MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2022
VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM MEETING (COVID-19 PROTOCOLS)
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ruddock called the meeting to order at 7:02 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:
• John Ullom
• Krystlyn Giedt
• Carla Young
• Connie Santilli
• Rocio Avila
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Ruddock reminded residents of Nights of Lights.
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETING
City Attorney Engberg reported that the City was dismissed in the case of Sandra Harmon vs.
County of San Mateo.
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CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
RECOGNITION / STATE OF THE CITY ANNOUNCEMENT
Communications Program Manager Lettire provided an update on the State of the City and City Council reorganization meeting.
HERITAGE DOWNTOWN UPDATE
Community Development Director Ekas and Community Preservation Officer Butcher provided an update on Heritage Downtown.
GRANTS PROGRAM UPDATE
Senior Management Analyst Chong provided an overview of the grant program.
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 NO BUILD DETERMINATION FOR THE MAIN STREET BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT
1.D AGREEMENT WITH SWCA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES FOR PILARCITOS CREEK RESTORATION AND REMEDIATION PROJECT MOTION
Vice Mayor Penrose moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items I.B and I.C. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.A ADOPTION OF THE 2022 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
Permit Technician Corrales and Public Works Program Manager Vostinak presented the staff report.
The Council asked clarifying questions.
Mayor Ruddock opened the public hearing.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• John Ullom
• Krystlyn Geidt
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Mayor Ruddock closed the public hearing.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to: 1.
Introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 14.04 of the Half Moon Bay Municipal Code, adopting by reference the 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, with local amendments, and finding the amendments to be exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and 2. Direct staff to place the ordinance and the attached resolution establishing the “Need for Local Modifications to the California Building Standards Code” and ratifying the Coastside Fire Protection District’s Ordinance No. 2022-03 on the consent calendar for adoption on December 20, 2022. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
RECESS
Mayor Ruddock called a recess at 8:25 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
2.B DISPOSABLE FOODWARE ORDINANCE UPDATE
Public Works Program Manager Vostinak presented the staff report.
The Council asked clarifying questions.
Kevin Lieu, County of San Mateo Office of Sustainability, explained the purpose of the amendment.
Mayor Ruddock opened the public hearing.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• John Ullom
• Sally Lieu
• Karen Matson
• Amanda
• Nicole
• Lanna Levison
• Hazel Joanes
Mayor Ruddock closed the public hearing.
The Council asked questions and discussed the item.
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MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to introduce an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 7.30 of the Half Moon Bay Municipal Code entitled “Disposable Foodware” regarding food facilities’ provision of singleuse foodware accessories, the removal of language surrounding fluorinated chemicals, the removal of language surrounding BPI certified compostable plastics, and, beginning on June 1, 2023, requiring reusable foodware for On-premises dining, and finding the amendments to be exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3. RESOLUTION AND STAFF REPORTS
None.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration:
1.B RE-RATIFICATION OF RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE HOLDING PUBLIC MEETINGS REMOTELY (AB 361)
City Attorney Engberg presented the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• John Ullom
• Kimberly Williams
• Carlyle Anne Young
• Krystlyn Geidt
• Hazel Joanes
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to reratify the findings in Resolution No. 2021-80 to continue conducting the City’s Council, Commission, and Committee meetings remotely due to health and safety concerns to the public due to COVID-19. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
1.C NO BUILD DETERMINATION FOR THE MAIN STREET BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT Public Works Director Bozorginia presented the staff report.
The following individual addressed the Council:
• John Ullom
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MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to recommend approval of the National Environmental Policy Act “No Build Option” for Main Street Bridge Replacement project and direct staff to prepare all necessary documents to implement this recommendation in accordance with Caltrans and Federal Highway Administration procedures. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
City Manager Chidester discussed the upcoming Planning Commission meeting.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Rarback discussed the recent Midcoast Community Council special meeting.
FUTURE ITEMS
Vice Mayor Penrose requested an update from the Housing Consultant. Councilmember Brownstone and Mayor Ruddock concurred.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ruddock adjourned the meeting at 9:31 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Jessica Blair, City Clerk Debbie Ruddock, Mayor