MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2025
ADCOCK COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Brownstone called the meeting to order at 7:22 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
MOTION
Councilmember Penrose moved and Vice Mayor Ruddock seconded a motion to approve the Agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE None.
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
None.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
None.
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Marjory Ruiz Hidalgo
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• Joaquin Jimenez
• Alicia Akel
• Rocio Avila
• Amber Stowe
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.B WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2025
1.C RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO OFFSHORE DRILLING ACTIVITIES AND EXPANSION OF
OFFSHORE DRILLING IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN
MOTION
Vice Mayor Ruddock moved and Councilmember Penrose seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR A NEW RESIDENCE AT 2800 CHAMPS ELYSEE BLVD, FILE NO. POP-17-055
Mayor Brownstone recused himself due to the location of his home and left the dais.
Senior Planner Phillips and Public Works Director / City Engineer Bozorginia presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions of staff.
Vice Mayor Ruddock opened the public hearing.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Mark Masara
• Harvey Rarback
• Joe Farrell
• Susan Quaglietti
• Brad Steinwede
• Anju Able
• Alec Hang
• John Rossi
• Chris Devcich
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There being no additional speakers, Vice Mayor Ruddock closed the public hearing.
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Penrose moved and Councilmember Nagengast seconded a motion to, based upon the Findings and Evidence contained in Exhibit A of the draft resolution and subject to the Conditions of Approval in Exhibit B: 1) Determine that the project complies with the requirements of the previously adopted Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) associated with the subdivision and that the project is Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, New Construction and 2) Approve PDP-17-055, an application for a Coastal Development Permit, and Architectural Review to allow the construction of a new two-story single-family residence and site improvements on a 31,709 square -foot lot (the Project). The question was called and the motion carried 3-1-1, Councilmember Jonsson dissenting and Mayor Brownstone recused.
RECESS
Vice Mayor Ruddock called a recess at 8:50 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:04 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
2.B RESOLUTION ASSESSING THE LEVY FOR THE HALF MOON BAY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
Administrative Analyst Acosta presented the staff report.
Mayor Brownstone opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Brownstone closed the public hearing.
MOTION
Mayor Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Ruddock seconded a motion to consider any oral or written protests, and adopt a resolution assessing the levy for the Half Moon Bay Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
2.C COMPLIANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 2561/GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3502.3
REGARDING VACANCIES, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS
Administrative Services Director Rossi and Human Resources Analyst Ernest Azevedo presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions of staff.
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The following individual addressed the Council:
• Karen Decker
• Joe Butner
• Jorge Perez
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
2.D PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF THE FY 2025-26 MASTER FEE SCHEDULE Senior Accountant Stiles presented the staff report.
The following individual addressed the Council:
• Caeli Collins
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Nagengast moved and Councilmember Penrose seconded a motion to adopt a resolution approving the Master Fee Schedule for FY 2025-26, as presented. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 RECOMMENDED BUDGET
Senior Accountant Stiles, IT Analyst Lopez, and City Manager Chidester presented the staff report.
The following individual addressed the Council:
• Krystlyn Giedt
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
City Manager Chidester discussed efforts to allow remote participation at the Recreation Commission meeting.
FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
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CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brownstone adjourned the meeting at 10:48 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Maggie Rodriguez, Assistant City Clerk Robert Brownstone, Mayor Docusign Envelope ID: AA54441B-9BCD-4C1A-A001-8EAA5CAD4583