Public Meetings - Half Moon Bay, California

The Half Moon Bay City Council held a special meeting on February 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM to enter closed session for discussion of existing litigation. No public comments were received, and the council adjourned after the closed session. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public wished to comment on closed session items. Discussion Items - Closed Session – Conference with Legal Counsel: The Council convened in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss the ongoing litigation case City of Half Moon Bay v. Granada CSD and Montara WSD, et al., Santa Clara Superior Court Civil No. 17CIV316927, Court of Appeal Case No. H049896. Key Outcomes - The Council went into closed session and subsequently adjourned the special meeting. No votes or decisions were taken in open session.

The Half Moon Bay City Council met on February 17, 2026, to discuss a wide range of topics including a closed session litigation update, city manager reports on park improvements, Highway 1 safety, e-bike safety, a public hearing on rental stabilization and registry alternatives, a sister city commemorative garden, and a downtown banner program. The meeting featured extensive public comment and council deliberation. Consent Calendar - Approved minutes of February 1, 3, and 3, 2026 meetings. - Adopted a resolution opposing offshore oil drilling tracts west of Half Moon Bay. - Approved updated records retention schedule for the city attorney department. - All consent items were passed unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - Highway 1 North / Terrace Avenue Safety: Multiple residents (Marie Garnier, Fred Garnier, Jim Kurkowski) described the dangerous intersection at Terrace Avenue and Highway 1, noting seven conflicting traffic movements and no safe pedestrian/bike route. They urged immediate short‑term fixes (e.g., concrete barriers for cyclists, sheriff presence) and expressed support for the long‑term project. - E‑Bike Safety: Michael Ferrera (public comment) cited a Mineta Transportation Institute study; noted U.S. limits e‑bikes to 750W vs. EU 250W; supported Assembly Bill to license/register e‑bikes. Several council members and the public emphasized education, enforcement, and state‑level regulation. - Food Trucks: Eric Hollister requested the city update its “archaic” food truck/trailer ordinance to allow local entrepreneurs while limiting out‑of‑town vendors near schools and beaches. - Flock License Plate Readers: Paul Grigoriev submitted written concerns about data security and ICE access, urging careful review before expanding the system. - Homelessness: Anita Reese (Unhoused on the Coast Outreach, Pacifica Resource Center) reported 55 unhoused individuals in Half Moon Bay (up 19% from prior count), with five encampments (one inactive). She advocated for regional solutions like Pacifica’s Safe Parking Program (38% housed since 2022). - Peninsula Clean Energy: Mark Hirschman invited the community to a March 4 workshop on battery backup options. Discussion Items - Rent Stabilization and Rental Registry (Item 10D): - Staff presented three alternatives: (1) align rent cap with AB 1482 (5%+CPI, not to exceed 10%) while keeping local enforcement and registry; (2) eliminate rent cap but retain registry and expand rental assistance/legal services; (3) eliminate both local ordinances and rely solely on state law. - Councilmember Brownstone favored option 1 or keeping the current system, citing the need to protect vulnerable tenants. Vice Mayor Penrose strongly supported retaining all current protections, calling them “a drop in the bucket” but essential. Councilmembers Nagengast and Johnson leaned toward option 3, citing privacy concerns with the registry, administrative burden, and the desire to better understand local data and legal aid resources. Councilmember Johnson suggested a town hall and more research. - The council voted to continue the item to a date uncertain, directing staff to return with additional details on option 1 (alignment with AB 1482), expanded rental assistance and legal services (including CLASPA), and data privacy safeguards. - Sister City Commemorative Garden (Item 10C): - The Kariwa Sister City Association proposed a low‑maintenance garden at the library to honor the 30‑year exchange program. All materials and maintenance would be donated; no city funds required. The council adopted a resolution authorizing an MOU with the Association (unanimous). - Downtown Banner Program (Item 10A): - Staff presented a plan to replace existing banner hardware on Main Street (42 poles), install standardized banners, and allow community‑event advertising. Estimated cost $23,000 from CIP funds; program would be self‑sustaining through user fees. Council directed staff to proceed, focusing first on city‑sponsored and nonprofit events, with future expansion possible. Key Outcomes - Closed Session Litigation: Council voted unanimously not to appeal the judgment in City of Half Moon Bay v. Granada CSD & Montero Sanitary District (pipeline cost dispute). - Frenchman’s Creek Park: Staff reported final design includes benches, seat walls, drinking fountain, accessible parking, and a speed table. Project budget $400,000; engineer’s estimate $200,000. Council had no objections. - Highway 1 North Project: Caltrans 100% design comments expected soon; $10.8M funding allocation anticipated from California Transportation Commission in June; construction start targeted for September 2026, subject to funding approval and coordination with Caltrans SHOP project. - E‑Bike Safety: City launched an e‑bike safety webpage and partnered with county, sheriff, and school district on education. Staff will continue to pursue state legislative changes and consider countywide uniform ordinance. - CSFA Mid‑Year Update: Continued to March 3, 2026 meeting. - Items for Future Discussion: Council agreed to schedule a joint study session with the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee on e‑bike/e‑motorcycle regulation.

