Civic calendar Arcata Planning Commission
Editor’s note: The following is a list of the board, commission and council meetings that are scheduled this week around Humboldt County.
Arcata City Council
When: First and third Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m.
Where: The meeting can be viewed on the city’s website or via YouTube at https://www. youtube.com/channel/ UCJYGp9zDPdWMGtA0B tfFX_A.
• The council will meet in closed session at 5:15 p.m. to discuss two cases of anticipated litigation.
• During the regular session, the council will consider extending eviction protections as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The council will receive an update from the Arcata Police Department on reforms and Campaign Zero in the wake of the killing of George Floyd. The agenda can be accessed online at http://arcataca.iqm2. com/Citizens/default.aspx.
Arcata Fire District Board of Directors
When: Second Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m.
Where: The meeting will be held via Zoom at https://us02web. zoom.us/j/551748203. The meeting ID is 551 748 203.
• The board will continue a discussion regarding a proposed special tax that could go on the November 2020 ballot.
• The board will consider contracting with Stepping Stone Diversity Consulting for training. The agenda can be accessed online at https://www.arcatafire. org/2020-board-meetings-andminutes
When: Second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 6 p.m.
Where: The meeting can be viewed on the city’s website or via YouTube at https://www. youtube.com/channel/UCJYGp9zDPdWM GtA0BtfFX_A.
• The commission will consider a Redwood Coast Montessori use permit and coastal development permit.
• The commission will select a chair and a vice chair for 202021.
The agenda can be accessed online at https://www.cityofarcata. org/446/Planning-Commission.
Eureka City Council
When: Special meeting Monday at 3 p.m.
Where: The meeting will be held in person at Eureka City Council chambers, 531 K Street, Eureka. It can also be viewed on the city’s website or via Access Humboldt channels.
• The council will hold a public hearing to consider the fiscal year 2020-21 budget.
• The council will consider a resolution to defer increases in water and sewer rates.
• The council will consider approving amendments to the agreement with Humboldt Transit Authority.
The agenda can be accessed online at http://www.ci.eureka. ca.gov
Eureka Planning Commission
When: Second Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m.
Where: The meeting will be held in person at Eureka City Council chambers, 531 K Street, Eureka. It can also be viewed on the city’s website or via Access Humboldt channels.
• The commission will continue a public hearing on the June 2020 zoning update.
• The commission will hold a public hearing for a retail cannabis business on Fifth Street. The agenda can be accessed online at http://www.ci.eureka. ca.gov/cals/
Eureka Economic Development Commission
When: Third Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m.
Where: Eureka City Council chambers, 531 K Street, Eureka • The July 15 meeting is canceled.
Ferndale City Council
When: Third Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m.
Where: The meeting will be held via Zoom at https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/8586 2224188?pwd=VzliQUtMS HIvUFltVHRjQi9ja0V1dz09. The meeting ID is 858 6222 4188 and the password is 312812.
• The council will meet in closed session at 6 p.m. to discuss property negotiations.
• During the regular meeting, the council will receive a presentation from RCEA on microgrid technology.
• The council will have the second reading of an ordinance that would prohibit smoking in certain areas.
• The council will receive an update on COVID-19 conditions in the city.
• The council will discuss diversity and inclusion in the city.
The agenda can be accessed online at https:// ci.ferndale.ca.us/departments/city-council/.
Fortuna Planning Commission
When: Second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. Where: The meeting can be viewed via Access Humboldt channels.
• The commission will continue a design review for an illuminated sign and a projecting sign in the downtown retail area.
• The commission will hold a public hearing for a lot line adjustment.
The agenda can be accessed online at https://
www.friendlyfortuna.com/ agendas_and_minutes/ agenda_packets_and_minutes/planning_commission/ index.php
Humboldt County Association of Governments
When: Third Thursday of each month at 4 p.m.
Where: 611 I St., Eureka • The July 16 meeting is canceled. The next meeting is Aug. 20.
Humboldt County Board of Supervisors
When: Every Tuesday at 9 a.m. except for the fifth Tuesday of a month
Where: The meeting can be viewed on the county’s website or Access Humboldt channels.
• The board will consider whether to ratify a contract with Chan Zuckerberg Biohub for geometric sequencing of COVID-19 samples to look at transmission within the county.
• The board will discuss strategies for diversity and inclusion in the county.
• The board will receive its
annual report from code enforcement.
• The board will receive an update on the conditions around COVID-19 at 9 a.m.
• The board will receive an update from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on elk hoof disease at 1:30 p.m.
• The board will consider an appeal from the planning commission for Redwood Properties special permits for cannabis manufacturing and distribution.
The agenda can be accessed online at https://
humboldt.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
Trinidad City Council
When: Second (and fourth) Tuesday of the month at 6p.m.
Where: The meeting will be held via Webex.
• The council will consider a resolution acknowledging the contributions of Dwight Miller as well as discuss how to fill the seat he vacated.
• The council will consider the draft water shortage planning process.
• The council will discuss reinstating a half-time deputy position.
The agenda can be accessed online at http:// trinidad.ca.gov/documentlibrary/2020-packets.