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MINUTES CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 ADCOCK COMMUNITY CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE 1. ROLL CALL / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Brownstone called the regular meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Assistant City Clerk Rodriguez called the Roll Call: PRESENT: Councilmembers Jonsson, Nagengast and Penrose, Vice Mayor Ruddock and Mayor Brownstone 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION Mayor Brownstone moved and Councilmember Jonsson seconded a motion to approve the Agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously. 3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS None. 4. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE None 5. REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS City Attorney Engberg reported that the Council met in Closed Session on November 4, 2025 to discuss three items. No action was taken.

November 4, 2025 City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 6. CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL Administrative Analyst Acosta announced volunteer opportunities for local non-profits during the Federal government shut down. City Manager Chidester announced that two important events would be held at Mac Dutra Plaza; the first-ever Diwali celebration on November 7, 2025 and a Veterans’ Day Recognition Event on November 10, 2025. 7. PUBLIC FORUM The following individuals addressed the Council during public forum: • Deborah Penrose • Jennifer Moore • Sandy Vella • Joaquin Jimenez • Anita Reese 8. CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items: 8.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8.B APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 19, 2022 SPECIAL MEETING 8.C APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 1, 2022 REGULAR MEETING 8.D APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 15, 2022 SPECIAL MEETING 8.E APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 16, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING 8.F APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 21, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING 8.G APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 21, 2025 REGULAR MEETING 8.H ACCEPT TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 8.I ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-72, APPROVING SEA HORSE RANCH LICENSE AGREEMENT MOTION Mayor Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Ruddock seconded a motion to approve Consent Calendar items 8A - 8D. The question was called and the motion carried 3-0-2, with Councilmembers Jonsson and Nagengast abstaining. Mayor Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Ruddock seconded a motion to approve the remaining Consent Calendar items 8E - 8I. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously. 9. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS

November 4, 2025 City Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 9.A INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 7.65 “COMMERCIAL VITALITY ORDINANCE” TO THE HALF MOON BAY MUNICIPAL CODE Economic and Community Vitality Manager Decker presented her staff report to the Council. The Council asked clarifying questions of staff and discussed the item. MOTION Vice Mayor Ruddock moved and Mayor Brownstone seconded to continue the Public Hearing to a date certain of December 2, 2025 at the Regular City Council Meeting. The question was called and motion carried unanimously. RECESS Mayor Brownstone announced a recess at 8:30 p.m. MEETING RECONVENED Mayor Brownstone reconvened the meeting at 8:42 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. 9.B ADOPTION OF THE 2025 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE Permit Technician Corrales and Chief Building Official Wiener presented a report to the Council on the 2025 edition of the Building Standards Codes. The Council discussed the item and directed staff to return to the November 18, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting for adoption of the Ordinance. The following individuals addressed the Council: • Mike Ferriera MOTION Mayor Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Ruddock seconded a motion to 1) Introduce Ordinance 2025-01, Repealing Chapter 14.06 of the Half Moon Bay Municipal Code, “Electrification of Buildings,” and repealing and replacing Chapter 14.04 of the Half Moon Bay Municipal Code, adopting by reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, with local amendments, and finding the amendments to be exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and 2) Direct staff to place the Ordinance and the attached Resolution establishing the “Need for Local Modifications to the California Building Standards Code” and ratifying the Coastside Fire Protection District’s Ordinance No. 2025-01 on the Consent Calendar for adoption on November 18, 2025. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.

November 4, 2025 City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 9.C 2023-2031 (6 TH CYCLE) HOUSING ELEMENT Community Development Director Lacko presented her staff report to the Council. The Council opened the public hearing and discussed the item. The following individuals addressed the Council: • Joaquin Jimenez • Jeremy Levine • Mike Ferriera RECESS Mayor Brownstone called a recess at 9:56 p.m. MEETING RECONVENED Mayor Brownstone reconvened the meeting at 10:07 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. MOTION Mayor Brownstone moved and Vice Mayor Ruddock seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2025- 73, Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 2023-2031 (Cycle 6) Housing Element and to Adopt the 2023-2031 (Cycle 6) Housing Element Dated October 2025 For Certification by the California Department of Housing and Community Development the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 2023-2031 (6th Cycle) Housing Element and adopt the Housing Element dated October 2025 for review by the California Department of Housing and Community Development, as amended to Program 6-8: • Remove the sentence: “Measure D, as currently enforced through Section 8 of the Measure, is only applicable to the extent that it is judicially determined to be in compliance with State law.” and • Remove all references to a ballot measure. The question was called and the motion carried 4 - 1, with Councilmember Nagengast dissenting. 10. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS 10.A FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 Finance Manager Stiles presented their staff report to the Council. The City Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff.

