MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024
ADCOCK COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Jimenez called the meeting to order at 7:13 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
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
MIDCOAST COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE
Scott Bollinger provided an update on the Midcoast Community Council.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Jimenez discussed the recent horse incident on Main Street; and announced upcoming community events.
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
City Attorney Engberg announced that the Council met in Closed Session to discuss two items and no reportable action was taken.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
City Manager Chidester announced National Night Out on August 6.
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PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
Alicia Akell
Paul Nagengast
Tony Serrano
Krystlyn Giedt
Rocio Avila
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 1.G was pulled from the Consent Calendar.
The Consent Calendar consisted of followings items:
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.B APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.C RECEIPT OF LEGISLATIVE POSITION LETTER
1.D STATE AND FEDERAL ADVOCACY SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC.
1.E AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BAY AREA
GEOTECHNICAL GROUP (BAGG) FOR ADDITIONAL MATERIAL TESTING AND SPECIAL INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE JOHN L. CARTER PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP NO. 0611)
1.F CASELLE, INC. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
MOTION
Councilmember Penrose moved and Vice Mayor Rarback seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 1.G. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration:
1.G AGREEMENT WITH ABUNDANT GRACE FOR THE FY 2024-25 COASTAL CLEANUP PROGRAM City Manager Chidester presented the staff report.
The Council discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Ruddock moved and Vice Mayor Rarback seconded a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a new program services agreement with Docusign Envelope ID: 452FE166-7E06-4D2F-A0ED-9CEE9AF8B199 July 16, 2024
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Abundant Grace for coastal cleanup services for FY 2024- 25. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND INCREASE THE LEVY FOR THE HALF MOON BAY HOTEL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
Administrative Analyst Acosta presented the staff report.
Mayor Jimenez opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Jimenez closed the public hearing.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Rarback seconded a motion to adopt a resolution assessing the levy for the Half Moon Bay Hotel Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
2.B FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AND ASSESSMENTS Finance Manager Stiles and Public Works Director Bozorginia presented the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
Hazel Joanes
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor seconded a motion to adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Sewer Service Assessments and charges, direct staff to file the assessment roll, and authorize the County Controller to place the assessment charges on the County of San Mateo Property Tax Roll and direct staff to bill assessments directly that are not on the tax roll. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
2.C BALLOT MEASURE AMENDING MEASURE D, THE CITY’S VOTER-APPROVED RESIDENTIAL GROWTH LIMITATIONS PROGRAM (PDP-24-035)
City Manager Chidester and Assistant Planner Wilson presented the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
Evelyn de Souza
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The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
RECESS
Mayor Jimenez called a recess at 8:54 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:15 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
MOTION
Vice Mayor Rarback moved and Councilmember Penrose seconded a motion to not move forward with any Measure D amendments on the November ballot. The question was called and the motion carried 3-2, Councilmember Brownstone and Mayor Jimenez dissenting.
3. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A RESOLUTION SETTING THE CITY OF HALF MOON BAY TRANSACTIONS AND USE (SALES) TAX MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT Communications Director / City Clerk Blair presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Rarback seconded a motion to adopt a Resolution setting the City of Half Moon Bay Transactions and Use (Sales) Tax Funding Measure on the November 5, 2024, General Election Ballot to seek voter approval of a proposed half-cent sales tax. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Rarback seconded a motion to establish an ad hoc committee of Councilmember Brownstone and Councilmember Penrose to draft the argument in favor of the measure. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3.B ADOPTION OF THE DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN
Economic and Community Vitality Manager Decker presented the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
Amber Stow
Irma Mitton
Jenny Walter
Colleen Henney
Sandy Winter
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Aisha Baro
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
MOTION
Vice Mayor Rarback moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to, by resolution, adopt the Downtown Streetscape Master Plan. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3.C RESIDENTIAL RENTAL REGISTRY - EXTENSION OF FREE REGISTRATION Housing Coordinator Noce presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Penrose seconded a motion to: 1) adopt a resolution the “no fee” registration period for the Residential Rental Registration Program from June 30, 2024, to July 31, 2024, with the $75 per unit fee commencing on August 1, 2024; and 2) affirm, based upon the definition of a “Residential Rental Unit” and “Tenant” included in Chapter 6.02 of the Municipal Code, that landlords are required to register any rental unit regardless of whether rent is charged or not (Chapter 6.04 of the Municipal Code). The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3.D PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LORAL LANDSCAPING, INC.
Public Works Superintendent Seeley presented the staff report.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Rarback seconded a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional service agreement with Loral Landscaping, Inc., to provide city-wide landscape maintenance services for Fiscal Year 2024-25 in an amount not to exceed $51,564. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3.E PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC.
Public Works Superintendent Seeley presented the staff report.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Rarback seconded a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional service agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc., to provide Urban Forest Management services for Fiscal Year 2024- Docusign Envelope ID: 452FE166-7E06-4D2F-A0ED-9CEE9AF8B199 July 16, 2024
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25 in an amount not to exceed $100,000. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Jimenez requested consideration of a community park on the Beachwood property.
Councilmember Penrose seconded the request.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Jimenez adjourned the meeting at 10:46 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Jessica Blair, City Clerk Joaquin Jimenez, Mayor
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