MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025
ADCOCK COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Brownstone called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Jonsson, Nagengast and Penrose, Vice Mayor Ruddock and Mayor Brownstone
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Brownstone announced that Item 3.B was being moved to April 1, 2025.
MOTION
Councilmember Penrose moved and Vice Mayor Ruddock seconded a motion to approve the Agenda, with Item 3.B moved to April 1, 2025. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
HMB HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL RECOGNITION
Mayor Brownstone recognized the Half Moon Bay Basketball team.
MIDCOAST COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE
Scott Bollinger provided an update on the Midcoast Community Council.
SETON COASTSIDE UPDATE
Seton Staff presented a PowerPoint depicting the work on the Seton Medical Center Coastside MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE None.
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REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
City Attorney Enberg reported that the Council met in Closed Session with no reportable action.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
NON-PROFIT DAY
Management Analyst Acosta discussed Non-Profit Day on April 5, 2025.
STUDENT AWARDS
Management Analyst Acosta announced the Student Award application deadline of April 18, 2025.
STONE PINE COVE APPS OPEN
Management Analyst Acosta discussed the Stone Pine Cove Application period.
EARTH DAY
Helen Wolter announced upcoming Earth Day 2025 events.
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Joaquin Jimenez
• Linda Miller
• Naomi Judy Shintoini
• Victoria Cormack
• Cid Young
• Grabi Gressman
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.B MAYOR’S LIST OF UPDATED CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES AND DESIGNATED ASSIGNMENTS FOR 2025
1.C TRANSACTION AND USE (SALES) TAX EXAMINATION DESIGNEES
1.D WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025
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1.E 2024 HOUSING ELEMENT AND GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS
1.F SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH EL CENTRO DE LIBERTAD FOR THE CARES
COMMUNITY RESPONDER PROGRAM
1.G BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR JOHN L. CARTER PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP NO. 0611)
MOTION
Councilmember Penrose moved and Councilmember Nagengast seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.A 2025 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DRAFT
HOUSING ELEMENT PUBLIC HEARINGS
Housing Programs Manager Noche presented the staff report.
Housing Programs Manager Noche, City Manager Chidester and Consultant Geoff Bradley, MGroup, responded to Council questions.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Father Jose Coral
• Juliette Kulda
• Derek Kulda
• Joaquin Jimenez
• Cid Young
The Council discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Ruddock moved and Mayor Brownstone seconded a motion to: Approve a resolution directing staff to submit the revised Draft Housing Element to HCD independent of a pending decision about Measure D from HCD and the California Coastal Commission. The question was called and the motion carried 4-1, Councilmember Nagengast dissenting.
RECESS
Mayor Brownstone called a recess at 9:12 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:21 p.m. with all Councilmember present.
3. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A APPOINTMENT OF A YOUTH MEMBER TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Docusign Envelope ID: 11767655-AE8D-4795-BB60-70EEEF174C07 March 18, 2025
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Assistant City Clerk Rodriguez and City Manager Chidester presented the staff report.
The following individual addressed the Council:
• Krystlyn Giedt
The Council asked questions and discussed the item.
CONSENSUS
By consensus, the Council tabled the item to obtain additional information on a quorum.
3.B AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE FRENCHMAN’S CREEK PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP PROJECT NO. 1013)
Upon approval of the agenda, the item was continued to April 1, 2025.
3.C FUNDING TO SUPPORT REMAINING EMERGENCY HOUSING NEEDS FOR DISPLACED
FARMWORKERS
Management Analyst Acosta and Housing Programs Manager Noche presented the staff report.
Management Analyst Acosta, City Manager Chidester, and Housing Programs Manager Noche responded to Council questions.
The following individual addressed the Council:
• Judith Guerro
MOTION
Councilmember Ruddock moved and Councilmember Penrose seconded a motion to adopt a Resolution: 1) Authorizing the use of up to $300,000 from the City’s Affordable Housing Fund to supplement private/philanthropic donations to fund continued emergency housing support for farmworker households displaced by the mass shooting on January 23, 2023; and 2) Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to the Funding Agreement (Agreement) between the City and Abode Services to direct the use of additional Affordable Housing Funds and memorialize each agency’s commitment to supporting the farmworkers until permanent housing solutions are developed. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
None.
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FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Nagengast discussed his upcoming meeting with the Chair of the CTC and explained the Council’s priority exercise and upcoming budget process.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brownstone adjourned the meeting at 9:53 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Maggie Rodriguez, Assistant City Clerk Robert Brownstone, Mayor Docusign Envelope ID: 11767655-AE8D-4795-BB60-70EEEF174C07