Agenda packet, regular meeting — Trinidad City Council, November 12, 2025

City Council Meeting Agenda: 11-12-2025 cc Page 1
Posted: Friday, November 07, 2025

NOTICE AND CALL OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE

TRINIDAD CITY COUNCIL
The Trinidad City Council will hold a regular meeting on ** WEDNESDAY **, NOVEMBER 12, 2025, at 6:00 PM
at the Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity Street, Trinidad, CA.

CLOSED SESSION BEGINS AT 5:15PM
For your convenience, this meeting will also be held via videoconference, hosted on the Zoom platform. Learn more about Zoom here: https://zoom.us
PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comment may be submitted via email in advance of the meeting, or in an orderly process during the meeting. If you do not have access to email and you would like to provide a written statement, please deliver your comments to 409 Trinity Street, Trinidad CA, by 2:00pm on the meeting day, or email to [email protected] HOW TO PARTICIPATE: You are invited to participate in person at the Trinidad Town Hall, or by Zoom. The City will publish a direct link to the Zoom teleconference, along with the participant code, on the City Calendar page online at http://trinidad.ca.gov/calendar
To phone in, dial 1-888-278-0296, Conference Code: 685171 Meeting ID: 851 9450 6772 Passcode: 573380 PLEASE NOTE that live meeting logistics will be prioritized. Connectivity issues on the part of the City may result in the meeting being delayed or rescheduled but technical challenges experienced by individuals will not interrupt or halt progress of the meeting.

I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. CLOSED SESSION

1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Calif. Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) (1 Case: City of Trinidad vs. Tsurai Ancestral Society, et. al, Humb. Co. Sup. Court Case No. DR180684 IV. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – 10/14/2025 cc
VII. COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS.

VIII. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT (Sheriff and Pacific Coast Security) IX. ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR
At this time, members of the public may comment on items NOT appearing on the agenda. Individual comments will be limited to 3 minutes or less. Please direct your comments to the Council as a whole, maintain decorum and avoid personal attacks on staff, members of the Council and/or other members of the public. Council and staff responses will be minimal for non-agenda items.

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X. CONSENT AGENDA All matters on the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the City Council and are enacted in one motion. There is no separate discussion of any of these items. If discussion is requested by any Council member, that item is removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. A single opportunity for public comment on the Consent Agenda is available to the public.

1. Financial Statements – September 2025

2. Law Enforcement Report – October 2025.

3. Budget Amendment to Shift Trail Maintenance Funds to Engineering Services to Cover the Axel Lindgren Memorial Trail Concept Design Update.

DISCUSSION/ACTION AGENDA ITEMS

1. Administer Oath of Office and Seating of Appointed Councilmember John Waskiewicz.

2. Presentation/Update of the 90% Plan Submittal for the 2024 STIP Main Street Improvement Project.

3. Discussion/Decision regarding a FY2026 Budget Amendment for the North County Fire Working Group Cost-Sharing Agreement to Conduct the CSA 4 Fire Service Planning Study.

4. Discussion/Decision to Receive and Accept the Final Recommendations and Sunset the Animal Advisory Committee.

5. Discussion/Decision regarding December Council Meeting Schedule

6. Staff Activity Report – October 2025
X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR:

OCTOBER 14, 2025 CC
Supporting Documentation follows with: 6 PAGES
10-14-2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TRINIDAD CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025 (LIVE/HYBRID)
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kelly called the live-hybrid meeting to order at 6:00pm. Council members in attendance: Kelly, Tuttle, Breckenridge, and Kenny. City Staff in attendance: City Clerk/Interim City Manager Gabriel Adams, Administrative Assistant Anton Souza, and Grant Administrator Angela Cather. Approximately (6) participants were present by video-conference, and (6) were present live at the beginning of the meeting.

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Calif. Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) (1 Case: City of Trinidad vs.

Tsurai Ancestral Society, et. al, Humb. Co. Sup. Court Case No. DR180684

2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)) Name of case / administrative appeal: ALT Trail Re-Opening, Coastal Development Permit Appeal No. A-1-TRN-25-0020 IV. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION – No reportable action taken.

V. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion (Kenny/Tuttle) to approve the agenda as submitted. Passed 4-0.

VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – 07/08/2025 cc, 08/06/2025 scc, 09/09/2025 cc Motion (Kenny/Tuttle) to approve the 07/08/2025 minutes as submitted. Passed 4-0.

Motion (Kelly/Tuttle) to approve the 08/06/2025 scc minutes as submitted. Passed 4-0* * Kelly, Tuttle, Varela attended the meeting, but Varela’s resignation last month left only Kelly and Tuttle to approve, so the Council voted 4-0 with confidence to approve the minutes as submitted.

Motion (Kenny/Kelly) to approve the 09/09/2025 cc minutes as submitted. Passed 3-0-1. Tuttle abstained due to his absence from the meeting.

VII. COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Tuttle: Nothing to report.

Kenny: Nothing to report.

Breckenridge: Nothing to report.

Kelly: Attended the LAFCO meeting. Discussed excluding the Humboldt Redwood Company from the Kneeland Fire District’s annexation request, and appointed the new Vice Chair. CERT met by video-conference on September 25 to organize the upcoming block party and discuss pre-storm prep. HMRA met to create the 2026 meeting schedule. Announced the results of the Trinidad Town Hall paint color combo voting process, with Whirpool Blue being the most popular base/body color for the building.

VIII.PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT – City Manager & Law Enforcement HCSO Lt. McCall summarized calls for service, included in the meeting packet.

Interim City Manager Gabriel Adams noted his satisfaction and confidence with the City’s public safety team (HCSO and Pacific Coast Security) and shared that he met HCSO Deputy Josh Boyer who is serving our area and is local to the Trinidad area with family and connections here.

IX. ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR – None
(Three (3) minute limit per Speaker unless Council approves request for extended time.) X. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Financial Statements – August 2025

2. Law Enforcement Report – September 2025.
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3. Second Reading of Ordinance 2025-03; Amending Chapter 8.04 and 13.12 of the Trinidad Municipal Code Defining Authority, Responsibilities, and Duties of the County Health Officer While Acting as the City of Trinidad Health Officer.

4. Receive/Accept FY2023-2024 Audit Prepared by JJACPA.

5. Audit Engagement Letter with JJACPA, Inc. to Prepare June 30, 2025, Financial Statements.

Motion (Kenny/Breckenridge) to approve consent agenda as submitted. Passed 4-0.

XI. DISCUSSION/ACTION AGENDA ITEMS

1. Annual Unmet Transit Needs Hearing
Interim City Manager Gabriel Adams explained that each year HCAOG conducts a citizen participation process to assess unmet transit needs within Humboldt County. The public is invited during the hearing to express their opinion, solutions, complaints, or suggestions regarding Humboldt County’s public transportation systems and/or general unmet transit needs.

Adams welcomed HCAOG Associate Regional Planner Stevie Luther (participating by video-conference) to introduce the topic and opened the public hearing to receive input.

Public comment included:

Carol Mone’ – Trinidad Area Resident
Public transit arrives at the airport every hour, but much fewer routes continue to Trinidad. If someone wanted to drive to the Airport to catch a southbound route, they would struggle to find parking. I would recommend better parking services at the airport for bus riders, bike storage, and more frequent service.

Council comments included:

Tuttle: As Trinidad’s local representative on the HTA Board, keep in mind that we are working on micro-transit to Trinidad to fill that need. A pilot program for phone-in requests for a ride from Trinidad to the airport is in progress. Please continue to submit comments to HTA. It is very helpful to hear the community’s input.

Comments will be submitted to HCAOG.

2. Discussion/Decision to Appoint Two Councilmembers to Represent the City in Government-to-Government (G2G) Meetings
Interim City Manager Adams explained that most recently on June 10, 2025, the Council evaluated the benefits of appointing two (2) members to represent the City on a standing committee for Tribal Governmentto-Government consultations (G2G), vs. appointing two (2) members on an ad-hoc format when consultations were needed or requested. The Council determined that the ad-hoc format was more suitable for the G2G format primarily due to Brown Act logistics and restrictions that apply to Council appointed standing committees.

There are several issues of mutual interest that G2G consultations between the City and both the Trinidad Rancheria and the Yurok Tribe would benefit from. Staff is requesting Council to appoint two (2) members to participate in G2G consultations, with dates and topics yet to be determined.

Upon appointment, Staff will notify both tribal entities that City representatives have been selected and the logistics to settle on consultation dates can begin.

There was no public comment on this item.

Motion (Breckenridge/Tuttle) to appoint Kenny and Kelly to represent the City in this round of ad-hoc Government-to-Government meetings with the Yurok Tribe and Trinidad Rancheria. Passed unanimously. 10-14-2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3

3. Discussion/Decision regarding 2025 Job Classification and Compensation Study Report prepared by Regional Government Services (RGS)
Interim City Manager Adams explained that this topic was first introduced to the Council by former City Manager Karen Suiker in 2016. It was a budgeted priority that was carried forward for several years following but never gained the traction needed to become a reality. Staffing challenges following the covid-era forced hiring decisions that subsequently created inequities in pay rates, job duties, and complicated organizational function. The risks associated with the inequities prompted a serious need for a professional, third-party review of the City’s job classification, structure, and compensation package and policy.

Staff presented findings and illustrated the needs for this study during budget preparations in May 2024. The Council prioritized the project upon adoption of the FY2025 Budget. Former City Manager Joe Tagliaboshi brought a proposal forward to engage with Regional Government Services (RGS) to conduct the study. On March 11, 2026 the Council approved a $25,000 contract for services with RGS.

The project began by City staff feeding RGS with the City’s current organizational structure, long-range vision and needs, current job descriptions, and employee policies.

The second phase consisted of a deep-dive questionnaire/survey each employee was requested to complete, in their own words, helping RGS better understand the employee’s own understanding of their position, with detailed tasks and responsibilities listed. Each survey submitted was reviewed by City management for concurrence.

The third phase was for RGS to digest all the information provided, develop a legitimate index of job descriptions and titles that match the duties described, and begin the compensation study phase based on the framework created. City Management fully supports the Classification Titles and Job Descriptions proposed by RGS.

The importance of this project at this time cannot be understated. There are significant HR risks associated with un-structured job descriptions, arbitrary hiring practices, and the absence of a clear path staff can rely on during their employment with the City. Clear job descriptions are essential tools required to carry out annual performance evaluations. Fair compensation and policies create the predictability needed to attract and retain valuable employees – an organization’s most valuable asset.

Compensation Study:

RGS will be represented tonight by Classification & Compensation Team Lead Advisor Patty Howard, who will be available to answer detailed questions about the study findings, in particular the median income concluded that forms the basis for the target rate of pay recommended for each position identified in the plan.

The study focuses on Internal Alignment and Implementation components, summarized on pages 11 and 12.

The rational with alignment is to create a salary differential between series classifications based on Human Resource practices, recognizing the complexity of the work expected at each level and the differences in experience and certifications required to perform the respective duties.

The Cost of Implementing the salary adjustments is described on page 12. The alignment of current salaries to market median ranges from approximately 15%-33%.

Due to the complexity of identifying sustainable resources to fund this alignment in full, staff is recommending a 10% increase across the board upon adoption of this policy tonight to show faith and response by the Council in recognizing the findings presented in the report. The flat dollar monthly adjustment impact to the payroll budget would be just under $1,800. The savings achieved from not having the City Manager salary liability for several months, plus having not yet hired a Grant Administrator his year, along with not having the full salary applied to the T3 in-house operator will more than cover this increase for the rest of FY2026. 10-14-2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4
Part two of this phase, as identified in the recommended motion on page 13, is to allow staff time to perform the necessary financial analysis and develop a phased-in approach that provides increases over a multi-year time period until salaries for all classifications are competitive with the market.

Patty Howard echoed the summary provided by the City Manager, explaining the complexity of the analysis, the cities selected for comparison, the outliers, alignment, median salary range (vs. mean salary) how the compensation study tied into the classification results, and shared strategies for the phased alignment approach.

Council questions included:

Kelly: I appreciate all the hard work that went into this study as it was long overdue. It’s good hygiene. I also want to point out the observation of how important it is to have a competent ACM role in relationship to the CM. The City is very fortunate to have navigated the recent City Manager resignation so seamlessly.

This is why each of these classifications are so important, along with the transition structure. Another example is with our grant team, whose job is very crucial at times due to the heavy financial risks associated with each project. I support the layering/phased approach and the manager’s recommendation, with a minor revision that gives the Council budgetary discretion before reaching full alignment.

Breckenridge: Echoed Kelly’s statement, and noted how impressed she was with this study, long-overdue.

Kenny: Regarding the Administrative Assistant, we should revise the section regarding complaints to say “…in consultation with the City Manager.” Same for the Special Project Manager. That position should “assist with planning, development of policies, and implementation… in consultation with the City Manager”, etc. The City should also be mindful of the volatile revenue sources and plan conservatively when it comes to salary liabilities. There are quality of life benefits that City employees choose when coming to work here vs. for another bigger agency, that may balance the hard cash difference. We have to keep this in mind.

Tuttle: The City of Fortuna opted for 4 day work weeks to balance where their budget was unable to provide.

Maybe we could consider this type of option if we’re unable to afford full alignment. Retention of our valued employees is very important.

Public comment included:

Anita Thompson – Trinidad
I fully support the suggested 10% initial pay increase. This is an expensive place to live. Rents and bills still need to get paid. Most of our staff is relatively young, and income is very important during this stage in their lives. Retention is very important as well. I really appreciate our dedicated and professional city staff.

Mayor Kelly recommended a slight revision to the motion recommended in the staff report.

Motion (Kelly/Kenny) to adopt the 2025 Job Classification Plan and Compensation Policy prepared by Regional Government Services, authorize a budget amendment to cover a 10% salary increase effective immediately as the first step in aligning salaries to the median rates identified in the plan, and develop a phased strategy proposal to consider that might reach full alignment beginning with the July 01, 2026 FY Budget. Passed 4-0.

4. Discussion/Decision regarding November Council Meeting Schedule Interim City Manager Adams explained that the City Council meeting date is set by resolution, identifying regular meetings to be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The Council tends to cover its business obligations at the first meeting, leaving the second monthly meeting date for overflow or items that are time sensitive.

Tuesday, November 11 is the scheduled meeting date, but it also falls on the Veteran’s Day holiday this year.

Staff is requesting direction from Council on a preferred reschedule date.

Options include, but are not limited to:
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- Wednesday, November 12
- Tuesday, November 18
Motion (Tuttle/Kenny) to push the November meeting date to Wednesday, November 12. Passed 4-0.

5. Discussion/Decision regarding City Council Vacancy Appointment City Manager Adams explained that the City accepted a letter of resignation from former Councilmember Carrie Varela on September 09, and authorized staff to begin recruitment. Varela was elected in November 2024 and will have served 8 months of a 4-year term upon acceptance of her resignation. The City must actively seek a replacement for the remainder of her term through December 2028*. *A successful candidate will be able to serve until the next General Election (November 2026). If they wish to continue beyond that date and serve the full term, they will have to complete the nomination process next summer to have their name appear on the November 2026 ballot, and win that election seat in order to serve the full term through December 2028.

The current Councilmember terms are:

Kelly Term Expires December 2026
Tuttle Term Expires December 2026
Breckenridge Term Expires December 2026
Vacant Term Expires December 2028 - subject to a certification vote in November 2026.

Kenny Term Expires December 2028
Basic eligibility requirements for serving on the City Council are:
- Must reside inside the city limits
- Must be a registered voter, inside the City limits.
- In the case of an appointment, the new member must be affirmed by a majority vote of the remaining Council members during an open session.

The City Council is responsible for appointing a new member to fulfill the remaining term, and may set whatever qualifications, criteria, and experience they feel is necessary for the applicants to have. Vacancy notices were published at various locations within the community. The local news media outlets have also publicized the position, along with City announcements. The notifications remained posted through the filing period.

As of the filing deadline of October 10, two (2) letters of interest were received, from city residents John Waskiewicz and Andrew Davis.

Public comment included:

John Waskiewicz (candidate) – Trinidad
Introduced himself. Moved here as a wildfire refugee from Redding with his partner Gloria Spiegle residing on Underwood Drive, looking for a safe, secure, and healthy environment to call home. Volunteering to serve at the request of his friends and neighbors, and to put his experience serving on various resource committees to work for Trinidad. Looking forward to join this Council should it find me a desirable candidate.

Andrew Davis (candidate) – Trinidad
Provided a written statement included in the meeting packet, and introduced himself. Grew up in a small town and watched his parents serve as town leaders. This is a continuation of that life-long interest in public service, finance, and accounting for nearly 20 years. Hopes to bring this expertise to the City and provide smart solutions to problems that achieve goals and preserve the small town character of this community. Referenced the 1-year of past service on the Animal Advisory Committee (AAC).

Council comments included:
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Kelly: Appreciated both candidates for stepping up. I was in a similar position when I first applied to be on the Council. I didn’t get selected, but ended up on the Planning Commission, then running for Council during an election.

Tuttle: Both candidates are qualified. However, how we handle conflict resolution is an important part of our role as Councilmembers. I witnessed Davis attack AAC Chair Breckenridge during meetings and this is a sticking point for me. As a result of that conflict, I stepped down from the committee, and could not support Davis for this position. I would recommend Waskiewicz to fill the vacancy.

Kenny: The spirit of volunteerism is alive and well. Both are great candidates which makes this a tough decision. The tiebreaker for me would be the financial expertise which would be a good addition to our Council.

I’m leaning toward Davis.

Breckenridge: Agreed that both are strong candidates. Whoever we don’t pick has an option to run for several open seats next November. Waskiewicz has been very pleasant to get to know. Unfortunately I was the recipient of Davis’s aggression during the AAC meetings and it was very unpleasant. I’d rather not spend my last year of service on the Council feeling uncomfortable and would prefer working together with Waskiewicz.

Kelly: I worked with Davis on the AAC and encouraged him to apply for this position. I envision Waskiewicz working well with the Land Trust and Tribal governments. He’s a very intriguing candidate that I support. The election coming up will open up more opportunities to serve the City.

Motion (Tuttle/Breckenridge) to appoint John Waskiewicz to fill the remaining term through December 2026.

Passed 3-1.

6. Staff Activity Report – September 2025
Interim City Manager Adams summarized the detailed report, included in the meeting packet for reference.

Informational item only. No decision was made.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
- Discussion (Breckenridge) regarding implications of the STR cap, background, etc..

ADJOURNMENT: 8:00pm.

Submitted by: Approved by:
_____________________________ _____________________________ Gabriel Adams Cheryl Kelly
Trinidad City Clerk Mayor
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 1

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED

1. Financial Statements – September 2025

CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 2

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED

2. Law Enforcement Report – October 2025.

61 stats. 15 Trinidad City.
4:1 Trinidad Area/City
33 stats. 14 Trinidad City.
58/42% Trinidad Area/City
36 stats, 14 Trinidad City.
61%/39% Trinidad Area/City
23 stats. 8 Trinidad City.
65/35% Trinidad Area/City
Total stats recorded = 153
Trinidad City = 51
65/35% Trinidad Area:City
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 3

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED

3. Budget Amendment to Shift Trail Maintenance Funds to Engineering Services to Cover the Axel Lindgren Memorial Trail Concept Design Update.

CITY OF TRINIDAD STAFF REPORT
DATE: Tuesday, November 12, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Gabriel Adams, Interim City Manager
DISCUSSION AGENDA TITLE:

3. Budget Amendment to Shift Trail Maintenance Funds to Engineering Services to Cover the Axel Lindgren Memorial Trail Concept Design Update.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION / SUMMARY:

Authorize a budget amendment to shift $10,000 in from Public Works Fund 501, Trail Maintenance (Expense Code 78130), to Engineering (Expense Code 71210) to cover the City’s contribution to the Axel Lindgren Memorial Trail realignment project.

DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND:

The Coastal Development Permit (CDP) issued by the City earlier this year to perform maintenance at the foot of the Axel Lindgren Memorial Trail and make it accessible was appealed to and upheld by the Coastal Commission in September. As a result, the Coastal Commission established jurisdiction over the project and convened a working group consisting of all the stakeholders to find a solution to this complex issue.

A meeting was arranged by Coastal Commission staff following the September hearing to bring everyone together, explain the process, and develop a path forward. A second meeting was held on October 16 with engineers and technical staff to focus on ways to achieve development of the alternate trail route to access the beach. The City clarified to the group that the solution proposed in the CDP took into account the budget available within the City’s means, and timeline desired to achieve the objective of reopening the trail. The amount authorized was the $10,000 budgeted in July for Trail Maintenance.

With all the stakeholders now at the table, there is a renewed hope that all parties will come together and pool their resources;
• The Coastal Commission with their regulatory expertise and mission to protect cultural resources while preserving public access,
• The Conservancy with access to funding (Climate Bond, CA Prop 4), • Tribal Entities to provide project oversight and resource protection guidance, • The City of Trinidad taking the first step by developing a conceptual preliminary design of how this new, traditional trail outlet would be fortified and as resilient as possible against ocean erosion.

The design concept will be used to further the group’s progress toward meeting benchmark timelines; to gather input during G2G consultations, full design plans for permitting, and an application to the Conservancy for funding.

The consequence of the action proposed tonight is the budget allocated for Trail Maintenance will be exhausted for the remainder of this fiscal year. Trail maintenance expenses in this category include materials, supplies, and contracted services to perform task-specific projects. It does not include labor from Public Works staff to maintain vegetation along the trails – that funding source (wages) will remain healthy for the year.

Since the City has experienced significant challenges garnering support from stakeholders to perform hardscape maintenance on the trail system, this budget line-item has been untapped in prior years. With that in consideration, the expense is justifiable for reasons described, with the hope this investment will lead to a resolution that can move this project forward.

ATTACHMENTS
- ALMT Concept Design Scope
- Current Year Public Works Budget Sheet, Fund 501
The Power of Commitment
GHD Pty Ltd | ABN 39 008 488 373

05 November 2025
Gabriel Adams
City of Trinidad
PO Box 390
Trinidad, CA 95570
Attention: City Manager
Scope of Services City of Trinidad ALMT Concept Design Updates Dear Gabe:

The City of Trinidad (City) has requested GHD provide a letter proposal to outline a scope, schedule, and fee to update the conceptual design for the lower Axel Lindgren Memorial Trail (ALMT) connection to the beach. Based on several discussions with the City and regulatory agency staff, the request is for GHD to update a conceptual design and related project description for the lower portion of the ALMT which deviates from its current path and heads westerly via a recently cleared path through the native vegetation to a large rock on the beach which has been described by the Tsurai as being close to the historical trail pathway.

The agencies have requested the City provide an updated conceptual design for this new trail location and connection to the beach. The City has stated that they only have $10,000 allotted in this year’s budget for trail work and any additional funding requests would need to go before the Council for their consideration.

Therefore, the request was made for the City to provide an updated sketch of the new proposed trail alignment and conceptual connection to the beach via the traditional large rock on the beach along with an updated project description. The connection from the bluff to the large rock was discussed and a general consensus being a land bridge using imported rock and potentially other materials to connect the trail on the bluff to the rock. While steps on the rock were discussed as potentially desirable in the future that was not to be included in this current conceptual design. There is also a small water crossing on the new alignment that would need to be crossed. That crossing was also noted to not be included in the conceptual design updates but to be noted in the updated project description and State Parks design standards for such crossings could be referenced.

Scope of Services
Task 1 ALMT Concept Design Updates
GHD will collect GPS point shot data of the new lower trail alignment, develop a site plan drawing utilizing a google earth image as a background, and conceptually depict a land bridge connecting the existing eroded bluff to the large rock trail terminus. One to two cross sections will be developed to convey the design concept of the land bridge connection.

Assumptions:
• Conceptual design will include two sheets, one cover sheet and one updated site plan of the lower trail, with cross sections as information and space allows. • No existing topographic survey information is available, and no new topographic survey or other surveys are included.
12640752 | Scope of Services City of Trinidad ALMT Concept Design Updates 2 • GHD will utilize GPS mobile units to get individual spot points on the existing trail and along the new trail alignment to show in plan view.
• GHD will provide one round of updates to the draft based on review comments received.

Deliverables:
• GHD will submit a draft updated conceptual design in PDF via email to be reviewed by the City. • GHD will submit a final updated conceptual design in PDF via email.

Task 2 ALMT Project Description Update
GHD will update the proposed trail project description based on the revised conceptual design developed above per discussions with the City and regulatory staff.

Assumptions:
• GHD will utilize the existing project description in Word to make revisions. • State Parks trail design standards will be referenced for water crossing or other items as needed. • GHD will provide one round of updates to the draft based on review comments received

Deliverables:
• GHD will submit a draft project description in Word via email to be reviewed by the City. • GHD will submit a final project description in Word and PDF via email. 12640752 | Scope of Services City of Trinidad ALMT Concept Design Updates 3 Schedule
The work associated with this Scope of Services will commence once written direction is provided to GHD to proceed, expected to be the first week in November 2025. Work has been requested by the City to be expedited and ideally finished by December 8, 2025, This schedule is considered optimistic given winter weather and the holidays. GHD will endeavor to provide the draft deliverables by the 8th as requested. The City also mentioned a February 2026 meeting date for a potential funder for future additional work, so January 20, 2026 would be the worst case schedule to complete all the above work.

Budget
GHD will perform this Scope of Services on a time and materials basis using GHD’s current on-call contract and approved rates. A separate task will be set up, so the charges are separated for ease of tracking on monthly invoices. An estimate by task is provided below. Budget may be moved between tasks but the total contract fee will not be exceeded without written authorization.

Task 1 ALMT Concept Design Updates $7,778.00
Task 2 ALMT Project Description Updates $2,107.00
Total $9,885.00

Regards
Steve Allen
Technical Director/Project Manager
(707) 267-2258
[email protected]

DISCUSSION AGENDA ITEM 1

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED

1. Administer Oath of Office and Seating of Appointed Councilmember John Waskiewicz.

CITY OF TRINIDAD STAFF REPORT
DATE: Tuesday, November 12, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Gabriel Adams, Interim City Manager
DISCUSSION AGENDA TITLE:

1. Administer Oath of Office and Seating of Appointed Councilmember John Waskiewicz.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION / SUMMARY:

City Clerk will administer the traditional Oath of Office to the newly appointed member. Upon acceptance of this position, Mr. Waskiewicz will immediately begin is service to the City filling the vacancy through December 2026.

DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND:

The Council appointed Trinidad resident John Waskiewicz to fill the vacancy left by former Councilmember Carrie Varela. Mr. Waskiewicz will serve the remainder of the qualifying term through December 2026, with the option to be nominated for the November 2026 general election as an candidate to complete the remaining 2-years of the whole term through December 2028.

Upon receiving the Oath of Office, Councilmember Waskiewicz will be seated and begin service. He will also be assuming the former member’s commissionership assignments. Staff will notify Redwood Region Economic Development Corporation (RREDC) of the change of assignment, and advise him of the next steps to begin representing Trinidad on that agency.

ATTACHMENTS:
- Oath of Office, described.
- City Assignments, 11/12/2025 revision.

ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIAL OATH OF OFFICE
AUTHORITY: California Government Code 36507 states “Before entering upon his or her duties, each city officer shall take and file with the city clerk the constitutional oath of office…”.

PURPOSE: Elected and appointed officials of the City of Trinidad shall take and subscribe to the oath of office applicable to their positions. All sworn members shall be required to affirm the oath of office expressing commitment and intent to respect constitutional rights in discharging the duties of an elected or appointed official.

OATH: The oath shall be as follows:
“I, (name), do solemnly swear,
That I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the State of California against all enemies foreign and domestic;
"That I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of the United States and the State of California; That I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; And that I will faithfully discharge the duties upon which I am about to enter.” ADMINISTRATOR: The City Clerk is the sworn official authorized to administer the oath to incoming officers.

TRINIDAD CITY COUNCIL
Committee Assignments: Revised November 12, 2025.

COMMITTEE REP ALT
Humboldt Waste Management Authority HWMA
https://www.hwma.net
Kelly Kenny
Humboldt County Association of Governments HCAOG
https://www.hcaog.net
Kelly Kenny
Tsurai Management Plan Implementation Committee Varela Breckenridge Redwood Regional Economic Development Corp. RREDC
https://rredc.com/
Varela
Waskiewicz
Breckenridge
HTA Humboldt Transit Authority HTA
https://hta.org
Tuttle Kenny
Redwood Coast Energy Authority RCEA
https://redwoodenergy.org
Tuttle Kelly
CCNM Trinidad Gateway Committee Kelly Kenny
Humboldt County Convention & Visitors Bureau HCCVB. No rep. Chamber should take on this role
Office of Emergency Services OES
https://humboldtgov.org/356/Office-of-Emergency-Services Kelly Kenny
Hazardous Materials Response Authority HMRA
Quarterly Meetings
Kelly Varela
Waskiewicz
Humboldt Mayors Committee Kelly Kenny
League of CA Cities City Manager Kelly/Kenny
Trinidad Trails Committee Kenny Kelly
Water Advisory Committee Kelly Tuttle
Animal Advisory Committee Breckenridge Tuttle
North Humboldt Bay Fire District Discussions Kelly Kenny DISCUSSION AGENDA ITEM 2

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED

2. Presentation/Update of the 90% Plan Submittal for the 2024 STIP Main Street Improvement Project.

CITY OF TRINIDAD STAFF REPORT
DATE: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Josh Wolf, City Engineer
ITEM: Main Street, Patrick’s Point Drive, and Westhaven Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Trinidad is moving forward with a pavement rehabilitation project for Main Street, Patrick’s Point Drive, and Westhaven Drive, funded by $800,000 in State-only STIP funds. The project will improve roadway conditions, enhance pedestrian safety, and ensure ADA compliance. Construction is scheduled for summer 2026 to minimize community disruption.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive report.

BACKGROUND:

In 2023, the City secured $800,000 through the 2024 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) to rehabilitate key corridors: Main Street, Patrick’s Point Drive, and Westhaven Drive. These streets are critical for local mobility and economic activity, carrying the highest traffic volumes in Trinidad.

STIP Program Overview
The State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) is California’s primary mechanism for funding regional transportation projects. The STIP is a 5-year capital improvement program for transportation infrastructure, administered by Caltrans and the California Transportation Commission (CTC). The STIP operates on a biennial cycle, with project nominations and funding allocations occurring every two years. The STIP typically funds roadway rehabilitation, safety improvements, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and related infrastructure upgrades.

Other Recent STIP-Funded Projects
• Downtown Trinidad Pedestrian Connectivity Project (2018 STIP) • Trinity Street Rehabilitation (2022 STIP)
Project History and Context
The need for improvements to Main Street, Patrick’s Point Drive, and Westhaven Drive was first identified by the City in 2013 and have been identified as a priority in the Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG) Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) since 02014.

Main Street, Patrick’s Point Drive, and Westhaven Drive are the primary routes into and through Trinidad, carrying the highest Average Daily Traffic (ADT) in the city. Over recent years, pavement conditions have deteriorated significantly, with Pavement Condition Index (PCI) scores as low as 37 (Westhaven Drive, 2022) and 57 (Patrick’s Point Drive, 2022). Main Street, which received a slurry seal in 2015, now exhibits signs of extreme distress and failure, including rutting and alligator cracking. These roads are the backbone of Trinidad’s transportation network, and further deterioration would have major social and economic impacts on residents, businesses, and visitors.

Purpose and Need
The purpose of the project is to rehabilitate and extend the useful life of roadway pavement on Main Street, Patrick’s Point Drive, and Westhaven Drive, and improve pedestrian accessibility in downtown Trinidad.

Portions of these streets are exhibiting signs of extreme pavement distress and failure. The existing sidewalk on the south side of Main Street is very narrow (~3.5’ wide) and does not meet accessibility standards. Rehabilitation is needed to maintain the function of the system and avoid full reconstruction.

If the pavement condition is not addressed soon, further deterioration will require full reconstruction, increasing costs and disruption.

This project supports Trinidad’s commitment to maintaining safe, reliable, and accessible streets, targeting highpriority corridors that serve residents, businesses, and visitors.

Project Overview
The project includes:
• Sidewalk Improvements: Replace and widen sidewalk, curb ramps, and driveways on the south side of Main Street between Trinity Street and View Avenue (ADA-compliant). • Pavement Rehabilitation: Digouts, milling, and repaving on Main Street and Patrick’s Point Drive; overlay on Westhaven Drive (within City limits, outside Caltrans right-of-way). • Safety Enhancements: Thermoplastic pavement striping, markings, and signage on all three streets.

These improvements will extend the service life of the roadway, enhance safety, and support the economic vitality of the community by ensuring reliable access to key destinations.

Project Status
• CEQA Notice of Exemption Filed: April 22, 2025
• Coastal Development Permit (CDP): Not required (City Planner determination, May 2025) • 90% Design completed: October 2025
Next Steps
• Secure permissions for driveway conforms on private property • Complete 100% design (targeting December 2025)
• Prepare and submit allocation requests to Caltrans
• Advertise project, conduct bid opening, and award contract • Begin construction in June 2026 (after school dismissal) • Construction completion targeted for July 2026
A detailed schedule for the bidding and construction phase of the project is presented below:

Milestone Target Date
Construction Allocation by CTC 01/30/2026
Submit Advertisement to Newspaper 02/06/2026
Project Advertised 02/12/2026
Bid Opening 03/09/2026
Award at Council Meeting 03/10/2026
Notice of Award Issued 03/17/2026
Notice to Proceed Issued 06/01/2026
Begin Construction 06/15/2026
Complete Construction 07/31/2026
Notice of Completion Filed 09/15/2026
Final Invoice 09/18/2026
Fiscal Impact
$800,000 in State-only STIP funds, administered by Caltrans. A local contribution may be required if the project cost exceeds the STIP funding amount. A summary of the project budget by phase is shown below:

Total Project Budget
E&P (PA&ED) $43,000
PS&E $47,000
Right of Way $0
Construction Engineering $90,000
Construction Capital Total $620,000
Total Project Cost $800,000
Future Funding Outlook
The City proposed a project under the 2026 STIP to rehabilitate Edwards Street. However, due to limited available funding in the region, the project was not selected by HCAOG. While the City was not selected, it is important to note that, given current state budget limitations, actual funds would likely not have been available until FY 29/30.

The City plans to pursue funding for the Edwards Street project again in two years under the 2028 STIP. If the state budget situation improves, the project could be programmed for funding as soon as FY 29/30.

ATTACHMENTS
• Project Study Report dated 9/25/23
• 90% Design Plans dated October 2025
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CITY OF TRINIDAD

MAIN STREET, PATRICK'S POINT DRIVE, AND
12666220
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City of WESTHAVEN DRIVE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT

MAIN STREET, PATRICK'S POINT DRIVE, AND WESTHAVEN DRIVE

PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT
October 2025
RPL-5036(022)

CITY OF TRINIDAD

AREA MAP LOCATION MAP SHEET INDEX

APPROVALS
CITY MANAGER:

GABE ADAMS

SIGNED DATE

NOT TO SCALE
N

WEITCHPEC
REDWAY

HUMBOLDT

GARBERVILLE

LANDING

PETROLIA
FIELDS

FERNDALE
WEOTT

MYERS FLAT

BRIDGEVILLE
SCOTIA
EUREKA

BLUE LAKE
WILLOW
CREEK

TRINIDAD
ORICK
HOOPA

ORLEANS
McKINLEYVILLE
COUNTY

RIO DELL
ARCATA

FORTUNA
MANILA
SAN

FRANCISCO

LOS ANGELES
Trinidad
City of
NOTE:

CONTRACTOR SHALL HAVE A CLASS "A" LICENSE FOR THIS PROJECT.

TRINITY ST

OCEAN AVE

VIEW AVE

MAIN ST

PATRICK'S POINT DR

WESTHAVEN DR
HWY 101
HWY 101

PROJECT

LOCATION

TRINIDAD FRONTAGE RD

SCENIC DR
NONE
M. SIGLER M. SIGLER
E. PERRY E. PERRY

COVER SHEET
G-001 1
Sheet Sheet No. Title
1 G-001 COVER SHEET
2 G-002 TYPICAL SECTIONS
3 C-101 SITE PLAN - MAIN STREET
4 C-102 PAVING PLAN - MAIN STREET
5 C-103 PAVING PLAN - PATRICKS POINT DRIVE
6 C-104 PAVING PLAN - WESTHAVEN DRIVE
7 C-105 ADDITIVE BID ITEM - BERRY ROAD
8 C-201 STRIPING PLAN - MAIN STREET
9 C-202 STRIPING PLAN - PATRICKS POINT DRIVE
10 C-203 STRIPING PLAN - WESTHAVEN DRIVE
11 C-501 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
12 C-502 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
13 C-503 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

BERRY RD

ADDITIVE BID ITEM

TYPICAL SECTION - MAIN STREET
STA 1+00 TO STA 7+00

NOT TO SCALE
11' TRAVEL LANE 11' TRAVEL LANE
"M" LINE
C
50'
L R/W
R/W
(E) SIDEWALK
(E) CURB
& GUTTER
8' PARKING 8' PARKING

4.5' MINIMUM

SIDEWALK

CURB & GUTTER
(TYPE A2-6)

SLOPE TO MATCH EXISTING SLOPE TO MATCH EXISTING
P1
VARIES
P3
(E) CONCRETE WALL

1.5% MAX
4" PCC
4" CLASS II AB

TYPICAL SECTION - PATRICKS POINT DRIVE
STA 3+75 TO CITY LIMIT

NOT TO SCALE
VARIES (12' - 16.5')
TRAVEL LANE 12' TRAVEL LANE
"P" LINE
C
VARIES (72' - 93')
L R/W
R/W

SLOPE TO MATCH EXISTING
P2
VARIES
P3
VARIES
(4.5' - 5.5')

SHOULDER
4'

SHOULDER

SLOPE TO MATCH EXISTING
3'

SHOULDER

BACKING
3'

SHOULDER

BACKING

TYPICAL SECTION - MAIN STREET
STA 7+00 TO STA 10+23

NOT TO SCALE
12' TRAVEL LANE 12' TRAVEL LANE
"M" LINE
C
VARIES (50' - 53')
L R/W
R/W
(E) SIDEWALK
(E) CURB
& GUTTER
8' PARKING 8' PARKING (E) SIDEWALK
(E) CURB
& GUTTER

SLOPE TO MATCH EXISTING SLOPE TO MATCH EXISTING
P1
VARIES
P3
(E) CONCRETE WALL
1'

TYPICAL SECTION - WESTHAVEN DRIVE

TRINIDAD FRONTAGE ROAD TO QUARRY ROAD

NOT TO SCALE
11' TRAVEL LANE 11' TRAVEL LANE
"W" LINE
CL

SLOPE TO MATCH EXISTING SLOPE TO MATCH EXISTING
P2
3'

SHOULDER

BACKING
3'

SHOULDER

BACKING
VARIES (1' - 2')

SHOULDER
VARIES (1' - 2.5')

SHOULDER

TYPICAL SECTION - PATRICKS POINT DRIVE
STA 1+00 TO STA 3+75

NOT TO SCALE
VARIES (16.5' - 19.5')
TRAVEL LANE 12' TRAVEL LANE
"P" LINE
C
VARIES (66' - 95')
L R/W
R/W
(E) SIDEWALK

SLOPE TO MATCH EXISTING SLOPE TO MATCH EXISTING
P2
VARIES
P3
8' SHOULDER
VARIES (16' -28')

SHOULDER
6' CONFORM GRIND
VARIES
(E) CURB
& GUTTER
VARIES (22' - 23')

PARKING

CONFORM GRIND
VARIES

TYPICAL SECTION - BERRY ROAD (ADDITIVE BID ITEM)
STA 1+00 TO STA 2+82

NOT TO SCALE
VARIES (9' TO 10')

TRAVEL LANE
VARIES (9' TO 10')

TRAVEL LANE
"B" LINE
CL

SLOPE TO MATCH EXISTING SLOPE TO MATCH EXISTING
P4
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TYPICAL SECTIONS
G-002 2
COLD PLANE PAVEMENT (2.5" DEPTH)

2.5" HMA
1 1
2 " HMA OVERLAY

REPLACE AC SURFACING (SEE CONSTRUCTION DETAILS)

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL NOTES

1. TRAFFIC CONTROL SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LATEST EDITION OF THE

CALIFORNIA MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (CAMUTCD) AND CALTRANS 2025 STANDARD PLANS.

2. EXACT SIGN LOCATIONS AND POSITIONS TO BE APPROVED BY THE ENGINEER.

3. ALL WARNING SIGNS SHALL HAVE A BLACK LEGEND AND BORDER ON ORANGE BACKGROUND.

4. MAINTAIN ALL SIGNS THROUGHOUT DURATION OF CONSTRUCTION.

5. MAINTAIN TRAFFIC AT ALL TIMES.

6. PROVIDE FLAGGERS AS REQUIRED TO ACCOMMODATE CONSTRUCTION.

ABBREVIATIONS
(E) EXISTING
(N) NOT A PAY ITEM
(ALSO SEE CALTRANS STD PLANS A3A, A3B, & A3C)

SHEET NOTES

1. FOR PAVEMENT REMOVAL, INCLUDING COLD PLANING, IF SUBBASE EXPOSED, SURFACE

SHALL BE RECOMPACTED TO FIRM AND UNYIELDING SURFACE PRIOR TO PLACING NEW HMA.

PAVEMENT STRUCTURAL SECTIONS
P1
P2
P3
COLD PLANE PAVEMENT (3" DEPTH)
3" HMA
P4

R/W R/W
W
W
W
2+00
3+00
4+00
311 TRINITY
APN: 042-061-019
531 MAIN
APN: 042-061-002
308 OCEAN
APN: 042-061-023
5+00 6+00

TRINIDAD BAY TRAILER COURT
306 VIEW

TRINIDAD BAY

TRAILER COURT
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C-101 3
N
0 10' 20'

MAIN STREET - TRINITY STREET TO OCEAN AVENUE
SCALE 1"=10'
N
0 10' 20'

MAIN STREET - OCEAN AVENUE TO VIEW AVENUE
SCALE 1"=10'

PROTECT IN PLACE

FIRE HYDRANT ASSEMBLY

PROTECT IN PLACE
Conc WALL

ADJUST WATER METER BOX AND COVER

PROTECT IN PLACE
Conc WALL

PROTECT IN PLACE FIRE HYDRANT ASSEMBLY

PROTECT IN PLACE SIGN
ADJUST
WATER
VALVE

BOX AND
COVER

PROTECT IN PLACE
Conc WALL & FENCE

ADJUST TO GRADE

BY OTHERS

TELEPHONE BOX

ADJUST TO GRADE BY OTHERS

TELEPHONE VAULT

ADJUST TO GRADE BY OTHERS

ELECTRIC BOX

PROTECT IN PLACE
VAULT

ADJUST TO GRADE

BY OTHERS

ELECTRIC BOX

ADJUST WATER

METER BOX AND
COVER

ADJUST TO GRADE BY OTHERS ELECTRIC BOX

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ELECTRIC BOX CASE F

CURB RAMP
CASE F

CURB RAMP

DROP DRIVEWAY

BULB OUT DRIVEWAY

DROP DRIVEWAY

DROP DRIVEWAY DROP DRIVEWAY
43' 12'
22'
26'
R=5'
11'
SEE NOTE 6
11'
11'

MAIN STREET

OCEAN AVENUE

TRINITY STREET

OCEAN AVENUE

VIEW AVENUE

MAIN STREET
19'
19'
R=2'
R=100'
R=2'

REMOVE DRAINAGE INLET (N)

UNDERDRAIN
5' 5' 5'
12'
6'

HMA CONFORM PAVEMENT

CONCRETE PAVEMENT

DETECTABLE WARNING SURFACE

UNDERDRAIN

HMA PATCH EXTENT

RIGHT OF WAY / PROPERTY LINE

PRESCRIPTIVE RIGHT OF WAY
(E) EDGE OF PAVEMENT

SHEET GENERAL NOTES LINE & HATCH LEGEND

1. LOCATION OF EXISTING UTILITIES AND STRUCTURES ARE FROM THE BEST INFORMATION AVAILABLE. EXACT LOCATION AND COMPLETENESS ARE NOT GUARANTEED.

CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY UNDERGROUND SERVICES ALERT BY DIALING 811 A MINIMUM OF TWO BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO ANY EXCAVATION.

2. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY ALL CONDITIONS AND DIMENSIONS PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK.

3. ADJUST ALL UTILITY AND SURVEY MONUMENT COVERS INDICATED ON THIS SHEET TO NEW FINISHED GRADE WITHIN AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT.

4. CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE UTILITY ADJUSTMENTS AND RELOCATIONS WITH THE UTILITY OWNER. CONTRACTOR SHALL SET FORMS FOR NEW WORK SUCH THAT THE UTILITY COMPANY CAN RESET THEIR FACILITIES TO NEW FINISHED GRADE.

5. PROTECT IN PLACE ALL UTILITIES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

6. 13% MAXIMUM SLOPE.
15'
5'
19'

PROTECT IN PLACE ELECTRIC BOX

CURB & GUTTER
(TYPE A2-6)

CURB & GUTTER
(TYPE A2-6) CURB & GUTTER
(TYPE A2-6)

SIDEWALK SIDEWALK

SIDEWALK

SIDEWALK SIDEWALK
19'
2'

PROTECT

IN PLACE
WATER
VALVE
CURB (TYPE A1-6)

DRAINAGE INLET
(TYPE GO)
"M" LINE
"M" LINE
CURB (TYPE A1-6) PROTECT IN PLACE
Conc WALL

CONSTRUCT SIDEWALK TO CONFORM

FLUSH WITH ADJACENT STEP OR PROVIDE
A 4" VERTICAL STEP TRANSITION

12.17'
SEE NOTE 6

ABBREVIATIONS
(E) EXISTING
(N) NOT A PAY ITEM
(ALSO SEE CALTRANS STD PLANS A3A, A3B, & A3C)
1+00 2+00 3+00 4+00 5+00 6+00
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C-102 4
MAIN STREET - STA 1+00 TO 6+50
SCALE 1" = 20'
N
0 10' 20' 40'
MAIN STREET - STA 6+50 TO 10+23
SCALE 1" = 20'
N
0 10' 20' 40'

SEE BELOW MATCH LINE

SEE ABOVE

MATCH LINE

MAIN STREET

STAGECOACH ROAD

VIEW AVENUE

POINT DRIVE

PATRICKS

TRINIDAD SCENIC DRIVE
US 101 SB ON RAMP
US 101 SB OFF RAMP

TRINIDAD

ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
APN: 042-051-032

ADJUST WATER VALVE

BOX AND COVER

ADJUST WATER VALVE

BOX AND COVER

TRINIDAD TRADING
460 MAIN
APN: 042-051-021
311 TRINITY
APN: 042-061-019
531 MAIN
APN: 042-061-002
308 OCEAN
APN: 042-061-023
APN: 042-051-039

WINDANSEA
410 MAIN
APN: 042-051-022

TRINIDAD BAY TRAILER COURT
306 VIEW

TRINIDAD BAY

TRAILER COURT
306 VIEW
APN: 042-051-036

TRINIDAD BRANCH LIBRARY
APN: 042-051-040

CHEVRON
300 MAIN
APN: 042-051-036

MURPHY'S MARKET & DELI
1 MAIN
APN: 042-063-035
APN: 042-063-036

CALTRANS R/W

SHEET GENERAL NOTES

1. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY ALL CONDITIONS AND DIMENSIONS PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK.

2. EXACT LOCATIONS FOR REPLACE AC WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE ENGINEER AND FIELD MARKED FOLLOWING COLD PLANING OPERATION.

3. PROTECT IN PLACE ALL UTILITIES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

LEGEND
COLD PLANE AC (2.5")
HMA (2.5")
HMA (1.5") OVERLAY

CONFORM GRIND (COLD PLANE)

RIGHT OF WAY / PROPERTY LINE

PRESCRIPTIVE RIGHT OF WAY
ADJUST

MONUMENT BOX

AND COVER
17'

12.17'

OCEAN AVENUE

TRINITY STREET

ADJUST WATER VALVE

BOX AND COVER

PROTECT IN PLACE

WATER VALVE

CITY R/W
17'
11'
17' 17'

17.25'
18'
17' 17'
17' 15'
17'
17'
17' 19'
13'
19'

17.4'

9.2'
SEE C-103 MATCH LINE

ADJUST WATER

VALVE BOX AND
COVER

ADJUST SEWER

MANHOLE FRAME

AND COVER
10'
"M" LINE
"M" LINE

ABBREVIATIONS
(E) EXISTING
(N) NOT A PAY ITEM
(ALSO SEE CALTRANS STD PLANS A3A, A3B, & A3C)

UNDERDRAIN
2+00 3+00
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5+00
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C-103 5

PATRICKS POINT DRIVE - MAIN STREET TO CITY LIMIT
SCALE 1" = 20' N
0 10' 20' 40'

PATRICKS POINT DRIVE

JANICE COURT

PROTECT IN PLACE

CONCRETE VALLEY GUTTER

COMMUTER PARKING LOT

PROTECT IN PLACE

DRAINAGE INLET

TRINIDAD BRANCH LIBRARY
APN: 042-051-040

CHEVRON
300 MAIN
APN: 042-051-036

CALTRANS R/W

CALTRANS R/W
16'

CITY LIMIT

22.4'
28' 19.5'

25.3'
"P" LINE
16'
25'
22' 16'
6'
SEE C-102 MATCH LINE

16.5'
12'
12'
25'

SHEET GENERAL NOTES

1. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY ALL CONDITIONS AND DIMENSIONS PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK.

2. EXACT LOCATIONS FOR REPLACE AC WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE ENGINEER AND FIELD MARKED FOLLOWING COLD PLANING OPERATION.

3. PROTECT IN PLACE ALL UTILITIES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

4. COLD PLANE AC AND PLACE HMA WITHIN 6" OF DRAINAGE INLET TO BE PROTECTED IN PLACE. MATCH EXISTING GRADE.

LEGEND
COLD PLANE AC (2.5")
HMA (2.5")
HMA (1.5") OVERLAY

CONFORM GRIND (COLD PLANE)

RIGHT OF WAY / PROPERTY LINE

PRESCRIPTIVE RIGHT OF WAY

ABBREVIATIONS
(E) EXISTING
(N) NOT A PAY ITEM
(ALSO SEE CALTRANS STD PLANS A3A, A3B, & A3C)

PROTECT IN PLACE

WATER VALVE

ADJUST WATER VALVE

BOX AND COVER

12.75'

13.35'
INSTALL DRAINAGE TRENCH, 80 LF
SEE Const DETAILS

PROTECT IN PLACE DRAINAGE INLET
1+00
2+00
3+00
4+00
5+00
6+00
6+23
25'
25'
CONNECT 6" STORM DRAIN

PIPE FROM DRAINAGE TRENCH

TO (E) STORM DRAIN INLET
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C-104 6

WESTHAVEN DRIVE - TRINIDAD FRONTAGE ROAD TO QUARRY ROAD SCALE 1" = 20'
N
0 10' 20' 40'

WESTHAVEN DRIVE

TRINIDAD FRONTAGE ROAD
US 101 NB ON RAMP

CALTRANS R/W

QUARRY ROAD

12.71'

11.7'
"W" LINE
5'

SHEET GENERAL NOTES

1. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY ALL CONDITIONS AND DIMENSIONS PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK.

2. EXACT LOCATIONS FOR AC REPLACEMENT WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE ENGINEER AND FIELD MARKED FOLLOWING COLD PLANING OPERATION.

3. PROTECT IN PLACE ALL UTILITIES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

LEGEND
COLD PLANE AC (2.5")
HMA (2.5")
HMA (1.5") OVERLAY

CONFORM GRIND (COLD PLANE)

RIGHT OF WAY / PROPERTY LINE

PRESCRIPTIVE RIGHT OF WAY
10'

ABBREVIATIONS
(E) EXISTING
(N) NOT A PAY ITEM
(ALSO SEE CALTRANS STD PLANS A3A, A3B, & A3C)
1+00
2+00
2+98
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Project No.

CITY OF TRINIDAD

ADDITIVE BID ITEM - BERRY ROAD
C-105 7

ADDITIVE BID ITEM

BERRY ROAD - EAST OF TRINIDAD FRONTAGE ROAD
SCALE 1" = 10'
0 10' 20'
N

BERRY ROAD

TRINIDAD FRONTAGE ROAD
"B" LINE

SHEET GENERAL NOTES

1. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY ALL CONDITIONS AND DIMENSIONS PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK.

2. PROTECT IN PLACE ALL UTILITIES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

3. ALL ITEMS OF WORK ON THIS SHEET ARE INCLUDED IN THE ADDITIVE BID ITEM.

LEGEND
COLD PLANE AC (3")
HMA (3")
10'
10'
ADJUST

ISOLATION

VALVE BOX
60'

AND COVER

RESET ROADSIDE SIGN
12" PAVEMENT MARKING (WHITE), 12.5 LF
"STOP" LETTERING (A24D)

REMOVE THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING

ABBREVIATIONS
(E) EXISTING
(N) NOT A PAY ITEM
(ALSO SEE CALTRANS STD PLANS A3A, A3B, & A3C)
W
W
W 1+00 2+00
3+00
4+00 5+00 6+00
10+23
7+00
8+00 9+00 10+00
1+00
1' (Typ)
2' (Typ)
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Project No.

CITY OF TRINIDAD

AS SHOWN
M. SIGLER M. SIGLER
E. PERRY E. PERRY

STRIPING PLAN - MAIN STREET
C-201 8
MAIN STREET - STA 1+00 TO 6+50
SCALE 1" = 20'
N
0 10' 20' 40'
MAIN STREET - STA 6+50 TO 10+23
SCALE 1" = 20'
N
0 10' 20' 40'

SEE BELOW MATCH LINE

SEE ABOVE

MATCH LINE

MAIN STREET

STAGECOACH ROAD

VIEW AVENUE

POINT DRIVE

PATRICKS

SCENIC DRIVE

TRINIDAD
US 101 SB ON RAMP
US 101 SB OFF RAMP

TRINIDAD

ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
APN: 042-051-032 TRINIDAD TRADING
460 MAIN
APN: 042-051-021
311 TRINITY
APN: 042-061-019
531 MAIN
APN: 042-061-002
308 OCEAN
APN: 042-061-023
APN: 042-051-039

WINDANSEA
410 MAIN
APN: 042-051-022

TRINIDAD BAY TRAILER COURT
306 VIEW

TRINIDAD BAY

TRAILER COURT
306 VIEW
APN: 042-051-036

TRINIDAD BRANCH LIBRARY
APN: 042-051-040

CHEVRON
300 MAIN
APN: 042-051-036

MURPHY'S MARKET & DELI
1 MAIN
APN: 042-063-035
APN: 042-063-036

CALTRANS R/W
19'

OCEAN AVENUE

TRINITY STREET

CITY R/W
19'
11'
17' 19'

16.35'
18'
19' 19'
19'
19'
11'
SEE C-103 MATCH LINE
8'
11' 8'
8' 12' 20'
20' 20'
R120'
8' 19.5'
12'
8'
8'
8'

SHEET GENERAL NOTES

1. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY ALL CONDITIONS AND
DIMENSIONS PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK.

2. TRAFFIC STRIPES AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS SHALL

BE THERMOPLASTIC PER CALTRANS STANDARD
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, LATEST EDITION.

3. PAVEMENT STRIPING DETAIL NO. AND MARKINGS PER
CALTRANS STANDARD PLANS, LATEST EDITION.

4. GRIND AND REMOVE EXISTING PAVEMENT MARKINGS

AND STRIPS WHICH DO NOT CONFORM TO NEW

STRIPING, CONFIRM EXTENTS WITH OWNER'S
REPRESENTATIVE.

PAVEMENT MARKINGS LEGEND
TRAFFIC STRIPE DETAIL NO.
"STOP" LETTERING (A24D)

TRAFFIC LINES &
"SLOW" LETTERING (A24D)
"SCHOOL" LETTERING (A24D)
"XING" LETTERING (A24D)
YIELD LINE (A24G)
2 2
2 22
8'
27B
27B
27B
27B
27B
21 CONTINENTAL

STYLE CROSSWALK
(WHITE), 72 SF
12" PAVEMENT MARKING
(WHITE), 38 LF
BEGIN DETAIL 2,

CONFORM TO EXISTING STRIPE,
STA 1+42
529 LF
100 LF
529 LF
(CONTINUED)
257 LF 50 LF
548 LF
545 LF
130 LF
552 LF
BEGIN DETAIL 27B,
STA 5+69
12" PAVEMENT MARKING
(WHITE), 26 LF
12" PAVEMENT MARKING
(WHITE), 29 LF
8'

REMOVE THERMOPLASTIC

PAVEMENT MARKING
12" PAVEMENT MARKING
(WHITE), 36 LF
END DETAIL 27B,
STA 6+69
END DETAIL 2,
STA 6+70
BEGIN DETAIL 2,
STA 7+16
BEGIN DETAIL 27B,
STA 7+18
END DETAIL 27B,
STA 8+49
END DETAIL 2,
BEGIN DETAIL 22,
STA 9+73
END DETAIL 22,
STA 10+23
12" PAVEMENT MARKING
(WHITE), 40 LF
12" PAVEMENT MARKING
(WHITE), 42 LF
12" PAVEMENT MARKING
(WHITE), 91 LF
12" PAVEMENT MARKING
(WHITE), 65 LF
12" PAVEMENT MARKING (WHITE), 53 LF
12" PAVEMENT MARKING (WHITE), 60 LF
BEGIN DETAIL 21,
STA 1+17
BEGIN DETAIL 27B,
STA 1+17
BEGIN DETAIL 27B,
STA 1+17
100 LF
(CONTINUED)
RED CURB PAINT, 45 LF
RED CURB PAINT, 15 LF
RED CURB PAINT, 15 LF
RED CURB PAINT, 15 LF RED CURB PAINT, 25 LF RED CURB PAINT, 20 LF RED CURB PAINT, 10 LF RED CURB PAINT, 10 LF

ABBREVIATIONS
(E) EXISTING
(N) NOT A PAY ITEM
(ALSO SEE CALTRANS STD PLANS A3A, A3B, & A3C)
2+00 3+00
4+00
5+00
6+00
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Project No.

