Agenda packet — Ferndale City Council, May 20, 2026

CITY OF FERNDALE – HUMBOLDT COUNTY CALIFORNIA – U.S.A.

AGENDA – REGULAR MEETING
Location: City Hall
834 Main Street
Ferndale, CA, 95536
Date: May 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Posted: May 14, 2026
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.

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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 Honoring May as Older Americans Month ....................... Page 4

6. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA

7. STUDY SESSION

8. PUBLIC COMMENT. (This time is for people 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 May 20, 2026
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item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately under “Call Items.”)
a. Approval of Minutes of April 15, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting .................................................................................................... Page 6 b. Acceptance of Checkbook Register for April 1-30, 2026, ...................... Page 8 c. Acceptance of Financial Statements for April 1-30, 2026, ...................... Page 12 d. Acceptance of Financial Statements for March 1-31, 2026, .................... Page 36

10. CALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR

11. PRESENTATION
a. Arlington Drainage Project and Raising the Berm

12. PUBLIC HEARING

13.BUSINESS
a. Vision Zero Demonstration Project ......................................................... Page 62 b. Resolution 2026-05 Adopting List of Projects for FY26-27 funded by SB-1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 ................... Page 67 c. Consider and Approve Sending Letter of Support for Prop 4 Offshore Wind Ports Development Program (POPD) ............................. Page 72 d. Resolution 2026-06 Approving the Annual Military Equipment Report Per Assembly Bill No 481 ........................................................... Page 76 e. Resolution 2026-07 Approving the Emergency Construction of Dog Holding Kennel’s ..................................................................................... Page 83 f. Resolution 2026-08 Modifying the Fees and Fines Schedule to Include Daily Animal Impound Fees ....................................................... Page 87

14. CORRESPONDENCE ........................................................................................ Page 92

15. COMMENTS FROM THE COUNCIL

16. REPORTS
a. City Manager Report ............................................................................... Page 94 b. Commission and Committee Reports
i. Planning Commission Minutes .................................................... Page 103 ii. Russ Park Minutes ....................................................................... Page 105 c. Minutes from Joint Power Authorities (JPAs) and Reports i. Humboldt Waste Management Authority (HWMA) March
2026.............................................................................................. Page 107 ii. Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) March
2026............................................................................................. Page 115

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 May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm May 20, 2026
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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. Proclamation Honoring Older Americans Month
May 20, 2026
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PROCLAMATION
HONORING OLDER AMERICANS’ MONTH
MAY, 2026
WHEREAS, communities across the nation celebrate Older Americans Month each May to recognize the contributions, strength, and resilience of older adults; and WHEREAS, older adults play a vital role in our community as volunteers, mentors, caregivers, and leaders, sharing their knowledge, experience, and talents to enrich the lives of others; and
WHEREAS, this year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” emphasizes the importance of prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging; and
WHEREAS, promoting healthy lifestyles, staying socially connected, remaining physically active, and accessing preventive health services empower older adults to maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life; and WHEREAS, the Ferndale Senior Resource Agency, along with our community, is committed to supporting older adults through programs, services, and partnerships that encourage lifelong learning, social engagement, wellness, and active living.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Ferndale, California, do hereby proclaim May 2026 as Older Americans Month and encourage residents of all ages to celebrate and support older adults by promoting health, wellbeing, and opportunities for active and engaged living.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 20TH DAY OF MAY, 2026.
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Randall Cady, Mayor
City of Ferndale, CA
May 20, 2026
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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 April 15th, 2026 Mayor Randall 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, Skip Jorgensen and Phillip Ostler, along with City staff: City Manager Kristene Hall, City Clerk Brenda Taylor, Police Sergeant Paul Craft, and City Planner Michelle Nielsen Report out of Closed Session: None.

Ceremonial: City Manager Kristene Hall introduced and welcomed the new City Clerk Brenda Taylor.

Modifications to the Agenda: None
Report out of Study Session: None
Public Comment: None
Consent Calendar: Mayor Randall Cady read “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 matters. However, if discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately under “Call Items.”)
MOTION: to approve the Consent Calendar.
(Lund/Ostler) Unanimous
Call Items Removed from Consent Calendar: None
Presentation: Public Hearing: City Planner Michelle Nielsen read the Second Reading and Adoption of Draft Ordinance 2026-03 amending City Ordinance 03-05 and adopting by reference the County of Humboldt Local Agency Management Program (LAMP) and Associated Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) standards by reference, and delegating implementation and enforcement to the County of Humboldt Division of Environmental Health (DEH). The City Council further finds that amending City of Ferndale Ordinance 03-05 will establish binding and enforceable public health and sanitation standards applicable to private property.

MOTION: to approve Ordinance 2026-03.
(Ostler/Jorgensen) Unanimous
Business: 13a. Introduction and First Reading of Resolution 2026-04 Authorizing the Adoption of the Humboldt County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) and City of Ferndale Annex 2025 Update. City Planner Michelle Nielsen presented to the council the resolution. Mayor Cady asked the council and staff if they had any questions or concerns.

MOTION: To Approve First Reading Draft Resolution 2026-04 adopting the County of Humboldt County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan volume 1 and City of Ferndale Annex 2025 update volume 2 and directed staff to transmit a copy of the resolution to the sheriff’s office (Lund/Ostler) Unanimous
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13b.City Manager Kristene Hall informed the Council that 2 members of the Russ Park Committee are up for renewal and that we received a letter from both that they would like to continue to be on the committee.

MOTION: to approve re-appointment of Patt Sweeney and Samantha Melton to the Russ Park Committee.
(Ostler/Lund) Unanimous
13c.City Auditor Contract Approval. Joseph Arch JJACPA,Inc. has been doing the city audits for many years. He works well with Stacey Edgmon, City Accountant and Lauren Boop, City Finance Manager. It is highly recommended by the staff that we use them again.

MOTION: to approve City Auditor Contract.
(Jorgenson/Fisk-Becker) Unanimous
Correspondence: Councilwoman Fisk-Becker commented about the bat that was caught by the cat. The bat did test positive for rabies, and the cat was quarantined for 30 days. Councilman Lund asked when Bret Vivian with GHD will be coming back to Ferndale and City Manager Kristene Hall said that he plans on being here in May.

Council Comments: Councilman Skip Jorgensen asked if there is anything we can do to help with the money per capita due to the city. City Manager Kristene Hall stated that she and Rick Hill have called and sent several emails to Kevin Glaudel at State Parks, but they haven’t heard anything yet. Councilwoman Fisk-Becker inquired about the PG&E energy grant. City Manager Kristene Hall said we just got confirmation that we are in the running to receive this grant, but she expressed concern about who was going to pay for the project and said we need more information before we can move forward. Councilwoman Fisk-Becker asked if the work that was done on the Wildcat helped with the flooding problem at Francis Creek. City Manager Kristene Hall said that she hadn’t received any complaints, so she felt all was all good. Mayor Cady thanked the Staff, the Council and the Police Department for everything they do.

Reports: 16a. City Managers Report: City Manager Kristene Hall submitted all reports. 16b.Commission and Committee Report: Councilwoman Fisk-Becker informed the Council that she is on an Emergency Response Committee that meets monthly. She has recently been given task of finding a nice electronic sign and a location to alert the public in the event of an emergency. She was asking the City and Council if they thought this was a good idea. Everyone likes the idea and more research is going to be done. Councilman Ostler made a comment on the improvements at the Community Center. There is a lot of energy going into it and the improvements look good. City Manager Kristene Hall said she met with DCI Construction regarding the bathrooms, and they are trying to find a way to update them by giving the Children’s Center their own bathroom and the Community Center will keep the other two. 16c. Minutes from JPA’s and Reports: See Packet pages 117-130.

Mayor Cady thanked the staff, public, and fellow council members, and Adjourned the Meeting at 6:56pm.

Next Regular Scheduled Council Meeting is May 20th @ 6PM Respectfully submitted,
Brenda Taylor
City Clerk
May 20, 2026
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APRIL 2025 Deposit Recap 4.2.25 4.22.25 4.24.25 4.30.25 RETAIL TAX 10,508.97
T&U TAX 12,577.56
HIGHWAY USER TAX/VEHICLE LICENSE FEES 3,219.65
RMRA 3,060.10

BUSINESS LIC
ANIMAL LIC 148.00
BUILDING RENTS 4,442.04
PERMITS 3,563.00
TOT 5,022.02

HCAOG - LTF/TDA

COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT-STREETS & ROADS
SEPTIC DUMPS / SEWER REVENUE 5,472.00
FRANCHSE FEES 21,946.27

HUMBOLDT CTY - COPS

ST CA - POST

DONATIONS
POLICE SERVICES 1,007.05

SMALL MISC
DRAINAGE FEES 500.00

COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT-PROPERTY TAXES

COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT-SEWER

COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT-INTEREST INCOME

USBANK REWARD
PLANNING/ENGINEER REIMBURSEMENT 3,500.00
3,219.65 3,060.10 23,086.53 45,600.38 74,966.66
\\192.168.254.148\city docs\CITY DOCS CITY CLERK\Meetings\City Council\2026\5. 05.20.26\Monthly Deposit Recaps FY 25.26 May 20, 2026
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash $ 287,319.33
Restricted Cash 15,150.00
Accounts Receivable 5,949.84
Total Current Assets 308,419.17
Total Assets $ 308,419.17
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable $ 22,121.40
Accrued Liabilities 587.48
Other Current Liabilities 89,460.63
Total Current Liabilities 112,169.51
Total Liabilities 112,169.51
Fund Balance
Fund Balance - Unassigned 196,249.66
Total Fund Balance 196,249.66
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 308,419.17
City of Ferndale
Balance Sheet
Fund 10 - General Fund
As of April 30, 2026
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash $ 24,585.27
Total Current Assets 24,585.27
Total Assets $ 24,585.27
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities $ 0.00
Total Liabilities 0.00
Fund Balance
Fund Balance - Restricted 24,585.27
Total Fund Balance 24,585.27
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 24,585.27
City of Ferndale
Balance Sheet
Fund 22-Gas Tax
As of April 30, 2026
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash $ 32,055.86
Total Current Assets 32,055.86
Total Assets $ 32,055.86
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities $ 0.00
Total Liabilities 0.00
Fund Balance
Fund Balances - Restricted 32,055.86
Total Fund Balance 32,055.86
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 32,055.86
City of Ferndale
Balance Sheet
Fund 23 - RSTP Fund
As of April 30, 2026
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash $ 107,561.35
Total Current Assets 107,561.35
Total Assets $ 107,561.35
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities 0.00
Fund Balance
Fund Balances - Restricted 107,561.35
Total Fund Balance 107,561.35
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 107,561.35
City of Ferndale
Balance Sheet
Fund 20-Russ Park Fund
As of April 30, 2026
No assurance is provided 1
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash $ 217,907.47
Total Current Assets 217,907.47
Total Non Current Assets
Total Assets $ 217,907.47
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities $ 0.00
Fund Balance
Fund Balances - Restricted 217,907.47
Total Fund Balance 217,907.47
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 217,907.47
City of Ferndale
Balance Sheet
Fund 24 - Transportation Development Act
As of April 30, 2026
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash $ 13,734.62
Total Current Assets 13,734.62
Total Assets $ 13,734.62
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities $ 0.00
Total Liabilities 0.00
Fund Balance
Fund Balances - Restricted 13,734.62
Total Fund Balance 13,734.62
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 13,734.62
City of Ferndale
Balance Sheet
Fund 26 - Drainage Fund
As of April 30, 2026
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash $ 30,662.91
Total Current Assets 30,662.91
Total Assets $ 30,662.91
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities $ 0.00
Total Liabilities 0.00
Fund Balance
Fund Balances - Restricted 30,662.91
Total Fund Balance 30,662.91
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 30,662.91
City of Ferndale
Balance Sheet
Fund 25 - Integrated Waste Mgt
As of April 30, 2026
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash $ 252,042.46
Total Current Assets 252,042.46
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 (4,254,537.64)
Net Property and Equipment 9,861,781.50
Total Assets $ 10,113,823.96
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Current Liabilities
Interest Payable $ 37,139.06
Total Current Liabilities 37,139.06
Long-Term Liabilities
Notes Payable USDA 3,753,000.00
Note Payable - California Energy Resources Conservation 157,670.76 Total Long-Term Liabilities 3,910,670.76
Total Liabilities 3,947,809.82
Fund Balance
Other Equity 6,649,092.60
Fund Balances (483,078.46)
Total Fund Balance 6,166,014.14
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 10,113,823.96
City of Ferndale
Balance Sheet
Fund -30 - Sewer
As of April 30, 2026
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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Assets
Property and Equipment
Buildings and improvements $ 617,111.14
Vehicles 187,365.86
Equipment 348,015.34
Roadways 11,171,692.50
Sidewalks 180,800.00
Streetlights 31,684.18
Land 131,000.00
Less Accumulated Depreciation (11,544,537.10)
Net Property and Equipment 1,123,131.92
Total Assets $ 1,123,131.92
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Long-Term Liabilities
Accrued Vacation/Sick pay $ 62,111.43
Notes payable-long term 14,819.48
Total Long-Term Liabilities 76,930.91
Fund Balance
Other Equity 1,718,440.75
Fund Balances (672,239.74)
Total Fund Balance 1,046,201.01
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 1,123,131.92
City of Ferndale
Balance Sheet
GASB 34 ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
As of April 30, 2026
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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1 Month Ended 10 Months
Ended
FY 2025/2026
April 30, 2026 April 30, 2026 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget

