CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 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 7:05 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. City Clerk Rodriguez called the Roll Call.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Brownstone, Jonsson, Nagengast, Vice Mayor Penrose and Mayor Ruddock
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Vicey Mayor Penrose moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to approve the agenda hearing item 11A immediately after consent 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 City Council.
3.B HONORING YOUTH PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS
City Manager Chidester presented a certificate to Youth Parks and Recreation Commissioner DeRosa honoring their completed term as the first youth representative on the commission.
4. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Ruddock announced a Celebration of life for former Mayor Al Adreveno will be held Friday June 26th at Farmer John’s Pumpkin Patch and the old fashion 4th of July events.
5. REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
City Attorney Bazzano reported the Council met in Closed Session on June 16, 2026, on four items.
There was no reportable actions. Item 4A will be considered in open session as item 11D in the regular meeting.
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6. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
7. CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
8. PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
•Nancy Fontana
•Harvey Rarback
• Joaquin Jimenez
• Hal Bogner
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Ruddock requested item 9G be heard at the end of the meeting.
MOTION
Vice Mayor Penrose moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to approve Consent Calendar with the exception of item 9G, to be heard at the end of the meeting. The motion carried by 5-0 unanimous vote.
9.A WAIVE READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
9.B ACCEPT THE WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2026
9.C ANNUAL RENEWAL OF PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS, RESOLUTION NO. 2026-44 (AMERICAN DEBRIS BOX) AND RESOLUTION NO. 2026-45 (WEST COAST ARBORIST)
9.D ANNUAL RENEWAL OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS, RESOLUTION NO. 2026-46 (4LEAF) AND RESOLUTION NO 2026-47 (MGROUP)
9.E RESOLUTION NO. 2026-48 CASELLE, INC. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
9.F RESOLUTION NO 2026-49, AN AGREEMENT WITH ABUNDANT GRACE FOR THE FY 2026-27
COASTAL CLEANUP PROGRAM
9.H APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 2, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING
9.I APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 2, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
9.J AUTHORIZE FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PERMANENT CONTRACT CITY ATTORNEY POSITION, RESOLUTION NO. 2026-49
11.A SISTER CITY EXPLORATION WITH NAZARÉ, PORTUGAL
Fernando and Jonathan Oliveira presented to the council. The following individuals addressed the council:
• Naomi Patridge
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• Nancy Fontana
• Carrie Burke
• Jason Stark
• Cid Young
• Dan Haggerty
• Joy
The Council discussed the item, asked questions, and provided direction to staff.
10. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.A FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 RECOMMENDED OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET Interim Administrative Services Director Stiles presented their staff report. The following individuals addressed the council:
• Cid Young
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Penrose seconded a motion to Review the Recommended FY 2026-27 Budget document and adopt resolutions to: 1) Resolution No. 2026-50, establishing the GANN Appropriation Limit for FY 2026-27; and 2) Resolution No. 2026-51 approving the City’s Investment Policy; and 3) Resolution 2026-52, adopting the FY 2026-27 Annual Operating and Capital Budget. The motion carried unanimously.
10.B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROPOSAL ON MAIN AT METZGAR
MidPen Staff and consultants presented an update to the Council.
Mayor Ruddock opened the public hearing. The following individuals addressed the council:
• Carolina Carbajal
• Chad Hooker
• Ellie Carniglia
• Reyna Diaz
• James Havey
• Heather Burches
• Evelyn deSouza
• Joaquin Jimenez
• Rick Hernandez
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• Nancy Fontana
• Rocio Avila Garcia
• Greg Jamison
• Mike Ferreira
• Cid Young
• James Carniglia
• Dan Haggerty
• Ken Chan
Mayor Ruddock closed the Public Hearing. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions and provided direction on the project.
RECESS
Mayor Ruddock called a recess at 10:04. The Council reconvened at 10:19 with all councilmembers present.
11. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
11.B CONSIDER AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY ON HOW TO ADDRESS
DISRUPTION OF REMOTE ACCESS DURING PUBLIC OPEN MEETINGS OF CITY COUNCIL IN COMPLIANCE WITH SB 707
City Clerk Rodriguez presented the disruption policy to council. Council asked questions of staff.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Penrose seconded the motion to adopt a resolution establishing a policy that will provide steps on how to address disruption of telephonic or internet service connection during public open meetings of City Council in compliance with Senate Bill 707 (“SB 707”). The motion carried unanimously.
11.C CONSIDERATION OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT GRANTING CITY A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY
EASEMENT OVER LAND OWNED BY SEWER AUTHORITY MID-COASTSIDE (SAM) KNOWN AS THE LANDSTRA PARCEL (APN 048-240-040)
Councilmember Jonsson recused from the item due to his personal residence location. City Manager Chidester presented the staff report and recommended the item be pushed to a future meeting. Council discussed the item and asked clarifying questions.
MOTION
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Vice Mayor Penrose moved and Mayor Ruddock seconded a motion to move item 11C to a date uncertain. The motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Jonsson recusing due to the location of his person residence.
11.D CONSIDERATION OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND GRANT OF EASEMENT
BETWEEN SEWER AUTHORITY MID-COASTSIDE (SAM) AND THE CITY TO EXTEND THE GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR CONTINUED USE OF THE SAM PLANT PARCEL (APN 048-240-030) Councilmember Jonsson recused from the item due to his personal residence location. City Manager Chidester presented the staff report. City Council discussed the item and asked clarifying questions.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Mayor Ruddock seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-53 approving the Second Amendment to Agreement and Grant of Easement ("Second Amendment") between Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside, a Joint Powers Authority and the City of Half Moon Bay to extend the grant of easement for continued use of the SAM Plant Parcel (APN 048-240-030); authorizing the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment; and Finding the approval of the Second Amendment and Easement Agreement exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 1301 (Class 1- Existing Facilities). The motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Jonsson recusing due to the location of his personal residence.
11.E CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-28
Councilmember Jonsson returned to the meeting. City Manager Chidester presented the item.
Council asked clarifying questions of staff and discussed the item and provided feedback. The following individuals addressed the council:
• Rick Hernandez
• Cid Young
• Nancy Fontana
9.G CITIZEN'S OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) GRANT PROGRAM FY 2026-27 Mayor Ruddock asked staff questions regarding the ALPR Pilot Program (Flock) contract, expiring fall 2026. Council requested not to spend any COPS grant funds on the ALPR Pilot Program.
MOTION
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Vice Mayor Penrose moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-54 authorizing the Administrative Services Director to accept the State of California Citizen’s Option for Public Safety Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2026-27, in the amount of $100,000, and approve using those funds on projects, support, and equipment that meet the conditions of the grant.
The motion carried unanimously.
12. FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Brownstone requested the Frenchman’s Creek sidewalk safety issues with the estimated cost of $35,000 to fix the safety concerns be brought to a future meeting.
13. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ruddock adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:08 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Maggie Rodriguez, City Clerk
*Approved by the City Council at the July 21, 2026 Regular meeting.