MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024
ADCOCK COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Jimenez called the meeting to order at 7:11 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 Penrose seconded a motion to approve the Agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
FUTURE LEADERS CIVICS ACADEMY GRADUATION (6:30 RECEPTION) Communications Program Manager Lettire presented certificates recognizing the Future Leaders Civics Academy Graduates.
LIBRARY ANNUAL REPORT
Library Manager Malley presented the 2023-2024 Annual Library Report highlighting statistics; Strategic Plan; staff; and community input.
MIDCOAST COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE
The Council received an update from the Midcoast Community Council.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Jimenez announced the October 19 and 20 Pumpkin Festival and Conversation about Healthcare on the Coastside on October 29.
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REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
None.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
IMMIGRATION WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT
Management Analyst Acosta invited the community to the Immigration Workshop “Know Your Rights” on October 26.
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
Patric Jonsson
Martin Anaya
Krystlyn Geidt
David Schorr
Rocio Avila
Paul Nagengast
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar consisted of following items:
1.A WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2024
1.B ACCEPTANCE OF AUDITOR’S REPORTS FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 AUDIT MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Rarback seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSIONER’S DECISION TO DENY THE COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR A NEW RESIDENCE AT 2800 CHAMPS ELYSEE BLVD, FILE NO. PDP-17-055
Councilmember Brownstone recused himself due to the location of his residence and left the dais.
City Attorney Engberg outlined the hearing process.
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The Council provided ex parte communications.
Senior Planner Phillips presented a PowerPoint outlining the proposed project.
The Council asked questions of staff.
Mark Massara, representing the appellant, discussed the background of project review; compliance LUP flood policies; and justification for approval of the project.
Mayor Jimenez opened the public hearing.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
Jimmy Benjamin
Joe Farro
Brad Steinwede
John Hernandez
Marry Ruddy
Andrew Abel
The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff.
MOTION
Vice Mayor Rarback moved and Mayor Jimenez seconded a motion to deny the appeal and affirm the Planning Commission decision. The question was called and the motion failed 2-2, Councilmember Penrose and Ruddock dissenting and Councilmember Brownstone recused.
MOTION
Councilmember Ruddock moved and Councilmember Penrose seconded a motion to uphold the appeal and amend the condition for hydrological work to incorporate the comments from the peer review by Waterways Consulting. The motion failed 2-2, Mayor Jimenez and Vice Mayor Rarback dissenting and Councilmember Brownstone recused.
City Attorney Engberg announced that the Council effectively denied the appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision denying a coastal development permit and architectural review for 2800 Champs Elysee Blvd, after two unsuccessful motions on the appeal that were voted on 2 (ayes) – 2 (no), with Councilmember Brownstone recused.
RECESS
Mayor Jimenez called a recess at 9:13 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:24 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
3. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
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3.A MUNICIPAL ENERGY PROJECT UPDATES
Senior Management Analyst Walter, Public Works Director Bozorginia and Peter Levitt, Peninsula Clean Energy, presented the staff report.
The following individual addressed the Council:
Jimmy Benjamin
The Council asked questions and discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Penrose moved and Councilmember Ruddock seconded a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Power Purchase Agreement forthe Solar Photovoltaic System at the Emergency Operations Center Parking Lot and the City Hall Parking Lot in partnership with Peninsula Clean Energy Authority should the City Manager determine that there are cost effectiveness or other community benefits as determined by the City of Half Moon Bay following participation in a collaborative procurement led by Peninsula Clean Energy. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3.B SEWER AUTHORITY MID-COASTSIDE PROPOSED 5-YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN Public Works Director Bozorginia presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Ruddock moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to adopt a resolution accepting the Sewer Authority 5-year Infrastructure Plan (Capital Improvement Program). The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3.C POTENTIAL COMMUNITY PARK ON BEACHWOOD/GLENCREE PROPERTY Assistant City Manager Doughty and Public Works Director Bozorginia presented the staff report.
The following individual addressed the Council:
Jimmy Benjamin
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
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None.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Jimenez adjourned the meeting at 10:22 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Jessica Blair, City Clerk Joaquin Jimenez, Mayor
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