November 4, 2025 City Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 MOTION Councilmember Penrose moved and Councilmember Nagengast seconded a motion to accept the Financial Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, and authorize the Administrative Services Director to make budgetary entries to: 1) Include a $30,000 budget adjustment for the Community Development Department’s Planning Collaborative; and 2) Incorporate previously approved carry-forward funds related to capital improvement projects and other multi-year initiatives. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously. 10.B MINIMUM WAGE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO Administrative Analyst Acosta presented their staff report on minimum wage. Council asked questions and discussed the item. MOTION Vice Mayor Ruddock moved and Mayor Brownstone seconded to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the County of San Mateo for investigative services related to enforcement of the City’s Minimum Wage Ordinance, through the County of San Mateo Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement (OLSE). The question was called and the motion carried unanimously. 12. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES City Manager Chidester announced that the Parks and Recreation Commission would be changing its meeting dates in November and December and hold just one meeting in mid-December 2025. 13. FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Brownstone stated a future discussion would be held on the possibility of providing health insurance for Councilmembers. Vice Mayor Ruddock requested a future City Manager update on fundraising for Carter Park. 14. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Nagengast discussed a recent Caltrans project on the Coastside and its funding. Councilmember Jonsson encouraged Council attendance at future “Big Wave” events and discussed the rebuilding of the Half Moon Bay High School pool. 15. ADJOURNMENT

November 4, 2025 City Council Minutes Page 6 of 6 Mayor Brownstone adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:36 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: _______________________________ Maggie Rodriguez, Assistant City Clerk *Approved by the City Council on November 18, 2025.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF HALF MOON BAY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 HYBRID MEETING (SEE NEXT PAGE) ADCOCK COMMUNITY CENTER 535 KELLY AVENUE HALF MOON BAY, CA 94019 Robert Brownstone, Mayor Debbie Ruddock, Vice Mayor Patric Jonsson, Councilmember Paul Nagengast, Councilmember Deborah Penrose, Councilmember 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 Public Hearing matter will be called forward at the appropriate time during the Public Hearing consideration. Please Note: Anyone wishing to present materials to the City Council, please submit seven copies to the City Clerk. Copies of written documentation relating to each item of business on the Agenda are on file in the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall and the Half Moon Bay Library where they are available for public inspection. If requested, the agenda shall be available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132.) Information may be obtained by calling 650-726-8271. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, special assistance for participation in this meeting can be obtained by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 650-726-8271. A 48-hour notification will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II). https://www.halfmoonbay.gov/

HYBRID MEETING PARTICIPATION PROTOCOLS This meeting will be held in-person and via Zoom for public participation. Remote participation is provided as a supplemental way to provide public comment, but this method does not always work. The public is encouraged to attend in person to ensure full participation. Public comments may be made in-person or remotely via Zoom, and interpretation will be available. All Councilmembers and staff will participate in person. During any public comment portions, attendees may use the “raise your hand” feature and will be called upon and unmuted when it is their turn to speak. The meeting will also be streamed on Channel 27, on pacificcoast.tv, and on the City website at https://www.halfmoonbay.gov/315/City-Council-Agendas. Please click to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87674804231 or join by phone at 669-900-9128, using Webinar ID 876-7480-4231. If joining by phone, use *9 to raise your hand, *6 to mute and unmute. 1. ROLL CALL / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 4. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE 5. REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS 6. CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL 7. PUBLIC FORUM 8. CONSENT CALENDAR 8.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8.B APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 19, 2022 SPECIAL MEETING ATTACHMENT 8.C APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 1, 2022 REGULAR MEETING ATTACHMENT 8.D APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 15, 2022 SPECIAL MEETING ATTACHMENT 8.E APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 16, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING ATTACHMENT

