MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024
ADCOCK COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Jimenez called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Brownstone, and Ruddock, Vice Mayor Rarback, and Mayor Jimenez ABSENT: Councilmember Penrose
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Vice Mayor Rarback moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to approve the Agenda. The motion carried 4-0-1, Councilmember Penrose absent.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Jimenez read and presented the proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month to Dr. Rona Hu.
Dr. Hu discussed the Farmworker Tragedy and efforts to assist the community.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Jimenez invited the community to the Wellness Fair at the Middle School and encouraged residents to visit the Opportunity Center on the Coastside.
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
City Attorney Engberg reported that the Council discussed the items on the agenda and took no reportable action.
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CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
SUSTAINABILITY UPDATES
Senior Management Analyst Wolter and Management Analyst Nichols explained transportation demand management (TDM); strategies for the Coastside; and next steps for the project.
TRANSPORTATION GRANTS UPDATE
Management Analyst Nichols discussed other transportation grants including Class 1 Bike/Ped, Highway 1 South Corridor, and SS4A (USDOT Grant).
HEALTH SERVICES UPDATE
Administrative Service Director Lopez presented Age-Friendly Half Moon Bay Coastside.
PUBLIC SERVICE WEEK RECOGNITION
Administrative Services Director Lopez announced May 5-11, 2024, as Public Service Recognition Week.
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Chloe Standez
• Chad Hooker
• Juliette Kulda
• George Muteff
• Derrick Culda
• Rocio Avila
• Joann Rokosky
• Mary Vega
• Carolina Carbajal
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 1.D was pulled by Mayor Jimenez.
The Consent Calendar consisted of followings items:
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.B TENANT PROTECTIONS ORDINANCE – SECOND READING
1.C HOUSING DEFINITIONS ORDINANCE – SECOND READING
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1.E RECEIPT OF LEGISLATIVE POSITION LETTERS
1.F DENY CLAIM OF MERRY KATHY RAILSBACK
1.G PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. (ESRI) FOR LICENSING OF SMALL LOCAL GOVERNMENT CLOUD-BASED GIS
SOFTWARE
MOTION
Vice Mayor Rarback moved and Councilmember Ruddock seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 1.D. The motion carried 4-0-1, Councilmember Penrose absent.
The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration:
1.D RESIDENTIAL RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE – SECOND READING MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Rarback seconded a motion to waive second reading and adopt an ordinance creating a new Chapter 6.06 titled “Residential Rent Stabilization.” The question was called and the motion carried 3-1-1, Councilmember Ruddock dissenting and Councilmember Penrose absent.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
3. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A MUNICIPAL ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS – ENERGY SERVICE CONTRACT WITH WILLDAN
ENERGY SOLUTIONS
Public Works Director Bozorginia and Senior Management Analyst Wolter presented the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Carlysle Ann Young
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
MOTION
Vice Mayor Rarback moved and Mayor Jimenez seconded a motion to, as required by California Government Code section 4217.12, adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Energy Service Contract with Willdan Energy Solutions, for comprehensive solar photovoltaic (PV) system purchase and municipal energy related May 7, 2024
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improvements, to increase the energy efficiency of all municipal facilities and operations, with a total expenditure amount not to exceed $1,485,000, which includes a 10% contingency. The question was called and the motion carried 4-0-1, Councilmember Penrose absent.
RECESS
Mayor Jimenez called a recess at 8:17 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:29 p.m. with all Councilmember Penrose absent.
3.B 2024 SUMMER BEACH UPDATE
Public Works Director Bozorginia presented the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Carlysle Young
• Rick Hernandez
• Hazel Joanes
• Bob Rogers
The Council asked questions of staff, discussed the item, and provided direction to staff.
3.C COMMUNITY SERVICES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Community Services Analyst Acosta and Economic Community Vitality Manager Decker presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
3.D APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COMMISSIONS
Mayor Jimenez thanked and discussed his consideration of the applicants.
MOTION
Mayor Jimenez moved and Councilmember Ruddock seconded a motion to nominate Tito Hernandez to the Parks and Recreation Commission. The question was called and the motion carried 4-0-1, Councilmember Penrose absent.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
None.
FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
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None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Jimenez adjourned the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Jessica Blair, City Clerk Joaquin Jimenez, Mayor