanimously
19 20 5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None received 21 22
23 PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)
24 6. PRESENTATION BY CIRA ON RISK MANAGEMENT 101 FOR COUNCIL 25 MEMBERS
26 27 Public Comment:
28 • Alexandra Stillman, Arcata Council Member, asked about the reporting process of 29 potentially dangerous conditions in a city.
30 31 NO ACTION WAS MADE
32 33 Adjourn at 7:52 p.m
34 35 Prepared by: Samantha Green
36 City Clerk, City of Blue Lake
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1 CITY OF BLUE LAKE

CALIFORNIA
111 Greenwood Road
P.O. Box 458
Blue Lake, CA 95525
(707) 668-5655
Fax: (707) 668-5916
www.bluelake.ca.gov
Blue Lake City Council Minutes
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 ~ 6:30pm ~ Regular Council Meeting Skinner Store Building ~ 111 Greenwood Rd., Blue Lake ~ Behind City Hall 1 1. Call to Order: Mayor Sawatzky called the meeting to order at 6:30pm 2 3 2. Pledge of Allegiance
4 5 3. Roll Call and Establish a Quorum of the Council
6 7 Councilmembers Present: City Clerk Green established a quorum 8 Present: Mayor John Sawatzky, Mayor Pro Tem Elise Scafani, Council Member Kat 9 Napier, Council Member Michelle Lewis-Lusso, and Council Member Terri Bayles 10 11 Councilmembers Absent: None
12 Staff Present: City Manager Jennie Short, City Clerk Samantha Green, Park and 13 Recreation Director Emily Wood, and Videographer Justin Goad. 14 15 4. Approval of the Agenda –
16 17 Motion by Councilmember Bayles to approve the agenda. Second by Councilmember 18 Lewis-Lusso.
19 Voice vote: Motion passed unanimously
20 21 5. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items:
22 • Julie Christie: Requested updates in audio. Suggested discussing ADU’s to meet 23 HCD requirements
24 25 6. Consent Agenda
a. City Council Minutes for February 10th 26 , 2026 – Regular Meeting b. City Council Minutes for February 24th 27 , 2026 – Regular Meeting c. City Council Minutes for March 3rd 28 , 2026 – Special Meeting 29 d. Dog House Lease
30 e. Modification of City Hall Hours Open to Public
31 f. Update Signatories on Local Agency Investment Fund {Resolution 1258} 32 g. Rejection of Danielle Burkhart Claim
33 h. February 2026 Disbursements
34 35 Manager Short recommended that council pull items 6a, 6b, 6c to adopt the corrections made. 36 Mayor Pro Tem requested to pull items 6d and 6e for discussion. 37 38 Motion Mayor Pro Tem Scafani to approve items 6f, 6g, 6h. Second by Councilmember 39 Lewis-Lusso.
40 Voice vote: Motion passed unanimously
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CITY OF BLUE LAKE

CALIFORNIA
111 Greenwood Road
P.O. Box 458
Blue Lake, CA 95525
(707) 668-5655
Fax: (707) 668-5916
www.bluelake.ca.gov
Blue Lake City Council Minutes
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 ~ 6:30pm ~ Regular Council Meeting Skinner Store Building ~ 111 Greenwood Rd., Blue Lake ~ Behind City Hall 6a. City Council Minutes for February 10th 42 2026 – Regular Meeting 43 Corrections made to names/titles
6b. City Council Minutes for February 24th 44 2026 - Regular Meeting 45 Corrections made ton names/titles
46 47 Public Comment: None received
48 49 Motion by Councilmember Lewis-Lusso to approve item 6a and 6b corrections to the 50 minutes. Second by Councilmember Bayles
51 Voice vote: Motion passed unanimously
52 6c. City Council Minutes for March 3rd 53 2026 – Special Meeting 54 Corrections made to name/titles,
55 No action, minutes will be brought back at next the meeting to include a time that council 56 convened into closed sessions.
57 58 6d. Dog House Lease
59 Council Members asked for clarification on inspection schedule, discussed hours of 60 operations, and the possibility of utilities being paid by the tenant. 61 62 Public Comment:
63 • Julie Christie: Thinks Darci should have priority on facility use 64 • Darci Lima: Curious how much the Clemence Snack Shack has generated in the last 65 10 years. Brought up other facilities as options for rental that aren’t being utilized. 66 • Jeff Bird: Avid supporter of Dog House
67 • Dana: Thinks renting out the Dog House for 1-2 days is terrible idea. Also has friends 68 from all over that come to Blue Lake for the Dog House 69 70 Motion by Council Member Napier to Approve the Contract as written with the understanding 71 that council will revisit the terms of that contract before the next extension. Second by Council 72 Member Lewis-Lusso
73 Voice vote: Motion passed unanimously
74 75 6e. Modification of City Hall Hours Open to Public 76 City Manager Short explained that closing to the public on Friday’s benefits staff by 77 allowing dedicated time for financial tasks, staff meetings, and ongoing training. 78 79 Public Comment:
80 • Darci Lima: Asked about water bills due on Fridays. 81 82
3 CITY OF BLUE LAKE

CALIFORNIA
111 Greenwood Road
P.O. Box 458
Blue Lake, CA 95525
(707) 668-5655
Fax: (707) 668-5916
www.bluelake.ca.gov
Blue Lake City Council Minutes
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 ~ 6:30pm ~ Regular Council Meeting Skinner Store Building ~ 111 Greenwood Rd., Blue Lake ~ Behind City Hall 83 Motion by Council Member Bayles to approve revised hours open to the public. Second by 84 Council Member Napier.
85 Voice vote: Motion passed unanimously
86 87 Items for Council Discussion or Action
88 7. Arts and Heritage Commission Update
89 The Arts and Heritage Commission has developed a community survey and accompanying 90 flyer for distribution. The Commission is also drafted a Land Acknowledgement and is 91 seeking Council feedback prior to presenting it to the Blue Lake Rancheria. After Rancheria 92 review, it will return to Council for final consideration and publication. 93 94 Public Comment:
95 • Julie Christie: Feels uncomfortable that the Arts and Heritage Commission started 96 the Land Acknowledgement on their own. Urges further research regarding Land 97 Acknowledgment. Provided feedback on City logo vs seal 98 • Rebecca Collins: Beautiful written, has pause. Blue Lake Rancheria is more than 99 one tribe.
100 • Angela Dare: Agreed with Julie and Rebecca, gave feedback for logo 101 • Bettina Eppier: Provided feedback on logo, likes that it captures what you see in 102 Blue Lake
103 • Becky: Likes the yellow line adjustment and suggested sticking to City seal for 104 legal documents and logo for advertising
105
106 No action was taken, feedback was received by the Council, and the Commission will 107 come back revisions for the Land Acknowledgement and the Logo. 108
109 8. Appointment to Parks and Recreation Commission
110 During the Council Meetings on January 27, 2026, and February 24, 2026, appointments 111 were made to the Parks and Recreation Commission, filling 4 of the 5 spots on the 112 Commission. Jeff Bird, a previously serving commissioner with Parks and Rec, has 113 expressed interest in continuing his participation with the Commission. 114
115 Public Comment:
116 • Julie Christie: Feels staff should fill the role of informing Commissioners with City 117 Council matters and updates
118 • Darci Lima: Supports Jeff as a continuing Commissioner 119
120 Motion by Council Member Lewis-Lusso to reappoint Jeff Bird to the Parks and Recreation 121 Commission. Second by Council Member Bayles.
122 Voice vote: Motion passed unanimously
4 CITY OF BLUE LAKE

CALIFORNIA
111 Greenwood Road
P.O. Box 458
Blue Lake, CA 95525
(707) 668-5655
Fax: (707) 668-5916
www.bluelake.ca.gov
Blue Lake City Council Minutes
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 ~ 6:30pm ~ Regular Council Meeting Skinner Store Building ~ 111 Greenwood Rd., Blue Lake ~ Behind City Hall 123 9. Consider Introduction of Ordinance No. 550, an Ordinance Amending Blue Lake 124 Municipal Code Chapter 13.12 Regulating Cross Connections, Waive Further 125 Reading, and Introduce by Title Only
126 The proposed ordinance amendment is administrative in nature and does not change the 127 regulatory requirements of the City’s Cross-Connection Control Program. It removes 128 fixed fee amounts from the code and authorizes the City Council to establish and adjust 129 fees by resolution. The amendment also updates Section 13.12.020 (Definitions) to 130 include “User Supervisor” and “Cross-Connection Control Specialist,” and amends 131 Section 13.12.050 to include authority of a City designated Cross-Connection Control 132 Specialist.
133
134 Public Comment:
135 • Julie Christie: Would like Public Works updates periodically. Supports amending 136 Ordinance
137
138 Motion by Lewis-Lusso to introduce and conduct the first reading by title only of Ordinance 139 550 Amending Chapter 13.12 of the Blue Lake Municipal Code regulating cross-connections to 140 remove fixed fee amounts and definitions and update user supervisor provisions. Second by 141 Mayor Pro Tem Scafani.
142 Voice vote: Motion passed unanimously
143
144 10.Consider Introduction of Ordinance No. 551, an Ordinance Amending Blue Lake 145 Municipal Code Chapter 15.04 Regulating California Building Standards, Waive 146 Further Reading, and Introduce by Title Only
147 The proposed ordinance amends Section 15.04.030 to clarify that building permit, 148 inspection, and related fees shall be established by resolution of the City Council and 149 may be amended from time to time as deemed necessary. The ordinance also repeals 150 Section 15.04.060, which was previously reserved for fees addressed within the building 151 code.
152
153 Public Comment: None received
154
155 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scafani to introduce ordnance 551 amending chapter 15.04 of title 156 15 of the Blue Lake Municipal Code to remove building fee provisions. Second by Council 157 Member Lewis-Lusso.
158 Voice vote: Motion passed unanimously
159
160 11. Fee Schedule Update- Parks and Recreation
161 The City’s recreation fee schedule was last updated in 2023. The first draft was presented at 162 the Feb 24, 2026, Council Meeting and the following draft fee schedule has been created to 163 include fee adjustments and new line items for cost recovery purposes related to special 5 CITY OF BLUE LAKE

CALIFORNIA
111 Greenwood Road
P.O. Box 458
Blue Lake, CA 95525
(707) 668-5655
Fax: (707) 668-5916
www.bluelake.ca.gov
Blue Lake City Council Minutes
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 ~ 6:30pm ~ Regular Council Meeting Skinner Store Building ~ 111 Greenwood Rd., Blue Lake ~ Behind City Hall 164 events and recreation programming.
165
166 Public Comment:
167 • Rebecca Collins: Advised that staff check into policies regarding raffles 168 • Bettina Eppier: Commented on schedule regarding Medieval Festival and the Horse 169 Arena.
170 • Julie Vinum: Concerned with proposed fee updates regarding horse arena 171 • Dana: Not opposed to increase in fees, working on MOU with City. 172 • Darci Lima: Arena donated by Bill Roda (?) for equestrian use. Addressed restroom 173 situation regarding facility use rentals
174 • Julie Christie: Would like to see this fee schedule used as a fluid document 175
176 Motion by Lewis-Lusso that Elise Scafani and John Sawatzky form an adhoc to assist the 177 director of parks and recreation to develop a fee schedule and bring it back to the next meeting 178 in April. Second by Council Member Bayles
179 Voice vote: Motion passed unanimously
180
181 12. Memorandum of Understanding- Humboldt County Public Works- Regional 182 Edible Food Recovery Program
183 In September 2016, Governor Edmund Brown Jr. signed SB 1383 establishing methane 184 emissions reduction targets, including a 2025 goal to recover 20% of edible food 185 currently disposed of. Jurisdictions are required to implement edible food recovery 186 programs under CCR Title 14. Humboldt County cities have agreed to collaborate, 187 designating the County as lead for a Regional Edible Food Recovery Program 188 Professional Services Agreement. The County has secured a consultant for an amount 189 not to exceed $64,713.76, with costs shared proportionally by population. The City of 190 Blue Lake’s share is $566.07, a minimal cost that ensures compliance with SB 1383 191 planning requirements; implementation will be addressed separately. 192
193 Public Comment:
194 • Rebecca Collins: Mentioned different organizations that have participated in similar 195 programs
196
197 Motion by Council Member Napier to authorize the City Manager to execute a MOU with the 198 HCPW for the Regional Edible Food Recovery Program. Second by Council Member Bayles 199 Voice vote: Motion passed unanimously
200 13. Hazard Mitigation Plan Approval [Resolution 1257] 201 This item was tabled to the next Regular City Council Meeting in April 202
203 Motion by Lewis-Lusso to table the item until April’s Regular City Council Meeting. Second 6 CITY OF BLUE LAKE

CALIFORNIA
111 Greenwood Road
P.O. Box 458
Blue Lake, CA 95525
(707) 668-5655
Fax: (707) 668-5916
www.bluelake.ca.gov
Blue Lake City Council Minutes
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 ~ 6:30pm ~ Regular Council Meeting Skinner Store Building ~ 111 Greenwood Rd., Blue Lake ~ Behind City Hall 204 by Mayor Pro Tem Scafani
205 Voice vote: Motion passed unanimously
206
207 14. Memorandum of Understanding- Humboldt County Association of Governments 208 (HCAOG)- Partnering Assets & Authorities for Comprehensive Transit (PAACT) 209 The City of Blue Lake has been working with HCAOG on the (PAACT) Project. The MOU 210 allows for HCAOG to reimburse the City for SHN or staff time spent working on this 211 project up to $8,000 with the City’s share being $1,000. 212
213 Public Comment:
214 • Julie Christie: Thanked Council for continuing relationship with HCAOG 215
216 Motion by Council Member Bayles to authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU with 217 HCAOG for Partnering Assets & Authorities for Comprehensive Transit (PAACT). Second by 218 Council Member Napier
219 Voice vote: Motion passed unanimously
220
221 15. Designation of Subordinate Officer of Alcoholic Beverage Control License 222 Application Determinations of Public Convenience or Necessity 223 California Business and Professions Code section 23958 is used for determining 224 whether issuance of a license results in an undue concentration of licenses. Each 225 jurisdiction can designate a subordinate officer or body that can make determinations of 226 public convenience or necessity. Designation of the City Manager is recommended. 227
228 Public Comment: None received
229
230 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scafani to designate the City Manager as the subordinate officer 231 for the City of Blue Lake to make determinations of public convenience or necessity regarding 232 ABC license applications where undue concentration exists. Second by Lewis-Lusso. 233 Voice vote: Motion passed unanimously
234
235 16. Council Correspondence
236 a. Letter of Support – MBTTA grant application
237 b. Danco Communities Notice of Default
238
239
240
241 Public Comment:
242 • Rebecca Collins: So far to go with Bike Park, not understanding what motive is 243 regarding the grant.
7 CITY OF BLUE LAKE

CALIFORNIA
111 Greenwood Road
P.O. Box 458
Blue Lake, CA 95525
(707) 668-5655
Fax: (707) 668-5916
www.bluelake.ca.gov
Blue Lake City Council Minutes
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 ~ 6:30pm ~ Regular Council Meeting Skinner Store Building ~ 111 Greenwood Rd., Blue Lake ~ Behind City Hall 244 • Julie Christie: Agrees with comments and would like Council to be involved with 245 allocation of grant funds
246
247 17. Reports of Council and Staff
248 a. Ad Hoc Committee Reports:
249 - Fiscal Policy: Council Members Napier and Bayles continuing this and 250 determining priorities.
251 - HWMA Meeting: Discussion around organics processing feasibility study. 252 - HCAOG: Denied Eureka’s appeal for arena allocation. MCSD added as 253 advisory member.
254 - Chamber of Commerce: looking for more board members. 255
256 b. Commission Updates:
257 - Arts and Heritage: Have gotten a lot done in a short amount of time. 258 - Public Safety: Newly appointed commission has resigned, looking for an 259 additional commissioner. Continuing projects that were started in the past. Not 260 in favor of combining commissions
261
262 c. City Manager Report:
263 - Housing Element: Seventh Cycle Housing Element has officially kicked off 264 and the annual progress report was submitted to HCD for Sixth Cycle 265 Housing Element.
266 - Commission Chair Meeting: Discussed duties, expectations, physical set up 267 of the meetings with comm and roles of the Chair, the Clerk, and the Liaison. 268 - Great Redwood Trail: Master plan was adopted and section 39 in Blue Lake 269 was ranked as Tier 1
270 - Green Waste Day: May 9 2026!
271
272 18. Future Agenda Items Requested by Council
273 - Bathrooms at Horse Arena and Town Square
274 - Discussion: How to Move Forward with Strategic Planning 275 - Discussion: Possibility of Two Liaison’s per Commission 276
277 Adjourn at 10:31
278
279 Prepared by: Samantha Green
280 City Clerk, City of Blue Lake
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1 CITY OF BLUE LAKE

CALIFORNIA
111 Greenwood Road
P.O. Box 458
Blue Lake, CA 95525
(707) 668-5655
Fax: (707) 668-5916
www.bluelake.ca.gov
Blue Lake City Council Minutes
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 ~ 6:30pm ~ Special Council Meeting Skinner Store Building ~ 111 Greenwood Rd., Blue Lake ~ Behind City Hall 1 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Sawatzky called the meeting to order at 6:31pm 2 3 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4 5 3. ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM OF THE COUNCIL
6 7 COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: City Clerk Green established a quorum of council 8 members- Present: Mayor John Sawatzky, Mayor Pro Tem Elise Scafani, Council 9 Member Kat Napier, Council Member Terri Bayles, Council Member Michelle Lewis10 Lusso 11 12 COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None
13 14 STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Jennie Short, City Clerk Samantha Green, and 15 Videographer Justin Goad.
16 17 4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
18 Motion by Council Member Bayles to approve the agenda. Second by Mayor Pro Tem 19 Scafani.
20 Voice vote: Motion passed unanimously
21 22 5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
23 • Kevin Fisher: Announced that the Mad Scramble event secured a total of 24 $5,090.01 in donations for the Bike Park. *This will be presented to the Council at 25 the next Regular Meeting*
26 27 6. CONSENT AGENDA: None
28 29
30 ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION OR ACTION
31 32 7. Approval of Resolution No. 1257, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute 33 Agreement To Convey An Easement and Joint Escrow Instructions between the 34 City of Blue Lake and Erin McClure, in her capacity as Trustee of the Patricia 35 Charley Trust.
36 Beginning in 2011, John Berchtold as City Manager began negotiating with the McClure 37 Trust to renew the 100-year lease for the 400,000-gallon tank site easement, ten-foot 38 waterline easement, and an ingress/egress access easement. At long last, an 39 Agreement to Convey and Easement and Joint Escrow Instructions including the 40-year 40 lease of the easement has been agreed to by Ms. McClure. On Friday, April 3rd Ms. 41 McClure signed the
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Agenda Item #: 6e
Meeting Date: April 28, 2026
Prepared By: Jennie Short, City Manager
Subject: March Monthly Disbursements
Recommended
Action:

That the City Council:

1. Approve the monthly report on disbursements for the period March 1 – 31, 2026

BACKGROUND
The attached list shows the checks and electronic payments made during the period listed above. The Finance Manager confirms that these payments were made for expenses that are part of the City Council’s approved budget.

Under California law (Government Code Section 37208), the City is allowed to pay these expenses right away, without waiting for the City Council to review them first. However, the law also requires that the full list of payments be given to the City Council at its next regular meeting. This report fulfills that requirement.

FISCAL IMPACT
None

ALTERNATIVES
None.

ATTACHMENTS

1. City of Blue Lake Check/Voucher Register for period of March 1 – 31, 2026 Review Information:

City Manager Review: ☒ Legal Review: ☐ Planner Review: ☐ Engineer: ☐ Comments:

City of Blue Lake
Staff Report
5 Monthly Disbursements
March 2026
Check Register
Consent Agenda Item 6e
6 City of Blue Lake
Check/Voucher Register - City Council Check Report
From 3/1/2026 Through 3/31/2026
Check Number Check Date Payee Transaction Description Check Amount 13637 3/6/2026 Daniel L. Dimick Employee: dimickd; Pay Date: 3/6/2026 848.87 13638 3/6/2026 Michael D. Downard Employee: downardm; Pay Date: 3/6/2026 908.31 13639 3/6/2026 Vicki L. Hutton Employee: huttonv; Pay Date: 3/6/2026 2,202.96 13640 3/6/2026 Suzette M. Leyba-Strong Employee: leyba-strongs; Pay Date: 3/6/2026 243.11 260306A01260306A01 3/6/2026 Christopher A. Ball Employee: ballc; Pay Date: 3/6/2026 633.70 260306A02260306A02 3/6/2026 Glenn R. Bernald Employee: bernaldg; Pay Date: 3/6/2026 2,273.72 260306A03260306A03 3/6/2026 Rosine S. Boyce-Derricott Employee: boycer; Pay Date: 3/6/2026 634.57 260306A04260306A04 3/6/2026 Skyler A. Coke Employee: cokes; Pay Date: 3/6/2026 1,087.42 260306A05260306A05 3/6/2026 Melissa M. Combs Employee: combsm; Pay Date: 3/6/2026 515.79 260306A06260306A06 3/6/2026 Christopher B. Edgar Employee: edgarc; Pay Date: 3/6/2026 1,761.16 260306A07260306A07 3/6/2026 Samantha G. Green Employee: greens; Pay Date: 3/6/2026 1,466.49 260306A08260306A08 3/6/2026 Austin R. Jones Employee: jonesa; Pay Date: 3/6/2026 1,238.15 260306A09260306A09 3/6/2026 Kanoa K. Jones Employee: jonesk; Pay Date: 3/6/2026 355.02 260306A10260306A10 3/6/2026 Karie R. Kroeker Employee: kroekerk; Pay Date: 3/6/2026 1,959.32 260306A11260306A11 3/6/2026 Athina S. Lee Employee: leea; Pay Date: 3/6/2026 1,459.67 260306A12260306A12 3/6/2026 Aislin N. McKinney Employee: mckinneya; Pay Date: 3/6/2026 420.42 260306A13260306A13 3/6/2026 Jacob P. Meng Employee: mengj; Pay Date: 3/6/2026 1,201.08 260306A14260306A14 3/6/2026 Shaylee A. O'Neil Employee: oneils; Pay Date: 3/6/2026 153.87 260306A15260306A15 3/6/2026 Jennie M. Short Employee: shortj; Pay Date: 3/6/2026 3,235.75 260306A16260306A16 3/6/2026 Quinn Sousa Employee: sousaq; Pay Date: 3/6/2026 298.73 260306A17260306A17 3/6/2026 Emily P. Wood Employee: woode; Pay Date: 3/6/2026 1,517.48 260306EFT-01 3/6/2026 U. S. Department of Treasury EFTPS federal tax pymt 3/6/26 8,082.56 260306EFT-02 3/6/2026 Employment Development Dept. DE88 state tax pymt 3/6/26 1,751.53 260306EFT-03 3/6/2026 Cal PERS PERS retiremt pymt 3/6/26 4,948.92 260306EFT-04 3/6/2026 Freedom Voice Freedom Voice 3/6/26 123.60 260306EFT-05 3/6/2026 CA State Disbursement Unit CS P/R deduct-Edgar 3/6/26 104.30 13641 3/11/2026 Almquist Lumber Co. INV2602-096828 2/4/26 Footbridge Paint 313.12 13642 3/11/2026 Colantuono, Highsmith, Whatley INV69533 3/4/26 Eminient Domain Litigation 237.00 13643 3/11/2026 Dazey's Arcata Inv11414 2/25/26 Goat Straw 12.67 13644 3/11/2026 Christopher B. Edgar INV539812 3/3/26 Fuel Reimb-Edgar 77.67 13645 3/11/2026 Industrial Electric Service Co INV56030 2/9/26 Sewer Supplies 15.13 13646 3/11/2026 Keenan Supply INVS014863445.001 1/26/26 water syst parts 741.93 13647 3/11/2026 Kernen Construction INV35630 3/3/26 Emergency Water Repair 3,164.36 13648 3/11/2026 Mendes Supply Company INVM290518 2/3/26 Bus. off. supply 57.47 3/11/2026 Mendes Supply Company INVM291207 2/20/26 P&R Supply 654.13 13649 3/11/2026 Tehama Tire Service INV100044961 2/4/26 Tire Repair Trk172 25.00 13650 3/11/2026 Thrifty Supply Company INV1047335-01 2/5/26 Water System Supp. 523.42 13651 3/17/2026 Isabella G. Crawford Employee: crawfordi; Pay Date: 3/20/2026 161.56 13652 3/17/2026 Daniel L. Dimick Employee: dimickd; Pay Date: 3/20/2026 724.48 13653 3/17/2026 Michael D. Downard Employee: downardm; Pay Date: 3/20/2026 953.28 13654 3/17/2026 Vicki L. Hutton Employee: huttonv; Pay Date: 3/20/2026 2,117.56 13655 3/17/2026 Suzette M. Leyba-Strong Employee: leyba-strongs; Pay Date: 3/20/2026 734.36 260320 3/17/2026 Christopher A. Ball Employee: ballc; Pay Date: 3/20/2026 633.69 260321 3/17/2026 Glenn R. Bernald Employee: bernaldg; Pay Date: 3/20/2026 1,976.09 260322 3/17/2026 Skyler A. Coke Employee: cokes; Pay Date: 3/20/2026 1,196.01 260323 3/17/2026 Christopher B. Edgar Employee: edgarc; Pay Date: 3/20/2026 1,860.47 260324 3/17/2026 Samantha G. Green Employee: greens; Pay Date: 3/20/2026 1,440.38 260325 3/17/2026 Hazel E. Hale Employee: haleh; Pay Date: 3/20/2026 253.05 260326 3/17/2026 Kanoa K. Jones Employee: jonesk; Pay Date: 3/20/2026 251.10 260327 3/17/2026 Austin R. Jones Employee: jonesa; Pay Date: 3/20/2026 1,344.43 260328 3/17/2026 Karie R. Kroeker Employee: kroekerk; Pay Date: 3/20/2026 1,959.32 260329 3/17/2026 Athina S. Lee Employee: leea; Pay Date: 3/20/2026 1,647.08 260330 3/17/2026 Aislin N. McKinney Employee: mckinneya; Pay Date: 3/20/2026 201.80 260331 3/17/2026 Jacob P. Meng Employee: mengj; Pay Date: 3/20/2026 1,201.07 260332 3/17/2026 Jennie M. Short Employee: shortj; Pay Date: 3/20/2026 3,235.75 260333 3/17/2026 Quinn Sousa Employee: sousaq; Pay Date: 3/20/2026 138.54 Date: 4/20/26 05:49:32 PM Page: 1 7 City of Blue Lake
Check/Voucher Register - City Council Check Report
From 3/1/2026 Through 3/31/2026
Check Number Check Date Payee Transaction Description Check Amount 260334 3/17/2026 Emily P. Wood Employee: woode; Pay Date: 3/20/2026 1,517.47 13669 3/20/2026 Arcata Stationers INV244896 2/5/26 Bus Off Supplies 114.37 3/20/2026 Arcata Stationers INV245254 2/13/26 Bus Off supplies 739.77 13676 3/20/2026 AT&T ACCT23384157271066 2/20/26 Alarms 31.76 3/20/2026 AT&T ACCT23838111108003 2/20/26 Alarms 31.76
13677 3/20/2026 B & B Portable Toilet Co. INV224327 2/28/26 B&B Services 54.38 13678 3/20/2026 Coastal Business Systems Inc. INV41361391 3/21/26 Copiers 470.65 13679 3/20/2026 Fire Risk Mgmt Services INVFRMS00578-8 FRMS Install pymt #8 4,454.88 13680 3/20/2026 Intedata Systems, Inc. INVINTMN0000470 2/28/26 W/S Support 95.00 13681 3/20/2026 S. Shaun Johanson DDS INV2/27/26 W10 91.00 3/20/2026 S. Shaun Johanson DDS INV3/4/26 W10.1 189.60
13682 3/20/2026 Austin Jones INV2/23/26 E10 43.18
13683 3/20/2026 McKinleyville Ace Hardware INV512833 2/4/26 Cell phn supp. 14.13 3/20/2026 McKinleyville Ace Hardware INVK13096 2/9/26 CH facility 49.07 13684 3/20/2026 The Mitchell Law Firm, LLP INV10315 2/28/26 Attorney 55.50 3/20/2026 The Mitchell Law Firm, LLP INV10449 2/28/26 Attorney 1,850.50 13685 3/20/2026 O'Reilly Auto Parts INV 3537-307357 2/12/26 Clean Supplies 34.20 3/20/2026 O'Reilly Auto Parts INV3537-307924 2/16/26 pw supplies 9.47 13686 3/20/2026 Pacific Gas and Electric Acct#9126744508-7 3/3/26 stmt 10,383.52 13687 3/20/2026 SHN Consulting INV128983 2/28/26 Engineering Jan2026 4,095.00 13688 3/20/2026 Shred Aware INV72827 2/25/26 Shred Services 54.01 13689 3/20/2026 Target Solutions Learning INV136866 3/31/26 pw training 320.00 13690 3/20/2026 US Bank Corp. Payment Systems Cal Card 2/23/26 Stmt 1,736.62 13691 3/20/2026 Terra Carver INV2/7/26 Soccer party cancel Carver 250.00 13692 3/20/2026 Verizon Wireless INV6136581345 1/22/26-2/21/26 576.92 260320EFT260320EFT 3/20/2026 U. S. Department of Treasury EFTPS Federal tax pymt 3/20/26 PR 7,762.15 260320EFT-02 3/20/2026 Employment Development Dept. DE88 state tax pymt 3/20/26 PR 1,586.10 260320EFT-03 3/20/2026 Cal PERS PERS retrmnt pymt 3/20/26 PR 4,895.32 260320EFT-04 3/20/2026 CA State Disbursement Unit 3/20/26 CS PR deduction-Edgar 104.30 2441 3/23/2026 Christopher Mickens Utility Deposit Rfd 102.00 / Credit Rfd 81.40 183.40 2442 3/23/2026 Liesl Finkler Utility Deposit Refund 131.40 2443 3/23/2026 Eric Barnett Deposit Refund 34.16
2444 3/23/2026 City of Blue Lake Utilities Paid from Deposits/ 3/01/2026 174.60 13693 3/25/2026 City of Blue Lake INV3/1/26 W/S payments 3/1/26 2,015.63 13694 3/25/2026 Humb. Bay Municipal Water Dist INV2/27/26 Billing Period 1/31/26-2/27/26 19,329.92 13695 3/25/2026 The Mitchell Law Firm, LLP INV10169 1/31/26 legal 2,978.50 13696 3/25/2026 SHN Consulting INV128844 3/11/26 planning 4,357.50 13697 3/25/2026 Tensor IT INV11871 3/1/26 IT HelpDesk Srvcs 773.75 3/25/2026 Tensor IT INV11896 3/1/26 IT workstation/storage svcs. 743.31 3/25/2026 Tensor IT INV11915 3/1/26 IT data backup 200.70 13698 3/25/2026 USA Bluebook INV00986343 3/10/26 WW test pckts 78.17 13699 3/27/2026 CIRA INV-2876 2/25/26 wc Oct-Dec 2025 917.29 13700 3/27/2026 Matthew Cherovsky INV3/10/26 educ. stipend-Cherovsky 1,113.75 Report Total 141,921.13 Date: 4/20/26 05:49:32 PM Page: 2 8 Agenda Item #: 6f
Meeting Date: April 28, 2026
Prepared By: Jennie Short, City Manager
Subject: Update Signatories on Tri Counties Bank Accounts [Resolution 1259] Recommended
Action:

That the City Council:

1. Adopt Resolution 1259 titled “RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF BLUE LAKE UPDATING SIGNATORIES ON THE
TRI COUNTIES BANK ACCOUNTS”

BACKGROUND
The City of Blue Lake has three depository accounts with Tri Counties Bank. The City has experienced significant changes in staffing at City Hall, which necessitates updating the designated signatories for these accounts. All checks currently require two signatures. The coordination of these signatures on small frequent checks can be substantial – especially when more than one signer is out of town. Included in the attached resolution, is modification to allow for a single signature on checks under $1,000.

On May 13, 2025, Council designated Glenn Bernald, Public Works Superintendent, Melissa Combs, Accounting Specialist II, Emily Wood, Parks and Recreation Director, and Council Member Kat Napier as authorized check signers for accounts ending in 5918, 0654, and 2782. The attached resolution removes Melissa Combs and Amanda Mager, retains Glenn Bernald, Emily Wood, and Kat Napier, and adds John Sawatzky and Samantha Green as authorized signatories.

FISCAL IMPACT
None

ALTERNATIVES
None.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution 1259: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE LAKE

UPDATING SIGNATORIES ON THE TRI COUNTIES BANK ACCOUNTS
Review Information:

City Manager Review: ☒ Legal Review: ☐ Planner Review: ☐ Engineer: ☐ Comments:

City of Blue Lake
Staff Report
9 RESOLUTION NO. 1259

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE LAKE UPDATING

SIGNATORIES ON THE TRI COUNTIES BANK ACCOUNTS
WHEREAS, the City of Blue Lake has three depository accounts (ending in 5918, 0654, and 2782) with Tri Counties Bank; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Blue Lake has had recent changes in staffing; and, WHEREAS, the City Council finds that an update of signatories for the Tri Counties Bank accounts for the City is necessary.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the following:

1. Remove Melissa Combs, Accounting Specialist II and Amanda Mager, previous City Manager as designated signatories from all City of Blue Lake accounts.

2. Designate the addition of John Sawatzky (Mayor) and Samantha Green (City Clerk) as authorized signatories.

3. Retain Glenn Bernald (Public Works Superintendent), Emily Wood (Parks and Recreation Director) and Kat Napier (Council Member) as authorized signatories.

4. All checks valued at $1,000 or more require two signatures.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Blue Lake on April 28, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: ______________________________________________
NOES: ______________________________________________
ABSTAIN: ______________________________________________

John Sawatsky, Mayor
Attest:

Samantha Green, City Clerk
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I, Samantha Green, City Clerk of the City of Blue Lake, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution, City of Blue Lake Resolution No. 1259 was passed and adopted by the Blue Lake City Council at its regular meeting on April 28, 2026.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
and affixed the official Seal of the City of Blue Lake. __________________________________
Samantha Green
City Clerk of the City Council of the City of Blue Lake, County of Humboldt, State of California
10 Agenda Item #: 6g
Meeting Date: April 28, 2026
Prepared By: Jennie Short, City Manager
Subject: Memorandum of Mutual Understandings – North Coast Resource Partnership Recommended
Action:

That the City Council:

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Mutual Understandings with the North Coast Resource Partnership

BACKGROUND
The North Coast Resource Partnership (NCRP) offers Capacity Grants to “enhance the capacity of North Coast partner entities to plan and implement landscape scale portfolios of multi-objective projects that achieve the priorities and objectives identified in the NCRP Vision for North Coast Resilience – a Regional Priority Plan funded by the Department of Conservation Regional Forest and Fire Capacity Program. The NCRP defines “landscape scale portfolio of multi-objective projects” as including a single large project (hundreds or thousands of acres) or several related projects in a large geographic area (watershed, fireshed, community) that will have a positive impact on multiple objectives. Eligible activities for this NCRP Capacity Grant Program must support the capacity to plan, fund, and implement landscape scale projects that enhance forest health, as well as watershed and community resilience to wildfires.”
For an agency to be eligible for the grant application process, an executed Memorandum of Mutual Understandings must be provided to NRCP. Staff’s intent is to apply for a portion of the design funding for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity Expansion Project. As part of the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, HI-18 must be completed by July 2027, which states, “To address the potential for insufficient wastewater treatment capacity during a portion of the planning period, the City shall construct the wastewater treatment plant improvements identified in its Capital Improvement Plan within two years of adopting the Housing Element. These improvements include electrical panel upgrades and the installation of aerators, which are estimated to provide an additional 180 residential equivalent units (REUs).” The current engineer’s opinion of probable costs for this construction project is approximately $300,000.

FISCAL IMPACT
Potential for future grant funds to complete design work required by the Adopted 6th Cycle Housing Element Update.

City of Blue Lake
Staff Report
11 ALTERNATIVES
None.

ATTACHMENTS

1. MEMORANDUM OF MUTUAL UNDERSTANDINGS between the City of Blue Lake and the North Coast Resource Partnership
Review Information:

City Manager Review: ☒ Legal Review: ☐ Planner Review: ☐ Engineer: ☐ Comments:
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MEMORANDUM OF MUTUAL UNDERSTANDINGS
A document adopted by partners collaborating to create the North Coast Resource Partnership to confirm shared agreements for actions to enhance the quality of life in North Coast landscapes and communities.

Approved by the North Coast Resource Partnership Leadership Council, December 9, 2022

1. PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT
The purpose of this Memorandum of Mutual Understandings (MOMU) is to establish a set of mutual understandings between North Coast Tribes, counties, agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), resource conservation districts (RCDs,) local governments, and other partners and stakeholders with respect to collaboration on planning and project implementation to enhance the quality of life in North Coast communities and enhance the stewardship of natural landscapes. This collaborative coalition is known as the North Coast Resource Partnership (NCRP). This MOMU is intended to document long term understandings of the principles and goals of the NCRP. The NCRP requires partners requesting or receiving funding or support from the NCRP to sign onto to this MOMU to confirm their understanding of and commitment to the NCRP principles, goals and processes outlined herein.

2. BACKGROUND: NORTH COAST REGION & NORTH COAST RESOURCE PARTNERSHIP

NORTH COAST REGION

2.1. The North Coast Region of California, as defined by this MOMU, comprises the Tribal and county lands contained within the North Coast counties of Siskiyou, Modoc, Del Norte, Humboldt, Trinity, Mendocino and Sonoma, as well as including the watersheds that comprise the North Coast Hydrologic Region per the State Water Resources Control Board.

2.2. Jurisdictional areas of Tribes, counties and individual agencies may lay outside the boundary of the North Coast Resource Partnership Region/North Coast hydrologic region. Where it demonstrably supports the purpose of the NCRP, as determined by the NCRP Leadership Council, collaborations may extend beyond the NCRP regional boundary into full counties, other counties and/or states and Tribal territories. In the case of energy independence endeavors, boundaries may encompass full counties.

2.3. The North Coast Region is 19,000 square miles, is 12% of California’s geographic area, is a source region for water, biodiversity and forest-based carbon, all of which provide substantial benefits within and beyond the Region.
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2.4. The North Coast Region is the homeland of over thirty federally recognized Tribes, which are sovereign nations, and have stewarded North Coast lands for millennia.

2.5. The North Coast Region is home to diverse socio-political perspectives, and is a rural region with a low population relative to many areas in California.

2.6. The North Coast Region is severely economically challenged, with over 50% of the population living under the US poverty line, and more than 90% of the North Coast area considered a disadvantaged community, as defined by a number of state granting programs.

2.7. The North Coast Region and its communities have experienced significant impacts from fire, floods, drought and public health and safety challenges, with those impacts falling disproportionately on vulnerable and economically disadvantaged people.

NORTH COAST RESOURCE PARTNERSHIP

2.8. The North Coast Resource Partnership is a coalition of over a thousand stakeholders from the Region’s Tribes, counties, NGOs, RCDs, agencies, local governments, business groups – all focused on enhancing the quality of life for North Coast landscapes and people.

2.9. First formed in 2004 as the North Coast Integrated Regional Water Management Plan, to develop an integrated regional water management plan and a planning process to increase regional coordination and collaboration to obtain funding for water-related projects.

2.10. The first MOMU was created in August 2004, and adopted by resolution by seven North Coast counties, the Sonoma and Mendocino County Water Agencies, and hundreds of signatories including Tribes, NGOs, RCDs, cities and other organizations in the North Coast Region

2.11. An updated MOMU was created on November 11, 2010 to reflect Tribal leadership on the NCRP Policy Review Panel and Technical Peer Review Committee, as well as documentation of the Tribal Representation Process

2.12. On October 18, 2012 the North Coast Integrated Regional Water Management Plan became known as the North Coast Resource Partnership to better reflect the multi-objective nature of its ongoing work.

2.13. On July 16, 2021, the name of the NCRP Policy Review Panel was changed to the NCRP Leadership Council

2.14. In strong collaboration with an array of entities, the North Coast Resource Partnership is a regional planning and coordination group that:

2.14.1. Furthers a broad array of integrated, multi-objective goals that are intended to enhance the quality of life in North Coast landscapes and communities and achieve multiple benefits in a cost-effective manner

2.14.2. Performs regional assessments and planning to determine needs in the region

2.14.3. Develops an adaptive regional vision and actionable plans in collaboration with partners and experts

2.14.4. Aligns and integrates the priorities of Tribal, state, federal, regional and local agencies and partners

2.14.5. Identifies, evaluates, prioritizes and funds implementation projects

2.14.6. Advocates for funding and policies that invest in the region

2.14.7. Focuses on common ground and local autonomy
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2.14.8. Prioritizes equity, transparency and the use of the best available data and information at the regional and local scale, including indigenous science and Traditional Ecological Knowledge

2.14.9. Supports partners in the region to access funding via technical assistance and capacity building

2.14.10. Coordinates funding via block grants and other mechanisms that reflects the goals of the partner funding agency, and benefits partners in the North Coast region

2.14.11. Convenes partners to provide opportunity for shared learning, networking and collaboration.

2.15. The North Coast Resource Partnership recognizes Tribal sovereignty and the need for meaningful Tribal consultation by all NCRP partners that collaborate with the NCRP.

LEADERSHIP COUNCIL AND THE TECHNICAL PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE

2.16. The North Coast Resource Partnership is governed by a Leadership Council that is comprised of appointees from the Region’s Tribes and counties, thereby ensuring representation of the people in the North Coast Region via Tribal Councils and county Boards of Supervisors. The Leadership Council makes all decisions related to North Coast Resource Partnership approved plans, projects and resource allocation – with advice and information provided by NCRP staff and the Technical Peer Review Committee.

2.17. The NCRP Policies and Procedures Handbook follows the principles and goals of this MOMU, outlines the processes used by NCRP Leadership Council, TPRC and staff, and is updated and approved by the Leadership Council on a regular basis.

2.18. The NCRP Leadership Council consists of two representatives from each of the seven Counties (Modoc, Del Norte, Siskiyou, Humboldt, Trinity, Mendocino, and Sonoma) plus three Tribal representatives selected by the North Coast Tribes according to the “Tribal Representation Process” attached to the NCRP Policies and Procedures Handbook. NCRP Leadership Council county representatives shall be designees of the Board of Supervisors of the County. Each county shall also designate two alternates who have expertise in water, wastewater, land-use, or energy planning, and are familiar with the NCRP process, and who may be members of the Technical Peer Review Committee. Tribal alternates are outlined in the “Tribal Representation Process” attached to the NCRP Policies and Procedures Handbook.

In the event that the elected or Tribal representatives are unavailable for a particular meeting, the alternates may participate on their behalf.

2.19. All meetings of the Leadership Council and the Technical Peer Review Committee are subject to and carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act. All NCRP business shall be conducted in accordance with any and all applicable conflict of interest laws, regulations and standards.

2.20. The North Coast Resource Partnership Leadership Council and staff are advised by a Technical Peer Review Committee (TPRC) comprised of appointees from the Region’s Tribes and counties, and having expertise in a wide array of technical, scientific, and planning areas, 15 4
ranging from water resources, fisheries, policy development, engineering, habitat restoration, regional planning, and related issues. The appointment process for TPRC members is outlined in the North Coast Resource Partnership Policies and Procedures Handbook.

2.21. The North Coast Resource Partnership staff is comprised of a core team approved by the Leadership Council, with explicit roles outlined in the North Coast Resource Partnership Policies and Procedures Handbook.

2.22. Decision-making is conducted by the NCRP Leadership Council. The Leadership Council seeks to arrive at a consensus if the need for a decision arises. If the Leadership Council cannot reach consensus, decisions shall be made as follows:

2.22.1. Quorum. Representatives or alternates constituting one-half or more of the total number of representatives on the Leadership Council shall constitute a quorum for purposes of transacting business or arriving at a decision.

2.22.2. One vote per representative. Each representative (or alternate, if one has been assigned and if a representative is not present) shall have one vote.

2.22.3. Majority vote. If a quorum is present, the affirmative vote of a majority of members of the Leadership Council present at a meeting is required to, and is sufficient to, approve any item of business or make any necessary decision.

2.22.4. Approval of the NCRP. Review and approval of plans, allocation of funding resources, letters of support and staff direction to pursue grant funding will be considered and approved by the NCRP Leadership Council at a regularly scheduled NCRP meeting, with input from the NCRP Technical Peer Review Committee, NCRP staff, and North Coast Region partners and stakeholders.

2.22.5. Major updates to NCRP plans will be brought before each North Coast County’s Board of Supervisors for consideration and adoption. North Coast Tribes will approve the NCRP regional plans according to the Tribal Representation Process outlined in the “Tribal Representation Process” attached to the NCRP Policies and Procedures Handbook.

3. NON-BINDING NATURE; TERMINATION AND WITHDRAWAL.

Execution of this MOMU and participation in the NCRP are legally nonbinding, no n-excl us iv e and in no way limit or impair any participating Tribe, County, organization, or agency from continuing any of its own activities, obligations, or legal or regulatory functions, including any planning or securing of project funding from any source. Any Tribe, County, organization, or agency may withdraw from this MOMU and participation in the NCRP at any time by notifying the NCRP contracting entity in writing. Nothing in this MOMU is intended to create a legal partnership or give the NCRP or its Leadership Council any decision-making authority over any participating entity or any matter within the jurisdiction of any signatory county, agency, organization, or Tribe. 16 5

4. PERSONNEL AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES
It is expected that participating agencies, Tribes, and organizations will contribute the personnel and financial resources necessary to actively collaborate with the NCRP, and/or will seek assistance from the NCRP to ensure active collaboration.

5. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NCRP staff, Leadership Council and Technical Peer Review Committee will regularly report on their progress to partners, agencies, Tribes, and stakeholders participating in the NCRP process and the associations or organizations to which they belong that are involved in the NCRP.

6. ENTIRETY OF MEMORANDUM OF MUTUAL UNDERSTANDINGS
This MOMU shall constitute the entire understanding between the parties relating to the NCRP and shall supersede all prior agreements concerning the same subject matter.