REVENUES
Revenues - Taxes
10014102 Property tax-secured $ 0.00 $ 106,483.09 $ 196,469.86 $ (89,986.77) 10014104 Property tax-unsecured 0.00 5,691.96 7,822.69 (2,130.73) 10014106 Property tax-prior 0.00 13,298.08 19,504.36 (6,206.28) 10014107 Supplemental role 0.00 1,799.78 3,784.09 (1,984.31) 10014110 Sales and use tax 23,086.53 291,571.08 466,368.47 (174,797.39) 10014111 Trash franchise 0.00 11,639.24 15,825.47 (4,186.23) 10014112 PG&E franchise 19,616.26 19,616.26 18,381.09 1,235.17 10014114 Cable franchise 0.00 10,894.50 28,246.24 (17,351.74) 10014116 Business license tax 500.00 11,614.50 16,994.74 (5,380.24) 10014118 Real Property Transfer tax 0.00 3,531.55 7,090.88 (3,559.33) 10014120 Transient lodging tax 430.50 109,811.78 192,437.80 (82,626.02) 10014121 TOT Humboldt Lodging Authority 0.00 13,133.69 25,156.65 (12,022.96) Total Revenue - Taxes $ 43,633.29 $ 599,085.51 $ 998,082.34 $ (398,996.83) Revenues - Licenses and Permits
10024132 Construction permits $ 3,013.00 $ 28,950.12 $ 25,000.00 $ 3,950.12 10024164 Health protection 0.00 1,364.58 4,000.00 (2,635.42) 10024166 Encroachment permits 50.00 450.00 600.00 (150.00) 10024278 Animal license fees 148.00 990.50 1,300.00 (309.50) Total Revenue - Licenses and Permits $ 3,211.00 $ 31,755.20 $ 30,900.00 $ 855.20 Revenues - Use of Money and Property
10044182 Interest $ 0.00 $ 13,956.78 $ 16,650.00 $ (2,693.22) 10044285 Bocce ball revenue 0.00 305.00 300.00 5.00
10044297 Town Hall Rent 100.00 2,825.00 3,500.00 (675.00) 10044297.1 Community Center rents 4,278.83 27,525.61 40,000.00 (12,474.39) Total Revenue -Use of Money and Property $ 4,378.83 $ 44,612.39 $ 60,450.00 $ (15,837.61) Revenues - Fines
10034283 Court fines $ 0.00 $ 1,923.95 $ 3,090.85 $ (1,166.90) Total Revenue - Fines $ 0.00 $ 1,923.95 $ 3,090.85 $ (1,166.90) Revenues - Intergovernmental
10054204 Motor vehicle in-lieu tax $ 0.00 $ 100,087.04 $ 184,930.64 $ (84,843.60) 10054222 Home owners prop. tax relief 0.00 884.57 1,739.86 (855.29) 10054286 Street sweeping 0.00 22,000.00 18,735.36 3,264.64 10054289 RMRA 3,060.10 25,175.16 37,494.91 (12,319.75)
10054290 Peace off. stds. & trng. 0.00 0.00 1,000.00 (1,000.00) 10054300 Public safety 1/2 cent 0.00 2,570.47 4,793.30 (2,222.83) 10054310 COPs Program 0.00 191,519.17 0.00 191,519.17
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 65,403.95 125,000.00 (59,596.05) Total Revenue - Intergovernmental $ 3,060.10 $ 407,640.36 $ 741,523.10 $ (333,882.74) City of Ferndale
Income Statement
Fund 10 - General Fund
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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Ended
FY 2025/2026
April 30, 2026 April 30, 2026 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 57.20 526.85 475.19 51.66
10084287.2 Developer reimbursed fees 3,500.00 7,572.50 8,000.00 (427.50) 10084287.3 Reimbursed Fees Planning 920.00 6,290.47 10,000.00 (3,709.53) 10084291 Special police services 2,839.82 9,417.29 5,000.00 4,417.29 10084298 Fair racing revenue 0.00 76.61 2,278.09 (2,201.48) Total Revenue - Fees for Service $ 7,317.02 $ 23,883.72 $ 26,753.28 $ (2,869.56) Revenues - Other Revenue
10094284.1 Donations - City $ 0.00 $ 3,170.85 $ 5,000.00 $ (1,829.15) 10094307 Miscellaneous 0.00 7,070.73 0.00 7,070.73
10094308 PARSAC Grants 0.00 44,965.00 2,000.00 42,965.00 10094311 Utilities - Little League park 0.00 200.00 200.00 0.00 Total Revenue - Other Revenue $ 0.00 $ 55,406.58 $ 7,200.00 $ 48,206.58 TOTAL REVENUES $ 61,600.24 $ 1,164,307.71 $ 1,867,999.57 $ (703,691.86) City of Ferndale
Income Statement
Fund 10 - General Fund
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 2
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Ended
FY 2025/2026
April 30, 2026 April 30, 2026 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 1,227.00 1,500.00 (273.00) 10115045 LAFCO fees 0.00 671.00 680.00 (9.00)
Total Expenditures - City Council $ 0.00 $ 1,898.00 $ 2,630.00 $ (732.00) Expenditures City Manager
10105002 Salary - permanent $ 4,520.16 $ 42,523.23 $ 53,974.30 $ (11,451.07) 10105006 Payroll taxes 0.00 2,047.43 3,521.96 (1,474.53) 10105007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 20.66 2,199.82 4,990.99 (2,791.17) 10105009 Workers comp. insurance 0.00 2,635.84 3,325.74 (689.90) 10105010 Deferred retirement 1,073.75 3,214.81 5,604.04 (2,389.23) 10105061 Liability Insurance 0.00 3,814.78 3,239.16 575.62 Total expenditures -City Manager $ 5,614.57 $ 56,435.91 $ 74,656.19 $ (18,220.28) Expenditures - City Clerk
10125002 Salary - permanent $ 12,503.95 $ 114,476.57 $ 93,349.28 $ 21,127.29 10125006 Payroll taxes 792.62 9,760.90 8,491.83 1,269.07 10125007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 1,052.58 12,289.84 12,268.99 20.85 10125009 Workers comp. insurance 0.00 6,335.64 6,082.32 253.32 10125010 Deferred retirement 718.67 6,140.28 4,650.85 1,489.43 10125012 Office expense 624.00 2,769.65 5,000.00 (2,230.35) 10125022 IT support 0.00 15,338.91 13,000.00 2,338.91
10125044 Meetings and dues 3,389.26 29,810.87 1,200.00 28,610.87 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 $ 19,081.08 $ 206,092.06 $ 152,029.07 $ 54,062.99 City of Ferndale
Income Statement
Fund 10 - General Fund
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 3
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Ended
FY 2025/2026
April 30, 2026 April 30, 2026 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Expenditures - City Attorney
10145052 Professional services $ 757.50 $ 12,087.50 $ 20,000.00 $ (7,912.50) Total Expenditures - City Attorney $ 757.50 $ 12,087.50 $ 20,000.00 $ (7,912.50) Expenditures - Government Buildings
10155002 Salary - permanent $ 370.40 $ 3,315.08 $ 3,889.62 $ (574.54) 10155006 Payroll taxes 37.60 346.35 423.61 (77.26)
10155009 Workers comp. insurance 0.00 253.80 292.42 (38.62) 10155012 Office expense 670.81 3,219.35 2,500.00 719.35 10155020 Building and ground maint. 477.45 9,793.88 10,000.00 (206.12) 10155024 Special department supply 938.67 4,077.68 3,000.00 1,077.68 10155030 Trash service 58.28 713.85 554.10 159.75
10155031 Gas 758.00 4,693.82 4,915.67 (221.85)
10155032 Utilities 753.91 4,999.10 3,198.32 1,800.78
10155033 Water 151.21 4,028.96 4,994.20 (965.24)
10155034 Telephone/internet 364.96 4,882.67 6,414.90 (1,532.23) 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 $ 4,581.29 $ 40,691.89 $ 47,014.29 $ (6,322.40) Expenditures - Non departmental
10165015 Property tax admin. fees $ 0.00 $ 3,059.25 $ 8,256.79 $ (5,197.54) 10165054 Audit and accounting 0.00 18,000.00 41,200.00 (23,200.00) 10165054.1 Accounting services 950.00 17,142.25 0.00 17,142.25 10165055 Contractual services 312.60 1,368.10 1,000.00 368.10 10165064 Election expenses 0.00 0.00 1,000.00 (1,000.00) 10165078 Copy machine expense 390.04 3,971.48 4,430.60 (459.12) 10165099 Miscellaneous 0.00 10,327.00 0.00 10,327.00
10165200 Car allowance 400.00 1,775.00 4,800.00 (3,025.00) Total Expenditures - Nondepartmental $ 2,052.64 $ 55,643.08 $ 60,687.39 $ (5,044.31) Expenditures - Community Promotion
10175020 Building and ground maint. $ 444.00 $ 3,444.24 $ 250.00 $ 3,194.24 10175028 Public restroom 125.98 2,346.57 3,500.00 (1,153.43) 10175032 Utilities 0.04 332.04 503.45 (171.41)
10175033 Water 127.33 1,178.32 1,702.27 (523.95)
10175046 Bank charges 0.00 161.49 0.00 161.49
10175072 Chamber of commerce 9,757.12 36,869.02 35,000.00 1,869.02 10175072.3 TOT 2% HLA QTRLY 0.00 12,712.33 20,000.00 (7,287.67) Total Expenditures - Community Promotion $ 10,454.47 $ 57,044.01 $ 60,955.72 $ (3,911.71) City of Ferndale
Income Statement
Fund 10 - General Fund
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 4
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Ended
FY 2025/2026
April 30, 2026 April 30, 2026 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Expenditures - Police
10215002 Salary - permanent $ 34,712.22 $ 264,128.18 $ 377,864.78 $ (113,736.60) 10215004 Salary - reserve 12,200.16 78,971.45 34,057.79 44,913.66 10215005 Salary - overtime 737.12 7,864.04 11,033.37 (3,169.33) 10215006 Payroll taxes 3,740.66 26,730.17 34,389.65 (7,659.48) 10215007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 3,627.79 33,626.76 61,410.30 (27,783.54) 10215009 Workers comp. insurance 0.00 23,696.30 20,965.74 2,730.56 10215010 Deferred retirement 4,017.90 15,232.98 29,374.45 (14,141.47) 10215012 Office expense 143.14 3,002.53 3,500.00 (497.47) 10215014 Vehicle expense 952.25 11,912.99 16,000.00 (4,087.01) 10215016 Fuel 1,659.65 16,589.94 20,000.00 (3,410.06)
10215020 Building and ground maint. 452.27 3,483.89 5,000.00 (1,516.11) 10215021 Street maintenance 0.00 348.95 0.00 348.95
10215022 IT support 3,060.83 18,310.95 15,000.00 3,310.95 10215024 Special department supply 820.00 2,889.21 10,000.00 (7,110.79) 10215026 Uniform expense 275.60 1,194.66 1,000.00 194.66 10215026.1 Uniform allowance 0.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 0.00 10215029 Water/sewer 56.77 1,467.24 2,004.38 (537.14)
10215030 Trash service 0.00 180.48 0.00 180.48
10215032 Utilities 608.41 790.61 50.00 740.61
10215034 Telephone/internet 528.96 7,646.28 9,270.32 (1,624.04) 10215035 Dispatch service 4,316.66 43,166.60 55,000.00 (11,833.40) 10215044 Meetings and dues 0.00 854.32 1,884.96 (1,030.64) 10215048 Training 117.50 1,460.05 5,000.00 (3,539.95)
10215051 Physical exams 438.75 851.25 900.00 (48.75)
10215052 Professional services 32.00 448.00 500.00 (52.00) 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 1,591.82 1,100.00 491.82 10215080 Community Emergency Response Team
Expense

0.00 321.06 1,000.00 (678.94)
10215088 Equipment repair other 0.00 94.00 1,000.00 (906.00) 10215098 Background expense 514.37 1,577.42 1,500.00 77.42 Total Expenditures - Police $ 73,131.25 $ 605,197.33 $ 751,453.11 $ (146,255.78) Expenditures - Animal Control
10225096 Animal control $ 450.00 $ 4,500.00 $ 5,500.00 $ (1,000.00) Total Expenditures - Animal Control $ 450.00 $ 4,500.00 $ 5,500.00 $ (1,000.00) Expenditures - Health
10245052 Professional services $ 0.00 $ 800.00 $ 2,400.00 $ (1,600.00) Total Expenditures - Health $ 0.00 $ 800.00 $ 2,400.00 $ (1,600.00) City of Ferndale
Income Statement
Fund 10 - General Fund
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 5
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1 Month Ended 10 Months
Ended
FY 2025/2026
April 30, 2026 April 30, 2026 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Expenditures - Streets and Roads
10315002 Salary - permanent $ 6,683.04 $ 43,323.48 $ 45,755.58 $ (2,432.10) 10315005 Salary - overtime 0.00 326.34 3,158.06 (2,831.72) 10315006 Payroll taxes 718.86 5,308.63 3,953.50 1,355.13 10315007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 790.59 6,198.64 6,048.96 149.68 10315009 Workers comp. insurance 0.00 1,472.08 1,345.92 126.16 10315010 Deferred retirement 742.02 1,238.43 2,064.43 (826.00) 10315011 Bldg/property insurance 0.00 0.00 741.60 (741.60) 10315014 Vehicle expense 66.72 655.97 3,000.00 (2,344.03) 10315016 Fuel 265.54 302.98 0.00 302.98
10315020 Building and ground maint. 0.00 674.71 500.00 174.71 10315021 Street maintenance 56.97 82,429.70 87,000.00 (4,570.30) 10315024 Special department supply 0.00 2,878.48 2,500.00 378.48 10315026.1 Uniform allowance 0.00 0.00 300.00 (300.00)
10315034 Telephone/internet 119.14 1,070.98 1,279.90 (208.92) 10315055 Contractual services 195.00 5,543.25 10,000.00 (4,456.75) 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 $ 9,637.88 $ 153,554.15 $ 169,956.95 $ (16,402.80) Expenditures - Planning
10415052 Professional services $ 7,457.59 $ 85,506.96 $ 40,000.00 $ 45,506.96 10415052.1 Engineering-flood 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 (1,500.00) 10415053 Reimbursable Fees 920.00 8,126.72 9,000.00 (873.28) 10415053.1 Grant expenditures 2,175.15 34,784.65 140,000.00 (105,215.35) 10415055 Contractual services 2,466.25 7,416.25 9,000.00 (1,583.75) 10415059 Special Planning Projects 40.00 1,506.25 0.00 1,506.25 10415630 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN 0.00 2,641.50 3,000.00 (358.50) Total Expenditures - Planning $ 13,058.99 $ 139,982.33 $ 202,500.00 $ (62,517.67) Expenditures - City engineer
10425052 Professional services $ 520.00 $ 10,188.00 $ 30,000.00 $ (19,812.00) 10425053 Reimbursable Fees 390.00 5,102.50 3,500.00 1,602.50 Total Expenditures - City engineer $ 0.00 $ 15,290.50 $ 33,500.00 $ (18,209.50) Expenditures - Building Regulation
10435024 Special department supply $ 0.00 $ 1,923.20 $ 500.00 $ 1,423.20 10435052 Professional services 614.77 20,458.77 19,000.00 1,458.77 Total Expenditures - Building Regulation $ 614.77 $ 22,381.97 $ 19,500.00 $ 2,881.97 City of Ferndale
Income Statement
Fund 10 - General Fund
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 6
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1 Month Ended 10 Months
Ended
FY 2025/2026
April 30, 2026 April 30, 2026 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Expenditures - Library
10615002 Salary - permanent $ 927.45 $ 6,289.49 $ 6,600.13 $ (310.64) 10615006 Payroll taxes 94.14 657.32 892.66 (235.34)
10615009 Workers comp. insurance 0.00 423.68 350.37 73.31 10615012 Office expense 0.00 50.00 50.00 0.00
10615020 Building and ground maint. 0.00 19,099.92 200.00 18,899.92 10615024 Special department supply 0.00 338.59 2,250.00 (1,911.41) 10615031 Gas 273.50 2,581.71 4,639.35 (2,057.64)
10615032 Utilities 180.59 2,218.83 2,570.08 (351.25)
10615033 Water 56.95 496.91 610.56 (113.65)
10615034 Telephone/internet 95.66 826.75 2,065.80 (1,239.05) 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 $ 1,628.29 $ 33,596.39 $ 22,761.41 $ 10,834.98 Expenditures - Parks
10625002 Salary - permanent $ 558.38 $ 2,760.66 $ 47,032.16 $ (44,271.50) 10625006 Payroll taxes 10.80 141.30 3,874.70 (3,733.40) 10625007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 49.93 567.42 793.93 (226.51) 10625009 Workers comp. insurance 0.00 526.72 505.67 21.05 10625010 Deferred retirement 68.03 182.55 313.42 (130.87) 10625020 Building and ground maint. 45.12 14,285.29 7,500.00 6,785.29 10625024 Special department supply 35.68 356.23 200.00 156.23 10625032 Utilities 27.94 309.11 5,540.17 (5,231.06)
10625033 Water 127.72 3,115.36 3,028.26 87.10
10625061 Liability Insurance 0.00 762.30 634.94 127.36
10625065 Russ Park expenditures 0.00 1,612.62 1,500.00 112.62 Total Expenditures - Parks $ 923.60 $ 24,619.56 $ 70,923.25 $ (46,303.69) Expenditures -Community Center
10635020 Building and ground maint. $ 469.62 $ 12,135.09 $ 5,000.00 $ 7,135.09 10635031 Gas 656.37 5,956.35 4,000.00 1,956.35
10635032 Utilities 745.35 8,047.22 8,182.44 (135.22)
10635033 Water 116.40 1,030.53 1,498.91 (468.38)
10635055 Contractual services 0.00 120.00 2,000.00 (1,880.00) 10635063 Building and Property Insurance 0.00 0.00 4,424.70 (4,424.70) Total Expenditures -Community center $ 1,987.74 $ 27,289.19 $ 25,106.05 $ 2,183.14 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 143,974.07 $ 1,457,103.87 $ 1,721,573.43 $ (264,469.56) REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES $ (82,373.83) $ (292,796.16) $ 146,426.14 $ (439,222.30) City of Ferndale
Income Statement
Fund 10 - General Fund
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 7
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1 Month Ended 10 Months Ended FY2025/2026
April 30, 2026 April 30, 2026 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Revenues
22314210.1 Gas tax (2105) $ 658.17 $ 6,316.32 $ 8,704.08 $ (2,387.76) 22314210.2 Gas tax (2106) 827.39 7,808.23 10,764.67 (2,956.44) 22314210.3 Gas tax (2107) 908.04 8,304.70 11,781.75 (3,477.05) 22314210.4 Gas tax (2107.5) 0.00 1,000.00 1,030.00 (30.00) 22314210.5 Gas Tax (2103) 826.05 9,839.51 13,051.75 (3,212.24) Total Revenue 3,219.65 33,268.76 45,332.25 (12,063.49)

EXPENDITURES
22315002 Salary - permanent 228.96 3,580.49 5,856.61 (2,276.12) 22315005 Salary - overtime 0.00 8.15 78.98 (70.83)
22315006 Payroll taxes 5.40 288.39 515.72 (227.33)
22315007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 533.24 5,084.58 7,249.02 (2,164.44) 22315009 Workers comp. insurance 0.00 1,654.72 2,711.27 (1,056.55) 22315010 Deferred retirement 466.62 1,320.63 2,153.91 (833.28) 22315057 Street signs 0.00 82.46 500.00 (417.54)
22315058 Street lighting 5.44 12,526.06 17,289.82 (4,763.76) 22315061 Liability Insurance 0.00 2,394.81 2,033.45 361.36 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,239.66 26,940.29 38,388.78 (11,448.49)

REVENUES OVER (UNDER)

EXPENDITURES
$ 1,979.99 $ 6,328.47 $ 6,943.47 $ (615.00)
City of Ferndale

STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
FUND 22 - GAS TAX
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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1 Month Ended 10 Months
Ended
FY2025/2026
April 30, 2026 April 30, 2026 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 496.09 5,375.29 7,123.41 (1,748.12) 23315006 Payroll taxes 20.44 322.31 551.26 (228.95)
23315007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 87.50 1,012.80 1,436.07 (423.27) 23315009 Workers comp. insurance 0.00 466.16 447.53 18.63 23315010 Deferred retirement 125.19 402.69 616.50 (213.81) 23315061 Liability Insurance 0.00 674.68 572.88 101.80
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 729.22 8,253.93 10,747.65 (2,493.72) REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES $ (729.22) $ (8,253.93) $ 5,252.35 $ (13,506.28) City of Ferndale

STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
FUND 23 - RSTP
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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1 Month Ended 10 Months Ended FY2025/2026
April 30, 2026 April 30, 2026 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Revenues
20624182 Interest $ 141.09 $ 1,586.15 $ 0.00 $ 1,586.15 Total Revenue 141.09 1,586.15 0.00 1,586.15

EXPENDITURES
20625046 Bank charges 0.00 45.00 0.00 45.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 0.00 45.00 0.00 45.00
REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES $ 141.09 $ 1,541.15 $ 0.00 $ 1,541.15 City of Ferndale

STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
FUND 20- RUSS PARK
No assurance is provided 1
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1 Month Ended 10 Months Ended FY2025/2026
April 30, 2026 April 30, 2026 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Revenues
24314231 Transportation devel. act $ 0.00 $ 45,000.00 $ 51,067.00 $ (6,067.00) Total Revenue 0.00 45,000.00 51,067.00 (6,067.00)

EXPENDITURES
24315002 Salary - permanent 0.00 11,635.80 19,379.04 (7,743.24) 24315005 Salary - overtime 0.00 253.23 1,042.25 (789.02) 24315006 Payroll taxes 0.00 645.07 1,558.13 (913.06)
24315007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 0.00 2,759.66 6,054.88 (3,295.22) 24315009 Workers comp. insurance 0.00 1,256.85 2,145.02 (888.17) 24315010 Deferred retirement 0.00 647.41 2,265.76 (1,618.35) 24315014 Vehicle expense 0.00 322.40 0.00 322.40
24315016 Fuel 0.00 3,245.10 10,913.91 (7,668.81)
24315021 Street maintenance 0.00 45,000.00 0.00 45,000.00 24315024 Special department supply 0.00 531.62 632.46 (100.84) 24315032 Utilities 0.00 2,869.38 4,038.63 (1,169.25)
24315033 Water 0.00 287.70 666.53 (378.83)
24315034 Telephone/internet 0.00 594.19 1,279.99 (685.80) 24315061 Liability Insurance 0.00 2,425.32 2,424.15 1.17 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 0.00 72,473.73 52,400.75 20,072.98

REVENUES OVER (UNDER)

EXPENDITURES
$ 0.00 $ (27,473.73) $ (1,333.75) $ (26,139.98)
City of Ferndale

STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
FUND 24 - TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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1 Month Ended 10 Months Ended FY2025/2026
April 30, 2026 April 30, 2026 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Revenues
26314230 Drainage fund $ 500.00 $ 2,660.00 $ 3,250.00 $ (590.00) 26314240 Drainage district fees 0.00 11,337.50 30,000.00 (18,662.50) Total Revenue 500.00 13,997.50 33,250.00 (19,252.50)

EXPENDITURES
26315002 Salary - permanent 1,110.57 8,401.37 10,284.25 (1,882.88) 26315005 Salary - overtime 6.62 139.09 584.24 (445.15)
26315006 Payroll taxes 42.07 421.02 839.83 (418.81)
26315007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 0.00 0.00 3,057.09 (3,057.09) 26315007.1 Medical insurance 185.81 1,949.26 0.00 1,949.26 26315009 Workers comp. insurance 0.00 1,416.76 1,813.48 (396.72) 26315010 Deferred retirement 180.70 492.55 922.39 (429.84) 26315061 Liability Insurance 0.00 2,050.42 1,741.03 309.39 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,525.77 14,870.47 19,242.31 (4,371.84)

REVENUES OVER (UNDER)

