MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2022
VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM MEETING (COVID-19 PROTOCOLS)
CONVENE REGULAR MEETING / ROLL CALL
Mayor Ruddock called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Brownstone, Jimenez, and Rarback, and Mayor Ruddock ABSENT: Vice Mayor Penrose
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Councilmember Rarback moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The question was called and the motion carried 4-0-1, Vice Mayor Penrose absent.
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Patty Ramirez
• Rocio Avila
• Zoom User
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
EARTH DAY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Mayor Ruddock recognized Ona Weinter as the 2022 Earth Day Scholarship recipient. Ms. Weinter thanked the Council for the award.
SENATOR BECKER – STATE LEGISLATION UPDATE
Senator Josh Becker provided a summary of his proposed legislation related to clean energy.
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The Council asked questions and discussed needs of the City of Half Moon Bay.
PENINSULA CLEAN ENERGY (PCE) PRESENTATION
Jan Pepper, CEO Peninsula Clean Energy, provided an update.
MIDCOAST COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE
Claire Toutant provided an update on recent activities of the Midcoast Community Council.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Ruddock announced the 4th of July Parade.
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
None.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION CANDIDATE NOMINATION PERIOD ANNOUNCEMENT Communications Director / City Clerk Blair announced the candidate nomination period from July 18 to August 12, 2022, for the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election and the upcoming Tom Lantos Tunnel closures.
SUSTAINABILITY UPDATES
Public Works Program Manager Chong announced the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event and extension of the beverage container recycling pilot project through June 2023.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS UPDATES
Deputy City Manager Chidester provided an update on the City’s emergency preparedness efforts.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Ruddock pulled Item 1.I to be heard at the end of the meeting.
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.B RE-RATIFICATION OF RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE HOLDING PUBLIC MEETINGS REMOTELY (AB 361)
1.C RECEIPT OF LEGISLATIVE POSITION LETTERS
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1.D SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS STATIONARY LOCAL 39, AFL-CIO; REPRESENTED MANAGEMENT TEAM MEMBERS, AND
NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
1.E WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2022
1.F ANNUAL RENEWAL OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS
1.G PACIFIC COAST TELEVISION FUNDING REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF STUDIO PROPERTY
IN PACIFICA
1.H ANNUAL RENEWAL OF PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 1.I. The question was called and the motion carried 4-0-1, Vice Mayor Penrose absent.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.A RESOLUTION ASSESSING THE LEVY FOR THE HALF MOON BAY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
Management Analyst Decker presented the staff report.
Mayor Ruddock opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Ruddock closed the public hearing.
There were no oral nor written protests.
MOTION
Councilmember Rarback moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to adopt a resolution assessing the levy for the Half Moon Bay Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The question was called and the motion carried 4-0, Vice Mayor Penrose absent.
3. RESOLUTION AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A SAN MATEO COUNTY HARBOR DISTRICT – SURFERS BEACH PILOT SAND
REPLENISHMENT PROJECT
City Engineer Bozorginia, Public Works Director Doughty, and Brad Damitz presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions and discussed the item.
MOTION
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resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a letter to the California Coastal Commission in support of a consolidated Coastal Development Permit (CDP) application for the Surfers Beach Pilot Sand Replenishment Project filed by the San Mateo County Harbor District (District) and further requesting the California Coastal Commission assume the lead agency role. The question was called and the motion carried 4-0-1, Vice Mayor Penrose absent.
RECESS
Mayor Ruddock called a recess at 8:52 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m., Vice Mayor Penrose absent.
3.B FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 RECOMMENDED BUDGET
Senior Accountant Stiles presented the staff report.
The following individual addressed the Council:
• Bill Balson
Administrative Services Director Lopez, Senior Accountant Stiles, and City Manager Nisbet responded to public comments.
The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to:
adopt resolutions to: 1) establish the GANN Appropriation Limit for FY 2022-23; 2) approve the City’s Review of the Investment Policy; 3) adopt the FY 2022-23 Annual Operating and Capital Budget; and 4) establish the classification and salary schedule for Economic and Community Vitality Manager. The question was called and the motion carried 4-0-1, Vice Mayor Penrose absent.
3.C COMMUNITY SERVICES FINANCIAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM
Councilmember Jimenez recused himself.
Management Analyst Gaitan and Senior Management Analyst Decker presented the staff report.
The following individual addressed the Council:
• Belinda Arriaga
The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff.
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MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to receive applicant funding recommendations from the Community Services Financial Assistance (CSFA) Grant Program Subcommittee and determine final funding allocations for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The question was called and the motion carried 3-0-2, Vice Mayor Penrose and Councilmember Jimenez absent.
Councilmember Jimenez returned to the dais.
3.D AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES WITH COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SHERIFF’S OFFICE – AMENDMENT FOURTEEN
City Manager Nisbet presented the staff report.
The following individual addressed the Council:
• David Eblovi
The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment Fourteen to the Agreement for Law Enforcement Services with the County of San Mateo Sheriff’s Office. The question was called and the motion carried 4-0-1, Vice Mayor Penrose absent.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration:
1.I CONSIDERATION OF SUPPORT LETTER FOR GOVERNOR NEWSOM’S COMMUNITY
ASSISTANCE, RECOVERY, AND EMPOWERMENT (CARE) COURT PROPOSAL City Manager Nisbet and Communications Director / City Clerk Blair presented the staff report.
The following individual addressed the Council:
• Claire Toutant
The Council discussed the item.
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MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to refer the matter to the Legislative Subcommittee for amendments to the letter and authorize the Mayor to execute the letter. The question was called and the motion carried 4-0-1, Vice Mayor Penrose absent.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS / ITEMS
Councilmember Rarback stated he attended the Midcoast Community Council meeting.
Mayor Ruddock discussed the recent SAM meeting. She requested discussion of the agenda format, particularly Consent Calendar items and order of items. She also requested a future discussion about a citizen’s ad hoc finance committee. Councilmember Brownstone seconded the proposed items.
In response to Mayor Ruddock, Deputy City Manager Chidester stated the Fix It San Mateo presentation would come before the Council at its next meeting.
Councilmember Brownstone acknowledged the unanimous vote on all agenda items and Mayor Ruddock thanked staff for its hard work.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ruddock adjourned the meeting at 10:23 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Jessica Blair, City Clerk Debbie Ruddock, Mayor