MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026
ADCOCK COMMUNITY CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
1. ROLL CALL / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ruddock called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:02 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
Councilmember Brownstown moved and Mayor Ruddock seconded a motion to approve the agenda.
The motion carried by unanimous vote.
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.A MIDCOAST COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE
Midcoast Community Council staff provided an update to council. Topics included Cypress Point, Sewer Main Force, CalTrans bypass property fire safety, and upcoming meeting topics of emergency evacuation plans.
4. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Ruddock announced and event on Thursday tutoring at the library and May 9th Wine and Jazz event. City Manager Chidester announced Dream Machines will take place Sunday.
5. REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
Interim City Attorney Bazzano reported the Council met in Closed Session on April 21, 2026 on one April 21, 2026
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item. There was no reportable action.
6. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
6.A PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT OUT
City Manager Chidester provided an update to Council. The first topic was a Verizon tower at the high school and conditionally approved the project. The second topic was an update from CLT on Redondo Beach access and raptor and tree issues.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
•Nancy Fontana
7. CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
7.A SOUTH CORRIDOR STUDY
Moved to a future meeting.
7.B REPUBLIC SERVICES UPDATE
Senior Management Analyst Nichols announced that there will be a beach clean up tomorrow for earth day and a biannual garbage day at Smith Field beginning at 9am and Sunday will be Wildflower Day. Sonia with Republic Services provided updates to the Council and community.
8. PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Joaquin Jimenez
•Taylor Tong
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Penrose seconded a motion to approve Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
9.A WAIVE READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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9.B APPROVE MINUTES OF APRIL 7, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING
9.C APPROVE MINUTES OF APRIL 7, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
9.D ACCEPT THE WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2026
9.E FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF RESOLUTION 2026-22 THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROJECT (CIP PROJECT NO. 1038)
9.F RECEIPT OF LETTERS OF SUPPORT AND LEGISLATIVE POSITION LETTER
10. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.A RESOLUTION ASSESSING THE LEVY FOR THE HALF MOON BAY HOTEL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Interim Management Analyst Acosta presented their staff report. Council asked clarifying questions and discussed the item. Mayor Ruddock opened the public hearing. There were no public comments.
Mayor Ruddock closed the public hearing.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Penrose seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2026-23 assessing the levy for the Half Moon Bay Hotel Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The motion carried unanimously.
10.B INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE REPEALING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 6.04 (RESIDENTIAL RENTAL REGISTRATION) AND CHAPTER 6.06 (RESIDENTIAL RENT STABILIZATION) AND AMENDING SECTION 6.02.020 (DEFINITIONS) TO REMOVE TERMS RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL
RENTAL REGISTRATION AND STABILIZATION PROGRAMS
Interim City Attorney Bazzano presented their staff report. Council asked clarifying questions and discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Nagengast moved and Mayor Ruddock seconded a motion to introduce by title, and waive further reading of, an Ordinance Repealing City of Half Moon Bay Municipal Code Chapter 6.04 (Residential Rental Registration) and Chapter 6.06 (Residential Rent Stabilization) and Amending Section 6.02.020 (Definitions) to Remove Terms Relating to Residential Rental Registration and Stabilization Programs. The motion carried 3-2, Councilmember Brownstone and Vice Mayor Penrose voting no.
11. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
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11.A CONSIDERATION OF TENANT SUPPORT, INCLUDING RENTAL ASSISTANCE, INSPECTION
PROGRAMS, AND LEGAL SERVICE PARTNERSHIPS
Interim Management Analyst Acosta presented the item. City Council asked clarifying questions of staff and discussed the applicants.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Judy Taylor
• Nancy Fontana
• Rocio Avila Garcia
• Cindy Carrasco
Council discussed the item and provided direction to staff.
RECESS
Mayor Ruddock requested a recess at 8:57p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:07p.m. will all members present.
11.B DISCUSS THE PURCHASE OF A PORTABLE OUTDOOR LED DIGITAL SCREEN FOR VIDEO SCREENINGS AND ACTIVITIES AT JOHN L. CARTER MEMORIAL PARK AND OTHER CITY FACILITIES City Manager Chidester presented the staff report. Council asked clarifying questions of staff and discussed the item and asked staff to return to a future meeting with more information including; insurance, warranty, feedback, staffing plan, storage and security.
11.C CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES WORKPLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-28 City Manager Chidester presented the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Harvey Rarback
Council discussed the item and provided directions to use the Ad Hoc Committee consisting of Councilmembers Brownstone and Nagengast to discuss priorities, condense down the provided list into a different format, and identify new priorities moving forward.
12. FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
13. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
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None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ruddock adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:50 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Maggie Rodriguez, Interim City Clerk
*Approved by the City Council at the May 5, 2026 Regular meeting.