MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025
TED ADCOCK COMMUNITY CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Brownstone called the regular meeting to order at 7:03 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 Councilmember Jonsson seconded a motion to approve the Agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
I.D.E.S SOCIETY PROCLAMATION
Mayor Brownstone recognized I.D.E.S. Society and Board Members Mel Mello, Shannon Henretty, and Bill Borba.
AGE FRIENDLY INITIATIVE
Senior Coastsiders Executive Director, Sandi Winters, provided an update on recent age friendly initiative report.
MIDCOAST COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE
Board Member Scott Bollinger provided updates from the recent Midcoast Community Council Meetings.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE None.
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REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
None.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
HALFMOONBAY.GOV
Senior Management Analyst Lopez announced the city website change to halfmoonbay.gov
DOORDASH
Senior Management Analyst Wolter announced a potential pilot program with Doordash to bring reusables to Half Moon Bay Doordash delivery and takeout orders.
TENANT WORKSHOP
Administrative Analyst Acosta announced the upcoming tenant workshop on July 23, 2025 at Sea Crest School.
REPUBLIC SERVICES TRASH DELAYS
City Manager Chidester discussed the impacts of the Republic Services trash delays and options for residents while the strike is ongoing.
CARTER PARK GRAND OPENING
City Manager Chidester announced the grand opening of Carter Park would take place on August 2 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Valerie DuBouis
• Juliette Applewhite
• Suzanne Quagliette
• Joanne Rokosky
• Norm Picker
• Evelyn DeSouza
• Oliva Perez
• Alison Williams
• Rocio Avila
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• Graham Brown
• Joaquin Jimenez
• Harvey Rarback
• Deborah Penrose
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Nagengast pulled Item 1.E.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.B WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2025
1.C APPROVAL OF MINUTES
i. May 6, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
ii. May 6, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
iii. May 20, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
iv. June 3, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
v. June 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
vi. June 17, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
1.D HALF MOON BAY BICYCLE / PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY-LAWS AND
APPOINTMENTS
1.F CASELLE, INC. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
MOTION
Councilmember Penrose moved and Vice Mayor Ruddock seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 1.E. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration:
1.E GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION FOR $500,000 TO FUND
THE UPDATE OF THE LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Community Development Director Leslie Lacko presented the staff report.
MOTION
Councilmember Nagengast moved and Councilmember Ruddock seconded a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the California Coastal Commission for $500,000 to fund a comprehensive update to the Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
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2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
RECESS
Mayor Brownstone called a recess at 8:45 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:02 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
3. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A PURCHASE OF A NEW ALL ELECTRIC FORD TRANSIT VAN
Public Works Superintendent Seeley and Public Works Director Bozorginia presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
The Council asked staff to return to the next meeting with more options for consideration.
3.B FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AND ASSESSMENTS Finance Manager Ken Stiles presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Nagengast moved and Mayor Brownstone seconded a motion to adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Sewer Service Assessments and charges, directing staff to file the assessment roll, authorizing the County Controller to place the assessment charges on the County of San Mateo Property Tax Roll, and directing staff to bill assessments directly that are not on the tax roll. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3.C FORMATION OF TEMPORARY CITY COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEES City Manager Chidester presented the staff report.
The Council split the item into two separate discussions for ease of voting:
Item 1- Creation of a temporary Ad Hoc Committee for evaluating the staffing and structure of the City organization
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Item 2- Creation of a temporary Ad Hoc Committee for exploring options related to the expiring Golf Facilities Fee.
MOTION
Item 1- Mayor Brownstone moved and Councilmember Jonsson seconded a motion to create a temporary Ad Hoc Committee for evaluating the staffing and structure of the city organization. The question was called and carried unanimously. Mayor Brownstone and Councilmember Nagengast would serve on the Committee.
Item 2- Mayor Brownstone moved and Councilmember Penrose seconded a motion to create a temporary Ad Hoc Committee consisting of Vice Mayor Ruddock and Councilmember Jonsson for exploring options related to the expiring Golf Facilities Fee. The question was called and carried 4-0-1 , with Councilmember Nagengast abstaining.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
None.
FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Jonsson suggested clearing any debris from Pilarcitos Creek while Caltrans is completing their current project. Vice Mayor Ruddock suggested a future discussion on the City Manager and City Attorney Contract Review. Mayor Brownstone and Councilmember Nagengast seconded the suggestion.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Vice Mayor Ruddock reported that OneShoreline will be monitoring Pilarcitos Creek water levels with flood gauges and is hopeful to have a gauge further east for more accurate flood warnings.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brownstone adjourned the meeting at 10:03 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Maggie Rodriguez, Assistant City Clerk Robert Brownstone, Mayor Approved by the City Council at the August 19, 2025 Regular Meeting.
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