vol XXXIV issue 33, Public Meetings When the COVID State of Emergency Ends, Initiative Pits Housing Against Parking in Eureka, The Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District. (707) 223-7200. Another thing that will make this high-tech manufacturing development different is the provision that some of the profits be kicked back to the local community. August 22, 2023 Closed Session Meeting Agenda | Humboldt Bay Harbor The district will likely hear by the end of this . Redwood Community Action Agency Board (1982-1994), Chairman (1986-1994) Details can be found on the Harbor District's website, at humboldtbay.org. See attached for more We also understand that the harbor district is invested in the success of this port development project. Official name. Its always the dilemma: People say you should have started the public process early. 2 Tuluwat Island Spartina Removal RFQ, Bid Package: Maintenance Dredging - Woodley Island Marina, Draft Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration, CMANC Letter to Jared Huffman, RE: Assistance for the Fishing Community, Bid Package Addendum #1, Maintenance Dredging Fields Landing Boatyard and Woodley Island Marina, Notice of Public Workshop, Hosted by Commissioner Doss, Revised Bid Package, Maintenance Dredging - as of July 8, 2019, Bid Package: Maintenance Dredging Fields Landing Boatyard and Woodley Island Marina, Dredging presentation from June 20th Special Meeting, Notice of Preparation of Draft Environmental Impact Report for Revised Project:Humboldt Bay Intertidal Mariculture Pre-Permitting Project and Yeung Oyster Farm, February 2019, Notice of Application - Caltrans 101 Corridor Improve, Non-Indigenous Marine Species of Humboldt Bay, California, Humboldt Bay Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning, The California Institute For Rural Health Management (CIRHM), August 22, 2023 Closed Session Meeting Agenda, August 10, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Agenda **MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE CITY OF EUREKA WHARFINGER BUILDING**, July 27, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda, July 13, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Agenda, June 22, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda, June 8, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Agenda, May 17, 2023 Humboldt Bay Development Association Agenda, May 11, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Agenda, April 27, 2022 Special Board Meeting Agenda, April 14, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Agenda, March 10, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Agenda, February 10, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Agenda, January 13, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Agenda, December 9, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Agenda, November 4, 2021 Special Board Meeting Agenda, Addendum No. Commissioner Patrick Higgins Director of Demand Side Management for Redwood Coast Energy Authority The upland portion will be used for manufacturing, cleared of existing buildings and structures, including asphalt and concrete foundations. Some equipment, such as cranes, must use fossil fuels to operate. "We talk about seafood as a natural resource but we need to be referring to it as a natural food source," she said. Holmlund explained that the offshore turbine endeavor legally consists of two entirely separate projects. The harbor districts Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a response to the Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury report The Sea Also Rises, which the district worked on with Humboldt County and the cities of Eureka and Arcata. The regular session of the Harbor District meeting will be held via Zoom (link here) and is scheduled to begin Thursday at 6 p.m. UPDATE, 5:12 p.m.:Oetker reached us shortly after this post went up. Local Employers Push Back Against Proposed Labor Agreement for Humboldt She praised the harbor district for "making the peninsula a safer and cleaner place. "I think these concerns are really important to document in the EIR and I trust that you will be doing that," Arroyo said, offering "to go as an advocate to Sacramento or D.C. and ask that these infrastructure changes be funded in a way that allows us to fully address these concerns.". The public will then have a chance to comment on the draft environmental impact report once it's complete, and then again as the district pursues the bevy of permits needed for construction. across California, Stage 1-1 If this is the case, the harbor district should reconsider its exclusive right to negotiate with the company and invite a new competitive bid process guided by all stakeholders. August 11, 2023 at 2:31 p.m. A project labor agreement with a cluster of construction unions was approved unanimously Thursday night to build the planned heavy lift marine terminal in Humboldt Bay . Home hospital care is on the rise is it right for you? A representative of the Humboldt Builders Exchange in Eureka, which represents about 250 businesses in the construction trade and about 3,000 employees, also spoke. Term: 2022-2024 1 Tuluwat Island Spartina Removal RFQ, Addendum No. About the Port of Humboldt Bay (Humboldt Bay Harbor District) The Port of Humboldt Bay was established by the California Harbors and Navigation Code in 1970 with the express purpose to manage Humboldt Bay for the promotion of commerce, navigation, fisheries, recreation, and the protection of natural resources, and to acquire, construct . The platforms that will support the turbines alone are each the size of the Arcata Plaza, comprised of three separate pontoons. This screening process needs to be open, transparent and should entail a robust evaluation of the human rights record of each applicant. 