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April 25, 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
CALL TO ORDER MILLBRAE CITY COUNCIL Video Time: 03:33
Mayor Ann Schneider called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Ann Schneider, Councilmembers Anders Fung and Angelina Cahalan. Vice Mayor Maurice Goodman is excused.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. FLAG
Councilmember Gina Papan joined the meeting at 7:09 p.m.
CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATION Video Time: 06:15
• Proclamation Proclaiming April 25, 2023 as David J. Chetcuti Day Mayor Schneider read the proclamation.
Dave, Ricky and Johnny Chetcuti, sons of David J. Chetcuti received the proclamation. • Proclamation Proclaiming April 28, 2023 as Arbor Day
Mayor Schneider invited Councilmember Fung to read the proclamation.
Boy Scout Troop 355, Senior Patrol Leader Ethyn Joung and Patrol Leader Thomas Phelan received the proclamation.
• Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Mayor Schneider invited Councilmember Fung to read the proclamation.
Mills High School Associated Student Body President John Huang received the proclamation. • Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of May as Older Americans Month Mayor Schneider invited Councilmember Papan to read the proclamation.
Senior Advisory Committee Chair Rochelle Mullen, Vice Chair Marlene McBride, Committee Members Patrick Cheng and Vinita Ghosh received the proclamation. • Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of May as National Historical Preservation Month Mayor Schneider read the proclamation.
Millbrae Historical Society President John Muniz received the proclamation. • Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of May as Mental Health Month Mayor Schneider invited Councilmember Cahalan to read the proclamation.
San Mateo County Behavioral Health Commissioners Jean Perry and Katelyn Chang received the proclamation.
• Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of May as Bike Month Mayor Schneider read the proclamation.
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Parks and Recreation Commission Vice Chair and Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Chair John Keefer received the proclamation.
2. AGENDA OVERVIEW/STAFF BRIEFING Video Time: 45:12
• 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:
• Celebrated the Grand Opening of Gateway at Millbrae Station on Thursday, April 20, 2023 • Spin Bike Share is hosting a Demonstration Day at Millbrae Farmers Market on May 13 • Transition of Sewer Service Charges to County Tax Roll Community Meetings on April 27 and May 2.
Upcoming Events:
• Saturday, April 29 - 10:00 AM City of Millbrae Arbor Day & Annual Clean-Up Celebration • Thursday, May 4 - 6:00 PM - Tree Maintenance Class
• Friday, May 5 - 7:35 AM - Safe Routes to School Walk Audit Green Hills Elementary School • Friday, May 19 & Saturday May 20 - Millbrae Art Show
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Video Time: 53:37
• None
4. ORAL REPORT FROM CITY COMMITTEE/COMMISSION CHAIRS Video Time: 53:43 • None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Video Time: 53:50
The following members of the public spoke:
Karin Hardy, Leadership Council San Mateo County
Brad Silver
Lin Wang
CONSENT CALENDAR Video Time: 59:47
5. Receive and File Monthly General Fund Financial Report for the Period Ending March 31, 2023 - ACTION
6. Waive the Second Reading and Enact Ordinance No. 802 Amending Sections 8.20.830, 8.20.890, and
8.20.900 of Title VIII of the Millbrae Municipal Code providing for the collection of sewer charges on the County Tax Roll - ACTION
7. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-32 Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Professional Services Agreement with ECS Imaging, Inc. for Community Development Department scanning services - ACTION
8. Approve by motion, a request from Fiddlers Green in partnership with Strides for Life Colon Cancer Foundation for a street closure Molly's 90th Birthday and Fundraiser Event on May 7, 2023 - ACTION
Adoption of a Resolution Approve the Sale of the Interim Community Center Modular Building and Authorize the City Manager to execute related documents with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) - ACTION
(Removed for a separate consideration)
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10. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-33 Awarding a Construction Contract to Asphalt Surfacing, Inc. for the Upper Hillcrest Subbasin 4 Pavement Repair Project and Authorizing Task Order No. 1 for Construction Management Services under an on-call agreement with CSG Consultants - ACTION Motion by Papan/Fung to approve the Consent Calendar except Item #9 which was pulled for a separate consideration. Motion carried 4-0-1 by roll call vote with Vice Mayor Goodman excused.
