MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022
VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM MEETING (COVID-19 PROTOCOLS)
CONVENE REGULAR MEETING / ROLL CALL
Mayor Ruddock called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Brownstone, Jimenez, and Rarback, Vice Mayor Penrose, and Mayor Ruddock
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Councilmember Rarback moved and Councilmember Penrose seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Mike Ferreira
• Krystlyn Giedt
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
MIDCOAST COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE
Claire Toutant provided an update on the Midcoast Community Council.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE None.
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REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
City Attorney Engberg reported that the Council met in Closed Session, discussed the item and voted to appeal the February 7, 2022 Trial Court decision on a 3-2 vote, Councilmembers Rarback and Jimenez dissenting.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
City Manager Nisbet noted that Congresswoman Speier toured of Coast House facility, which was converted from a shuttered hotel to a homeless transition house. He announced the launch of the CARES program, Crisis Assistance Response Evaluation Services, on March 16, at Shoreline Station.
COASTSIDE RECOVERY INITIATIVE UPDATE
City Manager Nisbet discussed the conclusion of the Coastside Recovery project and presentation on the final report at the Council’s Priority Setting Workshop on March 22, 12-3 pm.
CORPORATION YARD UPDATE
Public Works Superintendent Seeley provided an update on the Half Moon Bay Corporation Yard project.
CRV PILOT PROJECT
Public Works Program Manager Chong provided an update on the Beverage Container Recycling Center Pilot Project and Earth Day Essay Contest.
Mayor Ruddock stated the City was invited to participate in the Annual Wildflower Day on April 24.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.B WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2022
1.C RE-RATIFICATION OF RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE HOLDING PUBLIC MEETINGS
REMOTELY
1.D REVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A PARKLET ALONG THE
EAST SIDE OF MAIN STREET FOR FATTORIA E MARE AND BARTERRA WINERY LLC IN FRONT OF 315 MAIN STREET
1.E AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CSW/STUBERSTROEH ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. FOR A BOUNDARY SURVEY, CENTERLINE STAKING
AND POST CONSTRUCTION MONUMENTATION SERVICES FOR THE POPLAR STREET CALMING AND SAFETY PROJECT (CIP PROJECT NO. 0593)
1.F SECOND REVISED AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT – SAN MARCH 15, 2022
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MATEO OPERATIONAL AREA EMERGENCY SERVICES
MOTION
Councilmember Penrose moved and Councilmember Jimenez seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION
Councilmember Penrose moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to hear Item
3.C at this point. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
RECESS
Mayor Ruddock called a recess at 7:41 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:50 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
3. RESOLUTION AND STAFF REPORTS
3.C APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION - BROWNSTONE
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Penrose seconded a motion to appoint Margaret Gossett. The motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
Deputy City Manager Chidester announced the upcoming Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.
Community Development Director Ekas discussed the recent Planning Commission meeting and upcoming projects.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS / ITEMS
Vice Mayor Penrose discussed her and Mayor Ruddock’s tour of the Chamber of Commerce renovations.
Mayor Ruddock discussed recent and upcoming Sewer Authority; recent Coastside County Water District; and CCAG Resource Management meetings. She announced the CCWD meeting on March 24 to discuss drought restrictions; Jazz and Wine Festival; and collection of necessities for those residing at Coast House by Life Moves.
City Clerk / Communications Director Blair announced the Council Study Session on March 22, 2022, at 12 p.m.
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Deputy City Manager Chidester announced the upcoming Make It Main Street event on April 7, 3 p.m. and subsequent first Thursdays of every month.
RECESS
Mayor Ruddock called a recess at 8:09 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:15 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.A INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 1.24 WITH
RESPECT TO ELECTING MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, REDRAWING BOUNDARIES, AND SEQUENCING OF ELECTIONS WITHIN THE DISTRICTS (8:15 PM)
City Clerk / Communications Director Blair and Shalice Tilton, NDC, presented the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Seth Spalding
• Hazel Joanes
• Phil Marshall
• Jan Hanson
• Paulette Eisen
• David Eblovi
• Kristin Judkins
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
MOTION
Vice Mayor Penrose moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to introduce on first reading, an ordinance amending Chapter 1.24 of the Half Moon Bay Municipal Code with respect to electing members of the City Council, redrawing boundaries, and sequencing of elections within the districts for Map 503b. The motion carried 3-2, Councilmembers Jimenez and Rarback dissenting.
3. RESOLUTION AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A HOUSING UPDATES
Community Development Director Ekas and Janet Stone and Paul Peninger, BAE, presented the staff report.
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RECESS
Mayor Ruddock called a recess at 9:37 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:45 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Mike Ferreira
• Rocio Avila
The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff.
3.B REGENERATIVE FARMING PRESENTATION - JIMENEZ
Councilmember Jimenez and Melinda MacNaughton, MS RD, presented a report on regenerative farming and other farming methods that reverse climate change.
The Council discussed the item.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS / ITEMS
Mayor Ruddock suggested consideration of a policy on public outreach and community input.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ruddock adjourned the meeting at 11:06 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Jessica Blair, City Clerk Debbie Ruddock, Mayor