8.F APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 21, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING ATTACHMENT 8.G APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 21, 2025 REGULAR MEETING ATTACHMENT 8.H TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 Staff Recommendation: By motion, accept the Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT 8.I SEA HORSE RANCH LICENSE AGREEMENT Staff Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a License Agreement with Sea Horse Ranch, for non-exclusive use of City property along Poplar Beach, for a term ending December 31, 2030, at an initial annual rate of $13,117, with 3% annual increases throughout the Term. STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT 1 ATTACHMENT 2 9. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS 9.A INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 7.65 “COMMERCIAL VITALITY ORDINANCE” TO THE HALF MOON BAY MUNICIPAL CODE Staff Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and introduce the first reading of an ordinance adding Chapter 7.65 “Commercial Vitality Ordinance” to the Half Moon Bay Municipal Code, establishing maintenance standards for commercial storefronts. STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT 1 ATTACHMENT 2 9.B ADOPTION OF THE 2025 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE

Staff Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing, and upon receiving community input: 1) Introduce an ordinance repealing Chapter 14.06 of the Half Moon Bay Municipal Code, “Electrification of Buildings,” and repealing and replacing Chapter 14.04 of the Half Moon Bay Municipal Code, adopting by reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, with local amendments, and finding the amendments to be exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and 2) Direct staff to place the ordinance and the attached resolution establishing the “Need for Local Modifications to the California Building Standards Code” and ratifying the Coastside Fire Protection District’s Ordinance No. 2025-01 on the consent calendar for adoption on November 18, 2025. STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT 1 ATTACHMENT 2 9.C 2023-2031 (6 TH CYCLE) HOUSING ELEMENT Staff Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing to receive public input and to evaluate revisions to the Draft Housing Element for submission to California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD); and 1) Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 2023-2031 (6th cycle) Housing Element; and 2) Adopt the 2023-2031 (6th Cycle) Housing Element dated October 2025, for certification by HCD. STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT 1 ATTACHMENT 2 ATTACHMENT 3 ATTACHMENT 4 ATTACHMENT 5 ATTACHMENT 6 10. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS 10.A FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 Staff Recommendation: Accept the Financial Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, and authorize the Administrative Services Director to make budgetary entries to: 1)Include a $30,000 budget adjustment for the Community Development Department’s

Planning Collaborative; and 2) Incorporate previously approved carryforward funds related to capital improvement projects and other multi-year initiatives. STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT 1 ATTACHMENT 2 ATTACHMENT 3 10.B MINIMUM WAGE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the County of San Mateo for investigative services related to enforcement of the City’s Minimum Wage Ordinance, through the County of San Mateo Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement (OLSE). STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT 1 ATTACHMENT 2 11. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES 12. FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS 13. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS 14. ADJOURNMENT

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF HALF MOON BAY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 HYBRID MEETING (SEE NEXT PAGE) ADCOCK COMMUNITY CENTER 535 KELLY AVENUE HALF MOON BAY, CA 94019 Robert Brownstone, Mayor Debbie Ruddock, Vice Mayor Patric Jonsson, Councilmember Paul Nagengast, Councilmember Deborah Penrose, Councilmember 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 Public Hearing matter will be called forward at the appropriate time during the Public Hearing consideration. Please Note: Anyone wishing to present materials to the City Council, please submit seven copies to the City Clerk. Copies of written documentation relating to each item of business on the Agenda are on file in the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall and the Half Moon Bay Library where they are available for public inspection. If requested, the agenda shall be available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132.) Information may be obtained by calling 650-726-8271. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, special assistance for participation in this meeting can be obtained by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 650-726-8271. A 48-hour notification will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II). https://www.halfmoonbay.gov/ 1

HYBRID MEETING PARTICIPATION PROTOCOLS This meeting will be held in-person and via Zoom for public participation. Remote participation is provided as a supplemental way to provide public comment, but this method does not always work. The public is encouraged to attend in person to ensure full participation. Public comments may be made in-person or remotely via Zoom, and interpretation will be available. All Councilmembers and staff will participate in person. During any public comment portions, attendees may use the “raise your hand” feature and will be called upon and unmuted when it is their turn to speak. The meeting will also be streamed on Channel 27, on pacificcoast.tv, and on the City website at https://www.halfmoonbay.gov/315/City-Council-Agendas. Please click to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87674804231 or join by phone at 669-900-9128, using Webinar ID 876-7480-4231. If joining by phone, use *9 to raise your hand, *6 to mute and unmute. 1. ROLL CALL / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 4. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE 5. REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS 6. CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL 7. PUBLIC FORUM 8. CONSENT CALENDAR 8.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8.B APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 19, 2022 SPECIAL MEETING ATTACHMENT 8.C APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 1, 2022 REGULAR MEETING ATTACHMENT 8.D APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 15, 2022 SPECIAL MEETING ATTACHMENT 8.E APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 16, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING ATTACHMENT 2

