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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
October 10, 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: 7:08
Mayor Ann Schneider called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Ann Schneider, Councilmember Anders Fung, Angelina Cahalan and Gina Papan.
Vice Mayor Goodman is excused.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. FLAG
1. CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATION Video Time: 8:42
• Commendation recognizing Central County Fire Department Chief Burce Barron Read by Mayor Ann Schneider
Central County Fire Department Chief Bruce Barron received the commendation.
2. AGENDA OVERVIEW/STAFF BRIEFING Video Time: 17:52
• Calendar of events - INFORMATIONAL
• Report of bills and claims - INFORMATIONAL
• Report out from September 26, 2023 Closed Session
City Manager Tom Williams stated that on September 26, 2023, the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss two items, pursuant to Governmental Codes §54956.9(d)(4) potential litigation and §54956.8 Real Property Negotiation regarding 100 El Camino Real (APN 024-335-100), Parcel D-Linden-1 (APN 024- 337-100), the Kiss & Ride lot (APN 093-352-030), 110-120 El Camino Real (APN 024-335-090; 024-335- 080), and 10 El Camino Real (APN 024-336-030), there was no reportable action on both items.
The City Council was updated on the following:
> Environmental Justice Solutions is recruiting members for the Social Equity and Cultural Inclusion Committee.
> Environmental Programs hosted a Compost Giveaway last Saturday.
Millbrae Historical Society is hosting Where is Darius Scavenger Hunt to celebrate the City's 75th Anniversary.
Upcoming Events:
October 13, 2023 - Millbrae Goes to the Movies
• October 19, 2023 - Beats, Brews, & Vines
October 29, 2023 - Millbrae Rotary Kids Carnival
City Attorney Joan Cassman stated that on October 10, 2023, the City Council met in Closed Session pursuant to Governmental Code §54957.6 regarding Labor Negotiations for Unrepresented Management Employee Group At that meeting, there was no reportable action.
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." 350
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES Video Time: 24:48
• Special meeting minutes of May 12, 2023 - ACTION
• Special meeting minutes of May 23, 2023 - ACTION
• Regular meeting minutes of May 23, 2023 - ACTION
Special meeting minutes of June 13, 2023 - ACTION
Regular meeting minutes of June 13, 2023 - ACTION
• Special meeting minutes of June 27, 2023 - ACTION
Motion by Fung/Cahalan to approve the six sets of meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote with Vice Mayor Goodman excused.
ORAL REPORT FROM CITY COMMITTEE/COMMISSION CHAIRS
• None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Video Time: 25:49
The following members of the public spoke:
• Bryan Shields, Capenters Local 217
• Amy Kelly Lauer
Ron Raquel
Albert Yam
Grace Xerub
• Lanh Ho - comment received during Item #10 resulting from misplaced speaker slip.
CONSENT CALENDAR Video Time: 39:12
5. Approve, by Motion, the Quarterly Investments Schedule for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2022-23 - ACTION
6. Approve, by motion, a request from the Millbrae Lions Club for the use of the Millbrae Recreation Center's Fitness Room and Great Hall for the Monster Mash and Bash Event on October 28, 2023 - ACTION
Approve, by motion, a request from the Millbrae Cultural Committee for parking lot and street closures, and fee waivers for the Lunar New Year Festival on February 17, 2024 - ACTION
8. Informational Report for the 2023/2024 Mayor and Vice Mayor Rotation - INFORMATIONAL (Removed for Public Comments)
9. Bayside Manor Park and Marina Park Upgrades Project Update Regarding Playground Equipment - ACTION
(Removed for Council Comments)
Mayor Schneider stated for the record that she is the chair of the Millbrae Lions Club Monster Mash and Bash event in collaboration with the Millbrae Leos Club.
Motion by Fung/Papan to approve the Consent Calendar except Item #8 and 9. Motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote with Vice Mayor Goodman excused.
Informational Report for the 2023/2024 Mayor and Vice Mayor Rotation - INFORMATIONAL Video Time: 41:15
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Vice Mayor Goodman joined the meeting at 7:43 p.m.