The Half Moon Bay City Council held a work session on February 14, 2026, to discuss and establish priorities for the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. The session, conducted under the Brown Act, was intended to gather information and hear from the community. Public comments were received during the session, with a deadline of March 10, 2026, for additional written comments to be included in the record. Public Comments & Testimony - David Globe (speaker) opposed the city's contract with Flock Safety, a company that provides automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. He stated that he had previously spoken in opposition to the program. Globe alleged that Flock Safety has shared data with ICE and the Border Patrol, contrary to earlier assurances of data security. He also noted that Flock Safety is owned by Peter Thiel, principal of Palantir, and characterized some of the company's actions as “illegal.” He urged the council to be aware of these circumstances and to take action. Discussion Items - The council reviewed collected information and began establishing fiscal priorities for 2026-2027. Council member Paul Nagengast was introduced. The session was framed as an opportunity to compare current city efforts with community priorities. Key Outcomes - No votes or decisions were taken during the work session. The council will continue to accept public comments until March 10, 2026, which will be incorporated into the information for finalizing budget priorities.

The Half Moon Bay Planning Commission met on February 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM to consider a use permit for distilled spirits at 730 Main Street and a coastal development permit for a fence replacement along Pilarcitos Creek. Both items were approved unanimously after public comment and deliberation. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes of the January 27, 2026, meeting by a unanimous voice vote. Public Comments & Testimony - Item 1 (730 Main Street): Joe Laster, a nearby resident, expressed concern that the downstairs patio area could become a drinking spot, despite historic beer and wine consumption there. - Item 2 (Strawflower Fence): Paul Yoshida, a landowner on Bellevue Avenue, spoke in favor of extending the fence to prevent access around its end. Michelle Dragoni, a resident who walks and bikes, requested that some dirt area alongside the sidewalk be kept clear (e.g., gravel) to allow pedestrians to step aside safely, as the four-foot sidewalk is insufficient. Discussion Items - Use Permit for Distilled Spirits at 730 Main Street (Hapoom Bay Brew Company): Staff Planner Scott Phillips presented the request to allow distilled spirits as accessory to full meals, similar to the previous restaurant (Sacrilege Brewery). The restaurant would operate 11 AM to 10 PM with occasional special events. The existing outdoor patio would serve beer, wine, and now distilled spirits; no expansion of use was proposed. Chair Gorn recused himself due to a conflict of interest (his podcast collaboration with a newspaper board member), and Commissioner Reddick chaired the item. The applicant confirmed full-service dining with supervised patio. Only one supportive letter was received (from Stark Gallery). The commission discussed the downstairs area, historic alcohol service, and signage handled administratively. No opposition from neighbors. - Coastal Development Permit for Strawflower Shopping Center Fence: Staff presented the project to replace 1,000 feet of dilapidated fence along Pilarcitos Creek to prevent encampments and dumping. The new fence would be a chain-link (anti-climb, smaller diamond mesh) placed within five feet of the parking lot curb. An initial study and categorical exemption were prepared, with avoidance measures including pre-construction surveys and on-site biologists. The fence would be maintained through a contract with a local vendor. Discussion included fence aesthetics (galvanized vs. black, painting concerns), extending the fence to the Bellevue neighborhood (requires private property agreement), and the need to push the fence back a few feet to improve sidewalk space for pedestrians/bikes (noted as challenging due to permitting and vegetation). The commission also addressed public safety and riparian restoration. Key Outcomes - Motion 1 (Use Permit): Approved 4-0 (Commissioner Hernandez absent). Commissioner Rems moved to approve with findings in Exhibit A and conditions in Exhibit B; seconded and passed by roll call. - Motion 2 (CDP for Fence): Approved 4-0. Commissioner Reddick moved to approve the resolution as amended: remove the hold harmless agreement, commit to a smaller diamond mesh (anti-climb), and direct staff to proactively explore extending the fence westward (toward Bellevue). Commissioner Del Negro seconded; passed by roll call. - Director’s Report: The Housing Element was conditionally certified by HCD, but the city is now out of compliance until rezoning mapping is completed (estimated four months). The upcoming meeting on February 27, 2026, may be canceled. An RFP for the implementation plan update is circulating; consultant selection and meetings likely in April. - Commissioner Communications: Commissioner Reddick and Commissioner Rems noted they will be absent from the March 10, 2026, meeting.

The Half Moon Bay City Council met on February 3, 2026, for a regular meeting that included a presentation from the San Francisco Peninsula Tourism Marketing District, several city manager updates, public comments on housing and farm worker issues, and council actions on consent calendar items, appointments, and a consulting agreement. Key outcomes included approval of a dispatch services agreement, reappointment of architectural advisory committee members, and authorization of an organizational assessment. Consent Calendar - Items Approved Unanimously (8A–8D, 8G): Waiving reading of resolutions, meeting minutes from January 20 and 29, 2026, and approval of legal services retainer amendment. - Item 8E (Minutes of Past Meetings): Approved 3-2, with Councilmember Nagengast and Councilmember Johnson abstaining due to not being on the council at the time. - Item 8F (9-1-1 Dispatch Services Agreement): Approved unanimously after discussion. The agreement with San Mateo County covers July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030 at a total cost of $4,312,564. Councilmember Nagengast clarified this is separate from the law enforcement sheriff contract and covers 24/7 dispatch services. Public Comments & Testimony - Harvey (public comment during City Manager updates): Expressed strong opposition to the ALPR (automated license plate reader) pilot program, citing ACLU concerns about mass surveillance and data privacy. Referenced Mountain View City Council's decision to disable their Flock cameras due to unauthorized data access by law enforcement agencies. Urged council to reconsider the program. - Carolina (public forum): Spoke in support of rent control and dignified housing for low-income residents. Stated that some families pay $4,500 rent for a single bathroom and kitchen with eight people living in the house. Called for action on 555 Kelly project and better housing policies. - Rocio Avala Garcia (public forum): Criticized the council's previous decision on rent control, stating that working people work double shifts to pay rent and should not have to face rent increases. Urged reconsideration. - Joaquin Jimenez (public forum): Emphasized the importance of farm workers and economic mobility. Highlighted the Economic Recovery Initiative, Job Train, Renaissance Center, and Rancho San Benito's efforts to train farm workers to become farmers. Stressed need for dignified housing for essential workers and preserving farmland on the coast. - Lisette Soliz (public forum): Program manager for Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, reported that services continue to thrive in partnership with Coastside Hope. Announced the first edition of Coastside Thrive magazine and a five-year anniversary celebration for Bay Area Orchids on February 14. - Barry Hathaway (public forum): CEO of Job Train, reinforced commitment to the community. Announced receipt of funding for another 18 months in new location at Coastside Hope. Emphasized the need to invest in people's earning power to address housing affordability. Discussion Items - Presentation by San Francisco Peninsula Tourism Marketing District: John Hutar presented the district's strategic plan, including pillar: support destination asset development (venue improvements, tourism master plan), maximize destination experience (food/ beverage events, Bay Trail work), and strengthen organization. Highlighted recent campaigns with 186,000 Instagram viewers, 5,500 interactions, and 2,000 shares. Announced upcoming events: Heritage Fire (July 26), Whiskeys of the World on the coastside, and a countywide restaurant festival (April 23–May 3). Councilmembers discussed balancing events between coast and bay, outdoor recreation, and engaging farmers and fishermen. City Manager Chittister praised the team's proactive engagement. - City Manager Updates: - DoorDash Dash Loop Pilot: Todd Seeley described a three-month reusable container pilot program starting February 1, involving local restaurants. Containers are returned to bins inside restaurants, collected and cleaned by Dispatch Goods. Benefits: up to 98% waste reduction, 60% CO2 reduction. No city right-of-way impact. Councilmember Johnson noted a bin was seen outside; staff will investigate. - Housing Element Certification: Leslie reported that HCD conditionally certified the housing element adopted in November, but requires zoning updates to demonstrate compliance due to time lapse. Work will begin immediately on LCP amendment for zoning updates, expected within four to five months including Coastal Commission review. - Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR): City Manager reported that a 16-camera pilot program at 7 intersections was fully deployed in late 2025. Due to concerns about surveillance and data privacy, the Sheriff's office held meetings with Flock vendor and follow-up will include county supervisors and attorneys. Staff will schedule a council session to discuss whether to continue the program. - Feature Film Production: A feature film will be shot in Half Moon Bay starting mid-February, using local businesses and hiring locals as extras. Impacts on Main Street and coastal areas; production company doing direct outreach. City updated fee schedule to generate extra revenue. Specifics about the film are confidential. - Budget Listening Sessions: Two sessions held; online feedback form available through March 10. Priority-setting workshop scheduled for March 14. - Health Benefits for Elected Officials: Finance Director Ken presented options: extending CalPERS health benefits (legal minimum city contribution $162/month) or a separate plan (not recommended). Council discussed deferring action until after labor MOU negotiations, pending more information on Medicare impacts and comparison with other cities. Decided to postpone direction and revisit in late spring. - Organizational and Staffing Assessment: City Manager Matthew Chittister presented a proposal to hire Matrix Consulting Group for $66,500 to conduct an assessment over two phases, with recommendations by June 30, 2026. The firm's founder Richard Brady (a coastside resident) will lead the project. Councilmember Nagengast and Brownstone, who served on the ad hoc committee, endorsed the selection. Council approved the agreement unanimously. Key Outcomes - Consent Calendar: Approved 8A–8D, 8G unanimously; 8E approved 3-2 (Nagengast and Johnson abstaining); 8F approved unanimously. - Architectural Advisory Committee Reappointments: Approved unanimously: Linda Ponzini (architect, 4-year term), Chad Hooker (at-large, 4-year term), and Steve Kakucci (landscape architect, 2-year term). - Matrix Consulting Agreement: Authorized city manager to execute agreement not to exceed $66,500 for organizational and staffing assessment, term ending June 30, 2026. - Health Benefits Discussion: Deferred; council directed staff to gather comparison data from other cities and return with update after labor negotiations progress. - Future Agenda Items: Councilmember Ruddick requested a future discussion on policies for responding to ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) coming to city hall. Councilmember Nagengast raised e-bike regulation; noted county and state efforts. Council agreed to keep both on radar. - Council Reports: Councilmember Nagengast reported on League of Cities committee work including e-bikes and road charge program, and Peninsula Division meeting with legislators. Councilmember Brownstone asked for history on state preemption of local e-bike control. Vice Mayor Penrose reported on PCE battery backup seminar, SAM budget meetings, one shoreline federal appropriation for Army Corps study, and $250,000 earmark for East Side Parallel Trail design. Councilmember Johnson reported on Sewer Authority and drone airspace meeting.

This special meeting of the Half Moon Bay City Council was held on February 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Adcock Community Center. The sole purpose of the meeting was to enter closed session for two items: conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation and a performance evaluation of the City Manager. The meeting was hybrid with in-person and remote participation. Open Session and Public Comment on Closed Session Items The Council identified the closed session items and provided an opportunity for public comment on those items before reconvening into closed session. According to the agenda, each speaker was limited to three minutes. No transcript or minutes are available to record specific public comments. Closed Session Items - 4.A Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: The Council met in closed session to discuss one potential case where there is significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(5). - 4.B Public Employee Performance Evaluation: The Council conducted a performance evaluation of City Manager Matthew Chidester, including criteria and consideration of the evaluation process, under Government Code Section 54957. Key Outcomes No decisions or outcomes from the closed session are publicly available as the session is confidential by law. No action was taken in open session. The meeting adjourned after the closed session.