8.F APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 21, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING ATTACHMENT 8.G APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 21, 2025 REGULAR MEETING ATTACHMENT 8.H TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 Staff Recommendation: By motion, accept the Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT 8.I SEA HORSE RANCH LICENSE AGREEMENT Staff Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a License Agreement with Sea Horse Ranch, for non-exclusive use of City property along Poplar Beach, for a term ending December 31, 2030, at an initial annual rate of $13,117, with 3% annual increases throughout the Term. STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT 1 ATTACHMENT 2 9. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS 9.A INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 7.65 “COMMERCIAL VITALITY ORDINANCE” TO THE HALF MOON BAY MUNICIPAL CODE Staff Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and introduce the first reading of an ordinance adding Chapter 7.65 “Commercial Vitality Ordinance” to the Half Moon Bay Municipal Code, establishing maintenance standards for commercial storefronts. STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT 1 ATTACHMENT 2 9.B ADOPTION OF THE 2025 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE 3

Staff Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing, and upon receiving community input: 1) Introduce an ordinance repealing Chapter 14.06 of the Half Moon Bay Municipal Code, “Electrification of Buildings,” and repealing and replacing Chapter 14.04 of the Half Moon Bay Municipal Code, adopting by reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, with local amendments, and finding the amendments to be exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and 2) Direct staff to place the ordinance and the attached resolution establishing the “Need for Local Modifications to the California Building Standards Code” and ratifying the Coastside Fire Protection District’s Ordinance No. 2025-01 on the consent calendar for adoption on November 18, 2025. STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT 1 ATTACHMENT 2 9.C 2023-2031 (6 TH CYCLE) HOUSING ELEMENT Staff Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing to receive public input and to evaluate revisions to the Draft Housing Element for submission to California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD); and 1) Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 2023-2031 (6th cycle) Housing Element; and 2) Adopt the 2023-2031 (6th Cycle) Housing Element dated October 2025, for certification by HCD. STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT 1 ATTACHMENT 2 ATTACHMENT 3 ATTACHMENT 4 ATTACHMENT 5 ATTACHMENT 6 10. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS 10.A FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 Staff Recommendation: Accept the Financial Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, and authorize the Administrative Services Director to make budgetary entries to: 1)Include a $30,000 budget adjustment for the Community Development Department’s 4

Planning Collaborative; and 2) Incorporate previously approved carryforward funds related to capital improvement projects and other multi-year initiatives. STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT 1 ATTACHMENT 2 ATTACHMENT 3 10.B MINIMUM WAGE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the County of San Mateo for investigative services related to enforcement of the City’s Minimum Wage Ordinance, through the County of San Mateo Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement (OLSE). STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT 1 ATTACHMENT 2 11. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES 12. FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS 13. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS 14. ADJOURNMENT 5

MINUTES CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2022 VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM MEETING (COVID-19 PROTOCOLS) CONVENE SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Ruddock called the Special Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Roll call was taken. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Brownstone, Jiminez, Rarback and Vice Mayor Penrose and Mayor Ruddock OPEN SESSION IDENTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - None CLOSED SESSION The Council convened a Closed Session on the following issues: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Govt. Code section 54957.6) Agency designated representatives: Lisa Lopez (Administrative Services Director) and Bob Nisbet (City Manager) Employee organizations: Stationary Engineers Local 39; Represented Management CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION (Govt. Code section 54956.9(d)(1)) Name of case: City of Half Moon Bay v. Granada CSD and Montara WSD, et al., – Santa Clara Superior Court Civil No. 17CIV316927 ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Ruddock adjourned the meeting at approximately 6:30 p.m. _____________________________________ ______________________________ Maggie Rodriguez, Assistant City Clerk Deborah Ruddock, Mayor 6

MINUTES CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2022 VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM MEETING (COVID-19 PROTOCOLS) CONVENE REGULAR MEETING / ROLL CALL Mayor Ruddock called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Brownstone, Jimenez, and Rarback, Vice Mayor Penrose, and Mayor Ruddock APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION Councilmember Penrose moved and Councilmember Jimenez seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC FORUM The following individuals addressed the Council: • Paulette Eisen • Krystylyn Giedt • Mary Bernier • Jan Hanson • John Ullom • Pati Ramirez • Belinda Arriaga • Juana Ruano • Rick Hernandez PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS None. 7

