MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 2, 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. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Brownstone, Rarback, and Ruddock, Vice Mayor Jimenez, and Mayor Penrose
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Councilmember Ruddock moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to approve the Agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Penrose presented the proclamation to Sylvia Tang, San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Office of Diversity and Equity.
Ms. Tang thanked the Council for recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month and provided information on mental health awareness.
JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Penrose read the proclamation declaring May as Jewish American Heritage Month.
Sharon Turner, Coastside Jewish Community President, shared contributions of Jewish Americans on the Coastside.
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MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Penrose announced the successful Dream Machines event, Farmers Market on Saturday mornings; Make it Main Street; and May 13 Annual Wine and Jazz Festival.
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
City Attorney Engberg reported that the Council met in Closed Session, with no reportable action taken.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
MAY 8, 2023 AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMUNITY MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT Housing Coordinator Noce announced Community Meeting on potential affordable housing on Stone Pine Road on May 8.
MAY 9, 2023 JOINT HOUSING ELEMENT MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Housing Coordinator Noce discussed the release of the Housing Element for public review.
COASTAL TRAIL EROSION UPDATE
Public Works Director Bozorginia reported on Coastal Trail damage.
CARES Program RFQ
City Manager Chidester announced the request for qualified operators for CARES services.
COASTSIDE GIVES
City Manager Chidester reminded the community about Coastside Gives.
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• John Ullom
• Rocio Avila
• Carolina Carbajal
• Victoria Cormack
• Jan Hanson
• Joann Rokosky
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• Shawna Picket Gordon
• Pastor Sue Holland
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.B AMENDED MAP OF CREEKSIDE COURT – FINAL MAP NO. 16-02
1.C DISPLAY OF THE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS FLAG FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2023 AT
CITY HALL TO COMMEMORATE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
1.D RECEIPT OF LEGISLATION POSITION LETTER
1.E 555 KELLY AVENUE AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT – AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
ACT (ARPA) GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO City Manager Chidester explained why Items 1.B and 1.E were on the Consent Calendar.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried unanimously.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.A INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF “FEEDING OF WILDLIFE” ORDINANCE Assistant City Manager Doughty presented the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Kim
• Margaret Gossett
• James
• Leanne
• John Ullom
• David Eblovi
• Rocio Avila
The Council discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Ruddock moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to introduce on first reading an ordinance adopting a new Chapter 8.08 entitled “Feeding of Docusign Envelope ID: 123CEF3C-620E-4F61-B1BF-67E1938447B0 May 2, 2023
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Wildlife” to the Half Moon Bay Municipal Code. The question was called and the motion carried 4-1, Councilmember Rarback dissenting.
3. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A UPDATE ON JOHN L. CARTER PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP NO. 011) Public Works Director Bozorginia and City Manager Chidester presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
3.B THE SPIRIT OF LIFE BELL SCULPTURE
Assistant City Manager Doughty and Erin Tormey presented the staff report.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Ruddock seconded a motion to adopt a resolution, authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Art Agreement between the City of Half Moon Bay and Silvio Modena III., formally accepting the donation of the “The Spirit of Life Bell” sculpture created by Silvio J. Modena Jr.; and affirming the continued temporary placement of the sculpture in the City Hall parking lot until such time as a permanent location is established by a subsequent resolution of the City Council. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
RECESS
Mayor Penrose called a recess at 9:10 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:15 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
3.C FINANCIAL AND TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED ON MARCH 31, 2023 Finance Manager Stiles presented the staff report.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to accept the Financial Report and the Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ended on March 31, 2023. The motion carried unanimously.
FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
Assistant City Manager Doughty provided an update on the recent Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.
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Councilmember Ruddock requested the Mayor send a letter to the County regarding issues with the dump. Mayor Penrose concurred.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Rarback discussed his work with Meals on Wheels.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Penrose adjourned the meeting at 9:24 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Jessica Blair, City Clerk Deborah Penrose, Mayor
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