MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 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
PUBLIC FORUM
None.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
MIDCOAST COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE
Claire Toutant provided an update on the Midcoast Community Council.
COASTSIDE FARMERS MARKET 20TH ANNIVERSARY PROCLAMATION
Mayor Ruddock presented the proclamation to Erin Tormey.
Ms. Tormey discussed the history of the Coastside Farmers Market and thanked the Council for its support.
NATIONAL POETRY MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Ruddock presented the proclamation declaring National Poetry Month to Caroline Goodwin, San Mateo County Poet Laureate and Ms. Goodwin read a poem.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE None.
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REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
None.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE
Public Works Program Manager Chong provided reminders on the Earth Day Essay Contest, Earth Day Recycling event, Downtown Street Can Replacement program, and Pilot Recycling Project.
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE
Communications Director / City Clerk Blair announced the City’s Federal Appropriations Requests for Crisis Assistance Response and Evaluation Services (CARES) Program and Highway 1/Frenchman’s Creek Intersection and Bike/Ped Improvements.
LEADERSHIP AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT
Management Analyst Gaitan presented the Leadership Awards 2022 Scholarship Opportunity.
PARKLET PROGRAM UPDATE
Community Preservation Specialist Butcher provided an update on the Downtown Sidewalk and Parklet Activities Program.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.B WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2022
1.C STATE AND FEDERAL ADVOCACY SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC.
1.D FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2022 SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROJECT
1.E JOB CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY SCHEDULE FOR MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT POSITION
1.F FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE HIGHWAY 1 SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP NO. 523)
1.G DOWNTOWN STREET CAN REPLACEMENT PROJECT (CIP #1010)
1.H EASEMENTS FOR COASTSIDE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION
UNDER PILARCITOS CREEK AT OAK AVENUE PARK
1.I DISPLAY OF THE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS FLAG FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2022 AT
CITY HALL TO COMMEMORATE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
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MOTION
Vice Mayor Penrose moved and Councilmember Jimenez seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.A APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION TO APPROVE A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR 880 STONE PINE ROAD, CITY CORPORATION YARD UPGRADE PROJECT, FILE NO. PDP-21-053
The Council provided the following ex parte communication disclosures:
Councilmember Jimenez stated he visited the site and met with the Community Development Director to discuss the project.
Council Member Rarback stated he visited the site approximately three years ago.
Council Member Brownstone stated he also visited the site approximately three years ago.
Mayor Pro Tem Penrose stated she visited the site, and discussed the project with the Planning Director and Appellant.
Mayor Ruddock indicated she visited the site.
Community Development Director Ekas presented the staff report.
Public Works Director Doughty, Applicant, explained the driveway configuration.
Mike Ferreira, Appellant, expressed appreciation for staff’s support to move back to the yellow line. He expressed concern with the expense to build the road that may later need to be modified.
Mayor Ruddock opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Ruddock closed the public hearing.
The Council discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Penrose moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to conduct a public hearing on the City Corporation Yard Upgrade Project, PDP-21-053, with particular attention to the two matters brought forth on appeal and approve the proposed project by resolution based on the findings in Exhibit A and subject to the Conditions of Approval in Exhibit B, by taking the following actions: 1. Acknowledge the adopted IS/MND APRIL 19, 2022
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and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and that the matters under consideration with this appeal do not trigger the need to recirculate or do supplemental environmental review; 2. Consider the matter brought forth on appeal; 3. Uphold the appeal with respect to the location of the wildlife corridor fencing in accordance with the City’s biologist’s recommendations as originally presented to the Planning Commission; 4.
Deny the appeal with respect to the configuration of the access drive; and 5. Thereby, approve PDP 21-053 including a Coastal Development Permit, Site and Design Review and Tree Removal Permit for the City of Half Moon Bay Corporation Yard Upgrade Project at 880 Stone Pine Road. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
2.A ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ORDINANCE
Community Development Director Ekas presented the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Mike Ferreira
MOTION
Councilmember Rarback moved and Vice Mayor Penrose seconded a motion to waive first reading, and introduce an ordinance amending portions of Chapter 18 (Zoning) of the Half Moon Bay Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3. RESOLUTION AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR THE JOHN L. CARTER PARK IMPROVEMENTS (CIP NO. 0611) Assistant Engineer Woo and Public Works Director Doughty presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
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MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to adopt the following resolutions authorizing the City Manager to: 1) Authorize the Administrative Services Director to transfer $700,000 from General Fund to Capital Improvements Project No. 0611 (John L. Carter Park Improvements Project); 2) Award and execute a construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Wickman Development and Construction of San Francisco, CA, in the bid amount of $4,971,000 and approve a construction contingency not exceeding an amount of $745,650 (15 percent); 3) Execute a professional services agreement with SWCA, Inc. for Biological and Environmental Services in the amount of $35,079; and 4) Execute a professional services agreement with Bay Area Geotechnical Group (BAGG) for Material Testing and Special Inspection services in the amount of $115,415. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3.B COMMUNITY SERVICES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS PROGRAM Councilmember Jimenez recused himself and left the meeting.
Management Analyst Gaitan presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions and discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Rarback moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to receive an update on the FY 2021-22 cycle of the Community Services Financial Assistance (CSFA) Grant program, allocate $300,000 to CSFA and adopt recommendations on the funding levels and selection process for FY 2022-23. The question was called and the motion carried 4-0-1, Councilmember Jimenez absent.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS / ITEMS
Councilmember Rarback stated he attended the recent Midcoast Community Council and Peninsula Clean Energy.
Mayor Ruddock provided a webinar on electrification.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ruddock adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Jessica Blair, City Clerk Debbie Ruddock, Mayor