On January 31, 2026, the Half Moon Bay City Council held a public listening session at the TED Adcock Center to gather community input on priorities for the fiscal year 2026-27 budget. The council did not deliberate due to the Brown Act. Residents provided feedback on housing, transportation, public safety, senior services, small business, and infrastructure. A Spanish-language listening session is scheduled for February 2, and a priority-setting council session will be held on March 14. Feedback can also be submitted online through the city’s website or email until March 10, 2026. Public Comments & Testimony - Unnamed resident (housing advocate): Expressed full support for keeping Measure D, called for accelerating affordable housing at 555 Kelly and the Metzger/Main Street project, and voiced disappointment that rent stabilization was not approved. Recommended maintaining legal aid services and suggested $1 million for Coastside Hope for rental assistance. - Anne Morrie (Coastside Aquatic Center): Urged the city to help open the school district pool for community use, noting her nonprofit can provide lifeguards and funding. Asked the council to write letters of support to the school district. - Paul Gregoria (District 4 resident): Raised security concerns about the Flock license plate reader system, citing easy outside access and pending lawsuits. Argued the costs may outweigh benefits, especially given ICE and border patrol data collection, and urged the council to reconsider the program. - Nancy Fontana (resident): Requested a public update on the city’s infrastructure progress under Measure D. Criticized the city’s rent stabilization approach, advocated for landlord incentive programs (e.g., reduced permit fees) instead of penalties, and stressed the need for data security in any city-run system. - Amber Stowe (Paper Crane owner): Proposed a formula business ordinance to protect homegrown small businesses on Main Street from large chains, as a complement to the downtown vitality ordinance. Noted that chain stores could drive up rents and displace local retailers. - Sandy Winter (Executive Director, Senior Coastiders): Urged the city to continue pursuing an age-friendly community and maintain stable funding for senior safety net services such as meals, transportation, and care coordination. Highlighted growing food insecurity, social isolation, and digital exclusion among older adults. - Harvey (resident, name inferred): Suggested forming a single special district for water and sewer services on the coastside, independent of existing agencies, to reduce conflict and improve environmental safety. - Nancy Fontana (additional comments): Encouraged the city to focus on core responsibilities like infrastructure and avoid taking on county-level services (e.g., mental health) paid for by county taxes. - Paul (resident, name inferred): Described the reduction of the Got Wheels medical transportation program from 15 trips per month to one due to federal cuts. Asked the council to advocate for county funding or partner with other organizations to restore service. - Evelyn (resident, name inferred): Expressed concern about polarization around housing discussions, cited worker resentment toward perceived “free” housing, and cautioned against racial stereotyping in defining low-income groups. Supported Sandy Winter’s comments on senior needs. - Dave Alkinson (resident): Emphasized traffic congestion as a top concern, particularly dump truck traffic on Highway 92, dangerous motorcycle behavior, red-light running, and narrow streets with poor visibility on Spindrift. Asked for improved traffic signal timing and parking restrictions on corners. - Pam Alkinson (resident): Pointed out that construction K-rail barriers at Spindrift and Highway 1 block drivers’ views when exiting, creating safety hazards. Requested the city review those intersections. - Amber Stowe (additional comments): Agreed with traffic concerns, proposed a timed sensor light at the dump entrance to prevent truck backups, and cautioned against adding lanes (induced demand). Suggested exploring public transit incentives and working with SamTrans. - Nancy Fontana (additional comments): Noted that previous reconfiguration of the Main Street and 92 intersection improved traffic flow. Suggested simple roundabouts as an alternative to signalized intersections, and opposed adding lanes. - Kirsten (online attendee): Complained about extremely low audio volume, making it difficult to follow the meeting. Requested technical improvements for future sessions. Discussion Items Council members did not respond to comments live due to the Brown Act, but in closing remarks they acknowledged the input received. Mayor Debbie Reddock noted interest in blind spots, parking safety, data security (Flock), and small business protection. Councilmember Robert Brownstone highlighted the importance of preserving Main Street’s unique character while balancing working downtown needs. Councilmember Paul Nagingast mentioned that listening sessions have been held for seven years and that all comments are valuable regardless of attendance. Councilmember Patrick Johnson remarked that many issues, including traffic, are complex and that adding lanes is not a solution. Councilmember Deborah Penrose noted the importance of hearing from residents on everyday concerns. Key Outcomes - The council will compile all in-person, online, and email feedback into a report to guide the March 14 priority-setting session for the FY 2026-27 budget. - A second listening session will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the TED Adcock Center, conducted in Spanish with English interpretation available. - The online survey and email option (communications@halfmoonbay.gov) remain open until Tuesday, March 10, 2026. - The city will explore technical improvements to audio for remote participation based on attendee feedback.

