MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
SPECIAL MEETING
ADCOCK COMMUNITY CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
1. CONVENE SPECIAL MEETING / ROLL CALL
Mayor Ruddock called the meeting to order at 1:06 p.m. Interim City Clerk Rodriguez did roll call with all Councilmembers present.
2. INTRODUCTION
Mayor Ruddock provided a brief introduction and information regarding interpretation services.
3. CITY COUNCIL RULES OF DECORUM OVERVIEW
City Manager Chidester and Interim City Attorney Bazzano presented the staff report and overview.
4. STAFF UPDATES
4.A CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY SETTING FOR FY 2026-27
Staff members presented their staff report to the Council. Items discussed were accomplishments, budget updates, existing and potential projects and listening sessions feedback.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
The following individuals addressed the council:
• Anjuli and Keiran Gupta
• Chad Hooker
• Alexandria Johnson
• Lyuba Priestly
• Tim Pond
• Eric DeBode
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• Harvey Rarback
• Amber Stow
• Jimmy Benjamin
• Brent Simmons
• John Rossi
• Sandy Bella
• Joe Farrell
• Colleen Henney
• Emily Den Herder
• Kerry Burkec
• Rick Hernandez
• Hilary Stamper
• Ruiz Acosta
• Nancy Fontana
• Miguel Arellano
6. BREAK
Mayor Ruddock called a recess at 2:15. The council reconvened at 2:26 with all members present.
7. 2026-27 PRIORITY SETTING EXERCISE
The City Council discussed their priorities amongst the group, staff took notes as they discussed.
RECESS
Mayor Ruddock requested a recess at 3:41. The council reconvened at 3:59 with all members present.
8. SUMMARY / NEXT STEPS
City Manager Chidester provided a summary of the discussion to the Council.
9. ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Ruddock adjourned the meeting at 5:02 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Maggie Rodriguez, Interim City Clerk
*Approved by the City Council at the April 7, 2026 Regular meeting.