MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026
ADCOCK COMMUNITY CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
1. ROLL CALL / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ruddock called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
Interim City Clerk Rodriguez 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 Mayor Ruddock seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.A STONE PINE COVE OCCUPANCY COUNTY UPDATE
No presentation.
4. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Ruddock announced that there was a Community Workshop on March 4th regarding Peninsula Clean Energy and back up batteries at Senior Coastsiders.
5. REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
City Attorney Bazzano reported the Council met in Closed Session on two items. Councilmember Nagengast recused on the second item and there was no reportable action.
6. CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
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No updates to council.
7. PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Margorie Ruiz, PGE Government Affairs Representative
• Willa Chapman
• Joaquin Jimenez
• Rocio Avila
• Ann Mouri
• Paul Grigorieff
• Cid Young
• Krystlyn Geidt
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Chidester asked to continue item 8.D AUTHORIZE A RESOULTION TO TRANSFER
REMAINING STONE PINE COVE GRANT FUNDS TO SAN MATEO COUNTY MOTION
Councilmember Jonsson moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to approve Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
8.B TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025
8.C FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED ON DECEMBER 31, 2025
8.E APPROVE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING
8.F APPROVE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
9. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS – None.
10. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
10.A MID-YEAR OPERATING BUDGET REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET
Interim Administrative Services Director Stiles presented the item. City Council asked clarifying questions of staff.
The following individuals addressed the City Council:
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• Cid Young
MOTION
Mayor Ruddock moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 2026-13 amending the FY 2025-26 Operating and Capital Budget.
10.B COMMUNITY SERVICES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM MIDYEAR UPDATE Management Analyst Acosta presented the staff report. Council asked clarifying questions of staff.
The following individuals addressed the council:
• Spandan Chakrabarti
• Rocio Avila
The council discussed the item and directed staff to the current format for a two-year cycle and increase the remaining funding to nonprofit organizations who receive the Community Services Financial Assistance Program and bring the item back on consent at the March 17, 2026 meeting.
RECESS
Mayor Ruddock called a recess at 8:42. The council reconvened at 8:55 with all members present.
10.C HOMELESS SERVICES UPDATE AND CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ADDRESS
ENCAMPMENTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
Management Analyst Acosta presented the item. Council asked clarifying questions and discussed the item.
The following individuals addressed the City Council:
• Cid Young
• Anita Rees
Council provided direction to staff on next steps and expressed interest in pursuing an ordinance to address encampments on public property.
10.D DISCUSSION REGARDING SENATE BILL (SB) 707 AND AMENDMENTS TO BROWN ACT
MEETING REQUIREMENTS
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Interim City Attorney Bazzano and Interim City Clerk Rodriguez presented the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the council:
• Cid Young
11. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
City Manager Chidester announced that Parks and Recreation Commission met and Dr Miramontes joined to discuss a community pool and discussed Priorities. Chidester also announced that the Bicycle Pedestrian Committee will meet on March 5th at 6:30 at the Ted Adcock Community Center.
12. FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS - None
13. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Ruddock thanked Councilmember Jonsson for getting a better sign for Main Street installed on Highway 92.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ruddock adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:21 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Maggie Rodriguez, Interim City Clerk
*Approved by the City Council at the March 17, 2026 Regular meeting.