MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 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 Councilmember Nagengast seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.A SAMTRANS PRESENTATION
SamTrans representative Epstein presented to the City Council.
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 on two items. Councilmember Nagengast recused on item 4B and there was no reportable action.
6. CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
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Administrative Analyst Acosta provided updates on Flavors of the Peninsula. City Manager Chidester announced that Half Moon Bay was named Nextdoor’s Friendliest Place in California.
7. PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Joaquin Jimenez
• Johnathan Oliveira
•Robert Pedro
• Shauna Pickett-Gordon
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Chidester provided clarification on item 8.B and informed Council that the city is still paying Shute, Mihaly, and Weinberger from ongoing litigation. They also provided clarification on item 8.F. and announced that SB 967 provides free Community College.
Mayor Ruddock read the consent calendar and asked for public comment on the items. There was no public comment.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Penrose seconded a motion to approve Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
8.B ACCEPT THE WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2026
8.C ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-14 AUTHORIZING COMMUNITY SERVICES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR FY 2025-26
8.D APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 3, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING
8.E APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 3, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
8.F RECEIPT OF LETTERS OF SUPPORT AND LEGISLATIVE POSITION LETTER
8.G RESOLUTION 2026-15, 2025 HOUSING ELEMENT AND GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
8.H FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROJECT (CIP PROJECT NO. 1038), RESOLUTION 2026-16
8.I AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER REMAINING STONE PINE COVE GRANT FUNDS TO SAN MATEO COUNTY, RESOLUTION 2026-17
9. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS – None.
10. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
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10.A HALF MOON BAY BICYCLE / PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Interim City Engineer Leda presented the item. City Council asked clarifying questions of staff and discussed the applicants. Mayor Ruddock asked for public comment on the item. There was no comment.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Penrose seconded the motion to appointment Angele Garnier to fill the youth representative vacancy on to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). The motion carried unanimously.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Penrose seconded a motion for Vic Froelicher to replace the seat currently held by Katie Murdock due to absenteeism for a remaining term of 3 years, term ending July 2029. The motion carried unanimously.
10.B CONTINUATION OF UPDATE ON RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROGRAMS AND PROGRAM
ALTERNATIVES
Administrative Analyst Acosta presented the staff report. Council asked clarifying questions of staff.
The following individuals addressed the council:
• Hyun-mi Kim
• Jean Knight
• David Carducci
• Robert Pedro
• Carolina Carbajal
• Rocio Avila
• Joanne Rokosky
• Harvery Rarback
• Fernando Pena
• Nancy Fontana
• Pam Dorr
• Maria Grigorieff
• Sarah Bueno
• Amanda Chang
• Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga
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• Carol Conn Project Sentinel Internal Account
• Suzie Dershowitz
• Andrew Kieve
RECESS
Mayor Ruddock called at recess at 8:58 P.M. Mayor Ruddock reconvened the meeting at 9:12 P.M. with all Councilmembers present.
The council discussed the item and provided direction on the future of the programs.
MOTION
Mayor Ruddock moved and Councilmember Nagengast seconded the motion to move forward with Alternative 3: Eliminate the Residential Rent Stabilization and Rent Registry Programs and Focus on Legal and Supportive Resources. Roll was taken and the motion carried 3-2 with Councilmember Brownstone and Vice Mayor Penrose voting no.
10.C APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CSW STUBER-STROEH
ENGINEERING GROUP FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND FINAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE EASTSIDE PARALLEL TRAIL - SEGMENT 2 PROJECT (CIP NO. 0595) Interim City Engineer Leda presented the item. Council asked clarifying questions and discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Nagengast seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 2026- 17 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with CSW Stuber-Stroeh Engineering Group in an amount not to exceed $758,231 for preliminary engineering, environmental review, and final design services for the Eastside Parallel Trail – Segment 2 Project. The motion carried unanimously.
11. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
11.A BICYCLE/PEDESTRAIN ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT OUT
None
11.B PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT OUT
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12. FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
None
13. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Ruddock announced that on April 2nd there will be a grand opening of the new Chamber of Commerce.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ruddock adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:28 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Maggie Rodriguez, Interim City Clerk
*Approved by the City Council at the April 7, 2026 Regular meeting.