EXPENDITURES
$ (1,025.77) $ (872.97) $ 14,007.69 $ (14,880.66)
City of Ferndale

STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
FUND 26 - DRAINAGE FUND
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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Ended
FY2025/2026
April 30, 2026 April 30, 2026 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Revenues
Total Revenue 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

EXPENDITURES
25315002 Salary - permanent 0.00 3,226.45 0.00 3,226.45 25315006 Payroll taxes 0.00 310.16 0.00 310.16
25315007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 0.00 317.77 0.00 317.77 25315010 Deferred retirement 0.00 324.40 0.00 324.40
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 0.00 4,178.78 0.00 4,178.78
REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES $ 0.00 $ (4,178.78) $ 0.00 $ (4,178.78) City of Ferndale

STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
FUND 25 - INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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1 Month Ended 10 Months Ended FY2025/2026
April 30, 2026 April 30, 2026 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Revenues
30514274 Sewer service charge $ 0.00 $ 467,456.72 $ 803,054.19 $ (335,597.47) 30514275 Sewer connection fees 0.00 400.00 5,000.00 (4,600.00) 30514303 Septic discharge 5,706.00 37,638.00 60,000.00 (22,362.00) Total Revenue 5,706.00 505,494.72 868,054.19 (362,559.47)

EXPENSES
30515002 Salary - permanent 32,465.27 256,818.23 257,741.51 (923.28) 30515005 Salary - overtime 1,565.56 14,987.06 15,207.18 (220.12) 30515006 Payroll taxes 2,682.72 23,356.94 22,557.93 799.01 30515007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 4,877.55 46,090.02 64,996.33 (18,906.31) 30515009 Workers comp. insurance 0.00 18,896.45 26,238.56 (7,342.11) 30515010 Deferred retirement 5,757.05 18,458.85 22,843.76 (4,384.91) 30515012 Office expense 32.82 363.24 646.91 (283.67)
30515014 Vehicle expense 2,196.68 4,515.86 898.31 3,617.55 30515016 Fuel 287.67 2,970.40 3,670.59 (700.19)
30515024 Special department supply 706.94 6,627.30 10,780.97 (4,153.67) 30515030 Trash service 4,386.13 22,454.38 26,491.67 (4,037.29) 30515032 Utilities 4,372.65 82,296.67 115,356.15 (33,059.48) 30515033 Water 53.73 1,764.98 3,139.74 (1,374.76)
30515034 Telephone/internet 833.45 7,533.73 8,345.47 (811.74) 30515044 Meetings and dues 0.00 1,066.00 919.58 146.42
30515048 Training 260.00 1,333.44 1,000.00 333.44
30515050 IT Support 65.00 8,452.64 12,000.00 (3,547.36) 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 16,811.28 17,496.79 (685.51)
30515121 Sewer plant maintenance 52.18 36,012.01 50,000.00 (13,987.99) 30515122 Sewer line maintenance 0.00 6,076.59 50,000.00 (43,923.41) 30515130 Ultra Violet Lights 0.00 22,407.32 25,000.00 (2,592.68) 30515157 Testing and monitoring 3,456.00 19,295.63 22,295.62 (2,999.99) 30515160 Postage & Shipping 0.00 588.23 4,160.09 (3,571.86) 30515170 State Water Planning Grant Expenses 0.00 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 30515190 USDA loan 0.00 199,404.84 194,000.00 5,404.84
30515197 Sewer treatment loan 0.00 616.00 0.00 616.00
TOTAL EXPENSES 64,051.40 847,470.16 982,181.20 (134,711.04) NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (58,345.40) $ (341,975.44) $ (114,127.01) $ (227,848.43) 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 $ 287,319.33
Restricted Cash 15,150.00
Russ Park 107,561.35
Gas Tax 24,585.27
RSTF 32,055.86
TDA 217,907.47
IWM 30,662.91
Drainage 13,734.62
Sewer 252,042.46
Total $ 981,019.27
Checking $ 654,426.88
Checking - Restricted 86,795.94
LAIF 239,646.45
Petty cash 150.00
Total $ 981,019.27
City of Ferndale
Cash Balances
As of April 30, 2026
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash $ 355,889.13
Restricted Cash 15,150.00
Accounts Receivable 5,292.08
Total Current Assets 376,331.21
Total Assets $ 376,331.21
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable $ 22,216.09
Accrued Liabilities 446.46
Other Current Liabilities 81,056.70
Total Current Liabilities 103,719.25
Total Liabilities 103,719.25
Fund Balance
Fund Balance - Unassigned 272,611.96
Total Fund Balance 272,611.96
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 376,331.21
City of Ferndale
Balance Sheet
Fund 10 - General Fund
As of March 31, 2026
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash $ 22,605.28
Total Current Assets 22,605.28
Total Assets $ 22,605.28
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities $ 0.00
Total Liabilities 0.00
Fund Balance
Fund Balance - Restricted 22,605.28
Total Fund Balance 22,605.28
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 22,605.28
City of Ferndale
Balance Sheet
Fund 22-Gas Tax
As of March 31, 2026
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash $ 32,785.08
Total Current Assets 32,785.08
Total Assets $ 32,785.08
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities $ 0.00
Total Liabilities 0.00
Fund Balance
Fund Balances - Restricted 32,785.08
Total Fund Balance 32,785.08
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 32,785.08
City of Ferndale
Balance Sheet
Fund 23 - RSTP Fund
As of March 31, 2026
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash $ 107,420.26
Total Current Assets 107,420.26
Total Assets $ 107,420.26
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities 0.00
Fund Balance
Fund Balances - Restricted 107,420.26
Total Fund Balance 107,420.26
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 107,420.26
City of Ferndale
Balance Sheet
Fund 20-Russ Park Fund
As of March 31, 2026
No assurance is provided 1
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash $ 217,907.47
Total Current Assets 217,907.47
Total Non Current Assets
Total Assets $ 217,907.47
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities $ 0.00
Fund Balance
Fund Balances - Restricted 217,907.47
Total Fund Balance 217,907.47
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 217,907.47
City of Ferndale
Balance Sheet
Fund 24 - Transportation Development Act
As of March 31, 2026
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash $ 14,760.39
Total Current Assets 14,760.39
Total Assets $ 14,760.39
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities $ 0.00
Total Liabilities 0.00
Fund Balance
Fund Balances - Restricted 14,760.39
Total Fund Balance 14,760.39
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 14,760.39
City of Ferndale
Balance Sheet
Fund 26 - Drainage Fund
As of March 31, 2026
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash $ 30,662.91
Total Current Assets 30,662.91
Total Assets $ 30,662.91
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities $ 0.00
Total Liabilities 0.00
Fund Balance
Fund Balances - Restricted 30,662.91
Total Fund Balance 30,662.91
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 30,662.91
City of Ferndale
Balance Sheet
Fund 25 - Integrated Waste Mgt
As of March 31, 2026
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash $ 310,387.86
Total Current Assets 310,387.86
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 (4,254,537.64)
Net Property and Equipment 9,861,781.50
Total Assets $ 10,172,169.36
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Current Liabilities
Interest Payable $ 37,139.06
Total Current Liabilities 37,139.06
Long-Term Liabilities
Notes Payable USDA 3,753,000.00
Note Payable - California Energy Resources Conservation 157,670.76 Total Long-Term Liabilities 3,910,670.76
Total Liabilities 3,947,809.82
Fund Balance
Other Equity 6,649,092.60
Fund Balances (424,733.06)
Total Fund Balance 6,224,359.54
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 10,172,169.36
City of Ferndale
Balance Sheet
Fund -30 - Sewer
As of March 31, 2026
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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Assets
Property and Equipment
Buildings and improvements $ 617,111.14
Vehicles 187,365.86
Equipment 348,015.34
Roadways 11,171,692.50
Sidewalks 180,800.00
Streetlights 31,684.18
Land 131,000.00
Less Accumulated Depreciation (11,544,537.10)
Net Property and Equipment 1,123,131.92
Total Assets $ 1,123,131.92
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Long-Term Liabilities
Accrued Vacation/Sick pay $ 62,111.43
Notes payable-long term 14,819.48
Total Long-Term Liabilities 76,930.91
Fund Balance
Other Equity 1,718,440.75
Fund Balances (672,239.74)
Total Fund Balance 1,046,201.01
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 1,123,131.92
City of Ferndale
Balance Sheet
GASB 34 ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
As of March 31, 2026
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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1 Month Ended 9 Months Ended FY 2025/2026
March 31, 2026 March 31, 2026 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget

REVENUES
Revenues - Taxes
10014102 Property tax-secured $ 0.00 $ 106,483.09 $ 196,469.86 $ (89,986.77) 10014104 Property tax-unsecured 0.00 5,691.96 7,822.69 (2,130.73) 10014106 Property tax-prior 0.00 13,298.08 19,504.36 (6,206.28) 10014107 Supplemental role 0.00 1,799.78 3,784.09 (1,984.31) 10014110 Sales and use tax 24,175.35 268,484.55 466,368.47 (197,883.92) 10014111 Trash franchise 0.00 9,309.23 15,825.47 (6,516.24) 10014112 PG&E franchise 0.00 0.00 18,381.09 (18,381.09) 10014114 Cable franchise 0.00 10,894.50 28,246.24 (17,351.74) 10014116 Business license tax 431.25 11,114.50 16,994.74 (5,880.24) 10014118 Real Property Transfer tax 0.00 3,531.55 7,090.88 (3,559.33) 10014120 Transient lodging tax 1,659.43 104,789.76 192,437.80 (87,648.04) 10014121 TOT Humboldt Lodging Authority 0.00 13,133.69 25,156.65 (12,022.96) Total Revenue - Taxes $ 26,266.03 $ 548,530.69 $ 998,082.34 $ (449,551.65) Revenues - Licenses and Permits
10024132 Construction permits $ 545.59 $ 25,937.12 $ 25,000.00 $ 937.12 10024164 Health protection 0.00 1,364.58 4,000.00 (2,635.42) 10024166 Encroachment permits 200.00 400.00 600.00 (200.00) 10024278 Animal license fees 20.00 842.50 1,300.00 (457.50) Total Revenue - Licenses and Permits $ 765.59 $ 28,544.20 $ 30,900.00 $ (2,355.80) Revenues - Use of Money and Property
10044182 Interest $ 2,323.00 $ 13,956.78 $ 16,650.00 $ (2,693.22) 10044285 Bocce ball revenue 0.00 305.00 300.00 5.00
10044297 Town Hall Rent 725.00 2,725.00 3,500.00 (775.00) 10044297.1 Community Center rents 2,267.07 23,246.78 40,000.00 (16,753.22) Total Revenue -Use of Money and Property $ 5,315.07 $ 40,233.56 $ 60,450.00 $ (20,216.44) Revenues - Fines
10034283 Court fines $ 0.00 $ 1,923.95 $ 3,090.85 $ (1,166.90) Total Revenue - Fines $ 0.00 $ 1,923.95 $ 3,090.85 $ (1,166.90) Revenues - Intergovernmental
10054204 Motor vehicle in-lieu tax $ 0.00 $ 100,087.04 $ 184,930.64 $ (84,843.60) 10054222 Home owners prop. tax relief 0.00 884.57 1,739.86 (855.29) 10054286 Street sweeping 0.00 22,000.00 18,735.36 3,264.64 10054289 RMRA 2,941.44 22,115.06 37,494.91 (15,379.85)
10054290 Peace off. stds. & trng. 0.00 0.00 1,000.00 (1,000.00) 10054300 Public safety 1/2 cent 0.00 2,570.47 4,793.30 (2,222.83) 10054310 COPs Program 27,636.13 191,519.17 0.00 191,519.17 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 15,110.75 65,403.95 125,000.00 (59,596.05) Total Revenue - Intergovernmental $ 45,688.32 $ 404,580.26 $ 741,523.10 $ (336,942.84) 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 9 Months Ended FY 2025/2026
March 31, 2026 March 31, 2026 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 0.00 469.65 475.19 (5.54)
10084287.2 Developer reimbursed fees 0.00 4,072.50 8,000.00 (3,927.50) 10084287.3 Reimbursed Fees Planning 0.00 5,370.47 10,000.00 (4,629.53) 10084291 Special police services 0.00 6,577.47 5,000.00 1,577.47 10084298 Fair racing revenue 0.00 76.61 2,278.09 (2,201.48) Total Revenue - Fees for Service $ 0.00 $ 16,566.70 $ 26,753.28 $ (10,186.58) Revenues - Other Revenue
10094284.1 Donations - City $ 0.00 $ 3,170.85 $ 5,000.00 $ (1,829.15) 10094307 Miscellaneous 0.00 7,070.73 0.00 7,070.73
10094308 PARSAC Grants 0.00 44,965.00 2,000.00 42,965.00 10094311 Utilities - Little League park 0.00 200.00 200.00 0.00 Total Revenue - Other Revenue $ 0.00 $ 55,406.58 $ 7,200.00 $ 48,206.58 TOTAL REVENUES $ 78,035.01 $ 1,095,785.94 $ 1,867,999.57 $ (772,213.63) City of Ferndale
Income Statement
Fund 10 - General Fund
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 2
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1 Month Ended 9 Months Ended FY 2025/2026
March 31, 2026 March 31, 2026 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 1,227.00 1,500.00 (273.00) 10115045 LAFCO fees 0.00 671.00 680.00 (9.00)
Total Expenditures - City Council $ 0.00 $ 1,898.00 $ 2,630.00 $ (732.00) Expenditures City Manager
10105002 Salary - permanent $ 0.00 $ 38,003.07 $ 53,974.30 $ (15,971.23) 10105006 Payroll taxes 0.00 2,047.43 3,521.96 (1,474.53) 10105007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 41.32 2,179.16 4,990.99 (2,811.83) 10105009 Workers comp. insurance 658.96 2,635.84 3,325.74 (689.90) 10105010 Deferred retirement 0.00 2,141.06 5,604.04 (3,462.98) 10105061 Liability Insurance 0.00 3,814.78 3,239.16 575.62 Total expenditures -City Manager $ 700.28 $ 50,821.34 $ 74,656.19 $ (23,834.85) Expenditures - City Clerk
10125002 Salary - permanent $ 11,220.81 $ 101,972.62 $ 93,349.28 $ 8,623.34 10125006 Payroll taxes 948.69 8,968.28 8,491.83 476.45
10125007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 2,105.16 11,237.26 12,268.99 (1,031.73) 10125009 Workers comp. insurance 1,583.91 6,335.64 6,082.32 253.32 10125010 Deferred retirement 0.00 5,421.61 4,650.85 770.76 10125012 Office expense 139.00 2,145.65 5,000.00 (2,854.35) 10125022 IT support 1,570.76 15,338.91 13,000.00 2,338.91 10125044 Meetings and dues 4,704.86 26,421.61 1,200.00 25,221.61 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 $ 22,273.19 $ 187,010.98 $ 152,029.07 $ 34,981.91 City of Ferndale
Income Statement
Fund 10 - General Fund
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 3
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March 31, 2026 March 31, 2026 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Expenditures - City Attorney
10145052 Professional services $ 1,870.00 $ 11,330.00 $ 20,000.00 $ (8,670.00) Total Expenditures - City Attorney $ 1,870.00 $ 11,330.00 $ 20,000.00 $ (8,670.00) Expenditures - Government Buildings
10155002 Salary - permanent $ 342.62 $ 2,944.68 $ 3,889.62 $ (944.94) 10155006 Payroll taxes 34.78 308.75 423.61 (114.86)
10155009 Workers comp. insurance 63.45 253.80 292.42 (38.62) 10155012 Office expense 91.94 2,548.54 2,500.00 48.54
10155020 Building and ground maint. 1,215.18 9,316.43 10,000.00 (683.57) 10155024 Special department supply 2,573.90 3,139.01 3,000.00 139.01 10155030 Trash service 58.28 655.57 554.10 101.47
10155031 Gas 561.41 3,935.82 4,915.67 (979.85)
10155032 Utilities 1,078.38 4,245.19 3,198.32 1,046.87
10155033 Water 126.17 3,877.75 4,994.20 (1,116.45)
10155034 Telephone/internet 1,046.76 4,517.71 6,414.90 (1,897.19) 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 $ 7,192.87 $ 36,110.60 $ 47,014.29 $ (10,903.69) Expenditures - Non departmental
10165015 Property tax admin. fees $ 0.00 $ 3,059.25 $ 8,256.79 $ (5,197.54) 10165054 Audit and accounting 0.00 18,000.00 41,200.00 (23,200.00) 10165054.1 Accounting services 4,708.25 16,192.25 0.00 16,192.25 10165055 Contractual services 107.70 1,055.50 1,000.00 55.50 10165064 Election expenses 0.00 0.00 1,000.00 (1,000.00) 10165078 Copy machine expense 446.53 3,581.44 4,430.60 (849.16) 10165099 Miscellaneous 0.00 10,327.00 0.00 10,327.00
10165200 Car allowance 835.00 1,375.00 4,800.00 (3,425.00) Total Expenditures - Nondepartmental $ 6,097.48 $ 53,590.44 $ 60,687.39 $ (7,096.95) Expenditures - Community Promotion
10175020 Building and ground maint. $ (1,899.21) $ 3,000.24 $ 250.00 $ 2,750.24 10175028 Public restroom 78.22 2,220.59 3,500.00 (1,279.41) 10175032 Utilities 40.12 332.00 503.45 (171.45)
10175033 Water 93.69 1,050.99 1,702.27 (651.28)
10175046 Bank charges 0.00 161.49 0.00 161.49
10175072 Chamber of commerce 0.00 27,111.90 35,000.00 (7,888.10) 10175072.3 TOT 2% HLA QTRLY 0.00 12,712.33 20,000.00 (7,287.67) Total Expenditures - Community Promotion $ (1,687.18) $ 46,589.54 $ 60,955.72 $ (14,366.18) City of Ferndale
Income Statement
Fund 10 - General Fund
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 4
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March 31, 2026 March 31, 2026 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Expenditures - Police
10215002 Salary - permanent $ 20,263.97 $ 229,415.96 $ 377,864.78 $ (148,448.82) 10215004 Salary - reserve 7,874.17 66,771.29 34,057.79 32,713.50 10215005 Salary - overtime 437.66 7,126.92 11,033.37 (3,906.45) 10215006 Payroll taxes 2,128.00 22,989.51 34,389.65 (11,400.14) 10215007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 3,077.98 29,998.97 61,410.30 (31,411.33) 10215009 Workers comp. insurance 6,198.68 23,696.30 20,965.74 2,730.56 10215010 Deferred retirement 0.00 11,215.08 29,374.45 (18,159.37) 10215012 Office expense 57.63 2,859.39 3,500.00 (640.61) 10215014 Vehicle expense 160.70 10,960.74 16,000.00 (5,039.26) 10215016 Fuel 1,713.94 14,930.29 20,000.00 (5,069.71)
10215020 Building and ground maint. 76.92 3,031.62 5,000.00 (1,968.38) 10215021 Street maintenance 348.95 348.95 0.00 348.95
10215022 IT support 1,523.04 15,250.12 15,000.00 250.12 10215024 Special department supply 0.00 2,069.21 10,000.00 (7,930.79) 10215026 Uniform expense 0.00 919.06 1,000.00 (80.94)
10215026.1 Uniform allowance 0.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 0.00 10215029 Water/sewer 56.13 1,410.47 2,004.38 (593.91)
10215030 Trash service 45.12 180.48 0.00 180.48
10215032 Utilities 50.23 182.20 50.00 132.20
10215034 Telephone/internet 1,827.62 7,117.32 9,270.32 (2,153.00) 10215035 Dispatch service 4,316.66 38,849.94 55,000.00 (16,150.06) 10215044 Meetings and dues 0.00 854.32 1,884.96 (1,030.64) 10215048 Training 868.00 1,342.55 5,000.00 (3,657.45)
10215051 Physical exams 412.50 412.50 900.00 (487.50)
10215052 Professional services 121.00 416.00 500.00 (84.00) 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 1,473.58 1,100.00 373.58 10215080 Community Emergency Response Team
Expense
185.16 321.06 1,000.00 (678.94)
10215088 Equipment repair other 0.00 94.00 1,000.00 (906.00) 10215098 Background expense 49.37 1,063.05 1,500.00 (436.95) Total Expenditures - Police $ 51,911.67 $ 532,066.08 $ 751,453.11 $ (219,387.03) Expenditures - Animal Control
10225096 Animal control $ 450.00 $ 4,050.00 $ 5,500.00 $ (1,450.00) Total Expenditures - Animal Control $ 450.00 $ 4,050.00 $ 5,500.00 $ (1,450.00) Expenditures - Health
10245052 Professional services $ 0.00 $ 800.00 $ 2,400.00 $ (1,600.00) Total Expenditures - Health $ 0.00 $ 800.00 $ 2,400.00 $ (1,600.00) City of Ferndale
Income Statement
Fund 10 - General Fund
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 5
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1 Month Ended 9 Months Ended FY 2025/2026
March 31, 2026 March 31, 2026 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Expenditures - Streets and Roads
10315002 Salary - permanent $ 6,511.68 $ 36,640.44 $ 45,755.58 $ (9,115.14) 10315005 Salary - overtime 0.00 326.34 3,158.06 (2,831.72) 10315006 Payroll taxes 565.59 4,589.77 3,953.50 636.27
10315007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 1,581.18 5,408.05 6,048.96 (640.91) 10315009 Workers comp. insurance 368.02 1,472.08 1,345.92 126.16 10315010 Deferred retirement 0.00 496.41 2,064.43 (1,568.02) 10315011 Bldg/property insurance 0.00 0.00 741.60 (741.60) 10315014 Vehicle expense 93.60 589.25 3,000.00 (2,410.75) 10315016 Fuel 0.00 37.44 0.00 37.44
10315020 Building and ground maint. 0.00 674.71 500.00 174.71 10315021 Street maintenance 0.00 82,372.73 87,000.00 (4,627.27) 10315024 Special department supply 309.16 2,878.48 2,500.00 378.48 10315026.1 Uniform allowance 0.00 0.00 300.00 (300.00)
10315034 Telephone/internet 238.62 951.84 1,279.90 (328.06) 10315055 Contractual services 325.00 5,348.25 10,000.00 (4,651.75) 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 $ 9,992.85 $ 143,916.27 $ 169,956.95 $ (26,040.68) Expenditures - Planning
10415052 Professional services $ 3,335.50 $ 78,049.37 $ 40,000.00 $ 38,049.37 10415052.1 Engineering-flood 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 (1,500.00) 10415053 Reimbursable Fees 0.00 7,206.72 9,000.00 (1,793.28) 10415053.1 Grant expenditures 0.00 32,609.50 140,000.00 (107,390.50) 10415055 Contractual services 560.00 4,950.00 9,000.00 (4,050.00) 10415059 Special Planning Projects 0.00 1,466.25 0.00 1,466.25 10415630 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN 0.00 2,641.50 3,000.00 (358.50) Total Expenditures - Planning $ 3,895.50 $ 126,923.34 $ 202,500.00 $ (75,576.66) Expenditures - City engineer
10425052 Professional services $ 195.00 $ 9,668.00 $ 30,000.00 $ (20,332.00) 10425053 Reimbursable Fees 325.00 4,712.50 3,500.00 1,212.50 Total Expenditures - City engineer $ 0.00 $ 14,380.50 $ 33,500.00 $ (19,119.50) Expenditures - Building Regulation
10435024 Special department supply $ 0.00 $ 1,923.20 $ 500.00 $ 1,423.20 10435052 Professional services 1,127.94 19,844.00 19,000.00 844.00 Total Expenditures - Building Regulation $ 1,127.94 $ 21,767.20 $ 19,500.00 $ 2,267.20 City of Ferndale
Income Statement
Fund 10 - General Fund
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 6
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March 31, 2026 March 31, 2026 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Expenditures - Library
10615002 Salary - permanent $ 629.70 $ 5,362.04 $ 6,600.13 $ (1,238.09) 10615006 Payroll taxes 63.90 563.18 892.66 (329.48)
10615009 Workers comp. insurance 105.92 423.68 350.37 73.31 10615012 Office expense 50.00 50.00 50.00 0.00
10615020 Building and ground maint. 0.00 19,099.92 200.00 18,899.92 10615024 Special department supply 0.00 338.59 2,250.00 (1,911.41) 10615031 Gas 681.85 2,308.21 4,639.35 (2,331.14)
10615032 Utilities 242.23 2,038.24 2,570.08 (531.84)
10615033 Water 51.81 439.96 610.56 (170.60)
10615034 Telephone/internet 191.66 731.09 2,065.80 (1,334.71) 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 $ 2,017.07 $ 31,968.10 $ 22,761.41 $ 9,206.69 Expenditures - Parks
10625002 Salary - permanent $ 85.68 $ 2,202.28 $ 47,032.16 $ (44,829.88) 10625006 Payroll taxes 3.60 130.50 3,874.70 (3,744.20)
10625007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 99.86 517.49 793.93 (276.44) 10625009 Workers comp. insurance 131.68 526.72 505.67 21.05 10625010 Deferred retirement 0.00 114.52 313.42 (198.90) 10625020 Building and ground maint. 267.93 14,240.17 7,500.00 6,740.17 10625024 Special department supply 41.90 320.55 200.00 120.55 10625032 Utilities 36.56 281.17 5,540.17 (5,259.00)
10625033 Water 120.60 2,987.64 3,028.26 (40.62)
10625061 Liability Insurance 0.00 762.30 634.94 127.36
10625065 Russ Park expenditures 0.00 1,612.62 1,500.00 112.62 Total Expenditures - Parks $ 787.81 $ 23,695.96 $ 70,923.25 $ (47,227.29) Expenditures -Community Center
10635020 Building and ground maint. $ 553.56 $ 11,665.47 $ 5,000.00 $ 6,665.47 10635031 Gas 0.00 5,299.98 4,000.00 1,299.98
10635032 Utilities 1,128.26 7,301.87 8,182.44 (880.57)
10635033 Water 111.15 914.13 1,498.91 (584.78)
10635055 Contractual services 0.00 120.00 2,000.00 (1,880.00) 10635063 Building and Property Insurance 0.00 0.00 4,424.70 (4,424.70) Total Expenditures -Community center $ 1,792.97 $ 25,301.45 $ 25,106.05 $ 195.40 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 108,422.45 $ 1,312,219.80 $ 1,721,573.43 $ (409,353.63) REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES $ (30,387.44) $ (216,433.86) $ 146,426.14 $ (362,860.00) City of Ferndale
Income Statement
Fund 10 - General Fund
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 7
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1 Month Ended 9 Months Ended FY2025/2026
March 31, 2026 March 31, 2026 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Revenues
22314210.1 Gas tax (2105) $ 723.04 $ 5,658.15 $ 8,704.08 $ (3,045.93) 22314210.2 Gas tax (2106) 896.50 6,980.84 10,764.67 (3,783.83) 22314210.3 Gas tax (2107) 757.60 7,396.66 11,781.75 (4,385.09) 22314210.4 Gas tax (2107.5) 0.00 1,000.00 1,030.00 (30.00) 22314210.5 Gas Tax (2103) 1,117.62 9,013.46 13,051.75 (4,038.29) Total Revenue 3,494.76 30,049.11 45,332.25 (15,283.14)

