CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 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
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Penrose 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 HONORING LOCAL YOUTH SPORTS TEAMS: HMB PIRATES & HMB AYSO City Council staff congratulated local youth sports teams on their recent accomplishments.
The following individuals addressed the council:
•David Seaton
•Collette Seaton
3.B C.E.R.T. / LISTOS RECOGNITION
Tony Serrano and Supervisor Ray Mueller congratulated recent CERT graduates.
The following individuals addressed the council:
•Cid Young
4. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE None.
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5. REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
City Attorney Bazzano reported the Council met in Closed Session on July 21, 2026, on two items.
There was no reportable action on 4A, item 4B settled a claim for $16,705.62 with Coastside County Water District.
6. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
6.A BPAC REPORT OUT
Interim Public Works Director Leda reported out on recent BPAC meeting regarding the Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan.
6.B PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT OUT
City Manager Chidester reported that the Planning Commission met and received a presentation from the City Attorney’s Office regarding SB35.
7. CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
7.A BIG WAVE GRAND OPENING
Assistant City Clerk Rescino presented on the grand opening of Big Wave Center.
7.B MAIN STREET BRIDGE UPDATE
Public Works Superintendent Seeley provided updates on the Main Street Bridge upgrades.
7.C ECONOMIC VITALITY UPDATE
Interim Deputy City Manager Decker, Interim Economic and Community Vitality Manager Acosta and Interim Management Analyst Acosta provided updates from the Economic and Community Vitality Department including topics of World Cup Programming, Human Trafficking Awareness, Business Resource Guide and BOLT (Business Operators Learning Together) Newsletter.
8. PUBLIC FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Joaquin Jimenez
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
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Mayor Ruddock announced Councilmember Nagengast will abstain from item 9K and will hear item 9L separately.
MOTION
Vice Mayor Penrose moved and Councilmember Jonsson seconded a motion to approve Consent Calendar minus item 9L. The motion carried by 5-0 unanimous vote, with Councilmember Nagengast abstaining from item 9k.
9.A WAIVE READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
9.B APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 16, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING
9.C APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JULY 16, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
9.D RESOLUTION NO. 2026-55, STATE AND FEDERAL ADVOCACY SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC.
9.E D RESOLUTION NO. 2026-56 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO COOPERATION AND PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT WITH SAN MATEO COUNTY TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL HOUSING FUNDING
9.F ACCEPT THE WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2026
9.G RESOLUTION NO. 2026-57 POTENTIAL ACQUISITION OF SAN MATEO COUNTY APN 056-126-040,
HALF MOON BAY
9.H RESOLUTION NO. 2026-58 APPROVAL OF WATER SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH COASTSIDE
COUNTY WATER DISTRICT FOR THE WAVECREST ROAD WATER LINE PROJECT
9.I RESOLUTION NO. 2026-59 AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR A CERTIFICATE OF CONSENT TO
SELF-INSURE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LIABILITIES THROUGH THE PLAN JPA WORKERS'
COMPENSATION PROGRAM
9.J RESOLUTION NO. 2026-60 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CLASSIFICATION CHANGES
9.K RESOLUTION NO. 2026-61, REVISIONS TO DEADLINES FOR ARGUMENTS IN RESOLUTION NO. 2026-39
9.L RESOLUTION NO. 2026-62 SISTER CITY MOU WITH NAZARÉ, PORTUGAL The following individuals addressed the Council on item 9L:
• Fernando Oliveira
• Jonathan Oliveira
• John Muller
• Kerry Burke
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Jonsson seconded a motion to approve item 9L, a Sister City MOU with Nazare, Portugal. The motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR RUDDOCK ANNOUNCED ITEM 11A WILL BE HEARD BEFORE ITEM 10A.
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11.A CITY CLERK'S CERTIFICATION OF THE REFERENDUM PETITION AGAINST ORDINANCE NO. 2026- 01 (RELATING TO THE 555 KELLY AVENUE PROJECT) AND COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SUBMISSION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-01 TO HALF MOON BAY VOTERS PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 9240
City Clerk Rodriguez presented the staff report to council.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Joaquin Jimenez
• Carolina Carbajal
• Rocia Avila Garcia
• Hal Bogner
• Rick Bonia
• Jordan Grimes
• Kelly Hollywood
• Lilly Rey
• Harvey Rarback
• Belinda Hernandez Arriaga
• Eric DeBode
• Nancy Fontana
• Mike Ferreira
City Council provided comments on the item.
