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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 Planning Commission

When: Second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 5:30 p.m.

Where: City Hall Council Chamber: 736 F St., Arcata

• The commission will consider approving the permits for the Yurok Natural Resource Center at 820 N Street.

• The commission will consider recommending amendments for the land use code.

The agenda can be accessed online at https://arcataca.iqm2.com/Citizens/default.aspx.

Blue Lake City Council

When: Fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Where: 111 Greenwood Road, Blue Lake.

• The council will discuss the 7th Housing Element update and milestones.

• The council will hear a bike and skate park update.

• The council will meet in closed session for a performance review of the city manager.

The agenda can be accessed online at https://bluelake.ca.gov/events/

Eureka City Council and Finance Advisory Board

When: Special meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday

Where: Eureka City Council chambers: 531 K St., Eureka

• The council and advisory board will discuss and provide direction on the 2026-26 budget.

The agenda can be accessed online at http://www.ci.eureka.ca.gov

Fortuna Planning Commission

When: Second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.

Where: City Hall council chambers: 621 11th St., Fortuna

• The commission will discuss the fiscal year 2026-27 five-year capital improvement plan for consistency with the General Plan.

• The commission will consider design review for the Raliberto's Taco Shop on Fortuna Boulevard.

The agenda can be accessed online at https://www.friendlyfortuna.com/your_government/boards_commissions_committees/planning_commission.php

Humboldt Community Services District

When: Second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 5 p.m.

Where: 5055 Walnut Drive, Eureka

• The board will hear a report on employee and retiree healthcare benefit costs.

• The board will have a first reading of a draft 2026-27 budget and updated rates schedule.

• The board will meet in closed session for a performance review of the general manager.

The agenda can be accessed online at https://humboldtcsd.org/

Humboldt County Board of Supervisors

When: Regular meeting canceled; special meeting Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.

Where: Board of Supervisors' chambers: 825 Fifth St., Eureka

• The regular Tuesday meeting is canceled because it follows a county holiday.

• The board will meet in closed session to consider the appointment of an aviation director and discuss multiple lawsuits.

The agenda can be accessed online at https://humboldt.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee

When: Fourth Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.

Where: McKinleyville Middle School: 2285 Central Ave., McKinleyville

• The committee will receive a presentation on McKinleyville roads, including Measure O projects and county vegetation policies.

The agenda can be accessed online at http://tinyurl.com/MMAC-Meetings

Redwood Coast Energy Authority

When: Fourth Thursday of each month at 3:30 p.m.

Where: Wharfinger building,: 1 Marina Way, Eureka

• The board will consider approving RCEA's continued participation in California Community Power's Fish Lake Geothermal project agreement.

• The board will discuss budget policies for fiscal year 2026-27.

• The board will consider purchasing a new office for $3.8 million on Third Street in Eureka.

• The board will consider a Paradigm Wind power purchase agreement.

• The board will meet in closed session to discuss the employment of general counsel.

The agenda can be accessed online at https://redwoodenergy.org/about/board-of-directors/

Ruth Schneider can be reached at 707-441-0520.

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This story was originally published May 23, 2026 at 2:11 PM.

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