MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025
ADCOCK COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Brownstone called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Jonsson, and Nagengast, Vice Mayor Ruddock and Mayor Brownstone
ABSENT: Councilmember Penrose
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Vice Mayor Ruddock moved and Mayor Brownstone seconded a motion to approve the Agenda. The motion carried 4-0-1, Councilmember Penrose absent.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
COASTSIDE VENTURE STUDIO UPDATE
Economic and Community Vitality Manager Decker and Eric Bell, American Energy Society, provided an update on the Coastside Venture Studio.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE None.
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
None.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
REPUBLIC SERVICES
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Sustainability Manager Wolter, Katherine, General Manager, and Monica D, Republic Services, discussed community events, SB1383, and annual CPI Adjustment.
NON-PROFIT DAY
Administrative Analyst Acosta announced Non-Profit Day on April 5, 2025.
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individual addressed the Council:
• Joaquin Jimenez
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following item:
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
MOTION
Vice Mayor Ruddock moved and Councilmember Jonsson seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried 4-0-1, Councilmember Penrose absent.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
3. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A 555 KELLY AVENUE AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT – AMENDMENT OF EXCLUSIVE
NEGOTIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MERCY HOUSING Housing Programs Manager Noche presented the staff report.
Housing Programs Manager Noche, City Attorney Engberg, City Manager Chidester and Kelly, Mercy Housing, responded to Council questions.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Shanna Pickett Gordon
• Gloria Stofan
• Mike Ferreira
• Ellen Hage
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• Carlysle Young
• Joanne Rokasky
• Suzanne Moore
• Noreen Cooper Heavlin
• Sandy Vella
• Rocio Avila
• Jennifer Moore
• Vaughn Harrison
• Joaquin Jimenez
• Nancy Fontana
• Bill Heavlin
RECESS
Mayor Brownstone called a recess at 8:40 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:46 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
The Council asked questions and discussed the item.
MOTION
Mayor Brownstone moved and Councilmember Jonsson seconded a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Exclusive Negotiations Agreement (ENA) dated January 30, 2025, between the City of Half Moon Bay and Mercy Housing California that provides twelve months to negotiate an Affordable Housing and Property Disposition Agreement and the terms of a ground lease for a senior affordable housing development at 555 Kelly Avenue. The amendment would add the proposed lease term of 65 years and proposed payment of $1 per year. The question was called and the motion carried 3-1-1, Councilmember Nagengast dissenting and Councilmember Penrose absent.
3.B UPDATE ON THE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL REGISTRATION PROGRAM Housing Programs Manager Noche and Administrative Analyst Acosta presented the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Nancy Fontana
• Carlysle Young
• Matthew S. Burnesci
The Council asked questions and discussed the item.
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3.C AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE FRENCHMAN’S CREEK PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP PROJECT NO. 1013)
Public Works Director Bozorginia and Jonathan Woo presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions and discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Ruddock moved and Councilmember Nagengast seconded a motion to reject all bids and pursue Alternative 1. The question was called and the motion carried 4-0-1, Councilmember Penrose absent.
3.D TELECOMMUTE AND ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE POLICY UPDATES Administrative Services Director Rossi presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions and discussed the item.
CONSENSUS
By consensus, the Council directed staff to gather additional data and meet with the HR Subcommittee.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
Community Development Director Lacko provided an update on the Planning Commission.
City Manager Chidester provided an update on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Nagengast discussed the recent Farm Day event and meeting with the Chair of the CTC.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brownstone adjourned the meeting at 10:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
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