MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2025
ADCOCK COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Brownstone called the meeting to order at 7:08 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
NET PROGRAM GRADUATION
Communications Program Manager Lettire recognized the NET Program graduates.
MIDCOAST COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE
The update was deferred to a future meeting.
ONESHORELINE PRESENTATION
Len Materman, OneShoreline, presented a PowerPoint outlining the OneShoreline background; 2025-26 priorities; and adaptation plans; and responded to Council questions.
HALF MOON BAY HISTORY ASSOCIATION PRESENTATION
Juliet Applewhite presented a PowerPoint outlining the offerings and activities of the Association.
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Mayor Brownstone announced the Pride Parade on June 21, 2025.
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
None.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
TOM COX RETIREMENT RECOGNITION
City Manager Chidester recognized Tom Cox on his retirement from teaching.
Rebecca Huerta commended Mr. Cox for his impact as a teacher.
MAIN STREET BRIDGE MAINTENANCE PROJECT
Public Works Director Bozorginia provided an update on the project.
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Joaquin Jimenez
• Rocio Avila
• Joanne Rokosky
• Deborah Penrose
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Jonsson pulled Item 1.B.
City Attorney Engberg explained the Council’s authority to authorize the City Manager to execute agreements for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.C APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.D SENATE BILL 1 LOCAL STREETS AND ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT LIST FY 2025-26
1.E SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS STATIONARY ENGINEERS LOCAL 39 AFL-CIO, REPRESENTED MANAGEMENT TEAM
MEMBERS, CONFIDENTIAL, AND NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
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1.F ANNUAL RENEWAL OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
1.G AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY
PLANNING COLLABORATIVE FOR WORK ON THE SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE
1.H ANNUAL RENEWAL OF PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS
1.I AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT WITH KARLA’S JANITORIAL, LLC. FOR JANITORIAL
SERVICES
1.J STONE PINE COVE BIOLOGICAL MONITORING AMENDMENT NO. 2
1.K AGREEMENT WITH ABUNDANT GRACE FOR THE COASTSIDE CLEAN TEAM PROGRAM MOTION
Councilmember Penrose moved and Vice Mayor Ruddock seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 1.B. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration:
1.B WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2025
City Manager Chidester and City Attorney Engberg presented the staff report.
MOTION
Mayor Brownstone moved and Councilmember Penrose seconded a motion to accept the warrants list for the month of May 2025. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
RECESS
Mayor Brownstone called a recess at 9:00 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:15 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
3. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 RECOMMENDED OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET Finance Manager Stiles, IT Analyst Lopez, and City Manager Chidester presented the staff report.
The following individual addressed the Council:
• Paulette Eisen
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The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
MOTION
Mayor Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Ruddock seconded a motion to adopt resolutions to: 1) Establish the GANN Appropriation Limit for FY 2025-26; and 2) Approve the City’s Investment Policy; and 3) Adopt the FY 2025-26 Annual Operating and Capital Budget. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3.B CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES WORKPLAN FOR FY 2025-27
City Manager Chidester presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
The Council continued the item and return in July for staff to work with a Council ad hoc committee.
3.C HALF MOON BAY BICYCLE / PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY-LAWS AND
APPOINTMENTS
Public Works Director Maz presented the staff report.
The Council made the following appointments:
Vice Mayor Ruddock appointed Jim Sullivan.
Councilmember Nagengast appointed James Carniglia and Brandon White.
Councilmember Penrose appointed Kathleen Ferenz.
Councilmember Jonsson appointed Katie Murdock.
The Council appointed Charlene Fodner, CUSD.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
City Manager Chidester reported on the recent Planning Commission meeting.
FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
Vice Mayor Ruddock suggested a future discussion on encampments. Mayor Brownstone seconded the suggestion.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brownstone adjourned the meeting at 11:08 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
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