CITY OF FERNDALE – HUMBOLDT COUNTY CALIFORNIA – U.S.A.
AGENDA – REGULAR MEETING
Location: City Hall
834 Main Street
Ferndale, CA, 95536
Date: September 17, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Posted: September 11, 2025
We welcome you to the meeting. Members of the Public may be heard on any business item on this Agenda before or during the City Council consideration of the item. The public may also directly address the City Council on any item of interest to the public that is not on the agenda during the public comment time; however, the City Council generally cannot discuss or take action on an item not on the agenda.
A person addressing the City Council will be limited to five (5) minutes unless the Mayor of the City Council grants a longer period. While not required, we would appreciate it if you would identify yourself with your name and address when addressing the Council.
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BEFORE SPEAKING ON ANY ISSUE, PLEASE WAIT TO BE
ACKNOWLEDGED BY THE MAYOR BEFORE PROCEEDING TO THE PODIUM.
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER – Mayor
2. PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. ROLL CALL – Mayor Cady; Councilman Lund; Councilwoman Fisk-Becker; Councilman Jorgensen; and Councilman Ostler
4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
5. CEREMONIAL
a. Proclamation for Constitution Week
6. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
7. STUDY SESSION – A study session was held prior to tonight’s meeting to review and discuss the Ferndale Microgrid Project
8. PUBLIC COMMENT. (This time is for persons who wish to address the Council on any matter not on this agenda and over which the Council has jurisdiction. PLEASE FILL OUT A SPEAKER CARD and give it to the City Clerk before the start of the meeting. Speakers will be called in the order received or at the discretion of the Mayor. Public Members who do not fill out a speaker card may speak if there is time remaining. Items requiring Council action not listed on this agenda may be placed on the next regular agenda for consideration, unless a finding is made by at least 2/3rds of the Council that the item came up after the agenda was posted and is of an urgent nature requiring immediate action. This portion of the meeting will be approximately 30 minutes total for all speakers, with each speaker given no more than five minutes. Speaker time may be reduced if many speakers have signed up.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR. (All matters listed under this category are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. Unless a specific request is made by a Council Member, staff or the public, the Consent Calendar will not be read.
There will be no separate discussion of these items. However, if discussion is required, that September 17, 2025
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item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately under “Call Items.”)
a. Approval of Minutes of August 20, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting .................................................................................................... Page 6 b. Approval of Minutes of August 18, 2025, Closed Session City Council Meeting....................................................................................... Page 9 c. Acceptance of Checkbook Register for August 1-31, 2025 .................... Page 10 d. Acceptance of Financial Statements for August 1-31, 2025.................... Page 14
10. CALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
11. PRESENTATION
12. PUBLIC HEARING
13. BUSINESS
a. Resolution 2025-21 Authorizing City Manager to Enter into MOA with the County of Humboldt for Department of Environmental Health Services ........................................................................................ Page 39 b. State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Resolutions i. Resolution 2025-18 Requesting an Amendment to
HCAOG’s adopted Regional Transportation Plan 2021
Update .......................................................................................... Page 78 ii. Resolution 2025-19 Nominating Projects to HCAOG’s 2026 Regional Transportation Improvement Plan (RTIP).................... Page 88 c. Resolution 2025-20 Approving the Submittal of Projects for Inclusion in the HCAOG's 2026 Update of the Regional Transportation Plan....... Page 90 d. Dark Light Film Permit
i. Discuss and Approve Film Permit Application and
Conditions of Approval................................................................ Page 95 ii. Resolution 2025-22 Approving the Closure of Main Street for Specific Dates and Times from October 14, 2025-
October 20, 2025 .......................................................................... Page 108 e. Provide Staff Direction for Fire Risk Management Service (FRMS) Special Assessment Fee ........................................................................... Page 110
14. CORRESPONDENCE ........................................................................................ Page 123
15. COMMENTS FROM THE COUNCIL
16. REPORTS
a. City Manager Report ............................................................................... Page 128 b. Commission and Committee Reports
i. Drainage Committee Minutes ...................................................... Page 136 c. Minutes from Joint Power Authorities (JPAs) and Reports i. Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG)
July 2025 ...................................................................................... Page 137 ii. Humboldt Waste Management Authority (HWMA) July
2025.............................................................................................. Page 140 iii. Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) July 2025 ................ Page 145
17. ADJOURN
This notice is posted in compliance with Government Code §54954.2. The next Regular Meeting of the Ferndale City Council will be held on October 15, 2025 at 6:00pm September 17, 2025
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Section 1
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Section 2
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE
Section 3
ROLL CALL
Section 4
CLOSED SESSION REPORT OUT
Section 5
CEREMONIAL
a. Constitution Week
September 17, 2025
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PROCLAMATION
HONORING CONSTITUTION WEEK
WHEREAS: It is the privilege and duty of the American people to commemorate the two hundred and thirty-eighth anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and
WHEREAS, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of the United States of America designating September 17 through 23 as Constitution Week,
NOW, THEREFORE I, RANDY CADY by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Ferndale, State of California, do hereby proclaim the week of September 17 through 23 as
CONSTITUTION WEEK
and urge all citizens to study the Constitution and reflect on the privilege of being an American with all the rights and responsibilities which that privilege involves.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City to be affixed this 17th day of September 2025. _________________________________
Randy Cady, Mayor
City of Ferndale, CA
September 17, 2025
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Section 8
PUBLIC COMMENT
This time is for persons who wish to address the Council on any matter not on this agenda and over which the Council has jurisdiction.
Items requiring Council action not listed on this agenda will be placed on the next regular agenda for consideration, unless a finding is made by at least 2/3rd of the Council (three of the five members) that the item came up after the agenda was posted and is of an urgent nature requiring immediate action.
Section 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under this category are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion.
Section 6
MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
Section 7
STUDY SESSIONS
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City of Ferndale, Humboldt County, California, U.S.A.
DRAFT Action Minutes for City Council Meeting of August 20th, 2025 Mayor Randy Cady called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Those present did the flag salute. Present were Council Members Leonard Lund, Jennifer Fisk-Becker, Phillip Ostler, and Skip Jorgensen, along with City staff: Acting City Manager Kristene Hall, Planwest Planner Michelle Nielsen, and Finance Manager/Deputy City Clerk Lauren Boop.
Report out of Closed Session: None.
Ceremonial: None
Modifications to the Agenda: None
Report out of Study Session: None
Public Comment: None
Consent Calendar: There were four items on the Consent Calendar for approval. There were no comments from the Council or Public
MOTION: to approve the consent calendar. (Lund/Ostler) Unanimous Call Items Removed from Consent Calendar: None
Presentation:
A presentation was given by the producers of the upcoming film Dark Light who are going through the processes to film their movie in Ferndale. The production would take place tentatively from October 14th through November 7th at multiple locations on and around Main Street. They project to bring over $300k in revenue to the city and assured council their outfit intends to work closely with local businesses and residents to mitigate any disruptions to commerce and traffic in the city.
A presentation was given by Evan Edgar of Edgar & Associates to update the council on SB1383 and the status if OWR4 grant funds. The City of Ferndale now qualifies for an extension to compliance with the state’s organic mandates until 2037 but we have to utilize the remainder of the $75k grant funds we received by April 1, 2026. Edgar gave the council several options to spend the funds including: prepaid dues to the County, donations to the County’s Edible Food Recovery Program, purchasing compost bins for residents, investing in a local vermicomposting farm, and education and outreach programs regarding composting processes. Mayor Cady confirmed we had spent $35k of the grant funds and have $40k remaining to utilize until April 1, 2026, at which point the city must return all unused funds to the state. Council expressed support for the purchase of bins for residents and requested options from Edgar.
Public Hearing:
Ordinance 2025-04 Amending Sections of Ferndale Zoning 02-02 and Amending the Ferndale Zoning Map:
A presentation was given by Planner Michelle Nielsen of Planwest, this was the second reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2025-04, amending sections of the Ferndale Zoning Map. Nielsen walked the council through the various areas affected by the changes and answered clarifying questions from the council. Councilwoman Fisk-Becker asked if those residents who are affected by changes are protected by precedent and Nielsen assured her that there are guidelines to do so.
Fisk-Becker asked for clarification on mobile home guidelines. She also inquired on the delay in September 17, 2025
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the Planning Commission’s recommendation. Nielsen explained that the commission had not had the time to discuss all the amendments at last meeting and expect to complete that discussion and get their recommendation at the September meeting. Mayor Cady asked if the changes would result in a reassessment of parcels for property taxes and Nielsen assured him that the zoning change was not a re-appraisable event.
There were no other public comments.
Mayor Cady closed the public hearing.
MOTION: to approve second reading and adopt Ordinance 2025-04 Amending the Sections of the Ferndale Zoning 02-02 and Amending the Ferndale Zoning Map. (Jorgensen/Ostler) Unanimous
Business:
Report and List of Potential Roadway Demonstration Projects as Part of the Humboldt Vision Zero Action Plan:
City Planner Michelle Nielsen gave a report on the upcoming funds available from HCAOG to perform temporary pop-up style road safety improvements in the County. She noted the types of projects that Ferndale could benefit from including: additional crosswalks, increased signage posting speeds etc., speed bumps, and sharrows (road demarcations indicating to drivers that bicycles may share a lane). Discussion was had about which of these options are most needed in Ferndale.
No Action Taken
Resolution 2025-16 Authorizing Emergency Road and Culvert Repair on the Wildcat:
Acting City Manager Kristene Hall explained that a section of the Wildcat has deteriorated and the culvert underneath is crushed and in need of repair before winter. She expressed her concern for safety of travelers and urgency of timeline to address before the rain damages it even further.
Local contractor MCI has agreed to perform the emergency repairs as soon as possible and provided an estimate of around $30k. Councilman Jorgensen asked if this would affect the drainage in that area and Hall stated she did not think it would as they are just repairing the road and culvert, not redirecting the flow of water. He also voiced his opinion that the maintenance required to keep up the road be minimal.
MOTION: to approve Resolution 2025-16 authorizing emergency road and culvert repair on the Wildcat
(Ostler/Lund) Unanimous
Resolution 2025-17 Designating Signatories on the TriCounties Bank Account: Acting City Manager Kristene Hall explained that authorization is needed to give her authority to sign checks for the city’s expenses as City Manager.
MOTION: to designate Acting City Manager Kristene Hall as a signatory for the TriCounties Bank Account (Lund/Ostler) Unanimous
Designate a Voting Delegate to the League of Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach: Acting City Manager Hall explained this is necessary only if we send a delegate to the conference. The council declined to commit a delegate this year and thus no action is needed. Councilwoman Fisk-Becker suggested we look at attending the RCRC, a conference more geared to rural communities like Ferndale. Councilman Jorgensen suggested we may want to consider budgeting for attendance or training in the future, and updating the per diem for hotel stays.
No Action Taken
Approval of the First Amendment to Lease Agreement with the Ferndale Children’s Center:
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Acting City Manager Hall explained this amendment extends the agreement with the Ferndale Children’s Center and adds language regarding the payment of 35% of the Community Center’s water bill. Councilwoman Fisk-Becker asked if we were meeting with the tenants of the Community Center regularly and Manager Hall informed the council that quarterly meetings with the Ferndale Senior Center would also include the Ferndale Children’s Center going forward. She also noted that communication and cooperation with both agencies has been very successful of late.
MOTION: to approve the First Amendment to Lease Agreement with the Ferndale Children’s Center (Jorgensen/Lund) Unanimous
Correspondence: None
Council Comments: Councilwoman Fisk-Becker expressed gratitude to see Community Center repairs going forward. Councilman Jorgensen noted that Manager Hall and he had attended a meeting with the OurEnergy Microgrid grant managers. He also expressed his gratitude to the Village Club and Garden Club for the work on the Town Hall grounds, which look very beautiful.
Reports:
City Managers Report: None
Other Reports: Russ Park Committee Chair Ken Mierswa gave an update on the park saying a brand-new trail was close to completion that will tie the Pacific View Trail to Eugene Street access. The council and Chair Mierzwa expressed enthusiasm to have a ribbon cutting ceremony when the trail is complete. A tour of the park by staff and council was also proposed. Chair Mierzwa also noted that the Per Capita Grant improvements of increased signage is almost complete, and the expanded parking lot has been frequently utilized. Mayor Cady thanked Chair Mierswa and his committee for their dedication to the Russ Park which is a wonderful asset to the community.
Mayor Cady thanked the staff, public, and fellow councilmembers, and Adjourned the Meeting at 7:58 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Lauren Boop
Deputy City Clerk
September 17, 2025
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City of Ferndale, Humboldt County, California, U.S.A.
DRAFT Action Minutes for City Council Closed Session August 18, 2025 Mayor Randy Cady called the City Council Closed Session Meeting to order at 4:01 pm. Those present did the flag salute. Present were Council Members Leonard Lund, Jennifer Fisk-Becker, Skip Jorgensen and Phillip Ostler, along with City staff: City Attorney Ron Sligh and Acting City Manager Kristene Hall.
Public Comment on Closed Session: A member of the public wrote a letter to the Council.
Council received the letter prior to the start of the meeting.
A member of the public was also present. The public member questioned the council about their intentions in moving forward to hire a City Manager. The member also offered his assistance in the search.
Adjourn to Closed Session: Mayor Cady adjourned to Closed Session at 4:11pm.
Reconvene to Public: Mayor Cady reconvened to the public at 4:53pm Report out of Closed Session: Mayor Cady reported there was no action taken by the Council.
Mayor Cady adjourned the meeting at 4:54pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristene Hall
Acting City Manager/City Clerk
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AUGUST 2023 Deposit Recap 8.1.25 8.11.25 08.22.25 8.26.25 8.28.25 TOTAL RETAIL TAX 21,015.61
T&U TAX 22,344.40
HIGHWAY USER TAX/VEHICLE LICENSE FEES 4,645.43 93,692.73 RMRA 3,515.36
BUSINESS LIC 2,128.00
ANIMAL LIC 195.00
BUILDING RENTS 2,847.61
PERMITS 5,608.73
TOT 29,943.66
HEALTH INSPECTIONS 1,275.00
HCAOG - REAP FUNDING REIMB
RUSS PARK REIMBURSEMENT
CIRA - GRANT REIMBURSE
COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT-STREETS & ROADS
SEPTIC DUMPS / SEWER REVENUE 3,660.00
FRANCHSE FEES 5,441.02
HUMBOLDT CTY - COPS
ST CA - POST
REFUND
POLICE SERVICES 2,031.50
SMALL MISC 4,433.38 11.23
DRAINAGE FEES
COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT-PROPERTY TAXES 12,214.64
COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT-SEWER 48,879.92
COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT-DRAINAGE 1,175.00
COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT-INTEREST INCOME 1,526.55
US BANK REWARDS 1,416.22 1,416.22
GRANT REIMBURSEMENTS-Prop 1 CA St -
HCAOG - LTF/TDA
4,645.43 161,922.22 3,515.36 43,360.01 54,557.97 268,000.99 \\192.168.254.148\city docs\CITY DOCS CITY CLERK\Meetings\City Council\2025\09. 9.17.25\August Deposits September 17, 2025
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash $ 359,715.58
Restricted Cash 15,150.00
Accounts Receivable 7,108.76
Total Current Assets 381,974.34
Total Assets $ 381,974.34
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Current Liabilities
Accrued Liabilities 2,323.83
Other Current Liabilities 376,870.26
Total Current Liabilities 379,194.09
Total Liabilities 379,194.09
Fund Balance
Fund Balance - Unassigned 2,780.25
Total Fund Balance 2,780.25
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 381,974.34
City of Ferndale
Balance Sheet
Fund 10 - General Fund
As of August 31, 2025
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash $ 15,812.76
Total Current Assets 15,812.76
Total Assets $ 15,812.76
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities $ 0.00
Total Liabilities 0.00
Fund Balance
Fund Balance - Restricted 15,812.76
Total Fund Balance 15,812.76
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 15,812.76
City of Ferndale
Balance Sheet
Fund 22-Gas Tax
As of August 31, 2025
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash $ 37,031.02
Total Current Assets 37,031.02
Total Assets $ 37,031.02
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities $ 0.00
Total Liabilities 0.00
Fund Balance
Fund Balances - Restricted 37,031.02
Total Fund Balance 37,031.02
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 37,031.02
City of Ferndale
Balance Sheet
Fund 23 - RSTP Fund
As of August 31, 2025
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash $ 106,359.86
Total Current Assets 106,359.86
Total Assets $ 106,359.86
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities 0.00
Fund Balance
Fund Balances - Restricted 106,359.86
Total Fund Balance 106,359.86
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 106,359.86
City of Ferndale
Balance Sheet
Fund 20-Russ Park Fund
As of August 31, 2025
No assurance is provided 1
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash $ 229,381.95
Total Current Assets 229,381.95
Total Non Current Assets
Total Assets $ 229,381.95
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities $ 0.00
Fund Balance
Fund Balances - Restricted 229,381.95
Total Fund Balance 229,381.95
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 229,381.95
City of Ferndale
Balance Sheet
Fund 24 - Transportation Development Act
As of August 31, 2025
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash $ 10,680.78
Total Current Assets 10,680.78
Total Assets $ 10,680.78
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities $ 0.00
Total Liabilities 0.00
Fund Balance
Fund Balances - Restricted 10,680.78
Total Fund Balance 10,680.78
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 10,680.78
City of Ferndale
Balance Sheet
Fund 26 - Drainage Fund
As of August 31, 2025
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash $ 32,085.75
Total Current Assets 32,085.75
Total Assets $ 32,085.75
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities $ 0.00
Total Liabilities 0.00
Fund Balance
Fund Balances - Restricted 32,085.75
Total Fund Balance 32,085.75
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 32,085.75
City of Ferndale
Balance Sheet
Fund 25 - Integrated Waste Mgt
As of August 31, 2025
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash $ 299,900.54
Total Current Assets 299,900.54
Property and Equipment
Vehicles 42,332.05
Equipment 122,805.75
Sewer system 13,768,181.34
Energy Savings Project Improvements 183,000.00
Less Accumulated Depreciation (4,038,551.21)
Net Property and Equipment 10,077,767.93
Total Assets $ 10,377,668.47
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Current Liabilities
Interest Payable $ 38,168.23
Total Current Liabilities 38,168.23
Long-Term Liabilities
Notes Payable USDA 3,857,000.00
Note Payable - California Energy Resources Conservation 166,204.97 Total Long-Term Liabilities 4,023,204.97
Total Liabilities 4,061,373.20
Fund Balance
Other Equity 6,649,092.60
Fund Balances (332,797.33)
Total Fund Balance 6,316,295.27
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 10,377,668.47
City of Ferndale
Balance Sheet
Fund -30 - Sewer
As of August 31, 2025
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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Assets
Property and Equipment
Buildings and improvements $ 554,421.86
Vehicles 187,365.86
Equipment 293,715.34
Roadways 10,782,034.50
Sidewalks 180,800.00
Streetlights 31,684.18
Land 131,000.00
Less Accumulated Depreciation (11,467,236.09)
Net Property and Equipment 693,785.65
Total Assets $ 693,785.65
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Long-Term Liabilities
Accrued Vacation/Sick pay $ 54,942.49
Notes payable-long term 15,550.56
Total Long-Term Liabilities 70,493.05
Fund Balance
Other Equity 1,718,440.75
Fund Balances (1,095,148.15)
Total Fund Balance 623,292.60
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 693,785.65
City of Ferndale
Balance Sheet
GASB 34 ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
As of August 31, 2025
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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1 Month Ended 2 Months Ended FY 2025/2026
August 31, 2025 August 31, 2025 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
REVENUES
Revenues - Taxes
10014102 Property tax-secured $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 196,469.86 $ (196,469.86) 10014104 Property tax-unsecured 0.00 0.00 7,822.69 (7,822.69) 10014106 Property tax-prior 0.00 0.00 19,504.36 (19,504.36) 10014107 Supplemental role 0.00 0.00 3,784.09 (3,784.09) 10014110 Sales and use tax 0.00 0.00 466,368.47 (466,368.47) 10014111 Trash franchise 0.00 0.00 15,825.47 (15,825.47) 10014112 PG&E franchise 0.00 0.00 18,381.09 (18,381.09) 10014114 Cable franchise 0.00 0.00 28,246.24 (28,246.24) 10014116 Business license tax 2,128.00 8,828.00 16,994.74 (8,166.74) 10014118 Real Property Transfer tax 0.00 0.00 7,090.88 (7,090.88) 10014120 Transient lodging tax 0.00 25,192.73 192,437.80 (167,245.07) 10014121 TOT Humboldt Lodging Authority 0.00 3,629.21 25,156.65 (21,527.44) Total Revenue - Taxes $ 2,128.00 $ 37,649.94 $ 998,082.34 $ (960,432.40) Revenues - Licenses and Permits
10024132 Construction permits $ 5,608.73 $ 12,465.39 $ 25,000.00 $ (12,534.61) 10024164 Health protection 1,775.00 1,775.00 4,000.00 (2,225.00) 10024166 Encroachment permits 0.00 100.00 600.00 (500.00) 10024278 Animal license fees 195.00 510.00 1,300.00 (790.00) Total Revenue - Licenses and Permits $ 7,578.73 $ 14,850.39 $ 30,900.00 $ (16,049.61) Revenues - Use of Money and Property
10044182 Interest $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 16,650.00 $ (16,650.00) 10044285 Bocce ball revenue 0.00 205.00 300.00 (95.00)
10044297 Town Hall Rent 375.00 675.00 3,500.00 (2,825.00) 10044297.1 Community Center rents 2,279.92 5,629.92 40,000.00 (34,370.08) Total Revenue -Use of Money and Property $ 2,654.92 $ 6,509.92 $ 60,450.00 $ (53,940.08) Revenues - Fines
10034283 Court fines $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 3,090.85 $ (3,090.85) Total Revenue - Fines $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 3,090.85 $ (3,090.85) Revenues - Intergovernmental
10054204 Motor vehicle in-lieu tax $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 184,930.64 $ (184,930.64) 10054222 Home owners prop. tax relief 0.00 0.00 1,739.86 (1,739.86) 10054286 Street sweeping 0.00 0.00 18,735.36 (18,735.36) 10054289 RMRA 3,515.36 3,515.36 37,494.91 (33,979.55)
10054290 Peace off. stds. & trng. 0.00 0.00 1,000.00 (1,000.00) 10054300 Public safety 1/2 cent 0.00 0.00 4,793.30 (4,793.30) 10054315 AB 109 0.00 0.00 190,829.03 (190,829.03)
10054320 State and County Grants 0.00 0.00 177,000.00 (177,000.00) 10054321 Federal Grants 0.00 0.00 125,000.00 (125,000.00) Total Revenue - Intergovernmental $ 3,515.36 $ 3,515.36 $ 741,523.10 $ (738,007.74) City of Ferndale
Income Statement
Fund 10 - General Fund
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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1 Month Ended 2 Months Ended FY 2025/2026
August 31, 2025 August 31, 2025 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Revenues - Fees for Service
10084270 Plan check fees $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 1,000.00 $ (1,000.00) 10084271 Parking fees 0.00 0.00 475.19 (475.19)
10084287.2 Developer reimbursed fees 390.00 390.00 8,000.00 (7,610.00) 10084287.3 Reimbursed Fees Planning 36.25 36.25 10,000.00 (9,963.75) 10084291 Special police services 1,261.12 1,320.38 5,000.00 (3,679.62) 10084298 Fair racing revenue 11.23 24.69 2,278.09 (2,253.40) Total Revenue - Fees for Service $ 1,698.60 $ 1,771.32 $ 26,753.28 $ (24,981.96) Revenues - Other Revenue
10094284.1 Donations - City $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 5,000.00 $ (5,000.00) 10094307 Miscellaneous 1,416.22 1,416.22 0.00 1,416.22
10094308 PARSAC Grants 0.00 0.00 2,000.00 (2,000.00)
10094311 Utilities - Little League park 200.00 200.00 200.00 0.00 Total Revenue - Other Revenue $ 1,616.22 $ 1,616.22 $ 7,200.00 $ (5,583.78) TOTAL REVENUES $ 19,191.83 $ 65,913.15 $ 1,867,999.57 $ (1,802,086.42) City of Ferndale
Income Statement
Fund 10 - General Fund
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 2
September 17, 2025
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August 31, 2025 August 31, 2025 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
EXPENDITURES
Expenditures - City Council
10115012 Office expense $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 200.00 $ (200.00) 10115013 Advertising 0.00 0.00 250.00 (250.00)
10115044 Meetings and dues 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 (1,500.00) 10115045 LAFCO fees 0.00 0.00 680.00 (680.00)
Total Expenditures - City Council $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 2,630.00 $ (2,630.00) Expenditures City Manager
10105002 Salary - permanent $ 3,042.04 $ 9,886.77 $ 53,974.30 $ (44,087.53) 10105006 Payroll taxes 232.14 755.19 3,521.96 (2,766.77) 10105007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 415.92 849.80 4,990.99 (4,141.19) 10105009 Workers comp. insurance 0.00 658.96 3,325.74 (2,666.78) 10105010 Deferred retirement 0.00 0.00 5,604.04 (5,604.04) 10105061 Liability Insurance 0.00 3,814.78 3,239.16 575.62 Total expenditures -City Manager $ 3,690.10 $ 15,965.50 $ 74,656.19 $ (58,690.69) Expenditures - City Clerk
10125002 Salary - permanent $ 10,561.55 $ 18,189.53 $ 93,349.28 $ (75,159.75) 10125006 Payroll taxes 864.31 1,538.64 8,491.83 (6,953.19) 10125007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 1,250.64 2,582.72 12,268.99 (9,686.27) 10125009 Workers comp. insurance 0.00 1,583.91 6,082.32 (4,498.41) 10125010 Deferred retirement 0.00 0.00 4,650.85 (4,650.85) 10125012 Office expense 50.92 608.09 5,000.00 (4,391.91) 10125022 IT support 950.50 2,350.83 13,000.00 (10,649.17) 10125044 Meetings and dues 15.99 15.99 1,200.00 (1,184.01) 10125061 Liability Insurance 0.00 9,169.40 7,785.80 1,383.60 10125099 Miscellaneous 0.00 0.00 200.00 (200.00)
Total Expenditures -City Clerk $ 13,693.91 $ 36,039.11 $ 152,029.07 $ (115,989.96) City of Ferndale
Income Statement
Fund 10 - General Fund
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 3
September 17, 2025
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1 Month Ended 2 Months Ended FY 2025/2026
August 31, 2025 August 31, 2025 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Expenditures - City Attorney
10145052 Professional services $ 770.00 $ 770.00 $ 20,000.00 $ (19,230.00) Total Expenditures - City Attorney $ 770.00 $ 770.00 $ 20,000.00 $ (19,230.00) Expenditures - Government Buildings
10155002 Salary - permanent $ 342.62 $ 657.46 $ 3,889.62 $ (3,232.16) 10155006 Payroll taxes 36.49 70.02 423.61 (353.59)
10155009 Workers comp. insurance 0.00 63.45 292.42 (228.97) 10155012 Office expense 251.71 251.71 2,500.00 (2,248.29) 10155020 Building and ground maint. 438.94 438.94 10,000.00 (9,561.06) 10155024 Special department supply 0.00 0.00 3,000.00 (3,000.00) 10155030 Trash service 58.28 58.28 554.10 (495.82)