7. SIGNATORIES
The undersigned representative of each signatory agency, entity, or Tribe, acknowledge and understand the above as the NCRP goals, objectives, principles, functions and operations. _____________________________________________________________ ___________________ Signature Date
_____________________________________________________________ Printed Name
_____________________________________________________________ Organization
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18 Agenda Item #: 7
Meeting Date: April 28 2026
Prepared By: Samantha Green, City Clerk
Subject: Proclaim April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month Recommended
Action:

That the City Council:

1. Approve Proclamation Recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
BACKGROUND:

April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, serving as an opportunity to increase public awareness, support survivors, and promote education and prevention efforts within the community. The City’s recognition of this month aligns with ongoing efforts to foster a safe and informed community. A representative from North Coast Rape Crisis Team will be in attendance at the City Council Meeting
.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None with this action
ATTACHMENTS:

1. NCRCT 2026 Blue Lake Proclamation
Review Information:

City Manager Review: ☐ Legal Review: ☐ Planner Review: ☐ Engineer: ☐ Comments:

City of Blue Lake
Staff Report
19 Proclamation
Recognition of
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 2026
WHEREAS, Sexualized violence affects children, youth, adults and elders of all genders from all racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds with public health and social justice implications for every person in Blue Lake; and WHEREAS, staff and volunteers of the North Coast Rape Crisis Team provide 24- hour emergency response services to survivors and their significant others and believes that prevention and intervention are essential to a health community; and WHEREAS, no one person, organization, agency or community can eliminate sexual assault on their own but can, through collaboration and partnership, work together to support those impacted, improve responses and ensure that survivors are not re-victimized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the City Council of the City of Blue Lake reaffirms its commitment to the North Coast Rape Crisis Team and its valuesHEAL:

Help survivors by meeting them where they’re at
Empower them throughout their healing journeys
Affirm their choices
Listen to and believe their truths
And acknowledged April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month Dated this 28th day of April 2026
_______________________________
John Sawatzky
Mayor
20 Agenda Item #: 8
Meeting Date: April 28 2026
Prepared By: Samantha Green, City Clerk
Subject: Proclaim May 2026 as Older American’s Month
Recommended
Action:

That the City Council:

1. Approve Proclamation Recognizing May as Older American’s Month BACKGROUND:

In previous years, Area 1 Agency on Aging (A1AA) has partnered with the City of Blue Lake during the month of May, Older Americans’ Month, to discuss the agency’s and the city’s efforts to help older adults promote healthy aging. A1AA is interested in partnering again, with this year’s theme “Champion Your Health” A representative from the Area 1 Agency on Aging (A1AA) will attend the City Council Meeting to give a brief presentation. .

FISCAL IMPACT:

None with this action
ATTACHMENTS:

1. A1AA 2026 Blue Lake Proclamation
Review Information:

City Manager Review: ☐ Legal Review: ☐ Planner Review: ☐ Engineer: ☐ Comments:

City of Blue Lake
Staff Report
21 Proclamation
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 2026 AS OLDER AMERICANS’ MONTH.

WHEREAS, this year's theme, "Champion Your Health," encourages older adults to take an active role in their health and prevention, wellness, access to health care, informed decision-making, and personal responsibility are cornerstones of healthy aging;
WHEREAS, the Area 1 Agency on Aging (A1AA) brings more than $3 million in state and federal funding to Humboldt and Del Norte counties to support programs and services that promote prevention, wellness, and affordable access to quality health care;
WHEREAS, A1AA provides access to preventative health care through the Volunteer Driver Program; and promotes health and wellness through SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life), Bingocize, and Tai Chi classes as well as through Aging in Place services such as Emergency Preparedness, Fall Prevention and North coast Home share; provides funding for healthy meals through local Meals on Wheels and congregate meal sites, and supports the health and wellbeing of family caregivers; WHEREAS, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program safeguards the rights and dignity of residents in skilled nursing, assisted living, and other long-term care settings by advocating for quality care and respectful treatment; the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) provides unbiased, accurate information about Medicare and assistance in accessing medical resources, and A1AA funds Senior Legal Services to help protect the right of older adults; WHEREAS, the Aging and Disability Resource Connection—a partnership with Tri-County Independent Living and the North Coast Health Improvement and Information Network—works to streamline and coordinate services for older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and families; and WHEREAS, changes to federal or state funding that decrease access to quality, affordable health care jeopardize the health, safety, and independence of older adults and people with disabilities —putting them at greater risk of injury, hospitalization, isolation, institutionalization, and homelessness—impacting the ability to Champion Their Health proactively;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the City of Blue Lake recognizes MAY 2026 to be OLDER AMERICANS’ MONTH and calls upon the community to honor and uplift older adults, advocate for their needs, and join in celebrating this year’s theme “Champion Your Health.” Dated: April 28, 2026
______________________________
John Sawatzky
Mayor
22 Agenda Item #: 9
Meeting Date: April 28, 2026
Prepared By: Jennie Short, City Manager
Subject: Acceptance of Mad Scramble Donation to Bike Park by RCMBA Recommended
Action:

That the City Council:

1. Accept the donation from RCMBA for the Mad Scramble Event designated for the Bike Park

BACKGROUND
The Redwood Coast Mountain Bike Association (RCMBA) held the annual Mad Scramble in February 2026. The proceeds from this event were designated as a fundraiser for the Blue Lake Bike Park.

RCMBA collected $5,090 and is presenting it to Council for acceptance. Many donors and sponsors participated:
→ Mad River Old Crows ($1,332)
→ International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union 1245, Brian Corse ($500) → Adventure’s Edge ($350)
→ Coast Central Credit Union ($300)
→ SHN Consulting Engineers ($300)
→ Cal Plumbing & Fire Suppression ($300)
→ Revolution Bicycle Repair ($300)
→ RMI Outdoors ($300)
→ Paradise Ca ($300)
→ Visual Concepts ($300)
→ Paskenta Mad River Brewing ($150)
→ North Coast Co-op ($100)
→ Eureka Costco ($100)
→ Jewell Distillery ($100)
→ Fish Brothers ($100)
→ Los Bagels ($100)

FISCAL IMPACT
Acceptance of the donation and use of the funds to pay GRS Construction’s outstanding invoice.

ALTERNATIVES

1. Refuse the donation.

ATTACHMENTS
None
Review Information:

City Manager Review: ☒ Legal Review: ☐ Planning Review: ☐ Engineer: ☐ Comments:

City of Blue Lake
Staff Report
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24 Agenda Item #: 10
Meeting Date: April 28 2026
Prepared By: Samantha Green, City Clerk
Subject: Appointment to Vacancy in Public Safety Commission Recommended
Action:

That the City Council:

1. Appoint Cynthia Carlson to the Public Safety Commission term expiring in January of 2028
BACKGROUND:

On February 25, the City Clerk received a resignation from a recently appointed member of the Public Safety Commission, creating a vacancy for a term ending in January 2028. Notice of the vacancy was announced at the March 24 2026 meeting as well as posted at the Post Office, on the City Hall bulletin board, and on the City’s website. Cynthia Carlson attended the Public Safety Commission meeting on April 6 and expressed continued interest in serving on the Commission
FISCAL IMPACT:

None with this action
ALTERNATIVES:

Continue the recruitment process
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Cynthia Carlson application
Review Information:

City Manager Review: ☐ Legal Review: ☐ Planner Review: ☐ Engineer: ☐ Comments:

City of Blue Lake
Staff Report
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28 Agenda Item #: 11
Meeting Date: April 28 2026
Prepared By: Samantha Green, City Clerk
Subject: Public Safety Commission: Update from the Chair Recommended
Action:

That the City Council:

1. Receive the Public Safety Commission’s survey findings and recommendations and provide direction on potential future actions.

BACKGROUND:

In December, the Public Safety Commission conducted a survey regarding street traffic on I Street. Based on the findings, the Commission has developed recommendations, which will be presented to the City Council by Chair Ted Hales. Council direction will assist in determining next steps, including potential implementation measures.

FISCAL IMPACT: Will vary depending on the method of implementation ATTACHMENTS:
- I st Traffic Survey Results
- I st Traffic Survey Comments
Review Information:

City Manager Review: ☒ Legal Review: ☐ Planner Review: ☐ Engineer: ☐ Comments:

City of Blue Lake
Staff Report
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30 BLUE LAKE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION

I STREET TRAFFIC SURVEY CONSOLIDATED

RESULTS

1. Stop signs at 3rd and/or 5th Street

2. Speed limit signs

3. Radar Speed Signs

4. Lighted Crosswalks

5. Increased Sheriffs presence.

6. Speed tables (wide speed humps)

7. Round abouts

8. Tree Planters in Bulb Outs

9. Narrowing the street using diagonal parking lines
a. _1___ One Side ____ Both Side

ORDER OF PREFERENCE
1: Most Favorable / 9: Least Favorable
MOST FAVORED BASED ON TOP 4:

Speed limit signs: 17 Speed tables: 12
Stop signs: 10 Radar speed signs: 8
Increased HCSO presence: 8 Roundabouts: 7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
5 1 3 1 2 1 0 8 4
8 4 3 2 0 0 0 1 1
2 2 2 2 2 0 2 0 3
1 2 1 1 4 1 2 1 2
1 3 1 3 0 4 1 0 4
4 5 1 2 1 6 0 2 1
2 1 2 2 0 1 3 0 8
1 1 2 0 2 0 2 3 5
0 0 2 0 0 2 3 2 7
31 BLUE LAKE I STREET TRAFFIC SURVEY

COMMENTS
o Stop signs may make more sense at 4th and 2nd street as 5th street is too close to bl blvd and a stop sign might impede traffic turning onto i street from the blvd. Also consider stop sign or speed limit sign on h st by preschool, at 2nd and h and 3rd and h.
o What’s needed are stop signs and speed tables accompanied by speed limit signs and initially increased sheriffs’ presence. Tree planters + narrowing are perhaps eventual additions, but not necessary for immediate term. Roundabouts are not fit to purpose (there are no intersections of significance, cross or merge traffic, just people flying up and down i street). I don’t see lighted crosswalks or radar speed signs having any effect.
o So many people drive way too fast on i street we think only speed tables or roundabouts would work. o The temp. roundabouts made the already slow drivers slower and the fast drivers faster and swerve. I live on the corner of 3rd and i and watched lots of fast drivers swerve around it. Please please do not waste the money on a roundabout. My recommendation: speed limit signs and/or crosswalks are cheaper. start with those and see if it helps. I don’t think I know a single neighbor that thought the roundabout was effective in slowing down the speeders.
o Stop signs on h st at 2nd. one way on alley way on h street between 3rd and 4th streets. o The stop sign on j street slows the traffic well.
o Please eliminate parking within safe distance from corners. current parking blocks the view so crossing i street is hazardous for cars and pedestrians. Thank you. o can you do something about the protruding tree root lighting the road near the blvd? o there is already a “speed bump” next to 3rd with the tree roots pushing the pavement up. (bl refused to deal with the issue for years)
o I think tree planters w bulbouts, one stop sign and speed limit signs would be great! I would love if the trees in the planters were fruit trees.
o Please do not do a roundabout. no planters + bulbouts. Keep it simple just signage at first keep cost down thanks.
o Quit listening to the few complainers, we do not have a big vehicle speeding problem on I street between bl blvd and where it ends. We are only talking 4 blocks. Before you change anything do research with a crossover counter and device that records traffic patterns. There is no problem here except for whoever is complaining.
32 Agenda Item #: 12
Meeting Date: April 28 2026
Prepared By: Samantha Green, City Clerk
Subject: First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 550 Amending Chapter 13.12 of the Blue Lake Municipal Code Relating to Cross-Connection Control Recommended
Action:

By Roll Cal Vote, that the City Council:

1. Waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 550, entitled ‘An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Blue Lake Amending Chapter

13.12 of Title 13 of the Blue Lake Municipal Code Relating to CrossConnection Control,’ and set the ordinance for second reading and adoption at the next regular meeting.”
BACKGROUND: The City Attorney suggested re-starting the process with a further first reading due to structural issues relating to the ordinance format.

DISCUSSION: The proposed ordinance amendment is administrative in nature and does not change the regulatory requirements of the City’s Cross-Connection Control Program. It removes fixed fee amounts from the code and authorizes the City Council to establish and adjust fees by resolution. The amendment also updates Section 13.12.020 (Definitions) to include “User Supervisor” and “Cross-Connection Control Specialist,” and amends Section 13.12.050 to include authority of a City designated Cross-Connection Control Specialist.

Following adoption of the ordinance, staff will return to the City Council with a proposed resolution establishing updated fees for backflow prevention assembly testing and inspection services
FISCAL IMPACT: None with this action. However, it is important to note that staff time may be required to monitor compliance and enforce the Ordinance over the long term.

ATTACHMENTS:
- Ordinance No. 550 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Blue Lake Amending Chapter 13.12 of Title 13 of the Blue Lake Municipal Code Relating to Cross-Connection Control, with red line changes
Review Information:

City Manager Review: ☒ Legal Review: ☒ Planner Review: ☐ Engineer: ☐ Comments:

City of Blue Lake
Staff Report
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34 ORDINANCE NO. 550

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE LAKE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.12 OF TITLE 13 OF THE BLUE LAKE MUNICIPAL CODE

REGARDING CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL
WHEREAS, the City of Blue Lake maintains a Cross-Connection Control Program to protect the public water system from contamination caused by backflow; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend Chapter 13.12 to add certain definitions, clarify administration of the Cross-Connection Control Program, and authorize program fees to be established by resolution rather than fixed in the Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council intends that, except as expressly shown in this ordinance and Exhibit A, the existing text of Chapter 13.12 remain unchanged.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE LAKE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Amendment of Section 13.12.020 (Definitions). Section 13.12.020 of the Blue Lake Municipal Code is hereby amended to read in full as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. The entirety of the amended section is reproduced in Exhibit A, with additions shown by underline and deletions shown by strikeout; all text not so marked is existing text that remains unchanged.

SECTION 2. Amendment of Section 13.12.040(C)(3) (Testing by City). Subdivision (C)(3) of Section 13.12.040 of the Blue Lake Municipal Code is hereby amended to read in full as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. The entirety of the amended subdivision is reproduced in Exhibit A, with additions shown by underline and deletions shown by strikeout; all text not so marked is existing text that remains unchanged.

SECTION 3. Amendment of Section 13.12.050 (User Supervisor and CrossConnection Control Specialist). Section 13.12.050 of the Blue Lake Municipal Code is hereby amended to read in full as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. The entirety of the amended section is reproduced in Exhibit A, with additions shown by underline and deletions shown by strikeout; all text not so marked is existing text that remains unchanged.

SECTION 4. Amendment of Section 13.12.080(A) (Application Fee). Subdivision (A) of Section 13.12.080 of the Blue Lake Municipal Code is hereby amended to read in full as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. The entirety of the amended subdivision is reproduced in Exhibit A, with additions shown by underline and deletions shown by strikeout; all text not so marked is existing text that remains unchanged.

SECTION 5. Addition of Section 13.12.090 (Rates). Section 13.12.090 is hereby added to the Blue Lake Municipal Code to read as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto.

SECTION 6. Codification. The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be codified in the Blue Lake Municipal Code. Section titles and numbering used in this ordinance are for convenience only and may be revised by the codifier so long as the substantive effect of the ordinance is preserved.

SECTION 7. CEQA. The City Council finds that adoption of this ordinance is not a project under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines because it has no potential for resulting in 35 either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. In the alternative, the ordinance is exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that adoption of this ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 8. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, that decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more portions may be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 9. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.

INTRODUCED ON FIRST READING at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Blue Lake held on April 28, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
______________________________
John Sawatzky, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Samantha Green, City Clerk
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Blue Lake held on May 26, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
______________________________
John Sawatzky, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Samantha Green, City Clerk
36 EXHIBIT A
Chapter 13.12 - Cross-Connection Control
(All additions are shown by underline and all deletions are shown by strikeout. Text not so marked remains unchanged.)

13.12.020 Definitions.
"Air-gap separation" means a physical break between a supply pipe and a receiving vessel.

The air-gap shall be at least double the diameter of the supply pipe measured vertical above the top rim of the vessel, in no case less than one inch. "Approved backflow prevention assembly" means an assembly which has passed laboratory and field evaluation tests performed by a recognized testing organization which has demonstrated their competency to perform such tests to the California State Water Resources Control Board.
"Approved water supply" means any water supply whose potability is regulated by a State or local health agency.
"Auxiliary supply" means any water supply on or available to the premises other than approved water supply.
"AWWA standard" means an official standard developed and approved by the American Water Works Association (AWWA).
"Backflow" means a flow condition, caused by a differential in pressure, that causes the flow of water or other liquids, gases, mixtures or substances into the distributing pipes of a potable supply of water from any sources or sources other than an approved water supply source. Back siphonage is one cause of backflow. Back pressure is the other cause. "Contamination" means a degradation of the quality of the potable water by any foreign substance which creates a hazard to the public health, or which may impair the usefulness or quality of the water.
"Cross-connection" as used in this chapter means any unprotected actual or potential connection between a potable water system used to supply water for drinking purposes and any source or system containing unapproved water or a substance that is not or cannot be approved as safe, wholesome, and potable. Bypass arrangements, jumper connections, removable sections, swivel or changeover assemblies, or other assembly through which backflow could occur, shall be considered to be cross-connections. "Cross-Connection Control Specialist" means the individual designated by the City to administer and enforce the City's Cross-Connection Control Program and the provisions of this chapter.
37 "Double check valve assembly" means an assembly of two internally loaded, independent acting check valves, including resilient seated shut-off valves on each end of the assembly and test cocks for testing the water tightness of each check valve. "Health agency" means the California Department of Health Services, State Water Resources Control Board or the local health agency with respect to a small water system. "Local health agency" means the County or City health authority. "Person" means an individual, corporation, company, association, partnership, municipality, public utility, or other public body or institution.
"Premises" means any and all areas on a water user's property which are served or have the potential to be served by the public water system.
"Public water system" means a system for the provision of piped water to the public for human consumption that has five or more service connections or regularly serves an average of 25 individuals daily at least 60 days out of the year. "Reclaimed water" means a wastewater which, as a result of treatment, is suitable for uses other than potable use.
"Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly" means an assembly incorporating two internally loaded, independently operating check valves and an automatically operating differential relief valve located between the two checks, including resilient seated shut-off valves on each end of the assembly, and equipped with necessary test cocks for testing the assembly.
"Service connection" refers to the point of connection of a user's piping to the water supplier's facilities.
"User Supervisor" means the person designated by a water user, when required by the City, who is responsible for monitoring cross-connection control practices on a premises and assisting in ensuring compliance with this chapter.
"Water supplier" means the person who owns or operates the approved water supply system. "Water user" means any person obtaining water from an approved water supply system.

13.12.040 Backflow Prevention Assemblies.

C. Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing and Maintenance.

3. Upon request the City will test a water user's backflow prevention assembly to fulfill the requirements of this chapter. The water user will be charged on the next regular water bill. 38 Minimum charge will be $100.00 per inspection.Inspection services shall be subject to fees established by resolution of the City Council.

13.12.050 User Supervisor and Cross-Connection Control Specialist.

At each premises where it is necessary, in the opinion of the City, a user supervisor shall be designated by and at the expense of the water user. This user supervisor shall be responsible for the monitoring of the backflow prevention assemblies and for avoidance of cross connections. In the event of contamination or pollution of the drinking water system due to a cross-connection on the premises, the City shall be promptly notified by the user supervisor so that appropriate measures may be taken to overcome the contamination. The water user shall inform the City of the user supervisor's identity on, as a minimum, an annual basis and whenever a change occurs.

A. Cross-Connection Control Specialist.

1. The City shall designate a Cross-Connection Control Specialist responsible for administering and enforcing the City's Cross-Connection Control Program and the provisions of this chapter.

B. Authority.

1. The Cross-Connection Control Specialist is authorized to conduct cross-connection hazard assessments, require installation and testing of backflow prevention assemblies, determine the appropriate level of backflow protection, and enforce compliance with this chapter in order to protect the public water system.

C. User Supervisor Requirement.

1. At each premises where it is necessary, in the opinion of the City, a User Supervisor shall be designated by and at the expense of the water user. The User Supervisor shall be responsible for the monitoring of the backflow prevention assemblies and for avoidance of cross-connections on the premises.

D. Responsibilities of the User Supervisor.

1. The User Supervisor shall assist in ensuring compliance with this chapter by monitoring backflow prevention assemblies, preventing cross-connections within the premises, and promptly notifying the City of any known or suspected contamination or backflow conditions. The water user shall inform the City of the User Supervisor's identity, at a minimum, annually and whenever a change occurs.

E. City Oversight.

1. Designation of a User Supervisor shall not replace or limit the authority of the City to administer and enforce the Cross-Connection Control Program under this chapter.

13.12.080 Requirements for Certification as a Backflow Prevention Device Tester and Application Fee.

A. Each applicant for certification as a tester of backflow prevention assemblies shall file an approved application with the City Clerk, together with a fee of $15.00 per application.the applicable fee established by resolution of the City Council.

13.12.090 Rates.

Rates and fees associated with the City's Cross-Connection Control Program shall be established and may be amended from time to time by resolution of the City Council whenever necessary.
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40 Agenda Item #: 13
Meeting Date: April 28 2026
Prepared By: Samantha Green, City Clerk
Subject: First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 551 Amending Chapter 15.04 of the Blue Lake Municipal Code Relating to Building Permit and Inspection Fees Recommended
Action:

By Roll Call Vote, that the City Council:

1. Waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 551, entitled ‘An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Blue Lake Amending Chapter

15.04 of Title 15 of the Blue Lake Municipal Code Relating to Building Standards Fees,’ and set the ordinance for second reading and adoption at the next regular meeting.

BACKGROUND: The City Attorney suggested re-starting the process with a further first reading due to structural issues relating to the ordinance format DISCUSSION: The proposed ordinance is administrative in nature and seeks to amend Section 15.04.030 to clarify that building permit, inspection, and related fees shall be established by resolution of the City Council and may be amended from time to time as deemed necessary.

The amended ordinance also repeals Section 15.04.060, which was previously reserved for fees addressed within the building code. Following adoption of this ordnance, staff will return to the City Council with a proposed resolution establishing updated fees.

FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with adoption of this amended ordinance
ATTACHMENTS: Draft ordinance amending chapter 15.04 of the Blue Lake Municipal Code with red line changes
Review Information:

City Manager Review: ☒ Legal Review: ☒ Planner Review: ☐ Engineer: ☐ Comments:

City of Blue Lake
Staff Report
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42 ORDINANCE NO. 551

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE LAKE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 OF TITLE 15 OF THE BLUE LAKE MUNICIPAL CODE

REGARDING BUILDING STANDARDS FEES
WHEREAS, the City of Blue Lake has adopted the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, California Code of Regulations, by reference in Chapter 15.04 of the Blue Lake Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, Section 15.04.030 of the Blue Lake Municipal Code presently contains fee schedule language tied to former fee provisions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend Chapter 15.04 so that fees for permits, inspections, plan review, and other services required under that chapter may be established by resolution of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council intends that, except as expressly shown in this ordinance and Exhibit A, the existing text of Chapter 15.04 remain unchanged.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE LAKE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Amendment of Section 15.04.030 (Fee Schedule). Section 15.04.030 of the Blue Lake Municipal Code is hereby amended to read in full as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. The entirety of the amended section is reproduced in Exhibit A, with additions shown by underline and deletions shown by strikeout; all text not so marked is existing text that remains unchanged.

SECTION 2. Codification. The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be codified in the Blue Lake Municipal Code. Section titles and numbering used in this ordinance are for convenience only and may be revised by the codifier so long as the substantive effect of the ordinance is preserved.