The City Council received comments via electronic mail on this item:
• Raymond Chen
The following members of the public spoke:
• Stephen Rainaldi • Marian Kong
• Stella Lau • Alice Kuang
Marge Colapietro Helen Fu
• Joe Chen • Lanh Ho
• Judy Louie • Grace Xuereb
• Sissy Riely Nienhwa Cheng
• Freeman Peng • Ray Chen
The Council discussed the item and directed staff to agendize the item at the October 24, 2023 City Council for action and direction regarding the Council Protocols on the Office Rotation of Mayor and Vice Mayor and continued discussion of selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor.
The City Council received the informational report.
9. Bayside Manor Park and Marina Park Upgrades Project Update Regarding Playground Equipment - ACTION
Video Time: 1:25:57
Public Works and Engineering Director Sam Bautista presented the report.
The Council asked questions of staff and provided comments.
The City Council received comments via electronic mail on this item:
Grace Xuereb
Motion by Papan/Goodman to receive an update on the Bayside Manor Park and Marina Vista Park Upgrades Project regarding the playground equipment; approve the Millbrae Parks and Recreation Commission's recommendation. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
• None
EXISTING BUSINESS
• None
NEW BUSINESS Video Time: 1:39:12
10. Discussion and direction regarding a draft Memorandum of Understanding Between San Mateo County and the City of Millbrae Regarding the County's Acquisition and Management of the L Quinta Inn & Suites for Permanent Supportive Housing - ACTION Community Development Director Andrew Mogensen presented the report. Finance Director Mike Sung, and Special Legal Counsel Edward Low were available to answer questions.
The City Council received comments via electronic mail on this item:
Albert Yam
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• Vivian Luy
The following members of the public spoke:
Marian Kong
• Alice Kuang
• Stephen Rainaldi
• Karen Lobo
• Vivian Tam
The Council asked questions of staff and provided comments.
City Manager Williams stated for the record that staff will be responding to the MOU within the 30-day time period.
Motion by Fung/Goodman to propose changes to the draft Memorandum of Understanding Between San Mateo County and the City of Millbrae Regarding the County's Acquisition and Management of the La Quinta Inn & Suites for Permanent Supportive Housing to:
1. Add four additional members to the oversight committee to include a Millbrae resident, a business owner, and two residents of the Permanent Supportive Housing (one family representative and one senior representative).
2. Ensure the clinician reports to the City and embedded to the Millbrae Police Bureau.
3. Qualify and quantify the actual number of units in the MOU.
Add metrics reporting specifically on occupancy rates, turnover rates, maintenance requests, emergency response calls, and financial data.
5. Add photo documentation of the property as it exists today.
6. Quantify ECS staff and ensure there's always full-time ECS staff at the front desk.
7. State services/items to live in perpetuity (Examples: property maintenance and staffing levels)
8. hotels in Millbrac.
Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
11. Update of the El Camino Real/Millbrae Avenue Landscape Median Improvements Project and Design Charrette - ACTION
Video Time: 3:09:11
Public Works and Engineering Director Sam Bautista and landscape architect consultants Matthew Gaber Charles deVilliers, and Jenny VanDyke of NCE presented the report.
The Council asked questions of staff and provided comments.
Motion by Papan/Cahalan to extend the meeting to 11:20 p.m. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
The following members of the public spoke:
Nathan Chan
Motion Papan/Cahalan to proceed with the El Camino Real/Millbrae Avenue Landscape Median Improvements Project. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
12. Waive the First Reading and Introduce an Ordinance Amending the Millbrae Municipal Code Sections 8.05.1200 (Notice/Delinquent Accounts/Shutoffs/ Reconnection) and 8.05.1260 (Discontinuation of Water Service) - ACTION
Video Time: 4:07:43
Finance Director Mike Sung presented the report.
There was no public comment regarding this item.
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Motion to Fung/Cahalan to Waive the First Reading and Introduce an Ordinance Amending the Millbrae Municipal Code Sections 8.05.1200 (Notice/Delinquent Accounts/Shutoffs/ Reconnection) and 8.05.1260 (Discontinuation of Water Service). Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
COUNCIL COMMENTS Video Time: 4:13:58
The City Council reported on their respective appointed committees, boards, and subcommittees. View the meeting recording for reporting.
CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL Video Time: 4:25:50
Vith no further business to discuss, the City Council meeting is adjourned at 11:24 p.m. in memory of th onorable Senator Dianne Feinstein and Les Morse, husband of Former Mayor Doris Mors 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/piZniNM416A?si=g66rcVFad0WONoFU Minutes approved on February 13, 2024.
BY: APPROVED:
Elaine Tran
City Clerk