10155031 Gas 0.00 0.00 4,915.67 (4,915.67)
10155032 Utilities 285.76 285.76 3,198.32 (2,912.56)
10155033 Water 58.22 58.22 4,994.20 (4,935.98)
10155034 Telephone/internet 344.63 833.12 6,414.90 (5,581.78) 10155061 Liability Insurance 0.00 367.35 367.17 0.18
10155063 Building and Property Insurance 0.00 0.00 6,464.28 (6,464.28) Total Expenditures - Government Buildings $ 1,816.65 $ 3,084.31 $ 47,014.29 $ (43,929.98) Expenditures - Non departmental
10165015 Property tax admin. fees $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 8,256.79 $ (8,256.79) 10165054 Audit and accounting 0.00 8,000.00 41,200.00 (33,200.00) 10165054.1 Accounting services 1,809.00 1,809.00 0.00 1,809.00 10165055 Contractual services 0.00 144.00 1,000.00 (856.00) 10165064 Election expenses 0.00 0.00 1,000.00 (1,000.00) 10165078 Copy machine expense 438.29 648.32 4,430.60 (3,782.28) 10165200 Car allowance 0.00 400.00 4,800.00 (4,400.00)
Total Expenditures - Nondepartmental $ 2,247.29 $ 11,001.32 $ 60,687.39 $ (49,686.07) Expenditures - Community Promotion
10175020 Building and ground maint. $ 263.59 $ 411.59 $ 250.00 $ 161.59 10175028 Public restroom 234.61 234.61 3,500.00 (3,265.39) 10175032 Utilities 68.60 68.60 503.45 (434.85)
10175033 Water 190.19 190.19 1,702.27 (1,512.08)
10175072 Chamber of commerce 0.00 9,037.30 35,000.00 (25,962.70) 10175072.3 TOT 2% HLA QTRLY 0.00 0.00 20,000.00 (20,000.00) Total Expenditures - Community Promotion $ 756.99 $ 9,942.29 $ 60,955.72 $ (51,013.43) City of Ferndale
Income Statement
Fund 10 - General Fund
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 4
September 17, 2025
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August 31, 2025 August 31, 2025 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Expenditures - Police
10215002 Salary - permanent $ 22,835.62 $ 47,038.26 $ 377,864.78 $ (330,826.52) 10215004 Salary - reserve 5,496.38 11,614.99 34,057.79 (22,442.80) 10215005 Salary - overtime 537.87 1,603.87 11,033.37 (9,429.50) 10215006 Payroll taxes 2,280.62 4,779.02 34,389.65 (29,610.63) 10215007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 4,134.25 8,404.98 61,410.30 (53,005.32) 10215009 Workers comp. insurance 0.00 5,832.54 20,965.74 (15,133.20) 10215010 Deferred retirement 0.00 0.00 29,374.45 (29,374.45) 10215012 Office expense 30.00 234.12 3,500.00 (3,265.88) 10215014 Vehicle expense 936.45 1,434.70 16,000.00 (14,565.30) 10215016 Fuel 903.19 1,786.03 20,000.00 (18,213.97)
10215020 Building and ground maint. 1,251.00 1,251.00 5,000.00 (3,749.00) 10215022 IT support 515.00 665.00 15,000.00 (14,335.00) 10215024 Special department supply 269.22 269.22 10,000.00 (9,730.78) 10215026 Uniform expense 422.35 495.72 1,000.00 (504.28) 10215026.1 Uniform allowance 0.00 2,400.00 3,000.00 (600.00) 10215029 Water/sewer 53.96 53.96 2,004.38 (1,950.42)
10215032 Utilities 9.86 9.86 50.00 (40.14)
10215034 Telephone/internet 632.66 1,263.98 9,270.32 (8,006.34) 10215035 Dispatch service 4,316.66 8,633.32 55,000.00 (46,366.68) 10215044 Meetings and dues 282.00 282.00 1,884.96 (1,602.96) 10215048 Training 22.00 22.00 5,000.00 (4,978.00)
10215051 Physical exams 0.00 0.00 900.00 (900.00)
10215052 Professional services 0.00 0.00 500.00 (500.00) 10215061 Liability Insurance 0.00 33,765.20 28,179.47 5,585.73 10215063 Building and Property Insurance 0.00 0.00 1,467.90 (1,467.90) 10215078 Copy machine expense 118.24 236.48 1,100.00 (863.52) 10215080 Community Emergency Response Team
Expense
0.00 0.00 1,000.00 (1,000.00)
10215088 Equipment repair other 0.00 0.00 1,000.00 (1,000.00) 10215098 Background expense 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 (1,500.00) Total Expenditures - Police $ 45,047.33 $ 132,076.25 $ 751,453.11 $ (619,376.86) Expenditures - Animal Control
10225096 Animal control $ 450.00 $ 900.00 $ 5,500.00 $ (4,600.00) Total Expenditures - Animal Control $ 450.00 $ 900.00 $ 5,500.00 $ (4,600.00) Expenditures - Health
10245052 Professional services $ 200.00 $ 400.00 $ 2,400.00 $ (2,000.00) Total Expenditures - Health $ 200.00 $ 400.00 $ 2,400.00 $ (2,000.00) City of Ferndale
Income Statement
Fund 10 - General Fund
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 5
September 17, 2025
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August 31, 2025 August 31, 2025 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Expenditures - Streets and Roads
10315002 Salary - permanent $ 3,345.60 $ 6,609.60 $ 45,755.58 $ (39,145.98) 10315005 Salary - overtime 0.00 0.00 3,158.06 (3,158.06) 10315006 Payroll taxes 425.58 840.71 3,953.50 (3,112.79) 10315007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 504.08 1,029.92 6,048.96 (5,019.04) 10315009 Workers comp. insurance 0.00 368.02 1,345.92 (977.90) 10315010 Deferred retirement 0.00 0.00 2,064.43 (2,064.43) 10315011 Bldg/property insurance 0.00 0.00 741.60 (741.60) 10315014 Vehicle expense 0.00 0.00 3,000.00 (3,000.00)
10315020 Building and ground maint. 0.00 0.00 500.00 (500.00) 10315021 Street maintenance 0.00 0.00 87,000.00 (87,000.00) 10315024 Special department supply 36.42 336.42 2,500.00 (2,163.58) 10315026.1 Uniform allowance 0.00 0.00 300.00 (300.00)
10315034 Telephone/internet 98.81 197.51 1,279.90 (1,082.39) 10315055 Contractual services 917.50 917.50 10,000.00 (9,082.50) 10315061 Liability Insurance 0.00 2,130.48 1,809.00 321.48 10315088 Equipment repair other 0.00 0.00 500.00 (500.00) Total Expenditures - Streets and Roads $ 5,327.99 $ 12,430.16 $ 169,956.95 $ (157,526.79) Expenditures - Planning
10415052 Professional services $ 21,980.00 $ 21,980.00 $ 40,000.00 $ (18,020.00) 10415052.1 Engineering-flood 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 (1,500.00) 10415053 Reimbursable Fees 8,896.75 9,396.75 9,000.00 396.75 10415053.1 Grant expenditures 0.00 0.00 140,000.00 (140,000.00) 10415055 Contractual services 648.75 648.75 9,000.00 (8,351.25) 10415630 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN 0.00 0.00 3,000.00 (3,000.00) Total Expenditures - Planning $ 31,525.50 $ 32,025.50 $ 202,500.00 $ (170,474.50) Expenditures - City engineer
10425052 Professional services $ 2,272.00 $ 2,272.00 $ 30,000.00 $ (27,728.00) 10425053 Reimbursable Fees 747.50 747.50 3,500.00 (2,752.50) Total Expenditures - City engineer $ 0.00 $ 3,019.50 $ 33,500.00 $ (30,480.50) Expenditures - Building Regulation
10435024 Special department supply $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 500.00 $ (500.00) 10435052 Professional services 5,416.87 5,416.87 19,000.00 (13,583.13) Total Expenditures - Building Regulation $ 5,416.87 $ 5,416.87 $ 19,500.00 $ (14,083.13) City of Ferndale
Income Statement
Fund 10 - General Fund
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 6
September 17, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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28 ________________________________________
1 Month Ended 2 Months Ended FY 2025/2026
August 31, 2025 August 31, 2025 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Expenditures - Library
10615002 Salary - permanent $ 629.70 $ 1,128.89 $ 6,600.13 $ (5,471.24) 10615006 Payroll taxes 67.04 120.21 892.66 (772.45)
10615009 Workers comp. insurance 0.00 105.92 350.37 (244.45) 10615012 Office expense 0.00 0.00 50.00 (50.00)
10615020 Building and ground maint. 0.00 15,115.00 200.00 14,915.00 10615024 Special department supply 0.00 0.00 2,250.00 (2,250.00) 10615031 Gas 0.00 0.00 4,639.35 (4,639.35)
10615032 Utilities 272.62 272.62 2,570.08 (2,297.46)
10615033 Water 62.43 62.43 610.56 (548.13)
10615034 Telephone/internet 73.99 147.98 2,065.80 (1,917.82) 10615061 Liability Insurance 0.00 613.19 520.66 92.53
10615063 Building and Property Insurance 0.00 0.00 2,011.80 (2,011.80) Total Expenditures - Library $ 1,105.78 $ 17,566.24 $ 22,761.41 $ (5,195.17) Expenditures - Parks
10625002 Salary - permanent $ 259.46 $ 630.07 $ 47,032.16 $ (46,402.09) 10625006 Payroll taxes 14.07 36.79 3,874.70 (3,837.91)
10625007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 63.01 128.74 793.93 (665.19) 10625009 Workers comp. insurance 0.00 131.68 505.67 (373.99) 10625010 Deferred retirement 0.00 0.00 313.42 (313.42)
10625020 Building and ground maint. 663.52 1,863.52 7,500.00 (5,636.48) 10625024 Special department supply 65.17 65.17 200.00 (134.83) 10625032 Utilities 162.10 162.10 5,540.17 (5,378.07)
10625033 Water 1,196.14 1,196.14 3,028.26 (1,832.12)
10625061 Liability Insurance 0.00 762.30 634.94 127.36
10625065 Russ Park expenditures 388.97 388.97 1,500.00 (1,111.03) Total Expenditures - Parks $ 2,812.44 $ 5,365.48 $ 70,923.25 $ (65,557.77) Expenditures -Community Center
10635020 Building and ground maint. $ 2,943.82 $ 3,006.32 $ 5,000.00 $ (1,993.68) 10635031 Gas 41.42 146.67 4,000.00 (3,853.33)
10635032 Utilities 863.97 1,070.13 8,182.44 (7,112.31)
10635033 Water 127.75 127.75 1,498.91 (1,371.16)
10635055 Contractual services 0.00 0.00 2,000.00 (2,000.00) 10635063 Building and Property Insurance 0.00 0.00 4,424.70 (4,424.70) Total Expenditures -Community center $ 3,976.96 $ 4,350.87 $ 25,106.05 $ (20,755.18) TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 118,837.81 $ 290,353.40 $ 1,721,573.43 $ (1,431,220.03) REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES $ (99,645.98) $ (224,440.25) $ 146,426.14 $ (370,866.39) City of Ferndale
Income Statement
Fund 10 - General Fund
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 7
September 17, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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1 Month Ended 2 Months Ended FY2025/2026
August 31, 2025 August 31, 2025 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Revenues
22314210.1 Gas tax (2105) $ 688.30 $ 688.30 $ 8,704.08 $ (8,015.78) 22314210.2 Gas tax (2106) 868.35 868.35 10,764.67 (9,896.32) 22314210.3 Gas tax (2107) 937.92 937.92 11,781.75 (10,843.83) 22314210.4 Gas tax (2107.5) 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,030.00 (30.00) 22314210.5 Gas Tax (2103) 1,150.86 1,150.86 13,051.75 (11,900.89) Total Revenue 4,645.43 4,645.43 45,332.25 (40,686.82)
EXPENDITURES
22315002 Salary - permanent 452.38 1,363.64 5,856.61 (4,492.97) 22315005 Salary - overtime 0.00 0.00 78.98 (78.98)
22315006 Payroll taxes 31.65 98.47 515.72 (417.25)
22315007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 479.43 980.09 7,249.02 (6,268.93) 22315009 Workers comp. insurance 0.00 413.68 2,711.27 (2,297.59) 22315010 Deferred retirement 0.00 0.00 2,153.91 (2,153.91) 22315057 Street signs 0.00 0.00 500.00 (500.00)
22315058 Street lighting 47.31 1,412.48 17,289.82 (15,877.34) 22315061 Liability Insurance 0.00 2,394.81 2,033.45 361.36 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,010.77 6,663.17 38,388.78 (31,725.61)
REVENUES OVER (UNDER)
EXPENDITURES
$ 3,634.66 $ (2,017.74) $ 6,943.47 $ (8,961.21)
City of Ferndale
STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
FUND 22 - GAS TAX
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
September 17, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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1 Month Ended 2 Months
Ended
FY2025/2026
August 31, 2025 August 31,
2025
Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Revenues
23314211 RSTP Revenue $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 16,000.00 $ (16,000.00) Total Revenue 0.00 0.00 16,000.00 (16,000.00)
EXPENDITURES
23315002 Salary - permanent 548.30 1,304.22 7,123.41 (5,819.19) 23315006 Payroll taxes 31.93 78.79 551.26 (472.47)
23315007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 113.97 233.39 1,436.07 (1,202.68) 23315009 Workers comp. insurance 0.00 116.54 447.53 (330.99) 23315010 Deferred retirement 0.00 0.00 616.50 (616.50)
23315061 Liability Insurance 0.00 674.68 572.88 101.80
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 694.20 2,407.62 10,747.65 (8,340.03) REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES $ (694.20) $ (2,407.62) $ 5,252.35 $ (7,659.97) City of Ferndale
STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
FUND 23 - RSTP
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
September 17, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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1 Month Ended 2 Months Ended FY2025/2026
August 31, 2025 August 31, 2025 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Revenues
20624182 Interest $ 173.45 $ 369.66 $ 0.00 $ 369.66
Total Revenue 173.45 369.66 0.00 369.66
EXPENDITURES
20625046 Bank charges 15.00 30.00 0.00 30.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 15.00 30.00 0.00 30.00
REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES $ 158.45 $ 339.66 $ 0.00 $ 339.66 City of Ferndale
STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
FUND 20- RUSS PARK
No assurance is provided 1
September 17, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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1 Month Ended 2 Months Ended FY2025/2026
August 31, 2025 August 31, 2025 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Revenues
24314231 Transportation devel. act $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 51,067.00 $ (51,067.00) Total Revenue 0.00 0.00 51,067.00 (51,067.00)
EXPENDITURES
24315002 Salary - permanent 1,507.75 3,153.11 19,379.04 (16,225.93) 24315005 Salary - overtime 6.71 21.93 1,042.25 (1,020.32) 24315006 Payroll taxes 78.22 165.69 1,558.13 (1,392.44) 24315007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 480.55 983.45 6,054.88 (5,071.43) 24315009 Workers comp. insurance 0.00 418.95 2,145.02 (1,726.07) 24315010 Deferred retirement 0.00 0.00 2,265.76 (2,265.76) 24315014 Vehicle expense 322.40 322.40 0.00 322.40
24315016 Fuel 596.45 1,179.46 10,913.91 (9,734.45)
24315024 Special department supply 0.00 531.62 632.46 (100.84) 24315032 Utilities 359.86 359.86 4,038.63 (3,678.77)
24315033 Water 56.56 56.56 666.53 (609.97)
24315034 Telephone/internet 98.80 197.49 1,279.99 (1,082.50) 24315061 Liability Insurance 0.00 2,425.32 2,424.15 1.17 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 3,507.30 9,815.84 52,400.75 (42,584.91)
REVENUES OVER (UNDER)
EXPENDITURES
$ (3,507.30) $ (9,815.84) $ (1,333.75) $ (8,482.09)
City of Ferndale
STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
FUND 24 - TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
September 17, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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1 Month Ended 2 Months Ended FY2025/2026
August 31, 2025 August 31, 2025 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Revenues
26314230 Drainage fund $ 0.00 $ 840.00 $ 3,250.00 $ (2,410.00) 26314240 Drainage district fees 0.00 0.00 30,000.00 (30,000.00) Total Revenue 0.00 840.00 33,250.00 (32,410.00)
EXPENDITURES
26315002 Salary - permanent 790.69 1,665.60 10,284.25 (8,618.65) 26315005 Salary - overtime 2.24 7.31 584.24 (576.93)
26315006 Payroll taxes 38.97 83.70 839.83 (756.13)
26315007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 0.00 0.00 3,057.09 (3,057.09) 26315007.1 Medical insurance 202.19 413.64 0.00 413.64
26315009 Workers comp. insurance 0.00 354.19 1,813.48 (1,459.29) 26315010 Deferred retirement 0.00 0.00 922.39 (922.39)
26315061 Liability Insurance 0.00 2,050.42 1,741.03 309.39 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,034.09 4,574.86 19,242.31 (14,667.45)
REVENUES OVER (UNDER)
EXPENDITURES
$ (1,034.09) $ (3,734.86) $ 14,007.69 $ (17,742.55)
City of Ferndale
STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
FUND 26 - DRAINAGE FUND
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
September 17, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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1 Month Ended 2 Months Ended FY2025/2026
August 31, 2025 August 31, 2025 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Revenues
Total Revenue 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
EXPENDITURES
25315002 Salary - permanent 460.92 1,498.00 0.00 1,498.00 25315006 Payroll taxes 35.16 114.41 0.00 114.41
25315007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 63.01 128.74 0.00 128.74 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 559.09 1,741.15 0.00 1,741.15
REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES $ (559.09) $ (1,741.15) $ 0.00 $ (1,741.15) City of Ferndale
STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
FUND 25 - INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
September 17, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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1 Month Ended 2 Months Ended FY2025/2026
August 31, 2025 August 31, 2025 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Revenues
30514274 Sewer service charge $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 803,054.19 $ (803,054.19) 30514275 Sewer connection fees 0.00 0.00 5,000.00 (5,000.00) 30514303 Septic discharge 6,684.00 6,684.00 60,000.00 (53,316.00) Total Revenue 6,684.00 6,684.00 868,054.19 (861,370.19)
EXPENSES
30515002 Salary - permanent 22,814.65 51,220.56 257,741.51 (206,520.95) 30515005 Salary - overtime 946.26 1,934.00 15,207.18 (13,273.18) 30515006 Payroll taxes 1,673.94 3,754.84 22,557.93 (18,803.09) 30515007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 4,298.35 8,844.28 64,996.33 (56,152.05) 30515009 Workers comp. insurance 0.00 4,710.91 26,238.56 (21,527.65) 30515010 Deferred retirement 0.00 0.00 22,843.76 (22,843.76) 30515012 Office expense 56.02 56.02 646.91 (590.89)
30515014 Vehicle expense 199.12 199.12 898.31 (699.19)
30515016 Fuel 204.50 404.39 3,670.59 (3,266.20)
30515024 Special department supply 248.71 780.33 10,780.97 (10,000.64) 30515030 Trash service 498.99 498.99 26,491.67 (25,992.68) 30515032 Utilities 6,101.75 6,101.75 115,356.15 (109,254.40) 30515033 Water 118.87 118.87 3,139.74 (3,020.87)
30515034 Telephone/internet 699.70 1,540.69 8,345.47 (6,804.78) 30515044 Meetings and dues 284.00 284.00 919.58 (635.58) 30515048 Training 0.00 0.00 1,000.00 (1,000.00)
30515050 IT Support 3,705.64 3,705.64 12,000.00 (8,294.36) 30515061 Liability Insurance 0.00 27,272.07 23,156.89 4,115.18 30515063 Building and Property Insurance 0.00 0.00 3,237.15 (3,237.15) 30515092 Permits 0.00 0.00 17,496.79 (17,496.79)
30515121 Sewer plant maintenance 1,670.25 3,319.14 50,000.00 (46,680.86) 30515122 Sewer line maintenance 1,397.59 1,397.59 50,000.00 (48,602.41) 30515130 Ultra Violet Lights 19,244.38 19,244.38 25,000.00 (5,755.62) 30515157 Testing and monitoring 721.00 2,121.96 22,295.62 (20,173.66) 30515160 Postage & Shipping 0.00 0.00 4,160.09 (4,160.09) 30515190 USDA loan 150,566.88 150,566.88 194,000.00 (43,433.12) 30515197 Sewer treatment loan 0.00 311.00 0.00 311.00
TOTAL EXPENSES 215,450.60 288,387.41 982,181.20 (693,793.79) NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (208,766.60) $ (281,703.41) $ (114,127.01) $ (167,576.40) City of Ferndale
INCOME STATEMENT
FUND 30 - SEWER FUND
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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Cash Balances
Current Assets
General Fund $ 359,715.58
Restricted Cash 15,150.00
Russ Park 106,359.86
Gas Tax 15,812.76
RSTF 37,031.02
TDA 229,381.95
IWM 32,085.75
Drainage 10,680.78
Sewer 299,900.54
Total $ 1,106,118.24
Checking $ 591,964.18
Checking - Restricted 85,594.45
LAIF 428,409.61
Petty cash 150.00
Total $ 1,106,118.24
City of Ferndale
Cash Balances
As of August 31, 2025
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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Section 10
CALL ITEMS
These are items pulled from the consent agenda
for discussion and a separate motion.
Section 11
PRESENTATION
Section 12
PUBLIC HEARING
Section 13
BUSINESS
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Meeting Date: September 17, 2025 Agenda Item Number 13.a Agenda Item Title: Resolution 2025-21 Authorizing City Manager to Enter into an MOA with the County of Humboldt for Department of Environmental Health Services
Presented By: City Manager
Type of Item: x Action Discussion Information
Action Required: No Action x Voice Vote Roll Call Vote
RECOMMENDATIONS:
• Approve Resolution 2025-21 authorizing City Manager to enter into an agreement with County of Humboldt for DEH Services using the Memorandum of Agreement attached herein.
• Direct City Manager to return with proposed amendments to Ferndale Ordinance 295 to delegate authority of the city health officer to the County Health officer and require compliance with public health laws enforced by the County Division of Environmental Health, as described in Exhibit A, and to require establishments to pay applicable fees as approved by the County Board of Supervisors.
DISCUSSION:
California Health and Safety Code requires city governments to appoint a health officer to exercise all powers and duties pertaining to public health as conferred by law (HSC§101400 et seq.). These powers and duties are defined quite broad and include issuance of orders, ordinances, and other regulations. For many years, Ferndale has found a local solution to meet community needs but has the option to consider entering into an agreement with the County of Humboldt for public health program implementation through authority granted, in municipal code, to the County Health Officer. California Health and Safety Code Section 101400 explicitly provides for a process by which a city can contract with a county for the performance of health officer duties or other enforcement functions related to ordinances of public health and sanitation.
The Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Environmental Health (DEH) implements public health programs on behalf of the county and in response to existing agreements with other incorporated cities under the authority of the Local Health Officer. Programs include Retail Food Facility permitting and inspection, Body Art permitting and inspection, Public Pools and Spa’s permitting and inspection, Water Well permitting and inspection, and Onsite Wastewater Treatment System permitting and inspection under a Local Area Management Program (LAMP) approved by the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. DEH currently has regulatory authority, countywide, as the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) for oversight of threshold quantities of hazardous materials, fuel tanks and CalARP facilities; and as the Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency.
Costs for implementation of oversight programs are supported by fees, paid by operators, and are approved by the County Board of Supervisors. Amendments to Ferndale Ordinance 295 would be necessary to grant authority to the Local Health Officer and DEH to apply county fees for September 17, 2025
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services provided within City limits. Requests for services beyond mandated inspections would be invoiced to the City on a cyclical basis.
As a division under the county Public Health Branch, DEH has active relationships with local and state health agencies and regularly participates in regional discussions to address public and environmental health challenges including investigation and mitigation of foodborne illness, and other communicable disease outbreaks. DEH programs are implemented in alignment with established regional, or state mandated, standards.
Staff of DEH programs are required to maintain current state certification, regularly complete continuing education contact hours and continuously accrue program specific experience implementing disease prevention programs.
Passing a resolution and ordinance to grant authority to the County Health Officer and requiring a permit, with payment of a Board of Supervisors approved fee, for operators of retail food establishment will allow for County implementation of the Retail food safety program. The county has a track record of successful collaborations with other cities within Humboldt County and has capacity to support the needs of Ferndale.
Attachments:
1. Resolution 2025-21 Authorizing the City Manager to Sign MOA with County of Humboldt for DEH Services
2. County of Humboldt and City of Ferndale MOA
3. DEH Program Fees
4. DEH Program Definitions
5. DEH Plan for Onboarding Food Facilities in Ferndale
Alternatives to Staff Recommendation:
Continue with City staff fulfilling role and requirements of a local Health Officer and completing environmental health services. This is not recommended as our risk management provider (CIRA) has stated this is a high risk for the City and fully recommends to contract County services.
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RESOLUTION 2025-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FERNDALE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH THE COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT FOR DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (DEH) SERVICES
WHEREAS, the County Board of Supervisors and the governing board of any incorporated city may enter into contract for the performance of health officer functions for any or all enforcement functions within the city related to ordinances of public health and sanitation, and all inspections and other related functions as stated in California Health and Safety Code Section 101400, et seq. as well as California Government Code Sections 23008 and 51300, et seq.; and WHEREAS, subsequent to any existing Agreement, State laws have directly authorized the COUNTY to administer certain environmental health programs throughout the COUNTY, and the COUNTY instituted a Director of Environmental Health to administer and enforce environmental health programs and to oversee a separate County Division of Environmental Health (DEH); and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to update and clarify their contractual relationship related to environmental health services offered within the CITY, where such services depend in part on a contractual relationship; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Ferndale does hereby authorize the City Manager or their designee to enter into an agreement with the County of Humboldt for the performance of health officer functions for any or all enforcement functions within the city related to ordinances of public health and sanitation, and all inspections, as described in Exhibit A of the attached Memorandum of Agreement.
PASSED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Ferndale, California, on this 17th day of September 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Randy Cady, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lauren Boop, Deputy City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT
AND
CITY OF FERNCALE
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2026 THROUGH 2045-2046
This Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”), entered into this _____ day of ____________ 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 Ferndale hereinafter referred to as “CITY”, is made upon the following considerations:
WHEREAS, the County Board of Supervisors and the governing board of any incorporated city may enter into contract for the performance of health officer functions for any or all enforcement functions within the city related to ordinances of public health and sanitation, and all inspections and other related functions as stated in California Health and Safety Code Section 101400, et seq. as well as California Government Code Sections 23008 and 51300, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to the existing Agreement, State laws have directly authorized the COUNTY to administer certain environmental health programs throughout the COUNTY, and the COUNTY instituted a Director of Environmental Health to administer and enforce environmental health programs and to oversee a separate County Division of Environmental Health (DEH); and WHEREAS, the parties desire to update and clarify their contractual relationship related to environmental health services offered within the CITY, where such services depend in part on a contractual relationship; and
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the parties hereto mutually agree as follows:
1. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES:
A. The COUNTY, through its Public Health Officer, its Director of the Division of Environmental Health (DEH), or designee, shall:
1. Implement and enforce within the CITY, as shown in Exhibit A, environmental health laws and regulations, as amended or adopted by the State, which the COUNTY’s DEH and/or Health Officer is mandated by law or otherwise authorized by the State to administer county-wide. Exhibit A sets forth these programs as of the effective date of this agreement.
2. Provide within the CITY, to the same extent as in the unincorporated COUNTY, the basic environmental health services set forth in Section 1276 of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations and established by the Board of Supervisors based on powers that apply county-wide or as may be amended by the Board. Exhibit A describes these environmental health programs, as of the effective date of this Agreement, with specific information on the scope of implementation by DEH within the COUNTY and CITY with adoption of this agreement.
3. Where supported by parallel CITY ordinance, administer and enforce within the CITY additional discretionary environmental health programs to the same extent implemented September 17, 2025
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and enforced in the unincorporated areas of the COUNTY. Exhibit A, paragraph 6.2, sets forth these programs as of the effective date of this Agreement.
4. Refer non-compliant and/or recalcitrant operators found to be in violation of applicable regulations to CITY enforcement program staff after exhausting administrative procedures as followed for regulated enterprises and/or properties in unincorporated county areas. The referral shall follow the procedures outlined in Exhibit D, EH-03-001, Code Enforcement Unit Referral Format.
5. Keep accurate records related to the consumption of materials, use of equipment and professional third-party services (laboratory analysis, professional services and/or consultation) necessary during the investigation of any received complaint or routine regulatory inspection for reimbursement purposes. Costs shall be paid by either the operator of the regulated facility found to be in violation of applicable regulations or the CITY when services are rendered in response to a request from CITY staff.
6. Cooperate with the CITY to resolve violations of public health or environmental health programs that simultaneously implicate both CITY-administered and COUNTYadministered programs.
7. Ensure cooperation by COUNTY staff with CITY staff and departments during the performance of public health and environmental health functions within the CITY.