SECTION 3. CEQA. The City Council finds that adoption of this ordinance is not a project under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines because it has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. In the alternative, the ordinance is exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that adoption of this ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, that decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more portions may be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.
43 INTRODUCED ON FIRST READING at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Blue Lake held on April 28, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
City Clerk
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Blue Lake held on May 26, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
City Clerk
44 EXHIBIT A
Chapter 15.04 - California Building Standards
(All additions are shown by underline and all deletions are shown by strikeout. Text not so marked remains unchanged.)

15.04.030 Fee Schedule.

Fee schedules contained in Section 15.04.060, Fees, of this chapter are adopted as current and future fees revoking automatic increases, and any other resolution or parts of resolutions that are in conflict with this section or Section 15.04.060 of this chapter. Fees for permits, inspections, plan review, and other services required under this chapter shall be established by resolution of the City Council.
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46 Agenda Item: 14 Page 1 of 1

Agenda Item #: 14
Meeting Date: 4/28/26
Prepared By: Emily Wood, Director of Parks & Recreation Subject: Parks & Recreation Fee Schedule – Revision 2
Recommended
Action:

That the City Council:

1. Review and adopt the presented fee schedule for parks and recreation with an effective date of 5/1/26.

2. Direct staff to bring forward an amendment to Ordinance 525 for review and consideration at a future Council meeting.

BACKGROUND: The City’s recreation fee schedule was last updated in 2023. The first draft of the 2026 fee schedule was presented at the February 24th, 2026 Council meeting and March 4th, 2026 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. The second draft of the fee schedule was presented at the March 24th, 2026 Council Meeting. Director Wood has met with the Council’s ad hoc committee and City Manager Short to make further revisions and present this final draft to Council on April 28 th, 2026.

DISCUSSION: The attached final draft fee schedule has been developed to incorporate updated fee adjustments, introduce new line items to support cost recovery for special events and recreation programming, and improve overall organization and clarity. Input was gathered from a range of stakeholders to inform this proposed final draft, which is intended to balance community impact, support the City’s cost recovery objectives for special events, and reflect community feedback.

FISCAL IMPACT: Potential increase in revenue with revised fees and cost recovery measures.

ALTERNATIVES: Direct staff to make specific changes to fee schedule for reconsideration at May 2026 Council Meeting.

ATTACHMENTS: 14. Parks & Recreation – Draft Fee Schedule Proposal – Revision 2 Review Information:

City Manager Review: ☒ Legal Review: ☐ Planner Review: ☐ Engineer: ☐ Comments:

City of Blue Lake
Staff Report
47 City of Blue Lake
Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule Proposal
Current Fee Schedule last approved by City Council on 4/25/23 Administrative Final Draft – Wood – 4/24/26 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page 1 ends

• Table of Contents

Page 2 ends

• Program Fees
• Drop In Sports
• Sports Leagues & Team Sports

Page 3 ends

• Skate Program – Admission

Page 4 ends

• Skate Program – Public/Private Parties

Page 5 ends

• Camps

Page 6 ends

• Facility Rental Info & Fees
• Prasch Hall Rentals

Page 7 ends

• Perigot Park Rentals

Page 8 ends

• Taylor Way Rentals
• Horse Arena Rentals
• Court Rentals
• Other Rentals

Page 9 ends

• Special Event Info & Fees
• Cancellation Fees

Page 10 ends

• Outside Vendor/Concessionaire Fees

Page 11 ends

• Equipment Rental Fees
• Miscellaneous Fees
• Discounts
• Event Sponsorships

Page 12 ends

• Footnotes
PREPARED BY:

Emily Wood, Director of Parks & Recreation
48 City of Blue Lake
Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule Proposal
Current Fee Schedule last approved by City Council on 4/25/23 Administrative Final Draft – Wood – 4/24/26 2
Description Current Fee Suggested
Program Fees
Drop In – Sports
Drop In Sports – City Sponsored
Including but not limited to:

Basketball/Pickleball/Volleyball (excludes skate program) $5 Admission – Per Drop In
$3/PP w/o staff
$5/PP w/ staff
Drop in Punchcard – City Sponsored
Valid for City Sponsored Drop In Sports 10 Time Pass
$30
10 Time Punchcard
$20 Residents ($2/pass)
$30 Non Residents ($3/pass)
Drop In Sports – Non-City Sponsored
• administered by third party/contractor
N/A Facility Deposit + 40% of
total gross admission fees
Drop In – Other (Non-Sport)
Drop In Activities/Classes – City Sponsored
• MF = Material Fee (if applicable)
(actual cost of supplies per person) N/A
Per Drop In/Class
$10 + MF
Per Week (5 Days)
$45 + MF
Drop In Activities/Classes (Non-City
Sponsored)
• administered by third party/contractor
N/A Facility Deposit + 40% of
total gross revenue/fees
Sports Leagues & Team Sports – City Sponsored
Woodbat Slowpitch Softball League $750 $800
Woodbat Slowpitch Softball League
Game Interference Credit
N/A Credit = Total # of Games
Impacted / Total Games Per Season
(Credit to be applied to following
season for affected teams)
Bocce Ball Tournament (per team) $20 $20
Feedback Box:
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Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule Proposal
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Description Current Fee Suggested
Skate Program
Admission
Regular Admission – (Non-Theme Nights)
• Valid during public skate sessions
(excludes DJ nights)
$5 Admission
+ $2 Skate Rental
$5 Admission +
$5 Skate Rental
Family Rate
• Includes admission for 5 with skate rental
• Valid during public skate sessions
(excluding DJ nights)
N/A
$40
Discounted Admission – (Theme Nights) $5
(Includes Rental)
$5 Admission
Includes Skate Rental
DJ Night Admission – City Sponsored All Ages – $10
Adult – $15
$15 Admission
Includes Skate Rental
DJ Night Admission – Non-City Sponsored N/A $10 Admission Includes Skate Rental
Skate Punch Card
• Includes Skate Rental - Not valid during DJ Nights
12 Person – Youth $50 N/A
12 Person – All Ages $55 $60 ($5/pass)
24 Person – All Ages $100 $100 ($4.17/pass)
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Description Current Fee Suggested
Public Skate Parties
• Available Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays from 6pm-9pm • Admission paid separately
• No alcohol permitted
• Deposit – $100 (public skate parties only)
• Party Clean Up Fee ($100) – For any parties that require extra staff clean up (taken from deposit) Public Skate Party – Standard
• 2 tables – Party Room
2 Tables – $50
Extra Tables –
$25/per
$50 + Deposit
Public Skate Party – VIP
• 2 tables – Mini Rink
2 Tables – $50
Extra Tables –
$25/per
$80 + Deposit
Private Skate Parties
• Weekday Parties: Available Monday – Friday from 10am-5pm • Weekend Parties: Available Saturdays & Sundays from 12pm-2pm & 3pm-5pm • Nonprofits/Schools – $25 discount/private party
• Deposit – $300
• Party Clean Up Fee ($100) – For any parties that require extra staff clean up WEEKDAY RATE (Monday – Friday)
0-30 People (1 Staff) $200 $150 + Facility Deposit
30-75 People (2 staff) $250 $250 + Facility Deposit
75+ People (2-3 Staff) $350 $350 + Facility Deposit
VIP Package Add On (2 Games/Activities) N/A +$50
WEEKEND RATE (Saturday/Sunday)
0-30 People (1 Staff) $200 $250 + Facility Deposit
30-75 People (2 staff) $250 $350 + Facility Deposit
75+ People (2-3 Staff) $350 $450 + Facility Deposit
VIP Package Add On (2 Games/Activities) N/A +$50
FULL DAY WEEKEND RATE (Both 12-2pm & 3-5pm Party Slots) 0-30 People (1 Staff) N/A $400 + Facility Deposit
30-75 People (2 staff) N/A $600 + Facility Deposit
75+ People (2-3 Staff) N/A $800 + Facility Deposit
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Description Current Fee Suggested
Camps
Camp Perigot – Resident Rate
Full Day – Weekly $175 $200
Full Day – Daily $40 $50
Half Day – Weekly $125 $150
Half Day – Daily $25 $30
Camp Perigot – Non-Resident Rate
Full Day – Weekly $200 $225
Full Day – Daily $50 $60
Half Day – Weekly $150 $175
Half Day – Daily $30 $40
Special Camps – Resident Rate
• Includes all camps with exception of Camp Perigot.
• Does not include meals for campers.
• MF – Material Fee (cost of materials per person)
Full Day – Weekly N/A $150 + MF
Full Day – Daily N/A $40 + MF
Half Day – Weekly N/A N/A
Half Day – Daily N/A N/A
Special Camps – Non-Resident Rate
• Includes all camps with exception of Camp Perigot.
• Does not include meals for campers.
• MF – Material Fee (cost of materials per person)
Full Day – Weekly N/A $175 + MF
Full Day – Daily N/A $50 + MF
Half Day – Weekly N/A N/A
Half Day – Daily N/A N/A
Non-City Sponsored Camps1
• Camps administered by third party/contractor
Regular Rate
• Rate paid by third party/contractor
N/A Facility Deposit + 40% of
total gross revenue/fees
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Description Current Fee Suggested
Facility Rentals and Fees 3, 4, 5, 7Endnotes on last page of fee schedule For all Rentals and Special Events:
• Small Events (Under 100 People) – Excludes skate parties • Medium Events (101-250 People) – Requires Traffic Control Plan • Large Events (251+ people) – Requires Taylor Way/Arena Parking (or alternative parking arrangements) & Traffic Control Plan plus rent outside portable toilets • FD = Facility Deposit
• Clean Up Fee ($100) – For any events that require extra staff clean up • Rates for events w/ no amplified music are listed below.

Events w/ amplified music/sound – See Special Event Fees • Rates are per hour, per half day (4 hours or less) or Full Day (over 4 hours) Prasch Hall Rentals2
Prasch Hall rentals include restroom access.

Deposit – $300 Deposit – $3003
Party Room Only $50/hour $40/hour + FD3
Mini Rink Only N/A $30/hour + FD3
Gym Only $75/hour $60/hour + FD3
Stage Only N/A $20/hour + FD3
Kitchen Only N/A $30/hour + FD3
Prasch Hall Restrooms Only
Under 100 people N/A $30/hr + FD3
101-250 people N/A $40/hr + FD3
251+ people N/A $50/hr + FD3
Full Facility Rental
• All options – Prasch Hall
N/A
$120/hour + FD3
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Description Current Fee Suggested
Perigot Park Rentals 3, 4, 5, 7
• For Perigot Park rentals – public restroom at front of park included at no additional charge • For events over 251 people – portable restroom rental is required.

Picnic Table/Stage Only
Serving Booth not included.

Deposit – N/A Deposit – $1003
Half/Full Day
Under 100 people N/A $75/$175
101-250 people N/A $125/$275
251+
people N/A $175/$375
Serving Booth Only2 Deposit – $100 Deposit – $100
Regular Rental $200 / $395 $100/$175
Concession Stand – Clemence Field1 Deposit – $100 Deposit – $1003 Regular Rental $20/hour $30/hour
Tournament/Full Day Rental $100/day $150/day
Concession Stand – Iorg Field1 Deposit – $100 Deposit – $1003 Regular Rental $20/hour $30/hour
Tournament/Full Day Rental $100/day $150/day
Clemence Field
2 Deposit – $100 Deposit – $1003
Regular Rental $25/hour $25/hour ($200/full day)
Tournament Rental $20/hour $30/hour
Iorg Field2 Deposit – $100 Deposit – $1003
Regular Rental $20/hour $25/hour ($200/full day)
Tournament Rental N/A $30/hour
Iorg Field Restrooms Deposit – N/A Deposit – $1003
Under 100 people N/A $20/hour
101-250 people N/A $30/hour
251+
people N/A $40/hour
Dog Park Deposit – N/A Deposit – $100
Regular Rental N/A $100/$175
Bocce Courts2 Deposit – N/A Deposit – $503
Regular Rental N/A $25/2 hours
Full Park Rental – Full Day Only
(Clemence Field, Serving Booth, Picnic Tables, Stage,
Bocce Courts)
Deposit – $100 Deposit – $300
Under 100 people N/A $450
101-250 people N/A $550
251+
people N/A $600
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Description Current Fee Suggested
Taylor Way Rentals 3, 4, 5, 7 Half/Full Day
Taylor Way – Grass Area – Parking Deposit – N/A Deposit – $2003 Regular Rate – Parking N/A $75/$1501
Taylor Way – Grass Area - Events
• Special Event Permit Required
Deposit – N/A Deposit – $3003
Regular Rate – Events N/A $125/$225
Taylor Way – Grass Area (Camping)6
• Special Event Permit Required
Deposit – N/A Deposit – $3003
Overnight Rate – Camping (2pm-12pm) N/A $300
Horse Arena Rentals 3, 4, 5, 7
• Arena rental for horse events includes grass parking for autos & trailers only at no additional cost. Half/Full Day Horse Arena – Arena Only (Events) Deposit – $100 Deposit – $1003 Regular Rate $50/$100 $100/$1751
Horse Arena – Arena & Grass (Events) Deposit – $100 Deposit – $3003 Regular Rate N/A $125/$2001
Horse Arena – Grass Only (Parking) Deposit – N/A Deposit – $1003 Regular Rate N/A $75/$1501
Horse Arena – Grass Only (Events) Deposit – N/A Deposit – $2003 Regular Rate N/A $100/$1751
Court Rentals 3, 4, 5, 7
Tennis Court Rental2(outdoors) Deposit – $100 Deposit – $1003 Regular Rate $10/hour/court $20/hour
Basketball Court Rental2(outdoors) Deposit – $100 Deposit – $1003 Regular Rate $10/hour/court $15/hour
Full Court Rental2(outdoors) Deposit – $100 Deposit – $1003 Regular Rate $10/hour/court $25/hour
Other Rentals 3, 4, 5, 7 Half/Full Day
Skinner Store Rentals1 Deposit – N/A Deposit – $2003
Regular Rate $50 $125/$225
Town Square Rentals1 Deposit – N/A Deposit – $2003
Regular Rate N/A $125/$225
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Current Fee Schedule last approved by City Council on 4/25/23 Administrative Final Draft – Wood – 4/24/26 9
Description Current Fee Suggested
Special Event Fees 3, 4, 7
Staffing Fees for Special Events will be charged based upon the City’s Cost Recovery Policy 7 • Rates are based upon staff’s fully burdened rates.
• A cost recovery estimate will be provided by City staff for medium & large events. • A cost recovery deposit is required to finalize reservations for medium and large events.

Special Event Permit
Application Fee (Application fee applies to events
requiring a Special Event Permit per Ordinance 525) $80 $80 Administrative Processing Fees
• Excludes skate parties
N/A Regular Expedited
Regular – Applications (Small)
• 14+ Days from Event
N/A
$25 $50
Regular – Applications (Medium)
• 30+ Days from Event $80 $50 $1001
Regular – Applications (Large*)
• 90+ Days from Event $80 $75 $1501
Amplified Music/Sound Fee (Outdoor Events) Half/Full Day Events w/ under 100 People N/A $60/$150
Events w/ 101-250 People N/A $70/$175
Events w/ 251+ People N/A $80/$200
Traffic Control Fees
Administrative Review Fee – Flat Fee N/A $75
Barricade Fee (per closure/per day) $10/Dozen $50
Cone Fee – Per Occurrence N/A $50
Miscellaneous Event Fees
Alcoholic Beverage Charge (Per Day – Served) $15 $50
Alcoholic Beverage Charge (Per Day – Sold) $15 $75
Dumpster Fee (Per Event/Per Dumpster) N/A $75
Porta Potty Fee (Per Event – Flat Fee) N/A $50
Overnight Setup/Storage Fee (Per Occurrence) N/A $75
Clean Up Fee – events requiring extra clean up Deposit Used $100 Key Deposit N/A $10
Lost Key Fee N/A $50
Online Transaction Fee – Invoices paid
online/credit card
N/A Actual online processing cost
added to invoice as line item
Cancellation Fees
Skate/Birthday Parties – 14 days+ from event 50% refund/2 wks
50% refund if >2 weeks
Small Events – 7 days or less from event N/A $25 fee
Medium Events – 14 days or less days from
event
N/A $50 fee
Large Events – 14 Days or less from event N/A $75 fee
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Description Current Fee Suggested
Outside Vendor/Concessionaire Fees
City Hosted Events
• Paid by Vendor to City
Food Truck Vendor Fee – Per Day N/A $75
Concession Vendor Fee (Non-Food Truck) – Per
Day
N/A $50
Craft Vendor Fee – Per Day N/A $25
Table Vendor Fee – Per Day N/A $10
Special Events (Not Hosted by City)
• Paid by Event Host to City
Food Truck Vendor Fee – Per Truck – Per Day N/A $25
Concession Vendor Fee – Non Food Truck – Per
Day
N/A $20
Craft Vendor Fee – Flat Fee – Per Day N/A $50
Table Vendor Fee – Flat Fee – Per Day N/A $10
Other Vendor Fees
Applicable while vending on City property (including streets) when no other scheduled events are taking place.
• Paid by Vendor to City
Food Truck Vendor Fee – Per Day N/A $25
Concession Vendor Fee – Non Food Truck – Per
Day
N/A $20
Craft Vendor Fee – Flat Fee – Per Day N/A $10
Table Vendor Fee – Flat Fee – Per Day N/A $5
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Description Current Fee Suggested
Equipment Rental Fees
• Deposit – $50 (Valid for all equipment rentals over $50) Projector (84” Screen) – Per Day N/A $75
Projector (150” Screen) – Per Day N/A $125
Projector (300” Screen) – Per Day N/A $175
Speaker Add-On (for Projector Rentals) – Per Day N/A $50 Full Sound System Rental (w/ Mains) – Per Day N/A $250
Full Sound System Rental (w/o Mains) – Per
Day
N/A $150
Plastic Folding Table Fee (per table) N/A $10
Blackstone Grill Rental N/A $75
Ice Chest/Cooler Rental (per unit) N/A $10
Ice Machine Usage (375lb capacity/day) N/A $100/day
Miscellaneous Fees
Bill Nessler Car Show Registration $50/person $50/person Concession/Merchandise Items
• (price varies per item)
N/A $1-$50
Discounts
• Discounts not applicable on Special Event Fees, Traffic Control Fees, Misc. Event Fees Nonprofit/School Discount -$25 -$5/hr (hourly rentals)
-$25 (half/full day/skate
rentals)
Repeat Customer/Senior Discount – Rentals N/A 10% off total Pre-Registration Discount – Events N/A 10% off total
Resident (Blue Lake) Discount N/A Discount Varies
Camp (Daily - $10/Weekly - $25)
Community/Event Partner Discount/Fee Waiver N/A • City Manager Approval Required
• Agreement/MOU
Required
Sponsorship Levels – City Events
Bronze Level N/A $100 or Prize Donation
Silver Level N/A $250
Gold Level N/A $500
Platinum Level N/A $1000
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Fee Schedule End Notes
1 Subject to approval from applicable entities
2 2 hour minimum rental
3 Shall damage occur to park facilities and/or grounds from/during event; tenant will be billed to address on file for additional fees from repair; including but not limited to staff, equipment replacement, and clean up fees.
4 Facility rental fees do not include any applicable event host, staffing, or equipment fees. 5 Perigot Park Rentals do not include Prasch Hall Restroom Access – See Prasch Hall for Restroom Rate
6 Overnight Rental Restrictions apply for all camping rentals taking place on City property. 7 Staffing fees are based on the fully burdened wage of assigned staff per the City’s Cost Recovery policy.
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Agenda Item #: 15
Meeting Date: 4/28/26
Prepared By: Emily Wood, Director of Parks & Recreation Subject: Bill Nessler Car Show – Donation Plan
Recommended
Action:

That the City Council:

1. Review and approve the presented letter and event sponsorship form for the Bill Nessler Car Show event.

BACKGROUND: The 21st Annual Bill Nessler Car Show is scheduled for August 9th, 2026, and is organized by City staff. Event sponsorships have recently been introduced as line items within the proposed Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule, which will be presented to the City Council for consideration on April 28th, 2026.

DISCUSSION: The included letter and donation form have been created to advertise sponsorship packages for the Bill Nessler Car Show to local businesses and organizations. Staff desires to increase fundraising efforts through event sponsorships and donations.

FISCAL IMPACT: Potential increase in revenue for Bill Nessler Car Show event.

ALTERNATIVES: Direct staff to make specific changes to letter and/or donation form; giving staff conditional approval of letter and form with revised changes.

ATTACHMENTS: 15. Bill Nessler Car Show – Letter & Sponsorship Form Review Information:

City Manager Review: ☒ Legal Review: ☐ Planner Review: ☐ Engineer: ☐ Comments:

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64 Agenda Item #: 16
Meeting Date: April 28, 2026
Prepared By: Jennie Short, City Manager
Subject: Dell’Arte Conditional Use Permit – 2026 Pre-Festival Report Recommended
Action:

That the City Council acting as the Planning Commission:

1. Review and accept the Pre-Festival Report from Dell’Arte.

BACKGROUND
Dell’Arte holds a conditional use permit for the annual summertime Mad River Festival (now known as the Baduwa’t Festival) at their properties, which was approved by the Planning Commission in 2014. In accordance with condition of approval 8 of Resolution No. 9-2014 (see Attachment 1), Dell’Arte is required to submit a pre-festival and post-festival report to the City every year that the festival is held.

Attached to this staff report is the pre-festival report for 2026 (see Attachment 2). The report states that the festival is proposed to take place between June 19 and August 23 and Dell’Arte is not proposing any major changes to the festival relative to what is allowed by the conditional use permit and what has occurred in prior years. This year the festival will be held at the Dell’Arte properties in Downtown (131 H Street, APNs 025-073-004 and -010), but not at the property formerly owned by Dell’Arte on the corner of Hatchery Road and Taylor Way (115 Taylor Way, APNs 025-201-012 and -013).

In accordance with condition of approval 9 of Resolution No. 9-2014, the Humboldt Folklife Society has submitted a separate Facility Rental Agreement (Prasch Hall for the barn dance) and applications for a Special Event Permit and Encroachment Permit (closure of H Street for the all-day free festival). These applications are for ministerial permits that are processed by City staff.

City staff will coordinate implementation of the rest of the applicable conditions of approval as the festival start date grows closer.

FISCAL IMPACT
There are no direct fiscal impacts other than the staff time required to process this action.

ALTERNATIVES
Request modifications to the 2026 festival plan described in the Pre-Festival Report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 9-2014

2. 2026 Pre-Festival Report
Review Information:

City Manager Review: ☒ Legal Review: ☐ Planning Review: ☒ Engineer: ☐ Comments:

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72 Agenda Item #: 17
Meeting Date: April 28, 2026
Prepared By: Jennie Short, City Manager
Subject: Health Insurance for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Recommended
Action:

That the City Council:

1. Adopt Resolution 1260 titled “ELECTING TO BE SUBJECT TO THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT AT AN

UNEQUAL AMOUNT FOR EMPLOYEES AND ANNUITANTS - ALL
EMPLOYEES”

2. Authorize the City Manager to sign all documents necessary to implement the new health insurance program

BACKGROUND
In November 2025 the City Council approved Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund (REMIF) as the City’s health insurance provider beginning January 1, 2026. The previous Interim City Manager solicited health insurance coverage as an emergency when FRMS notified the City that they were dropping their health insurance program. At that time the provider selected was REMIF knowing that their program would be transitioning to CIRA effective July 1, 2026. On April 2, 2026, we were notified that there would be a 48% increase in prices under the PRISM/CIRA policy. Their correspondence is attached for your reference. The following tables summarize the 6-month quote they provided, if we were to continue with their services.