EXPENDITURES
22315002 Salary - permanent 42.84 3,351.53 5,856.61 (2,505.08) 22315005 Salary - overtime 0.00 8.15 78.98 (70.83)
22315006 Payroll taxes 1.80 282.99 515.72 (232.73)
22315007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 1,066.48 4,551.34 7,249.02 (2,697.68) 22315009 Workers comp. insurance 413.68 1,654.72 2,711.27 (1,056.55) 22315010 Deferred retirement 0.00 854.01 2,153.91 (1,299.90) 22315057 Street signs 0.00 82.46 500.00 (417.54)
22315058 Street lighting 2,728.16 12,520.62 17,289.82 (4,769.20) 22315061 Liability Insurance 0.00 2,394.81 2,033.45 361.36 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 4,252.96 25,700.63 38,388.78 (12,688.15)

REVENUES OVER (UNDER)

EXPENDITURES
$ (758.20) $ 4,348.48 $ 6,943.47 $ (2,594.99)
City of Ferndale

STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
FUND 22 - GAS TAX
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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1 Month Ended 9 Months
Ended
FY2025/2026
March 31, 2026 March 31,
2026
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 269.82 4,879.20 7,123.41 (2,244.21) 23315006 Payroll taxes 13.51 301.87 551.26 (249.39)
23315007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 175.00 925.30 1,436.07 (510.77) 23315009 Workers comp. insurance 116.54 466.16 447.53 18.63 23315010 Deferred retirement 0.00 277.50 616.50 (339.00) 23315061 Liability Insurance 0.00 674.68 572.88 101.80
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 574.87 7,524.71 10,747.65 (3,222.94) REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES $ (574.87) $ (7,524.71) $ 5,252.35 $ (12,777.06) City of Ferndale

STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
FUND 23 - RSTP
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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1 Month Ended 9 Months Ended FY2025/2026
March 31, 2026 March 31, 2026 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Revenues
20624182 Interest $ 145.55 $ 1,445.06 $ 0.00 $ 1,445.06 Total Revenue 145.55 1,445.06 0.00 1,445.06

EXPENDITURES
20625046 Bank charges 0.00 45.00 0.00 45.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 0.00 45.00 0.00 45.00
REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES $ 145.55 $ 1,400.06 $ 0.00 $ 1,400.06 City of Ferndale

STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
FUND 20- RUSS PARK
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1 Month Ended 9 Months Ended FY2025/2026
March 31, 2026 March 31, 2026 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Revenues
24314231 Transportation devel. act $ 0.00 $ 45,000.00 $ 51,067.00 $ (6,067.00) Total Revenue 0.00 45,000.00 51,067.00 (6,067.00)

EXPENDITURES
24315002 Salary - permanent 0.00 11,635.80 19,379.04 (7,743.24) 24315005 Salary - overtime 0.00 253.23 1,042.25 (789.02) 24315006 Payroll taxes 0.00 645.07 1,558.13 (913.06)
24315007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 0.00 2,759.66 6,054.88 (3,295.22) 24315009 Workers comp. insurance 0.00 1,256.85 2,145.02 (888.17) 24315010 Deferred retirement 0.00 647.41 2,265.76 (1,618.35) 24315014 Vehicle expense 0.00 322.40 0.00 322.40
24315016 Fuel 274.23 3,245.10 10,913.91 (7,668.81)
24315021 Street maintenance 0.00 45,000.00 0.00 45,000.00 24315024 Special department supply 0.00 531.62 632.46 (100.84) 24315032 Utilities 0.00 2,869.38 4,038.63 (1,169.25)
24315033 Water 0.00 287.70 666.53 (378.83)
24315034 Telephone/internet 0.00 594.19 1,279.99 (685.80) 24315061 Liability Insurance 0.00 2,425.32 2,424.15 1.17 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 274.23 72,473.73 52,400.75 20,072.98

REVENUES OVER (UNDER)

EXPENDITURES
$ (274.23) $ (27,473.73) $ (1,333.75) $ (26,139.98)
City of Ferndale

STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
FUND 24 - TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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1 Month Ended 9 Months Ended FY2025/2026
March 31, 2026 March 31, 2026 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Revenues
26314230 Drainage fund $ 0.00 $ 2,160.00 $ 3,250.00 $ (1,090.00) 26314240 Drainage district fees 0.00 11,337.50 30,000.00 (18,662.50) Total Revenue 0.00 13,497.50 33,250.00 (19,752.50)

EXPENDITURES
26315002 Salary - permanent 441.15 7,290.80 10,284.25 (2,993.45) 26315005 Salary - overtime 7.10 132.47 584.24 (451.77)
26315006 Payroll taxes 20.72 378.95 839.83 (460.88)
26315007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 0.00 0.00 3,057.09 (3,057.09) 26315007.1 Medical insurance 371.62 1,763.45 0.00 1,763.45 26315009 Workers comp. insurance 354.19 1,416.76 1,813.48 (396.72) 26315010 Deferred retirement 0.00 311.85 922.39 (610.54) 26315061 Liability Insurance 0.00 2,050.42 1,741.03 309.39 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,194.78 13,344.70 19,242.31 (5,897.61)

REVENUES OVER (UNDER)

EXPENDITURES
$ (1,194.78) $ 152.80 $ 14,007.69 $ (13,854.89)
City of Ferndale

STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
FUND 26 - DRAINAGE FUND
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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1 Month Ended 9 Months Ended FY2025/2026
March 31, 2026 March 31, 2026 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Revenues
Total Revenue 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
FUND 25 - INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT
No Assurance is Provided
No Disclosures are Provided 1
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1 Month Ended 9 Months Ended FY2025/2026
March 31, 2026 March 31, 2026 Over/(Under)
Actual Actual Budget Budget
Revenues
30514274 Sewer service charge $ 0.00 $ 467,456.72 $ 803,054.19 $ (335,597.47) 30514275 Sewer connection fees 0.00 400.00 5,000.00 (4,600.00) 30514303 Septic discharge 2,142.00 31,932.00 60,000.00 (28,068.00) Total Revenue 2,142.00 499,788.72 868,054.19 (368,265.47)

EXPENSES
30515002 Salary - permanent 19,454.46 224,352.96 257,741.51 (33,388.55) 30515005 Salary - overtime 1,058.07 13,421.50 15,207.18 (1,785.68) 30515006 Payroll taxes 1,734.29 20,674.22 22,557.93 (1,883.71) 30515007 Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 9,755.10 41,212.47 64,996.33 (23,783.86) 30515009 Workers comp. insurance 4,763.72 18,896.45 26,238.56 (7,342.11) 30515010 Deferred retirement 0.00 12,701.80 22,843.76 (10,141.96) 30515012 Office expense 31.06 330.42 646.91 (316.49)
30515014 Vehicle expense 109.10 2,319.18 898.31 1,420.87 30515016 Fuel 297.08 2,682.73 3,670.59 (987.86)
30515024 Special department supply 119.50 5,920.36 10,780.97 (4,860.61) 30515030 Trash service 498.99 18,068.25 26,491.67 (8,423.42) 30515032 Utilities 23,046.22 77,924.02 115,356.15 (37,432.13) 30515033 Water 51.87 1,711.25 3,139.74 (1,428.49)
30515034 Telephone/internet 1,323.67 6,700.28 8,345.47 (1,645.19) 30515044 Meetings and dues 0.00 1,066.00 919.58 146.42
30515048 Training 230.00 1,073.44 1,000.00 73.44
30515050 IT Support 975.00 8,387.64 12,000.00 (3,612.36) 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 16,811.28 17,496.79 (685.51)
30515121 Sewer plant maintenance 3,031.00 35,959.83 50,000.00 (14,040.17) 30515122 Sewer line maintenance 0.00 6,076.59 50,000.00 (43,923.41) 30515130 Ultra Violet Lights 0.00 22,407.32 25,000.00 (2,592.68) 30515157 Testing and monitoring 1,197.50 15,839.63 22,295.62 (6,455.99) 30515160 Postage & Shipping 0.00 588.23 4,160.09 (3,571.86) 30515170 State Water Planning Grant Expenses 0.00 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 30515190 USDA loan 0.00 199,404.84 194,000.00 5,404.84
30515197 Sewer treatment loan 85.00 616.00 0.00 616.00
TOTAL EXPENSES 67,761.63 783,418.76 982,181.20 (198,762.44) NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (65,619.63) $ (283,630.04) $ (114,127.01) $ (169,503.03) City of Ferndale

INCOME STATEMENT
FUND 30 - SEWER FUND
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Cash Balances
Current Assets
General Fund $ 355,889.13
Restricted Cash 15,150.00
Russ Park 107,420.26
Gas Tax 22,605.28
RSTF 32,785.08
TDA 217,907.47
IWM 30,662.91
Drainage 14,760.39
Sewer 310,387.86
Total $ 1,107,568.38
Checking $ 783,440.08
Checking - Restricted 86,654.85
LAIF 237,323.45
Petty cash 150.00
Total $ 1,107,568.38
City of Ferndale
Cash Balances
As of March 31, 2026
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
a. Arlington Drainage Project & Raising of the Berm
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Section 12

PUBLIC HEARING
Section 13

BUSINESS
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Meeting Date: May 20, 2026 Agenda Item Number: 13.a
Agenda Item Title: Final pre-implementation City Council check-in on the Vision Zero 5th Street Speed Reduction Demonstration Project
Presented By: City Planner
Type of Item: X Action X Discussion Information
Action Required: No Action X Voice Vote Roll Call Vote

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The City Council is requested to:

1. Receive the report on demonstration projects as part of the Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG) Regional Vision Zero Plan.

2. Allow for public comment and input.

3. Provide any input and direction to staff.

4. Motion and second that upon notification from HCAOG, staff is to proceed with the purchase of materials and the implementation of the 5th Street Speed Reduction.

BACKGROUND
In late 2023, the Humboldt County Association of Governments' Safe Streets For All (“SS4A”; also referred to as “Vision Zero”) grant was awarded. The goal of Vision Zero is zero traffic deaths or severe injuries among all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists. In June 2023, the Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2023-15, authorizing the City Manager to sign a letter of support for HCAOG’s grant application and a cash and/or in-kind contribution commitment of $3,000.

As part of the City Council’s November 19, 2025, meeting, the City Council received a report of three potential demonstration projects. The Council agreed with staff’s recommendation for the speed reduction along 5th Street between Arlington and Shaw by installing temporary speed humps/tables, pavement markings, and signage.