RECESS
Mayor Ruddock requested a recess at 9:02 the meeting reconvened at 9:21 with all members present.
MOTION
Councilmember Nagengast moved and Vice Mayor Penrose seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No 2026-63 to submit Ordinance No. 2026-01 to the voters at the November 3, 2026, general municipal election with the noted changes in the ballot question as recommended by the City Attorney and authorizing the City Clerk to make minor non-substantive changes in order to ensure the 75-word count limit is met. The motion carried 5-0.
10. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.A FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AND ASSESSMENTS July 21, 2026
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Interim Administrative Services Director Stiles presented their staff report.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Penrose seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No 2026-64 approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Sewer Service Assessments and charges, directing staff to file the assessment roll, authorizing the County Controller to place the assessment charges on the County of San Mateo Property Tax Roll, and directing staff to bill assessments directly that are not on the tax roll.
11. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
11.B REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SEWER RATE STUDY AND ADOPTION OF RATE SETTING PROCEDURES UNDER PROPOSITION 218 AND ASSEMBLY BILL 2257 Interim Administrative Services Director Stiles and Interim Public Works Director Leda presented the staff. Council discussed the item and asked clarifying questions.
MOTION
Councilmember Nagengast moved and Mayor Ruddock seconded a motion to move to Adopt resolutions No 2026-65 Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Kirsch & Associates for project management support in an amount not to exceed $30,000; and Resolution No 2026- 66 authorizing Release of a Request for Proposals for professional sewer rate study services; and Resolution No 2026-67 establishing sewer rate setting procedures under Proposition 218 and Assembly Bill 2257. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Ruddock moved item 11E ahead of item 11C.
11.E AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR GOLF FACILITIES FEES
Councilmember Nagengast recused from the item as he is an employee of the golf course. City Manager presented the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Bruce Russell
MOTION
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Councilmember Brownstone moved and Mayor Ruddock seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No 2026-68 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Amendment to the Owner Participation Agreement with Ocean Colony Partners, LLC, to extend the Termination Date to September 16, 2036, amend the Fee, and amend or delete certain Sections of the Agreement.
The motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Nagengast recusing.
11.C CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE WAVECREST ROAD WATER LINE PROJECT (CIP PROJECT NO. 9004)
Interim Public Works Director Leda presented the staff report. City Council discussed the item and asked clarifying questions.
The following individuals addressed the council:
• Naomi Patridge
• RJ Jennings
MOTION
Councilmember Nagengast moved and Mayor Ruddock seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No 2026-69 authorizing the City Manager to award and execute a construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Golden State Construction & Utility, Inc., of San Francisco, California, in the amount of $774,000, and approve a construction contingency amount not to exceed $154,800 (20%) for the Wavecrest Road Water Line Project (CIP Project No. 9004) for a total construction budget of $928,800. The motion unanimously
11.D PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BRUSH HOG TREE CARE, INC.
Interim Public Works Director Leda presented the item. Council asked clarifying questions of staff and discussed the item. The following individuals addressed the council:
• Cid Young
MOTION
Councilmember Nagengast moved and Mayor Ruddock seconded the motion to Resolution No 2026- 70 authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Brush Hog Tree Care, Inc., to provide city-wide median landscape maintenance services for Fiscal Year 2026-27 in an amount not to exceed $35,400 with up to four (4) optional one-year extensions. The motion carried 4-1 with Vice Mayor Penrose voting no.
11.F AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES WITH THE SAN MATEO COUNTY
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
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City Manager Chidester presented the item. The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Nancy Fontana
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Nagengast seconded a motion to Resolution No 2026-71 authorizing the City Manager to: 1) Execute a Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office for a term of five years from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030; and 2) Execute Amendment One to the Law Enforcement Services Agreement setting the Rates and Payment Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The motion carried unanimously.
12. FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Nagengast asked about the Petition of Writ of Mandate from the Governor, which would be a closed session topic.
13. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ruddock adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:01 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Maggie Rodriguez, City Clerk
*Approved by the City Council at the August 18, 2026 Regular meeting.