MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2022
VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM MEETING (COVID-19 PROTOCOLS)
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ruddock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Jimenez, and Rarback, Vice Mayor Penrose, and Mayor Ruddock ABSENT: Councilmember Brownstone
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 4-01 Councilmember Brownstone absent.
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Mike Ferreira
• Joanne Rokowski
• Krystlyn Giedt
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Ruddock read the proclamation.
Community and Economic Vitality Manager Decker discussed research and resources on Native American Heritage Month.
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MIDCOAST COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE
Mayor Ruddock provided an update on behalf of the Midcoast Community Council.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE None.
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETING
None.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
HERITAGE DOWNTOWN UPDATE
Deferred to December 6, 2022.
STORM PREPAREDNESS UPDATE and PULLMAN DITCH UPDATE
Interim Public Works Director Bozorginia provided tips for rainstorm preparedness and safety.
COMMUNITY SERVICES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COHORT UPDATE Community Services Analyst Acosta presented an update on the Community Services Financial Assistance Grants Cohort.
COUNTY GUN BUYBACK EVENTS
Lena Silverman, Office of Supervisor Don Horsley, announced the Anonymous Gun Buyback on December 3, 2022, in San Carlos.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.B WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2022
1.C RE-RATIFICATION OF RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE HOLDING PUBLIC MEETINGS REMOTELY (AB 361)
1.D AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CIRCLEPOINT FOR
PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
1.E RECLASSIFICATION OF ASSOCIATE PLANNER TO SENIOR PLANNER CLASSIFICATION NOVEMBER 15, 2022
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MOTION
Vice Mayor Penrose moved and Councilmember Jimenez seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried 4-0-1, Councilmember Brownstone absent.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
3. RESOLUTION AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A POPLAR STREET TRAFFIC CALMING AND SAFETY PROJECT - UPDATE Mayor Ruddock recused herself and left the meeting.
Interim Public Works Director Bozorginia presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions of staff.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Martha
• Danielle
Interim Public Works Director Bozorginia and Interim Deputy City Manager Doughty responded to questions.
MOTION
Vice Mayor Penrose moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to adopt a resolution approving the amended Capital Improvement Project page phasing the Poplar Street Traffic Calming and Safety Project. The question was called and the motion carried 3-0-2, Mayor Ruddock and Councilmember Brownstone absent.
3.B AGREEMENT WITH INFINITY TECHNOLOGIES FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SERVICES
Mayor Ruddock returned to the meeting.
Administrative Services Director Lopez Rossi and Senior Budget Analyst Lopez presented the staff report.
Mohammed Ahmed, Infinity Technologies, provided his background and expressed excitement for the partnership.
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The following individual addressed the Council:
• Michelle Dragony
MOTION
Mayor Ruddock moved and Vice Mayor Penrose seconded a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year contract agreement with Infinity Technologies to provide Information Technology services at a cost of $167,520 per year with a 10% contingency for unforeseen additional needs at $16,752 per year. The question was called and the motion carried 4-0-1, Councilmember Brownstone absent.
3.C INPUT ON LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM FOR 2023 /
INFORMATIONAL UPDATE ON CITY LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY EFFORTS Communications Director / City Clerk Blair presented the staff report.
The Council discussed their priorities.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Mike Ferreira
• Ricardo Reyes
• Zoom User
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
City Manager Chidester announced the upcoming Planning Commission meeting and explained the Recreation Commission schedule.
Interim Public Works Director Bozorginia provided an overview of the recent Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS / ITEMS
Mayor Ruddock discussed the recent Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside meeting regarding evaluation of potential flooding and sea level rise on the Sewer Treatment Plant; recent City/County Association of Government meeting; and a successful Veterans Day event.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ruddock adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
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Jessica Blair, City Clerk Debbie Ruddock, Mayor