MARCH 1, 2022 City Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE None. REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS None. CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL CARES PILOT PROGRAM UPDATE Deputy City Manager Chidester provided an update on the pilot program and ribbon cutting event. 2022 CITY COUNCIL LISTENING SESSIONS Deputy City Manager Chidester announced the 2022 Listening Sessions. REDISTRICTING UPDATE Communications Director/City Clerk Blair discussed current outreach and participation options. No action was taken by the Council. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration: Item 1.C. 2021 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Item 1.D. AMENDMENT OF THE COVID PREVENTION POLICY Item 1.E. INDEFINITE SUSPENSION OF MAIN STREET RIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT MOTION Councilmember Penrose moved and Councilmember Jimenez seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar items, with the exception of items nos. 1.C., 1.D., and 1.E. The motion included moving the pulled items to the end of the agenda for consideration. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. 1.A WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 1.B APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 19, 2021 MINUTES 1.F RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO FILE A NOTICE 8

MARCH 1, 2022 City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 OF COMPLETION FOR THE SHERIFF SUBSTATION RENOVATION PROJECT (PROJECT): DON FOWLER CONSTRUCTION (PRIMARY CONTRACTOR), AND RELEASE THE PROJECT RETENTION FUNDS AND PROJECT PERFORMANCE AND LABOR AND MATERIALS BONDS THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER RECORDATION OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION 1.G RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENTS WITH GLENN CAMPBELL AND VICKI CAMPBELL, AS CO-TRUSTEES OF THE GLENN CAMPBELL AND VICKI L. CAMPBELL REVOCABLE TRUST, DATED AUGUST 31, 1998, WING YU CHEW AND JEAN SUEY CHEW, AS TRUSTEES OF THE WING YU CHEW AND JEAN SUEY CHEW REVOCABLE TRUST DATE FEBRUARY 28, 1996, AND DANIEL M. DIEGUEZ AND CAROLYNE ZINKO, AS TRUSTEES OF THE DIEGUEZ/ZINKO 2014 REVOCABLE TRUST, DATED APRIL 7, 2014 TO ACQUIRE SAN MATEO COUNTY APNS 056-128-130, 056-128-110, 064-042-010, 064-042-020, AND 064-042-060 2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 3. RESOLUTION AND STAFF REPORTS 3.A PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS Deputy City Manager Chidester and Adam Probolsky of Probolsky Research, presented the staff report and results of the community survey. The following individuals addressed the Council: • John Ullom • Belinda Arriaga • David Eblovi • Tony Serrano • Rick Hernandez The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff. No action was taken. RECESS Mayor Ruddock called a recess at 9:12 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:17 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. 3.B ADOPTION OF THE 2022 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM Communications Director/City Clerk Blair and Andres Ramirez of Townsend Public Affairs 9

MARCH 1, 2022 City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 presented the staff report. The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item. MOTION Councilmember Penrose moved and Councilmember Jimenez seconded to adopt a Resolution Approving the 2022 Legislative Platform and Authorizing the Mayor and or City Manager to Sign Position Letters on the City Council’s Behalf that Represent the Positions Contained in the Resolution. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. 3.C PROPOSED CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION CHANGES Administrative Services Director Lopez presented the staff report. The Council asked questions of staff and discussed the item. The following individual addressed the Council: • John Ullom MOTION Councilmember Penrose moved and Councilmember Rarback seconded to adopt a Resolution Authorizing Classification and Salary Schedule Changes, as follows: 1) Increase the Salary Schedule of the Public Works Superintendent; 2) Re-name the Recreation Coordinator to Recreation Supervisor and increase the salary schedule to reflect current responsibilities and duties; 3) Adjust salary schedule for the Senior Management Analyst to correct the compaction issue with the Management Analyst classification; 4) Increase the salary schedule of the Recreation Leader series; 5) Re-name Project Manager to Management Analyst; 6) Reclassify Senior Accountant to Finance Manager; 7) Reinstate the following positions: Executive Assistant to City Manager, Human Resources Analyst and Public Works Maintenance Worker; 8) Create a new position under the Planner job series classification titled Assistant Planner; and 10