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The upland area also presently contains water storage tanks, power poles and lines, underground water lines of various sorts, telecommunication lines and gas mains, as well as sewer lines for sanitation and storm water. Former Natural Resources Director forWiyot Tribe Check out this YouTube video to learn how the Humboldt Bay Harbor District is preparing our port for the transition: https://lnkd.in/gBZNakXC. Definitions and examples of the primary land classifications for which the Commission receives inquiries. Holmlund said the district is studying the issue and working with tribal governments and tribal consultants to better understand the potential impacts and find possible mitigation measures. In the marine section of the project area, old wharves will be demolished and new ones constructed on the bay. As we work to address the MMIP crisis, we cannot be passive bystanders in watching the wrong choices be made in the harbor district development process. The Harbor District is currently negotiating with Crowley, an international maritime company that builds and manages ports. 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But the communities that live and recreate on the peninsula should not be forced to suffer unnecessary negative consequences as part of the deal.". Others raised concerns about whales, salmon, seabirds and an endangered wildflower that grows on the dunes of the peninsula. Former Community Development Director for Blue Lake Rancheria Because those days have passed, much of the peninsula now sits empty, allowing plenty of room for a large industry to set up shop. The Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District has extended the scoping deadline for the Notice of Preparation of Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the "Humboldt Bay . Andreini, Vice President, Crowley Wind Services, Virginia To achieve this, the federal government has leased out numerous areas on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts in locations where the wind is the strongest. So far, nobody in the United States has manufactured this type of turbine, but Humboldt Bay is admirably suited for it. The harbor district largely agrees with the findings of a grand jury report on the risks posed by sea-level rise, but officials say work is already being done to mitigate or adapt to the situation. The Core Hub is currently negotiating with the federal agencies overseeing the farm side of the project but also hopes to reach an agreement with the Harbor District. Announcement from the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District: Tomorrow After his presentation at the scoping meeting, Holmlund spent well over an hour listening to dozens of comments from the audience and answering a few questions. ceremony celebrating a new partnership that will accelerate the After completion, they will be towed 20 miles out to sea to the specific areas leased out by the Bureau of Ocean Management. Were really looking at this far into the future, looking at developing the facilities that will be with us for the next 100 years.. Humboldt has been the place that has been identified as the port on the west coast for the offshore wind industry, Oetker said, and in particular referencing the manufacturing, assembling, and installing the wind turbines. The District is required bySection 6306 of the Public Resources Codeto complete an annual financial statement and standardized reporting form for trust lands on or before December 31 of each year. One of the findings of the grand jury report was that sea-level rise has the potential to transfer contamination from former industrial sites into wetlands, creeks and the bay. CEQA NOP for Humboldt Bay Offshore Wind Heavy Lift Multipurpose Marine Terminal Project Bid Package: Maintenance Dredging - Woodley Island Marina Proposals due June 30, 2023 RFP: Auditing Services Request for Proposals due June 20, 2023 at 4:00 PM PST All eyes are on Humboldt Bay, Oetker said. #port #OSW #FOSW #greenhousegas #terminaloperations, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage. But local business-watchers have long hoped that Humboldt Bay could serve as a hub for the development all along the length of the West Coast, having both a first-to-market advantage (with the first lease areas on the Pacific Coast) and also several geographic advantages i.e., a protected bay unencumbered by bridges over the harbor entrance, as well as a great deal of available industrial land along the shore. HUMBOLDT BAY HARBOR RECREATION CONSERVATION DISTRICT - LinkedIn The air blowing off the North Coast is considered one of the best wind resources in the world, and the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has established a 207-square-mile Call Area for potential wind energy projects. These founders christened the Bay "Humboldt" after the popular naturalist and author Baron Alexander von Humboldt. There will be a connection to an electric substation directly south of the project site, which will be connected to solar arrays. According to a staff report, the agency recently received a $65,000 grant from the Headwaters Fund to prepare the port for exactly that prospect. Approximately $11 million will be used as a match for the $56 million grant for which the district has applied. Director of Facility Management. A charging station for electrified construction equipment and forklifts will be installed, as well as fueling stations for land-based vehicles. A grant application was also submitted to the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administrations Port Infrastructure Development Program earlier this summer. Learn more in our Cookie Policy. Lifelong resident of Humboldt County committed to supporting initiatives that prioritize the health and wealth of local resources, Division 2 covers southern Humboldt County including Fortuna, Rio Dell, Garberville and Shelter Cove. Offshore wind is anticipated to generate 1.6 gigawatts of energy in Humboldt Bay and approximately three gigawatts in Morro Bay. Reached Monday, Jennifer Kalt, the executive director of local environmental nonprofit Humboldt Baykeeper, said the Harbor District appears to be looking a ways into the future. of 1, In Print This Week: HUMBOLDT BAY HARBOR RECREATION CONSERVATION DISTRICT is a government administration company based out of 601 STARTARE DR, Eureka, California, United States. Because the components of the turbine are too large to be shipped by air, rail or highway, they must travel by sea to a location where they can be assembled onsite. Advertising supports our journalism. The Harbor District says it is holding a celebration tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. on Woodley Island to further spell out the details of the deal with Crowley Wind Services. Harbor District Announces Massive Offshore Wind - Humboldt County News Division 5 Commissioner Patrick Higgins was absent. Copyright 2013 -2022 Humboldt Bay Harbor District. 