MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2023
ADCOCK COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Penrose called the meeting to order at 7:01 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
Mayor Penrose remembered Don Horsely.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Ruddock seconded a motion to approve the Agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
NATIONAL OCEANIC ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION PRESENTATION Brian Garcia, Meteorologist National Weather Service, provided a recap on Winter 2022/2023, drought status, El Nino Southern Oscillation, Winter 2023 / 2024 outlook, other winter threats, and climate disasters.
PENINSULA CLEAN ENERGY PRESENATION
Mark Hershman and Alejandra Posada, Peninsula Clean Energy, explained the benefits of electrification, programs and local support, and responded to Council questions.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE None.
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REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
None.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
RENT CONTROL
Assistant City Manager Doughty stated staff was working on ordinances as directed by Council on November 30, 2023.
880 STONE PINE PROJECT UPDATE
Assistant City Manager Doughty provided an update on the 880 Stone Pine project and issuance of an emergency Coastal Development Permit.
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Rupi Singh
• Marty VanDuyn
• Rocio Avila
• Sheila Edwards
• Carlysle Ann Young
• Joanne Rokosky
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar consisted of followings items:
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.B MAYOR’S AMEDED LIST OF CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES AND DESIGNATED ASSIGHMENTS FOR 2023
1.C 2024 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNIT ALLCOATION PURSUANT TO HALF MOON BAY MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.06 (MEASURE D)
1.D OCEAN COLONY SEWER STATION BACKUP PUMP PURCHASE
1.E FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE SEYMOUR OUTFALL EMERGENCY REPAIRS
1.F CALRECYCLE GRANT AND PAYMENT PROGRAMS
1.G SMITH FIELD PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FREYER AND LAURETA, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN
SUPPORT
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MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
RECESS
Mayor Penrose called a recess at 8:35 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:40 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
3. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A CLIMATE ACTION AND ADAPTATION PLAN (PHASE ONE) ADOPTION Public Works Director / City Engineer Bozorginia presented the staff report.
The Council discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to, by resolution, adopt the Half Moon Bay Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (Phase One). The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3.B BLACK LIVES MATTER CITY HALL MURAL
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Paul Grigorieff
• Maria Grigorieff
• Paulette Eisen
• Kate Broderick
• David Eblovi
• Junuh Eblovi
• Lauren Wilson
• Aisha Baro
• Alison Little
• Suelten Kin-Haas
City Manager Chidester presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
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MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Ruddock to retain the existing mural.
The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3.C ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED 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 Rarback seconded a motion to adopt a resolution receiving the City of Half Moon Bay Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3.D AMEDNMENT TO EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT FOR CITY MANAGER
City Attorney Engberg presented the staff report.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to approve Amendment No. 1 to the August 20, 2022 City Manager Employment Agreement with Matthew Chidester to increase the annual base salary from $265,000 to $272,950, effective July 1, 2023, and provide a one-time, additional allocation of 117 hours of administrative leave. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
None.
FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Penrose adjourned the meeting at 10:07 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Jessica Blair, City Clerk Deborah Penrose, Mayor
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