Additionally, the Council requested that the City Planner work with the City Engineer to explore the potential of adding a dedicated bike lane to the selected speed reduction project.

DISCUSSION
The City Engineer’s design of the 5th Street speed reduction project is included in Attachment A. The existing posted speed limit on 5th Street is 25 mph. The City Engineer’s plan shows that four temporary speed humps will be installed at regular intervals along the 5th Street corridor between Arlington Avenue and A Street, and 15 mph speed warning signs will be posted at both ends of the demonstration project. The intervals between the speed humps and the installation of the signs are in accordance with best engineering practices. 1 The City Engineer’s plan lists the specifications and quantities of the temporary speed hump materials (sourced from Uline, see Attachment B) to be ordered for the demonstration project. The Uline temporary speed hump is three times longer than a standard speed bump, and it slows traffic to 10-15 mph. 1 According to the U.S. Federal Highway Administration, speed humps are a traffic calming measure and are appropriate for installation on residential local streets, https://highways.dot.gov/safety/speed-management/traffic-calmingeprimer/module-3-part-2#3.10, accessed May 12, 2026.

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As stated above, the City’s match commitment is $3,000, which will be satisfied by the City Engineer’s time for design, Public Works’ time to install/remove the demonstration project, and the City Planner’s time. The City also has a $9,000 allocation of HCAOG Vision Zero grant funds to purchase materials for the project. The estimated cost to purchase the speed hump materials, including shipping, is:

Speed Humps $8,120 .00
Shipping $850.55
Total $8,971.55
The City Engineer estimates it will take Public Works 1 to 2 days to install the speed humps. The demonstration project will be installed for approximately two weeks, then removed. HCAOG has advised participating jurisdictions to wait until a pending grant amendment is finalized before ordering demonstration project materials.

Prior to installation of the demonstration project, Ferndale residents will be alerted via posts on the Police Department’s Facebook account, the City’s website, and the bulletin board at the Post Office. An example is provided in Attachment C. Public comment and feedback will be welcomed throughout the implementation phase and for one to two weeks after it is removed.

City Council Request to Explore Incorporating a Dedicated Bike Lane As part of the City Council’s November 19th discussion, the Council requested the City Planner work with the City Engineer to explore the potential of adding a dedicated bike lane component to the 5th Street speed reduction project.

The City Engineer has investigated the bike lane addition, and it is technically feasible to add a dedicated bike lane.

Design considerations and decisions include whether the demonstration project would have one bike lane (e.g., along the east side of 5th Street) or two lanes on either side of the vehicle and parking lanes. Although 5th Street is generally 40 feet wide, consisting of two 12-foot vehicle lanes and two 8-foot parking lanes, it would be necessary to narrow the vehicle travel lanes and/or eliminate a parking lane to accommodate one or two 4-foot wide bike lanes.2 The biggest constraint to incorporating a dedicated bike lane, however, is the available budget.

Unfortunately, there are insufficient grant funds to cover the cost of adding this component to the demonstration project. This means the City Council would need to identify and allocate additional funds to complete the design and installation for what will a temporary (about 2 weeks) installation.

Attachment A: City Engineer’s Design of the 5th Street Speed Reduction Demonstration Project Attachment B: Uline Speed Hump Products
Attachment C: Draft Public Flyer Announcing Speed Reduction Demonstration Project 2 Acceptable bike lane widths are 4 feet to 6 feet. Source: Planning and Urban Design Standards, American Planning Association, 2006, pgs. 259 to 260.

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Attachment A
City Engineer’s Design of the 5th Street Speed Reduction Demonstration Project May 20, 2026
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Attachment B
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Attachment C
Draft Public Flyer Announcing Speed Reduction Demonstration Project May 20, 2026
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Meeting Date: May 20, 202 Agenda Item Number 13.b
Agenda Item Title Resolution 2026-05 adopting a list of projects for fiscal year 2026-27 funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Presented By: City Manager
Type of Item: x Action x Discussion Information
Action Required: No Action Voice Vote x Roll Call Vote
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: SB1 Grant Funding FY 2026-27 Project List Update STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive update, accept public comment, and adopt Resolution 2026-05.

DISCUSSION: The Local Streets and Roads Program (LSRP) was created by Senate Bill (SB) 1 – the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. SB 1 dedicated approximately $1.5 billion per year in new formula revenues apportioned by the State Controller to cities and counties for basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety projects on the local streets and roads system.

To be eligible for Local Streets and Roads Program funding from the State Controller’s Office each year, cities and counties must adopt a proposed project list at a regular meeting of their board or council and then submit the list of proposed projects to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) by July 1st.

Once proposed project lists are reviewed and deemed to be complete, the Commission adopts and sends to the Controller a list of cities and counties eligible to receive funding that fiscal year. After the Controller receives the list of eligible cities and counties, the apportionment process begins for that fiscal year, and funds are disbursed monthly according to a formula.

In FY 2025-26, the City of Ferndale was estimated to be apportioned $36,574, and has so far received $25,175.16 (through April 22, 2026).1 The anticipated apportionment for FY 2026-27 is $39,114. This estimate is based on California Department of Finance statewide revenue estimates released with the Governor's Proposed FY2026-27 Proposed Budget released January 10, 2026.2 The following previously listed project has been constructed; therefore, it has been removed from this year’s list:
(a) A Street at 5th Street Intersection Project
This year’s roads list identifies three new projects:
(a) Shaw Avenue, Main Street to Berding Street reconstruction and rehabilitation project. (b) Ocean Avenue, from Main Street to just beyond Portuguese Hall, roadway rehabilitation project. 1 California State Controller, https://www.sco.ca.gov/ard_payments_rmra_cities_fy2526.html, accessed May 13, 2026. 2 https://californiacityfinance.com/LSRcicoSummaryFy26Fy27.pdf, accessed April 27, 2026.

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(c) Arlington Avenue, from Fifth Street to the western terminus, roadway rehabilitation project.

Projects (a) and (b) are from the City Engineer’s Project Study Reports (PSRs) that were prepared for Ferndale’s 2025 RTIP/STIP application. With respect to project (a), since FY 2018-19, the City’s adopted SB 1-RMRA list has included the Shaw Avenue Improvements project for the replacement of 200 feet of severely cracked pavement. New project (a) encompasses the Shaw Avenue Improvements project and expands the scope of work to include other infrastructure reconstruction and rehabilitation needs.

Consequently, the Shaw Avenue Improvements project has been removed from this year’s list. The City Engineer added project (c) Arlington Avenue, from Fifth Street to the western terminus, roadway rehabilitation project based on the discussion at the Streets and Roads Committee March 2026 meeting.

Section 3 of Resolution 2026-05 lists three previously proposed and adopted projects that are being carried over and relisted for FY 2026-27. Projects that are carried over from prior years will remain eligible for funding should the City move forward with construction. The following two projects had been SB 1/RMRA listed projects for several cycles:
(a) Arlington Improvement Project (Carryover from FY 19/20) (b) Washington Street Improvements (Carryover from FY 18/19) (c) Travel lane repair project (Carryover from FY 25/26) The six projects discussed above are listed in the attached resolution. The resolution includes a brief project description, location, anticipated project schedule, and useful life, all of which are required by the California Transportation Commission (CTC). This resolution will be submitted to the CTC after Council adoption.

ATTACHMENT: Resolution 2026-05 – A Resolution Adopting a list of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-05
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide; and WHEREAS, SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the residents of our City are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ferndale must adopt by resolution a list of projects proposed to receive fiscal year funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, which must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project’s completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement; and WHEREAS, the City of Ferndale will receive an estimated $39,114 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2027-27 from SB 1; and
WHEREAS, this is the tenth year in which the City is receiving SB 1 funding and will enable the City of Ferndale to continue essential road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety improvements, repairing and replacing aging bridges, and increasing access and mobility options for the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible without SB 1; and WHEREAS, the City of Ferndale has undergone a robust public process to ensure public input into our community’s transportation priorities/the project list; and WHEREAS, the City of Ferndale used the 2021/2022 Pavement Management Program (PMP) Update prepared by NCE Engineering on behalf of the Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG) Pavement Management System to develop the SB 1 project list to ensure revenues are being used on the most high-priority and cost-effective projects that also meet the community’s priorities for transportation investment; and
WHEREAS, in addition, the City of Ferndale used the 2024 Road Maintenance Priority List developed by the City Engineer following a survey of the City’s streets identified in the PMP with “Poor” (Pavement Condition Index of 25-49) to “Failed” (Pavement Condition Index <25) to develop the SB 1 project list to ensure revenues are being used on the most high-priority and cost-effective projects that also meet the communities priorities for transportation investment; and WHEREAS, the funding from SB 1 will help the City of Ferndale maintain and rehabilitate some of Ferndale’s streets with the most significant condition issues, and add active transportation infrastructure throughout the City this year and complete similarly critical maintenance and rehabilitation projects into the future; and
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WHEREAS, the 2023 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment found that the City’s streets and roads are in a “poor” condition and this revenue will help us increase the overall quality of our road system and over the next decade will bring our streets and roads into an improved condition, improve the overall safety of the road system, and reduce effects of private property condition; and

WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and overall investment in our local streets and roads infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets infrastructure, and using cuttingedge technology, materials and practices, will have significant positive co-benefits on some of Ferndale’s most impacted streets and will ensure future development does not have a significant adverse effect on the City’s infrastructure.

NOW, THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, ORDERED AND FOUND by the City Council of the City of Ferndale, State of California, as follows:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.

2. The following list of newly proposed projects will be funded in part or solely with Fiscal Year 2026-27 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:
(a) Project Title: Shaw Avenue, Main Street to Berding Street reconstruction and rehabilitation project.

Project Description: Reconstruct and rehabilitate approximately 14,060 square feet of Shaw Avenue roadway, including a portion of the mid-block public alley. Also, drainage infrastructure improvements to alleviate roadway flooding and pedestrian improvements, including ADA.

Estimated Project Schedule: Start July 2026, Complete June 2027 based on the component being funded with RMRA funds
Estimated Project Useful Life: 25 years
(b) Project Title: Ocean Avenue, from Main Street to just beyond Portuguese Hall, roadway rehabilitation project.

Project Description: Reconstruct and rehabilitate approximately 9,900 square feet of Ocean roadway, including a small portion of the mid-block public alley. Also, pedestrian and accessibility improvements.

Estimated Project Schedule: Start July 2026, Complete June 2027 based on the component being funded with RMRA funds
Estimated Project Useful Life: 25 years
(c) Project Title: Arlington Avenue, from Fifth Street to the western terminus, roadway rehabilitation project.

Project Description: Grind the existing potholed asphalt. Reconstruct the roadway using a graveled surface.

Estimated Project Schedule: Start July 2026, Complete June 2027 based on the component being funded with RMRA funds
Estimated Project Useful Life: 25 years with annual maintenance

3. The following previously proposed and adopted projects may also utilize Fiscal Year 2026-27 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues in their delivery. With the relisting of these projects in the adopted fiscal year resolution, the City of Ferndale is reaffirming to the public and May 20, 2026
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the State our intent to fund these projects with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:
(a) Project Title: Arlington Improvement Project (Carryover from FY 19/20) Project Description: Construction of new drainage around Fairgrounds that will daylight at Salt Creek.

Project Location: Arlington Avenue, Arlington Street, 5th Street, Van Ness Street, Port Kenyon Road.

Estimated Project Schedule: Start July 2024, Completion June 2027 Estimated Project Useful Life: 25 years
(b) Project Title: Washington Street Improvements (Carryover from FY 18/19) Project Description: Remove 325 feet of severely cracked pavement.

Location: Washington Street
Estimated Project Schedule: Start July 2024, Completion June 2027 Estimated Project Useful Life: 25 years
(c) Project Title: Travel lane repair project (Carryover from FY 25/26) Project Description: Perform repair and resurfacing of travel lanes of City roadways.

Project Location: 1) Francis Street, between Francis Creek and Eugene Street; 2) Ocean Avenue, from Main St to Portuguese Hall (1/2 road section); 3) 5th Street at Ocean Avenue intersection; 4) Rose Avenue, McKinley Avenue to City Boundary; and 5) Van Ness at Main Street
Estimated Project Schedule: Start July 2026, Complete June 2027 based on the component being funded with RMRA funds
Estimated Project Useful Life: 25 years
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Ferndale, State of California this _______ day of _______, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Attest:

___________________________________ ________________________________ Randy Cady, Mayor Brenda Taylor, City Clerk
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Meeting Date: May 20, 2026 Agenda Item Number 13.c
Agenda Item Title Consider and Approve Sending Letter of Support for Prop 4 Offshore Wind Ports Development Program (POPD) and Direct City Manager to Sign Letter
Presented By: Councilman Lund
Type of Item: x Action Discussion Information
Action Required: No Action x Voice Vote Roll Call Vote

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a letter of support for the California Energy Commission’s Proposition 4 Offshore Wind Port Development Program (POPD) supporting investment in offshore wind staging and integration port development at the Port of Humboldt.

BACKGROUND
The California Energy Commission (CEC) is seeking public comments regarding implementation of the Proposition 4 Offshore Wind Port Development Program (POPD). The program is intended to fund port infrastructure and pre-development activities that support California’s offshore wind industry.

The proposed Humboldt Bay offshore wind staging and integration port project would support renewable energy development while providing regional economic and environmental benefits.

Proposed eligible activities include engineering, design, permitting, environmental review, site preparation, dredging, electrification upgrades, and remediation of contaminated industrial sites.

DISCUSSION
Support for the POPD program aligns with state renewable energy goals and could provide significant local and regional benefits, including:
• Economic development and job creation in rural Northern California • Investment in disadvantaged communities
• Environmental remediation of contaminated waterfront industrial property • Support for clean energy infrastructure and greenhouse gas reduction goals • Advancement of port readiness needed for California offshore wind deployment The letter also encourages the CEC to:
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• Recognize community engagement, tribal consultation, and environmental benefits in project scoring criteria

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with approving the letter of support.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Approval of a letter of support is not a project under CEQA and does not constitute a commitment to any specific development project.

ATTACHMENT
• Draft Letter of Support
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California Energy Commission
Docket No. 26-POPD-01
715 P Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: Comments on Proposition 4 Offshore Wind Ports Development Program (POPD) Dear Commissioners:

The City of Ferndale appreciates the opportunity to comment on the California Energy Commission’s Proposition 4 Offshore Wind Ports Development Program (POPD).

The City of Ferndale strongly supports strategic, targeted investment in offshore wind port infrastructure as a cornerstone of California’s transition to a clean energy economy. Based on our regional experience and the unique readiness of the North Coast, we offer the following recommendations to maximize the effectiveness, equity, and long-term success of POPD funding.

Strategic Allocation of POPD Funding
We recommend that the Commission concentrate POPD funding on a single, high-readiness staging and integration port, rather than distributing limited resources across multiple locations. Offshore wind port development is capital-intensive and highly integrated; spreading funds across multiple sites risks producing underdeveloped facilities that fail to meet industry requirements.

Project Prioritization Criteria
The Commission should prioritize projects that demonstrate proximity to existing offshore wind lease areas and future wind energy zones, demonstrated environmental review progress (including a CEQA Notice of Preparation), alignment with state offshore wind strategy (AB 525), and integration with related infrastructure planning, including transmission.

The proposed project at Humboldt Bay is uniquely positioned in this regard. Its proximity to lease areas offers direct cost savings to developers and ratepayers while improving operational feasibility. This alignment ensures POPD investments complement broader state efforts rather than creating bottlenecks.

Leveraging Additional Investment
POPD funding should be used to catalyze additional investment.

Previously awarded federal grants, such as U.S. DOT INFRA funding, may be reactivated or strengthened through state investment. State financing tools, including infrastructure banks, loan guarantees, and credit enhancements, can be leveraged as projects reach sufficient readiness.

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Economic and Environmental Benefits
POPD presents a significant opportunity for rural economic development. In Humboldt County, offshore wind has the potential to become a long-term economic anchor following cycles of boom and bust in industries such as timber and cannabis.

Key benefits include the creation of high-quality local jobs, long-term economic diversification, and advancement of California’s clean energy goals.

POPD funding will also support the cleanup of legacy industrial contamination, including sites impacted by pentachlorophenol and dioxins. Redevelopment of these sites will improve environmental health, restore sensitive ecosystems, and enable safe and productive reuse of industrial lands.

Advancing Equity and Community Benefits
Humboldt County qualifies entirely as a disadvantaged community under state criteria, with several areas identified as severely disadvantaged. Investment in the North Coast directly supports the Climate Bond’s mandate to deliver benefits to underserved populations.

Projects should demonstrate job creation with fair wages and training pathways, greenhouse gas reduction and climate resilience, meaningful community engagement, and partnerships with Tribal governments and local organizations.

Conclusion
California’s offshore wind goals depend on timely, strategic investment in port infrastructure. Humboldt Bay is uniquely positioned to deliver on those goals. Its proximity to existing lease areas, advanced project readiness, and alignment with state planning efforts make it the most efficient and cost-effective location for a fully operational staging and integration port.

At the same time, investment in Humboldt Bay directly fulfills the Climate Bond’s commitment to disadvantaged communities. Humboldt County qualifies entirely as a disadvantaged community, with several areas identified as severely disadvantaged. Funding this project will deliver measurable and lasting benefits, including high-quality local jobs, environmental remediation of contaminated industrial sites, and long-term economic stability in a rural region that has experienced repeated economic disruption.

Concentrating POPD funding in Humboldt Bay ensures the State achieves both its clean energy objectives and its equity mandate. A focused investment will accelerate project readiness, unlock additional public and private capital, and position California to compete effectively in the offshore wind industry.

The City of Ferndale urges the Commission to prioritize a single, high-readiness staging and integration port in Humboldt Bay and to ensure funding can be used for critical pre-development and site preparation activities, including remediation. This approach will deliver the greatest return on public investment while advancing economic opportunity, environmental restoration, and energy resilience for California.

Sincerely,
Kristene Hall
City Manager
City of Ferndale
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Meeting Date: May 20, 2026 Agenda Item Number: 13.d
Agenda Item Title: Resolution 2026-06 Approving Annual Military Equipment Report Presented By: Ron Sligh, Chief of Police
Type of Item: X Action Discussion Information
Action Required: No Action X Voice Vote Roll Call Vote
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the Council consider the Annual Military Equipment Report and adopt Resolution 2026-06.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

On September 30, 2021, Governor Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 481 (“AB 481”), which among other things, added Chapter 12.8 to Division 7 of Title 1 to the California Government Code providing certain requirements for the funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment, as that term is defined in AB 481, by the Ferndale Police Department.

