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Half Moon Bay City Council's 2025-07-15 agenda is scheduled to cover Framework for Update, Presentation, REGARDING VACANCIES, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS Administrative Services Director Rossi and Human Resources..., and Draft updates to the zoning code, zoning maps and associated ordinance to be consistent with the LUP (including.... This is an agenda-derived preview, so it describes scheduled topics and proposed actions rather than confirmed outcomes.
Key Topics
Framework for Update: the agenda included this context: Section: Task Prepare a draft framework outline and possible phasing plan for review by the Planning Commission and City Council. The framework will cover how to update and revise the layout of the City’s IP and associated ordinances to...
Presentation: the agenda included this context: Section: Task Write staff report and present findings to Planning Commission and Council Note: Planning Commission meetings are held on the 2 nd and 4 th Tuesdays of each month and City Council meetings are held on the 1 st and 3 rd...
REGARDING VACANCIES, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS Administrative Services Director Rossi and Human Resources...: proposed contract or agreement that could commit public funds or shape implementation.
Draft updates to the zoning code, zoning maps and associated ordinance to be consistent with the LUP (including...: the agenda included this context: Section: Task Element, Safety Element and new housing laws. Allow time for review by Coastal Commission staff. The new standards should be quantifiable and objective...
Conduct study sessions before the Planning Commission and/or City Council to get input and direction and applicable...: the agenda included this context: Section: Task Task 6 Deliverables • Administrative draft IP for 6-week CCC staff review • Revised draft IP reflecting agreed upon CCC staff recommendations •...
Why It Matters
Framework for Update may set direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions.
Presentation may set direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions.
REGARDING VACANCIES, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS Administrative Services Director Rossi and Human Resources... may affect public spending, project delivery, or vendor accountability.
Draft updates to the zoning code, zoning maps and associated ordinance to be consistent with the LUP (including... may set direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions.
Conduct study sessions before the Planning Commission and/or City Council to get input and direction and applicable... may set direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions.
What Residents Should Watch
Watch how council frames next steps for Framework for Update.
Watch the staff presentation and council questions on Presentation for future policy or budget direction.
Watch the staff presentation and council questions on REGARDING VACANCIES, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS Administrative Services Director Rossi and Human Resources... for future policy or budget direction.
Watch how council frames next steps for Draft updates to the zoning code, zoning maps and associated ordinance to be consistent with the LUP (including....
Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects Conduct study sessions before the Planning Commission and/or City Council to get input and direction and applicable....
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
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FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE POPLAR STREET TRAFFIC CALMING AND SAFETY PROJECT – PHASE 1 (CIP PROJECT NO. 0593) MOTION 31
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RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS: May 20, 2025 City Council Minutes Page 3 of 5 Councilmember Penrose moved and Councilmember Nagengast seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried 4-0-1, Councilmember Jonsson...
WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2025 City Manager Chidester and City Attorney Engberg presented the staff report.
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REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS: MOTION Mayor Brownstone moved and Councilmember Penrose seconded a motion to accept the warrants list for the month of May
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WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2025
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Recommendation: Accept the warrants list for the month of June
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WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2025
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CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY SETTING FOR FY 2025-26
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TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31, 2025 MOTION Vice Mayor Ruddock and Councilmember Jonsson seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar.
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REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS: The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO OFFSHORE DRILLING ACTIVITIES AND EXPANSION OF OFFSHORE DRILLING IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN MOTION Vice Mayor Ruddock moved and Councilmember Penrose seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar.
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CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY SETTING FOR FY 2025-26: The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Recommendation: Approve the minutes from the May 6, 2025 - June 17, 2025 City Council Regular and Special Meetings. 2
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT: Staff
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HALF MOON BAY BICYCLE / PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY-LAWS AND APPOINTMENTS Staff
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Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving changes to the Half Moon Bay Bicycle / Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) By-Laws. STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
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SENATE BILL 1 LOCAL STREETS AND ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT LIST FY 2025-26
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REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
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SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS STATIONARY ENGINEERS LOCAL 39 AFL-CIO, REPRESENTED MANAGEMENT TEAM MEMBERS, CONFIDENTIAL, AND NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES 42
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REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS: June 17, 2025 City Council Minutes Page 3 of 5
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ANNUAL RENEWAL OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
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AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY PLANNING COLLABORATIVE FOR WORK ON THE SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT WITH KARLA’S JANITORIAL,
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REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS: LLC. FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES
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STONE PINE COVE BIOLOGICAL MONITORING AMENDMENT NO. 2
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REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
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AGREEMENT WITH ABUNDANT GRACE FOR THE COASTSIDE CLEAN TEAM PROGRAM MOTION Councilmember Penrose moved and Vice Mayor Ruddock seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 1.B.
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REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS: The question was called and the motion carried unanimously. The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration:
RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS: FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
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COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR A NEW RESIDENCE AT 2800 CHAMPS ELYSEE BLVD, FILE NO.
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ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS: POP-17-055 Mayor Brownstone recused himself due to the location of his home and left the dais. Senior Planner Phillips and Public Works Director / City Engineer Bozorginia presented the staff report. The Council asked questions...
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ADOPTION OF LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN INTO THE SAFETY ELEMENT
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ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS: Community Development Director Lacko presented the staff report. The following individual addressed the Council: • Hazel Joanes 26 May 6, 2025 City Council Minutes Page 3 of 5 The Council asked questions of staff and discussed t...
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RESOLUTION ASSESSING THE LEVY FOR THE HALF MOON BAY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 Administrative Analyst Acosta presented the staff report.
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ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mayor Brownstone opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Brownstone closed the public hearing. MOTION Mayor Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Ruddock seconded a motion to consider any oral or written protests, an...