CITY OF TRINIDAD

AS SHOWN
M. SIGLER M. SIGLER
E. PERRY E. PERRY

STRIPING PLAN - PATRICKS POINT DRIVE
C-202 9

PATRICKS POINT DRIVE - MAIN STREET TO

CITY LIMIT
SCALE 1" = 20' N
0 10' 20' 40'

PATRICKS POINT DRIVE

JANICE COURT

COMMUTER PARKING LOT

TRINIDAD BRANCH LIBRARY
APN: 042-051-040

CHEVRON
300 MAIN
APN: 042-051-036

CALTRANS R/W

CITY LIMIT

19.5' 12'

19.5' 12'
12'
12'
8'
8'

4.5'
4'

SHEET GENERAL NOTES

1. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY ALL CONDITIONS AND
DIMENSIONS PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK.

2. TRAFFIC STRIPES AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS SHALL

BE THERMOPLASTIC PER CALTRANS STANDARD
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, LATEST EDITION.

3. PAVEMENT STRIPING DETAIL NO. AND MARKINGS PER
CALTRANS STANDARD PLANS, LATEST EDITION.

4. GRIND AND REMOVE EXISTING PAVEMENT MARKINGS

AND STRIPS WHICH DO NOT CONFORM TO NEW

STRIPING, CONFIRM EXTENTS WITH OWNER'S
REPRESENTATIVE.

5. GRIND AND REMOVE ALL PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND
TRAFFIC STRIPES PRIOR TO HMA OVERLAY.

PAVEMENT MARKINGS LEGEND
"STOP" LETTERING (A24D)

TRAFFIC LINES &
"SLOW" LETTERING (A24D)
"SCHOOL" LETTERING (A24D)
"XING" LETTERING (A24D)
YIELD LINE (A24G)
TRAFFIC STRIPE DETAIL NO.
21 27B
27B 545 LF (CONTINUED)
548 LF (CONTINUED)
552 LF (CONTINUED)
END DETAIL 27B,

CONFORM TO EXISTING STRIPE,
STA 6+65
END DETAIL 21,

CONFORM TO EXISTING STRIPE,
STA 6+65
END DETAIL 27B,

CONFORM TO EXISTING STRIPE,
STA 6+65

ABBREVIATIONS
(E) EXISTING
(N) NOT A PAY ITEM
(ALSO SEE CALTRANS STD PLANS A3A, A3B, & A3C)
1+00
2+00
3+00
4+00
5+00
6+00
6+23
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CITY OF TRINIDAD

AS SHOWN
M. SIGLER M. SIGLER
E. PERRY E. PERRY

STRIPING PLAN - WESTHAVEN DRIVE
C-203 10

WESTHAVEN DRIVE - TRINIDAD FRONTAGE

ROAD TO QUARRY ROAD
SCALE 1" = 20'
N
0 10' 20' 40'

WESTHAVEN DRIVE

TRINIDAD FRONTAGE ROAD
US 101 NB ON RAMP

CALTRANS R/W

QUARRY ROAD
11'
11'
11'
11'
27B
27B
21 12" PAVEMENT

MARKING
(WHITE), 13.5 LF
473 LF
487 LF
480 LF
BEGIN DETAIL 27B,
STA 1+25
BEGIN DETAIL 21,
STA 1+25
BEGIN DETAIL 27B,
STA 1+24
END DETAIL 27B,
STA 6+04
END DETAIL 21,
STA 6+04
END DETAIL 27B,
STA 6+04

ABBREVIATIONS
(E) EXISTING
(N) NOT A PAY ITEM
(ALSO SEE CALTRANS STD PLANS A3A, A3B, & A3C)

SHEET GENERAL NOTES

1. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY ALL CONDITIONS AND
DIMENSIONS PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK.

2. TRAFFIC STRIPES AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS SHALL

BE THERMOPLASTIC PER CALTRANS STANDARD
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, LATEST EDITION.

3. PAVEMENT STRIPING DETAIL NO. AND MARKINGS PER
CALTRANS STANDARD PLANS, LATEST EDITION.

4. GRIND AND REMOVE EXISTING PAVEMENT MARKINGS

AND STRIPS WHICH DO NOT CONFORM TO NEW

STRIPING, CONFIRM EXTENTS WITH OWNER'S
REPRESENTATIVE.

5. GRIND AND REMOVE ALL PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND
TRAFFIC STRIPES PRIOR TO HMA OVERLAY.

PAVEMENT MARKINGS LEGEND
"STOP" LETTERING (A24D)

TRAFFIC LINES &
"SLOW" LETTERING (A24D)
"SCHOOL" LETTERING (A24D)
"XING" LETTERING (A24D)
YIELD LINE (A24G)
TRAFFIC STRIPE DETAIL NO.

SIDEWALK DETAIL
SCALE: NTS

CURB AND GUTTER
DETAIL - TYPE A2-6
SCALE: NTS

DETECTABLE WARNING SURFACE DETAILS
SCALE: NTS

2.3" MIN AND 2.4" MAX

CENTER TO CENTER SPACING

2.3" MIN AND 2.4" MAX

CENTER TO CENTER SPACING

0.45" MIN & 0.47" MAX

TOP DIA

0.9" MIN & 0.92" MAX

BASE DIA

0.18" MIN

0.22" MAX

RAISED TRUNCATED DOME PATTERN (IN-LINE)

RAISED TRUNCATED DOME

1. CURB RAMPS SHALL HAVE A DETECTABLE WARNING SURFACE THAT EXTENDS THE FULL WIDTH AND 3'-0" DEPTH OF RAMP. SEE RAMP DETAILS ON THIS SHEET FOR DETECTABLE WARNING LAYOUT.

2. THE EDGE OF THE DETECTABLE WARNING SHALL BETWEEN 6" AND 8" AWAY FROM THE STREET GUTTER FLOWLINE.

3. DETECTABLE WARNING SHALL BE A PREFORMED MATERIAL AS APPROVED BY THE ENGINEER.

4. DETECTABLE WARNING SURFACE SHALL BE BRICK RED.

5. DETECTABLE WARNING SURFACES FOR NEW RAMPS AND BLENDED TRANSITIONS SHALL BE CAST-IN-PLACE. DWS PLACED ON EXISTING CONCRETE SURFACES SHALL BE SURFACE APPLIED.

NOTES:

1. THE CURB RAMP STANDARDS DEPICTED HERE MAY NOT BE APPROPRIATE FOR ALL LOCATIONS.

FIELD CONDITIONS AT INDIVIDUAL LOCATIONS MAY REQUIRE SPECIFIC DESIGNS. DESIGNS MUST BE

CONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF

TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) STANDARD PLANS (CURRENT EDITION) AND SUBSEQUENT REVISED STANDARD PLANS TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT FEASIBLE.

2. CURB RAMP AND PEDESTRIAN REFUGE ISLAND THICKNESS SHALL BE 6" THICK MINIMUM. PEDESTRIAN REFUGE ISLANDS AND CURB RAMPS SHALL BE PLACED OVER 4" OF CLASS 2 AGGREGATE BASE COMPACTED TO 95% RELATIVE COMPACTION. SCARIFY SUBGRADE 6" DEEP, MOISTURE CONDITION AND RECOMPACT TO 95% RELATIVE COMPACTION.

3. TRANSITIONS FROM RAMPS AND LANDINGS TO WALKS, GUTTERS, OR STREETS SHALL BE FLUSH AND FREE OF ABRUPT CHANGES.

4. MAXIMUM SLOPES OF ADJOINING GUTTERS, THE ROAD SURFACE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE CURB RAMP OR ACCESSIBLE ROUTE SHALL NOT EXCEED 5% WITHIN 2'-0" OF THE CURB RAMP.

5. A 6" HIGH WARNING CURB IS REQUIRED PER CBC WHENEVER THERE IS AN ABRUPT CHANGE IN GRADE ELEVATION OFF THE EDGE OF A WALKING SURFACE THAT EXCEEDS 4" VERTICAL EXCEPT BETWEEN A SIDEWALK AND AN ADJACENT STREET. LOCATION TO BE AS DIRECTED.

6. WHEN AN EXISTING ACCESSIBLE PATH OF TRAVEL IS TO BE BLOCKED OR REMOVED, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT A TEMPORARY ACCESS PLAN FOR CITY APPROVAL. NO WORK SHALL COMMENCE UNTIL AN ACCESS PLAN HAS BEEN APPROVED FROM THE CITY.

7. IF THE CONSTRUCTION WORK AREA IS WITHIN AN EXISTING FACILITY (E.G. BUS STOPS, CROSSWALKS, ETC.), CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE 48 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE TO OWNERS OF THE FACILITY INDICATING THE AFFECTED LOCATION AND DURATION OF WORK. NO TWO FACILITIES OR PROGRAMS IN SEQUENCE SHALL BE BLOCKED OR CLOSED FOR PUBLIC USE.

8. PAYMENT FOR PROVIDING A CONTINUOUS PATH OF TRAVEL SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS INCLUDED IN VARIOUS ITEMS OF WORK AND NO SEPARATE PAYMENT SHALL BE MADE. PROVISIONS FOR

CONTINUOUS PATH OF TRAVEL SHALL INCLUDE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF TEMPORARY

RAMPS, POTHOLING OF UTILITIES, RESTORATION OF EXISTING STREET IMPROVEMENTS,

COORDINATION OF WORK, TRAFFIC CONTROLS AND ALL ASSOCIATED WORK NEEDED TO COMPLETE THIS REQUIREMENT.

9. DRILL AND DOWEL #4'S AT 24" O.C. INTO EXISTING CURB, GUTTERS, DRIVEWAYS AND SIDEWALKS.

PEDESTRIAN ACCESS NOTES:
#4 DOWEL AT 48" OC WHEN

NOT PAVED MONOLITHICALLY

WITH SIDEWALK, DRIVEWAY,

OR CURB RAMP
1/2" RADIUS
6"
4"
CLASS 2 AGGREGATE BASE
COMPACTED TO 95%

RELATIVE COMPACTION
1/2"
RADIUS
6"
1" RADIUS
1/2" RADIUS
1-1/2"
2'-0" TYP
NOTES:

1. ACROSS THE PEDESTRIAN ROUTE AT CURB RAMP LOCATIONS,
THE GUTTER PAN SLOPE SHALL NOT EXCEED 5% WITHIN 2'-0" OF THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE CURB RAMP.

2. NEW CURB ELEVATIONS TO BE SET ACCORDING TO OVERLAY
AND/OR AS DIRECTED BY THE ENGINEER.

3. DRILL AND DOWEL #4'S AT 12" O.C. INTO EXISTING CURBS AND GUTTER.
6" SUBGRADE COMPACTED TO 95%

RELATIVE COMPACTION
6" 2" TYP, (SEE NOTE 1)

WIDTH PER PLAN
4' 4' 4'
8'
48'
.

SCORE
MARK
DEEP
MARK
SCORE
MARK

EXPANSION
JOINT
4" CONCRETE OVER 4" CLASS 2 AGGREGATE BASE
COMPACTED TO 95% RELATIVE COMPACTION

EXPANSION
JOINT

1.5% MAX
TOWARD
STREET
NOTES:

1. DEEP SCORE MARK OR WEAKENED PLANE-DEPTH EQUAL TO 3/4".

2. EXPANSION JOINT MATERIAL TO BE 1/4" THICK PREMOLDED JOINT FILLER FULL THICKNESS OF CONCRETE. EXPANSION JOINTS TO ALIGN WITH EXPANSION JOINTS IN CURB & GUTTER.

3. SIDEWALK SHALL BE BROOM FINISHED, DIRECTION OF BROOMING SHALL BE PERPENDICULAR TO DIRECTION OF TRAVEL.

4. CONTRACTOR TO DRILL AND DOWEL #4'S AT 24" O.C. INTO EXISTING SIDEWALK AT JUNCTIONS TO EXISTING SIDEWALK, DRIVEWAY CURB, AND / OR GUTTER.

5. PROVIDE THICKENED EDGE (8" THICK BY 6" WIDE) WHEN FLUSH WITH VEHICULAR AREAS. 6" SUBGRADE COMPACTED TO 95%

RELATIVE COMPACTION
VARIES

REPLACE AC SURFACING DETAIL
SCALE: NTS
NOTES:

1. EXACT REPAIR LOCATIONS WILL BE DETERMINED IN THE FIELD BY ENGINEER.

2. EXISTING UTILITIES IN CONFLICT WITH AC REPAIRS SHALL BE PROTECTED IN PLACE.

DAMAGE TO EXISTING UTILITIES SHALL BE REPAIRED AT THE CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE.

3. ENSURE EXPOSED EDGES ARE CLEAN AND FREE OF DUST AND LOOSE MATERIALS. APPLY TACK COAT PRIOR TO PAVING.

VARIES
(SEE LAYOUT) 0.30' DEPTH

REPLACE AC SURFACING (E) AC (VARIES)

STANDARD CURB RAMP DETAIL - CASE F
SCALE: NTS

ROUNDED

TOP OF RAMP
GUTTER

FLOWLINE
MIN
4"

SECTION A - A

1.5% MAX
4" MIN

7.50% MAX
4'-2" MIN

DETECTABLE WARNING SURFACE

RETAINING CURB
(BOTH SIDES

OF RAMP)

BACK OF SIDEWALK
A
A

PLAN VIEW
4'-2" MIN 7.50% MAX
2%
MAX

1.5% MAX
4'-2" MIN
CURB DETAIL - TYPE A1-6
SCALE: NTS
NOTES:

1. DRILL AND DOWEL (2) #4'S WHEN JOINING EXISTING CURBS. 6"
1-1/2"
R=1/2"
VARIES
4"
8"
6" SUBGRADE COMPACTED TO 95%
RELATIVE COMPACTION CLASS 2 AGGREGATE BASE
COMPACTED TO 95%

RELATIVE COMPACTION

CURB AND GUTTER
(TYPE A2-6)
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CITY OF TRINIDAD

AS SHOWN
M. SIGLER M. SIGLER
E. PERRY E. PERRY

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
C-501 11

DROP DRIVEWAY DETAIL
SCALE: NTS
1/4" DUMMY JOINT (FOR
DRIVEWAYS OVER 16'

IN WIDTH)
B

SECTION B - B
6" AGG BASE COMPACTED TO 95%

RELATIVE COMPACTION

1.5" LIP AT BOTTOM OF DRIVEWAY RAMP,

ABOVE GUTTER GRADE
#3 REBAR AT 18"
O.C. EA WAY
B

1.5% MAX

PER PLAN

1.5%
MAX

7.5% MAX

1.5% MAX
10%
MAX

7.5% MAX

HMA CONFORM

WIDTH TO MATCH EXISTING OR AS DIRECTED
SEE NOTE 3
6" SUBGRADE COMPACTED TO 95%

RELATIVE COMPACTION
6"
6"

1. PROVIDE A WEAKENED PLANE JOINT OF 2" MIN. DEPTH AND 1/8" MAX. WIDTH IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DRIVEWAY APPROACH AND GUTTER.

2. ACROSS THE PEDESTRIAN ROUTE AT CURB RAMP LOCATIONS, THE GUTTER PAN SLOPE SHALL NOT EXCEED 1" OF DEPTH FOR EACH 2'-0" OF WIDTH.

3. 10% MAX SLOPE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

4. DRIVEWAY (INCLUDING WINGS) SHALL BE 6" THICK REINFORCED CONCRETE.

5. DRILL AND DOWEL #4'S AT 24" O.C. INTO EXISTING CURBS, GUTTERS AND SIDEWALKS.

HMA CONFORM

BUMP-OUT DRIVEWAY DETAIL
SCALE: NTS
10%
MAX
VEHICULAR CONCRETE OR SEE NOTE 3

HMA PAVING PER PLAN
C
C

1.5% MAX
4'-6" MIN

SIDEWALK
1/4" DUMMY JOINT (FOR
DRIVEWAYS OVER 16'

IN WIDTH)

WIDTH PER SCHEDULE

SECTION C - C
6" AGG BASE COMPACTED TO 95%

RELATIVE COMPACTION
#3 REBAR AT 18"
O.C. EA WAY

1.5% MAX
HMA
PAVING
6"

17.0% MAX
6" SUBGRADE COMPACTED TO 95%

RELATIVE COMPACTION
(E) ROADWAY

UNDERDRAIN

PER DETAIL

UNDERDRAIN

PER DETAIL
6"

DRIVEWAY
PAN
2'-9" 1'-10" 4.5'

UNDERDRAIN DETAIL
SCALE: NTS

1.0'

HEAVY DUTY REMOVABLE GRATE WITH
FRAME; NEENAH FOUNDRY NF-4990DX
OR EQUIVALENT (SEE NOTE 1)

VEHICULAR

CONCRETE

DRIVEWAY PAN

0.33' MIN

VARIES,
8" MAX

0.33'
NOTES:

1. GRATE TO BE NON-SLIP AND ADA COMPLIANT.

2. DIFFERING TRENCH WIDTHS REQUIRE PRIOR APPROVAL OF ENGINEER.

0.50'
2"
3" 3"
6"
#3 REBAR

LONGITUDINAL (TYP)

0.50'

VEHICULAR

CONCRETE

DRIVEWAY
PAN

JOINTS SHALL BE GROUTED

SMOOTH ON THE INSIDE

CUT (E) AC TO A NEAT

VERTICAL LINE PRIOR TO

PLACEMENT OF CONC
12"
3"
(E) FRAME
& COVER
12"

CONCRETE
COLLAR
HMA
(E) Cl2AB
NOTES:

1. SHIMS SHALL BE PLACED UNDER THE MANHOLE FRAME & LID ON TOP OF THE HIGHEST

GRADE RING AS NEEDED SUCH THAT THE FRAME & LID ARE FLUSH WITH THE FINISHED GRADE OF THE STREET. THE MINIMUM SHIM HEIGHT IS ONE INCH. CONCRETE SHALL BE

PLACED IN BETWEEN THE HIGHEST GRADE RING AND THE SHIMMED FRAME & LID WHEN THE

CONCRETE COLLAR IS CONSTRUCTED, IN EFFECT CREATING A 'CAST-IN-PLACE' GRADE RING OF VARYING THICKNESS.

2. ALL MANHOLE LIDS SHALL BE FLUSH WITH A TOLERANCE OF NO MORE THAN 1/8" LIP WHEN WITHIN THE TRAVEL LAND AND/OR WHEEL PATH.
℄

VARIES (SEE PAVING PLAN)

TOP OF (E) SURFACE

CONFORM

COLD PLANE AC
FG

2.5"

HMA OVERLAY
0"

CONFORM GRIND DETAIL
SCALE: NTS

ADJUST MANHOLE TO GRADE
SCALE: NTS

2.5" HMA

DRIVEWAY DETAIL NOTES
VARIES
VARIES
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CITY OF TRINIDAD

AS SHOWN
M. SIGLER M. SIGLER
E. PERRY E. PERRY

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
C-502 12
NOTES:

1. COMPLETELY DEMOLISH EXISTING CONCRETE COLLAR TO A
DEPTH OF 12 INCHES.

2. WATER VALVE COVERS SHALL BE MARKED "WATER".

3. MONUMENT COVERS SHALL BE MARKED "MONUMENT".

4. ALL UTILITY LIDS SHALL BE FLUSH WITH A TOLERANCE OF NO MORE THAN 1/8" LIP WHEN WITHIN THE TRAVEL LAND AND/OR
WHEEL PATH.
12" THICK

CONC COLLAR
AB

HMA SURFACING
G5 UTILITY BOX, 8" 8"

VERTICAL LINE PRIOR

CUT (E) AC TO A NEAT

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DISCUSSION AGENDA ITEM 3

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED

3. Discussion/Decision regarding a FY2026 Budget Amendment for the North County Fire Working Group Cost-Sharing Agreement to Conduct the CSA 4 Fire Service Planning Study.