Principally, AB 481 required the City to adopt a written policy governing the use and acquisition of military equipment (defined below). The policy must address each of the following items:
(1) A description of each type of military equipment, the quantity sought, its capabilities, expected lifespan, and product descriptions from the manufacturer of the military equipment.
(2) The purposes and authorized uses for which the law enforcement agency or the state agency proposes to use each type of military equipment. (3) The fiscal impact of each type of military equipment, including the initial costs of obtaining the equipment and estimated annual costs of maintaining the equipment. (4) The legal and procedural rules that govern each authorized use. (5) The training, including any course required by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, that must be completed before any officer, agent, or employee of the law enforcement agency or the state agency is allowed to use each specific type of military equipment to ensure the full protection of the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties and full adherence to the military equipment use policy.
(6) The mechanisms to ensure compliance with the military equipment use policy, including which independent persons or entities have oversight authority, and, if applicable, what legally enforceable sanctions are put in place for violations of the policy.

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(7) The procedures by which members of the public may register complaints or concerns or submit questions about the use of each specific type of military equipment, and how the law enforcement agency will ensure that each complaint, concern, or question receives a response in a timely manner.

The City Council adopted, by way of Ordinance No. 2022-1, a written policy governing the use and acquisition of military equipment in compliance with AB 481.

Among other requirements, the City’s policy requires that the Chief of Police prepare an Annual Military Equipment Report detailing each of the following:
(1) A summary of how the Military Equipment was used and the purpose of its use. (2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the Military Equipment.
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy, and any actions taken in response. (4) The total annual cost for each type of Military Equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the Military Equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual Military Equipment Report.
(5) The quantity possessed for each type of Military Equipment. (6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional Military Equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of Military Equipment.

The City’s Policy further requires that the Chief of Police submit the annual Military Equipment Report to the Council, make the report available on the City’s website, and hold a public meeting on the report at which the general public may discuss and ask questions regarding the report and the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.

The Council must then consider the report and determine, based on the report, whether each type of Military Equipment identified in the report has complied with the standards for approval set forth in Ordinance No. 2022-01.

The purpose of the Resolution is to make the above-described findings. As set forth in the Resolution, the Chief of Police has complied with the requirements of the Ordinance No. 2022- 01, including that (i) the Chief of Police prepared and submitted his annual report to the Council, (ii) the annual report was posted to the City’s website on April 7, 2026, and (iii) the Chief held a public meeting on April 20, 2026. Furthermore, the annual report, a copy of which is attached to the Resolution, contains the information required by the City’s policy.

Accordingly, staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Resolution.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Resolution 2026-06 A Resolution of the City Council of the City Of Ferndale Accepting the Annual Military Equipment Report By The Police Chief And Making Findings Related Thereto
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RESOLUTION 2026-06

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FERNDALE

ACCEPTING THE ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT BY THE POLICE

CHIEF AND MAKING FINDINGS RELATED THERETO
WHEREAS, the City of Ferndale, California (“City”) is a municipal corporation, duly organized under the constitution and laws of the State of California; and WHEREAS, in 2021, the California Legislature approved, and the Governor signed into law Assembly Bill 481 (“AB 481”), which among other things, adds Chapter 12.8 to Division 7 of Title 1 to the California Government Code providing certain requirements for the funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment, as defined; and WHEREAS, AB 481 requires that the City Council adopt, by ordinance, a military equipment policy that complies with the requirements of AB 481 and to make said policy publicly available; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2022-01, the City Council adopted a military equipment policy that complies with the requirements of AB 481; and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2022-01 requires that the Chief of Police prepare and submit to the City Council an Annual Military Equipment Report. Containing the information set forth in Government Code section 7072, and make the report publicly available on the City’s website; and WHEREAS, on April 7, 2026, the Chief of Police submitted his Annual Military Equipment Report and posted the same to the City’s website; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2022-01 further requires that, within thirty (30) days of making the Annual Military Equipment Report publicly available, the Chief of Police hold at least one wellpublicized community engagement meeting on the report; and WHEREAS, the Chief of Police held a well-publicized community engagement meeting as required by Ordinance No. 2022-1 on April 20, 2026; and WHEREAS, by way of this Resolution, the City Council desires to approve the Annual Military Equipment Report and make findings relating thereto, as set forth below:

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Ferndale does hereby resolve as follows:

1. The above-recitals are hereby incorporated by this reference as findings of the City Council;

2. The Annual Military Equipment Report submitted to the City Council on May 5, 2026, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A, is hereby approved; May 20, 2026
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3. The City Council makes the following findings, as required by Section 5.05 of Ordinance No. 2022-01:
a. The uses of the 1993 AM general, High Mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle, as identified in the report has complied with the standards for approval set forth in the Ordinance No. 2022-01; and
b. Five (5) Colt AR-15 rifles is approved as stated in the Report and has complied with the standards for approval.

4. The Military Equipment Use Policy is hereby approved and reauthorized.

PASSED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Ferndale, California, on this 20h day of May 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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Randy Cady, Mayor
ATTEST:
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EXHIBIT A
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Meeting Date: May 20, 2026 Agenda Item Number 13.e
Agenda Item Title Resolution 2026-07 Authorizing the Emergency Construction of Kennels for Animal Control Services
Presented By: City Manager and Police Chief
Type of Item: x Action Discussion Information
Action Required: No Action x Voice Vote Roll Call Vote

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No.2026-07 declaring the existence of an emergency pursuant to Section 22050 of the California Public Contract Code and Article 6.01.1 of Ferndale Purchasing Ordinance 2013-01, authorizing emergency procurement and construction activities related to dog kennels, with expenditures not to exceed $15,000.

BACKGROUND
The City’s animal control and temporary animal housing services previously provided through Miranda’s Rescue have been suspended. As a result, the City currently lacks adequate facilities for the temporary holding and containment of dogs taken into custody by law enforcement or animal control personnel.

Without appropriate kennel facilities, the City is unable to adequately provide for the safe impoundment of stray, abandoned, dangerous, or injured animals. This creates an immediate concern for public health, safety, and welfare, and limits the City’s ability to maintain essential animal control operations.

To address this urgent need, staff recommends the immediate construction and installation of dog kennels to ensure continuity of essential public safety services.

DISCUSSION
Section 22050 of the California Public Contract Code authorizes a public agency to take immediate emergency action, including contracting without formal competitive bidding procedures, when necessary to respond to an emergency that threatens public health, safety, welfare, or essential public services.

Article 6.01.1 of Ferndale Purchasing Ordinance 2013-01 similarly authorizes emergency procurements where immediate action is necessary.

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Staff is requesting authorization to proceed with emergency procurement and construction activities associated with temporary kennel facilities, including materials, labor, fencing, containment equipment, and related site improvements, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.

Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050, the City Council must review the emergency action at the next regular meeting and every 14 days thereafter until the emergency action is terminated.

FISCAL IMPACT
The total fiscal impact is estimated not to exceed $15,000. Funding will be allocated from available departmental contingency or emergency operations funds, subject to budget adjustment if necessary.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. 2026-07 Declaring an Emergency Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050 and Article 6.01.1 of Ferndale Purchasing Ordinance 2013-01.

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RESOLUTION 2026-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Ferndale DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF AN EMERGENCY PURSUANT TO SECTION 22050 OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE AND ARTICLE 6.01.1 OF FERNDALE PURCHASING ORDINANCE 2013-01 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DOG

KENNELS
WHEREAS, the City of Ferndale is responsible for protecting the public health, safety, and welfare of its residents; and
WHEREAS, the City has experienced the suspension of animal control and animal housing services previously provided through Miranda’s Rescue, resulting in the immediate lack of adequate facilities for the temporary housing and containment of dogs taken into custody by the City; and
WHEREAS, the absence of appropriate kennel facilities creates an urgent risk to public health and safety, including but not limited to the inability to safely impound stray, dangerous, abandoned, or injured animals within the City; and
WHEREAS, Section 22050 of the California Public Contract Code authorizes a public agency, by a four-fifths vote of its governing body, to declare that an emergency exists when repair or remedial action is necessary to permit the continued operation of essential public services or to avoid danger to life, health, property, or essential public services; and WHEREAS, Article 6.01.1 of Ferndale Purchasing Ordinance 2013-01 authorizes emergency procurements and contracting procedures when immediate action is necessary to protect public health, welfare, or safety; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the immediate construction and installation of temporary dog kennels is necessary to maintain essential animal control operations and protect the health and safety of the community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that the emergency will not permit the delay resulting from a competitive solicitation process and that immediate action is required.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ferndale as follows:

1. The City Council hereby finds and declares that an emergency exists pursuant to Section 22050 of the California Public Contract Code and Article 6.01.1 of Ferndale Purchasing Ordinance 2013-01.

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control services, with total expenditures not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000).

3. The City Council authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to enter into contracts and purchase materials, equipment, and services without complying with standard competitive bidding requirements, to the extent authorized by law and necessary to respond to the emergency, provided that total expenditures authorized under this Resolution shall not exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000)

4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 20th day of May, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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Randy Cady, Mayor
ATTEST
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Brenda Taylor, City Clerk
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Meeting Date: May 20, 2026 Agenda Item Number 13.f
Agenda Item Title Resolution 2026-08 Amending the Fees and Fines Schedule and Adding a Daily Maintenance Fee for Impounded Dogs
Presented By: City Manager and Police Chief
Type of Item: x Action Discussion Information
Action Required: No Action x Voice Vote Roll Call Vote
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution No. 2026-08 amending the City Fees and Fines Schedule adopted by Resolution No. 2025-11 to establish a Daily Maintenance Fee for the care of impounded dogs.

BACKGROUND
On June 18, 2025, the City Council adopted the City Fees and Fines Schedule through Resolution No. 2025-11. The City is now having to provide its own impound services and will be incurring costs associated with the housing, feeding, cleaning, and general care of impounded dogs.

To assist in offsetting these costs, staff recommends adoption of a Daily Maintenance Fee for impounded dogs. The proposed fee would begin accruing on the second day of impound and would be assessed at a rate of $20.00 per day for each additional day the animal remains in custody.

The proposed fee is intended to partially recover operational and care-related expenses associated with extended impound periods.

FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed fee is expected to provide partial cost recovery for animal care and maintenance expenses incurred by the City or its contracted service providers for impounded dogs. Actual revenue generated will vary depending on the number and duration of impoundments.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. 2026-08

2. Updated Fees and Fines Schedule Excerpt
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FERNDALE AMENDING

THE CITY FEES AND FINES SCHEDULE TO ESTABLISH A DAILY MAINTENANCE

FEE FOR IMPOUNDED DOGS
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the City of Ferndale Fees and Fines Schedule by Resolution No. 2025-11 on June 18, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City incurs ongoing costs associated with the housing, feeding, cleaning, and care of dogs impounded by or on behalf of the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary and appropriate to establish a daily maintenance fee to help offset the costs associated with the continued care and maintenance of impounded dogs; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the fee established herein is reasonably related to the cost of providing such services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ferndale as follows:

Section 1. Amendment to Fees and Fines Schedule
The City of Ferndale Fees and Fines Schedule adopted by Resolution No. 2025-11 is hereby amended to add the following fee:

Fee Description Amount
Daily Maintenance Fee for Impounded Dogs (beginning on the second day of impound)
$20.00 per
day
Section 2. Applicability
The Daily Maintenance Fee shall begin accruing on the second calendar day following impoundment and shall continue to accrue for each additional day the dog remains impounded and in the care or custody of the City or its contracted service provider.

Section 3. Severability
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Resolution is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution.

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Section 4. Effective Date
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 20th day of May 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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Randy Cady, Mayor
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CITY OF FERNDALE

POLICE FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY25-26

1. POLICE FEES

ANIMAL IMPOUND
Sterilized
1st Impound in a 12-month period $ 40.00
2nd Impound in 12-month period $ 75.00
3rd Impound in 12-month period $ 110.00
4th Impound in 12-month period $ 165.00
Non-Sterilized
1st Impound in a 12-month period $ 80.00
2nd Impound in 12-month period $ 220.00
3rd Impound in 12-month period $ 260.00
4th Impound in 12-month period $ 300.00
DAILY MAINTERANCE FEE FOR IMPOUNDED ANIMALS $ 20.00

NUISANCE VIOLATIONS
1st Violation, per day ($1,000 maximum) $ 100.00
2nd Violation, per day ($2,000 maximum) $ 200.00
3rd Violation, per day $ 500.00
Cost Recovery $ Actual

PARKING VIOLATIONS
Parking in Red/Green/Yellow $ 55.00
Parking over 18” from curb $ 55.00
Posted “No Parking” $ 55.00
Blocking Driveway $ 55.00
Parking in Alley $ 55.00
Abandoned Vehicle $ 105.00
Double Parked $ 55.00
Blocked Hydrant $ 55.00
Parking in Handicap $ 335.00
Parking Block Lower Curb $ 335.00

OTHER FEES
Towing Charge $ 125.00
DUI Vehicle Release $ 150.00
Other MC/VC $ 55.00
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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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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 MAY 2026 City Council Meeting
CITY MANAGER (April 10, 2026-May 15, 2026)
Grant Updates
• Arlington Ave Drainage Project:

Brett will be giving a presentation at the upcoming May 20, 2026 meeting. • Raising of the Berm:

Brett will be giving a presentation at the upcoming May 20, 2026 meeting. • Per Capita:

We have made a little progress on the reimbursement of the grant. There were some deed restrictions that had not been fully filed by the previous City Manager. I was able to get the full deed restrictions filed and recorded with the county and have submitted them to Kevin Glaudel at County Parks along with a couple other documents that needed signing and final photos, We are hoping that this is now the final step to getting reimbursement. • Our Energy Microgrid:

The city was approved for the $25,000 Planning Grant reimbursement and the reimbursement check was received last week. The city is in the running to receive the microgrid grant from PGE, however, this will bring on a lot more discussions in the future. • Ferndale Dog Park Project (SPP):

The executive director was unable to meet in person for our scheduled meeting; however, we were finally able to connect on Friday, May 1st via zoom. The meeting regarding the potential leasing of land for a grant funded dog park went well. Laura was feeling good about taking this request to the board as it meets the standard of conservation and community that the Hadley (WDH) Foundation values and would like to see. I am hopeful I will hear something back in the near future and we can start moving forward on obtaining this grant request to State Parks.
• SB1383:

I am still working on the best way to offer composting bins to the public through a reimbursement program. I am hoping to have this implemented soon.

PGE Undergrounding:

No update at this time. The monthly meeting was cancelled. At this time the city has completed all its assigned tasks from PGE.

Russ Park
Russ Park is having their annual clean-up day May 16th from 9am-11am. I have been told there will be refreshments served to volunteers along with a Russ Park tote bag! They will meet at the Russ Park parking lot on Bluff Street. Please wear long sleeves and durable clothes.

I will be following up with Ken Mierzwa to discuss the fence and parking area at the Eugene Street entrance.

Fireman’s Park
The bathrooms are now completed. We have had a few issues with the sewer backing up. After running a camera staff discovered a small issue. The public works guys were able to dig it up and replace some pipe. So far, since the repair, we haven’t had a backup. We are hopeful this has fixed the issue.

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I was able to meet with Susan Diehl McCarthy regarding the dedication of “Harmony Park”. We have a tentative date picked for the event. At this time, we are looking at Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 1:00pm. There will be much more to come on this.

Community Center
The Community Center continues to run fairly smoothly. We are now starting on rental season.

We have several non-profit rentals and a couple of weddings coming up in the next few months.

The porches are currently being constructed.

I am still waiting to connect with our City Engineer to look and discuss possible options on remodeling the bathrooms.

Regular Meetings:
• Daily Meeting with Lauren Boop, Finance Director
• Daily Meetings with Brenda Taylor, City Clerk
• 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 (April 15th)
o Planning Commission (May 6th)
o Drainage Committee (Cancelled)
o Emergency Response (Second Thursday of the Month)
o Department Heads (Second Tuesday of the Month)
o City Managers’ Meeting (Last Thursday of the Month)
o Chamber of Commerce (May 4th)
Other.

KENNELS FOR DOG IMPOUNDS:

The city is currently working on outfitting the Police Station with two outdoor kennels and dog runs. Due to circumstances the city has had to cancel its current agreement with Miranda’s Rescue. City Staff have been working with local companies to get this facility built as soon as possible. In the interim, Fortuna has graciously offered to house any stray dogs that may come up.

CIRA:

I attended the CIRA conference on May 12th – 14th. I will have a report on the conference for the Council.

STAFF: We continue to be extremely fortunate with a dedicated and hard-working staff that keep everything going. We are now running at a full staff level and working on getting everyone trained. The Department Heads and their staff all run their departments very well and deserve recognition on all they accomplish. The city could not function without them.

VALLEY GROCERY: The City Staff has been working with Valley Grocery to try to get them reopened. I spoke with the property owner on Tuesday who stated they were closing escrow with the new owners and was hopeful that the store would be able to reopen in the upcoming week. I did reach out to the new owners. As of this moment, I have not heard back from them. I will provide an update to the Council if I hear any other news. We will work swiftly with the new owners to try t get the store reopened as soon as possible.

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FEMA TRAININGS
Under the city’s LHMP (Mitigation Action FRN9), the City Manager is required to have training on NIMS (National Incident Management System) and ICS (Incident Command System) through FEMA. Over the last month, I was able to obtain Certificates (attached) in ICS – 100, Introduction to Incident Command; ICS – 200 Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response; IS – 700, Introduction to the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS); and IS – 800, National Response Framework (NRF).

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STAFF REPORTING APRIL 2026

CITY CLERK ACTIVITY
Meeting Activities:
• Met with City Manager to discuss agenda items.
• Attended, Wrote Agenda, and Compiled Packets for:
o Planning Commission Meeting 05/06/2026
o City Council Meeting 05/20/2026
• 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 with Community Center & Town Hall Renters to go over Facility Projects: Currently Training on all Projects as follows:
• Assisting the public at the counter, via telephone, and email, answering questions and information requests.
• Communications with contract Engineers and City Planner about agenda items before the City Council, Planning Commission, and Drainage Meetings. • Processing Building Permits, Encroachment Permits, and Parade Permits • Issued Business License and Dog License.
• 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 spreadsheets, 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
• Processed Community Center & Town Hall Rental

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
• Entered Monthly Deposits into Accounting CS
• 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
• Sent Late Notices for all open invoices
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• 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 • Communicated with grant contacts and performed steps to continue projects • Attended Department head meeting and gave budget update • Purchased and distributed items requested by Department Heads • Onboarding for new employees into system
• Assisted in training and onboarding new City Clerk
• Attended multiple webinars on insurance markets, risk management, etc. • Began Budget Process
• Updated Grant Information Spreadsheet and distributed to related parties

CITY PLANNER ACTIVITY
General Planning Services
Task 1 Response to Public Information Request:
• Discussed design review for a door that was replaced at a Main Street business with the City Manager.
• Email response to public query about noise elements and activities at Humboldt County fairgrounds.
• Phone call with City Manager about zoning for vacation rental. • Ferndale Housing: Discussed possible project to add a dwelling unit and off-street parking lot on APN 030-141-009.