Table 1. Anthem EPO 500
Actives Current PRISM Proposed: July 1, 2026
Tier Enrolled Anthem EPO 500 PRISM Anthem EPO 500 10%
Single 4 $971.00 $1,438.00
Two Party 3 $2,037.00 $3,017.00
Family 2 $2,908.00 $4,308.00
Annualized 9 $189,732 $281,028
Table 2. Anthem PPO 500
Tier Enrolled Anthem PPO 500 PRISM Anthem PPO 500 20%
Single 1 $965.00 $1,382.00
Two Party 0 $2,021.00 $2,900.00
Family 0 $2,887.00 $4,141.00
Annualized 1 $11,580 $16,584
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73 The total annual increase is from $201,312 to $297,612 or $96,300 for fiscal year 2026-2027.

In an effort to find a more affordable and stable health insurance provider, I reached out to CalPERS to determine if we could renew our contract with CalPERS for health insurance. The City was contracted with CalPERS for health benefits from 1993-2002. CalPERS Health provides benefits to both active employees and eligible retirees, does not require 100% participation and does not charge commission or broker fees. There is a mandatory employer contribution toward health benefits for both active employees and eligible retirees that is currently set at PEMHCA Minimum ($162.00 for 2026) per month.

The administrative fee for the program is 0.08% of total gross premiums. CalPERS handles health program administration for agencies by administering contracts with health carriers and pharmacy benefit managers, developing and negotiating premiums with health carriers, and providing Open Enrollment services.

CalPERS offers the following HMO & PPO plans in our area based upon the City’s 95525 work ZIP Code:

The following link for the 2026 Health Benefit Summary provides a benefit comparison of the plans including copay and deductible amounts, beginning on page 16:
https://www.calpers.ca.gov/documents/2026-health-benefit-summary/download 2026 CalPERS Health Premiums, including Medicare plan rates for retirees:
https://www.calpers.ca.gov/documents/member-rates-sheet-2026/download?inline CalPERS Health Program webpage: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/employers/benefitprograms/health-benefits/calpers-health-program

FISCAL IMPACT
Since the City currently pays for the full monthly premium for employees, plus all but $25 per month of 2- party and $50 per month for Family coverage, the increase would be fully absorbed by the City under the current policy. This policy will be revisited during the FY 2026-2027 budget discussions. Resolution 1260 only requires the City to pay $162.00 per month per employee or retiree plus the .08% administrative fee if the City proceeds with joining CalPERS for health benefits.

ALTERNATIVES

1. Allow coverage to transition to CIRA and either absorb the 48% increase, or require employees to cover the increase.

2. Solicit for insurance quotes again in hopes that other options would result in lower premiums (this is very unlikely).
74 ATTACHMENTS

1. November 19, 2025 Agenda Item 8. Approval of Employee Health Insurance Coverage through Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund (REMIF)

2. CIRA/PRISM correspondence regarding Health Insurance

3. Resolution 1260
Review Information:

City Manager Review: ☒ Legal Review: ☐ Planning Review: ☐ Engineer: ☐ Comments:
75 Agenda Item: 8
Submitted By: Jill K Duffy, Interim City Manager
Agenda Item #: 8
Date: November 12, 2025 For Meeting Of: November 19, 2025 Subject: Approval of Employee Health Insurance Coverage through Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund (REMIF)
Recommended Action: That the City Council:
1) Approve the selection of Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund (REMIF) as the City’s health insurance provider for the upcoming plan year; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the REMIF Participation Agreement.

SUMMARY
Based on a comparative review of submitted health coverage plans and quotes, staff recommends City Council select Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund (REMIF) as the City’s health insurance provider effective January 1, 2026.

BACKGROUND
As discussed at the October 28, 2025 meeting, the City Council approved entering into a joint powers authority agreement with the Fire Districts Association of California Employment Benefits Authority (FDAC-EBA) in March of 2017 for the purpose of participating in a self-funded health and welfare benefits program – specifically for employee and retiree health insurance. In May 2023, FDAC-EBA changed the name of their organization to the “Fire Risk Management Services” (FRMS) and the City Council approved the amended and restated joint exercise of powers agreement which agreed, in part, that the City commit to participating with FRMS to provide health coverage until July 1, 2026.

Due to stop-loss claims of over $11 million and an projected 60% increase in health coverage premiums effective January 1, 2026, the FRMS Board of Directors adopted two resolutions in June 2025– 1) Resolution 2025-04 imposed Special Assessments for the 2024 and 2025 medical benefits program years; and 2) Resolution 2025-05 which terminated the medical benefits program to all members effective December 31, 2025.

This necessitated the solicitation of new health insurance quotes to ensure uninterrupted coverage for employees and their dependents for the remainder of the 2025-26 fiscal year. The quotes provided are based on an annual participation. The City may opt to solicit and secure other insurance providers as part of the normal health enrollment period beginning July 2026, should more competitive or beneficial options become available at that time.

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76 Agenda Item: 8
Submitted By: Jill K Duffy, Interim City Manager
The City provides 100% health coverage for employees and their dependents, with employees contributing $300 for single dependents and $600 for two dependents or more per year.

Staff initiated quote requests from multiple insurance providers from Private Providers and Self-Insured Pools. Private Providers assume the financial risks and administrative responsibility of paying claims and charge a fixed premium, whereas Self-Insured Pools form an organization to manage and pay claims directly from their pooled funds.

Staff reviewed and compared EPO and PPO plan options and six quotes from five insurance providers including Keenan, Ernstam & Lewis Insurance Services, Alkeme (formerly known as Pauli-Shaw), Heidi Olsen Insurance and Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund (REMIF)for equivalent coverage levels and costs previously provided by FRMS. Heidi Olsen Insurance provided two quotes – One for Anthem Blue Cross and another for Blue Shield.

Staff’s recommendation is based on three primary criteria:

1. Total annual premium cost to the City; and

2. Plan comparability in terms of network access, co-pays and deductible structure; and

3. Administrative support (employee enrollment and onboarding, service assistance, funding monitoring )
Proposals were submitted as summarized below. It should be noted that in addition to the plan costs, the monthly premium estimates were influenced by the number of anticipated participants, and the approach the provider takes based on whether Group Size or Risk Rating of the individual participant (Age/Health). Furthermore, quotes were only provided for filled positions.

Source Provider Plan Type Monthly
Premium
Annual Cost
Estimate
Alkeme (PauliShaw)1Anthem Blue
Cross
Gold PPO 36/600 $20,044.82
$ 240,537.84
Ernstam &
Lewis Insurance
Services
Anthem Blue
Cross
EPO Virtual
$ 16,560.26
$198,723.17
Keenan2 Blue Shield EPO (7 emp)
PPO (2)
$ 15,808
$ 2,499
$ 18,307 $ 210,955
Heidi Olsen
Insurance
Anthem Blue
Cross
Blue Shield
PPO (8)
PPO (8)
$16,430.23
$17,404.45
$197,162.76
$208,853.40
REMIF (CIRA) Anthem
Blue Cross
EPO 250 (7)
PPO 500 (1)
$14,520
$ 1,018
$15,538.00 $ 186,456
1 Alkeme’s quote assumed coverage for 12 regular and part-time employees, so the shown total is skewed compared to other plans. 2 Keenan’s quote was provided when two employees were participating in a PPO plan. Due to separation there is only one PPO participant at this time.
77 Agenda Item: 8
Submitted By: Jill K Duffy, Interim City Manager
About Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund
The Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund (REMIF) is a long-standing joint powers authority municipal insurance pool that provides health insurance coverage to public agencies throughout Northern California. REMIF operates as a self-insured health coverage program, giving it full control over plan design, claims review, and fund reserve management. Historically, REMIF has demonstrated strong fiscal stability, with annual renewal premium increases typically under 5%. A committee meets twice per month to review claims activity, actuarial reports, and monitor the overall health of its reserves.

In July 2021, REMIF and Public Agency Risk Sharing Authority of California (PARSAC), both joint powers authorities, formed a strategic partnership and merged their liability, workers’ compensation, pollution liability, and property programs into a new statewide risk pool known as “California Intergovernmental Risk Authority” or “CIRA”. CIRA now provides these coverages for participating agencies – including the City of Blue Lake. Due to differences between the two authorities benefit structures and complexities involved in aligning their respective health plans, the decision was made to postpone merger of the health components into CIRA, which are tentatively anticipated for July 2026.

This has resulted in REMIF remaining as a self-insured pool.

Enrollment Period
Most health insurance groups in the marketplace operate on a January 1–December 31 renewal cycle consistent with the Affordable Care Act (ACA). REMIF aligns with fiscal year used by public agencies and operates on a July 1–June 30 cycle. Should the City elect to change providers in any future year, it should plan for a minimum six- to seven-month lead time to accommodate underwriting, rate development, employee enrollment, and onboarding activities.

For this particular effort, the proposals received from private brokers and REMIF reflect a condensed timeline designed to ensure City of Blue Lake employees are not left without medical coverage effective January 1.

Coverage and Rate Stability
The broader health insurance market is undergoing notable uncertainty and some volatility. Multiple regional and national firms are experiencing financial stress as claims outpace revenue, driven in part by rising prescription drug costs and federal regulatory uncertainties. These trends have created a challenging and unpredictable environment for public agency health coverage, underscoring the importance of regular monitoring and active participation in the City’s health insurance program going forward.

Until June 2025, REMIF renewal rates have been predictable and typically with a less than 5% annual increase. This is largely due to REMIF having a healthy reserve, control of their health plan with regular claim reviews to ensure claims do not outpace available funds. It was noted during this staff report preparation that since July 1, 2025 REMIF is seeing an increase in the number of claim and prescription activities, and should claims increase, rates could also increase. 78 Agenda Item: 8
Submitted By: Jill K Duffy, Interim City Manager
Should the City join REMIF’s health program, it would do so as a Participating member, not a full member of the JPA. As a Participating member, the City would have access to REMIF’s competitive pooled rates and would join a group consisting of 17 Participating members. The City of Blue Lake and the City of Ferndale are the newest participants in this structure. While REMIF and CIRA share overlapping memberships, they remain separate and distinct entities with different boards, coverage programs, and administrative functions.

Finally, participation in REMIF’s health program carries an obligation through June 30 of each fiscal year. Although very unlikely, because the City is joining mid-fiscal year, any financial exposure would be limited to its pro-rated share for its six-month participation period for the remainder of FY 2025-26.

ALTERNATIVES

1. Approve an alternate plan through another broker or Private Provider (potentially increasing annual costs).

2. Defer action and risk a lapse in employee health coverage after December 31, 2025 (not recommended).

FISCAL IMPACT:

The recommended action will authorize health coverage with REMIF (Anthem Blue Cross EPO 250) for the plan year beginning January 1, 2026. The total estimated annual cost of $186,456 will be included in the FY 2025–26 operating budget under GL 5024 “Health Care”. This cost reflects employer contributions for all eligible full-time employees and their dependents.

ATTACHMENT:

1. REMIF Participating Member Agreement

2. REMIF and FRMS Comparison Sheet

3. REMIF JPA, Amendments and Bylaws http://www.remif.com/resources/pages/governance Review Information:

City Manager Review: ☒ Legal Review: ☒ Planner Review: ☐ Engineer: ☐ Comments: General Counsel reviewed and approved the Participation Agreement for form. 79 2330 E. Bidwell Street, Suite 150 | Folsom, CA 95630 Phone (707) 938-2388 | Fax (707) 938-0374 | www.remif.com Member cities/towns: Arcata, Cloverdale, Cotati, Eureka, Ft. Bragg, Fortuna, Healdsburg, Lakeport, Rohnert Park, St. Helena, Sebastopol, Sonoma, Ukiah, Willits, Windsor

Participation agreement Board approved on 05/25/23
Program Participation Agreement
The undersigned entity (the “Participating Agency”) agrees that it is subject to the terms of coverage of the health and welfare plans (“Plans”) offered under the Program in which it has elected to participate, as of the effective date provided below (the “Effective Date”).

Additionally, the Participating Agency agrees that as of the Effective Date it is subject to the applicable terms of REMIF’s Policies and Procedures and REMIF’s Joint Powers Agreement, which have already been provided to the Participating Agency and can be provided again upon request. Applicable terms of the Policies and Procedures and Joint Powers Agreement include, but are not limited to, provisions related to eligibility, payment of contributions, claims, and other provisions related to the operations of the Plans.

Notwithstanding any other binding document, the Participating Agency [shall/shall not] be considered a Member or an Associate Member as defined under REMIF’s Bylaws and Joint Powers Agreement.

Specifically, Participating Agency has elected to participate in the following Plans:
☐ Medical Insurance
☐ Dental Insurance
☐ Vision Insurance
☐ Life Insurance
☐ Employee Assistance Program
☐ Long-Term Disability Insurance
☐ Short-Term Disability Insurance
☐ Medicare Supplement Insurance/Part D Prescription Drug Plan (if eligible) Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund Participating Agency:________________________ Effective Date:_____________________________ Effective Date: _____________________________ Signature of authorized signer:
_________________________________________
Signature of Authorized signer:
__________________________________________
Title of Authorized Signer:
________________________________________
Title of Authorized Signer:
__________________________________________
80 FRMS vs. REMIF Benefit Plans
Group # S49
FRMS Blue Shield REMIF/Anthem REMIF/Anthem
Premium EPO EPO 250 EPO 500
Network In-Network Only In-Network Only In-Network Only In-Network Out-of-Network In-Network Out-of-Network Deductible None $250/500/750 $500/$1,000/$1,500 $500/$1,000/$1,500 $1,000/$2,000/$3,000 Out-of-Pocket Max Ind/Fam $1,500 / $4,500 $5,000 / $13,200 $5000 / $13,200 $2,000 / $6,000 $4,000 / $12,000 $5000 / $13,200 $10,000 / $30,000 Office Primary / Specialist Visit $15 Copay $25 Copay / $35 Copay $30 Copay / $40 Copay $15 Copay 30% $30 Copay / $40 Copay $50 Copay / $60 Copay Urgent Care $15 Copay $25 Copay $30 Copay $15 Copay 30% Laboratory Outpatient No Charge $10 Copay after Deductible 10% after Deductible 10% 30% 20% after Deductible 30% after Deductible X-ray & Diagnostic Imaging No Charge $10 Copay after Deductible 10% after Deductible 10% 30% 20% after Deductible 30% after Deductible Imaging (CT/PET Scans, MRIs) $100 Copay $50 Copay after Deductible 10% after Deductible 10% 30% 20% after Deductible 30% after Deductible;
subj. to $800
max/procedure
Emergency Room $100 Copay $150 Copay $150 Copay $100 Copay + 10% $100 Copay + 10% Hospital Services $250/admit 0% after Deductible 10% after Deductible 10% 30% 20% after Deductible 70% after Deductible Inpatient Physician 0% 0% after Deductible 10% after Deductible 10% 30% 20% after Deductible 70% after Deductible Outpatient Facility Charge $250 / surgery 0% after Deductible 10% after Deductible 10% 30% 20% after Deductible 70% after Deductible; subj. to $350 max
Rehabilitative Speech Therapy $15 Copay 10% 30%
Occupational/Physical Therapy $15 Copay 10% 30%
Skilled Nursing Facility $0 First 10 days then $25/day 0% after deductible up to 100 days max per plan year
10% after deductible up to 100
days max per plan year 10% 30%
20% after deductible up
to 100 days max per plan
year
30% after deductible up
to 100 days max per plan
year
Mental Health Outpatient $15 Copay $25 Copay $30 Copay $15 Copay 30% $30 Copay $50 Copay Rx - Deductible $100 None None
$10 Copay Retail $15 Copay Retail $10 Copay $15 Copay Retail $15 Copay Mail Order $23 Copay Mail Order + 50% AWP $23 Copay Mail Order Formulary Brand $25 Copay Retail $35 Copay Retail $20 ($35) Copay $35 Copay Retail (Non-Formulary Brand) $38 Copay Mail Order $53 Copay Mail Order + 50% AWP $53 Copay Mail Order 20% to $100 Generic: $150 Copay Generic: $150 Copay 20% to $100 20% to $100 Generic: $150 Copay per script Non-Generic 20% up to $150
max Copay
Non-Generic 20% up to $150
max Copay per script per script Non-Generic 20% up to $150 max Copay Active Rates
Employee Only $1,196.82 $1,183.00 $1,024.00
Employee + 1 $2,393.67 $2,478.00 $2,149.00
Employee + Family $3,111.77 $3,537.00 $3,068.00
Actives Count
Employee Only 3 3 3
Employee + 1 3 3 3
Employee + Family 1 1 1
Active Premium Totals
Employee Only $3,590.46 $3,549.00 $3,072.00
Employee + 1 $7,181.01 $7,434.00 $6,447.00
Employee + Family $3,111.77 $3,537.00 $3,068.00
Sum: $13,883.24 $14,520.00 $12,587.00
Total FRMS $15,132.97
Total REMIF $15,538.00
Difference: $405.03
Including in Antoinette Quigley
Not Covered
$500 / $1,500
$20 ($35) Copay $20 ($35) Copay
Specialty Drugs
0% after Deductible; subject to
24 visit max combined. Add'l
visits approved if medically
necessary
10% after Deductible; subject to
24 visit max combined. Add'l
visits approved if medically
necessary
Generic
None
$30 Copay
20% after $150 Copay + Deductible
20% after Deductible; subject
to 24 visit max combined.

Add'l visits approved if
medically necessary
30% after Deductible; subject
to 24 visit max combined.

Add'l visits approved if
medically necessary
$10 Copay $10 Copay
None
Member pays applicable
copay plus all charges in
excess of allowable charge
S49
Medical Plans FRMS Blue Shield
Premium PPO
REMIF/Anthem
PPO 500
$1,018.00
$2,132.00
$3,249.28 $3,045.00
$2,499.44
$1,249.73
0 0
1 0
0 1
$1,249.73
$0.00
$0.00
$1,249.73 $1,018.00
$0.00
$0.00
$1,018.00
81 March 18, 2026
To: PRISMHealth Program Members
From: Sidney DiDomenico, Director of Employee Benefits
Re: Healthcare Market Update
Overview
Like the Property & Casualty insurance markets, the healthcare market is experiencing sustained cost pressure driven by inflation, increased utilization, and structural industry changes.

PRISMHealth continues to see these trends reflected in rising medical and prescription drug costs, which are outpacing general inflation and are expected to persist in 2026 and beyond.

While these pressures are significant, PRISMHealth remains well-positioned to manage cost trends through its pooled structure, scale, and targeted cost-containment strategies.

What This Means for PRISMHealth Members
• Healthcare cost pressures are accelerating, with overall trend projected in the 8%–10% range
• Prescription drugs—particularly GLP-1 medications—are a primary driver of cost increases
• Provider cost escalation and workforce shortages continue to push medical claims higher • Utilization is increasing due to chronic conditions, behavioral health demand, and improved access to care
• PRISMHealth is actively implementing strategies to mitigate these impacts and outperform the broader market
PRISMHealth: Managing a Hard Market
PRISMHealth is experiencing the same macroeconomic pressures affecting employers nationwide, including rising provider costs, increased utilization, and significant growth in specialty pharmacy spend.

For the 2026 plan year, the PRISMHealth pooled renewal increase was 14.24%, consistent with broader market conditions.

In response, PRISMHealth has implemented several key strategies:
• Pharmacy Transformation - Transitioned from Express Scripts to Navitus to improve transparency, pricing alignment, and rebate pass-through • GLP-1 Clinical Management - Partnered with Digbi Health as the sole prescriber for weight loss GLP-1 medications, ensuring appropriate use and clinical oversight • Chronic Condition Management - Expanded programs targeting obesity, diabetes, and metabolic conditions to address long-term cost drivers
82 • Targeted Cost Containment Solutions
Continued access to:
o Hinge Health (musculoskeletal care)
o Carrum Health (Centers of Excellence)
o Virtual primary care solutions to improve access and reduce downstream costs These combined efforts are projected to generate approximately $40 million in program savings.

Despite current pressures, PRISMHealth continues to outperform the market:
• 10-year average annual increase: 4.68%
• Administrative costs: ~4%
• Scale: $930M+ in annual healthcare spend
Key Drivers of Rising Healthcare Costs

1. Provider Costs and Market Dynamics
Healthcare systems continue to face elevated labor and operating costs. Hospital expenses remain significantly above pre-pandemic levels, with medical trend projected at 8.5%, the highest in over a decade.

Provider contract negotiations are driving annual increases of 7%–12%, with higher increases in certain specialty markets. In California, workforce shortages and regulatory requirements are further accelerating cost growth.

2. Pharmacy and Specialty Drug Spend
Prescription drugs remain the fastest-growing component of healthcare costs. • National drug spending increased 10.4% in the past year • Specialty drugs now represent over 55% of total spend • GLP-1 medications are a primary driver of trend

3. Utilization, Access, and Population Health
Healthcare utilization continues to rise due to several factors:
• Chronic Conditions - 6 in 10 Americans have a chronic condition; public sector populations trend higher due to aging demographics
• Behavioral Health Demand - Nearly 1 in 4 adults received mental health treatment in the past year. Public agency populations are experiencing 8%–12% annual growth in behavioral health claims
• First Responder Impacts - Public safety employees experience significantly higher rates of PTSD, depression, and anxiety, resulting in utilization levels 2–3x higher than non-public safety populations
• Access Challenges - Provider shortages particularly in rural California are driving higher costs and delayed care, often resulting in more acute and expensive treatment

4. Regulatory and Legislative Pressures
Healthcare mandates and policy changes continue to expand coverage and increase costs. • SB 729 (Infertility/IVF Mandate) - Estimated 1%–2% premium impact statewide • Federal policy changes are expected to:
o Shift drug cost recovery into the commercial market
o Increase uncompensated care
o Drive higher provider reimbursement demands
83 In addition, compliance requirements (mental health parity, transparency rules) are increasing administrative costs.

5. Innovation and High-Cost Care
Advancements in medical technology are improving outcomes but increasing costs. • Catastrophic claims exceeding $1M have increased significantly • Growth in oncology, transplant, and gene therapies continues • Emerging technologies, including AI-driven diagnostics and precision medicine, are increasing utilization and expanding treatment pathways What Should Members Do
During this period of sustained healthcare inflation, PRISMHealth encourages members to:
• Communicate market conditions clearly with leadership and employees; PRISM and Alliant are available to support messaging and presentations • Get involved — attend PRISMHealth Committee meetings to stay informed and engaged in program direction
• Promote engagement in available cost-containment and clinical programs (e.g., Digbi, Hinge, Carrum Health)
• Plan proactively for continued healthcare cost increases in budgeting and labor discussions
• Evaluate benefit design and contribution strategies to ensure long-term sustainability • Leverage PRISMHealth resources designed to improve outcomes, access, and cost management
While healthcare cost pressures are expected to continue, PRISMHealth’s pooled structure, scale, and proactive management strategies position the program to navigate this environment more effectively than the broader market.

PRISM remains committed to delivering sustainable, high-value healthcare solutions and supporting its members through continued partnership, innovation, and transparency.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to us for assistance, we are here and ready to help.

