The proposed ordinance would limit the use of the courthouse grounds by prohibiting protest activities between 9:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. In addition, the ordinance would prohibit people from erecting structures or securing items to county property.
County Administrative Officer Phillip Smith-Hanes said he and the county counsel's office have been scrambling to get an ordinance together for the board. The supervisors unanimously directed staff last Tuesday to start crafting an interim emergency ordinance to deal with certain health and safety issues related to people gathering in front of the courthouse.
”Most of the items already exist in law,” Smith-Hanes said about drafting the ordinance.
First District Supervisor Jimmy Smith brought the concept of an interim emergency ordinance to the board for discussion last week, stating he's received numerous complaints about garbage, piles of personal property and uncontrolled signage blocking pathways at the courthouse.
For the complete meeting agenda and supporting documents, visit online at ◼ www.co.humboldt.ca.us/board/agenda/questys/.
IF YOU GO:
What: Board of Supervisors meeting
Where: Supervisors Chamber, first floor, Humboldt County Courthouse, 825 Fifth St.
When: 9 a.m. Tuesday
