MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024
ADCOCK COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Jimenez called the meeting to order at 7:04 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
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
Mayor Jimenez read the proclamation declaring Hispanic Heritage Month and presented the proclamation to two high school students.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Jimenez read the proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Prevention Month.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Jimenez announced the Pumpkin Festival to be held on October 19 and 20.
SERVICE REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
City Attorney Engberg announced that the Council met in Closed Session to discuss two items and there was no reportable action.
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CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
Economic and Community Vitality Manager Decker announced the College of San Mateo Coastside Ribbon Cutting on October 17.
Assistant City Clerk Rodriguez announced Elections Night Out on October 30.
City Manager Chidester announced the Community Conversation on Healthcare Access on October
29. PUBLIC FORUM
None.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 1.D was pulled from the Consent Calendar.
The Consent Calendar consisted of followings items:
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.B RESPONSE TO SAN MATEO COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY REPORT – “RESTAURANT EXTERIORS: THE NEGLECTED SPACE”
1.C RESPONSE TO SAN MATEO COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY REPORT – “THE STATE OF COMPOST COMPLIANCE IN SAN MATEO COUNTY”
MOTION
Councilmember Penrose moved and Vice Mayor Rarback seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
1.D AMENDMENTS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION BYLAWS TO ADD TWO
YOUTH MEMBERS
The Council discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Penrose moved and Vice Mayor Rarback seconded a motion to adopt a resolution amending the Parks and Recreation Commission By-Laws providing for the addition of two youth members to the Commission for a total of seven regular (voting) members. The question was called and the motion carried 4-1, Mayor Jimenez dissenting.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
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None.
3. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READERS POLICY AND TWO-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM City Manager Chidester presented the staff report.
The Council discussed the item and indicated the need to ensure privacy.
MOTION
Councilmember Ruddock moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to adopt a resolution: 1. Approving the two-year Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) pilot program at specified locations within Half Moon Bay; 2. Adopting the City of Half Moon Bay ALPR Usage and Privacy Policy; 3. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment of the Agreement for Law Enforcement Services with the County of San Mateo, to implement the use of ALPR technology in Half Moon Bay; and 4. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Flock Group, Inc., for the installation and maintenance of sixteen (16) ALPR units and associated software, equipment, and support services, for a period of two years, at a cost not-to-exceed $108,900, as amended. The question was called and the motion carried 4-1, Vice Mayor Rarback dissenting.
Mayor Jimenez recused himself and left the dais at 7:55 p.m.
3.B JOBTRAIN CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Economic and Community Vitality Manager Decker and City Attorney Engberg presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Ruddock moved and Councilmember Penrose seconded a motion to authorize the City Manager to amend the professional services agreement with JobTrain for employment services at the Opportunity Center by extending the term to September 30, 2025, for a contract amount not to exceed $350,372. The question was called and the motion carried 4-0-1, Mayor Jimenez absent.
Mayor Jimenez returned at 8:02 p.m.
3.C MAIN STREET BRIDGE MAINTENANCE OPTIONS
City Manager Chidester and Public Works Superintendent Seeley presented the staff report.
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The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded a motion to 1.
Receive direction from City Council on the creation of a maintenance program to begin addressing Main Street Bridge maintenance and accessibility needs; and
2. Adopt a resolution amending the FY 2024-25 to FY 2028-29 (CIP) by adding a new project entitled Main Street Bridge Maintenance Project as a “funded” programmed project for FY 2024-25, and amending the FY 2024-25 Capital Budget by allocating up to $200,000 from the General Fund to allow work to begin on this project immediately. The motion carried unanimously.
3.D COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES APPOINTMENT PROCESS
Communications Director / City Clerk Blair presented the staff report.
The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff.
CONSENSUS
By consensus, the Council directed staff to bring back a policy, after the election, outlining the current process.
FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Ruddock discussed her and Vice Mayor Rarback’s attendance at the County’s briefing on the unhoused and requested invited County staff to provide the information including pacific and Hopeful Horizons. Vice Mayor Rarback and Councilmember Brownstone concurred.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Jimenez adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
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Jessica Blair, City Clerk Joaquin Jimenez, Mayor
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