MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
SPECIAL MEETING
ADCOCK COMMUNITY CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
1. CONVENE SPECIAL MEETING / ROLL CALL
Mayor Ruddock called the Special Meeting to order at approximately 6:09 p.m. Interim City Clerk Rodriguez did roll call, Councilmembers Brownstone, Nagengast, Penrose and Ruddock were present, Councilmember Jonsson was absent.
2. STUDY SESSION
2.A 555 KELLY AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT STUDY SESSION
Councilmember Nagengast announced that prior to their time on the council they submitted an appeal against this item but will proceed with an open mind.
The following individuals addressed the council:
1. Pati Ramirez
2. Lucy Miller
3. Jennifer Moore
4. Suzanne Moore
5. Joanne Rokosky
6. Harvey Rarback
7. David Rokosky
8. Jordan Grimes
9. Sandy Vella
10. Steve Hyman
11. Bill Heavlin
12. Noreen Cooper-Heavlin
13. Christy Samuels
14. Rocio Avila
15. Francisca Villalobos
16. Candido Rosales
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17. Adilene Landaverde
18. Carolina Carbagal
19. Ana Rosa Vasquez
20. David Herrera
21. Porfino Vasconcelos
22. Ms Haro
23. Guadelupe Figueroa
24. Cornelio Valladares
25. Vincente Alvarado
26. Christiano Landaverde
27. Yunueth Ruano
28. Winser Kinkade
29. Melissa Guerara
30. Carmen Vescia
31. Sandra Sencion
32. Ashley Foster
33. Alejandra Navarro
34. Olivia Teter
35. Belinda Hernandez Arriaga
36. Marisol and Javier
37. Phoebe Verkat (Foster City)
38. Katie Behroozi (Menlo Park)
39. Ken Chan
40. Michael Ferrerira
41. Dan Haggerty
42. April Vargas
43. Sophia Layne
44. Willa Chapman
45. Spreck Rosekrans
46. Hal Bogner
47. Edwina Malmberg
48. Antonio Lopez
49. Chad Hooker
50. Leslie Robertson
RECESS
Mayor Ruddock requested a recess at 8:22 P.M. The council reconvened at 8:40 with Councilmember Brownstone, Nagengast, Vice Mayor Penrose and Mayor Ruddock present.
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City Manager Chidester and Interim City Attorney Bazzano and Maxwell presented their staff report. Council asked clarifying questions.
The council discussed the item and provided feedback and direction on the Draft Affordable Housing and Property Disposition Agreement, the Draft Ground Lease between the city and Mercy Housing California 110, L.P., and the $2 million state earmark funding procured in FY 2023 by Senator Josh Becker for the 555 Kelly Farmworker Housing Project, which has not yet been disbursed from the City to Mercy.
3. STAFF REPORTS
3.A 555 KELLY AVENUE AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT - AMENDMENT TO
EXTEND THE EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MERCY
HOUSING
Mercy Housing presented their staff report. Council asked clarifying questions.
The council discussed the item. Mayor Ruddock called for public comment and there were no speakers.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Mayor Penrose seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2026-18 authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Second Exclusive Negotiations Agreement (ENA) between the City of Half Moon Bay and Mercy Housing California dated January 30, 2025, by extending the ENA to December 31, 2026. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously 4-0 with Councilmember Jonsson absent.
4. ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Ruddock adjourned the Special Meeting at approximately 10:37 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Maggie Rodriguez, Interim City Clerk
*Approved by the City Council at the April 7, 2026 Regular meeting.