B. The CITY shall:
1. Continue to vest full authority in the COUNTY’s Public Health Officer and DEH to perform all functions identified in Exhibit A, respectively and pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 101375-101380 implemented by CITY Council Resolution 2025-07.
2. Promptly respond to orders and/or directives issued pursuant to Section 1(A)(3) for information or action in which the COUNTY Public Health Officer has indicated there is a potential public health risk which will require the CITY to take steps to mitigate such risk. County directed action could require additional municipal services than what CITY is currently providing.
3. Ensure cooperation by CITY staff with the COUNTY Department of Public Health and DEH in the performance of public health and environmental health functions within the CITY, including compliance with orders and directives issued by the County Health Officer related to DEH programs described Exhibit A.
4. Submit to the CITY Council, on an ongoing and as-needed basis, proposed Municipal Code revisions to (1) remove provisions that purport to authorize or require the Public Health Officer, Director of Public Health, or DEH to provide any public health or environmental health service, or to administer or enforce within the CITY any public or environmental health program, which is not within the scope of this Agreement; and (2) to amend any provisions related to programs that are within the scope of this Agreement as needed to conform to the terms of this Agreement.
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5. For programs that are based on ordinances, rather than State law, provide by ordinance that persons intending to engage in or engaged in regulated activities must seek and obtain plan approvals and permits as specified by the COUNTY, must comply with applicable COUNTY requirements and procedures, and must pay applicable fees and any assessed penalties.
6. Refer complaints to DEH received by the CITY concerning COUNTY-administered programs included within this Agreement and listed in Exhibit C (DEH Complaint Subject Titles and Definitions 2023), including but not limited to, complaints about unpermitted food or body art vendors, or businesses unlawfully operating without a Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) permit for hazardous materials and waste. DEH can help with complaints unrelated to regulated facilities upon receipt of request from the CITY.
7. Obtain DEH approval of building permit applications and business license applications for retail food facilities, body art facilities, and public pools and spas; direct persons or entities proposing to handle, process or transfer municipal volumes of solid waste (including organic waste) to contact DEH prior to operations. Obtain DEH approval on applications for development on, or near, parcels within the CITY that are known to contain buried solid waste.
8. Cooperate with the COUNTY to resolve violations of public health or environmental health programs that simultaneously implicate both CITY-administered and COUNTYadministered programs.
9. Provide, where appropriate and when City resources allow, for code enforcement processes, or criminal prosecution when appropriate, to ensure thorough enforcement of the law and ultimate protection of public health and the environment.
10. Compensate the COUNTY, as described below in Section 2, Compensation, for services, and materials provided in programs with no explicit fee for service mechanism. Examples of non-fee-based services include response to complaints related to assessment of vector infestation, evaluation of potential water quality problem from animal keeping, and/or nonbusiness hazardous waste disposal violations.
C. The parties shall:
1. Communicate, coordinate, and collaborate on public health and environmental health matters related to:
a. Routine day-to-day operations as discussed above in section 1.A. b. Emerging public health concerns that may lead to communicable disease outbreaks from programs discussed in section 1.A.
c. Incidents, including:
i. A disaster such as a manmade or natural catastrophe that causes or may lead to illness or loss of life when related to programs discussed in section 1.A. ii. An outbreak which is an increase in number of communicable disease cases beyond what is normally expected in a geographic region. The CITY will rely on the COUNTY to provide notification related to outbreaks associated with programs discussed in section 1.A.
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2. The COUNTY’s Director of Environmental Health and the City Manager shall be the primary liaisons for communications, and collaboration for environmental health matters as described in section 1.A. The parties shall notify each other designated liaisons.
3. The COUNTY’s Public Health Officer and Director of Environmental Health, or their respective designees, shall both participate in communication and collaboration on emerging incidents when the participation of both COUNTY officials are necessary under the specific circumstances.
4. Where authorized by State law, the COUNTY may recover costs associated with services provided within the CITY through fees and charges to persons served. For services that are based on CITY ordinances, CITY shall, by ordinance, authorize the COUNTY to assess fees and charges to fully recover associated costs from persons served, or notwithstanding and other provision of this Agreement, COUNTY will have no obligation to provide those services.
2. COMPENSATION:
Where DEH services are not funded by a County Board of Supervisor approved fee, or grant award applicable to areas within CITY limits, all costs associated with the service shall be borne by the CITY.
These costs shall be limited to services explicitly requested by CITY to be performed by DEH. Costs incurred pursuant to this section shall not exceed five thousand dollars ($5000) per fiscal quarter absent express written consent of CITY. DEH shall submit to CITY an invoice substantiating the costs and expenses incurred pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement no later than ninety (90) days after acceptance and completion of the work described herein. Invoices shall reflect all efforts undertaken by DEH within CITY jurisdiction to include hours spent related to the service provided as well as costs related to consumption of materials, use of equipment, and use of professional third-party services (laboratory analysis, professional services and/or consultation) as deemed necessary by DEH.
CITY shall promptly pay for any and all costs and expenses incurred pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement but in no event not later than ninety (90) days after the receipt of said invoice.
CITY shall send all payments to the COUNTY. Payment is accepted via money order, credit card or check, if delivered to:
Humboldt County Division of Environmental Health
100 H Street, Suite 100
Eureka, CA 95501
3. GOVERNING LAW:
This Agreement shall be governed, interpreted, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
4. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES EXCLUDED:
This Agreement is intended solely for the benefit of the COUNTY and the CITY. Any benefit to any third party is incidental and does not confer on any third party to this Agreement any rights whatsoever regarding the performance of this Agreement. Any attempt to enforce provisions of this Agreement by third parties is specifically prohibited.
5. AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENT:
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Any party may propose amendments to this Agreement by providing written notices of such amendments to the other party. This Agreement may only be amended by a written amendment signed by both parties.
6. SEVERABILITY:
If any terms or provisions of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of its term and provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby and every other term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law.
7. TERM:
This MOA shall begin on the date each of the parties have signed this Agreement and be in force until either party terminates this Agreement, or after twenty (20) years. If this Agreement is terminated without a superseding agreement, each party shall fulfill its obligations in accordance with State law.
8. FIVE YEAR REVIEW:
COUNTY and CITY shall jointly review this Agreement no less than every five (5) years to determine whether any amendments to this Agreement are necessary and to evaluate programs within the scope of this Agreement and environmental health programs implemented that may require appropriate amendments to the Agreement.
9. TERMINATION:
A. Termination for Cause. If either party fails to adequately perform the services required hereunder, fails to comply with the terms or conditions set forth herein, or violates any local, state, or federal law, regulation or standard applicable to its performance hereunder, the nonbreaching party may terminate the MOA for cause. However, prior to termination, the breaching party shall be given a written notice of the breach specifying the violation and a reasonable cure period. The breaching party shall have fourteen (14) days to rectify the breach. If the breach remains uncured at the end of the cure period, the non-breaching party may terminate the MOA by providing written notice to the breaching party, effective immediately.
B. Termination without Cause. Either party may terminate this MOA without cause upon thirty (30) days advance written notice which states the effective date of the termination.
10. NOTICES:
Any and all notices required to be given pursuant to the terms and conditions of this MOA shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the respective addresses set forth below.
Notice shall be effective upon actual receipt or refusal as shown on the receipt obtained pursuant to the foregoing.
COUNTY: Humboldt County Division of Environmental Health 100 H Street, Suite 100
Eureka, California 95501
CITY: City of Ferndale
City Manager
834 Main Street
Ferndale, California 95536
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11. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:
Each party hereby agrees to prepare and submit any and all reports that may be required by any local, state and/or federal agencies for compliance with this MOA. Any and all reports required hereunder shall be prepared in a format that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and any other applicable local, state, and federal accessibility laws, regulations, and standards. Any and all reports required hereunder shall be submitted in accordance with any and all applicable timeframes using the format required by the State of California as appropriate.
12. RECORD RETENTION AND INSPECTION:
A. Maintenance and Preservation of Records. Each party hereby agrees to timely prepare accurate and complete records, documents and other evidence relating to its performance hereunder, as otherwise required by any and all applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and standards, except that if any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit or other action is pending, such records shall be retained until completion and resolution of all issues arising therefrom.
B. Inspection of Records. Each party hereby agrees to make any and all records, documents and other evidence relating to its performance hereunder available during normal business hours to inspection, audit, and reproduction by any duly authorized local, state and/or federal agencies as otherwise required by any and all applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, or standards. Each party further agrees to allow interviews of any of its employees who might reasonably have information related to such records by any duly authorized local, state and/or federal agencies. Any and all examinations and audits conducted pursuant to the terms and conditions of this MOA shall be strictly confined to those matters connected with the performance of the duties and obligations set forth herein, including, without limitation, the costs of administering this MOA.
C. Audit Costs. In the event of an audit exception or exceptions related to the performance of this MOA, the party responsible for not meeting the requirements set forth herein shall be responsible for the cost of the audit.
13. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION:
A. Disclosure of Confidential Information. In the performance of this MOA, each party may receive information that is confidential under local, state, or federal law. Each party hereby agrees to protect all confidential information in conformance with any and all applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards, including, without limitation:
Division 19 of the California Department of Social Services Manual of Policies and Procedures – Confidentiality of Information; California Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 827, 5328, 10850 and 14100.2; California Health and Safety Code Sections 1280.15 and 1280.18; the California Information Practices Act of 1977; the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (“CMIA”); the United States Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (“HITECH Act”); the United States Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) and any current and future implementing regulations promulgated thereunder, including, without limitation, the Federal Privacy Regulations contained in Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations (“C.F.R.”) Parts 160 and 164, the Federal Security Standards contained in 45 C.F.R. Parts 160, 162 and 164 and the Federal Standards for Electronic Transactions contained in 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 162, all as may be amended from time to time.
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that local, state, and federal laws, regulations and standards pertaining to confidentiality, electronic data security and privacy are rapidly evolving, and that amendment of this MOA may be required to ensure compliance with such developments. Each party agrees to promptly enter into negotiations concerning an amendment to this MOA embodying written assurances consistent with the requirements of HIPAA, the HITECH Act, the CMIA and any other applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, or standards.
14. NON-DISCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE:
A. Professional Services and Employment. In connection with the execution of this MOU, neither party shall unlawfully discriminate in the provision of professional services or against any employee or applicant for employment because of: race; religion or religious creed; color; age, over forty (40) years of age; sex, including, without limitation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions; sexual orientation, including, without limitation, heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality; national origin; ancestry; marital status; medical condition, including, without limitation, cancer and genetic characteristics; mental or physical disability, including, without limitation, HIV status and AIDS; political affiliation; military service; denial of family care leave; or any other classifications protected by any and all applicable local, state or federal laws, regulations or standards, all as may be amended from time to time. Nothing herein shall be construed to require employment of unqualified persons.
B. Compliance with Anti-Discrimination Laws. Each party further assures that it will abide by the applicable provisions of: Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Food Stamp Act of 1977; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the California Fair Employment and Housing Act; California Civil Code Sections 51, et seq.; California Government Code Sections 4450, et seq.; California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 10000; Division 21 of the California Department of Social Services Manual of Policies and Procedures; United States Executive Order 11246, as amended and supplemented by United States Executive Order 11375 and 41 C.F.R. Part 60; and any other applicable local, state or federal laws, regulations or standards, all as may be amended from time to time. The applicable regulations of the California Fair Employment and Housing commission implementing California Government Code Section 12990, set forth in Sections 8101, et seq. of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations are incorporated into this MOA by reference as if set forth in full.
15. NUCLEAR-FREE HUMBOLDT COUNTY ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE:
By executing this MOA, CITY certifies that it is not a Nuclear Weapons Contractor, and 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 Humboldt County Ordinance. CITY agrees to notify COUNTY immediately if it becomes a Nuclear Weapons Contractor as defined above. COUNTY may immediately terminate this MOA if it determines that the foregoing certification is false or if CITY subsequently becomes a Nuclear Weapons Contractor.
16. INDEMNIFICATION:
A. Mutual Indemnity. Each party hereto shall hold harmless, defend and indemnify the other party 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’s fees and other costs of litigation, arising out of, or in connection with, the negligent performance of, or failure to comply with, any of the duties and/or obligations September 17, 2025
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contained herein, except such loss or damage which was caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the other party or its agents, officers, officials, employees or volunteers.
B. Comparative Liability. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, in the event that both parties are held to be negligently or willfully responsible, each party will bear their proportionate share of liability. In such cases, each party will bear their own costs and attorney’s fees.
C. Effect of Insurance. Acceptance of the insurance required hereunder shall not relieve either party from liability under this provision. This provision shall apply to all claims for damages related to either party’s performance hereunder, regardless of whether any insurance is applicable or not.
17. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
A. General Insurance Requirements. Without limiting the parties’ indemnification obligations set forth herein, each party shall maintain in full force and effect, at its own expense, any and all appropriate comprehensive general liability, comprehensive automobile, workers’ compensation, and professional liability insurance policies.
B. Insurance Notices. Any and all insurance notices required hereunder shall be sent to the addresses set forth below in accordance with the notice requirements contained herein.
COUNTY: County of Humboldt
Attention: Risk Management
825 Fifth Street, Room 131
Eureka, California 95501
CITY: City of Ferndale
City Manager
834 Main Street
Ferndale, California 95536
18. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES:
It is understood that this MOA is by and between two (2) independent entities and is not intended to, and shall not be construed to, create the relationship of agent, servant, employee, legal partnership, joint venture, or any other similar association. Each party shall be solely responsible for the acts or omissions of its agents, officers, employees, assignees, and subcontractors.
19. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS:
A. General Legal Requirements. Each party hereby agrees to comply with any and all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
B. Licensure Requirements. Each party hereby agrees to comply with any and all local, state, and federal licensure and certification requirements applicable to its performance hereunder.
C. Accessibility Requirements. Each party hereby agrees to comply with any and all applicable accessibility requirements set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, California Government Code Section 1135 and any current and future implementing regulations, policies, procedures and standards promulgated thereunder, including, without limitation, the federal accessibility standards set forth in 36 C.F.R.
Section 1194.1, all as may be amended from time to time.
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applicable conflict of interest requirements set forth in the California Political Reform Act and any current and future implementing regulations, policies, procedures, and standards promulgated thereunder, including, without limitation, COUNTY’s Conflict of Interest Code, all as may be amended from time to time.
20. EVIRONMENTAL IMPACT EVALUATION:
Lead and Responsible Agency designation for any projects performed under this MOU will be in conformance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. If after reasonable diligence the parties cannot agree which agency is lead for a particular project, the parties will request a Lead Agency determination from the State Office of Planning and Research. Where applicable, the Lead Agency shall consider and evaluate impacts on Public Trust resources.
21. PROVISIONS REQUIRED BY LAW
This MOA is subject to any additional local, state, and federal restrictions, limitations or conditions that may affect the terms, conditions, or funding of this MOA. This MOA shall be read and enforced as though all legally required provisions are included herein, and if for any reason any such provision is not included, or incorrectly stated, the parties agree to amend the pertinent section to make such insertion or correction.
22. REFERENCE TO LAWS, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS:
In the event any law, regulation or standard referred to herein is amended during the term of this MOA, the parties agree to comply with the amended provision as of the effective date thereof.
23. PROTOCOLS:
Each party hereby agrees that the inclusion of additional protocols may be required to make this MOA specific. All such protocols shall be negotiated, determined and agreed upon by each party hereto.
24. SEVERABILITY:
If any provision of this MOA, or any portion thereof, is found by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable or invalid for any reason, such provision shall be severable and shall not in any way impair the enforceability of any other provision of this MOA.
25. ASSIGNMENT:
Neither party shall delegate its duties nor assign its rights hereunder, either in whole or in part, without the other party’s prior written consent. Any assignment in violation of this provision shall be void and shall be cause for immediate termination of this MOA. This provision shall not be applicable to service agreements or other arrangements usually or customarily entered into by either party to obtain supplies, technical support, or professional services.
26. AGREEMENT SHALL BIND SUCCESSORS:
All provisions of this MOA shall be fully binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the parties and to each of their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and permitted assigns.
27. WAIVER OF DEFAULT:
The waiver by either party of any breach of this MOA shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any such breach in the future, or of the breach of any other requirement of this MOA.
28. NON-LIABILITY OF OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES:
No official or employee of either party shall be personally liable for any default or liability under this MOA.
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29. AMENDMENT:
This MOA may be amended at any time during the term hereof upon the mutual consent of both parties. No addition to, or alteration of, the terms of this MOA shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of each party hereto.
30. STANDARD OF PRACTICE:
Each party warrants that it has the degree of learning and skill ordinarily possessed by reputable professionals practicing in similar localities in the same profession and under similar circumstances.
Each party’s duty is to exercise such care, skill and diligence as professionals engaged in the same profession ordinarily exercise under like circumstances.
31. JURISDICTION AND VENUE:
This MOA shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any dispute 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.
32. ADVERTISING AND MEDIA RELEASE:
Each party shall obtain the written approval of the other party before any informational material related to this MOA may be used as advertising or released to the media, including, without limitation, television, radio, newspapers, and internet. Each party shall inform the other party of any and all requests for interviews by media related to this MOA before such interviews take place; and the other party shall be entitled to have a representative present at such interviews. Any and all notices required by this provision shall be provided in accordance with the notice requirements set forth herein.
33. SURVIVAL OF PROVISIONS:
The duties and obligations of the parties set forth in Section 10 – Record Retention and Inspection, Section 11 – Confidential Information and Section 14 – Indemnification shall survive the expiration or termination of this MOU.
34. CONFLICTING TERMS OR CONDITIONS:
In the event of any conflict in the terms or conditions set forth in any other agreements in place between the parties hereto and the terms and conditions set forth in this MOA, the terms and conditions set forth herein shall have priority.
35. INTERPRETATION:
This MOA, as well as its individual provisions, shall be deemed to have been prepared equally by each of the parties hereto, and shall not be construed or interpreted more favorably for one (1) party on the basis that the other party prepared it.
36. INDEPENDENT CONSTRUCTION:
The titles of the sections and subsections set forth herein are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall be disregarded in construing or interpreting any of the provisions of this MOA.
37. FORCE MAJEURE:
Neither party hereto shall be liable or responsible for delays or failures in performance resulting from events beyond the reasonable control, and without the fault or negligence, of such party. Such events shall include, without limitation, acts of God, strikes, lockouts, riots, acts of war, epidemics, pandemics, acts of government, fire, power failures, nuclear accidents, earthquakes, unusually severe weather, acts of terrorism or other disasters, whether or not similar to the foregoing.
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38. ENTIRE AGREEMENT:
This MOA contains all of the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties hereto and no other agreements, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this MOA shall be deemed to exist or to bind either of the parties hereto. In addition, this MOA shall supersede in their entirety any and all prior agreements, promises, representations, understandings, and negotiations of the parties, whether oral or written, concerning the same subject matter. Any and all acts which may have already been consummated pursuant to the terms and conditions of this MOA are hereby ratified.
39. COUNTERPART EXECUTION:
This MOA, 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 MOA, 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 MOA, 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 MOA and any amendments hereto.
40. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE:
Each person executing this MOA represents and warrants that he or she is duly authorized and has legal authority to execute and deliver this MOA. Each party represents and warrants to the other that the execution and delivery of this MOA and the performance of such party’s obligations hereunder have been duly authorized.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this MOA as of the first date written above.
CITY OF FERNDALE:
By: _______________________________________ Date: _______________________ Name: Kristene Hall
Title: Acting City Manager
COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT:
By: ______________________________________ Date: __________________________ Sofia Pereira, Public Health Director
DHHS, Public Health
Pursuant to Resolution No. [__-___]
INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION REQUIREMENTS APPROVED:
By: ______________________________________ Date: __________________________ Risk Management
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LIST OF EXHIBITS:
Exhibit A – Environmental Health Programs to be Administered and Enforced by the County Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health, Division of Environmental Health (DEH) in the City of Ferndale
Exhibit B- City of City of Ferndale map sourced from Humboldt County Geographical Information System Exhibit C -DEH Complaint Subject Titles and Definitions 2023 Exhibit D, EH-03-001, Code Enforcement Unit Referral Format.
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EXHIBIT “A”
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS TO BE ADMINISTERED AND ENFORCED
BY HUMBOLDT COUNTY DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH IN THE CITY
OF FERNDALE
Wherein “Purpose” is defined as the reason for the engagement in specified health services program activities as stated through statutory and regulatory enactments, but does not bind, commit, require rendering of performance, obligate production of a deliverable, or otherwise impart any duty on the COUNTY for which satisfaction would or could be demanded; and Wherein “Legal Authorities” is defined as the authorizing State, COUNTY, or CITY statute, regulation, or code providing for enforcement of the below-mentioned health services programs; and
Wherein, “Objective” is defined as the position and/or purpose sought to be attained and/or achieved through directed effort, but does not bind, commit, require rendering of performance, obligate production of a deliverable, or otherwise impart any duty on the COUNTY for which satisfaction would or could be demanded; and
Wherein “Summary of Activities” is defined as the list of actions and functions undertaken and implemented in order to satisfy or otherwise fulfill COUNTY’s obligations arising out of this MOA and for which the stated rights and responsibilities of the parties correspond.
Now, THEREFORE, the parties mutual understand and agree to implementation of environmental services programs as follows:
The Humboldt County, Department of Health & Human Services, Public Health Branch, Division of Environmental Health (DEH), intends to protect the health, safety and well-being of the public, and to preserve and improve the quality of the environment. Title 17 California Code of Regulations section 1276(e) lists titles or brief descriptions of basic environmental health and sanitation services provided by Local Health Jurisdictions (LHJ). Representing the County Health Officer and/or Director of Environmental Health, each LHJ determines the scope of each service in the context of their individual organizational structure. The scope of these programs as interpreted by DEH, both in the City and County, are described briefly below.
17 CCR §1276, Basic Services states:
“The health department” shall offer at least the following basic services to the health jurisdiction which it serves:
(e) Environmental health and sanitation services and programs in accordance with an annual plan and program outline as required in 17 CCR §1328, and approved by the State Department of Health and the applicable services and program standards as specified in the State Department of Health “Services in a Local Environmental Health and Sanitation Program,” September 1976. The required services and programs shall be as follows:
(1) Food.
(2) Housing and institutions.
(3) Radiological health in local jurisdictions contracting with the State Department of Health to enforce the Radiation Control Law pursuant to HSC §114960 - §115273.
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(4) Milk and dairy products in local jurisdictions maintaining an approved milk inspection service pursuant to FAC CA FOOD & AG §32503.
(5) Water-oriented recreation.
(6) Safety.
(7) Vector control.
(8) Waste management.
(9) Water supply.
(10) Air sanitation.
(11) Additional environmentally related services and programs as required by the County Board of Supervisors, City Council, or Health District Board. (12) And may include land development and use.
PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTED COUNTY-WIDE AS MANDATED OR AUTHORIZED BY STATE LAW and Agreement between CITY and COUNTY:
1. CONSUMER PROTECTION PROGRAM
Through inspection, monitoring and enforcement of state and local laws, the Consumer Protection Program goal is implemented through multiple programs which protect the general public from bacteria and contaminants that have potential to impact human health.
A. Program: Retail Food Permitting and Inspection
1. Purpose: To prevent the outbreak of food borne illness; to ensure that food provided for human consumption is free of adulteration, is honestly presented and safe to eat; to accomplish this in a manner uniform with programs of other jurisdictions in the State; and to protect the health of the food worker by encouraging safe and sanitary working conditions.
2. Legal Authorities: HSC §113700 et seq. (Cal Code); HSC §109875 et seq. (Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law); 17 CCR §13600- 13616; 17 CCR, §1254 and §1308; HCC §511 (Permits for Food Establishments).
3. Objectives:
a. Minimize the incidence of food borne illnesses originating from retail food facilities in Humboldt County.
b. Perform timely, thorough risk-based inspections of retail food facilities.
c. Respond to suspected food borne outbreaks within 24 hours.
4. Summary of Activities:
a. Evaluate, measure, and improve the level of environmental health conditions in all food facilities.
b. Conduct routine inspections and special inspections of all food facilities for which the agency is legally responsible to ensure compliance with California Retail Food Code (CalCode)
requirements for sanitation, operation and maintenance. c. Conduct legal enforcement activities, including office hearings when education and inspection efforts fail to achieve desired results.
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d. Investigate and take corrective action on citizen reports of food borne illness or unsanitary conditions in food facilities. Food borne illness outbreaks may require coordination with Public Health Communicable Disease Nursing and Epidemiology staff.
e. Complete review of food facility plans to ensure proper construction and compliance with CalCode.
B. Program: Organized Camps and Detention Facilities
1. Purpose: To ensure that organized camps and detention facilities (“jails”) provide a safe and suitable environment, including safe water supply, proper sewage disposal, and safe and wholesome food preparation.
2. Legal Authorities: 8 CCR §3362, HSC §114244 - §124245.7 (Refuse), 15 CCR §1006 et seq., §1270 et seq., § 1280., §1313 et seq., §1480 et seq., §1510 et seq., HSC §101045 (Detention Facilities), 17 CCR §30700 et seq. (Organized Camps), HSC §18207 (Mobile Home Parks Act) 24 CCR, Part 1 (California Administrative Code) 24 CCR, Part 2 (California Building Code) 25 CCR, §6 (Housing and Community Development); HSC §17000 et seq. (Employee Housing Act), HSC §17910-17998.3 (State Housing Law), HSC §18897-§18897.7 (Organized Camp), WIC §209, §210, §872, & §885.
3. Objectives:
a. To perform annual inspections of detention facilities to obtain compliance with the law, in coordination with other Public Health programs.
b. To perform semi-annual inspections of each year-round organized camp and annually of seasonal camps to obtain 100% compliance with the law.
c. To respond to all citizen complaints concerning detention facilities, and organized camps within five business days and to obtain compliance with applicable laws.
4. Summary of Activities:
a. Detention Facilities
i. Inspect each county and city detention facility on an annual basis and report findings to the responsible city or county official and to the Board of State and Community
Corrections.
ii. Investigate all complaints of detention facilities regarding sanitation, maintenance, use or occupancy.
iii. Coordinate an inspection team with Public Health staff for the inspection of all county detention facilities.
b. Organized Camps
i. Inspect organized camps on an annual, or semi-annual basis to ensure compliance with State Law.
C. Program: Swimming Pools and Spas
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1. Purpose: To ensure safe and sanitary public swimming pools and spas.
2. Legal Authorities: HSC §116025 et seq. (sanitation), 22 CCR §65501 et seq., HSC §1797.182, §115950, §115951, §115952 (Public Swimming Pools); California Building Code, Div 1, §3101B et seq., Div 2, §3160B et seq., HCC §332-3, §654-6.
3. Objective:
a. Ensure the safety of public pools and spas.
b. Ensure that public pools and spas are constructed and maintained in an appropriate manner.
4. Summary of Activities:
a. Conduct routine inspections of all public swimming pools and spas on an annual basis.
b. Respond to citizen’s complaints regarding unsanitary or unsafe conditions at public swimming pools or spas.
c. Review construction plans for public pools and spas, and conduct construction inspections to verify compliance with state laws. d. Evaluate new equipment proposed for public swimming pools and spas.
D. Program: Recreational Health – Public Beaches
1. Purpose: To ensure that all public recreational waters are monitored for potentially hazardous bacterial and chemical contamination and safety hazards which may adversely affect their beneficial uses, such as swimming or fishing.
2. Legal Authorities: HSC §115880 et seq., 17 CCR §7952 et seq., (Standards for Public Beaches).
3. Objectives:
a. Post all water-contact recreational areas contaminated by spillage of sewage or chemicals.
b. Monitor specific recreational waters for water quality and safety concerns.
c. Identify sources of contamination of recreational waters and work to eliminate those caused by human activity.
4. Summary of Activities:
a. Implement ocean beach water quality monitoring as required by State contract.
b. Post public beaches in response to contamination incidents. c. Conduct follow-up monitoring/sampling, as necessary. d. Annually notify public of cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms and post as needed.
e. Notify public of swimmers itch hazard when necessary.
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f. Provide consultation and assistance to operators of water recreational areas and the public regarding water quality requirements and conditions.
E. Program: Vector Control
1. Purpose: To protect the public from the health hazards associated with disease transmitting nuisance animals and arthropods.
