MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2023
ADCOCK COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Penrose called the special meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Brownstone, Rarback, and Ruddock, Vice Mayor Jimenez, and Mayor Penrose
INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME
City Manager Chidester presented the outline and purpose of the meeting.
BUDGET AND FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 PRIORITY RECAP
Finance Manager Stiles presented the budget overview.
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Colleen Henney
• Matt Oja
• Rod Spikes
• Walter Sensing
• Steve Ruddock
• Paulette Eisen
• Ann Mori
RECESS
Mayor Penrose called a recess at 10:07 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:15 a.m. with all Councilmembers present.
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The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Aisha Baro
• Chad Hooker
• Krystlyn Giedt
Communications Director / City Clerk Blair encouraged residents to sign up to receive the weekly communications update.
City Manager Chidester summarized the existing priorities and explained the next steps for priority setting.
FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 PRIORITY SETTING PLANNING
Councilmember Rarback requested adding rent stabilization; moving forward and working with LAFCO on annexation of Moonridge, Miramar, 92 Farms, and healthcare districts; proceeding with last year’s priority of digital infrastructure, particularly community fiber; and adding feasibility study of a Coastside skyway.
Vice Mayor Jimenez prioritized housing; rent control; mental health, youth recreation; use of runoff water; and Reimagine Main Street; and discussed the existing priorities.
Councilmember Ruddock suggested adding clean-up of Pilarcitos Creek; flood water storage; communication such as Council look-ahead; internet coverage; broadband Downtown; more events Downtown; options for Sheriff’s services; revenue enhancements by moving economic development projects along; preservation and maintenance of existing services; Kingdom Trails concept; and gathering data on a potential Coast skyway.
Councilmember Brownstone discussed affordable housing, including rent stabilization/rent control; adequate parking in new projects; continue to put energy into healthcare districts and mental health services; license plate readers; climate planning; events Downtown, such as wine tasting and music; collaborate with the schools; use of Coastside Buzz; and fiber internet.
RECESS
Mayor Penrose called a recess at 11:45 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 12:00 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
Mayor Penrose expressed concern with the budget deficit; need to prioritize projects; overextending staff; and requested a future item to discuss Carter Park redesign. She stated it was necessary to finish initiated projects and remove unnecessary projects. She prioritized welcome signage; rent stabilization; stormwater program; traffic enforcement handled by lay citizens; events Downtown; and citizen funded swimming pool.
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The Council and staff discussed street maintenance; the Sherriff’s contract; staffing and cost of rent stabilization/rent control; ALPRs; health care district; safe gun storage; off-leash dog pilot; Carter Park; memorial of shooting anniversary; and transportation projects and skyway project.
RECESS
Mayor Penrose called a recess at 1:48 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 1:57 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following individual addressed the Council:
• Krystlyn Giedt
WRAP UP, SUMMARY, AND NEXT STEPS
City Manager Chidester commended staff for the accomplishments and upcoming great work.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Penrose adjourned the meeting at 2:04 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Jessica Blair, City Clerk Deborah Penrose, Mayor
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