Sincerely,
Sidney DiDomenico
Director of Employee Benefits
Sources: PwC Health Research Institute, McKinsey & Company, Kaiser Family Foundation, Mercer, RAND Corporation, California Health Care Foundation, and CMS National Health Expenditure Data. 84 Subject: Health Plan Cost Update and Program Changes Mayor and Members of the City Council,
The recent increase in health plan costs is the result of measurable changes in claims activity and broader healthcare market pressures and not a single event or isolated issue. These changes are directly impacting program costs and, in turn, employee premiums.

During the 2025 plan year, claims activity shifted significantly. The data shows that the number of high-cost claimants increased by nearly 80%, while the cost of those claims increased by approximately 90%. At the same time, total medical claims increased by approximately 42%, and pharmacy costs increased by approximately 36%. These changes reflect increases in both the frequency and severity of claims, meaning more individuals are utilizing care, and the cost of that care has also increased.

As a result, the overall cost of the medical program has increased significantly. For the upcoming plan year, the aggregate premium increase across all plans is approximately 39%, with some plan designs experiencing lower increases and others higher. Employees will see these changes reflected during open enrollment, along with adjustments to plan options.

Importantly, these trends are not unique to this program. The broader healthcare market is experiencing sustained cost pressure driven by rising provider costs, increased utilization, and growth in specialty medications. Nationally, healthcare costs are increasing much faster than general inflation, and prescription drug spending continues to be one of the fastest-growing components of healthcare.

Despite these increases, the program remains competitively positioned. Even with these changes, the program continues to perform at or below comparable public agency benchmarks, and the fully insured market has shown limited appetite to quote programs of this size and structure.

The program is being actively managed with a focus on long-term stability, cost control, and maintaining competitive positioning in a challenging market, while continuing to provide comprehensive benefits to employees.

We will continue to keep the Council informed as additional information becomes available.

Please let us know if you would like a more detailed briefing. 85 CIRA (California Intergovernmental Risk Authority)
Health Plan
Illustrative Proposal: Proposal
PRISM HEALTH QUOTE EFFECTIVE: July 1, 2026
EXHIBIT 1: FINANCIAL SUMMARY
6 Month Rate Proposal
Actives Current PRISM Proposed: July 1, 2026
Tier Enrolled Anthem EPO 500 PRISM Anthem EPO 500 10%
Single 4 $971.00 $1,438.00
Two Party 3 $2,037.00 $3,017.00
Family 2 $2,908.00 $4,308.00
Annualized 9 $189,732 $281,028
% Change from Current 48.12%
$ Change from Current $91,296
Actives Current PRISM Proposed: July 1, 2026
Tier Enrolled Anthem PPO 500 PRISM Anthem PPO 500 20%
Single 1 $965.00 $1,382.00
Two Party 0 $2,021.00 $2,900.00
Family 0 $2,887.00 $4,141.00
Annualized 1 $11,580 $16,584
% Change from Current 43.21%
$ Change from Current $5,004
Annual Cost Summary
Enrolled Current PRISM Proposed: July 1, 2026
Annualized 10 $201,312 $297,612
% Change from Current 47.84%
$ Change from Current $96,300
PRISMHealth proposal is subject to contingencies as shown on the attached exhibit 2.

City of Blue Lake

to a 12-month basis for illustrative purposes only.
86 RESOLUTION NO. 1260
ELECTING TO BE SUBJECT TO THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT

AT AN UNEQUAL AMOUNT FOR EMPLOYEES AND ANNUITANTS
000 ALL EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS, (1) A contracting agency meeting the eligibility requirements set forth in Government Code Section 22920, may obtain health benefit plan(s), as defined under Government Code Section 22777, by submitting a resolution to the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (the “Board”), and upon approval of such resolution by the Board, become subject to the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, (2) City of Blue Lake is a contracting agency eligible to be subject to the Act under Government Code Section 22920; and
WHEREAS, (3) Government Code Section 22892(a) provides that a contracting agency subject to the Act shall fix the amount of the employer contribution by resolution; and WHEREAS, (4) Government Code Section 22892(b) provides that the employer contribution shall be an equal amount for both employees and annuitants, but may not be less than the amount prescribed by Section 22892(b) of the Act; and WHEREAS, (5) Government Code Section 22892(c) provides that, notwithstanding Section 22892(b), a contracting agency may establish a lesser monthly employer contribution for annuitants than for employees, provided that the monthly employer contribution for annuitants is annually increased to equal an amount not less than the number of years the contracting agency has been subject to this subdivision multiplied by five percent of the current monthly employer contribution for employees, until the time that the employer contribution for annuitants equals the employer contribution paid for employees; and WHEREAS, (6) City of Blue Lake desires to obtain for its employees and annuitants the benefit of the Act and to accept the liabilities and obligations of an employer under the Act; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, (a) City of Blue Lake elects to be subject to the provisions of the Act; and be it further
RESOLVED, (b) That the employer contribution for each employee shall be the amount necessary to pay the full cost of his/her enrollment, including the enrollment of family members, in a health benefits plan up to a maximum of the PEMHCA Minimum ($162.00 for 2026) per month, plus administrative fees and Contingency Reserve Fund assessments; and be it further RESOLVED, (c) That the initial employer contribution for each annuitant shall be the amount necessary to pay the full cost of his/her enrollment, including the enrollment of family members, in a health benefits plan up to a maximum of $72.90 (for 2026) 87 per month, plus administrative fees and Contingency Reserve Fund assessments; and be it further
RESOLVED, (d) That the monthly employer contribution for annuitants is annually increased to equal an amount not less than the number of years the contracting agency has been subject to this subdivision multiplied by five percent of the current monthly employer contribution for employees, until the time that the employer contribution for annuitants equals the employer contribution paid for employees; and be it further
RESOLVED, (e) That this annual adjustment to the minimum monthly employer contribution for annuitants shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00); and be it further RESOLVED, (f) City of Blue Lake has fully complied with any and all applicable provisions of Government Code Section 7507 in electing the benefits set forth above; and be it further
RESOLVED, (h) That the participation of the employees and annuitants of City of Blue Lake shall be subject to determination of its status as an “agency or instrumentality of the state or political subdivision of a State” that is eligible to participate in a governmental plan within the meaning of Section 414(d) of the Internal Revenue Code, upon publication of final Regulations pursuant to such Section.

If it is determined that City of Blue Lake would not qualify as an agency or instrumentality of the state or political subdivision of a State under such final Regulations, CalPERS may be obligated, and reserves the right to terminate the health coverage of all participants of the employer; and be it further RESOLVED, (i) That the executive body appoint and direct, and it does hereby appoint and direct, John Sawatzky, Mayor to file with the Board a verified copy of this resolution, and to perform on behalf of City of Blue Lake all functions required of it under the Act; and be it further
RESOLVED, (j) That coverage under the Act be effective on July 1, 2026.

PASSED AND ADOPTED on motion by Name, Seconded by Name at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Blue Lake on April 28, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: Names
NOES: Names
ABSTAIN: Names
_______________
John Sawatzky, Mayor
88 Attest:
_______________
Samantha Green, City Clerk
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I, Samantha Green, City Clerk of the City of Blue Lake, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution, City of Blue Lake Resolution No. 1260 was passed and adopted by the Blue Lake City Council at its regular meeting on April 28, 2026.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the official Seal of the City of
Blue Lake.
_______________
Samantha Green
City Clerk of the City Council of the City of Blue
Lake, County of Humboldt, State of California

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90 Agenda Item #: 18
Meeting Date: April 28, 2026
Prepared By: Jennie Short, City Manager
Subject: Finance Department Restructure Phase 1
Recommended
Action:

That the City Council:

1. Modify the Finance Department’s Organizational Chart to increase from one and a half (1 ½ ) to two (2) full-time Administrative Account Specialists.

BACKGROUND
The existing organizational structure for the finance department consists of the Finance Manager (1 FTE), one full-time and one half-time Administrative Account Specialist, one half-time Office Assistant and a temporary Office Assistant position. With the resignation of the City Accountant (consultant) and the difficulty staff has experienced in trying to find a replacement, staff is requesting the expansion of our half-time Administrative Account Specialist to a full-time position. This addition of one half FTE will allow tasks currently completed by the Finance Manager to be delegated to the Administrative Account Specialist. With the freeing up of the Manager’s time, it will allow her to focus on taking over some of the higher-level analysis, reconciliation, and journal entries previously performed by the City Accountant. I anticipate that there will be some need for a City Accountant to help close out FY 2024-2025, but that much of the City Accountant work for FY 2025-2026 will be taken on by the Finance Manager.

Restructure of the finance department is a long-range process, and this is just the first phase. Once we have hired the second full-time Administrative Account Specialist and have a better understanding of how much work can be delegated to this position, we will bring back the second phase of the reorganization to Council. In addition, the half-time Office Assistant position will not be filled until we have assessed the effectiveness of the phase 1 changes.

FISCAL IMPACT
In the adopted FY 2025-2026 budget, the City Accountant was budgeted at $40,340. To date a total of $15,255 has been expended, leaving $25,085 unspent and available to be transferred.

The additional cost in wages, taxes, and retirement for the additional 20 hours per week for the rest of the fiscal year is under $5,000. On an annual basis, the additional cost would be approximately $25,000.

ALTERNATIVES

1. Direct staff to issue a Request for Qualifications to replace the consultant City Accountant.

City of Blue Lake
Staff Report
91 ATTACHMENTS

1. Existing Organizational Chart adopted January 2026

2. Proposed Finance Department Organizational Chart
Review Information:

City Manager Review: ☒ Legal Review: ☐ Planning Review: ☒ Engineer: ☐ Comments:
92 Blue Lake City Council

CITY MANAGER GENERAL COUNSEL
(CONTRACT)

1.5 FTE

PUBLIC WORKS

PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR *

PUBLIC WORKS

SUPERINTENDENT

LAW ENFORCEMENT
Draft
January 20, 2026
Proposed Stang

FINANCE

OFFICE ASSISTANT

FINANCE MANAGER
ADM. ACCOUNT

SPECIALIST
HCSO L.E.

SERVICES
(CONTRACT)

HCSO ANIMAL

CONTROL
(CONTRACT)
Accounting
Consultant

WATER OPERATOR

FACILITIES

MAINTENANCE

WORKER II

CITY ENGINEER
Consultant

SUPERVISOR

WW OPERATOR

1.0 FTE

1.5 FTE

PARKS & RECREATION

PARKS & REC

DIRECTOR
ASST.

PARKS & REC

DIRECTOR

RECREATIONAL
SPECIALISTS*

PLANNER
Consultant

FACILITIES

MAINTENANCE

WORKER I
ADM. ACCOUNT

SPECIALIST
TEMP

OFFICE ASSISTANT

ORGANIZATION CHART

1.0 FTE

0.5 FTE

1.0 FTE

0.5 FTE

1.0 FTE

1.0 FTE
.75 FTE

1.0FTE

1.0 FTE

2.9 FTE

4.75 FTE

3.5 FTE

0.5 FTE

BUILDING OFFICIAL
(CONTRACT EMP)
Appointed by City Council

CITY CLERK
Appointed by City Council

1.0 FTE

1.5 FTE
Note: Recreational Specialists are
part-time employees primarily
assigned to Skate Rink and work
8-15 hours a pay period or less.

Total hours work is appx. 1.5 FTE
annually

1.0 FTE
93 City of Blue Lake
Organizational Chart
Finance Department Restructure – Phase 1
Full Time
City Manager
By Contract:

Accountant
Auditor
Actuarial
Full-Time
Adm.

Accounting
Specialist
Full-Time
Adm.

Accounting
Specialist
Half-Time
Office
Assistant
Half-Time
Temporary
Office Assistant
Full-Time
City Clerk
Full-Time
Finance Manager
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95 Agenda Item #: 19
Meeting Date: April 28, 2026
Prepared By: Jennie Short, City Manager
Subject: Humboldt County Sheriff Department Contract for Law Enforcement Services Recommended
Action:

That the City Council:

1. Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Agreement with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department to provide Law Enforcement Services within the City of Blue Lake

BACKGROUND
The City of Blue Lake has contracted with the Humboldt County Sheriff's Department for many years to provide law enforcement services within the City of Blue Lake. Each year the Sheriff's Department provides the City with new calculations for the cost of services for the next year. A reasonable increase in rates is proposed by the County to cover the increase in direct costs for the units providing services. In summary, the contract for FY 2025-2026 was for a total of $170,159 and the proposed contract for FY 2026-2027 is for a total of $186,882.

The Sheriff’s Office has provided a detailed report on the expenses by group and how those expenses were calculated. Exhibit A of the contract lays out which expenses were included and which excluded. It also explains the methodology for the calculation of the proportional share.

Worth noting is that the Sheriff has agreed to apply the Measure Z funds they receive to the total expenses before prorating them out by population. This effectively grants a proportional share of those grant funds to the City. He could have chosen to prorate them first and then apply Measure Z revenue to only the County’s portion of the costs.

FISCAL IMPACT
The City receives Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) and Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS) Program grant funds from the State of California for law enforcement services. In fiscal year 2024-2025 the City received a total of $185,270. So far in fiscal year 2025-2026, the City has received $181,519 and the contract with the Sheriff’s Office is $170,159. The anticipated revenue for FY 2026-27 is $185,000. There is a surplus cash fund balance of approximately $61,000 as of April 21, 2026. There are adequate funds to cover the entire contract amount.

ALTERNATIVES
None.

City of Blue Lake
Staff Report
96 ATTACHMENTS

1. Humboldt County Agreement to Provide Law Enforcement Services Within the City of Blue Lake

2. Presentation slides detailing county expenses and proportional division of expenses by population.

Review Information:

City Manager Review: ☒ Legal Review: ☐ CIRA Review: ☒ Engineer: ☐ Comments:
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City of Blue Lake
Contract
Agreement to Provide Law Enforcement Services Within The City of Blue Lake
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1
st day of July 2026 by and
between the County of Humboldt, a political subdivision of the State of California (hereinafter called "COUNTY"), and the City of Blue Lake, a municipal corporation in the County of Humboldt (hereinafter called "CITY").

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority provided in the Government Code, CITY and COUNTY desire to contract in order that COUNTY, through Sheriff, will perform law enforcement services within the CITY.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES MUTUALLY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

1. Term of Agreement. Basic Term. The term or this AGREEMENT shall commence July 1, 2026 and continue through June 30, 2027, a one (1) year term, unless sooner terminated pursuant to Section 18.

2. The basic level of services to be provided shall consist of 24 hours of coverage from a sworn peace officer (830.1 PC), seven (7) days a week for response to calls at a level not less than that provided by the Sheriff in adjacent areas of the COUNTY, including related back-up and auxiliary services such as investigative, community services, criminalistics, supervisorial, and traffic service functions.

This also includes services and support from the Sheriff’s records bureau, Sheriff’s property/evidence bureau, and public safety dispatch services.

Personnel shall be supported by an appropriate number of Sheriff's supervisory and management personnel, as deemed necessary by the COUNTY. This service will include regular, random patrol, as available, of the City of Blue Lake during all hours of service. It will also include providing the citizens of Blue Lake access to report and or file a police report or anonymous complaint online, and access to crime mapping.

3. The law enforcement services to be provided by the COUNTY to the CITY within the CITY 's incorporated area shall include:

A. Enforcement of State Statutes;
B. Enforcement of ordinances of CITY (excluding animal control, building and 98 2
construction);
C. Police protection of the type provided by the Sheriff; D. Traffic and DUI enforcement, with the exception or such traffic enforcement as may be provided by the California Highway Patrol on any freeway traversing the CITY or as required by statute;
E. All detective, juvenile and other specialized services provided by the Sheriff in the unincorporated areas of the COUNTY, such as homicide, child abuse investigations and narcotics enforcement;
F. Abandon Vehicle Abatement;
G. When requested by the CITY, via the City Manager, a representative of the Sheriff’s Office at the rank of Lieutenant or higher shall meet quarterly with the public, either in a special meeting or at a council meeting to discuss CITY policing issues;
H. All other law enforcement services of the type provided by the Sheriff within the unincorporated areas of the COUNTY.

The Sheriff shall not be required to assume any enforcement duty or function inconsistent with those performed by the Sheriff under the ordinances of the COUNTY and the statutes of the State of California.

4. The Sheriff shall give prompt consideration to all requests of the City Manager regarding the delivery of general law enforcement services, including staffing assignments, and make every reasonable effort to comply with requests consistent with good law enforcement practices and other provisions of this AGREEMENT.

To facilitate the timely exchange of such information between the CITY and the COUNTY, the Parties hereto shall meet from time to time to discuss performance issues under this AGREEMENT and the attendees shall include the City Manager, the Operations Division Commander, the McKinleyville Station Lieutenant, and a designated city council member.

5. For the purposes of performing services and functions pursuant to this AGREEMENT, and only to give official status to such performance, every COUNTY Deputy or employee shall be deemed to be an ex-officio officer of the CITY while engaged in performing any such service or function which is a municipal function falling within the scope of this AGREEMENT.

6. The CITY shall have the right to discuss with the COUNTY issues of concern related to matters covered under this AGREEMENT. However, the manner or rendition of services, the standard of performance, the discipline of employees and other matters incident to the performance of services, including control of personnel so employed, shall remain under the exclusive control of the Sheriff.

The Sheriff shall, however, give consideration to requests of the City Manager, which may relate to the performance of services under this AGREEMENT. In the event of a dispute between the parties as to the duties and functions to be rendered or the manner of their performance, determinations by the Sheriff shall be final and conclusive as between the parties.
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7. An inventory of furnishings and fixtures contributed by the CITY and the COUNTY for purposes of supplying the station shall be maintained throughout this AGREEMENT. Each party will continue to bear their own costs of such items and upon termination of this AGREEMENT, said items of like kind shall be returned to the respective agency that had original ownership.

8. COUNTY shall provide the necessary supplies, equipment, services and materials required for performing its duties under this AGREEMENT, including vehicle acquisition, maintenance, fuel and replacements.

9. COUNTY and CITY shall determine where such law enforcement quarters are to be located within the CITY. It is expressly understood that the COUNTY may use such quarters in connection with the performance of its duties beyond the scope of services previously outlined in sections 1-4 and in connection with the performance of its duties in territory outside the CITY and adjacent territory, provided, however, that the performance of such non-city duties shall be at no additional cost to the CITY.

10. At the time of execution of this AGREEMENT, the charge to the CITY for the services and functions to be performed by the COUNTY at the level of service agreed upon by the CITY is outlined in Exhibit A – Charges for Services. The total cost charged to the CITY does not include expenses attributable to services or facilities normally provided to all cities within the COUNTY as part of enforcement duties and functions performed by the Sheriff under the ordinances and regulations of the COUNTY and the statutes of the State of California.

11. The CITY shall render to COUNTY one-fourth of the annual charges on a quarterly basis payable on the following dates: first (1st) payment due October 1, second (2 nd)
payment due January 1, third (3
rd) payment due April 1, and fourth (4th) payment due
July 1. The COUNTY shall, 30 days prior to the payment due date, provide to the CITY an invoice which will reflect the amount due by CITY for services rendered by COUNTY under this AGREEMENT during the previous quarter. If such payment is not received by COUNTY within thirty (30) days of the due date, COUNTY shall be entitled to recover interest at a rate of seven (7%) percent per annum and the COUNTY may terminate this AGREEMENT immediately, and without any further notice take such steps as may be necessary to enforce payment.

12. The CITY, its officers and employees, shall not assume by this AGREEMENT any liability for the direct payment of any salary, wages, or other compensation to any officer or employee of COUNTY that is performing services hereunder for the CITY , or for any other liability other than that provided for in this AGREEMENT.

13. CITY shall hold harmless, defend and indemnify COUNTY and its agents, officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, liabilities, expenses and costs of any kind or nature, including, without limitation, attorney fees and other costs of litigation, arising out of, or in 100
4 connection with, CITY’s performance of, or failure to comply with, any of the obligations contained herein, except such loss or damage which was caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of COUNTY.

The CITY and its insurer, or self-insured pool, shall provide evidence of general and automobile liability insurance with limits no less than $2,000,000.00 per occurrence. The CITY shall provide an endorsement from its insurer or selfinsured pool naming the County of Humboldt, its officials, employees, and volunteers as additional insured.

14. It is expressly understood between the parties to this AGREEMENT that no employer/employee relationship is intended; the relationship of COUNTY to CITY being that of an independent contractor and CITY and COUNTY retain sole and independent liability for the actions of the employees of each.

15. CITY, through its City Manager, shall have access to non-privileged and non-confidential reports and other documents pertaining to the services provided hereunder and within the scope of the Public Records Act (Government Code Section 6250 et seq.). COUNTY shall transmit monthly, to the City Manager statistical reports on crime occurrence, traffic incidents, and other contract services within the CITY.

16. All work performed hereunder is subject to limitations of Section 23008 of the Government Code or the State of California, and in accordance therewith, before any work is performed or services rendered pursuant hereto, an amount equal to the cost to the CITY must be reserved by the CITY from its funds to ensure payment for work, service, or materials provided by COUNTY hereunder.

17. COMPLIANCE WITH NUCLEAR FREE ORDINANCE: In recognition of the Humboldt County Nuclear Free Ordinance, the CITY certifies by its signature below that it is not a nuclear weapons contractor, in that CITY is not knowingly or intentionally engaged in the research, development, production or testing of nuclear warheads, nuclear weapons systems or nuclear weapons components as defined by the Nuclear Free Ordinance in Humboldt County. CITY agrees to notify COUNTY via HCSO immediately if it becomes a nuclear weapons provider, as defined above. CITY acknowledgesthat, per the terms of the Humboldt County Nuclear Free Ordinance, COUNTY via HCSO may immediately terminate this AGREEMENT if it determines that the foregoing certification is false or if CITY becomes a nuclear weapons provider.

18. Either party may terminate this contract upon sixty (60) days written notice, which notice shall take effect at the end of the sixty (60) day notice period. Compensation shall be prorated for the fiscal quarter in which the termination occurs.

19. Notices given to parties under this AGREEMENT shall be deemed given when personally delivered or sent and delivered by United States certified mail, postage 101
5 prepaid, return receipt requested and addressed as follows:

TO THE COUNTY TO THE CITY
Office of the Sheriff Office of the City Manager
Humboldt County Sheriff City of Blue Lake
826 4th Street PO Box 458
Eureka, CA 95501 Blue Lake, CA95525

20. No waiver with respect to one covenant, term or condition shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any other covenant, term, or condition herein, or a waiver of any prior or subsequent failure to perform such covenant, term, or condition.

21. The provisions of this AGREEMENT shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective governing boards, successors, assigns, and legal representatives.

22. This AGREEMENT contains all agreements of the parties with respect to any matter mentioned herein. No prior agreement or understanding pertaining to any such matter shall be given effect, and this AGREEMENT may only be amended by a writing signed by the parties.

23. The invalidity of any provision of this AGREEMENT as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction shall in no way affect the validity of any other provision hereof.

24. This AGREEMENT shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any dispute arising hereunder, or relating hereto, shall be litigated in the State of California and venue shall lie in the County of Humboldt unless transferred by court order pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Sections 394 or 395.