2. Legal Authorities: HSC §116125-§116170 (Rodents), HSC §121690, 17 CCR §2606 (Rabies), HSC 105200 (Pesticide Poisoning).
3. Objectives:
a. Surveillance and surveys of vectors and vector-borne diseases to evaluate community vector control needs.
b. Emergency vector/pest control through private or public agency participation.
c. Vector prevention guidelines through environmental planning process.
d. Maintain program records to evaluate procedures and measure effectiveness of program.
e. Educate public and staff in vector/pest control principles to obtain maximum participation in solution of local vector problems.
4. Summary of Activities:
a. Reduction of rodent food and harborage through public education. b. Public education and monitoring for tick-borne Lyme disease, carried by the Pacific black-legged tick.
c. Public education and monitoring for rabies, primarily in skunks, foxes, and bats.
d. Consider public health threats related to West Nile Virus and monitor Culex mosquito activity. Emphasize public education and environmental control for prevention.
e. Respond to citizen complaints of vector/pest infestations.
F. Program: Body Art
1. Purpose: To ensure the application of proper body art procedures and the control of cross-contamination of instruments and supplies to protect both the body art practitioner and client from transmission of infectious diseases.
2. Legal Authorities: HSC §119300 et seq. (California Safe Body Art Act), PEN § 652, §653.
3. Objective:
a. Ensure the safety of body art facilities through the use of timely and consistent routine inspections.
b. Ensure that body art facilities are constructed and maintained in a manner consistent with the CA Safe Body Art Act.
c. To rapidly respond to complaints of unsanitary body art facilities and practitioners.
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4. Summary of Activities:
a. Conduct annual inspections of all body art facilities. b. Respond to citizen complaints regarding unsanitary or unsafe conditions at body art facilities.
c. Review construction plans for body art facilities, and conduct construction inspections to verify compliance with CA Safe Body Art Act.
d. Evaluate new equipment proposed for use in body art facilities.
2. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PROGRAM
Through inspection, monitoring and enforcement of state and local laws, the Hazardous Materials Program goal is implemented through multiple programs which protect the general public from chemicals and contaminants that have potential to impact human health and the environment.
A. Program: Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA)
1. Purpose: In accordance with California Senate Bill 1082, the CUPA consolidates, coordinates, and makes consistent the regulatory activities of several hazardous materials and hazardous waste programs through implementation and oversight at the local level.
The implemented programs are as follows:
a. Hazardous waste generator and hazardous waste on-site treatment program.
b. Aboveground storage tank program spill prevention control and countermeasure requirements.
c. Underground storage tank program.
d. Hazardous materials release response plans and inventory (Business Plan).
e. California accidental release prevention program.
f. Hazardous materials management plans and hazardous materials inventory statement.
2. Legal Authorities: CA HSC Ch. 6.5, various sections (Hazardous waste handling, transport and disposal); CA HSC Ch 6.7 (Underground storage of hazardous substances); CA HSC Ch. 6.95 (Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory); CA HSC Ch. 6.67 (Aboveground storage of petroleum); HSC §101080 (Health Officer authority to declare a local health emergency); CA HSC Div. 20, Ch. 6.6 (Proposition 65, Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986); Ch 6.11, Sec. 25200 et seq.; 25404 et seq.; CA HSC Div. 20, Ch. 6.75; CCR, Title 22, Div. 4.5, Ch. 10, Art.2 (Secondary containment for tanks); CCR, Title 22, 66265, 67450; Title 19, Div 2, Ch. 4.5, Art. 3, 2765, 2775 et seq., HCC §384, (Unified Program Consolidated Compliance Checklist, Dec. 1997), HCC §561.
3. Objectives:
a. Hazardous Waste Generator and On-site Hazardous Waste Treatment Program
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i. Inspect, evaluate and maintain an adequate surveillance of hazardous waste generators in order to ensure full
compliance with laws and regulations for the handling,
storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous wastes. ii. Investigate complaints and take enforcement action, as necessary, against violators of hazardous waste laws and regulations.
iii. Educate county industries and the public on the legal requirements for handling, storage, and disposal of
hazardous waste.
iv. Maintain a data management system for hazardous waste generators. The system should contain complete
information on hazardous waste generators, including
name, address, waste generated, volumes, storage and
disposal methods, etc.
v. Utilize a waste reduction/pollution prevention approach in regulating generators.
b. Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank program
i. Inspect all aboveground storage tank facilities to ensure that storage tanks meet all program requirements.
ii. Ensure proper management of the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans, when applicable.
iii. Check every CUPA regulated facility with aboveground storage tanks at least once every three years to ensure that SPCC is certified and current.
c. Underground Storage Tank Program
i. Approve plans and issue permits for new underground
storage tank installation, modification, repair, and closure of underground storage tank systems.
ii. Routinely inspect all underground storage tank facilities in order to ensure compliance with state laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of underground storage tanks. iii. Respond to emergency situations and investigate all complaints pertaining to leaking underground storage tanks.
iv. Conduct annual routine inspections to ensure compliance with the permit and monitoring requirements.
v. Identify and bring into compliance newly discovered USTs, and maintain a comprehensive data base of information
regarding tanks identified, including age, size, material stored, history of repairs and leaks, etc.
vi. Pursue enforcement action against any person who violates the laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of underground storage tanks.
vii. Provide consultation, assistance, and education to industries and the public regarding the regulatory
requirements for installing and operating underground
storage tank systems.
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d. Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory (Business Plan)
i. Maintain an accurate inventory of hazardous materials stored at every regulated facility, and ensure that the state’s CERS database is updated annually.
ii. Ensure that the emergency response plan at each facility is effective and up-to-date.
iii. Ensure that the site diagram for each facility is current and routinely shared with fire districts.
iv. Update the Humboldt County Hazardous Materials
Emergency Response Plan (Area Plan) every three years,
share it with other response agencies, and test it with a fullscale, multi-agency exercise. e. California Accidental Release Prevention Program.
i. Complete the review and public notification requirements for the Risk Management Plan for each facility meeting or
exceeding state or federal threshold limits of extremely hazardous materials.
ii. Require periodic updating of Risk Management Plans.
B. Program: Childhood Lead Pollution Prevent Program
1. Purpose: To identify and reduce sources of household lead hazards that may lead to high child blood lead levels and their detrimental effects.
2. Legal Authorities: HSC Ch. 6.5, various sections (hazardous waste handling, transport and disposal); 40 CFR parts 239 through 282 (RCRA); 24 CFR, Part 35 and 40, Part 745 (HUD/USEPA disclosure); 8 CCR, §1532.1 (Cal-OSHA Construction Standards); 8 CCR §5194, 22 CCR §12601 (CA HazCom Standards); HSC §101080 (County Health Officer authority to declare of local health emergency).
3. Objectives:
a. Investigate reports of lead-based paint hazards.
b. Participate in Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) team by investigating and reducing all sources of household lead hazards that may lead to a high child blood lead level.
4. Summary of Activities:
a. Participate in investigations referred from the CDPH’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch to determine environmental factors contributing to an identified case of childhood lead poisoning.
b. Identify and investigate properties with potential for concentrating environmental lead levels; and work with property owners to mitigate public health risks.
c. Attend quarterly team meetings to discuss cases, outreach and results of team investigations.
d. Educate affected communities and populations as to the hazards of lead exposure.
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C. Program: Tobacco Retail Licensing
1. Purpose: To improve local control over the sale of tobacco products and prevent the sale of tobacco to youth in Humboldt County.
2. Legal Authorities: TITLE VII, DIVISION 1, CHAPTER 7, TOBACCO RETAILER LICENSING, Humboldt County Code.
3. Objectives:
a. Prevent youth from using tobacco and tobacco products. b. Encourage responsible tobacco retailing.
c. Discourage violations of tobacco-related laws.
4. Summary of Activities:
a. Review and approve applications for licensing of tobacco retailers. b. Inspect tobacco retailers for compliance with, and pursue enforcement action against any person who violates, TITLE VII, DIVISION 1, CHAPTER 7, TOBACCO RETAILER LICENSING,
Humboldt County Code
D. Program: Geotechnical Drilling of Monitoring Wells and Exploratory Borings
1. Purpose: To protect ground water quality by preventing the exacerbation existing on site contamination by ensuring compliance with California Department of Water Resources Bulleting 74-81 and 74- 90, in Humboldt County.
2. Legal Authorities: Humboldt County Code Title IV, Chapter 1 (Wells)
3. Objectives:
a. Ensure construction and destruction standards are met. b. Ensure work is performed by a qualified professional.
3. LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY PROGRAM
By County Resolution 92-30 and City of (insert)Resolution (92- or City Approval Resolution #) the Division of Environmental Health was designated the Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency and acts on behalf of Humboldt County and each city herein to enforce solid waste law as prescribed by Public Resource Code Section 43203
1. Purpose: To ensure that solid waste landfills and transfer stations are operated properly in regard to vector control, water quality protection, litter prevention, and related concerns; to provide an independent Hearing Panel to hear appeals of the decisions/orders made by the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA); to ensure that inactive sites are properly closed and maintained following closure.
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§521 & §523.
3. Objectives:
a. Permit and inspect all solid waste disposal, transfer/processing and composting facilities, and closed landfills to ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. b. Investigate solid waste complaints and take appropriate corrective action to ensure compliance with state and local standards. c. Ensure compliance with state and local standards for refuse collection.
4. Summary of Activities:
a. Solid Waste Enforcement
i. Carry out the mandates and responsibilities of the County Solid Waste LEA.
ii. Enforce all laws and regulations pertaining to the minimum standard for solid waste handling and disposal facilities through a routine inspection program.
iii. Issue permits to all solid waste facilities in Humboldt County and ensure compliance with state mandated minimum
standards.
iv. Provide consultation to other governmental and private agencies in matters pertaining to the enforcement of solid waste laws.
v. Investigate complaints and take necessary action to abate illegal waste sites and composting facilities.
b. Disposal Site, Transfer/Processing Facilities and Operations i. Maintain a current inventory of all landfill sites,
transfer/processing stations and composting facilities and operations.
ii. Investigate, inspect and evaluate active disposal sites, transfer/processing, and composting facilities and
operations on a monthly basis for facilities and quarterly basis for operations and in response to complaints.
iii. Review and evaluate construction plans for new transfer, processing and composting facilities and operations, and issue applicable permits or notifications.
c. Solid Waste Facility Permits
i. Write and issue sold waste facility permits for landfills and other solid waste facilities.
ii. Review and comment on environmental documents
prepared for landfills such as initial studies, negative declarations, EIRs, zoning and land use permits for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. iii. Investigate permit violations by solid waste facility operators.
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iv. Revise or modify solid waste facility permits as methods of operations change or as required by state regulations.
4. LAND USE PROGRAM
A. Program: Land Use Permits, Development Permits, and Business Licenses
1. Purpose: To ensure that proposed developments and businesses within Humboldt County comply with applicable State and local laws within DEH jurisdiction. In coordination with other DEH programs, the Land Use team evaluates development proposals with the goal of protecting or minimizing impacts to human health and the environment.
2. Legal Authorities: GOV 66410 et seq., PRC §21000-§21177, HCC §311, §321-12, §322, §323, §324, §325-4&5, §657, §664.
3. Objectives:
a. Minimize the potential for proposed land development projects (subdivisions, special permits, use permits, building permits, etc.) to subject present and future residents to adverse public and environmental health impacts.
b. Verify that land development projects include adequate public or private sewage treatment and disposal facilities to maintain water quality and environmental health standards.
c. Verify that water supplies proposed for all new subdivisions are adequate.
i. Ensure that onsite wastewater disposal for all proposed land developments comply with DEH regulations.
ii. Ensure that Environmental Impact Reports (EIR) consider pertinent adverse public health and environmental impacts, and incorporate adequate mitigating measures.
iii. Review Conditional Use Permits, Zone Changes, and
general Plan Amendments to identify and make
recommendations on elements which have the potential to create environmental hazards.
4. Summary of Activities:
a. Review proposed tentative tract maps, parcel maps, zone changes, use permit, general plan amendments, and business license applications; evaluate potential adverse public health and environmental effects; prepare reports of evaluations and mitigating measures.
b. Conduct site investigations of the above-mentioned projects to evaluate public health and environmental effects.
c. Review utility plans of onsite wastewater disposal systems proposed for new projects to ascertain feasibility and compliance with DEH regulations.
d. Review environmental impact reports of proposed projects to ensure adequate consideration has been given to public health and environmental impacts.
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B. Program: Water Wells: Construction /Abandonment
1. Purpose: To ensure that water wells are properly located and constructed with annular seals to protect the quality of groundwater resources.
2. Legal Authorities: DWR Bulletin 74-81 & 74-90 (Water Well Standards); WAT §13700 - §13806; HSC §25299.97; HCC §631.
3. Objectives:
a. Ensure that all wells are constructed and destroyed by permit and according to State and local standards.
b. Permit properly constructed wells.
c. Provide consultation, assistance, and education to well drillers, contractors, consultants, operators, and cities with regard to regulatory requirements for well construction and destruction.
4. Summary of Activities:
a. Review applications and issue permits for all well destruction, modification and construction.
b. Conduct inspections during construction and destruction of wells to ensure compliance with state and local regulations.
c. Consult with community members regarding domestic, irrigation or other wells relating to water quality suspected illnesses or other health concerns.
d. Investigate reports of abandoned wells and ensure destruction or re-construction.
e. Conduct appeals as provided by the Humboldt County Code.
C. Program: Liquid Wastes (OWTS, septage haulers, and
greywater/wastewater reclamation)
1. Purpose: To protect the health of the public and the environment from the improper disposal of sewage from on-site wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) and greywater systems. This is accomplished through development and enforcement of local ordinance and regulations for the permitting of OWTS, greywater systems, and waste haulers to ensure compliance with State and local laws.
2. Legal Authorities: HSC §117400 et seq., WAT §13280 - §13286.9 (Individual Disposal Systems), WAT §14875 – §14877.3 (Graywater Systems); California Plumbing Code; HCC §611-617, §621, Humboldt County Onsite Wastewater LAMP and RTM, 7 Nov 2017.
3. Objectives
a. Ensure on-site sewage treatment and disposal systems are properly sited and designed to prevent impacts to groundwater, surface waters and the public.
b. Ensure that septic tanks, portable toilets and vault pumpers are disposing of waste at an approved disposal facility.
c. Provide educational material to the general public on the proper operation and maintenance of OWTS.
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environmental health problems.
4. Summary of Activities:
a. Evaluate proposals for and permit OWTS.
b. Investigate complaints relating to illegal or unsafe sewage disposal.
c. Maintain records of and monitor the construction, repair, and maintenance of OWTS.
d. Permit waste haulers and monitor records of service from permitted septage haulers, grease vault pumpers, and chemical toilet service companies.
e. Review and update local regulations related to onsite waste, as necessary.
f. Evaluate and permit proposed greywater disposal systems. g. Monitor non-standard systems and report to the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board as described in the Local Area Management Program.
h. Develop educational pamphlets on the proper use and
maintenance of OWTS.
i. Evaluate new technology for on-site sewage systems.
j. Conduct sanitary surveys to evaluate the operation and maintenance of on-site systems.
k. Implement and update the Local Area Management Program.
D. Program: State Small Public Water Systems
1. Purpose: To regulate State Small Water Systems to ensure potable water is provided to the public. State Small Water Systems are defined as having between 5-14 service connections and not regularly serving more that an average of 25 individuals daily for more than 60 days in a year. The State Small Water System Program is a state mandated program.
2. Legal Authorities: HSC §116340, 22CCR §64211 - §64217.
3. Objectives:
a. Inspect, evaluate, and maintain public health protection of all state small public water systems, verify permits, acceptable monitoring programs, and comply with state standards.
b. Review bacteriological and chemical samples at small public water systems on a routine basis.
c. Identify potential public health threats by conducting studies, as requested or as needed by the occurrence of domestic water quality problems.
d. Respond to all consumer health or nuisance complaints with investigation and sampling, as needed.
4. Summary of Activities:
a. Conduct complete sanitary surveys of existing and proposed water sources, treatment, storage, and distribution facilities of all state small public water systems. Conduct audit of records, site surveys, and pumping and storage equipment checks.
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b. Make inspections of all state small public water systems in accordance with the requirements of the State Water System Construction and Monitoring Standards.
c. Take appropriate action with respect to issuance or denial of permits to sample public water systems. Approve state small public water systems under the comprehensive conditions of the California Safe Drinking Water Act.
d. Review bacteriological, general mineral, inorganic/organic chemical, and radiological samples from small water systems at frequencies designated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.
e. Pursue corrective and enforcement action regarding noncompliance with primary drinking water standards and noncompliance with other State and Federal Laws, including requirements for public notification related to small public water systems.
f. Conduct plan checks and inspections of all proposed new state small public water systems or modifications, including equipment installations, site analysis, and potential water quality problems. g. Provide consultation and assistance to water system and water treatment plant operators, developers, engineers, and the public regarding domestic water quality, and the applicable laws and regulations.
h. Investigate citizens’ complaints regarding domestic water quality, suspected illnesses, or other public health concerns.
5. COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION PROGRAM
1. Purpose: To investigate and abate potential public health hazards and public nuisances associated with: food supply; pools and spas; public and individual water supplies; solid waste; sewage; vectors; water quality; spills; abandoned wells; negligent management of hazardous materials or wastes; and other matters related to environmental health programs.
2. Legal Authorities: HSC §101030, HCC §381.
3. Objectives:
a. Ensure protection of human health and safety by responding in a timely manner to citizen complaints.
b. Provide citizens and community members with resources to mitigate public health concerns and nuisances.
4. Summary of Activities:
a. Respond to and investigate citizen complaints of environmental health concern.
b. Seek compliance following DEH complaint response procedure. c. Coordinate investigation and compliance efforts with Planning and Building, Code Enforcement and other agencies.
d. Refer complaints to the Code Enforcement for abatement, if compliance efforts fail.
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6. ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM SERVICES
This provision is implemented when approved by local decision-making authorities.
The City may not impose additional programs on the County without the County’s agreement.
NOTE: These programs are implemented in the City as in the County and depend on a city ordinance that provides for DEH administration.
1. Legal Authorities: 17 CCR 1276(e)(11) “Additional environmentally related services and programs as required by the County Board of Supervisors, City Council, or Health District Board”
2. Local enhancement to state-law based programs, supported by local ordinances
i. Edible Food Recovery Contract Inspection
ii. Tobacco Retail Licensing
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General Environmental Health Other
CP-Correctional Facility Housing conditions and food safety per Titles 15 & 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR), and CalCode CP-Unsanitary Food Facility Sanitation (including water supply) involving a retail food facility. Does not include a foodborne illness CP-Freshwater Bathing Area Sanitary or water quality complaint at a river, lake, freshwater lagoon or creek CP-Oceanwater Bathing Area Sanitary or water quality complaint at an ocean beach or lagoon CP-Organized Camp Unsanitary conditions regarding water supply, dining hall, pool, cabins, etc.
CP-Rabies Potential Rabies Incident
CP-Suspected Foodborne Illness Report Public member reportedly ill from dining at a food facility CP-Swimming pool/Spa A public swimming pool or spa pool regulated by state code CP-Tattoo/Body Piercing/Body Art A business providing tattoos, permanent cosmetics, or body piercing (excludes ear piercing) CP-Vector-Insect/Arthropod Infestation High population of insects/Arthropods inside or outside a structure CP-Vector-Mosquito Harborage Mosquito harborage and control: standing water CP-Vector-Bedbugs Reported bedbug infestation
CP-Vector-Nuisance Birds/Dead Bird High numbers of birds or bird droppings creating nuisance or dead bird testing for West Nile Virus CP-Vector-Rodents Predominant complaint is active rate or mouse infestation HM-Business-Illegal HazMat Disposal/Dump Business hazardous waste disposal violation HM-Business-Illegal HazMat Management Business hazardous waste handling violation HM-Non-Business-Illegal HazMat Disposal/Dump Non-Business hazardous waste disposal violation HM-Non-Business-Illegal HazMat Management Non-Business hazardous waste handling violation HM-Prop 65 Spill of Prop 65 chemical
HM-CLPPP hazard investigation Complaint or case referral requiring a lead investigation HM-Tobacco retailing investigation Complaint of violation of the Tobacco Retail License Ordinance, including unlicensed operators LU-State Small Water System Water quality or supply complaint involving a permitted State Small Water System (5-14 connections) LU-Animal Nuisance-Water Quality Animal keeping is causing a water quality problem LU-Community Water Supply Water quality complaint involving a system with 15 or more service connections LU-Wells and Individual Water Supply Permit status and quality of a private well, spring or surface supply with less than five (5) connections LU-Onsite OWTS Failure Surface discharge of sewage, sluggish operation or malfunction of an onsite sewage disposal system LU-Public Sewer Surface discharge of sewage, sewage back-up, etc., associated with a public or community sewer system LU-Sewage Spill An event, spill, or release of sewage from a sewer line, private lift pump failure or septic truck LU-Water Quality Suspected contamination of surface or ground water sources from human wastewater sources SW-Solid Waste-Compost Facility Nuisance (odors, vectors, runoff) from regulated compost operation or facility SW-Solid Waste-Illegal Disposal Site More serious than roadside dumping, a site routinely used for dumping garbage and/or rubbish SW-Solid Waste-Sharps/Needle Disposal Improper storage and disposal of medical sharps from a household, medical or veterinary facility SW-Solid Waste-Solid Waste Facility Complaint at a permitted solid waste facility; or an unpermitted solid waste operation September 17, 2025
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CODE ENFORCEMENT UNIT REFERRAL FORMAT
PURPOSE:
To provide Division of Environmental Health (DEH) Staff with guidelines for the preparation of referrals of code enforcement cases to the County Code Enforcement Unit (CEU). If a land owner or responsible party has failed to voluntarily correct violations, as directed in written notice of violations from the Division of Environmental Health, then the matter may be referred to the CEU. The thoroughness of our investigation and content of the referral will assist the CEU in prioritizing and completing the code enforcement process.
PROCEDURE:
1. Prepare draft memorandum following the outline below and submit to the Unit Supervisor with any file, notices, and supporting documentation for review. Staff may also consult with the Senior or the Supervisor regarding the readiness for referral and adequacy of investigation & steps taken.
2. Once approved by the supervisor, send a copy to the CEU and enter the date referred within the Disposition section of the complaint.
Memorandum Contents:
Prepared a memo on DHHS - DEH Memo letterhead template in Word with the following format and contents:
Date:
To: name, title, Code Enforcement Unit
From: name, title, program, phone number
CC: supervisor, DEH Director
Environmental Health
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Division of Environmental Health
100 H Street - Suite 100 - Eureka, CA 95501
Phone: 707-445-6215 - Toll Free: 800-963-9241
Fax: 707-441-5699
[email protected]
January 2025
CONSUMER PROTECTION PROGRAM FEES
Effective January 20, 2025
PE Code Fee Description Fee
Community Events
TFFP 1 – 7 days TFF Permit (Full Prep) $ 171.00
TFLP 1 – 7 days TFF Permit (Limited Prep) $ 86.00
TFFA TFF Annual – Full Prep $ 513.00
TFLA TFF Annual – Limited Prep $ 341.00
1603 TFF Booth / Coordinator Late Fee $ 86.00
Coordinator
1605 Temporary Food Facility (TFF) Coordinator Permit $ 257.00 1646 Certified Farmers’ Market and Swap Meet – Coordinator Permit $ 257.00 Food Facility Annual Fees
1616 No Preparation $ 341.00
1612 Minimal Preparation $ 810.00
1608 Full Preparation $ 1,110.00
1620 Multiple Unit (per additional unit) $ 384.00
1637 Mobile No Preparation $ 384.00
1633 Mobile Minimal Preparation $ 556.00
1629 Mobile Full Preparation $ 810.00
1667 Commissary Permit $ 341.00
1643 Catering Kitchen $ 341.00
1670 Edible Food Generator Registration (CalCode facility) $ 86.00 1671 Edible Food Generator Registration (Non-CalCode facility) $ 171.00 1680 Fishermen’s Market $ 470.00
1666 Host Facility $ 171.00
1696 Limited Service Charitable Feeding Operation Registration $ 257.00 1651 Produce Stand / Farm Stand $ 341.00
1641 Restricted Food Service Facility (Bed & Breakfast Inn) $ 384.00 1648 School Cafeteria $ 600.00
Seasonal operation: eight months or less, but greater than four months 70% fee Seasonal operation: four months or less 45% fee
Food Facilities operating without a permit Double Fee
Cottage Food Operation Fees
1662 Class B Cottage Food Operation Permit / Application (up to 10 products) $ 250.00 1668 Class A Cottage Food Operation Registration Application (up to 10 products) $ 171.00 1661 Class A Cottage Food Operation Registration Renewal (up to 10 products) $ 86.00 1665 Cottage Food Operation Additional Review / Labels $ 86.00 1663 Cottage Food Operation Complaint Investigation $ 171.00 1664 Re-Inspection Fee - Cottage Food Operation $ 171.00 Food Facilities Miscellaneous Fees and Services
1657 Consultation / Pre-Application Fee (up to 1 hour) $ 171.00 1695 HAACP Plan Review (hourly rate) $ 171.00
1656 Hourly rate in excess of allotted time $ 171.00
1626 Plan Check (minimum 3 hours) $ 513.00
1628 Plan Check - Minor (up to 1 hour) $ 171.00
1627 Plan Check (for each additional hour) $ 171.00
1650 Re-Inspection Fee - Food Facility $ 171.00
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1697 CalCode Handbook $ 13.00
Body Art (Tattooing, Body Piercing, and Permanent Cosmetics) Annual Fees 3501 Practitioner Registration $ 83.00
3502 Facility Permit $ 341.00
3504 Mobile Facility Permit $ 341.00
Body Art Miscellaneous Fees and Services
3511 Consultation / Pre-Application Fee $ 171.00
3505 Ear Piercing Facility Notification (one-time fee) $ 58.00 3508 Plan Check (minimum 3 hours) $ 513.00
3509 Plan Check - Minor (up to 1 hour) $ 171.00
3510 Plan Check (each additional hour) $ 171.00
3507 Temporary Event Booth $ 128.00
3506 Temporary Event Sponsor $ 171.00
Safe Body Art Act Handbook $ 5.00
3512 Unpermitted Body Art Facility / Unregistered Practitioner Up to $1,000.00 3503 Violation Re-Inspection Fee $ 341.00
Public Swimming Pools / Spa
3605 Spa Pool Operation Annual Fee $ 680.00
3604 Swimming Pool Operation Annual Fee $ 680.00
3606 Wading Pool Operation Annual Fee $ 341.00
3614 Swimming Pool Operation Fee – Seasonal $ 341.00
3615 Spa Pool Operation Fee – Seasonal $ 341.00
3607-3609 Each additional Pool / Spa, Wading Pool – per facility $ 86.00 3613 Consultation / Pre-Application (up to 1 hour) $ 171.00 3612 Inactive Pool or Spa Inspection Fee $ 171.00
3602 Plan Check (minimum 3 hours) $ 513.00
3601 Plan Check - Minor (up to 1 hour) $ 171.00
3603 Plan Check (each additional hour) $ 171.00
3614 Public Pool / Spa Handbook $ 9.00
3610 Re-Inspection Fee $ 171.00
Other Services and Fees
2010 Canine Rabies Exemption Request $ 83.00
2601 Clearance Inspection $ 222.00
2602 Conditional Release of Health Hold $ 257.00
1698 Database Records Report per hour - (one hour minimum) $ 171.00 1006 File copies, fax, or scan – per page $ 0.10
1600 Hourly rate for services / inspections - General Consumer Protection $ 171.00 2603,
2606-2609 Hourly rate for services / inspections - Housing Inspection Fee $ 171.00 2605 Hourly rate for services / inspections - Solid Waste Complaint Investigation $ 171.00 2100-2240 Hourly rate for services / inspections - Vector Control Services $ 171.00 2604 Preparation of Cancellation of Notice of Nuisance $ 341.00 2501 Organized Camp Inspection Fee $ 860.00
30 DAY LATE FEE (for non-payment of fees within 30 days) 10% of fee 10% of fee
Each additional 30 days of portion thereof 10% of fee
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Division of Environmental Health
100 H Street - Suite 100 - Eureka, CA 95501
Phone: 707-445-6215 - Toll Free: 800-963-9241
Fax: 707-441-5699
[email protected]
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FOOD PERMIT CATEGORY DEFINITIONS
The table below defines our Food Permit Categories. Unless otherwise identified, cited sections are from the California Retail Food Code.
CATERING KITCHEN A food facility used for preparation of food by the operator (“caterer”), to be served in a location other than the permitted kitchen.
An operator with a Full Prep Food Facility permit may engage in catering in Humboldt County without additional permitting.
CERTIFIED FARMERS'
MARKET
A location certified by the county agricultural commissioner and operated pursuant to Chapter 10.5 (commencing with §47000) of Division 17 of the Food and Agricultural Code and regulations adopted pursuant to that chapter (§113742).
COMMISSARY
A food facility that services mobile food facilities, mobile support units, or vending machines where food, containers, or supplies are stored; food is prepared or prepackaged for sale or service at other locations; utensils are cleaned and sanitized; liquid and solid wastes are disposed, or potable water is obtained (§113751). Commissary permit fees are included in Mobile Food Facility fees.
FOOD FACILITY An operation that stores, prepares, packages, serves, vends, or otherwise provides food for human consumption at the retail level, including permanent (§113849) and nonpermanent (§113839) food facilities (§113789).
FULL PREP Food facilities that prepare, package, and/or serve potentially hazardous foods, including, but not limited to, meat and seafood markets with or without grocery stores; full service restaurants; delis; fast food outlets; mobile food facilities; commissaries; and caterers.
HOST FACILITY
A facility located in a brewery, winery, commercial building, or another location as approved by the local enforcement agency, that meets applicable requirements to support a catering operation that provides food directly to individual consumers for a limited period of time (up to four hours) in any one 12-hour period and that has a permit pursuant to Section 114328.1. “Host Facility” does not include the premises described in paragraph five (5) of subdivision (c) of Section 113789 (§113806.1).
MINIMAL PREP
Food facilities where food handling and preparation are limited. Examples include most convenience store operations, nonprepackaged compact mobile food operations (CMFO), bars and coffee shops. “Minimal Prep” facilities are mainly establishments that serve or sell only pre-packaged, non-potentially hazardous foods (PHF); prepare only non-PHFs; and establishments that heat only commercially processed PHFs for immediate service. "Minimal Prep" also includes CMFOs that re-heat and or hold foods under temperature control when those foods are prepared at an approved permanent food facility.
MOBILE FOOD
FACILITY
Any vehicle used in conjunction with a commissary or other permanent food facility upon which food is sold or distributed at retail, including "transporters" (§113932) that transport food pursuant to a prior order from a manufacturer, distributor, retail food facility, or other approved source to a retail food facility or consumer (§113831).
MULTIPLE UNIT
Additional food operations within or adjunct to the main facility that increase inspection time. Examples may include grocery stores that include meat department, bakery, deli, pizza kiosk, hot dog cart, etc; or hotels with multiple restaurants and\or bars.
The base permit fee will be assessed to the unit with the highest-risk operation.
NO PREP
Food facilities where all food is dispensed in the original manufacturers packaging. “No Prep” includes Prepackaged compact mobile food operations (CMFO), grocery and minimarts where all food is commercially prepackaged food and whole, uncut produce. Hot food holding is not permitted. Dry-trimming of produce is permitted.
PRODUCE STAND Includes (a) a permanent food facility that sells, offers for sale, or gives away only produce or shell eggs or both (§113879); or (b) a “Farm Stand” ( §113778.2) that offers cut produce samples (§114375).
RESTRICTED FOOD
SERVICE FACILITY
Includes bed & breakfast facilities and agricultural homestay facilities (§113893) where the price of the food is included in the price of the overnight transient occupancy accommodation, and the predominant relationship between the occupants thereof and the owner or operator of the establishment is that of innkeeper and guest.
TEMPORARY FOOD
FACILITY
A food facility that operates at a fixed location for the duration of an approved community event or at a swap meet and only as a part of the community event or swap meet (§113930). These include food booths that operate outdoors at fairs and festivals. Temporary Food Facility (TFF) permits are offered in various durations (1-7 days and annual) and food preparation levels (full prep and limited prep).
Full Prep: TFFs that engage in sampling, cooking, packaging, portioning, assembling, processing, or hot holding of potentially hazardous foods (PHFs). Full-Prep TFFs may include barbeque operations, serving previously prepared potentially hazardous foods, pasta, tacos, paella, stir fry, cooked rice dishes, meat and/or vegetable pot pies, kebabs, pizza, sushi, poke, oysters, etc.
Limited Prep: TFFs that sell or give away unpackaged PHFs, conduct low-risk food preparation (such as coffee, snow cones, kettle corn, and lemonade), or that conduct “limited-food preparation” as defined in the California Retail Food Code (§113818 (a)).
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Plan for Onboarding Retail Food Facilities in Ferndale
1. CP to work with City staff to prepare onboarding outreach materials, including a letter, application forms, and educational materials. These will be distributed by the City.
2. Upon receipt of completed permit applications, CP Inspector will contact the operator by phone to schedule a visit to the facility. The inspector will describe the inspection process to the operator during the call.
3. Initial inspections will be fact-finding and educational. Facility deficiencies will be noted in narrative similar to a consultation.
a. Any imminent health hazards (Policy EH-00-301) will be brought to the attention of City staff (due to the fact that DEH has not issued a permit yet). Imminent health hazards include:
i. Unsafe food temperatures (VC&D)
ii. Surfacing sewage/sewage disposal failure
iii. Lack of potable water supply
iv. Ill employee
v. No electricity
vi. Unapproved food source/adulterated food.
vii. Rodent infestation impacting food/food contact surfaces.
4. Facilities will be treated as pre-existing, and offered the allowances contained in food code for pre-existing, continuously operating businesses.
Example: Two compartment warewashing sinks would still be allowed, alternate handwash facilities, etc. Process/Procedures would be developed for these types of allowances, and corrective actions would be put into a compliance agreement should operations fail to comply with their process/procedures.
5. Some corrective actions would be required before being permitted:
i. Inadequate cooling equipment/methods (where required) ii. No warewashing sink
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iii. Unapproved source for food
iv. No handwashing capacity
6. Some items would be put into a compliance period upon permit issuance a. Minor sign of rodent activity, address ingress/egress b. Non-function critical equipment or equipment in disrepair (e.g. water heater not meeting temp).
Purpose & Authority
H&SC §113705 - Legislative intent to preempt local standards The Legislature finds and declares that the public health interest requires that there be uniform statewide health and sanitation standards for RETAIL FOOD FACILITIES to assure the people of this state that the FOOD will be pure, safe, and unADULTERATED. Except as provided in Section 113709, it is the intent of the Legislature to occupy the whole field of health and sanitation standards for RETAIL FOOD FACILITIES, and the standards set forth in this part and regulations adopted pursuant to this part shall be exclusive of all local health and sanitation standards relating to RETAIL FOOD FACILITIES.
H&SC §113713 Primary Responsibility for Enforcement
(a) Primary responsibility for enforcement of this part shall be with the local ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. Nothing in this part shall prevent the DEPARTMENT from taking any necessary program or enforcement actions for the protection of the public health and safety.
H&SC §113773. Enforcement agency
"ENFORCEMENT AGENCY" means the DEPARTMENT or the local health agency having jurisdiction over the FOOD FACILITY.
H&SC §113774. Enforcement officer
"ENFORCEMENT OFFICER" means the director, agents, or environmental health specialists appointed by the State Public Health Officer, and all local health officers, directors of environmental health, and their duly authorized registered environmental health specialists and environmental health specialist trainees.
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Meeting Date: September 17, 2025 Agenda Item Number: 13.b Agenda Item Title: Adopt Resolutions 2025-18 and 2025-19 that do the following 1) authorizing the City Manager to file a request to amend Ferndale’s list of projects in VROOM, the adopted 2022- 2042 Regional Transportation Plan; and 2) nominating one or more road improvement projects for inclusion in the 2026 Regional Transportation Improvement Plan; and provide direction to staff on prioritization of the identified projects.
Presented By: Contract City Planner
Type of Item: X Action X Discussion Information
Action Required: No Action Voice Vote X Roll Call Vote
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council receive the staff report, provide staff direction on prioritization of the identified road improvement projects, and adopt Resolutions 2025-18 and 2025-19 that do the following:
1. Resolution No. 2025-18 authorizes the City Manager to file a request to amend Ferndale’s list of projects identified in VROOM, Humboldt County Association of Governments adopted Regional Transportation Plan 2021 update.
2. Resolution No. 2025-19 the City nominates one or more road improvement projects for inclusion in HCAOG’s 2026 Regional Transportation Improvement Plan (RTIP); and
DISCUSSION
The development of the Regional Transportation Improvement Plan (RTIP) process is led by the regional transportation planning agency (RTPA), and the Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG) is the RTPA for the Humboldt county region.
The RTIP is a five-year, multimodal project list, implemented every two years, which aligns with the RTPA’s adopted long-range regional transportation plan (RTP). HCAOG’s adopted RTP is known as VROOM, and was last updated in 2021.
1 Based on VROOM, HCAOG develops the five-year RTIP that identifies specific transportation capital projects. Transportation projects include improvements to highways, local roads, public transit systems, and active transportation infrastructure such as bike lanes and pedestrian pathways that are consistent with VROOM. Once the RTIP is finalized, it is submitted to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) for inclusion in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
The STIP is a five-year capital improvement program for road and transit improvements on and off the State Highway System. STIP is funded with revenues from the Transportation Investment Fund and other funding sources. The CTC adopts the fund estimate in August of odd years. Each new STIP cycle adds two new years to the prior programming commitments. The STIP allocates a significant portion of its funds to RTIP transportation projects, which makes the funding available for use on local and regional projects. Each regional transportation planning agency, including HCAOG, is required to submit an RTIP to the CTC by December 15 of every odd numbered year for inclusion in the STIP.
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On September 2, 2025, HCAOG issued to its members a formal call for projects to be considered for inclusion in the 2026 RTIP, thereby programming for STIP funding. The region’s target amount of STIP funding available is $2,333,000. For a project to be considered for inclusion in HCAOG’s 2026 RTIP, a jurisdiction nominates an appropriate project(s) by filing the required application materials by September 19, 2025. The threshold requirements for a road improvement project to be eligible for inclusion in the RTIP, and thereby programming for STIP funding, are:
1. The project must be included in the existing adopted Regional Transportation Plan (RTP); and
2. Must be an eligible transportation project such as:
a. Rehabilitation and reconstruction: Projects that address the reconstruction and rehabilitation of local streets and roads. These are often referred to as "fix-it-first". b. Active transportation enhancements: Projects that incorporate pedestrian and bicycle elements, such as crosswalks, dedicated bike lanes, and trails, are eligible, often in conjunction with other road improvements.
c. Safety improvements: Projects that increase safety for all transportation modes, including vehicle traffic, are eligible. This can involve a variety of road and highway enhancements to reduce accidents.
3. Candidate projects must submit a Project Study Report (PSR) or PSR Equivalent, prepared by a California licensed engineer.
It noteworthy that eligibility requirements do not include a local match requirement. Also, CTC’s Guidelines establish a high threshold for when a project-level cost-benefit evaluation is required: The total amount of existing and proposed STIP for right-of-way and/or construction of the project is $15 million or greater, or the total project cost is $50 million or greater.
The 2026 STIP is new programming capacity in the cycle, and is available only in the last two years of the greater 5-year cycle. This means projects that are included in HCAOG’s 2026 RTIP will be programmed for STIP funding either in 2029/2030 or 2030/2031, and cities cannot be reimbursed for project costs incurred until 2029/2030 or 2030/2031. The fact that the STIP funds will not be available for reimbursement until 2029 at the earliest can to staff’s attention only a day or two ago as of the writing of this report.
At the October 2025 meeting of HCAOG’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), the TAC will review and make funding recommendations to the HCAOG Board. In November HCAOG staff anticipate presenting to the HCAOG Board the draft RTIP for review and adoption. The final RTIP must be submitted to Caltrans by December 15, 2025.
RECOMMENDED PROJECTS TO NOMINATE FOR THE 2026 RTIP AND STIP PROGRAMMING The City Engineer has reviewed the CTC 2026 Guidelines for roadway rehabilitation and active transportation enhancements, and developed the list below of recommended projects. It is his estimation that the recommended projects meet the requirements, and are eligible for inclusion in HCAOG’s 2026 RTIP, thereby programming for STIP funding for years 2029/2030 or 2030/2031.
Project 1 – Shaw Ave, Main Street to Berding Street:
This stretch of road is a connecting street from Main Street to Berding St. and is heavily trafficked. It also sees traffic from the alley that bisects Shaw Ave. There’s a lot going on with this section of road. Generally, this roadway is in poor condition. It was given a PCI score of 30 (Main St. to Berding St.) in the ‘2021/2022 Pavement Management Program Update’ for the City of Ferndale.
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There are large potholes where the alley exits onto Shaw Ave. There is no concrete gutter located on the south side of Shaw Ave from Main Street for ±100-feet which is causing the asphalt to erode away from the drainage that comes off of Main Street. Lastly, the crown of the road from the alley to Berding St. allows drainage to cross the roadway (from south to north) which bypasses the drainage inlet located at the southwest corner of Shaw & Berding.
This project proposes to add a new concrete gutter from Main Street to where the existing concrete gutter starts, reconstruct the roadway where the potholes are located at the alley exits and to repair and pave both alleys for 20’ beyond the back of the sidewalk. It is also proposed to regrade the crown of the road to reduce drainage crossover. The remainder of the roadway from is proposed to be ground down (cold planed) and resurfaced with new AC Pavement.
The project also proposes to improve pedestrian traffic by replacing some of the sidewalks where there is severe cracking of the concrete surface. It also proposes to reconstruct the driveway drops at both alleys to accessibility standards.
The project also proposes to improve pedestrian accessibility by installing new accessible curb ramps at the corners of Berding Street.
To help alleviate roadway flooding on Shaw Ave. the project proposes installing new underground drainage piping and storm drain inlets from Main Street to the existing storm drain infrastructure on Berding Street. This portion of the project is noted in the ‘2022 Drainage Master Plan Update’ as ‘Problem Area 3’.
Engineer’s Estimate of Probable Cost, $600,000 (as of September 2025) Project 2 – Francis Street, Between Francis Creek & Eugene Street This section of roadway is the extension off of Main Street from downtown and is one of two commuter roads serving Firemans Park. The roadway is heavily potholed leading up to the bridge as well as a couple other discrete locations between the bridge and Eugene Street. This section of road was given a PCI score of 40 (Bridge to Ocean Ave) in the ‘2021/2022 Pavement Management Program Update’ for the City of Ferndale.
It is proposed to reconstruct the heavily damaged center section of roadway from the bridge for ±110-feet. It is also proposed to repair two smaller sections of the roadway with potholes. The remainder of the roadway from the bridge to Eugene Street is proposed to be ground down (cold planed) and resurfaced with new AC Pavement.
The project also proposes to improve pedestrian traffic by completing the sidewalk from the house on the east side of the roadway to the pedestrian footbridge over Francis Creek (±65’).
The project also proposes to improve pedestrian accessibility by installing new accessible curb ramps at the corners of Eugene Street.
Engineer’s Estimate of Probable Cost, $415,000 (as of September 2025) Project 3 – Ocean Ave, from Main St to just beyond Portuguese Hall This section of roadway comes off of Main Street from downtown and is the connector road serving the Wildcat to Petrolia. The north side of the road at Main Street is heavily distressed with large potholes at the exit of the alley adjacent to Portuguese Hall. This section of road was given a PCI score of 43 (Main St. to 5th St.) in the ‘2021/2022 Pavement Management Program Update’ for the City of Ferndale.
It is proposed to reconstruct the heavily damaged section of roadway in front of the Alley for approximately 35’.
It is also proposed to repair and pave the alley surface for 20’ beyond the back of the sidewalk. The remainder of September 17, 2025
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the roadway from the Main St to just past Portuguese Hall is proposed to be ground down (cold planed) and resurfaced with new AC Pavement.
The project also proposes improving pedestrian accessibility by reconstructing the driveway drop at the alley to accessibility standards (±35’).
Engineer’s Estimate of Probable Cost, $215,000 (as of September 2025) The City Engineer’s total probable cost for the three projects is $1,230,000 (as of September 2025). While the total estimate of probable cost for the three projects is less than the targeted amount of STIP programming of $2.3 million, staff is aware that at least one other HCAOG member will be nominating a project, and other HCAOG members may also nominate projects. Therefore, staff requests the Council provide direction on prioritization of the identified projects.
Should one or more of Ferndale’s nominated projects be included in the 2026 RTIP, STIP funding cannot be accessed until years 2029/2030 and 2030/2031. As noted above, the City Engineer’s estimate of probable costs for each project were prepared in September 2025. Because it was new information to staff that the soonest the STIP funding could be accessed is 2029, the City Engineer is preparing updates to the estimated probable cost to incorporate a consumer price index factor.
REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO FERNDALE’S LIST OF PROJECTS IN VROOM, HCAOG’S ADOPTED 2022–2042
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN
As stated above, for a road improvement project to be eligible for inclusion in the RTIP, and thereby programming for STIP funding, it must be included in RTP. VROOM is HCAOG’s adopted regional transportation plan. At this time, the projects recommended below for inclusion in the RTIP are not part of VROOM. Therefore, it is necessary for the City to concurrently request an amendment to VROOM in order to nominate a road improvement project for inclusion in the RTIP, and thereby programming for STIP funding. The requested amendment will be consideration and approved by the HCAOG Board.
Similar to the requirement General Plan consistency, the transportation projects to be amended to VROOM, need to be consistent with RTP’s goals, objectives, and policies, in particular the Complete Streets and Connected Communities element. The goal of HCAOG’s Complete Streets and Connected Communities element is:
HCAOG shall carry out transportation planning for the regional roadway system with this goal: Throughout Humboldt County, the streets, roads, and highway system meet the transportation and safety needs of all users, including pedestrians, transit users, bicyclists, motorists, the elderly, youth, and the disabled. The region’s jurisdictions have the resources to preserve, enhance, and maintain the roadway network to support complete streets and connected communities. (emphasis added) Staff’s consistency assessment for the Complete Streets and Connected Communities element focuses on the following two objectives:
• Active Transportation Mode Share/ Complete Streets
• Efficient & Viable Transportation System
Main Objectives: Active Transportation Mode Share/ Complete Streets Sub-Objectives:
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• Maximize multi-modal access to the roadway system and eliminate barriers to non motorized transportation.
• Expand and maintain a regional network of inter-connected pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Create safe and effective walking and bicycling facilities that create neighborhood connectivity and continuity.
• Support and implement projects and policies that increase biking and walking, especially for short trips, first/last mile transit trips, and school trips. …
POLICY STREETS-1. Multi-modal safety & functionality: HCAOG shall encourage and facilitate local jurisdictions, local Native American Tribes, Caltrans, and non-profits to individually and collaboratively plan, design, install, and maintain roads in Humboldt County to build a transportation system that emphasizes safety over speed, and emphasizes multi modal functionality over convenience for single-occupancy automobiles.
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POLICY STREETS-3. Complete Streets improvements: HCAOG shall include Complete Streets improvements in regionally-funded transportation system projects to the extent feasible, as consistent with California Complete Streets Act of 2008 (AB 1358) and Caltrans Deputy Directive 64-R2.
Staff consistency assessment: All projects include elements to add new pedestrian facilities where facilities are not currently developed, and to improve existing pedestrian facilities. While Ferndale’s sidewalk network is complete on Main Street and in other neighborhoods, there are sections that are incomplete, including along accessways to/from City parks. Due to capacity limitations, there are many sidewalks in need of ADA improvements, such as curb drops. The requested VROOM amendment is for new pedestrian facilities and improved pedestrian facilities. The locations are adjacent to an existing roadway. Amendments to add projects that will add sidewalks and improve existing sidewalks, including accessibility improvements, is consistent with VROOM’s policies that commit HCAOG to promoting and supporting actions that maximize complete streets, and promote active transportation and multimodal access to the roadway system. Moreover, the three Projects will improve connectivity of pedestrian facilities. As part of the 2024 Local Road Safety Plan online community survey, some respondents identified incomplete sidewalks as a needed safety improvement. Moreover, amending the 2021 update of the RTP to include Project 1, Project 2, and Project 3 makes progress on providing complete streets in the City of Ferndale, and facilitate active transportation in the community.
Main Objective: Efficient & Viable Transportation System Sub-Objectives:
• Maintain the roadway system in a condition that maximizes resources and uses, and minimizes disruptions and costs. Increase data collection and assessments for active transportation connectivity, quality, and quantity in the region. …
POLICY STREETS-6. Fix it first for safety: HCAOG will accelerate programming for regional projects that retrofit existing roads to provide safe and convenient travel by all users. HCAOG supports a “fix it first” priority of protecting and preserving existing roadways and other transportation assets, with priority for communities that have been September 17, 2025
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underinvested in or have borne disproportionate levels of harm from transportation infrastructure.
Staff consistency assessment: All of the projects requested to be added to VROOM propose to correct roadways with pavement condition indexes (PCI) ranging from 30 to 43, which corresponds to poor condition, which is lower than the County PCI average of 53. Amending VROOM to include Project 1, Project 2, and Project 3 is consistent with Policy Streets-6 as these are existing roadways in the City. These projects do not increase the existing capacity of the roadways.
As for the four other objectives (below), it is staff’s estimation that the requested amendment is consistent with these objectives and policies as well, although the requested amendment furthers the objectives for Active Transportation Mode Share/Complete Streets and Efficient & Viable Transportation System to greater degree. • Economic Vitality
• Environmental Stewardship & Climate Protection
• Equitable & Sustainable Use of Resources
• Safety & Health
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 2025-18 with Exhibit A: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Ferndale Requesting an Amendment to the Humboldt County Association of Governments adopted Regional Transportation Plan 2021 Update.
2. Resolution No. 2025-19: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Ferndale Nominating Road Improvement Projects for inclusion in HCAOG’s 2026 Regional Transportation Improvement Plan.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FERNDALE
REQUESTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS ADOPTED REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN 2021 UPDATE
WHEREAS, the Humboldt County Association of Governments (“HCAOG”) is the designated regional transportation planning agency for the Humboldt county region and is responsible for developing and maintaining the Regional Transportation Plan; and
WHEREAS, on January 20, 2022, by Resolution 22-04, HCAOG adopted the Regional Transportation Plan 2021 update titled Variety of in Rural Options of Mobility (VROOM) (“VROOM”); and WHEREAS, state regulations allow the regional transportation planning agency to consider and adopt amendments to a regional transportation plan to address changing regional needs, including the addition of new projects or substantial changes to projects identified in the existing regional transportation plan, and when consistent with the goals, objectives, policies of the adopted Regional Transportation Plan, and applicable state and federal law; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ferndale desires to amend its list of projects identified in VROOM, Table Streets-4 Complete Streets Projects for Cities, County, Tribes (contained on pages 7-16 to 7-17) to include the three following projects, and as described further in Exhibit A attached hereto and hereby incorporated in full by reference:
Project 1 – Shaw Ave, Main Street to Berding Street for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the existing roadway, improvement of pedestrian facilities, including accessibility improvements, and correcting drainage issues that cause localized flooding.
Project 2 – Francis Street, Between Francis Creek & Eugene Street for the rehabilitation of the existing roadway, improvement of pedestrian facilities, including accessibility improvements, and completing a segment of the sidewalk network.
Project 3 – Ocean Ave, from Main Street to just beyond Portuguese Hall for the rehabilitation of the existing roadway, and installing accessibility improvements for pedestrian.
WHEREAS, the requested amendment to the adopted Regional Transportation Plan to add Project 1, Project 2, and Project 3 to the City of Ferndale’s section of Table Streets-4 of VROOM is consistent with the goals, objectives, policies of the Regional Transportation Plan 2021 update as described in the accompanying staff report; and WHEREAS, the Ferndale City Council provided an opportunity for public comment and has duly considered all input during its regular meeting of September 17, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AND DETERMINED by the City Council of the City of Ferndale in the County of Humboldt as follows:
1. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to file a request to amend the Regional Transportation Plan 2021 update with the Humboldt County Association of Governments to add Project 1, Project 2, and Project 3, and as described in Exhibit A, to the City of Ferndale’s section of Table Streets-4 of VROOM.
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2. The City Council authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to take all actions required to advance these projects through the RTP amendment process, and to make minor changes to the projects that do not substantially change a project, to address any non-substantive changes suggested or requested by Humboldt County Association of Governments.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council, of the City of Ferndale, State of California, at a regular meeting held this 17th day of September 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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ATTEST:
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PROJECT AGENCY AND LOCATION
Short/
Long
Term
Mode Shift
Lowers VMT
Access
Vision Zero
Fix it first
PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS Funding Source Implementation
Year(s)
Project Cost
($000)
CITY OF FERNDALE
Rose Avenue/Herbert Street – East City limits to
Main Street ST X X X Class II bike path Not funded 2024 $26 5th Street: Van Ness Ave to Ocean Ave ST X X X Class II bike path Not funded 2024 $16 Arlington Avenue - 5th Street to Main St ST X X X Class II bike path Not funded 2024 $22 Ocean Ave - West City limits to East City limits ST X X X Class II bike path Not funded 2024 $25 Wildcat Road - Ocean Avenue to south City limits LT X X X Class III bike path Not funded TBD $1 Main Street: Ocean Avenue to north City limits LT X X X Class III bike path Not funded TBD $38 Van Ness Avenue: 5th Street to Main St LT X X X Class III bike path Not funded TBD $1 Shaw Avenue: Ocean Avenue to Berding LT X X X Class III bike path Not funded TBD $37 Ocean Avenue: Strawberry Lane heading east
towards trailhead LT X X X Multipurpose trail (Class 1 bike path) Not funded TBD $36 5th Street: Van Ness to Ocean Avenue LT X X X Multipurpose trail (Class 1 bike path) Not funded TBD $174 Lincoln Street - Grant Avenue to East City limits LT X X X Multipurpose trail (Class 1 bike path) Not funded TBD $12 Ocean Avenue - Craig Street to Russ Park trailhead LT X X New sidewalk Not funded TBD $98 5th Street - Arlington Avenue to Fairview North and
piece on Arlington Avenue
LT X X X Curb and gutter and new sidewalk Not funded TBD $54 Berding Street-Rose Avenue to Lewis St LT X New sidewalk (Ped 2) STIP TBD $50 Rose Avenue - Berding to Herbert Street LT X New sidewalk (Ped 2) STIP TBD $147 Main Street - North City limits to Arlington Avenue;
citywide LT
X X Misc. ADA improvements Not funded TBD $150
Main Street - Arlington Avenue to Ocean Avenue
(Caltrans) LT
X X Misc. ADA improvements TBD $600
Francis Street - Ocean Avenue to Ferndale Public
Works Building LT X Roadway rehabilitation Not funded TBD $80 Berding Street - Herbert Street to Eugene LT X Roadway rehabilitation Not funded TBD $1,400 Project 1 Shaw Ave., Main Street to Berding Street ST X X Roadway rehabilitation and reconstruction, sidewalk improvements, including ADA
STIP 29-31 $600
Project 2: Francis Street, Between Francis Creek &
Eugene Street
ST X X Roadway rehabilitation, sidewalk improvements, including ADA STIP 29-31 $415 Project 3: Ocean Ave., from Main St. to just beyond
Portuguese Hall
ST X X Roadway rehabilitation and ADA improvements STIP 29-31 $215 Ferndale ST Subtotal = $891,319
Ferndale LT Subtotal = $2,878
Subtotal = $2,9674,197
Constrained = $0
Unconstrained = $2,967
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FERNDALE
NOMINATING ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT’S 2026 REGIONIAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN WHEREAS, the City of Ferndale is committed to the development and maintenance of a safe and efficient and viable transportation system, active transportation, and projects that increase biking and walking; and WHEREAS, the Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG) is the regional transportation planning agency for the Humboldt county region, and is responsible for the development and maintenance of the regional transportation plan (RTP) in accordance California Government Code Section 65080 et seq., and federal (U.S. Code, Title 23, §134 and §135 et seq.); and
WHEREAS, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) adopted State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Guidelines and fund estimate August 15–16, 2025 for programming years 2029/2030 and 2030/2031 of the STIP cycle; and
WHEREAS, as the regional transportation planning agency for the Humboldt county region and in accordance with the STIP Guidelines, HCAOG is responsible for the development of a five-year regional transportation improvement plan (RTIP), and the RTIP identifies specific transportation capital projects in the region; and WHEREAS, on September 2, 2025, HCAOG released a call for projects to be included in the 2026 RTIP, and thereby programming for STIP funding years 2029/2030 and 2030/2031; and WHEREAS, the City of Ferndale desires to nominate the following projects for roadway rehabilitation, safety improvements for all transportation modes, active transportation enhancements for inclusion in the 2026 RTIP and to be programmed for STIP for years 2029/2030 and 2030/2031 of the STIP cycle:
Project 1 – Shaw Ave, Main Street to Berding Street for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the existing roadway, improvement of pedestrian facilities, including accessibility improvements, and correcting drainage issues that cause localized flooding.
