MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023
VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM MEETING (COVID-19 PROTOCOLS)
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Penrose called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Brownstone, Rarback, and Ruddock, Vice Mayor Jimenez, and Mayor Penrose
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Penrose indicated she reordered the agenda to have City Manager Updates prior to Public Forum. The Council discussed the matter.
City Attorney Engberg explained that she recommended the Mayor bring up the matter and a future item could be considered for a permanent change.
MOTION
Councilmember Rarback moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
CONGRESSWOMAN ANNA ESHOO – INTRODUCTION
Congresswoman Eshoo expressed her excitement for serving the City and discussed her priorities for the coming year.
NATIONAL SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION MONTH PROCLAMATION Mayor Penrose read the proclamation and presented it to Pamela Estes.
Ms. Estes, San Mateo County, explained human and labor trafficking and invited the community to participate in educational programs.
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MIDCOAST COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE
None.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Penrose announced the Midcoast Community Council meeting on January 18; Coastal Arts Gallery display; Harlem Wizards on January 22; and Odd Fellows movie showing on January 28.
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
City Attorney Engberg reported that the Council met in Closed Session and there was no reportable action.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
LISTENING SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
Administrative Services Director Lopez announced the upcoming Listening Sessions.
WINTER STORM UPDATE / RECAP
City Manager Chidester reported on the City’s activities during the recent winter storms.
HIGHWAY 92 SINK HOLE UPDATE
City Manager Chidester provided an update on the Highway 92 sink hole.
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Lisa Hansen
• Mike Ferreira
• Belinda Arriaga
• Krystlyn Giedt
• Carolina Carbajal
• Rocia Avila
• Maria Vega
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1. CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.B APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.C WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2022
1.D RE-RATIFICATION OF RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE HOLDING PUBLIC MEETINGS REMOTELY (AB 361)
1.E STATE AND FEDERAL ADVOCACY SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC.
1.F MAYOR’S LIST OF CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES AND DESIGNATED ASSIGNMENTS FOR 2023
1.G STORMWATER & NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) AND ANNUAL REPORTING SERVICES FOR 2023
MOTION
Councilmember Rarback 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. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A INFORMATIONAL UPDATES ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS INCLUDING CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 555 KELLY AVENUE AND 880 STONE PINE ROAD Housing Coordinator Noce presented the staff report.
Janet Stone, Housing Consultant, introduced herself and described her work.
The Council discussed the item.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Alice Linsmeier
• Joanne Rokosky
• KC Branscomb
• Belinda Arriaga
• Rocio Avila Garcia
• Carolina Carbajal
• Mike Ferreira
• Alejandro Ontiveros
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• Pati Ramirez
• Maria Vega
3.B HYBRID MEETING UPDATE
Communications Director / City Clerk Blair presented the staff report.
3.C APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COMMISSIONS
Communications Director / City Clerk Blair presented the staff report.
The Council discussed the item.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• David Eblovi
• KC Branscomb
• Mike Ferreira
The Council further discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Rarback moved and Vice Mayor Jimenez seconded a motion to appoint Hazel Joanes to the Planning Commission. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to confirm existing appointments for the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS / ITEMS
Vice Mayor Jimenez requested a future agenda item to consider adding cultural center to the name of the community center. Councilmember Brownstone seconded.
Councilmember Ruddock reiterated her request for consideration of expanding Pickleball opportunities.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Penrose adjourned the meeting at 10:18 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Jessica Blair, City Clerk Deborah Penrose, Mayor
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