1 Redwood Marine Multipurpose Terminal Replacement Project - Design and Permitting, RFQ: Redwood Marine Multipurpose Terminal Replacement Project - Design and Permitting, Addendum No. At the July 19 meeting, Holmlund gave a highly detailed, video-enhanced, 45-minute presentation on the district's port plans. FormerDirector of the Natural Resources Division of the Redwood Community Action Agency But on Thursday evening, the Board of Commissioners for the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District will consider hiring local engineering firm LACO Associates to develop a conceptual master plan for a completely reimagined port one with a modern, seven-acre dock capable of handling large cargo vessels and assembling offshore wind platforms, turbines and blades. Humboldt County Fourth District Supervisor Natalie Arroyo, whose district includes the Samoa Peninsula and who also serves on the board of the Redwood Coast Energy Authority, spoke, but quickly specified she was representing only herself as an individual. It would also position Humboldt's as the only port on the West Coast built to manufacture and repair the turbines a potential economic boon for the area as the industry enters a period of unprecedented growth. 2023 Lost Coast Communications Contact: news@lostcoastoutpost.com. So a similar type of committee has been on and off for quite a long time six, seven years so this is recommending that something is formally reestablished by the end of this year.. It's a relatively new technology only being used at a handful of wind farms in the world on a small scale, and even those are different from what's being proposed off Humboldt's shore. If the board approves the contract with LACO Associates, the Harbor District will likely have conceptual designs by May or June, at which point they can be circulated to the public for review. Staff | Humboldt Bay Harbor District On a national scale, the unwillingness of the company to accept any responsibility for its alleged actions also suggests that Crowley is incapable of making much-needed institutional change. With such enormous component parts, the turbines must be assembled in large, clear areas very close to the water. Elaine Weinreb (she/her) is a freelance journalist. (707) 826-3825 The purpose of the wet storage berth is to house some components, such as the floating foundations, and temporarily hold fully assembled wind turbines before they are towed out to sea. "Waiting until after the environmental review period to sign the lease with Crowley would do a huge amount to help with public buy-in," said Caroline Griffith of the Northcoast Environmental Center. at Cal Poly Humboldt None of the ports in the Bay Area can handle this because the (wind turbines) wouldnt fit under the (Golden Gate) bridge. Ted Hernandez, Tribal Chair, Wiyot Tribe, Jeff Take the #port of Humboldt Bay, once the "timber capital" of California, which was hard hit by the decline of that industry. 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It's a race against time on Humboldt Bay as two separate dredging projects battle the elements so both finish before an Oct. 15 deadline, according to harbor district and city of Eureka officials. Below is a list of reports the District has submitted: Program ManagerReid Boggiano916.574.0450Reid.Boggiano@slc.ca.gov, Dredging Notices & Financial ReportsMichaela Moser916.574.2255Michaela.Moser@slc.ca.gov, Division Information & Contacts | History of the Commission | Mission, Vision, & Inclusion Statements, 1938 to Present: Voting Records, Staff Reports, Minutes, Indexes, Transcripts, and Meeting Highlights. The Humboldt Bay Harbor Recreation & Conservation District (HBHRCD), created in 1972 by local voters, is the governing body of the Port of Humboldt Bay, a deep water port, and the Port of Eureka. 3 Tuluwat Island Spartina Removal RFQ, Addendum No. Because the continental shelf drops steeply off only a few miles from the shoreline, wind farms off the Pacific Coast require a different design. Larry Oetker is the Executive Director and can be reached at (707) 443-0801. People can now check out conditions at the entrance to the Humboldt Bay Harbor via a web camera. There was a really neat amphitheater that my little one climbed. across California. An act to add Section 6312 to the Public Resources Code, and to amend Section 18 of the Humboldt Harbor, Recreation, and Conservation District Act (Chapter 1283 of the Statutes of 1970), relating to lands. We are still at the beginning of offshore wind development in our region. The HBHWG was organized to promote collaboration among local agencies and the community to create jobs by revitalizing the Humboldt Bay Harbor while protecting the environment. It is the largest protected body of water on the West Coast between San Francisco Bay and . Term: 2022-2026 Scoping Hearing for the Humboldt Bay Marine Terminal - Wed. July 12 at 5pm Details Jennifer Kalt Offshore Wind Energy 09 July 2023 On Wednesday, July 12 at 5:30 pm at the Wharfinger Building, the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation, and Conservation District will hold a public scoping hearing on the Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the proposed Humboldt Bay . 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