Project 2 – Francis Street, Between Francis Creek & Eugene Street for the rehabilitation of the existing roadway, improvement of pedestrian facilities, including accessibility improvements, and completing a segment of the sidewalk network.
Project 3 – Ocean Ave, from Main Street to just beyond Portuguese Hall for the rehabilitation of the existing roadway, and installing accessibility improvements for pedestrian.
WHEREAS, the Ferndale City Council provided an opportunity for public comment and has duly considered all input during its regular meeting of September 17, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AND DETERMINED by the City Council of the City of Ferndale in the County of Humboldt as follows:
1. Declares the City of Ferndale is eligible to nominate projects for inclusion in the 2026 RTIP for STIP programming.
2. Declares that there is no pending or threatened litigation that might adversely affect the project described herein, or that might impair the ability of the City of Ferndale to carry out the projects.
3. The City Council authorizes the nomination of the following projects for inclusion in the 2026 HCAOG RTIP:
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Project 1 – Shaw Ave, Main Street to Berding Street for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the existing roadway, improvement of pedestrian facilities, including accessibility improvements, and correcting drainage issues that cause localized flooding.
Engineer’s Estimate of Probable Cost: $600,000
Project 2 – Francis Street, Between Francis Creek & Eugene Street for the rehabilitation of the existing roadway, improvement of pedestrian facilities, including accessibility improvements, and completing a segment of the sidewalk network.
Engineer’s Estimate of Probable Cost, $415,000
Project 3 – Ocean Ave, from Main Street to just beyond Portuguese Hall for the rehabilitation of the existing roadway, and installing accessibility improvements for pedestrian.
Engineer’s Estimate of Probable Cost, $215,000
4. The City Council adopted Resolution 2025-18 on September 17, 2025, authorizing the City Manager to file a request to amend the Regional Transportation Plan 2021 update with the Humboldt County Association of Governments to add three projects, the three projects in Resolution 2025-18 being Project 1, Project 2, and Project 3 as described herein.
5. The nominated projects described herein are consistent with VROOM, adopted 2022–2042 Regional Transportation Plan upon adoption of the amendment to the Regional Transportation Plan 2021 update requested in Resolution 2025-18, and the projects meet all project eligibility RTIP and STIP requirements.
6. The City agrees to comply with all procedures, delivery milestones, funding guidelines, and applicable terms and conditions of the RTIP and STIP programs, and all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
7. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to take all actions required to advance these projects through the RTIP process, including STIP for programming, and to make minor changes to the nominated projects that do not substantially change a project, to address any non-substantive changes suggested or requested by HCAOG, the California Department of Transportation, or the California Transportation Commission, and any applicable federal regulations.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Ferndale, State of California, at a regular meeting of the Ferndale City Council held on the September 17, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Randy Cady, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lauren Boop, Deputy City Clerk
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Meeting Date: September 17, 2025 Agenda Item Number: 13.c Agenda Item Title: Adopt Resolution 2025-20 Approving the Submittal of Projects for Inclusion in the Humboldt County Association of Governments 2026 Update of the Regional Transportation Plan Presented By: Contract City Planner
Type of Item: X Action X Discussion Information
Action Required: No Action X Voice Vote Roll Call Vote
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council receive the staff report, provide staff direction and adopt Resolution 2025-20 that does the following:
1. Resolution No. 2025-20 approves the submittal of transportation projects for inclusion in HCAOGs 2026 update of the Regional Transportation Plan.
DISCUSSION
The development of updates to the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) process is led by the regional transportation planning agency (RTPA), and the Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG) is the RTPA for the Humboldt county region.
HCAOG staff are currently working on the 2026 update to the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), which is called Variety in Rual Options of Mobility (VROOM). The RTP is HCAOG’s guiding transportation planning document, and through goals, policies and objectives sets forth the region’s overarching vision for local/regional transportation projects and investments. RTPs are required by California law and have to be updated every four years. The City’s transportation projects are required to be included in RTPs to be eligible to receive certain funding sources like the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). HCAOGs current RTP was last updated in 2022, and the next update is due to Caltrans by January 2026.
The attached list of projects, see Exhibit A of Resolution 2025-20, carries over previously identified projects that have not been implemented. The list also includes unfunded projects from the City Engineer’s 2024 Road Maintenance Priority List. Finally, it also incorporates the three transportation projects recommended for nomination for inclusion in HCAOG’s 2026 Regional Transportation Improvement Plan (RTIP).
At this time, the listed projects do not have funding secured. Nonetheless, some programs require projects to be listed in the RTP to be eligible for consideration. The State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) is a potential source of funding for active transportation projects–bike and pedestrian improvements. The potential availability of SHOPP recently came to the attention of staff, but it needs to researched before proceeding further.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 2025-20: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Ferndale Approving the Submittal of Transportation Projects for Inclusion in Humboldt County Association of Governments 2026 Update of the Regional Transportation Plan.
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RESOLUTION 2025-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FERNDALE APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF
TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS FOR INCLUSION IN THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS 2026 UPDATE OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG) is the designated regional transportation planning agency for the Humboldt county region and is responsible for developing and adopting the regional transportation plan (RTP) for the Humboldt region; and
WHEREAS, the RTP is a long-range blueprint for the region's transportation system, which guides funding and establishes project priorities; and
WHEREAS, the HCAOG staff has requested projects from member agencies for inclusion in the update of the RTP to be adopted in 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ferndale (City) is a member of the HCAOG, and the City is committed to the development and maintenance of a safe and efficient and viable transportation system, active transportation, and projects that increase biking and walking; and
WHEREAS, the transportation projects listed in Exhibit A have been identified by the City as priority local transportation projects for that are consistent with RTP goals, objectives and policies for local and regional roadway rehabilitation, safety improvements for all transportation modes, active transportation enhancements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered the projects in Exhibit A, and finds that their inclusion in the RTP is in the best interest of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Ferndale City Council provided an opportunity for public comment and has duly considered all input during its regular meeting of September 17, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AND DETERMINED by the City Council of the City of Ferndale in the County of Humboldt as follows:
1. The City Council hereby approves the list of transportation projects attached as Exhibit A, for inclusion in the HCAOG’s 2026 Update of the Regional Transportation Plan.
2. The City Council hereby directs the City Manager, or their designee, to submit the list of transportation projects attached as Exhibit A to HCAOG in accordance with HCAOG’s procedures.
3. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to take all actions required to advance these projects through the RTP process, and to make minor changes to the nominated projects that do not substantially change a project, to address any non-substantive changes suggested or requested by HCAOG.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Ferndale, State of California, at a regular meeting held on this 17th day of September 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Randy Cady, Mayor
Attest:
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Lauren Boop, Deputy City Clerk
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PROJECT AGENCY AND LOCATION
Short/
Long
Term
Mode Shift
Lowers VMT
Access
Vision Zero
Fix it first
PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS Funding Source Implementation
Year(s)
Project Cost
($000)
CITY OF FERNDALE
Rose Avenue/Herbert Street – East City limits to
Main Street
LT X X X Class II bike path SHOPP (not
funded at this
time)
TBD $26
Arlington Avenue - 5th Street to Main St LT X X X Class II bike path SHOPP (not funded at this
time)
TBD $22
Ocean Ave - West City limits to East City limits LT X X X Class II bike path SHOPP (not funded at this
time)
TBD $25
Wildcat Road - Ocean Avenue to south City limits LT X X X Class III bike path SHOPP (not funded at this
time)
TBD $1
Main Street: Ocean Avenue to north City limits LT X X X Class III bike path SHOPP (not funded at this
time)
TBD $38
Van Ness Avenue: 5th Street to Main St LT X X X Class III bike path SHOPP (not funded at this
time)
TBD $1
Shaw Avenue: Ocean Avenue to Berding LT X X X Class III bike path SHOPP (not funded at this
time)
TBD $37
Ocean Avenue: Strawberry Lane heading east
towards trailhead
LT X X X Multipurpose trail (Class 1 bike path) Not funded TBD $36 5th Street: Van Ness to Ocean Avenue LT X X X Multipurpose trail (Class 1 bike path) Not funded TBD $174 Lincoln Street - Grant Avenue to East City limits LT X X X Multipurpose trail (Class 1 bike path) Not funded TBD $12 Ocean Avenue - Craig Street to Russ Park trailhead LT X X New sidewalk SHOPP (not funded at this
time)
TBD $98
5th Street - Arlington Avenue to Fairview North and
piece on Arlington Avenue
LT X X X Curb and gutter and new sidewalk Not funded TBD $54 Berding Street-Rose Avenue to Lewis St LT X X New sidewalk (Ped 2) STIP (not funded at this time)
TBD $50
Rose Avenue - Berding to Herbert Street LT X X New sidewalk (Ped 2) STIP (not funded at this time)
TBD $147
Main Street - North City limits to Arlington Avenue;
citywide
LT X X Misc. ADA improvements STIP (not funded at
this time)
TBD $150
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PROJECT AGENCY AND LOCATION
Short/
Long
Term
Mode Shift
Lowers VMT
Access
Vision Zero
Fix it first
PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS Funding Source Implementation
Year(s)
Project Cost
($000)
Main Street - Arlington Avenue to Ocean Avenue
(Caltrans)
LT X X Misc. ADA improvements TBD TBD $600
Francis Street - Ocean Avenue to Ferndale Public
Works Building
LT X Roadway rehabilitation STIP (not funded at
this time)
TBD $400
Berding Street - Herbert Street to Eugene LT X Roadway rehabilitation STIP (not funded at this time)
TBD $1,400
Shaw Ave., Main Street to Berding Street ST X X Roadway rehabilitation and reconstruction, sidewalk improvements, including ADA
STIP requested for
yrs. 29/30–30/31
29-31 $600
Francis Street, Between Francis Creek & Eugene
Street
ST X X Roadway rehabilitation, sidewalk improvements, including ADA
STIP requested for
yrs. 29/30–30/31
29-31 $415
Ocean Ave., from Main St. to just beyond
Portuguese Hall
ST X X Roadway rehabilitation and ADA improvements STIP requested for yrs. 29/30–30/31
29-31 $215
Intersection 5th Street at Ocean Ave. LT X Roadway rehabilitation STIP (not funded at this time)
TBD $202
Rose Ave., McKinley Ave. to City Boundary LT X Roadway rehabilitation STIP (not funded at this time)
TBD $64
Van Ness Ave at Main Street LT X Roadway rehabilitation STIP (not funded at this time)
TBD $57
Ferndale ST Subtotal = $1,230
Ferndale LT Subtotal = $3,594
Subtotal = $4,824
Constrained = $0
Unconstrained = $0
September 17, 2025
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Meeting Date: September 17, 2025 Agenda Item Number 13.d Agenda Item Title: Resolution 2025-22 Approving Dark Light, LLC to Film within the City Limits of Ferndale and Allow Hard Road Closure to Traffic and Parking and Intermittent Sidewalk and Pedestrian Traffic Closures on Main Street
Presented by: City Manager and/or Dark Light, LLC Representatives Type of Item: x Action Discussion Information
Action Required: No Action x Voice Vote Roll Call Vote
RECOMMENDATION
1. Review and Discuss Application presented by Dark Light, LLC for the filming on Main Street. Consider survey results.
2. Review and Discuss Conditions of Approval. Additional Conditions can be made.
3. At the Councils desire, Approve Resolution 2025-22 Authorizing the closure of Main Street between Brown Street and Ocean Avenue for the dates and times requested..
DISCUSSION:
As set by Business Ordinance 06-01, all motion pictures require permitting within the City Limits of Ferndale. Permits requiring road closures and multiple days of filming must have council approval. Dark Light LLC has submitted an application that will require multiple days of road closures on the 300 block of Main Street (Ocean Avenue to Brown Street) as well as intermittent sidewalk and pedestrian closures (please see map in application packet)..
The City Manager, Police Chief, and Chamber of Commerce have all been in contact with company representatives working through concerns with business disruptions, as well as all residential impacts. A filming survey was created for the residents and businesses giving them the ability to express any concerns they may have. A majority of this film takes place at night.
Much of the film will be shot during “quiet hours” which was especially concerning to staff for the residents on the 300 block of Main Street. Staff instructed Dark Light to reach out to those individuals with the surveys to ensure their direct input. The surveys from businesses and residents were due to the city by September 17, 2025 for the Council to review the results.
Results of the survey will be given orally at the council meeting.
Filming and Main Street Closure of 300 block to Traffic and Parking will be as follows:
1. Tuesday, October 14th 12:30pm – 12:30am (Daytime Shooting)
2. Wednesday, October 15 5:00pm – 5:00am (Night Shooting)
3. Thursday, October 16 6:00pm – 6:00am (Night Shooting)
4. Friday, October 17 7:00pm – 7:00am (Night Shooting)
5. Monday, October 20 2:30pm – 2:30am (Night Shooting)
September 17, 2025
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The Police Chief will not be providing traffic control for the road closures. Dark Light has been asked to contract with a local traffic control outfit that was recommended by the Police Chief..
Permits are being requested from Caltrans. Approval from the Ferndale Police Department and Ferndale Fire Department are also being requested as conditions of approval.
More filming will also take place from October 21 – November 7. This activity will take place inside a private business and a residence.
Dark Light will bring in revenue to the city and local businesses by way of lodging, catering, restaurant usage, and using local services as much as possible.
Staff will obtain all documents and fees pertaining to the application.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Unknown at this time.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution 2025-22 Approving the Closure of Main Street for specific dates and times
2. Film Application
3. Conditions of Approval
September 17, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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96 ________________________________________
DARK LIGHT
13195 Cheltenham Drive, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
[email protected] / 213-925-8705
Kristene Hall
City of Ferndale
PO Box 1095
Ferndale, CA 95536
September 10, 2025
Dear Ms. Hall:
Attached please find an updated permit application for Motion Picture Production for our upcoming film, Dark Light.
This updated application provides more detail to the application submitted on August 12, and reviewed by the City Council on August 20. An application fee has been sent to your oWice under separate cover.
Enclosed with this application are:
1. Insurance Certificate for the City of Ferndale
2. Proof of Workers Compensation Insurance
3. A schedule of location photography, including a request for street closures on the 300-block of Main Street in Ferndale
4. A map of proposed street closures
5. Location Agreements and Certificates of Insurance for the Valley Grocery at 339 Main Street and a private residence at 718 Berding Street
We have begun discussing the proposed street closures with Police Chief Ronald Sligh and will also submit a separate filming permit request directly with CalTrans for our proposed Main Street shooting days. Chief Sligh has advised us that an outside vendor may be necessary to facilitate traWic management.
We know that filming can be inconvenient to local businesses and residents, so we have begun speaking with the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce members, individual businesses, and particularly businesses and residents along the 300-block of Main Street. At your request, we will ask each business and resident on the block to complete a Filming Survey for the City Council’s review.
We are committed to ensuring as smooth a filming experience as possible with minimal disruptions for the community.
We are happy to answer any questions you or the City Council may have when considering our application.
Best,
Matthew Hsu
producer
September 17, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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97 ________________________________________
APPLICATION FOR MOTION PICTURE OR IMAGE MEDIA PRODUCTION PERMIT
COMPANY
NAME DATE
COMPANY
ADDRESS
BILLING
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
NUMBER
CELL
PHONE
PERSON IN CHARGE
OF PRODUCTION
ON-SITE
ADDRESS
PAGER
CELL
PHONE
COMPANY LIAISON
TO THE CITY
ON-SITE
ADDRESS
PAGER
CELL
PHONE
NATURE OF PROPOSED
FILM ACTIVITY*
FILMING LOCATION(S)
ADDRESS
SPECIFIC SITE
OWNER’S NAME
OWNER’S TELEPHONE
DATE & TIME ACTIVITY
TO START
DATE & TIME OF
COMPLETION
EXACT NUMBER OF
PERSONNEL INVOLVED
EXACT NUMBER & TYPE
OF VEHICLES INVOLVED
IF ANIMALS AND
PYROTECHNICS WILL
BE USED EXPLAIN SUCH
USE*
LIST ALL OTHER
AGENCIES REQUIRING
PERMITS
Police protection and Public Works assistance will be charged to you at the City prevailing rates plus 24%.
Costs incurred for out of jurisdiction support will be charged at that agency’s rate.
Attach evidence of Liability Insurance.
* Attach separate sheets as necessary
AGENT’S SIGNATURE
_______________________ PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE _______________________
TYPE OF PERMIT MAJOR MINOR
This permit is granted at the direction of the City Council as per Ferndale’s Business Ordinance 06-01.
DATE MAYOR, CITY
MANAGER OR
CITY CLERK
Dark Light LLC August 12, 2025
13195 Cheltenham Drive, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
213-925-8705
Matthew Hsu
TBD
Matthew Hsu
213-925-8705
TBD
213-925-8705
213-925-8705
Independent sci-fi feature film. Filming interior dialogue, walk & talk exterior filming, exterior action scenes, vehicle driving scenes with dialogue.
Valley Grocery, 339 Main Street; 300-block Main Street; 718 Berding Street; other locations to be determined.
as above
Ferndale Police Dept, Ferndale Volunteer Fire Dept, Caltrans 8 cast members, 45 crew members
to be determined
October 14, 2025, 12:30 PM
November 8, 2025, 9:00 AM
Martin
Please see attached schedule for details.
UPDATED SEPT 10, 2025
September 17, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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98 ________________________________________
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE
INSURER F :
INSURER E :
INSURER D :
INSURER C :
INSURER B :
INSURER A :
NAIC #
NAME:
CONTACT
(A/C, No):
FAX
E-MAIL
ADDRESS:
PRODUCER
(A/C, No, Ext):
PHONE
INSURED
COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER:
IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.
If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS
CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.
OTHER:
(Per accident)
(Ea accident)
$
$
N / A
SUBR
WVD
ADDL
INSD
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. $
$
$
$ PROPERTY DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY (Per accident)
BODILY INJURY (Per person)
COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
AUTOS ONLY
AUTOS ONLY AUTOS
NON-OWNED
OWNED SCHEDULED
ANY AUTO
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
Y / N
WORKERS COMPENSATION
AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?
(Mandatory in NH)
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below
If yes, describe under
ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE
$
$
$
E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT
E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE
E.L. EACH ACCIDENT
ER
OTH- STATUTEPER
(MM/DD/YYYY) LIMITS POLICY EXP (MM/DD/YYYY)
POLICY EFF LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER INSR
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES
EXCESS LIAB
UMBRELLA LIAB EACH OCCURRENCE $
AGGREGATE $
$
OCCUR
CLAIMS-MADE
DED RETENTION $
PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $
GENERAL AGGREGATE $
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $
MED EXP (Any one person) $
EACH OCCURRENCE $
DAMAGE TO RENTED
PREMISES (Ea occurrence) $
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:
POLICY PROJECT LOC
CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)
CANCELLATION
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
ACORD 25 (2016/03)
© 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
CERTIFICATE HOLDER
The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
HIRED
AUTOS ONLY
X X
This certificate of insurance does not affirmatively or negatively amend, extend, or alter the coverage afforded by the insurance policy.
Included
Included
ZAI
X X
FLM6113635-00 09/01/2025 08/31/2026 1,000,000
Phone No. Fax No.
[email protected]
(818) 293-1702
David Karubian
888-959-0772 xt 203
09/08/2025
Certificate Holder is named as an Additional Insured as their interests may appear.
City of Ferndale
P.O. Box 1095
Ferndale, CA 95536
United States Of America
ZAI - Zurich American Insurance Company
All coverages expire at 12:01 a.m. Standard Time.
Production "Dark Light"
ZAI X
X
X
X X
1,000,000
100,000
2,000,000
5,000
1,000,000
FLM6113635-00 09/01/2025 08/31/2026
2,000,000
Dark Light, LLC
13195 Cheltenham Drive
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Phone No. 4173004165 Fax No.
16535
MovieInsure.com Insurance Services
9036 Reseda Blvd #105
Northridge, CA 91324
Phone No. (888) 959-0772 Fax No.(818) 293-1702
1200889
September 17, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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99 ________________________________________
Scheduled Stunts and Railroad Scenes
DATE (MM/DD/YY)
09/08/2025
INSURED Dark Light, LLC
The following is attached to and made part of certificate number 1200889.
CERTSTUNTS 1022 Certificate Number 1200889
Stunts, Animals and Driving Scenes (0)
# Type Production Title Items Scenes From To
No scenes have been declared.
Railroad Scenes (0)
# Type Production Title Scenes From To
No scenes have been declared.
Disclaimer
Excess Liability does not apply to any scheduled Railroad Contractual stunts.
September 17, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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100
________________________________________
SCHEDULE OF FORMS
DATE (MM/DD/YY)
09/08/2025
APA-CERT-FORMLIST 0914 Certificate Number: 1200889
Insured: Dark Light, LLC
This Schedule of Forms is attached to and made part of certificate number 1200889, as of 09/08/2025 at 11:43 AM PT, and lists the forms included in the policy(s) and subsequent endorsement (s) at the time this certificate was issued.
Form # Ed. Name
Entertainment Production Package
Notices
U-GU-319-F 0109 Important Notice - In Witness Clause
U-GU-874-BCW 0223 Notice of Disclosure for Agent and Broker Compensation UGU873ACW 0611 Disclosure Statement
U-GL-1197-A CW 0104 Asbestos Exclusion Endorsement
U-GU-1191-ACW 0315 Sanctions Exclusion Endorsement
Common
UGU727ACW 0806 Commercial Insurance Policy
UGU1292ACW 0422 Notice Of Important Provisions
UGUD310A 0193 Common Policy Declarations
UGU619ACW 1002 Schedule of Forms and Endorsements
UGU621ACW 1002 Schedule Of Named Insured(s)
UGU618ACW 1002 Schedule Of Locations
IL0017 1198 Common Policy Conditions
U-GU-1223-B CA 0916 Revised Definition Of Spouse Endorsement UABI100ACW 0117 Schedule Of Productions
UABI105ACW 0117 Non-Insured Production Entity Exclusion UABI101ACW 0117 Definition Of Employee
UAB100ACW 0117 Minimum Earned Premium Endorsement
IL0270 0720 California Changes - Cancellation and Nonrenewal Endorsement IL0003 0908 Calculation of Premium
U-GU-630-ECW 0120 Disclosure of Important Information Relating to Terrorism Risk Insurance Act General Liability
UABLD100BCW 0119 Commercial General Liability Coverage Part Declarations UGU619ACW 1002 Schedule of Forms and Endorsements
CG0001 0413 Commercial General Liability Coverage Form
CG2011 1219 Additional Insured - Managers of Lessors of Premises CG2012 1219 Additional Insured - State or Governmental Agency or Subdivision or Political Subdivision - Permits or Authorizations CG2026 1219 Additional Insured - Designated Person or Organization CG2028 1219 Additional Insured - Lessor of leased equipment CG2404 1219 Waiver of Transfer of Rights of Recovery Against Others to Us U-GL-1327-BCW 0413 Other Insurance Amendment - Primary And Non- Contributory UABL128ACW 0117 Additional Insured - Owners Or Lessees Scheduled Person Or Organization Primary and Noncontributory Coverage UABL121ACW 0117 Limited Stationary Aircraft Coverage
CG2109 0615 Exclusion - Unmanned Aircraft
CG2106 0514 Exclusion - Access or Disclosure of Confidential or Personal Information and Data-Related Liability - With Limited Bodily Injury Exception
U-GL-1171-B-CW 0719 Fungi Bacteria Exclusion
U-GL-1178-A-CW 0703 Asbestos Exclusion
CG2147 1207 Employment Related Practices Exclusion
U-GL-1517-BCW 0413 Collection or Distribution of Material or Information in Violation of Law Exclusion UABL131ACW 0117 Non-Performing Animal Exclusion
UABL102ACW 0117 Property Damage To Rented Premises Exclusion UABL129ACW 0117 Assault And Battery Exclusion
UGL1250ACW 0905 Abusive Act Liability Exclusion
UABL122ACW 0117 Newly Acquired Or Formed Entity Exclusion UABL107ACW 0117 Exclusion - Insureds Conducting Media, Entertainment, Or Internet Type Operations UABL130ACW 0117 Informational Content Exclusion
UABL135ACW 0117 Media Content Exclusion
UABL137ACW 0117 Cross Suits Exclusion
UABL138ACW 0117 Personal And Advertising Injury - Exclusion Of False Arrest, Detention, Imprisonment, Libel, Slander, Right Of Privacy, Advertising Idea, And Copyright, Trademark Or Trade Secret
UABL106ACW 0117 Unscheduled Production, Presentation Or Event Exclusion UABL103ACW 0117 Stunt, Pyrotechnic And Animal Exposure Exclusion CG2132 0509 Communicable Disease Exclusion
IL0021 0908 Nuclear Energy Liability Exclusion Endorsement (Broad Form) UABL105ACW 0117 Commercial General Liability Changes
U-GU-767-BCW 0115 Cap on Losses From Certified Acts of Terrorism Automobile
U-CA-531-B 0208 Notice Regarding Terrorism Premium (for Commercial Automobile Ins) UCAD600DCW 1021 Business Auto Declarations
UGU619ACW 1002 Schedule of Forms and Endorsements
UABA100ACW 0117 Extended coverage For Scheduled Events, Presentations and Productions CA0001 1120 Business Auto Coverage Form
UABA120ACW 0117 Additional Insured - Owners Or Lessees Scheduled Person Or Organization CA0444 1013 Waiver Of Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery Against Others To Us (Waiver Of Subrogation) UABA121ACW 0117 Additional Insured - Owners Or Lessees Scheduled Person Or Organization Primary Non-Contributory Endorsement UABA106ACW 0117 Unscheduled Production, Presentation Or Event Exclusion UABA125ACW 0117 Production Stunt Or Pyrotechnic Exclusion CA0143 0517 California Changes
IL0021 0908 Nuclear Energy Liability Exclusion Endorsement (Broad Form) CA2048 1013 Designated Insured
September 17, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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101
________________________________________
Disclaimers
SCHEDULE OF FORMS
DATE (MM/DD/YY)
09/08/2025
APA-CERT-FORMLIST 0914 Certificate Number: 1200889
Insured: Dark Light, LLC
This Schedule of Forms is attached to and made part of certificate number 1200889, as of 09/08/2025 at 11:43 AM PT, and lists the forms included in the policy(s) and subsequent endorsement (s) at the time this certificate was issued.
Form # Ed. Name
UABA104ACW 0117 Business Auto Changes
This Certificate of Liability Insurance includes the Type of Insurance, Limits, and Schedule of Forms in effect as of 09/08/2025 at 11:43 AM PT. It does not affirmatively or negatively amend, extend, or alter the coverage afforded by the insurance policy nor confer any rights upon the certificate holder. You may be required to request an updated certificate in the event of subsequent policy modifications.
The information included in this certificate that has been provided by Abacus Insurance Brokers, LLC is for your information only, and does not create a contract or agency relationship between the certificate holder or any insured and Abacus Insurance Brokers, LLC. By accepting this certificate the certificate holder acknowledges that Abacus Insurance Brokers, LLC is not the agent of the certificate holder or any insured, but is solely the agent of the listed carrier(s). Abacus Insurance Brokers, LLC makes no representation whether the coverages listed herein are appropriate for the certificate holder or any insured. Please review the listed coverages carefully and direct any questions to your broker. For a complete listing of coverages, terms, conditions and exclusions, please view the referenced Policy(s).
