MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2022
VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM MEETING (COVID-19 PROTOCOLS)
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Ruddock called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Brownstone, Jimenez, and Rarback, and Jimenez, Vice Mayor Penrose, and Mayor Ruddock
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Gregg Dieguez
• Ellen Hage
• David Eblovi
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION - DYLAN RAGOZIN (COASTSIDE AYSO)
Mayor Ruddock thanked Mr. Ragozin for his dedication to the community. Mr. Ragozin expressed gratitude for the ability to continue with the soccer season.
NATIONAL SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION MONTH PROCLAMATION Mayor Ruddock presented the proclamation to Pamela Estes, County Human Trafficking Division.
Ms. Estes discussed the Human Trafficking program.
MIDCOAST COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE
None.
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MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Ruddock reminded residents that they could order free COVID-19 test kits.
SERVICE REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
City Attorney Engberg reported that the Council met in Closed Session and took no reportable action. She discussed the Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside lawsuit, indicated a tentative ruling, reconsideration, and expected final decision in the next 90 days.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
INTRODUCTION OF CAPTAIN ANDY ARMANDO
City Manager Nisbet introduced Captain Andy Armando.
COVID-19 UPDATE
Deputy City Manager Chidester provided an update on the mask mandate, San Mateo County data, vaccinations, and testing.
SMITH FIELD SURVEY ANNOUNCEMENT
Public Works Doughty provided an update and encouraged residents take the survey.
FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE ACT UPDATE
Andres Ramirez and Ben Goldeen, Townsend Public Affairs, presented information on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Jimenez pulled Item 1.D – Mayor’s List of Council Representatives.
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.B WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2021
1.C RE-RATIFICATION OF RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE HOLDING PUBLIC MEETINGS REMOTELY (AB 361)
1.E ESTABLISH THE CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY SCHEDULE FOR ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
1.F FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE POPLAR PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY PROJECT (CIP NO. 1003)
1.G RECEIPT OF LEGISLATIVE POSITION LETTERS
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MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 1.D. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration:
1.D MAYOR’S LIST OF CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES AND DESIGNATED ASSIGNMENTS FOR 2022 Councilmember Jimenez requested appointment as the Homeless Liaison. Councilmember Rarback conceded to Councilmember Jimenez.
MOTION
Councilmember Penrose moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to accept the assignments as amended. The question was called the motion carried unanimously.
RECESS
Mayor Rudock called a recess at 8:01 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:14 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.A PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW REDISTRICTING FOCUS MAPS (8:15 PM) Communications Director / City Clerk Blair, Redistricting Advisory Committee Chair Holt and Vice Chair Gater, and Shalice Tilton, Consultant, presented the staff report.
Mayor Ruddock opened the public hearing.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Hal Bogner
• David Eblovi
• Claudia Marshall
• Bill Balson
• Sandra Winter
• Michal Settles
• Jan Hanson
• James Benjamin
• Joyce Logan
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Ruddock closed the public hearing.
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RECESS
Mayor Rudock called a recess at 9:21 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:25 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
The Council asked questions, discussed the maps, and offered the following opinions:
Vice Mayor Penrose suggested four districts for less division and indicated her preference of Map 403b.
Councilmember Rarback indicated support for five districts and Map 504c.
Councilmember Brownstone concurred with Councilmember Rarback on five districts and Map 504c.
Councilmember Jimenez also supported five districts and Map 504c.
Mayor Ruddock discussed the survey results and her preference for four districts. The Council provided its consideration of the public survey. Mayor Ruddock suggested obtaining more input on Maps 504c and 402 with a two-year mayor.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Jimenez seconded a motion to direct staff to bring back an ordinance adopting Map 504c. The question was called and the motion carried 3-2, Mayor Ruddock and Vice Mayor Penrose dissenting. 2B. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING HALF MOON BAY MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 15 – SIGN ORDINANCE
City Attorney Engberg presented the staff report.
Mayor Ruddock opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Ruddock closed the public hearing.
MOTION
Vice Mayor Penrose moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to introduce on first reading an ordinance amending portions of Title 15 of the Half Moon Bay Municipal Code relating to signs and advertising structures. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3. RESOLUTION AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A AGREEMENT WITH EL CENTRO DE LIBERTAD FOR COMMUNITY RESPONDER PILOT
PROGRAM
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City Manager Nisbet, Deputy City Manager Chidester, and Jeff Essex, El Centro de Libertad, presented the report.
The Council asked questions and discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute an agreement with El Centro de Libertad for a Community Responder pilot program, at a cost not-to-exceed $150,000, for a term beginning March 1, 2022, and ending September 30, 2022.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS / ITEMS
Mayor Ruddock encouraged the Council to report on their outside committee meetings.
Mayor Ruddock indicated she was recused from the Poplar Project item and left the meeting at 10:39 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
POPLAR PROJECT CDP MEMO – CITY MANAGER
City Manager Nisbet and Public Works Director Doughty presented the report.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Hilary Stamper
• David Eblovi
• James Benjamin
The Council discussed the item and agreed refer the matter back to the Planning Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Penrose adjourned the meeting at 11:16 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Jessica Blair, City Clerk Debbie Ruddock, Mayor