MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025
TED ADCOCK COMMUNITY CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Brownstone called the regular meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Jonsson, Nagengast, and Penrose, Vice Mayor Ruddock and Mayor Brownstone
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Mayor Brownstone moved and Councilmember Penrose seconded a motion to approve the Agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
4. MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE None.
5. REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
City Attorney Engberg reported that the Council met in Closed Session on August 7, 2025 to discuss multiple cases. The Council gave authorization to defend litigation in Ellingson v. City of Half Moon Bay (vote: 3-0, Councilmember Nagengast recused)
At the August 19, 2025 Closed Session the Council discussed the recent ruling of City of Half Moon Bay v. Granada Community Services District and Montara Water and Sanitary District, et al. Santa Clara Superior Court Civil No. 17CIV316927; Court of Appeal Case No. H049896 and no reportable action was taken.
6. CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
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SEWER AUTHORITY MID COASTSIDE LAWSUIT UPDATE
City Manager Chidester discussed the recent court ruling involving Sewer Authority Mid Coastside.
AGENDA FORMAT CHANGES
Assistant City Clerk Rodriguez updated the Council on the recent agenda format changes to better serve the public.
ICONIC SPORTS EVENTS
Economic and Community Vitality Manager Decker discussed the upcoming iconic sports events coming to the bay area and the potential for economic gains for the city.
BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE
Economic and Community Vitality Manager Decker reported on the upcoming article referencing Half Moon Bay in Business View Magazine.
7. PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
x Deborah Penrose
x Carlysle Young
x Anita Rees
x Joe Farrell
x Mark Ramcke
x Harvey Rarback
x Evelyn de Souza
x Joaquin Jimenez
x Margaret Gossett
x Alice Linsmeier
x Nancy Henares
x Eric Debode
x Nancy Fontana
x Willa Chapman
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
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Councilmember Nagengast pulled Consent Calendar Item 8D and 8E.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
8A. WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
8B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. February 6, 2024 Special Meeting
2. June 20, 2024 Special Meeting
3. September 3, 2024 Special Meeting
4. February 4, 2025 Special Meeting
5. February 18, 2025 Special Meeting
6. May 20, 2025 Special Meeting
7. July 15, 2025 Regular Meeting
8. August 7, 2025 Special Meeting
8C. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 8F. WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2025
MOTION
Mayor Brownstone moved and Councilmember Penrose seconded a motion to approve the consent calendar item 8B items 1-3. The question was called and the motion carried 3-0, with Councilmembers Jonsson and Nagengast abstaining.
MOTION
Councilmember Penrose moved and Councilmember Nagengast seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 8B items 1-3, 8D, and 8E. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration:
8D. RESOLUTIONS OF SUPPORT FOR TWO (2) GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE CYCLE 3
Council discussed the item, asked questions of Associate Engineer Leda, and made suggestions.
MOTION
Councilmember Nagengast moved and Mayor Brownstone seconded the motion to adopt a resolution: 1) Directing staff to submit one (1) grant application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) for Measures A and W Transportation Demand Management Program funds for the following project: $465,000 in grant funding from the TA with a $35,000 local match for the Cunha Intermediate School Safety and Connectivity Project; 2) Authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a funding agreement or memorandum of understanding and any amendments with the TA to encumber Measures A and W Transportation Demand Management funds should the August 19, 2025
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applications be successful; 3) Committing to the completion of the Projects, including the required local funding contributions of $35,000 for the Cunha Intermediate School Safety, should the application be successful; 4) Certifying that any funds awarded by the TA will be used to supplement existing funds for program activities, and will not replace existing funds or resources; and 5) Authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to take any other actions necessary to give effect to this resolution and execute applicable amendments. The question was called and the item carried unanimously. 8E. AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION (CAPITAL PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION GRANT FOR CHARGING
INFRASTRUCTURE)
MOTION
Councilmember Nagengast moved and Mayor Brownstone seconded a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the filing of an application for funding from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s (MTC) Capital Program Implementation Grant for Charging Infrastructure. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
9. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
RECESS
Mayor Brownstone called a recess at 8:48 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
10. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
10A. APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor Brownstone requested staff to continue the item to a future meeting. The application deadline was extended to Friday August 22, 2025.
10B. DOWNTOWN GATEWAY PROJECT
Economic and Community Vitality Manager Decker and Associate Engineer Leda presented the staff report.
The Council asked clarifying questions of staff.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
x Amber Stow
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x Colleen Henney
x Betsey del Fierro
x Nancy Fontana
x Krystlyn Geidt
The Council discussed the item and provided direction on which option they would like to move forward with.
MOTION
Councilmember Ruddock moved and Mayor Brownstone seconded a motion to move forward with option 1. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously. 10C. HIGHWAY 1 - NORTH (CIP PROJECT NO. 538) DESIGN AGREEMENT AMENDMENT Public Works Director Bozorginia and Associate Engineer Leda presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
MOTION
Vice Mayor Ruddock moved and Councilmember Nagengast seconded a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 7 to the professional services agreement with Mark Thomas and Company, Inc. (MTCO) for additional design services and permitting support for the Highway 1 Safety and Operational Improvements Project – North (CIP Project No. 0538) for the not-to-exceed amount $188,181.00.The question was called and the motion carried unanimously. 10D. PURCHASE OF A NEW ALL ELECTRIC FORD TRANSIT VAN
Public Works Superintendent Seeley presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item.
MOTION
Mayor Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Ruddock seconded a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement in the amount of $56,451.00 with Towne Ford for the purchase of a 2026 all-electric Ford Transit Van. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
10E. UPDATE AND INFORMATION REGARDING POTENTIAL ORGANIZATIONAL STUDY August 19, 2025
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City Manager Chidester and Admin Services Director Rossi presented the staff report.
The Council asked questions of staff, discussed the item and provided direction to the City Manager on which firm to move forward with.
11. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
None.
12. FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Brownstone motioned and Vice Mayor Ruddock seconded a parking garage discussion at a future City Council Meeting.
Vice Mayor Ruddock motioned and Mayor Brownstone seconded a discussion on E-bike safety to be an agenda item for the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee’s next meeting.
13. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brownstone adjourned the meeting at 10:58 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Maggie Rodriguez, Assistant City Clerk Robert Brownstone, Mayor