MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2022
VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM MEETING (COVID-19 PROTOCOLS)
CONVENE REGULAR MEETING / ROLL CALL
Mayor Ruddock called the meeting to order at 7:01 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
Vice Mayor Penrose moved and Councilmember Jimenez seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC FORUM
City Manager Nisbet provided an update on the current closure of Highway 92.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Krystlyn Giedt
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
MIDCOAST COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE
Claire Toutant provided an update on the Midcoast Community Council.
RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT UPDATE
Kellyx Nelson, Resource Conservation District, presented the proposed change to the District’s boundaries.
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MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Ruddock announced the Carter Park Groundbreaking Ceremony on Thursday, May 19, at 11 a.m. and the Wellness Fair on Saturday, from 1-4 p.m.
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
None.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
City Manager Nisbet discussed the success of the First Annual Wine and Jazz Festival. He acknowledged Paulette Eisen for staffing a table on behalf of the City. Deputy City Manager Chidester acknowledged the Public Works Department, Sheriff’s and Fire.
City Manager Nisbet discussed the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors meeting at which they conceptually programmed ARPA Funds.
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK INTRODUCTION
Communications Director / City Clerk Blair introduced Walfred Solorzano, Assistant City Clerk. 50TH ANNUAL PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
Deputy City Manager Chidester announced the 50th Annual Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival and request for qualifications for a muralist. He announced the Smith Field Master Plan consideration at the Parks and Recreation meeting on May 25, 2022.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Rarback pulled Item 1.E.
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.B WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2022
1.C SUBCONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN POTENTIAL, INC.
AND THE CITY OF HALF MOON BAY FOR GRANT FUNDING FOR THE CRISIS ASSISTANCE
RESPONSE AND EVALUATION SERVICES (CARES) PROGRAM PILOT
1.D DISPLAY OF LGBTQ+ PROGRESS FLAG FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2022 AT CITY HALL TO
COMMEMORATE LGBTQ HISTORY MONTH
1.F QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
1.G TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31, 2022
1.H RECEIPT OF LEGISLATIVE POSITION LETTERS
1.I RE-RATIFICATION OF RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE HOLDING PUBLIC MEETINGS MAY 17, 2022
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MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Penrose seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 1.E. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.A ADJUSTMENTS TO COST OF SERVICES SCHEDULE (USER FEES) FOR FY 2022-23 Administrative Services Director Lopez presented the staff report.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing adjustments to the Cost of Services Schedule (User Fees) for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3. RESOLUTION AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A OPERATION OF E-BIKES AND OTHER DEVICES ON TRAILS AND PATHS Public Works Director Doughty presented the staff report.
The following individual addressed the Council:
• Emma
• Jimmy Benjamin
• Mike Ferreira
RECESS
Mayor Ruddock called a recess at 9:00 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:10 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff.
CONSENSUS
By consensus, the Council deferred action to conduct additional research and obtain additional input.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration:
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1.E PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PILARCITOS AVENUE/KEHOE WATERCOURSE OUTFALL REPAIR PROJECT (CIP. NO. 1005) Councilmember Rarback suggested consideration of a creative, comprehensive drainage solution.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award and execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for the Pilarcitos Avenue/Kehoe Watercourse Outfall Repair Project (CIP No. 1005) to the most qualified and responsive proposer, Schaaf and Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers of Santa Rosa, CA, in the total amount of $217,653. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS / ITEMS
Councilmember Rarback stated he attended the MCC meeting.
Mayor Ruddock suggested Councilmember Rarback bring up ebikes at a future MCC meeting. She stated she, the Vice Mayor and City Manager attended the Progress Seminar County economic development agenda at which the City Manager presented on homeless hotel. She also attended the Peninsula Division of League of California Cities meeting and SAM.
Vice Mayor Penrose discussed the recent San Mateo County Library JPA.
Mayor Ruddock discussed Councilmember Rarback’s request for an item on Fix It San Mateo County which was rescheduled due to the SAM meeting. City Manager Nisbet stated the matter would come back to Council on June 21, 2022.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ruddock adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Jessica Blair, City Clerk Debbie Ruddock, Mayor