MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2023
ADCOCK COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Penrose called the meeting to order at 7:02 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
AL ADRAVENO 100TH BIRTHDAY PROCLAMATION
Mayor Penrose recognized Former Mayor Al Adraveno on his 100th Birthday.
Mr. Adraveno thanked the City Council for the recognition and discussed his service to the City.
Cameron Palmer commended Mr. Adraveno on his 100th Birthday and for his involvement in the City.
John Muller recognized Al Adraveno.
The Council recognized Mr. Adraveno.
MIDCOAST COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE
Greg Dieguez provided an update on recent activities of the Midcoast Community Council.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE None.
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
None.
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CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
WEBSITE REDESIGN ANNOUNCEMENT
Communications Program Manager Lettire discussed the new website.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT REMINDERS
City Manager Chidester reminded the community of National Night Out on August 1, 2023.
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Mat Grabowski
• Mr. Pennington
• Tyler Hawes
• Krystlyn Giedt
• Carolina Carbajal
• Vaughn Harrison
• Steve Diers
• Julie Mell
• Pat Dyas
• Linda Goldstein
• Joanne Rokosky
• Nancy Marguiles
• Gloria Stofan
• Belinda Arriaga (3A)
City Manager Chidester reminded the community that the City Council directed staff to explore rent control / stabilization measures.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar consisted of followings items:
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.B WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2023
1.C RECEIPT OF LEGISLATIVE POSITION LETTERS
1.D PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE HALF MOON BAY COASTSIDE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE TO PROVIDE ONSITE COORDINATION OF PROGRAMMING AND FACILITY
OVERSIGHT FOR THE OPPORTUNITY CENTER OF THE COASTSIDE
1.E JOHN L. CARTER PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP NO. 0611) – AMENDMENT NO. TO Docusign Envelope ID: 123CEF3C-620E-4F61-B1BF-67E1938447B0 July 18, 2023
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ELS ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN, INC.
FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN SERVICES
1.F FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE KELLY AVENUE CROSSWALKS PROJECT (CIP NO. 1018) MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Ruddock seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The question 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 Vice Mayor Jimenez seconded a motion to continue the public hearing to a date certain of September 5, 2023. The motion carried unanimously. 2B. FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AND ASSESSMENTS Public Works Director Bozorginia and Finance Manager Stiles presented the staff report.
Mayor Penrose opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Penrose closed the public hearing.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Sewer Service Assessments and charges, direct staff to file the assessment roll, an authorize the County Controller to place the assessment charges on the County of San Mateo Property Tax Roll and direct staff to bill assessments directly that are not on the tax roll. The motion carried unanimously.
3. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
3A. FY 2023-24 COMMUNITY SERVICES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Vice Mayor Jimenez recused himself and left the dais at 8:16 p.m.
Community Services Analyst Acosta presented the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Nigel Taverner
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• Kassi Talbot
• Judith Guerrero
• Sandi Winter
• Enrique Bazan
• Winsor Kinkade
• Juan Ruiz
• Juana Lopez
• Annie Berens
• Jill Jacobson
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to receive applicant funding recommendations from the Community Services Financial Assistance (CSFA) grant program subcommittee, determine final funding allocations for Fiscal Year 2023-24, and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute agreements as listed in Exhibit A for the Community Services Financial Assistance program for FY 2023-24. The question was called and the motion carried 4-0-1, Vice Mayor Jimenez absent.
Vice Mayor Jimenez returned to the dais at 9:17 p.m.
RECESS
Mayor Penrose called a recess at 9:20 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:26 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
3.B LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY UPDATE
Communications Director / City Clerk Blair and Andres Ramirez, Townsend Public Affairs, presented the staff report.
3.C UPDATE ON THE JANUARY 23, 2023 MASS SHOOTING INCIDENT City Manager Chidester provided an update on the January 23, 2023 Mass Shooting Incident.
The Council discussed the item.
3.D MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SAN MATEO COUNTY – 880 STONE PINE ROAD
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City Manager Chidester presented the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Jack Dverkin
• Beverly Davis
• Rocio Avila
• Carolina Carbajal
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Ruddock moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to adopt a resolution: 1. authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (Exhibit A to the Resolution) with San Mateo County affirming general terms and processes for re-finance of the City’s loan with California IBank and outlining City and County collaboration on the design and development of an affordable housing project of up to 50 manufactured homes at 880 Stone Pine Road; and; and 2. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute agreements identified in the MOU to formally initiate early pay-off of IBank Loan with a target closing date of October 1, 2023. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3.E ART DONATION – 1,000 CRANES
Administrative Services Director Lopez presented the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Aimee Yan
• Elizabeth B
• Danny Craddock
• Virginia Chang Kiraly
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Ruddock seconded a motion to adopt a resolution: 1. Accepting the donation of 1,000 Cranes created by the San Mateo Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) and Self Help for the Elderly upon execution of the City’s standard Public Art Agreement; and 2. Affirming the placement of the sculptures at the Half Moon Bay Public Library; and 3. Authorizing Public Works staff to develop a plan for installation. The motion carried unanimously.
FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
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CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Penrose adjourned the meeting at 11:01 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Jessica Blair, City Clerk Deborah Penrose, Mayor
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