MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 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
NET PARTICIPANT GRADUATION
Mayor Penrose discussed the program and honored the 2023 graduates.
Communications Director / City Clerk Blair acknowledged staff for the conducting the program.
PRIDE MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Penrose read and presented the proclamation to CoastPride.
Jenny Walter, President of the Board of CoastPride, thanked the Council and invited the community to the Inaugural Pride Celebration on June 11, 2023.
SAMTRANS MICROTRANSIT PRESENTATION
Jonathon Steckedy, Manager of Operations/Planning for SamTrans, discussed implementation of Reimagine SamTrans, Microtransit implementation, goals for Ride Plus, features of Ride Plus, safety, marketing, outreach, and timeline.
The Council asked questions and indicated enthusiasm for the program.
ABUNDANT GRACE ANNUAL REPORT
Eric DeBode, Abundant Grace, provided the annual report.
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The Council thanked Abundant Grace for its work.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Penrose announced free swimming lessons at Half Moon Bay High School.
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
City Attorney Enberg reported that the Council met in Closed Session and there was no reportable action.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
City Manager Chidester announced Coastside Service Day in Downtown on June 10, 2023. 2023 LEADERSHIP AWARDS
Community Services Analyst Acosta recognized the 2023 Leadership Award recipients.
MEXICAN CONSULATE VISIT RECAP
Community Services Analyst Acosta reported on the Mexican Consulate visit and mobile services.
Community Development Director Ekas announced the Architectural Advisory Committee meeting on June 8, 2023, for design review of the 555 Kelly project.
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• John Hutar
• Fata Aiden
• Krystlyn Giedt
• Matt Oja
• Rocio Avila
• Carolina Carbajal
• Joann Rokosky
• Blanca Romero
RECESS
Mayor Penrose called a recess at 8:25 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
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1. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar consisted of followings items:
1A. WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1B. RECEIPT OF LEGISLATIVE POSITION LETTERS
1C. RESOLUTION GRANTING CONSENT TO THE CITY OF BURLINGAME TO FORM THE SAN
FRANCISCO PENINSULA TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT (SFPTMD) INCLUDING THE CITY
OF HALF MOON BAY
1D. CITIZEN’S OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM FY 2022-23 MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Ruddock seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The questions was called and the motion carried unanimously.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
2A. ORDINANCE ADOPTING CHAPTER 13.22 – REGULATING DISPOSAL OF FATS, OIL,
GREASE, AND SAND
MOTION
Councilmember Ruddock moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to continue the public hearing to a date certain of July 18, 2023. The motion carried unanimously.
2B. SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL AND HOME OCCUPATION ORDINANCE Community Development Director Ekas and Assistant Planner Wilson presented the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Marianna Stark
• Carolina Carbajal
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Penrose closed the public hearing.
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
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MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to waive first reading, and introduce an ordinance amending portions of Chapter 18 (Zoning) and Chapter 3 (revenue and Finance) of the Half Moon Bay Municipal Code to establish Short-Term Vacation Rental regulations and update the Home Occupation regulations to conform with the California Coastal Commission’s conditional certification. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
2C. ADJUSTMENTS TO COST OF SERVICES SCHEDULE (USER FEES) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
Administrative Services Director Lopez Rossi presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Ruddock seconded a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing adjustments to the Cost of Services Schedule (User Fees) for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The motion carried unanimously.
3. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
3A. CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-2025 Administrative Services Director Lopez Rossi and City Manager Chidester presented the staff report.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to receive and accept a report on the proposed staff work plan for the City Council Priorities for Fiscal Years 2023-2025. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3.B FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 RECOMMENDED BUDGET
Finance Manager Stiles 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 direct staff to return with the final proposed budget for adoption on June 20, 2023. The motion carried unanimously.
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FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Ruddock suggested the Mayor send a letter regarding SB 423.
Communications Director / City Clerk Blair explained the practice regarding legislation and position letters.
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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