25. Time is hereby expressly declared to be of the essence for this AGREEMENT and each and every provision herein.

26. This AGREEMENT, and any amendments hereto, may be executed in one (1) or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which, when taken together, shall be deemed to be one (1) and the same agreement. This AGREEMENT, and any amendments hereto, may be signed by manual or electronic signatures in accordance with any and all applicable local, state and federal laws, regulations and standards, and such signatures shall constitute original signatures for all purposes. A signed copy of this AGREEMENT, and any amendments hereto, transmitted by email or by other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original executed copy of this AGREEMENT and any amendments hereto.
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6 27. Each person executing this AGREEMENT represents and warrants that he or she is duly authorized and has legal authority to execute and deliver this AGREEMENT. Each party represents and warrants to the other that the execution and delivery of this AGREEMENT and the performance of such party’s obligations hereunder have been duly authorized.

28. CITY shall have the option of COUNTY providing additional dedicated uniformed Sheriffs’ personnel for the purpose of providing law enforcement services for special events. This shall be at the request of CITY with a minimum of 30 days advance notice. Should the COUNTY agree to the provision of additional dedicated law enforcement services, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall apply. The rate of payment for such additional dedicated services shall be the actual number of hours performed by uniformed Sheriffs’ personnel times the hourly rate for said personnel per the Humboldt County Schedule of Fees and Charges “Master Fee Schedule” as approved and posted on the county website at the time of the event. The Master Fee Schedule is reviewed and approved annually by the Board of Supervisors and is posted on the county website. The 2026 Master Fee Schedule rate for Sheriff’s Deputy I/II is $110.00/hour, Sheriff’s Sergeant is $144.00/hour, and Sheriff’s Investigator is $139.00/hour. Events held after calendar year 2026 may be subject to a different rate in accordance with the posted and approved Master Fee Schedule and should be referred to before requesting the additional dedicated services. [Signatures on following page.]
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7 IN WITNESS THEREOF, CITY by resolution or other official action duly adopted by its council caused this AGREEMENT to be subscribed by its Mayor and attested by its Clerk, and the COUNTY, by order of its Board of Supervisors, has caused this contract to be subscribed by the Chairman and the seal of said Board to be affixed thereto and attested by the Clerk of said Board on the day and year first hereinabove written.

ATTEST: ATTEST:

City Clerk Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: By:

APPROVED AS TO CONTENT AND

RECOMMENDED
By: By:

City Manager Willliam F. Honsal, Sheriff
City of Blue Lake County of Humboldt
By: By:

Mayor Chair
City of Blue Lake Board of Supervisors
County of Humboldt
By:

Risk Manager
County of Humboldt
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8 Exhibit A – Charges for Services
Annual Computation:

For the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, the CITY and SO have met and agreed that the charges for services rate will be $186,882.00 for fiscal year (FY) 2026-27.

This rate was calculated based on the below agreed upon methodology.

Methodology for the Computation:

The SO used the following methodology for assessing the charges for services for the CITY.

A) The SO calculated its Total Net Expenses to provide law enforcement services to the county. The methodology for calculating Total Net Expenses is as follows:
1) The below SO charges were NOT included in the Total Net Expenses:
• Internal Service Fund Information Technology Charges
• Internal Service Fund Purchasing & Disposition Charges • Internal Service Fund ADA Charges
• Internal Service Fund Communications/Radio Infrastructure Charges • COUNTY General Liability, Property, or Bond Insurance • COUNTY Cost Plan Charges (aka A87 Charges)
• Fixed Assets
• Grants
• Locations of the SO that do not support the CITY. As of FY2025-26 those locations are as follows:

Garberville Station Willow Creek Station
Myrtle Avenue Annex Patrol Allocation of Main Station
• Divisions of the SO that provide services to the entire county and/or divisions that provide services unrelated to the services being contracted for in this agreement. As of FY2025-26 those divisions that were excluded include the following:

Airport Security Inmate Welfare
Animal Shelter/Animal Control Jail Based Competency Program CCW Marijuana Enforcement Team
Civil Mobile Field Force
Coroner Office Office of Emergency Services
Correctional Facility Public Administrator
Courts Search & Rescue
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9 Crisis Negotiation Team Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program Drug Task Force Special Services
EOD Team (Bomb Squad) SWAT Team
2) The below SO charges were included in the Total Net Expenses:
• Interfund Expenditures. These are charges to the SO from other county departments (ie. Public Works) for direct services and/or supplies. • Divisions and locations of the SO that provide services that are being contracted for in this agreement. The SO Indirect Costs that are allocated to these divisions/locations were also included.

As of FY2025-26 those divisions/locations include the following:

Abandoned Vehicle Abatement McKinleyville Station
Body Worn Camera Program Patrol
Deputy FTO/Recruit Program Patrol Vehicle Costs
Dispatch Property Evidence
K9 Program Records
Major Crimes Division (MCD)
As of FY2025-26 the SO indirect cost centers include the following:

Administration Main Station
Armory Operations Command Team
Backgrounds/Recruitment Training
Deputy Sheriff/CSO Shared Costs
3) Revenue for fees, services, reimbursements, donations, and Measure Z revenue will be included in calculating the Total Net Expenses.

B) The CITY will pay its pro-rata share of the Total Net Expenses based on population. 1) Data from the US Census 2020 was used for calculating population and is as follows:
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10 2) The City of Trinidad has a US Census 2020 population of 307. Trinidad has a higher proportion of short term rentals compared to other incorporated cities in our area and therefore Trinidad has agreed to a population adjustment of an additional 120 to account for this. That brings the total remaining population covered by the SO to 73,921 resulting in the below pro-rata share for each contract city.

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Law Enforcement Contract City
Proposed Annual Rate Change
City of Blue Lake
Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (“SO”)
FY2024-25 Actual Financial Data
For rates proposed in contract period 7/1/2026 to 6/30/2027 1 108
Proposed Annual Computation
• The annual computation would occur in January and would utilize the prior fiscal years financial data.
• The methodology for the annual computation is outlined in this presentation. Any changes to the computation methodology shall be reviewed and agreed to by both parties in advance of January. • SO will provide the annual computation to the city for review by February 15th of each year.
• The parties will make every effort to finalize the new contract rate by March 15th to take effect on July 1st of each year.
• In the event the annual computation is delayed, SO will notify the contract city and an updated timeline will be mutually agreed upon. 2 109
Internal Service Funds
The county has the following Internal Service Funds that support the operations of the SO. The costs are allocated to county departments using reasonable allocation methods. For example, full-time equivalents (“FTEs”), cost of payroll, number of computers, phones, email accounts, etc.

These costs will NOT be included.
• Information Technology • Communications/Radio Infrastructure • Purchasing & Disposition • General Liability/Property/Bond Insurance • ADA
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Cost Plan Charges (aka A87 charges)
The county cost plan includes the below and is allocated to the SO based on allocation methodology approved by the state.

These costs will NOT be included.
• Building Depreciation • Equipment Depreciation
• CAO • Auditor-Controller
• Treasurer-Tax Collector • County Counsel
• Personnel • Facility Management
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Other Items
Fixed Assets: The full-amount of fixed assets are charged to the SO’s cost centers at time of purchase. Since they are depreciated in the cost plan, they are being backed-out of the financial statement and NOT included.

Revenue: Revenue for fees, services, reimbursements, and donations will be included to offset expenses. MZ revenue will be added to offset expenses.

Interfund Expenditures: Expenses charged to the SO by other county departments (ie. Public Works) for services or supplies will be included. 5 112
Divisions Not Included
Divisions that provide services to the entire county will NOT be included. Below is a current list.
• Airport Security • Inmate Welfare
• Animal Shelter • Jail Based Competency Program
• CCW • Marijuana Enforcement Team
• Civil • Mobile Field Force (MFF)
• Coroner Office • Office of Emergency Services
• Correctional Facility • Search & Rescue
• Courts • Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program (SWAP)
• Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) • Special Services
• Drug Task Force • SWAT Team
• EOD Team (Bomb Squad)
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Divisions Not Included
Locations that do not support the contract city will NOT be included. In the case of Blue Lake the below will be excluded:
• Garberville Station • Trinity River Station
• Myrtle Avenue Annex • Patrol allocation for Main Station 7 114
Grants will Not be Included
All grants shall NOT be included. Below is a current list. • Boating Safety • NorCal Coalition
• BSCC Officer Wellness • Off Highway Vehicle
• Bulletproof Vest • PH Gender Identification
• Byrne Jag Local • Prop 64
• Byrne Jag State • SAFE
• DCESP • SB170 Cannabis Enforcement
• Emergency Management Performance • US Forest Services Campgrounds • Homeland Security
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Divisions Included
Divisions that provide services to the contract city will be included.

Below is a current list.
• Abandoned Vehicle Abatement • McKinleyville Station
• Body Worn Camera Program • Patrol
• Deputy FTO/Recruit Program • Patrol Vehicle Costs
• Dispatch • Property/Evidence
• K9 Program • Records
• Major Crimes Division (MCD)
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SO Indirect Cost Centers
The SO indirect cost centers are directly related to the SO and are not county overhead charges. Their expenses are not easily charged directly to an SO division.

Cost centers were created to capture these expenses and allocate them out using reasonable methodology. Trying to directly charge these costs to divisions would be an undue burden on staff. It would require tracking staff’s time or inventorying low cost or consumable items that would be tedious to track.

The charges allocated to the Divisions will include costs from these indirect cost centers.
• SO Backgrounds/Recruitment • Main Station
• SO Training • Deputy Sheriff/CSO Shared
• SO Administration • Operations Command Team
• Armory
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Indirect Cost - Main Station Shared Costs
• Includes utilities, maintenance of the space, and office supplies for staff that reside at the Courthouse SO Main Station. There is no rental expense for Main Station since it is county owned property. • Total costs are allocated based on the # of staff that reside at Main Station.
• The allocation for Main Station patrol is NOT included for the contract cities.
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Indirect Cost – Recruitments/Background
• Includes extra-help Administrative Analysts (former sworn personnel), and miscellaneous backgrounds/recruitment related costs like survey software, postage, and recruitment events.
• Does not include psychiatric and medical evaluations which are easily identifiable during the invoicing process and therefore charged directly to the divisions. • The backgrounds are assigned to each division that requested the background.

All Deputy Sheriff I/II/Recruits start out in the FTO or recruit program and therefore allocated to the FTO/Recruit cost center 221300. • Total costs are allocated based on the # of backgrounds conducted (regardless if hired, disqualified, or withdrawn) for each division during the applicable fiscal year. On average, backgrounds take 40 hours for non-sworn and 60 hours for sworn. Therefore, they are weighted 1.0 for non-sworn and 1.5 for sworn for the allocation.
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Indirect Cost – Training
• Includes one full-time dedicated Sheriff’s Sergeant, one full-time dedicated Administrative Secretary, training facility, and miscellaneous indirect training related costs.
• Includes the Main Station allocation for the 2 FTEs.
• The trainings are assigned to each division based on the division that required the training.
• Total costs are allocated based on the # of trainings for each division during the applicable fiscal year.
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Indirect Cost - Deputy SHF/CSO Shared Costs
• Includes gear like badges, holsters, taser batteries and other items necessary for Deputy Sheriff I/II/Recruit, Deputy Coroners, Investigators, Sergeants, and Community Service Officers (“Sworn Staff”). • Includes training costs necessary to maintain sworn status. The reason these training costs are not charged directly to the divisions is because sworn staff often change assignments. Trying to charge the division they are assigned to at the time of the training could result in some divisions paying more than they should due to the timing.
• Includes the indirect training allocation cost.
• Total costs are allocated to the divisions based on the # of budgeted sworn FTE’s for each division.
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Indirect Cost - Armory
• Includes ammunition, parts, and guns.
• Approximately 75% of the armory expenses are for Sheriff Operations (Deputy Sheriff I/II/Recruit, Deputy Coroners, Investigators, and Sergeants).
• Approximately 25% of the armory expenses are for SWAT. • Jail armory expenses are no longer charged to the armory and are directly charged to the Jail.
• The 75% for Sheriff Operations are allocated to the operational divisions based on the # of budgeted sworn FTE’s for each division. 23 130
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Indirect Cost – Administration
• Administration provides oversite for the entire SO and the Business Office processes all financial and personnel transactions for the entire SO. • Includes the Sheriff, Undersheriff, Deputy Director of Financial & Support Services, Public Information Specialists, Executive Secretary, Administrative Lieutenant, and the Business Office.
• Includes the indirect costs for Main Station, backgrounds, and training. • Includes costs directly related to the Administrative and Business Office divisions and any costs that are for the benefit of the entire SO. • Total costs are allocated based on the combined cost of Payroll/Benefits (01 category) and Services & Supplies (02 category) for every division/cost center that the SO is responsible for.
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Indirect Cost – Command Team
• Includes the Sheriff Operations Captain and Lieutenants. • Includes the Main Station allocation, backgrounds allocation, training allocation, and administration allocation.
• Includes costs directly related to the Sheriff Operations Command Team and any expenses that benefit the entire
Sheriff Operations (excludes Corrections).
• Total costs are allocated based on the combined cost of Payroll/Benefits (01 category) and Services & Supplies (02 category) for the divisions/cost centers that the Command Team is responsible for.
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Direct Cost Divisions – Revenue
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Direct Cost Divisions – Expenses
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Direct Cost Divisions - Total Net Expenses
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Population Allocation Method
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Agenda Item #: 20
Meeting Date: April 28, 2026
Prepared By: Jennie Short, City Manager
Subject: Humboldt County Sheriff Department Contract for Animal Shelter Services Recommended
Action:

That the City Council:

1. Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the First Amendment to the Agreement to Provide Animal Shelter Services for the City of Blue Lake

BACKGROUND
The City of Blue Lake has contracted with the Humboldt County Sheriff's Department for many years to provide Animal Shelter Services for the City of Blue Lake. Each year the Sheriff's Department provides the City with new calculations for the cost of services for the next year based upon the previous fiscal year. A reasonable increase in rates is proposed by the County to cover the increase in direct costs for the services. In summary, the contract for FY 2025-2026 was for a total of $10,779 and the proposed contract for FY 2026-2027 is for a total of $11,686. The Sheriff’s Office has provided a detailed slide deck on the expenses by group and how those expenses were calculated.

FISCAL IMPACT
The annual dog license fees are used to partially fund this contract. The balance is funded from the general funds. In fiscal year 2024-2025 the City received a total of $2,565 in dog licenses. So far in fiscal year 2025-2026, the City has received $1,400 with a mailing sent this week to remind the unpaid dog owners. The anticipated revenue for FY 2026-27 is $2,565.

ALTERNATIVES
City staff perform the duties of sheltering animals collected within the City of Blue Lake. In 2025, the Humboldt County animal shelter housed and processed eight dogs for the City of Blue Lake. This alternative is only viable if the City were to construct animal kennels and acquire staff to perform all the duties that the County’s shelter performs.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Humboldt County First Amendment Agreement to Provide Animal Shelter Services for the City of Blue Lake

2. Presentation slides detailing county expenses and proportional division of expenses by population.

Review Information:

City Manager Review: ☒ Legal Review: ☐ CIRA Review: ☒ Engineer: ☐ Comments:

City of Blue Lake
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Blue Lake Animal Shelter Services—First Amendment Page 1 of 2

FIRST AMENDMENT

AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES

FOR THE CITY OF BLUE LAKE

BY AND BETWEEN

COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT
AND

CITY OF BLUE LAKE
FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-26 THROUGH 2028-2029
This First Amendment to the Agreement dated July 8, 2025, by and between the County of Humboldt, a political subdivision of the State of California, hereinafter referred to as “COUNTY,” and the City of Blue Lake, a municipal corporation in the County of Humboldt, hereinafter referred to as “CITY,” is entered into this ____ day of __________, 2026.

WHEREAS, on July 8, 2025, COUNTY and CITY entered into an agreement whereby the COUNTY, through Sheriff, agreed to provide animal shelter services for the CITY; and WHEREAS, COUNTY and CITY now desire to amend the agreement to reflect updated fees for the 2026-27 fiscal year, as provided for and described in Exhibit A to the Agreement.

NOW THEREFORE, the parties mutually agree as follows:

1. Pursuant to Exhibit A to the Agreement, the charges for services rate agreed to by COUNTY and CITY shall be recomputed annually using the methodology outlined therein. For the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (Fiscal Year 2026-27) the charges for services shall be $11,686.00.

Payment shall be made quarterly in accordance with Section 12 of the Agreement.

2. Except as modified herein, the Agreement dated July 8, 2025 shall remain in full force and effect. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this First Amendment and the original Agreement, the provisions of this First Amendment shall govern.
[Signatures on Following Page]
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Blue Lake Animal Shelter Services—First Amendment Page 2 of 2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this Agreement as of the first date written above.

ATTEST: ATTEST:

City Clerk
By: By:

Willliam F. Honsal, Sheriff
County of Humboldt

APPROVED AS TO CONTENT AND

RECOMMENDED
By: By:

City Manager Chair
City of Blue Lake Board of Supervisors
County of Humboldt
By: By:

Mayor Risk Manager
City of Blue Lake County of Humboldt

APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Proposal of Contract Methodology
for Animal Shelter Services
City of Arcata, Eureka, and Blue Lake
Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (“SO”)
FY2024-25 Financial Data
For rates proposed for contract period 7/1/2026 to 6/30/2027 1 146
Proposed Annual Computation
• The annual computation would occur in January and would utilize the prior fiscal years financial data.
• The methodology for the annual computation is outlined in this presentation. Any changes to the computation methodology shall be reviewed and agreed to by both parties in advance of January. • SO will provide the annual computation to the city for review by February 15th of each year.
• The parties will make every effort to finalize the new contract rate by March 15th to take effect on July 1st of each year.
• In the event the annual computation is delayed, SO will notify the contract city and an updated timeline will be mutually agreed upon. 2 147
Internal Service Funds
The county has the following Internal Service Funds that support the operations of the SO. The costs are allocated to county departments using reasonable allocation methods. For example, full-time equivalents (“FTEs”), cost of payroll, number of computers, phones, email accounts, etc.

These costs will NOT be included.
• Information Technology • Communications/Radio Infrastructure • Purchasing & Disposition • General Liability/Property/Bond Insurance • ADA
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Cost Plan Charges (aka A87 charges)
The county cost plan includes the below and is allocated to the SO based on allocation methodology approved by the state.

These costs will NOT be included.
• Building Depreciation • Equipment Depreciation
• CAO • Auditor-Controller
• Treasurer-Tax Collector • County Counsel
• Personnel • Facility Management
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Other Items
Fixed Assets: The full-amount of fixed assets are charged to the SO’s cost centers at time of purchase. Since they are depreciated in the cost plan, they are being backed-out of the financial statement and NOT included.

Revenue for Animal Shelter: Revenue for spay/neuter fees, adoption fees, donations, or other miscellaneous revenue that supports the operations of the animal shelter will be included to offset expenses.

Animal Control: Revenue and expenses related to Animal Control services for the county are separately accounted for and will not be included in any calculations for the Animal Shelter services.

Interfund Expenditures: Expenses charged to the SO by other county departments (ie. Public Works) for services or supplies will be included. 5 150
SO Indirect Cost Centers
The SO indirect cost centers are directly related to the SO and are not county overhead charges. Their expenses are not easily charged directly to an SO division.

