CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY
TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2022
REMOTE PARTICIPATION (SEE NEXT PAGE) Debbie Ruddock, Mayor Deborah Penrose, Vice Mayor
Robert Brownstone, Councilmember
Joaquin Jimenez, Councilmember
Harvey Rarback, Councilmember
7:00 PM
This agenda contains a brief description of each item to be considered. Those wishing to address the City Council on any matter not listed on the Agenda, but within the jurisdiction of the City Council to resolve, may come forward to the podium during the Public Forum portion of the Agenda and will have a maximum of three minutes to discuss their item.
Those wishing to speak on a Public Hearing matter will be called forward at the appropriate time during the Public Hearing consideration.
Please Note: Anyone wishing to present materials to the City Council, please submit seven copies to the City Clerk.
Copies of written documentation relating to each item of business on the Agenda are on file in the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall and the Half Moon Bay Library where they are available for public inspection. If requested, the agenda shall be available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132.) Information may be obtained by calling 650-726- 8271.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, special assistance for participation in this meeting can be obtained by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 650-726-8271. A 48-hour notification will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II). http://hmbcity.com/
SPECIAL REMOTE PARTICIPATION PROTOCOLS
This meeting will be held entirely by teleconference. All Councilmembers and staff will only participate via the Zoom platform using the process described below. The meeting is being conducted pursuant to recent amendments to the teleconference rules required by the Ralph M. Brown Act allowing teleconferencing during a proclaimed state of emergency when local officials have recommended social distancing (AB 361). The purpose of AB 361 is to provide the safest environment for the public, elected officials, and staff while allowing for continued operation of the government and public participation during the COVID‐19 pandemic.
This meeting will be conducted via Zoom Webinar and live Spanish interpretation will be available within the Zoom platform. Members of the public are welcome to login into the webinar as Attendees. During any public comment portions, attendees may use the “raise your hand” feature and will be called upon and unmuted when it is their turn to speak. The meeting will also be streamed on Channel 27, on pacificcoast.tv, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofhalfmoonbay. Please click to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/99588947925 or join by phone at 669-900-9128, using Webinar ID 995-8894-7925. If joining by phone, use *9 to raise your hand, *6 to mute and unmute.
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC FORUM
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
SUSTAINABILITY UPDATES
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.B 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 – SECOND READING
Staff Recommendation: Waive second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 1.24 with respect to electing members of the City Council, redrawing boundaries, and sequencing of elections within the districts.
STAFF REPORT
ORDINANCE
1.C RE-RATIFICATION OF RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE HOLDING PUBLIC MEETINGS REMOTELY (AB 361)
Staff Recommendation: By motion, in accordance with Assembly Bill 361, re-ratify the findings in Resolution No. 2021-80 to continue conducting the City’s Council, Commission, and Committee meetings remotely due to health and safety concerns to the public due to COVID-19.
STAFF REPORT
1.D RECEIPT OF LEGISLATIVE POSITION LETTERS
Staff Recommendation: Receive and file support letters sent for Assembly Bill 1814, Senate Bill 917, and Federal Appropriations Requests.
STAFF REPORT
ATTACHMENT 1
1.E PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR
HOUSING ELEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Staff Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional service agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. to prepare an Initial Study Study/Negative Declaration for the 6th Cycle Housing Element in an amount of $85,017.
STAFF REPORT
RESOLUTION
1.F POTENTIAL ACQUISITION OF SAN MATEO COUNTY APNS 064-162-190, 064-162-180, 064-022-140, AND 056-129-070, HALF MOON BAY
Staff Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement to acquire four parcels located in the West of Railroad area owned by Garrett N. McDonald (San Mateo County APNs 064-162-190, 064-162-180, 064-022-140, and 056-129-070).
STAFF REPORT
RESOLUTION
ATTACHMENT 2
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A AERIAL TRAM SPEAKER - RUDDOCK
Staff Recommendation: Receive a presentation on a proposed aerial tram from Dr. Peter von Bleichert, at Mayor Ruddock’s request.
STAFF REPORT
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS / FUTURE ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT