MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 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
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Councilmember Rarback moved and Councilmember Ruddock seconded a motion to approve the Agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
MIDCOAST COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE
This item was deferred.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Penrose announced Movie Night at the Library on August 17 and the Rotary Club’s Annual Lobsterfest on October 19, 2023.
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
City Attorney Engberg announced that Council met in Closed Session with no reportable action taken.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPES PROJECT UPDATE
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Economic and Community Vitality Manager Decker introduced the Downtown Streetscapes Master Plan Project including project goals, schedule, and upcoming community engagement.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT RECAP
Assistant City Manager Doughty discussed the successful National Night Out on August 1, 2023.
FATS, OILS, GREASES, AND SAND (FOGS) ORDINANCE WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT Public Works Director Bozorginia discussed the upcoming FOGS update.
PEDAL FOR A PURPOSE PROJECT LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT
Assistant City Clerk Rodriguez announced the Pedal for a Purpose Project grant opportunity and responded to Council questions.
2023 FUTURE LEADERS CIVICS ACADEMY
Communications Program Manager Lettire discussed the return of the Future Leaders Academy and opportunity to apply.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL ORDINANCE UPDATE
Assistant Planner Wilson announced that the Coastal Commission had approved the City’s shortterm rental and home occupation ordinance. 880 STONE PINE HOUSING PROJECT MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Assistant City Manager Doughty announced the meeting on August 17, at 6:30 p.m., for review of conceptual plan prepared by San Mateo County and responded to Council questions.
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Jaime Vasquez
• Bruce Eldridge
• Anne Ryckebush
• Rocia Avila
• Mark Nassarra
• Carolina Carbagal
• Shauna Pickett-Gordon
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1. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar consisted of followings items:
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.B RECEIPT OF LEGISLATIVE POSITION LETTERS
1.C WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2023
1.D TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2023
1.F CITIZEN’S OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) GRANT PROGRAM FY 2023-24
1.G PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WOOD CONSULTING SERVICES
1.H CITY’S RESPONSE TO THE JUNE 12, 2023 GRAND JURY REPORT TITLED “ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS: AFFORDABLE HOUSING’S PANACEA OR PREVARICATION?”
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Ruddock seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 1.E. The motion carried unanimously.
The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration:
1.E PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NICHOLS CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR
EMERGENCY REPAIRS OF SEYMOUR DITCH OUTFALL
Councilmember Rarback discussed the temporary solution and need to identify a permanent solution for the broader drainage, erosion and infrastructure issues in the area.
Councilmember Ruddock concurred with the need for a watershed approach and discussed efforts to develop an upper watershed project for the Seymour Channel.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Nichols Consulting Engineers for emergency repairs of the Seymour Ditch outfall. The motion carried unanimously.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
3. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
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City Manager Chidester introduced Assistant Sherriff Ryan Monaghan and Captain Rebecca Albin who presented the Annual Report.
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
The following individual addressed the Council:
• Bruce Eldridge
RECESS
Mayor Penrose called a recess at 9:34 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:40 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
3.A ANNUAL REPORT ON LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES (Continued) MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Ruddock seconded a motion to accept the FY 2022-23 Annual Report on Law Enforcement Services and Activities. The motion carried unanimously.
3.B FARMWORKER MEMORIAL AND REMEMBRANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Community Services Analyst Acosta presented the staff report.
The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff.
3.C CLIMATE ADAPTATION PLAN CONTRACT AWARD
Public Works and Sustainability Program Manager Vostinak presented the staff report.
The Council discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Integral Consulting, Inc. to develop a Climate Adaptation Plan in an amount not to exceed $200,000. The motion carried unanimously.
3.D UPDATE AND DISCUSSION OF CHAPTER 3.300 (MINIMUM WAGE) IN THE HALF MOON BAY
MUNICIPAL CODE
City Manager Chidester presented the staff report.
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The Council discussed the item and suggested starting consideration of minimum wage at $19 per hour and involving landlords and business owners.
FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Rarback reported on the taskforce meeting he attended on medical facilities on the coast.
Mayor Penrose requested support to write a letter to support Governor Newsom’s call for an amendment to the Constitution to increase gun safety and decrease violence. The Council discussed the item and did not support adding the matter to the agenda.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Penrose adjourned the meeting at 10:29 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Jessica Blair, City Clerk Deborah Penrose, Mayor
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