The charges allocated to the Divisions will include costs from these indirect cost centers. The SO Indirect Cost Centers as of FY2023-24 are as follows:
• SO Backgrounds/Recruitment • SO Training
• SO Administration • Operations Command Team
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Indirect Cost – Recruitments/Background
• Includes extra-help Administrative Analysts (former sworn personnel), and miscellaneous backgrounds/recruitment related costs like survey software, postage, and recruitment events.
• Does not include psychiatric and medical evaluations which are easily identifiable during the invoicing process and therefore charged directly to the divisions. • The backgrounds are assigned to each division that requested the background.
• Total costs are allocated based on the # of backgrounds conducted (regardless if hired, disqualified, or withdrawn) for each division during the applicable fiscal year. On average, backgrounds take 40 hours for non- sworn and 60 hours for sworn. Therefore, they are weighted 1.0 for non- sworn and 1.5 for sworn for the allocation. 7 152
8 153
9 154
Indirect Cost – Training
• Includes one full-time dedicated Sheriff’s Sergeant, one full-time dedicated Administrative Secretary, training facility, and miscellaneous indirect training related costs.
• Includes the Main Station allocation for the 2 FTEs.
• The trainings are assigned to each division based on the division that required the training.
• Total costs are allocated based on the # of trainings for each division during the applicable fiscal year.
10 155
11 156
Indirect Cost – Administration
• Administration provides oversite for the entire SO and the Business Office processes all financial and personnel transactions for the entire SO. • Includes the Sheriff, Undersheriff, Deputy Director of Financial & Support Services, Public Information Specialists, Executive Secretary, Administrative Lieutenant, and the Business Office.
• Includes the indirect costs for Main Station, backgrounds, and training. • Includes costs directly related to the Administrative and Business Office divisions and any costs that are for the benefit of the entire SO. • Total costs are allocated based on the combined cost of Payroll/Benefits (01 category) and Services & Supplies (02 category) for every division/cost center that the SO is responsible for.
12 157
13 158
BU Name Salaries & Benefits
(01)
Services & Supplies
(02)
Total of 01 and 02
Expenses Allocation
221180 Abandoned Vehicle Abatement $ - $ 123,771.11 123,771.11 7,661.64 221370 Airport $ 9,073.00 $ - 9,073.00 561.63
278100 Animal Control $ 418,264.15 $ 123,879.24 542,143.39 33,559.59 278100 Animal Control - HCSO Only $ - $ 13,420.98 13,420.98 830.78 278 Animal Shelter $ 667,413.60 $ 434,454.98 1,101,868.58 68,207.52 297 Body Worn Camera Program $ - $ 188,324.00 188,324.00 11,657.57 221366 CCW $ 60,792.34 $ 4,472.38 65,264.72 4,040.00
243901 CDPH Path CalAim $ - $ 21,527.50 21,527.50 1,332.59 221350 Civil $ 483,085.99 $ 62,991.58 546,077.57 33,803.12 221130 Command Team $ 737,078.50 $ 137,164.96 874,243.46 54,117.14 297130 Command Team MZ $ 334,759.22 $ - 334,759.22 20,722.16 272 Coroner Office $ 1,105,885.83 $ 322,457.62 1,428,343.45 88,416.86 243 Correctional Facility Ops $ 15,069,734.67 $ 2,951,812.25 18,021,546.92 1,115,564.04 221610 Court Security Screening $ - $ 232,540.75 232,540.75 14,394.66 221600 Courts $ 1,844,992.05 $ 5,123.09 1,850,115.14 114,525.24 221325 Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) $ - $ 2,860.15 2,860.15 177.05 221300 Deputy FTO/Recruits $ 658,118.04 $ 35,174.67 693,292.71 42,915.98 297300 Deputy FTO/Recruits $ 553,724.37 $ - 553,724.37 34,276.47 221360 Dispatch $ 780,972.18 $ 79,478.47 860,450.65 53,263.34 297360 Dispatch MZ $ 557,955.71 $ - 557,955.71 34,538.40 265 Drug Task Force $ - $ 120,554.19 120,554.19 7,462.51 221330 EOD Team (aka Bomb Squad) $ - $ 2,973.90 2,973.90 184.09 221220 Garberville Station $ 86,233.41 $ 20,492.31 106,725.72 6,606.50 221900 Grant Boating Safety $ 141,529.35 $ 38,880.47 180,409.82 11,167.67 221806 Grant BSCC Officer Wellness Grant $ - $ 34,776.06 34,776.06 2,152.70 221970 Grant Bulletproof Vest $ - $ 31,651.07 31,651.07 1,959.25 221910 Grant Byrne Jag Local $ - $ 18,792.00 18,792.00 1,163.26 221911 Grant Byrne Jag Local 2 $ - $ - - -
221920 Grant Byrne Jag State $ 209,420.06 $ - 209,420.06 12,963.45 243900 Grant CDPH $ - $ 10,000.00 10,000.00 619.02
221930 Grant DCESP1 $ 44,609.76 $ 38,917.77 83,527.53 5,170.49 221931 Grant DCESP2 $ 26,438.31 $ 26,062.89 52,501.20 3,249.91 274901 Grant DWR Flood Response $ 104.65 $ - 104.65 6.48 274150 Grant EMPG 1 $ 251,168.85 $ - 251,168.85 15,547.77 274151 Grant EMPG 2 $ 105,617.33 $ - 105,617.33 6,537.89 274140 Grant Hazard Mitigation $ 22,660.13 $ 177,975.18 200,635.31 12,419.66 274111 Grant HSG1 $ - $ 46,828.77 46,828.77 2,898.78
274112 Grant HSG2 $ 6,322.28 $ - 6,322.28 391.36
274113 Grant HSG3 $ 10,196.00 $ 13,244.00 23,440.00 1,450.98 221955 Grant NorCal Coalition $ 120,799.67 $ 62,173.64 182,973.31 11,326.36 221940 Grant OHV 1 $ 59,781.94 $ 1,480.86 61,262.80 3,792.27 221941 Grant OHV 2 $ 39,106.23 $ 9,898.80 49,005.03 3,033.49 272100 Grant PH Gender Identification $ 35,333.33 $ - 35,333.33 2,187.19 221960 Grant Prop 64 $ - $ - - -
221961 Grant Prop 64 - 2 $ 269,575.58 $ 26,327.79 295,903.37 18,316.92 221950 Grant SAFE $ 9,406.56 $ 3,654.72 13,061.28 808.52 221935 Grant SB170 Cannabis Enforcement $ 14,232.79 $ - 14,232.79 881.03 221915 Grant UHR Forensic Genetic DNA $ 209.86 $ 63,321.26 63,531.12 3,932.68 221980 Grant US Forest Campground $ 8,878.54 $ 1,793.41 10,671.95 660.61 221520 HCSO DTF $ 428,498.38 $ 51,902.79 480,401.17 29,737.64 127 Inmate Welfare $ 183,526.60 $ 46,404.76 229,931.36 14,233.14 243400 Jail - Armory $ - $ 43,670.50 43,670.50 2,703.28 243500 Jail - Inmate Transport $ - $ 78,587.43 78,587.43 4,864.69 243600 Jail - Training $ - $ 112,984.99 112,984.99 6,993.96 243200 JBCT $ 123,012.87 $ 950,622.95 1,073,635.82 66,459.86 221110 K9 Program $ - $ 48,305.58 48,305.58 2,990.20
221340 Major Crimes Division $ 1,401,153.47 $ 121,934.78 1,523,088.25 94,281.72 221510 Marijuana Enforcement Team $ 224,210.67 $ 81,534.11 305,744.78 18,926.12 221210 McKinleyville Station $ 95,606.53 $ 26,822.29 122,428.82 7,578.55 221380 Mobile Field Force (MFF) $ - $ - - -
221250 Myrtle Ave Annex $ - $ 58,588.79 58,588.79 3,626.74 274 Office of Emergency Services $ 135,455.47 $ 73,506.76 208,962.23 12,935.11 221200 Patrol $ 3,755,218.44 $ 144,425.01 3,899,643.45 241,394.48 297200 Patrol MZ $ 5,024,862.35 $ - 5,024,862.35 311,047.42 221150 Patrol Vehicle Costs $ - $ 1,759,283.49 1,759,283.49 108,902.60 221364 Property/Evidence $ 236,215.73 $ 21,048.87 257,264.60 15,925.11 297364 Property/Evidence MZ $ 26,269.41 $ - 26,269.41 1,626.12 272010 Public Administrator $ 102,675.76 $ 5,239.68 107,915.44 6,680.15 221362 Records $ 388,923.11 $ 14,290.79 403,213.90 24,959.62 221205 SCOP $ - $ 3,102.16 3,102.16 192.03
221530 Search and Rescue (SAR) $ - $ 21,231.06 21,231.06 1,314.24 274010 SHRF Emergency Response $ 15,379.01 $ 1,086.64 16,465.65 1,019.25 221500 Special Services $ 575,002.85 $ 144,613.86 719,616.71 44,545.48 243100 SWAP $ 948,096.73 $ 85,461.03 1,033,557.76 63,978.96 221320 SWAT Team $ - $ 31,690.61 31,690.61 1,961.70
221260 Willow Creek Station $ - $ 30,760.80 30,760.80 1,904.15 Total 38,407,581.66 9,446,352.55 47,853,934.21 2,962,238.95 Administration Allocation
159
Indirect Cost – Command Team
• Includes the Sheriff Operations Captain and Lieutenants. • Includes the Main Station allocation, backgrounds allocation, training allocation, and administration allocation.
• Includes costs directly related to the Sheriff Operations Command Team and any expenses that benefit the entire
Sheriff Operations (excludes Corrections).
• Total costs are allocated based on the combined cost of Payroll/Benefits (01 category) and Services & Supplies (02 category) for the divisions/cost centers that the Command Team is responsible for.
15 160
16 161
BU Name Salaries & Benefits
(01)
Services & Supplies
(02)
Total of 01 and 02
Expenses
Quenell
Command
Team
Downline
Expenses for
Allocation
Allocation
221180 Abandoned Vehicle Abatement $ - $ 123,771.11 123,771.11 Yes 123,771.11 6,986.07 221370 Airport $ 9,073.00 $ - 9,073.00 Yes 9,073.00 512.11 278100 Animal Control $ 418,264.15 $ 123,879.24 542,143.39 Yes 542,143.39 30,600.44 278100 Animal Control - HCSO Only $ - $ 13,420.98 13,420.98 Yes 13,420.98 757.53 278 Animal Shelter $ 667,413.60 $ 434,454.98 1,101,868.58 Yes 1,101,868.58 62,193.25 297 Body Worn Camera Program $ - $ 188,324.00 188,324.00 Yes 188,324.00 10,629.65 221366 CCW $ 60,792.34 $ 4,472.38 65,264.72 No - -
243901 CDPH Path CalAim $ - $ 21,527.50 21,527.50 No - - 221350 Civil $ 483,085.99 $ 62,991.58 546,077.57 Yes 546,077.57 30,822.49 221130 Command Team $ 737,078.50 $ 137,164.96 874,243.46 NA - - 297130 Command Team MZ $ 334,759.22 $ - 334,759.22 NA - - 272 Coroner Office $ 1,105,885.83 $ 322,457.62 1,428,343.45 Yes 1,428,343.45 80,620.61 243 Correctional Facility Ops $ 15,069,734.67 $ 2,951,812.25 18,021,546.92 No - - 221610 Court Security Screening $ - $ 232,540.75 232,540.75 Yes 232,540.75 13,125.40 221600 Courts $ 1,844,992.05 $ 5,123.09 1,850,115.14 Yes 1,850,115.14 104,426.86 221325 Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) $ - $ 2,860.15 2,860.15 Yes 2,860.15 161.44 221300 Deputy FTO/Recruits $ 658,118.04 $ 35,174.67 693,292.71 Yes 693,292.71 39,131.82 297300 Deputy FTO/Recruits $ 553,724.37 $ - 553,724.37 Yes 553,724.37 31,254.11 221360 Dispatch $ 780,972.18 $ 79,478.47 860,450.65 Yes 860,450.65 48,566.79 297360 Dispatch MZ $ 557,955.71 $ - 557,955.71 Yes 557,955.71 31,492.94 265 Drug Task Force $ - $ 120,554.19 120,554.19 No - -
221330 EOD Team (aka Bomb Squad) $ - $ 2,973.90 2,973.90 Yes 2,973.90 167.86 221220 Garberville Station $ 86,233.41 $ 20,492.31 106,725.72 Yes 106,725.72 6,023.97 221900 Grant Boating Safety $ 141,529.35 $ 38,880.47 180,409.82 Yes 180,409.82 10,182.95 221806 Grant BSCC Officer Wellness Grant $ - $ 34,776.06 34,776.06 No - - 221970 Grant Bulletproof Vest $ - $ 31,651.07 31,651.07 No - - 221910 Grant Byrne Jag Local $ - $ 18,792.00 18,792.00 No - - 221911 Grant Byrne Jag Local 2 $ - $ - - No - -
221920 Grant Byrne Jag State $ 209,420.06 $ - 209,420.06 No - - 243900 Grant CDPH $ - $ 10,000.00 10,000.00 No - -
221930 Grant DCESP1 $ 44,609.76 $ 38,917.77 83,527.53 No - - 221931 Grant DCESP2 $ 26,438.31 $ 26,062.89 52,501.20 No - - 274901 Grant DWR Flood Response $ 104.65 $ - 104.65 No - - 274150 Grant EMPG 1 $ 251,168.85 $ - 251,168.85 No - -
274151 Grant EMPG 2 $ 105,617.33 $ - 105,617.33 No - -
274140 Grant Hazard Mitigation $ 22,660.13 $ 177,975.18 200,635.31 No - - 274111 Grant HSG1 $ - $ 46,828.77 46,828.77 No - -
274112 Grant HSG2 $ 6,322.28 $ - 6,322.28 No - -
274113 Grant HSG3 $ 10,196.00 $ 13,244.00 23,440.00 No - - 221955 Grant NorCal Coalition $ 120,799.67 $ 62,173.64 182,973.31 No - - 221940 Grant OHV 1 $ 59,781.94 $ 1,480.86 61,262.80 Yes 61,262.80 3,457.88 221941 Grant OHV 2 $ 39,106.23 $ 9,898.80 49,005.03 Yes 49,005.03 2,766.01 272100 Grant PH Gender Identification $ 35,333.33 $ - 35,333.33 Yes 35,333.33 1,994.33 221960 Grant Prop 64 $ - $ - - No - -
221961 Grant Prop 64 - 2 $ 269,575.58 $ 26,327.79 295,903.37 No - - 221950 Grant SAFE $ 9,406.56 $ 3,654.72 13,061.28 Yes 13,061.28 737.22 221935 Grant SB170 Cannabis Enforcement $ 14,232.79 $ - 14,232.79 No - - 221915 Grant UHR Forensic Genetic DNA $ 209.86 $ 63,321.26 63,531.12 Yes 63,531.12 3,585.91 221980 Grant US Forest Campground $ 8,878.54 $ 1,793.41 10,671.95 Yes 10,671.95 602.36 221520 HCSO DTF $ 428,498.38 $ 51,902.79 480,401.17 No - - 127 Inmate Welfare $ 183,526.60 $ 46,404.76 229,931.36 No - - 243400 Jail - Armory $ - $ 43,670.50 43,670.50 No - -
243500 Jail - Inmate Transport $ - $ 78,587.43 78,587.43 No - - 243600 Jail - Training $ - $ 112,984.99 112,984.99 No - - 243200 JBCT $ 123,012.87 $ 950,622.95 1,073,635.82 No - - 221110 K9 Program $ - $ 48,305.58 48,305.58 Yes 48,305.58 2,726.53 221340 Major Crimes Division $ 1,401,153.47 $ 121,934.78 1,523,088.25 Yes 1,523,088.25 85,968.33 221510 Marijuana Enforcement Team $ 224,210.67 $ 81,534.11 305,744.78 No - - 221210 McKinleyville Station $ 95,606.53 $ 26,822.29 122,428.82 Yes 122,428.82 6,910.30 221380 Mobile Field Force (MFF) $ - $ - - Yes - -
221250 Myrtle Ave Annex $ - $ 58,588.79 58,588.79 No - - 274 Office of Emergency Services $ 135,455.47 $ 73,506.76 208,962.23 No - - 221200 Patrol $ 3,755,218.44 $ 144,425.01 3,899,643.45 Yes 3,899,643.45 220,109.28 297200 Patrol MZ $ 5,024,862.35 $ - 5,024,862.35 Yes 5,024,862.35 283,620.50 221150 Patrol Vehicle Costs $ - $ 1,759,283.49 1,759,283.49 Yes 1,759,283.49 99,300.01 221364 Property/Evidence $ 236,215.73 $ 21,048.87 257,264.60 Yes 257,264.60 14,520.90 297364 Property/Evidence MZ $ 26,269.41 $ - 26,269.41 Yes 26,269.41 1,482.74 272010 Public Administrator $ 102,675.76 $ 5,239.68 107,915.44 Yes 107,915.44 6,091.12 221362 Records $ 388,923.11 $ 14,290.79 403,213.90 No - - 221205 SCOP $ - $ 3,102.16 3,102.16 Yes 3,102.16 175.10 221530 Search and Rescue (SAR) $ - $ 21,231.06 21,231.06 Yes 21,231.06 1,198.35 274010 SHRF Emergency Response $ 15,379.01 $ 1,086.64 16,465.65 No - - 221500 Special Services $ 575,002.85 $ 144,613.86 719,616.71 Yes 719,616.71 40,617.64 243100 SWAP $ 948,096.73 $ 85,461.03 1,033,557.76 No - - 221320 SWAT Team $ - $ 31,690.61 31,690.61 Yes 31,690.61 1,788.73 221260 Willow Creek Station $ - $ 30,760.80 30,760.80 Yes 30,760.80 1,736.25 Total 38,407,581.66 9,446,352.55 47,853,934.21 22,802,399.24 1,287,045.77 Command Team Allocation
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Fiscal Year Total
To Date Adjustments Year End Notes
Revenues
201001 Spay/Neuter Fees from Trust 55,700.50 - 55,700.50 201002 Adoption Fees 27,812.10 - 27,812.10
611065 Shelter Contracts - Cities 304,534.00 (304,534.00) - Do not include Contract City Revenue 707010 Misc Revenue 385.00 - 385.00
707012 Donations 1,555.00 - 1,555.00
Total Revenues 389,986.60 (304,534.00) 85,452.60
Expenditures
01 Salaries & Employee Benefits
1100 Salaries And Wages 367,710.54 (19,430.24) 348,280.30 20% Manager for Animal Control 1400 Extra Help 28,813.31 - 28,813.31
1450 Unemployment Insurance 666.42 (31.49) 634.93 20% Manager for Animal Control 1460 Overtime 5,471.80 - 5,471.80
1470 Health Insurance 62,904.19 (3,289.10) 59,615.09 20% Manager for Animal Control 1471 Life & Air Travel Insurance 290.55 (12.43) 278.12 20% Manager for Animal Control 1472 Dental Insurance 3,614.50 (132.00) 3,482.50 20% Manager for Animal Control 1500 Retirement 119,612.63 (6,236.67) 113,375.96 20% Manager for Animal Control 1510 PARS Contribution 7,813.09 (388.63) 7,424.46 20% Manager for Animal Control 1600 FICA/Medicare/OASDI 29,694.68 (1,418.95) 28,275.73 20% Manager for Animal Control 1700 Workers' Compensation 75,459.00 (3,697.60) 71,761.40 20% Manager for Animal Control Total Salaries & Employee Bene 702,050.71 (34,637.11) 667,413.60 02 Services and Supplies
2103 Clothing / Employee 2,436.52 - 2,436.52
2106 Communications 570.23 - 570.23
2108 Food 10.00 - 10.00
2109 Household Expense 15,417.38 - 15,417.38
2112 Maintenance-Equipment 4,622.23 - 4,622.23
2113 Maintenance-Structures 8,706.72 - 8,706.72
2117 Office Expense 1,318.01 - 1,318.01
2118 Professional & Special Service 158,312.05 - 158,312.05 2120 Rents & Leases - Equipment LT 1,416.38 - 1,416.38
2121 Rents & Leases - Structures LT 16,127.56 - 16,127.56 2122 Minor Equipment 694.54 - 694.54
2123 Special Departmental Expense 159,445.11 - 159,445.11 2125 Transportation & Travel 450.00 - 450.00
2126 Utilities 64,810.96 - 64,810.96
2140 Late Fees & Penalties 117.29 - 117.29
Total Services and Supplies 434,454.98 - 434,454.98
03 Other Charges
2110 Insurance 265,942.00 (265,942.00) - ISF's not included 3125 Information Technology Charges 38,043.00 (38,043.00) - ISF's not included 3513 Communications/Utility Charges 2,415.00 (2,415.00) - ISF's not included 3517 ADA ISF Charges 1,496.00 (1,496.00) - ISF's not included 3940 Purchasing & Disposition Chg 4,459.25 (4,459.25) - ISF's not included Total Other Charges 312,355.25 (312,355.25) -
08 Fixed Assets
8186 Improvements - Cty-Owned 2,800.00 (2,800.00) - Fixed Assets not included Total Fixed Assets 2,800.00 (2,800.00) -
Total Expenditures 1,451,660.94 (349,792.36) 1,101,868.58 Net Revenues Over (Under)
Expenditures) (1,061,674.34) 45,258.36 (1,016,415.98)
1,016,415.98 Total after Adjustments
7,155.78 Backgrounds/Recruitment Allocation
- Training Allocation
68,207.52 Administration Allocation
62,193.25 Command Team Allocation
1,153,972.53 Total Expenses to Allocate
County of Humboldt
1100278 - Animal Shelter
Revenues and Expenditures with Encumbrances
For the Period Ending June 30, 2025
163
Population Adjustment
• The City of Trinidad has a US Census 2020 population of 307.

Trinidad has a higher proportion of short term rentals
compared to other incorporated cities in our area and
therefore Trinidad has agreed to a population adjustment of an additional 120 to account for this.
19 164
Population Allocation Method for Animal Shelter
20 165
City Manager Report
April 28, 2026
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Project Name Status/Notes
23/24 Audit Letter of Engagement executed and returned to JJACPA. Cost: $18,000.

Requested documents are being collected.

No Management Discussion & Analysis prepared by previous City Manager. May be an exception listed in the audit.

Field visit scheduled for May 4- 8, 2026. Draft audit report to staff by the end of May 2026.

Final audit to Council June 2026.
24/25 Closeout Working on final reconciliations of all projects with adjustments for postings to correct fiscal year.

Compilation of all final year end journal entries in progress. Various reports and reimbursement requests are being researched and prepared.
24/25 Audit Planned for July or August 2026. May be combined with the 25/26 audit to minimize costs. 25/26 Audit Begin Sept. or Oct. 2026 with complete by Dec. 31, 2026.

Rancheria New
Water and
Sewer services
Various meetings with Bruce and Randy from the BL Rancheria to work through the details of the various water and sewer applications that have been submitted. Response letter requesting additional information from their engineer anticipated by mid-May.

An amendment (#4) to their MOU with the City will be necessary as part of the approval process.

Possible coordination with LAFCo may also be necessary for the parcels outside City limits. 7th Cycle Housing
Element Update
This project is progressing well and is on schedule to meet the milestones in the agreement with HCD.

To date Planwest has completed their review of existing documents. The community survey is online and responses are coming in. The one-on-one interviews will be completed in the next couple of weeks. Two public workshops are being scheduled – one towards the end of May and the other midJune. We are working on defining the method (and cost) for attaining compliance with the implementation items from the adopted 6th Housing Element plus the likely additional implementation items.

City staff are creating the database for the property condition survey that is required for the 7th Cycle.

Town Square
Construction Project
The project manager from State Parks inspected the project this month. There are several items that need to be completed before the project can be closed out. They include erection of the pergola, installation of the art feature and the project sign.

There are also several significant expenditures that have not yet been included in a reimbursement request.

Baduw’at/ Powers
Creek Lower
Restoration Project
This project has completed design plans and the Baduw’at Watershed Council is looking for construction funding. They have outstanding funding applications with CDFW FRGP, WCB, and DWR.

The City can assist in providing letters of support for the flood reduction aspects of the project.

Blue Lake Library ADA
Project
The CASp inspector came this past month and there are four remaining barriers open that have not been constructed correctly. I am working with SHN to figure out by whom and how the necessary modifications will occur.
167
Project Name Status/Notes
Blue Lake Truck Route
Phase II
Project Location: On Hatchery Road from South Railroad Avenue intersection to approximately 100 ft south of H Street intersection.

Project Elements: Sidewalk and pedestrian crossing improvements, bicycle lane improvements, and roadway rehabilitation.

Project Costs: Programmed FY 26-27 STIP funds are:

PS&E $18,000 ROW $20,000 CON $635,000 Total: $673,000
Status: SHN has 90% plans and specifications prepared for this project. We have been waiting for funding to be allocated to be able to move forward on the construction phase.

Water Tank
Replacement Project
Background: The City has received funding from CalOES and FEMA HMGP to design, engineer, permit and ultimately construct one new water storage tank. Currently, the City has two redwood water tanks that are both at the end of their useful lives and are experiencing regular issues related to leaking seams. The tanks are also not seismically stable and the City has been working with our partners at CalOES and FEMA to address these deficiencies through the hazard mitigation program.

Funding: This project is estimated to cost approximately $2+ million dollars; the project is funded through several sources, including CalOES, FEMA, USDA and the City’s capital improvement fund.

This project is a high priority project for the City and staff is working to secure additional grant funds to off-set the City’s cost-share requirements. FEMA’s HMGP funding requires a 25% match. There will also be project costs not eligible. Current estimates are that the City’s portion could be up to 40%.

Current Status: Final plans have been completed and are being reviewed by FEMA for consistency with applicable codes and design standards. Final cost projections have been completed and the City has requested additional funding consideration from CalOES and FEMA due to increased costs associated with material acquisition, construction and inspection requirements. Once the project is fully designed and engineered and environmental permits are in place, the City will move to the construction phase of the project, which will be funded through FEMA.

The one tank currently designated for replacement is Tank 2 (Bussman site) but the City plans to request that CalOES change its designation to Tank 1 (McClure site) if the easement is fully acquired prior to FEMA authorizing Phase 2 (construction).

McClure Easement Acquisition of the easement from the McClure Trust is progressing well. The Agreement To Convey An Easement And Joint Escrow Instructions has been signed by all parties and provide to Fidelity Title for processing through Escrow. The Preliminary Title Report should be received by the date of Council’s meeting. The City has deposited the earnest funds into the escrow account and paid Ms. McClure $6,000 for the 2026-2027 annual lease payment.
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Project Name Status/Notes
Wastewater Treatment
Plant Expansion
Project
The existing capacity of the Wastewater Treatment Plan is insufficient for the RENA allocations in the 7th Cycle Housing Element. The capacity can be expanded by installing additional aerators in Pond 1.

The electrical panel capacity is insufficient for these additional aerators, so the project currently includes approximately $55,000 in electrical upgrades to go with the aerators. The total project cost is estimated at $300,000. This project could be eligible from CDBG funding but needs to be shovel ready.

We are pursuing some design funding from NRCP.

Bike Park Council adopted the corrective action plan. The first step has been completed, and all potential vendors were contacted about the validity of invoices submitted. The only invoice we posted for future payment is the one for GLJ Construction in the amount of $23,714. I am proposing that the donation from the Mad Scramble be used to make payment on this invoice.

Currently, the park is still winterized.

We plan to have a stakeholders’ meeting to discuss next steps and possible fundraising opportunities to move forward on the rest of the steps.

Coordination for tie into the existing drain is still needed.

Funding: We plan to put together an application to California State Parks’ Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) for the $188.5 million for the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) Round 5 once the application portal opens.

We will also need to complete community-based planning and scoping meetings for this grant application.

DANCO/ Baduw’at
Development
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