MARCH 1, 2022 City Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 9) Approve creation and funding of a Housing Coordinator position; The question was called and the motion carried 4 - 1, with Mayor Ruddock dissenting. 3.D) MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET Senior Accountant Stiles presented the staff report. The Council discussed the proposed adjustments. MOTION Councilmember Penrose moved and Councilmember Brownstone adopted a Resolution Approving the Adjustments to the FY 2012-22 Operating and Capital Budget. The question was called and the motion carried 4 - 1, with Mayor Ruddock dissenting. 1. CONTINUATION OF CONSENT CALENDAR – CONSIDERATION OF PULLED ITEMS: 1.C) 2021 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Community Development Director Ekas, presented the staff report. The Council discussed the progress report. Mayor Ruddock moved to accept the annual progress report, seconded by Councilmember Brownstone. The question was called and the motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 1.D) AMENDMENT OF THE COVID PREVENTION POLICY The Council discussed the proposed amendment to its Covid Prevention Policy. The following individuals addressed the Council: • John Ullom Councilmember Rarback requested clarification regarding the definition of “onsite contractors” and felt the Sheriff’s deputies should be included in the policy. Councilmember Rarback moved and Councilmember Penrose seconded, to adopt a Resolution Amending the Covid Prevention Policy to include the Sheriff’s deputies in the definition of “onsite contractors” with testing twice weekly or proof of vaccination. 11

MARCH 1, 2022 City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 A competing motion was proposed by Councilmember Brownstone, seconded by Mayor Ruddock, to adopt a Resolution Amending the Covid Prevention Policy, subject to the requirement of testing once a week or proof of vaccination. The question was called and the motion passed 4 – 1, with Councilmember Rarback dissenting. A subsequent motion was proposed by Councilmember Penrose, seconded by Councilmember Rarback, to include the Sheriff’s deputies as “onsite contractors.” Upon further clarification by City Manager Nesbit, the motion was withdrawn. 1.E INDEFINITE SUSPENSION OF MAIN STREET BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT Assistant City Manager Dowdy outlined the staff report regarding the Bridge project. The following individuals addressed the Council: • John Ullom MOTION Mayor Ruddock moved and Councilmember Brownstone seconded adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to: 1) remove the Main Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project from the Draft FY 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program and Capital Budget; 2) send a letter informing Caltrans of the City’s intent to suspend indefinitely all work on the Main Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project and to initiate project closeout; 3) send a letter to Biggs Cardosa, Inc. (City’s design and environmental consultant) formally suspending all design and environmental services work and directing close out their contract; 4) send a letter to each member of the Main Street Bridge Advisory Committee thanking them for their service and informing them of the City Council decision to indefinitely suspend work on the Main Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project and sunset the Committee; and 5) take all other actions reasonably necessary to indefinitely suspend and closeout the Project in FY 2021-22. The question was called and the motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE UPDATES None. 12

MARCH 1, 2022 City Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 CITY COUNCIL REPORTS / ITEMS Councilmembers reported on attendance on their respective committee assignments. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Jiminez requested to discuss at a future meeting the possible annexing of the Moonridge subdivision. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ruddock adjourned the meeting at 11:31 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: Approved: Maggie Rodreguiz, Assistant City Clerk Debbie Ruddock, Mayor 13

MINUTES CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2022 VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM MEETING (COVID-19 PROTOCOLS) CONVENE SPECIAL MEETING / ROLL CALL Mayor Ruddock called the Special Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Roll call was taken. PRESENT: Councilmembers Brownstone, Penrose, Rarback, Vice Mayor Jiminez and Mayor Ruddock OPEN SESSION IDENTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Mayor Ruddock identified two Closed Session items listed and called for public comment on those items. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS The following individual spoke on both Closed Session items: • David Eblovi CLOSED SESSION The Council convened a Closed Session on the following issues: 14

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION (Govt. Code section 54956.9(d)(1)) Name of case: Sandra Lee Harmon et al. V. County of San Mateo, City of Half Moon Bay, et al. U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 21-CV-01463-VC CONFERENCE WITH REAL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Govt. Code section 54956.9(d)(2)) Significant exposure to litigation, based on receipt of a cease-and-desist letter regarding the Main Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project February 15, 2022 City Council Special Meeting Page 2 ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Ruddock adjourned the meeting at approximately 6:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Approved: _____________________________________ ______________________________ Maggie Rodriguez, Assistant City Clerk Debbie Ruddock, Mayor 15