September 17, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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102
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Certificate Verification
APA-CERTVER 0917 Certificate Number: Page 1 of 1
Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
Insured:
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1200889
09/08/2025
Dark Light, LLC
www.abacus.net/verify-certificate 0W0FP3QEM1
September 17, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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103
________________________________________
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE
INSURER F :
INSURER E :
INSURER D :
INSURER C :
INSURER B :
INSURER A :
NAIC #
NAME:
CONTACT
(A/C, No):
FAX
E-MAIL
ADDRESS:
PRODUCER
(A/C, No, Ext):
PHONE
INSURED
COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER:
IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.
If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS
CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.
OTHER:
(Per accident)
(Ea accident)
$
$
N / A
SUBR
WVD
ADDL
INSD
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. $
$
$
$ PROPERTY DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY (Per accident)
BODILY INJURY (Per person)
COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
AUTOS ONLY
AUTOS ONLY AUTOS
NON-OWNED
OWNED SCHEDULED
ANY AUTO
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
Y / N
WORKERS COMPENSATION
AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?
(Mandatory in NH)
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below
If yes, describe under
ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE
$
$
$
E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT
E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE
E.L. EACH ACCIDENT
ER
OTH- STATUTEPER
(MM/DD/YYYY) LIMITS POLICY EXP (MM/DD/YYYY)
POLICY EFF LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER INSR
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required)
EXCESS LIAB
UMBRELLA LIAB EACH OCCURRENCE $
AGGREGATE $
$
OCCUR
CLAIMS-MADE
DED RETENTION $
PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $
GENERAL AGGREGATE $
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $
MED EXP (Any one person) $
EACH OCCURRENCE $
DAMAGE TO RENTED
PREMISES (Ea occurrence) $
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:
POLICY PROJECT LOC
CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)
CANCELLATION
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
ACORD 25 (2016/03)
© 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
CERTIFICATE HOLDER
The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
HIRED
AUTOS ONLY
9/2/2025
NFP Prop & Casualty Services, Inc.
2450 Tapo Street
Simi Valley CA 93063
Kevin Mosher
805-579-1900 805-579-1916
[email protected]
AIU Insurance Company 19399
GREELLC-07 New Hampshire Insurance Company 23841
GreenSlate CA, LLC
59 Main Street
Delhi NY 13753
1743476466
A
A
B
WC-080-74-1131 X
WC-080-74-1129
014107656
4/1/2025
4/1/2025
4/1/2025
4/1/2026
4/1/2026
4/1/2026 1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
PROJECT: Dark Light
CERTIFICATE IS EVIDENCE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE WITH RESPECT TO EMPLOYEES PAID BY THE NAMED INSURED IN CONJUCTION WITH THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER LISTED BELOW WHILE WORKING ON THE ABOVE REFERENCED PRODUCTION.
THERE IS NO COVERAGE FOR STUNTS, PYROTECHNICS, UNDERWATER OR AERIAL FILMING UNLESS CONFIRMED UNDER A SEPARATE CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE.
See Attached...
Dark Light LLC
13195 Cheltenham Drive
SHERMAN OAKS CA 91423
September 17, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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104
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ACORD 101 (2008/01)
The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
© 2008 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
THIS ADDITIONAL REMARKS FORM IS A SCHEDULE TO ACORD FORM, FORM NUMBER: FORM TITLE:
ADDITIONAL REMARKS
ADDITIONAL REMARKS SCHEDULE Page of
AGENCY CUSTOMER ID:
LOC #:
AGENCY
CARRIER NAIC CODE
POLICY NUMBER
NAMED INSURED
EFFECTIVE DATE:
GREELLC-07
1 1
NFP Prop & Casualty Services, Inc. GreenSlate CA, LLC
59 Main Street
Delhi NY 13753
25 CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE
CONTRACTUAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
The attached Certificate of Insurance is provided as part of our service to our client, the Insured. If special endorsements have been provided, they also are indicated attached. You may find that these documents do not comply with all the terms and conditions of the underlying contract between the Certificate Holder and the Insured due to the insurance company’s insuring conditions, limitations, exclusions and other terms.
If you have any questions, please contact the undersigned.
NFP Property & Casualty Insurance Services, Inc.
CA LICENSE #0F15715
2450 TAPO ST
SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063
TELEPHONE: (805) 579-1900
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DARK LIGHT – October 14 – November 8, 2025
Location Address Date Start Wrap Notes
Main Street, 300 Block Oct 14 12:30 00:30 request No Parking posting & street closure (see map) TBD Oct 15 17:00 20:00
Main Street, 300 Block Oct 15 18:00 05:00 request No Parking posting & street closure (see map) Main Street, 300 Block Oct 16 18:00 06:00 request No Parking posting & street closure (see map) Main Street, 300 Block Oct 17 19:00 07:00 request No Parking posting & street closure (see map) Main Street, 300 Block Oct 20 14:30 02:30 request No Parking posting & street closure (see map) TBD Oct 21 14:30 17:00
Charpentier House 718 Berding Street Oct 21 16:30 04:30 Valley Grocery 339 Main Street Oct 27 07:00 19:00
Valley Grocery 339 Main Street Oct 28 07:00 19:00
Valley Grocery 339 Main Street Oct 29 18:00 06:00
Valley Grocery 339 Main Street Oct 30 18:00 06:00
Valley Grocery 339 Main Street Oct 31 18:00 06:00
Valley Grocery 339 Main Street Nov 3 12:00 00:00
Valley Grocery 339 Main Street Nov 4 18:00 06:00
Valley Grocery 339 Main Street Nov 5 18:00 06:00
Valley Grocery 339 Main Street Nov 6 18:00 06:00
Valley Grocery 339 Main Street Nov 7 18:00 06:00
Script Draft: White / Schedule Draft: 082625
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FERNDALE
AUTHORIZING A STREET, PARKING, AND SIDEWALK CLOSURE ON MAIN STREET FOR SPECIFIC DATES AND TIMES FROM OCTOBER 14, 2025-OCTOBER 20, 2025 FOR THE FILMING OF A MOTION PICTURE
WHEREAS, Dark Light, LLC would like to film scenes on the 300 block of Main Street in the City of Ferndale on specific dates and times from October 14th – October 20, 2025; and WHEREAS, it is necessary, in order to film the scenes, to alter vehicular movement and/or close portions of Main Street, from Brown Street to Ocean Avenue and, WHEREAS, the above closure shall be exempt from the City of Ferndale Use Permit Application as currently required in the Zoning Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Ferndale that Main Street, from Brown Street to Ocean Avenue, be closed on the following dates and times:
Tuesday, October 14th 12:30pm – 12:30am (Day & Night Shooting) Wednesday, October 15 5:00pm – 5:00am (Night Shooting)
Thursday, October 16 6:00pm – 6:00am (Night Shooting)
Friday, October 17 7:00pm – 7:00am (Night Shooting)
Monday, October 20 2:30pm – 2:30am (Day & Night Shooting) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Chief of Police is hereby empowered and instructed to enforce this Resolution, and that this Resolution shall not be effective, with respect to the State of California, Department of Transportation, without prior approval, in writing, from the Department of Transportation when and to the extent required by the vehicle code of the State of California.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Ferndale on this 17th day of September 2025, by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
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Randy Cady, Mayor
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Kristene Hall, City Clerk
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DARK LIGHT FILM - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
BASIC CONDITIONS
1. Permittee agrees that all statements made on this application are true and that no misrepresentations as to materials facts have been made.
2. Any onsite instructions given by a police officer, firefighter, or other emergency response personnel shall take precedence over the privileges and obligations granted under this Permit.
3. Permittee understand and agree the proposed activity shall occur on the time as specified on the application. Permittee(s) further understand and agree the proposed activity shall be restricted to the location as submitted with the application.
4. Permittee understands that permit approval during quiet times (between the hours of 10:00pm and 7:00am) will constitute low decibels of noise being omitted. No explosions, loud engines, screaming, or excessive noise will be tolerated.
5. Permittee agrees that the City may terminate this permit at any time if Permittee fails to perform any covenant herein contained at the time and in the manner herein provided. City agrees it will not unreasonably exercise this right of termination.
6. Permittee agrees to leave no debris at film site or adjacent areas. Permittee(s) is responsible for the cleanup of all litter and debris associated with the permitted activity and should make certain that a sufficient number of garbage, recycling, and compost receptacles are available. Any required cleanup of site by city staff will be charged to Dark Light at actual cost.
7. Permittee understands and agrees to provide traffic control during road closures. Traffic control must be carried out by a licensed and bonded company. City Police Chief must approve any traffic control plan.
8. Permittee understand and agree the movement of emergency vehicles shall have priority at all times.
9. Permittee understands that parking on Main Street is limited, and vehicles associated with filming activities shall have a minimal impact on parking spaces along Main Street.
Permittee will consult with City for alternative parking.
10. Permittee understands that any use of staff time (i.e. Public Works, Police Department) shall be billed to permittee for actual costs.
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
1. Permittee shall place a notice in the Ferndale Enterprise with Shooting date and times, as well as all traffic and parking restrictions approximately one week before filming begins.
2. Permittee shall acquire Caltrans Permit for the closure of Highway 211 (Main Street) for all dates and times specified.
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Meeting Date: September 17, 2025 Agenda Item Number 13.e Agenda Item Title: Discuss and Provide Direction to Staff on Payment Options to Fire Risk Management Services (FRMS) Special Assessment Fee
Presented by: City Manager
Type of Item: x Action Discussion Information
Action Required: No Action x Voice Vote Roll Call Vote
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council receive this report regarding the Fire Risk Management Services (FRMS) Special Assessment and provide direction on whether to: (1) pay the assessment in full at the discounted rate (NOT RECOMMENDED); (2) pay the assessment in installments (NOT RECOMMENDED); or (3) authorize installment under protest while reserving the City’s rights and seeking clarification from FRMS regarding the stop-loss reimbursement dispute (RECOMMENDED).
Discussion
1. Background
Fire Risk Management Services (FRMS) operates member benefit programs under a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA). The City is a member agency of the JPA. Under the JPA, the FRMS Board of Directors may impose “Assessments” when contributions from member agencies are insufficient to meet program expenses. On June 23, 2025, the Board adopted two resolutions. Resolution 2025- 04 imposed Special Assessments for the 2024 and 2025 medical benefits program years.
Resolution 2025-05 terminated the medical benefits program effective December 31, 2025.
2. Assessment Amount and Payment Terms
The City of Ferndale has been assessed a total of $61,006.60, comprised of $14,259.66 for 2024 and $46,746.94 for 2025. Payment may be made in eighteen monthly installments beginning September 1, 2025, or in a lump sum by October 1, 2025, at a discounted rate of $56,126.07.
Payments not received on time are subject to a one percent monthly penalty.
3. Basis for Assessment
FRMS projects an $11.8 million deficit for the medical benefits program in 2025. The deficit is attributed to increased high-value claims, delays in claims processing, and a dispute with FRMS’s stop-loss insurance carrier involving over $5 million in reimbursements.
4. Relevant JPA Provisions
The JPA defines an “Assessment” as “an amount additional to a Member’s initial contribution or annual contribution, which the Board of Directors determines, in accordance with this Agreement and/or the Bylaws, that a Member… owes on account of its participation in a Coverage Program for a given Program year” (JPA Agreement, §3.3).
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The Board of Directors is authorized to “fix and collect Contributions and Assessments from participating Members” (JPA Agreement, §9(f)) and to “arrange for and provide insurance or coverage, including but not limited to excess or reinsurance, and establish Contributions and Assessments for each Coverage Program” (JPA Agreement, §§15–16).
In addition, the JPA provides that, upon withdrawal or termination, a Member remains responsible for “any additional Contributions or Assessments as determined by the Board of Directors” (JPA Agreement, §22).
These provisions suggest the Board has contractual authority to impose assessments.
Considerations
The timing of the Special Assessment raises fairness concerns, as members are being assessed multi-year liabilities just months before the medical benefits program is terminated. A significant portion of the deficit relates to the unresolved stop-loss dispute, yet members are being asked to fund the shortfall before the outcome of that dispute is known. While FRMS has waived the JPA’s three-year minimum participation requirement through 2026, members remain obligated to pay any assessments imposed during their participation.
Financial Impact
The total assessment to the City is $61,006.60. If paid in full by October 1, 2025, the City would receive an 8% discount, reducing the obligation to $56,126.07. If paid in installments, the full amount would be due over an eighteen-month period, with penalties applied for late payments.
The assessment will impact the City’s general fund or other designated employee benefit funding source.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Council authorize payment of the FRMS assessment over 18 installments while directing staff to communicate the City’s concerns to FRMS. Council may wish to consider paying under protest, requesting that FRMS apply any recovered stop-loss reimbursements to reduce member assessments, or negotiating extended repayment terms to ease the financial burden.
Attachments
1. Appendix A – Excerpts from FRMS Joint Powers Agreement. Relevant provisions defining Assessments and outlining the Board’s authority (Sections 3.3, 9(f), 15–16, 22).
2. Appendix B – FRMS Special Assessment Letter to City of Ferndale (July 30, 2025). The official letter notifying the City of the Special Assessment amount, payment terms, and deadlines.
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Appendix A – Excerpts from FRMS Joint Powers Agreement
Section 3.3 – Definition of Assessment
“Assessment” means an amount additional to a Member’s initial contribution or annual contribution, which the Board of Directors determines, in accordance with this Agreement and/or the Bylaws, that a Member… owes on account of its participation in a Coverage Program for a given Program year.
Section 9(f) – Powers of the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors shall have the power and duty to “fix and collect Contributions and Assessments from participating Members.”
Sections 15 and 16 – Coverage Programs
The Board of Directors is authorized to “arrange for and provide insurance or coverage, including but not limited to excess or reinsurance,” and to “establish Contributions and Assessments for each Coverage Program.”
Section 22 – Withdrawal and Continuing Liability
A withdrawing or terminated Member “shall remain liable for any additional Contributions or Assessments as determined by the Board of Directors,” notwithstanding its withdrawal from the program.
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Section 14
CORRESPONDENCE
Correspondence Files are available for review at City Hall during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 9am to 4pm.
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VIA ELECTRONIC FILING
August 29, 2025
Re: Changes to Non-Promotional Video & Equipment Pricing To Whom It May Concern:
Altice USA, Inc. (“Optimum” or the “Company”) hereby notifies your office of upcoming changes to the nonpromotional (“standard”) pricing of certain Optimum video and equipment offerings impacting residential customers.
Changes to Non-Promotional Video Rates and Pricing for Certain Video Equipment, Subject to Credits to Mitigate Customer Impact. Beginning September 29, 2025, the non-promotional rates for certain video packages are being adjusted as noted in the attached. Also on this date, customers who elect to receive an Optimum Stream set top box device will see a $2 increase per device on their monthly bill. Customers can bypass a set top box altogether by using an Apple TV device to access their Optimum video package.1 Optimum customers may also reduce the number of set top boxes in their homes by using their Optimum ID to access their favorite television networks on an Internet-enabled tablet or mobile phone in the home.2 The Company will continue to provide credits to mitigate the impact of increases to individual customers’ bills.
Broadcast Basic Tier, Affordable “Entertainment TV” Tier, and All Promotional Terms Not Impacted. Please note that these changes do not alter the rates of: (1) broadcast basic television; (2) “Entertainment TV” - Optimum’s over-the-top affordable video package; and/or (3) the terms of any promotion offered to and accepted by Optimum customers. Significantly, most of the Optimum customer base are on promotions, and will not be immediately impacted by the changes described herein. 3 Programming Costs Remain Primary Driver, Optimum Focused on Mitigating Increases and Providing Flexibility. To address the steadily increasing fees charged by programmers, and the limited flexibility they allow in how channels are packaged, the Company must adjust its rates to balance expenses and customer value.
These adjustments are primarily attributable to escalating programming expenses, particularly for sports and broadcast content. Optimum remains focused on moderating the impact of pricing increases on those customers who choose to subscribe to a traditional cable package by negotiating for lower programming fees and more customer choice of video packages, and by offering a range of video options, including lower cost and over-thetop alternatives. 1 An active internet connection is required for video-only customers who wish to use Apple TV as a standalone STB. 2 Optimum TV app access is included with customers’ video subscriptions. 3 The Company offers various promotions, whose terms are communicated to and agreed by customers at the start of the promotion and changes for which are preceded by thirty days’ notice. The changes described herein do not alter the terms of any promotions. The Company does not have long term contracts or early termination fees, and customers may cancel or downgrade their service at any time. See Optimum Terms of Service for details regarding promotional terms and conditions, as well as downgrading or terminating service.
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Existing customers will receive 30-day advance notice of any change to their monthly price (unless the customer elects to make a change to their video service or package, in which case the adjustments will be disclosed at the time the customer requests the change). 4 Customers may cancel or downgrade at any time.
Current rate information is always made available on the Optimum website at Optimum.com/pricing-packages.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me by email at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Jim Campbell
Vice President, Government Affairs
Enclosure
4 Customer notice will include the new non-promotional rates and notify customers of the total increase to their monthly recurring charges before taxes and fees. Optimum has certain technical and contractual constraints with respect to the display of on-screen messaging, including restrictions on the display of messaging during programmer content. Accordingly, the Company is prohibited from providing on-screen messaging for this change and will instead notify customers via written bill notifications.
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New Non-Promotional Video & Equipment Pricing
Effective beginning September 29, 2025, for new customers or existing customers requesting a change to their video service or package.
All customers will receive 30-day advance notice of changes to their monthly rate.
Video Service Tiers New Monthly Rate
Non-Promotional Pricing
Optimum Basic TV $53 (No Change)
Optimum Economy TV $108.00
Extra TV $130.00
Optimum Core TV $150.00
Optimum Value TV $155.00
Everything TV $170.00
Optimum Select TV $170.00
Optimum Premier TV $190.00
Video Equipment New Monthly Rate
Non-Promotional Pricing
Optimum Stream* $14.00
*Not available in all areas.
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Section 15
COMMENTS FROM THE COUNCIL
Section 16
REPORTS
City Manager’s Report
Commissions and Committee Reports
Minutes from JPAs and Reports
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City Managers Report
for August 2025 City Council Meeting
CITY MANAGER (August 15, 2025 – September 10, 2025)
Continuing to reach out to all the entities possible in order to get up to speed with everyone. I have continuous conversations with City Staff, City Planners, City Engineer and the City Attorney regarding the daily activities in the City.
Grant Updates
• Arlington Ave Drainage Project:
I had my meeting with Brett down at the Arlington Drainage site. We are planning a meeting with the Sousa’s on Monday, Sept 15th to better inform them of the project. We also plan on meeting with other neighbors as well as the fair board in the upcoming weeks. Our extension from the water board was approved so we have a little more time now to make sure everyone is on board and fully understands the benefits of the project. • Per Capita:
We are still buttoning up this grant. The kiosk for Russ Park is supposed to be delivered in the next few days. This should be the final piece of the grant. Rick Hill, the grant administrator, will be in town in the upcoming weeks to take pictures and submit all the final documents for final reimbursements.
• 5th & A Street:
Contracts were signed last week and documents have all been received. City Engineer Brian Ontiveros is setting up a pre-construction meeting with RAO the week of Sept 15th. Hoping to have a start date by the Council Meeting on September 17th. • OurEnergy Microgrid:
Biweekly meetings are being held in conjunction with this project. They were unable to attend the study session last week but intend to have an update to the Council at a study session prior to the September 17, 2025 meeting.
• State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP):
Currently working with Planner Michelle Nielsen and City Engineer Brian Ontiveros on possible funding from STIP. These funds unfortunately will not be available until 29/30 and 30/31, however, we want to apply for any road improvement funds that are or may be available to fund streets and roads projects. This item will be an action item on the September 17th agenda.
Public Works Projects:
I was able to go out for the day with public works to look at different areas concerning drainage, roads, and various projects. It was very informative.
• Wildcat Road Slip out:
MCI has anticipated this project to begin this month. We do not have an exact start date yet but have been in contact with them and they fully intend to start soon. Our public works guys will be flagging for the project.
• East Side Drainage:
Public Works, Tom Stephens, Bill Becker, Joseph Alexander and I walked the drainage area on August 14th. We are all anxious to get started on this project. Mr. Alexander stated he would likely begin mid-September. He will be contacting David and Tom for any assistance he needs.
Wastewater Plant:
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I have had several meetings with Shawn, our Chief Plant Operator. I was able to do a tour of the facility on August 20th. I came out of the tour with a whole new outlook and respect for our wastewater team. There are a lot of moving parts, and it amazed me the knowledge that our plant operator has. The plant is in need of software upgrades. We are currently working on these upgrades, but unfortunately it is time consuming and a lot of hurry up and waiting for companies to get up here to our rural area. We will continue our efforts to upgrade the systems.
Russ Park
Set up a meeting with Ken to take a tour of Russ Park on September 16th. I am looking forward to seeing all the work they have done. Ken stated they connected the ends of the new trail and just needs to get some clean up done. The hope is to connect with the Russ Park Committee to have a ribbon cutting ceremony for this new trail system.
Fireman’s Park
The Restrooms were demolished on August 14th. Construction of the new one has begun.
The new BBQ was broken. The wires that raise the grate were snapped off. Staff decided it was probably a good idea to lock up the grill. Signs will be put up for anyone interested in using it to contact City Hall. The grill can be used at no cost; however, they will need to arrange with us to unlock it. Staff is also looking into a cover for it. It already is showing signs of rust from the dew. Fortuna Iron is getting us a quote.
Community Center
Still looking into a couple projects that need to be done including complete repair of the back porch, stairs, and overhang; painting; and a bathroom remodel in the Children’s Center. We are hoping to get some local grants to help fund some of the repairs needed.
Regular Meetings:
• Daily Meeting with Lauren Boop, Finance Director
• Daily Meetings with Ron Sligh, Police Chief
• Daily Meetings with Mayor Cady
• Weekly meetings with Public Works.
• Weekly meetings with Planners and Engineer
• Monthly Meetings
o City Council Meetings
o Planning Commission
o Drainage Committee
o Emergency Response
o Department Heads (Second Tuesday of the Month)
o City Managers’ Meeting (Last Thursday of the Month)
Other:
Films: There are currently three films that are interested in shooting in Ferndale.
1. Rose Colored Glasses – This is a minor production film by Clang Productions. I was able to approve their film ministerial due to no street closures and minimal sidewalk disturbance. They begin shooting September 16th.
2. Sheriff Country – This filming is part of CBS Sheriff County Drone Unit. I have been in discussions with their representative Craig von Gundy. They will be solely using a drone to get some shots of the downtown area. They will be getting a film permit, but we should be able to issue it ministerially as there is no need for road closure.
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3. Dark Light – This film is a moderate production film by Tabooma Productions. Their application is scheduled to be on the Sept 17th agenda. This production is asking for both road and sidewalk closures. It is also filming a majority at night during quiet hours. This will need special consideration and businesses and residents will need to be informed and in support of the proposed shooting times and various closures associated with the filming. I have had several calls, emails, and meetings with the Police Chief, Chamber President Tonde Razooly, and the film producers.
Chamber Meeting: Attended the September 8, 2025, Chamber Meeting to alert the businesses of the potential agreement with the County of Humboldt to take over the city Health Inspections and Environmental Services. There were concerns communicated by some members, while other members supported the change.
Two of the three film representatives were present at the meeting also to discuss their films and proposed filming times.
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STAFF REPORTING AUGUST 2025
CITY CLERK ACTIVITY
Meeting Activities:
• Met with Mayor to discuss agenda items.
• Attended, Wrote Agenda, and Compiled Packets for:
o City Council Meeting 08/20/2025
o Planning Commission Meeting 09/03/2025
o Drainage Committee Meeting 09/04/2025
• Transcribed and drafted meeting minutes
• Uploaded meeting videos for all above listed meetings. • Complied meeting agendas and public notices for Posting • Uploaded meeting packets to City Website.
• Meetings & Conversations with Attorney regarding City Business • Meetings with Community Center & Town Hall Renters to go over Facility Projects
• Finished and Submitted Sewer and Drainage Assessments to the County • Assisted the public via telephone and email, answering questions and information requests. • On-going communications with contract Engineers and City Planner about agenda items before the City Council, Planning Commission, and Drainage Meetings. • Processed Building Permits, Encroachment Permits, and Parade Permits • Communications with the Building Inspector to review plans and discuss finals on projects. • Pick up and distribute City correspondence.
• Organized and filed paperwork.
• Processed checks, created revenue spreadsheet, and ready deposit for bank drop-off. • Responded to Public Records Act requests.
• Maintained minutes, resolution, ordinance, and agenda binders. • Read weekly ERMA bulletins.
• Processed Monthly Reports to Assessor’s office and Construction Industry Research Board • Processed Community Center & Town Hall Rentals
• Processed Film Permit Applications
FINANCE OFFICER ACTIVITY
Tasks:
• Answered phones and assisted citizens at City Hall
• Processed Payroll/Payroll Tax Payments
• Processed Accounts Payable
• Processed Accounts Receivable
• Completed Quarterly Duties
• Reconciled Monthly Debits and Credits for both GL and Russ Park accounts • Delivered and received mail correspondence
• Posted all notices, meetings, etc. to City Bulletin Board at Post Office • Reviewed ERMA and HR bulletins
• Provided necessary documents to Kris for City Council Meeting • Set up chairs and tables for various meetings at Town Hall • Provided necessary documents to Stacey and Kris for month end • Billed customers for Septic Dumps and Health Inspections September 17, 2025
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• Sent Late Notices for all open invoices
• Assisted the City Manager in the application and reporting for various grants • Updated notes in Finance Clerk Duties Manual on all new tasks and duties learned • Assisted in transition of City Managers
• Communicated with grant contacts and performed steps to continue projects • Assisted with TDA Audit preparations for FY 24/25
• Started property list and maintenance history of city owned buildings • Assisted with rate study for the City of Trinidad
• Compiled a list of liability risks to the City from a 2018 CIRA Report on Risk Management and addressed several issues
• Compiled Draft of new Policy Manual
• Analyzed and provided CM with REMIF proposals for medical, dental, vision, EAP, and Life Insurance Policies
• Set up for and Attended City Council Meeting and took minutes as Deputy City Clerk • Provided budget analysis for payroll changes
• Ordered remaining Per Capita items and coordinated delivery to public works • Purchased items requested by Department Heads
CITY PLANNER ACTIVITY
General Planning Services
Task 1 Response to Public Information Request:
• Phone call with City Clerk about public query for potential of developing about an ADU on a lot where the primary unit uses onsite wastewater system (APNs 030-021-002-000 & 030-011-002).
Task 2 CEQA Compliance
• Prepared edits to draft Notice of Determination, and prepared Humboldt County’s Clerk’s CEQA Document Declaration. Filed documents with Humboldt County’s (includes drive time one-way).
• Filing Notice of Determination to State Clearinghouse.
Task 3 Community Planning – Reporting, Other Planning Activities • E-filed the adopted Fire Hazard Severity Zone map ordinance to CALFIRE after completing CALFIRE transmittal form.
• Attended (virtually) Vision Zero (VZ) working group workshop to share potential demonstration projects, etc. Coordination with City Engineer on potential Vision Zero (VZ) demonstration projects; prepared preliminary list of VZ demonstration projects and staff report for the August 20 City Council meeting.
• Coordination with Acting City Manager and City Engineer on upcoming STIP funding opportunity.
• Coordination with Acting City Manager and City Engineer on update to the Regional Transportation Project (RTP) list. Prepared draft of RTP project list by adding the unfunded projects from the 2024 Road Maintenance Priority List.
Task 4 Meetings and Hearings, and Materials:
• Communications and coordination with Acting City Manager and City Clerk for August 2025 City Council and Planning Commission meetings.
• Prepared planner's report of July 2025 activities for August 20 City Council meeting.
Also prepared City Council staff reports for agenda items on 1) second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-04 to amend the zoning ordinance and map; and 2) September 17, 2025
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potential roadway demonstration projects as part of the Humboldt Vision Zero Action Plan.
• City Council and Planning Commission meetings – Attended and presented at the August City Council and Planning Commission meetings. Post-City Council meeting prepared notes of input.