CITY OF TRINIDAD STAFF REPORT
DATE: Tuesday, November 12, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Gabriel Adams, Interim City Manager

DISCUSSION AGENDA TITLE

1. Discussion/Decision regarding a FY2026 Budget Amendment for the North County Fire Working Group CostSharing Agreement to Conduct the CSA 4 Fire Service Planning Study.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION / SUMMARY
Authorize a FY2026 Fire Budget Amendment not-to-exceed $20,000 to cover the City of Trinidad’s share of the North County Fire Working Group’s cost-sharing agreement to conduct the CSA 4 Fire Service Planning Study.

DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND
Concerns regarding the certainty of a long-standing, informal mutual aid agreement between jurisdictions within the CSA 4 District have increased due to wildfire and budget pressures on the State’s ability to guarantee 24-7, 365 days per year coverage from the Trinidad CalFIRE Station, increasing fire insurance costs, and sustainable staffing and increased regulatory pressures on the Trinidad and Westhaven Volunteer Fire Departments.

Per a detailed staff report submitted by the County Administrative Office to the Board of Supervisors on July 23, 2024, the County of Humboldt contracts with CalFIRE to provide fire protection services in County Service Area No. 4 (CSA 4) during the non-fire season. CSA 4 includes the community of Westhaven, the unincorporated area surrounding the City of Trinidad, and the unincorporated area adjacent to US Highway 101 stretching approximately ten (10) miles north of Trinidad.

The unincorporated residents of CSA 4 formed an assessment district to pay for fire protection services provided by CalFIRE on a year-round basis. The maximum benefit assessment of $29 per benefit unit was approved by property owners through an election conducted on May 06, 2023, with an annual CPI inflation factor adjustment.

Under this formula, an average rural .5 acre of land may see an annual property tax assessment in CSA 4 of approximately $200.

CalFire has offered to continue providing mutually advantageous fire and emergency services through Cooperative Fire Programs. Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement No. 1CA06883 between CalFire and the County of Humboldt funds the employment of three firefighters, including operating expenses, at the CalFire Trinidad Station.

The Board of Supervisors authorized approval of Cooperative Fire Program Agreement No. 1CA06883 by resolution for the period of July 01, 2024-June 30, 2027. The annual cost projected for the current FY was $331,261, with $223,328 being covered by the assessment, and $107,933 from the County’s General Fund.

NORTH COUNTY FIRE PLANNING WORKING GROUP
Residents in CSA 4 have continued to experience dramatic increases in home and fire insurance rates and while the current cooperative program agreement provides dedicated service for seven (7) months of the year (estimated non-fire season) and mutual aid for the remainder of the year, insurance companies do not factor in this protection service to their ratemaking process. The North County Fire Working Group was organized in 2022 to develop strategies to address this dynamic for the benefit to residents. The group consists of the County of Humboldt, City of Trinidad (Trinidad VFD), Trinidad Rancheria, and Westhaven VFD, and has identified several key issues impacting effective fire service delivery in the area, including; • Service provider response is out of alignment with jurisdictional boundaries (more than expected under mutual aid agreements).
• Westhaven VFD does not receive funding from CSA 4, despite operating within its service area • There is a reliance within the study area on mutual aid from neighboring service providers, primarily Arcata FPD, Orick VFD, and CalFIRE.
• The City of Trinidad and Trinidad Rancheria are non-paying beneficiaries of the services provided through the Amador agreement with CalFIRE during the non-fire season and goodwill services during the fire season.

The working group agreed that a consultant contract administered by LAFCO, on behalf of the partnership is appropriate. The scope of work for the project will include:
• Evaluation of existing and needed service levels.
• Development of appropriate operation models, including cost estimates and associated financial projections.
• Development of appropriate organizational and governance models to support the best possible service within the study area.
• Analysis of revenue options to support operational and organizational models. • Implementation plan to achieve the recommended operational and organizational model.

PRIOR DISCUSSIONS
The City Council last discussed this issue on November 14, 2023. At that meeting the Council reviewed the attached memo from LAFCO requesting that the three participating agencies (County, City, and Rancheria) each contribute an initial deposit of $5,000 to support an initial planning and scoping phase that would ultimately lead to a detailed proposal from an outside consultant specializing in this field. The Council authorized the expense, unanimously, thus currently invested in the process.

FISCAL IMPACT
Knowing this project was on the horizon, the Council began budgeting to brace for the impact of the full scope cost-share. In FY2024 the Council budgeted $35k for this purpose but the project didn’t mature before the year expired. In FY2025 the Council budgeted $10k conservatively, but the full scope proposal had not been released before the year expired. Coincidentally, the former City Manager removed this expense item from the budget this year in the same month the Matrix Consulting Group, Ltd., submitted a revised proposal to LAFCO for consideration.

The request before the Council is to continue the progress of the North County Fire Planning Working Group by funding the City’s share of the Fire Planning Study agreement, not to exceed $20,000.

ATTACHMENTS:
- August 2023 LAFCO request for initial $5,000 deposit. - July 23, 2024, staff report from CAO to Board of Supervisors explaining the Cooperative Fire Programs and Agreement No. 1CA06883 for CSA 4.
- North County Fire Revised Proposal
1125 16th Street, Suite 202, Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 445-7508 / (707) 825-9181 fax
www.humboldtlafco.org
DATE: August 8, 2023
TO: City of Trinidad
409 Trinity Street
Trinidad, CA 95570
RE: LAFCo Deposit Request for North County Fire Special Study – Initial Planning and Scoping Phase
Representatives from County Service Area #4 Admin/CAO’s office, City of Trinidad, and Trinidad Rancheria have each provided general agreement to go back to their respective leadership and request funds for a LAFCo deposit to support continued community fire services planning. A special study is needed to develop an increased understanding of potential strategies for providing the best possible fire and rescue services to the residents and visitors of CSA #4 (including Westhaven), the City of Trinidad, and the Trinidad Rancheria and identify potential impacts of service modifications on the Orick Volunteer Fire Department to the north and the Arcata Fire Protection District to the south.

An initial deposit of $5,000 from each of the three entities will support an initial planning and scoping phase, with the understanding that more will need to be contributed when it is clear what the study will include and how much outside planning services will need to be procured (2 step deposit process).

The initial deposit(s) will be used to support LAFCo staff to:
• Work with the beneficiaries (CSA, City, Rancheria) to better describe the problem they are trying to solve and the need to identify options to solve it. • Develop the scope with the guidance of a working group, members of which will be identified by the beneficiaries.
• Facilitate the scope review and approval process - convene the group, facilitate review and discuss, and refine the scope into a final draft. • Conduct a consultant procurement process to supplement LAFCo staff - circulate the scope, select a consultant, and execute and manage contract. • Initiate implementation of the scope.

The amount of the second deposit will depend on the outcomes of the planning steps outlined above.
• If it’s decided to move forward with a detailed study and hire outside consultants, funds to support the study will be needed (support for LAFCo staff and sub-consultant(s))
• Such a study could range from $40 to $50k (or more) and take 6 months to a year to complete, but again there is a need for a clearer scope to know for sure. • Any surplus from the initial deposit will be rolled into the second stage of the process.

A journal transfer can be made by using the LAFCo trust fund (3806000) and revenue account (800870). Otherwise, please make a check payable to Humboldt LAFCo and mail to: 1125 16th Street, Suite 202, Arcata, CA 95521. Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact LAFCo staff at 707-445-7508.

COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT
For the meeting of:7/23/2024
File #: 24-1069
To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Administrative Office
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:

Resolution Authorizing Execution of Cooperative Fire Programs - Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement No. 1CA06883 with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Regarding the Provision of Fire Protection Services within County Service Area No. 4 for an Amount Not to Exceed $994,571.00
RECOMMENDATION(S):

That the Board of Supervisors:

1. Waive the requirements of the Humboldt County Nuclear-Free Ordinance with regard to Cooperative Fire Programs - Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement No. 1CA06883 with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection;

2. Adopt the attached resolution which authorizes the County Administrative Officer, or a designee thereof, to execute Cooperative Fire Programs - Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement No. 1CA06883 with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection regarding the provision of fire protection services within County Service Area No. 4 for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, and any amendments thereto, along with any and all other certifications, agreements and documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate for the County of Humboldt to accept and secure its obligations thereunder;

3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one (1) fully executed certified copy of the attached resolution to the County Administrative Office for submission to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection; and

4. Direct the Human Resources Director, or a designee thereof, to provide the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection with any and all necessary certificates of insurance.

STRATEGIC PLAN:

The recommended actions support the following areas of the Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Plan:

Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1001 -Support and sustain partnerships between public safety and partner agencies to enhance public safety in our communities
DISCUSSION:

For many years, the County of Humboldt has contracted with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (“CalFIRE”) to provide fire protection services in County Service Area No. 4 during the non-fire season. County Service Area No. 4 includes the community of Westhaven, the unincorporated area surrounding the City of Trinidad and the unincorporated area adjacent to U.S.

Highway 101 stretching approximately ten (10) miles north of Trinidad. The residents of County Service Area No. 4 formed an assessment district to pay for fire protection services provided by CalFIRE on a year-round basis. The maximum benefit assessment was approved by property owners through an election conducted on May 6, 2003 (Item F-3). The maximum assessment per benefit unit is currently set at $29.00 plus an annually adjusted inflation factor based on the consumer price index.

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CalFIRE has offered to continue to provide mutually advantageous fire and emergency services through Cooperative Fire Programs - Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement No. 1CA06883. Cooperative Fire Programs - Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement No. 1CA06883 with CalFIRE pertains to the provision of fire protection services within County Service Area No. 4 and funds the employment of three firefighters, including operating expenses, at the CalFIRE station located in Trinidad. Please note, Exhibit E of the agreement (Attachment 2) was intentionally left blank.

Residents within County Service Area No. 4 continue to experience dramatic increases in home and fire insurance rates and while Cooperative Fire Programs - Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement No. 1CA06883 with CalFIRE provides dedicated fire service for seven (7) months of the year (estimated non-fire season) and mutual aid for the remainder of the year, insurance companies do not factor in this protection service to their ratemaking processes. Staff continue to work with local fire agencies, the City of Trinidad, the Trinidad Rancheria and other planning agencies to develop strategies to address this dynamic for the benefit of residents. To this end, Cooperative Fire Programs - Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement No. 1CA06883 with CalFIRE can be terminated with a 1-year notice period should an alternative be developed. It should be noted that Cooperative Fire Programs - Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement No. 1CA06883 with CalFIRE comes to the Board after the start date thereof due to inadvertent delays that occurred during the contract development process.

Therefore, staff recommends that the Board approve the attached resolution, which authorizes the County Administrative Officer, or a designee thereof, to execute Cooperative Fire Programs - Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement No. 1CA06883 with CalFIRE regarding the provision of fire protection services within County Service Area No. 4 for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, and any amendments thereto, along with any and all other certifications, agreements and documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate for the County of Humboldt to accept and secure its obligations thereunder. It should be noted that the Board must waive the requirements of the Humboldt County Nuclear-Free Ordinance in order to adopt the attached resolution, since CalFIRE will not modify Cooperative Fire Programs - Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement No. 1CA06883 to incorporate the requirements thereof.

SOURCE OF FUNDING:

County Service Area #4 Property Assessment Fund 3970; General Fund FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Expenditures (1100-281) FY24-25 FY25-26 Projected* FY26-27 Projected* Budgeted Expenses $315,486.00 $331,261.00 $347,824.00
Total Expenditures $315,486.00 $331,261.00 $347,824.00
Funding Sources (1100-281) FY24-25 FY25-26 Projected* FY26-27 Projected* Fees/Other (CSA#4 Property Assessment) $216,823.00 $223,328.00 $230,028.00 General Fund $98,663.00 $107,933.00 $117,796.00
Total Funding Sources $315,486 $331,261.00 $347,824.00
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.

Cooperative Fire Programs - Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement No. 1CA06883 with CalFIRE has a maximum amount payable of $994,571.00 for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, which equates to an increase of approximately $51,000.00 annually from the prior year’s cost. However, if the Board does not appropriate sufficient funds for the current year or any subsequent years covered under Cooperative Fire Programs - Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement No. 1CA06883, which results in an inability to pay the state for the services specified in therein, it will terminate pursuant to a 1-year notice provision, or the state may amend the contract and lower the amount payable.

Funding for Cooperative Fire Programs - Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement No. 1CA06883 with CalFIRE has been budgeted in the Forester and Warden budget unit (1100-281) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and will be included in subsequent years.

Approximately $670,179.00 of the costs associated with the provision of fire protection services will be covered by the benefit assessment fees collected by County Service Area No. 4 (800600). The remaining costs, which total $324,392.00, will be the responsibility of the Humboldt County General Fund. It should be noted that the maximum payable amount has not been reached in any year for at least ten (10) years as expenses are based on seven (7) months of service CalFIRE covers staffing costs during fire COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT Page 2 of 3 Printed on 7/19/2024
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season, which has typically lasted for a longer amount of time than the contract assumes.

STAFFING IMPACT:

The County Administrative Office manages Cooperative Fire Programs - Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement No. 1CA06883 with CalFIRE, which includes exploring alternatives to fire service within County Service Area No. 4 and issues dealing with the related benefit assessment. Measure Z also funds planning work done by staff within the Public Works - Natural Resources division for county-wide fire services, including issues related to County Service Area No. 4. The County of Humboldt does not operate any fire departments.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:

City of Trinidad, Trinidad Rancheria, Trinidad Volunteer Fire Department, Westhaven Volunteer Fire ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:

The Board May choose not to execute Cooperative Fire Programs - Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement No. 1CA06883 with CalFIRE regarding the provision of fire protection services within County Service Area No. 4. However, this alternative is not recommended as the County of Humboldt is responsible for ensuring fire protection in County Service Area No. 4.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution Authorizing Execution of Cooperative Fire Programs - Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement No. 1CA06883 with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Regarding the Provision of Fire Protection Services within County Service Area No. 4

2. CalFIRE Agreement Cooperative Fire Programs - Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement No. 1CA06883 with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Regarding the Provision of Fire Protection Services within County Service Area No. 4
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:

Meeting of: June 15, 2021
File No.: 21-704
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Revised Proposal to Conduct a Fire Planning Study

NORTH COASTAL HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
June 16, 2025
Table of Contents
Letter of Transmittal i
1 Company History, Experience, and Project Team 1
2 Scope of Work 8
3 Pricing 18
matrix
consulting group
Colette Santsche
Humboldt County LAFCo
670 9th Street, Suite 202
Arcata, CA 95521
June 16, 2025
Dear Ms. Santsche:

The Matrix Consulting Group, Ltd., a corporation, is pleased to provide you with our revised proposal to conduct a Fire Planning Study for North Coastal Humboldt County.

We are highly qualified to work with you on this project – our team’s fire and emergency medical service analytical experience includes over 400 projects throughout the country, including these sample assignments:

Albany, California Grants Pass, Oregon Pacific Grove, California Atherton, California Huntington Beach, California Palm Desert, California Barnstable, Massachusetts La Quinta, California Phoenix, Arizona Bellingham, Washington Los Banos, California Red Bluff, California Big Bear, California Mercer County, California Reno, Nevada Butte County, California Milwaukee, Wisconsin Sebastopol, California Cosumnes CSD, California Monrovia, California Sonoma County, California Dinuba, California Monterey, California Placer County, California Dixon, California Napa, California Tuolumne County, California We are also conducting fire studies in Santa Rosa (CA) and Napa County (CA).

The assigned project team has conducted numerous studies related to fire over the past several years. Two team members have direct experience working with the Center for Public Safety Excellence, serving as Team Leaders and agency assessors. The following points characterize our approach to conducting fire staffing studies:
• All the staff for our proposed team are extremely experienced, having conducted hundreds of EMS and fire service studies themselves.
- Robert Finn, Vice President of the firm, with 25 years of experience in public safety and 14 years of consulting experience, will manage the project. - Our lead analyst, Terry Lewis, has led the analysis of all our fire and EMS studies over the past 11 years and is a member of the NFPA and a former Peer Assessor and team leader with CPSE.
• We are a ‘fact-based’ firm providing detailed data collection and analysis. • In all our studies, we obtain extensive input from ‘stakeholders’, including municipal managers, elected officials, and fire service managers. • We work closely with our clients through interim reports and review meetings.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 650-858-0507 or via email at [email protected].

Richard P. Brady, Chairman of the Board
Matrix Consulting Group, Ltd.

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1 Company History, Experience, and Project Team
The Matrix Consulting Group was formed by senior consultants to pursue a service in which the senior people do the work. Our only business focus is the provision of organizational and management analytical services to local government. Our firm’s history and composition are summarized below:
• We were founded in 2003 as a corporation in California. However, the principals and senior staff of our firm have worked together in this and other consulting organizations as one team for between 10 and 30 years.
• While we offer a range of services to local governments, our primary service area is public safety. The Matrix Consulting Group’s project team has conducted studies of over 400 fire service agencies throughout the United States since its founding.
• Our firm maintains two offices in California (our headquarters is in San Mateo, and we also have an Irvine office), Oregon, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, and Texas.

We currently have 30 full-time and five part-time staff members.

We are proud of our track record in providing analytical assistance to local governments in general, and to fire agencies specifically.

Fire Consulting Experience
The Matrix Consulting Group has conducted over 400 studies on fire and emergency medical services. A summary of the Matrix Consulting Group’s fire and emergency medical services analytical experience in recent years is provided in the table below:

Albany, California Grants Pass, Oregon Pacific Grove, California Atherton, California Huntington Beach, California Palm Desert, California Barnstable, Massachusetts La Quinta, California Placer County, California Bellingham, Washington Los Banos, California Red Bluff, California Big Bear, California Mercer County, California Reno, Nevada Butte County, California Milwaukee, Wisconsin Sebastopol, California Cosumnes CSD, California Monrovia, California Sonoma County, California Dinuba, California Monterey, California Tuolumne County, California Dixon, California Napa, California Vacaville, California We are also conducting fire studies in Santa Rosa (CA) and Napa County (CA).

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References
The table below includes references from three comparable projects. We encourage you to contact these former clients to learn of the depth and quality of our work.

Placer County, CA
Standards of Cover Study
Sarah Poindexter
Management Analyst II
(530) 889-4037
[email protected]
The Matrix Consulting Group conducted a Community
Risk Assessment and Standards of Cover Report for
the County Fire Services in the Unincorporated areas
of the County. Key findings included the fact that the
dispatch system was not accurately capturing call
process and turnout times due to system processes,
which made travel times appear shorter than actually
experienced. Several developments occurring in the
County would require expansion of the Fire Service
system in the next 5 – 10 years to provide services as
population density increased.

The study also resulted in increased minimum
staffing on engine companies from 2 to 3 personnel in
suburban areas of the County.

North County Fire Protection
District, California
Standards of Cover and
Strategic Plan Study
Keith McReynolds
Fire Chief
(760) 723-2012 Phone
[email protected]
The Matrix Consulting Group was retained by the
North County Fire Protection District to conduct a
Standards of Cover Study and develop a strategic plan
for the District. The study found opportunities to
improve system performance by reducing turnout
times.

There were also areas in the central sections of the
District with poor initial response time performance
that needed to be addressed. Recommendations
included relocation of station 2 and adding an
additional station in the future. There were also
several issues with the upkeep and maintenance of
facilities noted and a plan developed to improve
maintenance of capital assets moving forward.

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Iasac Robles
Consumnes CSD, California
CRA/Standards of Cover
Liz Silva
Management Analyst
(916) 405-7133
[email protected]
The Matrix Consulting Group was retained develop a
Standard of Cover Study and Strategic Plan. The Study
examined the response capabilities, response time
performance, resource allocations, regional services,
and staffing.

Recommendations found opportunities to improve
career development and succession planning, change
the current EMS response system, improvement
opportunities in community risk reduction and the
need for a long-term facility plan as growth occurs in
the District.

