MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2022
VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM MEETING (COVID-19 PROTOCOLS)
CONVENE REGULAR MEETING / ROLL CALL
Mayor Ruddock called the meeting to order at 7:00 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 Penrose moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Ilana Betancourt
• Kim Williams
• Rocio Avila
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Ruddock announced Coastal Wildflower Day on April 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Francis State Beach; Friends of the Library Book Sale on April 16; and Make It Main Street event on April 7, 3-7 p.m.
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CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
SUSTAINABILITY UPDATES
Sustainability Analyst Vostinak discussed the Building Electrification Ordinance and Climate Action Loteria game and focus group.
Public Works Program Manager Chong provided updates on the Earth Day Essay Contest, Earth Day Recycling event, Downtown Street Can Replacement program, and Pilot Recycling Project.
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
None.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Jimenez pulled Item 1B.
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.C RE-RATIFICATION OF RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE HOLDING PUBLIC MEETINGS REMOTELY (AB 361)
1.D RECEIPT OF LEGISLATIVE POSITION LETTERS
1.E PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR HOUSING
ELEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 1.B. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration:
ITEM 1B
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
City Attorney Engberg discussed the redistricting criteria provided to the Committee for preparation of maps.
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
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MOTION
Councilmember Penrose moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to 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. The question was called and the motion carried 3-2, Councilmember Jimenez and Rarback dissenting.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
3. RESOLUTION AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A AERIAL TRAM SPEAKER - RUDDOCK
Dr. Peter von Bleichert, Professor of Business at College of San Mateo, presented his idea for an aerial tram to reduce traffic.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Kim Williams
• Bill Balson
• Krystlyn Giedt
Vice Mayor Penrose left the meeting.
The Council asked questions and discussed the item.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
Deputy City Manager Chidester provided an update on the recent Recreation Commission meeting.
Community Development Director Ekas discussed the recent Planning Commission and Architectural Advisory Committee meetings.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS / ITEMS
Councilmember Rarback discussed the recent Midcoast Community Council and Peninsula Clean Energy meetings.
Mayor Ruddock provided an update on SAM.
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Councilmember Jimenez requested review of the map proposed for the Corp yard, particularly the access road. City Attorney Engberg mentioned the appeal period. Community Development Director Ekas and Public Works Director Doughty suggested Councilmember Jimenez meet with staff to discuss the item.
Councilmember Brownstown announced the Board of Supervisor’s funding of the Mirada Bridge Replacement project.
Mayor Ruddock requested a future item to continue the conversation on the aerial tram proposal.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ruddock adjourned the meeting at 9:08 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Jessica Blair, City Clerk Debbie Ruddock, Mayor