The Half Moon Bay Planning Commission met on January 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM to consider a coastal development permit and architectural review for a two-story mixed-use building at 540 Parisima Street. Commissioners present: Chair Gorn, Vice Chair Hernandez, Commissioner Rems, Commissioner Reddick, and Commissioner Del Nagro (via Zoom). Commissioner Del Nagro participated remotely. The meeting included approval of prior minutes, public comment, staff presentation, commissioner questions, and a vote to approve the project with conditions. Consent Calendar - Minutes of October 28, 2025: Approved 4-0 (Vice Chair Hernandez abstained). - Minutes of January 13, 2026: Approved 4-0 (Commissioner Del Nagro recused as he was absent). Public Comments & Testimony - Dr. Robert Moody (member of the public, father of the applicant): Spoke in strong support, describing the site as historically blighted and praising the project's quality and mixed-use character. He emphasized that the building would enhance the downtown area. - No other public comments were received. Discussion Items - 540 Parisima Mixed-Use Project – Staff Presentation by Scott Phillips (project planner): - Proposed building: 5,365 sq ft, two stories, ground-floor commercial office with parking/storage, two residential units on second floor. - No variances or exceptions required; all zoning and development standards met. - Project submitted in 2021; three Architectural Advisory Committee (AAC) meetings held. The AAC provided recommendations over three iterations, leading to addition of a second residential unit, driveway on south side, and revised massing. - Staff recommended approval with conditions, including separate sign review and street tree requirement. - Commissioner Questions & Discussion: - Commissioner Rems questioned the siding change from horizontal to vertical; architect John Walter explained the transition to break up massing and distinguish commercial from residential. - Commissioner Reddick clarified that the AAC update was not a formal meeting. - Commissioner Del Nagro identified inaccuracies in the staff report: statement of “wrapping around an existing home” (site has been vacant 40+ years) and reference to two commercial spaces (only one office proposed). Staff confirmed corrections. - Vice Chair Hernandez expressed concern about long horizontal planes and consistency with downtown scale policies; architect argued the gables and material shift address massing, and height is similar to nearby Mercantile Building. - Commissioner Rems suggested possibly inverting the vertical/horizontal pattern; architect preferred current design. - Discussion of drainage, trash enclosure location (under rear deck), and landscape tree requirement (to be added per condition). - Applicant Robert Moody (son) estimated construction duration of 12-18 months. Key Outcomes - Motion to Approve: Moved by Vice Chair Hernandez, seconded by Commissioner Rems, to approve the coastal development permit and architectural review with staff’s conditions of approval. - Vote: 5-0 in favor (all commissioners present voted yes). - Corrections Noted: Staff to correct report to reflect single commercial office (not industrial) and no preexisting building on site. - Strong Encouragements: Commissioners urged the applicant to consider adding a skylight, window, or texture/art on the long front plane to break up massing, and to ensure a street tree is included. - Director’s Report: Leslie Lacko noted RFP for implementation plan update posted January 20, proposals due February 23; one coastal permit issued since last meeting (for garage/ADU at 551 Myrtle Street). - Meeting Adjourned at approximately 4:30 PM.

The Half Moon Bay City Council convened a special meeting on January 20, 2026, at 5:30 PM, primarily to conduct a closed session. The meeting included a roll call, identification of closed session items, and a brief opportunity for public comment before adjourning to closed session. Closed Session Items - 4.A – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Govt. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)): City of Half Moon Bay v. Granada CSD and Montara WSD, et al., Santa Clara Superior Court Civil No. 17CIV316927; Court of Appeal Case No. H049896. - 4.B – Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Govt. Code § 54957): Performance evaluation of City Manager Matthew Chidester, including criteria and process considerations. Public Comments - No members of the public commented during the open session, either in person or via Zoom. Key Outcomes - The City Council adjourned to closed session to discuss the two listed items. No votes or decisions were taken in open session. - Councilmember Jonsson was absent; all other members were present, establishing a quorum.