We are happy to provide additional references upon request.

Project Team
The Matrix Consulting Group proposes to utilize a senior project team who have between 10 and 30+ years of professional experience as consultants and/or fire professionals.

The organization of the project team is as follows:

The members of our proposed team are extremely experienced, having conducted hundreds of fire service studies themselves.
• Robert Finn, a Vice President with over 14 years of consulting experience, who previously served as the Chief of the Southlake (TX) Department of Public Safety Fire Department. He has experience with the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE), where he has served as a peer assessor, team leader, and technical expert.

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• Terry Lewis, a Manager, has been a fire consultant for over 8 years. He also has previous experience at all levels of the fire service, including as Chief of the Henderson, KY Fire Department. He has experience with the CPSE serving as a peer assessor, team leader, and agency mentor.
• Iaasic Robles is a Senior Consultant with Matrix Consulting Group, providing data analytics and GIS analysis. He joined the firm two years ago and has 12 years of experience, specializing in data and GIS analysis, as well as community planning.

Single-page project team resumes are included in the pages that follow.

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ROBERT FINN

VICE PRESIDENT, MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP
ROBERT FINN Robert is a Senior Manager with the Matrix Consulting Group and previously served as the Chief of the Southlake (TX) Department of Public Safety. Mr. Finn has a strong educational background coupled with a successful track record that includes strategic planning, budgeting, change management, community relations, and building collaborative partnerships. Robert has over 30 years of fire service and consulting experience covering all aspects of the fire service industry. Robert’s relevant experience includes serving the City of Southlake, Texas for 25 years in the following roles:
• Chief of Police (2008 to 2011)
• Chief of Fire Services (2004 to 2008)
• Lieutenant of Professional Standards (1999 to 2004)
• Lieutenant of Training (1995 to 1999) – Level II Instructor • Coordinator of Emergency Medical Services (1993 to 1995) • Firefighter / Driver / Paramedic (1987 to 1993)
Experience Highlights
Big Bear, CA: Robert was the lead analyst on this study to look at the staffing, operations, and deployment of the fire department. Key findings/achievements include:
• Development of a 10-year Master Plan
• 5-year plan for a new station in the northwest area of the City • Increasing staffing on engine companies to 3 personnel • Improvements to the paid call firefighter program
Atherton, CA: Robert was the lead analyst on this study to evaluate the feasibility of forming a Town Fire Department as compared with contracting with the Menlo Park FPD for services. Key
findings/achievements include:
• Menlo Park was providing a high level of service to the Town. • The Town was contributing to pay for services provided by the District that were not needed in the Town.
• Forming a Town Fire Department would require the construction of a second fire station but save the Town over $5 million annually.

Role on This Engagement: Robert will be the project manager and lead analyst on this project. He served in this role on all the references previously provided.

Relevant Clients:

CA Atherton
CA Big Bear
CA Cosumnes CSD
CA Mercer County
CA Monterey
CA Sebastopol
CA Vernon
CA W. Sacramento
CT Westport
GA DeKalb County
IA Davenport
MA Billerica
MA Boston
MA Chelsea
MA Yarmouth
MI Sterling Heights
NC Raleigh
NY Bedford
NY New Rochelle
OH Cleveland
TX Possum Kingdom
TX San Antonio
WA Bellingham
WI Oshkosh
Years of Experience: 30
Education:

MBA, and BS, Public Safety
Administration, Grand
Canyon University
Professional Association:

National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA)
International Association
of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)
Center for Public Safety
Excellence (CPSE)
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TERRY LEWIS

MANAGER, MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP
TERRY LEWIS has over 30 years of fire service and consulting experience. He previously served as the Chief of the Henderson (KY) Fire Department. Terry has a strong educational background coupled with a successful track record of leading an agency of 60 personnel in a community with 30,000 residents. Terry brings a wealth of knowledge and experience evaluating the staffing and operational needs of fire and EMS operations.

Terry’s relevant experience includes serving the City of Henderson, Kentucky as Fire Chief for 10 years. He began his career with the Loveland-Symmes (OH) Fire Department where he advanced through the ranks until being appointed as Chief of Henderson. He has experience in the following areas:
• Administration
• Fire Prevention
• Financial Management
• Operations
• Hazardous Materials
Experience Highlights
Los Banos, CA: Terry served as a fire analyst for this engagement. He was responsible for analyzing all aspects of the project that developed the Standards of Cover and Strategic Plan. Key findings/achievements include:
• Relocating station 2 to better serve the City
• Adding a 3rd station in phase II implementation
• Adding a civilian fire inspector
• Creating a training officer position.

Cosumnes CSD, CA: Terry was a project analyst on this study to conduct a Community Risk Assessment/Standards of Coverage Study. Key findings/achievements include:
• Establishing varied performance standards for urban, suburban, and rural planning zones.
• Upgrading the traffic signal pre-emption system.
• Adding a peak time EMS transport unit in the daytime.

Role on This Engagement: Terry will be a project analyst.

Relevant Clients:

CA Atherton
CA Big Bear
CA Butte County
CA Dixon
CA Consumnes CSD
CA Mercer County
CA Monterey
CO Mesa County
CO Steamboat Springs
CT Greenwich
CT Westport
FL Coconut Creek
GA DeKalb County
IA Davenport
MA Billerica
MA Boston
MI Sterling Heights
NC Raleigh
NH Berlin
NY New Rochelle
OH Cleveland
TX San Antonio
WA Redmond
WI Oshkosh
Years of Experience: 30+
Education:

BS Fire Technology, AS
Accounting, University of
Cincinnati
Professional Association:

ISAAC ROBLES

SENIOR CONSULTANT, MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP
ISAAC ROBLES has over a decade of professional experience in G.I.S. analysis, long range planning, and public safety strategic planning, with a focus on developing innovative and data-driven solutions for local government agencies. He is skilled in applying ArcGIS and data visualization tools to support strategic decision-making and enhance operational outcomes.

Experience Highlights
Hudson, OH: Isaac served as the G.I.S./data analyst for this project, which focused on evaluating drive-time coverage and the population served. His contributions included spatial and demographic analyses.

Key findings/ achievements of the project:
• Developed a detailed drive-time analysis to define coverage areas based on the locations of proposed fire stations, maximizing recourse allocation and response efficiency. • Conducted a comprehensive population analysis using U.S.

Census data to assess demographic distribution within coverage areas.

Dublin, CA: Isaac served as the G.I.S./data analyst for this project, which focused on assessing auto-aide coverage and personnel response effectiveness. Through spatial analyses, he provided insights to inform operational improvements. Key findings/ achievements of the project:
• Evaluated the drive-time coverage of auto-aid stations to identify service gaps.
• Conducted detailed assessment of fire-personnel deployment, analyzing how many responders could reach specific areas within designated timeframes.

Role on This Engagement: Isaac will serve as a data analytics/ G.I.S. analyst.

Relevant Clients:

AZ Maricopa
CA Dublin
CA Morro Bay
CA Montebello
CA Napa
OH Hudson
TX Addison
Years of Experience: 10+
Education:

BS Coastal Resource
Management, Texas A&M
University
MS Public Administration,
Tarleton State University
MS City & Regional
Planning, University of
Texas at Arlington
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2 Scope of Work
This section of the proposal provides our understanding of the project, overall approach to conducting work, a detailed task plan, and project timeline.

Project Understanding
The North Bay Study Area includes County Service Area 4 (CSA 4), the City of Trinidad, the Trinidad Rancheria, and some small unincorporated areas not included in any local fire related district. CSA 4’s benefit assessment, supplemented by County General Fund contributions as needed, provides funding to support one CAL FIRE staffed Amador station to remain open during the non-fire season. CAL FIRE also provides a year-round response to community fire and rescue (EMS) calls in the City of Trinidad and the Trinidad Rancheria. The City of Trinidad budgets to support a city volunteer fire department and the Trinidad Rancheria does not have its own fire department. A Fire Services Working Group has been convened to evaluating strategies and options for providing the best possible fire and rescue services to the residents and visitors of the North Bay Study Area.

Members of this Working Group include the following:

Service Recipients:
● County (CAO/Board Members, on behalf of CSA 4 residents/tax payers) ● Trinidad Rancheria (staff on behalf of tribal members and enterprises) ● City of Trinidad (City Manager/Council Members, on behalf of city residents/tax payers) Service Providers:
● Westhaven VFD Chief and other reps as available
○ Operational leadership for community fire and rescue volunteers serving Westhaven and City of Trinidad
● CAL FIRE Battalion Chief and other reps as available
○ Professional community fire and rescue services for CSA 4 for non-fire season ○ Professional wildland and all risk services for Battalion 4 during fire season ● Orick VFD Chief and other reps as available (Orick CSD resource) ○ Community fire and rescue volunteers, mutual aid into study area ● Arcata FPD Chief and other reps as available
○ Professional community fire and rescue services, automatic mutual aid partner within study area
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The Working Group has identified several key issues impacting effective fire service delivery in the area, including:
• Service provider response is out of alignment with jurisdictional boundaries (more than is expected under mutual aid agreements).
• The Westhaven VFD currently does not receive funding from CSA 4, despite operating within its service area.
• There is a reliance within the Study Area on mutual aid from neighboring service providers (primarily Arcata FPD and Orick VFD) to ensure prompt and efficient emergency services. CAL FIRE can be included in this point for their out of state responsibility area and state mission goodwill services to the City and Rancheria during fire season.
• The City of Trinidad and Trinidad Rancheria are non-paying beneficiaries of the services provided through the Amador agreement with CAL FIRE during the non-fire season and goodwill services from CAL FIRE during the fire season.

The Working Group agreed that a consultant contract administered by the Local Agency Formation Commission, on behalf of the partnership is appropriate. The scope of work for the project will include:
• Evaluation of existing and needed service levels.
• Development of appropriate operational models, including cost estimates and associated financial projections.
• Development of appropriate organizational and governance models to support the best possible service within the study area.
• Analysis of revenue options to support
operational and organizational model(s)
• Implementation plan to achieve the
recommended
operational/organizational model.

Philosophy and Approach
We take a clearly defined, client-centered
project approach to each study we conduct.

Key elements of our philosophy and approach
to providing consulting services include:
• A principal of the firm is involved in every
project, providing oversight and quality
control to all our studies. As the leader
Communication
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of our Fire Consulting practice and the firm's Vice President, Robert Finn will act in this capacity.
• We are objective and data-driven.
– We ensure that our analysis is based on a comprehensive understanding of the client's unique service levels, workloads, risks, and operating environment.
– Our data collection and documentation process, as well as our empirical, model-based approach to workload and staffing analysis, allows us to provide quantitative analysis to support our work.
• Our projects are approached with a firm grounding in analysis. Our clients receive a detailed analysis of their specific issues and their impact on agency objectives.

Issues are identified and analyzed in depth to facilitate the implementation process.
• We utilize formal project management techniques to ensure timely task completion and thorough analysis of issues.
– The project manager defines and assigns work activities to specific team members with timelines, and designs and reviews all interim and final products before they are delivered to the client.

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– We also seek internal “ownership” of results by conducting extensive interviews, reviewing compiled data and interim deliverables, and maintaining frequent, regular communication with our clients.

These approaches have a very positive impact on implementation.

Work Plan
Task 1 Project Initiation
The purpose of this first task is to develop a thorough understanding of the issues and expectations of all key parties to the study. The initial kickoff meeting will be conducted virtually, and subsequent interviews will be held both on-site and virtually. Completion of this task will include:
• Conduct a project kick-off meeting with LAFCo and representatives of the Working Group to review the scope of work and expectations for this study and finalize the project schedule. We will discuss the perceived strengths and weaknesses of the current fire delivery system within the Study Area, including deployment, staffing, operations, cost sharing, and any other relevant issues that may impact this project.
• We will also meet with any other stakeholders identified by the client as critical for obtaining an understanding of the current state of fire service delivery in the North Bay Study Area. This can include elected officials, as well as Finance and Community Development.
• A meeting will be held with key fire and rescue service provider representatives involved in the study to gather their perspectives, discuss the project, and engage them in the study.

We will also develop a detailed data collection list to allow the initial analysis of the current state of the service provided by the service providers. This will include organizational charts, budgets, staffing by position (both career and volunteer), annual reports, Fire Master Plans, CAD data sets, emergency response data, station and apparatus information, key target hazards, and other relevant data necessary to evaluate the fire service options available to the service recipients withing the Study Area.

Task Deliverable - The result of this task would be a final project work plan reflecting the project team’s updated understanding of the project, development of a weekly schedule and task plan for the project, and delivery of the data collection request.

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Task 2 Conduct Internal Working Group Meetings and Develop an Existing Conditions Assessment
To evaluate the operations and processes of the agencies serving the North Bay Study Area, we need to develop an in-depth understanding of the key issues impacting and shaping service requirements. To develop this perspective, we will conduct interviews with representatives from each of the service providers, service recipient jurisdictional management (County, City and Rancheria staff), appointed and elected officials, and others involved in decisions about the delivery of emergency services. These interviews will focus on exploring issues and attitudes in the following areas:
• Adequacy of service levels and perceived gaps in existing levels of service. • Level of need for dedicated services where there is no formal provision for them within the Study Area (Rancheria and unincorporated areas outside of any fire related district). • Organizational changes that have been made in the past several years and perceptions of the impacts of these changes.
• Goals and objectives regarding the delivery of services in each operational functional area and geographic area.
• Adequacy of management systems and technology, and the extent to which managers utilize this information to make meaningful managerial, operational, scheduling, and staff allocation decisions.
• Outsourcing philosophy of the County/CSA 4, including the services currently outsourced and additional candidates.
• Identification of relevant workload for staff involved in the plan review and inspection process.

Next, we will develop a detailed description of the local fire and rescue services provided withing the Study Area. Our focus will be on how services are delivered, staffed, and managed. The development of this detailed description will be based on interviews as well as on the collection of operating information and data, including the following:
• The current organization of the community fire service providers, including:
– The use of career, paid call and volunteer staff.
– The organizational structure.
– The number of staff and volunteers.
• Documentation of all key operations, including:
– Service scope and content.
– How staff and volunteers are scheduled and deployed.

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– Workload data and service levels
– Current ISO ratings and review of the most recent assessment – The extent of contracted services by type, size, and cost. • Documentation of management systems available to support operations, including:
– Financial reporting, billing, and systems.
– Budget allocation and funding sources.
– Organizational business processes and procedures.
• Document current performance related to major service areas within the Study Area, such as response times, plan review turnaround, inspections, etc. • Document the current coordination mechanism and procedures in place to coordinate service delivery among the agencies/organizations providing fire services in the Study Area.

Additionally, we will document key processes, educational materials, communications, and the utilization of technology to facilitate the completion of work tasks. In addition to conducting interviews, the project team will observe operations.

After the initial data collection activities have been completed, the project team will prepare a summary of the current state assessment, presenting our understanding of the current organization, staffing, and operations of the services provided. This profile will be circulated among Work Group members and LAFCo staff for review and comment to ensure the accuracy of our understanding. This current state assessment/profile will then be presented to LAFCo and the Working Group. Once completed and reviewed, the current state assessment will provide the basis for analysis conducted and completed in subsequent study tasks.

Task Deliverable – A current state assessment summarizing staffing levels, roles, technology levels, processes, and workload for each fire agency.

Task 3 Conduct an Analysis of Calls for Service
This task will focus on analyzing calls for service. Including call data analysis related to types of calls, location of calls, responding entity, and turnout and response times. This assessment demonstrates the effectiveness of the community fire service providers in mitigating and responding to the fire and non-fire risks within their service area. This analysis will assist in developing policies and procedures that establish community expectations for the distribution and concentration of fixed and mobile resources among emergency response providers.

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(1) Review of Historical System Performance.

The project team will review and observe areas that are involved explicitly in or affect service levels and performance. This will include reviewing the impact of traffic calming strategies and other modifications that can impact response travel times. Key areas to be reviewed will include:
• System Performance – This task will focus on analyzing the system performance over the past three (3) years. Areas analyzed include alarm handling, turnout, travel, and total response time.
• Distribution Study – Overview of the current facility and apparatus deployment strategy, analyzed through GIS software, identifying service gaps and redundancies in initial unit arrival.
• Concentration Study
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• Reliability Study
– Analysis of current workload, including unit hour utilization. – Review of actual or estimated failure rates of individual responders – Analysis of call concurrency and impacts on response and responder exhaustion
– Analysis of actual system reflex time performance, both system-wide and by individual responder
• Review of automatic and mutual aid documents to determine the ability of outside agencies to assist in the delivery of emergency services, and development of an effective response force, and development of maps illustrating the capability of these resources and the effectiveness of the inter-jurisdictional response. We will also evaluate the impact and use of automatic and mutual aid. (2) Evaluation of the Water Supply System
This task will focus on analyzing the current water supply systems in the North Bay Study Area and assessing how well they meet the needs of all expected fire suppression activities.

Specific areas to be analyzed during this task include:

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• Current fire flow requirements in each service area (city, unincorporated area, rancheria) • Current location of hydrants and any alternative water sources • Water main sizes, locations, and flow data.
(3) Establish Performance Objectives and Measures
Once the above tasks have been completed and the capabilities of the responding entaties and regional response system are known, the project team will work to develop an appropriate set of goals and objectives for the Study Area specific to the types of risks identified as probable. Goals and objectives will be developed for:
• Performance Objectives and Measures.
– Distribution – Initial attack resources for risk-specific intervention. – Concentration – Effective response force assembly, or the initial resources necessary to stop the escalation of the emergency for each risk type. – Are changes needed to the response time standards?
• Overview of Compliance Methodology – The project team will work with LAFCo staff and Working Group membersto develop a methodology to provide continual measurement of future performance.

Task Deliverable - This task will conclude with an interim project report illustrating the performance of the fire and rescue service providers in responding to calls for service and how mutual and automatic aid resources assist in service delivery.

Task 4 Assess the Current Fire Station Condition
The existing stations will be toured to ensure they provide an appropriate and safe location for employees/volunteers to work and operate from. The project team will tour the facilities utilized by each service provider to review the following:
• Complete a detailed facilities inventory. We will meet with the appropriate representative to review maintenance histories for the fire stations. • Conduct a functional analysis of stations. We will tour the fire stations to analyze the building conditions, efficiency, square footage, staff/volunteer-to-square-foot ratio, and adjacencies.
• Inspect the general site conditions. This assessment will examine all parking lot conditions, including surfacing, sealing, and striping, as well as sidewalks, access ramps, steps, and entrances into the building. Any deficiencies will be identified and reported. Drainage, fencing, and signage will also be examined. • Evaluate the building envelope. The condition of the exterior walls, windows, Proposal to Conduct a Fire Planning Study North Coastal Humboldt County, CA Matrix Consulting Group 17
doors, and roof will be assessed, and any required repairs will be noted, including prior leaks and previous repair attempts.
• Evaluate the building interior. The general conditions of the interior finishes and substrates, including walls, floors, insulation, ceilings, doors and hardware, and casework and millwork, will be assessed for any inefficiencies. • Identification of life safety issues. All life safety issues will be identified, and recommendations made to bring all such deficiencies into compliance. Issues to review include emergency egress, emergency lighting, alarms and pull boxes, fire suppression systems, and the quantity and placement of fire extinguishers. • Apparatus Assessment. During the station tours, an assessment of the apparatus housed at the station will be conducted to ensure it meets the current and projected needs of the response area. The age, condition, and serviceability of the apparatus will be documented. This will allow the development of an appropriate apparatus replacement schedule during the development of the study.

Task Deliverable - The result of this task would be an analysis of the adequacy of the current fire stations and apparatus.

