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 7:09 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Brownstone, Penrose (remote for just cause due to illness pursuant to AB2449) and Ruddock, Vice Mayor Rarback, and Mayor Jimenez Councilmember Penrose participated remotely due to illness and pursuant to AB2449 indicated there was no one under 18 years of age in the room with her.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Vice Mayor Rarback moved and Councilmember Ruddock seconded a motion to approve the Agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
NETWORK ENGAGE TRANSFORM (NET) CITIZENS ACADEMY GRADUATION Communications Manager Lettire announced and commended the NET graduates.
The Council congratulated the graduates.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PRESENTATION
Community Services Analyst Acosta announced and commended the scholarship recipients.
Sustainability Analyst Nichols presented the sustainability awards.
PUBLIC WORKS WEEK PROCLAMATION
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Mayor Jimenez read the proclamation declaring May 19-25, 2024, as Public Works Week and recognized the Public Works staff.
MIDCOAST COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE
Kimberly Williams provided an update on the Midcoast Community Council.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Jimenez announced the Wine and Jazz Festival on June 1, 2024.
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
City Attorney Engberg announced that the Council met in Closed Session and no reportable action was taken.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
None.
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Ilsa Serrano
• Bella Bono
• Steve Hyman
• Rocio Avila
• Patrick Johnson
• Jennifer
• Patricia Stevenson
• Michael B
• Krystlyn Giedt
• Greg Fontana
• Sandra Sencion
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 1.H was pulled for public comment.
The Consent Calendar consisted of followings items:
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
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1.B WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2024
1.C APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.D RESOLUTIONS CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
1.E RECEIPT OF LEGISLATIVE POSITION LETTERS
1.F FINANCIAL REPORT AND TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED ON MARCH 31, 2024
1.G SB 1 LOCAL STREETS AND ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT LIST – FY 2024-25 MOTION
Councilmember Ruddock moved and Vice Mayor Rarback seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 1.H. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration:
1.H HIGHWAY 1 – NORTH (CIP PROJECT NO. 538) DESIGN AGREEMENT AMENDMENT The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Paul Nagengast
Public Works Director Bozorginia presented the staff report.
MOTION
Councilmember Ruddock moved and Vice Mayor Rarback seconded a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 6 to professional services agreement with Mark Thomas and Company, Inc. (MTCO) for a coordination of utility relocations and construction easements for the Highway 1 Safety and Operational Improvements Project – North (CIP Project No. 0538) in the amount of $127,069.82. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
RECESS
Mayor Jimenez called a recess at 8:17 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:29 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.A TWO APPEALS “CALTRANS APPEAL” AND “CARTER / ERICKSEN APPEAL”) OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO APPROVE THE CALTRANS SR-1 MULTI-ASSET MAINTENANCE PROJECT SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL (FILE NO. PDP-23-084) City Attorney Engberg explained the Appeal process.
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The Council provided their ex parte communications.
Interim Community Development Director McHarris and Project Planner Garrison presented the staff report.
Len Erickson presented his appeal.
Kelly Ma, Dillon Lennenbacker, and Fitz Mordor, Caltrans, presented their appeal.
The Council asked questions of Caltrans staff.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Paul Nagengast
• Anjuli Gupta
• Carlene Foldenauer
• Marin Holt
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
MOTION
Vice Mayor Rarback moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to adopt a resolution concerning the appeal by Caltrans of the Planning Commission decision approving Coastal Development Permit PDP-23-084 approving deletion of Condition A.10, denying deletion or modifications to Conditions A.1, A.2, and A.11, and approving Condition A.6 as revised by the City Council and staff; and otherwise upholding the decision of the Planning Commission to allow Caltrans to implement the State Route 1 (SR 1) multi-asset roadway rehabilitation project. The question was called and the motion carried 4-0-1, Mayor Jimenez abstaining.
RECESS
Mayor Jimenez called a recess at 10:17 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:28 p.m. with all Councilmembers present, except Councilmember Penrose.
2.B RESIDENTIAL RENT STABILIZATION FEE AND RELATED MATTERS City Manager Chidester presented the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• JoAnn Rokosky
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MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Rarback seconded a motion to: Adopt a resolution: 1) establishing a new fee titled, “Residential Rent Stabilization Fee” in the amount of $286 and adding the fee to the City user fee schedule as presented in Exhibit A to the resolution; 2) applying the annual automatic Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment beginning July 1, 2025; 3) allocating up to $150,000 in City Affordable Housing Funds to cover initial start-up and implementation costs of the program; and 4) directing Staff to direct user fees and citations related to FY 2024-25 Residential Rent Stabilization Program to the City Affordable Housing Fund. The question was called and the motion carried 3-1-1, Councilmember Ruddock dissenting and Councilmember Penrose absent.
3. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A HALF MOON BAY HOTEL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 2023 ANNUAL REPORT AND
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO INCREASE THE PER NIGHT ASSESSMENT OF THE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
Administrative Analyst Acosta presented the staff report and Krystyln Giedt, Half Moon Bay Chamber of Commerce, provided the annual report.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Ruddock seconded a motion to: 1) approve the Half Moon Bay Hotel Business Improvement District 2023 Annual Report from the Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber of Commerce, the designated managing agency for the District; and 2) adopt a resolution declaring the City Council’s intention to levy an assessment for the Half Moon Bay Hotel Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2024- 25; and directing the City Clerk to schedule a public meeting on June 18, 2024, and a public hearing on July 16, 2024, regarding increasing the nightly per room assessment rate from $1 to $2; and 3) approve an allocation of $40,000 in support from the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The question was called and the motion carried 4-0-1, Councilmember Penrose absent.
3.B SEWER AUTHORITY MID-COASTSIDE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 OPERATIONS AND
MAINTENANCE (GENERAL) BUDGET
Public Works Director Bozorginia presented the staff report.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Rarback seconded a motion to adopt a resolution approving the Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside Revised General (Operations and Maintenance) Budget for FY 2024-25 (included as Exhibit A to the resolution), without waiving its current and prior votes under protest related to the capital improvements to the Integrated Pipeline System (IPS). The motion carried 4-0-1, Councilmember Penrose absent.
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3.C HALF MOON BAY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE, SEWER AUTHORITY MIDCOASTSIDE Public Works Director Bozorginia presented the staff report.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Rarback seconded a motion to adopt a resolution approving the FY 2024-25 Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside Collections Budget and authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 7 to the sewer collection system maintenance professional services agreement with the Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside establishing the FY 2024-25 annual cost at $212,209 and extending the Agreement for one (1) additional year (expiration date of June 30, 2025). The question was called and the motion carried 4-0-1, Councilmember Penrose absent.
3.D STUDY SESSION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET Finance Manager Styles, Public Works Director Bozorginia, and City Manager Chidester presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions of staff, discussed the item and provided direction to staff.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
City Manager Chidester referenced the recent Planning Commission meeting and upcoming Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.
FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Ruddock requested a letter in opposition letter for SB2560. The Council concurred to direct staff to draft the letter.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Jimenez adjourned the meeting at 12:14 a.m. on May 22, 2024.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Jessica Blair, City Clerk Joaquin Jimenez, Mayor