CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
ADCOCK COMMUNITY CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE
1. ROLL CALL / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ruddock 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 Mayor Ruddock
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Penrose seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.A FUTURE LEADER'S CIVICS ACADEMY GRADUATION
Interim City Clerk Rodriguez and Communications Program Manager Alvarado announced the graduates of the Future Leaders Civics Program.
3.B STUDENT AWARDS
Economic and Community Vitality Manager Acosta and Senior Management Analyst Nichols presented scholarships to awarded students.
3.C COUNTY HOUSING STONE PINE COVE PRESENTATION
Ray Hodges and Helen Thon-Ishikawa of County of San Mateo Department of Housing presented updates on the Stone Pine Cove Housing Project.
4. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Ruddock congratulated the HMBHS Baseball team on their CCS Title and first round NorCal CIF State win. They reminded the community about the upcoming 4th of July Celebration.
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5. REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
Interim City Attorney Bazzano reported the Council met in Closed Session on June 2, 2026 on two items. Item 4A was not convened but items 4B and 4C were. There was no reportable action.
6. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
6.A PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT OUT
Interim Deputy City Manager Decker reported that the Parks and Recreation Commission had opened new volleyball courts, discussed potential fire pits to be installed, a community pool discussion took place, and said goodbye to the two Youth Members and will begin recruitment of new members.
6.B PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT OUT
Community Development Lack reported out on two meetings. May 12, 2026, the Commission approved a community banner program and heard a presentation on a potential Measure D ballot measure. On May 24, 2026 a mural was approved at 507 Purissima and approved a CPD for a temporary fix to the Mirada Road trail.
7. CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
7.A LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE
Interim Public Works Director Seeley updated council on the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
7.B MAIN STREET BRIDGE UPDATE
Interim Public Works Director Seeley updated council on Main Street Bridge renovations. Phase 1 is now scheduled to begin July 7, 2026.
Interim Management Analyst Acosta provide FIFA World Cup updates.
8. PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Lisa Kramer
•Kevin Dixon
•Tom Roman
• Joaquin Jimenez
•Harvey Rarback
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION
Vice Mayor Penrose moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to approve Consent Calendar. The motion carried by 5-0 unanimous vote.
9.A WAIVE READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
9.B TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31, 2026
9.C APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MAY 19, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING
9.D APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MAY 19, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
9.E RESOLUTION NO. 2026-34 DISPLAY OF THE LGBTQ FLAG FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2026 AT CITY
HALL TO COMMEMORATE PRIDE MONTH
9.F RESOLUTIONS NO 2026-35 AND 2026-36 CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
9.G ACCEPTANCE OF AUDITOR'S REPORTS FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 AUDIT
9.H ACCEPTANCE OF AUDITOR’S REPORTS FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 AUDIT
9.I RESOLIUTION 2026-37 FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE JOHN L. CARTER PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP NO. 0611)
9.J RESOLUTION 2026-38 AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH MAZE & ASSOCIATES FOR INDEPENDENT
AUDITING SERVICES
10. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.A COMPLIANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 2561/GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3502.3
REGARDING VACANCIES, RECRUITMENT, AND RETENTION EFFORTS Interim Administrative Services Director Stiles presented their staff report.
Mayor Ruddock opened the hearing, there were no public speakers, the hearing was closed.
10.B FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Interim Administrative Services Director Stiles presented their staff report.
Mayor Ruddock opened the hearing, there were no public speakers, the hearing was closed.
MOTION
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Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Penrose seconded a motion to conduct a public hearing and adopt Resolution 2026-39 adopting an updated Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and approving a 1.7% Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment to certain applicable fees.
Motion carries unanimously.
11. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
11.A BALLOT MEASURE AMENDING MEASURE D, THE CITY'S VOTER-APPROVED RESIDENTIAL
GROWTH LIMITATIONS PROGRAM
Councilmember Nagengast recused from the item due to their spouse being a former Planning Commissioner. Assistant Planner and Community Development Director presented their staff report.
Council discussed the item.
MOTION
Vice Mayor Penrose moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded the motion to 1) Adopt Resolution 2026-39 approving a proposed Ordinance to amend the City's Local Coastal Land Use Plan, Policy 2-16, and Half Moon Bay Municipal Code, Title 17 (Subdivisions), sections 17.06.020(E) and
17.06.065 and Title 18 (Zoning), section 18.04.010(E) and other conforming edits to amend the Measure D "Downtown Area" to be the area designated as the Town Center in Figure 2-2 of the Local Coastal Land Use Plan; and placing a measure on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot, seeking voter approval of the proposed Ordinance to amend the Measure D Downtown Area; and 2) Find the amendments exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq., "CEQA," and 14 Cal. Code Regs. Sections 15000 et seq., "CEQA Guidelines"), under CEQA Guidelines section 15265 (adoption of coastal plans and programs). The motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Nagengast recusing.
RECESS
Mayor Ruddock called for a recess at 8:45. The meeting was reconvened at 8:56 with all members present.
11.B FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 RECOMMENDED BUDGET
Interim City Administrative Services Director Stiles and Senior Management Analyst Lopex resented the staff report. Council discussed the item, asked clarifying questions and provided direction to staff.
MOTION
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Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Penrose seconded the motion to 1) Receive a presentation on the FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget, and after accepting public comments and providing any additional recommended changes, direct staff to return with the final proposed budget for adoption on June 16, 2026 and 2) Adopt Resolution 2026-40 the Fiscal Sustainability Plan to provide a long-term framework for addressing the City’s ongoing structural fiscal challenges and guiding future financial decision-making. The motion carried unanimously.
11.C COMMUNITY SERVICES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Interim Economic and Community Vitality Manager Acosta presented the staff report. Council discussed the item and asked clarifying questions.
The following individuals addressed the council:
• Spandem Chakpabarti
• Judith Guerriro
• Sandi Winter
• Rocio Avila
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Jonsson seconded a motion to 1) Receive a subcommittee update on the Community Services Financial Assistance (CSFA) grant program and provide guidance to staff on grant awards and amounts for FY 2026-27, Option A decreasing the cohort funds by $5,000 and increasing Adult Day Health Center funds by $5,000 and 2) Adopt Resolution 2026-41 authorizing City Manager to execute grant agreements with recipients of the Community Services Financial Assistance (CSFA) grant based on guidance provided. The motion carried unanimously.
11.D DEVELOPMENT OF A RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Interim Management Analyst Acosta presented the staff report. Council discussed the item and asked clarifying questions.
MOTION
Councilmember Nagengast moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 2026-42 establishing a Rental Assistance Program and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Coastside Hope for program administration services, at a cost not to exceed $120,000, for a term of one year. The motion carried unanimously.
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11.E TENANT LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES IN EAST PALO ALTO
Interim Management Analyst Acosta presented the item. Council asked clarifying questions of staff and discussed the item.
The following individual addressed the council:
• Hyun-Mi Kim
MOTION
Councilmember Nagengast moved and Mayor Ruddock seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2026- 43 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto (CLSEPA) for the provision of tenant legal services, tenant rights education, and housing-related legal support services for Half Moon Bay residents in an amount not to exceed $40,000 for a term of one year. The motion carried unanimously.
12. FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Jonsson moved a future discussion regarding Wave Street, Kelly Avenue and Miramontes Point Road traffic concerns, Mayor Ruddock seconded the motion.
13. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ruddock adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:49 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Maggie Rodriguez, Interim City Clerk
*Approved by the City Council at the June 16, 2026 Regular meeting.