CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 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 7:13 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. City Clerk Rodriguez called the Roll Call.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Brownstone, Jonsson, Nagengast, Mayor Ruddock ABSENT: Vice Mayor Penrose
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Nagengast seconded a motion to approve the agenda hearing item 11A immediately after consent agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote 4-0, with Vice Mayor Penrose absent.
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.A SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH PROCLAMATION
San Mateo County Suicide Prevention Committee Member Verna Barrientos said a few words.
3.B SAMUEL RAMOS PALOMINO RECOGNITION
Captain Eamonn Allen recognized Mr. Palominos for his heroic help on the evening of August 18, 2026.
The following individuals addressed the council on items 3.A and 3.B:
• Joaquin Jimenez
• Willa Chapman
• Jimmy Benjamin
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 September 1, 2026, on four items. There was no reportable action.
6. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES
6.A PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT OUT
Interim Deputy City Manager Decker provided updates from the August Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, where they welcomed two new Youth Representatives, Commissioner Meyer and Commissioner Del Nagro.
6.B PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT OUT
Community Development Director Lacko provided updates from the recent Planning Commission Meetings.
7. CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
7.A MEASURE I AND Q UPDATE
City Clerk Rodriguez and City Manager Chidester provided updates to the new city webpages that inform the community about the two ballot measures for the November 3, 2026, Election.
The following individuals addressed the council:
• Evelyn DeSouza
•Nancy Fontana
• Sandy Vella
The Council asked clarifying questions of staff.
7.B ONLINE CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT FORM
City Clerk Rodriguez informed the council and community of a new way to submit public comments before a City Council Meeting.
The following individuals addressed the council:
• Curt Bianchi
• Nancy Fontana
8. PUBLIC FORUM
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The following individuals addressed the Council:
• Jimmy Benjamin
• Joaquin Jimenez
• Jade Cling
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Nagengast asked to hear item 9H.
9.A WAIVE READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
9.B APPROVE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 18, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING
9.C APPROVE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 18, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
9.D RESOLUTION NO. 2026-81 CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE UPDATE
9.E APPROVE THE AMENDED 2026 CALENDAR OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
9.F APPROVE THE MAYOR’S LIST OF UPDATED CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTITIVES AND DESIGNATED ASSIGNMENTS FOR 2026.
9.G RESOLUTION NO. 2026-82 AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO ROBERT D.
NIEHAUS, INC. FOR SEWER RATE STUDY
9.H ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2026-03 AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND LOCAL COASTAL
PROGRAM TO IMPLEMENT THE SIXTH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT
The following individuals address the council:
• Dan Haggarty
MOTION
Councilmember Nagengast moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to approve the consent calendar items 9A-9G. The motion carried unanimously 4-0 with Penrose absent.
9.H ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM TO
IMPLEMENT THE SIXTH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT
Councilmember Nagengast asked questions and provided a statement. Community Development Director Lacko provided answers.
MOTION
Councilmember Brownstone moved and Councilmember Jonsson seconded a motion to revising section 6 verbiage within the ordinance as follows: “Section 6. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the thirtieth (30th) day from and after its final passage and upon certification by the California Coastal Commission.” The motion carried unanimously 3-1 with Nagengast voting no and Penrose absent.
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RECESS
Mayor Ruddock called for a recess at 8:35 the meeting reconvened at approximately 8:45pm with all four councilmembers present.
10. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.A APPROVE 2026 MEASURE D TRANSFERS
Assistant City Planner Zalduondo and Community Development Director Lacko presented their staff report. The Council asked questions of staff.
Mayor Ruddock opened the Public Hearing. The following individuals address the council:
• Sophia Whiting
• Amy Miller
MOTION
Councilmember Nagengast moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-83 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). The motion carried unanimously 4-0 with Penrose absent.
11. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
11.A CONSIDERATION OF EXTENDING HEALTH BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY TO ELECTED OFFICIALS Interim Administrative Services Director Stiles presented the staff report to the council. The council discussed the item. Council directed staff to return to the September 15, 2026 Regular Meeting with a consent item.
11.B SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM SUMMARY AND APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH V.W. HOUSEN & ASSOCIATES
Interim Public Works Director Leda presented the staff report to the council. Council discussed the item and made suggestions.
MOTION
Councilmember Nagengast moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded a motion to 1) Receive a summary report on the condition of the City's sanitary sewer collection system, including the results September 1, 2026
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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. The motion carried unanimously 4-0, with Penrose absent.
11.C COMMUNITY BANNER PROGRAM
Interim Public Works Director Leda and Interim Economic and Community Vitality Manager Acosta presented the staff report. City Council discussed the item and asked clarifying questions.
The following individuals addressed the council:
• Amber Stow
MOTION
Councilmember Nagengast moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-85: 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. The motion carried unanimously 4-0, with Penrose absent.
11.D CARTER PARK DONOR PROGRAM UPDATE
Interim Deputy City Manager Decker and Interim Economic and Community Vitality Manager Acosta presented the item. Council asked clarifying questions of staff and discussed the item.
MOTION
Councilmember Nagengast moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-86 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. The motion carried unanimously 4-0, with Penrose absent.
12. FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
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13. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ruddock adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:49 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Maggie Rodriguez, City Clerk
*Approved by the City Council at the September 15, 2026 Regular meeting.