MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022
VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM MEETING (COVID-19 PROTOCOLS)
CONVENE REGULAR MEETING / ROLL CALL
Mayor Ruddock called the meeting to order at 7:04 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 Brownstone seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
x John Ullom
x Brent Turner
x Drew Garret
x Rocio Avila
x Irma Moraweitz
x Carolina Carbajal
x Mary Vega
x Lilian Argueta
x Carol
x Krystlyn Giedt
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
MIDCOAST COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE
Gregg Dieguez provided an update on recent activities of the Midcoast Community Council.
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CHIEF DAVE COSGRAVE RETIREMENT PROCLAMATION
Mayor Ruddock commended Chief Dave Cosgrove on his service to the City.
Chief Cosgrove thanked the Council for the recognition and commended the City on its support of emergency services.
The Council recognized Chief Cosgrove.
Bill Balson, President of Ocean Colony Association, thanked Chief Cosgrove for his service.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Ruddock discussed events and tours with State Legislature and Senator Becker; 75th Anniversary of Coastside County Water District; and tour with Governor Newsom’s representative.
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
None.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
None.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Rarback commended the City and School District on its joint effort and expressed enthusiasm for the project under Item 1J. Mayor Ruddock indicated Senator Becker was encouraged about the project.
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.B RE-RATIFICATION OF RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE HOLDING PUBLIC MEETINGS REMOTELY (AB 361)
1.C CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE UPDATE
1.D RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF MICHELSON THERAPY POOL REOPENING
1.E RECEIPT OF LEGISLATIVE POSITION LETTER
1.F WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2022
1.G AGREEMENT WITH PACIFICA COMMUNITY TELEVISION FOR PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL,
AND GOVERNMENTAL ACCESS TELEVISION SERVICES
1.H FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STEPFORD, INC.
1.I POTENTIAL ACQUISITION OF SAN MATEO COUNTY APN 064-022-120, HALF MOON BAY
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FOR COMMUNITY SOLAR POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS
1.K AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FREYER AND LAURETA, INC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE MAIN STREET SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP PROJECT NO. 1009)
1.L PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WOOD CONSULTING SERVICES MOTION
Vice Mayor Penrose moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.A FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AND ASSESSMENTS Senior Accountant Stiles presented the staff report.
Mayor Ruddock opened the public hearing.
The following individual addressed the Council:
x Bill Balson
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Ruddock closed the public hearing.
MOTION
Vice Mayor Penrose moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Sewer Service Assessments and charges, direct staff to file the assessment roll, and authorize the County Controller to place the assessment charges on the County of San Mateo Property Tax Roll and direct staff to bill assessments directly that are not on the tax roll. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
RECESS
Mayor Ruddock called a recess at 8:17 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:25 p.m. with Councilmember Jimenez recused.
3. RESOLUTION AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A 555 KELLY AVENUE – AUTHORIZATION TO PREPARE AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATIONS
AGREEMENT AND A PRE-DEVELOPMENT LOAN AGREEMENT WITH MERCY
HOUSING
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Project Manager, Mercy Housing, and Belinda Arriaga, Executive Director, ALAS, presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions of staff and the consultants.
In response to Council questions, Deputy City Manager Chidester, Mr. Dunn, Community Development Director Ekas, Mike Noce and Janet Stone provided information.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
x Julia
x Patti Ramirez
x Rocio Avila
x Alex Ontiveros
x Lilly Rey
x RJ Jennings
x Corinna Leibowitz
x John Ullom
x Ed Vargas
The Council asked questions and discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing staff to prepare the following, subject to future City Council approval:
1. Exclusive Negotiations Agreement (ENA) between the City and Mercy Housing California) Mercy Housing), in order to enable pre-development activities to be undertaken for an affordable housing project on a City-owned site at 555 Kelly Avenue and to provide a period of time in which to negotiate a development agreement between the parties, and; 2. Predevelopment loan agreement between the City and Mercy Housing, in order to provide potential funding for pre-development activities during the period leading up to the start of construction. The question was called and the motion carried 4-0-1, Councilmember Jimenez absent.
RECESS
Mayor Ruddock called a recess at 9:50 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:55 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
3.B PRESENTATION OF POLLING RESULTS AND CONSIDERATION OF A POTENTIAL VACANT HOMES TAX AND / SALES TAX MEASURE FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
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presented the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
x Linda Cross-Andersen
x John Ullom
x Bill Balson
The Council discussed the item.
CONSENSUS
By consensus, the Council determined to not proceed with a ballot measure.
3.C APPOINTMENT OF A YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HALF MOON BAY BICYCLE
AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Communications Director / City Clerk Blair presented the staff report.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to appoint Chloe Standez as the youth representative to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3.D RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FIXIN’ SNA MATEO COUNTY’S EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT OF THE SAN MATEO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Councilmember Rarback introduced the item. RJ Jennings, Jim Lawrence, Nancy Goodban and Deputy City Manager Chidester presented the item.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
x John Ullom
x Rachel
x Maureen Fleming
The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff.
MOTION
Councilmember Rarback moved and Councilmember Penrose seconded a motion to adopt a resolution supporting Fixin’ San Mateo County (FxSMC) efforts to establish civicilian oversight of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, including urging the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors to pass an ordinance to create a Civilian Oversight Board and Inspector General, both with subpoena power. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
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COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS / ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ruddock adjourned the meeting at 11:56 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Jessica Blair, City Clerk Debbie Ruddock, Mayor