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CONSENT AGENDA. From the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, at 9:00am, as a hybrid meeting with remote comment. Agenda. Staff Report for Consent Agenda Item #19.
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Ray Mueller, District 3
Subject: Letter of Support for Half Moon Bay Hyatt Hotel Project
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the President of the Board of Supervisors to sign and transmit to the California Coastal Commission a letter in support of the Hyatt Hotel Project located in the City of Half Moon Bay.
BACKGROUND
On January 30, 2025, the City of Half Moon Bay City Council approved the requisite coastal development permit for the proposed Hyatt Hotel project (Project). An appeal was filed with the California Coastal Commission (Coastal Commission). On May 8, 2025, despite a recommendation for approval from the Coastal Commission staff, the Coastal Commission determined that it would hear an appeal regarding the Project’s compliance with the City’s Local Coastal Plan, and accordingly will review the Project at a future Coastal Commission meeting.
DISCUSSION
The Project is of countywide importance for a number of reasons, including that it would:
- Provide an important overnight visitor-serving amenity, increasing visitor access to the coast.
- Provide 16 residential units, a critical contribution toward addressing regional housing needs in the highly constrained coastal zone.
- Provide transient occupancy tax revenue critical to the City’s ability to provide for the public health and safety of its residents and visitors.
- Provide an important source of employment during construction and operation of the hotel.
On August 28, 2025, our office received a letter from the City of Half Moon Bay requesting support for this project.
Therefore, I recommend that the Board of Supervisors express its support for the Project by transmitting the attached letter to the Coastal Commission.
The County Attorney’s Office has reviewed the letter of support and resolution as to form.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
More on the Hyatt Hotel Development on Coastside Buzz
Half Moon Bay Hyatt Hotel Project Approved after 9 Years of Design Modifications; Chamber Looks Forward to Midsize Conference Rooms to Boost City’s Midweek Income; February 6, 2025
Special Half Moon Bay City Council Meeting for the Hyatt Hotel Project Appeal; January 27, 2025
After Planning Commission Votes 3-2 No, the Hyatt Hotel Project is Appealed to the Half Moon Bay City Council by the Developer; November 21, 2024
Hyatt Hotel Project Denied 3-2: LCLUP View Corridor Rules vs $1M TOT; If Appealed will Go To Half Moon Bay City Council; October 24, 2024
Half Moon Bay Planning Continues Hyatt Hotel Project after 5 Hours of Public Comment and Commisioners’ Analysis to their Next Meeting; October 10th, 2024
Hyatt Hotel Funds Additional EIR Study Responding to Public Comment and New CEQA Requirements for Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT); December 1, 2022
Hyatt Hotel Responds to Public Comment by Spacing Buildings ~ Pro Suggests Hotel Would “Activate Main St.” Improving City’s Outdoor Economy; August 18, 2022
Half Moon Bay Planning Gets Pushback on Hyatt Place Hotel Regarding Visual Barriers, Water Shortage and Traffic; July 28, 2022
Hyatt Hotel Design Review at HMB Architectural Advisory Committee; July 21, 2020
Hyatt Place Hotel Manages View Corridor by Reducing Height and Number of Rooms; July 7, 2021
Hyatt Hotel Design Review at HMB Architectural Advisory Committee; July 21, 2020
Hyatt Hotel Project History
Half Moon Bay City Council Meetings ~ 1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 7:00pm
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City Council Contact
Phone: (650) 726-8250 (leave message with Clerk’s office)
Mayor Robert Brownstone, District 1; Term ends 2026
RBrownstone@hmbcity.com
Vice Mayor Debbie Ruddock, District 4; Term ends 2026
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Councilmember Deborah Penrose, District 5, Term ends 2026
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Councilmember Patric Bo Jonsson, District 2, Term Ends 2028
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Councilmember Paul Nagengast, District 3; Term Ends 2028
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City Half Moon Bay Planning Commission Meetings ~ 2nd and 4th Tuesdays @ 7:00pm
HMB Planning Commission Agendas and Zoom Links
- Steve Ruddock
- David Gorn
- Jacob (Jim) Rems
- Rick Hernandez
- Margaret Gossett retired >>> Christopher DelNagro Appointed 9/2/2025
Leslie Lacko: Community Development Director
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