Task 2 CEQA Compliance
No actions for the reporting period.

Task 3 Community Planning – Reporting, Other Planning Activities Completed required State MWELO annual reporting
Coordination with GIS Analyst, City manager, and City Engineer to provide the city with an updated Zoning map that shows map amendments adopted in 2025.

Task 4 Meetings and Hearings, and Materials:
• Communications and coordination with the City Manager and City Clerk for the April 15 City Council and Planning Commission meetings, various assigned tasks, and projects. • Phone call with City Manager to discuss Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) agenda item for adoption. Discussed LHMP and Arlington St. drainage project. Email to Humboldt County OES about the LHMP amendment process.
• Email to City about posting new HCD ADU Guidebook to website. • Prepared for April 15 City Council meeting: reviewed staff reports and resolutions for agenda items. Attended and presented at City Council meeting. • Prepared the monthly planner’s report for the April 15 City Council meeting. • Planning Commission meeting – No actions for the reporting period. • HCAOG Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) – Reviewed April 2 meeting agenda and attended April 2 meeting (in-person). Includes drive time one-way. • Streets and Roads Committee – No actions for the reporting period. • Regional Climate Action Plan – Attended (virtually) portion of 4/7 working Grp meeting and Attended (virtually) 4/23 meeting. Coordination with the City Manager on the RCAP.

Task 5 GIS Mapping
Created a large-scale printed Zoning map that shows map amendments adopted in 2025.

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Task 6 Grant Writing/Funding Coordination
Vision Zero Demonstration Project:
o Emails to City Manager, City Engineer, and Police Chief to coordinate on timing for HCAOG consultant site visit when the project is being implemented. o REIMBURSEABLE/MATCH: Virtual meeting with City Engineer to discuss Vision Zero demonstration project: discussed materials needed for project, potential for dedicated bike lane project, and next steps. Compiling notes and actions from meeting.
o REIMBURSEABLE/MATCH: Researching and re-verifying costs of demonstration materials, including vendor’s shipping estimate. Compiled results and shared with the City Engineer.

Per Capital Grant for Russ Park close out:
o Coordination emails with City Manager and City Engineer about legal description. o Searching and reviewing Planwest records for a legal description for Russ Park.

Information about federal BRIC funding for hazard mitigation projects.

Reviewed Finance Manager’s grant worksheet.

Planning Applications and Pre-Application Consultations • Ozanian Subd. SD2603
o Reviewed submitted application and made notes on possible application deficiencies; prepared agency referral routing sheet; and prepared map set. o Researched whether the subdivision application is SB 9 eligible; referred the application to local agencies (via email).
o Processing DFW referral.
o Discussed subdivision application with City Engineer: that the subdivision does not qualify for SB 9, and the information that needs to be submitted in order for the application to be deemed completed was preliminarily identified by the Contract Planner and City Engineer.
• Titus pre-app 207 and 217 Francis Street
o Discussed pre-app prop owner's request and -SPA combining zone with City Engineer.
o At the request of the City Engineer, reviewed the Zoning Map and Zoning Regulations to confirm zoning of properties and the application of the Q-zone provisions; drafted content for adding a dwelling to properties and sent to the City Engineer.

Housing Element Update/Reporting
• No actions for the reporting period.

Special Planning Projects
RTIP/STIP project administration
• No actions for the reporting period.

Updates to ADU Ordinance in Response to November 2025 HCD Letter of Technical Assistance
• Emails with HCD about adopted ordinance.
• Completed revisions to Zoning Ordinance to incorporate adopted Ordinance. 2026-02, including re-alphabetizing and renumbering.

Local Agency Management Program (LAMP) Ordinance
• Prepared staff report for second reading at the April 15 City Council meeting.

SB 1 RMRA: Project List + Reporting
• Coordination with City Engineer for FY 26/27 list for City Council. • Prepared FY 26-27 updated project list and resolution, then sent to City Engineer.

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2025 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
• Completed staff report and resolution for City Council adoption of the 2025 LHMP.

CITY ENGINEER ACTIVITY
General City Engineering Services:
• Phone calls / emails with the City Manager and staff regarding various City items. • Attend April Drainage Committee Meeting
• Per Capita Grant.
o Prepare Legal descriptions for Russ Park and Fireman’s Park o Discussions with City Staff and Grant writer Rick Hill • Regional Vision Zero Action Plan.
o Work with City staff on Project Design
Reimbursable Project Services:
• Nunes Grading
o Correspondence with City Staff.
• Titus Preapp
o Meet with Applicant to discuss project.
o Consult with City Staff.
• Ozanian Subdivision
o Correspondence with City Staff.

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 on generator uses for air quality.
• Front gate chain oiled each Monday
• Inspect manholes throughout town weekly
• Repair UV lamps and prepare for improvements on bank Charlie • Weekly maintenance performed on UV banks
• Weed removal project at pond……
• Dewater for total of 32 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. • Maintained Aqua dams around pond through flood conditions. • Hydro Jett residence on Rose St. Saturday 4/24/26
• Hydro Jett Tynesson St.
• Hauled Bio Solids to Oregon Landfill.
• Service Turbidity meter.
• Billed, Steve’s Septic, Taylor and Wyckoff a total of 5313.00 Dollars for the month of APRIL 2026 . 24 total dumps for total of 29,516 gallons.
• Total flow through plant. MARCH was 10 MGD. Of that .818 MGD average flow to Francis Creek and …335 MGD was pumped to retention pond.

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• 2.75 inches of Rain in APRIL 2026
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PUBLIC WORKS
• Continued with monthly and daily duties. Such as cleaning and maintenance of city's bathrooms, mowing of city owned properties, cleaning of storm drains, keeping streets clear of debris and the maintenance of city's facilities. • Install beacon light on lawn mower. All small equipment now has beacon lights. • Install grip tape on foot bridge at Francis st.
• Restripe rear parking lot off main st.
• City manager office repainted, new lights, and switch covers. • Toilet sloan valves rebuilt in two toilets at children’s center. • Met with J&G Landscaping about irrigation system rehab at town hall. • Replace broken boards on picnic tables and benches at Fireman’s Park. • Talked to Chris at coast guard housing about helping them patch potholes on their roads. • Helped Hubner’s clean up debris from their trimming project on Bluff st. • Install new swings and new chains at Fireman’s Park.
• Repair damaged end cap and reseal end of gutter at scout hall. • Change worn parts in toilet at community center to fix a leak and running toilet. • Secure crawl space cover at town hall.
• Clean decks and sharpen blades on mowers.
• Took old dull chain saw chains to get sharpened at wildwood saw.

Police Department
Chief Sligh attended the CIRA Police Chief’s Conference in Sacramento. Sgt Craft participated in several planning meeting for “Every 15 Minutes,” which is at Ferndale High School in March.

CERT: The team participated in the BEACON 2026 exercise. It is a communications exercise that runs through Humboldt County OES.

Police Statistics – April 2026
SERIOUS CRIMES Number Cleared
Homicide 0
Rape (Attempted) 0
Robbery 0
Larceny 0
Assault 0
Burglary 0
Vehicle Theft 0
TOTAL 0
SECONDARY CRIMES 3
Calls for Service 273
Reports Written 8
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Traffic Citations 8
Other Citations 0
Parking Citations 1
Warnings 37
ARRESTS 1
AGENCY ASSISTS 18
TRAFFIC COLLISIONS 1
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CITY OF FERNDALE, HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, USA
Minutes for Planning Commission Meeting of April 1, 2026 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Jerry Rocha called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Commissioners Jorgen von Frausing-Borch, Stuart Altschuler, Josh Smith, and Mia Rudynski were present along with City Manager Kristene Hall, and City Clerk Brenda Taylor. Those in attendance pledged allegiance to the flag.

MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA:

None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Motion to approve the minutes of April 1, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting (Von FrausingBorch/Altschuler) Unanimous PUBLIC COMMENTS:

None
DESIGN REVIEW PERMITS:

A. 580 Main Street (Signage) Buttercup Coffee: Project was presented to the Commissioners by City Manager Kristene Hall then owners John and Julie Kreitzer addressed the commission to further explain about adding two signs to the building on the corner of Main and Shaw. The signs will be 72 inches wide by 36 inches high, the finish will be a dark rustic natural tone that will give a nice coffee vibe. Chair Rocha said the signs looked good, Commissioner Rudynski questioned how the signs were to be hung and if any additional lighting would be needed. MOTION to approve the signage at 580 Main Street (Von Frausing-Borch/Altschuler) Unanimous B. 447 Main Street (Replacement of Windows and Corner Posts) Ferndale Repertory Theatre: The project was presented to the Commissioners by City Manager Kristene Hall. She explained that the new windows will not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of the historical resource, and this project is consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and qualifies for a Class 31 exemption from CEQA. Commissioner Rudynski was concerned about appearance and was inquiring about photos, while Chair Rocha and other Commissioners were fine with the request knowing that the contractors would do a fantastic job. Motion to approve the reinforcement of the windows at 447 Main Street (Von Frausing-Borch/Altschuler) Unanimous
PUBLIC HEARING:

None
BUSINESS:

A. City Manager Kristene Hall explained that the Planning Commission will have an upcoming vacancy due to the expiration of a commissioner term. Jerry Rocha’s term is expiring. Hall added that Commissioner Rocha has submitted a letter expressing his desire to remain on the Commission. Hall added the deadline for other applicants to apply for the open seat will be April 15, 2026 at Noon.

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B. Building Permits Issued January 1, 2026 – March 25, 2026: Building permits are all ok.

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: None
STAFF COMMENTS: None
ADJOURNMENT: Chair Rocha adjourned the meeting at 6:21pm Respectfully submitted,
Brenda Taylor, City Clerk
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RUSS PARK COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF FERNDALE - HUMBOLDT COUNTY U.S.A.

Location 834 Main Street Ferndale, CA 95536
Date: April 14, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER /ROLL CALL:

Patt Sweeney, Curtis Barry, John Miller and Sammantha Melton are present.

Sammantha is standing in for Ken Mierzwa who is Chair of the Russ Park Committee.

The meeting is called to order at 6:30 PM.

2. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA:

None.

PUBLIC COMMENT (FOR ITEMS NOT OTHERWISE ON THE AGENDA)

4. BUSINESS
A. Approval of March minutes
Patt moves to approve and John seconds. The motion passes.

B. Volunteer day
The group discusses the volunteer day. Samm shows the group a mock up of the poster for volunteer day. The group agrees on May 16th as being the volunteer day. The group discusses the need for a sign up sheet for volunteers. The group discusses 9 am to 11 am as volunteer time. People can RSVP to the [email protected] to volunteer instead of a sign-up sheet. The group determines that the totes will be a good idea for handouts for the volunteers.

C. Friends of Russ Park update
Patt brings totes that bear the Russ Park design. They will be for sale at Mind’s Eye for $20 each.

C. Trail maintenance, tools, and materials
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Patt explains that some of the metal posts could be replaced for $250 each according to J&B Fabricators in Fortuna. John feels that we need to get extras for the posts. Samm recommends 6 posts.

The motion is made by Curtis to purchase 6 posts, and seconded by Patt. The total amount would be $1700.

Patt asks to spend $250 for vinegar to use on the trail for the poison oak.

John makes the motion for $250 in vinegar and Curtis seconds. The motion passes.

The upcoming volunteer day will need more rakes than is currently in the tool shed.

Also, for future volunteer days it would be beneficial to have extra rakes in case one breaks.

Patt makes the motion for $125 for purchasing 3 metal rakes, Curtis seconds and the motion passes.

The group discusses having a future day that is just dedicated to poison oak removal.

Patt explains that he could make a sign for the Berry Run trail for the extreme amount of poison oak.

The decision for purchasing 2 batteries is tabled for the next meeting to further determine if batteries are needed and to take stock of what batteries are currently in the shed. The current batteries for the tools are about 4-years old and are charging significantly less effectively.

D. Russ Park Strategic Master Plan
No updates.

E. Regional open space meetings and communications
No updates. The Great Redwood Trail plan has been finalized which may eventually affect trails in the Eel River valley. It is difficult to say exactly how.

5. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 7:27 PM.

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1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Stacy Atkins-Salazar, 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, March 12, 2026, at 5:30 PM
Eureka City Council Chamber

Present: Stacy Atkins-Salazar, Michelle Lewis-Lusso, Leslie Castellano, Randall Cady, Steve Madrone (remote), Frank Wilson.

Absent: None
Staff: Eric Keller-Heckman, Tony Heacock, Helder Morais, Hilary Schwartz Legal Counsel: Nancy Diamond

1. Call to Order and Roll Call at 5:30 PM
Chairperson Atkins-Salazar called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. A quorum was present and acting.

2. Consent Calendar
a. Approve Minutes from the February 12, 2026, HWMA Board of Directors Meeting b. Review and Approve Draft December 2025 Financial Reports c. Approve Request for Bids for the Purchase of Gas Extraction System Flare Heat shields.

Chairperson Atkins-Salazar inquired if there were any requests to pull items from the Consent Calendar, and there were no requests.

Chairperson Atkins-Salazar opened the floor to public comment, and no public comment on the Consent Calendar was received.

Chairperson Atkins-Salazar closed the floor to public comment.

Motion: Director Cady motioned, and Director Lewis-Lusso seconded, to approve items a) through c) of the Consent Calendar as delivered Action: Approve the Motion as made by Director Cady and seconded by Director Lewis-Lusso
Ayes: Unanimous
Noes: None

Absent: None

3. Oral and Written Communications
Chairperson Atkins-Salazar opened the floor to public comment regarding items not on the agenda. No public comment was received.

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2 Chairperson Atkins-Salazar closed the floor to public comment.

4. Receive and Approve the Base Compensation Study Report Executive Director Keller-Heckman reviewed the board’s direction to staff during the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget process to budget for and initiate a compensation study prior to Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Staff secured the assistance of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. to conduct the study and provide an independent and objective review of the Authority’s current compensation levels.

The board received a presentation by Mr. Mike Harary of Gallagher Benefit Services on the results the Base Compensation Study Report. Mr. Harary reviewed the study timeline, which began with an executed agreement in August 2025. The study included 11 comparator agencies and 15 benchmark classifications. Gallagher provided initial findings to HWMA management in October of 2025, and Salary Range Recommendations in November 2025. The comparator agencies included California cities, counties, and sanitation and waste management districts. Mr. Harary reviewed the methodology used in the survey, which included identifying the survey mean and median for each classification. Market data was adjusted by a Cost of Labor geographic differential to report compensation values from agencies outside of the Eureka area in “Eureka dollars.” The study found that overall, the Authority’s base salaries are an average of 7.33% below the market, with specific classification findings ranging from

9.8% above to 26.25% below the market median. A minimum of four job classifications matches is required for statistically significant market data.

Director Madrone informed the board that he was attending the meeting remotely with cause due to work-related travel. Director Castellano requested clarification about the size and budget of comparator agencies. Mr. Harary explained how the survey methodology utilized leveling techniques to account for differences in responsibilities due to size and budget as needed, generally in management positions. Director Castellano inquired about the possibility of including local agencies among the comparators. Mr. Harary responded that the list of comparator agencies was developed to attain the greatest number of classification matches, which would have been limited among local agencies. Executive Director Keller-Heckman confirmed that Gallagher developed the list of comparator agencies with input from HWMA staff and recommended removing comparators that were not sufficiently similar and/or provided few matches to Authority classifications. Mr. Harary added that using local agencies as comparators would have resulted in matches for a few, but not most, of the Authority’s classifications. Director Wilson commented that he did not see an apples-to-apples comparison of wages. Chairperson Atkins-Salazar expressed that some positions, such as Executive Director, could be matched to locally.

Executive Director Keller-Heckman advised the board that adopting the recommendations in the Basic Compensation Study Report would result in an increase of just over 13%, or about $300,000 annually, in wage expenses compared to current levels.

Based on current tonnage projections, this increase would raise the tipping fee by about $4.25 per ton in Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Executive Director Keller-Heckman also explained that staff had identified significant overlap in Account Clerk II and Account May 20, 2026
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3 Clerk II-Confidential and recommended consolidating the two classifications and bringing an updated job description before the board at the April meeting.

Director Castellano requested a review of recent tipping fee increases and Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs). Executive Director Keller-Heckman listed the past four years’ COLAs as 2.8%, 4.1%, 6.5%, and 5%, respectively. Tipping fee increases in the past three fiscal years have ranged from $20-25 per ton to $7-10 per ton, with no increase to the tipping fee for each of the prior nine fiscal years. Director Castellano inquired about recruitment and retention. Executive Director Keller-Heckman responded that retention had been fair, with most Directors serving for five years or less in their current positions with significant turnover. Retention remains an issue with Materials Diversion Technicians, and with one exception, all office staff has served for two years or less.

Scalehouse and operations staff retention has been more stable. Director Wilson inquired about a regular COLA in the upcoming budget cycle, and Executive Director KellerHeckman responded that the compensation study recommended applying a COLA in addition to their salary range recommendations.

Chairperson Atkins-Salazar inquired about how staff would recommend implementing the compensation study. Executive Director Keller-Heckman responded that staff recommends the board receive and approve the study report and direct staff to implement Gallagher’s salary range placement recommendations found in Appendix A of the study into the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026-2027 draft budget. Director Wilson requested clarification about the salary range recommendations, and Executive Director KellerHeckman explained that each classification had been placed in a new salary range within the median of the market data.

Chairperson Atkins-Salazar opened the floor to public comment. No public comment was received.

Director Madrone expressed his support for staff’s recommendation to approve the compensation study and his belief that increasing wages would save the Authority money and increase morale. Director Castellano recommended that the study be sent back to the consultants with direction to include local agency comparisons because the compensation study recommendations would place the Authority’s management level positions as high or higher than comparable positions at the City of Eureka. Director Lewis-Lusso inquired how long it would take to complete a new study with local comparisons. Mr. Harary responded that a new study would require a revised scope of work in his firm’s contract, and that it would be ideal to wait to revise the data until after July 1 when many agencies release annually adjusted pay plans. Director Madrone reviewed the anticipated timeline of a new study and inquired if it could be completed before approval of the new draft budget is sought. Executive Director Keller-Heckman expressed that the timeline was very tight and that using local agencies as comparators might result in insufficient data for many of the Authority’s positions. Director Castellano suggested approving a COLA for the upcoming draft budget and initiating a new study after July 1.

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4 additional agencies needed to be identified, and suggested Humboldt Transit Authority, Recology, and the County of Humboldt be included. Mr. Harary responded that his firm recommends agencies survey between 10-12 agencies. Executive Director KellerHeckman clarified that Recology cannot be included for comparison as it is not a public agency, and that a new study would have to be completed well in advance of July 1 to be incorporated into the upcoming fiscal year budget.

Chairperson Atkins-Salazar closed the floor to public comment.

