MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026
ADCOCK COMMUNITY CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
1. ROLL CALL / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ruddock called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
Planning Analyst Jett called the Roll Call.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Brownstone, Jonsson, Nagengast, Vice Mayor Penrose and Mayor Ruddock
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Vice Mayor Penrose moved and Councilmember Nagengast seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.A SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT PRESENTATION John Hutar, CEO, San Francisco Peninsula Tourism Marketing District, introduced board members, presented its tourism marketing plan and announced upcoming events.
4. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE – None.
5. REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
City Attorney Bazzano reported the Council met in Closed Session. No reportable action was taken.
6. CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
City Manager Chidester provided several updates to the City Council:
6.A DOORDASH PILOT PROGRAM “DASHLOOP”
Interim Public Works Director Seeley discussed the DoorDash DashLoop pilot program, available in select Coastside restaurants.
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Community Development Director Lacko provided an update on the City’s Housing Element certification, noting that it has been conditionally approved by the State Housing Community Development, pending certain zoning updates.
City Manager Chidester updated the Council on automated license plate readers, upcoming filming of a motion picture on the Coastside and that comments are still be held following two Council Listening Sessions.
The following individuals addressed the City Council:
•Harvey Rarback
7. PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
•Carolina
•Rocio Avila Garcia
• Joaquin Jiminez
• Lizzette Solis
•Barry Hathaway
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmembers Nagengast requested removal of Consent Calendar items 8.E and 8.F for separate discussion.
MOTION
Vice Mayor Penrose moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to approve Consent Calendar items 8.A, through 8.G with the exception of items 8.E. and 8.F. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
8.B APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 20, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING
8.C APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 20, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
8.D APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 29, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING
8.G APPROVE RESOLUTION 2026-06, AMENDMENT TO RETAINER FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH SHUTE, MIHALY, & WEINBERGER, LLP, EFFECTIVE, JANUARY 1, 2026, FOR
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8.E APPROVE CERTAIN PAST CITY COUNCIL REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES MOTION
Vice Mayor Penrose moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to approve Certain Past City Council Regular and Special Meeting Minutes as follows:
November 5, 2019 Special and Regular Meetings, August 18, 2020 Regular Meeting, September 1, 2020 Special Meeting, September 15, 2020 Regular Meeting, September 29, 2020 Special Meeting, October 6, 2020 Special Meeting, November 17, 2020 Regular and Special Meetings, November 19, 2020 Special Meeting, December 1, 2020 Regular and Special Meetings, and December 15, 2020 Special Meeting.
The motion passed 3-0-2, with Councilmembers Nagengast and Jonsson abstaining.
8.F APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO FOR 911 DISPATCH SERVICES Councilmembers discussed the item. Mayor Ruddock invited public comment. None was received.
MOTION
Councilmember Nagengast moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to approve Resolution 2026-07, Approving an Agreement with the County of San Mateo For 911 Dispatch Services. The motion carried unanimously.
9. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS – None.
10. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
10.A ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
City Manager Chidester and City Attorney Bazzano presented the item.
MOTION
Mayor Ruddock moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to fill three seats on the Architectural Advisory Committee, as follows:
• Reappoint Linda Poncini, Architect position, to a four-year term ending 12/31/2030; • Reappoint Chad Hooker, At-Large position, to a four-year term ending 12/31/2030; and • Reappoint Steve Kikuchi, Landscape Architect position, to a two-year term ending 12/31/2028.
The motion carried by unanimous vote.
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10.B DISCUSSION ON EXTENDING HEALTH BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY TO ELECTED OFFICIALS Interim Administrative Services Director Stiles presented the staff report. Councilmembers discussed the issue and asked questions. Mayor Ruddock recommended postponing the matter until labor negotiations conclude and the City can review stipend practices in other municipalities.
10.C APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP, TO CONDUCT AN
ORGANIZATIONAL AND STAFFING ASSESSMENT
City Manager Chidester presented the staff report and introduced the Matrix Consultant. Richard Brady. City Council members asked questions.
MOTION
Mayor Ruddock moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2026-08, Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Matrix Consulting Group, to conduct an organizational and staffing assessment, for a term ending no later than June 30, 2026, at a cost not-to-exceed $66,500. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
11. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
City Manager Chidester updated the Council on Planning and Parks & Recreation commission issues.
12. FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
Vice Mayor Penrose suggested keeping e-bikes on the list of possible future agenda items.
Mayor Ruddock recommended a discussion on a policy on how staff might respond in the event of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at City Hall.
13. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Nagengast reported on several League of California Cities meetings he attended recently.
Councilmember Jonsson announced an upcoming Peninsula Clean Energy discussion on battery backups.
Mayor Ruddock reported the Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside (SAM) meetings, e‑bike discussions, discussed OneShoreline activities and added that Congressman Liccardo may fund battery‑backup and signal‑timing projects.
14. ADJOURNMENT
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Mayor Ruddock adjourned the meeting at 9:16 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Maggie Rodriguez, Interim City Clerk
*Approved by the City Council at the February 17, 2026 Regular meeting.