MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2025
TED ADCOCK COMMUNITY CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
1. ROLL CALL / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Brownstone called the regular meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Assistant City Clerk Rodriguez called the Roll Call:
PRESENT: Councilmembers Jonsson and Penrose and Mayor Brownstone ABSENT: Vice Mayor Ruddock and Councilmember Nagengast
2. 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 3 – 0 – 2, with Vice Mayor Ruddock and Councilmember Nagengast absent.
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3A. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Brownstone proclaimed October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and presented a Proclamation to CORA’s representative, Lynn Schutte. 3B. HALF MOON BAY HISTORY ASSOCIATION
Resident Bill Scholtz presented an update on the Half Moon Bay History Association. 3C. BAY CITY FLOWERS PROPERTY PRESENTATION
Daniel Theothauld presented to the Council.
4. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE October 7, 2025
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Mayor Brownstone announced the upcoming pumpkin weigh-off and Pumpkin Festival.
5. REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
City Attorney Engberg reported that the Council met in Closed Session on October 7, 2025 to discuss one item of anticipated ligation. No reportable action was taken.
6. CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
City Manager Chidester discussed a recent event at Carter Park and the success of the Summer’s End Music Festival.
7. PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council during public forum:
• Deborah Penrose
• Monica Berlin
• Harvey Rarback
• Joaquin Jimenez
• Krystlyn Geidt
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
8A. WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
8B. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING 8C. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 REGULAR MEETING 8D. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 16, 2024 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING 8E. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-67, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CHRISTINE BOLAND IN THE AMOUNT OF $142,800, FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $172,800, TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK THROUGH JUNE 2026.
8F. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-68, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD AND EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH G. BORTOLOTTO & COMPANY, INC., OF October 7, 2025
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SAN CARLOS, CA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $659,460, APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY IN AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING 20%, OR $131,892 OF THE CONTRACT AWARD AMOUNT FOR POTENTIAL CHANGE ORDERS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROJECT (CIP PROJECT NO. 1038) FOR A TOTAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET OF $791,352
8G. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-69, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD AND EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH G. BORTOLOTTO & COMPANY, INC., OF SAN CARLOS, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $659,460, APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY IN AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING 20%, OR $131,892 OF THE CONTRACT AWARD AMOUNT FOR POTENTIAL CHANGE ORDERS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROJECT (CIP PROJECT NO. 1038) FOR A TOTAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET OF $791,352
MOTION
Mayor Brownstone moved and Councilmember Jonsson seconded a motion to approve all Consent Calendar items. The question was called and the motion carried 3 – 0 – 2, with Vice Mayor Ruddock and Councilmember Nagengast absent.
9. WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
10. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
11A. COMMUNITY MICROGRID DISCUSSION
Interim City Engineer Leda and Peninsula Clean Energy’s Ross provided a report on Community Microgrid Options. The City Council discussed the item and provided direction to staff.
MOTION
Councilmember Jonsson moved to recommend Microgrid Option 4: Downtown, Councilmember Penrose seconded the motion. The question was called and the motion carried 3 – 0 – 2, with Vice Mayor Ruddock and Councilmember Nagengast absent.
11B. RECEIVE A REPORT AND INFORMATION REGARDING A RESOLUTION CONSENTING
TO THE DISSOLUTION OF THE SAN MATEO COUNTY CITIES INSURANCE GROUP
JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
October 7, 2025
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Administrative Services Director Rossi provided a report and information on the dissolution of The Cities Group. Council asked questions and discussed the item. 11C. COMMERCIAL VITALITY ORDINANCE STUDY SESSION
Economic and Vitality Manager Decker conducted a study session on establishing standards for blighted and empty commercial storefronts.
Mayor Brownstone announced a break at approximately 8:49 p.m. and resumed the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
Council asked clarifying questions of staff.
The following individuals addressed the council:
• Nancy Fontana
• Krystlyn Geidt
Council discussed the item and provided direction to staff.
12. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
None.
13. FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
14. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brownstone adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Maggie Rodriguez, Assistant City Clerk Robert Brownstone, Mayor *Approved at the October 21, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting