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Upcoming Meetings in Humboldt County

Here is a list of upcoming board, commission, and council meetings scheduled in the coming week across Humboldt County. These gatherings provide opportunities for residents to engage with local government and stay informed about key decisions affecting their communities.

Arcata City Council

When: First and third Wednesdays of every month at 6 p.m., special meeting at 5:15 p.m.
Where: City Hall Council Chamber: 736 F St., Arcata

The Arcata City Council has several items on its agenda:

• During the special meeting, the council will discuss an existing lawsuit and conduct property and labor negotiations.
• During the regular meeting, the council will receive an annual report from the Arcata Chamber of Commerce.
• The council will consider a resolution to fly a Pride flag during June.
• The council will hold a public hearing to consider the abatement of properties on West End Road.
• The council will receive an update on the city’s residential rental inspection program.

The full agenda can be accessed online at https://www.cityofarcata.org/1125/Live-Meetings-Agendas-Minutes.

Eureka City Council

When: First and third Tuesdays of the month at 6 p.m., closed session at 5 p.m.
Where: Eureka City Council chambers: 531 K St., Eureka

Key topics for discussion include:

• During closed session, the council will hold performance reviews for the city manager, the city clerk, and the city attorney.
• The council will receive a presentation on the Eureka Police Department’s homeless survey.
• The council will consider regulating hours for off-street parking facilities.
• The council will consider naming an alley for artist Duane Flatmo.
• The council will consider an offshore drilling and mining resolution.

For more details, visit http://www.ci.eureka.ca.gov.

Ferndale City Council

When: Third Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m.
Where: Ferndale City Hall: 834 Main St., Ferndale

The agenda includes:

• A presentation on the Arlington drainage project and raising the berm.
• Consideration of a resolution adopting projects funded under SB 1.
• A letter of support for Prop. 4 Offshore Wind Ports Development Program.
• Approval of the emergency construction of a dog kennel.
• Approval of the annual military equipment report.

Find the agenda at https://ci.ferndale.ca.us/departments/city-council/.

Fortuna City Council

When: First and third Monday of every month at 6 p.m.
Where: City Hall council chambers: 621 11th St., Fortuna

The council will address:

• A request for a bingo permit from Humboldt Domestic Violence Services.
• Declaration of surplus equipment for older vehicles in poor to fair condition.
• Public hearings on fees and services, and an exception to the hiring freeze for a code compliance officer.

Access the agenda at https://www.friendlyfortuna.com/your_government/city_council/agenda_packets_minutes.php.

Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District

When: Special meeting on May 20
Where: 828 Seventh St., Eureka

An agenda was not available at the time of publication. Typically, it can be found at https://www.hbmwd.com/meetings.

Humboldt County Association of Governments

When: Third Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m.
Where: 611 I St., Eureka

The Policy Advisory Committee will:

• Consider recommending HCAOG board approve a request to change the SSTAC membership from discretionary voting membership to advisory membership and approve the appointment of a Karuk Tribe Department of Transportation representative.
• Discuss unmet transit needs data and consider determining that there are no unmet transit needs the board wishes to address.
• Consider allocations for bicycle and pedestrian projects.
• Review a new contract for dial-a-ride services.

Visit https://www.hcaog.net/index.php/calendar for more information.

Humboldt County Board of Supervisors

When: Every Tuesday except for the fifth Tuesday of a month at 9 a.m.
Where: Board of Supervisors’ chambers: 825 Fifth St., Eureka

An agenda was not posted by the time of publication. It typically can be accessed at https://humboldt.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.

Humboldt County Planning Commission

When: First and third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m.
Where: Board of Supervisors chambers: 825 5th St., Eureka

The commission will:

• Consider the General Plan and Housing Element progress report.
• Hold a public hearing for a density ordinance.

The agenda is available at https://humboldt.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.

McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee’s Subcommittee for Incorporation Exploration

When: Third Wednesday of the month at 4 p.m.
Where: McKinleyville Community Services District Office: 1656 Sutter Ave., McKinleyville

An agenda was not posted by the time of publication. Typically, it can be found at http://tinyurl.com/MMAC-Meetings.

Rio Dell City Council

When: First and third Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m., special meeting Monday at 4:30 p.m.
Where: Rio Dell City Hall council chambers: 675 Wildwood Ave., Rio Dell

During the special meeting on Monday, the council will:

• Discuss the fiscal year 2026-27 budget.
• During the regular meeting on Tuesday, consider a resolution on projects covered under SB 1.
• Consider paying themselves a stipend of $100-$300 per month.
• Discuss the Chamber of Commerce’s proposed community-oriented billboard.

For more details, visit https://www.cityofriodell.ca.gov/296/Agendas-Minutes.