Motion: Director Castellano motioned, and Director Lewis-Lusso seconded, to approve the Base Compensation Study Report.

Action: Approve the Motion as made by Director Castellano and seconded by Director Lewis-Lusso
Ayes: Unanimous
Noes: None

Absent: None
Director Madrone reiterated that many of the Authority’s classifications would not have matches among local agencies He expressed solidarity with rate payers who are impacted fee increases but emphasized that low wages lead to higher costs associated with recruitment, retention, and low staff morale. Director Madrone suggested the board consider another option, to direct staff to bring forward a draft budget that includes a recommendation for a 7.33% cost of living adjustment. Director Madrone inquired about the cost of the compensation study contract, and Executive Director Keller-Heckman responded that the cost was approximately $18,000. Chairperson Atkins-Salazar asked Director Madrone how his alternative recommendation would treat classifications that have been identified as above market median. Director Madrone responded that he would recommend not applying the 7.33% cost of living adjustment to classifications that are currently compensated above the market median.

Motion: Director Castellano motioned, and Director Lewis-Lusso seconded, to direct staff to return to the board with a cost-of-living adjustment and create a new compensation study report including 4 to 5 local comparator agencies.

Action: Approve the Motion as made by Director Castellano and seconded by Director Lewis-Lusso
Ayes: Directors Wilson, Cady, Atkins-Salazar, Lewis-Lusso, and Castellano
Noes: Director Madrone

Absent: None
General Counsel Diamond inquired if board members wanted to provide staff with direction on identifying local agencies for comparison. Director Castellano requested that staff return with recommendations at the April meeting, and Chairperson AtkinsSalazar encouraged board members to make recommendations as well.

5. Receive Mid-Year Budget Adjustments
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5 Executive Director Keller-Heckman advised the board that staff has minimal requests for changes to the mid-year budget. Revenues are tracking slightly above budget projections due to an increase in self-haul tons at the Hawthorne Street Transfer Station.

Staff has a high level of confidence in the revenue projections that were made for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Expenditures are tracking with or slightly below expected levels, and there have been no significant interruptions to travel routes for solid waste. Fuel prices up to this point have also remained within the expected range.

Executive Director Keller-Heckman presented five requests for mid-year budget adjustments and an explanation for each adjustment.
1) $30,000 increase to Landfill, Leachate hauling – due to increased rainfall received.
2) $12,000 increase to Landfill, Repairs & Maintenance – Equipment – due to catastrophic equipment failure.
3) $6,000 increase to Administrative, Janitorial – due to improved janitorial services and supply procurement.
4) $16,000 increase to Environmental Health & Safety, Operating Expenses – due to on Auditor’s recommended classification of stormwater expenses. 5) $21,000 increase to Solid Waste, Recycling Disposal – due to an increase in recycled materials received at the Transfer Station.

Each requested adjustment is drawn from other line items in the division’s approved budget and does not increase the Authority’s overall operating budget. Staff believes that the minimal number of proposed adjustments is an indication of the strength of the projections and assumptions made during the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget process.

Staff recommends the board approve the list of proposed mid-year budget adjustments.

Chairperson Atkins-Salazar opened the floor to public comment. No public comment was received.

Chairperson Atkins-Salazar closed the floor to public comment.

Motion: Director Lewis-Lusso motioned, and Director Cady seconded, to approve the list of adjustments as presented and approve the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget.

Action: Approve the Motion as made by Director Lewis-Lusso and seconded by Director Cady
Ayes: Unanimous
Noes: None

Absent: None

6. Receive Update on Organics Processing Feasibility Study Executive Director Keller-Heckman reviewed that at the February meeting, the board requested that this item be brought back for further discussion. Executive Director Keller-Heckman reviewed the purpose, intention, and timeline of the feasibility study, May 20, 2026
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6 which was developed to determine appropriate levels of in-county organics processing capacity. The Request for Proposals (RFP) was released in 2024 and again in 2025 with no successful proposals received, and staff streamlined the document following feedback from jurisdiction staff and potential proposers. The streamlined RFP was released in October 2025 and received one proposal from Northpoint Consulting. Staff deemed the proposal nonresponsive due to the absence of the Anti-Collusion statement that was required per Attachment 2 of the RFP. Staff recommends that the board reject the lone proposal as nonresponsive and terminate the procurement.

Director Wilson inquired if the proposal could be released again. Executive Director Keller-Heckman responded that the board could direct staff to resolicit the RFP; if that occurred, HWMA staff would meet with jurisdiction staff to ensure there is alignment regarding delaying solicitation until a later date. Director Castellano inquired if a feasibility study was necessary and how staff would recommend moving the process forward. Executive Director Keller-Heckman declined to speak on behalf of jurisdiction staff but expressed that from his perspective, the feasibility study did not seem to present the same value that it once had. When the feasibility study was originally planned, staff expected collection to begin at the Hawthorne Street Transfer Station on July 1, 2025, and that a year of organics data would be available to inform the feasibility study. Without that data, the study has less value, because it would have to be based on data from the 2019 waste characterization study.

Chairperson Atkins-Salazar described her efforts since the last meeting to learn about the Authority’s RFP process. She agreed that absence of required documents should result in a proposal being deemed nonresponsive but requested that the Executive Director meet with jurisdiction staff and gather their technical expertise on how to move forward with organics processing. Executive Director Keller-Heckman affirmed the HWMA’s commitment to continue moving forward with organics and seek jurisdiction staff input on a revised feasibility or permitting study. Director Castellano inquired if jurisdictions could hire a consultant or a staff person to support the process, and Executive Director Keller-Heckman confirmed that was an option to consider. Chairperson AtkinsSalazar added that City of Arcata staff is also committed to supporting the organics process. Director Castellano asked if available grant funding could fund a consultant or staff position, and Executive Director Keller-Heckman indicated that he would have to consult with jurisdiction staff regarding their grant requirements.

Chairperson Atkins-Salazar opened the floor to public comment. Praj White of Northpoint Consulting read the executive summary of his firm’s proposal after confirming that the board had not received it. Mr. White described the approach his firm would take as collaborative, creative, and conscientious of cost. Taylor Goodwin of Northpoint Consulting provided public comment about the importance of composting and how an in-county organics facility will help Humboldt County reach regional climate action goals. Carly Tambling of Bright and Green provided public comment that if needed, an organics feasibility study should be focused on local solutions and partnership. She encouraged the board to consider the Northpoint Consulting proposal.

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7 procurement process to reject proposals deemed nonresponsive. She reiterated that the City of Arcata staff are committed to working collaboratively to bring organics processing systems to the area. Evan Edgar of Edgar & Associates provided public comment about his work on the original roadmap to organics processing in 2021. This document laid out a process for implementing organics recycling, which included the feasibility study, and emphasized the need to keep organic material in Humboldt County.

Mr. Edgar expressed that without the feasibility study, greenwaste and food waste will continue to be hauled out-of-county and regional climate goals will not be met.

Chairperson Atkins-Salazar closed the floor to public comment.

Director Castellano inquired if staff could provide the Northpoint Consulting proposal.

General Counsel Diamond indicated that when a proposal is deemed nonresponsive, the proposal is generally not made public because the proposed cost could influence future proposers, but other elements of the proposal could be made public. Chairperson Atkins-Salazar acknowledged that the term nonresponsive might seem harsh, but accepting an incomplete proposal would set a problematic precedent for future proposers.

Director Lewis-Lusso asked for clarification on the timeline of solicitation, rejection, and re-solicitation of an RFP. Executive Director Keller-Heckman responded that the HWMA generally solicits for 30-45 days but the board can direct staff to solicit for a shorter period.

General Counsel Diamond expressed that there may be limited value in circulating another RFP given that there was only one proposer across multiple solicitation periods.

She advised that it may be possible for the board to negotiate directly with a proposer for a sole source contract in the absence of other competitive proposals. Chairperson Atkins-Salazar inquired if rejection of the current proposal was still necessary if the board chose to negotiate directly, and General Counsel Diamond confirmed that it was.

Director Madrone affirmed the decision to reject the proposal to avoid setting a bad precedent but expressed his support for releasing a new RPF or negotiating with the proposer as soon as possible because Humboldt County is falling behind on SB 1383 compliance. Director Castellano expressed support for direct negotiation or sole sourcing a consultant to move the process forward with expediency.

Motion: Director Castellano motioned, and Director Wilson seconded, to reject the proposal received as nonresponsive, terminate the current procurement process, and direct staff to seek input from jurisdiction staff to redefine the scope of work and bring back opportunities to move forward that scope of work with as much expediency as possible
Action: Approve the Motion as made by Director Castellano and seconded by Director Wilson
Ayes: Unanimous
Noes: None

Absent: None

7. Standing Item: Board Member Reports
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8 The Directors had no further reports.

8. Standing Item: Executive Director’s Report
The Executive Director had no further reports.

9. Closed session
It is the intention of this 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 405-081-036.

10. Report Out of Closed Session: No report.

Chairperson Atkins-Salazar adjourned the Closed Session at 7:24 pm.

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Board of Directors Draft Meeting Minutes
Wharfinger Building, Bay Room (downstairs)
1 Marina Way, Eureka, CA 95501
Thursday, March 26 2026
3:30 PM
Attendance
Present
Carlos Diaz Skip Jorgensen
Heidi Moore-Guynup (Alt. Director Elise Scafani (remote, just cause, illness) Sarah Schaefer, Vice Chair Jack Tuttle
Mike Wilson
Absent
Scott Bauer Michael Gerace, Chair
Frank Wilson
Staff and Others Present
Name Title
Lori Biondini Business Planning & Finance Director
Elizabeth Burks Executive Director
Faith Carlson Regulatory & Legislative Policy Manager
Ronnie Chausse Interim Finance Manager
Nancy Diamond Legal Counsel
Richard Engel Power Resources Director
Kristy Siino Human Resources Manager
Lori Taketa Board Clerk
Eileen Verbeck Deputy Executive Director
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Open Session (Call to Order)
Vice Chair Schaefer called a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Redwood Coast Energy Authority to order at the above location and date at 4:03 p.m. Notice of this meeting was posted on March 20, 2026.

4. Staff Reports

4.1. Executive Director’s Report
Executive Director Burks provided highlights from her written report, including:
• Anticipated outreach to gauge Board interest in tours of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, the King Salmon nuclear waste storage site, and the West Biofuels facility in Burney, CA. • Legislative updates related to energy bill transparency and PCIA reform. • Clarification of recent media coverage to be addressed in organizational change staff reports.

5. Consent Calendar

5.1. Approve Minutes of February 26, 2026, Board Meeting.

5.2. Accept Disbursement Report for January 2026, and Financial Reports for This Fiscal Year Through January 2026.

5.3. Receive Federal Activity Report.

5.4. Appoint Hope Sakho as an At-Large Community Advisory Committee Member with a Term Expiring March 31, 2028.

5.5. Authorize Amendment 3 to 2021 Task Order for Operational Services with The Energy Authority, Inc. and Authorize the Executive Director to Execute the Amendment and All Associated Documents.

No member of the public nor the Board requested discussion of these items.

M/S: Diaz, Tuttle: Approve all Consent Calendar items.

The motion passed with a unanimous roll call vote. Ayes: Diaz, Jorgensen, Moore-Guynup, Scafani, Schaefer, Tuttle, M. Wilson. Noes: None. Absent: Bauer, Gerace, F. Wilson. Abstain:

None.

7. Old Business

7.1. Report on Decreasing Customer Load (Information only) Due to anticipated loss of quorum, this item was moved to the April Board meeting agenda.

7.2. Diablo Canyon Operations Extension Policy Decision Making Regulatory and Legislative Policy Manager Carlson reported on the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant’s (DCPP) operating license status at the state and federal levels and reviewed the RCEA Board’s policy to consider acceptance of DCPP energy credit allocations each year they are offered, advocacy for better nuclear waste solutions and opposition to plant operation extension. This session, the state legislature will consider bills on DCPP plant operation extension and on PG&E’s use of the volumetric performance fees it receives for operating the plant. The Board directed staff to bring forward RCEA acceptance of May 20, 2026
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DCPP energy credit allocations every five years, or more frequently if DCPP operation issues arise. The Board further directed staff not to oppose the California Community Choice Association’ (CalCCA’s) support of DCPP operation extension due to the low likelihood that RCEA’s sole opposition would sway the other Community Choice Aggregators. Staff will arrange opportunities for the Board to tour both the Diablo Canyon Power Plant, which fulfills 9-10% of the state’s electricity needs, and the King Salmon nuclear storage facility. There was no public comment on this agenda item.

7.3. Additional Authorizations for Prepayment of Power Purchase Agreements Bond Financing Power Resources Director Engel gave a progress report on enabling RCEA to prepay its power purchase agreements, potentially saving between $1.5 and $2 million in annual procurement costs. RCEA, in partnership with Desert Community Energy, contracted with municipal advisor and fiduciary agent Tyler Noble, contracted with project participant legal counsel Chapman and Cutler, and issued a request for proposals for a prepaid supplier. Goldman Sachs’ proposal was deemed best for this role by DCE and RCEA staff. Staff Director Engel described prepayment process participation costs. There was no public comment.

Director Moore-Guynup left the meeting room at 4:39. The Board meeting paused due to lack of quorum until Director Moore-Guynup rejoined the meeting at 4:42.

M/S: Jorgensen, M. Wilson: Select Goldman Sachs to fulfill the roles of Counterparty Supplier and Intermediary Bank;
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-4, authorizing RCEA to join the California Community Choice Financing Authority (CCCFA), as the bond issuer, at a cost of $50,000 for the membership entry fee and up to $20,000 to cover a transaction fee for issuance of the bonds; and Select and negotiate an agreement with a Tax and Bond Counsel at a total shared cost not to exceed $350,000.

The motion passed with a unanimous roll call vote. Ayes: Diaz, Jorgensen, Moore-Guynup, Scafani, Schaefer, Tuttle, M. Wilson. Noes: None. Absent: Bauer, Gerace, F. Wilson. Abstain:

None.

8. New Business

8.1. Staffing Reorganization and Creation of New Positions Executive Director Burks presented a proposed organizational restructure to align departments with current operations and to staff regional climate planning work. Additional staff positions were proposed, including in-house general counsel and a Northern Rural Energy Network administrator.

The directors pointed out RCEA’s local services, how they leverage external funding and allow for regional, independent decisions-making, as opposed to PG&E’s for-profit model of providing energy.

An unidentified member of the public recommended delaying the creation of new positions to allow further review by partner agencies. The speaker raised concerns regarding salary parity with local agencies. No other member of the public commented and the Chair closed the comment period.

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M/S: M. Wilson, Moore-Guynup: Approve the staffing re-organization concept and authorize the Executive Director to determine allocation of staff to departments, which include supervisory responsibilities.

Approve the following full-time positions and direct staff to return with job descriptions for Board approval:
a) Creation of a Director of Engagement and Regional Climate Planning Position b) Creation of a Regional Climate Action Plan Administrator Position c) Allocation of a second NREN Administrator as the Administrative lead d) Creation of Staff General Counsel Position
The motion passed with the following roll call vote. Ayes: Diaz, Jorgensen, Moore-Guynup, Schaefer, Tuttle, M. Wilson. Noes: Scafani. Absent: Bauer, Gerace, F. Wilson. Abstain: None.

8.2. Presentation of Classification and Compensation Study Human Resources Manager Siino presented results of the Gallagher classification and compensation studies, including updated job descriptions, expanded classifications and a revised, step-based salary schedule. Manager Siino explained methods Gallagher used to assess RCEA’s job classes, identify comparison agencies and adjust salaries in higher wage markets so more accurate comparisons could be made. RCEA’s salaries were found to be, on average, 13% below those market-adjusted salaries of comparator agencies. Executive Director Burks corrected inaccuracies published by a local online news source and explained differences in RCEA’s benefits compared with other local government agencies.

The Board discussed wage competitiveness in a new era of remote work; competition for talent with other CCAs, consulting groups and utilities; and retention. There was no public comment during discussion of this item.

M/S: Diaz, Tuttle: Accept the Gallagher Classification and Compensation Reports.

Approve the Classification structure and Updated Job Descriptions.

Approve the RCEA updated Salary Schedule effective April 5, 2026.

The motion passed with the following roll call vote. Ayes: Diaz, Jorgensen, Schaefer, Tuttle, M.

Wilson. Noes: None. Absent: Bauer, Gerace, F. Wilson. Abstain: Moore-Guynup, Scafani.

8.3. Consideration of a Reduced 34-Hour Work Week
Executive Director Burks and Human Resources Manager Siino presented a proposal to redefine full-time employment at RCEA as a 34-hour work week, with corresponding adjustments to leave accruals and compensation structure. The reduced work week was proposed to address retention and stabilize labor costs and staff are enlisting improved meeting practices, collaborative file systems and work management tools to increase efficiency. The Board discussed productivity, fiscal risk management, and positive indications from other agencies that have adopted reduced-hour work weeks. The directors requested evaluation and an update after a year. There was no public comment.

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M/S: Moore-Guynup, M. Wilson: Approve changing full-time employees' regular working hours as 34 hours per week, adjustment of Vacation and Sick leave accruals to reflect reduced hours, and sunset Floating Holidays after the 2026 calendar year.

Pause COLA increases for all Staff for the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 fiscal years.

Authorize a one-time salary adjustment for the Calendar year 2026, solely to address the occurrence of a 27th pay period.

The motion passed with a unanimous roll call vote. Ayes: Diaz, Jorgensen, Moore-Guynup, Scafani, Schaefer, Tuttle, M. Wilson. Noes: None. Absent: Bauer, Gerace, F. Wilson. Abstain:

None.

8.4. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Adjustments
Director of Business Planning and Finance Biondini reported on proposed mid-year budget revisions reflecting reduced revenues, lower power costs, personnel savings, and recommended increases to electric vehicle and e-bike incentives. There was no public comment on this item.

M/S: Jorgensen, Diaz: Approve proposed changes to the RCEA Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget.

The motion passed with a unanimous roll call vote. Ayes: Diaz, Jorgensen, Moore-Guynup, Scafani, Schaefer, Tuttle, M. Wilson. Noes: None. Absent: Bauer, Gerace, F. Wilson. Abstain:

None.

9. Future Agenda Items
The Board requested a future update on the Tribal Energy Resilience and Sovereignty (TERAS) project should Department of Energy confirm engagement.

10. Closed Session

10.1. Real Property Negotiations Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 in re: APN 001-135- 007; RCEA negotiator: Executive Director; Owner’s negotiating party: Wells Commercial; Under negotiation: price and terms.

10.2. Conference with Legal Counsel: Deciding whether to initiate litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4).

Due to anticipated loss of quorum, these closed session items were postponed to the April Board meeting.

Vice Chair Schaefer adjourned the meeting at 5:47 p.m.

Lori Taketa
Clerk of the Board
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