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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
7:00 PM
In Person Meeting Location: Teleconference via Zoom:
Millbrae Council Chambers https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81399368182 621 Magnolia Avenue For dial-in comments, call 1-669-444-9171 Millbrae, California Meeting ID: 813 9936 8182
Consistent with Government Code Section 54953(e), allows local legislative bodies to hold public meetings via teleconference and to make public meetings accessible telephonically or otherwise electronically to all members of the public seeking to observe and to address the local legislative body or state body to avoid public gatherings and has suspended all contrary provisions of the Brown Act. This meeting was held both in-person and virtually.
CALL TO ORDER MILLBRAE CITY COUNCIL Video Time: 00:43
Mayor Ann Schneider called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Ann Schneider, Vice Mayor Maurice Goodman, Councilmember Anders Fung, Angelina Cahalan and Gina Papan.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. FLAG
1. CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATION Video Time: 01:37
Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) Presentation on Capital Improvement and Drought
BAWSCA Chief Executive Officer/General Manager Nicole Sandkulla presented the presentation.
2. AGENDA OVERVIEW/STAFF BRIEFING Video Time: 26:22
• Calendar of events - INFORMATIONAL
• Report of bills and claims - INFORMATIONAL
City Manager Tom Williams reviewed the agenda items and updated the City Council on the following:
> Millbrae Cultural Arts Advisory Committee Art Show Poster Contest submission is due on February 19.
> Commission and Committee Vacant Position Recruitment, please contact City Clerk if interested. • Millbrae Recreation Spring Break Camp sign-up is open! > Millbrae Works - Powered by SeeClickFix is available to request a multitude of City services. • New edition of the bi-weekly electronic newsletter is available on the City's website. • Millbrae Fixit Clinic on March 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Millbrae Library.
Millbrae Recreation Summer Camp Fair on March 3 starting at 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Recreation Center.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Video Time: 34:17
• Regular meeting minutes of October 25, 2022 - ACTION
Motion by Papan/Fung to approve the Regular meeting minutes of October 25, 2022. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
4. ORAL REPORT FROM CITY COMMITTEE/COMMISSION CHAIRS
None
City of Millbrae Mission Statement: "Enhancing the quality of life in our shared community, providing great services, encouraging community engagement, fostering economic growth, and embracing cultural diversity in a safe environment." 264
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Video Time: 35:30
None
CONSENT CALENDAR Video Time: 36:09
5. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-15 Finding That The Proclaimed State Of Emergency Continues To mpact The Ability To Meet Safely In Person And Declaring that the City Council and Cit ommissions and Committees Will Continue to Meet Remotely in Order to Ensure the Health and Safety of the Public - ACTION
6. Resolution No. 23-16 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with Total Flow, Inc. for Flow Monitoring Services - ACTION Adopt Resolution No. 23-17 authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Fifth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with West Coast Code Consultants for building division services - ACTION
Motion by Fung/Papan to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
• None
EXISTING BUSINESS Video Time: 38:15
8. Status Report on Multijurisdietional Electric Bicycle Sharing Program - INFORMATIONAL Environmental Programs Manager Andrea Pappajohn presented the report. Spin representative Derek Stehlin was available to answer questions.
Council asked questions of Staff and Spin representative.
The following members of the public spoke:
• Yan - Translated from Cantonese (not related to the item) The City should provide Chinese translation; half of the Millbrae residents are Chinese. It is a problem if the City is unable to provide this service. Regarding water charges, if the residents are on vacation, do the residents need to pay for water? It is a problem to charge the residents, if so.
The City Council received the informational report.
NEW BUSINESS Video Time: 1:25:02
Informational Item regarding the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Master Plan - INFORMATIONAL
Engineering and Public Works Director Sam Bautista presented the report. Consultant Jeremy Smith of West Yost was available to answer questions.
Council asked questions of Staff.
There was no public comment regarding this item.
The City Council received the informational report.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS Video Time: 1:36:54
Mayor Schneider:
• Mayor Coordinating Council is meeting in person at the Recreation Center. Requested community organizations update their contact information and share their events fliers with the City Clerk. • San Bruno and SFPUC are drilling water which causes concern with soil subsidence and a break of an aquifer, especially with saltwater intrusion.
> The SFO Community Roundtable met, and SFO reported that it is back to 80% passenger capacity and that San Francisco immediately receives 15% of SFO's revenue. • Millbrae received a safe route to school grant.
> C/CAG staff will make a presentation on a priority equity-focused community to the City Council.
Met with Dr. Cordero from the Ohlone Association on future collaborations.
The Emergency Services Council created a committee to discuss intra-county communication. • Eastside Specific Plan subcommittee met; this item will be a two-year project.
Vice Mayor Goodman:
> Had a great time at the Lunar New Year Festival
• Attended the Self-Help for the Elderly Lunar New Year Luncheon to help serve the elderly with staff. • Attended the Rotary Lunar New Year banquet
• Millbrae Cultural Arts Advisory Committee (MCAAC) will start the discussion on the 2023-2024 work plan in March or early April, and the committee is looking to host the Art Show on May 19-20. • Hosted the first District 4 Community Forum to empower residents to speak directly to the Council. Forty residents attended and had impactful discussions.
Councilmember Fung:
> Spoke on the public speaker Yan and the importance of language access so they can understand how the process works.
› Thanked the Millbrae Cultural Committee and volunteers for the successful Lunar New Year Festival. > Attended the Millbrae Cultural Committee small business community meeting, traffic calming measures, parking strategies, and the unhoused were discussed.
Councilmember Cahalan:
• Attended New Mayor and Councilmember Conference.
• Congratulated the Millbrae Cultural Committee and volunteers for the successful Lunar New Year Festival. • Attended the Millbrae Lions Movers and Shaker Dinner to support youth programs across the City. • Rotary Lunar New Year Fundraiser Dinner was also a success in supporting our schools. • Tomorrow is the last day to buy tickets to Millbrae Education Foundation's (MEF) Annual Gala. • Check out the San Mateo County Library website for their activities for Black History Month. • Requested a meeting for the Homelessness Subcommittee. • The first Commute.org meeting on Thursday.
> Encouraged the public to find the time to enjoy all the City has to offer and to participate in events.
Councilmember Papan:
• Appointed to Resource Management and Climate Protection Committee for C/CAG. • MTC released Mobility Hub Grant and is calling for projects. > San Mateo County's Disaster Recovery Center is open now through the 22nd. • Millbrae Education Foundation's (MEF) Annual Gala is on February 25 with an 80s theme. • Thanked City Staff for new reflective curves and hoped to get them throughout the City. • Meeting with the Acting Chair of MTC to discuss the potential for another bus tour.
CLOSED SESSION
• None
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ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL Video Time: 1:59:33
There being no further business to discuss, the City Council adjourned at 9:00 p.m. in honor of Alameda County Supervisor and solid waste and recycling pioneer Richard Valle and the victims of the 7.8 earthquake in Turkey.
The video recording of the meeting is available on Millbrae Community Television YouTube website. You can click on the link below to view the recording of the entire meeting. https://www.youtube.com/live/gMLbPHFtcpY
Minutes approved on May 9, 2023.
Elil Ann schmeda
BY: APPROVED:
Elaine Tran Ann Schneider
City Clerk Mayor