MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024
ADCOCK COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Jimenez called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Brownstone, Penrose, and Ruddock, Vice Mayor Rarback, and Mayor Jimenez
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Councilmember Ruddock moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to approve the Agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Jimenez invited the community to the Opportunity Center of the Coastside. He thanked the Sheriff’s Department and CHP for services at the Buddhist Temple.
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
None.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS DAY REMINDER
Assistant City Manager Doughty announced the Annual Coastside Preparedness Day on April 20, from 9-12 pm.
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PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Hal Bogner
• Trish Hayward
• Juli Spagnuolo
• Linda Donato
• Betsy Cuisinot
• Chris Krook
• Katy Krook
• Albert Buisnot
• Selina Zhang
• Chloe Shao
• Mandy
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 1.F was pulled by Vice Mayor Rarback and Councilmember Penrose.
The Consent Calendar consisted of followings items:
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.B WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2024
1.C RECEIPT OF LEGISLATIVE POSITION LETTERS
1.D JOHN L. CARTER PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP NO. 611) - AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ELS ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN FOR
ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION DESIGN SUPPORT
1.E CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE 2024 STREET MAINTENANCE PROJECT (CIP PROJECT NO. 0514)
MOTION
Councilmember Penrose moved and Vice Mayor Rarback seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 1.F. The motion carried unanimously.
The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration:
1.F URGENT CARE CENTER SERVICES AT SETON COASTSIDE
Vice Mayor Rarback discussed the need for an urgent care facility.
Councilmember Penrose concurred with the need for an urgent care facility.
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MOTION
Vice Mayor Rarback moved and Councilmember Penrose seconded a motion to adopt a resolution urging AHMC Seton to develop the necessary infrastructure to staff and maintain an Urgent Care. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.A INTRODUCTION OF NEW CHAPTER 6.06 “RESIDENTIAL RENT STABILIZATION” TO TITLE 6
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
Assistant City Manager Doughty presented the staff report.
Mayor Jimenez opened the public hearing.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Joanne Rokosky
• Bill Heavlin
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Jimenez closed the public hearing.
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
MOTION
Vice Mayor Rarback moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to introduce on first reading an ordinance creating a new Chapter 6.06 titled “Residential Rent Stabilization.” The question was called and the motion carried 4-1, Councilmember Ruddock dissenting.
2.B INTRODUCTION OF NEW CHAPTER 6.08 “TENANT PROTECTIONS” TO TITLE 6 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE
Assistant City Manager Doughty presented the staff report.
Mayor Jimenez opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Jimenez closed the public hearing.
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
MOTION
Vice Mayor Rarback moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to introduce on first reading an ordinance creating a new Chapter 6.08 titled “Tenant Protections.” The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
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2.C INTRODUCTION OF AMENDMENTS TO 6.02 “HOUSING DEFINITIONS” OF TITLE 6 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE
Assistant City Manager Doughty presented the staff report.
Mayor Jimenez opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Jimenez closed the public hearing.
MOTION
Vice Mayor Rarback moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to introduce on first reading an ordinance amending Chapter 6.02 titled “Housing Definitions” to incorporate defined terms from proposed New Chapter 6.06 (Residential Rent Stabilization”) and Chapter 6.08 (Tenant Protections). The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READERS PILOT PROGRAM
Captain Albin and Palo Alto Police Department Captain James Reifschneider presented the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Paul Grigorieff
• Krystlyn Giedt
• Kimberly Williams
• Carlysle Ann Young
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Penrose moved and Councilmember Ruddock seconded a motion to direct staff to proceed with implementation of an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) pilot program at specified locations within Half Moon Bay. The question was called and the motion carried 3-2, Vice Mayor Rarback and Mayor Jimenez dissenting.
3.B MUNICIPAL ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS - ENERGY SERVICE CONTRACT WITH WILLDAN
ENERGY SOLUTIONS
MOTION
Councilmember Ruddock moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to continue the item to the May 7, 2024 City Council meeting. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
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COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
None.
FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Ruddock referenced comments from Ocean Colony residents regarding gate closure.
City Manager Chidester stated the annual summer beach tourism plan, including gate closures would be brought to the Council at the next meeting.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Vice Mayor Rarback discussed the Peninsula Clean Energy Board and PG&E rates.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Jimenez adjourned the meeting at 9:39 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Jessica Blair, City Clerk Joaquin Jimenez, Mayor