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Mayor Ruddock Changes Thinking on HMB Electrification as Public Works Admits “Drop in Bucket” Effect

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VIDEO. From the City of Half Moon Bay Council meeting on Tuesday, December 21st, 2021 at 7:00pm by Zoom.

 

Begins with Public Comment

 

Council Discussion at 2:00:10

(2:09:38) Councilperson Jiminez reported that the cost the 4,115 Half Moon Bay single family homes in HMB, collectively, would cost more that $100M. He went on to quote City HMB Public Works, John Doughty saying that the gas savings would be a “drop in the bucket” representing only 1% of savings within San Mateo County, and only .01% statewide. Estimates to retrofit range from $15k to $40-50k to add sub panels and rewire. You can do the math.  Councilperson Jiminez suggested a ballot measure may help.

Councilperson Brownstone felt “Equity Safeguards are not in place”.

Councilperson Jiminez suggested a ballot.

Ruddock listed a number of things that the council should consider when the Electrification Ordinance comes back in January.

Have a listen to the council’s thinking.

Vote to continue Electrification to January was:

Yes: Ruddock, Brownstone, Jiminez, Rarback

No: Penrose

 

More on HMB Electrification on Coastside Buzz

 

 

Last Reading of City HMB’s Electrification Ordinance on 12/21/21 After 3-2 Vote

VIDEO. From the City of Half moon Bay City Council meeting on Tuesday, December 7th, 2021 at 7:00pm by Zoom.

 

The Discussion.

 

The Vote.

HMB City Council Agendas and Zoom Links

 

More on City HMB Electrification on Coastside Buzz

 

City of Half Moon Bay Building Electrification

About the Proposed Ordinance

According to the most recent data, 48% of Half Moon Bay’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions come from energy use in buildings, with 80% of those emissions generated from natural gas and propane-powered energy. To help curb these emissions, work toward a cleaner environment, and assist the State in reaching SB32 goals, the City is proposing a Building Electrification Ordinance that would:

  • Require all new building construction to be electric-only – no gas or propane in new construction
  • Require that any replacement appliances installed in existing buildings are all-electric
  • Phase out fuel gas applications and distribution in existing buildings by 2045

Draft Proposed Building Electrification Ordinance

Current Draft: December 7, 2021

Updated – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Last update: December 9, 2021

December 7, 2021 First Reading

Staff Report

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November 16, 2021 Public Hearing

Staff Report

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Presentation

October 5, 2021 Study Session

Staff Report

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Presentation

Discussion Tables

September 21, 2021 Study Session

Staff Report

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Presentation

August 12, 2021 Workshop

As part of general outreach, City Staff held a workshop in collaboration with The Half Moon Bay Chamber of Commerce and Peninsula Clean Energy to discuss the Ordinance, answer questions and take comments. A recording of the video is available below.

 

February 2, 2021 Study Session

Please send any comments or questions to [email protected]

 

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City Council of Half Moon Bay Meets ~ 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00pm

Tue. December 21st @ 7:00pm – 8:00pm

HMB City Council Agendas and Zoom Links

 

HMB City Calendar

The New Now ~ Virtual Remote Public Agency Meetings

Watch streaming, or the Pacifica Coast TV video, that we will post. Stay tuned!
The meeting will be held at the Adcock Community Center for any members of the public who wish to speak in person, though we do encourage all members to participate remotely.
The meeting will be:

Members or the public are welcome to submit comments (in accordance with the three-minute per speaker limit) via email

to [email protected] prior to or during the meeting, via Facebook live during the meeting, and via two phone lines during the meeting – (650) 477-4963 (English) and (650) 445-3090 (Spanish).
The City Clerk will read all comments into the record.

HMB City Council Agendas and Zoom Links

HMB City Calendar

Leave messages with the Clerk’s Department at 650-726-8250

Contact Us

    1. Robert Brownstone

      Mayor
      [email protected]
      Phone: 650-726-8250 (leave message with Clerk’s office)

    2. Debbie Ruddock

      Vice Mayor
      [email protected]
      Phone: 650-726-8250

    3. Deborah Penrose

      Council Member
      [email protected]
      Phone: 650-726-8250 (leave message with Clerk’s office)

    4. Harvey Rarback

      Council Member
      [email protected]
      Phone: 650-726-8250 (leave message with Clerk’s office)

    5. Joaquin Jimenez

      Council Member
      [email protected]
      Phone: 650-726-8250 (leave message with Clerk’s office)

The City Council of Half Moon Bay

The City Council of Half Moon Bay is the City’s governing body, and consists of five elected members. The Council sets priorities and policies, makes final decisions on all major City matters, adopts ordinances and resolutions, appoints the City Manager and City Attorney, and approves the annual budget.

City Council members are elected at-large to four-year, overlapping terms. There are no term limits in Half Moon Bay. The City Council selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and one to serve as Vice Mayor, on an annual basis.

The Half Moon Bay City Council typically meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month starting at 7 pm at the Ted Adcock Community Center, 535 Kelly Avenue.

Meetings and Agendas

The City Council typically meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, at 7 pm, at Ted Adcock Community Center, 535 Kelly Avenue. City Council meeting schedule, agendas, minutes, and videos are available online. Planning on attending a City Council Meeting? Please visit our “Commenting at a City Council Meeting” information page. You can also learn about City Council Procedures and Decorum.

Strategic Elements

The City Council develops Strategic Elements to help focus the City’s actions and work plans on its key priorities. The Strategic Elements are aimed at providing high quality public services and facilities in a fiscally sustainable, responsive, and friendly manner, which fosters a safe, healthy, and thriving community.

 

Half Moon Bay City Council Subcommittees

  • CSFA Grant Selection
  • Education
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Legislative Affairs
  • Mobility

Half Moon Bay City Council Strategic Plan

The City Council develops Strategic Elements, Priorities, and a Capital Improvement Program to help guide the City’s actions and work plans, and focus efforts on addressing the City’s identified priority initiatives. Together, these comprise the City’s Strategic Plan.

Below is a summary noting each of the Strategic Elements and Priorities.

Click here for more detailed information and explanations of the Strategic Elements and Strategic Priorities.

 

City Council Strategic Elements

Fiscal Sustainability
 Healthy Communities 
and Public Safety		 Inclusive Governance Infrastructure and Environment

The overarching Strategic Elements describe how the City will conduct its operations in service to the community, and are based on the principles and values that outline the City’s purposes. They offer focus toward the City Council’s key priorities, and are aimed at providing high quality public services and facilities in a fiscally sustainable, responsive, and friendly manner, fostering a safe, healthy, and thriving community.

 

City Council Priorities – FY 2019-20

Affordable Housing Emergency Preparedness Traffic and TDM Sustainability Minimum Wage

Priorities are more specific areas which the City Council deems as critical to address during a given fiscal year (or over multiple fiscal years). Each Priority has a specific set of actions to be taken, which in turn contribute to and outline the staff’s objectives and work plans.

 

City Council Priorities – FY 2018-19

Housing Homelessness Cannabis Short Term Rentals Parks Master Plan

Click here for more details on the FY 2018-19 Council Priorities.

 

Capital Improvement Program

The City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) addresses the community’s needs for planned infrastructure improvements over a rolling five-year period. The CIP is intended to respond to the identified needs of the community, to ensure major infrastructure – such as streets, parks, trails, public facilities, sewers, and drainage – are well-maintained for maximum safety, public use, and enjoyment. Click here to download the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2019-20 to 2023-24.

 

 

 

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