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VIDEO. From the Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside (SAM) regular board meeting on Monday, April 13th, 2026 at 7:00pm, as a hybrid meeting. Agenda. Staff Report for Items #4A and #4B:
“A. Conduct a Public Hearing on Potential Award of an Energy Service Contract to Coldwell Energy for a Proposed Solar and Battery Storage Project at the SAM Wastewater Treatment Plant
B. Authorize the General Manager to:
i. Expediently complete negotiation of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) compliant with Government Code 4217.10 et seq. with Coldwell Energy subject to such revisions as may be recommended by SAM Legal Counsel and the City of Half Moon Bay (which, as the landowner, needs to consent to the PPA).
ii. Bring back a proposed PPA for the Board’s consideration and possible approval, along with completed CEQA documentation, on an expedited timeframe that ensures SAM’s continued eligibility to receive federal alternative energy incentives/credits (which will otherwise expire on July 4, 2026)
iii. Reimburse Coldwell up to $10,000 for preparation of CEQA documents supporting the PPA (reimbursable only if SAM does not enter into the PPA).
Agenda from Half Moon Bay City Council Special Meeting on Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 at 6:00pm.
4.A CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Real property located at 1000 N. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay CA 94019 (APN 048-
24-0030)-Wastewater Treatment Facility
Agency negotiator: Matthew Chidester, City Manager
Negotiating parties: Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside (SAM JPA) and City of Half Moon Bay
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
While Undertaking Real Estate Due Diligence for Possible Solar Power Purchase Agreement, Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside Discovers Title is in the Name of the Old Half Moon Bay Sanitary District;
Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside Reviews Power Purchase Agreement for a Proposed Solar and Battery Storage Project and Sets Public Hearing for Next Meeting;
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Contact Us
Our regular office hours are 7:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The Authority can be reached 24-hours a day at: (650) 726-0124.
Our Address is:
Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside
1000 Cabrillo Hwy N.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
SAM Board from left. Paul Nagengast (HMB), Nancy Marsh (GCSD), Scott Boyd (MWSD), Debbie Ruddock (HMB), Barbara Dye (GCSD), Kathryn Slater-Carter (MWSD).
The Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside (SAM) provides wastewater treatment services and contract collection maintenance services for a population of approximately 24,000 in the following areas:
- City of Half Moon Bay
- El Granada
- Miramar
- Montara
- Moss Beach
- Princeton by the Sea
SAM Directors
SAM is a joint powers authority (JPA) created by its three member agencies: City of Half Moon Bay (City), Granada Community Services District (GCSD), and the Montara Water and Sanitary District (MWSD).
The JPA is a separate, independent, public agency created by the member agencies to perform functions and share powers common to the member agencies. Those powers are outlined in a joint exercise of powers agreement (Agreement). The Agreement creating SAM can be found on the Documents page.
Each Agreement identifies how the independent agency will be governed. In the case of SAM, each member agency appoints two members from its governing board to represent it on the SAM Board of Directors, for a total of six directors.
The Agreement also establishes the weight of each director’s vote. The vote by each representatives from the City is given the weight of two votes. The vote by each representative from GCSD and MWSD is given the weight of one vote. The total number of possible votes is eight. A quorum is a minimum of five votes and resolutions require at least six votes to pass.
2026 SAM Directors
Kathryn Slater-Carter ~ Chair, Representing the Montara Water & Sanitary District
Nancy Marsh ~ Vice Chair, Representing the Granada Community Services District
Paul Nagengast ~ Secretary/Treasurer, Representing the City of Half Moon Bay
Deborah Ruddock ~ Director, Representing the City of Half Moon Bay
Barbara Dye ~ Director, Representing the Granada Community Services District
Scott Boyd ~ Director, Representing the Montara Water & Sanitary District
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