Half Moon Bay public meetings in 2022
19 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission Meeting
The Half Moon Bay Planning Commission held a remote meeting to consider a Coastal Development Permit for modifications to a single-family residence at 225 Valdez Avenue. The body also reviewed staff recommendations to amend the administrative process for minor and ministerial changes to existing Coastal Development Permits. Public comment letters were received regarding both items prior to the meeting.
- Coastal Development Permit (PDP-21-010) for additions and architectural modifications to a residence at 225 Valdez Avenue
- Proposal to confirm administrative oversight process for minor and ministerial amendments to Coastal Development Permits
- Recommendation to provide enhanced public hearing site postings for a trial period
- Review of ten public comment letters submitted regarding the Valdez Avenue project and permit amendment process
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission met remotely to approve the temporary placement of the 'Spirit of Life Bell' and the donation of Ken Paul carvings to the library. Staff presented an updated conceptual plan for Frenchman's Creek Park Phase 2, which includes a play area and natural turf. The commission also noted the cancellation of November and December regular meetings in favor of a special meeting on December 7, 2022.
- Approved temporary location for 'Spirit of Life Bell' at City Hall until 12/31/22
- Approved donation of Ken Paul carvings to the Half Moon Bay Library garden area
- Reviewed Frenchman's Creek Park Phase 2 conceptual plan featuring a play area and natural turf
- Announced cancellation of November and December regular meetings; special meeting set for December 7, 2022
- Discussed Surf School License Agreement
Planning Commission Meeting
The Half Moon Bay Planning Commission is holding a remote public hearing to decide on two coastal development permits. The first involves building a new single-family residence and an accessory dwelling unit on a small lot at 63 Guerrero. The second involves replacing two failing culverts with one larger structure near the California Coastal Trail within Half Moon Bay State Park.
- Coastal Development Permit for a 2,176 sq ft home and 297 sq ft ADU at 63 Guerrero (File PDP-22-042)
- Coastal Development Permit to replace two failing culverts with one larger culvert at the western terminus of Pullman Watercourse (File PDP-21-071)
- Approval of draft minutes from the September 27, 2022 meeting
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss accepting two art donations: the 'Spirit of Life Bell' sculpture for the City Hall parking lot and two wood sculptures for the Public Library Garden. The meeting also includes a study session on Phase 2 improvements for Frenchman's Creek Park, which involve a swing set and ADA parking upgrades. Staff will provide updates on the City Council and recreation department activities.
- Recommendation to accept 'The Spirit of Life Bell' sculpture by Silvio J. Modena Jr. for temporary placement in the City Hall parking lot.
- Recommendation to accept 'Innocence' and 'Artemis Toe' wood sculptures by Ken Paul Lozada for the Half Moon Bay Public Library Garden.
- Study session on Frenchman's Creek Park Phase 2, including swing set installation and ADA parking improvements on Ruisseau Francais Avenue.
- Authorization for staff to work with Kikuchi + Kankel Design Group on a pro-bono concept plan for a new public space near City Hall.
Planning Commission Meeting
The Half Moon Bay Planning Commission met remotely to approve draft minutes from August 23, 2022, and conduct an information session. The primary agenda item involved receiving updates and taking public comment regarding the Housing Element site inventory. No decisions on specific projects or ordinances were listed on this agenda.
- Information session on Housing Element site inventory
- Approval of draft minutes from August 23, 2022
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a remote meeting to review staff updates on the Parks Master Plan and the Smith Field project. The body will consider an art donation request and the plan for the Summers End Music Festival. The agenda also includes informational reports from the City Council and recreation staff.
- Review of Art Donation Request
- Review of Summers End Music Festival Plan
- Informational report on Parks Master Plan Updates
- Informational report on Smith Field Master Plan ($16.63 million project)
- Friends of Half Moon Bay Parks & Recreation Update
Planning Commission Meeting
The Half Moon Bay Planning Commission held a remote meeting to conduct public hearings on three sign permit applications. The items include two permanent mural signs on Main Street and a variable message sign within the Caltrans right-of-way. The variable message sign item was previously reviewed and continued to this date.
- Sign permit application for a permanent mural at 448 Main Street (Cunha's Market building), File PDP-22-035.
- Sign permit application for a permanent mural at 508 Main Street, File PDP-22-032.
- Coastal Development Permit and architectural review for a new variable message sign in the Caltrans right-of-way, File PDP-22-03.
Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting
The Half Moon Bay Parks and Recreation Commission held a special remote meeting to discuss the Pumpkin Festival Mural Project. The agenda consisted solely of an update on this project and presentations by artists. No other business items, votes, or decisions were listed on the agenda.
- Pumpkin Festival Mural Project update
- Artist presentations
Planning Commission Meeting
The Half Moon Bay Planning Commission met remotely to hold a public hearing on the draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Hyatt Place Hotel project. The agenda explicitly states this is not a decision-making meeting, but rather a session to receive comments on the draft EIR. No other substantive business items, such as rezonings or contract approvals, were listed on the agenda.
