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MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2025
ADCOCK COMMUNITY CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
1. ROLL CALL / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Brownstone called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Assistant City Clerk Rodriguez took the roll call.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Jonsson, Nagengast and Penrose, Vice Mayor Ruddock and Mayor Brownstone
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Vice Mayor Ruddock moved and Councilmember Penrose seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.A PRESENTATION BY ALCOVE YOUTH ADVISORY GROUP
Alcove Youth Advisory Group members and staff representatives provided a presentation to the City Council and discussed its youth advisory services.
4. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Brownstone invited the public to attend the Night of Lights event on December 5 and the lighted boat festival on December 15.
5. REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
City Attorney Engberg announced that the Council met in Closed Session to discuss two items. No action was taken. She stated the City of Half Moon Bay has joined the other 19 cities in San Mateo County in a lawsuit against the State of California to recover vehicle license fees (VLF).
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6. CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
City Manager Chidester displayed a QR code for a survey being conducted for San Mateo County Emergency Preparedness. He also announced all the upcoming Nights of Lights events.
7. PUBLIC FORUM
The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
• Deborah Penrose
• Joaquin Jimenez
• Steven Adelsine
• Sarah Kremer
• Dana Johnson
• Aimee
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
8.B APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 14, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING
8.C APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 18, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING
8.D APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 18, 2025 REGULAR MEETING
8.E APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 18, 2025 JOINT CITY COUNCIL / PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING.
8.F APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 22, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING.
8.G ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-78, ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CREEKSIDE COURT SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 320 CHURCH STREET
8.H ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-79, AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
SAFE STREETS FOR ALL
8.I ADOPT RESOULTION 2025-80 APPROVING THE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
MOTION
Councilmember Penrose moved and Vice Mayor Ruddock seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar items 8.A through 8.I. The motion carried unanimously.
9. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
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9.A INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 7.65 “COMMERCIAL VITALITY” TO
THE HALF MOON BAY MUNICIPAL CODE
Economic and Community Vitality Manager Decker presented the staff report to the Council. The Council asked clarifying questions.
Mayor Brownstone opened the Public Hearing. The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Amber Stow
• Betsy del Fierro
Mayor Brownstone closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION
Vice Mayor Ruddock moved and Mayor Brownstone seconded the motion to waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance 2025-02, an Ordinance adding Chapter 7.65 “Commercial Vitality” to the Half Moon Bay Municipal Code and Establishing Maintenance Standards for Commercial Storefronts. The motion carried unanimously.
9.B ADOPT A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNIT PHASING AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO HALF MOON BAY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.06.055 (MEASURE D) Community Development Director Lacko and Senior Planner Phillips presented their staff report to the Council. The Council asked clarifying questions and discussed the item.
Mayor Brownstone opened the Public Hearing. The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Sofia Whiting
• Reyna Diaz
• Harvey Rarback
• Timothy Pond
• Mike Mack
• Kimber Moreland
• Heather Burgett-Svanevik
• Evelyn de Souza
• Mike Ferreira
• Julie McHenry
Mayor Brownstone closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION
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Councilmember Penrose moved and Mayor Brownstone seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2025 – 81, Approving a Development Unit Phasing Agreement pursuant to Half Moon Bay Municipal Code Section 17.06.055 for 34 Measure D residential dwelling unit allocations over two years and make required findings. The motion carried 4 - 1, with Councilmember Nagengast dissenting.
RECESS
Mayor Brownstone announced a recess at 9:05 p.m.
RECONVENED
Mayor Brownstone reconvened the meeting at 9:21 p.m. All Councilmembers were in attendance.
10. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
10.A ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE POOLED LIABILITY
ASSURANCE NETWORK JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY (PLAN JPA)
WORKERS COMPENSATION PROGRAM
Interim Administrative Services Director Stiles presented the staff report to the Council. The Council asked clarifying questions and discussed the item.
MOTION
Vice Mayor Ruddock moved and Mayor Brownstone seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2025-82 authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary for the City's participation in the Pooled Liability Assurance Network Joint Powers Insurance Authority (PLAN JPA) Workers Compensation Program, and Resolution 2025-83 Authorizing the Interim Administrative Services Director to make a budget adjustment in the amount of $24,000. The motion carried unanimously.
10.B DRAFT CLIMATE ACTION AND ADAPTATION PLAN (PHASE TWO) UPDATE Management Analyst Nichols and consultants Mr. Jameson and Ms. Craig presented their staff report on the draft Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. The Council asked clarifying questions and discussed the item.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Jimmy Benjamin
•Chad Hooker
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•Kimber Moreland
10.C AUTHORIZE INTERIM LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
City Manager Chidester presented their staff report to the Council. The Council asked clarifying questions and discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Nagengast moved and Mayor Brownstone seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2025-84 authorizing Mayor Brownstone and Vice Mayor Ruddock to negotiate and execute an interim legal services agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP, for a period of six months, with the option to convert to a permanent appointment. The motion carried unanimously.
11. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
City Manager Chidester announced that the Planning Commission has concluded its meetings for the year. The Parks and Recreation Commission would meet December 10, 2025.
12. FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Penrose requested increased e-bike safety and regulation and requested that State officials be invited to speak at an upcoming City Council meeting.
13. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS - None
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:13 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Maggie Rodriguez, Assistant City Clerk
*Approved at the December 16, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting