MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 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 Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to approve the Agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH PROCLAMATION
Community Services Analyst Acosta presented the proclamation to Uriel Hernandez Najera and Cornelio Valladares Vara, farmworkers displaced during the January 23, 2023 event.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Mayor Penrose announced the meeting with Ray Muller, Board of Supervisors, on September 21, 9:30 a.m.; Village of Coastside presentation of ET at the Library on September 21, 5:30 p.m.; Summers End Music Festival on September 23; Corn Hole Tournament on September 24; and the 50th Annual Pumpkin Weigh-Off on October 9.
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETING
City Attorney Engberg announced that Council met in Closed Session and unanimously directed staying neutral in the appeal process in the case of Casa Mira Homeowners Assn. et al. v. California Coastal Commission et al. (City of Half Moon Bay, Real Party in Interest)., – San Mateo Superior Court Civil No. 19-CIV-04677.
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CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
SUMMERS END CONCERT
Recreation Supervisor Behle invited the community to the 4th Annual Summers End Music Festival on September 23, 2023.
STORMWATER PREPAREDNESS UPDATE
Management Analyst Nichols provided tips to prepare and stay safe for the rainy season and announced a volunteer opportunity for Coastal Clean-Up Day on September 23.
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Claire Toutant
• Guido Ciardi
• Brian Shields
• Linda Goldstein
• Shauna Pickett-Gordon
• Joanne Rokosky
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 RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT AND SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR MEASURE A/W HIGHWAY PROGRAM FUNDING OR THE HIGHWAY 1 SOUTH CORRIDOR STUDY
1.D SUSTAINABILITY PURCHASING AND PRACTICES POLICY 2023 UPDATE
1.E AMENDMENT 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RINCON CONSULTANTS INC. FOR HOUSING ELEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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3. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A PICKLEBALL DISCUSSION
Assistant City Manager Doughty and Recreation Supervisor Behle presented the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Elaine Raddy
• Kate Livingston
• Liz Pesh
• Nancy Marsh
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
3.B FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED ON JUNE 30, 2023 Finance Manager Stiles and City Manager Chidester 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 accept the Financial Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 and schedule budget meetings prior to midyear. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3.C AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SHERIFF’S OFFICE – AMENDMENT SIXTEEN
Assistant City Manager Doughty and Management Analyst Wei presented the staff report.
Council discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment Sixteen to the Agreement for Law Enforcement Services with the County of San Mateo Sheriff’s Office under the new Rates/Payments schedule. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3.D AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATION SERVICES WITH COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Assistant City Manager Doughty and Management Analyst Wei presented the staff report.
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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 an agreement between the City of Half Moon Bay and the County of San Mateo for public safety communications services for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Brownstone suggested consideration of a public safety parcel tax for the November 2024 ballot. Mayor Penrose seconded the recommendation.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Vice Mayor Jimenez referred to the Mercury News article on the event on Saturday.
Councilmember Rarback discussed the presentation at the senior center regarding home electrification. Mayor Penrose suggested a presentation from PCE on rebates.
Councilmember Ruddock discussed the recent One Shoreline meeting regarding protecting the airport from flooding and sea level rise. She stated she attended the City County Association of Governments at which the grant application period was announced and an update on the equity policy was presented. She suggested receiving a presentation on the State’s plan to have utilities on a progressive fixed monthly rate scale. Mayor Penrose suggested inviting the CPUC to address the Council.
Councilmember Brownstone requested staff look into the public speaker’s request for modifications to the Housing Element.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Penrose adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Maggie Rodriguez, Assistant City Clerk Deborah Penrose, Mayor Docusign Envelope ID: 123CEF3C-620E-4F61-B1BF-67E1938447B0