Half Moon Bay City Council Special Meeting – December 2, 2025

The City Council of Half Moon Bay held a special meeting on December 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Adcock Community Center. The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format. The agenda consisted solely of two closed session items: confidential legal counsel regarding an existing lawsuit and a public employment matter (City Attorney). The open session included roll call, identification of the closed session items, and an opportunity for public comment on those items. No other business was conducted.

Consent Calendar

• No items were on the consent calendar.

Public Comments on Closed Session Items

• Members of the public were invited to speak on the closed session items. No transcript is available to summarize specific comments or positions.

Closed Session Items

• 4.A – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: The Council met in closed session to discuss Ellingson v. City of Half Moon Bay, San Mateo Superior Court Case No. 25-CIV-04838.
• 4.B – Public Employment (City Attorney): The Council met in closed session regarding the position of City Attorney.

Key Outcomes

• No decisions or votes were announced in open session. The meeting adjourned after the closed session. Closed session proceedings are confidential, and no further public information is available.