MINUTES CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025 TED ADCOCK COMMUNCITY CENTER, 535 KELLY 1. CONVENE SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Brownstone called the regular meeting to order at 6:20 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Assistant City Clerk Rodriguez announced that Vice Mayor Ruddock would be participating under the “just cause” provisions of AB 2449, due to an illness. Roll call was taken: PRESENT: Councilmembers Jonsson, Nagengast, and Penrose, Vice Mayor Ruddock (remote) and Mayor Brownstone 2. 555 KELLY AVENUE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT STUDY SESSION Mayor Brownstone opened the Study Session on the 555 Kelly Avenue Affordable Housing Project. City Manager Chidester provided the background on the project and introduced Kelly Hollywood and Ramie Dare of Mercy Housing, who provided a detailed presentation on the project and discussed eligibility, parking, and provided schematic drawings, including office and recreational spaces. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. A recess was called at 7:03 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 7:23 with all Councilmembers present. Ms. Hollywood and Ms. Dare of Mercy Housing answered questions of Councilmembers posed earlier in the meeting. A subsequent recess was called at 8:07 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:14 p.m., with all Councilmembers present. The following members of the public addressed the Council: • Nancy Fontana • Jennifer Moore • Sandy Vella 16

October 16, 2025 City Council Special Minutes Page 2 • Bill Heavelin • Joanne Rokosky • Hal Bogner • Ramon Sonoqui • Lily Rey • Jorge Sanchez • Scott Frazier • Gloria • Claudine del Rosario • Ken Chan • Noreen Heavlin Cooper • Harvey Rarback • Vaughn Harrison • Jenny Squobel • Saul Miranda • Lisa Warner Carey • Francisco Villalobos • Sue Holland • Mike Ferriera • Steve Hymann • Rocio Avila • Chad Hooker • Alex • Ellen • Lynette Curthoy • Alice Linsmeier • Cid Young • Belinda Ariaga A recess was called at 9:40 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:47 p.m., with all Councilmembers present. The City Council discussed the item and provided direction to staff on the project. No action was taken. Mayor Brownstone requested that the representatives from Mercy Housing address the additional questions posed during the meeting and return to a future meeting for further discussion. 3. ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Brownstone adjourned the Study Session at 10:27 p.m. 17

October 16, 2025 City Council Special Minutes Page 3 Respectfully Submitted: Approved: ______________________________ _____________________________ Maggie Rodriguez, Assistant City Clerk Robert Brownstone, Mayor 18

MINUTES CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025 ADCOCK COMMUNITY CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE 1. CONVENE SPECIAL MEETING / ROLL CALL Mayor Brownstone called the Special Meeting to order at 5:07 p.m. Roll call was taken. PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS JONSSON, NAGENGAST, PENROSE, VICE MAYOR RUDDOCK AND MAYOR BROWNSTONE 2. OPEN SESSION IDENTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS 3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - None. 4. CLOSED SESSION: 4.A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (GOVT. CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(4)): Initiation of litigation: (1 potential case) 4.B CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (GOVT. CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(4)): Initiation of litigation: (1 potential case) and Potential litigation against Republic Services for breach of contract related to missed pickups/service delays and liquidated damages 4.C CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (GOVT. CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2) &(E)(1)): Conference with legal counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation (1 potential case) 4.D CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (GOVT. CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1)): Name of case: Gearing et al v. City of Half Moon Bay, USDC Civil No. 3:21-CVJ-01802-EMC 4.E CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (GOVT. CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1)): Name of case: City of Half Moon Bay v. Thomas J. Gearing, et al., - San Mateo Superior Court Civil No. 21-CIV-01560 19

October 21, 2025 City Council Special Meeting Page 2 5. ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Brownstone adjourned the Special Meeting at approximately 6:55 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, APPROVED: ________________________________ ______________________________ Maggie Rodriguez, Assistant City Clerk Robert Brownstone, Mayor 20

MINUTES CITY OF HALF MOON BAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025 ADCOCK COMMUNITY CENTER, 535 KELLY AVENUE 1. ROLL CALL / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Brownstone called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:18 p.m. Roll Call was taken. PRESENT: Councilmembers Jonsson, Nagengast, Penrose, Vice Mayor Ruddock and Mayor Brownstone. Mayor Brownstone led the Pledge of Allegiance. 2