MINUTES
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026
ADCOCK COMMUNITY CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
1. ROLL CALL / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ruddock called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
Interim City Clerk Rodriguez called the Roll Call.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Brownstone, Jonsson, Nagengast, and Mayor Ruddock
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Councilmember Nagengast moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to move item 4 ahead of item 3. The Motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Mayor Ruddock seconded a motion to approve the agenda.
The motion carried by unanimous vote.
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.A NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK PROCLAMATION
City Manager Chidester welcomed and thank the Public Works Staff in honor of Nation Public Works Week. Mayor Ruddock presented the proclamation to Public Works Staff. Councilmember Nagengast spoke and delivered the proclamation to Public Works Staff.
3.B MIDCOAST COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE
Kimberly Williams from Midcoast Community Council provided an update on recent meetings. Fire mitigation meetings happened. Surfers Beach CalTrans report update was received, concept ideas for long term ideas on Highway 1. Development of Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, a countywide effort, with the comment period currently open until June 15, 2026. Finally, Highway 1 roadway rehabilitation is currently underway as well as the SAM Force Main Project.
May 19, 2026
City Council Minutes
4. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Ruddock announced the passing of former Mayor Al Adreveno on Sunday May 17, 2026 at 102 years of age. Council shared the life and history of former Mayor Adreveno and their memories of him to present family and members of the community.
The following individuals addressed the council:
• Joaquin Jimenez
5. REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
Interim City Attorney Bazzano reported the Council met in Closed Session on May 19, 2026 on two items. Councilmember Jonsson recused on the first item due to proximity. There was no reportable action.
6. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
6.A BPAC REPORT OUT
Interim City Engineer Leda Provided an update on the BPAC Meeting. Next meeting is July 2, 2026.
7. CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
7.A MAIN STREET BRIDGE UPDATE
Interim Public Works Director Seeley updated council on Main Street Bridge renovations. Phase 1 is now scheduled to begin Tuesday May 26, 2026. Street side repairs will begin June 8, 2026 with roads being restricted from 8:00am to 4:30pm.
8. PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
•Rocio Avila
• Joaquin Jimenez
•Anita Rees
•Armando Avila
•Nancy Fontana
•Evelyn de Souza
•Carolina Carbajal
•Pepper Black
• Susie Morasci
May 19, 2026
City Council Minutes
•Heather Shirely
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Mayor Ruddock seconded a motion to approve Consent Calendar. The motion carried by 4-0 unanimous vote.
9.A WAIVE READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
9.B APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MAY 5, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING
9.C APPROVE MINUTES OF MAY 5, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
9.D ACCEPT THE WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026
9.E FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED ON MARCH 31, 2026
9.F RESOLUTION 2026-28 SENATE BILL 1 LOCAL STREETS AND ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT LIST - FY 2026-27
9.G RECEIPT OF LEGISLATIVE POSITION LETTER
9.H RESOLUTION 2026-29 AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO FOR
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
10. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
11. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
RECESS
Mayor Ruddock requested a break at 8:22. The Meeting reconvened at 8:32 pm with all four councilmembers present.
11.A 2026 SUMMER BEACH UPDATE
Interim Public Works Director Seeley and Captain Allen presented the item. City Council asked clarifying questions of staff and discussed the applicants.
11.B CAPITAL IMPROVMENT PROGRAM UPDATE
Interim City Engineer Leda and Interim Public Works Director Seeley presented the staff report.
Council discussed the item, asked clarifying questions and provided direction to staff.
11.C SEWER AUTHORITY MID-COASTSIDE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 OPERATIONS AND
MAINTENANCE (GENERAL) BUDGET
May 19, 2026
City Council Minutes
Interim City Engineer Leda presented the staff report. Council discussed the item and asked clarifying questions.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Jonsson seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-30 approving the Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside General (Operations and Maintenance) Budget for FY 2026-27. The motion carried unanimously with a 4-0 vote.
11.D HALF MOON BAY SEWER COLLECTION SERVICES BUDGET AND SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT WITH SEWER AUTHORITY MID-COASTSIDE
Interim City Engineer Leda presented the staff report. Council discussed the item and asked clarifying questions.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Jonsson seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-31: 1) Approving the FY 2026-27 Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside Contract Collection Services Budget of $912,935 and the total participating agency revenue requirement of $960,622 included as Exhibit A to this resolution, of which the City’s share is $331,415 and; 2) Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 9 to the sewer collection system maintenance professional services agreement with SAM, establishing the FY 2026-27 annual cost for the City’s share at $331,415 and extending the Agreement for one additional year, through June 30, 2027. The motion carried unanimously with a 4-0 vote.
11.E PURCHASE OF A NEW CAT 249D3 COMPACT TRACK LOADER
Interim PW Director Seeley presented the item. Council asked clarifying questions of staff.
MOTION
Councilmember Nagengast moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-32 authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement in the amount of $80,513.63 with Peterson CAT for purchase of a CAT 249D3 Compact Track Loader, conditioned upon the ability to make the turn with the equipment and store the equipment indoors.
The motion carried unanimously with a 4-0 vote.
11.F CARTER PARK FEE SCHEDULE
Interim Deputy City Manager Decker presented the item. Council asked clarifying questions of staff.
May 19, 2026
City Council Minutes
The following individuals addressed the council:
• Nancy Fontana
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Jonsson seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-33 approving a tiered fee schedule for Carter Park and direct staff to monitor utilization and return with adjustments as needed. The motion passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote.
11.G AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES WITH COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SHERIFF'S OFFICE
City Manager Chidester presented the staff report. The City Council asked clarifying questions of staff.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and May 2 seconded a motion to create an ad hoc committee consisting of Brownstone and Nagengast to provide next steps, any recommended changes review the proposed agreement.
12. FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
13. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Nagengast mentioned the Holy Ghost Chamarita that is taking place May 23, 24 and 25 at the IDES Hall.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ruddock adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:35 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Maggie Rodriguez, Interim City Clerk
*Approved by the City Council at the June 2, 2026 Regular meeting.