MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 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
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Rocio Avila
• Carolina Carbajal
• Julia Rapoza
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH PROCLAMATION
Community Services Analyst Acosta presented the proclamation to Martin Gutierrez and Jesus Gutierrez.
SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Ruddock declared September 2022 as Suicide Prevention Month.
Chris Rasmusen, Vice Chair of the San Mateo County Behavioral Health Commission, thanked the Council for its recognition and announced upcoming events.
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MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Ruddock announced the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District on September 10, 12-5 pm.
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETING
City Attorney Engberg reported on recent closed session meetings.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
SUMMERS END MUSIC FESTIVAL UPDATE
City Manager Chidester announced the Summers End Music Festival on September 24, in Downtown Half Moon Bay.
SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE
Sustainability Analyst Vostinak presented an update on the EV/PV Reach Code; AB1826 Compliance; Coastal Clean Up Day on September 17, 2022; Fall Recycling Event on November 5, 2022; and Reusable Cup Pilot program.
HYATT HOTEL DRAFT EIR
Community Development Director Ekas provided an update on the Hyatt Hotel Draft EIR.
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION UPDATE
Communications Director / City Clerk Blair provided an update on the November 8, 2022 Election.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
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 LETTER
1.D ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BID PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE MAIN STREET SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP PROJECT NO. 1009), AND
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO RE-ADVERTISE THE PROJECT
1.E HIGHWAY 1 SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT – NORTH (CIP PROJECT NO. 538) CONSTRUCTION FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH SMCTA SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
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MOTION
Mayor Ruddock moved and Vice Mayor Penrose seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
3. RESOLUTION AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING FROM THE CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE DONOR
ADVISED FUND, AN ADVISED FUND OF SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION FOR COASTSIDE RECOVERY EFFORTS RELATED TO REGENERATIVE
AGRICULTURE, FARMWORKER SUPPORT, AND DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE Councilmember Jimenez recused himself and left the meeting.
Community and Economic Vitality Manager Decker, and Economic Development Consultant Wood provided an overview of the goals; report release; results; and insights.
City Attorney Engberg explained why Councilmember Jimenez recused himself.
The Council commended staff and discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to: 1) accept grant funds by signing a grant agreement with Silicon Valley Community Foundation for Coastside recovery efforts related to regenerative agriculture, farmworker support, and digital infrastructure in the amount of $400,000; 2) negotiate and execute sub-grantee agreements with local nonprofit service providers not to exceed $380,000; and 3) create the CZI Grant Fund (a special revenue fund) and make matching revenue and expenditure budget amendments in the amount of $400,000. The question was called and the motion carried 4-0, Councilmember Jimenez absent.
Councilmember Jimenez returned to the meeting.
3.B AGENDA FORMAT REVIEW (RUDDOCK)
Mayor Ruddock presented the report.
The following individual addressed the Council:
• John Ullom
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• Kimberly Williams
Communications Director / City Clerk Blair discussed best practices for meeting technology. City Manager Chidester discussed the possibility of allowing participants to be seen in the remote meeting.
The Council discussed the item and provided recommendations.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
City Manager Chidester provide an update on the recent Recreation Commission meeting.
Community Development Director Ekas provided an update on the recent Planning Commission meeting and upcoming Architectural Advisory Committee meeting.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS / ITEMS
Councilmember Rarback reported on the Peninsula Clean Energy monthly meeting.
Councilmember Jimenez reported on his attendance at the rally and march in Sacramento supporting AB2183.
Mayor Ruddock reported on the recent SAM meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ruddock adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Jessica Blair, City Clerk Debbie Ruddock, Mayor