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The consent motion, moved and seconded, encompassed several parts: waiving the reading of resolutions and ordinances; acceptance of the treasurer’s report for the quarter ending Dec. 31, 2024; adoption of a resolution amending Citywide Traffic Regulations (Resolution CC-5-11) to add or modify red-curb segments at Court of San Marco, Kelly Avenue near Jenna Lane, Valdez Avenue near Alsace Lorraine, Poplar Street near Main Street, Main Street near Seymour Street, Main Street near Higgins Canyon Road, and portions of Wavecrest Road; and adoption of the “Get There Together” transportation demand management plan.

Council also approved a staff recommendation to appoint James Carniglia to a vacant seat on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

During public comment and later in council reports, residents raised several non-agendized concerns including parking and curb grading on Poplar Street, the downtown streetscape plan’s potential impact on diagonal parking and downtown character, homeless camping near the creek and highway, and the Parks and Recreation Commission’s work on Carter Park.

Parks and Recreation update: staff reported that Paulette Eisen will serve as commission chair and Hillary Stamper as vice chair. The commission said Mavericks Awards organizers will not proceed with a harbor festival this year; commissioners are focusing instead on activating Carter Park and building partnerships with local arts groups, businesses and nonprofits. The city is exploring fundraising to pay for audio-visual equipment at Carter Park; early estimates for AV and related equipment were discussed at roughly $500,000 and staff said they will pursue potential major donors and partners. Commissioners also discussed the difficulties of obtaining State Parks grants due to program competitiveness and demographic metrics.

Why it matters: The red-curb adjustments affect local parking enforcement and circulation; the transportation plan sets a citywide framework for reducing drive-alone trips; Carter Park funding will affect programming and community events.

Formal votes recorded: The consent calendar passed by roll call with all five council members voting yes (Council members Beau Johnson, Penrose, Nagengast, Vice Mayor Redick and Mayor Brownstone). The appointment of James Carniglia to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee was approved by voice vote. No council member requested separate votes on the listed consent items.

Provenance: Consent items and roll-call vote appear in the meeting consent segment; Parks & Rec report and related discussion appear later in the agenda under committee updates.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","HMBCC 2/4/25 - Half Moon Bay City Council Meeting - February 4, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved the consent calendar—including multiple red-curb adjustments and the 'Get There Together' transportation demand management plan—appointed a member to the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee and heard Parks and Recreation Commission updates about Carter Park funding and the future of the Summer's End event.","taxTitle","Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay City, San Mateo County, California","taxId",59290,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6350864,"Local foundation asks Half Moon Bay to expedite permits for life-ring stations after recent drowning",136,3036000,3172000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2231354-a23831521031b04faa5019337ac8c08d&start=3036&end=3172","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2231354-a23831521031b04faa5019337ac8c08d/thumbnail_3036000.jpg","/articles/6350864/California/Local-foundation-asks-Half-Moon-Bay-to-expedite-permits-for-life-ring-stations-after-recent-drowning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6350864-e788a94dfd93a20fad136dec91680b53/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139762&Signature=MozQRrGL~6fGXZwWIXicHacsUOzOFu-TnZd4CmMOW9LcxIv8cp6Ij4dvwXBiwYb24qfUplyp-v2dlRAx6HlwJ40ldso5Wvds2KbvB3OqzlodXpW762FTGAUg1-pRw4HYXRu0HSMf09RwQMoykBQjUjg6okEj49VOnfDXwWf4sGRDaOy~9auNFzSoJ~TH0TkLEWCBYulajy1dqsMqUzmCFH4WKm9plyJrHtzKW94TSJwNnM72Fz7HKa1J5wza0WlaSZUmzrWKopMCX0tBgHV3cpnEY0YkNwYzMrruanzPhNxArFEqNHXge2HE2dDQM5tyiHsvsjsbpA0lkOS01BLY7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A representative of the Arunay Foundation asked the City Council on Tuesday to help the nonprofit secure approvals and a plan to install life-ring stations at Half Moon Bay beaches following a January drowning.

Anandita Sharma, speaking for the Arunay Foundation, said the foundation was created after a 12-year-old named Aruna died in 2021 and has since installed 25 life-saving ring buoys along the coast between Half Moon Bay and southern San Francisco. Sharma asked the council to help expedite permits with the California Coastal Commission and to consider improved signage or temporary beach closures on days with high surf or dangerous sneaker waves.

Sharma described the recent January incident in which a father and his 8-year-old son drowned at Colwell Ranch Beach and urged the city to partner on permitting and site selection. She said the foundation will fund and donate ring stations and requested guidance on what local approvals or supporting letters the city would need.

