MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 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
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Zoe Kersteen Tucker
• Jan Hanson
• Krista Pavala
• Kathleen Brennan
• Krystlyn Giedt
• Carolina Carbajal
• Bill Balson
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
SAN MATEO COUNTY – FARMWORKER ADVISORY COMMISSION APPLICATIONS Brae Hunter, Legislative Aide for Supervisor Horsley, provided an overview of the San Mateo County Farmworker Advisory Commission and announced the application period.
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE – SAFER FROM WILDFIRES Mary Beth Bykowsky, California Department of Insurance Northern CA Outreach Analyst, provided information to be safer from wildfires.
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MIDCOAST COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE
City Manager Nisbet and Councilmember Rarback provided an update on the recent meeting.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Ruddock announced the Senior Coastsiders reception on August 17, 2022.
The Council commended City Manager Nisbet for his service to the City.
City Manager Nisbet discussed his experience as City Manager for Half Moon Bay and thanked the Council and community.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
City Engineer Bozorginia provided updates on the Ruisseau Francais/Highway 1 Intersection project and E-Bike Survey.
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
City Attorney Engberg reported on recent closed session meetings.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.B WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2022
1.C RE-RATIFICATION OF RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE HOLDING PUBLIC MEETINGS REMOTELY (AB 361)
1.D RECEIPT OF LEGISLATIVE POSITION LETTER
1.E ADOPTION OF UPDATED RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
1.F QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
1.G TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
1.H CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY SCHEDULE FOR PAYROLL TECHNICIAN
1.I LETTER OF SUPPORT REGARDING WATER REUSE AND RECYCLING ON COASTSIDE
1.J PURCHASE OF A NEW ALL ELECTRIC FORD F-150
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone 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
None.
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3. RESOLUTION AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A PUMPKIN FESTIVAL 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE MURAL Deputy City Manager Chidester presented the staff report, presented the four submittals and introduced the proposed artist, Julie Engelmann.
Ms. Engelmann shared her inspiration for the proposed mural.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Hal Bogner
• Krystlyn Giedt
• Bill Balson
The Council asked questions and discussed the item.
MOTION
Vice Mayor Penrose moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to negotiate and execute agreements with: 1. Julie Engelmann for the installation of the Pumpkin Festival 50th Anniversary Commemorative Mural, in an amount not to exceed $30,000; and 2. The owner of 448 Main Street, Half Moon Bay for the installation of the Mural on the South facing wall. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
RECESS
Mayor Ruddock called a recess at 8:58 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:05 p.m. with all councilmembers present.
3.B TRANSPORTATION, CIRCULATION, AND MOBILITY (TCM) PRIORITY UPDATE Public Works Director Doughty and City Engineer Bozorginia presented the staff report.
The following individual addressed the Council:
• Bill Balson
• Matthew Stapleman
The Council discussed the item, asked questions of staff and provided suggestions.
3.C MIRAMONTES POINT SEA LEVEL RISE VULNERABILITY AND FISCAL IMPACT
ASSESSMENT STUDY SESSION
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Sustainability Analyst Vostinak provided background; objective; overview on existing considerations, modeling, adaptation planning and fiscal impact assessment; and recommendation.
David Revell, Geomorphologist, and Dave Anning, Resource Economist, integral, presented the study area; sea level rise assumptions; historical development and documented erosion; process for estimating future cliff erosion; vulnerability maps; current economic conditions and potential impacts; feasible adaptation solutions; and recommendations.
The Council asked questions and discussed the item.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Bill Balson
• Kimberly Williams
3.D CONSIDERATION OF WHETHER TO APPOINT SOLE DISTRICT CANDIDATES ROBERT BROWNSTONE (DISTRICT 1) AND DEBORAH PENROSE (DISTRICT 5) OR PROCEED
WITH AN ELECTION FOR THOSE DISTRICTS
Communications Director / City Clerk Blair presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
The following individual addressed the Council:
• Hazel Joanes
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to direct staff to bring back a resolution appointing Robert Brownstone to City Council District 1 for a full-term of four years and Deborah Penrose to City Council District 5 for a full-term of four years in lieu of an election. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3.E APPOINTMENT OF MATTHEW CHIDESTER AS CITY MANAGER AND APPROVAL OF
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
City Attorney Engberg presented the staff report.
The following individual addressed the Council:
• Krystlyn Giedt
The Council expressed support for appointing Matthew Chidester as City Manager.
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Deputy City Manager Chidester thanked the Council, staff, community and his family for their support.
MOTION
Mayor Ruddock moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to adopt a resolution appointing Matthew Chidester as City Manager and approving the employment agreement. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS / ITEMS
Councilmember Jimenez requested bringing back a discussion on a potential pilot program to allow dogs on certain parts of Poplar Beach. Mayor Ruddock seconded.
Mayor Ruddock requested a discussion on feeding of wild animals. Councilmember Brownstone seconded.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ruddock adjourned the meeting at 11:56 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Jessica Blair, City Clerk Debbie Ruddock, Mayor