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MILLBRAE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
September 12, 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: 05:00
Mayor Ann Schneider called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Ann Schneider, Vice Mayor Maurice Goodman, Councilmembers Anders Fung, Angelina Cahalan and Gina Papan.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. FLAG
1. CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATION Video Time: 06:06
• Proclamation Proclaiming September 15 - October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month Mayor Schneider read the proclamation
Assistant City Manager Isabel Carlos and Project Manager Eduardo Gonzalez received the proclamation.
• Proclamation Proclaiming September 16 - 22 as Constitution Week Mayor Schneider invited Councilmember Papan to read the proclamation. • Proclamation Proclaiming September 18 - 22 as National Pollution Prevention Week Mayor Schneider invited Councilmember Fung to read the proclamation.
Environmental Programs Manager Andrea Pappajohn received the proclamation. • Proclamation Proclaiming September 21, 2023 as Malta Independence Day Mayor Schneider read the proclamations.
Honorable Consul Louis Vella received the proclamation. • Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of September as Suicide Prevention Month • Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of September as Recovery Happens Month Mayor Schneider read the proclamations.
San Mateo County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services - Office of Diversity and Equity and community partner Voices of Recovery San Mateo County volunteer Sheri Boles received the proclamation.
2. AGENDA OVERVIEW/STAFF BRIEFING Video Time: 37:50
• Calendar of events - INFORMATIONAL
• Report of bills and claims - INFORMATIONAL
• Report out from August 16, 2023 Closed Session
City Manager Tom Williams reviewed the agenda items and updated the City Council on the following:
> San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved the resolution of intent to purchase La Quinta Inn & Suite with an MOU; the topic will be agendized at a future meeting for discussion.
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." September 12, 2023
CITY COUNCIL
Video Time: 1:38:16
Founder & Principal Marbelle Tobias and Senior Associate Colin Miller of E/J Solutions presented the report.
The following members of the public spoke:
• Grace Xuereb
Council discussed the item.
Motion by Fung/Cahalan to adopt Resolution No. 23-69 Authorizing the City Manager or designee to Execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with Environmental/Justice Solutions in the total amount not to exceed $201,025 for the development of a Social Equity Plan. Motion carried 5-0 roll call vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
• None
Video Time: 2:04:41
EXISTING BUSINESS
12. Adoption of a Resolution Awarding a Professional Service Agreement to Traffic Patterns of Danville, CA for the Millbrae Smart City Traffic Signal Project - ACTION Director of Engineering and Public Works Sam Bautista and Consultant Principal Jaime Rodriquez of Traffic Patterns presented the report.
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Staff responded to questions. Council discussion ensued.
The following members of the public spoke:
• Jeff Lamont
• Ron Raquel
Motion by Papan/Fung to adopt Resolution No. 23-70 Awarding a Professional Service Agreement to Traffic Patterns of Danville, CA for the Millbrae Smart City Traffic Signal Project. Motion carried 5-0 roll call vote.
13. Millbrae Homelessness Engagement Local Program (H.E.L.P.) Second Quarter Update - ACTION Video Time: 2:43:04
Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Director Isabel Carlos and Program Director Barbara Flores of LifeMoves presented the report.
Staff responded to questions. Council discussion ensued.
There was no public comment regarding this item.
The Council concurred to have staff draft a letter addressed to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and Executive. The letter will state that the current 90-day residency policy is not effective, as the City has learned from its investment in the LifeMoves program at the Millbrae BART Station. The Council will recommend policy changes based on facts.
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Motion by Papan/Fung to receive the Millbrae Homelessness Engagement Local Program (H.E.L.P.) Second Quarter Update. Motion carried 5-0 roll call vote. 341
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NEW BUSINESS Video Time: 3:11:20
Review and Approve City's Response to the Grand Jury Report: "Accessory Dwelling Units:
Affordable Housing's Pacacea or Prevarication?" - ACTION Community Development Director Andrew Mogensen presented the report.
Staff responded to questions. Council discussion ensued.
There was no public comment regarding this item.
Motion by Fung/Goodman to Approve City's Response to the Grand Jury Report: "Accessory Dwelling Units: Affordable Housing's Pacacea or Prevarication?". Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
COUNCIL COMMENTS Video Time: 3:19:02
Each Councilmember reported on their respective appointed committees, boards, and subcommittees. View the meeting recording for reporting.
CLOSED SESSION
• None
ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL Video Time: 3:35:05
With no further business to discuss, the City Council adjourned at 10:37 p.m. in memory of Doug Lamont, Marie Ann Favero, and Michael Tragoutsis.
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=azYU0p84lwU&t
Minutes approved on January 9, 2024.
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BY: APPROVED:
Elaine Tran
City Clerk Mayor