CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
HYBRID MEETING (SEE NEXT PAGE)
ADCOCK COMMUNITY CENTER
535 KELLY AVENUE
HALF MOON BAY, CA 94019
Robert Brownstone, Mayor
Debbie Ruddock, Vice Mayor
Patric Jonsson, Councilmember
Paul Nagengast, Councilmember
Deborah Penrose, Councilmember
7:00 PM
This agenda contains a brief description of each item to be considered. Those wishing to address the City Council on any matter not listed on the Agenda, but within the jurisdiction of the City Council to resolve, may come forward to the podium during the Public Forum portion of the Agenda and will have a maximum of three minutes to discuss their item. Those wishing to speak on a Public Hearing matter will be called forward at the appropriate time during the Public Hearing consideration.
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Copies of written documentation relating to each item of business on the Agenda are on file in the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall and the Half Moon Bay Library where they are available for public inspection. If requested, the agenda shall be available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132.) Information may be obtained by calling 650-726-8271.
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HYBRID MEETING PARTICIPATION PROTOCOLS
This meeting will be held in-person and via Zoom for public participation. Remote participation is provided as a supplemental way to provide public comment, but this method does not always work.
The public is encouraged to attend in person to ensure full participation. Public comments may be made in-person or remotely via Zoom, and interpretation will be available. All Councilmembers and staff will participate in person. During any public comment portions, attendees may use the “raise your hand” feature and will be called upon and unmuted when it is their turn to speak. The meeting will also be streamed on Channel 27, on pacificcoast.tv, and on the City website at https://www.halfmoonbay.gov/315/City-Council-Agendas. Please click to join the webinar:
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1. ROLL CALL / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3A. MIDCOAST COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE
3B. HISPANIC HERITAGE PROCLAMATION
3C. FARMWORKER HOUSING STUDY
4. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
5. REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
6. CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
6A. SENIOR COASTSIDERS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
6B. ABODE
7. PUBLIC FORUM
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8A. WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
8B. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING
ATTACHMENT
8C. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 REGULAR MEETING
ATTACHMENT
8D. UPDATED RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
Staff Recommendation: Adopt a resolution adopting the updated Records Retention Schedule for the City of Half Moon Bay.
STAFF REPORT
ATTACHMENT
8E. RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE MEASURE A AND W 2025 HIGHWAY PROGRAM FOR THE HIGHWAY 1 MAIN STREET TO KEHOE AVENUE PROJECT
Staff Recommendation: Adopt a resolution 1) Directing staff to submit a grant application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) for Measures A and W Highway Program funds for $11,700,000 in grant funding from the TA with a $1,300,000 local match for the Highway 1 Main Street to Kehoe Avenue 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 Highway Program funds should the applications be successful; 3) Committing to the completion of the Project, including the required local funding contribution of $1,300,000, 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.
STAFF REPORT
ATTACHMENT
8F. WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2025
Staff Recommendation: Accept the warrants list for the month of August 2025.
STAFF REPORT
ATTACHMENT
9. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
10. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
10A. FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED ON JUNE 30, 2025 Staff Recommendation: Accept the Financial Report for the quarter ended on June 30, 2025.
STAFF REPORT
ATTACHMENT
10B. OPPORTUNITY CENTER OF THE COASTSIDE
Staff Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to: 1) fund utilities and janitorial services at the Opportunity Center of the Coastside through January 2026 in an amount not to exceed $10,000, and 2) extend the professional service agreements with JobTrain, Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, the Chamber of Commerce, and American Energy Society with a term ending January 15, 2026.
STAFF REPORT
ATTACHMENT 1
ATTACHMENT 2
10C. COMMUNITY MICROGRID DISCUSSION
Staff Recommendation: Receive a report on Community Microgrid Options and direct staff as appropriate.
STAFF REPORT
11. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
12. FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
13. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
14. ADJOURNMENT