MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
ADCOCK COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Penrose called the meeting to order at 7:11 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 Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to approve the Agenda with the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Presentation deferred. The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Rocio Avila
• Bill Helvin
• Joanne Rokosky
• Shauna Pickett-Gordon
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Penrose read and presented the proclamation declaring September as Suicide Prevention Month.
Mike Okana, El Centro De Libertad (Cares Program), discussed services for interventions.
RECOVERY HAPPENS MONTH PROCLAMATION
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Mayor Penrose read and presented the proclamation declaring September as National Recovery Month.
Sara Fields and Andres, from Life Moves, discussed their services.
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT PRESENTATION
This item was deferred upon approval of the agenda.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Penrose announced the Fish Tails History on Fishing on September 6, at 7 pm; Maui Strong event on September 8, at 7 pm; Taste of the Coast on September 10, at 4 pm; and upcoming Downtown Planned Community input meetings.
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
City Attorney Engberg announced that the Council met in Closed Session and took no reportable action.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
Public Works Superintendent Seeley presented the Mac Dutra Restroom renovations and life buoy installation.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar consisted of followings items:
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.B APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.C MAYOR’S AMENDED LIST OF CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES AND DESIGNATED ASSIGNMENTS FOR 2023
1.D RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO OFFSHORE DRILLING ACTIVITES AND EXPANSION OF
OFFSHORE DRILLING IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN
1.E FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2023 STREET MAINTENANCE PROJECT (CIP NO. 0514)
1.F ADOPTION OF ADDITIONAL FINDINGS TO JUSTIFY LOCAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE 2022
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
1.G SIDE LETTER BETWEEN THE CITY OF HALF MOON BAY AND THE REPRESENTED
MANAGEMENT TEAM TO ADD A CLASSIFICATION AND SPECIALIZED LICENSE PAY TO
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
MOTION
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Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried unanimously.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
3. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT
Assistant City Manager Doughty presented the staff report background, agreement overview, and financial commitment.
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 to execute a Partnership Agreement (Exhibit A to the Resolution) with Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District affirming general terms and processes for partnership on the planning, design, environmental review and permitting at the Johnston House/Train Depot Site. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3.B OPPORTUNITY CENTER OF THE COASTSIDE-LEASE AGREEMENT FOR 637 MAINT STREET Economic and Community Vitality Manager Decker 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 adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to: 1) Execute a Lease Agreement for approximately 3,900 square feet of commercial space located on the first floor of 637 Main Street (Suites A, B and C) effective October 1, 2023, at an initial monthly rate of $11,000, for a term of two years, with the option to extend for an additional three years, to serve as the physical site and support operations of the Opportunity Center of the Coastside (OCC); and 2) Execute a sublease with the Half Moon Bay Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Authority for a portion of the premises to be determined at the same rate per square foot and terms as the Lease Agreement. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
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3.C FUNDING AND CONTRACT APPROVAL FOR THE POPLAR STREET TRAFFIC CALMING AND SAFETY PROJECT – PHASE 1 (CIP PROJECT NO. 593)
Public Works Director Bozorginia presented the staff report including background, project scope, deferred street agreement, construction contract award, funding breakdown, tentative construction timing, and recommendation.
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
The following individual addressed the Council:
• Amy
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Jimenez seconded a motion to adopt two resolutions which would: 1) Authorize staff to proceed with requesting cost sharing participation by properties under Option 2 having a deferred street agreement adjacent to the project site of Poplar Street between Main Street and Highway 1 including future cost sharing for undeveloped lots. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION
Councilmember Ruddock moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to adopt a resolution to authorize the City Manager to award and execute a construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Half Moon Bay Grading and Paving, Inc., of Half Moon Bay, California in the amount of $1,445,35.87, and approve the construction contingency not exceeding an amount of $216,804.88 (15%) for the Poplar Street Traffic Calming and Safety Project – Phase 1 (CIP Project No. 593). The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3.D SAM OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUEST – PRINCETON
PUMP STATION CAPITAL REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Public Works Director Bozorginia presented the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Jeremy Jungreis
• Kishen Prathivadi
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Jimenez seconded a motion to adopt a resolution deferring the requested budget augmentation increasing the prior approved IPS Docusign Envelope ID: 123CEF3C-620E-4F61-B1BF-67E1938447B0 September 5, 2023
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project (Princeton Pump Station Capital Replacement) pending a renewed stipulation to pay under protest or final resolution in the court action. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
Assistant City Manager Doughty provided a summary of the recent Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.
Community Development Director Ekas summarized the recent Planning Commission meeting actions and upcoming meeting items.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Ruddock discussed the recent Sewer Authority Meeting.
FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Penrose adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m. in honor of Bob Senz and Bo Bobko.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Jessica Blair, City Clerk Deborah Penrose, Mayor
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