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1. When/where and what time are City Council meetings held?

City Council Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at the Ted Adcock Community/Senior Center, 535 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay.

2. Where can I find agendas for upcoming City Council meetings?

Agendas and staff reports for City Council meetings are generally posted online at the City’s website on the Friday prior to the Tuesday night meeting. Agendas and staff reports are also available at Half Moon Bay City, 501 Main Street, and the Half Moon Bay Library. Visit the Agenda Center.

3. How do I get a copy of a City Council staff report?

Staff reports for City Council meetings are generally posted online on the City’s website on the Friday prior to the Tuesday night meeting. Staff reports are also available at Half Moon Bay City Hall, 501 Main Street, and the Half Moon Bay Library, 620 Correas. Visit the Agenda Center.

4. Where can I find City Council meeting minutes?

Minutes are generally available online after City Council approval. If you would like minutes from a meeting that is not posted online, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 650-726-8250 or via email and they will be mailed or emailed to you. Visit the Agenda Center.

5. Are City Council Meetings videotaped? Where can I watch them?

The City of Half Moon Bay's website is hosting a live and archived broadcast of the meetings, on the City Council Agendas page. Pacific Coast Television (PCT) also tapes and broadcasts City Council meetings live, and also on the Wednesday evening after the Council meeting. PCT also maintains an archive of previous meetings, on its website.

6. How do I request a copy of a public record?

Visit the Public Records Request website. Public Records Request website.

7. Where can I review Statements of Economic Interest (SEI) for Elected Officials?

The following elected officials are required to file a SEI on an annual basis:
- Council Members
- Mayor
- Vice Mayor

Copies of these SEI may be obtained by visiting the office of the City Clerk, 501 Main Street, or the Fair Policital Practices Commission (FPPC), 1420 J Street, Sacramento. SEI’s of certain state and local officials may be available in an electronic format on the FPPC’s website.

8. Does your office issue marriage licenses?

No, the City of Half Moon Bay does not issue marriage licenses. A marriage license may be obtained from the County of San Mateo.

9. Does your office issue passports?

No, the City of Half Moon Bay does not issue passports.

10. How do I become a member of a board or commission?

Opportunities to serve on a board or commission are advertised in local newspapers and on the City's website. Individuals interested in serving on a City board or commission must fill out a "Willing to Serve Form" and submit it to the City Clerk's Office. 

• Planning Commission 
• Parks and Recreation Commission
  
• Main Street Bridge Advisory Commission
  
• General Plan Advisory Committee
  
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commitee
  

Willing to serve forms are kept on file in the City Clerk's Office for a period of two years.

The City Council, either individually or as a group, will interview interested individuals or make appointments to boards and commissions. View the

Willing to Serve Form (PDF).

11. How do I register to vote?

Voter registration forms are available at Half Moon Bay City Hall, 501 Main Street, the Half Moon Bay Post Office, and online at the County of San Mateo Elections Division website.

12. Where is my polling place?

Your polling place can be located at the County of San Mateo Elections Division website.

13. How can I address the City Council?

Please refer to our "Commenting at a City Council Meeting" page

14. How do I file a claim against the City?

Fill out the City's Liability Claim Form and submit it to the City. Staff will review the claim for further action, if warranted.