MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023
ADCOCK COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Penrose called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Brownstone, Rarback, and Ruddock, Vice Mayor Jimenez, and Mayor Penrose
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC WORKS WEEK PROCLAMATION
Mayor Penrose presented the proclamation to Public Works staff.
Public Works Director Bozorginia thanked the Council for its recognition.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Penrose announced the Farmworkers Summit on May 20.
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
None.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
Assistant City Manager Doughty reminded residents of Coastside Preparedness Day on June 10, 12- 4 p.m. in Downtown Half Moon Bay.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL ORDINANCE HEARING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Community Development Director Ekas announced that the ordinance would be considered by the Council on June 6, 2023.
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ENERGY PROJECT UPDATES
Public Works and Sustainability Programs Manager Vostinak provided an update on the Peninsula Clean Energy Power Purchase Agreement, Energy Watch Methane Gas Inventory, and Preliminary Engineering Study.
RECESS
Mayor Penrose called a recess at 7:22 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:27 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
COMMUTE.ORG COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS PROGRAM PRESENTATION Christa Cassidy, Project Manager, HNTB, presented the US 101 Express Lanes Project; equity concerns; Equity Study Overview; community engagement approach; final equity program; program eligibility; distribution of benefits; demographics of program participants; and outreach and next steps.
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
MIDCOAST COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE
The item was continued.
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Von Harrison
• Rocio Avila
• Rabbi Mosha Hein
• Sue Holland
• Leann Hurley
• Carolina Carbajal
• Krystlyn Giedt
• Joann Rokosky
• John Ullom
• Suzanne Moore
• Shawna Picket Gordon
• James Inglesbee
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Penrose pulled Item 1C for separate vote.
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The Consent Calendar consisted of followings items:
1A. WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1B. WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2023
1D. DISPLAY OF THE LGBTQ FLAG FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2023 AT CITY HALL TO
COMMEMORATE PRIDE MONTH
1E. SB 1 LOCAL STREETS AND ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT LIST - FY 2023-24 1F. JOHN L. CARTER PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP NO. 0611) – AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SWCA, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL BIOLOGICAL
AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
MOTION
Councilmember Ruddock moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 1C. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration:
1C. “FEEDING OF WILDLIFE” ORDINANCE – SECOND READING
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Ruddock seconded a motion to waive second reading and adopt an ordinance adding a new Chapter 8.08 entitled “Feeding of Wildlife” to the Half Moon Bay Municipal Code. The question was called and the motion carried 4-1, Councilmember Rarback dissenting.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
2A. SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL AND HOME OCCUPATION ORDINANCE MOTION
Councilmember Ruddock moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to continue the public hearing to a date certain of June 6, 2023. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
3A. UPDATE ON MAGNOLIA PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Senior Planner Philips and Tom Conroy, Kikuchi + Kankel Design Group, presented the staff report.
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The Council asked questions and discussed the project.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to accept the conceptual design for Magnolia Park proposed within a City owned property located between Magnolia Street and Seymour Street. The motion carried unanimously.
RECESS
Mayor Penrose called a recess at 8:43 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:50 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
3.B FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WORKSHOP
Public Works Director Bozorginia presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Project List and authorize staff to present the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Project List to the Planning Commission for General Plan Consistency determination. The motion carried unanimously.
3.C HALF MOON BAY HOTEL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2022, RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CONTINUE TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023- 24, AND FUNDING REQUEST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
Economic and Community Vitality Manager Decker and Krystyln Giedt, Chamber of Commerce, presented the report.
The Council asked questions and discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to: 1) approve the Half Moon Bay Hotel Business Improvement District Annual Report for 2022; 2) adopt a resolution declaring the City’s intention to continue the Half Moon Bay Hotel Business Improvement District, to continue the basis and to levy the assessment for the District, and to set a date (June 20, 2023) for the public hearing on the District and the assessment for FY 2023- 24; and 3) consider a $40,000 funding request to be included in the FY 2023-24 Recommended Budget. The motion carried unanimously.
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3.D EARLY PAYOFF OF 880 STONE PINE ROAD IBANK LOAN
Senior Management Analyst Lopez and Administrative Services Director Lopez presented the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Beverly Davis
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to: 1) submit a letter requesting an exception to the terms of the Financing Agreement with the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (“IBank”) allowing early pay-off of the loan and/or extension of time; and 2) commence negotiations of a lease-leaseback agreement with San Mateo County to facilitate payoff of the loan with the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (“IBank”). The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
Vice Mayor Jimenez requested a discussion regarding rent control. Mayor Penrose seconded the request.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Penrose adjourned the meeting at 10:28 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Jessica Blair, City Clerk Deborah Penrose, Mayor
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