MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 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
Councilmember Penrose moved and Vice Mayor Rarback seconded a motion to approve the Agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH RECOGNITION AND PROCLAMATION
Mayor Jimenez read the proclamation and held a moment of silence.
SETON COASTSIDE PRESENTATION
Tim Schulze, Associate Chief Operating Officer provided an overview of the facility, closure, and anticipated reopening.
The Council asked questions and discussed the need for urgent care.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
Joyce Logan
Susan Goodman
Sandi Winter
Hal Bogner
Patricia Stevenson
Connie Santilli
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MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE None.
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
CLIMATE ACTION AND ADAPTATION PLAN PROJECT
Public Works and Sustainability Management Analyst Nichols provided an update on the City’s Adaptation Plan.
SUMMERS END MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCEMENT
RJ Jennings and Paulette Eisen, Recreation Commission, discussed the Summer’s End Music Festival.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION ANNOUNCEMENT
Management Analyst Acosta discussed recent educational workshops.
FUTURE LEADERS CIVICS ACADEMY ANNOUNCEMENT
Communications Program Manager Lettire and Assistant City Clerk Rodriguez explained the program.
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
Paul Nagengast
Rocio Avila
Julie McHenry and Jim Bitts
Hal Bogner
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 1.C was pulled from the Consent Calendar.
The Consent Calendar consisted of followings items:
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1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.B APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.D RESPONSE TO SAN MATEO COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY REPORT: ASSESSING AND
REPORTING INTERNAL CONTROLS IN SAN MATEO COUNTY AGENCIES AND SCHOOL
DISTRICTS
1.E PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CLOUDPERMIT INC. FOR A CLOUD-BASED
PERMIT SOFTWARE SOLUTION
MOTION
Councilmember Ruddock moved and Councilmember Penrose seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 1.C. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration:
1.C CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE UPDATE
Communications Director / City Clerk Blair responded to Council questions.
MOTION
Councilmember Ruddock moved and Vice Mayor Rarback seconded a motion to adopt a resolution amending the Conflict of Interest Code. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
RECESS
Mayor Jimenez called a recess at 8:43 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:50 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.A APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION TO DENY THE COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT, ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW, AND SETBACK VARIANCE FOR A NEW RESIDENCE AND ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AT 595 CREEKSIDE COURT (LOT 10), FILE NO.
PDP-22-065
City Attorney Engberg provided an overview of the hearing process.
Mayor Jimenez disclosed his ex parte communications.
Senior Planner Phillips presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions of staff.
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Mayor Jimenez opened the public hearing.
Gabriel Gonzales Jr., appellant, explained his appeal.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
Edgar Alcala
Nick Gonzalez
Charles Kissick
Dave Waite
Alexia Huerta
Brianna Gonzalez
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Jimenez closed the public hearing.
The Council discussed the matter.
MOTION
Councilmember Penrose moved and Councilmember Ruddock seconded a motion to grant the appeal and reverse the Planning Commission’s decision, based upon the Findings and Evidence contained in Exhibit A of the draft resolution, and approve the proposed residence subject to the Conditions of Approval in Exhibit B. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MIG INC. FOR PREPARATION OF MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS Associate Planner Wilson presented the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
Paul Nagengast
Patricia Stevenson
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 authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with MIG Inc. for professional planning, zoning, and design consulting services to prepare MultiFamily Objective Design Standards at a cost of $148,180, with a contingency of 15%, for a Docusign Envelope ID: 06F6F6D0-D7FD-4A6E-97D1-B1F3AE55CB36 September 3, 2024
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total budget of $170,407. The question was called and the motion carried 4-1, Councilmember Penrose dissenting.
FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Rarback requested a discussion regarding better and more healthcare on the Coastside. Councilmember Penrose seconded the request.
Councilmember Penrose suggested writing a letter to Attorney General Bonta regarding urgent care. Councilmember Brownstone seconded the request.
Councilmember Brownstone requested a report out from County Health on Seton.
Councilmember Penrose suggested a special meeting or workshop on healthcare.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
Assistant City Manager Doughty provided an update on the recent Recreation Commission meeting.
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
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