- Public hearing on the Hyatt Place Hotel Project draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
- Presentation and comments received regarding Alternative 2 of the draft EIR, represented by installed story poles
Planning Commission Meeting
The Half Moon Bay Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to determine whether the city's acquisition of a parcel (APN 064-022-120) for lot retirement conforms to the General Plan. They will also receive updates and public comment on housing element outreach, the site inventory, and the status of the city-owned 555 Kelly Avenue affordable housing site.
- General Plan conformance determination for city acquisition of APN 064-022-120 for lot retirement
- Housing element public outreach and site inventory update
- Status update on 555 Kelly Avenue affordable housing site
- Public comment on housing element items
Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting
The Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a special remote meeting to review updates on the Smith Field Master Plan, which has a total project cost of $16.63 million. The body will also discuss the commissioning of a mural for the 50th Pumpkin Festival celebration and receive updates on Carter Park fundraising. No new ordinances or fee changes are listed on the agenda.
- Review of Smith Field Master Plan update with a total project cost of $16.63 million
- Discussion of Pumpkin Festival Mural project for the 50th celebration
- Update on Carter Park Fundraising
- Review of Art Donation Request
- Friends of Half Moon Bay Parks & Recreation Update
Planning Commission Meeting
The Half Moon Bay Planning Commission held a remote meeting to consider two public hearing items. The body reviewed a request for a new variable message sign within the Caltrans right-of-way on State Route 1. Additionally, the commission considered a proposal for a new single-family residence at 549 Grove Street, including requests for setbacks and parking exceptions.
- Public hearing for Coastal Development Permit and architectural review for a new variable message sign in Caltrans right-of-way (File PDP-22-03).
- Public hearing for Coastal Development Permit, side yard setback, and parking exception for a new single-family residence at 549 Grove Street (File PDP-20-011).
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Half Moon Bay Parks and Recreation Commission held a special remote meeting to receive informational updates on several projects. Key items included a status report on the $16.63 million Smith Field Master Plan and the commissioning of a mural for the 50th Pumpkin Festival. The agenda also covered updates on volleyball facilities and a City Council report. No new decisions or votes were recorded in the provided text, as the items were listed as informational updates.
- Smith Field Master Plan update with a total project cost of $16.63 million
- Pumpkin Festival Mural project update for the 50th celebration
- Volleyball facility update
- Friends of Half Moon Bay Parks & Recreation update
- City Council Update
Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting
The Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a special meeting to receive updates on the Pumpkin Festival Mural Project and the Smith Field Master Plan. The agenda also includes approval of the March 23, 2022 minutes, public comments, and staff reports. No final decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational.
- Pumpkin Festival Mural Project update
- Smith Field Master Plan update
- Approval of March 23, 2022 regular meeting minutes
- Public comments on non-agenda items
Parks and Recreation Commission - CANCELLED
The May 23, 2022, regular meeting of the Half Moon Bay Parks and Recreation Commission was cancelled. The provided document contains the agenda for a May 25, 2022, remote meeting and the minutes from the April 27, 2022, meeting. No decisions were made at the cancelled session.
- Meeting status: CANCELLED
- Date: 2022-05-23
- Body: Parks and Recreation Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Half Moon Bay Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a remote meeting to discuss the deaccessioning of the Carter Park statue and the Johnston House Park. Staff will present the FY 2022-23 Capital Improvement Plan and updates from the Friends of Half Moon Bay Parks and Recreation. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as approving the March 23, 2022 minutes.
- Deaccessioning request for the Carter Park statue
- Discussion regarding Johnston House Park
- FY 2022-23 Capital Improvement Plan update
- Update from Friends of Half Moon Bay Parks and Recreation
- Approval of March 23, 2022 PRC Regular Meeting Minutes
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission is reviewing the Smith Field Master Plan workshop and the Johnston House Foundation presentation. The body will also establish an ad hoc subcommittee for the community pool project and approve the minutes from the March 2 special meeting. No specific dollar amounts or binding votes are listed in the agenda text.
- Smith Field Master Plan Workshop
- Johnston House Foundation Presentation
- Establishment of ADHOC Subcommittee/Liaison for Community Pool
- Approval of March 2, 2022 PRC Special Meeting Minutes
Parks and Recreation Commission - Special Meeting
The Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a special remote meeting to discuss and potentially set its 2022 priorities and calendar, receive updates on the Smith Field Master Plan and other recreation items, and hear from the Friends of Half Moon Bay Parks and Recreation. The agenda is largely informational and planning-focused, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Update on Smith Field Master Plan
- 2022 Recreation Commission Calendar discussion
- 2022 Recreation Commission Priorities Setting
- Update from Friends of Half Moon Bay Parks and Recreation
- Bike-Pedestrian Master Plan Update
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will approve the minutes from the December 8, 2021 meeting and select the Chair and Vice Chair for 2022. Staff will present informational updates on the Parks Master Plan implementation, including the Carter Park Improvement Project bidding process and the new sound system at Mac Dutra Plaza. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom due to pandemic protocols.
- Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for 2022
- Parks Master Plan Implementation Update
- Carter Park Improvement Project bidding process update
- New sound system installation at Mac Dutra Plaza
- Facility Usage MOU with Cunha Unified School District and Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside