MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026
ADCOCK COMMUNITY CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
1. ROLL CALL / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Penrose called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:08 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 ABSENT: Mayor Ruddock
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstown moved and Councilmember Nagengast seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.A FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE PROCLAMATION
City Manager Chidester presented the Friday Night Live proclamation to their representative.
3.B HMB COASTSIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROCLAMATION
City Manager Chidester presented the proclamation to the Coastside Chamber of Commerce.
4. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE None.
5. REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
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Interim City Attorney Bazzano reported the Council met in Closed Session on April 7, 2026 on three items. Councilmember Nagengast recused on item 4C and there was no reportable action.
6. CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
6.A PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT OUT
City Manager reported that the commission met on March 25, 2026. They discussed a letter of support for the High School Pool project, an update on the Poplar Beach volleyball courts, planning for the FIFA World Cup this supper and their Commission Priorities. Next meeting is Aprill 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
6.B PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT OUT
Community Development Director Lacko reported that Planning Commission met on March 10, 2026 and discussed the Annual Progress report and Measure D Allocations. On March 24, 2026 they discussed a self-storage facility at 215 San Mateo Road, for 68 units. The next meeting will be April 14, 2026 at 7:00p.m. where they will discuss a Verizon Tower Extension and hear a Coastside Land Trust will present on Coastal Prairie Habitat project.
6.C BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT OUT
Interim Public Works Director Seeley provided an update from the March 5 , 2026 BPAC meeting.
They heard an update from staff on e-Bike and E-Moto Safety Forum, discussed and finalized a draft amendment to Muni Code Section 10.30.140, recommended Trail signage for council approval, and detailed presentation regarding C/CAG TDA Article 3 Grant opportunities. Next meeting is May 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. regarding the South Corridor Study.
Interim Economic and Community Vitality Manager Acosta announced the available student awards for 2026.
7. PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Joaquin Jimenez
•Marianna Stark
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION
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Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember 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 MARCH 10, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING
8.C APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 14, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING
8.D APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 17, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
8.E APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 18, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING
8.F AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, RESOLUTION 2026-19 WITH GANEY SCIENCE, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $46,014, FOR PREPARATION OF AN INITIAL STUDY AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (IS/MND) FOR PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AT 1049
RAILROAD AVENUE
9. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS – None.
10. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
10.A HALF MOON BAY HOTEL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 2025 ANNUAL REPORT AND RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CONTINUE TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026- 27 Administrative Analyst Acosta presented the item. City Council asked clarifying questions of staff and discussed the applicants. Vice Mayor Penrose asked for public comment on the item. There was no comment.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Jonsson seconded the motion to approve the Half Moon Bay Hotel Business Improvement District 2025 Annual Report from the Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber of Commerce, the designated managing agency for the District; and Adopt Resolution 2026-20 declaring the City Council’s intention to levy an assessment for the Half Moon Bay Hotel Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and directing the City Clerk to schedule and notice a public hearing on April 21, 2026.
10.B NATIONAL NIGHT OUT UPDATE
City Manager Chidester and Recreation Supervisor Behle presented the staff report. Council asked clarifying questions of staff. The council discussed the item and provided direction on the future of the program. Council agreed to keep the program running as is and include Moonridge.
10.C PURCHASE OF A NEW ALL ELECTRIC HYUNDAI IONIQ 5
Interim Public Works Director Seeley presented the item. Council asked clarifying questions and discussed the item. Council directed staff to return next fiscal year.
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10.D AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO UPDATE THE IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN AND ASSOCIATED SECTIONS OF MUNICIPAL CODE
Community Development Director Lacko presented the staff MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Jonsson seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2026-21 authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Miller Planning Associates, for an amount not to exceed $769,946, to update the Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan and associated sections of the City Municipal Code
11. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
11.A BICYCLE/PEDESTRAIN ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT OUT
See City Manager Updates.
11.B PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT OUT
See City Manager Updates.
12. FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
13. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Nagengast attended a March 26th League of Cities Conference in Costa Mesa and the focus was E-Bike safety legislation being proposed in Sacramento.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Penrose adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Maggie Rodriguez, Interim City Clerk
*Approved by the City Council at the April 21,2026 Regular meeting.