Civic calendar | Rio Dell plans to discuss council member pay
Editor's note: The following is a list of the board, commission and council meetings that are scheduled in the coming week around Humboldt County.
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
• 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 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
• 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.
The agenda can be accessed online at 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 council will receive a presentation on the Arlington drainage project and raising the berm.
• The council will consider a resolution adopting projects funded under SB 1.
• The council will consider a letter of support for Prop. 4 Offshore Wind Ports Development Program.
• The council will consider approving the emergency construction of a dog kennel.
• The council will consider approving the annual military equipment report.
The agenda can be accessed online 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 consider Humboldt Domestic Violence Services' request for a bingo permit.
• The council will consider a declaration of surplus equipment for older vehicles in poor to fair condition.
• The council will hold a public hearing on fees and services.
• The council will hold a public hearing on an exception to the hiring freeze for a code compliance officer.
The agenda can be accessed online 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 Times-Standard publishing deadline.
The agenda typically can be accessed online 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.
• The PAC will discuss unmet transit needs data and consider determining that there are no unmet transit needs the board wishes to address.
• The PAC will consider allocations for bicycle and pedestrian projects.
• The PAC will consider a new contract for dial-a-ride services.
The agenda can be accessed online at https://www.hcaog.net/index.php/calendar.
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 Times-Standard publishing deadline.
The agenda typically can be accessed online 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.
• The commission will hold a public hearing for a density ordinance.
The agenda can be accessed online 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 Times-Standard publishing deadline.
The agenda typically can be accessed online 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, the council will consider a resolution on projects covered under SB 1.
• The council will consider paying themselves a stipend of $100-$300 per month.
• The council will discuss the Chamber of Commerce's proposed community-oriented billboard.
The agenda can be accessed online at https://www.cityofriodell.ca.gov/296/Agendas-Minutes
Ruth Schneider can be reached at 707-441-0520.
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