Mayor Brownstone noted that Colwell Ranch is a state beach under California State Parks and said the city can request action from the state, but it does not control that beach directly. Council members asked staff to work with the foundation and report back; Sharma said she would return on Feb. 18 with a full presentation and details.

Why it matters: Presenters said sneaker waves and rip currents can make beaches that look calm suddenly deadly, and that visual indicators, stations with ring buoys and rapid public information could save lives.

Council action: No formal vote was taken. Staff and the foundation agreed to follow up; Arunay Foundation will return with a full presentation on Feb. 18.

Provenance: The request occurred during public forum and included an offer from the foundation to fund life-ring stations and a request for city assistance with Coastal Commission approvals.","Arunay Foundation asked the council to help install life-ring stations along the coast and to expedite Coastal Commission permits after a father and son drowned in January at Colwell Ranch Beach.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6350870,"Council continues hearing on sale of 880 Stone Pine Road for 47-unit farmworker housing project to March 4",474,3529000,4003000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2231354-a23831521031b04faa5019337ac8c08d&start=3529&end=4003","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2231354-a23831521031b04faa5019337ac8c08d/thumbnail_3529000.jpg","/articles/6350870/California/Council-continues-hearing-on-sale-of-880-Stone-Pine-Road-for-47-unit-farmworker-housing-project-to-March-4","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6350870-6ba75d4acbacf035a8a398607aed48ae/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139762&Signature=etiQpT29pDbku9dDRJcJjfTA~~-2WM0mmpYwAXfyEeT0dvXjJ1QhENpwsTRasQh9~9Zr9lJ7FDCMPhTBQzalpNIv33gTGonjhVHxMP2WwLX6CoRRSRwyGlI8kp1dT~Re-6nOMhFes2Gco2Qi6HpA5PeMVXkbDJRy0KiiiVM8ATpH4NOGADOUuqiD~ElNnyvbC0a0KBM1nKc2FHdCGRQsBRtKTT5pg4B1u3~nBRNZTN5HoEHptZOpUWLbjbRzwIyI0vnaFOdRy5svPiEkdYQLCpW8-HD7RKU4Rz-PDKxyQhW1ulw~WLPiU-tDFKZzi-~JUBzWdJOm~Ef8el8BwZAd5A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council voted Tuesday to continue a public hearing on the proposed sale of a portion of 880 Stone Pine Road to the county so the matter can be heard at the council’s March 4 meeting.

Staff described the item as a resolution of public interest and convenience seeking approval of the city sale of a portion of the Stone Pine property for construction of a 47-unit affordable farmworker housing project. Council moved to continue the hearing to March 4 to allow additional review and to hear the matter at a regular meeting.

Several members of the public urged prompt action. Carolina Carvajal, who identified herself as a person experiencing high rents, said the Stone Pine project was “urgent” and asked the council not to allow opponents to stall the project. Another public commenter noted concerns about whether units on county-owned land would have the same property-tax treatment and how sewer service and school-district funding would be handled if the property is sold to the county. That commenter asked for detailed backup information for the March hearing.

Why it matters: The property sale is tied to construction of 47 affordable units intended for farmworkers and low-income residents; public commenters framed the project as urgent given local housing costs.

Formal action: The council voted to continue the public hearing to March 4, 2025. The motion was seconded and carried by voice vote. No final sale or agreement was approved; city staff noted any purchase agreement would return to the council for final action.

Next steps: The item will return to the March 4 regular meeting with additional staff materials; public commenters requested that the staff packet include details about tax treatment, sewer connections, school-district impacts and other implementation details.

