TED ADCOCK COMMUNITY CENTER,
535 KELLY AVENUE, HALF MOON BAY,
CALIFORNIA 94019
Debbie Ruddock, Mayor
Deborah Penrose, Vice Mayor
Robert Brownstone, Councilmember
Patric Jonsson, Councilmember
Paul Nagengast, Councilmember
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
7:00 PM
This agenda contains a brief description of each item to be considered. Those wishing to address the City Council on any matter not listed on the agenda, but within the jurisdiction of the City Council to resolve, may come forward to the podium during the Public Forum portion of the agenda and will have a maximum of three minutes to discuss their item. Those wishing to speak on a Business or Public Hearing matter will be called forward at the appropriate time during that item´s consideration.
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1. ROLL CALL / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.A SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH PROCLAMATION
3.B SAMUEL RAMOS PALOMINO RECOGNITION
4. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
5. REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
6. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
6.A PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT OUT
6.B PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT OUT
7. CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
7.A MEASURES I AND Q CITY INFORMATION WEBPAGE
7.B ONLINE CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT FORM
8. PUBLIC FORUM
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
9.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
9.B APPROVE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 18, 2026 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING ATTACHMENT - August 18, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
9.C APPROVE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 18, 2026 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ATTACHMENT - August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
9.D CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE UPDATE
Staff Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code.
STAFF REPORT
ATTACHMENT - Conflict of Interest Resolution
9.E APPROVE THE AMENDED 2026 CALENDAR OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Staff Recommendation: By motion, adopt the amended City Council Calendar for 2026.
STAFF REPORT
ATTACHMENT - Amended 2026 City Council Calendar
9.F APPROVE MAYOR'S LIST OF UPDATED CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES AND DESIGNATED ASSIGNMENTS FOR 2026
Staff Recommendation: Accept Mayor Ruddock's updated list of City Council Representatives and Designated Assignments for 2026.
STAFF REPORT
ATTACHMENT - Mayor's updated 2026 City Council Assignments
9.G AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO ROBERT D. NIEHAUS, INC. FOR SEWER
RATE STUDY
Staff Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Robert D. Niehaus, Inc. (RDN) in an amount not to exceed $57,180 to complete a comprehensive sewer rate study, including public outreach and support through the Proposition 218 rate-setting process.
STAFF REPORT
ATTACHMENT - Sewer Rate Study Resolution
PROGRAM TO IMPLEMENT THE SIXTH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT
Staff Recommendation: Waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Title 18 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code and Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan (IP) to implement zoning changes identified in the Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan (LUP) and the Sixth Cycle Housing Element.
STAFF REPORT
ATTACHMENT 1 - Rezoning Ordinance 2026-03
ATTACHMENT 2 - August 18, 2026 Staff Report
10. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.A APPROVE 2026 MEASURE D TRANSFERS
Staff Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution approving the transfer of 19 of the remaining Downtown base Measure D allocations, to be used for new dwelling units proposed in the Outside Downtown area, prioritized according to the scoring within the Measure D application checklist and as shown within Exhibit A to the Resolution (Attachment 1).
STAFF REPORT
ATTACHMENT 1 - 2026 Measure D Scoring Spreadsheet
ATTACHMENT 2 - 2026 Measure D Scoring Ratification
ATTACHMENT 3 - 2019 Resollution Establishing Measure D Allocation Transfer Procedure
11. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
11.A CONSIDERATION OF EXTENDING HEALTH BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY TO ELECTED OFFICIALS Staff Recommendation: Receive information and provide direction regarding whether to extend health benefits eligibility to elected officials and, if so, provide direction regarding contribution levels by the City.
STAFF REPORT
11.B
SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM SUMMARY AND APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
9.H ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND LOCAL COASTAL
SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM SUMMARY AND APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH V.W. HOUSEN & ASSOCIATES
Staff Recommendation: 1) Receive a summary report on the condition of the City's sanitary sewer collection system, including the results of the recent infiltration and inflow assessment; and 2) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with V.W. Housen & Associates for wastewater collection system engineering support services in an amount not to exceed $99,217.
STAFF REPORT
ATTACHMENT 1- VWHA PSA Resolution
ATTACHMENT 2 - VWHA Proposal
ATTACHMENT 3 - 2025 SSMP Capacity Summary
ATTACHMENT 4 - RH Borden Summary I&I Report
ATTACHMENT 5 - Historical CCTV Defect Maps
11.C COMMUNITY BANNER PROGRAM
Staff Recommendation: Adopt a resolution: 1) Establishing the Community Banner Program and approving the Community Banner Program authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to make amendments to effectively implement and administer the program, subject to the approved Special Sign Program; 2) Amending the Master Fee Schedule to establish a Community Banner Program Application Fee in the amount of $450 per approved banner cycle; 3) Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with the Half Moon Bay Beautification Committee for the installation and removal of community banners, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 4) Authorizing the City Manager to procure services, supplies, materials and equipment necessary for initial implementation of the Community Banner Program, including banner hardware, banners, paint and related materials, at a total cost not to exceed $100,000.
STAFF REPORT
ATTACHMENT 1 - Banner Program Resolution
ATTACHMENT 2 - Community Banner Program
ATTACHMENT 3 - Style Guide
ATTACHMENT 4 - Hardware Specifications
11.DCARTER PARK DONOR PROGRAM UPDATE
Staff Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving an update to the Donor Recognition and Naming Program for Carter Park, replacing the policy adopted on June 7, 2022, with the Carter Park Donor & Sponsorship Policy.
STAFF REPORT
ATTACHMENT 1 - Carter Park Donor Policy Resolution
ATTACHMENT 2 - Carter Park Donor Sponsorship Program
12. FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
13. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
TRANSLATIONS
TRANSLATED AGENDA
September 1, 2026 Spanish Agenda
LATE CORRESPONDENCE