MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023
ADCOCK COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Penrose called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Boy Scout Troop 263 led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Brownstone and Ruddock, Vice Mayor Jimenez, and Mayor Penrose ABSENT: Councilmember Rarback
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Councilmember Ruddock moved and Vice Mayor Jimenez seconded a motion to approve the Agenda. The motion carried 4-0-1, Councilmember Rarback absent.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNITION OF FIRST RESPONDERS FROM JANUARY 23, 2023 MASS SHOOTING INCIDENT Mayor Penrose acknowledged and presented certificates to the first responders in the January 23, 2023 Mass Shooting Incident.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Penrose announced the Run for the Homeless event during the month of March; Teacher Appreciation Fundraiser; Coastside Community Orchestra; and 51st Annual Farm Day Luncheon.
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
City Attorney Engberg reported that the Council met to discuss existing litigation, with no reportable action taken.
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CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
COASTSIDE VICTIMS FUND UPDATE
Economic and Community Vitality Manager Decker provided an update on the Coastside Victims Fund.
PRIORITY SETTING / LISTENING SESSIONS UPDATE
Administrative Services Director Lopez Rossi summarized the results of the 2023 Listening Session and announced the Council Priority Setting session.
SHORT–TERM RENTAL ORDINANCE CERTIFICATION HEARING UPDATE City Manager Chidester announced the upcoming Coastal Commission meeting at which the shortterm vacation rental ordinance would be considered.
STORM RECOVERY
Interim Assistant City Manager Doughty reminded the community of the deadline to submit property damage reports from the storms.
MOUNTAIN LION
Interim Assistant City Manager Doughty discussed the recent mountain lion sighting in the Wavecrest/Poplar area.
CARES 1ST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ANNOUNCEMENT
Senior Management Analyst Chong invited residents to the Open House on March 15, 3-5 pm.
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Martin Anaya
• John Ullom
• Rocio Avila
• Moshe Heyn
• Joanne Rokosky
• Carolina Carbajal
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1. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar consisted of followings item:
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.B 2022 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
MOTION
Councilmember Ruddock moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried 4-0-1, Councilmember Rarback absent.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
3. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A CARES PROGRAM – ONE YEAR UPDATE
City Manager Chidester and Senior Management Analyst Chong presented the staff report.
The following individual addressed the Council:
• Tim Riley
The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff.
RECESS
Mayor Penrose called a recess at 8:18 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:28 p.m. with all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Rarback.
3.B WORKSHOP – “FEEDING OF WILDLIFE” DRAFT ORDINANCE
Interim Assistant City Manager Doughty presented the staff report.
The following individual addressed the Council:
• Margaret Gossett
The Council discussed the item.
CONSENSUS
By consensus, the Council directed staff to draft the ordinance and schedule introduction for April 19, 2023.
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3.C CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE MAIN STREET SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP PROJECT NO. 1009)
City Engineer Bozorginia presented the staff report.
The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Jimenez seconded a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award and execute a construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Dryco Construction, Inc., of Fremont, California in the total bid amount of $490,348.20 and approve a construction contingency amount not exceeding an amount of $73,552.23 (15 percent) for potential change orders for the Main Street Safety Improvements (Project No. 1009). The motion carried 4-0-1, Councilmember Rarback absent.
3.D RESOLUTION TO ADOPT REVISED JOB SPECIFICATION AND INCREASE THE SALARY
SCHEDULE FOR ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
City Manager Chidester and City Attorney Engberg presented the staff report.
MOTION
Councilmember Ruddock moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to adopt a resolution to adopt the revise job description and increase the salary schedule of the Assistant City Manager Classification. The motion carried 4-0-1, Councilmember Rarback absent.
FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
City Manager Chidester recognized staff for preparing for the first in-person meeting in three years.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Penrose adjourned the meeting at 9:08 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
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Jessica Blair, City Clerk Deborah Penrose, Mayor
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