MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 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
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Vice Mayor Penrose moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Kathryn Slater Carter
• Bill Balson
• Wang Tam
• Sue Holland
• Rocio Avila
• Joann Rokosky
• Linda Goldstein
• Carolina Carbajal
• Alice Linsmeier
• Juana Lopez
• Belinda Arriaga
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH PROCLAMATION
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This item was postponed.
VETERANS DAY PROCLAMATION
Mayor Ruddock read the proclamation recognizing veterans and presented the proclamation to Luis and Tiffany Garcia.
Mr. Garcia expressed gratitude for being home in Half Moon Bay from his recent deployment.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE None.
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETING
None.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
INTRODUCTION OF NEW STAFF
Administrative Services Director Lopez Rossi introduced Ernest Azevedo, Human Resources Analyst.
Mr. Azevedo thanked the Council for the opportunity.
Public Works Program Manager Vostinak introduced Sam Treanor, Civic Sparks Fellow. Mr. Treanor expressed his excitement for the opportunity.
VETERANS EVE EVENT
Communications Director / City Clerk Blair announced the Veterans Eve event on November 10, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, at Mac Dutra Plaza.
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Communications Director / City Clerk Blair reminded residents of the voting locations for the upcoming election.
PULLMAN WATERCOURSE: STATE PARKS CULVERT REPLACEMENT
Senior Planner Scott Phillips provided an overview of the project.
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1. CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.B APPROVE CITY’S RESPONSE TO THE AUGUST 9, 2022 GRAND JURY REPORT ENTITLED “A DELICATE BALANCE BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE AND POWER: GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY AND THE PUBLIC’S RIGHT TO KNOW” RE-RATIFICATION OF RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE HOLDING PUBLIC MEETINGS REMOTELY (AB 361)
1.C QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
1.D TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
1.E FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SWCA, INC.
FOR HALF MOON BAY CORPORATION YARD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP NO. 9023) MOTION
Mayor Ruddock moved and Councilmember Brownstone 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 CLIMATE ACTION AND ADAPTATION PLAN, BUILDING ELECTRIFICATION AND EV/PV
REACH CODE UPDATE
Public Works Program Manager Vostinak presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Dashiell Leeds
• Bill Balson
3.B STUDY SESSION – POPLAR BEACH OFF-LEASH PILOT PROJECT (JIMENEZ) Councilmember Jimenez presented the matter. Interim Deputy City Manager Doughty and City Manager Chidester presented the staff report.
The following individual addressed the Council:
• Bill Balson
• Willa Chapman
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The Council discussed the item and provided recommendations.
CONSENSUS
By consensus, the Council directed staff to initiate work on developing a pilot project regarding off-leash dogs on a portion of Poplar Beach.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
Interim Deputy City Manager Doughty provided an update on the recent Recreation Commission meeting.
Community Development Director Ekas announced the upcoming Planning Commission meeting.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS / ITEMS
Vice Mayor Penrose discussed her attendance at the City/County Association of Governments and Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside Operations Committee meetings.
Councilmember Rarback discussed the recent Peninsula Clean Energy board meeting.
Mayor Ruddock reported on the recent County Bikeways Committee and OneShoreline meetings.
Councilmember Jimenez stated he attended the Affordable Housing Vigil and Dia De Los Muertos events.
City Manager Chidester commended staff on the Elections Night Out and Democracy events.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ruddock adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Jessica Blair, City Clerk Debbie Ruddock, Mayor