Task 5 Development of the Draft and Final Report
Once the work tasks noted above have been completed, our findings, conclusions, and recommendations will be documented in the form of a draft and final report to LAFCo and the Working Group, together with detailed implementation plans. This will include:
• Executive Summary.
• Description of the current capital facility infrastructure, deficiencies, and scope and cost to remedy identified deficiencies, as well as facility needs. • Development of goals and objectives for the short, mid, and long-term that are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound (SMART). • Implementation plan to achieve the goals and objectives, including organizational changes, costs, partnerships, changes in laws, policies, or regulations required, and the person responsible for the goal.
• Fully detailed cost of any proposed costs or savings from the changes. • Development of performance measures to track the implementation and success of the goals and objectives.

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Project Initiation
• Are there any recommendations that will require action by the Board of Supervisors/CSA 4 Board of Directors, City Council, and or Tribal Council? • Supportive maps, charts, and graphs.

The report will include a detailed analysis of the items within the scope of work, along with timelines and targets for implementing change, as well as the costs associated with that change.

Task Deliverable - The draft report will be reviewed with LAFCo and the Working Group while in draft form. Once all reviews and any necessary revisions have been completed and the report is in final form, we will make a formal presentation of the report, if desired.

Project Schedule
The following chart outlines a six-month schedule to complete the study, organized by task area.

Tasks Months
1 2 3 4 5 6
Presentations will take place after the study is finalized. Timelines can be adjusted based on the client’s schedule and other commitments, as agreed upon with LAFCo and the Working Group.

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3 Pricing Information
The Matrix Consulting Group is proposing to conduct the Fire Planning Study for North Bay Planning Area at a not-to-exceed cost of $56,500, including all fees and expenses, as described in the following table:

Task
Project
Manager
Lead
Analyst
Project
Analyst
Total
Hours
Task
Cost
Project Initiation 8 4 0 12 $2,540
Existing Conditions 16 48 24 88 $15,920
Calls for Service Analysis 8 24 32 64 $11,160
Station Assessment 8 24 8 40 $7,320
Draft and Final Report 16 40 28 84 $15,160
Total Hours 56 140 92 288
Rate Per Hour $230 $175 $160
Professional Fees $12,880 $24,500 $14,720 $52,100
Project Expenses $4,300
Project Cost $56,400
Our usual practice is to invoice our clients monthly for time and materials up to the total project amount. We are also amenable to alternative invoicing arrangements. We will bill for travel and any related expenses at actual cost.

DISCUSSION AGENDA ITEM 4

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED

4. Discussion/Decision to Receive and Accept the Final Recommendations and Sunset the Animal Advisory Committee.

CITY OF TRINIDAD STAFF REPORT
DATE: Tuesday, November 12, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Gabriel Adams, Interim City Manager

DISCUSSION AGENDA TITLE

4. Discussion/Decision to Receive and Accept the Final Recommendations and Sunset the Animal Advisory Committee.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION / SUMMARY
Review/Discuss the final recommendations submitted by the Animal Advisory Committee, consider sunsetting the Committee, and accept remaining tasks to the Council for implementation in sync with current budget priorities.

DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND
Due to the difficulty of keeping the voting members engaged and available to continue the work of this committee, several members suggested putting it to rest. Final committee recommendations have been prepared, and the committee is poised to sunset.

Earlier this year Committee Chair Kati Breckenridge stepped down due to disruptions from either audience or fellow members that distracted the meeting focus. Fellow voting member Jack Tuttle stepped down as well.

Mayor Kelly stepped in to help the committee achieve order and complete a few priority tasks, but has found it difficult to achieve a quorum of the remaining members.

The Committee was established by resolution in March of 2024 due to a series of dog related incidents. The purpose of the committee was to;
• Review and make recommendations regarding current dog-related ordinances and regulations, • Develop communications and awareness programs that encourage adherence to regulations.

The objectives of the committee were as follows:
• Provide a public forum to address and discuss dog-related issues and proposed solutions, • Assist the City Manager, City Clerk, and Animal Control officer in addressing dog-related issues and to identify opportunities for project funding,
• To make balanced and informed recommendations to the City Council on ways to improve regulations, enforcement and program changes related to dogs
• Report to the Council regularly.

A proposal to sunset this committee was brought forward to the AAC in March of 2025, but there was a renewed desire by some of the members to give it another shot, specifically to continue work that aligns County, City, and State regulations, and also focus on new information provided to the Rancheria from State Parks regarding fecal contamination on State Beach. Both topics were further discussed, and the committee has appeared to have met its purpose and objectives.

Staff supports the committee recommendation to receive the final report and requests Council direction to sunset the committee.

ATTACHMENTS:
- Resolution 2024-02 - AAC
- Final recommendations submitted by Committee Chair Kelly Trinidad City Hall Cheryl Kelly, Mayor P.O. Box 390 Gabriel Adams, City Clerk
409 Trinity Street
Trinidad, CA 95570
707-677-0223
RESOLUTION 2024 - 02

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the City has an obligation to help protect residents and visitors from aggressive and nuisance animals and to provide for animal welfare by promoting responsible pet ownership; and WHEREAS, the City of Trinidad desires to evaluate strategies and policies designed to communicate and enforce animalrelated regulations; and WHEREAS, the City of Trinidad desires to consider revision of its current animal-related ordinance(s) and to explore development of new programs for enforcement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Trinidad desires to improve the level of safety and quality of life for both animals and humans; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Trinidad City Council hereby forms an Animal Advisory Committee to hold public meetings in accordance with the Brown Act, and to operate within the framework as follows:

1. PURPOSE: The purpose of the Committee is to 1) review and make recommendations regarding current animal-related ordinances and regulations, 2) develop communications and awareness program concepts that encourage adherence to regulations, 3) and to assist the Council in pursuing animal-related project funding.

2. OBJECTIVES: Committee objectives include 1) provide a public forum to address and discuss animal-related issues and proposed solutions, 2) assist the City Manager, City Clerk and Animal Control Officer in addressing animal-related issues and to identify opportunities for project funding, 3) make balanced and informed recommendations to the City Council on ways to improve regulations, enforcement and program changes related to animals, and 4) report to the Council regularly.

3. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: The Animal Advisory Committee will consist of five voting members: (2) City Council members, (1) Rancheria member, and (1) City of Trinidad resident, (1) Greater Trinidad Area resident. In addition, an Animal Control Officer and/or veterinarian may attend as subject-matter experts. The City Council shall vote and select one of their own to serve as the committee Chairperson. The City Manager, City Clerk, Animal Control officer, and the City Attorney will provide programmatic, empirical, and legal expertise as needed.

4. TERMS OF OFFICE: The Council Members will hold two-year terms.

5. MEETING DATES: The Animal Advisory Committee will meet on an as needed basis (either more or less frequently depending on need).

6. STAFF ASSISTANCE: City Staff will provide agenda preparation, notification, and outreach assistance to the Committee.

The Animal Advisory Committee may choose a member of the Committee to record the meeting minutes, or request to have a City Staff member to provide the service.

7. ETHICS CODE: All members shall review, accept, and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the values promoted in the City of Trinidad’s Code of Ethics.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council on the 16th day of March, 2024 by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Abstain:

Absent:

Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Gabriel Adams Cheryl Kelly
City Clerk Mayor
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS – 11/13/2025
DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND:

The Animal Control Advisory Committee was established by Trinidad City Council resolution in February of 2024. Its purpose was to 1) review and recommend changes to dog-related ordinances and regulations, 2) develop communications and awareness programs to encourage adherence to regulations, and 3) to assist the Council in pursuing dog-related project funding (as needed).

AAC discussion over the past year has included comparisons of county and city ordinances, leash law enforcement, oR-leash dogs on beaches and relative jurisdictions, the eRect of dog waste on sensitive environments, and increasing the number of waste stations.

RECOMMENDATIONS
• Continue work to align City and County ordinances as appropriate • Revise the City’s dog ordinance to:
o Include enforceable ‘dog waste removal/disposal’ provisions o Change animal control representative from public works to City Manager who may assign a designee (Humboldt County Animal Control oRicers) o Review/refine all definitions in the ordinance, especially those relating to vicious/dangerous animals
o Revise the penalties and process for addressing violations including:
 Verbal or written warnings
 Administrative fines or citations
 Impoundment
 Dangerous or vicious dog hearing (leverage County mechanisms) – inclusive of owner opportunity to contest a violation
 Criminal enforcement for severe or repeated oRenses (escalating penalties for repeat oRenses, aka ‘second bite’ rules)
o Review overall for minor edits: licensing time period consistency, etc o Review vaccination and spay/neuter requirements with local vet for latest advice and timelines
o Revise leash law verbiage from prohibiting ‘at large’ dogs to more prescriptive language, for example:
“No person owning or having charge, custody, or control of any dog shall allow the dog to be in any public place, street, park, or open space unless the dog is securely restrained by a leash not exceeding six feet in length and under immediate control of a competent person.”
• Add a (non-view obstructing) dog waste station at the viewpoint area on Edwards [Note: Trinidad Rancheria planning to add additional stations in Harbor Area] • Consider a future marketing campaign to raise awareness regarding the impact of dog waste on sensitive environments and its contribution to beach pollution (ex:

E.coli)
ACTION NEEDED:

The Committee recommends that this continued work be done ‘oRline’ with key stakeholders and brought to for public review at the Council level in 2026 – thus, at this time, the Committee is recommending its termination.

DISCUSSION AGENDA ITEM 5

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED

5. Discussion/Decision regarding December Council Meeting Schedule

CITY OF TRINIDAD STAFF REPORT
DATE: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Gabriel Adams, Interim City Manager
DISCUSSION AGENDA TITLE:

4. Discussion/Decision regarding December Council Meeting Schedule STAFF RECOMMENDATION / SUMMARY:

Review calendar for December and determine/agree upon the preferred meeting date or cancellation preference.

DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND:

The City Council meeting date is set by resolution, identifying regular meetings to be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The Council tends to cover its business obligations at the first meeting, leaving the second monthly meeting date for overflow or items that are time sensitive.

Depending on the need to discuss time sensitive matters or priorities, the Council may wish to plan for a meetingfree December. If a time sensitive issue occurs, the City Manager may be able to call a special meeting with only a quorum of members needed.

This discussion is proposed to gauge each members preference and have the discussion while convened. The current regular meeting date is scheduled for Tuesday, December 09.

At this time there is no pressing issue identified by staff that would force the Council to meet.

ATTACHMENTS
- December calendar for quick reference.

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DISCUSSION AGENDA ITEM 6

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED

6. Staff Activity Report – October 2025

STAFF ACTIVITY REPORT WILL BE UPLOADED TO THE PACKET ON OR BEFORE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10.

CITY OF TRINIDAD STAFF REPORT
DATE: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Gabriel Adams, Interim City Manager
DISCUSSION AGENDA ITEM: Staff Activity Report – October 2025 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review content, discuss, and receive public input.

DRAFT MOTION TO CONSIDER: Accept Staff Activity Report for October 2025.

OCTOBER 2025 SUMMARY
- STAFF PRODUCTIVITY
o ADMINISTRATION: With September being the month for catch up, October is typically a bookend month dedicated prepping for the next wave of work flow. Quarter-ending tasks such as receiving and recording TOT payments (due Oct 31), receiving and tracking applicant-driven cost recovery invoicing, preparing for the fiscal year-end audit reports (annual City audit and special revenue TDA funds), and preparing for yearend projects such as business license renewals, and STR permit renewals (and related OWTS permit tracking). Staff is still adjusting the workload being down two budgeted positions (City Manager and Grant Administrator). This will continue to be a challenge until additional at least one of the vacancies are filled.

I spent the first half of October continuing my orientation with the more complex projects in various stages of completion, and the second half of the month fully engaged and participating. Time flies by due to the increased workload. A few projects consume 65% of time, leaving the remaining 35% to cover everything else.

Approximately 50 highly productive management hours/week are required to keep up with the demands of the job. To begin shifting to a more sustainable pace, significant effort was dedicated to implementing the 2025 Classification and Compensation Study following adoption on October 12. Staff was notified of their updated title, job classification, pay rate, and next steps. Workloads can now shift with intention, and performance evaluated periodically to ensure growth and accountability. Outreach material is being prepared to fill the vacant grant administrator position, scheduled to be posted on or before November 21.

The City Manager attended several meetings in October. Highlights included:
• October 10: Video-call with HBMWD GM Michiko Mares and City Planner Trever Parker to introduce ourselves and open the channel of communication for topics of mutual interest. • October 12: Monthly Council meeting.
• October 16: Video-conference with the ALMT Working Group to brainstorm technical engineering perspectives for developing access to the beach via the traditional trail route. The City was assigned (and welcomed) the task of creating a design concept scope that will be used by Commission staff to begin G2G consultations and synchronize a collaborative path forward. • October 22 & 29: In-person weekly construction meetings for the Trinidad-Westhaven Emergency Intertie Project, to understand the issues holding up construction, coordinate better communication between partners, contractor, and technical staff, and develop a strategy to steer the project to success.
• October 21 & 28: Regular weekly meetings with Mayor Kelly and Pro-Tem Kenny. • October 31: Video-call with City Planner and Engineer to follow up with ALMT Working Group assignment, and to continue ongoing discussion regarding the Council’s July 08 direction to staff to develop a HBMWD comparative analysis.
• October 31: In-person staff meeting to discuss 2026 Medical Insurance with Mindy Sehon of George Peterson Insurance.

Additional information highlighting numerous topics by department is continued within this report. o FINANCE: Confirmed with JJACPA the Council’s desire to utilize their services to perform the FY2025 audit. Financial statements are being prepared for audit field work which is set to begin in December. Staff also processed bi-weekly payroll, weekly invoice payables, and also performed a cash flow analysis to ensure the City’s revenues are invested appropriately while preserving adequate resources for ongoing construction invoices for the Intertie and Tank & Pipeline projects.

Financial statements included in the November packet indicate business as predicted this time of year, with no anomalies or areas of concern. With the first quarter coming to a close, staff is paying close attention to revenues and expenses booked at the end of the fiscal year and making sure they are assigned to the right period. This reconciliation process is necessary to ensure accurate year-end statements and audit findings. o PUBLIC WORKS: In addition to their daily routine, Public Works staff provided significant oversight to the Intertie Project, maintained city storm drain systems pre-storm in mid-October, performed routine public space and trail maintenance, and provided support and consultation during the Town Hall window replacement and dry rot repair project.
o WATER: In addition to performing regular, daily routine water sampling and maintaining adequate water supplies available for distribution to all customers, the water department remained highly focused on
supporting the Emergency Intertie Construction
Project. Staff also troubleshot several customer leaks, finalized estimate approval for a Measure Z plant
equipment repair project with Rich Well Drilling,
coordinated November dates for contractor Liquivision
to perform storage tank inspection dives and repairs,
and coordinated an emergency leak repair of damage
to the raw water feed line that occurred on October 27
due to an alder tree that fell dangerously close to the raw water wet well intake adjacent to the creek
(images). Big thanks to Stuart at Rich Well Drilling for prioritizing the City that morning and performing the repair.

As the City reaches closer to having full control of the water system in-house, we anticipate reliance on an outside agent, third party T3 contractor to comply with State water laws. Management is exploring local options with neighboring water agencies to provide this service, through a mutual aid agreement, until such time the City is fully independent with certified operators.  Currently operating with T3 Contractor Eric Sanders providing his service for a flat fee of $4k/month.  In-house staff member Carl Anderson (T3 in training) passed exam several months ago and is working towards fulfilling the 1800 hours required to receive the license, and currently scheduled to take his Distribution 2 certification test soon.
 Kyle Shipman (T2) and Say-gep Brown (T2) are studying for their Distribution exam (date yet to be determined)
 Dereck Shadle is expecting to take his T2 Exam by November/December. o LUFFENHOLTZ CREEK LOW FLOW SEASON: Due to significant rainfall events that increased creek flow in mid and late October, dry season flow rate monitoring was postponed. A final update will be provided to the Council when the seasonal testing is concluded, per task order agreement with PWA. o PLANNING: The Planning Commission did not meet in October. City Planner Trever Parker continued to work on the LCP updates, ADU Ordinance development in conjunction with the Coastal Commission and State Housing staff, processing OWTS permits, reviewing development permits, and ongoing consulting with staff on ALMT and HBMWD comparative analysis projects. o ENGINEERING: City Engineer Steve Allen has been busy overseeing the Emergency Intertie Project with GHD Construction Manager Dagan Short. Steve Allen has also joined the City Manager and Planner in discussions to help conceptualize a path forward to execute the Council’s July 08 direction to staff to conduct a comparative study for Humboldt Bay Municipal Water, and also on the ALMT Working Group to brainstorm engineering strategies to establish conceptual drawings for the traditional trail route. Street Engineer Josh Wolf helped prepare the 2024 STIP project documents for unveiling at the November 12 meeting. That project includes enhancement to the south Main Street sidewalk, improving sight-lines with intersecting streets, repaving Main, Patrick’s Point, and the City’s segment of Westhaven Drive. o BUILDING: City Building Inspector Dan Dimick has kept busy handling routine inquiries, progress inspections on active projects through town, and providing construction oversight and liaison services between the City and commercial contractor ACGC who has nearly completed the Town Hall window replacement project. The project has been a huge success so far and will come in slightly under budget from the amendment former City Manager brought to the Council for approval in July ($75,000). o CEMETERY: One cremation plot was sold in October to host the remains of long-time Trinidad resident, godfather, and local legend Brent Twoomey. His ashes were placed fittingly beneath the cluster of redwood trees in the upper corner of the cemetery, just before the memorial service held for him on October 18.

Revenues so far this year (one quarter into the FY) have nearly met the expected revenue forecasted for the full year due to the Council’s action to increase rates. - FUTURE AGENDA TOPICS UNDER DEVELOPMENT
o Underground Utilities: Staff engaged with Underground Utility Project Specialists at PG&E in an effort to coordinate a presentation for the Council at a future meeting. Due to other pressing matters, this task has been postponed until later this year or when time allows. o Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District, RFP: On July 08, 2025 the City Council directed staff with the following motion: Motion (Kelly/Breckenridge) to direct staff to proceed with a comparative analysis and feasibility study that evaluates the two options for water provisioning in the City of Trinidad: 1) connection to HBMWD in partnership with the Trinidad Rancheria or independently; 2) continuing to operate its own independent municipal water plant. The study should include comparative long-term costs, developmental (growth) impacts, environmental factors, regulatory/legal guidelines, technical/engineering and operational requirements. Staff will bring the RFP for the study back to the Council for final review and seek grant money to fund. Passed 3-2. Yes – Kelly, Breckenridge, Varela. No – Kenny, Tuttle.

The former City Manager made an attempt to visualize a path forward prior to his resignation effective August 28, but nothing concrete materialized. Staff invested time in September to revisit this topic and strategize next steps. After several meetings with technical staff and a follow up with HBMWD General Manager Michiko Mares, staff has received enough information to reprioritize the task given by the Council on July 08, and assemble the findings into either an actionable item for consideration prior to the end of year, or a meaningful update that will give the Council an opportunity to help fine-tune or steer the proposal.

Certain preliminary tasks have been distributed among staff to begin developing materials to support the next phase of discussion that will support carrying out the motion in the most efficient manner.  City Planner Trever Parker developed some preliminary findings associated with the potential growth inducing impacts (concerns) from a connection to Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District. The report is attached as a supplemental document to this staff activity report, and is intended as an introduction to the research gathered following concerns raised during the July 08 meeting. This document and many others will be added to more information leading up to any actionable item reached during this process.  City Grant Administrator Angela Cather was tasked with narrowing down grant funding opportunities available to the City for comparative analysis, or RFP’s that focus on consolidation projects. Cather’s report is also attached as a supplement to the staff activity report.  City Engineer Steve Allen was tasked with reviewing several prior memos drafted by GHD over the last 20 years specifically comparing operation of the City’s water plant to an alternate source through HBMWD over the long-term.
 Interim City Manager Adams was tasked with an introductory meeting with HBMWD GM Michiko Mares, and to help connect the dots and strategize next steps that are in sync with the July 08 motion, and a realistic timeline and funding options.

November 2025 update: HBMWD General Manager Michiko Mares reached out to the City to notify staff and Council of an upcoming presentation to the Board of Directors entitled “Overview of Next Steps for Proposed North Mainline Extension – Informational Presentation. City Staff will attend. Council and anyone interested in this topic are also encouraged to attend.

HBMWD’s November 13 Board packet and agenda are available on their website, along with the videoconference participation link (on the agenda cover). The meeting begins at 9:00am on Thursday:
https://www.hbmwd.com/2025-11-13-board-of-directors-meeting Staff will consider information presented at this meeting into its formula for determining how best to approach revisiting the Council’s July 08 direction to conduct a comparative/feasibility study. - GRANT PROJECTS
o Trinidad-Westhaven Emergency Intertie Project: Construction is underway. Most of the connecting pipe has been installed beneath the Westhaven Drive roadway, and with any luck the concrete pad for the pumphouse will be poured Tuesday morning (November 11). Getting to this point has been a serious challenge, but lines of communication have been
streamlined and all parties involved in this project have been reminded of their responsibilities and accountability in seeing this project complete within the grant deadline.

City grant staff has submitted a request to the funding agency (DWR) for a 30-day construction deadline
extension. DWR has expressed optimism that the
request would be granted, but we have yet to see it in
writing. The contractor is being pushed to complete the project by December 15, until further notice. Weekly
construction meetings have been reorganized into
focused technical meetings between the contractor and
engineers to facilitate expedited communication, optimize limited dollars left to complete the project, and
accommodate the construction team.
o Per Capita Parks & Recreation: The Racquet Court improvement project was rejected by Council in July.

Staff shifted attention to utilizing these funds to develop a shovel ready repair plan for the decaying boardwalk-sidewalk surface leading down Edwards Street from Van Wycke to the Harbor. The City failed to achieve a land tenure agreement with the Rancheria due to an issue discussed at the special meeting on August 06. The City filed a right-of-way use application to the BIA as directed by the Rancheria. Staff filed the completed application with the BIA as advised, but without familiarity with such process, we are unable to forecast a timeline for approval. There has been no response from the BIA to date. We will update the Council regularly as information is received.
- TRIBAL GOVERNMENT CONSULTATIONS: The Council appointed Mayor Kelly and Pro-Tem Kenny to serve as representatives for G2G consultations with the Yurok Tribe and Trinidad Rancheria. Staff has reached out to representatives of both tribes and has yet to receive an invitation and/or has coordinated possible meeting dates. - TRAILS:
o ALMT: Under the lead of the Coastal Commission, the City is actively participating in the Axel Lindgren Memorial Trail (ALMT) Working Group. This group has been assembled by the Commission in response the appeal filed by the Tsurai Ancestral Society to the permit the City issued to itself in 2025 to repair the foot of the ALMT by constructing cable steps to enable the trail to reopen after a multi-year closure due to erosion at the base. The consent agenda item tonight is an action item requested in collaboration with the Group, for the City to take the first step in putting the traditional trail route concept on paper that can help to facilitate more detailed discussions about the revised phased re-opening approach. The City has made it clear that the budget provided is finite, and financial support from the Conservancy will be necessary to move it beyond the concept phase. o UNDERWOOD: Long-time resident Sharon Hunter assembled a team consisting of an arborist (Merlin Szabo, Trinidad Tree Service), a tree service (Graham Charleston, Charleston Tree), and city staff to determine the best course of action to address an overgrown and tangled mess of coastal shore pines on her property at the foot of the Underwood Trail. The trees had reached over the trail into the neighbor’s yard, were covered in English ivy, and posed a threat to trail users and neighboring property structures. Sharon graciously invested in improving not only the safety of the public easement passage, but also the vista experienced as you approach the bluff while traversing the trail from Underwood Drive. Her family has cared for and maintained the vegetation growing along their Underwood Trail property line for many years, and remains mindful of the public’s experience utilizing this local asset.
- PUBLIC SAFETY
o HSCO Reports/Statistics: A full list of calls/stats for October are included in the meeting packet. o The call ratio based on all stats is approximately 3:1 County/City for the “Trinidad Coverage Area” included.

There also appeared to be an increase in call volume that correlates to the first considerable rainfall events of the season.
- CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS UNDERWAY
o Town Hall Window Replacement and Rot Repair: The majority of Construction by ACGC crew took place between October 29- November 07. There is a small punch-list of remaining items to-do, but the project is mostly complete and will come in just slightly under the $75k budgeted. Staff will reach out to Hamanaka Painting next to coordinate paint scheduling. Public Works removed most of the vegetation in front of the building that was overgrown and would impede access to the facility for prepping and painting.

TVFD Aaron Hakenen
escorting the Trinidad School
Halloween parade safely
through town on Friday,
October 31. Photos courtesy
of resident Anita Thompson.

STAFF REPORT SUPPLEMENTAL
Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2025
Background Info: The City of Trinidad is responding to the Governor’s Order calling on all Californians to do their part by reducing consumption.

Luffenholtz Creek flow readings are presented to the Council on an as-needed basis - during drought events or when requested. As we enter into the summer low-flow months, the focus of these reports (during the dry season) will be to share and put into perspective how Trinidad’s water consumption metrics compare to those of recent years.

The amounts represent the total water sold, captured by 323 customer meters, measured in cubic feet (7.48 gallons = 1 cubic foot).

July 2021 251,168 cuft January 2021 161,379
July 2022 198,081 January 2022 189,201
July 2023 223,806 January 2023 154,543
July 2024 264,491 January 2024 148,407
July 2025 292,315 (17.37% Water Loss) January 2025 131,229 (16.59% Water Loss) August 2021 269,771 February 2021 178,545
August 2022 227,681 February 2022 154,634
August 2023 265,808 February 2023 136,626
August 2024 233,215 February 2024 132,690
August 2025 218,593 (19.53% Water Loss) February 2025 131,537 (20.66% Water Loss) September 2021 227,831 March 2021 187,607
September 2022 216,470 March 2022 184,103
September 2023 200,348 March 2023 152,813
September 2024 200,050 March 2024 125,188
September 2025 208,873 (19.32% Water Loss) March 2025 136,579 (22.52% Water Loss) October 2021 203,176 April 2021 192,287
October 2022 180,065 April 2022 173,115
October 2023 188,335 April 2023 145,504
October 2024 206,875 April 2024 176,413
October 2025 206,839 (23.22% Water Loss) April 2025 171,808 (17.31% Water Loss) November 2020 198,813 May 2021 242,529
November 2021 204,438 May 2022 154,634
November 2022 169,144 May 2023 211,380
November 2023 151,914 May 2024 182,738
November 2024 159,316 (26.54% Water Loss) May 2025 216,497 (10.83% Water Loss) December 2020 185,860 June 2021 269,087
December 2021 201,160 June 2022 233,692
December 2022 170,419 June 2023 209,336
December 2023 122,937 June 2024 229,339
December 2024 159,299 (23% Water Loss) June 2025 203,350 (23.71% Water Loss)

Water sold (consumed) in October nearly the same as last year’s use, which is average for this time of year especially with the mid-month rain event that occurred. We will continue to monitor consumption each month and report this information (along with summary trends and analysis) to the Council for review, comparison, and questions at each meeting.

CITY OF TRINIDAD STAFF REPORT
DATE: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
TO: Trinidad City Council
FROM: Trever Parker, City Planer
AGENDA ITEM: Staff Activities Report: Preliminary Staff Findings on Potential Growth Inducing Impacts from Connection to Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District (HBMWD)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The following information is provided as a supplement to the staff activities report related to subsequent research based on direction given to staff at the July 8, 2025 meeting regarding consideration of connecting to HBMWD. No further discussion or action is required or requested from the Council at this time. However, staff wanted to make this information available to the Council and the public sooner rather than later in order to help stop the spread of misinformation.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
One of the main concerns about a possible HBMWD connection has been the potential for it to lead to growth in the Trinidad area. That is a critical issue, and it is likely that there are circumstances where a parcel may not be developable now but could be developed if connected to municipal water. However, growth and development can and will be controlled in a variety of ways. Many of the comments made about growth have overstated the potential impact and/or are inaccurate. The following information is intended to correct some of the assumptions and misinformation that has been presented at past meetings. This is not meant to be a comprehensive analysis, but an overview of some of the steps in the process and land use considerations that will be made in planning for a potential connection to HBMWD and for controlling growth.

Fact: Bringing HBMWD water to Trinidad will not result in rampant, uncontrolled growth.

Connections to HBMWD water can and will be controlled and restricted in a variety of ways.

There are numerous ways to control growth that are more orderly and equitable than by limiting the overall water supply. These are a few of the primary ones:
• Land use designations and zoning are the primary method of planning for and regulating growth over large areas and long time spans. This is done through general plans and zoning ordinances.
• Much of the developed area is in the Coastal Zone where either the City or County Local Coastal Program (LCP) applies. LCPs include policies and standards that limit and control growth based on the Coastal Act.
• The Coastal Act includes limitations on growth and growth inducing development such as service extensions (e.g. §§ 30250, 30254) and the Coastal Commission will enforce those limits through LCP amendments and the Coastal Development Permit process. • There are and will continue to be specific planned service area boundaries for water providers, and extensions of service outside those boundaries are limited in a variety of ways, including State laws.
• Development density will also continue to be limited based on wastewater treatment (septic) capacity. Current county standards require new lots to be a minimum of 1-acre if using onsite wastewater treatment, even if the property is served by public water.

The water service area(s) can and will be crafted to control growth. • The HBMWD will need to apply to the SWRCB for a change in the place of use for their water right. The new place of use can be narrowly drawn, and water service cannot be provided outside of that area without a new application to the SWRCB. • Similarly, HBMWD will likely need to annex Trinidad and the Rancheria into its service area (if just the Rancheria is being served, it could be an Outside Agency Service Connection without annexation). The service area does not have to be contiguous with other HBMWD service areas, and therefore, does not have to include the pipeline corridor or other areas outside of Trinidad’s existing water service area. Water cannot be provided outside of the service area(s) without additional annexation, review, and approvals, including LCP update(s) and CEQA compliance.
• One of the primary purposes of LAFCo is to ensure that service area boundaries are orderly and well thought out and that services are not extended beyond those boundaries except under specific circumstances.
• LAFCo is required to analyze growth over the next 10 years when reviewing changes of boundaries.
• The environmental review process will analyze growth as well as alternatives to minimize impacts.

The pipeline will not be constructed to serve individual connections; it will feed into existing water system(s).
• HBMWD is not a retail water service provider; they do not provide individual connections. They will wholesale water to Trinidad and/or the Rancheria, and it will generally be Trinidad and the Rancheria, along with LAFCo and other agencies (e.g.

Humboldt County, Coastal Commission), that decide how, where, and when to extend future services.

If the City is a participant in the connection planning, then it will have a significantly greater say in how the process is implemented, how the service area maps are drawn, and how water is distributed in the future.
• As noted above, approval by various agencies is required for both the initial pipeline construction and the future extensions of services. Planning for the water line should be done on a regional scale with a long-term view of community water needs. The City is a stakeholder and should be an active participant throughout the process. • The City’s General Plan / LCP already contains policies related to growth and extension of services that should be considered and amended as needed. • Annexation by HBMWD should include the City’s service area, and then the City would have authority over when and where to extend individual connections via the same LAFCo process as is currently required for connections outside City limits. • The City can choose to not connect to HBMWD at this time and still be an active participant and plan for potential future connection.
• Growth (annexation) may be beneficial to the City now or in the future, and having adequate water supply will allow the City more flexibility to consider if and when that should occur.

Fact: Not participating in the HBMWD planning process will not stop the Rancheria’s hotel • There is no reason to believe that the Rancheria won’t eventually get a connection to HBMWD regardless of whether the City is a participant. And if the City is not a participant, it will have much less say in the process and the final result. • The Rancheria, as a Tribe and a disadvantaged community, has access to a variety of funding sources, and there are currently active funding sources for water supply and consolidation projects.

Fact: Trinidad will not be forced to consolidate with or absorb nearby water service providers • The SWRCB does have some authority to require systems to consolidate:
o https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/programs/compliance/docs/202 1/rfaq-mandatory-consolidation.pdf
• However, in practice, this is not something they do. I spoke with Barry Sutter, District Engineer of District 1 of the Division of Drinking Water of the SWRCB, who oversees more than 400 small water systems throughout Humboldt, Del Norte, Trinity, and Siskiyou Counties. In his almost 10-year tenure, there has never been a mandatory consolidation, even for systems that have been out of compliance (e.g. under boil water orders) for years.
• In the last 10 years, there have only been two mandatory consolidation orders in the entire state, both in the same location.
• SWRCB will encourage, support, and facilitate voluntary consolidations. • Barry would be in support of Trinidad connecting to HBMWD, because he considers Trinidad’s system to be vulnerable, because it is a single water plant with a single source.

Fact: Connection to HBMWD is not expected result in increased septic pollution. • Based on the growth controls discussed above, a connection to HBMWD is not expected to result in significant growth, and therefore, would not contribute to significant additional wastewater.
• Pollution is not expected to occur from modern, permitted septic systems. So even if some growth occurs, that growth will be subject to current standards and requirements for septic systems. Resulting upgrades could benefit water quality. • Although people who go from individual water supplies to a municipal supply tend to use more water, the same level of increase would not be expected from those already connected to the City’s system.
• The City can implement water conservation policies and rate structures for those connected to its system.
• Additional water supply could allow the City to annex some areas thereby expanding the jurisdiction of its OWTS Management Program.

Other considerations
Another important consideration is the current funding landscape. Initial research indicates there are currently grant funds available for this type of project, particularly considering that the Rancheria is classified as a disadvantaged community and the City’s water system is classified as being at-risk. If the City does not participate and the pipe is sized to only serve the Rancheria, there will be fewer options for the City should the existing water supply and/or plant become compromised or too difficult (or expensive) to treat in the future. There would not be a huge difference in the costs for physically installing a pipe sized just for the Rancheria verses a larger one that could also accommodate the City and its water service area. But once a smaller pipe is installed, the feasibility of the City ever connecting to HBMWD in the future would be significantly curtailed, if not eliminated.

Summary
It should be understood that any connection to HBMWD will be a significant undertaking and a complex process that includes many agencies and several checks and balances with opportunities to control growth in various ways. This is a project that should be viewed in the very long term (50+ years) as well as shorter terms. The decisions made now are going to have repercussions for the City’s water supply for decades. This is a regionally important process, and the City is a stakeholder, so should be a part of it. It is to the City’s benefit to be proactive in working with all the various agencies, decision-makers, and stakeholders to plan this regionally important project. Staff’s recommendation would be that the City should be a participant in the process, even if electing not to connect at this time, in order to have some control over the outcome and to preserve a key water supply option for the future.

CITY OF TRINIDAD STAFF REPORT
DATE: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Angela Cather, Grants Department
AGENDA ITEM: Staff Activities Report - Grant Opportunities for a Comparative Analysis and Feasibility Study in Connection with Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

The following information is provided as supplemental information for the staff activities report based on City Council’s direction at the July 8, 2025, meeting regarding a consideration of connecting to Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District.

DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND:

Staff sought out grant funding opportunities in response to the City Council’s motion to: “Proceed with a comparative analysis and feasibility study that evaluates the two options for water provisioning in the City of Trinidad: 1) connection to HBMWD in partnership with the Trinidad Rancheria or independently; 2) continuing to operate its own independent municipal water plant. The study should include comparative long-term costs, developmental (growth) impacts, environmental factors, regulatory/legal guidelines, technical/engineering and operational requirements. Staff will bring the RFP for the study back to the Council for final review and seek grant money to fund. Passed 3-2. Yes – Kelly, Breckenridge, Varela. No – Kenny, Tuttle,” and found two promising funding opportunities: the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program and the SAFER (Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience) Program. Both programs are funded by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).
*To ensure full eligibility, City staff sent the full City Council motion to the SWRCB, who confirmed that all items we are seeking to fund are eligible.*
More about the programs:

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program: The program is in place to assist public water systems in financing the cost of drinking water infrastructure and planning projects needed to achieve or maintain compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requirements.

The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) – Division of Finance Assistance, confirmed that a comparative analysis and feasibility study are funding eligible items. The SWRCB also confirmed that the City of Trinidad qualifies for up to 100% grant forgiveness for a planning project.

SAFER Program: The program was established from the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water (SADW) Fund that provides yearly funding to aim to reach sustainable operations for all the State’s drinking water systems and is a critical element for achieving the goals of safe, accessible, and affordable water for all Californians. As the City of Trinidad is listed as a small, at-risk water system, we are eligible for up to 100% of planning costs being covered by consolidation and drought resiliency.

Technical Assistance: Additionally, while the City is eligible for grant funding, eligibility does not equal approval of an application. With that in mind, it would be in the City’s interest to submit a Request for Technical Assistance (TA) application. If submitted, a TA provider may be assigned to the City to assist in submitting a planning application and navigating the application portal.

Why are we eligible for both programs?
The City of Trinidad is listed as a small, At-Risk water system (see attachment).

Why are we considered At-Risk?
We fall under all four categories for the “Drivers of Risk” per the State Water Resources Control Board:
• Water Quality (Medium Risk)
• Accessibility (High Risk)
• Affordability (High Risk)
• Technical Managerial Financial Capacity (TMFC) (Medium Risk).

To note, while having an intertie with Westhaven Community Services District in place may decrease our Accessibility Risk Factor, we need to remember that the intertie is only to be used in an emergency. The intertie is not in place to serve as an indefinite replacement to our water system if it fails.

What is the application deadline?
The SWRCB is always accepting applications for both programs, so there is no hard deadline to apply.

Other funding options available:
• USDA – The Water and Environmental Programs – Rural Development. The chance of getting 100% funding is much lower, if at all possible. Additionally, in many cases, funding would be via a loan or require a 25% match. • FEMA – First there would have to be a declared disaster in the area, and then the City would have to explain how our project reduces risk from natural disasters, including a benefit-cost analysis. Clarity of what type of funding is available (a loan or grant) is unclear currently for planning projects. • Department of Water Resources (DWR) – While we did not have a match for either DWR projects, there usually is a required match, and at this time there are no available grants.

ATTACHMENTS
• SAFER Dashboard – City of Trinidad Risk Status
Home Drinking Water Certlic Drinkingwater Saferdashboard SAFER Dashboard
This dashboard contains data for the 2025 Drinking Water Needs Assessment. The Failing list of systems is updated daily using the State Water Board's Failing criteria. The other SAFER statuses of water systems are based on the results of the Risk Assessment, which is refreshed quarterly as new data becomes available. More information about the dashboard is available in the user guide. Public feedback should be submitted to [email protected] and water systems may submit a data change request if information in the dashboard is inaccurate.
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Failing At-Risk Potentially At-Risk Not At-Risk Not Assessed Number of Systems Exceeding Risk Indicator Thresholds

Water Quality
Accessibility
Affordability
Technical
Managerial
Financial
Capacity
Percentage of Sources Exceeding an MCL
Number of Water Sources
Absence of Interties
Percent of Median Household Income (%MHI)
Household Socioeconomic Burden
Total Net Annual Income
Operating Ratio
Days Cash on Hand
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Trinidad City CouncilNovember 12, 2025

Trinidad City Council
November 12, 2025