9. Adoption of a Resolution Approve the Sale of the Interim Community Center Modular Building and Authorize the City Manager to execute related documents with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) - ACTION
Video Time: 1:09:16
City Manager Tom Williams presented the report.
Council asked questions of staff and discussion ensued.
There was no public comment regarding this item.
Motion by Papan/Cahalan to adopt Resolution No. 23-34 to Approve the Sale of the Interim Community Center Modular Building and Authorize the City Manager to execute related documents with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Motion carried 3-0-1 by roll call vote with Vice Mayor Goodman excused and Councilmember Fung abstaining.
PUBLIC HEARING Video Time: 1:25:31
11. A Public Hearing to review the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update revisions in response to comments from the California Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD), consider self- certification and adoption of the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update and authorize staff to submit the Housing Element Update to HCD - ACTION
Mayor Schneider opened the Public Hearing.
Community Development Director Andrew Mogensen, Planning Manager Roscoe Mata, Associate Planner Nestor Guevara, and consultants Hitta Mosesman and Irlanda Martinez of Harris & Associates presented the report.
Council asked questions of staff and discussion ensued.
The following members of the public spoke:
• Nathan Chan
Mayor Schneider closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Papan/Fung to approve the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update (HEU) revisions in response to comments from the California Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD), adopt and self- certify the 6th Cycle HEU, and authorize staff to resubmit the HEU to HCD by Resolution No. 23-35.
Motion carried 4-0-1 by roll call vote with Vice Mayor Goodman excused.
EXISTING BUSINESS
12. Millbrae Homelessness Engagement Local Program (H.E.L.P.) Quarterly Update -
INFORMATIONAL
Video Time: 2:29:31
Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Director Isabel Carlos & LifeMoves Program Director DeAnna Garcia presented the report.
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Council asked questions of Staff.
There was no public comment regarding this item.
The City Council received the informational report.
NEW BUSINESS
13. Preliminary General Fund Budget Presentation Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget - INFORMATIONAL Video Time: 3:06:07
Finance Director Mike Sung presented the report.
Council asked questions of Staff.
There was no public comment regarding this item.
The City Council received the informational report.
Video Time: 3:39:36
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Schneider:
• Noise testing will begin when San Francisco Airport (SFO) runway 1 resume normal business. • Working with the City lobbyist on watching Senate Bill 676 and similar bills regarding artificial turf. • Millbrae BPAC discussed E-Bikes should not be on the Spur Trail. - Community Enhancement Advisory Committee is working on Adopt a Drain program.
Vice Mayor Goodman:
* Excused.
Councilmember Fung:
• Reserved comments until next meeting due to the interest of time for the upcoming closed session.
Councilmember Cahalan:
• Attended the opening of the County's new navigation center, which offers wrap around services. • Attended the Taylor Middle School community meeting and resources will be available in multiple languages.
• Commute.org has a commuter challenge on their website, register to track public transit use toward prizes and rewards.
• The City is hosting an event to review conceptual designs for Marina Vista and Bay Side Manor Parks on May 10, invite residents to provide input.
• May 3 is the last day of the special election, don't forget to get your ballots in.
Councilmember Papan:
Attending the opening of the County's new resource center with mental health counseling. • MTC has a retreat this week to discuss the polling of two ballot measures for housing and transit. • The bench and plaque remembrance service for officer David J. Chetcuti was beautiful. • Attended the Millbrae Elementary School District (MESD) session at the Shea Center, valuable information was given out and the investigation is ongoing.
Video Time: 3:52:33
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9:
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Claim of Diane White
ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL Video Time: 3:52:53
There being no further business to discuss, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 10:50 p.m.
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/watch?v=BOfwh8FDM4ks
Minutes approved on September 12, 2023.
Annochneide
BY: APPROVED:
Elaine Tran Ann Schneider
City Clerk Mayor