MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024
ADCOCK COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Jimenez called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Brownstone, Ruddock, Penrose, Vice Mayor Rarback, and Mayor Jimenez
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Councilmember Penrose moved and Vice Mayor Rarback seconded a motion to approve the Agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNITION OF NON-PROFITS INVOLVED WITH JANUARY 2023 SHOOTING INCIDENT Mayor Jimenez recognized and thanked the non-profits for supporting those in need.
HIP HOUSING PRESENTATION
Anita Fox, HIP Housing Board Member, and Mateus, first grader, thanked the Council for its support and presented the 2024 calendar.
PROCLAMATION HONORING CLAY LAMBERT
Mayor Jimenez commended Clay Lambert on his career with the Half Moon Bay Review.
The Council congratulated Mr. Lambert.
MIDCOAST COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE
Anne Rothman introduced the new Board and provided an update on the Council’s priorities.
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MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Jimenez announced the $2 million from Senator Becker for farmworker housing; January 21, 2024 Remembrance Ceremony of the January 2023 farmworker shooting victims; and receipt of check on January 25, 2024 from Assemblymember Berman for farmworker housing.
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
City Attorney Engberg stated the Council met and discussed two liability claims and took no reportable action.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
HALF MOON BAY ADAPTATION PLAN
Public Works and Sustainability Management Analyst Nichols provided an update on the City’s Adaptation Plan.
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Krystlyn Giedt
• Carolina Carbajal
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar consisted of followings items:
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.B PURCHASE OF A NEW JOHN DEERE TRACTOR
1.C STORMWATER - NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) AND ANNUAL REPORTING SERVICES FOR 2024
1.D FUNDING TO SUPPORT CONTINUED EMERGENCY HOUSING FOR DISPLACED
FARMWORKERS
1.E STONE PINE COVE - CEQA DOCUMENT PREPARATION
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Rarback seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
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2.A TENANT PROTECTIONS – RESIDENTIAL RENTAL REGISTRATION AND RELATED MATTERS Assistant City Manager Doughty presented the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Bill Heavlin
• Shauna Pickett Gordon
• Joanne Rokosky
The Council discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Penrose moved and Vice Mayor Rarback seconded a motion to waive first reading, and introduce an ordinance: 1. Creating a new Title 6 of the Half Moon Bay Municipal Code titled “Housing;” 2. Creating a new Chapter 6.02 titled “Housing Definitions;” 3. Creating a new Chapter 6.04 titled “Residential Rental Registration;” 4. Creating a new Chapter 6.10 titled “Residential Lease Terms;” and 5. Rescinding Chapter 7.70 “Residential Rental Security Measures” in its entirety; and 2) Direct staff to return to the February 6, 2024, meeting for consideration of a program budget and fee schedule resolution to implement the Rental Registration Program. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
RECESS
Mayor Jimenez called a recess at 8:12 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:22 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
2.B ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE - FIRST READING
City Attorney Engberg presented the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Chris Dobbrow
MOTION
Councilmember Ruddock moved and Vice Mayor Rarback seconded a motion to waive first reading, and introduce an Ordinance amending portions of Chapter 8.04 (Animal Control) of the Half Moon Bay Municipal Code to update provisions for animal control.
2.C APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO UPHOLD THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S DECISION DENYING MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FILE NO. PDP-21-010 FOR 225 VALDEZ AVENUE Community Development Director Ekas presented the staff report.
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Mayor Jimenez opened the public hearing.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Lori and Russell Ellingson (appellant)
• Elan Nagengast
• Paul Nagengast
• Hazel Joanes
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Jimenez closed the public hearing.
The Council discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Ruddock moved and Councilmember Penrose seconded a motion to deny the appeal of the Planning Commission decision to uphold the Community Development Director’s decision denying minor modifications to an approved Coastal Development Permit and Architectural Review allowing the construction of an addition and covered terrace on the second floor, and an expanded western balcony at an existing single-family home located at 225 Valdez Avenue in the R-1 Single-Family Residential Zoning District based on the findings contained in the Resolution. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A MUNICIPAL ENERGY PROJECTS
Public Works Director / City Engineer Bozorginia and Management Analyst Vostinak presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions of staff.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Rafael Reyes
• Krystlyn Giedt
• Joan Winters
• Jason Boyd
The Council discussed the item and concurred to have staff bring the matter back on February 6, 2024.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
None.
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FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Jimenez adjourned the meeting at 10:13 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Jessica Blair, City Clerk Joaquin Jimenez, Mayor