MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
ADCOCK COMMUNITY CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
1. ROLL CALL / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ruddock called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:0 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
Mayor Ruddock moved and Vice Mayor Penrose seconded a motion to approve the agenda with the exception of moving item 10D first. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
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 Bazzano reported the Council met in Closed Session. Council unanimously voted to not continue with litigation against Sewer Authority Mid Coastside.
6. CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
6.A FRENCHMAN’S CREEK PARK UPDATE
Interim Public Works Director Seeley discussed updates to Frenchman’s Creek Park and Highway One North Safety and Operational Improvements Update.
The following individuals addressed the City Council:
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•Mike Ferrerira
7. PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Daniel Barrera with HIP Housing
• Marie Garnier
• Fred Garnier
• Jim Kurkowski
• Carolina Carbajal
• Joaquin Jimenez
• Eric Hollister
• Mark Hershman
• Paul Gregorioff
• Anita Rees
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION
Vice Mayor Penrose moved and Councilmember Nagengast seconded a motion to approve Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
8.B APPROVE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 1, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING
8.C APPROVE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 3, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING
8.D APPROVE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 3, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
8.E ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2026-09, AN UPDATED RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE TO ADD A
RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY DEPARTMENT
8.F RECEIPT OF LEGISLATIVE POSITION LETTER
8.G ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-10 IDENTIFYING NEGATIVE NOMINATIONS FOR ALL OFFSHORE
TRACTS WITHIN THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF PLANNING AREAS
8.H ACCEPT WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2026
8.I APPROVE WAVECREST ROAD WATER MAIN PROJECT – RESOLUTION 2026-11 A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, AMENDMENT 01
9. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS – None.
10. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
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Mayor Ruddock requested that item 10.D be presented first.
RECESS
Mayor Ruddock called a recess at 8:20. The meeting reconvened with all council members present at 8:29.
10.D FOLLOW UP UPDATE ON RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROGRAMS AND PROGRAM ALTERNATIVES Administrative Analyst Acosta presented the item. City Council asked clarifying questions of staff.
The following individuals addressed the City Council:
• Nancy Fontana
• Pam D
• Joaquin Jimenez
• Judy Taylor
• Carolina Carbajal
• Sarah Bueno
• Barbara La Vey
• Jean Knight
• Linda Cros Anderson
• Joanne Rokosky
• Suann Moore
• Harvey Rarback
• Robert Hedro
• Jose Guadelupe Avila Cruz
• Rocio Avila
• Armando Avila
• Fernando Pena
• Hyun-Mi Kim
• Cindy Carrasco
RECESS
Mayor Ruddock called a recess at 9:43pm. The meeting reconvened with all councilmembers present at 9:47pm.
The council discussed the item. Mayor Ruddock requested that the item be continued with more data included in the alternative options.
MOTION
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Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Jonsson seconded the motion to continue the item to a date uncertain.
COUNCILMEMBER PENROSE LEFT THE MEETING AT 10:57 PM
Mayor Ruddock moved item 10.C ahead of item 10.A.
10.C SISTER CITY COMMEMORATIVE GARDEN PROJECT
Management Analyst Acosta presented the item.
The following individuals addressed the City Council:
• Naomi Patridge via Jill Impink
• Tom Wilkins
MOTION
Mayor Ruddock moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2026-12, authorizing the City Manager to develop and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Half Moon Bay - Kariwa Sister City Association to implement the Sister City Commemorative Garden at the Half Moon Bay Library; and finding the project exempt pursuant to Title 14 CA Code Regs section 15304 (“CEQA Guidelines”) as a Class 4 categorical exemption- Minor Alteration to Land. The motion carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilmember Penrose absent.
10.A DOWNTOWN POLE BANNER PROGRAM
Management Analyst Acosta presented the item.
The following individuals addressed the City Council:
• Krystlyn Geidt
• Marianna Stark
10.B COMMUNITY SERVICES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM MIDYEAR UPDATE MOTION
Mayor Ruddock moved and Councilmember Brownstone moved to continue item 10. B to the March 3, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting.
11. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
12. FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
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Mayor Ruddock moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a request for a joint meeting with BPAC to discuss e-bike safety.
13. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS - None
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ruddock adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:46 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Maggie Rodriguez, Interim City Clerk
*Approved by the City Council at the March 3, 2026 Regular meeting.