The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to reject a special permit to remove an old-growth redwood in Lower Redway, leaving the tree standing for now.
The Aug. 4 council agenda asks members to authorize a GHD Inc. amendment that would raise the sewer evaluation study contract to $1.09 million and extend it to Dec. 1, 2027.
The board approved Resolution 26-8, sending most of the state’s AQIP funding plan to CORE and setting a July workshop and fall rollout timeline.
The state commission approved three CASF infrastructure awards that are expected to extend fiber service to 1,788 unserved locations, including fire-threat communities, and include low-income pricing commitments.
Council approved the sewer delinquency resolution 4-1, but agreed to revisit Al Petrovich’s parcel on July 21 after he asked for more time.
The Aug. 3 special-meeting agenda names the school district, chamber of commerce and state/CAL FIRE representatives in property negotiations over the River Lodge Conference Center.
Council backed a wastewater equipment replacement after staff said the current setup was causing recurring liner damage.
The Humboldt Bay Harbor District’s Aug. 13 agenda asks commissioners to authorize expanded planning, permitting and design work for the Humboldt Heavy Lift Marine Terminal.
At a July 16 workshop, commissioners moved the Humboldt Bay Area Plan update forward while signaling that any future port overlay for Samoa will face separate review and later hearings.
At the June 11 meeting, commissioners heard a technical update on the heavy lift marine terminal and public concerns about noise, vibration and shellfish impacts, while staff outlined a revised three-phase buildout plan.
The board approved revised Nurse Consultant Series specifications for four classes at its June 18 teleconference, saying the changes implement an earlier ruling on minimum qualifications.
Council backed Redwood Coast Energy Authority’s fiscal 2026-27 budget and rate recommendation after staff said PCIA-related costs and a projected deficit require the increase.
Trustees unanimously signed off on the district’s annual planning and spending items at the June 12 meeting.
A July 21 public hearing on Recology Humboldt County’s proposed solid-waste rate hike ended in a tie, and the council continued the matter to its next meeting.
The July 23 packet asks Redwood Coast Energy Authority directors to consider a rate strategy that would keep generation prices 6% above PG&E’s and preserve at least $26 million in reserves.
The July 23 board packet puts Redwood Coast Energy Authority’s 2026 integrated resource plan filing ahead of the Aug. 10 CPUC deadline, with staff citing a higher modeled portfolio cost than last month.
The July 21 consent calendar includes a $157,060 CHP cannabis-tax grant for the Eureka Police Department, a sole-source TASER purchase and an annual maintenance commitment.
The board is scheduled to consider a Paradigm Energy LLC contract that would repower a Tehachapi Wind Resource Area site and mark RCEA’s first wind PPA.
Council is scheduled to hold public hearings on a proposed 8.52% solid-waste rate increase and updated FY2026-27 city fees.
Cub Scout families say the city’s new Rec Hall charge reverses years of fee relief, while staff point to last year’s fee schedule changes and say a gradual transition is possible.
At the July 16 HCOG meeting, Caltrans said the long-running Highway 101 project reached project approval and finished the environmental phase.
The county’s board approved using program income to expand its HOME Investment Partnership award for first-time homebuyer and rental assistance.
At its July 9 meeting, the Humboldt Bay Harbor District said it is the CEQA lead agency for the offshore wind terminal and that NEPA is not currently triggered for the district’s project, while also detailing a marina dredging funding shortfall.
County staff and an advisory committee outlined three-year Measure Z spending options for fiscal 2027-28 through 2029-30, but the meeting transcript cuts off before any final board action on the item.