Provenance: The item was introduced by staff as a continuance motion; public comments on urgency and tax/service questions occurred during the public hearing period.","The City Council continued a public hearing on selling a portion of 880 Stone Pine Road to the county for a 47-unit affordable farmworker housing project after public comment urging the council not to delay construction.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6350875,"Half Moon Bay hearing highlights immigrant-rights outreach as local nonprofits report spike in fear and rumors",1387,109000,1496000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2231354-a23831521031b04faa5019337ac8c08d&start=109&end=1496","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2231354-a23831521031b04faa5019337ac8c08d/thumbnail_109000.jpg","/articles/6350875/California/Half-Moon-Bay-hearing-highlights-immigrant-rights-outreach-as-local-nonprofits-report-spike-in-fear-and-rumors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6350875-c9376461807add2f4f3c0a35c437d0d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139762&Signature=JsGQ0HlBdHlUYEQMw110Tb46DgcasAvK5W5UyDG60IRZ4Klr0YLF2EHaEgWcJYBunVkEWdOsJUOt1e1M-jKysqo4scGc3YIhzF~tfUN7GMYsDBUi1BPoXQtHfuxssxybm8vVL71OKyAv-DR2~tzGyQ7ZK7rxT~1iWRz~xkgZkJsq7bLbKmVbdPDLPgxZXHhX2YrX~rVL8IZC2KQ1i5QUI6LMmHT--0TuxDqW~61HLUURzzVKujeKywNjlOYCka60a6x46IO4xS6pFjbwMH~g~-ea2p3KAHe-Zb8Qf9he9bhcTNEqsqKAapj0PvsQIXw4upXQEpazAKwx7fuCr~0zjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Kevin Brownstone and city staff invited three local nonprofits to update the City Council and community Tuesday on outreach and services for immigrant residents amid rising fears of immigration enforcement.

Karen Decker, the city’s economic and community vitality manager, introduced the panel and said the city and local nonprofits work closely to reach hard-to-reach residents. Decker said the three organizations presenting—Coastside Hope, ALAS, and Puente de la Costa Sur—collectively serve about 5,900 people a year and often mobilize together around urgent needs such as the pandemic, wildfires and business closures.

Judith Guerrero, executive director of Coastside Hope, described the groups’ recent work hosting “know your rights” sessions, expanding legal-advocacy partnerships and coordinating rapid verification when rumors circulate that immigration agents are operating in the area. Guerrero, speaking as both a provider and a longtime immigrant resident, urged the council to “stand with us” and continue the city’s welcoming practices.

An ALAS representative explained the workload created by unverified reports. The county hotline received 150 calls in a single day; many were rumors, the representative said, but some callers reported direct threats and hateful messages. That group described process steps: verifying reports, identifying callers, contacting affected families, and making follow-up calls to limit rumor spread.

Rita Mancera, executive director of Puente de la Costa Sur (participating by Zoom), asked the city to designate a staff liaison to coordinate with the three nonprofits so the city can use its communication channels to share verified information quickly. Mancera said the nonprofits can mobilize verification and reassurance, which would help people continue daily activities such as work and school.

Mayor Brownstone and several council members emphasized that San Mateo County already classifies itself as a sanctuary jurisdiction and that the sheriff’s office does not coordinate with federal immigration enforcement. Captain Cheechoff of the sheriff’s office said his agency “does not cooperate with any immigration agency,” adding they do not allow immigration agents into jails and do not share information for immigration enforcement.

Council members discussed next steps, including convening a nonprofit cohort and coordinating with schools and employers on their response plans. The city manager’s office said staff will convene the nonprofit cohort (a meeting was scheduled the next day) and the item is agendized for further discussion. Mayor Brownstone and Council Member Deborah Penrose suggested the city consider issuing timely public bulletins that verify or refute specific rumors when appropriate, while staff noted the need to coordinate with existing county verification processes to avoid mixed messages.

Why it matters: presenters said fear and rumors about immigration enforcement can disrupt families’ lives and livelihoods and that rapid verification and clear city communication could reduce panic. Several speakers warned that arrests can leave families without a breadwinner and increase trauma for children.

What the council did next: there was no formal motion or vote on policy changes during the presentation. Council members directed staff to continue coordinating with the nonprofit cohort and to report back; the nonprofits requested a city liaison to improve rapid information-sharing.

Community comments and follow-up: public commenters and council members offered suggestions including preparing school and employer plans, issuing a city verification bulletin when appropriate, and considering whether an express local declaration (for example, a city sanctuary resolution) would add reassurance even though the county-level protections are already in place. Decker noted the county’s January 28 Board of Supervisors action reaffirming protections for vulnerable communities.

Provenance: The council discussion and presentations began when Karen Decker introduced the item and the three nonprofit speakers (transcript remarks beginning at the city’s roll call and the presentation introduction), and concluded after Captain Cheechoff’s remarks clarifying the sheriff’s office position.","City staff and three local nonprofits summarized community outreach and verification work after a rise in rumors and fear of immigration enforcement; county protections were reiterated and the sheriff's office said it does not cooperate with immigration agencies.","actionData","errors"]

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Local foundation asks Half Moon Bay to expedite permits for life-ring stations after recent drowning

Council continues hearing on sale of 880 Stone Pine Road for 47-unit farmworker housing project to March 4

Half Moon Bay hearing highlights immigrant-rights outreach as local nonprofits report spike in fear and rumors