• HCAOG Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) – Attended August 7 TAC meeting (inperson), and time for driving to meeting (one-way only). • Regional Climate Action Plan – Virtually attended Working Group August 28 meeting.
Task 5 GIS Mapping
• No Planning actions for reporting period.
Task 6 Grant Writing/Funding Coordination
• Communications with City Engineer about STIP funding, including outlining STIP timelines. Researched STIP program guidelines.
Planning Applications and Pre-Application Consultations • Truscott PreApp for APN 031-092-009: Research, including phone call to Division of Environmental Health, and drafted PreApp response letter. Prepared communication to Acting City Manager and City Engineer about property. Finalized and sent response letter to Truscott.
6th Cycle Housing Element
• Completed and submitted HCD's e-sites inventory form for identified lower income sites in accordance with the City’s June 2025 response to HCD’s letter of inquiry. • Submitted e-sites inventory to HCD, and submitted ticketed regarding issue with portal. 7th Cycle Housing Element
• Reviewed HCAOG's email proposed RHNA allocation and methodology. • Prepared corrections to HCAOG survey on affordable housing.
Special Planning Projects
Group 1: Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Implement 6th Cycle Housing Element, Land Use Element, and Safety Element
• No Planning actions for reporting period.
Group 2: Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Implement 6th Cycle Housing Element, Land Use Element, and Safety Element
• Prepared and finalized August 6 Planning Commission staff report and resolutions, and PowerPoint.
• Researched meaning of “non-reflective” as used in the design and materials standards of other jurisdictions, how it is measured to follow up on August 6 PC comments. Updated draft 9/3 PC staff report to recommend revisions to metal roofing language. Prepared and finalized September 3 Planning Commission staff report.
CITY ENGINEER ACTIVITY
General City Engineering Services:
• Phone calls / emails with the City Manager and staff regarding various City items. • Firemen’s Park Bathrooms
o Project Review with Contractor
• 5th & A Streets Intersection Repair Project
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o Notified RAO of project award.
o Worked with RAO on getting contracts signed.
• Regional Vision Zero Action Plan
o Discussions with staff
• STIP Funding
o Discussions with staff.
• Sewer Treatment Plant
o Discussions with plant operator regarding Francis Creek flows.
Reimbursable Project Services:
• Nunes Grading
o Discussion with City Manager.
WASTEWATER OPERATIONS
• Monthly samples prepared and sent to North Coast Labs • Operators perform lab tests daily to measure efficiency of plant • Cleaned filters...Due to high pond flow recoveries.
• Monthly eSMR (electronic State Monthly Report) prepared and submitted • Monthly no spill verification report completed on CIWQS website • Continuous monitoring and adjustments to sludge blanket… • Monthly report of generator use for air quality.
• Front gate chain oiled each Monday
• Inspect manholes throughout town weekly
• Repair UV lamps.
• Weekly maintenance performed on UV banks
• Service and maintain Aqua dams around pond.
• Dewater for total of 24 hours. Sludge dried at old site • Maintenance on filters, clean nozzles
• Operators cleaned walls and catwalk.
• Removal of duck weed from clarifiers on weekly basis. • Removed and serviced a series of internal pumps.
• Hydro Jett Main St. Multiple times to damaged collection system in front of Pizza Co. • Hydro Jett Dr office many times to clear collection system on Main St. • Multiple days of computer work to upgrade and repair our Scada system at treatment plant. • Emergency repair and back up at 1182 Main St residence. • Emergency dig at 1182 Main St residence to replace sewer lateral. • Cold patch Asphalt on Arlington St where repair was done at 1182 Main St. • Billed, Steve’s Septic, Taylor and Wyckoff a total of 4320.00 for the month of August 2025. 15 total dumps for total of 24000 gallons.
• Total flow through plant. August was 4.22 MGD. Of that .128 MGD average flow to irrigation and ..050 MGD was pumped to retention pond.
• .15” inches of Rain in August 2025.
PUBLIC WORKS
• Continued with monthly and daily duties. Such as, cleaning and maintenance of city's bathrooms, mowing of city's owned properties, cleaning of storm drains, keeping streets clear of debris and the maintenance of city's facilities. • Annual Francis Creek cleanout with public works staff and volunteers. • Cleaned up flower bed debris from town hall. Volunteers are revamping planting beds.
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• Hauled vegetation from various properties.
• Walked on Arlington St, 5th St, and Van Ness St with Brett Vivyan, from GHD. to get an idea of the new drainage project.
• Picked up creek cleanout debris along creek. About 12 dump truck loads. • Painted curbs in town including, handicap, 20-minute parking and no parking. • Fortuna Iron came and repaired broken cables and fabricated and installed lock mechanism on pit BBQ at Firemen’s Park.
• Repaired and replaced rotted and broken boards on picnic tables at Firemen’s Park. • Remove derelict vent and patch holes inside and outside at town hall. • Helped sewer department with a lateral line repair on west Arlington St.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
The department was busy with the 129th Humboldt County Fair. We had three arrests this year related to the Fair. One probation violation, one public intoxication, and one DUI. Activity was down without Horse Racing.
We assisted the Fire Department with a processional for a funeral for Robert Andersen. Andersen passed away from pancreatic cancer.
CERT: Traffic control for Fire Department Processional.
Police Statistics – August 2025
SERIOUS CRIMES Number Cleared
Homicide 0
Rape (Attempted) 0
Robbery 0
Larceny 0
Assault 1
Burglary 0
Vehicle Theft 0
TOTAL 1
SECONDARY CRIMES 11
Calls for Service 343
Reports Written 24
Traffic Citations 23
Other Citations 0
Parking Citations 6
Warnings 34
ARRESTS
AGENCY ASSISTS 24
TRAFFIC COLLISIONS 1
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CITY OF FERNDALE – HUMBOLDT COUNTY U.S.A.
DRAINAGE COMMITTEE MEETING
Minutes
July 10, 2025
Chair Tom Stephens opened the meeting at 2:33 pm. Those present were Tom Stephens, John Maxwell, Bill Becker, Michael Sweeney, City Manager Jay Parrish, and Deputy City Clerk Lauren Boop MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of June 5, 2025 Meeting Minutes with the changes to Item B which should read “No Update.” (Becker/Sweeney) Unanimous
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
BUSINESS:
A. Francis Creek Inventory Walk
Chair Tom wanted to note that it was more of an “unofficial survey” with Public Works and John Maxwell. Francis Creek was broken in to sections for appraisal and we received details on locations needing to be addressed from both Chair Tom Stephens and Committee member John Maxwell. A further meeting between Maxwell and Stephens was scheduled for July 11th to go through maps and make a list of property owners for the City to send letters to regarding the removal of creek debris from their section of the creek. The cleanup is scheduled for August 12th.
B. East Side Drainage
The city is planning to address this area come September 2025. There is still the possibility of the property owner helping with their equipment but the city will rent the necessary equipment and do the needed work if not. City Manager Jay Parrish will direct City Engineer Brian Ontiveros to flag the correct pathway for effective drainage of the area.
C. Van Ness Gauging Station
Cal Poly Humboldt will be installing the new equipment starting August 1st, 2025.
D. Lake Christie Update
Michelle from Planwest was unable to attend the meeting but City Manager Jay Parrish says she continues to look for possible grants to assist the city in acquiring the property.
CORRESPONDENCE: None
COMMENTS: None
ADJOURN: Chair Tom Stephens adjourned the meeting at 3:38 pm Respectfully Submitted,
Deputy City Clerk Lauren Boop
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Item 5a
HUMBOLDT COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
Regional Transportation Planning Agency
Humboldt County Local Transportation Authority
Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies
611 I Street, Suite B
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 444-8208
www.hcaog.net
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING RECORD
July 17, 2025, 4:30 p.m.
Eureka City Hall, Council Chambers
531 K Street, Eureka, CA 95501
Present:
Mayor Mike Johnson (Chair) City of Fortuna
Supervisor Steve Madrone (Vice-Chair) County of Humboldt Councilmember Kat Napier City of Blue Lake
Councilmember Skip Jorgensen City of Ferndale
Mayor Kim Bergel City of Eureka
Mayor Pro Tem Bryce Kenny City of Trinidad
Councilmember Stacy Atkins-Salazar City of Arcata
Policy Advisory Committee Members:
Natalie Arroyo Humboldt Transit Authority
Absent:
Councilmember Robert Orr City of Rio Dell
Tatiana Ahlstrand (PAC Member) Caltrans
Staff:
Brendan Byrd Executive Director
Amy Eberwein Administrative Services Officer
1. Call to Order
Chair Johnson called the meeting of July 17, 2025, to order at 4:30 p.m.
2. Adjournment of the HCAOG Board; Convening of the Policy Advisory Committee (PAC)
The PAC convened to include representatives from Caltrans and Humboldt Transit Authority.
3. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items - None
4. Consent Calendar
Motion was made (Madrone/Kenny) to approve the following consent items:
a. Approval of Meeting Records – June 16, 2025
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b. City of Ferndale FY 2025-26 Local Transportation Funds Claim The PAC recommended that the HCAOG Board approve Resolution 25-15 approving the City of Ferndale’s FY 2025-26 LTF claim in the amount of $51,067. c. City of Fortuna FY 2025-26 Local Transportation Funds Claim The PAC recommended that the HCAOG Board approve Resolution 25-16 approving the City of Fortuna’s FY 2025-26 LTF claim in the amount of $458,733. d. City of Rio Dell FY 2025-26 Local Transportation Funds Claim The PAC recommended that the HCAOG Board approve Resolution 25-17 approving the City of Rio Dell’s FY 2025-26 LTF claim in the amount of $122,055.
Motion was approved unanimously.
5. Items Removed from Consent Calendar – None
6. Reconvening of the HCAOG Board
Motion was made (Kenny/Madrone) to reconvene as the HCAOG Board and approve the PAC recommendations.
Motion was approved unanimously.
7. Board Action Items
a. Revised 2025 HCAOG Personnel Policies & Procedures
Motion was made (Madrone/Jorgensen) to adopt the revised Personnel Policies & Procedures as presented with the following edits: Current employees will retain 80 hours of administrative leave per year and new employees who are hired for positions that are eligible for administrative leave will be eligible for 68 hours of administrative leave per year.
Motion was approved unanimously.
Motion was made (Madrone/Bergel) to define a current employee as anyone who is currently employed by HCAOG regardless of their eligibility status for administrative leave and to define a new employee as anyone who is hired or re-hired after July 1, 2025.
A current employee who does not receive administrative leave, who is promoted into a higher position that is eligible for administrative leave, will be eligible for 80 hours of administrative leave per year.
Motion was approved 6 to 1 with Jorgensen voting No.
8. Discussion Items
a. Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Update and Projected Schedule Executive Director, Brendan Byrd, provided updates on the Cycle 7 RHNA process and received input from the Board on developing the allocation methodology. The Board also requested that HCD staff present at a future board meeting to answer questions on the final determination.
9. HCAOG Staff and Board/PAC Member Reports
a. HCAOG Executive Director’s Report
• Executive Director Brendan Byrd discussed the following: Bike Month Campaign statistics, and updates on the Level of Traffic Stress study, the Vision Zero Action Plan, and the next STIP estimate.
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b. Caltrans Report
• Executive Director Byrd passed along information from PAC Member Tatiana Ahlstrand including HCAOG’s award for the FY 2025-26 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant for the Loleta Safe Routes to School and Connectivity to Tribal Lands grant and upcoming workshops for the Ferndale Access project and Eureka Slough Bridges project.
c. Board/PAC Member Reports
• PAC Member Natalie Arroyo provided updates from Humboldt Transit Authority including a recap of the North State Transit Symposium and free summer bus fares.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Meredith Matthews, City of Arcata, Chair
Michelle Lewis-Lusso City of Blue Lake, Vice Chair
Leslie Castellano, City of Eureka
Randall Cady, City of Ferndale
Steve Madrone, County of Humboldt
Frank Wilson, City of Rio Dell
Minutes
Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 5:30 PM
Eureka City Council Chamber
Present: Meredith Matthews, Randall Cady, Steve Madrone, Frank Wilson.
Absent: Michelle Lewis-Lusso, Leslie Castellano
Staff: Eric Keller-Heckman, Hilary Schwartz, Helder Morais Legal Counsel: Nancy Diamond
1. Call to Order and Roll Call at 5:30 PM
Chairperson Matthews called the meeting to order at 5:32 PM. A quorum was present and acting.
2. Consent Calendar
a. Approve Minutes from the June 12, 2025, meeting of the HWMA Board of Directors.
b. Review and Approve Declaration of Equipment as Surplus Property c. Review and Approve Draft April 2025 Financial Reports. d. Authorize the Executive Director to enter into real property negotiations for acquisition of Assessor’s Parcel No. 4054-081-039-000 adjacent to the Cummings Road Landfill.
e. Approve Request for Proposals for “Registered Professional Forestry Services.” f. Approve Amendment No. 4 with Nancy Diamond for Legal Services.
Chairperson Matthews inquired if the Directors would like to pull any items from the Consent Calendar, and no requests were received. Chairperson Matthews opened the floor to public comment, and no public comment on the Consent Calendar was received.
Motion: Director Cady motioned, and Director Wilson seconded, to approve the items a) through f) of the Consent Calendar as delivered.
Action: Approve the Motion as made by Director Cady and seconded by Director Wilson.
Ayes: Unanimous
Noes: None
Absent: Director Lewis-Lusso and Director Castellano
3. Oral and Written Communications
Chairperson Matthews opened the floor to public comment regarding items not on the agenda. No public comment was received.
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Chairperson Matthews closed the floor to public comment.
4. Elect Authority Officers for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Chairperson Matthews expressed that she had enjoyed her two-year tenure as Chairperson and was willing to step down or continue to serve in that capacity. Director Wilson expressed support for Chairperson Matthews’ continued leadership.
Motion: Director Madrone motioned, and Director Cady seconded, to reelect Chairperson Matthews as Chairperson and Director LewisLusso as Vice Chair of the HWMA Board of Directors for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Action: Approve the Motion as made by Director Madrone and seconded by Director Cady.
Ayes: Unanimous
Noes: None
Absent: Director Lewis-Lusso and Director Castellano
5. Review and Approve Board of Directors Calendar for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Executive Director Keller-Heckman explained that, as in prior years, staff recommends there be no meetings scheduled in August or December. Staff further recommends that the current schedule of meetings – held the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm in the Eureka City Council chambers – remain unchanged for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Chairperson Matthews opened the floor to public comment. No public comment was received.
Chairperson Matthews closed the floor to public comment.
Motion: Director Madrone motioned, and Director Wilson seconded, to approve the Board of Directors Calendar for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 as presented.
Action: Approve the Motion as made by Director Madrone and seconded by Director Wilson.
Ayes: Unanimous
Noes: None
Absent: Director Lewis-Lusso and Director Castellano
6. Approve Resolution 2026-02 for the Collection of Integrated Waste Management Fees Table 9: Recyclable Material Processing Fee
Executive Director Keller-Heckman explained that when comparing the approved minimum fee of $9.00 for Recyclable Materials to the Authority’s scale software, staff determined that the software would round the price up to $9.25. Executive Director Keller-Heckman estimated that this issue would impact approximately one customer per day who disposed of between 100 and 120 lbs of recyclable materials. Staff recommends the Board approve Resolution 2026-02 for the Collection Integrated Waste Management September 17, 2025
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Fees Table 9, to reflect a correct minimum fee of $9.25 for up to 120 lbs of recyclable materials.
Chairperson Matthews opened the floor to public comment. No public comment was received.
Chairperson Matthews closed the floor to public comment.
Motion: Director Cady motioned, and Director Madrone seconded, to approve Resolution 2026-02 for the Collection of Integrated Waste Management Fees Table 9: Recyclable Material Processing Fee, as presented.
Action: Approve the Motion as made by Director Cady and seconded by Director Madrone.
Ayes: Unanimous
Noes: None
Absent: Director Lewis-Lusso and Director Castellano
7. Review and Approve Revisions to HWMA Policy Handbook Policy Series 2000 “Personnel” and Approve Resolution 2026-03 “A Resolution of the HWMA Board of Directors Updating the HWMA Policy Handbook Series 2000-Personnel.” Executive Director Keller-Heckman delivered a presentation to the Board regarding proposed changes to the HWMA Policy Handbook Series 2000-Personnel. The last comprehensive update of the handbook was completed in 2019, and proposed edits are presented in tracked changes for ease of review against current language. Generally, the intent of the proposed edits is to align the handbook with state and federal law and current Authority practices. Executive Director Keller-Heckman explained that the HWMA policy handbook was reviewed by general counsel and an independent HR consultant and then compared with current state and federal law. Following their review, updated proposed language was drafted, incorporating comments and clarifications from general counsel and the independent HR consultant.
Executive Director Keller-Heckman advised that while the Board was free to approve Resolution 2026-03 as presented, substantive direction on any specific items might result in the item returning to the Board at a future date. Chairperson Matthews asked for more information about the proposed change to the probationary period from six months to twelve months for new employees. Executive Director Keller-Heckman explained that, particularly in Operations, staff felt that six months was not long enough to assess a probationary employee’s fit and potential growth in their role with the Authority. He added that the proposed changes would also allow employees to draw on their Vacation and Holiday leave hours during their probationary period, and that the probationary period changes would not affect current employees subject to internal promotion or lateral moves.
Executive Director Keller-Heckman provided the Board with details regarding proposed changes to the following specific policies:
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o Language related to Equal Employment Opportunity in Policies 2002 and 2003 has been relocated to a more appropriate location in the handbook. o Policy 2104, related to overtime and the Authority work week, has been updated and expanded to mirror state law requirements and current Authority practices.
o Policy 2115, related to part-time employees, has been updated to provide part-time employees the same rate of sick time accrual as full-time employees, in compliance with state law.
o Policy 2200, related to attendance and leave policies, has been substantially updated to include a myriad of new types of leave now protected by state law.
o Policy 2410 has been updated to extend the HWMA probationary period from six months to twelve months to provide for new employees only. o Policy 2463, related to meal and rest breaks, has been expanded to reflect current Authority practices per state law.
o Policy 2700 now houses the relocated language related to Equal Employment Opportunity, as well as other policies related to harassment, discrimination, and other protections per state law.
Chairperson Matthews inquired if any employees would be receiving retroactive pay because of the revisions to the overtime policy. Executive Director Keller-Heckman replied that there would not, because the policy handbook now reflects current practice, which is already compliant with current law. Chairperson Matthews inquired if there was a policy that sets the frequency of policy handbook updates. Executive Director Keller-Heckman responded that staff would look at creating such a policy to ensure all legislative updates and procedure changes are incorporated into the handbook at regular intervals. Director Madrone expresses his support for the comprehensive nature of the policy handbook updates presented.
Chairperson Matthews opened the floor to public comment. No public comment was received.
Chairperson Matthews closed the floor to public comment.
Motion: Director Cady motioned, and Director Madrone seconded, to approve Resolution 2026-03 “A Resolution of the HWMA Board of Directors Updating the HWMA Policy Handbook Series 2000- Personnel,” as presented.
Action: Approve the Motion as made by Director Cady and seconded by Director Madrone.
Ayes: Unanimous
Noes: None
Absent: Director Lewis-Lusso and Director Castellano
8. Standing Item: Board Member Reports
Chairperson Matthews reported data provided by Bright and Green Humboldt on zero waste activities in the City of Arcata during the recent Oyster Fest and Fourth of July festivities, including an estimated 85% total diversion rate.
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9. Standing Item: Executive Director’s Report
Executive Director Keller-Heckman had no further reports.
10. Closed Session
It is the intention of the Board of Directors to meet in closed session for one item, pursuant to Government Code 54956.8 Real Property, to consider the potential price and terms of purchase of APN 405-081-0036.
Chairperson Matthews adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:51 pm.
11. Report Out of Closed Session: No report.
Chairperson Matthews adjourned the Closed Session at 6:23 pm.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS DRAFT MEETING MINUTES
Wharfinger Building, Great Room July 24, 2025
1 Marina Way, Eureka, CA 95501 Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Vice Chair Sheri Woo called a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Redwood Coast Energy Authority to order on the above date at 3:32 p.m. Notice of this meeting was posted on July 18, 2025.
PRESENT: Natalie Arroyo (left at 5:12 p.m.), Carlos Diaz, Skip Jorgensen, Jason Ramos (left at 5:11 p.m.), Elise Scafani, Sarah Schaefer, Jack Tuttle, Frank Wilson, Vice Chair Sheri Woo. ABSENT: Chair Scott Bauer, Michael Gerace.
STAFF AND OTHERS PRESENT: Business Planning and Finance Director Lori Biondini, Executive Director Elizabeth Burks, Regulatory and Legislative Policy Manager Faith Carlson, General Counsel Nancy Diamond, Power Resources Director Richard Engel, Board Clerk Lori Taketa, Deputy Executive Director Eileen Verbeck. PRESENTERS: CalCCA Chief Policy Officer and General Counsel Evelyn Kahl and Senior Market Policy Analyst Lauren Carr (remote); NewGen Strategies and Solutions Project Manager Scott Burnham and Assistant Project Manager Carlo Bencomo-Jasso (remote); The Energy Authority California Account Director Jaclyn Harr (remote); Humboldt Transit Authority Transit Planner Jerome Qiriazi.
REPORTS FROM MEMBER ENTITIES
Director Arroyo participated in RCEA and Schatz Energy Research Center’s battery storage community conversation and praised staff for their work.
ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
There were no public comments on non-agenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1 Approve Minutes of June 26, 2025, Board Meeting.
4.2 Accept Disbursements Report for May 2025, and Financial Reports for This Fiscal Year Through May 2025.
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4.3 Award Design-Build Agreement to Stephens Electrical to Perform Design-Build Services for the Energy Resilience at Rural Fire Stations Project for a Not to Exceed Value of $1,700,000 through December 31, 2026, and Authorize the Executive Director to Execute All Applicable Documents.
4.4 Receive Federal Activity Report.
4.5 Award a Professional Services Agreement to Sacramento Municipal Utilities District to Perform the Northern Rural Energy Network Commercial Energy Assessment for a Not to Exceed Value of $187,610 and Authorize the Executive Director to Execute All Applicable Documents.
No director nor member of the public requested discussion of any consent calendar item.
M/S: Schaefer, Ramos: Approve Consent Calendar items.
The motion passed with a unanimous vote. Ayes: Arroyo, Diaz, Jorgensen, Ramos, Scafani, Schaefer, Tuttle, Wilson, Woo. Noes: None. Absent: Bauer, Gerace. Abstain: None.
COMMUNITY CHOICE ENERGY (CCE) BUSINESS – Vice Chair Woo confirmed that a CCE quorum was present.
NEW CCE BUSINESS
8.1 California Community Choice Association (CalCCA) Presentation on Electricity Market Regionalization: the Pathways Initiative and SB 540
Regulatory and Legislative Policy Manager Carlson described how RCEA works with CalCCA to advocate RCEA’s Policy Platform issues. CalCCA Chief Policy Officer and General Counsel Kahl and Senior Market Policy Analyst Carr described efforts at the state legislature to regionalize California’s electricity market. RCEA’s policy platform does not currently include this issue.
Regionalization’s benefits include affordability, reliability and reduced climate impacts. The West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative is only concerned with the California Independent System Operator’s electricity energy market rule-making function. CAISO would still control the non-electricity market functions of operating the transmission grid, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission would continue to approve or reject energy market rule changes.
California Public Utilities Commission and other state governing bodies would still control retail rate setting and policy decisions such as greenhouse gas target setting. RCEA has minimal exposure to the sometimes-volatile day-ahead energy market, which the Pathways Initiative should ameliorate.
The directors clarified that while new federal policy allows for more coal energy production, California load-serving entities cannot enter into long-term coal power purchase agreements.
No member of the public commented on this topic.
M/S: Schaefer, Arroyo: Adopt CalCCA recommended position on SB 540.
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The motion passed with a unanimous vote. Ayes: Arroyo, Diaz, Jorgensen, Scafani, Schaefer, Tuttle, Wilson. Noes: None. Absent: Bauer, Gerace. Abstain: None. Non-Voting: Ramos, Woo.
8.2 2025 California Summer Market Conditions Assessment The Energy Authority (TEA) California Account Director Harr reported that the state has adequate power supply for this summer, the year’s most challenging electricity reliability period. Warmer than normal temperatures are expected, however, and concerning events could still occur in September. RCEA is well-protected from 2025 summer emergency heat event price spikes through its long-term contracts. Ms. Harr described RCEA and TEA summer emergency preparation work done, and ongoing new project grid interconnection and other policy challenges and changes. No member of the public commented on this topic.
M/S: Schaefer, Scafani: Accept 2025 California Summer Market Conditions Assessment.
The motion passed with a unanimous vote. Ayes: Arroyo, Diaz, Jorgensen, Scafani, Schaefer, Tuttle, Wilson. Noes: None. Absent: Bauer, Gerace. Abstain: None. Non-Voting: Ramos, Woo.
NEW BUSINESS
10.1 Humboldt Transit Authority Hydrogen Fuel Project Presentation (Information only) Humboldt Transit Authority (HTA) Transit Planner Qiriazi reported on the agency’s work to transition its bus fleet from fossil fuels to hydrogen and to build a hydrogen fueling station at the corner of V and 1st Streets. The station will service HTA buses and help other local heavy fleet owners, such as sanitation companies, test vehicles. Hydrogen buses can service both HTA’s long-distance rural and long operational hour routes more reliably than battery electric buses.
HTA will phase out its gasoline, diesel and battery electric buses by 2040. The goal of this work is to catalyze a regional hydrogen market and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The directors discussed how hydrogen fuel is currently made using natural gas and transported to Humboldt County on diesel trucks. The fuel will eventually be made using renewable energy and transported with zero-emission vehicles and/or be produced locally so it will make possible near-zero carbon emission transportation. There were no comments from the public.
10.2 Cost-of-Service Electricity Rate Setting Design Contract Award Director of Business Planning and Finance Biondini described how a recent lawsuit inspired by Proposition 26 is leading many community choice aggregators to move toward setting electricity rates based on the cost of providing electricity service, rather than solely based on a discount from the local investor-owned utility’s rates as RCEA currently does. Representatives from NewGen Strategies and Solutions, the company selected by staff through a recent request for proposals, described their work plan to produce a defensible cost of service and rate plan study.
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The directors expressed concern should the study’s proposed rates be higher than PG&E’s rates and the need to educate the public about the valuable services RCEA provides to its customers and community. Staff explained that the Board has decision-making authority about RCEA’s programs and services, how aggressively renewable RCEA’s energy portfolio is, and how quickly to build the agency’s reserves. The public can also express their needs and priorities when RCEA revises its strategic plan.
Coalition for Responsible Transportation Priorities and RCEA Community Advisory Committee member Colin Fiske, commenting as a member of the public, stated that ambitious emissions reduction goals were a core reason for creating RCEA and asked that equitable rate setting support these goals.
M/S: Schaefer, Wilson: Award Professional Services Agreement with NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC, for a not-to-exceed value of $116,900 for cost of service and rate design services through July 2026 and authorize the Executive Director to execute the agreement and all associated documents.
The motion passed with a unanimous vote. Ayes: Arroyo, Diaz, Jorgensen, Ramos, Scafani, Schaefer, Tuttle, Wilson, Woo. Noes: None. Absent: Bauer, Gerace. Abstain: None.
STAFF REPORTS
11.1 Executive Director’s Report
Executive Director Burks reported on the well-attended RCEA-Schatz Energy Research Center Battery Energy Storage workshop. Ms. Burks listed many upcoming events in which RCEA will participate to promote community awareness of RCEA’s services. Staff will hold a workshop to gauge interest in local small-scale bioenergy project development involving forestry byproducts, food waste digesters or methane from wastewater treatment.
The CADEMO loan committee approved: making a short-term loan to the CADEMO Corporation through December 12, 2025; the escrow vehicle; and authorized the Executive Director to execute the final short-term agreement with the CADEMO Corporation. RCEA and CADEMO are negotiating the final loan terms. There were no public comments on this report.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Director Tuttle requested a presentation on virtual power plants at Humboldt County resilience areas such as around grocery stores.
Vice Chair Woo adjourned the meeting at 5:31 p.m.
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