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COMPLIANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 2561/GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
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ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
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PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF THE FY 2025-26 MASTER FEE SCHEDULE Senior Accountant Stiles presented the staff report.
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ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS: The following individual addressed the Council: • Caeli Collins The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item. MOTION Councilmember Nagengast moved and Councilmember Penrose seconded a motion to adopt a resolution...
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PURCHASE OF A NEW ALL ELECTRIC FORD TRANSIT VAN 3
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Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement in the amount of $57,935.89 with Towne Ford for the purchase of a 2025 all-electric Ford Transit Van. STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT 1 ATTACHMENT 2
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UPDATES ON THE RENT STABILIZATION PROGRAM AND RENTAL REGISTRY PROGRAM
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RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS: Administrative Analyst Acosta presented the staff report. The following individuals addressed the Council: • Barbara Lavey • Sarah Bueno • Linda Crose Anderson • Frank Vella • Juliette Kulda • Nancy Fontana • Krystlyn Geidt • Jan...
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HALF MOON BAY HOTEL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 2024 ANNUAL REPORT AND RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CONTINUE TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 26
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RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS: Administrative Analyst Acosta and Krystyln Giedt, Chamber of Commerce, presented the staff report. The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item. MOTION Councilmember Nagengast moved and Councilmember Penrose second...
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FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 RECOMMENDED BUDGET
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RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS: Senior Accountant Stiles, IT Analyst Lopez, and City Manager Chidester presented the staff report. The following individual addressed the Council: • Krystlyn Giedt The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item. COMM...
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 RECOMMENDED OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET
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RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS: Finance Manager Stiles, IT Analyst Lopez, and City Manager Chidester presented the staff report. The following individual addressed the Council: • Paulette Eisen 43 June 17, 2025 City Council Minutes Page 4 of 5 The Council asked...
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SANITARY SEWER MASTER PLAN AND HYDRAULIC MODEL UPDATE Public Works Director Bozorginia and Vivian Housen, V.W.
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RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS: Housen and Associates, presented the staff report. The Council asked questions and discussed the item.
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FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED ON MARCH 31, 2025 Finance Manager Stiles presented the staff report.
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RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS: The Council asked questions and discussed the item. MOTION Councilmember Nagengast moved and Councilmember Penrose seconded a motion to accept the Financial Report and the Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ended on March 31,
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CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES WORKPLAN FOR FY 2025-27 City Manager Chidester presented the staff report.
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RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS: The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item. The Council continued the item and return in July for staff to work with a Council ad hoc committee.
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FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AND ASSESSMENTS Staff
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Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2025-26 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...
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COMMUNITY SERVICES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Community Services Analyst Acosta presented the staff report.
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RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS: The following individuals addressed the Council: • Joanne Rokosky • Spandan • Sandi Winter • Nancy Fontana • Caitlen Vreeburg • Jill Jacobson • Sandra Sencion • Mike Akana The Council asked questions and discussed the item. MOTIO...
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE City Attorney Engberg announced that Councilmember Jonsson would recuse from the Kehoe Watershed Project if discussed.
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RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS: Public Works Director Bozorginia presented the staff report. The following individual addressed the Council: • Jimmy Benjamin The Council asked questions and discussed the item.
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FORMATION OF TEMPORARY CITY COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEES Staff
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Recommendation: Adopt resolutions authorizing: 1) Creation of a temporary Ad Hoc Committee for evaluating the staffing and structure of the City organization; and 2) Creation of a temporary Ad Hoc Committee for exploring options related...
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HALF MOON BAY BICYCLE / PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY-LAWS AND APPOINTMENTS Public Works Director Maz presented the staff report.
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RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS: The Council made the following appointments: Vice Mayor Ruddock appointed Jim Sullivan. Councilmember Nagengast appointed James Carniglia and Brandon White. Councilmember Penrose appointed Kathleen Ferenz. Councilmember Jonsson a...
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY SETTING FOR FY 2025-26 This item was continued to May 20, 2025.
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RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
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COMPREHENSIVE USER FEE STUDY WORKSHOP Finance Manager Stiles and Nicole Kissam, NBS, presented the staff report.
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RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS: The following individual addressed the Council: • Nancy Fontana The Council asked questions and discussed the item. MOTION Councilmember Penrose moved and Vice Mayor Ruddock seconded a motion to receive the User Fee Study Report...
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COMMUNITY SERVICES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM This item was continued to May 20,
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RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS: 2025.
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REGARDING VACANCIES, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS Administrative Services Director Rossi and Human Resources Analyst Ernest Azevedo presented the staff report.
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ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS: The Council asked questions of staff. 38 June 3, 2025 City Council Minutes Page 4 of 5 The following individual addressed the Council: • Karen Decker • Joe Butner • Jorge Perez The Council asked questions of staff and discussed...
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City of Half Moon Bay et al., San Mateo Superior Court, Case No. 20-CIV-02921, and voted 4-0-1, Councilmember Jonsson absent, to approve a settlement agreement in the amount of $2,875,000.
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RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS: CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL Economic and Community Vitality Manager Decker provided an update on the Wine and Jazz Festival. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS (Continued) STUDENT AWARDS Additional student award recipients were...
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City of Half Moon Bay et al.
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CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: San Mateo Superior Court, Case No. 24-CIV-08216 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brownstone adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: Approved: Maggie Rodriguez, Assistant City Clerk Robert Brownstone, Mayor 24 MINUTES CITY OF HALF MOON...
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City of Half Moon Bay et al., San Mateo Superior Court, Case No. 24-CIV-08216 and voted 4-0, Mayor Brownstone recused, to approve a settlement agreement, with June 3, 2025 as the proposed date for project reconsideration.
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REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS: CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL None. PUBLIC FORUM The following individuals addressed the Council: • Krystlyn Giedt • Joaquin Jimenez • Nancy Fontana