MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 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
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to approve the Agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
MIDCOAST COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE
Gregg Dieguez provided an update on the Midcoast Community Council.
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT UPDATE
Zoe Kersteen-Tucker provided an update on the District and summarized upcoming projects.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Penrose discussed the recent military conflicts and expressed thoughts to those impacted by war.
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
None.
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CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
None.
PUBLIC FORUM
Mayor Penrose read a statement regarding public comments.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Lisa Galligan
• Tim Costello
• Rocio Avila
• Carolina Carbajal
• Kimberly Williams
• Joanne Rokosky
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 RESOLUTION DENOUNCING HATE SPEECH
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
2.A INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 13 “WATER AND SEWER” BY ADDING CHAPTER 13.22 – FATS, OILS, GREASE, AND SAND
Public Works Director Bozorginia and Associate Engineer Hutton presented the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Mike Ferreira
• Kimberly Williams
The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff.
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MOTION
Councilmember Ruddock moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to introduce on first reading an ordinance amending Title 13 (Water and Sewer) of the Half Boon May Municipal Code by adopting a new Chapter 13.22 entitled “Fats, Oil, Grease and Sand.” The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
RECESS
Mayor Penrose called a recess at 8:19 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:26 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
3. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A WORKSHOP – E-BIKES AND OTHER ELECTRIC DEVICES ON TRAILS AND PATHS Public Works Management Analyst Nichols presented the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Chad Hooker
• David Jerome
• Mike Ferreira
• Kimberly Williams
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
3.B DRAFT CLIMATE ACTION AND ADAPTATION PLAN (PHASE 1)
Public Works and Sustainability Programs Manager Vostinak presented the staff report.
The Council discussed the item.
FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Ruddock requested a discussion of the Black Lives Matter Mural on City Hall.
Mayor Penrose seconded the request.
Councilmember Rarback requested a date he could arrange for a Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) presentation.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Penrose adjourned the meeting at 9:58 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Jessica Blair, City Clerk Deborah Penrose, Mayor
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